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High School  | General | 4/7/2026

Iowa Spring League Notes: Week 1

Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell (2027, Atkins, Iowa) was solid on both sides of the ball this weekend. He was able to show a clean move working into it, with the feel to impact it out in front and drive hard through contact. He had good barrel accuracy with feel to drive the ball well, especially working pull-side. He was 4-for-8 on the weekend with a double to his credit, driving in 7 runs as well. Mitchell-Birdsell also put together a good outing on the mound, delivering 2 innings of scoreless work with 3 punchouts. He worked the low 80s with some run, flashing a mid-70s curveball with good 11-5 shape and depth. 

Maddux Mueller (2026, Amana, Iowa) LH bat with plenty to like in the batter’s box, and he put together a solid showing this weekend. He finished 2-for-3 with a double, demonstrating both contact ability and the capacity to drive the baseball for extra bases. Mueller features a smooth left-handed swing with a shorter stroke through the zone, allowing him to stay efficient and repeatable with his timing. He does a good job getting extended through contact, which helps him maintain barrel control and impact the ball consistently to the gaps. His approach stands out as well, as he works counts effectively and shows an understanding of pitch selection, looking for pitches he can handle and drive. Mueller presents a disciplined offensive profile with a blend of contact skills, approach, and developing impact that projects well moving forward.



Sam McDermott (2027, Epworth, IA) had an impressive weekend on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he worked 2 scoreless innings while allowing no hits and striking out 5, consistently attacking hitters with a FB 77–83 mph  that he commanded to both sides of the plate. He showed the ability to work ahead in counts and maintain pressure on hitters, pairing the FB with a 70–74 mph breaking ball that he used to generate swings and misses. His delivery repeated well, allowing him to stay in the zone and keep hitters off balance throughout his outing. At the plate, he added two extra-base hits over the weekend, showing a consistent ability to impact the baseball. His offensive approach features an athletic swing with strong lower-half usage.

Brady Rissman (2028, Peosta, IA) turned in a strong 4 inning outing, striking out 8 while consistently attacking hitters. He worked with a fastball in the upper 70s that he was able to command to both sides of the plate, showing confidence in landing it for strikes early in counts. The fastball played up due to his ability to locate and change eye levels, keeping hitters from settling in. He complemented the heater with a mid-60s breaking ball that he was able to land early in counts, giving him an effective secondary option. The ability to throw both pitches for strikes allowed him to stay ahead and dictate at-bats throughout the start. 

Lincoln Berding (2026, Mason City, IA) delivered a dominant 2 inning outing, striking out 5 while allowing no hits. He worked with a FB 85–89 mph that showed present life, allowing him to challenge hitters and miss bats at the top of the zone. The velocity played well as he consistently attacked the strike zone and stayed aggressive throughout his appearance. He complemented the FB with a 75-80 mph breaking ball that featured solid shape and he was able to land early in counts. That secondary pitch generated swings and misses while also helping him disrupt timing and keep hitters guessing. Throughout the appearance maintained a strike-throwing approach while mixing in quality secondaries to control at-bats and consistently produce weak contact.

Tyler Edgar (2027, Oskaloosa, IA) put together a productive weekend at the plate, going 3-for-4 with 2 walks. He showed a short, athletic swing with good rhythm and balance that allowed him to stay consistent in the box. The lower half is engaged well, helping him generate power while remaining grounded through contact. He controls the barrel effectively, allowing him to square balls up and find the gaps. His ability to get on base multiple times highlights a disciplined approach and strong plate awareness. 

Caleb Paulson (2026, Asbury, IA) showed a polished approach at the plate throughout the weekend, finishing 5-for-6 with 2 extra-base hits and 7 RBI. He uses a smooth, controlled load with advanced timing, allowing him to consistently get the foot down early and stay balanced through contact. The swing is repeatable, and he does a good job letting the barrel work through the hitting zone rather than forcing contact. He stays through the baseball well, particularly to the opposite field. His approach reflects a strong feel for the strike zone and an ability to handle a variety of pitch types and locations.

