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Draft  | Prospect Scouting Reports | 2/26/2026

PG Draft: Early Season Underclass Performers

Tyler Henninger
Michael Albee
Joey Cohen
Photo: Wylan Moss (Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)

RHP Dax Whitney, Oregon State (‘27 elig.)
Whitney may not just be the best arm in next year’s class, he may be the best arm in the entire country right now. The right-handed sits 98 mph with the heater and has been up to 100 mph. Both the slider and curveball are plus offerings that he spins extremely well. Whitney will mix in a quality Gavin changeup that sits in the upper-80’s and has also introduced a new cutter. All the pitches come from the exact same release point and jump out of the hand. He commands the zone and misses bats at a high rate. The Beavers ace has opened the year with a 0.75 ERA over 12 innings 23 strikeouts to four walks. The stuff and performance is arguably the best in the country no matter the class. 



OF/LHP Blaine Brown, Tennessee (‘27 elig.)
Brown joined the Vols after transferring from Rice and has immediately become one of their best players. The left-handed hitting outfielder has shown easy power with the ability to produce triple digit EVs with ease. Through eight games he has launched four homers, collected six extra-base hits, and posted a .727 slugging percentage. The upside with the bat is obvious, but Brown also is an above-average runner and shows a plus arm in the outfield. That arm strength also gives him two-way ability on the bump. A mid-90’s with impressive carry through the zone. He has thrown two shutout innings to open the year with five strikeouts. The upside is immense and it is a really fun profile that should slot near the top of next year’s class. 

OF Angel Laya, Oregon (‘28 elig.)
Laya has quickly taken over a starting role for Oregon and has been extremely impressive to open his collegiate career. The outfielder has slashed .444/.516/.741 across his first eight games with a pair of homers and zero strikeouts. Laya possesses quality strength with a swing geared to lift the balls with authority pullside. There is quality power upside, but that has not come at the expense of swing and miss. Laya shows feel for the barrel and knowledge of the strikezone, allowing him to make sound swing decisions. The combination of power potential and a feel to hit make for a very intriguing profile that still has plenty of time to develop. 
 

OF/1B Mason Braun, LSU (‘28 elig.)
Braun has pushed his way into some playing time early despite the depth and talent on the LSU squad. The freshman has seen at-bats in eight games and started four of them. During that stretch, he has hit .421/.542/.632 with a homer and four walks. The left-handed hitting Braun controls the barrel well with strength behind it. There is a mix of power upside that has shown flashes, but still has plenty of room to develop further, and a feel to hit as well. Braun consistently finds the barrel and the ball will jump off the barrel to all fields. While his long term defensive home may wind up at first base or a corner outfield spot, the bat is impressive and he is young for the class. There is plenty of upside to get excited about. 
 

RHP Wylan Moss, UCLA (‘27 elig.)
Moss delivered another dominant relief outing for the Bruins on Saturday and has now logged 6.2 shutout innings out of the bullpen, allowing just three hits while striking out 12. There’s a lot to like here from his size/projection (6-foot-3, 200) to his delivery and his overall arsenal where he has now quietly become one of the nation’s more intriguing sophomore arms. Moss is a loose, athletic mover down the mound who repeats his delivery well and creates quality extension at release. The arm action has some length in the back, but it consistently gets back on time, allowing him to stay synced and throw strikes. His riding fastball now sits in the mid-90s and regularly generates 18–21 inches of induced vertical break, producing whiffs at the top of the zone. He pairs it with a plus changeup in the low 80s that he throws with real confidence. The pitch has excellent shape, generating significant depth and fade, and he uses it effectively against both right- and left-handed hitters. His mid-80s slider has also taken a step forward this spring, showing improved late action and producing more whiffs. Given the performance and the quality of the arsenal, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Moss work his way into a more prominent, potentially even starting role as the season progresses.

