Pool B
Projected Pool Winner: Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team 2026
In what could be a tightly contested pool, it is the Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team 2026 group that currently stack up as the favorites to advance. On paper, it is not hard to see why, as the Brewers come into this event loaded with 20 players ranked in the top 500 of the 2026 & 2027 classes. They will be led offensively by a trio of southern California bats who are no stranger to the big stage. PG All-American
Trey Ebel, as well as twin brothers
Alex Harrington &
Hunter Harrington look to bolster the offensive attack. Backstop
Quincy Pratt should also help anchor the lineup, and will play a big part in leading a talented pitching staff headlined by 2027 right-hander,
Kaiden McCarthy, who has been up to 95 at times this summer. Expect to see several golf carts surrounding the Brewers Scout Team throughout the duration of this event.
Dark Horse: Hunter Pence Baseball Academy
Calling Hunter Pence Baseball Academy a dark horse might be a bit of a stretch considering the organization’s consistent track record in big events. The Houston based group brings a talented and highly ranked roster down to Jupiter each year, and 2025 is no exception. Pitching could be the strength of this year’s group, led by seniors
Jack Smejkal &
Thomas Padilla who are headed to Texas & UC Irvine, respectively. The pitching staff also features one of the more famous prospects in the country, 2028 flamethrower
Striker Pence. The radar guns will be out for the #1 ranked sophomore pitcher in the country who brings his triple digit to south Florida for his Jupiter debut. Offensively, they will be led by 2027 outfielder Clyde Williams II, who is hitting at a ridiculous .533 clip so far in 2025. Hunter Pence advancing out of Pool B would shock nobody and it will be exciting to see how it plays out.
What to Look For: Baseball U’s Veteran Presence
Pool B is littered with underclassmen who are poised to make a big impact, however, the same can not be said for Baseball U. The New Jersey group comes into Jupiter with a deep roster made up entirely of 2026 grads, featuring 12 Division 1 commits & 16 commitments total. Leading the way offensively is catcher
Blake Umberger, who has committed to play at Louisville. It will also be fun to watch the Perfect Game debut for a pair of position players, North Carolina commit
Casey Cuddyer & James Madison commit
Lee Garris. Uncommitted shortstop,
Lawson Sheffield, is another name who has continued to make waves on the circuit lately, with stand out performances at recent showcases. It would not be wise to sleep on this veteran-laden group, as they are also led by an experienced coaching staff with an ample amount of Jupiter experience themselves.
Uncommitted Impact: Diego Eduan Rivera & Luis Bermudez
A pair of Puerto Rico natives headline the top uncommitted seniors for Pool B. Both will be suiting up for a very talented Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team, and look to make a considerable impact. While
Diego Eduan Rivera will be sharing the catching duties with Pratt, it may be hard to keep his bat out of the lineup. The backstop hit .385 throughout 17U WWBA this past summer, and utilizes a strong physical presence in the box. This was especially on display at the National Showcase this past July, as Rivera registered multiple 100+ exit velo’s throughout his round of BP. His teammate and fellow uncommitted 2026 prospect,
Luis Bermudez will be exciting to watch on both sides of the baseball. Bermudez has been praised for his arm strength at past events and hit an impressive .625 during his most recent PG event in Puerto Rico.
-Taylor Gramling
Pool C
| Team |
Top Pos. Player |
RK |
Class |
Top Pitcher |
RK |
Class |
Location |
| East Coast Sox 2026 National |
Ryan Harwood |
28 |
2026 |
Colton Christman |
247 |
2026 |
Columbus, MS |
| MVP 2026 |
Jazarris Mackmore |
194 |
2027 |
Antonio Brown Jr. |
T1000 |
2026 |
Chesapeake, VA |
| Swarm Red Elite National 2026 |
Alain Gomez-Gudino |
35 |
2026 |
Gunner Garrison |
309 |
2026 |
Scottsdale, AZ |
| Toronto Blue Jays Scout Team |
Genson Veras |
173 |
2026 |
Gabriel Rozenfeld |
500 |
2026 |
Toronto, ON
|
Projected Pool Winner: East Coast Sox 2026 National
The “Sox” are a perennial playoff squad year-in and year out in Jupiter, with this year more than likely being very similar. They enter the event as the projected pool winner due to a roster filled with not only tons of talent but depth across the board. PG All-American
Ryan Harwood will hit in the middle-of-the lineup, as he will likely be at the forefront of any runs being scored by the Sox. He will be joined by LSU commit
Koa Romero, who packs his own punch and should have tons of opportunities to knock in runs. Duke commit
Gavin Ruvalcaba will be a catalyst atop the lineup, while the Clark brothers (James and Miles) should provide plenty of depth. A pair of 2027 backstops in
Ty Holt and
Brue Milner will be tasked with handling the pitching staff and will provide additional firepower to the lineup.
Colton Christman, a LSU commit will likely deployed in their most pivotal matchup and brings a high-octane arsenal to the mound from the left-side. Florida State commit and two-way talent
Jace Riggan along with lefty
Adrian Gomez are additional arms that should be counted upon throughout what is an expected deep playoff run.
Dark Horse: Swarm Red Elite National 2026
Swarm will be making their Jupiter debut and bring an immensely talented of mostly Arizona players with some other states sprinkled in. PG All-American Alain Gomez-Gudino will be tasked with be the field general behind the dish and also should be pivotal in the middle-of-the lineup. Arizona State commit
Jackson Weber and Kansas State commit
Zander Bratspis bring exciting tools to the lineup, while another pair of infielders in
Jack Petroff and
Henry Verhamme should provide plenty of depth. Fellow Arizona State commit
Jaxen Maxey and Gunner Garrison bring low-90s heat to the pitching corps, while 2027 right-hander
Gray Davis brings his own advanced pitch repertoire. The Swarm definitely have the lineup depth and plenty of pitching to turn the pool upside down should things go their way.
What to Look for: PG All-American Duo Matchup
PG All-American
Ryan Harwood and Alain Gomez-Gudino will bring plenty of watchful eyes for their pool play matchup but which one will be able to put their squad on their back offensively to decide the pool. Both should get plenty of opportunities and it will surely be exciting to watch.
Uncommitted Impact: Gray Davis, RHP, Louisville, KY
The uncommitted right-hander from Louisville, KY has the repertoire to stymie any lineup and depending on when he is deployed, could impact the very outcome of the pool. A low-90s fastball paired with a firm, sharp breaking ball allows for him to generate tons of weak contact. He finishes his pitch mix off with feel to turn over a faded changeup. He should have plenty of onlookers whenever he steps on the bump in Jupiter.
-John McAdams
Pool D
Projected Pool Winner: Royals Scout Team 2026
A crop of players featuring athletes, power bats and power arms and a lot of this group has played with each other on the travel ball circuit for several years. On the mound look for a group led by
Brody Crane and
Otto Knust to lead the way, both are among the harder throwing RHP’s in the midwest region for the 2026 class and feature power stuff.
Cameron Taylor who is one of the harder throwing uncommitted players in the country has the talent to be an impact arm in in the zone as well. The lineup will feature 2025 PG All American
Carson May, a power hitting catcher and two additional power hitting LHH’s in
Lincoln Boyle and
Luke Tucker. All three have the ability to leave the yard to all fields. Add in a group of athletes can play all over the field and have a track record of performance in
GT Taylor and
Brady Stewart and this lineup has depth to go with a blend of speed and power. After a good showing in Jupiter last year, they’ll have a chance make it out of pool play and make a run once again in 2025.
Dark Horse: CBU Scout Team - James
Teams that have played together for several years tend to do well in Jupiter and the core of this group has certainly done that. RHP
Jimmy Huard, a Vanderbilt leads the group on the mound and is one of the more athletic pitchers with a clean operation in the 2026 class. Ben O’Brien is another talented arm that holds the quality of stuff for multiple innings and LHP’s
OB Osceola III and
Mason McGeehan are both pitchability arms that can get a lot of outs. C/RHP
Joseph Lawson has a strong arm and should be an impact player both on the mound and at the plate.
Kaine Ellis is another defender that can catch and hits from the left side with a track record of performance and OF
Dillon Knight is a middle of the order presence with home run pop. Look for athletic OF
Reuben Vasquez to be a presence at the top of the order as a run creator and impact base runner. They’ll be right there with a realistic chance of making it out of pool play.
What To Watch For: Can the 2027’s make an impact?
There are two teams in this pool with a considerable number of 2027’s on their rosters. That does’t mean they lack the talent to make it out of pool play but they will be relying on younger players at a highly talented tournament. It’ll be a test and opportunity for many of them and provide several games for the uncommitted players to get in front of schools from around the country.
Uncommitted Gems:
Cameron Taylor - a right handed pitcher from Missouri that has one of the fastest arms in the midwest region. Up to 96 at PG National this year that is paired with a low to mid 80’s slider that can be an out pitch. There’s athleticism to go with natural arm speed here, and when the mechanics are in sync this is the type of arm draws area scout crowds and slots in at a power 4 level school.
Reuben Vasquez - an athletic traditional leadoff hitting type outfielder. Can play centerfield, the speed is an impact tool, and he’s shown the ability to create runs for multiple years. A line drive hitter with some gap to gap pop, puts a ton of pressure on a defense either putting the baseball on the ground, bunting for hits or on the base paths. It’s a winning type player that can do a lot of the smaller team offense things well to create runs. And he does it while also showing the ability to play centerfield. This is a player that can make a lineup better in multiple ways. He’s definitely one of the uncommitted players to watch in Jupiter.
-Blaine Peterson
Pool E
Projected Pool Winner: USA Prime 17u National
It’s hard to imagine what the core of players that USA Prime 17u National have accomplished in the last two years. This group has won back-to-back WWBA National Championships and come down to Jupiter with lofty expectations with a group of underclassmen looking to write etch their names into the record books. From top-to-bottom it’s just simply a loaded roster with two number-one players, some of the top arms in the country and one of the deepest lineups you’ll find. It’s still to be seen if an underclass team can make a run in Jupiter but if there’s one to do it, it’ll be this roster that USA Prime 17u National is bringing down.
