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Tournaments  | Story | 7/30/2026

16u South World Series Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
Geoff Billock
Jay Vossler
Kai Anderson (2028, Missouri City, Texas) continued his breakout stretch over the past couple of weeks with 2028 South Texas Sliders 16U Pierce. Compiled a 7-15 week with two doubles, a triple, and two home runs, driving in nine runs. Parlayed that into winning Tournament MVP. Physical presence in the box that is starting to tap into a ton of juice offensively. Tight rotation on an uphill plane with loose actions in the barrel. Doing all of this with very little swing and miss while holding it down in center field. One of the louder stretches of the summer.

Trent Costales (2028, San Antonio, Texas) was excellent this week for Texas Angels 2028 Libson. Went 4-11 with two doubles and a home run. Was one of the best run creators in the tournament, driving in ten. Extremely physical frame, projecting as a big time power bat. Coils the hips effectively and creates an uphill plane to maximize his profile to the fullest extent. Immediately passes the eye test, and the numbers this week backed it up.



Cade Pilcik (2028, Sugar Land, Texas) had a fantastic performance for 2028 South Texas Sliders 16U Pierce. He went 9-20 during the South World Series, piecing together great at-bat after great bat-bat. Gains plenty of ground on his stride, while keeping the weight centered. Creates some natural tilt that allow him to elevate the ball to all fields. Solid feel for the barrel, wearing out pitchers game after game. Lot to like from one of the staples of a championship run.

Joseph Johnson (2028, Austin, Texas) was superb in his outings for Capital City Texas Twelve Maroon 2028. Over two outings, gave up just one earned run, striking out nine. Physical left-handed frame with some projection left. Easy arm speed out of a 3/4 slot. Dominated with only the fastball in his first outing, sat 83-87, getting up to 88 a few times in the first. Really strong feel for the zone, walking just two hitters between the two outings. Used all quadrants effectively, should be an exciting arm to build off of moving forward.

Jake Irwin (2028, Houston, Texas) was stellar for 2028 South Texas Sliders 16U Pierce. 8-19 on the week with four doubles, a home run, and eight RBIs. Plenty of projectable strength. Easy ramp up on the swing process before the hands fly through the zone. Good feel for the barrel on a level swing path. Held it down defensively at shortstop as well. Solid piece in the middle of a loaded lineup.

River Rupp (2028, San Antonio, Texas) had a nice week for Texas Angels 2028 Lisbon. Went 3-9 with a triple and four runs batted in. Strong approach at the plate, generating six walks in five games. Also made the most of his times on base, stealing five bases. Wiry frame with some projectable traits. Barrel stays flat across the zone, showing some feel to hit to all fields. Plenty to like from a top of the order bat.

Cash Curtis (2028, Spring, Texas) had a strong showing for Texas Twelve Black 2028. 5-9 at the dish with three doubles and a triple. Was a constant pain for opposing pitchers in the heart of the order. Lean, projectable frame with some twitch in the lower half. Showcased some solid feel for the barrel, recording zero punch outs on the week. Should be an intriguing high-floor bat to watch moving forward.

Jackson Morris (2028, League City, Texas) put together a really solid week for PBA Stars Navy. Went 4-7 with a pair of doubles and four runs batted in. Solid bat to ball ability, not punching out all week. Easy actions from the left side, hips flip quickly as the barrel stays on plane, working to the pull side. Brief look but a really solid showing at the South World Series.

-Jay Vossler


Colt Sampson (2028, Tomball, Texas) was absolutely dominant in this look as he went five shutout innings while striking out ten batters and only allowed one hit. Sampson, a projectable left-handed pitcher worked up to 87 with his fastball and sat 82-86 working East to West. He was consistently ahead in the count and showed innate pitch-ability traits throwing strikes at a 72% rate. He mixed in a curve with healthy 2-8 shape that he could consistently drop in and located effectively all throughout his outing. The curve worked within the 67-72 range with really good feel for it while also flashing a change. Sampson projects extremely well and his velo has consistently ticked up throughout the year. I would expect the velo to continue to trend upwards while pitch-ability should continue to stand out. It was as dominant an outing as you will see out here. 

Easton Tuley (2028, Abilene, Texas) really shined in the box this week with real hitterish traits. An athletic outfielder, can really go get it out there. He moves extremely well and worked some of the most polished at-bats on the week. It’s a smooth lefty swing with strong bat to ball ability. Swing is adjustable and works to all fields well with innate feel for the barrel. Really liked the swing here and the overall athlete. Can cause havoc on the bases as well. Tuley finished the week going 6-8 with five stolen bases and scored six runs. He also walked five times and was simply put, an on base machine. Overall, Tuley is a high-end athlete who can really hit and should be getting plenty of interest moving forward.