LHP Dylan Volantis, Texas (‘27 elig.)
All Dylan Volantis has done so far is solidify himself as the top college left-hander in the class. Since moving into a starting role, Volantis has been dominant. He’s turned in back-to-back seven inning outings, allowing just one run total while striking out 16 and walking only two. A 6-foot-6 lefty with long levers, Volantis works from an over-the-top slot with a notably high release height. The downhill plane he creates is a defining characteristic of his profile. His fastball sits in the low 90s, but it plays firmer due to the deception and unique angle. Hitters consistently appear late, particularly when he’s able to establish it at the top of the zone or work it in on right-handed bats. His low-80s breaking ball is a true plus pitch. It features sharp downer action and the high slot creates a steep outlier approach that makes it difficult for hitters to track. It generates both chase and awkward whiffs when executed at the bottom of the zone. He complements the curveball with a shorter, firmer slider in the mid-to-upper 80s. The slider gives him a different breaking ball shape with later, tighter action and plays well against left-handed hitters. There’s also a newer changeup in the mix, a depth-oriented offering that offers another bridge between the fastball and curve. What made Volantis effective last season remains intact, but what’s improved from some early looks is the polish within the arsenal and his ability to hold stuff deeper into outings. With his size, strike-throwing ability, multiple strong secondaries and starter traits, Volantis looks the part of a high-floor, high-ceiling rotation piece at the next level. 

C Nate Savoie, Clemson (‘27, elig.) 
Nate Savoie entered the season ranked No. 45 on our college board, and all he’s done since is rake. Through the early portion of the year, he’s slashing an eye-opening .467/.529/.833 with three home runs, consistently barreling and driving baseballs. The performance has prompted our staff to take a longer look at what could be one of the more dynamic bats in college baseball. This is a bat-first catcher profile, and the offensive tools stand out immediately. Savoie generates serious bat speed with a whippy stroke that routinely produces easy plus exit velocities, particularly to the pull side. His approach is aggressive and geared toward catching the ball out front, where his path creates natural lift and allows him to access his power with relative ease. The key will be whether the bat-to-ball skills will hold against higher-level pitching during conference play and whether he can consistently manage the strike zone. If what we’re seeing continues, the offensive ceiling is significant, potentially one of the better overall bats in the entire ’27 draft class. Defensively, the skill set behind the plate presently grades around average but there is developmental runway where refinement would meaningfully elevate the profile, as college catchers remain a consistent draft commodity. Overall, this is a clear up-arrow prospect. If the bat continues to perform at this level and the defensive gains follow, Savoie has a chance to rise well beyond his preseason ranking.
 

LHP Cooper Underwood, Georgia Tech (‘28 elig.)
A more detailed college report was filed for Underwood just days ago, but he is one of the standout freshman arms in the ACC making noise early on in the season. Over two starts, he’s allowed just four hits and punched out eight over 7.2 innings, good for a 27.6% strikeout percentage. The under the hood data looks solid as well, as he’s allowing a measly .160 slug against. Underwood has long been praised for his ability to spin the baseball and throw strikes, something he has continued to do early on in his collegiate career. It’s easy to love the handedness, feel for spin and strikes to pair along with some physical projection. He is going to be a key arm for the Jackets this spring.

OF William Johnson, UGA (‘28 elig.)
There’s an idea that freshmen rarely play at the University of Georgia these days. However, if you can hit, there’s going to be a spot for you. Cole Johnson did it all fall and has carved out a significant role for the Bulldogs early on here in the spring. The true freshman is currently sporting a 1.222 OPS over 20 plate appearances, tacking on five doubles in that sample. He’s got a sweet left-handed swing that checks plenty of boxes. After all, he was ranked 165th in the country coming out of high school due in large part to that swing. Georgia is getting an early return on its investment with Johnson. The hit tool is the calling card and is going to carry his profile nicely during his time in Athens.

SS Linkin Garcia, Texas Tech (‘27 elig.)
Garcia is sporting some really impressive numbers to start this spring. It’s a given that the following are in a small sample of forty AB’s, but still impressive regardless. To this point, he is running a 91.3% zone contact rate with a 13.9% whiff rate. He is controlling the barrel and zone well as a true freshman, and the traditional stats are looking good too. Garcia has hit his way to a 1.200 OPS to this point, including eleven total hits with four doubles and three homeruns. It’s a projectable build with current strength, present arm strength across the diamond from the left side and he’s getting into impact early on. At nineteen and ten, he is draft eligible next year. Texas Tech is reaping the benefits early from a top 100 recruit in last year’s class.
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Draft | Story | 2/19/2026

