PBR Cup 2022, Days 2 & 3: Underclass Takeaways
September 19, 2022
Prep Baseball Report is on the ground at LakePoint this weekend hosting and diligently covering the fall’s annual PBR Cup, featuring myriad pro prospects that scouts are already beginning to familiarize themselves with for next summer’s MLB Draft. While the Class of 2023 division features a handful of players ranked right at the top of our national rankings, so do the PBR Cup’s 2024 and 2025 divisions.
We’ll be publishing a daily set of highlights and takeaways from the Cup, so be on the look-out for those stories. Next week, stay tuned for analysis from PBR VP of Scouting, Shooter Hunt, who is in attendance this weekend in LakePoint as well.
Continue reading below for underclass highlights from Days Two and Three at the PBR Cup; you can view Day One's highlights by clicking here.
PBR CUP, DAYs 2 & 3
CLASS OF '25 & '26 STAND-OUTS
+ Jason Amalbert, SS/RHP, DePaul Catholic (NJ), 2026
Lots of moxie from ‘26 Jason Amalbert (NJ) going against a talented older lineup.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
Quick arm working 81-82 (85) w/ athleticism present in delivery.
Feel for 75-77 SL w/ manipulated shape. Frame projects. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘#PBRCup || @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/MAIO6ClJwt
+ Aiden Arnett, OF, Stoughton (WI), 2026
‘26 OF Aiden Arnett (WI) with a missile single up the middle 👀👇 to bring in a run for @5starnational
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
Compact, athletic frame w/ present ability to create bat speed in narrow window.
Ball jumps off bat. || @GatorsBB recruit#PBRCup || @PBRWisconsin pic.twitter.com/EHv65D5DF2
+ Hunter Atkins, LHP, Rockmart (GA), 2025
#OneKS commit ‘25 LHP Hunter Atkins (@Official_ECB) has some of the best FB command in the class. Knows how to pitch and locate at a high level. 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K v S. Charlotte Panthers.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 18, 2022
FB: 78-82@PBRGeorgia | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/PNraBEYILc
+ Porter Berryman, LHP, Parkview (GA), 2025
‘25 LHP Porter Berryman (@9thinningbball) is a smooth operator on the mound. Deceptive delivery working across the mound & coming straight OTT. Feel for complete arsenal, strike thrower.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 18, 2022
FB: 80-83
CB: 71-73
CH: 75-76@PBRGeorgia | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/bKdnpVNG3v
+ Billy Carlson, SS, Corona (CA), 2025
Back at it on Day 2, ‘25 SS Billy Carlson (CA) continues to set the tone for @BPAtravelball
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
Leads things off with this line drive single the other way. Later steals 3rd before scoring. @VandyBoys recruit #PBRCup || @PBR_California pic.twitter.com/Y10ZtUNy1P
+ Caleb Daniel, C, Cartersville (GA), 2025
Nice stroke here from ‘25 C Caleb Daniel (GA) who sends this line drive up the middle for a single.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
Frame projects with ability to keep the barrel in the zone. @BaseballUGA recruit#PBRCup || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/cWYQMuCWrU
+ Mason Davis, MIF, Parkview (GA), 2025
‘25 SS Mason Davis(@ViewBoysGA @9thInning2025)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 17, 2022
The slick fielding speedster shows he’s not just a contact hitter here. Sends a LAUNCH into orbit that possibly hit an RV. Wild top hand adjustment mid swing to get enough barrel angle on this low ball. @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/bLDUjWxDxJ
+ Ganon Dwyer, 1B/LHP, Catalina Foothills (AZ), 2025
#BearDown ‘25 IF Ganon Dwyer(@SDirtbagsBSB)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 17, 2022
Huge fan of this swing, as easy & timed up as it gets for his age. Good lower half rhythm & momentum that allow hands to work effortlessly. Elite stretch & timing in separation, beautiful inside out swing. @ShooterHunt @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/LbyA7huHUR
+ Cooper Flemming, RHP/SS, Laguna Beach (CA), 2025
‘25 Cooper Flemming (CA) showing off some advanced pitchability with feel for full arsenal.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
FB: 81-84 w/ shorter take away. M2C
CB: 70-72 depth, 3100rpm
CH: 70-72 fade, confident pitch
Good one to follow. #PBRCup || @PBR_California @BPAtravelball pic.twitter.com/AqkUJhNBhi
‘25 SS Cooper Flemming (CA) turns this one around for a double for @BPAtravelball
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
Wiry 6’ 150 frame with present barrel accuracy. Moves well on the infield with a chance to get more physical.#PBRCup || @PBR_California pic.twitter.com/OKJoAQN1Q0
+ Jackson Garland, RHP, Courtland (VA), 2025
‘25 Jackson Garland (VA) pitching with some moxie against a talented lineup.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
Athletic mover with quick arm
FB: 84-87 downhill
SL: 75-78 some depth
CH: 77-81 whiffs@UVABaseball recruit#PBRCup || @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/wu32oBPugH
+ CJ Gray, RHP/INF, A.L. Brown (NC), 2025
‘25 CJ Gray (NC) pumping 🔥92 mph🔥 fastballs with 2400+ rpm and getting a full collection of whiffs.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
Athletic down the mound with developing feel for low 70s slurve. Loose whip to the arm stroke with more in the tank. #PBRCup || @PrepBaseballNC pic.twitter.com/8PXHBCKZA3
+ Seth Hernandez, RHP, Elite Charter (CA), 2025
‘25 RHP Seth Hernandez (CA) bringing EASY 90-93 (2350) early on for @BPAtravelball
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
Diving CH at 79-80 has been best in this look w/ upside to 79-81 SL.
