Prep Baseball Youth Cup: Staff Select (Georgia)

Emerson, GA: The Youth Cup was born last season and has quickly evolved to the premier youth event of the spring season. Teams travelled from all across the country to battle some of the top 13u/14u talent there is. The scouting staff took a bried pause in their high school coverage to check out the next wave of talen. In tonight's piece we are going to highlight some of the standouts from the state of Georgia that caught the eyes of Hudson Graham (Scouting Director), Ian Smith (Assistant Scouting Director) and Avery Fouts (Associate Scout). 

From here we will continue to follow the 2030 and 2031 as it develops in the great state of Georgia. We are excited to get the summer kicked off where will continue to hunt Junior Future Gamers at our Rising Stars showcases. If you want to find a date that works for you, all of our showcases can be found HERE

The Junior Future Games is our top 2030/2031 event where we will pick around 30 players to represent Team Georgia and Team Southeast. The next big step to earning a spot will be the Georgia Rising Stars Games which will take place at LakePoint June 10th. If you want more information about that event CLICK HERE

Ian

Biggest Winner: Colt Carter, SS, 2030, Carrollton

One of the best swings of the day coming from 2030 SS Colt Carter.

Balanced with a direct path to contact and significant barrel length in-zone.

Sends this to LF in a hurry for the pull-side HR. 97 EV/366ft. 💣@Official_ECB || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/QdPRkgUHGe

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 11, 2026

Favorite Bat: Bear Richardson, OF, 2030, Harrison

More hard-hit contact for Richardson here as well.

Smokes this into the gap again, as this drives to the wall in LCF.

95.5 EV on the 2B.

No wasted effort with thunder in the hands. Making a statement early on this weekend.@Official_ECB || #PBYouthCup26 https://t.co/VGnP5k8h0d pic.twitter.com/2Tsu2bI37B

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 11, 2026

Favorite Arm: Noah Osterman, LHP, 2030, Trinity Christian

High-level upside showing on the mound for 2030 LHP Noah Osterman.

Clean, repeatable mechanics with command and feel for the full mix.

FB: 81-85 T86.3; Life
CB: 69-72; Depth, 2300+ RPM
CH: 74-77

M2C. @PrepBaseballGA || @USAPrimeNat #PBYouthCup26 https://t.co/doIWLYJ25H pic.twitter.com/TkkLpVOyXz

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) April 13, 2026

Standouts:

Brooks Minarik, OF/RHP, 2030, Westminster Catawba Christian (SC)

2030 SS Brooks Minarik (SC) with a great showing on the weekend.

Excellent leverage in the barrel with present bat speed & ability to generate easy loft.

Loud pull-side 2B here in the midst of multiple XBH in the tournament.@TEAMELITENATION || @PrepBaseball_SC #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/P3XTKaHCmV

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) April 13, 2026

Brandon Sweeney, SS, 2030, Undecided

What’s new, more high-level talent coming out of California.

2030 SS Brandon Sweeney really looking the part this weekend.

Syncs up extremely well with advanced barrel feel for the age and shows long-term potential at SS.

Barrels.@USAPrimeNat || @PrepBaseballCA#PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/TG78MgJ9UF

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) April 12, 2026

Knox Braun, OF/RHP, 2030, Cambridge

2030 OF/RHP Knox Braun was generating 90+ EVs all weekend long.

Stays balanced with explosive hands through the zone in a gap-to-gap approach.

Torches this backside into the RCF gap for the 3B. 93.5 EV.@TEAMELITENATION || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/iOhwP18TBI

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 13, 2026

S.C. Spradley, OF, 2030, Lowndes

2030 1B S.C Spradley comes through with the pull-side knock.

Keeps his hands compact with ability to transfer weight well.

Showed quality bat-to-ball skills throughout the weekend. @USASCOUTGA || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/3pSLs8CEh5

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 13, 2026

Mason Devine, OF, 2030, Middle Creek (NC)

2030 OF Mason Devine (NC) putting a good swing on this one.

In-rhythm with excellent ability to transfer weight and some barrel feel.

Drives this deep into the gap for the 2B.@USA_PrimeBB || @PrepBaseballNC #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/1LJbH0qxyc

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) April 11, 2026

Hudson

Biggest Winner: Elijah Bandoo, SS, 2030, Osborne

2030 3B Elijah Bandoo keeps his hands back & drives this to LF for the 2 RBI 2B.

Good separation & barrel length in-zone as he creates some leverage to the pull-side. @OsborneBaseball || @Bham_Stars #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/A2a9eQAvx7

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 12, 2026

Favorite Bat: Wyatt Schuck, SS, 2030, Pope

More early pitch contact for Schuck today

Gets under this one a bit still carries down the left field line 300ft+ for a 2B. @643DPAthletics || @Pope_Baseball #PBYouthCup https://t.co/L0eIqijvAJ pic.twitter.com/DgxYRH1yi6

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 12, 2026

Favorite Arm: Trey Vandergriff, SS, 2030, Blessed Trinity

Good showing from RHP/SS Trey Vandergriff on the mound in relief.

Athletic mover followed by a quick, loose arm stroke & competes ITZ.

FB: 82-85; arm-side run
CB: 71-72; 12/6, depth @Official_ECB pic.twitter.com/jhXqlhjMTZ

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Standouts:
Grayson Lightsey, 1B/LHP, 2030, Campbell

Quality look at 2030 LHP/OF Grayson Lightsey on the mound in bracket play.