Dark Horse: Florida Burn 2026 Scout
We are just a few years removed from the Florida Burn having a stranglehold on Jupiter, winning it back-to-back years in 2018 and 2019. Some may not even consider this team as a dark horse per say as they turn on great showings in almost every event they attend. Not only is it a long history of success in Jupiter, but they also bring down a super talented roster with a good mix of strong arms and quality bats. This roster has a good track record of performing in premier events and it wouldn’t shock anyone if it comes down to the last game for the Florida Burn to secure the pool.
What to Look for: The Next Wave
We’ve already discussed the sheer amount of underclass talent on the USA Prime 17u National roster but as you look up-and-down this pool, there’s a ton of 2027 grads looking to get their shine in front of all the eyes in Jupiter. This has started becoming commonplace over the last few years with many notable names even taking part in Jupiter before their junior year, but the amount of talent in the 2027 class that’s in just this pool alone is something to behold. Jupiter is the premier event to see the future of baseball and we’ll get a great glimpse into the 2027 class with this pool.
Uncommitted Impact: Ethan Dejesus
Dejesus was an easy choice here as he’s currently one of the top uncommitted names in the 2026 class in general and should be a name that college coaches are all over in Jupiter. He’ll almost certainly get a game to throw in pool play and it’ll be one to monitor closely as he’s been into the low-90s almost every time out in 2025. It’s a fast arm with feel to attack the zone and shows a slider in the low-80s that pairs nicely. He’s certainly going to make an impact on this pool and should do so with a ton of eyes on him.
-Cam McElwaney
Pool F
Project Pool Winner: FTB Phillies 2026
The FTB Phillies roster is loaded from top to bottom and possesses a ton of experience. A deep group of seniors consists of 12 players ranked within the Top 500 in the 2026 class and eight ranked within the Top-270 of the class. The pitching staff will be led by All-American right-hander
Pablo Figueroa and his overpowering heater. TCU commit
Giovanni Guariglia Jr will be another key starter, along with left-handers
Leo Antwerpen and
Quincy Bright. Infielder
Colt Springall and backstop
Teagan Scott will lead the way on the position player side. Joining the deep group of seniors is a trio of talented young players. LSU commit
Kade Luker is one of the younger arms on the staff, but could fill valuable innings.
Kinon Bastian ranks within the Top-8 of the 2027 class and can provide big time thump from the right side of the plate.
Aiden Kearney is a Top-5 player in the 2028 class and could provide some intriguing power. All three young players are supremely talented and will fill valuable roles.
Dark Horse: TB SoCal Scout
TB SoCal will be one of many talented rosters coming from out west and have shot to make a deep run while down in Jupiter. The roster may not be loaded with top-ranked talent, but it is loaded with tons of depth. The team possesses 18 players ranked Top-500 or better of their class. That group consists of a nice mix of bats and arms. On the bump,
Hudson Ciulla will be a key arm that has a track record of producing. Long Beach State commit Christopher Alzaga, Cal commit
Jonny Haskett, and righthander
Gavin Cervantes will all be relied on heavily. On the offensive side,
Brody Schumaker will be the premier bat to watch. The TCU commit has a strong feel to hit and will be the table setter for the lineup.
Moises Razo will provide some thump while manning first base.
Daxton Hyde,
Parker Leoff, and
Chase Mattoon are three younger infielders with a mix of athletics and strong offensive potential. The roster is on the younger side, but it has the pieces needed to make a deep run.
What To Look For: Impact of Smaller School Commits
This pool features 49 players committed to play at the next level with a majority of them going to non-power 4 schools, including nine players that are committed to a junior college. While they may not have the big name school on their profile, be on the lookout for the impact these players make. The group is loaded with talent both on the mound and in the box. They will throw quality innings and post quality at-bats. Seeing them compete against each other will be fun to watch.
Uncommitted Gem: OF Jaylen Walker
Walker brings a mix of loud tools that can impact games on both sides of the ball. At the plate, the right-handed hitting slugger showcases massive bat speed and a strong lower half that can generate easy juice to all fields. The power stands out and gives the profile middle of the order potential. A strong run tool adds another intriguing tool that plays both offensively and in the outfield. A strong arm profiles well in right field, as Walker can generate easy carry on accurate throws. The tools are obvious and should make Walker a name to watch in Jupiter.
-Tyler Henninger
Pool G
| Team |
Top Pos. Player |
RK |
Class |
Top Pitcher |
RK |
Class |
Location |
| Florida Burn |
RJ Shields |
191 |
2027 |
Brittan Tabor |
T1000 |
2026 |
Sarasota, FL |
| Minnesota Twins Scout Team/Canes Southwest |
Brooks Zumwalt |
147 |
2026 |
Graeson Register |
500 |
2026 |
Austin, TX |
| NEB Rays National |
Kail Pena |
256 |
2026 |
Leo Lyons |
500 |
2026 |
Harvard, MA |
| South Charlotte Panthers 2026 Marucci |
Gunnar Alm |
106 |
2026 |
Rhett Britt |
149 |
2026 |
Charlotte, NC |
Projected Pool Winner: South Charlotte Panthers 2026 Marucci
The Panthers, for the first time in many years, are going with a roster of all seniors rather than the blended roster of the top players from multiple classes. This year’s club is led by
Gunnar Alm, who has one of the purest lefthanded swings in the class and consistently puts up monster numbers in PG events.
Rhett Britt and his power repertoire will anchor the staff as he can blank just about any team in the field. Veteran hitter,
Brady Marshall, recently reopened his recruitment and will no doubt be heavily followed as one of the most explosive offensive players available in the ’26 class. It’s been a while since SCP has made a deep run in Jupiter, this team could be just the one to do it.
Dark Horse: NEB Rays National
The Rays feature a tremendously deep and varied roster with 18 total commits ranging from D3, to Mid-Major D1, all the way up to Power-4 programs. Made up almost exclusively from prospects in the northeast, they do feature three players from Puerto Rico, headlined by Kail Pena. The light-footed middle infielder who is uncommitted has blazing 6.32 speed and will rip the ball across the diamond up to 94 mph. Pitching will determine how deep NEB plays and watch for,
Leo Lyons, the 6-5/180 lefty to set the tone on the bump.
Morrie Fried, will be a presence in the middle of the order at 6-4/220 and should have plenty of chances to drive in runs. The Rays play a blue-collar style of baseball and will hang around to take advantage of opponent’s mistakes. They will be a tough draw at any time during the week.
What to Watch For: Keelan Zumwalt, Minnesota Twins Scout Team/Canes Southwest
The No. 7 player in the 2028 class, Zumwalt, will not only be one of the younger prospects in the field, but he will also be one of the more imposing figures physically. The top-ranked first baseman has a sweet lefthanded stroke and is learning to pull the ball in the air with authority. The projection on the power side is immense and his overall athletic actions stand out. However, this is Jupiter, it gets no bigger than this from an atmosphere standpoint and the arm talent will be a challenge for Zumwalt. It is always fascinating to watch underclassmen compete at this level, and when they succeed it launches their careers to another stratosphere. Don’t be surprised when Zumwalt goes off in a big way.
Uncommitted Gem: Brittan Tabor, Florida Burn
Tabor has a chance to elevate his stock with a big outing in Jupiter and he seems primed for the moment. The 6-4/185 RHP is a consistent performer, he fills up the strike zone at a high level and puts his club in position to win most every time he takes the mound. There is plenty of projection left to his frame and he shows some twitch to his delivery, leading you to believe there is more upside to his repertoire. He will reach the upper-80s with the fastball with some life through the zone and finished hitters with a sharp slider in the upper-70s. There should be plenty of traffic in to see Tabor pitch and if he has another tick up in velocity, offers could come in bunches.
-Craig Cozart
Pool H
Projected Pool Winner: Ghost National 18U
The Jersey based boys have put together one of their strongest squads to date, hoping to finish off 2025 with a bang. The roster is star studded from top to bottom, featuring nine 90+ arms and a staggering 18 college commitments throughout. Expect recent Oklahoma commit
Jason Amalbert to be a major factor in the team’s success both offensively and potentially on the mound, as the athletic 6-foot-1, 185 pound prospect is hitting .460 this calendar year with seven HRs and can run it up to 92 on the bump. Other intriguing names include
Eddie Rosado,
Johnson Dubose, and
Nicholas Riordan, all of whom should play important roles in the lineup.
Cole Williams and
Victor Acosta will be key arms with plenty of firepower coming out of the pen. This roster has a deep run written all over it with wins expected to come early and often.
Dark Horse: Midland Redskins 2026
With Ghost National being one of the top dogs of the event, they better not get too comfortable during pool play, because Midland Redskins is looking right over their shoulder and expects to come out of group H on top… and rightfully so. With four guys ranked in the Top 200 nationally, this team is well balanced and certainly knows what it takes to win in events like this. Texas commit
Easton Autrey and Arkansas commit
Judah Ota are almost certainly going to provide fireworks in the heart of the order for the Redskins, with Alabama commit
Shawn Sullivan leading the staff on the mound as the #53 ranked prospect in the 2026 class who has been seen in the 94-96 mph range and has run it up to 98 mph as of June. All in all, this roster is as good as any and can match up well with pretty much anyone in the tournament.
What To Look For: Star Power vs Depth
When mentioning the names in the previous two categories, it’s hard not to pick those guys to carry their respective squads out of the group stage, and in most pools, that would be the case. However, Elite Squad and Trosky Scout have more than enough depth to compete in this pool, making it one of- if not the most intriguing round robin in the entire event. All four teams have at least three guys who can chuck it 90+, with Trosky holding five guys in the Top 300 for the 2027 class. To win this pool, you’re going to need more than just a few names at the top of your roster, and it’s yet to be determined who has the depth to come out of the group victorious.
