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High School  | General | 5/13/2020

Organizational Report: Canes

Photo: Canes (Perfect Games

College Commitments: 1317
Draft Picks: 287
First Rounders:
23

Owner: Jeff Petty
Website: www.canesbaseball.net
Twitter: @theCanesBB
Instagram: @theCanesBB



2021 Breakout Potential
1. Chase Burns
2. Malakhi Knight
3. Cody Schrier
4. Alex Mooney
5. Karl Hartmann
6. Reece Holbrook
7. Daylen Lile
8. Philip Abner
9. Rene Lastres
10. Cole Messina

2022 Breakout Potential (Names to Know)
1. Ryan Clifford (Will play up at 17U)
2. Tristen Smith
3. Cole Young
4. James Triantos
5. Xavier Isaac
6. Adam (AJ) Shepard
7. Nathan Fink
8. Kyle Larsen
9. Kassius Thomas
10. Evan Siary
11. David Mershon
12. Lamar King
13. Matthew Matthijs
14. Roman Anthony
15. Matthew Porchas

2022 Breakout Potential (Prospects on the Rise)
1. Cameron Keshock
2. Jackson Ferris
3. Michael Allen
4. Ashton Smith
5. Judd Utermark
6. Cameron Burgess
7. Cameron Freeman
8. Vincent Fattore
9. Bradley Gagen
10. Tyler Prystajko
11. Eli Serrano
12. Wagner Morrissette
13. Caleb Crain
14. Connor Rasmussen
15. Brad Gregory

2022 Best Uncommitted Prospects
1. Ryan Clifford
2. Tristen Smith
3. Xavier Isaac
4. Cameron Keshock
5. Roman Anthony
6. Michael Allen
7. Ashton Smith
8. Wagner Morrissette
9. Caleb Crain
10. Kaden Varela Payne
11. Trey Wheeler
12. Aubrey Smith
13. Matt Archibald
14. Drew Lanphere
15. Ryder Douglas

2023 Follow List
1. Hayden Thomas
2. Campbell Smithwick
3. Tommy Roldan
4. Aidan Teel
5. Gavin Gallaher
6. Tucker Holland
7. Reid Haire
8. Pete Craska
9. Colby Wallace
10. Reese Marcum
11. Macon Winslow
12. James DeCremer
13. Jack Renaud
14. Travis Aiken
15. Kale Scruggs
16. Brian Scott
17. Jimmyll Williams
18. Daylinh Nguyen-Brown
19. Koy Swanson
20. Ryan Perkins

2024 Follow List
1. PJ Morlando
2. Andre Modugno
3. Owen Paino
4. BJ Etheridge
5. Mason Brassfield
6. Tristan Potts
7. Peter Honse
8. Jaxon Jean
9. Zachary Bethell
10. Sam Winsett

Top Historical Perfect Game Moments
•Winning Jupiter four times in five years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
•Winning 17U WWBA 2014, 2017, 2019 
•Winning 16U WWBA 2009, 2010, 2013
•In 2013 we played in the championship game vs our own team at 16U WWBA
•In 2015 we played in the championship game in Jupiter vs our own organization



"It is really hard to pick a favorite moment. I have loved every team, and all the championships have a unique place in my memory bank. The toughest team I ever coached was the group in 2014 with Logan (LT) "Anthony" Tolbert, and Logan Allen. They were a bunch of mean dudes. Not the most talented we ever had not even close. They just were not going to lose. The 2015 championship in Jupiter with Seth Beer’s group we scored 71 runs in Jupiter and allowed 1 run the whole tournament! That was really fun to watch from my seat. Those kids dominated the hardest event in Amateur baseball for 5 days! The group in 2017 that won The WWBA with Xavier Edwards, Nicholas Northcut, & Joe Gray Jr that was the most fun I ever had coaching. Those kids kept it loose, and we had a lot of fun. This past year's group with Caden Grice, Colby Halter, and Maxwell Carlson’s group-we won 41 games in the summer and lost 2. We won WWBA, and the World Series. We were down I bet in 15 of those games and came from behind to win. Walked off in dramatic fashion 5 times. I will never forget that. Walk offs in playoff atmospheres! Nothing like it!" -Jeff Petty

