College | Recruiting | 11/24/2025
Recruiting Notebook: November 24
Jheremy Brown
Brighton Fontaine, RHP, Class of 2026 Commitment: St. John's Fontaine made his pact to the Johnnies and Coach Hampton, as the durable right-hander adds another to the staff that should be able to garner innings immediately upon reaching campus. He runs it into the low-90s with downhill plane and heaviness through the zone, as he generates plenty of misses when in the zone. He pairs it with a two-plane slider and heavy faded changeup to complete his repertoire. The durability, physicality scream innings eater should the command take a step forward. Brent Walulak, INF, Class of 2027 Commitment: Marist Walulak makes four commits for the Red Foxes and Coach Ratchford, bringing a level athleticism to the group that should make an impact once on campus. The left-handed hitting infielder can handle all three infield spots effectively albeit is probably better suited for second long-term....
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11/27/2025
MLB Draft Superlatives
Tyler Henninger
Most likely college player to make a massive jump up the board? Garrett Wright, C/OF, Tennessee Wright joins the Volunteers after two really quality seasons with the BGSU Falcons in the MAC. Wright has slashed .390/.505/.619 with 28 doubles, three triples, and 14 homers over his 430 plate appearances during his freshman/sophomore year campaign. He’s currently ranked 144th on the Top 150 MLB Draft Prospects, but I’m betting on a big year from the backstop as he settles in for the Vols. Wright’s got the upside at the plate and has shown it in the past; a big move up the board would be a no-brainer if he can tap into that success he’s seen before at the SEC level. -Tyler Kotila C Ryder Helfrick (@RazorbackBSB) deposits this over the wall for a solo shot. Gets to impact easy & the bat speed/strength is evident, huge uptick in #’s across the board offensively...
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11/26/2025
Down on the Farm: AL Central
David Rawnsley
It’s the time of the year again (i.e. the off-season) for the annual PG Down on the Farm feature. We identify a top prospect in each of the 30 Major League organizations with as much Perfect Game background as possible and delve into that PG history for some insight into his development as a prospect. Some of them might be high profile, high draft pick, ex-PG All-American talents who fans have been long familiar with. Others might be more obscure prospects who have significantly improved either in college or as professionals. Note that players who have used up their rookie eligibility are not considered. The idea isn’t to necessarily pick the best PG background prospect in each organization but the one who might be closest to the big leagues. Sometimes that is the same player, other times not. And there is plenty of variation among organizations...
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11/24/2025
Regional Superlatives: Four Corners
Tyler Henninger
Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026 Wade Cozart (‘28, NM) competed in this complete game striking out 14 while filling up the zone consistently. Fastball up to 90mph and settled in at 85-88mph. Quick arm with a repeatable motion. #AZFallState pic.twitter.com/gqtiiIhkKY — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) October 18, 2025 Wade Cozart (2028, Carlsbad, NM) is a sneaky two-way player that has flown under the radar for now, but looks poised to make a significant jump next year. At the plate, the left-handed hitting Cozart possesses a fluid stroke with sneaky power. He posted an OPS over 1.400 in a smaller sample this summer. While there are some tools on the offensive side, Cozart's highest potential is likely on the mound. The righthander was up to 90 mph in PG events this year already with feel for a slider and changeup shown. He pounds the zone and...
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11/23/2025
Down on the Farm: AL East
David Rawnsley
It’s the time of the year again (i.e. the off-season) for the annual PG Down on the Farm feature. We identify a top prospect in each of the 30 Major League organizations with as much Perfect Game background as possible and delve into that PG history for some insight into his development as a prospect. Some of them might be high profile, high draft pick, ex-PG All-American talents who fans have been long familiar with. Others might be more obscure prospects who have significantly improved either in college or as professionals. Note that players who have used up their rookie eligibility are not considered. The idea isn’t to necessarily pick the best PG background prospect in each organization but the one who might be closest to the big leagues. Sometimes that is the same player, other times not. And there is plenty of variation among organizations...
