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Tournaments  | Story | 7/18/2018

16u BCS, Super25 Notes: Day 3

Perfect Game Tournament Staff
Taylor Weber
Photo: Konnor Stone (Perfect Game)

16u BCS National Championship: Event Page | Daily Leaders
16u PG Super25 National Championship: Event Page | Daily Leaders
Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2

Michigan Select has moved to 4-1 in the 16u BCS National Championship and will look to continue to advance to the playoffs with the final round of pool play coming close to an end. The top three hitters in Select’s line up were a big help in their 8-4 victory. Leading off was shortstop Mitch Jebb (2020 Saginaw, Mich.) standing at 6-foot, 160-pounds. He’s a slender hitter with an open stance and a prototypical leadoff approach. He makes consistent contact with a hard weight shift into contact. However, unlike some leadoff hitters he can generate good jump off the barrel when staying in the middle of the field. He went 2-for-4 with an infield hit and a line drive to left-center field. He also showed a defensive tool to build upon. He has clean glove actions and a strong arm across the field, however, he will get caught flat footed at times.

Playing up the middle with Jebb was 6-foot-1, 185-pound second baseman Sandyn Cuthrell (2020 Cass City, Mich.). Cuthrell only had one hit in the game but it was a loud double down the line in left field, which scored two runs. The righthanded hitter sets up in an open stance and stays slightly open through his swing. He has a rotational upper half to his swing, looking to drive the ball to his pull side. He’s an aggressive free swinger who looks to jump on pitches on the inner half of the plate with a line drive barrel plane.

Driving in two more runs behind Cuthrell and having a game at the plate was Donny Snyder, going 3-for-4 with three singles. He’s a smooth swinger that looks to put the ball in play. He has a large leg kick into his swing but is able to stay on time and can shoot the ball to any part of the field. At times he will sacrifice some power in his swing in order to shorten up and keep his hands in, able to drive the ball on a line to the opposite field. Given his strong build and ability to stay on time, Snyder could afford to look to drive the ball on the left side of the field with bigger jump off the barrel.

On the mound for Select was righthander Chase Gruno (2020 Birch Run, Mich.). Gruno is a primary third baseman and his arm strength that plays there also helps him on the mound. He’s able to toss his fastball in the mid-80s, topping out at 86 mph. He throws from a three-quarters slot and will get around the pitch at times working it better to his glove side able to add and subtract with the fastball. He keeps a high tempo on the mound, getting the ball back and ready to come to the plate again immediately. He kept hitters honest with an 11-to-5 curveball with decent depth to it. If Gruno continues to pitch he could become a viable late inning guy, tossing an inning or two.

It was a hard fought game between CT Mayhem Baseball and JSB Tigers with the Tigers coming out on top 2-1. On the mound for Mayhem was righthanded pitcher Ryan McGrail (2020 Vernon, Conn.). McGrail tossed all six innings for Mayhem, allowing two runs on just five hits. Though he suffered a loss there was a lot to like about the righty. He struggled some in the first inning finding command for his pitches but once he settled in he was able to hit his spots with ease. His fastball was mostly straight and he doesn’t generate much swing and miss. Though with his command of his pitches he got ahead of hitters early and got weak contact throughout is start. He mixed in a good slider that, like his fastball, settled in nicely with feel for it as well.

Apposing McGrail for JSB was lefthanded Cooper Smith (2021 Naples, Fla.). Smith, a year younger than most in the tournament, held his own in the 3 2/3 innings he pitched. He kept Mayhem off the board allowing just two hits and accumulating four strikeouts. Like McGrail, Smith doesn’t have huge velocity to rely on, so he uses his high command to throw pinpoint strikes on the edges of the plate. He also generates good movement in his arsenal. His fastball shows good running sink down in the zone, while mixing in an 11-to-7 curveball as well as a short sinking changeup.

Doing most of the work offensively for the Tigers was leadoff hitter Jordan Martinez (2021 Naples, Fla.). Martinez is another youngster playing in the tournament and he showed he can play at least a year ahead of his age. He handled the bat well going 2-for-3 and driving in one of the two runs for the Tigers. He’s not a large player, but has room to fill out some in the future. He knows his strengths at the plate and keeps things simple with a smooth line drive path to contact. He keeps a middle-of-the-field mindset and just puts the ball in play. Where Martinez really shines is defensively. He has a plus arm for his size with very smooth glove actions out front. He showed range in both directions and can throw on the run remaining accurate to the bag.

