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Tournaments  | Story | 9/30/2021

WWBA Underclass Uncommitted: Part 2

Jheremy Brown
Photo: Yahil Melendez (Perfect Game)
WWBA Underclass Uncommitted: Part 1

John Abraham (2023, Tampa, Fla.)
The 6-foot-3 right-hander out of the Florida certainly opened eyes this summer, running his fastball up to 90 mph at the Junior National while routinely operating in the upper-80s throughout the summer circuit. He’ll take the mound for the Top Tier Roos at some point during the Underclass Championship and while the velocity stands out on paper, the overall cleanliness of his arm stroke stands out, as does his ability to spin an upper-70s with late two-plane tilt and bite. 

Yahil Melendez (2023, Guanica, P.R.)
Looking for a slick fielding shortstop who hits from the left side who’s still available? Melendez might be your guy and his best days are still ahead of him as he continues to fill out his long and lean 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame. Amongst his peers from around the country Melendez’s defensive actions stood out during the Junior National Showcase, putting his soft hands and fast transition on display, moving just as cleanly to his backhand as he does his forehand while showing plenty of arm strength across the dirt. The defense is the standout part of his game right now but the young shortstop from Puerto Rico also hit .360 on the summer with 13 doubles while swiping 17 bags. 



John "Alex" Walsh (2023, Alexandria, La.)
Strongly built with a durable 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame, Walsh looks the part of a power arm and he showed just that during the Top Prospect Games at Texas A&M where he ran his fastball up to 90 mph with a rather low effort release. He struck out 19 over 16 innings this last summer circuit with Knights Knation, who he’ll once again be suiting up for this upcoming tournament. Walsh’s performance at the 16u WWBA earned him a spot on the All-Tournament Team for both hitting and pitching, though it’s the fastball velocity and ability to spin a breaker that stand out the most. 

Tommy Turner (2023, Coventry, R.I.)
You might not think of Rhode Island when it comes to hard throwing underclassmen but that’s where Turner calls home and he’s one of the more established arms in the Northeast amongst his peers already. A sub-7 runner who’s athletically built, Turner is already running his fastball into the low-90s with a long and quick arm stroke, generate hard running life to his arm side. He has a full three-pitch mix and is just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term potential. Turner will suit up for NEB and is currently scheduled to throw their second game of the tournament on October 1 at 12:30 pm. 


LJ Mercurius (2023, Las Vegas, Nev.)
Mercurius certainly looks the part whenever he toes the rubber, standing at a long and athletic 6-foot-3, 170 pounds and there’s no denying what he’s capable of generating with his lightning-fast right arm. His most recent PG outing, the 16u WWBA West in July, saw Mercurius take home MV-Pitcher honors as he punched out 13 over 8 innings, walking just 2. The fastball has been up to 92 mph this summer, logging 10 2/3 innings in which he struck out 18 to a mere 3 walks on the year. The arm speed, physical projection and summer production are all reasons for college recruiters to lock in on this uncommitted arm out of Nevada. 

Evan Miranda (2023, Fontana, Calif.)
Miranda goes to national powerhouse Orange Lutheran in California, meaning he’ll face plenty of quality opponents throughout his career and though he had a limited sample size at PG events this summer in just 7 innings pitched, the results speak for themselves as he punched out 13, three of which came during his 2-inning stint at the PG Underclass All-American Games. While the velocity may not jump off of the page for Miranda, there’s something to be said for his ability to pound the strike zone with a fastball that currently peaks in the upper-80s, showing command of the zone while mixing an 11-5 shaped curveball for strikes. 

Oliver Service (2023, Detroit, Mich.)
You’ll be able to find the physically-built Service in Wow Factor’s lineup this upcoming tournament and he’s certainly no stranger to Perfect Game events. He’s a career .366 hitters and is coming off a summer season in which he hit .360, connecting for 4 doubles and 3 triples, generating quality bat speed through the zone while implementing the strength in his hands at the point of contact. He’s worked mostly as an outfielder prior to this year, where he shows range, and he’s currently making the transition to behind the plate. 

