THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,804 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,384 MLB PLAYERS | 15,804 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Tournaments  | Story | 7/28/2019

Summer Showdown Scout Notes

Jacob Jordan
Jacob Martin
Matthew Arietta
Colton Olinger
Photo: Walker Zapp (Perfect Game)

17u PG Summer Showdown Scout Notes

Grey Taylor (2021, Brookhaven, Ga.) has a medium and athletic 6-foot, 195-pound frame and plays for 643 DP Cougars 16u Sterling. The primary catcher got most of his defensive action in right field during the tournament. He took athletic movements in the outfield with solid range and good glove actions. Taylor fielded the ball out front and transitioned quickly to show off an above average arm. The righthanded hitter displayed good bat speed through the zone with barrel-to-ball skills. He adjusted to pitches, going with them to different fields, and had quick enough hands to make contact while making last second swing decisions. Taylor showed some thump off the bat going 4-for-8 in the tournament with one double and two triples.

Charlie Condon (2021, Marietta, Ga.) is a primary corner infielder with a large 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame and additional room to fill out. The righthanded hitter has a moderately long swing but generates whip, hitting the ball out front. Condon shows a lot of pull-side power with a swing on a level plane. He uses his current strength well and projects for additional power once he fills out further. Defensively, he displayed excellent athleticism at first base and advanced fielding ability. With soft hands, Condon made picking balls look easy and quickness in the feet gives him advanced range and reactions. He has an advanced defensive ability with a good bat and is projectable player overall moving forwards.

Alyjah James Richardson (2021, Mableton, Ga.) has a 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame with additional room to fill out as he pitched for 643 DP Cougars 16u Sterling. The righthanded pitcher worked online with a loose arm from a low three-quarters slot. He repeated his low-effort mechanics throughout the start and could generate more power from his lower half moving forward, meaning additional velocity could be left in the tank. Over 96 pitches the lanky righty averaged 83 mph on his fastball and touched 86 mph several times. He also featured a curveball with some real potential, taking sharp 11-to-5 action around 68 mph. The pitch had swing-and-miss ability but he lost the feel for it once in awhile, as it could be a really effective pitch with further consistency. Richardson also threw an occasional changeup around 76 mph. During the third day of the tournament, he threw 6 1/3 innings with four strikeouts, allowing three hits, four walks and two earned runs. He struggled with command a little bit but showed some real potential for the future.

Tyler Neely (2021, Union City, Ga.) is a lefthanded outfielder with a medium 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame and current strength and athleticism in the build. Starting in an open stance, he transitions into a medium leg stride generating force from his lower half. Neely elevates the ball frequently, swinging on a plane with natural upward extension. He made loud contact with a smooth and fluid swing that sends the ball to all fields. Defensively, the right fielder showed good range with an efficient first step and transitioned his smooth glove into an above average arm. Neely is a good all-around player with a lot of projectability.

Peyton Sower (2020, McDonough, Ga.) has a large 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame with current strength in the build playing first base for Team Halo. The lefthanded hitter used a large leg lift striding towards the pitcher before swinging with linear arm extension. He generated bat speed through the zone and hit the ball with force, elevating the ball or hitting it on a line with an opposite-field stroke. Sower’s bat has big and easy power, as evidenced by a 4-for-8 performance during the tournament with a double and a home run.

Switch-hitting outfielder and corner infielder Breon Horne (2021, College Park, Ga.) showcased his all-around ability with a large and athletic 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. Defensively, he started in center field but moved to third base later on in the game during the third day of the tournament. His quick-twitch athleticism was on full display, showing great range, quick first steps and a really strong arm; he made a jumping catch along the fence while playing third base. At the plate, the switch-hitter started in a spread and even stance from both sides of the plate. With quick hands and present strength, he created some bat speed through the zone while swinging on a level plane with some upward extension in the backswing. Horne typically hit the ball in the air or on a line. His speed is dangerous on the basepaths as he stole five bases during the tournament. He’s a really projectable all-around player moving forward.