Uncommitted Impact: CJ Lake
While
Shawn Sullivan is going to get plenty of attention for Midland Redskins, be sure to keep an eye on CJ Lake who is a monster arm himself. Standing at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, the RHP was seen up to 94 mph in June and hasn’t been seen much since, making him a true wild card heading into Jupiter with tons of upside. He posted a 1.58 ERA in 2024 and has held opponents to under a .200 BA in each of the past two years. If he can get the spin going next month, the combo of him and Sullivan will be near unhittable and competes for the best pitching duo across the board.
-AJ Denny
Pool I
Projected Pool Winner: Cincinnati Reds Scout Team
The Cincinnati Reds Scout Team has a star-studded lineup full of talent. There’s a lot to like from top to bottom in this lineup and a lot of depth on the mound that has them poised to make a run in their pool, and overall in Jupiter. The Reds Scout Team boasts 17 commits, featuring highly touted talent across the board. Whether it's big names like
Ethan Bass and
TJ McQuillan, or up-and-coming names like
Kaden Wasniewski and
Matt Meeker. They have a lot of talent on the mound, capable of shutting down opposing lineups. They also have the depth to be able to call upon arms out of the bullpen in high-leverage spots and expect outs. There’s also plenty to like in the lineup, with run producers throughout, and bats who can churn out quality at-bats.
Dark Horse: 5 Star Mafia 17u Black
The Cincinnati Reds Scout Team may be the projected pool winner, but 5 Star Mafia 17u Black is certainly a team to keep an eye on. They could come out and surprise folks during the 2025 WWBA World Championship this year. They have some big-time arms like
Harry Chubb Jones Jr. and
Hunter Wieckowski, who are going to come out and do their thing on the mound. They also have a lot to like at the plate, with bats like
Jace Moran,
Drew Cross, and
Landis Pickett, who can produce offensively. 5 Star Mafia 17u Black could make some waves this year, and with the talent they have across the roster, there’s plenty to like.
What to Look For: Red-hot Banditos 2026 Scout to make a run
Something that rings true at both the collegiate and professional levels —a team that gets hot at the right time is always dangerous. On the biggest and brightest stage there is, the Banditos 2026 Scout squad could very well put together one of those runs. They just won the PG 18U WWBA World Qualifier event in Houston, Texas, in resounding fashion. They outscored opponents 62-14 on a 6-0 run through bracket and pool play to take home the championship and earn their bid. They have a roster top-to-bottom with great athletes across the board. The bats can really hit, with some serious power upside. They have some bats who have shown up and shown out recently, like
Cruz Romo,
Garrett Bagwell, and
Jancarlos Ortiz, who have been flashing some pop. They also have some bat-to-ball bats like
Jonell Rodriguez and
Jackson Wooten, who grind out quality at-bats. They’ve also got Oklahoma commit Cameron Jackson, who packs a punch in the lineup. Not to mention the young, talented Valentin Ceballos, who will be a two-way standout with plenty of upside on the mound, as shown lately. The Select Festival Alum has the potential to make some noise, playing up. They also have
Garet Hackenbruch and
Ross Davis, who will be arms to keep an eye on. With the Banditos 2026 Scout team playing some good ball as of late, they could be poised to make some noise down in Jupiter this year.
Uncommitted Impact:
Hunter Wieckowski (2027, Orlando, Fla.) is a massively physical and strong 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame and build. He played in the PG All-Star Game this year and has made noise on the circuit. He’ll be drawing the attention of scouts this year in Jupiter for sure. The fastball has been into the low-90s from a lower three-quarters slot, which has good riding life to it. He flips an upper-70s sweeper with an innate feel to land it for strikes. He can miss bats with the slider and spins it up above 2,800 RPMs. He also has a good feel to kill spin on a changeup, with good arm-side depth to it. Wieckowski features three pitches for strikes and a good arsenal that is going to be worth checking out this year in Jupiter.
Matt Meeker (2027, Waukee, Iowa) put together one of the better years on the circuit in Iowa for high school baseball with Waukee HS. Meeker has a massive 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame with a ton of strength and physicality. He has a big left-handed swing with good barrel accuracy and an innate feel to lift. Meeker showed a ton of feel to leverage the ball and left the yard with 8 home runs on the year. He’s been a performer on the circuit and has come up in big spots before, so he could wind up being one of the premier bats to watch for the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team.
Kaden Wasniewski (2027, McHenry, Ill.) is an athletic 6-foot, 180-pound frame with good projection throughout. He has an uber-athletic delivery working down the mound well, with a longer and looser arm action, with plenty of arm speed through release. Wasniewski has been up to 94 mph on the fastball, and works in the low-90s usually, with good burst out of the hand. The pitch explodes out of the hand and can miss bats. He also mid- to upper-70s slider with high-tilt shape and depth, with good sweeper traits to it. He’ll also pronate and turn over a low-80s changeup as well. Wasniewski has had a big year on the circuit and could wind up being one of the premier uncommitted arms at the event overall.
Britton Wise (2027, Mount Dora, Fla.) is a lean and athletic 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame and build. He’s twitchy in the box, with a shorter stroke, showing quick hands and feel for the barrel. He has good bat-to-ball skills that allow him to produce solid contact working to all fields. Wise runs a 6.70 60-yard dash with good actions in the outfield as well, throwing 92 mph from the outfield. Wise has also produced upper-90s exit velocity numbers. He could wind up being an impact bat for his Scorpions 2026 squad.
Erick Robles (2026, Lake Mary, Fla.) is a 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame and build, with good athleticism and strength throughout. He has a clean stroke working through the zone, being able to create length out in front and do damage working pull-side. He’s a bat who can produce offensively and drive the ball hard in the air, working pull-side. He has been up to 90 mph on his throws from the outfield and ran a 6.97 60-yard dash. He could be an uncommitted impact bat for the Scorpions 2026 roster.
Christopher Toney (2026, Humble, Texas) is a bat who has come alive on the circuit and has plenty to like in his athletic frame with good room to keep adding and filling out. He has a ton of speed as a two-sport athlete. The twitch and athleticism profiles well in the outfield, with a real chance to stick out in centerfield and flash the ability to run down balls in the gap and patrol the outfield well. He also has plenty to like at the plate, with a clean right-handed swing. He has a good feel for the move in the box, with the ability to generate leverage. He uses the bat speed and twitch to his advantage here to get to the ball out in front, with really good juice and power working pull-side. He’ll surely be a name to keep an eye on in Jupiter on the Banditos 2026 Scout squad.
- Tyler Kotila
Pool J
Projected Pool Winner: MLB Breakthrough Series 2026
MLB Breakthrough always carries an uber talented roster to every main event on the circuit throughout this year, and this event is certainly no different. There are fourteen players on this roster that are inside the Top 500 of their respective classes, including nine total commits with eight of those being to a division one program.
Tyson Bobo and
Johan Baez are the top arms of the group, with other talented uncommitted arms like
Daunte Bell II,
Ramon Foster,
Chris Guillory,
Seddrick Henderson,
Owen Kendrick and
Shawn Mack. It’s a deep and talented pool of names that are all still available to college coaches. A fun pair of underclass talents in
Isaiah Cador and
Brandon Williams will also be featured, some of the top names in the ‘28 class taking a big step up and playing against some of the best competition in the country amongst many players 2-3 years their senior. There is talent littered throughout this roster and on paper, they would appear to be the favorites in this pool. The games have to be played, but this is an experienced, talented group chock-full of prospects.
Dark Horse: Top Tier Roos 2026 American
Lets roll with the Roos taking this pool as the “dark horse” candidate, as the pitching staff looks well fleshed out and headlined by future potential first round pick and All-American
Kaden Waechter. A true number one for any staff, you truly cannot ask for a better ace at an event like this who will get the ball and compete against any club in Jupiter. A trio of uncommitted ‘26 arms in
Matt Altman, southpaw
Caden Schlotterbeck and
Jackson Trueblood will be arms that coaches need to keep tabs on, with committed arms like
Cooper Riley (Wofford),
Jameson Rapinchuk (Maryville St. Louis), Callaghan O’Connor (Notre Dame) and
Parker Mitzel (Rice) all filling up the rotation and ‘pen as the senior arms. Not short on position players either, #94 ranked talent
Paul Barnett comes down as the top junior position player on the roster.
Chase Wilk and
Gavin Jackson look to provide some thump from the infield corners and both are division one committed bats. This roster has talent and commits littered throughout, deep with arms and a good blend of position players to fill out a lineup card. Look for the Roos to compete heavily for this pool.
What to Watch For: ‘27 Infield Talent
Lubin Rincon,
Carter Hadnot,
Paul Barnett,
Bronson Jackson and
Alexander Smith headline a nutty group of ‘27 infielders that are going to be present in this pool alone. Rincon and
Carter Hadnot are both inside the top 30, as well as both earning the nod to the PG All-Star game over the summer. Rincon is a smooth swinging left-handed shortstop with a good blend of feel to hit and power projection to go along with real projection to stick at shortstop on defense. Hadnot is a twitched up middle infielder and one of the better athletes in the class with nutty bat speed and rotational acceleration. Outside of the all-stars, there is plenty here for coaches to see when looking ahead to their ‘27 classes. Defenders at premium spots are always a hot commodity, and you don’t see many with this caliber of tools and athleticism all in one pool very often.
Uncommitted Gems
Johan Baez, MLB Breakthrough Series 2026
The 2026 right-handed arm from Gautier, Mississippi is still looking for a home at the next level and should get plenty of attention from coaches during the event. A strong, well built 6-3/200 frame with good shoulders, big hands and a filled in, sturdy lower half that looks durable and able to handle a workload over the course of a collegiate season. It’s a rather simple motion with massive scap retraction and a fairly consistent lower half that allows a quick arm with lots of layback to whip through a tick higher three-quarters slot. There is occasional plane to the fastball that has shown the ability to play north and south, having gotten to 94-mph on the gun at our events over the summer. Given the body and current overall mechanics, more velocity is not out of the question. The breaking arsenal is still developing consistency with both shape and control but over four and two thirds innings at Perfect Game events this summer, Baez walked just two with zero hits allowed and six strikeouts. No doubt an arm that needs a look from every coach in the “deep south” region of the country that is in Jupiter. He will be turning eighteen at the end of September.