Elite Squad 16u Palm Beach – Mills was able to hold off South Florida Select 16u and grab their fourth win in the tournament with a final score of 4-3. On the mound for South Florida was lefthander David Hunter Furtado (2020 Lake Worth, Fla.). Furtado is a 6-foot-1, 155-pounder with long limbs and uses them well. He has a long and loose take back and releases from a high three-quarters slot to over-the-top slot. He works from the first base side of the rubber and still lands closed when coming to the mound. This allows him to work the arm side of the plate extremely well. His fastball shows good tilt with hard plane through the zone. He also flashed a sharp hammer curveball with bite from the high slot. He fills the zone well but may struggle to get the ball inside on righties at times.

Elite Squad handed the ball to William Frank (2020 Davie, Fla.) to start the game. He threw three innings of one-run baseball and really put his team in a good position to win a ball game. He has some moving parts to his delivery which allows him to hide the ball well. However, he’s able to remain balanced and repeats his funky delivery time and time again. He shows a bit of cutting action on the fastball with good feel landing it for strikes on the edges of the plate. He showed above average feel for working his pitches in and out of the zone with a good mix of the fastball and off-speed.

Going 1-for-2 with the only extra base hit for South Florida was 5-foot-8, 160-pound left fielder Brandon Ortiz (2020 Weston, Fla.). Ortiz is a small frame hitter but can generate unexpected jump off the bat. He swings hard and has good feel for the barrel, allowing him to square the ball up out front with consistency. He drove a fastball deep into left field that hit off the bottom of the fence for an easy stand-up double.

The only other hitter to have success for South Florida was 6-foot, 185-pound righthanded hitter Joaquin Monque (2020 Weston, Fla.). Monque is a high contact player putting balls in play in all three at-bats. He drove in a couple of runs on a hard line drive back up the middle in the final inning of the game trying to get a big rally going. Monque is a simple hitter with above average bat speed. He has a smooth flat barrel with a middle-of-the-field approach. He’s able to repeat mechanics well and should have moderate success at the plate as he doesn’t do any one thing spectacularly but does everything very well.

The three- and four-hole hitters for Elite Squad was all they needed to score four runs as Colin Flynn (2020 Coral Springs, Fla.) and Charlie Nichols (2020 Lake Worth, Fla.) each drove in two runs apiece. Flynn is a straight pull hitter with easy bat speed and jump off the barrel. He has a lifted swing path through contact and looks to get the ball on a line in the air. He also shows advanced footwork behind the plate with actions that work well when throwing the baseball. Flynn drove two double deep to left field, driving in two runs on a ground-rule double.

Nichols was the other high-end bat in the order. He’s an aggressive hitter who also looks to get the ball in the air with big time pop off the bat. He’s much more aggressive early in the count and was able to lift a first-pitch fastball deep into the left-center field gap with a rotation body into contact.

Power Baseball 2020 made quick work of Georgia Bombers Carter 16u with a big 13-4 win. Starting pitcher Najer Victor (2020 Clermont, Fla.) continues to impress in the tournament both with his bat and now on the mound. The righty has a quick arm action which helps him generate easy velocity in the upper-80s, topping out at 88 mph. It seems he has more to come in the future and could continue to see jumps in the fastball as he adds to his already athletic frame. That fastball generates good downhill action and gets hitters swinging over top of that, as well as a sweeping curveball. He fills the zone early and will expand out of the zone when ahead looking for the swing and miss. He had another good game at the plate going 4-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI. He likes to stay to the left side of the field.

Working behind the plate was David Parker (2020 Orlando, Fla.). Parker has advanced catching tools, receiving with a soft glove and showing his slide and block ability. His pitchers showed trust in him to be able to bury pitches and let him keep the ball in front. Parker also handles the stick, collecting three hits in four trips. He has a fluid swing that creates good leverage when squaring up the ball out in front of the plate.

Producing three more runs for Power Baseball was 5-foot-10, 185-pound righthanded hitter Jason Brackman (2020 Clermont, Fla.). His best shots should come when he stays to the middle of the field but he can sit back and drive the ball to the opposite field with strong hands through the zone, getting loud pop off the barrel.

The Bombers were limited in their offense but that didn’t stop Miller Jones (2020 Cumming, Ga.) from showing off his high power potential. He’s a large framed hitter standing at 5-foot-10, 205-pounds and uses his size well with a strong weight shift into contact. He went the other way twice for doubles into the right field corner promoting his raw strength. Going to the pull side should allow him to generate even more potential for a big bomber and keep him as a pure power hitter.