Jae Williams (2022, Atlanta, Ga.) showcased five-tool potential while playing for 643 DP Cougars 15u Montgomery. The primary outfielder has a large 6-foot, 180-pound frame with current strength and athleticism. The athleticism and speed assist in his defensive ability as he glides across the outfield and shows good glove actions. The lefthanded hitter is a top-of-the-order speed and on-base threat. Using a short and compact swing, he typically works towards the pull side of the field on a line. Quick hands and present strength create bat speed and some thump off the bat. Consistency in his bat-to-ball skills would transform Williams into a dangerous hitter with all-around baseball ability.

Pitching for Team Halo, Jeremiah Newman (2021, Atlanta, Ga.) showcased legitimate pitching ability without necessarily filling up the box score. The righthanded pitcher has a 6-foot, 175-pound frame with a live arm action. Using an athletic leg lift, he works online towards the plate and could gain some additional velocity with further drive in his lower half. His live arm comes from a high-three quarters slot and he showed the ability to throw 90 mph on three occasions. The fastball averaged 87 mph overall but he lost some velocity when his pitch count crept up into the 30s and 40s. He also featured a slider and changeup from the same arm slot. The slider averaged 76 mph and took some decent horizontal movement while the straight changeup sat around 78 mph. He struggled with command during the outing but he painted some corners on occasion showing legitimate potential. With obvious potential on the hill, Newman could be a lethal pitcher with additional refinement.

In an entertaining and impressive show of defensive versatility, Andruw Jones (2022, Suwanee, Ga.) played first base, second base, shortstop, third base, left field, center field, right field and faced a batter on the mound during the third day of the tournament. Had the game not ended early due to the run rule, he most likely would have played catcher and finished playing every position in one game. Not much is left to be said about the five-tool Vanderbilt commit, who consistently showcases advanced all-around baseball ability.

– Jake Martin


Reginald Austin (2022, Atlanta, Ga.) is a highly ranked shortstop from Pace Academy. A sophomore in the fall, Austin performed well this week, earning MVP honors with his hitting and pitchability. With a strong and athletic, 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame, Austin ranks as the fourth-best shortstop in the state for his class, and within the top 50 nationally. At the plate, Austin uses a slightly open stance with low hands. He deploys a top-tap trigger for timing and maintains a short and quick, line drive swing path through the hitting zone with plenty of barrel control that results in a lot of hard-hit contact. Austin hit .385 through Saturday in five games, with seven runs scored and six RBIs. A consistent threat in the middle of 643 DP Cougars 15u Montgomery’s lineup, Austin did it all, showing good hand-eye coordination and current power to the gaps, and he left the yard on a long home run to the pull side.

On the mound, Austin was called upon on two separate occasions, yet earned the win in his second call on Saturday against organizational foe, 643 DP Tigers 16u Hawkins. Austin looked confident on the bump and uses an abbreviated windup from the first base side of the rubber. With a slow, balanced rhythm to his delivery, Austin allows ample time for his arm and body to work in sync, releasing most pitches out front with good extension. He used a three-pitch mix of a fastball (88-90) with bore and sink, curveball (67-68) with 11-to-5 shape and some depth, and changeup (70-72) with good arm speed and fade. Austin mostly mixed his fastball and curve in all counts to get ahead, but then started to mix his changeup as he went, really keeping the opposition off balance and guessing.

Dawson Campbell (2022, Marietta, Ga.) is a 5-foot-9, 160-pound outfielder and pitcher from Pope High School. A sophomore in the fall, Campbell has raked at Perfect Game events dating back to 2017 as he has a lifetime average of .356 and this week has been no different, as he batted .417 through five games. In the box, Campbell employs an upright stance with hands high near his ear. He uses a step to start his swing, then fires his hips through as he keeps his weight and hands loaded on his back-side. Creating a lot of torque, Campbell releases his hands through the hitting zone and displayed good hitability and hand-eye coordination as he showcased hard hit contact to all fields. A good athlete, Campbell is light on his feet and definitely possesses the type of speed that makes the defense rush. Dawson showcased his speed at the plate and in the field as he has legged out two triples, had three stolen three bases and made all of the plays in the outfield. Campbell has good anticipation in the outfield with good first-step quickness. He takes clean routes to balls hit his way and has the ability to make plays with his glove with confidence. Up to 81 on the mound, he went 4 1/3 innings in relief to help secure the 7-5 victory and send his club into the semifinals.