Drayton Mitchell, Wildcatters National 2026
Mitchell has had one of the better summers you could ask for down in Texas, as the Top 1000 ranked prospect hit .464 over twelve games with three homeruns and an OPS of 1.452. Athletic, proportioned frame with strength in either half of the build with evident “baseball” strength and a good run tool that looks to be at least above average. The left-handed swing is compact with both a heel lift trigger and leg lift, creating a good bat path to contact with natural leverage within the swing path and getting into game power often this summer. He can get on the mound and handle himself there as well, working in the mid 80s on the fastball from a tougher high three-quarters slot. The bat is the calling card here with quick hands, budding power and bat to ball skills. Mitchell has the chance to go down to Jupiter and really widen the market for his services at the next level. No-doubt collegiate contributor profile here.
Jackson Trueblood, Top Tier Roos 2026 American
Lots of projection here at 6’4/175 and hardly scratching the surface of where he could be long-term as he continues to fill out the long levered frame. It’s a lean, high waisted build with good shoulders that will undoubtedly hold healthy weight down the line. He has a long, off-line arm action that gets up on time from a three-quarters slot and produces four seam shape through the zone. He sells both off-speed offerings well with the arm slot and speed, showing more comfort and usage at this moment with a two-plane breaker in the mid 70’s that he can land for strikes that will flash occasional sweep. He is a long strider down the slope and leverages well. There is plenty to project on here given the functionality of the arm and the body, and that’s a good combination to get collegiate eyes when he toes the rubber down in Jupiter. Good arm to keep tabs on and get a look at.
Masao Minami, Hawaii Elite 2G National
Minami is a physical 6-0/197 C/CIF with a filled-in frame that has size and strength throughout either half of the build. He employs a flatter path to contact from the left side of the dish, showing all fields spray charts on hard liners to any part of the yard. He has plenty of comfort going the other way on outer half offerings and provides a high contact style and approach in the box. The swing is compact with a simple and repeatable trigger without unnecessary length in the swing path. At his peak, Minami feels like a high contact/average guy with doubles type power to the gaps. Good test down in Jupiter against solid arms in the pool.
-Michael Albee
Pool K
Projected Pool Winner: Wow Factor National 17U
Like most of the premier teams across the nation, Wow Factor is strong through the middle with a lineup full of impact bats. Headlined by catcher
Blake Lundy, his future Tennessee teammates,
Max Hemenway and Sebastian “Sushi” Wilson, along with Texas Christian commits,
Cooper Goff and
Jake Turner. It is an equally stout bunch on the mound, led by southpaw
Connor Salerno. Even more than the Wow Factor’s wholesale talent, I think their continuity may be a factor in their ability to hit the ground running in Jupiter. While the group may be lighter on the total commitment list, it is not for a lack of talent. Most of these talented underclassmen will have numerous options and should be appointment viewing for many of the college coaches throughout the WWBA Worlds.
Dark Horse: Northeast Pride 26 National
As a long time participant of the WWBA World’s The Northeast Pride has seen its fair share of the baseball mad house that the Roger Dean Sports complex turns into during the first weekend of October. This year’s team could be up to the challenge of knocking off pool favorite, Wow Factor National. The club is headlined by budding star,
Leo Nockley, a twitchy middle infielder that has rode the spring/summer rocket ship after strong performances across the nation including a strong showing out west at Area Codes as an underclass member of the Yankees Scout team. On the mound, the club will trot out a number of power arms including
James Fenton and
Ty Van Valkenburg, who have the potential to mow down any lineup on any given day. This is a dangerous team with a number of lower profile mid-major commits that are looking to make a statement on the big stage.
What to look for: Underclass Impact
With the pool K favorite being a 17u group and multiple other underclass stars across the field, this should be a group that is decided by its youth. Between Hemenway, Salerno, and the Wow Factor bunch and
Leo Nockley this should be a ridiculous collection of underclass talent vying for a bid into the playoffs. A couple of names to watch that fit the billing,
James Fenton (‘28 Northeast Pride),
Demarcus Lowery (‘27 FTB National),
Chris Brown (‘27 FTB National),
Mason Woods (‘27 FTB National) and of course,
Brady Holliday (‘27 Sandlot Baseball).
Uncommitted Impact: Connor Salerno
As far as uncommitted impacts are concerned, this is not your prototypical under-the-radar type uncommitted prospect. Salerno has dominated his way through the summer circuit with a fastball now well into the mid 90’s. He has always possessed a good changeup, and the breaking stuff really puts the cherry on top of what is an excellent arsenal. Pure starter traits and likely early round draft prospect a year from now when its the 2027 group under the draft prep microscope. Now, if you want under-the-radar, check out
Mason Woods whenever he toes the slab for FTB National. Lean loose left-hander with good carry to the heater and can really command low 90’s gas with feel for the secondaries.
-Steve Doherty
Pool L
Projected Pool Winner: Canes National 17U
The “Young Canes” roll out one of the most impressive lineups at the event regardless of class. The middle of the field is extremely impressive, starting with catchers
KJ Anderson and
Carson Kinnick.
Graham Houston is as sure-handed at the short stop position as anyone in the event and he can hit too. The pitching staff is also deep and diverse in terms of pitchability lefties and some hard throwing young righties.
Dark Horse: Exposure 18U National
This could easily be the projected pool winner as well. It’s a physical and deep roster that can grind out at bats and shouldn’t give up freebies on the mound. The middle of the order, if it gets going, can change the score of the game very quickly. It will be interesting to see which arms throw in the leverage innings, as there is a number of ways it could unfold.
What to Look for: Middle of the Order vs Middle of the Order
This pool should come down to which star in the order comes through. The Canes middle of the order should have any previous name listed, then throw in
Christian Gomez,
JJ Utash, and Finnian O’Loughlin amongst others. Exposures left-handed bangers,
Brooks Berry and
Collin Bland, should be as feared a combo as any line up in the event. 2027 2-way talent,
Gaven French, should also factor in. USA Prime has some good young thunder power hitter in
Colin Raymond and
Jesse Covington that have lots of talent.
Uncommitted Impact:
This pool could be a feeding frenzy for schools looking to build on top 2027 talent. But lets see where the cards fall for 2026’s Brady Carr and his left-handed potential on the mound, left-handed power bat
Hunter Bulin, and Iowa native
Maddux Mueller has shown left-handed hit/power potential to go with his projectable 6-3 frame.
-Jered Goodwin
Pool M
| Team |
Top Pos. Player |
RK |
Class |
Top Pitcher |
RK |
Class |
Location |
| 643 DP Cougars |
Evan Brand |
281 |
2027 |
Amare Griffin |
159 |
2027 |
Marietta, GA |
| MVP Steel |
Amari Reynolds |
342 |
2027 |
Matthew DeFilippo |
500 |
2026 |
Commack, NY |
| Original Florida Pokers 2026 |
Jake Rizzo |
500 |
2026 |
Ivan Sabater |
288 |
2026 |
Coral Springs, FL |
| San Diego Padres Scout Team 2026 |
Keon Johnson |
22 |
2026 |
Braxton Beaty |
215 |
2026 |
San Diego, CA |
Projected Pool Winner: San Diego Padres Scout Team 2026
The Padres head to Jupiter with a bevy of talented bats, headlined by PG All Americans
Keon Johnson and
Noah Wilson. The outfield is deep with highly ranked players, with
Josiah Kemp (89),
Trenton Maybin (210), and others set to flank Wilson in the outfield. 13U Select Fest participant
Yodelkis Quevedo (104) is a physical athlete that can provide some thump with defensive versatility to play in both the outfield and infield. On the mound, the Padres have a deep stable of arms with a nice balance of righties and lefties, with more than a dozen arms that can work in to the 90’s.
Dark Horse: 643 DP Cougars
Hailing from Marietta, Georgia, the Cougars head to Jupiter with a physical bunch, headlined by a trio committed arms all 6’3” or taller that they’ll look to ride in Pool M play. Look for Georgia commit
Amaree Griffin (ranked 160),
Griffin Long (Kennesaw State, 432) and Carson Adomnik (Clemson) to anchor the staff.
Jack Rees (East Carolina) and
Evan Brand (Georgia Tech) are a pair of higher profile bats in the Cougars lineup.
What to Watch For: Can MVP Steel’s Arms pitch their way to success?
MVP Steel has a sneaky roster, almost getting the “Dark Horse” nod. The roster isn’t littered with top ranked players, but they’ll send a strong group of committed arms down to Jupiter. It’s an experienced group of arms, with 7 committed seniors heading down south. UConn commit
Aidan Cochrane has punched out 19 in 8 2/3 innings in PG events this year. Boston College commit
Matthew DeFilippo can run the heater to the low 90s, showing the ability to miss bats.
Malcolm Klingler is a physical 6’2” righty, currently the #4 righty in New Hampshire. These are just a few of the arms MVP will go to next week.
Uncommitted Gem: Maceo White, 643 DP Cougars.
From Atlanta, Georgia,
Maceo White is a high waisted, athletic infielder with tools across the board and plenty of upside. The 6’2” frame has plenty of projection with room to add on strength. White has the athleticism to provide some defensive versatility to play both on the dirt and in the outfield. Was recently named to the Top Prospect list at the Uncommitted Select Games where he showed well across the board. The junior has produced at the plate in PG events in 2025, posting an OPS north of 1000 in 33 games, showing a blend of speed (7 SB’s/0 CS) and power ( 3 HR’s, 11 extra base hits).
-Steve Fiorindo
Pool N
Projected Pool Winner: Wow Factor National 18U
Wow Factor comes into this event with a loaded roster featuring 17 P4 commits on both sides of the ball. Wow Factor looks to have a loaded lineup and solid defense with shortstops
Aiden Ruiz (Vanderbilt commit) and
Miles Young (Georgia commit), catcher Alain Gomez-Gudino (South Carolina commit), to go along with outfielders
Jamir Johnson (Cincinnati commit),
Kaden Powell (Kentucky commit),
Sterling Coaxum (Clemson commit), and
Ezekiel Lara (Georgia Tech commit). On the mound they have eight arms up to 90 and headlined by the duos of right-handed pitchers
Landon Schutte (Georgia commit) and
David Hinojosa (Vanderbilt commit) with left-handed pitchers
Johnny Carver (Arkansas commit) and
Jackson Smith (Michigan commit) leading them on the mound. Wow Factor has the lineup and rotation to make a deep push out of pool play and into bracket play.