Then vs. Now: '26 Class Look Back
Tyler Henninger
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One constant across our scouting staff is the volume of in-person looks we get at prospects during their high school years. With assignments at national tournaments and showcases throughout the calendar, we’ve built a deep library of reports and video on many of today’s top college prospects dating back to their prep days. This week, we took a step back to revisit what those players looked like as high school prospects. Which tools stood out? What was missing from the profile at the time? And what, if anything, did we overlook that ultimately helped shape the player they’ve become? Below, we break down 10 players in a “Then and Now” reflection. Justin Lebron (23 FL) finishes off the tournament getting in on the hit parade with a single to the pullside. #PGShowdown #Bama commit pic.twitter.com/C4Irym2ZTR — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) March 4, 2023...
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College | Rankings | 3/9/2026

College Top 25: March 9

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Player Report Database While there will not be any new faces in this weeks Top 25, there is quite a bit of shakeup as the season, somehow, becomes even more unpredictable.  There were several teams in the poll that dropped weekend series and, in some cases, registered losing records in the last seven days.  There is sure to be more chaos this week as virtually every conference starts league play and the race for regular season titles begins.  The UCLA Bruins (13-2) remain No. 1 as their sizzling hot bats led the way to a perfect (4-0) week and they swept their first Big Ten series of the year.  As one of only two remaining undefeated teams in the nation, the Texas Longhorns (15-0) jump to No. 2 before they open SEC play this weekend in Austin.  No. 3 Georgia Tech and No. 4 Mississippi State both (14-2) hold their spots in the poll after both dropped a...
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Press Release | Press Release | 3/7/2026

Debut: Contreras YouTube Feature

Perfect Game Staff
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    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME DEBUTS NEW YOUTUBE FEATURE FOLLOWING JOSEPH CONTRERAS ON HISTORIC DAY BEFORE WBC   Behind-the-scenes access captures the youngest player in the World Baseball Classic preparing for the global stage   Sanford, Florida (Friday, March 6, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the debut of a new original YouTube feature spotlighting right-handed pitcher Joseph Contreras, as PG cameras followed him throughout the day of his final high school start before departing to join Team Brazil in the World Baseball Classic.   The feature provides exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to one...
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Softball | Softball Tournament | 3/4/2026

Perfect Game Softball March Madness

Ashley Mears
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2026 Perfect Game March Madness February 27-March 1st Ashley Mears What a weekend at the Fun City Dome in Burlington, Iowa! The energy was electric from first pitch to final out towering home runs, edge-of-your-seat battles, dramatic comebacks, and extra-inning thrillers with some unpredictable endings, it was a great weekend all around. The Top Performers list welcomed some exciting new names, while seasoned seniors continued to cement their legacies, delivering standout performances week after week. For some, this may have been their final appearance on a Perfect Game stage, and they made sure it was unforgettable. In the 18u division a tough Nebraska Gold 319 Berning team outlasted the Southeast Iowa All Stars in the championship. In 16u the Top Gun 2028- Strange completed their weekend by beating the Iowa Aries 16U CE Fire Black. 18U The weekend’s Most Valuable Player award...
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High School | General | 3/5/2026

High School Notebook: March 5

Steve Fiorindo
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Full BP & pregame I/O from ‘26 SS Keon Johnson. Whippy hands and lifted to the middle of the field throughout the rounds, athletic mover on the dirt & enough arm strength to stick on the left side. #4 in @PG_Georgia & #50 on the @PG_Draft Board. #PGHS @FPDVikingSports https://t.co/vYvReQKTVh pic.twitter.com/BksHJtA09X — Cam McElwaney (@CamMcElwaneyPG) February 20, 2026 Keon Johnson, SS, First Presbyterian Day Johnson has long been near the top of the 2026 rankings and it all culminated in being a PG All-American last August. He heads into the spring as one of the names to know in the upcoming MLB Draft and is drawing crowds to his high school in Macon. It’s a well-built 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame with good actions up the middle. The defensive acumen has continued to improve over the last few years and now looks comfortable at shortstop and even projects there...
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College | Rankings | 3/4/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: March 4

Nick Herfordt
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The 2026 college baseball season is starting to reveal its early storylines, and across the Division II and Division III landscape a few programs have already forced their way into the spotlight. From the blistering start by the Pittsburg State Gorillas baseball that rocketed them to the top of the rankings, to the steadily rising championship ambitions of the Taylor Trojans baseball, the national picture is beginning to take shape. In Division III, heavyweight programs like the Trinity Tigers baseball and the Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks baseball have already traded blows in one of the season’s first statement series, while emerging challengers such as the Keene State Owls baseball are looking to turn early momentum into a breakout year. With many teams still just getting their seasons underway, the rankings remain fluid, but the early results are already giving us clues...
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Juco | Rankings | 3/4/2026