The big story for Max Eichenberger (2022, Canton, Ga.) is what he did for his club Saturday morning at Brook Run. He got the start and was excellent, pitching them into the quarterfinals with a complete game, five-hit shutout. A top 10-ranked catcher for the 2022 class in Georgia, Eichenberger uses a smooth tempo to his delivery and has a clean, unrestricted arm action through release that he used to keep his repertoire low in the zone and fill up the strike zone all game long. The righthander used a two-pitch mix to consistently get ahead of NextLvl 16u Patel, mixing in all counts as he went with his mid-80s fastball with arm-side run and a high-60s curveball with good depth and 11-to-5 rotation with good bottom through the zone. Eichenberger showed confidence on the mound and went at his opponent with a fearless approach, battling each pitch all game long. A good athlete, Eichenberger fields his position with soft hands and confidence.

Anri Gu (2021, Mississauga, Ontario) made a huge splash in his first Perfect Game event this week in Georgia while playing for the Mississauga North Tigers. The 5-foot-10, 150-pound southpaw and outfielder was excellent on the mound and at the plate all tournament long as he’s hit at a .692 clip through Saturday after four games, and received the win during his team’s first pool play game Wednesday morning at Brook Run. At the plate, Gu, a southpaw, sets up with a square stance and low hands outside his chest. He has a simple approach to the hitting and uses a small step to start his swing, then loads his weight well on his back-side before firing his hips and hands through the hitting zone, generating consistent hard-hit contact into the gaps. He showed some raw power in games this week and has a clearly advanced hit tool for being 15-years old. Bat speed and leverage are both present in his swing and indicate added power is not far off. Gu has a mature approach at the plate and keen hand-eye coordination that makes him a threat every time he steps into the box. A good athlete, Gu, has good first-step quickness out of the box and on the bases as he legged out extra-base hits with a triple and two doubles in 13 at-bats. He has natural instincts on the bases and plays with aggression. On the mound, Gu used an up-beat tempo to his delivery and displayed good rhythm and timing through release. He mixed his two-pitch repertoire of a high-70s fastball and high-60s curve as he went to keep hitters off balance and regularly get ahead of batters.

Elijah Jones (2021, Peachtree City, Ga.) is a 6-foot, 175-pound, righthanded pitcher and third baseman from Starrs Mill High School in Fayetteville. A junior in the fall, Jones has pitched very well at Perfect Game events over the last two years as his win on Wednesday extends his winning streak to seven, making him a perfect 7-0. Pitching for his club, Home Plate Chilidogs 16u Argila, Jones went four innings, allowing an unearned run on no hits while fanning five opponents during his 62-pitch outing. He uses a full windup where he sets up from the first base side of the rubber. He has good tempo and timing through release, as he deploys a two-piece, quick arm action that delivers his repertoire from a high three-quarters slot. Jones’ repertoire consists of a fastball in the high-80s, which has tailing and sinking action through the zone, and a high-60s curveball, with good shape and feel for the pitch. Jones filled up the zone to both dexterities as he mixed both of his pitches in all counts and delivered strikes at nearly a 70 percent clip. A good athlete, Jones fields his position well and pairs his defensive actions, with strong, accurate throws to bases.

Jett Lovett (2021, Newnan, Ga.) is a 5-foot-9, 150-pound, lean and athletic outfielder from Newnan High School. Lovett came into the week ranked as the 24th-best outfielder in Georgia for the 2021 class and continues to lead the way with his advanced hit and power tools. At the plate, Lovett went 9-for-13, hitting .692 with six extra-base hits, which includes three home runs in consecutive days at Brook Run Park. Lovett completes his impressive stat line with six RBIs, seven runs scored and a stolen base showcasing a very impressive week at the plate, leading all hitters on the Top Performer list for the tournament. At the plate, he uses a short, quick swing path with good hand-eye coordination and plenty of barrel control through the hitting zone. He shows time and again the ability to turn it loose with excellent bat speed that produces hard hit contact to the gaps. He showed the ability to also square up pitches he could handle, showcasing good feel for wood with leverage in his swing which may indicate future average power down the line. Lovett, who is a strong, athletic player, still has room to fill in his frame to reach physical maturity, yet he is very projectable athletically as his tools and ability translate all over the diamond. His speed works for all three outfield spots and he has good anticipation and first-step quickness with the ability to run down all balls hit his way. He is aggressive on the bases and uses long strides and accelerating speed underway to stay light on his feet and move first-to-third with ease.

