National Director of 13u & 14u Player Development & Festivals

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#HailState keeping the foot on the pedal & land a PGAA in 2022 BHP Jurrangelo Cijntje. Power stuff from the right side up to 96 mph w/ FB, hard breaker in upper-70;works upper-80s from left side. Peep the 2 gloves in photo. #28 per @PerfectGameUSA
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#LSU goes back out to the West Coast and grabs the #1 ranked player in 2024 with OF Derek Curiel. Outstanding defender in CF, big range & athleticism shines. LH stick w/ lots of whip &natural barrel feel, power quickly coming along. #GeauxTigers
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All of those flights, nights in hotels, innings played, miles in the car, and extra nights in the cages lead to tonight with the opening rounds of the 2018 #MLBDraft. Good luck and congrats to all.
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All of those flights, nights in hotels, innings played, miles in the car, and extra nights in the cages lead to tonight with the opening rounds of the 2021 #MLBDraft. Good luck and congrats to all.
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TRAVEL COACHES: As the bigger summer events continue to unfold, please post your rotations ahead of time. College RCs are back out on the road now and looking to add to their classes, pro scouts will be getting looks at the 17u WWBA. Tag/DM us so we can provide the best coverage!
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Fresh off a CWS championship, #HailState lands a HUGE commit (literally) in 6-7/240 2025 RHP Sam Cozart, the #1 ranked player in nation per @PerfectGameUSA. Already runs FB into low-90s, advanced pitchability for size & age. 2x @PGSelectFest alum.
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Finn got himself a life long throwing partner.
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Big day for the class of 2022 as they can finally put pen to paper and sign their NLI! It’s been a long road with plenty of games played, hotel nights & miles traveled. Congrats on today and I’ve enjoyed following along over the lease 4+ years.
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Wednesday we learned of Cam Caminiti jumping to the ‘24, debuting at # 10. The #LSU ‘24 class was already insane. Now, it might be one of the best I’ve seen in my 10 years. At the top: 1. Derek Curiel 2. Konnor Griffin 4. Cade Arrambide 10. Caminiti 12. Landon Victorian
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So Jupiter has been around since 1998. In that time several arms have tied for the event record at 98 mph. This morning, 16 year old Miguel Sime out his name atop the leaderboard with a 99 mph pellet. 16 years old. #LSU commit. @WowFactorNation | @PGMidAtlantic
Miguel Sime Jr (‘25 NY) up to 9️⃣9️⃣ mph today in a quick 1 inning appearance👀🔥 pure electricity from the @LSUbaseball commit w/ unmatched arm speed, struck out the side. #WWBAWorlds @PGMidAtlantic
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Hey #HailState fans, here's an early look at your 2021 commit Blaze Jordan of @DulinsBaseball. Absurd bat speed for age, 101off bat/331' HR
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#VandyBoys land the top arm in 2023 class in LHP Thomas White, again pulling a top talent from the Northeast. Fastball already runs into mid-90s, fast & whippy arm. Tuns over quality CH with feel for spin. #3 in the country. #AnchorDown
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A 95 mph fastball from USF Shane McClanahan in on the hands. That's a BBCOR bat, not wood. (c/o @UConnBaseball)
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Here’s something you don’t see every year in Jupiter: 2025 RHP Sam Cozart (NC) working out of the ‘pen for South Charlotte. Sat 83-85/86 mph, filled the zone with life. Mixed a CH up to 77 mph, showed fade; flashed short SL @ 74 mph. Special talent to follow.
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Heading down to Hoover, Alabama for one of my favorite stretches of the year; @PerfectGameUSA National & Junior National Showcase. Going to cover the 16u Elite Championships Monday/Tuesday which has LOADED rosters.
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7 months old, time to teach him the changeup?
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#LSU showing no signs of slowing down as Jay Johnson & staff land a big one for 2024 in 3B/RHP Matthew Champion (CA). Ultra athletic, big bat speed w/ some juice; upper-80s on mound w/ complete mix. #24 per @PerfectGameUSA #GeauxTigers
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#HailState goes across the country & lands a big one out of NorCal with 2023 1B/LHP Nolan Stevens. Physical presence on diamond, big bat speed/strength combo at plate from left side; fastball already peaking upwards of 93 mph. #24 per @PerfectGameUSA
I’m extremely excited to announce my commitment to Mississippi state . I want to thank all of my coaches , teammates , friends , family and God for all of their support “GO DAWGS”. 🐶#hailstate @msstate @HailStateBB @AlphaMovementBB @FHSAthletics2
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The velocity continues to come for 2019 RHP Jack Leiter (NJ) as he opens up 90-93 mph in 1st. Continues to refine delivery, shows quick arm & spun both a 12-6 CB and hard slider up to 82 mph. #Vandy commit
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160 picks complete. Class of 2021, you’re up.