Brayden Brooks (2028, Porter, Texas) had a loud week at the plate and showed well on both sides of the ball helping lead his team to a big championship run. Brooks finished the week going 6-13 with a pair of doubles while driving in five runs. He looked good in the outfield as well taking good routes to the ball with excellent closing speed. He could get back and track balls extremely well. In the box, Brooks sets upright with a slightly open stance. The swing is simple but quick with plenty of bat speed and twitch. Not a ton of wasted movement going on with the swing which allows him to make consistently hard contact. It’s a solid all fields approach with a swing that is catered towards hitting line drives. Overall, Brooks is a really good athlete on both sides of the ball and should be one to keep an eye on.


Elliot Su (2028, Austin, Texas) was on the barrel a good bit throughout the week and showed the big time power potential. He went 4-10 on the week while hitting two absolute no-doubters. Su has a pretty physical frame with good strength and size in it. He worked through some quality at-bats from the left side. He sets up in the box more upright and utilizes a smaller leg raise and stride while rocking the weight back into contact. He does a really nice job getting into his lower half and keeping the weight back which allows the power to really play. The swing works as a true power hitting lefty bat. The balls he hit were majestic no-doubters. If Su can limit the swing and miss and chase, the power potential could be unreal here. On the defensive side of things, Su mainly filled in the DH role but he looks like he could be a corner guy long term. Overall, like the power potential here as he continues to refine his approach. 

Tyler Hiserote (2028, Pflugerville, Texas) really impressed on both sides of the ball throughout the week. A mainstay behind the dish, Hiserote showed good hands and a strong arm with good athleticism back there. He keeps the ball in front well and can really catch and throw. In the box, Hiserote finished the week going 4-9 with a pair of doubles while driving in five runs. He worked the count, got on base, and consistently hit the ball hard. He sets upright in the box and widens out as he strides out. The overall swing and process showed some rhythm to it with a ton of bat speed. What really stood out was his bat speed as that will simply put, play at a high level. It’s twitch, strength, and bat speed which leads me to really believe in the bat here. The ball comes off his barrel a bit different when squared up. Needless to say, he can really impact the baseball and profiles well as a true gap to gap hitter. There is still plenty of projection remaining in the frame as Hiserote continues to add strength and develop over time. He is definitely one to keep an eye on.

Jackson Giese (2028, Spring, Texas) was an absolute barrel machine all week and showed well on both sides of the ball. Giese is a high-end athlete who glides out in center and can cover a ton of ground. He has the foot speed to really stick out there and simply put, can move. In the box Giese sets upright from a narrower base and utilizes a big leg kick and stride out for timing and rhythm. Generally speaking, he gets the foot down on time and uses the entire field well showing a sound line to line approach. Its elite bat to ball ability with plenty of bat speed and twitch. He can flatten out with the bat path and covers the entire plate well with the swing. Just like the overall ability to make consistent contact while working excellent at-bats and showing really good pitch recognition. Swing decisions were excellent as well. Giese did not strikeout once and didn’t really swing and miss at all. It was an impressive all-around performance and Giese should be a big name to keep an eye on.

Santiago Perozo (2028, Cypress, Texas) had one of the loudest weeks on both sides of the ball and was a big standout behind the dish. Perozo, a physical backstop, can really catch and throw. He has an absolute hose behind the dish and could pretty much shut down any teams run game whether that be via the back pick or just throwing runners out trying to steal. He is an absolute brick wall back there and truly does look the part as a physical catcher with some pop and a cannon of an arm. In the box Perozo finished the week going 6-13 with a pair of doubles while driving in eight runs. He was a force within the lineup and big time run producer all throughout. The swing is quick with good strength off the barrel and he can really impact it especially to the pull side. Like the profile here as a defense first catcher but the bat has really started to come around.

Sebastian Rojas (2028, Angleton, Texas) was on the barrel and on it often throughout the week as he finished going 6-17 helping his team make a deep run into the championship game. He was a mainstay out at third, showing a strong arm with good instincts and hands. In the box, Rojas can really swing it and showed a solid all fields approach. He can impact it line to line and makes consistent contact. Not a lot of swing and miss in this profile which was good to see and overall ability to be on the barrel was clearly there. Rojas is definitely a good one to keep an eye on.

Callen Corley (2028, Sugar Land, Texas) showed a ton of intrigue throughout the week on both sides of the ball. He finished the week going 7-16 while driving in seven runs. He was an absolute force at the plate and big time run producer. In the box, Corley sets upright and utilizes a medium sized leg kick into contact for timing and rhythm which allows him to really get into his lower half. He can impact the baseball line to line with the utmost authority and swing works to all fields well. Think there is more power coming in this profile as well, especially to the pull-side. Easy strength in the hands with plenty of twitch and bat speed showed well throughout the week. On the defensive side of things, Corley was a mainstay out at short and truly did look the part there. He moves well laterally with some bounce in his step and showed a strong arm from a clean and adjustable slot. Overall, liked the athlete here on the dirt and like what he could with the bat. This is definitely someone to keep an eye on and on the radar.
 
