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High School  | General | 5/1/2026

Texas High School Notebook

Geoff Billock
Jay Vossler

Cullen Scott (2028, Melissa, Texas) was as advertised in this look as he went 6 innings while striking out 8 batters. Throws 2 different fastballs and holds velo well throughout outing. 4-seam works 94-97 and topped out at 98 with carry up just jumps out of hand. 2-seam works 90-93 with good arm side run. Held velocity into the 6th. Slider 78-81 plays short with tilt and late bite getting upwards of 2400 RPM. Curve 76-79 with power depth that varies between shape 10-4 to 11-5. Change 82-83 rolls out of hand with fade and mimics arm speed. One of the highest upside arms in the class with elite arm talent. Good feel for off-speed and should continue to get better from highly athletic/physical 6-3/220 frame. Big 2028 name to watch and know.

Brooks Nelson (2026, McKinney, Texas) was absolutely dominant in this look going complete game shutout against a solid lineup and struck out 13 batters to go with it. Fastball worked 87-90 getting upwards of 2400 RPM with hard running life. Gets in quick on hitters and can locate wherever. Went to a curve at 76-80 with short 10-4 shape; good depth to it and can land at will. Curve got upwards of 10 swings and misses. Change also shown at 79. Athletic 6-1 frame that projects well and plenty more in the tank. Has been a consistent performer all Spring off the bump. Good grab for the Navarro commit.



Talon Pate (2028, McKinney, Texas) showed well in this look on both sides of the ball. Athletic mover on both sides. Actions on the dirt stand out, good arm strength and slot. Footwork shows in game. In the box, quality at-bats work with advanced approach for age. Battles at the plate against high end arm from short lefty swing with good bat speed. Bat to ball plays at a high level and should only continue to get better. Definitely a 2028 name to know and watch.

Brady Sommers (2027, Lucas, Texas) is an uncommitted lefty hitting infielder who fits the mold well. Doubled and singled in this look. Line to line hitter with solid bat to ball ability. Nice level swing that is adjustable and can cover the entire plate well. Also moves well on the dirt. Good athlete overall and no reason for him to be uncommitted. Can definitely play ball.

Lucas Smith (2027, McKinney, Texas) homered to deep left-center in this look. Can get to the ball up in zone and launch balls with authority. Strong pull-side power projects well for him. Good bat speed and impact off the barrel. Was solid behind the dish as well. Good hands with strong arm. Committed to Sam Houston State.

Reed Blakely (2027, Lucas, Texas) has one of the smoother lefty swings you will see and showed it when he went deep to right clearing the trees. Ball was an absolute no-doubter off the barrel. Short compact lefty swing that does serious damage out front. Big time bat speed and can really turn on the ball. Hips and barrel explode through zone. Strong hitter with power and looks the part on both sides of the ball. Ultra athletic 6-1 frame. Blakely is committed to USC.


Logan Corley (2026, Lucas, Texas) went 5 shutout frames while striking out 6 batters in this look. Lean and athletic 6-2 frame with ample projection remaining. Good rhythm to the delivery that is repeatable and gets downhill. Fastball works 86-90 topping out at 91 getting upwards of 2300 RPM; good arm side run overall. Fastball got 9 swings and misses. Change is the go to secondary at 80-83 kills spin and mimics arm speed; has shown really good feel for it in general. Curve 76-79 sharp slurvey shape and can land it. Slider 77-79 some sweep to it. Pitch-ability stands out, can locate and sequence and repeat arm slot with arm speed. Tunnels stuff well off each other and locates all 4 pitches to some degree. Currently committed to TCU and is one of the top lefty arms in Texas. 


Hunter Rose (2026, Texarkana, Arkansas) was as advertised in this look as he struck out 5 over 4.1 innings pitched. Fastball worked 89-92 topping out at 93 getting upwards of 2500 RPM with late life and located. Got 7 swings and misses off his fastball. It’s easy velo out of the hand with low effort, looks easy given high end arm talent. Change 73-76 kills spin with heavy diving fade and curve at 76-78 with late break with depth and showed flashes of being an absolute hammer. Slider was 77-79 with late bite and sharpness; newer pitch for him so should continue to get better with more polish. Uber athletic mover down the slope, will mix up his delivery and make it tough on hitters for timing. Creates tough angles overall and really knows how to pitch. Also collected 4 hits on the day including a double banged off the wall. Strong 2-way potential here as the bat also plays at an extremely high level as well as the overall athletic ability on both sides. Rose is currently committed to Arkansas. 

