2026 IMG Fall Showdown Player Spotlight

2027 Colton Hyde

Cougars Baseball Club 18U

Colton has a long, projectable frame and showed his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he has a short, simple swing with a mature gap-to-gap approach, allowing him to consistently make solid contact. Over the weekend, he tallied 3 hits, drove in 2 RBIs, stole 5 bases, and posted a 0.300 batting average. Colton was even more impressive on the mound, showcasing an impressive two-pitch mix highlighted by a fastball with ride sitting 87-90 mph and a tight curveball at 75-78 mph. In 4 innings of work, he allowed 0 earned runs while striking out 10 batters. Colton’s outstanding two-way performance helped lead his team to the 17/18U championship, earning him tournament MVP honors.

2027 Braden Leach

Prospect Performance Baseball

Braden has an athletic frame that projects well to the next level on the mound. He features a smooth, repeatable delivery, works with good tempo, and stays in his legs well throughout his motion. He showcases a two-pitch arsenal highlighted by a fastball sitting 86-88 mph with late arm-side run and a tight slider sitting 74-76 mph with late horizontal break, keeping hitters off balance. Over the weekend, Braden tossed 4.1 innings, allowing just 1 hit and 0 earned runs while striking out 6 batters. His dominant performance on the mound helped lead his team through a successful playoff run.

2027 Hayden Graham

NLB American

Hayden has a long, athletic frame that projects well on the mound with plenty of upside as he continues to develop. He features a smooth, over-the-top delivery and works downhill with good tempo. He showcases a heavy fastball sitting 86-88 mph that generates good life through the zone and a power curveball sitting 78-79 mph that gives him an effective secondary offering to keep hitters off balance. Hayden does a good job attacking the zone and using his arsenal to limit hard contact while consistently putting pressure on opposing hitters. In 4 innings of work over the weekend, he allowed just 1 earned run while striking out 6 batters. Hayden’s performance on the mound played a key role in helping propel his team through a successful playoff run.

2029 Tzuchiao Ou

IMGA Elder

Tzuchiao has an athletic build that projects well to the next level and showcases impressive upside on the mound. He features a quick, whippy high three-quarter delivery that generates excellent arm speed and allows him to attack hitters with an aggressive approach. He fills up the zone with an impressive three-pitch mix highlighted by an elite fastball sitting 90-93 mph with heavy arm side run. He complements his fastball with a changeup sitting 80-84 mph that features arm-side fade and a sharp slider sitting 80-82 mph. In 2 innings of work, Tzuchiao allowed 0 earned runs while striking out 5 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and dominate in a short outing.

2029 Ellsworth Elston

IMGA Wood

Ellsworth has a big, strong frame that projects well to the next level and provides plenty of upside on the mound. He features a smooth repeatable delivery, stays in his legs well, and works downhill with good tempo, allowing him to attack hitters with confidence. He showcases an impressive two-pitch mix highlighted by a fastball sitting 87-89 mph and topping out at 91, paired with a sharp curveball sitting 79-81 mph. Both pitches proved effective throughout his outing, allowing him to generate weak contact and produce swings and misses. Ellsworth does a good job controlling the tempo and keeping hitters off balance with his ability to mix his pitches and attack the zone. In 4 dominant innings of work, he allowed 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 6 batters, showcasing his ability to control the game and shut down opposing offenses.

2029 Marc Laine Cossich Jr

NLB Underclass

Marc has a lean, athletic frame and showcased his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he displays soft hands, good range, and sound footwork, giving him the ability to make both routine plays and difficult plays in key situations. He impressed at short stop throughout the weekend, coming up with several web gems and consistently showing off his athleticism and defensive instincts. Offensively, Marc features a balanced setup with a mature gap-to-gap approach and quick hands that allow him to consistently make solid contact and find holes in the defense. Over the weekend, he tallied 6 hits, scored 2 runs, and drove in 4 RBIs while posting an impressive 0.545 batting average. Marc’s ability to make an impact both offensively and defensively made him a valuable piece of his team’s success and helped lead them on a deep playoff run.

2030 Nathan Smallwood

USA Wahoos

Nathan has an athletic frame and showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the weekend. Offensively, he features an open setup with a toe-tap load, paired with quick hands and good bat-to-ball skills that allow him to consistently make solid contact. He does a good job staying on the ball and finding ways to produce at the plate. Over the weekend, Nathan had 5 hits, scored 3 runs, and drove in 3 RBIs while posting an impressive 0.500 batting average. He was equally effective on the mound, showcasing his ability to compete and miss bats. Over 6.1 innings of work, he recorded 12 strikeouts. Nathan’s ability to contribute on both sides of the ball made him a valuable asset throughout the weekend, and his two-way performance helped lead his team through a successful playoff run.

2031 Lisander D’angelo Perez

Wily Mo Dragons Scout

Lisander has an athletic frame that projects well as he continues to develop. Offensively, he features a smooth, repeatable load with a consistent bat path and quick hands, allowing him to consistently make solid contact. He showcases a mature all-fields approach and does a good job using the entire field to find ways to produce at the plate. Over the weekend, Lisander tallied up 6 hits and drove in 4 RBIs while posting an impressive 0.600 batting average. He also showcased his speed and instincts on the basepaths, swiping 4 bases and scoring 6 runs. His combination of consistent offensive production and baserunning ability made him a tough matchup for opposing defenses throughout the weekend. Lisander’s impressive performance played a key role in helping lead his team through a deep playoff run.