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101 mph 🔥 from 6-foot-9 LHP Brody Bumila, Baseball America’s No. 6 high school player for 2026, in another dominant outing today. These pitches from one AB: FB 101 strike swinging FB 100 strike swinging CH 88 strike swinging Oh and he hit two home runs too.

101 mph 🔥 from 6-foot-9 LHP Brody Bumila, Baseball America’s No. 6 high school player for 2026, in another dominant outing today. These pitches from one AB: FB 101 strike swinging FB 100 strike swinging CH 88 strike swinging Oh and he hit two home runs too.

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94 mph fastball in, 100 mph EV on the home run from 2028 outfielder Hudson Oliver. One of 50 prospect standouts from the NPI tournament:

94 mph fastball in, 100 mph EV on the home run from 2028 outfielder Hudson Oliver. One of 50 prospect standouts from the NPI tournament:

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Grant Arnold is one of the top bats in the 2028 class. Squared up this 95 mph fastball for a home run and hit this ball over the batter's eye in BP. More reports on 40 standouts from the PG Junior National showcase:

Grant Arnold is one of the top bats in the 2028 class. Squared up this 95 mph fastball for a home run and hit this ball over the batter's eye in BP. More reports on 40 standouts from the PG Junior National showcase:

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Ricky Moneys will be one of the Milwaukee Brewers’ top international signings this week. Electric bat speed here at 16 years old for the shortstop with big power out of the Dominican Republic.

Ricky Moneys will be one of the Milwaukee Brewers’ top international signings this week. Electric bat speed here at 16 years old for the shortstop with big power out of the Dominican Republic.

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A name to remember for the 2026 MLB Draft: 6-foot-8 LHP Brody Bumila with a fastball up to 96 mph at 16. Bishop Feehan HS in Massachusetts.

A name to remember for the 2026 MLB Draft: 6-foot-8 LHP Brody Bumila with a fastball up to 96 mph at 16. Bishop Feehan HS in Massachusetts.

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20-strikeout‼️ no-hitter and up to 100 mph from 6-foot-9 Brody Bumila. 2026 high school LHP was overpowering tonight for Bishop Feehan in Massachusetts. Heavy fastball attack and mixed in a quality changeup. Baseball America projected first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

20-strikeout‼️ no-hitter and up to 100 mph from 6-foot-9 Brody Bumila. 2026 high school LHP was overpowering tonight for Bishop Feehan in Massachusetts. Heavy fastball attack and mixed in a quality changeup. Baseball America projected first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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100 mph at 16 years old in the Dominican Republic. On Friday I saw Yoel King, one of the top pitchers in the 2027 international class. 6-6, 245 lbs, power arm up to 97 mph here, 100 mph in other outings this year, slider up to 90. Big arm for the San Diego Padres on Jan. 15.

100 mph at 16 years old in the Dominican Republic. On Friday I saw Yoel King, one of the top pitchers in the 2027 international class. 6-6, 245 lbs, power arm up to 97 mph here, 100 mph in other outings this year, slider up to 90. Big arm for the San Diego Padres on Jan. 15.

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99 mph today from 6-foot-9 LHP Brody Bumila (2026) and dominant in Rhode Island. 10 batters faced: 1. SO swinging 2. SO swinging 3. SO swinging 4. SO swinging 5. HBP 6. SO swinging 7. SO swinging 8. SO looking 9. SO swinging 10. SO swinging

99 mph today from 6-foot-9 LHP Brody Bumila (2026) and dominant in Rhode Island. 10 batters faced: 1. SO swinging 2. SO swinging 3. SO swinging 4. SO swinging 5. HBP 6. SO swinging 7. SO swinging 8. SO looking 9. SO swinging 10. SO swinging

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Frank Thomas III—16-year-old son of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas—is a Baseball America top 100 player in the 2027 class. 6-2, 195 lbs, hit well throughout the summer and polished defensive actions around the bag at first base.

Frank Thomas III—16-year-old son of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas—is a Baseball America top 100 player in the 2027 class. 6-2, 195 lbs, hit well throughout the summer and polished defensive actions around the bag at first base.

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The best defensive shortstop in the country is Aiden Ruiz from New York. Four hits yesterday for the potential 2026 first-round MLB Draft pick and he had his usual acrobatic highlight play in the field (see the end of the clip) that he seems to make every game.

The best defensive shortstop in the country is Aiden Ruiz from New York. Four hits yesterday for the potential 2026 first-round MLB Draft pick and he had his usual acrobatic highlight play in the field (see the end of the clip) that he seems to make every game.

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Trending toward being a first-round pick in July? One of the risers into the top 30 on Baseball America's MLB Draft rankings is Trevor Condon, who barreled this 96 mph fastball for a double. 2026 high school center fielder from Georgia and a Tennessee commit.

Trending toward being a first-round pick in July? One of the risers into the top 30 on Baseball America's MLB Draft rankings is Trevor Condon, who barreled this 96 mph fastball for a double. 2026 high school center fielder from Georgia and a Tennessee commit.

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Will Brick, Baseball America’s No. 1 catcher in the 2026 class, has committed to Mississippi State. Brick recently reclassified from 2027 to 2026. Won a gold medal at the U-18 World Cup last month.