Dark Horse: Ostingers Baseball 2026
The in-state team looks poised to come out and make noise in Pool N with a pair of uncommitted 27s at the forefront with outfielder
Connor Gavigan and right-handed pitcher
Tristan Macpherson. The offense will look to lean on the committed 26s, led by shortstop
Gavin Byrd (South Carolina commit), and the outfield pair of
Raymond Llanes (North Florida commit) and
Winston Pennant (Mississippi commit). On the bump Ostingers look to lean on the experience of arms like
Steele Thalleen and
Javi Navas-Hoyer (Florida Southern commit) who both pitched in the event a year ago. The offense will have to lead the group, but Ostingers have enough pitching to create noise and a hassle for the rest of the teams in the pool.
What to Look For: Can anyone catch Wow Factor?
On paper, Wow Factor has the most talented roster and the commits to back it up, however on the field it’ll be exciting to see how the other teams stack up and if they can pull off the upset. The balance between the other three teams could lead to some fun and exciting dog fights, so look for the whole bracket to be tight and competitive throughout pool play. For Wow Factor it will be exciting to see if they can overcome that and make a push further into bracket play then their round of 16 finish at the 17u WWBA National Championship in July.
Uncommitted Impact:
Noah Everly is a right-handed hitter that is sure to find some opportunities to make an impact on the loaded Wow Factor National 18u roster. The third baseman has an athletic 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame with present strength and shows solid bat speed with hard contact to all fields. He comes into the event hitting .400 with a triple. Athletic player that has some versatility and looks to be able to be able to sure up a few positions defensively.
Ryan McCabe looks to be an impact player on both sides of the ball for the .9ers. The C/1B has some quickness out of the crouch and in the box can impact the ball off the barrel for hard and loud contact with strength to drive the ball with authority. Tall and physical 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame that looks primed to be able to change the outcome of a game with one swing of his bat.
Alvin Cruz looks to keep up the hot hitting for Ostingers. The 2B/MIF has a lean 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame. He enters this event hitting .350 with seven hits and a double with good bat-to-ball skills and a top-of-the-order skillset. Look for him to help get the offense going especially if Ostingers want to have a chance to pull off the upset over Wow Factor.
-Marcus Thomas
Pool O
Projected Pool Winner: MBA Scout Team- Murphy
The club’s senior group is primed for a deep run at the WWBA Worlds. Led by All-American,
Brady Harris this has been a team that many of us on the PG Scouting have seen excel at many stops across many years. Joining Harris in the outfield you can pencil in the power left-handed stick of Auburn commit,
Matthew Kerrigan with a pair of LSU commits manning the dirt in,
Parker Loew and
Jordan Martinez. Between the four they can flip any game upside down in just a few pitches and will see every team’s top arm across the opening pool play games. The only real question about the club is mound depth, the pair of Florida commits,
Ethan Wheeler and
Tyler Ellis will certainly headline the staff, but they may have to rake their way through Pool O.
Dark Horse: GBG National 2026
While this may not be the superstar studded GBG squad of year’s past, I put nothing by one of the most established and well coached ball clubs of the undisputedly best area for baseball anywhere in the country, Southern California. This Garciaparra bunch may be light on overall commits but they are heavy on athletes, rostering a total of 7 primary middle infielders, they should be able to real defend it and let the power arms of Mississippi State commit,
McCoy Silicz, and UCLA commit,
Robert Zimmerman, go out there and toss up blank frame after blank frame. Offensively, they reached into the four corners for some talent in middle infielders,
Baylor Denny,
Macen Collura, and catcher
Francisco Rivero.
What to look for: Future Power 4 star power
Beyond just the MBA Murphy group and their 8 power 4 commits, there are some very highly touted college prospects across Pool O. Just to highlight a few across the pool to grab a look at,
Bubba Coleman (The Dream),
Deion Cole (The Dream), Jason Amalbert (The Dream),
Ayson McIntosh (Premier),
Brycen Payne (Premier),
Macen Collura (GBG),
McCoy Silicz (GBG), and
Robert Zimmerman (GBG). This could be said for so many of the pools at the WWBA Worlds on any given year but it is hard to stress it enough, we get a front row seat to watch these talented players time in travel baseball come to close knowing that they are the future of the sport at the next level. Dig into Pool O and grab a last high school look at the next power 4 stud.
Uncommitted Impact: David Ojeda
The left-handed hitting outfielder possesses solid power that shows up in-game frequently. From the outside looking in, there seems to be not a whole lot of reasons why someone hasn’t jumped on Ojeda. Whatever level lies next for this PG National alum, I think he should be able to translate the countless tough at-bats and hard in-air pull side impact I have seen into success offensively.
-Troy Sutherland
Pool P
Projected Pool Winner: Canes Midwest National
Canes Midwest National will feature 16 Division 1 commits and is the favorite to win Pool P with a roster littered with ’26 and ’27 grads. Canes Midwest will showcase a deep staff with 14 pitchers on the roster led by
Hudson Devaughan (Alabama),
Noah Spalding (Louisville) and ’27 grad
Caeden Patterson (Troy). Third baseman
Michael Teasley (Tennessee) will look to lead the offense alongside’27 grads outfielder
Tyler Fryman (Louisville) and shortstop
Jacsen Tucker (Uncommitted). With a big roster consisting of 14 pitchers and 19 position players, Canes Midwest National is prime for not only a Pool play win but also a deep run in the tournament with the personnel and talent to compete during the long week of games.
Dark Horse: South Charlotte Panthers 2027 Marucci
Despite a roster filled almost entirely of 2027 grads, South Charlotte will showcase a plethora of talent with seven Division 1 commits and several current uncommitted players who will make an impact at the next level. The Panthers are playing well and head to Jupiter with a hot team and cohesive unit after winning the Coastal BBCOR 17U/18U Underclass/Upperclass Fall Championship and a Quarterfinals finish at the 17U Fall PG World Series without a full roster. Outfielders
Jacob Seamon (Uncommitted) and
Kees Yashko (Uncommitted) along with shortstop
Trip Ostergard (North Carolina) and catcher
Wyatt Lytle (North Carolina) will look to lead the offensive attack. On the pitching side, the Panthers will feature three top-ranked underclassmen in
Oliver Van Tiem (North Carolina),
Landon McDonald (South Florida) and
Luke Samples (Wake Forest). The trio can match up against any starting staff in the tournament and gives the South Charlotte Panthers 2027 Marucci a solid base to win Pool P.
What to Look For: Underclass Impact
Three of the four clubs in Pool P will feature a wealth of underclass talent that is sure to excite colleges and scouts alike. Projected pool winner Canes Midwest National will feature 18 underclass players including ’28 grad
Kam Gillespie, an athletic left-handed hitting shortstop from Kansas City, Missouri. Baylor commit
Jamie Chipman is a ’27 grad right-handed pitcher that will be one to watch as he takes the bump for the Dallas Tigers. Whoever comes out of pool play and advances will need their young talent to perform with Devine Baseball and their band of ’26 prospects having something to say about the winner.
Uncommitted Impact:
With the large number of underclass players in Pool P, there are plenty of uncommitted players that will certainly have an opportunity to step up and convince college coaches of their abilities to excel at the next level. There should be a ton of eyes on this Pool as the talent level is high and evenly distributed throughout. It’s a big opportunity for uncommitted players and will be reflected in this highly competitive pool as all four teams have the talent to advance.
-Jason Phillips
Pool Q
Projected Pool Winner: Trosky/Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team 2026
Trosky once again brings a loaded group of high end West Coast talent in both the 2026 and 2027 class.
Jaden Jackson is coming off a very loud Area Codes.
Hamilton Friedberg is simply tooled up with speed and power, and
Gavin Hottle provides plenty of power and impact while holding down the left side of the dirt. There are high octane arms to the mix with the likes of
Kai'Nalu Van Scoyoc and
Brody James, and don’t be surprised to see some juniors step into the mix with the likes of
Ben Jacobus who brings such a well-rounded skill set to a lineup.
Dark Horse: Canes American 18u
Canes American is deep on the hill with a bevy of Division I arms in
Jason Sproull,
Blaine Werkeiser and
Logan Wermuth each bringing a blend of velocity and spin. The defense looks very sound up the middle and there’s a good bit of left-handed and switch hit tools to form a potent lineup.
Brady Buxbaum and
Alex Edisis bring some legit power upside while
Tyler Lomas can really pick it on the dirt. Overall, it’s a very solid group top-to-bottom with impact all over the lineup and a deeper group of arms to keep an eye on. This squad has the makings of a solid run into Jupiter.
What to Look For: Uncommitted Impact State to State
This pool has what you need for state-to-state looks, covering regions that span Coast to Coast from the Carolinas to the sunny south side of California or even into Arizona. 643 DP has a good group uncommitted seniors as well as Canes and CBU bringing a feisty bunch in the Deep South and Coastal regions.
Alec Cruz,
Bryce Besece and
Roshan Bullard are just a few names in a well-rounded pool of uncommitted names that cover a ton of states. This pool will have what you’re looking for in uncommitted talent.
Uncommitted Gem: Will DeVinney
Devinney brings a higher look from a shorter takeaway from a standout 6-foot-7 frame with feel to pitch. He can get into the low-90s and works 86-88 mph working downhill with some good life to that heater. The slider has good depth and late bite that rounds out a very solid mix. He can flat out fill it, competes a ton of zone and is tough to pick up out of the hand. Plenty to build upon long term and he can pop.