– Taylor Weber



Participating in the 16u PG Super25 National Championship, the SWFL Nation 2020 club is a talented group from the South Florida area. They have supported solid pitching with a sound defense and timely hitting in the early stages of pool play.

Alex Freeland (2020, Cape Coral, Fla.) is a gifted middle infielder who has outstanding range, soft hands and a plus-plus arm that is highly accurate. His actions with a glove on his hands are very advanced and projectable. His defense alone warrants high praise. He is also a gifted switch-hitter who swings in the all-important two-hole for the SWFL Nation club. He is a very poised and patient hitter who has the strength and swing path to consistently drive baseballs to either gap whether he is hitting left or righthanded. The 6-foot2, 180-pound rising junior at Mariner HS is also a plus runner who is both instinctive and aggressive.

Chase Chatman (2020, Cape Coral, Fla.), who will be a junior next year at Island Coast HS, is a speedy and gifted ball hawk of a center fielder for the SWFL club. The 6-foot, 155-pound athletic Chatman plays a shallow center field and is outstanding going back on any ball hit over his head. He has a playable arm that is highly accurate. At the dish, the lefthanded swinging three-hole hitter shows pull-side pop and hunts fastballs middle-in. He is a daring and gifted baserunner who can and will take the extra base.

Holding down the right field spot for SWFL Nation is 5-foot-11, 165-pound, Janniel Berroa (2020, Miami, Fla.).  The junior-to-be at Southridge HS is a talented outfielder with a big arm. He shows solid movements in the all-important corner spot and can make all the throws, on time, online and with plus carry. The righthanded swinging Berroa also shows promising middle-of-the-field pop and can drive the ball consistently from gap-to-gap. He is also a gifted and very instinctive baserunner.

Gulf Coast HS rising junior, Konnor Stone (2020, Naples, Fla.) is a talented command and control righthander who pounds the strike zone with two solid pitches and the ability to consistently pitch to the edges. He adds and subtracts with a fastball that ranges from 79-83 mph and shows some riding life up in the zone and solid arm-side run when it is in the lower half. His breaking pitch (67-68 mph) is a sweeping 11-to-5 bender that is very deceptive. Stone also changes planes and arm angles occasionally to add to his deception.

Also playing in the 16u PG Super25, the in Doral, Fla.-based Panama Mutiny Banditos – International is a very young and talented bunch that brings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to the ballpark.

Derek Arroyo (2020, Panama City, Panama) is a naturally gifted shortstop who shows great promise.  The 5-foot-11, 170-pound rising junior at Brito Miami Private School is smooth and quick with his fielding actions. He has excellent first-step quickness and is especially good going to his glove side. He has great power in his whippy arm action and is very accurate with his throws. At the plate, Arroyo uses a flat bat path and a middle-of-the field approach to hit line drives to the gaps. On the bases he is a very gifted runner who knows how to use his speed to force the action.

A young, rising sophomore at Archbishop McCarthy, Jake Alfaro (2021, Southwest Ranches, Fla.) shows very smooth, poised and confident actions around the first base bag. The lefty first-sacker shows outstanding first-step quickness and possesses a sure glove that his teammates obviously trust. At the plate, the lefthanded swinger shows a veteran’s patience. He never expands the strike zone and uses a quiet, quick, middle-of-the-field approach to hit line drives from gap-to-gap.

The eXposure Prime team out of Ooltewah, Tenn., is a very gifted club that can play with any team in the tournament.

Carson Ford (2019, Spring Hill, Tenn.) shows projectable tools that should only get better as he prepares for the next step in his baseball career. The Western Carolina commit is a gifted outfielder who shows plus speed, an understanding of positioning and great first-step quickness in patrolling center field for the eXposure club. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletically built Ford is a rising junior at Grace Christian Academy and displays a quiet confidence at the plate. He is patient and poised and sets the table for his team out of the leadoff spot in the order. He sees the ball deep in the zone and looks to line the ball up the middle or to the off field. Once on the bases, Ford is an advanced baserunner who can steal a base or take an extra bag.

