THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION
| 2,031 MLB PLAYERS | 14,466 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
2,031 MLB PLAYERS | 14,466 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS
Create Account
Sign in Create Account
Tournaments  | Story | 9/23/2018

Fall Championship Notes: Day 2

Vincent Cervino
Photo: Danny Suarez (Perfect Game)

PG Fall National Underclass Championship: Daily Leaders | Day 1 Notes

In what was an absolutely dominant performance, Joseph Acosta (2021, Murrieta, Calif.) pitched Dykstra Baseball to a 2-0 win on Saturday morning and a 2-1 overall record in pool play on the weekend. Acosta was tremendous, throwing a complete game shutout, allowing only three baserunners (one hit, two walks) while striking out 11. The No. 193-ranked player in the class of 2021, Acosta is a solidly, athletically built righthander with some serious ease of operation on the mound, repeating his delivery quite well and showing the ability to pound the strike zone, due in part to the aforementioned athleticism, repeatability, and ease of operation. He worked in the 80-84 mph range for the most part, working the fastball up and down as well as in and out, generating solid life to the pitch, and mixing in a curveball that varied in a shape a bit but came with definite good spin and overall action. Acosta is also a pretty legitimate positional prospect who, while not hitting in this one, should be monitored in every facet of the game moving forward. 

The So Cal Birds moved to 3-0 in pool play on Saturday morning, getting a nice start from Cole Seward (2021, Placentia, Calif.) in the process. Seward held the CBA Sacramento club in check over four innings, punching out five and allowing only an unearned run. Seward has solid present strength and overall physicality and ran his fastball up to 86 mph in this one, doing a good job throwing strikes and attacking hitters while also mixing in a very firm slider that had late bite to it at times. 

Max Rajcic (2020, Fullerton, Calif.) had another big day at the plate, picking up three hits and coming in a home run shy of the cycle, while also tallying five RBI, while fellow Birds teammate Isaiah Greene (2020, Eastvale, Calif.) continued his hot-hitting ways atop the lineup, reaching base four times via two hits and two walks, scoring three runs in the process. The Birds will take their sweet-swinging lineup into playoff action on Sunday morning over at Camelback Ranch. 

GBG Marucci Navy also moved to 3-0 in pool play and secured themselves a spot in the playoffs on Saturday morning via a decisive 5-0 victory over Klutch Baseball Academy, and did so with three different pitchers seeing time and impressing in the process. Tyler Stromsborg (2020, Newport Beach, Calif.) came on to close it out, and Southern California commit looked good in the process. Stromsborg is actually a primary power-hitting infielder but, as we saw back in the spring at the Boras Classic, he looks very good on the mound as well. He's very physical for his age and looks nearly college ready from a physical perspective, and he's added significant velocity since our last viewing as well, working up to 89 mph in this look and still generating a solid amount of sink to the pitch. It was a quick one inning look, but Stromsborg is obviously a very intriguing player to follow in the class of 2020 continuing on here. 

The San Diego Show got into the playoff round by winning their third game Saturday morning by a 5-0 score, moving to 2-1 overall, and as he usually does, Kevin Sim (2020, San Diego, Calif.) made a lot of the difference from an offensive perspective. An intriguing two-way talent, Sim is primarily an offensive-minded infielder, and the University of San Diego commit continues to rake at PG events as he did all summer, going 2-for-3 in this game with a double, triple, RBI and run scored, showing the ability to handle the bat as he did seemingly all summer long, with a very good combination of hit-ability, bat speed, and strength in the swing. He didn't pitch in this game but we've seen him make an impact on the mound repeatedly as well, making him one of the more intriguing two-way talents in attendance this weekend. 

