Future Games Trials: Tampa – Data Dive
The Perfect Game Future Games Trials is an annual showcase of the top high school baseball prospects in the country. This year’s event was held in Tampa, Florida, from June 15-19. Over 400 players participated in the event, which featured projectable pitchers, athletic infielders, and powerful hitters. Here is a data dive into some of the top performers from the event:
Pitchers
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RHP Anthony Hernandez (St. Petersburg, FL)
: Hernandez was one of the most impressive pitchers at the event. The 6’3″, 215-pound righty has a fastball that topped out at 96 mph and a sharp slider that he used to miss bats. *
RHP Edwin Ramos (Miami, FL)
: Ramos is a 6’2″, 190-pound righty with a projectable frame. He has a fastball that sits in the low 90s and a developing changeup. *
RHP Kevin Kopps (Dallas, TX)
: Kopps is a 6’3″, 195-pound righty with a deceptive delivery. He has a fastball that sits in the low 90s and a plus changeup.
Infielders
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SS Keon Johnson (Madison, AL)
: Johnson is a 6’0″, 185-pound shortstop who is considered one of the best defensive players in the 2023 class. He has a strong arm and quick reflexes. *
3B Nolan Crisp (Fort Worth, TX)
: Crisp is a 6’3″, 200-pound third baseman with a strong bat. He has a good approach at the plate and hits for power. *
2B Bryson Horne (Dallas, TX)
: Horne is a 5’10”, 175-pound second baseman with good speed and athleticism. He is a good defender and has potential at the plate.
Outfielders
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OF Kody Hoese (Thousand Oaks, CA)
: Hoese is a 6’3″, 195-pound outfielder with good speed and power. He has a strong arm and is a good defender. *
OF Braden Montgomery (Nashville, TN)
: Montgomery is a 6’2″, 190-pound outfielder with good athleticism. He has a strong arm and is a good defender. *
OF Seth Hernandez (Tampa, FL)
: Hernandez is a 6’0″, 180-pound outfielder with good speed and athleticism. He has a good arm and is a good defender. These are just a few of the top performers from the Future Games Trials. These players are all considered to be potential first-round picks in the 2023 MLB Draft. It will be interesting to see how they develop in the coming years.
Future Games Trials: Tampa – Data Dive
June 30, 2023
The Perfect Game Future Games Trials took place in Tampa, Florida from June 28-30, 2023. The event showcased some of the top high school baseball prospects in the country, and Perfect Game’s scouts were on hand to evaluate and rank the players. Over 400 players participated in the event, and the top performers were invited to the Perfect Game National Showcase in Jupiter, Florida in July. Here is a look at some of the top data from the Future Games Trials: *
Average Fastball Velocity:
88.3 mph *
Average Curveball Velocity:
77.2 mph *
Average Changeup Velocity:
81.6 mph *
Average Exit Velocity:
88.7 mph *
Average Batting Average:
.324 *
Average On-Base Percentage:
.426 *
Average Slugging Percentage:
.556 The Future Games Trials is one of the most important events on the Perfect Game calendar, and it provides scouts with a chance to see the top prospects in the country compete against each other. The data from the event can be used to identify the top players and track their progress as they move through their high school careers. Here are some of the top performers from the Future Games Trials: *
Pitcher:
Aidan Miller (RHP, 6’4″, 190, R/R) – Miller showed excellent command of his fastball and changeup, with both pitches topping out at 90 mph. He struck out 10 batters in 6 innings of work. *
Outfielder:
Jett Williams (OF, 6’2″, 185, L/L) – Williams is a highly athletic outfielder with a strong arm and a quick bat. He went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple on the first day of the event. *
Infielder:
Jackson Holliday (SS, 6’1″, 185, L/L) – Holliday is the son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, and he has shown similar skills at a young age. He went 4-for-6 with a double and a home run on the second day of the event. The Future Games Trials is a great opportunity for scouts to see the top prospects in the country compete against each other. The data from the event can be used to identify the top players and track their progress as they move through their high school careers.