– Matt Arietta


Walker Zapp (2022, Auburn, Ala.) had a monster game on Wednesday for Team Elite 15u Prime. The catcher went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and two RBIs. He showed a lot of pop to the pull side with his home run leaving the yard in straightaway left and his double splitting the left-center field gap. The 15-year old sees the ball well and makes solid contact with feel for the barrel. Defensively Zapp was solid behind the plate with sure hands and an adept ability to frame. His arm projects and shows present strength with plenty of time for him to shave time off his pop. Physically, his 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame is filling out into a solid build with present strength.

Anthony Bonacci (2021, Peachtree Corners, Ga.) showed some potential on the mound Wednesday for East Cobb Prime 16u Zilleox. Although the righthander struggled with command, he showed some upside. The 16-year old’s mid-80s fastball with late life projects and he paired it well with a low-70s sweeping curveball. Bonacci’s arm works well throughout a long fluid arm action that looks effortless with a high three-quarters arm slot and good extension towards the plate. Physically, a lean 6-foot, 180-pound frame with a muscular build projects nicely along with the arm. Bonacci is uncommitted.

Austin Emener (2020, Lizella, Ga.) showed upside in his start for the 643 DP Cougars 16u Sterling on Thursday. The southpaw went five innings while allowing two runs on three hits and five walks with eight strikeouts. His command was spotty at times, but overall Emener threw well. A low- to mid-80s fastball with run worked well with a very impressive mid-70s changeup and loopy high-60s curveball. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder’s quick arm works fluidly through his compact arm action and three-quarters arm slot. The uncommitted 17-year old has the potential and stuff to be successful at the next level if he continues to develop and fill out his frame.

Michael Zarrillo (2021, Atlanta, Ga.) had a solid game on Thursday for 643 DP Jaguars 16u Mang. The shortstop made solid contact all game, including hard line drive double to left field. The switch hitter hit his double righthanded, demonstrating pull-side pop. He has quick hands and drives the ball. At short, Zarrillo is smooth with soft hands and an effective arm. Physically, there is present strength in his wiry athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame as the 16-year old projects well and shows promise as he continues to develop.

– Jacob Jordan


Glenn Green (2021, Tyrone, Ga.) displayed a live arm in his solid three-inning outing, where he struck out five while sitting 84-86 mph and topping out at 88 mph. His high three-quarters arm slot helps to create good downward plane as his repeatable delivery allowed him to establish his fastball early in counts. With his secondary, he showed a short, sharp-breaking slider that sat 71-74 mph. Green does a nice job of repeating his quick, short arm action as he gets to the same release point with both offerings. His quick arm and long lean build are very projectable moving forward as he continues to fill out and mature.

Gehrig Wright (2021, North Port Fla.) attacked hitters with his fastball which sat at 83-84 mph and topped out at 86 throughout his five innings of work. He showed the ability to land all three of his offerings for strikes. He backed his fastball with a hard slider that sat 75-77 mph and a 72-74 mph changeup that had some arm-side run to it. He did a nice job of repeating his smooth arm action and getting to his three-quarters arm slot. His compact, repeatable delivery maintained good direction towards the plate as he worked down the mound. His 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame is projectable moving forward as he has plenty of room to fill out and add strength.

Hunter Gulledge (2021, Dallas, Ga.) sat 83-85 mph with his fastball and topped out at 87 mph in his 1 2/3 innings of work out of the pen while striking out three. His fastball showed good life out of the hand with a 2,100-2,200 rpm on his spin rate. He backed the fastball primarily with a changeup that sat 76-78 mph with some fading action. His third offering, a curveball, sat in the mid-70s with some depth and 11-5 shape as he was able to land it for strikes. His 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame leaves him with room to fill out as he continues to mature.