Mississippi State commit Gehrig Ebel (2020, Signal Mountain, Tenn.) is a versatile and talented ballplayer. Listed as a catcher on the roster, Ebel played a very sound second base in early action on Wednesday. The 6-foot, 185-pound Ebel will be a junior at Baylor HS next year and shows the tools, poise and on-field presence to confidently make the transition to Southeastern Conference baseball. Where he plays on defense will probably be decided in the future, but what he does with a bat in his hands is a certain thing and projects to a promising future. He shows outstanding bat-to-ball ability and can drive the ball, with authority, to all parts of the field. He is a sound baserunner who has above average speed and a powerful running style.

Reuben Church (2020, Maryville, Tenn.) could unquestionably be considered a classic third baseman. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound junior-to-be at Maryville HS, is a barrel chested, fearless corner infielder who shows plus glove-side quickness and a strong and true throwing arm. Church displays a quiet toughness that certainly projects to the next level. He uses a power hitter’s approach at the plate. Church hits out of a slightly open stance, is short to the ball and long through his swing path with a slight lift at contact. He is definitely a middle-in, fastball-hunting slugger who is looking to drive the ball with each pass.

On the BCS side of things, Trey Carter (2020, Martinsville, Va.) took to the hill for 5 Star National this morning at Estero HS and lit up the radar gun. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound righthander, who is drawing interest from a number of top NCAA Division I schools, used a high three-quarters release point and powerful and repeatable mechanics to touch 96 mph while being routinely clocked in the 90’s during his impressive outing.

Power Baseball Blue is a scrappy bunch that plays hard and plays together. They rode the very capable left arm and equally impressive bat of Alex Britton (2020, Ocoee, Fla.) to an early lead and an eventual victory over previously undefeated Hill Country Baseball. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound rising junior at Olympia HS repeatedly pounded the strike zone with both two-seam (75-77 mph) and four-seam (78-80 mph) fastballs. His two-seamer showed consistent arm-side run and heavy sink. His four-seamer had late riding life and was a true swing-and-miss pitch. His 12-to-6 curveball had impressive late and sharp break at the plate. He also mixed in a changeup that had late tumbling life at the dish. Britton can also swing the bat as evidenced by his placement in the middle of the Power lineup. He used a middle-of-the-field approach and drove the ball to both gaps with authority.

The biggest heart in the tournament may belong to one of its smallest (in stature) players. Gabriel Santiago (2020, Casselberry, FL) can flat out play baseball. Don’t be fooled by his 5-foot-3, 120-stature as the rising junior at Lake Howell HS is a gritty, tough player who can make all the plays at shortstop. He has exceptionally quick feet and is very smooth in and with his fielding actions. His arm strength and accuracy are especially impressive. He hits in the leadoff spot for the Power club and shows a veteran’s knowledge of that all-important spot in the order. He works the count and displays a poise and confidence that many who hit leadoff, don’t. He has a strong and quick swing and uses a flat path to hit line drives to all parts of the field. He is an aggressive and daring runner who can take the extra base.

Based in Lafayette, La., the United Baseball Club is a solid, tough, fundamentally strong club who plays with a competitive edge matched by few teams in the tournament.

Jake Laprarie (2020, Lafayette, LA) is the gifted leadoff hitter for the United club and can swing the stick. The lefthanded hitter is patiently aggressive and attacks fastballs in the zone. He has plus gap power and can stretch base hits into extra bases with his plus speed. He can track down any ball hit in the gaps and has a plus arm that his very accurate. The rising junior at St. Thomas More HS is a heady and talented player who is the sparkplug for this very sound ball club.

The very capable second baseman for the United club is Cameron Gauthier (2020, Lafayette, La.). The 5-foot-9, 160-pound junior-to-be at Opelousas Catholic HS is sound and steady and brings a calming presence to the United infield. He has exceptional fielding quickness, especially to his glove side. He displayed a shortstop’s arm strength. At the plate, Gauthier showed consistent bat-to-ball skills and showcased plus pull-side pop.

Big and powerful, Zeph Hoffpauir (2019, Berwick, La.) is a true slugger in the middle of the United batting order. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound, barrel-chested and athletic corner infielder can hit the ball out of the park in any direction. The rising senior at Berwick HS uses a powerful lower half to generate plus bat speed and can lift the ball like all accomplished sluggers. He has playable speed and runs with an instinctive aggressiveness. Hoffpauir is a very capable infielder who projects better at first base and shows easy actions at the all-important position.