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Remember 2019 OF Riley Greene's (FL) name. Effortless LH power, smooth w/ natural loft; HR half way up trees. #6 in '19 per @PerfectGameUSA
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Let the calls begin! Big day for the 2026 class as the recruiting process is officially open. Excited to see all the players find their school at the collegiate level!
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Another day, another premier commit for #LSU, landing one of the top bats in 2025 w/ Jaden Fauske out of IL. Physical LH stick, juice plays to all fields. Sky high offensive upside for #GeauxTigers. #19 ranked in country. 9th @PerfectGameUSA All America in ‘25 for Tigers.
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I don't #LSU fans would mind 2019 Rece Hinds doing this at The Box. LD 2B 1-hop wall, 105 off the bat. #2 per @PerfectGameUSA #GeauxTigers
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Enjoy this slider from @WakeBaseball RHP Griffin Roberts. Arguably best breaker in college baseball. Tunnels well & throws with conviction at 83-85 mph. Over first two living 92-94/95 with sink to both sides. Flashing feel for CH too @ 85-87 mph. #MLBDraft
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Stop me if you’ve seen me tweet this before: #GeauxTigers grabs a top of the class talent, this time in 2025 Dean Moss. Long time performer on circuit, LH juice is calling card but tools across board continue to JUMP. Won 14u @PGSelectFest HRD at JetBlue. #4 player in country
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This is Estanli Castillo. Not eligible until July 2 of 2018. ++ raw power that played to all fields, easy majestic shots to pull side.
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I understand missing the H, but the R is kinda key in the whole name spelling process.
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Absolutely love this pickup for #VandyBoys as they grab one of the premier 2026s in the country w/ SS Keon Johnson (GA). Does everything big across the board, innate feel for the barrel & has a long track record of hitting at highest level. #AnchorDown #6 in the country.
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My little man turns ✌️ today…that means it’s time to starting spinning the baseball. Happy Birthday Mr. Finn
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All of those flights, nights in hotels, innings played, miles in the car, and extra nights in the cages lead to tonight with the opening rounds of the 2022 #MLBDraft. Good luck and congrats to all.
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Long balls are in the blood for 2021 1B Max McGwire, continuously launching here during the semi-finals of #PGAAC Classic HR Derby. 👀 on the jersey number too...
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TRAVEL COACHES: The 17u WWBA is nearly here, biggest tournament of the year so it’s imperative we get rotations put in. What better way to get your arms seen by scouts/RCs than by letting them know where & when? Lining up schedules is hard enough w/ rotations, let alone guessing.
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Working on launch angle this month..and maybe crawling if there’s time.
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2018 RHP Ethan Hankins (GA) working free & easy 94-96 & bumped 98 in 1st. Lots of life & filled zone. Showing SL now @ 82. #AnchorDown
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This is pretty awesome
SURPRISE! Niko Peinado is reunited with his brother, Austin, at the 13U @PGSelectFest in Oklahoma City! 🇺🇸
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Extremely easy velocity here from 2020 RHP Jared Kelley (TX), up to 99 mph & sitting 96-98 mph. Physical starter’s build, life to FB & plane on the pitch. Worked mostly off FB, flashed both a SL and CH @ 84 mph. #HookEm commit.
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Subtle hints to make him left-handed.
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Had to leave Knoxville a little early this year as Mr. Finn turned 1 today…of course I have to get him in some Festival gear… Off to the field now so he can throw a light bullpen and work on the slider grip. #Finn
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This #GeauxTigers 2026 class is going to rival their ‘25 soon; land one of the purest hit tools in country w/ 2026 MIF CJ Weinstein of CA. Rhythmic swing, natural feel for the barrel w/ some present pop; moves well, advanced instincts & game comes easy. #LSU. #23 in nation
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Congrats to all the players in the class of 2021 putting the pen to paper on National Signing Day. It’s been an awesome experience following along since your 14u days!
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The combination of the #1 2024 Derek Curiel & the #2 ‘24 Konnor Griffin patrolling the outfield at the Box together is pretty special. #GeauxTigers now have both committed & have 4 of the top 10 in ‘24 with Cade Arrambide & Landon Victorian. All 4 are @PGSelectFest alum.