Josh Tate (2021, Fayetteville, Ga.) continued to prove his great feel for the game offensively as well as defensively. At the plate he starts with a quiet set up, wide base and high hands. His level bat path stays in the hitting zone for a long time allowing him drive the ball to all fields with authority. His quick hands help to produce some of his power as he is able to split the gaps for extra bases. Defensively his high baseball IQ and fast-twitch athleticism allow him to range well left and right as his hands work well out front of the body with good glove presentation. His ability to work through the fielding process with his feet carries well into his throws where he showed plenty of arm strength to make all the throws. His lean athletic frame still has room to fill out and add strength moving forward which will only add more to his game.

Harris Bell (2020, Gainesville, Ga.) had an impressive outing for Line Drive Academy on the last day of pool play as his four shutout innings of two-hit baseball with 10 strikeouts helped lead his team to victory. He commanded the zone with his mid-80s fastball that topped out at 88 mph and showed good carry through the hitting zone with a 2,200-2,300 rpm spin rate. He used his 72-74 mph curveball with two-dimensional break to keep hitters honest as he did a nice job of repeating his arm action with both pitches. His three-quarters arm slot came from a long smooth arm action as he worked directionally down the mound towards the plate. His 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame has room to continue to fill out.

Bradley Frye (2021, Marietta, Ga.) finished the tournament with an even .500 batting average as he helped lead his East Cobb Astros 16u team to a playoff appearance. Bradley’s bat provided a spark all weekend long at the top of the lineup as he continually found barrels producing line drives all over the field. He starts with a balanced stance and high hands before getting his weight transferred to his back-side with a leg kick trigger. His barrel works the inside part of the ball as he showed the ability to match pitch plane well going down to get the ball and hitting it hard on a line. His ability to transfer his weight through his lower half in his swing allows him to produce more power with the potential to split the gaps as he stays mostly to the middle of the field with his approach. Defensively his glove works fluidly out front while funneling the ball before getting off a string throw. His lean 6-foot-1, 155-pound frame has room to continue adding strength moving forward as he fills out and matures.

Xavier Meachem (2020, Winterville, N.C.) showed the ability to compete as he pitched himself out of some big situations in his four innings of work while he allowed just one earned run. The North Carolina A&T commit sat 84-86 mph with his fastball and topped out at 88 mph a handful of times. He also showed the ability to mix in a good breaking ball that sat 75-77 mph with swing-and-miss type action on it. The tight spin on the breaking ball and repetition of his high three-quarters arm slot create deception out of the hand, often leaving hitters frozen in the box. His quick, clean arm action works well as he showed the ability to create better plane and arm-side run on the fastball with the more extension he got to the plate. His strong lower half helps to produce drive down the mound as he maintains a good line to the plate allowing him to land both offerings for strikes.

– Colton Olinger
Give us your feedback
Tournaments | Story | 1/27/2026

MLK East Scout Notes Recap
Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
‘28 OF Jakob Groeschel (OH) continues to impress with the bat on the circuit, picked up 2 2Bs in the first game today. Really athletic, went 4.4 on turn; easy to dream on all the traits. #MLKEast @PG_OhioValley pic.twitter.com/wOIwnGKnkg — Perfect Game Florida (@Florida_PG) January 17, 2026 2028 OF Jakob Groeschel (Springfield, Ohio) broke out at this event last year hitting a casual .909, and although he didn’t turn in quite the same performance, he hit a strong .462 with 4 extra-base hits, 5 walks, 5 bags and only struck out once. He’s a pretty dynamic athlete who can do a lot of things well, but the bat is the calling card as he just lives on the barrel and has no problem handling all kinds of pitching. It’s a simple swing, but he’s got fast hands and he can really impact the ball without being overly physical yet.  2030 RHP Michael Vazquez...
Read More
High School | General | 2/2/2026

Monday Morning SoCal Notebook

Steve Fiorindo
Article Image
Three hitters and three pitchers that really impressed or improved their stock at the Area Code Select at Dodger Stadium.  Gotta start with James Clark as he stole the show offensively, and right out of the gate, with a pull side home run as just the second hitter of the game.  Added a triple to the pull side again, again on the barrel.  Added a single up the middle.  Really showed exceptional feel for the barrel.  Flew out to center field on two occasions, both barreled up pretty well, with one getting lost in the sun.  I’m old and salty, so didn’t give him the double for the cycle, but he was the most impressive bat (easily) on the day.   One of the other position players that impressed, I’ve been somewhat critical of, have spoken with his travel coach a little bit about him behind the plate, but Vista Murrieta catcher Taytum...
Read More
Softball | General | 2/2/2026