Isaac Williams (2020, Alexandria, La.) is a very exciting and gifted outfielder for United. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound junior-to-be at Tioga HS can drive the ball with authority to both gaps and uses an easy running style to get the extra base. He is a confident and reliable outfielder who can get make all the plays from either corner outfield spot. Williams has a right fielder’s arm strength and a left fielder’s quickness.

– Jerry Miller



Doing it all for Chandler World on Wednesday was utility player Axel Melendez Jr (2020, Cidra, Puerto Rico). The uncommitted junior from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy started the game in the outfield and finished the game on the hill. Standing only 5-foot-8 and 160-pounds, the righthander was still able to push his fastball across at 84 mph and went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Melendez begins with a tall stance and slowly loads into a very comfortable and balanced position where he is patient in his approach to the baseball. On the mound the righthander looks good with a short arm motion like that of an infielder. This type of arm angle works well for a reliever who can come in and throw with velocity and movement. His three-quarters arm slot develops a lot of side spin on it creating more tail on the fastball. The young hurler drops down even lower when coming across his body to paint the corner on the glove side, creating a tough angle for righthanders.

Having an offensive day for the Chandler World team was infielder Jan Luis Noa (2020, Kissimmee, Fla.) Hitting in the lineup as an extra hitter, Noa was not able to showcase his defensive skills, but the junior from Central Pointe Christian school performed well at the plate. Noa was able to deliver three runs batted in Wednesday morning helping his team to a stacked victory. The lefthanded hitting infielder displays a lot of talent at the plate with his balanced and quiet approach. Noa excels at seeing the ball deep in the zone and driving the ball the other direction. His load is a little late, but his bat speed helps him stay patient in the box waiting for his pitch.

At second base for Chandler World was a sophomore from Nature Coast Technical School, Zeth Rodriguez (2021, Spring Hill, Fla.). The 15-year-old played well with two hits driving in one and hitting two doubles. Rodriguez started his successful day with a double to right-center, surprising the other team with his power coming from a small 5-foot-5, 140-pound frame. The young infielder delivered again in his next at bat by yanking a fastball down the left-field line for another double. Rodriguez swings like a middle-of-the-order hitter, taking big swings and looking to drive the baseball. His swing begins with a big leg kick for timing that helps build momentum for his backside. When ready to release, the infielder is quick to the baseball helping create a lot of bat speed. On defense, Rodriguez looks very flashy and smooth. His hands work very well and he has an above average arm for a second baseman. Rodriguez appears to be a solid future shortstop in the making.

Another outstanding offensive performance for Chandler World came from junior Declan McDermott (2020, Viera, Fla.). The righthanded hitting and throwing outfielder put on a hitting display on Wednesday going 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored. Much like his teammate Zeth Rodriguez, McDermott started his day by going the other way for his first hit and later came back with a double driven over the left fielder’s head. The uncommitted junior from Viera High School is a solid 5-foot-10 and 170-pounds. McDermott begins with an open stance that he closes with a short stride towards the mound. His landing is soft and he keeps his hands and weight backing waiting for the pitch to arrive. The balanced position he puts himself in aids him in his approach of hitting the ball where it is pitched. His quick hands allow him to turn on inside pitches and his patience lets him see the ball deep and driving it to the other side of the field, traits he continued to showcase on Wednesday.

Starting on the hill for the East Cobb Angels was southpaw Michael Sharman (2020, Woodstock, Ga.). The lefthanded pitcher put on an impressive pitching performance today in his three innings of work. Sharman threw over 70 percent strikes for the day and walked zero and allowed no hits, quite a showing from the 6-foot-1, 165-pound junior. The Etowah High School pitcher didn't light up the radar gun but was very effective. With his high leg kick and back leg push to propel him down the mound, Sharman's' long frame allows him to stride far towards the hitter cutting down the distance. The arm motion is loose and clean coming around to view at a three-quarters slot. The fastball has tremendous movement breaking down and away from righthanded hitters and his curveball is solid with a lot of break.

Playing center field and showcasing his talents for 643 DP Cougars Sterling was Reid Robertson (2020, Marietta, Ga.). The lefthander looked good at the plate going 2-for-3 Wednesday morning with a double and an RBI. The Pope High School junior is the 18th-ranked outfielder in Georgia for the 2020 class and proved his worth this tournament. Robertson is a patient and disciplined hitter, something many coaches desire in the leadoff spot. He strides towards the pitcher during his approach but keeps his weight back, anticipating an outside pitch like good hitters will do. From the left side of the plate, Robertson looks to go the other way with the ball using his speed to beat out any groundballs that get fielded.

