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Tournaments  | Story | 7/26/2023

13u/14u WWBA West Scout Notes: Day 3

Joey Cohen

Connor Rae (‘27, AZ) is one of the hottest hitting players this tournament. Through five games thus far, he is 8-for-12. At the plate, he loads early/smooth using a leg lift trigger that lands on time along with present rhythm in his hands that throw a loose and quick barrel with advanced accuracy. He hits in the leadoff spot for a deep Canes AZ lineup, and it makes a lot of sense after watching him hit. Rae has an advanced bat-to-ball profile that I think will start to tap into some real power sooner rather than later as he starts to fill into his 6-foot, 170-pound body. Rae has played both 2B and CF this tourney and has showed the present athleticism to play them well and most likely stay up the middle down the line. 

Maddox Wahlenmaier (‘27, AZ) has been as consistent as it gets throughout the summer on the mound. Dating back to the Southwest Summer Kick-Off to now he has turned in quality outing after quality outing and yesterday he was great in 6.2 innings of work against a solid MBA Navy squad. With all the success this summer, he is also showing some exciting upside and projection with his frame and current stuff that is also trending up. His arm action is shorter and more compact within a delivery that has some slight crossfire into RHHs but is still repeatable. He ran his fastball up to 81 that flashed some running action and mixed in a developing larger breaker he could land for strikes. 



Zachary Nelson (‘27, WA) is one of the more hitterish bats I’ve seen in the ‘27 class this summer. He is currently 8-for-16 this WWBA West where he has shown an aggressive approach and swing. Nelson starts in a closed set up where he uses a simple quick trigger to get going where he just lets his strong hands fire. The barrel works more direct to the baseball, and it showed with his results being majority of hard contact on the ground or low line drives. With the present bat/hand speed the offensive profile looks like one that could do a lot more damage in the future if he ends up lifting the ball some more. Nelson also jumped on the mound this tournament where he has quality stuff. He ran his fastball up to 85 and went four strong innings against a very talented CBA squad generating a ton of weak contact. Nelson has turned himself into a top follow in the ‘27 class. 

Anthony Renda (‘27, AZ). I have taken in back-to-back two-hit days by Renda and he has a swing that is conducive to a lot of contact and a lot of barrels. In his swing, Renda sinks and gets engaged with his lower half getting into some more athletic posture. He then creates some rhythm and consistent timing with his toe tap trigger while getting to launch early which allows him to recognize pitches easier. His swing then works on a clean path through the zone, getting on-plane early and maintaining it through extension. Renda has also performed well on the mound this tournament where he threw a complete game shutout on Sunday where he filled it up with a mid 70s FB. There’s a ton of present skill in Renda’s game and he’ll be a very interesting follow when he starts to tap into more strength and athleticism. 


Andreas Soto (‘27, NV) had an impressive complete game shutout yesterday where he showed advanced qualities along with intriguing upside. Soto has a clean and easy operation down the mound where engages his lower half well while being able to maintain balance and control down the mound. His arm works shorter and compact in the back and to release at a lower ¾ slot which give him more repeatability along with giving his fastball some unique shape from a lower release height. He worked his fastball up to 78 and he exhibited legit feel to the glove side with it flashing some running action as well. Soto’s advanced strike throwing ability, clean/easy operation, and projectable 6-foot-3, 150-pound frame make him one of the more exciting arms to follow the next few years. 

Charlie Borchard (‘27, AZ) is having a solid two-way week for AZ-TREX thus far. Currently 4-for-8 at the plate and had a solid pitching performance throwing five innings and giving up just one run. At the plate, Borchard has a rhythmic LH swing with real loose hands that whip the barrel through with good barrel direction while maintaining good balance. Borchard has also taken his walks this tournament exhibiting a patient approach. As a pitcher, he has shown upside as well. He has a simple delivery where he works with easy quickness down the mound. His arm action is shorter in the back and works to a lower ¾ slot. His fastball works into the low 80s and he mixes in a slurvy breaker that showed sharpness and bite. It’s also a really exciting frame/body where he currently stands at 6-foot-3, 165 pounds that should fill in quite well. 

Hagen Haefs (‘27, AZ) threw a complete game shutout yesterday where he showed standout stuff. In his outing he gave up just one hit, walked none, and struck out seven. Haefs delivery exhibits both athleticism and aggressiveness down the mound where he moves quick and fast into rotation with some present effort. The arm is action is longer but is loose and continuous in the back and works up with some advanced armspeed to release. His fastball got up to 82, living in the high 70s that he pounded for strikes with at a high rate (77%) and seemed to play harder due to some good life. He mixed in a larger curveball that has late bite and depth along with a changeup that had some fading action to it. 

Lincoln Eure (‘27, UT) turned in quite possibly the best start of the tournament yesterday throwing a CG shutout where he gave up just two hits and struck out 14. Eure has one of the better deliveries I’ve seen where he uses his lower half well. He holds his backside and back hip while making his move down the mound and is able to rotate fast and land with a decent block. His arm action is shorter in the back which allows for some repeatability and works with adv. armspeed to release. This repeatability with his operation/AA aids in his strike throwing ability which he did at a 77% clip throughout his outing. His fastball worked up to 83 and his slurvy breaking ball showed sharpness and late bite inducing whiff and buckle. 

Kaden Lampe (‘27, AZ) put together a solid performance against CCB yesterday. Had a no-hitter through four and ended up going five strong giving up one and struck out six. He ran his fastball up to 76 and is another young arm who has shown advanced feel for his breaking ball which exhibited larger/downer break to it. What stood out with his breaker was the confidence of which he threw it which was in any count and against both handed hitters. His delivery has some deception to it where he has a real high glove arm that points up to where he will eventually release from. His arm action is more elbow lead out the glove but is still able to be loose and continuous throughout. 

Austin Brown (‘28, UT) has stood out throughout this tournament with his advanced physicality and two-way ability. In the two GBG Utah games I took in, Brown had two really loud extra-base hits. One was an opposite field barrel deep into the left-center gap that turned into an inside-the-park HR, and the other was a towering shot triple off the right-field wall. Brown starts in an athletic stance and has a simple rhythmic trigger where his hands create some separation where they load the bat back into a more upright barrel launch position. The swing is a loose one where he is able to catch barrels with a swing path that works more uphill with quality extension that allows him to stay through the baseball. On the mound, Brown threw 4+ innings where he carved through a lineup with his FB/CB combo. He got his fastball up to 75 and his curveball showed quality depth that induced a lot of whiffs especially against left-handed hitters. 
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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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