Program History
2005 was the first Canes team ever assembled. We wore Green & Orange like the Miami Hurricanes until 2012 when we struck a deal with Evoshield, and at that time we changed our colors to Black & Yellow. It has been a rich program history of having national success at PG events. After finally winning the Underclass in Ft Myers this past fall, we have successfully won every major PG event there is; Jupiter, Ft Myers, Atlanta, World Series, and MLB Ways to Play. Dan Gitzen has done such a good job with the lower levels of our youth program, 14U, 15U & 16U. The 17U levels benefits from his work tremendously.

2019 Scouting Highlight
“What a Fourth of July it was for the Canes!  Playing “America’s Pastime” while celebrating our countries independence cannot set a better stage for what the Canes accomplished that day. No, it wasn’t the Final Four nor was it a championship game, though the day paved the way as the Canes went on to win their third WWBA National Championship the next day. On July 4th the Canes were tasked with beating three teams ranked in the top-50 to even get a chance to compete in the semifinals, and the Canes did it in dramatic fashion. The first two games were either tied or saw the Canes losing heading into the bottom of the 5th inning. In true Canes fashion, as they always preach team goals over individual goals, I am going to keep prospect names out of this. These games were intense, high energy, and selfless. The Canes played 21 innings during the incredibly hot and grinding weather.  Remarkably, they did not record an error, they grinded out at-bats, and you could see the trust each player and coach had for the guy next to them. They had to take down a top-50 overall prospect in the Round of 32 and they did. They had to take down one of the most storied organizations over the last ten years in the round of 16 and they did it in walk-off fashion. They had to take down a top 10 nationally ranked team in the Elite Eight and they did. It was a day where the culture that is set was at the forefront. This culture is based on chemistry, trust, and toughness all of which shined as bright as the Fourth of July fireworks.” -Jered Goodwin
 
What are we looking forward to scouting during the summer of 2020?
“The 17U team is once again loaded! One of the staples of most winning programs, and certainly the Canes historically, is strength up the middle. The middle infield consists of a pair of top-50 overall prospects in Alex Mooney and Cody Schrier, a duo as sure handed and dynamic as any middle in the country. An outfield that runs out Malakhi Knight, Reece Holbrook, and Daylen Lile should take away hits all summer and any of these prospects could be the headliner for many lineups. Let’s not forget Rene Lastres and Cole Messina behind the plate; Lastres has a hand cannon and Messina is battle tested. On the mound, righthander Chase Burns will garner as much attention as anyone in the country when he toes the mound while Karl Hartman and Philip Abner (Abner can also swing the stick) provide the Canes with three potential No. 1 type arms. The Canes 16U and 15U groups have reloaded too. The top of the Canes 16U order that consists of Cole Young, Xavier Isaac, Adam (AJ) Shepard, and two-way James Triantos could compete at the 17U level this summer. The pitching staff is deep and loaded with power arms up and down the stable. The 15U group looks insanely polished and they already have a ton of highly intense innings under their belt. Last summer the Canes sent a team from all three levels to the finals of the WWBA (17U and 15U-both won championships), and on paper, they could make that type of splash again.”
 
Historical Scouting Notes
“The Canes own a number of National Championships, so picking one historical moment isn’t an easy task. The game that still sticks out to me however was not a championship. It was the quarterfinal game of the WWBA National Championship. Playing an opponent with an equal roster, as far as prospect status would be concerned, the Canes prevailed in a 1-0 win, which was of course, scored in the final frame. It was yet another tough and gritty win that propelled the Canes to an eventual championship. The Canes top four hitters in the lineup, Xavier Edwards, Anthony Seigler, Nicholas Northcut, and Joe Gray Jr, would all go on to sign professional contracts the next summer with Edwards, Seigler, and Gray going on the first day of the draft. The story of the day though, as it always seems to be, was the attention to detail. Righthander Landon Marceaux started the game for the Canes and he may have been the best pitcher on the circuit that summer from a win-right now standpoint. He was an artist as his fastball painted the black all night during his five inning, eleven strikeout performance. The defense was stellar, as usual, and the deciding run was scored on a heads-up base running play at the most intense moment. It was a signature win with the style of play that the Canes seem to relish and it’s just another example of owning a persona of doing things the Canes way.” 