-Isaiah Burrows
Pool R
| Team |
Top Pos. Player |
RK |
Class |
Top Pitcher |
RK |
Class |
Location |
| Chicago Scout Association |
Dominic Santarelli |
87 |
2026 |
Cameron Carter |
500 |
2026 |
Chicago, IL |
| Dirtbags National 2026 |
Logan D'Amico |
271 |
2026 |
Chase Kiker |
96 |
2026 |
Burlington, NC |
| SmarTense The Show/ZT National Prospects |
Deion Cole |
98 |
2026 |
Samuel Finn |
397 |
2026 |
Alpharetta, GA |
| X Team |
Abaraham Halaoui |
500 |
2026 |
Garret Duffy |
500 |
2026 |
Pompano Beach, FL |
Projected Pool Winner: Dirtbags National 2026
Now this pool is quite loaded so picking a winner out of this one could easily go both ways. Dirtbags National is the projected winner and they have the roster to back the prediction. There is a healthy crop of Division 1 commits littered throughout this roster on both sides of the ball. Logan D’Amico,
Will Holden, Palmer Hornic,
Bryant James, and
Ethan Offing are all committed to big time programs and should round out the lineup making this lineup extremely deep top to bottom. Pair all these Division 1 bats with a slew of Division 1 arms, and you have yourself a very complete team with intentions to make a deep run. Some standout arms include
Chase Kiker who has been up to 95 with a nasty true swing and miss hook.
Nick Rumbley, another big arm committed to North Carolina has been up to 92 and has pitched well in high profile PG events throughout the year. Expect both arms to make a huge impact.
Dark Horse: SmarTense The Show/ZT National Prospects
While any team in this pool is more than capable of coming out on top, SmarTense looks like a team that could do just that. Led by the likes of Deion Cole, I’d expect this team to hit the ground running. Throw in some more Division 1 commits such as
Branson Crawford,
Dylan Fairchild,
Samuel Finn,
William Myhand,
Hudson Reed, and plenty more makes this team very complete with depth across the board. They certainly have the pitching and high profile bats to get it done.
What to Look for: Dominic Santarelli
Santarelli, currently committed to Louisville, has been mashing baseball this year at PG events and has shown no signs of slowing down. Santarelli is a physical 6-foot-2 first baseman with a smooth and powerful lefty swing. He can absolutely launch the ball with strong impact off the barrel to all fields. The ceiling as a hitter here is undeniable and we should expect to see it in full force once we start play. Expect the Louisville commit to be making a ton of hard contact throughout the week which in turn should help his team make a potentially deep run.
Uncommitted Impact: Danny De La Torre
Currently uncommitted, Danny had a huge year at PG events where he hit 431 across 23 games that included 4 home runs to go with it. Just a physical athlete with a serious power projection who should be looking to do a ton of damage here. I would expect Danny to be a major force within the Smartense lineup.
-Geoff Billock
Pool S
Projected Pool Winner: Canes National 18U/NY Mets Scout Team
Canes National 18U/NY Mets Scout Team comes into Jupiter with one of the strongest 2026 rosters in the event. The roster contains 27 college commits, with one standout in
Beau Peterson (RK 14), who is a premier national talent — a physical right-handed hitter with real juice in the bat and advanced barrel control, who projects as a middle-of-the-order presence. His all-around offensive skillset sets the tone for the lineup. On the mound, 
Alex Hoffman (RK 121) has a strong, athletic frame with a fastball that already works into the low-to-mid-90s and the ability to spin a tight breaking ball. He’s advanced beyond his years and has the poise to handle big innings on this stage. Add in the Canes’ trademark depth with several other nationally ranked names across the roster, and this group looks well-positioned to not only win Pool S but also contend for another deep bracket run.
Dark Horse: Boston Red Sox Scout Team
The Red Sox Scout Team has the kind of under-the-radar roster that could play spoiler in this pool. 
Bradley McCafferty (RK 332) is a left-handed bat with strength in the box and an ability to drive the ball to all fields, making him a run producer who can spark the offense. On the pitching side, 
Alex Boone (No. 500) is a projectable right-hander who attacks hitters with a competitive fastball and the makings of quality secondary pitches. This team may not be as deep as some others, but they have pieces capable of swinging games, and if they can get hot early, they could push for a spot atop the standings.
What to Watch For: Puerto Rico Brings Firepower
The Puerto Rico Scout Team has a reputation for playing with energy and flair, and this year’s roster features some of the island’s top 2026 talent. 
Javeth Carrion (RK 203) headlines the position players as an athletic, toolsy prospect who can impact the game both offensively and defensively. On the mound, 
Sebastian Rolon (RK 293) gives them a frontline-caliber arm with a lively fastball and the kind of mound presence that plays well under pressure. This team’s combination of emotion, athleticism, and raw talent makes them one of the most intriguing squads in Pool S, and they’re more than capable of spoiling some big-name matchups along the way.
Uncommitted Gem: Juriel Collazo (2026)
One of the more intriguing uncommitted names in this pool is 
Juriel Collazo (RK 277), a versatile prospect who brings athleticism and offensive upside. With good bat-to-ball skills and the frame to add strength, Collazo profiles as a player whose stock could rise quickly with a strong performance on this stage. Jupiter is where uncommitted players make their mark, and Collazo has the tools to do just that.
-Quinton Hall
Pool T
Projected Pool Winner: Ohio Warhawks
Whatever it is you're looking for, odds are you'll find in on the Warhawks roster, a sentiment that helps them heading into the event a the pool favorite. It's no secret that having a plethora of arms is needed to not even win the event, but to get out of the pool, and I think this staff is set with 19 primary arms ready to rip at the drop of a hat, led by left-handers Colin Harrison and
Donovan Thiery. On the flip side, the offense is ready to strike back and counter any run allowed with a handful of their own as up and down the lineup you'll see high-end DI commits at nearly every position with multi-time Select Festival alum
William Cutshall leading the way, an Ole Miss commit who lives on the barrel and can also provide innings on the bump. Though they don't play together throughout the summer, this is a likeminded crew with one goal in mind before dispersing around the country following their senior year: win Jupiter.
Dark Horse: Richmond Braves 18u Platinum
Can a team who has 18 DI commits really be that much of a dark horse? A veteran club of many Jupiters, this Richmond organization knows what it'll take to make a run and how to get out of a tough pool. Of course, having 6-foot-5 left-hander
Cole Cinnamond at their disposal is huge, literally, as he's been upwards of 94 mph and can certainly do his part in slowing down any offense. A bulk of those 18 commits come on the mound, meaning they will have the depth to make a run and that's not to discredit the offense, led by the likes of UVA commit
Barrett Bucholz and shortstop Will Yow, who is committed to Richmond.
Watch to look for: Who is going to get hot.
There's no time for slow play in Jupiter where one off game in pool play can derail your entire operation before things really get going. The Warhawks are loaded on paper and the Braves have their host of DI commits, but that doesn't mean you can take either the Braves Scout Team or Clubhouse lightly as the Braves have a smattering of high-level talent from the Georgia/Florida line led by left-handed slugger
Hunter Klesko while Clubhouse has carved out a reputation of producing eye-opening talent out of the Northeast region.
Uncommitted Gem: Justin Didier, Atlanta Braves Scout Team.
Cole Cinnamond is the obvious pick here, but as a top 50 player, his name is already on the circuit and he'll have his suitors come decision time, and so should right-hander
Justin Didier, though he's a little further down the rankings. A physical 6-foot-2 2027 graduate from Miramar Beach, Florida, Didier logged 20 innings this summer and allowed just 9 hits while striking out 31 while running his fastball upwards of 91 mph, all before turning 17 years old.
-Jheremy Brown
Pool U
Projected Pool Winner: East Cobb/ST Padres
East Cobb/ST Padres are bringing a deep squad to Jupiter with their 17 D1 commits and with that comes serious winning expectations. On the position player side, they are highlighted by four PG All-Americans in
Malachi Washington, Marin Shelar,
Miller Sheets and
Brock Rein. On the mound, PG All-American
RJ Cope immediately stands out on their roster, and they follow him up with the likes of
Jenker Romero, Brody Crane,
Rallin Covey, and JP Harmon that are all high-level arms to be on the lookout for. There are simply not many holes on this roster. They are the obvious favorites in this pool and should be one of the top favorites in the entire tournament.
Dark Horse: Slammers Baseball
Slammers are a squad I’ve seen a good amount out west as they certainly have enough talent (12 D1) on both sides of the ball to make some noise. Players like
Chase Massey and
Austin Sickler are talented and athletic INFs that have performed quite well on the summer/fall circuit and come into Jupiter hot. On the mound, they have solid depth.
Gunnar Garrison is a physical and hard-throwing 6-foot-5 righty that I’m sure they expect to throw some dominant innings for them. Then they follow Garrison up with strong arms like
Maddox Burnett,
Carson Munroe,
Max Goldberg and
Aaron Jaquez. It wouldn’t shock me if they ended up making a sneaky run.
What to Look For: Helium Hopefuls
They are several intriguing ‘26s in this pool that have the chance to raise their prospect status in the eyes of the scouting community. Henkel Acevedo and
Jenker Romero are players just outside our T100 that with a standout Jupiter can most definitely rise. Another East Cobb player that could walk away a big winner is
Jack Woda as there are very few catchers in the country with his type of athletic profile. I also already mentioned a few with the Slammers in
Chase Massey and
Austin Sickler that could put a loud final stamp on their summer/fall circuit with a strong Jupiter performance. Another Slammer to be on the lookout for is
Luc Gaca Thiele as he’s a left-handed bat who could impress scouts with his impact/power. VSA Red Sox have a trio of arms in Jackson Smith,
Trey Thompson and Conor Whitall that could all surprise.
Carson Hart is the player to watch for the Midwest Halos/Blizzards as he’s a double plus runner with a left-handed bat that has had its moments this summer/fall.
