2026 PW Firecracker Classic Player Spotlight

2028 Anthony Ayala

NC Valley 2028

Anthony has an athletic frame and showcased his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball throughout the event. Offensively, he features a wide, balanced setup and stays in his legs well, pairing a short, compact swing with excellent barrel control and a mature all-fields approach. He consistently found the barrel, collecting seven hits while driving in four RBIs and scoring six runs on his way to an impressive 0.636 batting average. He was equally dominant on the mound, tossing six scoreless innings and giving his team a reliable presence every time he took the ball. Anthony’s outstanding two-way performance was a driving force behind his team’s 16u championship run and earned him tournament MVP honors.

2028 Jordan Rivers

Prevail Baseball

Jordan has a strong athletic frame and showcases raw arm talent on the mound. He features a quick, whippy arm action and works downhill with intent, with even more velocity projection as he continues to develop. On the mound, he attacks hitters with a heavy fastball sitting 82-85 mph and complements it with a sharp curveball sitting 74-75 mph that shows late bite and the ability to miss bats. In his two innings of work, Jordan struck out three hitters, displaying both swing and miss stuff and an aggressive presence on the mound.

2029 Talon Brown

CBA Victus San Diego 2029

Talon has a strong athletic frame that projects well at the next level. The Prospect Wire All-American showcased his full skill set the week, demonstrating his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, he features a smooth, repeatable swing with a consistent bat path and quick hands, allowing him to consistently find the barrel. Over the week, he collected four hits, scored three runs, and drove in two RBIs on his way to posting a 0.364 batting average. He was even more impressive on the mound, flashing an elite fastball sitting 86-90 mph and topping out at 92 mph, paired with a sharp 12-6 curveball at 71-76 mph that generated swings and misses. In 3.2 innings of work, he did not allow an earned run and struck out eight. Talon’s dominant two-way performance played a key role in leading his team to the 15u championship and earned him MVP honors.

2029 Eli Pecus

CBA Victus San Diego 2029

Eli has a big, strong frame that projects well at the next level on the mound. He features a smooth, repeatable delivery and consistently fills up the strike zone with an impressive two-pitch mix. His fastball sat 82-84 mph, topping out at 86, with heavy arm-side run that generated weak contact, while his tight curveball, sitting 70-73 mph, featured sharp late break and proved to be an effective swing-and-miss offering. Eli was dominant throughout his outing, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing no earned runs and striking out five. His command, poise, and ability to keep hitters off balance were instrumental in leading his team to the 15u championship, earning him MVPitcher honors for his outstanding performance.

Erik Langarcia

SD Hustle 18u

Erik has an athletic frame that projects well at the next level. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a strong lower half, generating good hip rotation that pairs well with quick hands and advanced bat-to-ball skills. His compact, repeatable swing allows him to consistently square up pitches and drive baseballs with authority to all fields. Over the course of the event, Erik tallied six hits and drove in three RBIs while posting an outstanding 0.750 batting average. His consistent offensive production was a key factor in leading his team to the 18u championship and showcased his ability to perform in big moments.