Best College Resumes
Seth Beer: 2016 NCAA Player of the Year, 1st Team All-American
Nick Quintana: 2019 3rd Team All-American
Bryant Packard: 2018 ACC Player of the Year, 1st Team All-American
Tyler Beede: 2013 1st Team All-American
Ashton McGee: ACC Rookie of the Year

Best Pro Resumes
Brandon Lowe: 2019 All Star, .270 BA, 17 HR
Chad Pinder: .245 Career BA, 42 HR
Seth Maness: 18-10 Career Record, 3.21 ERA
Jake Cave: .262, 21 HR for career
Zack Littell: 6-0 record in 2019

Perfect Game All-Americans

Player Name

Year

Maxwell Carlson

Corbin Carroll

Matthew Allan

Hayden Travinski

Anthony Volpe

Cade Doughty

Bryce Osmond

Rece Hinds

Xavier Edwards

Anthony Seigler

Austin Becker

Joe Gray Jr

Nicholas Northcut

Jordon "Jo" Adell

MacKenzie Gore

Seth Corry

Je'Von Carrier-Ward

Zack Hess

Khalil Lee

Joshua Lowe

Joe Rizzo

Dion Henderson

Matt Manning

Nick Quintana

Blake Rutherford

Avery Tuck

Mike Nikorak

Ashe Russell

Beau Burrows

Ryan Johnson

Justin Bellinger

Grant Holmes

Keven Pimentel

AJ Puk

Josh Henderson

Tyler Beede

Jake Cave

Dillon Maples

Joshua Tobias

DeAndre Smelter

Ethan Carter

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2018

2018

2017

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Perfect Game Select Festival Participants

Player Name

Year

Matthew Matthijs

Ryan Clifford

Lamar King

Tristen Smith

Ashton Smith

Nathan Fink

Daniel Corona

Luke Davis

Blaise Grove

Matthew Porchas

Sal Stewart

Cole Young

Austin Bode

Brody Drost

Daylen Lile

Johnny Castagnozzi

Colby Halter

Travis Hamrick

Ryan Lynch

John Pharris

 

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All-Time Lineup

1

Xavier Edwards

SS

2

Chad Pinder

3B

3

Jake Cave

RF

4

Seth Beer

1B

5

Jordon "Jo" Adell

CF

6

Anthony Seigler

C

7

Corbin Carroll

LF

8

Logan (LT) "Anthony" Tolbert

2B

9

Bryant Packard

DH

10

Anthony Volpe

EH

P

MacKenzie Gore

P

Hitting Reserves

Pitching

Brandon Lowe, INF

Joe Rizzo, INF

Colby Halter, INF

Nick Quintana, INF

Khalil Lee, OF

Blake Rutherford, OF

Desmond Lindsay, 1B

Matt McLain, INF

Ashton McGee, INF

Tanner Morris, INF

Joe Gray Jr, OF

Jake Fraley, OF

Caden Grice, 1B

CJ Rodriguez, C

Troy Stokes, Jr.

Ryan McBroom

 

Grant Holmes

Tyler Beede

Dillon Maples

Connor Jones

Logan Allen

Matt Manning

Seth Maness

Beau Burrows

Ashe Russell

Matt Cronin

Landon Marceaux

Nolan Crisp

Maxwell Carlson

Ethan Carter

Jeff Harding, Jr.