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11/21/2025
MLB Draft Rewind: #1 Pick Last 5 Years
Isaiah Burrows
It’s fun to reminisce. The last five MLB Amateur Draft classes have brought a bevy of incoming talent to the big leagues. As always, hindsight is 20/20 and some picks nailed and some picks have been underwhelming of sorts. This piece highlights the last five No. 1 overall picks from 2021-2025 and if we had a redo, what would each member of the draft team do and why? Although the 2025 class has yet to really begin, it promotes an interesting dynamic to see who each member favored if they had the choice. You may be surprised at some of the selections below. We hope you enjoy it. Let’s dive in. 2025 Original Pick: Washington Nationals - Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (Okla.) Henninger's New Pick: Washington Nationals - Kade Anderson, LHP, Louisiana State The 2025 draft class has not had a ton of experience in pro ball so there is a lot to still sort out...
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11/21/2025
College Notebook: November 21
Craig Cozart
UCF Knights 2025 Highlights: When Rich Wallace took over the program in 2024 and his club bullied its way to an at-large NCAA bid, expectations and energy surrounding the program returned to the glory days of the early 2000’s. However, the void created by the class that fell short during the turnover, his club struggled to a (29-26) record last year, finished 13th overall in the Big 12 and fell short of the conference tournament. The offense was one of the nation’s best hitting .319 as a team, scoring over 7-runs per game and they were a solid defensive squad. The issue came with the inconsistency on the mound, the inability to figure out a rotation and struggled to secure the backend of games. The staff feels strongly that they addressed their issues from a recruiting standpoint and are optimistic heading into the new year. Impact Returners: · Junior Andrew Williamson...
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11/21/2025
14u National All State Quick Hits
Tyler Russo
Leyland Henry doesn’t miss this as he launches a towering 💣 off the scoreboard in LF. Ridiculous power & getting to it easily. #NASSC @Texas_PG https://t.co/2TqpVCgx0t pic.twitter.com/XdT4kjenPx — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) November 3, 2025 2030 1B Leyland Henry (Houston, Texas) is the kind of hitter that people stop in their tracks to watch, and he gave quite a show a couple of times in Houston with 2 of the longest home runs of the weekend, one to the pull side and the other an impressive one the other way. He is as strong as it gets for this age, and he has shown that he’s already starting to clean up physically, which will allow him to continue to hit at a high level as the game speeds up. 2030 OF Tyler Early (Houston, Texas) is the top-ranked guy in this class mostly for the power he brings, the kind of juice we’ve possibly never seen before someone...
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11/26/2025
13u National All State Notebook
Jheremy Brown
Jackson Nave (‘31, TN) gets all of this one and sends it over the RF wall for a no-doubt GRAND SLAM 💣 to cap off a big B1. Simple op in box that has been producing loud results all #NASSC @PG_Tennessee pic.twitter.com/PwhaQICVA5 — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) November 10, 2025 Jackson Nave, Tennessee (2031) Do I really need to say anything aside from the ridiculous stat line Nave posted? Four home runs, three triples, a .733/.750/2.683 slash all from the left-handed batter's box on his way to winning MVP honors. The combination of strength and bat speed already stand out and the one swing he took on an Ethan Palacios low-80s heater from 54-feet will be one of the more impressive singular swings from the event. 2030 OF/RHP Ethan Palacios (TX) got the start & opened eyes; ran the fastball up to 84 mph & it got on hitters QUICK. Lived low-80s, good rhythm &...
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11/21/2025
Regional Superlatives: West Coast
Steve Fiorindo
Most Likely To Make a Huge Jump in the Rankings in 2026 Julian Garcia, RHP, San Pedro, CA. St. John Bosco HS (2026) Garcia, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-hander, is poised for a significant leap in the 2026 rankings despite coming off an arm injury last season that limited his exposure. His recent performance showcased a fastball that consistently touched 91-93 mph with exceptional riding life, complemented by a mid-70s curveball with spins north of 2800 RPM. The arm action suggests untapped potential, positioning him as a name to watch closely as he continues to refine his command and secondary offerings. Garcia's recent commitment to Long Beach State further underscores his upside, as he fits the mold of a high-ceiling college arm with the tools to ascend rapidly in the prospect hierarchy. -SD I guess I kinda teased this in the Jupiter preview when I brought up Taden Krogsgaard as a...