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Tournaments  | Story | 5/28/2026

14u Windy City Classic Scout Notes

Donovan May

Kingston Dumes (2030, Indianapolis, Ind.) put together a solid performance for Filthy Ellis this past Memorial Day weekend. The physical 6-foot-3, 225-pound right-handed prospect displayed present bat speed with strength in the swing, finishing with a .500 average across three games while collecting three hits and driving in two runs. He also showed intriguing upside on the mound, running his fastball up to 79 mph while mixing in a slider and changeup. Currently a PG High Follow and the No. 2-ranked player in Indiana, Dumes remains one of the more projectable long-term profiles in the 2030 class.  


Andrew Nowarita (2030, Valparaiso, Ind.) was another standout for Filthy Ellis during the tournament. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed prospect finished with a .571 average across three games, collecting four hits, including a triple, while driving in two runs. Nowarita displayed a smooth right-handed swing with present bat speed, consistently driving the baseball to the middle of the field throughout the tournament. A PG 13U National Showcase participant, Nowarita continues to display a well-rounded offensive profile with a physical, projectable build.




Caden Nyquist (2030, Pingree Grove, Ill.) put together a productive performance for GRB Rays 14U Illinois - Murray/Matsie this past weekend. The 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitter finished with a .833 average across three games, collecting five hits, including a double and a triple, while driving in five runs and drawing three walks. Nyquist displayed a controlled approach in the box with present strength in the swing, using the whole field and consistently producing quality contact. His physical build and offensive profile stood out throughout the tournament. 


Jordan Roman (2030, Chicago, Ill.) put together a strong performance for WINDY CITY HIT DOGS 14U Hode over the weekend. The 5-foot-9, 130-pound right-handed hitter finished with a .300 average across four games, collecting three hits, including two triples, while driving in three runs, stealing five bases, and drawing two walks. Roman displayed present bat speed and quick-twitch actions in the box, swinging with intent throughout the weekend. He also impacted the game with his speed, creating pressure on opposing defenses. Roman has consistently performed well in PG events this spring. 
 

Giovanni Qualtier (2030, Bolingbrook, Ill.) delivered a standout performance for Hit Dogs Illinois 14U Busch, helping lead them to a championship. The 5-foot-5, 130-pound left-handed hitter posted a .364 average across five games, collecting four hits, including two doubles and a triple, while driving in seven runs and stealing a base. Qualtier displayed quick-twitch athleticism with a smooth left-handed swing and feel to go the other way throughout the tournament. He also made an appearance on the mound, running his fastball up to 77 mph while striking out six across 2.1 innings. 


Christopher Morrison (2030, Plainfield, Ill.) was another standout for WINDY CITY HIT DOGS 14U Hode over the weekend. The 5-foot-8, 130-pound right-handed hitter posted a .545 average across four games, collecting six hits, including a double, while driving in four runs, stealing a base, and drawing two walks. Morrison is a quick-twitch athlete who displayed present bat speed and rhythm in the box throughout the tournament. He adjusted well to secondary pitches while consistently producing quality contact.  


John Shelley (2030, Plainfield, Ill.) put together a strong performance for Go Pro this tournament. The 6-foot, 160-pound left-handed hitter finished with a .600 average across five games, collecting three hits, including two triples, while driving in two runs and drawing a walk. Shelley displayed present bat speed and feel for the barrel, driving the baseball into the gaps throughout the tournament. He also showed a patient approach in the box while using his speed to leg out extra-base hits.  


Mason Tuskey (2030, Plainfield, Ill.) delivered a standout performance for Go Pro, seeing the ball well throughout the tournament. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound right-handed hitter batted 1.000 across three games, collecting six hits, including three doubles, while driving in five runs and drawing two walks. Tuskey showed present strength in the swing, feel for the barrel, and the ability to drive the baseball with authority. He consistently produced quality contact throughout the weekend. 


Luis Salgado (2030, Chicago, Ill.) turned in a strong outing for WINDY CITY HIT DOGS 14U Hode during the tournament. The 5-foot-6, 138-pound right-hander worked four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out three. Salgado displayed a quick arm with a controlled delivery, working comfortably around the zone and repeating well throughout the outing. The fastball worked in the mid-70s, topping out at 78 mph, and he mixed in a slider and changeup while showing feel to change speeds and disrupt timing.  


Anthony Ramirez (2030, Greendale, Wis.) delivered a strong offensive performance for Halos National this past Memorial Day weekend. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitter finished with a .667 average across three games, collecting six hits, including three doubles, while driving in a run. Ramirez displayed a smooth left-handed swing with present strength in the bat and the ability to drive the baseball with authority throughout the weekend.  