Blake Davis (2027, Keokuk, IA) went 2-for-5 on the weekend, continuing to show a consistent offensive profile at the plate. He gets the foot down early and maintains a controlled, repeatable move into contact, allowing him to stay on time and handle pitches across the zone. The swing features a clean barrel path with good balance, which helps him consistently square balls up. He shows the ability to stay on the outer half and use the opposite field effectively. His physical, strong frame supports his present tools and allows for continued strength and impact potential moving forward. Showcased his repeatable swing that translated into consistent contact throughout the weekend.

Brady Wick (2027, Riverside, IA) showed a controlled barrel through the zone with a compact, repeatable swing that allows him to consistently find the barrel. His approach reflects a good feel for using the entire field, staying balanced and on time with pitches. Contact quality remained steady, as he was able to square balls up and drive them. For the weekend, he went 3-for-6, continuing to show consistency in his at-bats. His compact frame and strong barrel accuracy translate into reliable contact and gap-to-gap production.

Danny Doyle (2027, Cedar Rapids, IA) showed well at the plate over the weekend, finishing 4-for-7 with 3 RBI. He features an athletic frame with noticeable projection and overall athleticism. Doyle handled the bat effectively, using a shorter stroke through the zone that allows for consistent barrel accuracy and contact quality. He showed the ability to impact the ball to all fields, staying balanced and controlled in his approach. His swing translates well into repeatable contact, giving him the ability to square up pitches and drive them with intent. Doyle displayed projectable tools in the box with a solid foundation to continue building on offensively.

- Brayden Powell

Kinnick Brown (2026, Mason City, IA) This weekend batted .600 going 3 for 5 with 2 home runs and a double, as well as 3 walks. Standing at 6’0 215 he holds a big powerful frame that he moves well throughout his swing. Keeping the majority of that weight back before exploding into baseballs. His hands stay back as well with impressive barrel control and a clean bat path, leading him to be one of the biggest winners this weekend.

JP Elbert (2027, Dubuque, IA) This RHH looked like the most complete hitter the weekend saw. Hitting multiple extra-base hit and a home run. He has a simple swing paired with elite athleticism that gives him an advantage against opposing pitchers. His fast bat speed and ability to lift the baseball creates confidence in the box. He also shows the ability to use the entire field with strength. 

Johnny Evans (2027, Cedar Rapids, IA) was one of the more impressive arms this weekend throwing 2.1 innings and allowing 0 runs. He had 3 strike outs during this time on the mound. He sat 80-84, topping 85 mph and the slider was upwards of 75 mph. Throwing from a three-quarters arm slot and clean mechanics. Mixes pitches well and creates uncomfortable situations for hitters. Ability to fill up the zone was in full effect.

-Jake Underbakke-Hennessy
 

High School | General | 4/23/2026

Northeast High School Notebook

Jheremy Brown
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In a season that has already had many exciting matchups across various events, we as a staff would like to highlight or “Shout-Out” notable performers along with an Uncommitted Spotlight and Team Spotlight.  Uncommitted Spotlight: Mason Rosenberg, 1B, 2027, Bishop Eustace Prep  Uncommitted Mason Rosenberg (2027, NJ) has been an absolute force within the Bishop Eustace lineup, as the left-handed hitting slugger is hitting .481 through eleven games including six homers. The strength has vastly improved, allowing for Rosenberg to impact the baseball with authority to all fields. Couple that with improved speed and athleticism, this uncommitted 2027 can be a welcomed addition to a class looking for offense.  Team Spotlight: Northern Burlington (9-0) Northern Burlington is once again off to a hot start, as the Greyhounds sit at 9-0 thus far and have continued to...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 4/24/2026