Wildfire Baseball ended up taking the loss on Saturday afternoon to the So Cal Birds, but Trevin Badger (2020, San Tan Valley, Ariz.) made an impression in his outing on the mound. A very slender, projectable righthander, Badger showed a lot to like from a pitching perspective in this one, though he ended up saddled with the loss. He works downhill well, creating plane to the plate from a higher slot, and looking pretty close to untouchable the first time through the order via a combination of stuff, strikes, and deception, hiding the ball well through the back and giving hitters a tough look. He worked up to 85 mph with the fastball, with good arm side life as well, and he challenged hitters consistently with the pitch. The breaking ball, a true curveball at this point, has some depth to it and he showed the ability to throw it for strikes, but the overall development of the pitch will likely end up determining his ceiling as a pitcher, as is the case with many young pitchers at this stage in their respective developments. Regardless, he looks like one to watch coming out of the general Mesa area. 

– Brian Sakowski

Day two of the PG National Championship featured a lot of close games as teams wrapped up pool play and prepared for bracket play on Sunday. One of the juggernaut offensive performances of the day came courtesy of Braden Campbell (2020, Centerville, Utah) as the infielder notched six hits over two games including three extra-base hits for MBA Utah.

Campbell got the day started off on the right foot as his first swing of the morning was a long home run to the pull side and he did nothing but lace barrels throughout the day. The swing itself is very clean, direct, and compact through the zone with both natural loft to the plane and plenty of bat speed. What stood out about the swing was the way he fires his hips to incorporate his lower half well through contact. Campbell has a simple, quiet set up at the dish which allows for a good amount of balance throughout and he showed that during the day with both extra base pop and handling two-strike pitches well to still get the barrel head out. The swing is very smooth throughout and he showed on Saturday that he could get extended with the barrel out in front on a consistent basis and not only connect, but drive baseballs to the pull side with authority and he looks the part of a very interesting uncommitted prospect at this juncture.

Turning in a very strong start for eventual pool winner GBG NW Marucci was righthander Matt Bachelier (2020, Nogales, Ariz.) who outdueled his opposition and pitched a little over six innings while allowing only one hit and striking out five batters. Bachelier utilized a strong two-pitch mix, headlined by his sinking fastball, to keep hitters at bay and pitch to generally weak, ground ball contact throughout the performance.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame is conducive for that of a starting pitching prospect, and there’s some room for additional strength at maturity. Bachelier has a longer, wrapped arm stroke through the back that he whips through the arm circle well, but what allows him to generate both notable sink and tough angles is his extended slightly lower arm slot through release. Bachelier started off hot, sitting in the 84-87 mph range, and maintaining that velocity throughout, and touching 88 mph in the first inning. He pounded the lower third of the zone and hitters either swung over the sinking fastball or just drove it into the ground. He showed a slider with mostly lateral break and shape to it that functioned as a solid secondary pitch in the low-70s, however the fastball was the bread and butter for Bachelier as he earned an important win in pool play.




Opposing Bachelier on the mound was Trombly righthander Danny Suarez (2021, Mission Viejo, Calif.) and though he was dealt a tough-luck loss, Suarez was very impressive over five innings on the mound. The recently-turned 15-year old shows a lot of ingredients and elements that scouts and college coaches look for out of a young arm as the lanky, projectable righthander showed three pitches and lots of strikes on the afternoon.

Suarez is listed at 6-foot-3, 180-pounds, however that seems to be on the conservative side as he looks to be a tick taller with a very lanky, lean frame. The delivery and ease of operation both stand out as his movements are both simple, repeatable, and very low-effort and despite his age and size, he has a good feel for body control and consistently working on top of the ball. He utilizes a very high front lever, while keeping his arm stroke online, both of which add some deception and Suarez also has very clean mechanics by loading on his backside well and maintaining his release point effectively. The arm stroke is loose and he worked his fastball in the 83-85 mph range throughout the day, consistently working to either corner of the plate low in the strike zone. Suarez flashed a changeup to lefthanded hitters and had a good amount of success with a true 12-to-6 breaking ball that showed good present shape and projects nicely. Physical projection is the big play here as it isn’t hard to see Suarez adding velocity in roves as he continues to develop.