JUCO Top 25: March 4

Troy Sutherland
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Another week down as we get into conference play in parts of the nation. This week is led by Chipola at No. 1 with an impressive 24-1 record. Walters State drops to No. 2 at 16-3 and Florida SouthWestern State College (17-5) follows closely behind. Powerhouse programs  McLennan Community College (11-2) and Johnson County Community College (18-2) round out the top five, while one-loss teams Fresno City, Ohlone, and Cloud County are quickly climbing into the national conversation. With traditional Texas powers, West Coast contenders, and deep Florida Juco rosters all in the mix, the race for Grand Junction is already taking shape.   Rk. Team Record 1 Chipola (FL) 24-1 2 Walters State (TN) 16-3 3 Florida Southwestern (FL) 17-5 4 McLennan (TX) 11-2 5 Johnson County (KS) 18-2 6 Gaston (NC) 20-2 7 Blinn (TX) 12-6 8 Florence-Darlington (SC) 18-5 9 Northwest Florida (FL) 16-8 10...
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High School | Rankings | 3/3/2026

High School Top 50 Update: March 3

Tyler Russo
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As we get rolling deeper into the spring here in the southern states, other states are only a few weeks away from their seasons beginning and some are even starting the day this will be posted. We’ve concluded the first major event on the high school schedule, the PG High School Showdown, and it was an epic weekend in Hoover. The event was littered with talent and these rankings reflect just that. St. John Bosco (CA) holds onto the first spot in this update and are being pushed by an IMG Academy (FL) team that’s 8-0 after winning the High School Showdown as well as beating two preseason top-10 teams in the first few weeks of the season. Orange Lutheran (CA) holds onto the No. 3 spot after a 1-0 start to the year and just a few weeks away from NHSI. A trio of Florida schools follow Olu in South Walton (FL), fresh off a win at the HS Showdown, Venice (FL), a surging team...
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Press Release | Press Release | 3/3/2026

PG & RaceTrac Expand Partnership

Perfect Game Staff
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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME AND RACETRAC ANNOUNCE EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP   Sanford, Florida (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced an expanded partnership with RaceTrac, naming the convenience store brand the Official Convenience Store of Perfect Game in Georgia and Florida. The enhanced relationship significantly broadens RaceTrac’s presence across Perfect Game’s premier tournament venues and digital platforms, deepening its engagement with players, families, coaches and fans throughout two of the most active youth baseball markets in the country.   As part of the expanded agreement, RaceTrac will launch a robust...
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College | Story | 3/3/2026

College Players of the Week: March 3

Craig Cozart
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March 3 Perfect Game/Player of the Week:  Cider Canon, OF, Duke  The Duke Blue Devils (11-3) went through massive changes in the offseason, with a new coaching staff and heavy roster turnover like is often seen in the college game today.  That hasn’t held them back as they have kind of flown under the radar on their way to a tie for the most wins in the nation.  They won 4 out 5 games last week and Cider Canon was the driving force behind their offensive onslaught.  The 5-11/180 outfielder from San Marino, CA put together an incredible week collecting 9 hits in 14 at-bats, good for a .643 BA, scoring 7 runs, with 3 walks, 4 home runs and driving in a total of 10 runs.  After a successful couple years at Davidson College, Cider made the trip north to Durham and has fit right into the Blue Devil’s high-octane offense.  For the season, he is...
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High School | General | 3/2/2026

HS Showdown Scout Notes: Days 2-3

Vincent Cervino
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High School Showdown Event Page | High School Showdown Preview High School Showdown Scout Notes: Day 1 An extended look at ‘26 3B/RHP Coleman Borthwick (FL)… 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 8 K, 0 BB #PGShowdown @SWseahawks @Florida_PG @PG_Draft https://t.co/IHJFWFbn4T pic.twitter.com/I2izGcEdyA — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) February 28, 2026 Coleman Borthwick (2026, Freeport, Fla.) was excellent over the weekend, securing MVP honors and delivering one of the best starts of the event on the mound. At 6-foot-6, 255-pounds, Borthwick is an ultra-physical prospect and one of the top two-way prospects in the draft. The Auburn signee drew the biggest crowd of MLB scouts in attendance as there were around 50 or 60 so lined up behind home plate on Friday morning. Borthwick was nothing short of dominant, striking out eight hitters and...
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