Spencer Browning (2025, Texarkana, Texas) had a monster night in this look going 3-3 with 5 runs batted in that included a home run he banged off the foul pole on a line. Athletic 6-1 frame with some serious strength off the barrel. Strong power potential to all fields and can really impact the baseball. High end athlete moves well on the dirt and looks the part out at short. Should stick there at the next level as he is committed to Arkansas.

Jace Elrod (2026, Texarkana, Texas) is an athletic outfielder who can really move and cover ground out there. Glides to the ball in center, gets good reads and jumps on the ball. Can close on the ball in the gaps and track. Has a strong arm and it showed in game. In the box, has a short lefty swing that adjusts well to the ball with some loft. Bat speed and bat to ball ability present. Can go line to line with authority. No reason for Elrod to be uncommitted as he can certainly play ball.

Deacon Carpenter (2028, Sulphur Springs, Texas) nearly left the yard in this look off one of the better lefty arms in the state as he turned around 92 off the wall to open up. Smooth lefty swing that stays connected into contact with a ton of lift in the swing. Good rhythm overall and exemplified real hitterish traits. Bat explodes through the zone and can really launch the ball. Projectable build at 5-11 and should continue to fill out with added strength. Carpenter is just scratching the surface with what it could be and is oozing with potential on both sides of the ball. High end athlete and can really hit. Has tools and checks a lot of boxes. Should be heavily recruited and scouted this coming Summer and will be busy come August.


Jake Jenkins (2027, Mansfield, Texas) didn’t get the result he wanted in this look but showed a ton of intrigue overall. In a win or go home game, Jenkins toed the rubber and dominated for the most part against a loaded lineup. Has that bull-dog mentality and will pitch until his arm falls off. Absolutely love his demeanor and ability to compete. Pretty physical 6-3 frame at 210 pounds. Good rhythm to the delivery and repeatable motions from extremely low slot with big crossfire delivery. Fastball opened up 88-90 topping out at 92 multiple times and getting upwards of 2300 RPM with late life. He settled more so into the 86-90 range and averaged out at 88. Fastball produced 9 swings and misses. The ball really jumps out of his hand and velo tends to play up as it can be a highly uncomfortable at-bat in general. Slider 75-78 with late bite sweeper traits. Curve shown as well 73-75 with bigger shape. Change 76-80 and kills spin. Jenkins is committed to Arkansas. 

Sebastian Castillo (2027, Justin, Texas) has long been known as one of the top players in his class and showed why in this look. High end athlete who will stick at short, has the range, arm, footwork and just looks the part out there. Made a number of eye opening plays throughout the night with makings of a plus arm when it’s all said and done. Has the lateral range to cover ground on the dirt and get to balls you would think he has no chance at. In the box, Castillo swings with intent and the sound and impact off his barrel is just different. He can impact it like anyone to all fields and the bat to ball ability is impressive. He simply put, does not get cheated in the box and always seems to be on it no matter the count. It’s controlled aggression that plays time after time. Castillo is currently committed to LSU.

Kenson Buth (2027, Trophy Club, Texas) showed well in this look collecting a base-hit up the middle and was on the barrel. Gap to gap ability from shorter lefty swing that is adjustable. Worked strong at-bats and battles at the plate with a disciplined approach. Willing to take the walk and lay off borderline pitches, will battle at the plate and foul off tough pitches. Made a strong adjustment on his base-hit against a good lefty arm adjusting well to spin from tough slot. Gets into lower half well and ball jumps off his barrel. Hitters hits and that’s just what he does. Buth is committed to Baylor.

-Geoff Billock

Ross Sullivan (2026, Cypress Woods) has been impressive on both ends. Has several multi hit games out of the leadoff spot and has been as stable of a #1 starter there is, helping lead the Wildcats to a district title. The Angelina commit has been doing all the little things right. Fills up the zone on the mound, living in the mid 80s and working good at bats as a table setter for the rest of a really strong order.