A young ace started on the hill for 643 DP on Wednesday by the name of Collin Caldwell (2020, Powder Springs, Ga.). Caldwell is a lefthanded pitcher who looked very impressive in his start, going for three scoreless innings before being taken out to save his pitch count. Caldwell looks sharp on the mound with his 5-foot-11 and 170-pound frame. From the beginning of his motion everything looks very clean and simple from the southpaw. Once Caldwell hits the apex of his leg kick he drops his back leg helping push his body down the slope while also dropping his elbow to create a lower arm slot. This motion helps create a lot of push behind the ball and he gets a lot of run and break on this two-seam fastball that crosses the plate like speeds in the mid-80s, topping out at 86. The breaking ball has a 12-to-6 break that is sharp. His delivery has a late whip in it that Caldwell uses a lot of energy to produce. The young southpaw has the looks of a great future relief pitcher that many college coaches will be seeking the attention of.

Starting Game 2 on Wednesday for the 643 DP Cougars was righthander, Zach Turner (2019, Acworth, Ga.). The Mercer University commit had two strikeouts and only allowed one hit in two innings of work. The big righthander, who stands 6-foot-2, 175-pounds, looked good in his short start. Topping out at 87 mph, the senior from North Cobb Christian School used his fastball quite often to overpower hitters. His delivery starts long and he tucks the ball behind his head briefly before whipping it over his shoulder at a three-quarters arm slot. This arm action allows him to stay on top of the baseball and work the bottom of the zone, where he is at his best.

Coming in relief for 643 DP was power arm Ty Floyd (2020, Rockmart, Ga.), and the hard-throwing righty was clocked as high as 90 mph on the radar gun on this day. The uncommitted junior has a commanding look on the mound with his solid 6-foot-2 and 180-pound build. Floyd has unbelievable run on his two-seam fastball that bores in hard on righthanded hitters. Once he has established the fastball, Floyd can mix it up with a sharp breaking ball that is an excellent out-pitch.

Playing second base for the CBC Mark Lumber on Wednesday was Creekside High School junior Joshua Frisbee (2020, St. Johns, Fla.). The middle infielder performed well at the plate going 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and a big RBI. Frisbee has a middle infielder’s build, standing 5-foot-7, 150-pounds, but the young man has talent on the offensive side. Hitting from the right side, Frisbee has an impressive swing. The uncommitted infielder has a smooth and simple stance and approach at the plate. He is very compact in his swing, allowing his hands to stay inside the baseball, but extends well on the outside pitches to help drive them the other way.

Starting on the mound and almost throwing a complete game for the CBC Mark Lumber was righthander Colby Frieda (2021, St. Johns, Fla.). The uncommitted sophomore from Creekside High School went 6 1/3 innings on Wednesday to help his team seal a one-run victory. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound hurler worked efficiently, throwing 65 percent strikes and only allowing one run. Frieda makes good use of his fastball that was up to 86 mph, as the righthander sat in the mid-80s throughout the ballgame. He stands very tall throughout his motion and delivery while on the mound with his arm angle coming from straight over the top. The fastball has some late cut on it, especially when he stays on top of it, making the ball run away from righthanded hitters. Mix in a few of his 12-to-6 breaking balls and the righthander has the recipe for success, which he used to help his team win a big-time game.

– Carter Sibley
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Kyler Peterson
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A high speed look at this 2B from Keon Johnson... #WWBAWorlds @PG_Georgia https://t.co/Ejl8GirIgk pic.twitter.com/ate7ro35cp — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) September 24, 2023 Keon Johnson (2026, Macon, Ga.) started off the morning loud, going down to get a pitch down and smoking a double that split the opposite field gap at a 92 mph exit velocity. The shortstop has one of the best hit tools in the class and has tremendous feel for the barrel. The swing is quiet and simple, staying loose through the zone. The ball jumps and the parts really work. At short, Johnson looked silky with good actions, range, and plenty of arm strength across. The game comes easy for the Georgia native, and still just 15, the all-around game is very well-refined for the age.  Jaxson Wood (2026, Hoover, Ala.) finished batting .500 over the tournament, including three extra-base hits. The primary...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/25/2023

