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Draft  | State Preview | 6/11/2021

State Snapshots: Great Lakes

Photo: Sam Bachman (Miami University Athletics)
South Atlantic – FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Canada and Puerto Rico

Illinois

Best College Team: Southern Illinois
Best Junior College Team: Wabash Valley
Best High School Team: Marist (Chicago)

Prospect on the Rise:
Trey Sweeney, 3B, Eastern Illinois
Wild Card: Shawn Goosenberg, SS, Northwestern



Best Out-of-State Prospect, Illinois Connection: McCade Brown, RHP, Indiana
Top 2022 Prospect: Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego East HS
Top 2023 Prospect: Zion Rose, C, Brother Rice HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Danny Goodwin, c, Central HS (1971, White Sox/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Jeremy Rhoades, rhp, Illinois State (Angels/4th round)
2015 Draft: Tyler Jay, lhp, Illinois (Twins/1st round, 6th pick)
2016 Draft: Cody Sedlock, rhp, Illinois (Orioles/1st round, 27th pick)
2017 Draft: Brendan Murphy, lhp, Mundelein HS (Brewers/4th round)
2018 Draft: Alek Thomas, of, Mount Carmel HS (Diamondbacks/2nd round)
2019 Draft: Quinn Priester, rhp, Cary-Grove HS (Pirates/1st round, 18th pick)
2020 Draft: Ed Howard, ss, Mount Carmel HS (Cubs/1st round, 16th pick)

2020 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
1/1
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2

Prospects in the Top 400:

Trey Sweeney, 3B, Eastern Illinois
Drew Gray, LHP/OF, IMG Academy
Brooks Gosswein, LHP, Bradley
Shawn Goosenberg, SS, Northwestern
Jacob Campbell, C, Illinois

 
Indiana

Best College Team: Notre Dame
Best High School Team: Carmel
 
Prospect on the Rise: Chayce McDermott, RHP, Ball State
Wild Card: JD Rogers, OF, Carmel HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Indiana Connection: Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami (OH)
Top 2022 Prospect: Jack Brannigan, SS, Notre Dame
Top 2023 Prospect: Maxwell Clark, OF, Franklin Community HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Andy Benes, rhp, University of Evansville (1988, Padres/1st round, 1st pick); Bryan Bullington, rhp, Ball State University (2002, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Kyle Schwarber, c, Indiana University (Cubs/1st round, 4th pick)
2015 Draft: Ashe Russell, rhp, Cathedral Catholic HS (Royals/1st round, 21st pick)
2016 Draft: Alex Call, of, Ball State (White Sox/3rd round)
2017 Draft: Peter Solomon, rhp, Notre Dame (Astros/4th round)
2018 Draft: Nick Schnell, of, Roncalli HS (Rays/1st round, 32nd pick)
2019 Draft: Drey Jameson, rhp, Ball State (Diamondbacks/Compensatory round, 34th pick)
2020 Draft: Kyle Nicolas, rhp, Ball State (Marlins/ Competitive Balance round B)

2020 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0

Prospects in the Top 400: 

Colson Montgomery, SS, Southridge HS
McCade Brown, RHP, Indiana
Chayce McDermott, RHP, Ball State
Niko Kavadas, 1B, Notre Dame
Matthew Litwicki, RHP, Indiana
Grant Richardson, OF, Indiana
JD Rogers, OF, Carmel HS
Tanner Kohlhepp, RHP, Notre Dame

 
Michigan

Best College Team: Michigan
Best Junior College Team: Lansing
Best High School Team: Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep

Prospect on the Rise: Alex Mooney, SS, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep
Wild Card: Willie Weiss, RHP, Michigan

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Michigan Connection: Spencer Schwellenbach, SS/RHP, Nebraska
Top 2022 Prospect: Brock Porter, RHP, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep
Top 2023 Prospect: Jarren Purify, SS, University Ligget

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Mark Mulder, lhp, Michigan State (1998, Athletics/1st round, 2nd pick)
2014 Draft: Jordan Foley, rhp, Central Michigan (Yankees/5th round)
2015 Draft: Nick Plummer, of, Brother Rice HS (Cardinals/1st round, 23rd pick)
2016 Draft: Keegan Akin, lhp, Western Michigan (Orioles/2nd round)
2017 Draft: Oliver Jaskie, lhp, Michigan (Mariners/6th round)
2018 Draft: William English, rhp, Western International HS (Angels/5th round)
2019 Draft: Tommy Henry, lhp, Michigan (Diamondbacks/Competitive Balance round B)
2020 Draft: Jeff Criswell, rhp, Michigan (Athletics/2nd round)

2020 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed: 5/5
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1

Prospects in the Top 400: 

Alex Mooney, SS, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep
Steve Hajjar, LHP, Michigan
Cameron Weston, RHP, Michigan
Micah Ottenbreit, RHP, Trenton HS
Willie Weiss, RHP, Michigan
Anthony Migliaccio, C/OF, Detroit Country Day
Mason Erla, RHP, Michigan State
Luke Leto, SS/RHP, Portage Central HS


Minnesota

Best College Team: Minnesota State, Mankato
Best Junior College Team: St. Cloud Technical CC
Best High School Team: Stillwater