Everett Huffman (2027, Magnolia West) continues to impress this spring, taking his success from the summer circuit and making it translate at the high school level. Went six innings against Klein Oak, carrying a no hitter into the sixth but still finishing the outing strong, surrendering just one hit. Generates a ton of induced vertical break on the fastball, dominating the top rail in the high 80s, grabbing a few 90s. The Tarleton State commit creates a staggering amount of weak contact and stays ahead in counts.

Jude Huff (2028, Magnolia West) has been a revelation this spring for the Mustangs. In my first look, he finished the game with one scoreless frame, bullying hitters with his fastball at 87-91. In my second look, he came into an ultra high leverage situation in game 1 of a playoff game and proceeded to take over. Fastball held that previous velo, except this time it was for 3.1 scoreless frames. Also mixed in a developing slider and change piece. A lot to like for one of the biggest breakout arms in the class.

Landon Brown (2026, Iowa Colony) had arguably the most dominant pitching performance of the spring. Struck out 16 in a complete game shutout. Fastball was a loud 92-94, topping at 95 with plenty of run. Showed feel for the cutter at 88-90, adding a slider and splitter that were extremely difficult to pick up for opposing hitters. One of the more projectable arms in this class. Expect the Mississippi State commit to hear his name called early in this year’s draft.

Braxton Beaty (2026, Angleton) faced Brown in the same game matched him bar for bar. The LSU commit tossed 4 hitless frames, punching out an absurd 11. Fastball sat in the low 90s, grabbing 93. Slider flashed plus ability in the upper 70s with elite feel. One of the best pitchability arms in the class figures to contribute early for the Tigers next year, if the draft doesn’t come calling first.

Connor Comeau (2026, Anderson) made his case for being the best bat in Texas. Uber projectable frame with athleticism that has a chance to stick up the middle. Saw him have a three hit day against Westlake. The Texas A&M commit led off the game with a backside bomb to left, adding a triple and a single later to fall a double short of the cycle. Electric offensive profile that is shooting up draft boards.

Hank Rippy (2027, Anderson) has turned himself into one of the more intriguing 27s in the state. Smooth left handed swing with bat speed through the lower part of the zone. Works well gap to gap, with more power on the way. The Texas commit will be a big one to watch over the next year.

Really liked what I saw from Lane Johnson (2027, Westlake). One of the stronger uncommitted prospects in the country. Looks the part on both ends as he holds it down in centerfield while being a strong meat of the order presence with a developing offensive profile. Free mover with upside as he continues to progress physically.

Quinn Fitzpatrick (2027, Stratford) has taken a massive leap. He was nails in a massive rivalry game against Memorial. Fastball sat 92-95 the first time through the order. Super twitchy arm with even more to project. Some serious flashes with both his breakers, showing some top of the class upside. Also flashed a solid mid 80s change piece. Big time breakout for the LSU commit this spring, but has enough to dream on when it comes to the 2027 draft cycle.

Matthew Manis (2026, Memorial) faced Fitzpatrick in that same game and was flat out dominant. Mainly a two pitch mix but they are both proving to be extremely high floor offerings. The Texas commit sat 90-92 the entire outing, grabbing a 93 as he dominated the top rail throughout. Was surgical with his slider usage and stayed in control throughout with both pitches. Such an easy operation, one of the more consistent arms in the state.

Garrett Bagwell (2027, Magnolia West) was a really fun watch in round 1 of the playoffs. The Rice commit is super physical in the box, as he starts to come into his own offensively. Has consistently lived on the barrel to the pull side, and this was made apparent when he sent a towering blast over the left field wall in game 1, which ended up being the difference in the Mustangs victory. Really intriguing offensive profile that will be a big one to monitor moving forward.

Luke Daigle (2027, Cypress Ranch) was a pleasant surprise out of the bullpen. After the starter failed to record an out in game 2 of the playoffs, Daigle came in and shut off the water to give his side a chance. Went 6.2 strong innings in relief, punching out 10. Fastball lived 88-91 and for the most part held velo throughout. Mainly worked north to south as he paid his four seam with a depthy breaker at 76-78. Really impressive showing in a big moment for a rising prospect in the 27 class.