-Geoff Billock


Reid Truett (2028, Cypress, Texas) put together a very productive week at the plate for the ‘28 San Francisco Giants Scout Team, managing to finish off batting .500 with three runs batted in. Showed good flashes of the leather playing up the middle early in the week. Reid does a good job of staying within himself and using the entire field to his advantage. His swing begins from a balanced base with some rhythm in the operation. Uses a toe tap to time up his swing and has quick hands that whip the barrel through the zone. On the first two days of the World Series, he turned in multi- hit games. On the first day, he caught a fastball out front and hustled it out for a double, then followed it up with a two-hit performance the following game. Reid still has a lot of really good baseball left ahead of himself. 

Bryce Stott (2028, Conroe, Texas) opened up the tournament for us this week and delivered a very impressive four innings of shutout baseball, helping propel his squad to the win. On the mound, he works at a quick pace, keeping his defense engaged behind him. His fastball was in the 81-87 mph range, topping 88 and living at the top of the zone, generating swing-and-miss chances. Effectively kept hitters off balance with his breaking ball in the low-70s that has really sharp bite. He dominated right-handed bats, changing eye levels well and forcing them to swing at his best offerings. He finished the start with eight batters retired via the strikeout and really showed his ability to pitch.

Asher Wrenn (2028, Boerne, Texas) is a towering 6-foot-6, 200-pound southpaw that can absolutely give batters fits in the box. He does a good job of hiding the ball behind himself before letting the ball go from an extended ¾ slot. His fastball worked mostly in the low-80s, with some arm-side run. He did run it up a few times to 86, getting it past hitters. He paired that with a curveball in the low-70s that generated many errant swings. Asher was also a workhorse this week, eating up 6.2 innings on one earned run with eleven strikeouts. He did have to work through good amounts of traffic at times due to walks but still managed to keep the run totals down and get through his innings.

Hardy Brown (2028, Groveton, Texas) was scorching hot this week, carrying a .636 batting average to the finish line this week. He didn’t waste any time getting started; he delivered a two-hit performance in his first game, driving in three runs as well. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound right-handed hitter doesn’t need any help filling up the batter's box. On day two, Hardy delivered another standout performance with three hits, including a double and triple, helping propel his squad ahead in the game. His swing begins from a narrow upright base with good rhythm in his hands. Does a really good job getting extended through the ball and has a level path through the zone. A lot of production this week out of the rising junior.


Angel Tamayo Rabilero (2028, San Antonio, Texas) is a 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitter who can do a lot of damage to the pull side and has tons of arm strength. On day one, he absolutely obliterated a ball into the trees beyond the left field wall. His swing starts slightly open with his hands pre-set in front of his chest. Then he works into a small stride out, getting his foot in the ground early and giving his hands a chance to get back. He stayed connected well through the fastball and launched this out with ease. Physical frame kid who can add some more bat speed and will continue to launch baseballs out to the pull side.

Drake Olson (2028, Houston, Texas) was very impressive throughout this week, showing up in two different games and helping his squad get all the way to the championship. On day one, he tossed four innings, going unscathed while collecting eight strikeouts. His fastball worked in the 83-87 range, getting it up to 88 and simply overpowering hitters with it at the top of the zone. He spun a nasty slider that was 75-77 and got good bite, keeping hitters off the fastball. On the hill, he works fast, not wasting time between pitches and controlling the game. He would toss 6.2 innings against a very talented squad in the quarterfinal game, striking out five in an efficient outing.

Jack Lasseigne (2028, Houston, Texas) was a consistent barrel this week all the way through the championship with the Houston Wildcatters Navy, reaching base safely in each of his six games. On day two, he turned in a two-hit performance, crushing a pair of doubles. His swings start from a balanced stance with his hands set high, then work into a small leg lift. Jack does have quick hands that propel his swing through the zone and can consistently use the entire field. He is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed first baseman who can hit for power and drive in runs in bunches, as he did this week driving in six. Very impressive week to end the summer for this rising junior.

-Josh Olivo

Justin Garcia (2028, Corpus Christi, Texas) the 6 foot 184 pound LHP dominated this tournament Dominated on the mound this week, working 6.0 innings while striking out 10 hitters. The right-hander ran his fastball up to 86 mph and showed a polished three-pitch mix, featuring a sharp sweeper and a true 12-to-6 breaking ball. Consistently landed all three pitches for strikes and generated plenty of swing-and-miss, using both breaking balls effectively as put- away offerings. Controlled the game from start to finish and showcased the ability to miss bats at a high rate.

