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Tournaments  | Story | 10/15/2018

Sophomore World Day 3 Notes

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2018 WWBA Sophomore World Championship: Daily Leaders | Day 1 Notes | Day 2 Notes

Playoff day at the WWBA Sophomore World Championship dawned sunny and hot, and the action on the field was just as exciting. The Canes Midwest won their morning matchup before falling in the quarterfinals, and Austin Bode (2021, Columbus, Ind.) got the day started by hitting a leadoff bomb to the pull side at Lee County. Bode, a lefthanded-hitting Louisville commit and PG Select Fest 14u alum, has always shown advanced hand-eye coordination and barrel skills, and as he continues to develop more and more power as he grows into his frame his profile will continue to rise as well.

Gavin Morris (2021, East Brazil, Ind.) came within about three feet of a complete game, as his final pitch of the game ended up a ground ball single just past the reach of the second baseman, putting Morris over his PitchSmart-mandated pitch count and forcing the Canes to pull him with two outs in the seventh inning. Regardless, Morris was fantastic, and his final line showed 6 2/3 innings pitched, scattering three hits and two walks allowing only one run while striking out seven. He ran his fastball up to 83 mph, pitching down in the zone with command to both sides, and landing his curveball for strikes whenever he wanted as well. There’s balance to his delivery as well as projection to his frame, and given his already-advanced propensity for throwing strikes, Morris is a name to watch in the Midwest moving forward.

In what was one of the more exciting playoff matchups of the day, the Louisiana Knights beat Team Elite Prime by a score of 7-6, a game in which Team Elite once had a 5-2 lead in. Peter Heubeck (2021, Baltimore, Md.) got the start for the Knights, and while he sprayed the ball around a bit and allowed some hard contact up in the zone, it’s easy to see why the No. 250-ranked player in the class of 2021 is an early Wake Forest commit. His arm is extremely fast and he shows off pretty substantial upside when the ingredients of his profile are taken into account, starting with that arm speed and also including physical projection, life to the fastball, and his feel for turning over a changeup. He worked up to 87 mph in this one, with the aforementioned good life, and his changeup is very advanced. He fades it over both sides of the plate, something even good college pitchers have trouble with from time to time, and while the breaking ball lagged a little bit in this outing, it’s easy to see that pitch tightening up and becoming a weapon, especially once he gets to work in the Wake Forest pitching lab with pitching coach Matt Hobbs in a few years.

Offensively for the Knights, Mason Zambo (2021, Baton Rouge, La.), the No. 159-ranked player in the class, stood out immediately for his barrel skills in this one. A lefthanded hitter, Zambo keeps his hands compact through his swing and generates very good bat speed, staying committed to the middle of the field and allowing the location of the pitch to dictate where he hits the ball.

Brant Smith (2021, Denham Springs, La.) also made his presence known offensively, driving a two-run double from the left side of the plate, showing clean hands through the stroke, getting the barrel moving uphill and having the strength necessary to drive the ball at a higher launch. Both are uncommitted 2021’s who have shown significant offensive upside at this juncture.

On the Team Elite side, Carter Holton (2021, Guyton, Ga.) got the start and while he limited damage, his command wasn’t close to what it normally is, walking six in only two innings. A Vanderbilt commit, Holton still shows off intriguing upside, working up to 87 mph with good arm side life on his fastball from the left side, with deception to his delivery as well as tough angle to the plate from an extended slot. His breaking ball is also advanced, with sweeping shape out of the hand and good depth at the plate, allowing him to get both righties and lefties out with the pitch.

Offensively, Keegan Allen (2021, Rogers, Ark.) struck a then-decisive blow, launching a two-run double over the left fielder’s head and up the gap, showing off all kinds of strength and bat speed in the swing. Allen is one of the more interesting two-way talents in the class of 2021, and while we didn’t see him pitch this weekend, his offensive potential as a righthanded hitting outfielder is extremely high, and when taking the pitching prowess into account, it’s easy to see why he’s ranked so highly in the class of 2021.

Elite Squad advanced to the semifinals to be held Monday morning by picking up a pair of wins on Sunday, first a 6-0 decision over The Clubhouse 2021. Justin Webster (2021, Pembroke Pines, Fla.) was sterling in his outing, shutting out the Clubhouse over 6 1/3 innings, allowing a single hit and three walks while striking out four. Webster, at 6-foot-4, 180-pounds, is very skinny and physically projectable and has some ease of operation to his mechanical profile, running his fastball up to 86 mph with some whip to the arm speed and showing ability to throw strikes with both the fastball and curveball. He’s committed to Miami and, as a projection arm, is definitely on the prospect radar moving forward.