Much more in the tank. Also hitting in 3-hole.@VandyBoys recruit #PBRCup || @PBR_California pic.twitter.com/QE5lLUJ38t
+ Kade Kisz, 3B, Blessed Trinity (GA), 2025
All feel here from #WreckHavoc commit ‘25 3B Kade Kisz (@Official_ECB). Sun bearing down straight into his eyes, instinctively gets the barrel extended and lines one into CF. One of the state’s top overall bats.@PBRGeorgia | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/nqi46sDH5H
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 17, 2022
+ Nolan McKinstry, RHP/INF, South Paulding (GA), 2025
#OneKS commit ‘25 RHP Nolan McKinstry (@Official_ECB) slams the door shut in the 7th v South Charlotte Panthers to secure a 2-1 W. Used only his heavy running FB to record a 1-2-3 save.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 18, 2022
FB: 86-90, T91@PBRGeorgia | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/2AJdb1JCoa
+ Grant Nicholson, RHP, Charlotte Christian (NC), 2025
Easy to dream on the upside that ‘25 Grant Nicholson (NC) for @SCPanthers_
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
Long limbed w/ shorter quick arm working 85-88 w/ some arm side life.
Shows what looks like 2 different BBs w/ more depth to low 70s CB & firmer SL (74-75, 2500).#PBRCup || @PrepBaseballNC pic.twitter.com/RP6HdwXZQU
+ Aidan Niggl, RHP, Mount Juliet (TN), 2025
#uncommitted ‘25 RHP Aidan Niggl (@5starnational)
— Chaz Crawford (@chaz_crawford4) September 17, 2022
Intriguing arm talent w/ room to grow! Advanced hip-shoulder sep. Erratic FB command, but definitely a name to know for 2025! 4mph jump since May! 👀
FB: 86-88 T89
SL: 77 (2200rpm) @PBRTennessee || @ShooterHunt || #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/Qa4OJv22LL
+ Jay O’Neal, RHP, Cedartown (GA), 2025
‘25 Jay O’Neal (GA) showing why he’s one of the top arms in the class for @Official_ECB ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
88-91 early w/ 2450 from flatter VAA
79-80 SL shorter w/ upside
77-81 CH for strikes
Durable frame w/ commanding presence #PBRCup || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/adkAoQxLKc
+ Tucker Payton, 3B/RHP, South Point (NC), 2026
‘26 IF Tucker Payton (NC) is a good name to follow for a talented @5starnational group.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022
Slight uphill path on a smooth stroke. Bat stays in the zone.
Future physicality likely. #PBRCup || @PrepBaseballNC pic.twitter.com/HahDr3kPYR
+ Ty Peeples, OF, Franklin County (GA), 2025
‘25 CF Ty Peeples(@Devine_Baseball)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 18, 2022
Owns every quality arm he faces. This is now 4th different stride I’ve seen him use this year, the triple toe tap!! Most advanced hitter in our state for his class. Gains ground w/ aggression for a barrel catch! @ShooterHunt @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/d2fhBYf2bd
+ Ben Schulman, RHP/3B, Horace Greeley (NY), 2026
Intriguing look at talented ‘26 Ben Schulman (NY) for @_thedirtbags
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
83-84 getting some whiffs with upwards of 2313 rpm.
Short/tighter slider in mid 70s w/ aptitude.
Quick athletic arm w/ mound presence.
M2C#PBRCup || @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/biPwHxIfcy
+ Nate Shoemaker, 3B, Catalina Foothills (AZ), 2025
‘25 3B Nate Shoemaker (AZ) has a simple RH swing resulting in frequent hard line-drives.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
6-2, 195-pound build; hitting four-hole for @SDirtbagsBSB.#PBRCup || @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/PCtO8IgrHC
+ Taylor Tracey, OF, Dripping Springs (TX), 2025
‘25 OF Taylor Tracey (TX) has shown off some exciting athleticism this weekend w/ some present strength that should develop more.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 19, 2022
Quick hands with ability to cover the plate. Aggressive swings.
Laces this one to the back side gap.@Vol_Baseball recruit#PBRCup || @PBR_Texas pic.twitter.com/WvPDkqJ4xf
+ Cooper Underwood, LHP, Allatoona (GA), 2025
Very intriguing showing from ‘25 LHP Cooper Underwood (@Official_ECB). Relied heavily on FB in this outing, but can really spin 2 distinct breaking balls - 2700+ rpm CB & a 2500+ rpm SL.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 18, 2022
FB: 80-83, T85
CB: 70-72
SL: 76
CH: 78@PBRGeorgia | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/n7lpaV7FLo
+ Dawson Vaughn, RHP/3B, Gainesville (GA), 2026
#uncommitted ‘26 RHP Dawson Vaughn (@TEAMELITENATION) working w/ an efficient, EZ arm action. Fluidity throughout operation. Intriguing upside!
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) September 17, 2022
FB: 80-83 T84
CB: 67-70; (20-2300rpm) @ShooterHunt || #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/d9FFd4qMXv