-Jay Vossler
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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...
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Tournaments | Championship | 6/17/2026

Braves Capture WWBA East Title

Kinley Kitchens
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By the end of championship Monday, the Atlanta Braves Scout Team had done much more than win a title. They had validated everything they believed they could become. After an undefeated run through the 2026 PG East WWBA Championship, the Braves captured the 15U championship with an 8-2 victory, finishing off a dominant weekend that featured elite pitching, explosive offense, and contributions throughout the roster. For coach Jed Douglas, the championship represented the results of months of practice, preparation, and a vision that finally came together. “This is our first championship with this group,” Douglas said. “We finally brought it together and for the first time, everything seemed to work just as we designed it when we were building the team, and it was just beautiful this way.” The Braves backed up that vision with one of the most impressive offensive...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/16/2026

PG Summer Showdown Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Mason Kennerly (2028, Decatur, Ga.) hit .429 with a .667 OBP, five walks and three RBI in four games last week. He’s already showing the tools to be a big-time power bat in his class, and standing at 6’2 with an athletic frame, he’s one of the more projectable players we saw this weekend. His mechanics play into his size well, creating good hand separation from body on his load, using a medium-high leg kick, and getting a wide base when going into his launch. He uses every bit of his size and natural strength to create a violent swing. He’s got the makings of a really solid prospect, and as he develops and his approach matures, he’ll become a guy that college coaches keep at the top of their radar.  ‘27 Grant Barden (GA) up to 90 mph on the hill. Loose on the mound, whippy arm action. Four pitch mix; FB 87-90, CB 71-72, SL 76-78, CH 79-81. Mixed...
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General | Blog | 6/16/2026

Wolforth Throwing Mentorship: Article 66

Ron Wolforth
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  The Number That Just Killed MLB Expansion: 1,217   USA Today's Bob Nightengale dropped a bomb shell recently that the baseball world is still digesting. Major League Baseball wants to expand to 32 teams. Team executives are quietly opposing it and the reason has nothing to do with cities or money.   They cannot find enough healthy pitchers.   Between 2020 and 2024, professional baseball performed 1,026 Tommy John surgeries at the minor-league level alone. Another 191 at the Major League level. More than twelve hundred elbow reconstructions in five years on the best young pitchers in the world.   That is not bad luck. That is a system reporting a verdict on itself.   For fifteen years, the youth-baseball industry has chased one number: velocity significantly more than projectability and arm care.    Recruiters scout by it.    Social...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/16/2026

PG Ascendant Classic Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘27 MIF Kyler Claunch (KY) took home MVP honors in the #Ascendant26 @claunch_kyler Set the tone out of the leadoff spot for @CincySpikes & showed + bat-to-ball .538 AVG/.714 OBP | 7 H/7 RS | 6 BB | 5 SB @EKUBaseball is getting a guy. https://t.co/wGL9E0XmQ6 pic.twitter.com/kvZQwxEXup — Jordan Gates (@JGatesPG) June 14, 2026 Kyler Claunch (2027, Harrodsburg, Ky.) The Eastern Kentucky commit took home the MVP honors after an excellent performance throughout the weekend. Claunch tied for the lead in hits on the weekend with seven. Finished as the second top performer in batting but probably would have been higher if he wasn’t the leadoff hitter. Despite the low RBI’s, Claunch delivered a six-game sample size that included a .538 average and .714 on base. It’s a contact-oriented swing that showed plus ability when it came to bat-to-ball skills. Swiped five...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/16/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 3-4

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UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Lucca Bacigalupi (‘30,CA) helps himself out at the plate racking up 2 hits & 2 RBI including a HR. Have a day young man. #UBCWest https://t.co/z2wAGXgavZ pic.twitter.com/Ilh7kU8K10 — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 13, 2026 Lucca Bacigalupi, C/RHP, Petaluma, Calif. Alpha Prime (2030) Bacigalupi is a versatile two-way prospect who continues to stand out with his size, arm strength and offensive ability. On the mound, the right-hander threw three solid innings, allowing three hits while striking out three over 69 pitches. His fastball touched 83 mph with decent life and he mixed in a serviceable breaking ball that he threw for strikes. The delivery looks clean, repeatable, and athletic. The combination of mound presence and bat production makes him an intriguing follow in the 2030 class. Ethan Duffy (‘30,CA) posted 4 strong...
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Tournaments | Story | 6/15/2026