Uncommitted Impact: Silas Meuli and Henkel Acevedo
Silas Meuli with the Slammers was a player I was very impressed with early this fall at the Champions Cup in Santa Barbara. A physical and athletic left-handed hitting outfielder that shows sneaky pull-side power. Wouldn’t be surprised if he finds himself a college home after a strong week. Then with Acevedo, simply very few players look the part like he does as he’s a 6-foot-4 athletic outfielder with a pretty stroke that at times taps into serious juice. Keaton Mairoana,
Elijah Gammage and
Bode Gaggero are a few other uncommitted players in this pool that I expect to garner college attention.
-Joey Cohen
Pool V
Projected Pool Winner: Artillery Baseball 2026 Scout
In order to make a successful run in Jupiter, it is imperative to have plenty of pitching depth and Artillery has just that. Alabama commit
Tate Troxell leads the charge and works in the low-90s with a pair of two true swing-and-miss secondaries. The roster is full of low-90s arms throughout along with guys who offer a lot of different looks. There is plenty of impact in the lineup and the offense looks to be well balanced as well. Shortstop and Auburn commit
Deacon Nelson is a polished left-handed stick who can run and impact the game in a number of ways.
Ryan Ventrelle is another hitterish middle infielder who batted .450 over 33 games this year. Much in the power department will be provided by thumpers Hudson Reed and
Jordan Burwell, a West Virginia commit who hit five home runs in PG events this year.
Dark Horse: East Cobb/SD Padres ST Underclass
East Cobb’s underclass squad certainly has some exciting young impact and prospects. There are a handful of SEC commits on the roster and the lineup should be capable of putting runs on the board in a hurry. Shortstop
Blake Ragsdale is supremely skilled defensively in the dirt and can really hit too. Both newly committed to Auburn,
Collin Thomas and
Brennan Neal are two talented Georgia kids who had strong summers in 2025.
Caden Dawson is a longball threat and possesses some of the bigger left-handed juice in the entire 2027 class. There will be a lot of eyes especially on the position player group and there is a nice blend of power and speed throughout.
What to Look for: Underclass talent
There is a surplus of underclass talent within the pool and there will undoubtedly be a flurry of coaches' eyes set on some of the games. East Cobb/SD Padres ST Underclass is absolutely loaded up and down the roster with 11 players ranked within the top 200 of the 2027 class. San Diego Show also have some ‘27’s in
Jose Partida, one of the best southpaws in the country and shortstop
Zowen Watson, an LSU commit. Also rostered,
Matti DiMaggio (2029) and
Eric Shim (2028) are a pair of SoCal bats who can really swing it.
Uncommitted Gem: Zander Wills
Wills is an intriguing right-hander in the 2026 class who will be playing for Artillery Baseball 2026 Scout. The Michigan native goes to school down in Florida at TNXL Academy and lived in the 88-91 range this summer. Wills is a very athletic mover on the bump and features some nice sink down in the zone from a quick shoulder. The slider pairs well off of the heater and is a real weapon in the low-80s. He spins the pitch with strong feel and conviction, showing late lateral bite. The delivery is clean with simple parts and the stuff projects well overall.
-Kyler Peterson
Pool W
Projected Pool Winner: 5 Star Mafia Black 18u
5 Star has enjoyed a string of recent success in the past couple of Jupiters including back to back titles a few years ago. This is another talented squad led by PG All-American
Isaiah Galason and
Cody Boshell. Galason is a smooth handed shortstop with a solid hit tool and Boshell is one of the top two-ways in the country.
Brady Abate,
Rylan Baker, and
Nic Stutzman are other nationally ranked players and this is a group that has played together for a long time. This is a well-balanced team and one that has enough depth and star power to come out of the pool victorious.
Dark Horse: Dirtbags 18u Platinum
The Dirtbags are one of the more impressive orgs when it comes to accumulating talent and this Dirtbags Platinum team has a lot of depth from the Mid-Atlantic region. There are a depth of arms, and bats for that matter, that will give them a lot of options especially compared to teams that don’t have the roster size that the Dirtbags do. The depth and amount of quality players gives them a floor for sure and one that could steady them throughout pool play.
What to Watch For: Texas Twelve Big Game Karson Reeder
Twelve is typically one of the better organizations especially when it comes to this premier event and they have one of the top big game arms in the event with
Karson Reeder. The right-hander committed to Texas was a key piece for a Tomball team that won the state title in 2024 and lost in the state championship game in 2025. He lives in the low-90s with a good sweeper and excellent pitchability. Whenever Twelve chooses to deploy Reeder they’ll have an instant advantage in starting pitching and could set up for a huge pool matchup.
Uncommitted Impact: Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Prospects
There are lots of uncommitted seniors heading into Jupiter, specifically from the Dirtbags Platinum and Team Northeast. This represents two baseball hot beds as well with the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic that should offer college coaches in the region a lot to consider. Jupiter is a proving ground for many prospects but not just those with draft aspirations in front of scouts as college coaches looking to shore up recruiting classes will be paying lots of attention to this pool.
-Vinnie Cervino
Pool X
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Projected Pool Winner: Aces National/USA Prime
The Aces are coming off a superlative-filled summer that saw the program finish as runner-up in the WWBA National Championship as well as top four in the National Elite Championship. There are sixteen total college commits on the roster with over ten of those currently committed to play in the P4. The position player crop is strong and balanced featuring highly ranked national players like
Jack Dugan and Micheal Holt. The pitching staff has a good amount of talent as well, combining stuff with strikes in what should be a deep unit. This is a team that has been tested all summer and has plenty of star power on what should be another big event for the team.
Dark Horse: Stix 2026 Scout
There is some serious star power in the middle of the lineup for this Stix Scout Team, being led by the duo of PG All-American
Cole Koeninger and top 2027 bat Drake Hawpe. Both are remarkably accomplished hitters with Koeninger being a potential first rounder next year, partially in thanks to his two way prowess with excellent stuff on the mound, and Hawpe has established himself as a top 2027 bat on the summer circuit. This Stix team also won a tournament down in Tomball this summer and has experience winning. It’s a tough pool overall and the Stix look like they have as good a shot as any to get out of it.
What to Watch For: Dogfight Pool
The Aces get the slight nod ahead of the rest of the field given what they accomplished this summer but this still isn’t the exact same team from a roster construction standpoint. What you have with these four teams are a bunch of history-rich orgs with players from hotbeds around the country: the Florida Panhandle, East Cobb/Marietta, Texas, and the Mid-Atlantic. The rosters are littered with players consistently on the side of making a positive impact on the field and whoever ends up advancing to bracket out of this pool will have 100% earned it.
Uncommitted Impact: Stars’ Left-handed Bats
Jupiter has always been a proving ground, not only for potential high draft picks but high school seniors looking to find a collegiate home for the next fall. The Stars have a trio of left-handed hitting bats who should be drawing serious attention:
Cayden Nance,
Veer Patel, and
Aaron Ritenour. Nance and Patel have both had really strong statistical summers with both hitting over .350 and though Ritenour’s numbers don’t jump off the screen, he’s a 6-foot-4, 215-pound left-handed slugger with real juice, hitting a no-doubter at WWBA this summer.
-Vinnie Cervino
Pool Y
Projected Pool Winner: SBA Bolts National 2026
The depth in the roster stands out, especially the arms. With this depth, conceivably if they get going they wouldn't have to use an arm twice. On the offensive side, it's a physical group with power in the middle and speed on the base paths, led by Perfect Game All-American
Jorvorskie Lane Jr. who'll be able to make an impact on both sides of the ball.
Dark Horse: Power Baseball
Power has a very balanced roster top to bottom. You have speed in the lineup, guys with barrel skills, and Perfect Game All-American
Louis Hernandez to provide power in the middle. Two way talent
Trenton Ramsey should be called upon to lead young arms
Christian Lynch,
Noah Adkins, and
Ryder Simon who all have the ability to win on the big stage.
What to Look for: Contrasting Styles
This pool is what makes the WWBA World Championship the best amateur event on the planet. You have an East Coast based team in Power Baseball that will bring power bats and power arms. You have Banditos Prospects Scout from Texas, where everything is bigger. Stacked Baseball with the West Coast gamer/IQ feel to the roster. While the SBA roster draws from eight states with rostered players also from Puerto Rico and Canada. You have a little bit of everything in this pool.
Uncommitted Impact:
The pick here is Maddux Bultema, he's a physical right handed hitter that has played in every big event during the 2025 showcase tour. The Floridian is a polished bat hitting over .400 who controls the zone and rarely swings and misses. He's the type of bat that can anchor a lineup and is a steal this late in the recruiting cycle.
-Brock Goodwin
Pool Z
Projected Pool Winner: CBA Orioles Scout Team 2026
They were the winners of the 2025 18U PG Fall World Series in Marietta, Georgia, September 19-22. They cruised to a 5-1 record with an average score of 8-3. They come in with an impressive roster of 25 Division 1 commitments, including 10 in the power conferences. Extremely deep roster highlighted by 17 primary pitchers. They have young talent as well, including the 16th-ranked player of the 2027 class,
Mac Morris.
Dark Horse: Ghost National
Ghost National has an interesting roster coming into Jupiter. 9 of the 23 players are already committed (4 SEC Commits), with plenty of their players having a good chance to earn offers here. They may be one of the youngest rosters at the event with only 5 seniors, 17 juniors, and 1 sophomore. The arm talent they will have on display is impressive with just about every pitcher working anywhere from 87-91 highlighted by
Enmanuel Acevedo topping 95 mph.
What to Look for: BPA looking to bounce back in Jupiter
BPA wrapped up their time at the 18u WWBA National Baseball Invite with a couple of wins, raising their record to 6-2 in their last two events, meaning they are riding some momentum into Florida. Look for them to rally behind LSU commit and 16th-ranked player of the 2026 class,
Logan Schmidt, to help set the tone early in Jupiter and escape a good pool into bracket play.
Uncommitted Gem:
Dominic Brett: Looks to continue his track of being a consistent hitter after hitting over .300 in his last 3 tournaments. The primary shortstop has a knack for clean defense as well as a good bat, while also being able to play just about every position on the field. The highlight of his year was having two home runs in the 2025 17U PG Florida World Series back in July.