Kash Kerner (2030, Gardner, Ill.) put together a strong performance for Top Tier South - Schmidt at the event. The 5-foot-11, 145-pound right-handed hitter finished with a .857 average across three games, collecting six hits, including two doubles, while driving in one run, stealing two bases, and drawing two walks. Kerner displayed good bat control, staying short to the baseball while consistently producing quality contact. 
 
Nathan Casteel (2030, Valparaiso, Ind.) turned in a strong outing for USA Prime Midwest Select Stars during the tournament, working six shutout innings to help the team advance to the championship game. The 5-foot-10, 150-pound right-hander allowed eight hits while striking out eight without issuing a walk. Casteel filled the zone consistently throughout the start, pitching through contact and limiting damage. The fastball worked in the mid-70s and topped out at 79 mph, mixing in both a slider and a curveball to round out the mix. 

Ryder Goggin (2029, Lake Geneva, Wis.) turned in a strong outing for Halos National 2030 during the tournament. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound right-hander worked five innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits while striking out eight and walking three. Goggin displayed present arm strength with a long-levered projectable build and room to add strength. The fastball worked in the upper-70s and topped out at 81 mph, and he mixed in a low-70s slider to complement the fastball. 

Gavyn Hartbarger (2030, Huntertown, Ind.) turned in a strong showing on the mound for USA Prime Midwest Select Stars, striking out six across seven innings while allowing six hits, two earned runs, and three walks. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound right-hander worked in the mid-70s with his fastball, getting up to 77 mph, and complemented it with a curveball in the mid-60s. Hartbarger worked the zone and delivered a strong performance as his team fell just short of the championship. 
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Tournaments | Story | 8/2/2026

Battle For The Midwest Scout Notes

Brayden Powell
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Bryce Urban (2027, Kaukauna, Wis.) An athletic 5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed hitter, who handled the bat well throughout the weekend while showing feel for the barrel and quality bat speed. Stays balanced throughout the operation while showing direct hands to the baseball. There is feel to rotate through the zone and keep the barrel working for an extended period, helping him consistently produce hard-hit contact. He showed the ability to impact the baseball to all fields and remained productive throughout the event. Urban finished the weekend with five extra-base hits and continued to be a reliable offensive contributor whenever his club needed him. He is currently uncommitted.  Landon Clements (2027, McHenry, Ill.) University of Illinois-Chicago commit put together an outstanding weekend at the plate, finishing 10-for-15 while drawing five walks and consistently finding ways to...
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Press Release | Press Release | 8/4/2026

PG & Dick's Expand Partnership

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME AND DICK’S EXPAND PARTNERSHIP, INCLUDE NAMING RIGHTS AT EAST COBB COMPLEX   Marietta, Georgia (Tuesday, August 4, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the renewal and expansion of its longstanding partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods.   As part of the expanded agreement, the iconic East Cobb Complex in Georgia will officially be renamed DICK’S Sporting Goods Park at East Cobb, reinforcing the retailer’s long-term investment in youth sports and enhancing one of the most recognized destinations in all of amateur baseball. The announcement comes ahead of this weekend’s Perfect Game 11U...
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College | Story | 8/3/2026

Cape Cod League Notebook: August 3

Perfect Game Staff
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Angel Cervantes | RHP | UCLA | Chatham Anglers  Angel Cervantes has lived up to the hype since arriving at UCLA after turning down a second-round selection (50th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2025 MLB Draft. Following a strong freshman campaign that helped power the Bruins to the No. 1 ranking in the country for much of the season, Cervantes has taken another step forward this summer, emerging as arguably the Cape Cod League's top arm. Through 23.2 innings with the Chatham Anglers, he owns a 1.14 ERA with 24 strikeouts and just five walks. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound right-hander attacks hitters with a polished five-pitch mix featuring a low-90s fastball, an 86-88 mph cutter, a low-80s slider and changeup, and a 78-80 mph curveball. He pounds the strike zone, sequences his arsenal with advanced feel, and consistently keeps hitters off balance, giving him the profile of a...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/30/2026

16u South World Series Scout Notes

Jay Vossler
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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...
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Draft | Story | 7/30/2026