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Here's 2018 C Will Banfield (GA) going deep in 1st AB of game; bat speed & strength add to elite catching profile. 94 off, 343' #AnchorDown
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The crew is ready for baseball season.
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All those long road trips, flights, nights in a hote & countless hours of practices/games have led to tonight’s #MLBDraft. Good luck to everybody involved, looking forward to watching it unfold!
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2020 RHP Nate Wohlgemuth (OK) in out of pen working 93-95 w/ FB; fast arm & showed plane. Flashed quality CH @ 85, maintained AS w/ fade.
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Decent bat speed here from the #1 ranked player in the class, Max Clark. If you don’t know the name, you better become familiar with it.
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Off to Fort Myers today for one of my favorite events, the WWBA Freshmen, followed by the WWBA 14u. But first, have to celebrate Hadley’s 7th birthday.
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A nice welcome back gift for me today.
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The only true way to prep for D1 Opening Day tomorrow…I don’t make the rules The ‘06 soundtrack is also elite & worth digging up if you can.
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This is pretty cool. 2021s Christian Little & Ian Moller walking to the bullpen as the starting battery for the West at both the 2017 14u @PGSelectFest & the 2020 @PGAllAmerican. Both debuted high in ‘21 rankings & remain in top 10 today.
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Tomorrow marks the last big 14u event of the summer circuit (prior to the National Showcase) with the start of the WWBA in Hoover, Alabama. Continuing to hand out invites to the National where we’ll get our last looks & make selections for the 2023 14u Select Festival.
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Don’t try and beat 2020 OF Austin Hendrick (PA) in with velocity; violently fast hands & barrel turning around 92 w/ sink down & in for no-doubter over RF fence. Have tweeted about the hit tool, here’s a look at the plus power. #HailState commit.
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Freshman RHP Davis Sharpe has settled in nicely for @ClemsonBaseball. Working ahead & comfort locating to glove side; topped 91 early with consistent cut. Brought out CH in 4th, two in video below.
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The slider proved to be a real swing & miss pitch for 2020 LHP Nate Savino (VA) as seen here. Late sweeping life from mimicked slot up to 79 mph, played off 92-94/95 mph FB well & showed short sink to it. #UVA commit.
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Team Elite 16u Scout Team & Canes National 16u meet up this morning in playoffs, between the two there are 20 players ranked within @PerfectGameUSA 2021 Top 100, that’s 20% on one field. Team Elite has 5 of the top 10 ranked players. Should be a good game to say the least.
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Quite literally a huge pick up here for #GigEm as they pick up 6-7/240 2025 RHP Sam Cozart (NC). Intimidating presence w/ refined command of entire arsenal, up to 94 mph on heater. Can work to all 4 quads w/ intent, mix/match. 3️⃣ time #Festivaler. #25 in ‘25. #TAMU
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Day 1 of the #14uNational is underway! Follow along as we dig into the best of the best at the 14u level!
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The best kind of September call up. Finn’s b̶r̶o̶t̶h̶e̶r̶ throwing partner coming soon.
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Just in case the 2022 #Vandy class wasn’t already absurdly loaded in talent, they add their 10th (!!) commit inside PG T100 w/ RHP David Horn (CA). Strong frame, misses bats w/ 90-93 FB in zone; quality CH as part of 4 pitch mix. #67 per @PerfectGameUSA #AnchorDown
Blessed! Excited to announce my commitment to Vanderbilt University! Thankful for everyone who has helped me throughout this process! #AnchorDown ⚓️⬇️ @VandyBoys @sdshowbaseball @JSerraLionsBB @reidtfitness
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#HailState fans are really going to like this commitment with 2024 RHP jack Frankel (TX). One of the premier arms in ‘24 class, already bumped 94 mph but CH & SL might be his best pitches. Real pitchability & feel here heading to Starkville. #14 per @PerfectGameUSA
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Not a bad day for #3 ranked 2020 Austin Hendrick (PA). Went 9-12 over 3 games in the playoffs, at least 5 were 92+ including this one @ 102
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How about #OKState getting into Florida to land a big piece in 2021 with shortstop Alex Ulloa. Advanced defensive actions, soft hands and big arm strength, range plays to either side. Quick righthanded swing, ball jumps hard & carries to all fields. #GoPokes #26 per PG
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First pitch out of the hand of @UofLBaseball RHP Zack Burdi.