Wiry, high-waisted 6-foot-0 frame & repeats the delivery well from a shorter arm stroke.

FB: 80-82; Feel to land to either half of the plate
CB: 67-68; Depth@643DPAthletics || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/kqP2knPGru

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Grayson Bruce, OF, 2030, Benedictine

Excellent cut here from 2030 OF Grayson Bruce.

Stays balanced & keeps his hands inside with some present barrel feel as he drives this to RCF for the hustle 3B. #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/UPXVf5zkGl

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Whitten Pearcy, 1B, 2030, Walton

The barrel was heavy all weekend for 2030 CIF Whitten Percy.

Efficient path through the zone with impact at contact as he fires this into RCF for the standup double. @Official_ECB || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/4SkJzPvDWi

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 13, 2026

Banks Gutierrez, 1B/LHP, 2030, North Cobb Christian

2030 1B/LHP Banks Gutierrez with a good piece of hitting here.

Controls the barrel well in-zone and fires this down the LF line for a 2B.

A big standout at the Preseason I.D series this past winter. @PRD_Scouting || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/8cFmpbKbK8

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 13, 2026

Quality look at 2030 LHP/1B Banks Gutierrez on the mound this afternoon.

Imposing 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame.

Operated in the upper 70’s (T80) & flipped over a CB in the mid 60’s while inducing weak contact throughout. @nccs_baseball || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/Tl53UGSQxS

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 12, 2026

Wesson Huggins, OF, 2030, East Forsyth

2030 OF Wesson Huggins with a 2 for 2 4 RBI morning.

Drives this one into the gap for a stand up double

Easy rhythm in the hands w/ a simplified lower half@TEAMELITENATION #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/JEfGqqpVnC

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 12, 2026

Avery

Biggest Winner: Tyler Nemorin, OF/LHP, 2030, GAC

Intriguing first look at 2030 LHP/OF Tyler Nemorin.

Wiry, high-waisted 6-foot-3, 158-pounds with athleticism throughout & arm speed stands out.

FB: 82-84 T85
CB: 64-65; depth
CH: 77-78; Tumble, confidence in any count to both RHH & LHH. @gac_baseball || @ShooterHunt… pic.twitter.com/agMBojDkiq

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 12, 2026

2030 OF/LHP Tyler Nemorin battles for a while and shoots this into RF for his 2nd and 3rd RBIs of the game.

Stringy frame at 6-foot-2, 155lbs. Keeps the hands level and the bat even through the zone.@gac_baseball || @USA_Prime_GA #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/FwwuBD2ZlB

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 11, 2026

Favorite Bat: Landry Lewis, 3B, 2030, Pope

Pair of hard-hit knocks here from 2030 3B Landry Lewis.

Barrel feel stands out in a linear path with great hands & some length in-zone.

Positional versatility in the dirt & continues to show well in each look this Spring. @643DPAthletics || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/1VKCooUXym

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Favorite Arm: Parkes Vogt, RHP, 2030, Kings Ridge

Intriguing look at 2030 RHP Parkes Vogt.

Wiry 6-foot-0, 140-pounds with huge arm speed & pitchability stands out.

FB: 81-84
CB: 66-68; Depth, some two-plane shape
CH: 72-74; tumble & whiffs@Official_ECB || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/9xjU9bqRnu

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Standouts:
Joeby Brumbelow, SS, 2030, South Paulding

2030 2B Joeby Brumbelow comes through in a big spot here.

Gets something to handle & drives this into LCF for the RBI 2B.

Good balance w/ some adjustability in the hands & present bat-to-ball skills. All-fields approach. @SouthBaseballDC || @643DPAthletics #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/Et1YBmtj1q

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Bryce Britt. OF, 2030, North Forsyth

2030 OF Bryce Britt fires this back into CF for the hard-hit single.

Loose, explosive hands & stays balanced through the zone with some heaviness to the barrel.

Strength throughout the physical 6-foot-3 frame. @NoFoBaseball || @SmarTenseBsbl #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/zs1da1ti5e

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 11, 2026

Knox Bauer, SS/RHP, 2030, Pope

Another quality look at 2030 RHP/SS Knox Bauer on the bump this Spring.

Compact AA & hides the ball well with budding feel for the deep mix.

FB: 80-84
CB: 68-71
SL: 70-72
CH: 75-77@643DPAthletics || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/CeRVGW4PEh

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 14, 2026

Jeremiah Powers, SS, 2030, GAC

2030 SS Jeremiah Powers has shown
well in each setting this Spring.

Keep his hands inside & laces this into CF for the single.

Range & instincts stand out at the 6.@gac_baseball || @SmarTenseBsbl #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/0HLAYxE9ya

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 11, 2026

Liam Patrick, 3B/RHP, 2031, Cherokee

Quality bracket play outing from 2031 RHP/3B Liam Patrick.

Good mover down the mound followed by a loose arm stroke & budding feel for the entire mix.

FB: 81-83 T84
SL: 70-73; Depth, some HZM
CH: 75-76@WildcattersBB || #PBYouthCup26 https://t.co/4p1jMvmXRs pic.twitter.com/IbMwjXWyDE

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 13, 2026

2031 3B/RHP Liam Patrick was a key contributor across both sides of the ball en route to a championship victory this weekend.

Stays coiled well as he gets the foot down & catches this out front for the 2 RBI single here. @WildcattersBB || #PBYouthCup26 pic.twitter.com/zgqaifoskg

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 13, 2026

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