Dylan Lapointe (2023, Valrico, Fla.)
You don’t have to scroll too far back in Lapointe’s profile to find some recent high praise from the PG scouting staff as he stood out during the Florida Qualifier just the other week. He’s physically built at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds and both his strength and athleticism play well on both sides of the ball, making him a prime target for schools looking for a backstop. Amongst the write up from the Qualifier was “it’s the innate ability to adjust in the box and manipulate the barrel that allows him to consistently strike the ball well while being a gamer behind the dish”. 

Hideki Prather (2023, Oakland, Calif.)
Uncommitted catchers who can make an impact on a game usually aren’t available this late in the process, but Prather has earned praise of his defensive abilities for quite some time now. He’s no stranger to receiving high-end arms playing for the Alpha program, handling low-90s velocity with ease as you can see in the tweet above. As the stick continues to make headway, keep eyes on this NorCal product. 

Andy Hernandez (2023, Hialeah, Fla.)
Versatility is the name of the game for Hernandez as his athleticism allows him to excel all over the diamond, whether in the dirt, outfield, behind the plate or on the rubber. The arm speed speaks for itself as he routinely works into the upper-80s with his fastball, but his right-handed swing will be just as imperative for the 5 Star Outlaws to make a run this upcoming tournament. On the year he hit .403 with a .531 on-base percentage, swiping 14 bags while coming around to score another 20 times. 


Cason Engert (2023, Cumming, Ga.)
There’s a lot to be enamored by when it comes to the right-handed throwing Engert, beginning with his long and lean, but athletic, 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame. Athletic enough to play around the diamond while showing some pop in his swing, Engert’s future is on the mound and he was rather consistent throughout the summer, averaging just over a strikeout-per-inning while walking just 10 in 35 innings pitched. The velocity slowly crept up his last few starts on the circuit as well, running his fastball up to 89 mph while showing nice depth on the breaker. 

Adam Katz (2023, Bellaire, Texas)
There’s plenty to be intrigued by when it comes to the uncommitted Texas native, whether it’s his athleticism (6.89 in the 60-yard this past December at the Main Event), the quickness to his left-handed stroke at the plate, or the fact that he can run his fastball into the upper-80s from the left side. The arm strength plays all over the diamond and the athleticism allows him to find success on both sides of the ball, making several All-Tournament Teams this year for either hitting or pitching and finished the summer with a robust .481 average and 1.322 OPS.

Fletcher Hislop (2023, St Petersburg, Fla.)
Hislop found himself on the Top Prospect List from this year’s Florida Top Prospect Games where he stood out on both sides of the ball, though his performance throughout tournaments this summer prove he’s more than just a showcase player. Possessing plenty of quick-twitch as evidenced by his 6.77 in the 60-yard, Hislop knows how to utilizes that speed both on the bases and in the outfield while showing solid hand-eye coordination at the plat which yields plenty of line drive contact around the yard. 


Rowan Donels (2023, Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
If you want to talk about production, take a look at the numbers Donels put up on the mound during the 2021 calendar year at Perfect Game events. Over his 34 1/3 innings the ultra-projectable 6-foot-5 right-hander punched out 64 while surrendering just 10 base hits despite just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term potential. The fastball works in the mid-80s (for now) but it’s impossible not to dream on what the Iowa right-hander could look like at the end of the day, especially given his ability to already shoot the knees consistently with his heater. 


Cameron Grindle (2023, Mansfield, Mass.)
Grindle will follow Tommy Turner and come out of the bullpen during NEB’s second game of pool play and it’s an arm college recruiters will want to see, especially given what we just saw from him at the Fall Connecticut Showcase just over a week ago. The arm action is plenty smooth and fluid on the mound, generating some whip while running his fastball up to 89 mph before settling comfortably into the mid-80s with the same loose and easy release. Along with his ability on the mound, Grindle was a barrel machine, impacts baseballs to all parts of the field for extra-base hits. 
 
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Tournaments | Story | 9/27/2023

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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Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2023

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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Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2023

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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Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2023

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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Tournaments | Story | 9/27/2023

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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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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