Offensively, this evaluator liked the swings that Juhlien Gonzalez (2021, Southwest Ranches, Fla.) has taken all weekend from the left side, and he picked up two more hits in this game, including a gap-shot double. The balance and looseness of the swing stand out immediately, as does the projection remaining on his frame, and Gonzalez looks like he has a chance to be an impact offensive piece for Florida International, should he get to campus there.

The Richmond Braves National advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Elite Squad, and did so via a 5-1 win over the Canes Midwest. Kyle Fields (2022, Lynchburg, Va.) got the start and the win, allowing only one run over 6 1/3 innings to go along with seven strikeouts. A two-way prospect who also hits in the middle of the order, Fields worked up to 84 mph with his fastball, pitching downhill and absolutely pounding the strike zone to both sides of the plate, and also landed his curveball for strikes. From an offensive standpoint, in their second game of the day vs. Elite Squad, he took a 90 mph fastball over the heart of the plate and absolutely crushed it up the gap to give Richmond a short-lived lead, but still showed off both sides of his two-way potential in the class of 2022.

Another interesting Richmond Braves arm was Timothy David Marshall (2021, Newport News, Va.), a long and lean righthander who looks like he might even be taller than his listed 6-2. Marshall threw 1 1/3 innings total on Sunday in two spurts of two-thirds of an inning, and ran his fastball up to 86 mph in both outings, showing a quick arm with the aforementioned physical projection. It was a very brief look, but an intriguing one nonetheless, and we’re looking forward to following him into the future.




Nick Anello (2021, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) got the start for Elite Squad in their quarterfinal win on Sunday afternoon and was wholly dominant, scattering one hit and three walks over five innings with just one run allowed, striking out eight in the process. Anello, the No. 24-ranked player in the class of 2021 and a Miami commit, has an excellent combination of size, arm strength, and arm speed at his disposal. He ran his fastball up to 90 mph frequently early on before settling into more of the 85-88 mph range. The fastball does straighten out and get flat up in the zone, but the raw velocity is enough at this point in his development that he can still just overpower hitters with the pitch. There is significant effort as well as some restriction to his mechanical profile, and while the up-tempo, moving-parts delivery does aid in deception, it also hinders his command somewhat. He’s able to throw consistent fastball strikes, but does miss over the plate, something that will need be refined as he continues to develop as a pitcher. Make no mistake, Anello possesses vast upside and his lofty ranking is certainly justified, and he could end up being a high-round draft choice if the command and breaking ball develop as his arm strength has.

– Brian Sakowski



The intensity ramped up today at jetBlue Park as the 2018 WWBA Sophomore World Championship playoffs started. The teams participating in the single elimination bracket were all pool play winners and each brought squads that were loaded with talent to the Red Sox spring training fields.

The Iowa Select Black squad is a scrappy, gritty, fundamentally sound club that plays with an edge and plays together. They showed up for their morning contests with a single thought in mind, “play hard and never quit”. They were led by their leadoff hitter and hard-nosed second baseman, Cole Smith (2021, Dubuque, Iowa). The 5-foot-8, 130-pound dynamo who leads the Iowa offensive attack and is the anchor of their infield, is highly energetic and has a “never give in” mind set. At the plate he understands his role at the top of the lineup. He is patient and has outstanding pitch recognition ability. He never expands the zone and uses a short, quick, and compact swing path to consistently get his barrel on plane and through contact. In the field, it appears as if he believes he can make every play on the right side of the diamond. He has very quick feet and anticipatory ability and is always in position to make plays. He makes the routine plays look very easy and the tough plays look routine. He has a quick, highly accurate arm and his throws are true and firm.

Southpaw Jackson Nove (2021, Fairfax, Iowa) was in control of the first round playoff victory for Iowa Select from the first pitch of the game until his last in the seventh inning. The 6-foot-4, 178-pound sophomore at Prairie HS uses his long and wiry frame and whippy arm action to mix and match a very projectable three-pitch mix. He pitches off his lively 82-84 mph fastball that he works to both edges. His number one pitch shows outstanding arm side run and heavy sink. He also has two sound complimentary pitches that he commands like a veteran pitcher. His curveball, that he adds and subtracts velocity on, was clocked in the 65-70 mph range and showed sharp 12-to-6 break at the dish. His change-up (72-74 mph) is a plus swing-and-miss offering that shows fade at the plate and is thrown with the same arm action as his fastball, adding to its deception.

Another young lefthanded pitcher who showed projectable ability was the Tri-State Arsenal FC’s Cole Klein (2021, Elkins Park, Pa.). The Germantown Academy sophomore has a solid frame and sound, repeatable mechanics. His three-quarters arm slot is smooth and easy and all of his pitches come out of the same window. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound long and lean lefty showed outstanding arm side command of his 80-81 mph fastball. His sweeping slider (70-71 mph) missed a lot of bats and his tumbling change-up (69-70 mph) saw the opposition line-up take numerous poor swings. He pitches with outstanding poise and pace and never appears overwhelmed by the moment.