PG Softball Announce Leadership Hires

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923  www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    PERFECT GAME SOFTBALL ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP HIRES    Charlotte, North Carolina (Monday, February 2, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the hiring of two industry-leading softball directors to lead and expand its footprint in the Charlotte, North Carolina market. The additions underscore Perfect Game Softball’s long-term commitment to North Carolina and its mission to elevate tournament standards, scouting opportunities, and player development across the region. Both were...
Read More
High School | General | 2/2/2026

High School Top 50 All-Prospect Teams

Cam McElwaney
Article Image
High School Preview Index | High School Top 50 As we have finished unveiling the National High School Top 50, we now look at the abundance of high-level prospects that make up those rosters, building 3 teams at the Class of 2026 level and an underclass team, all made ONLY from players on the teams across the Top 50. Upperclass 1st Team Pos Name High School State Team Rank C Jorvorskie Lane Jr. Grapevine TX 7 1B Will Adams Hoover AL 43 INF Tyler Spangler De La Salle CA 12 INF Cole Prosek Magnolia Heights MS 16 INF James Clark St. John Bosco CA 1 OF Brady Harris Trinity Christian Academy FL 6 OF Malachi Washington Parkview GA 34 OF Trevor Condon Etowah GA 5 UT Matt Ponatoski Archbishop Moeller OH 35 2W Coleman Borthwick South Walton FL 8 P Gio Rojas Stoneman Douglas FL 2 P Kaden Waechter Tampa Jesuit FL 4 P Bo Holloway Nolensville TN 36 P Joseph Contreras Blessed Trinity GA 9 P Savion Sims...
Read More
College | Recruiting | 2/2/2026

Northeast Recruiting Notebook

Ryan Miller
Article Image
Jack Nicholls (‘27, NJ) working the 85-88 T89 mph range on the FB w/ some angle & life. Shorter & compact AA thru it. Mid-70s CB w/ good bite & depth to it. Mostly FB attack early on. @PGMidAtlantic @PG_Uncommitted @Oilers_BPC #WWBAWorlds pic.twitter.com/7WYz7ExUPE — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 3, 2025 Jack Nicholls, RHP, Class of 2027 Commitment: Tennessee Josh Elander and the Vols’ staff venture into the Northeast to snag an up-arrow right-hander out of New Jersey. Nicholls works from a medium frame with athleticism and present lower half strength. He starts at the belt exclusively from the stretch, transitioning into a high and compact leg lift. Nicholls fires down the mound via a whippy and quick arm action and high three-quarters slot. The South Jersey product works a lively fastball into the low-to-mid 90s, mixing in a sharp two-plane...
Read More
College | Story | 2/2/2026

Conference Preview: Coastal

Ryan Miller
Article Image
2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Records Teams are listed in alphabetical order*  School W L W L Campbell 25 31 15 12 College of Charleston 37 22 15 12 Elon 25 32 13 14 Hofstra 18 36 8 19 Monmouth 24 30 10 17 NC A&T 15 37 9 18 Northeastern 49 11 25 2 Stony Brook 25 27 11 16 Towson 21 35 11 16 UNC-Wilmington 34 24 19 8 William & Mary 21 35 14 13 Preseason All-Conference Team Pos. Name School Stats/Notes C Tyler Smith North Carolina A&T Switch-hitting backstop who slashed .323/.414/.542 in ’25 and earned a Team USA training camp invite....
Read More
High School | General | 1/31/2026

Preseason HS Top 50

Tyler Russo
Article Image
The start of another high school season is right around the corner in a handful of states and with that, as always, comes our Preseason High School Top-50. A whopping twenty states are represented in the initial Top-50, a number that is staggering when you look at the amount of depth some of these rosters have across the nation. Leading the group is St. John Bosco (CA), a team that brought home a CIF Southern D1 title in 2025 and bring back a strong group of seniors to look to repeat. Stoneman Douglas (FL) is a name most people should know by now in the high school ranks and comes in as our preseason #2 team, looking to win their sixth straight state championship in Florida. Orange Lutheran (CA) had a good case for preseason #1 but come it an No. 3, bringing a roster with seven seniors ranked inside the top-200 in the country to the table. Four other Florida schools are represented...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 1/30/2026