Zack Littell

Jacob Bukauskas

Cody Wheeler

Nolan Watson

Bobby Wahl

AJ Puk

Garrett Stallings

Dakota Chalmers

Thomas Schultz

Andrew Abbott

Chase Hampton

Gianluca Dalatri

Joe Mantiply

 



High School | General | 6/10/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates
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‘26 RHP Jack Ryan (@StXBall) w/ an absolute masterclass in the region semis. CG/Shutout, 4 BB & 9 Ks & a No Hitter ‼️ FB worked 89-92, flashed a 93 1x. Velo held in the later innings 88-90. SL was plus @ 81-82 (2400+)/tight, while CH flipped in the low 80s, bottom of the zone.… pic.twitter.com/pdYaEqHmx5 — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 3, 2026 Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u/15u Midwest World Series Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Aiden Weishaar (2029, Geneso, Ill.) physical power bat put together one of the most productive offensive performances of the event, showing big impact off the barrel with advanced strength and leverage through the swing. Collected six hits including two doubles and two home runs while driving in 13 runs, consistently doing damage in run-producing situations. Creates loud contact with present pull-side juice and projects for significant power as the frame and strength continue to mature. Middle of the order offensive profile with the ability to change the game with one swing. Also stood out on the mound with a dominant 7 inning performance, punching out 11 hitters while working efficiently throughout the outing. Fastball ran up to 86 mph with good life through the zone and showed the ability to consistently attack hitters and miss bats. Highly intriguing two-way prospect whose combination...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u WWBA Returns to Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the most anticipated events on the summer travel baseball calendar returns this week as the 2026 Perfect Game 14U WWBA National Championship gets underway in Hoover and the surrounding Birmingham area. Now in its 19th year, the tournament has established itself as the premier event for 14U players across the country, annually attracting some of the top young talent in amateur baseball. This year’s championship will feature 129 teams competing for a national title, continuing a tradition that has seen organizations such as East Cobb Astros, Team Elite, USA Prime, SBA Bolts National, and defending champion ZT National Prospects take home the trophy. As always, the field is loaded with elite prospects, many of whom are already becoming familiar names within the Perfect Game community. Starting off strong with Christopher Cabrera, the No. 1 overall player and No. 1 third baseman...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 5-7

Perfect Game Staff
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UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 | Days 3-4 Impressive performance on both sides from Cole Migaki, working 5 and striking out 3 w/o allowing a walk for the ND. FB 81-83 T85, BB 73-74 #UBCWest https://t.co/nSIx0UVQY7 pic.twitter.com/t2zXIpPLCO — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029, Vancouver, Wash.) Migaki is a high-end prospect, putting that on display with one of the more consistent performances at the 15u UBC West.  He totaled five hits, drove in four and walked six times to only two strike outs to help lead the Baum Bats to the title.  He has a projectable frame 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with strength throughout.  The right-hander made an appearance on the mound, throwing five-innings and striking out three without allowing a walk.  The fastball was up to 86 with run and coupled it with a sharp breaking ball in the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

Road to the 2026 17U BCS Title

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, 11 teams will take the field for the 2026 17U BCS Challenge, a three-day event that brings together programs from across the country for a full slate of pool play and bracket action. With games beginning Friday and a champion crowned Sunday, the format leaves little room for slow starts, making every inning important from the opening pitch. The field features a mix of established programs and rising teams. With so many evenly matched rosters, there’s not much separation heading into the weekend, which puts importance on pitching depth, defensive consistency, and timely hitting. Pool play will quickly determine seeding, and even one loss can shift a team’s path heading into bracket play. One of the teams expected to be in the mix is Hawaii Elite 2G 17U National, a group that is 6-3 overall and ranked as “Honorable Mention” on the Perfect Games...
Draft | Rankings | 6/19/2026