The 5 Star National Black 16u club continued their run to the championship finals with outstanding play on Saturday. Brodie Chestnutt (2021, Wray, Ga.), who had a great Saturday swinging the stick, took his considerable talents to the mound for second round action. The Florida State commit was almost unhittable. His mound presence was truly impressive. His long and easy arm action belies what he can do with a baseball. Chestnutt’s four-seam fastball was routinely clocked between 87-89 mph and showed consistent riding and explosive life up in the zone. His two-seamer was equally effective and was clocked at 84-85 mph and showed plus arm side run and sink. Although he really did not need to throw it many times, his wipe out, 75-76 mph slurvy breaking ball, buckled knees of righthanded hitters. He dominated for three innings striking out the side in each. He tired a bit in the fourth when he allowed a couple of hits, but left after striking out 11 and with his team well on their way to anther convincing victory.

The 5 Star leadoff hitter has had a noticeably impressive run through the tournament. Jackson Mayo (2021, St. John’s, FL) is a twitchy, athletic and heady baseball player. The lefthanded swinger is mature beyond his years at the top of the powerful 5 Star lineup. The Bolles School sophomore is patient and understands his role in the overall scheme of the batting order. He has a flat path to contact and a short and compact swing that allows him to wait on pitches and use the entire field to drive the ball. On the bases he uses that same heady intellect to aggressively and instinctively run the bases. He really shines with a glove on his hand. He has plus range in center field and a strong, highly accurate throwing arm.

West Virginia commit, Treyson Hughes (2021, Valdosta, Ga.) has quietly and confidently had an outstanding tournament. The fundamentally sound sophomore at Lowndes HS has been a steady force in the middle of the 5 Star line-up and has either started rallies or got the big knock to finish them. His cool and calm approach on the diamond shows why this young talent is headed to play in one of the top conferences in the country. The lefthanded swinging Hughes has a patient approach and an inside-out swing path. His middle-of-the-field to opposite field mentality allows him to see pitches deep in the zone and hit them the other way with authority. Defensively, the long and lean Georgian made, quite possibly, the defensive play of the day in right field. His headlong diving catch in the deep corner after a long run to get in position, unquestionably preserved the 5 Star victory in the quarterfinals. The instinctive defender has a plus arm that can shut down an aggressive running team. He is smooth and easy to the ball and can make all the plays in any outfield position.

Jackson Baumeister (2021, Jacksonville, Fla.) was a force offensively and on the hill in the 5 Star quarterfinals, extra-inning victory. The solidly built 6-foot-3, 210-pound Florida State commit, used all of his considerable talents to will his club to victory against a game Diamond Skills Dodgers club. At the dish he is a powerful presence. The imposing righthanded hitter uses a balanced stance and incorporates a solid lower half and strong core into each swing. He showed consistent pull-side gap power. When his club needed him most, he made an impressive appearance on the mound and pitched three-plus shutdown innings. His fastball was regularly clocked in the 86-88 mph range and touched 90 mph more than once. His ability to repeatedly pound the zone with plus stuff enabled his club to preserve a well-earned victory and advance to the semifinals on Monday.

The unsung hero of the day for 5 Star was their starting catcher in the quarterfinals, Coleman Rowan (2021, Panama City, Fla.). The unquestioned leader of the 5 Star defensive effort, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound receiver calls an advanced game and shows a veteran’s presence behind the plate. Where he truly impacted the game, however, was at the plate. His clutch knock late in the contest broke open a tie ball game and enabled his club to eventually pull out the victory. He has a quick, short, and flat swing that he gets on plane early. He never expands the zone and seems to always have the count in his favor.

The Cangelosi Sparks 2021 Black club is a well-managed and fundamentally sound group out of Lockport, Illinois. This scrappy and tough bunch refuses to give in and is always in a position to win games. Pacing the Sparks to two key victories and a berth in the semifinals was the pitching duo of Landen Looper (2021, Frankfort, Ill.) and Ryan Kraft (2021, New Lenox, Ill.).

Looper, a Louisville commit, is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound righthanded power pitcher who throws with poise and pace and works to quickly get his club off the field and back in the dugout. He has a deceptive, high three-quarters arm slot that at times almost appears to come directly over the top. His fastball was consistently clocked in the 87-88 mph range and showed solid riding life. He effectively pitched up in the zone with his four-seamer striking out seven in four plus innings of work. He complimented his highly effective heater with a firmly thrown 72-76 mph tight-spinning breaking ball that was a wipeout swing-and-miss pitch.

