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PBT Youth World Series at The Rock: 14U Takeaways

June 4, 2025
Scouting Staff

This past weekend, we kicked off our tournament circuit with the PBT Youth World Series at The Rock. This event was host to over 50 teams, with 20 of them hailing from the 14U division. Today, we wanted to take the time to highlight some of the 14U players that stood out to our staff, with a couple high-level 2030 grads mixed in as well. 

5 Star Wisconsin 14U

1B Owen Dukelow (Oshkosh North, 2029)
Dukelow presented an intriguing power profile with a loft-based approach, looking to maximize his present strength from the middle of the order. The right-handed hitter stands with a balanced, upright base, utilizing a short leg kick to get into his launch position with a direct, uphill bat path. Defensively, the rising freshman demonstrated evident baseball IQ that allowed his current defensive tools to shine. Strong 6-foot, 220-pound frame. Would finish the weekend 3-for-10 with a double, a triple, three RBIs, three runs scored, and two walks. 

Cangelosi Sparks McMillen

IF Eli Cook (Timothy Christian, 2029)
Cook showed a confident, calm composure in the box. Tall, upright stance with a medium, rhythmic leg lift, as well as quick, twitchy wrists in his swing.  Exhibited an advanced approach at the plate, with a home run to dead center field on the sixth pitch of an at-bat against 5 Star Wisconsin. Cook stands in with a 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with plenty of room to fill out. 

OF Dillon Phelan (Hinsdale Central, 2030)
Phelan showed impressive, advanced bat-to-ball skills playing up and leading off for the Cangelosi Sparks McMillen. The lefty pulled the first pitch he saw against 5 Star Wisconsin into right field with authority for a base hit. Then continued to show an aggressive, line drive approach at the plate throughout the game, making solid contact frequently with little swing and miss. 

IF Matthew Drew (Hinsdale Central, 2028) 
Drew, who stands at 5-foot-8 and 160-pounds, showed well during the Sparks' Saturday morning game. The righty is a calm, patient hitter, going 1-for-1 with a double down the line and two walks. He sets up in the back of the box with a long leg kick, showing rhythm with hands that start near the belt, but make their way up. Although Drew showed well with the bat, where he really stood out was on the base paths. He was looking to create chaos as a smart, eager baserunner. Looking to stretch walks into two bases, intentionally getting into pickles to get a runner from third to home, and still finding his way safely to second. A gritty base runner who understands the game and how to take advantage of creating chaos.   

Cangelosi Sparks North

IF/RHP Chase Estrada (New Tier, 2029) 
Estrada, a strong 6-foot, 165-pound frame, showed well during his first game of the weekend Friday afternoon. The righty went 1-for-3 with a line drive single pull-side and a loud fly out to center field. In the box, he’s set up with confidence, with a wide set stance and small toe touch, sitting deep into his lower half. The barrel is able to stay through the zone with compact, quick hands. Eastrada also made an appearance on the mound, showing a two-pitch mix. With the fastball up to 77 mph and the curveball sitting 64-66 mph. It’s a quick short-arm movement, with the curveball able to generate off-balanced swings. 

SS/RHP Madden Williams (Glenbrook North, 2029)
Williams, standing 5-foot-8, 140 pounds with a compact frame, showed well in all three of his games played on Sunday. In the team’s first game of the day he went 1-for-3 with an inside the park home run, he drove the ball deep down the right field line hustling all the way around the bases. In game three he went 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk. The right handed hitter has a calm presence in the box, gains ground with his stride and has a loose, whippy swing. 

Cangelosi Sparks Storrs

C/OF Josh Durbin (Mount Carmel, 2029)
A name that popped up at our Illinois’ Staff’s Lockport Rising Star ID event, showcasing as a right-handed hitting outfielder, Durbin, would continue to add intrigue to his profile with obvious poise at the plate and defensive versatility. A quiet presence in the box, he showcased a relaxed feel and all-fields approach across multiple at-bats. In the setup, he presents an athletic base with minimal movement pre-pitch, utilizing a concise toe tap to get into a position of launch. Defensively, Durbin got work behind the plate and showed aptitude for the position, adding to his existing defensive profile as an outfielder. A developing 5-foot-8, 145-pound frame with present athleticism, Durbin is a name to follow in the emerging Illinois 2029 class. Would finish the weekend 4-for-7 with a double, a triple, three RBIs, and three walks. 