Andrew Moreno (2028, League City, Texas) the 5 foot 8 130 pound RHP, Moreno turned in a dominant outing against Ghost Ballers Black, tossing 5.0 innings with 10 strikeouts. The right-hander worked efficiently throughout the start, attacking hitters early and consistently getting ahead in the count. His fastball topped out at 84 mph and featured quality ride through the zone, genera-ng plenty of swing-and-miss. He paired it with a curveball that reached 73 mph, giving him an effective two-pitch mix to keep hitters off balance. Moreno worked with a quick tempo on the mound, filled up the strike zone, and maintained control of the game from start to finish, showcasing the ability to miss bats at a high level.

Carson Farr (2028, Kingwood, Texas) the 5 foot 8 155 pound Outfielder, Farr was one of the most productive hitters of the tournament, going 8-for-11 while consistently finding the barrel and producing quality at-bats throughout the weekend. A true middle-of-the-order presence, he showed an advanced offensive approach by drawing five walks, demonstrating excellent strike-zone discipline and a willingness to let pitches travel rather than expand the zone. Farr was also an extra-base hit machine, collecting four doubles in six games while driving the baseball with authority to all fields. His combination of barrel accuracy, plate discipline, and gap-to-gap power makes him the type of bat capable of creating constant traffic on the bases and anchoring the heart of a lineup.

Jeremiah Boone (2028, Georgetown, Texas) the 5 foot 8 155 pound outfielder, Boone put together another productive weekend at the top of the lineup, going 4-for-10 while consistently applying pressure on opposing defenses. A true table setter, he totaled five RBI and repeatedly delivered quality at-bats throughout the tournament. Boone displayed an advanced approach at the plate, drawing four walks and showing the discipline to work favorable counts rather than chase pitches out of the zone. He consistently put the ball in play, proved difficult to strike out, and gave his team a reliable presence atop the order. His combination of contact ability, strike-zone awareness, and on-base skills makes him an ideal catalyst for the offense.

-Javier Martinez

Paxton Gaston (2028, San Angelo, Texas) of Texas Angels 2028 Sauceda, listed at 6-foot-1, 197 pounds, is a right-handed pitcher who was sharp in two innings out of the bullpen where he allowed zero earned runs and got lots of soft contact. Fastball sits mid-80's and topped 88, looked like he had solid command over it and forced hitters to get aggressive on pitches on the corner and just outside the zone. The curveball wasn't quite as impressive command-wise, but it did show good 11-5 movement and sat in the upper 70's. He does all of this from a 3/4 slot and took advantage of his lanky frame to explode down the mound with great extension. The frame leaves room to fill out some more and it'll be exciting to see what he could do with a third or fourth pitch that could add more strikeouts to his game. As it stands right now, he does a phenomenal job of executing pitcher's pitches and making hitters ground out and pop up over and over again.

Connor Joyce (2028, League City, Texas) of HP 2028 Vazquez, listed at 6-foot, 175 pounds, is a right-handed pitcher who punched out seven over the course of a six inning start, allowing zero earned. The fastball sat in the mid 80's, however he ramped it all the way up to 91 early on. He consistently pounded the zone throughout the outing, and while he gave up some hits, he worked his way around and out of jams by simply daring guys to swing and either getting whiffs or letting his fielders work behind him. His loopy curveball with some glove-side movement worked in the 68-72 range and was an effective weapon in two-strike counts. He throws from a traditional arm-slot and command over both pitches was top notch. He's got a solid frame, a tad on the lean side, so he's got room to grow and get the velocity up into the 90's more consistently in the near future. Very polished pitcher with a lot to be excited about.

Angel Tamayo Rabilero (2028, San Antonio, Texas) of 2 Seam Baseball Club - Navy, listed at 6-foot, 175 pounds, is a right-handed pitcher who dominated on the mound in a seven inning complete game shutout. Struck out nine, gave up just two hits, and walked just two as well en route to an incredibly efficient performance. His fastball topped 87 and hovered in the 82-85 range for much of his start. He also heavily featured a late-breaking cutter in the high 70's that got weak contact vs both righties and lefties and a sweeping slider in the mid 70's that got big whiffs all day. He's got a deceptive motion, hiding the ball for a long time before whipping it in there from the 3/4 slot with a very quick arm. Coupled with an advanced three-pitch repertoire that he displayed masterful control over, he's an incredibly tough arm to face. He's got an athletic build and might not fill out too much more, however being able to mix it up the way he does over seven innings makes him a huge asset for a mid-major program looking for a guy to throw on Friday or Saturday nights.

-Cole Kristynik
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