2026 MLB Draft Reports: Top 100

Vincent Cervino
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PG Draft: Top-100 Reports (April Update) 1. Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA R-R, 6-2/202, Chandler, AZ Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Roch Cholowsky has consistently ranked at the top of the class throughout the cycle due to the safety and upside of the profile. Defensively, he is a plus defender at shortstop with soft hands, consistent actions, and quality range. Not only should he stick at the position long term, he should excel there at the next level. Offensively, there is a strong mix of hit and power potential from the right side of the plate. The swing is a bit unorthodox with a shorter finish, but Cholowsky consistently finds the barrel and drives the ball with authority to all fields. He has strong bat to ball skills with impact. He has walked more than stuck out during his collegiate career, giving him a high on-base ability. The run tool is the only tool that doesn’t jump...
Draft | Rankings | 4/24/2026

2026 MLB Draft Board: Top 400

Tyler Henninger
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Rk. Name Level Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Roch Cholowsky C SS R-R UCLA Chandler AZ 2 Grady Emerson H SS L-R Fort Worth Christian Argyle TX Texas 3 Vahn Lackey C C R-R Georgia Tech Suwanee GA 4 Jackson Flora C RHP R-R UC Santa Barbara Pleasanton CA 5 Jacob Lombard H SS R-R Gulliver Schools Miami FL Miami 6 AJ Gracia C OF L-L Virginia Monroe NJ 7 Ace Reese C 3B L-R Mississippi State Canton TX 8 Eric Booth Jr. H OF L-L Oak Grove Bassfield MS Vanderbilt 9 Justin Lebron C SS R-R Alabama Miramar FL 10 Drew Burress C OF R-R Georgia Tech Perry GA 11 Gio Rojas H LHP L-R Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coral Springs FL Miami 12 Ryder Helfrick C C R-R Arkansas Discovery Bay CA 13 Chris Hacopian C SS R-R Texas A&M Potomac MD 14 Cameron Flukey C RHP R-R Coastal Carolina Egg Harbor Township NJ 15 Cole Carlon C LHP L-L Arizona State Tempe AZ 16 Jared Grindlinger H LHP/OF L-L Huntington...
Press Release | Press Release | 4/23/2026

Kash Shaikh Named Perfect Game CMO

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME NAMES KASH SHAIKH CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AND HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL   Sanford, Florida (Thursday, April 23, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Kash Shaikh has been named the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Head of International. In this role, Shaikh will serve on Perfect Game’s executive leadership team, overseeing global marketing, brand strategy, creative, partnerships and sponsorships, while leading the company’s international P&L and expansion. Shaikh brings more than two decades of experience building brands, businesses and communities across sports, media and consumer...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 4/22/2026

PG Softball Battle for the Belt

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Perfect Game Softball Battle for the Belt April 18-19, 2026 Des Moines, Iowa It was a cold and very windy weekend, but the girls still came out and put in their best efforts. If you wanted the place to see some of the state’s top talent, this was the tournament to be at. The 18u division was quite the slugfest! The Ankeny Centennial 18U -Kennedy team took down a tough Iowa Alliance Select-Benge team in the championship. Both teams had double digit homeruns on the weekend. In the 16u division the Iowa Aries CE Fire Black took control of the game from the start and never let up on the gas, taking down a solid Alliance Select- Harper team. 18U Division Kori Lincicum (2026 Ankeny, IA) of the Centennial Jaguars- Kennedy and Drake Bulldog softball commit was the weekends MVP Pitcher. Lincicum defeated a tough Alliance team in the championship game finishing with that game with 11...
Juco | Rankings | 4/22/2026