RHP Cooper Mastey (Lincoln-Way Central, 2029)
Mastey threw a seven-inning complete game during the Sparks’ first game on Saturday, collecting three strikeouts, allowing only one walk and two earned runs while sporting a 75.3% strike percentage en route to collecting the win. Mastey shows a whippy arm coming from a ¾ slot. Developing 5-foot-8, 140-pound frame with present athleticism. 

RHP/3B Jake Pisano (Providence Catholic, 2029)
Pisano showed an intriguing LHH/3B profile with an aggressive approach at the plate and confident defensive actions on the dirt. In his setup, he presents an athletic, upright base, utilizing a leg kick to get into a position of launch. A wiry 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame with remaining physical projection, Pisano has plenty of room for growth in his all-around game. On the mound, the right-hander would strike out 10 batters across four and ⅔  innings in his start on Sunday. Feel to repeat an athletic delivery while showing two pitches from a lower slot. The fastball worked 79-82 mph with life through the zone, spinning a low-70s breaking ball working out of the same window as the fastball.

SS Bryce Ramos (Providence Catholic, 2029)
An upcoming attendee of the Illinois Rising Stars Game, Ramos showed above-average actions on both sides of the ball. The rising high schooler’s calling card is his above-average defensive profile at shortstop, with confident hands and active footwork. At the plate, the right-handed hitter presents an athletic, balanced base, with a short stride and some rhythm. A quiet presence in the box, Ramos looks to do damage with a slightly uphill bat path. Would finish the weekend 3-for-8 with three runs scored, two RBIs, and two walks. A 5-foot-7, 163-pound frame.  

1B Eli Rodriguez (Reavis, 2029)
Rodriguez presents an athletic 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with developing strength. The right-handed hitter showed a developing offensive profile, showcasing an ability to grind out at-bats and a whippy barrel. In setup, he presents an athletic base, utilizing a short leg kick to get into a position of launch with a slightly uphill bat path, while creating good separation in stride. A name to follow in the merging Illinois 2029 class. 

INF Charlie Williams (Brother Rice, 2029)
Williams would hit out of the leadoff spot for his Cangelosi Sparks squad across their three-game weekend, acting as a constant gritty presence at the top of the order, producing consistent quality at-bats for his squad. In setup, the right-handed hitter presents an athletic, upright base, utilizing a toe tap to get into a position of launch. Would finish the weekend 4-for-8, with three doubles, four runs scored, and five RBIs. An athletic 5-foot-7, 125-pound frame, Williams would also show above-average instincts on the basepaths. 

CBT 14U Black

INF Caleb Reuland (Appleton North, 2029) 
Reuland, an athletic, long-limbed 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame, had one of the best performances with the bat all weekend long. The righty went 3-for-3 with a triple, double, and single, showing pull-side power. He is a confident hitter with a simple, quick, and powerful swing. Able to find barrels and catch balls out in front, he worked left-center gaps all game long. An athletic build, he was a smart and efficient runner, able to easily get extra bases. 

Encompass Expos 14U - Lahti 

IF Mattson Rue (Superior, 2028) 
Rue, who stands in with a 5-foot-7, 145-pound frame, showed well with both the bat and glove Saturday afternoon. The righty went 1-for-1 with a double through the left-center gap, while also drawing a walk. In the box, he has a wide setup with his hands set up high near his ears. He coils into his back hip, loading it, ready to attack. With the glove, Rue was a wall at second base, making several plays to his glove side. He moves well, quickly around the ball, able to gather himself effectively and make consistent plays. 

Forceout Baseball 14U-Jamarillo

1B AJ Bradford (Oak Creek, 2028)
Bradford would showcase an intriguing power-hitting profile throughout the weekend thanks to a loft-based approach. A 5–foot-11, 225-pound frame with dynamic strength, a strong lower half, and present rhythm throughout his swing. The right-handed hitter presents an athletic base in setup, utilizing a toe tap to get into a position of launch with an uphill bat path. Bradford would act as a prevalent offensive catalyst for his Forceout squad, finishing the weekend 6-for-12 with three doubles, three runs scored, three RBIs, and two walks. 