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#Miami heads over into Vegas & grabs one of the best players in the 2026 class with Rookie Shepard. Advanced tools across the board at this level, excellent bat to ball skill, whippy LH stroke & already drives to the gaps. Versatile defender. #2 per @PerfectGameUSA #GoCanes
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Not shocked that #WPS lands another top of the class-type arm with 2023 LHP Adam Hachman of Missouri. Already up to 95 mph, low effort release w/ steady low-90s on the gun, shows big depth to the breaker too. Sky high upside. #14 per @PerfectGameUSA #OmaHogs #Arkansas
I’m excited to announce my commitment to the University of Arkansas to play baseball. I want to thank my family, teammates, and coaches who have supported me along the way.@RazorbackBSB #commited @wolvesdugout @EBA_MADE @ACEBASEBALLDEV
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Less than 48 hours from the start of the 4th annual 14u National Showcase. Last look of the summer for this age group, rosters are LOADED with big time talent. See you in Fort Myers. Link to full schedule: perfectgame.org/Events/Sched…
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Travel coaches: I know 17u WWBA is still well underway, but 16u starts in a couple day. Big tournament for colleges & having rotations posted is huge. Help everybody and get them posted! Tag me, I will post them.
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Last big 14u tournament prior to the 14u National Showcase kicks off today in Hoover w/ the start of the 14u WWBA. Follow along as I’ll be here for a couple days then hop back down to Florida for the start of the 13u National Showcase.
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#Vanderbilt picked up their first 2022 commit & it’s a good one with 3B Sal Stewart of Florida. 14u Player of the Year; impact bat with natural feel for the barrel, can drive the ball to all parts of the field. Smooth defender at 3B, too. #9 per @PerfectGameUSA #AnchorDown
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#TCU picks up their first 2026 commit & it’s a big one in SS Grady Emerson out of Texas. Very smooth & fluid LH stroke, lots of barrel to all fields. Been really impressed w/ defensive actions this summer, moves well, big arm across. #FrogsUp #4 in class per @PerfectGameUSA
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Remember that 2020 #Arkansas class I said fans should be excited about the other day? It just got even better with RHP Nate Wohlgemuth. Fastball already works into the mid-90s with life & spins a hard breaker. #15 per @PerfectGameUSA #WPS
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The #Cubs go into Georgia & land a good one with 2013 RHP Greg Gerard (GA). Hard/tireless worker, knows his stuff, good guy, + projection. But seriously, good luck to my friend Gregory as he embarks on his next journey within baseball. #FlyTheW
As I sit at the airport right now on my flight home, I want to let you all know that today is my last day working for PG. I have decided to take an Area Scout job with the @Cubs in my home state of Georgia. I want to thank @PerfectGameUSA for the past 7+ years (3 full time).
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It's such an easy swing for 2021 OF Roc Riggio; another HR today that cleared everything, lots of back spin & loft w/ fast hands. #UCLA
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Travel Coaches: Jupiter/West Palm is loaded with talent this weekend for RCs/Pro Scouts between WWBA & the Freshman tournaments. Rotations are pivotal for mapping things out, post them on the PG site/tag us in tweets & we can RT to help spread. Big week of baseball!
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Man, #LSU refuses to slow down. Holds the #1 class in 2025 & picks up a huge 2026 here with OF Anthony Murphy, #22 nationally in rankings. Long track record of success w/ the stick, has juice, super athletic w/ 6.7 speed. #GeauxTigers now have 6 players ranked w/in Top 100.
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You can’t convince me that Chipotle tastes as good not using their forks.
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#OmaHogs pick up another talent from Kansas in 2021 3B Kendall Diggs. Strong build, smooth lefthanded stroke and showed a nice feel for contact this summer. Balanced actions defensively with plenty of strength across on throws. #77 per @PerfectGameUSA #WPS
I’d like to thank everyone who has made this possible. Very excited to announce that I’ve committed to the University of Arkansas! #WPS🐗⚾️
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It was a good harvest this year. Happy Halloween!
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#HailState commit Bryce Bush (MI) just dented the video banner in LF with this swing.
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Outstanding pickup here for #HailState, going into Georgia to grab one of the best 2023s in SS Dylan Cupp. Extremely athletic, advanced defensive actions up the middle. Hands really play, good arm across. Like the swing too, continues to make big strides, loose stroke.