JUCO Top 25: April 22

Blaine Peterson
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Another week down and Johnson County continues their torrid run to remain at number 1. They're 46-2 on the season with multiple hitters over 25 bombs which is astonishing for the level as the Cavs have announced themselves as title favorites. Just a couple of weeks left heading down the stretch and our field remains mostly the same with the two additions of midwest powerhouse Iowa Western and the Warriors of East Central who will have a tough test Wednesday in Poplarville against fellow Mississippi adversary Pearl River in a mid-week double header.   Rk. School Record 1 Johnson County (KS) 46-2 2 Gaston (NC) 47-3 3 Walters State (TN) 42-10 4 McLennan (TX) 38-8 5 Southern Nevada (NV) 33-9 6 Chipola (FL) 39-9 7 Blinn (TX) 33-12 8 Florida Southwestern (FL) 32-13 9 Florence-Darlington (SC) 42-10 10 Pearl River (MS) 39-9 11 Cloud County (KS) 40-4 12 Cochise (AZ) 39-11 13 Midland (TX)...
College | Story | 4/23/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 23 POY Deep Dive

John Coppolella
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Each week I huddle with Vinnie Cervino and Craig Cozart  to discuss Top-25 rankings and Players of the Week. In Coppy’s Corner, I dive deeper into these Players of the Week, providing analysis from 20+ years working in baseball front offices at the highest level.     Player of the Week: Tague Davis – University of Louisville  Between 2016-2022, the University of Louisville produced 14 players taken in the Top 5 Rounds of the MLB Draft, seven of whom were taken in the 1st Round. The Cardinals haven’t produced a Top 5 Rounds pick since 2022, but that will change soon with Davis. Still only 20 years old and not draft-eligible until 2027, Davis continued his assault on college baseball this weekend with a 7-for-12 performance that included 5 HR. On the 2026 season, Davis is hitting .389 AVG / .489 OBP / .911 SLG / 1.392 OPS. That’s a 400+...
College | Rankings | 4/22/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 22

Nick Herfordt
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The final weeks of the college baseball regular season have a way of separating programs that are genuinely postseason-ready from those that have simply been good enough for long enough. Conference tournaments loom, selection committees are paying close attention, and every game on the schedule carries weight that it simply didn't in February. This week's action, combined with the latest Perfect Game Top 25, paints a picture of a college baseball landscape where the top is clearly defined — and where the middle is a genuine battle. What follows is a cross-level look at teams across the NAIA, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division III ranks who find themselves in that uncomfortable space: not safely in, not clearly out, but firmly on the bubble. Some have built compelling résumés that should hold up under scrutiny. Others have excellent records against soft competition...
High School | Rankings | 4/21/2026

High School Top 50 Update: April 21

Tyler Russo
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Another few weeks have wrapped up this high school season as we’re flying through the spring and most southern states are starting playoffs right around the corner. With the end of the regular season, we have another National Top 50 update to bring to you, along with this will be the start of the weekly editions of our National Top 50. We have a change at the top of the rankings as Venice (FL) takes over the top spot after just dominating their competition in the state of Florida this year. Orange Lutheran (CA) drops one spot to No. 2 after dropping a series but still holds firm at No. 2 in the country. Barbe (LA) has continued to dominate and holds onto the No. 3 spot while Tomball (TX) skyrockets in this update to No. 4 in the country, currently holding an incredible 30-0-1 record. The rest of the top-10 is names we’ve become accustomed to see with Aledo (TX) at No. 5, IMG...
Tournaments | Story | 4/21/2026

Southeast Super NIT #2 Scout Notes

Jason Phillips
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Chase Jelks (‘30 GA)- with a long double to deep CF. Huge day from the primary SS, 5-for-6 w/ 4 doubles & 6 RBI. #SESuperNIT @TheDreamBall @PG_Georgia https://t.co/biFSzXCrUt pic.twitter.com/HCQMduedb5 — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) April 20, 2026 Chase Jelks (’30, Atlanta, Ga.)- the left-handed hitting Jelks was all over the barrel on Sunday in a pair of games for The Dream 14U Black. He finished the day with five hits in six at-bats which included four doubles and six runs batted in. His two doubles and four runs batted in played a big part in the Gold Playoffs Round 1 victory over the talented BPA squad out of California. He backed up that performance with three more hits in a quarterfinal’s loss to the East Cobb Astros 14U Orange to finish the tournament with a .600 batting average and 1.636 on-base plus slugging percentage. A primary utility infielder,...
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