3B Eli Eads (Franklin, 2029)
Eads would show a loose, athletic left-handed swing that made him one of the underlying offensive catalysts for his Forceout Squad. In setup, he would stand upright while staying light on his front foot, before utilizing a leg kick to get into a position to launch with good separation and a loose barrel. Would finish the weekend 4-for-12 with a double, three runs scored, and two RBIs. Defensively, Eads would show athletic actions at the hot corner with promising footwork and hands. A name to follow within Wisconsin’s 2029 class. 

CIF/C Cruz Jaramillo (Union Grove, 2030)
A 13U player playing up a year with big league bloodlines, Jaramillo showcased an intriguing profile with evident defensive tools and versatility in addition to a promising right-handed swing. Splitting time between catcher and the corner infield spots, the rising eighth-grader showed defensive aptitude and baseball IQ throughout the five-game weekend for Forceout. On the dirt, he had solid actions with a developing glove and footwork. Behind the plate, Jaramillo showed an ability to manage a game with catch-and-throw tendencies and developing hands. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an aggressive approach while presenting an athletic base, utilizing a leg kick to get into a position to launch with an uphill bat path. Would finish the weekend 5-for-12 with a double, two runs, and four RBIs. A name to follow in Wisconsin’s emerging 2030 class.

SS Donald Krause III (Milwaukee School of Languages, 2029)
Krause would showcase an intriguing profile, highlighted by above-average actions at shortstop and present athleticism that allow his present tools to consistently play up. Defensively, he showed quality footwork and active hands on the dirt that made him an asset up the middle for his Forceout squad. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a quiet presence in the box with a dynamic gap-to-gap approach. In the setup, he presents an athletic base, utilizing a toe tap to get into a position of launch with a slightly uphill bat path. Would finish the weekend 6-for-15 with a double, two triples, 11 runs scored, four RBIs, and three walks. A name to follow in Wisconsin’s 2029 class. 

C/RHP Dominick Pina (Horlick, 2029)
Presenting a developing 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with present athleticism, Pina would showcase gamer traits throughout the weekend, showing well both at the plate and on the mound. The right-handed hitter presents an athletic, slightly open base with loose hands, utilizing a toe tap to get in a position of launch. He didn’t end up racking up results on the weekend, but showed an ability to consistently produce gritty, intelligent at-bats. Pina would also get the start on the mound during Forceout’s first game Saturday and would work five and ⅓  innings while allowing two earned runs and three hits while collecting five strikeouts. The right-handed arm showed quality command throughout his outing, which allowed his stuff to play up.

GRB Rays 14U Green

1B Taylor Keene (Waunakee, 2029)
Keene stands in at a towering 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame, showing a violent and aggressive swing for his age. Shows advanced strength and bat speed, generating loud contact. Hands explode through the zone with noticeable intent to drive the baseball. 

OF/RHP Keegan Cavanaugh (Assumption Catholic, 2029)
Cavanaugh, standing 5-foot-9, 130 pounds with an athletic frame showed well in his lone game played on Sunday. The centerfielder showed a vast range of defense covering lots of ground to track down a fly ball. At the plate, Cavanaugh has a level path and simple approach. 

GRB Rays North 14U

OF Robert Perez II (Bay Port, 2029) 
Perez is an athletic 5-foot-11, 157-pound frame, who gave a good look Saturday afternoon. The lefty stayed up the middle the entire game, collecting a line drive single through the middle of the field. He shows rhythm and confidence in the box, with a quick and powerful swing. In the outfield, he had good actions with a strong arm, with throws staying on a line and through his target. 

Halos National 2029

3B Nezih Hasanoglu (Catholic Memorial, 2029)
A 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame. Compact, athletic build with a smooth, balanced swing. Engages lower half well and shows good barrel control. Gap-to-gap hitter with advanced bat-to-ball skills for age. 

OF Elijah Johnson (Whitefish Bay, 2029)
5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. Lean, athletic frame with fast hands and advanced barrel control. Swing is compact and direct to the ball, with good extension through contact. Shows ability to square up velocity and stay inside the ball. Really looks the part in the outfield with bounce and easy range. 

Hitters U14 Navy 2029

Cooper Graham (Mukwonago, 2029)
6-foot-2, 190-pound frame. High waist, long levers, physical standout. Was on the barrel in gameplay and showed present bat-speed through the zone, is able to stay connected while impacting the baseball out in front. On the mound, the right-hander would show easy arm strength, with a low-80s fastball that held velo throughout the weekend across multiple appearances. Playing heavy out of the hand with finishes through the zone while missing bats in the zone. Graham would spin an above-average breaking ball at 72-75 mph out of the same window as the fastball.