-Eli Young
Pool AA
Projected Pool Winner: Alpha Prime 2026
Alpha Prime has built a strong reputation over the years, assembling competitive, high talent rosters, and this year looks to be no different down in Jupiter. Headlining the squad is All-American outfielder
Isaiah Hearn, who continues to impress with his high-level tools. Hearn brings noticeable impact at the plate and features plus 6.3 speed that consistently shows up in-game, making him a name to watch offensively and defensively. The talent doesn’t stop with Hearn however, Alpha Prime features a solid position group with standouts like
Matthew Kelley,
Parker Robinson,
Ayden Deome, and
Carson Sheffer. These guys give plenty of versatility to the lineup with some high-level athleticism and firepower. Another noteworthy strength of this Alpha Prime roster is the pitching staff. They’ve put together a deep pitching staff, including some promising class of ’27 grads. Key names of the staff include
Dustin Dunwoody,
Mariano Gonzalez, and
Colten Rainer, all capable of turning in solid outings on the hill. The staff features nine guys at 90+, giving them solid upside in the pool, and plenty of options heading into pool play.
Dark Horse: SBA Bolts American 2026
SBA Bolts American will bring a young, but extremely talented roster to Jupiter this year. The team is built around a strong 2026 group, but also features some of the best 2027 and 2028 prospects in the country. Despite the age gap, this is a roster capable of competing at a high level, especially with their depth on the mound. The staff is a very deep staff with tons of pitchers who can impacts the game, with 17 guys on the roster running the fastball up to 85+. This is rare to have this many reputable arms on staff, and it puts them is a solid place to win the pool. Some notable names on the staff include Sebastián Quiles,
Luke Esquivel, Valentin Ceballos,
Parks Rhyne,
Colin Slep,
Kaden Nichols, and
Jude Carter. Each of these guys have the ability to put up dominant outings on the mound, and it should be interesting to see how SBA uses this staff. Offensively, SBA has some solid names as well, and some of those names include
Brayden Landry,
Hudson Simmons,
Julian Martinez, and
Hector Green. These will be some names to watch in a young, but stacked lineup. We’ve already seen this young SBA group win at a high level, and with the addition of this maturity on the roster, they are in a solid spot to contend to win the pool.
What to look for: Pitching Depth
Both Alpha Prime and SBA Bolts American have the arms to make a run in bracket play. The big question here is if experience can outweigh quantity, with SBA having the upper hand on velocity guys. Alpha Prime outweighs SBA Bolts American maturity of the staff, and it should be interesting to see if this will be a factor on how this pool shapes up. SBA does have some matured guys on the staff, like uncommitted 2026 grad,
Colin Slep. Slep has been up to 89 with the fastball with solid feel for 3 pitches. Scorpions Team EASTON and Team Georgia/Canes Southeast also have solid arms in the rotation.
Uncommitted Impact: Matthew Kelley, Hector Green, and Carson Ray
A reclass from the 2027 class,
Matthew Kelley has become a name to watch as we near the end of the year. Kelley has a strong arm over as shortstop and has run it up to 100 from the outfield. Kelley is also a 6.6 runner with good feel for the barrel and plays with a ton of energy on the field. It should be interesting to see how he impacts the week in Jupiter, and he certainly has the tools to provide high-level impact.
A middle infielder with solid tools across the board is 2027 grad, look out for
Hector Green. Green is a 6.4 runner with tons of feel for the glove in the infield and has shown impact with the bat. Green also has a solid arm in the infield, running it up to 92 earlier this year on throws. Green also shows a ton of projection in the power department, currently standing at 6-foot 160-pounds.
Another name to look out for up the middle will be
Carson Ray for Team Georgia/Canes Southeast. Ray tends to live on the barrel with the bat and boasts some big range in the field. Ray also has solid strength with the bat and can impact the game with his speed as well.
-Jake Willis
Pool BB
Projected Pool Winner: USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team
The Tigers Scout Team comes to Jupiter with yet another stacked roster, featuring top 100 players throughout. The offense starts with
Connor Comeau,
Gunner Skelton,
Luke Williams, and
Keaton Neal, among others. These three, along with
Braylen Montgomery, stack the Tigers’ lineup with tools at virtually every spot. On the mound, the staff is led by the trio of
AJ Calio,
Drew Christine, and
Max Hamilton, with one of the deeper set of options in the event. A lot of eyes will be on the Tigers and for good reason, with high expectations entering the tournament.
Dark Horse: 5 Star/Chicago Cubs Scout Team
The Cubs Scout Team enters Jupiter with a stacked roster no short of star power, starting with Tennessee commits
AJ Curry and
Sean Dunlap. Their lineup doesn’t stop there, adding to the depth with power four recruits
Jake Winger,
Jayden Parker,
Caden Matusak, and
Gavin Michaels. 5 Star is equally as talented on the mound, headlined by the quartet of
Ryan Harris,
Logan Johnston,
Gavin Lykins, and Cal Schneider.
What to Watch for: Underrated Arms Making a Name for Themselves
This pool offers no shortage of pitching, with many talented arms on each roster. The list starts with
Asher DeLue, who should open some eyes after recently threatening the mid-90s on his fastball from the left side. Another lefty is Indiana commit
Andrew Scarlett, who figures to be a key part of his staff, reaching 94 this summer. Other intriguing options include Landon Lang,
Laird Williams, Luke Mahoney, and
Nate Kesselmark.
Uncommitted Impact: Available Top 500 Arms and Infielders
There are several top 500 arms that should put themselves on the recruiting radar in Jupiter, with no shortage of available innings. The group starts with right-handers
Noah Farrell,
Cole Dorland,
Jackson Hornick, and
Lucas Batrez, all of whom work steadily around 90 mph with their heaters and are searching for their collegiate home. The pool also includes a pair of uncommitted infields in
Isaac Sullivan and
Cody Moseman.
-Ryan Miller
Pool CC
Projected Pool Winner: Dulins Dodgers Prime – Godwin
When you look at teams in year’s past that got off to a hot start, and then also had the stamina to go on a deep run, there’s a lot of similar boxes checked with this Dulins Dodgers team. They’ve got a balanced roster coming into the event, headlined by one of the better, and deeper, infields of the event with some combination of
Anthony Del Angel,
Spencer Browning,
James Jorgensen and
Ashten Ballew giving them four Top 100 options on the dirt. On the flip side, this is a strong rotation with a number of arms headed to power programs, and some others big physical arms that’ll be headed to JUCO ball. They’ll have to rely on the offensive group they’re bringing to swing it well every day, but this roster looks right.
Dark Horse: Scorpions 2026 Scout
There really are no breaks when it comes to this event, and this will be the case for the favorites in the pool (Dulins Dodgers) when they take on what I believe is a team that could very much rattle off 3 wins and make the playoffs, the Scorpions. They’re another program with rich history at this event, and they’re bringing a roster blended with ’26 and ’27 talent. There’s not as much star power in terms of ranked players in the group, but they’ve got nearly 20 guys ranked at the 500 mark or better with a lot of options on both sides of the ball.
Tyler Kenast should be a power threat in the middle of the order, while the up-the-middle types may come from the juniors. The rotation will be competitive and should have no problem turning in long outings, while there’s uncommitted names to watch here too.
What To Watch For: Clean Play & Strikes
In what I believe will be one of the more evenly matched pools when it comes down to what actually happens on the field in Jupiter, there’s a good chance we don’t get a 3-0 team and it may come down to the least runs allowed to get a pool winner. In that case, it’s gonna be all about who plays clean and who throws strikes, not just giving up free runs across these games. The team that plays the cleanest usually wins games anyway, but I think it’ll be overly important to handle business on both sides to make it out of this pool in 2 weeks.
Uncommitted Gem: Michael Ramsey, Scorpions 2026 Scout
Any time you’ve got an arm in the Top 100 coming to an event like this, they’re going to get some eyes on their start. In this case, that’ll be from both pro scouts and college coaches as Ramsey currently sits uncommitted, even though there’s no shortage of programs that are aware of how good he is. He’s a low to mid-90s right-hander who originally is from the Midwest but now plays at IMG, so he’s based in Florida coming into this event. He has the stuff and competitiveness to beat anyone in this pool, so he’ll be a tough matchup with whoever he opposes, and I’d have to imagine there will be a lot of programs watching him.
-Tyler Russo
Pool DD
Projected Pool Winner: Team Elite/Arizona Diamondbacks Scout Team
Team Elite/Arizona Diamondbacks Scout Team have a deep and diversified roster that is build to go deep into the playoffs. Along with featuring players from 11 states and two provinces, they have 11 primary pitchers and a couple of position players with 90+ mph arms. They also have a star in All-American shortstop
Jaxson Wood. It will be interesting to follow how the team’s six 2027 players perform, as all are ranked in the top 216, including hard hitting catcher
Lee Holt and outfielder
Cason Borchardt, one of the best prospects from North Dakota in years.
Dark Horse: Spects National 2026
This is a talented group of Upper Midwest players centered around Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota, including seven players with commitments to Nebraska, Creighton or Kansas State. While they only roster four primary pitchers, at least five of the position players, including Bobby Jindra and Braiden Caito, feature low 90’s arms as two-way talents. Premier 2027 catcher
Tyson Moore and slugging first baseman
Cordell Clinkingbeard will provide punch in the middle of the line up.
What to Look for: Overlooked Northern Tier Players
Three of the four teams in this bracket are Norther Tier based programs who, while they have plenty of commitments to local colleges, might lack the national exposure of some of their southern/coastal peers. Look for some big individual performances from previously unranked/under ranked players from this Pool.
Uncommitted Impact: Baum Bat Scout Team Underclassmen
Baum Bat has nine 2027 or 2028 players, only one of whom, outfielder
Reece Johnson (Oregon State), has a commitment. Logan Doran, a 6-4/170 right-hander who has been up to 92 mph this summer, should draw lots of college attention in particular, as should 2028 OF
Aiden Choo. Also keep an eye out for 2027 Spects 3B/RHP
Markus Chandler, who is hitting .465 this summer and has been up to 91 on the mound.
-David Rawnsley