Will Brick, Baseball America’s No. 1 catcher in the 2026 class, has committed to Mississippi State. Brick recently reclassified from 2027 to 2026. Won a gold medal at the U-18 World Cup last month.

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New 2028 rankings are out today at Baseball America and one of the big risers is outfielder Mikey Batiste in Canada. 6-4, 235-pound switch-hitter blasting balls up to 105 mph on these extra-base hits at 16 years old with a chance for top-of-the-scale power.

New 2028 rankings are out today at Baseball America and one of the big risers is outfielder Mikey Batiste in Canada. 6-4, 235-pound switch-hitter blasting balls up to 105 mph on these extra-base hits at 16 years old with a chance for top-of-the-scale power.

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Chubb Jones Jr., Baseball America’s No. 7 player in the 2027 class, has flipped his commitment to Alabama. RHP/SS is 6-foot-4 with an electric fastball up to 97 mph, a swing-and-miss slider, high-end athleticism and plus speed.

Chubb Jones Jr., Baseball America’s No. 7 player in the 2027 class, has flipped his commitment to Alabama. RHP/SS is 6-foot-4 with an electric fastball up to 97 mph, a swing-and-miss slider, high-end athleticism and plus speed.

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MLB Draft news: Kaiden McCarthy, RHP from Vermont and Baseball America’s No. 15 player in the 2027 class, is reclassifying and will be eligible for the 2026 draft. More here on a big addition to this year’s draft class:

MLB Draft news: Kaiden McCarthy, RHP from Vermont and Baseball America’s No. 15 player in the 2027 class, is reclassifying and will be eligible for the 2026 draft. More here on a big addition to this year’s draft class:

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A lot of scouts will be making trips to Vermont in 2027 to see Kaiden McCarthy. Athletic RHP pitching here at 16 years old up to 94 mph with armside run, advanced changeup, starter look. Baseball America's No. 17 player.

A lot of scouts will be making trips to Vermont in 2027 to see Kaiden McCarthy. Athletic RHP pitching here at 16 years old up to 94 mph with armside run, advanced changeup, starter look. Baseball America's No. 17 player.

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One of the big prospects from Cuba to watch for the 2026 international class is shortstop Joniel Hernandez (Padres). 16 years old, quick-twitch athlete, plus runner with a fast bat from the right side. Eligible to sign on January 15.

One of the big prospects from Cuba to watch for the 2026 international class is shortstop Joniel Hernandez (Padres). 16 years old, quick-twitch athlete, plus runner with a fast bat from the right side. Eligible to sign on January 15.

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Top 100 projected bonus players for the 2026 international signing class with scouting reports on all 100 players is coming Monday at Baseball America. Includes Dominican outfielder Michael Mesa, one of the top hitters for the Toronto Blue Jays class for January 15.

Top 100 projected bonus players for the 2026 international signing class with scouting reports on all 100 players is coming Monday at Baseball America. Includes Dominican outfielder Michael Mesa, one of the top hitters for the Toronto Blue Jays class for January 15.

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Mets 17-year-old shortstop Elian Peña First 34 PAs: .000/.182/.000 Since then: .353/.469/.597 in 148 PAs, 27 BB, 19 SO

Mets 17-year-old shortstop Elian Peña First 34 PAs: .000/.182/.000 Since then: .353/.469/.597 in 148 PAs, 27 BB, 19 SO

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One of the top international prospects for 2026 is 15-year-old Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen. Shows his bat speed/power here hitting one over the batter's eye and drives in the game-tying run during a tournament in February.

One of the top international prospects for 2026 is 15-year-old Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen. Shows his bat speed/power here hitting one over the batter's eye and drives in the game-tying run during a tournament in February.

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Shortstop Isaiah Snavely, Baseball America's No. 19 player for 2027, has committed to Wake Forest. 6-3, 190 lbs, sound lefthanded swing, good blend of high-end offensive performance and tools.

Shortstop Isaiah Snavely, Baseball America's No. 19 player for 2027, has committed to Wake Forest. 6-3, 190 lbs, sound lefthanded swing, good blend of high-end offensive performance and tools.

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Moving up today to No. 7 in BA's 2027 rankings, LHP Connor Salerno. 6-4, 225 lbs, fastball up to 97 mph with good armside run, nasty slider with sweep that misses a ton of bats. Arguably the most dominant pitcher in the class this summer with great combo of stuff and control. Mississippi State commit.

Moving up today to No. 7 in BA's 2027 rankings, LHP Connor Salerno. 6-4, 225 lbs, fastball up to 97 mph with good armside run, nasty slider with sweep that misses a ton of bats. Arguably the most dominant pitcher in the class this summer with great combo of stuff and control. Mississippi State commit.

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1 / One of my favorite arms I've seen this summer for 2027 is LHP Connor Wells (6-6, 210 lbs) from South Carolina. Up to 93 mph at 16, projection to throw mid-to-upper 90s, and sliced up hitters with his slider.

1 / One of my favorite arms I've seen this summer for 2027 is LHP Connor Wells (6-6, 210 lbs) from South Carolina. Up to 93 mph at 16, projection to throw mid-to-upper 90s, and sliced up hitters with his slider.

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