Prospect on the Rise: Zack Raabe, IF, Minnesota

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Minnesota Connection: Will Frisch, RHP, Oregon State
Top 2022 Prospect: Derrick Smith, RHP, White Bear Lake HS
Top 2023 Prospect: George Klassen, RHP, Minnesota

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Joe Mauer, c, Cretin-Derham Hall HS (2001, Twins/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Sam Hentges, lhp, Mounds View HS (Indians/4th round)
2015 Draft: Lance Thonvold, rhp, Minnesota (Mariners/24th round)
2016 Draft: Nick Hanson, rhp, Prior Lake HS (Reds/3rd round)
2017 Draft: Samuel Carlson, rhp, Burnsville HS (Mariners/2nd round)
2018 Draft: Terrin Vavra, ss, Minnesota (Rockies/3rd round)
2019 Draft: Brett Schulze, rhp, Minnesota (Phillies/7th round)
2020 Draft: Max Meyer, rhp, Minnesota (Marlins/1st round, 3rd pick)

2020 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0

Prospects in the Top 400: 

Zack Raabe, IF, Minnesota


Ohio

Best College Team: Wright State
Best Junior College Team: Bryant & Stratton
Best High School Team: Walsh Jesuit

Prospect on the Rise: Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami (OH)
Wild Card: Evan Shawver, LHP, Cincinati

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Ohio Connection: Tyler McDonough, IF/OF, North Carolina State
Top 2022 Prospect: Jacob Miller, RHP, Liberty Union HS
Top 2023 Prospect: Kade Kern, OF, Ohio State

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Tim Belcher, rhp, Mount Vernon Nazarene College (1983, Twins/1st round, 1st pick); Ken Griffey Jr., of, Moeller HS (1987, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Cameron Varga, rhp, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (Rays/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Ian Happ, of, Cincinnati (Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2016 Draft: Eric Lauer, lhp, Kent State (Padres/1st round, 25th pick)
2017 Draft: Zac Lowther, lhp, Xavier (Orioles/2nd round)
2018 Draft: Ryan Feltner, rhp, Ohio State (Rockies/4th round)
2019 Draft: Peyton Burdick, of, Wright State (Marlins/3rd round)
2020 Draft: Dillon Dingler, c, Ohio State (Tigers/2nd round)

2020 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1

Prospects in the Top 400: 

Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami (OH)
•  Tyler Black, 3B, Wright State
Joe Rock, LHP, Ohio
Luke Albright, RHP, Kent State
Evan Shawver, LHP, Cincinati
Seth Lonsway, LHP, Ohio State
Riley Tirotta, 3B, Dayton
TJ Brock, RHP, Ohio State
Jonathan Brand, RHP, Miami (OH)
Ryan Gilbert, OF, Kenston HS
Garrett Burhenn, RHP, Ohio State


Wisconsin

Best College Team: Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Best Junior College Team: Madison College
Best High School Team: Whitefish Bay

Prospect on the Rise: Noah Miller, SS, Ozaukee HS
Wild Card: Joey Spence, C, West Bend East HS
 
Best Out-of-State Prospect, Wisconsin Connection: Alex Binelas, 1B, Louisville
Top 2022 Prospect: Gavin Kilen, SS, Milton HS
Top 2023 Prospect: Cole Selvig, RHP, Regis HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Jarred Kelenic, of, Waukesha West HS (Mets/1st round, 6th pick)
2014 Draft: J.P. Feyereisen, rhp, Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Indians/16th round)
2015 Draft: Justin Langley, lhp, Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Marlins/16th round)
2016 Draft: Gavin Lux, ss, Indian Trail Academy (Dodgers/1st round, 20th pick)
2017 Draft: Daulton Varsho, c, Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Diamondbacks/2nd round)
2018 Draft: Jarred Kelenic, of, Waukesha West HS (Mets/1st round, 6th pick)
2019 Draft: Jake Sommers, rhp, Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Cardinals/10th round)
2020 Draft: A.J. Vukovich, of, East Troy HS (Diamondbacks/4th round)

2020 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1

Prospects in the Top 400: 

Noah Miller, SS, Ozaukee HS
Vincent Trapani, RHP, Memorial HS
Joey Spence, C, West Bend East HS

 


Draft | Mock Draft | 7/9/2023

Draft Night Mock: V 5.0

Brian Sakowski
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Round 1 1, Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Clark, OF, Franklin Community HS (Ind.) 2. Washington Nationals: Paul Skenes, RHP, LSU 3. Detroit Tigers: Dylan Crews, OF, LSU 4. Texas Rangers: Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida 5. Minnesota Twins: Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick HS (N.C.) 6. Oakland Athletics: Brayden Taylor, 3B, TCU 7. Cincinnati Reds: Rhett Lowder, RHP, Wake Forest 8. Kansas City Royals: Kyle Teel, C, Virginia 9. Colorado Rockies: Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee 10. Miami Marlins: Matt Shaw, 2B/3B, Maryland 11. Los Angeles Angels: Hurston Waldrep, RHP, Florida 12. Arizona Diamondbacks: Enrique Bradfield Jr., CF, Vanderbilt 13. Chicago Cubs: Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Ole Miss 14. Boston Red Sox: Aidan Miller, 3B, JW Mitchell HS (Fla.) 15. Chicago White Sox: Arjun Nimmala, SS, Strawberry Crest HS (Fla.) 16. San Francisco Giants: Tommy Troy, 2B/3B, Stanford 17. Baltimore Orioles: Colt Emerson,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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