2026 MLB Draft Signing Deadline Recap

Tyler Henninger
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As of Monday at 5 p.m. ET, the 2026 MLB Draft is officially complete. The signing deadline has passed, meaning we now know every team’s finalized draft class and exactly how much each player signed for. Entering the draft, it was clear there was a distinct top tier consisting of Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey. That separation became even more evident once contracts were signed. Cholowsky became the first player in draft history to sign for more than $10 million, agreeing to a record-setting $10,347,500 bonus with the White Sox. Emerson set a new high school signing bonus record at $9,747,500, the second-largest bonus ever awarded to a draft pick. Lackey rounded out the trio with a $9,497,500 bonus, the third-largest signing bonus in MLB Draft history. Those weren’t the only records set. Teams combined to spend $402,481,143 in signing bonuses, surpassing last...
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/30/2026

Blue Wave Battle & Prevail at 14u Classic

Kinley Kitchens
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For Excel Blue Wave, the summer was never about being perfect. It was about getting better. After a season filled with challenges, growth, and plenty of learning along the way, Excel Blue Wave put everything together when it mattered most, defeating SBG Sox Prime, Al 9-3 to capture the 2026 14U Perfect Game Hoover Classic championship. For Excel Blue Wave Coach Forrest Heacock, watching the group celebrate with a championship trophy was especially meaningful because of everything it took to get there.  “It hasn’t been the easiest summer, and have battled a lot,” Coach Heacock said. “The kids have improved so much over the summer, and that is really what it’s all about at this age. It’s really just about improving at this age, and to see them be able to put it together, and just really compete together and play as a team, I couldn’t be...
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/30/2026

Excel Leaves No Doubt at 15u Hoover Classic

Kinley Kitchens
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Excel Blue Wave National wasn’t leaving Hoover empty-handed.  At least, that was the message head coach Wes Henderson gave his team.  After a summer filled with strong performances but without a tournament title to show for them, Excel Blue Wave National entered the 2026 15U Perfect Game Hoover Classic with one more opportunity to finish the season the way they wanted.  This time, they left no doubt.  Excel Blue Wave National defeated East Coast Sox 2029 Victus, 12-0 in the championship game, combining a balanced offensive attack with a strong performance on the mound to secure their first tournament title of the summer.  “It’s been a special group,” Coach Henderson said. “They fought really hard, and they played really well this summer, and this is the first championship that we’ve been able to bring home. We typically...
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/29/2026

"Excel"ling Through the Hoover Classic

Kinley Kitchens
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After a long summer of baseball, Excel Blue Wave National had one final opportunity to end it the way every team hopes to.  Together, having fun, and as champions. Excel Blue Wave National closed their summer with a 13-9 victory over Excel Blue Wave American – Morrison to capture the 2026 16U Perfect Game Hoover Classic championship. In a game that required contributions throughout the lineup and seven innings of competition, the Excel Blue Wave National relied on the same qualities and approach that had carried the group all summer. With talent, perseverance and a chemistry built far beyond the baseball field, they were unstoppable.  For head coach Brennan McCullough, there couldn’t have been a much better way for his players to finish their final weekend together .  “It’s great,” Coach McCullough said. “We’ve had a long...
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Tournaments | Story | 7/29/2026

16u West WS Scout Notes: Days 3-4

Quinton Hall
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16u West World Series Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Jason Lizotte (‘28 | NV) Smooth LHH, hunts pitches down in the zone he can rip to the middle & PS w/ a downhill & direct path. Some strength in the hands w/ feel for the barrel #PGWS pic.twitter.com/kbK5Ayvhd7 — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) July 27, 2026 Jason Lizotte (2028 | Las Vegas, NV) The 5-foot-9, 145-pound left-handed hitter and outfielder was a spark plug all weekend for MTBA Dawgs 2028, finishing with seven hits, eight runs scored, one double, one triple, four RBI, three stolen bases, and four walks without a strikeout. Lizotte refused to give away an at-bat, consistently working hitter’s counts before spraying line drives all over the field. The left-handed swing stays short and direct with plenty of feel for the barrel, and once he reached base, he immediately put pressure on the defense with...
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Tournaments | Championship | 7/29/2026

SBA Sox Save Best for Last

Kinley Kitchens
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Sometimes the best ending comes after a season of figuring things out. For SBG Sox American, the summer wasn’t always seamless. The team spent their early weeks learning where players fit best, building chemistry and searching for the combination that would allow them to play their best baseball. By the final weekend, they found it.  SBG Sox American closed their summer with a 7-5 victory over Dirtbags Midsouth 2027 Black to capture the 2026 17U Perfect Game Hoover Classic championship, putting together one final winning performance in the last tournament this group would share this summer.  For SBG Sox Coach Cooper Williams, that made taking home the championship trophy even more meaningful. “It’s been great, especially for it being their last summer event,” Coach Williams said. “It’s really cool for them to kind of pull this thing out for...
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