PG Draft: Top 500 Update

Tyler Henninger
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Stars Over Florida Showcase Clearwater, FL June 13-14, 2026   CLEARWATER, FLORIDA- Perfect Game Softball made its official debut in the state of Florida this past weekend at Eddie C. Moore sports complex. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was right for some great softball. We had many college coaches of all levels attend and our National Scouting Director was on hand to evaluate and highlight the athletes. We are excited for future events and the ability to promote and highlight the great athletes in the southeast! Below we highlight the 14U division where we had teams representing three states.     14U Division   Zoey Salas (2030, RHP/1B Windsor, CO) of the Colorado Angels 14U Breed was a standout player all weekend. She was a strong two-way player who proved to be a consistent force on both sides of the ball. Offensively, this left-handed hitter starts...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Aggieland Showcase

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PG Aggieland Showcase College Station, Texas June 13-14, 2026 Scouts: Brynn Baca & Karlie Milburn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS- Perfect Game Softball was excited to return to College Station for the second annual Aggieland Showcase last weekend.. Some great competition was seen over the three age groups. We had two scouts on site to evaluate and highlight some of the athletes who caught their eyes. Thank you to all teams and players who competed so hard! Below we highlight those athletes who impressed our scouts. 18U Division Elizabeth Posada- Elizabeth Posada is a 2028 two-way player from Houston, Texas, competing for Aztecs Premier who brings an intriguing combination of offensive upside and athletic versatility. At the plate, Posada recently went 4-for-8 on the weekend, continuing to show consistency and offensive awareness. She sets up with a slightly open, wide stance and does a...
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

Big Talent on Display at City of Palms

Alyssa Golden
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The fifth annual PG City of Palms Championship is set to take place in Fort Myers, Florida, from June 19-22, featuring teams from the 15U-18U age divisions. The four-day event will showcase some of the top talent in the state, including several nationally ranked prospects who have already made their presence felt this summer season. Before tournament play begins, here’s a look at some of the highest-ranked players expected to compete this weekend. Leading the group is catcher Nico Ayars in the 16U division. Ayars enters the weekend as the No. 135 player nationally, the No. 3 catcher in Florida and the No. 20 catcher in the country. Through 22 games this summer with Turn 2 Garcia, the right-handed hitter owns a .887 OPS while batting .306 with a .438 OBP and a .449 SLG. Ayars has collected 15 hits while driving in 12 runs and scoring 13 times. Ayars’ teammate, right-handed...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/17/2026

Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase

Dave Durbala
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SPRINGFIELD, IL - Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase, June 13-14, 2026. Twenty-Seven teams, representing the 14u and High School Divisions, arrived at the newly opened all turfed Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe, for the opportunity to showcase their talent in a five game guarantee format. As with anytime we bring a group of players together for competition, there will be those players that rise to the challenge and turn in performances that earn them a place on our Top Performers list.  Below are some of the players, from both divisions, that were recognized as top performers. 14U Division Kinley Abrams (2030 Bloomington, IL) is a RHH for Texas Glory IL-2030 (Wyatt). Setting up in a slightly wide parallel stance, into her back leg, Abrams gains separation with a  push back to transfer weight, and then utilizes a small stride to launch her swing. Abrams works a...
Juco | Story | 6/18/2026

PG JUCO Awards & Final Top 25

Blaine Peterson
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Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leffel - RHP - Fresno City College 2026 Stat Line: 89.1 IP | 12-1 | 1.91 ERA | .83 WHIP | 118 K An outstanding individual pitching season in California JUCO baseball this spring. A model of consistency on the mound making starts in January through May for Fresno City. Worked over 89 innings on the mound and made 14 starts where he threw at least 5 innings. Ranked in the top 5 of California JUCO in wins, ERA and strikeouts. And one of the only pitchers in all of JUCO to reach the benchmarks of 10+ wins (12), a sub 2.00 ERA (1.91 ERA) and 100 strikeouts (118 K). A consistent and dominant presence on the mound for a team that went 40-5 this past spring. Congratulations to Nathan Leffel, 2026 Perfect Game JUCO Pitcher of the Year. Ryan Bradford | FR | OF@JCCCBaseball Everything I have from this spring starting with HR’s 31 & 32 today. This is...
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