Kraft followed Looper to the hill and was equally impressive for the Sparks. The Indiana commit is a command and control lefty with pure mechanics and a clean and smooth arm action. His heavy sinking two-seam fastball was thrown to both edges and showed consistent arm side run. He complimented his fastball with a slurvy , 11-to-5 sweeper of a breaking ball (79-81 mph) and a swing-and-miss changeup (71 mph).

Leading the offense for Cangelosi was outfielder and leadoff hitter, Jared Comia (2021, Dyer, Ind.). The lefthanded swinger had a big day at the dish in pacing the Sparks offense. He was seemingly on base all day. The 6-foot-1, 178-pound twitchy athlete is a contact-first guy who looks to drive the ball to the middle of the field using a flat path and a short and compact swing path. He has advanced skill is getting his barrel to the ball consistently. Once on the bases, the Hanover Central HS sophomore is a powerfully instinctive and aggressive baserunner.

– Jerry Miller




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Midwest Invitational Scout Notes

Tyler Kotila
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Creighton Tuzzio (2024, Clarinda, Iowa) took the ball in the semi-final game and was able to get on the bump and carve for his team. Tuzzio is a taller 6-foot-6, 210-pound frame with plenty to like in the operation. The right-handed pitcher has a slower and more controlled operation as he works through the delivery. He lifts the leg up around the belt and then works through a three-quarters release with good whip through it. The fastball worked up to 86 mph on the fastball and held in the low- to mid-80s. He creates some angle on it with the taller & projectable frame. It runs arm-side and can be a problem for right-handed hitters. He also showed a low-70s curveball with a bigger 11/5 tilt to it and good depth to miss some bats. The Iowa Western commit threw 5.0 innings, allowing just 1 run, with 4 walks and 6 strikeouts to his credit.   There’s no surprise here, but...
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WWBA World Championship Pool Preview

Perfect Game Staff
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Pool A Team Top Pos. Player RK Class Top Pitcher RK Class Location Boston Red Sox Scout Connor Lane 500 2024 Tague Davis 59 2024 Boston, MA Cangelosi Sparks Tyler Bell  122 2024 Brady Chambers 500 2024 Lockport, IL Dirtbags National 2024 Dalton Wentz 74 2024 Riley Leatherman 251 2024 Sedalia, NC Florida Burn Colton Schwarz 214 2025 Presley Woodson 500 2025 Sarasota, FL Projected Pool Winner: Dirtbags National 2024 With one of the deepest and most physical lineups in the nation, the Dirtbags National 2024 club have been putting up runs in bunches. No hitter is hotter than Austin Irby, as the ECU commit is While sluggers Dalton Wentz, Will Craddock and Palmer Hornick won’t be in attendance, Lee Sowers, Will Brooks, Jon Young Jr. and spark plug Carter Richardson lead an offense that averages over 7 runs per game. They can cover ground on...
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Coastal Soph. Fall Invite Scout Notes

Todd Coffey
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Michael Flores (2026, NC) looking great through 4 innings pitched with 11 k’s. Great command and completely missing barrels. #2023WWBACoastalSophmoreFallInvatational pic.twitter.com/Oqd3WD0E05 — PG Coastal Scouting (@PG_Coastal) September 24, 2023 Michael Flores (2026, Mooresville, NC) put on an electric performance to watch for the SBA Futures 2026 in their matchup versus the Carolina Reds. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound, RHP did his job for his team today to keep them in the game. Flores throws with a high leg lift and creates some good motions towards the plate with his whippy action. Flores has a great feel for the zone and pounded strikes at a 66% rate. Flores generated swing and miss after swing and miss and it was clear he was in control out there on the mound. He sat in the 70-mph range to 79-mph range with his fastball with the ability to pinpoint it wherever he pleased....
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Fall Frenzy Scout Notes

Jason Phillips
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James Sherry (’26, Aiken, S.C.)- the 6-foot-1, 155-pound right-handed pitcher tossed a complete game for Xtreme Xposure Baseball-Bennett in an 8-1 win over 2 Way Athletics 16U. A primary outfielder, Sherry finished with 15 strikeouts and just one walk while controlling the zone at a 65% strike rate. Appearing in only his second PG tournament, Sherry turned in another great pitching performance after being selected to the All-Tournament Team at the 2023 16U PG Southeast Labor Day Classic. Aidan Petrocco (‘24 GA)- singles here into LF to load the bases for @643DPAthletics Primary MIF 2-for-4 w/ run scored on the day. #FallFrenzy @PG_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/Ly7zEuRwyg — Perfect Game Georgia (@PG_Georgia) September 24, 2023 Aidan Petrocco (’24, Johns Creek, Ga.)- the 5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitter for 643 DP Cougars 18U led the 18U Southeast Fall Frenzy...
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Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Day 3-5

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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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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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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Northeast Qualifier Scout Notes

John McAdams
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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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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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