Leadoff man Ethan Silcox (2020, Rio Rancho, N.M.) had a solid day for GBG NW Marucci, showing out not only with some solid offensive tools, but providing athleticism, balance, and arm strength from shortstop in pool play for GBG. The twitchy and athletic Silcox is listed at a lean 6-foot, 165-pounds with room for projection, though at present there’s plenty of fast-twitch muscle to the build. The swing is loose and fast through the zone and he showed a penchant for turning the barrel hard over the inner half and allowing his hands to get the barrel out in front nicely. He moves very well to both sides in the infield and has plenty of arm strength from the position with zip and carry on throws across the diamond. Silcox will be an important piece for GBG as they look to keep playing as they enter the elimination bracket on Sunday.

After impressing at the PG Underclass All American Games, Irvin R. Weems III (2021, Las Vegas, Nev.) had himself a very good Saturday with multiple extra base hits and an all-around explosive package of offensive tools. Weems used the whole field and showed off exciting offensive potential with an easy trigger into the swing that creates very good bat speed almost easily. The swing presently has some inconsistencies to it, but the bat speed combined with the strength and quickness in his hands allow him to impact the ball well to all fields. He drove a double to both sides of the field, one a traditional rope to the pull side while the other was a line shot down the opposite field line and allowed him to turn on the afterburners and accelerate to second base. The power is interesting as the swing creates some naturally and though he didn’t hit a home run there were a couple of long-hanging fly balls to give you a glimpse at the power. The San Diego State commit is continuing to come into his own as a prospect and showed why he is currently a top 100 player for the 2021 class.

Weems’ teammate and starting pitcher for the Nevada Road Dawgs, Ty Coombs (2022, Las Vegas, Nev.), turned in a very strong start and showed a good amount of things to like about a prospect who just entered his freshman year of high school. Coombs has advanced size for the age with a 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame and ran his fastball up to 81 mph in the early portion of the game. The arm stroke is long and loose through the back, and though the back elbow creeps up a bit he gets the ball out on time to work around the strike zone. The arm path through release creates some life, often cutting to the glove side, which allows for some ugly swings on the fastball. Coombs also showed a breaking ball that varied in degrees of tightness, however he worked the zone well, competed, and finished with a little over five innings while striking out eight batters.




Recent TCU commit and MountainWest Baseball shortstop Brayden Taylor (2020, West Jordan, Utah) was a big part of their final pool play win, as his first at-bat concluded after an eight-pitch battle that saw Taylor launch a home run to the pull side. Taylor is hitting at a .444 clip to start the tournament and if the swing is any indication there should be more hits coming for the young shortstop as his team heads into bracket play. Taylor has ideal size and projection from a lefthanded hitting middle infielder at 6-foot, 155-pounds and he’s young in the face with athleticism throughout. There is a simple trigger into the swing and the sheer length makes it easy to manipulate the barrel and maintain it through the zone as it is compact and quick. Taylor remains balanced throughout and gets some rear leg drive going through contact as he is looking to lift the ball and can do so with some surprising pop. Taylor has already been responsible for driving in a lot of the runs for his team thus far, seven RBI through three games, and the offensive tools are very enticing and shows why TCU wanted Taylor in the fold, though Taylor and his teammates still have work to do if they want to come home with the crown.

– Vincent Cervino
Give us your feedback
Tournaments | Story | 9/27/2023

Midwest Invitational Scout Notes
Tyler Kotila
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2023

WWBA World Championship Pool Preview

Perfect Game Staff
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2023

Coastal Soph. Fall Invite Scout Notes

Todd Coffey
Article Image
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....
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/26/2023

Fall Frenzy Scout Notes

Jason Phillips
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/27/2023

Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Day 3-5

Kyler Peterson
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/25/2023

Deep South Fall Invitational Scout Notes

Alex Dorso
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/24/2023

Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Day 3

Troy Sutherland
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/22/2023

Northeast Qualifier Scout Notes

John McAdams
Article Image
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...
Read More
Tournaments | Story | 9/23/2023

Sophomore WWBA Scout Notes: Days 1-2

Vincent Cervino
Article Image
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...
Read More
College | Story | 9/22/2023

Cape Cod Top 2025 Prospect List

Vincent Cervino
Article Image
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...
Read More
Loading more articles...
About Perfect Game :: Contact us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy :: Testimonials :: Job Opportunities
Copyright 1994-2026 by Perfect Game. All rights reserved. No portion of this information may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect Game.