Braves Scout Team Keep Winning In Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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Through big wins and making their way into the championship bracket, the Atlanta Braves Scout Team has done exactly what every team hopes to do at a major Perfect Game event: keep winning.  Now undefeated and preparing for the semifinals, the Braves have established themselves as one of the top teams remaining in the 15U division. Dominant pitching performances, timely hitting, and a lineup full of contributors have powered the team through a strong weekend in Hoover.  The Braves opened the tournament with a statement performance behind right-hander Daylen Woods, who tossed a five-inning no-hitter while striking out six. Woods also helped his own cause offensively with three hits and two runs scored as the Atlanta Braves Scout Team rolled to victory. The momentum continued with a 10-3 win over Wow Factor Nation 15U, as Sam Ridley allowed just one hit across four innings while...
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Tournaments | Championship | 6/15/2026

WC Ghost Claims Arizona All-State Title

Emily Hicks
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In a championship game that featured strong pitching and sharp defense from both sides, West Coast Ghost AZ 16U pulled away late to defeat Overfly 2028, 5-3, and claim the Arizona All-State Games title. “We had discipline at the plate, on the mound, out in the field; everyone just did their thing. It was good,” said Cash Carmichael The two teams traded runs throughout the 1st and 2nd innings, making it 3-2. Followed by a single run scored at the top of the 4th by Overfly 2028, it remained tied 3-3 for most of the game. Both defenses made key plays to limit scoring opportunities, turning potential rallies into outs and keeping the pressure high in every inning. With the game deadlocked heading into the bottom of the sixth, West Coast Ghost AZ finally broke through. Bottom of the 6th, J. Haizen Reidhead recorded a single, Oren Tucker walked, and Josiah Shim was hit by pitch....
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Tournaments | Story | 6/15/2026

Coastal Region Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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Wyatt Smitherman (2028, Durham NC) had a solid day at the plate for USA Prime Triangle 16u Stars in their matchup against the Charlotte Colts. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound shortstop has a tall athletic frame. The left handed batter displayed a mature approach at the plate. Attacks fastballs and drives them with authority. He has quick hands and gets the barrel through the zone. Uses his lower half to his advantage creating enough torque to generate his power he shown. Smitherman finished the day going 1-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBI. Zachary Days (2028, Charlotte NC) had a impressive day at the plate for the Charlotte Colts against USA Prime Coastal. The 6-foot-3, 170 pound center fielder has a tall athletic frame. Days bats from the left side with a short but powerful swing. Very disciplined during his AB’s and applies pressure on the defense. He shifts his weight to his lower half...
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Tournaments | Championship | 6/15/2026

Weather Can't Delay Top Tier Victory

Alyssa Golden
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A seven-run first inning gave Top Tier Roos American Red 2027 all the momentum they needed Sunday morning, but the road to a Florida World Series championship was far from straightforward.  After jumping out to an early lead against WBC 17u, Top Tier endured a 3 ½-hour rain delay before returning to finish off a 9-1 victory at Lee Health Sports Complex.  The championship game, which began at 8 a.m. and did not conclude until nearly 1 p.m., ended in the bottom of the fifth inning under Perfect Game’s mercy-rule format. Top Tier’s dominant performance was powered by a complete-game effort from Christian Davis and an offense that erupted for seven runs in the first inning.  Not even hours of uncertainty and lightning delays could keep Top Tier from finishing what they started.  Davis started on the mound for Top Tier and remained the entire five...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/14/2026

PG Softball Super Regionals

Erica Beach
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PG Super Regionals Dripping Springs, Texas June 6-7, 2026     DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX- The weather was nice, the Longhorns JUST won a national championship, and Perfect Game brought it’s first softball event to Dripping Springs. It was a weekend packed with college coaches, quality softball, and a great softball atmosphere. Over the course of the six-game guarantee event, our scout saw some amazing athletes. Below she highlights some of the athletes who caught her eye.   Destiny Sidiropoulos (2028, Houston, TX) of the Impact Gold HTX 16U was an incredible spark plug at the top of their lineup all weekend. She is a true triple threat who has great speed on the basepaths. She can soft and power slap, drop a sneaky bunt, and hit away with pop. Her barrel control is next level, and she is fun to watch pick apart defenses. On defense, she is versatile and athletic. She gets...
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