Perfect Game Burst the Bubble

Dave Durbala
Article Image
BURLINGTON, IA - Perfect Game Softball Burst The Bubble Tournament, January 24 - 25, 2026. 15 teams in  this four game guarantee, pool into bracket play tournament, with both a 16u and 18u division contested. In the 16u Division, it was the 09 Midwest Sluggers claiming the Championship over finalist Wisconsin Heat. In the 18u Division it was CIK 08’s taking home the gold rings over finalist Alliance Select Black. The tournament was filled with lots of young talent with big bats, and several players already committed to higher education programs. Below are some of the players that earned their way onto the tournament top performers list. 16U Division  Earning the tournament MVP award was Ruby Stagg (2028 Bettendorf, IA) a solid fielding SS for tournament champion 09 Midwest Sluggers. Stagg, hitting from the right side, sets up in a conventional stance, slightly wide and...
Read More
Softball | Softball Tournament | 1/30/2026

Perfect Game Winter Blow-Out 18U Division

Erica Beach
Article Image
Perfect Game Winter Blow-Out 18U Division Burlington, Iowa Jan 17-18, 2026   BURLINGTON, IOWA- The 2026 Perfect Game Winter Blowout, held in the Fun City Turf bubble was competitive from start to finish. Seven teams from three states converged to sharpen their skills and compete for the title. In the end, the Iowa Dynamite 18U took home the hardware, defeating the Alliance Select Harper in the finale. There were some very strong performances on both sides of the ball and below we highlight the top performers from the weekend.     Payton Harris (2028, Mediapolis, IA) of the Black Dragons was lights out on the weekend, batting an impressive .733.  She led the entire tournament in hits, 11 in total showing she was one of the most formidable hitters in her class. She showed her power and ability to drive the ball to all fields, belting four home runs and two doubles on...
Read More
College | Story | 1/30/2026

Conference Preview: Big West

Steve Fiorindo
Article Image
2026 College Preview Index | Preseason Top 25 | Preseason Collegiate All-Americans For all of Perfect Game's conference previews as part of the 2026 college baseball preview content, the 2025 records and all-conference teams are available for free. The conference top prospects and individual team breakdowns can be viewed with a subscription. 2025 Records Teams are listed in alphabetical order*  School W L W L Cal Poly 43 19 23 7 Cal State Bakersfield 18 38 9 21 Cal State Fullerton 29 27 19 11 CSUN 15 34 10 20 Hawai'i 35 21 16 14 Long Beach State 22 31 15 15 UC Davis 27 28 13 17 UC Irvine 43 17 24 6 UC Riverside 16 36 5 25 UC Santa Barbara 36 18 16 14 UC San Diego 26 25 15 15 Preseason All Conference Team Pos. Name School Stats/Notes C Nate Vargas UC Santa Barbara Honorable Mention All Big West performer, posted a 306 average with 10 HR’s and 50 RBI. ...
Read More
High School | General | 1/30/2026

High School Top 50: 10-1

Cam McElwaney
Article Image
High School Preview Index Top 50 Breakdown: 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 10. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) 2025 Record: 24-1 Head Coach: Dave Turgeon Notable Prospect(s): C Dillon Moss (Stanford), RHP Michael Ramsey, C Charles Messina (Northwestern), 1B Cy Chrisman (Oklahoma State), SS Dylan Messina (Pennsylvania), RHP Michael Todero (St. Joseph’s), SS Max Hemenway (Tennessee), OF Kyler Meccage (Mississippi State), OF Sebastian Wilson (Tennessee), 1B Frank Thomas III (Auburn), SS Juan Diaz (Florida State), C Ethan Armbruster (Mississippi State), SS Antonio Chavez (University of California, Berkeley), RHP Henry Britt, OF Aiden Choo IMG Academy rattled off an incredible season a year ago, finishing with a 24-1 record, and ended the season being named the national champion. It’s another year in Bradenton with some of the most talented players in...
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.