C/3B Chris Worrell Jr. (Oak Creek, 2030)
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound catcher/ third baseman showcased a smooth, effortless left-handed swing for Hitters Navy, playing up and hitting third in their lineup. Hits out of a calm, upright setup in the box with a small leg lift. Showed athleticism with fluid movements behind the plate, at third, and running the bases. Advanced catch and throw skills behind the plate, also showed well at third base. Looks to be a top prospect in the young 2030 group and one to follow closely. 

SS Cael Ebert (Wauwatosa East, 2029) 
Ebert, a long-limbed 5-foot-8, 130-pound wiry frame, started off this weekend hot, going 3-for-3 with three singles. The lefty was consistently on the barrel, with two line drive shots, able to help set the tone as the lead-off man. With the glove, Elbert is a fluid, easy mover with clean actions to follow. He was able to show his range and loose quick arm on multiple occasions without missing a beat. 

Impact Sports Academy Royal

1B Owen Adams (Bay Port, 2029)
An upcoming member of Wisconsin’s 2025 Junior Future Game roster, Adams would show a quality profile at the plate, acting as an offensive catalyst for his ISA squad. A quiet presence in the box, the right-handed hitter had a simple approach at the plate. In his setup, he presents an athletic base, utilizing a short stride to get into a position of launch. Athletic 6-foot, 175-pound frame. 

LHP Trent Demeuse (Preble, 2029)
Demeuse would get the start during ISA’s second game Saturday and would work a complete game gem, throwing seven innings of shutout baseball, while only allowing three hits on zero walks and 11 strikeouts, with a 71.9% strike rate. The left-handed arm had a mature mound presence with clear poise, command, and pitchability. Sporting a two-pitch mix, the fastball would sit in the upper-70s, topping out at 81mph with running action, and was paired with a mid-to-upper-60s curveball with 10/4 shape, with both having swing-and-miss tendencies due to Demeuse’s present command and his ability to have the offerings tunnel off of each other. Working from a low-3/4s arms slot, with repeatable actions, the rising freshman still has room for lower-half optimization that should lead to velocity gains. Mature 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame with some athleticism and strength. 

OF Eli Shephard (Freedom, 2029)
Shepherd would showcase an intriguing profile throughout the weekend, with above-average range & routes in center in addition to a solid right-handed swing. The center fielder had evident acumen for the position with a good first step and athleticism that allowed his tools to play up. Offensively, the right-handed hitter showcases a gap-to-gap approach with a stock base and short stride. A 5-foot-9, 135-pound frame. 

RHP Teagan Tate (Oconto Falls, 2029)
Stands in at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds with strength. The right-hander works out of a simple delivery with a slight crossfire finish, showing feel to repeat. A two-pitch mix out of a ¾  slot with each pitch working out of the same window, the fastball works 74-78 mph in this look, flashing cutting action while showing feel for a firmer breaking ball in the upper-60s.

PTA Clark

OF Cooper Gear (Valparaiso, 2029) showed an advanced hit tool from the left side, batting second in the lineup for PTA Clark. Strong, athletic base, quick hands, violent, yet controlled swing with a line drive approach. Showcased a still head in his swing with above average athleticism in the outfield as well as running the bases, which he exhibited with two triples against Encompass Expos. A 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame. 

C Hayden Jones (Deforest, 2030)
Jones played up with PTA Clark, batting third and starting behind the plate. Showed advanced movements behind the plate, with above-average receiving as well as catch and throw skills. Showcased strong leadership skills and ability to hold a strong presence behind the plate, managing his pitching staff well. Not afraid to let his voice be heard. Was a positive communicator with his pitching staff and teammates. At the plate, showed strong adjustability out of a balanced stance, waiting back on an off-speed pitch and shooting it the other way for a base hit in their game against Cangelosi Sparks North. A 5-foot-10, 168-pounds.

RHP Lucas Reinheimer (The Prairie School, 2029)
Stands 5-foot-10, 155-pounds with room for added strength. An athlete on the mound with a growing feel for both his stuff and ability to repeat his delivery. The right-hander ran his fastball up to 79 mph with life out of the hand while flashing feel for a firm two-plane breaking ball sitting 67-70 mph that looks like a future go-to pitch at times. 