Deep South Fall Invitational Scout Notes

Alex Dorso
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Patrick Kovacs (2026 Knoxville TN) was dominant in his outing in game two of pool play for Exposure National. The southpaw tossed three scoreless innings allowing two hits while striking out eight. He showed plus command of the fastball dotting it to both sides of the plate while working off the corners at times. Patrick sat 75-78 topping at 79 multiple times throughout. He mixed in a tight breaking ball with two plane movement that he had no problem mixing in any count keeping the opposing hitters off balanced in the box. Coming from a mid 3/4s slot there was some deception within the operation making it tough to pick the fastball up out of the hand. The frame has plenty of athleticism within with plenty of more room for additional strength as he continues to mature. Kovacs should be a fun follow as he continues to progress through high school. Ryan Riojas (‘26 TN) drives this...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/24/2023

Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Day 3

Troy Sutherland
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Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Extended look at Gunnar Garrison... 7 IP, 1 H, OER, 13 K, 1 BB (70% K) #WWBAWorlds @PG_FourCorners https://t.co/V89oASpD8r pic.twitter.com/tsP1mWCoNz — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) September 21, 2023 Colorado right-hander Gunnar Garrison (2026, Eaton, Colo.) was magnificent in his start for Slammers Anderson 2026’s. The big and physical 6-foot-4, 210-pound arm threw a complete game, seven inning, one-hit shutout, striking out 13 and walking one. The fastball had downhill life to it, sitting in the 85-88 range for the entirety of the game. Garrison held the velocity and reached back for his fastest bullet of the game, at 89, in the seventh inning. Finishing the outing with 70% strikes, he filled up the zone and went right at hitters. He also induced swing-and-miss on a curveball, featuring late...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/22/2023

Northeast Qualifier Scout Notes

John McAdams
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Jack Harley (2024, Mendham, NJ) put together a dominant performance at the plate in the WWBA NEQ, leading his team to a coveted Jupiter bid while also earning MVP-honors. The 6-foot-1 left-handed hitter showcased his advanced bat-to-ball skills on several occasions. He batted .643 with two doubles, a home run and six stolen bases. Harley utilizes a repeatable, synced-up stroke with clean separation into launch. He has a great feel for the barrel and creates good strength at impact to all parts of the diamond. The future Hokie recorded a hit in all six of his games and proved to be a reliable bat at the top-of-the-order for Clubhouse 2024 EvoShield. Harley’s build offers a good balance of strength and athleticism, making him a well-rounded prospect with intriguing upside moving forward.  .#VandyBoys commit Aiden O’Connell (‘24, NH) is back on the bump in the #NEQ...
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Tournaments | Story | 9/23/2023

Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Vincent Cervino
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Nathan Caldwell (2026, Columbia, S.C.) looked the part in the batter’s box as the Team Elite three-hole hitter had one of the hardest hit balls of the day. There’s really impressive bat speed and the ability to create violence and rotational acceleration through contact. He missiled a single during the game and there looks like there’s going to be pretty significant impact potential long term. He’s a strong kid with good indicators and offensive tools to like. Drew Borkowski (2026, Huntley, Ill.) showed plenty to like in the arm as he got the start in game one on the day for GRB. At 6-foot-1, 170-pounds he’s got a lanky frame with long limbs and plenty of room for physical projection. It’s a quick arm with solid arm speed throughout and he opened up sitting 85-87 mph with the fastball. The fastball showed good sinking life and he used it to get a lot...
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College | Story | 9/22/2023

Cape Cod Top 2025 Prospect List

Vincent Cervino
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Earlier this week we debuted our Cape Cod Top 100 Prospect List and mixed amongst the 100 names were some 2025 graduates who will be eligible for the upcoming 2024 MLB Draft. Below, each of the 50 names are eligible in 2025 and those listed with an "^" are continuing their careers at a new school this fall.  Name Pos. Team School Hometown State Adonys Guzman^ C Bourne Arizona Valley Cottage NY Aidan Jimenez RHP Chatham Oregon State Elk Grove CA Anthony Martinez 1B YD UC Irvine Fairfield CA Ben Jacobs LHP Bourne UCLA Huntington Beach CA Bradley Hodges LHP Hyannis Virginia Fleming Island FL Brady Neal C YD LSU Tallahassee FL Brody Donay^ C/1B Hyannis Florida Lakeland FL Caden Bodine C Bourne Coastal Carolina Haddon Heights NJ Cam Leiter^ RHP Orleans Florida State Island Heights FL Cannon Peebles^ C Cotuit Tennessee Mechanicsville VA Drew Faurot^ SS Orleans Florida State Tallahassee FL...
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