I am extremely grateful and blessed to announce my commitment to Mississippi State University! This would not be possible without the help of the coaches, friends, and family who have impacted my life along the way. I cannot wait to call this #DUDE home! #HAILSTATE #STARKVEGAS
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By my count, Cannizaro has committed 8 top-100 players since taking job at @HailStateBB, 5 of 8 are top-50 per @PerfectGameUSA #HailState
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Outstanding pickup here for #Arkansas as they land one of the best two-ways in the country with Aidan Miller out of Florida. Big time righthanded power & it plays in game, low-90s on the mound & pumps the zone. #3 per @PerfectGameUSA #OmaHogs #WPS
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Two days, two home runs for 2021 C Satchell Norman (FL) & he knew he got all of this one to LCF. Fast hands, leverage to path & looks to do damage. Catching today, sticking well & showing quality arm strength on throws down. #Noles commit.
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One of the top players in the 2021 class, SS Alex Mooney, looks likes he has added noticeable strength since summer. Highest level tools, fast bat/loose hands. Plus arm across infield, smooth actions on left side. #Duke commit. #15 per @PerfectGameUSA
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Another day, another #HailState commit who grabs Player of Year honors with Blaze Jordan at the 14U level.
Hey #HailState fans, here's an early look at your 2021 commit Blaze Jordan of @DulinsBaseball. Absurd bat speed for age, 101off bat/331' HR
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It comes off the bat differently for 2022 OF Ryan Clifford (NC). Plenty of bat speed and strength to swing; 2B with back spin here to deep CF, registered 98 mph off the barrel.
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Here’s another huge commitment for the #Vols & Tony Vitello, getting into Florida for 2024 SS Manny Marin. Extremely smooth actions up the middle, plenty of present bat speed & already driving the ball to all fields. #46 per @PerfectGameUSA
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#OKState makes a big splash and gets one of the top uncommitted bars in 2021 with OF Roc Riggio out of Cali. High energy performer, plenty of versatility. Lefthanded bat is loudest tool, generates plenty of whip & can drive to all fields. #23 per PG. #GoPokes
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2020 RHP Blade Tidwell (TN) opened up living 88-91 mph with FB, bumped a 92 early on. Quick arm stroke through the back, worked on top of the ball well & mixed in mid-70s CB for chase pitch. #Tennessee commit.
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Dynamic arm here heading to Oxford with 2022 LHP Jackson Ferris. Clean arm, FB in low 90s already with some of the better command in the class, miss tons of bats w/ FB. Tight breaker w/ bite, go to secondary pitch. Huge addition for #OleMiss. #15 per @PerfectGameUSA #HottyToddy
Canes National 2022 LHP Jackson Ferris @jackson54092679 has committed to Ole Miss @PerfectGameUSA @DynamicBaseball
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Off to Sanford for the Perfect Game World Series for a few days before shooting over to the 13u National Showcase in West Palm this upcoming weekend. Lots of young talent to see down in Florida this week!
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The ball simply comes off the barrel differently from 2022 OF Elijah Green (FL). Supreme athleticism, ran a 6.20 at 6-3/215 & threw 92 mph from OF. Listen to the barrel here, impact to oppo as hard as to his pull side. #Miami commit. #PGJrNational
You’ll be hearing a lot about 2022 OF Elijah Green (FL) over the years. @PGSelectFest alum, ball comes off the barrel differently to all parts of the field!
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It doesn’t get much better than this! @PGSelectFest
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The bat continues to make big strides for 2018 @PerfectGameUSA All-American Myles Austin (GA). Plenty of twitch with quick hands, added physical strength showing in swing here in BP. #Alabama commit.
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Outstanding outing for 2020 LHP Daxton Fulton (OK), a #Vandy commit. Ultra-projectable 6-6/220, controls body well in delivery and repeats. Pounded zone with angle on FB up to 93 mph, mixed CB with depth up to 81 & flashed solid CH @ 85 mph. #AnchorDown
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You’ll be hearing about 2021 SS Alex Mooney (MI) a lot over the next two years. Extremely athletic, fluid stroke w/ whip to barrel; loud 2B to pull side here, just missed a couple yesterday. Fast-twitch & showed + arm earlier. #Duke commit.
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Hey #GeauxTigers fans, here’s your latest pickup in 2026 OF Malachi Washington (GA). Premier athlete, big time defender in the OF w/ real bat to ball skill & budding juice. 6.6 runner, #56 nationally. 2 time @PGSelectFest alum. Big add to an already stacked #LSU class.
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