RHP Carter Hyland (Waukesha West, 2029)
Stands at an upside and athletic 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with clear room to add to the frame as he matures. The athleticism translates on the mound, showing feel to repeat his delivery over longer outings, the arm works uninterrupted with whip through release. Shows a two-pitch mix with a lively fastball that sits 75-78 mph with finish through the zone, with a two-plane breaking ball to pair, earning swing-and-misses on both pitches as he struck out five of the nine batters he faced throughout the outing.

RHP Erik Muresan (Arrowhead, 2029)
Muresan threw the ball extremely well against one of the top teams in the state, firing a six inning complete game with just three hits, one earned run, three walks and four strikeouts. He’s a loose mover with an athletic delivery, working in the low-70s with the fastball while also going to an 11/5 curveball to change the pace and keep hitters off-balance. 

Stars Baseball 2029

OF Jackson Rylko (Lake Zurich, 2029)
The 5-foot-8, 165-lbs. The incoming freshmen found the barrel in every at-bat on Saturday against Futures 14u. In his first at-bat, Rylko barreled a line drive to center, caught for an out, his next at-bat, crushed a fly ball to deep left burning the left-fielder earning himself a ground rule double, and in his last at-bat got an outside fastball, driving it to the opposite field gap for a triple. Rylko finished the game 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI. 

OF Evan Holthouse (Lake Zurich, 2029) stands in as a long-limbed 5-foot-10, 135-pound frame and gave a good look during the Stars' Saturday afternoon game. The righty went 2-for-2 with two singles, driving in a pair of runs as well. He had a good approach at the plate, driving pitches in the zone he could handle, not biting at anything close and out of the zone.   

VSA Guardians Blue

RHP/IF Eastin Sorenson (Chippewa Falls, 2029) high-waisted athletic, 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame, who showed an all-around performance both on the mound and with the bat. On the mound, the righty showed a two-pitch mix with his fastball sitting 79-81mph, topping out at 82 mph, and curveball sitting 62-64 mph. He has an early feel for both pitches, able to fill the zone and collect a multitude of whiffs. The fastball has late life with glove side run, while the curveball acts like a big break 12-6. He dealt mainly with clean innings until he loaded them up late into his outing, but came back and struck out three in a row to avoid any damage. With the bat, he has a smooth, powerful swing, collecting a double and a triple Saturday afternoon. For the rest of the weekend, the right-hander was constantly on the barrel, leveraging the ball in the air while using the entire field. The in-game power is already advanced for his age, 10 hits on the weekend with seven extra base hits, with more to come as he begins to mature into his frame.  

INF/RHP Heath Rosemeyer (Fall Creek, 2029) stands at a strong 5-foot-11, 165 pounds with more room to add to the frame as he matures. A two-way standout on the weekend, at the plate, the right-handed hitter swings a strong bat with length through the zone, flashing advanced bat-to-ball traits. The ball jumps off the bat with carry when barreled and driven in the air. On the mound, the right-hander keeps it simple, showing feel to repeat his delivery. The arm works loose and uninterrupted through release with the fastball sitting in the upper-70s reaching the low-80s in two-strike counts while flashing a two-plane breaking ball.

Wow Factor North National 

Monty Chalabi (Notre Dame College Prep, 2028)
6-foot-1, 185-pound frame, present strength throughout, one of the more physically imposing players in attendance this week. The right-handed hitter showed present strength in his bat with feel to hit, attacking pitches in the zone with minimal chase. Above-average catch/throw with quality receiving actions to pair. Will be a name to follow closely in the coming years. 

Jaden Garcia  (Vernon Hills, 2029) 
Garcia had an impressive showing, going 2-for-3 with a triple to help in the win against Halos Scout 2030. The right-handed bat showed a simple approach with good rhythm at the plate. Looking to place balls in the gaps. Defensively, Garcia has soft hands, good tempo, and the ability to throw from different slots. Later in the game, he showed good range by making a difficult play in the six hole.  

OF Aiden Orantes (Lane Tech, 2029)
5-foot-9, 175-pound frame, athletic with present strength. Athletic left-handed swing with a direct path to the ball and extension through impact. Swing looks to project into more power as he gets older with above-average movement patterns to pair. 

C Bennett Short (Maine South, 2029)
6-foot-3, 165-pound frame, all sorts of room to fill out. Stands out at the plate with an athletic, fluid swing and present strength. Quality actions behind the plate, works to present pitches around the zone for strikes. 

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