2026 Southeast Championships Player Spotlight

2031 Eli Brewner

USA Scout 13u Team Nike Select

Eli has a strong, athletic frame and showed the ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the weekend. Offensively, he features a consistent, controlled load with a short, simple swing that projects to generate more power as he continues to develop. At the plate, he collected four hits, drove in two RBIs, scored two runs, and posted an impressive 0.667 batting average. On the mound, Eli was equally impressive in relief, showcasing a quality two-pitch mix. His fastball sat 75-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph, while his sharp slider worked effectively at 68-70 mph. In his outing, he allowed no earned runs and struck out two hitters over one inning of work. Eli’s standout two-way performance helped lead his team to the 13u championship and earned him MVP honors.

2029 Antonio Guerrero

Elev8 Academy

Antonio has a long, athletic frame that projects well on the mound. He works from a smooth, repeatable high three-quarter arm slot and does an excellent job utilizing his lower half throughout his delivery. On the bump, he showcased an impressive three-pitch mix highlighted by a fastball with significant arm-side run that sat 81-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph. He complemented it with a deceptive changeup at 76-77 mph and a tight curveball with late break that worked at 71-72 mph. Over five innings of work, Antonio allowed just one earned run while striking out six hitters. He also contributed offensively, collecting four hits, scoring five runs, and driving in two RBIs while posting a 0.308 batting average. Antonio’s dominant performance on the mound helped lead his team to the 14u championship and earned himself MVPitcher honors.

2030 Jayden Rodriguez

Wahoos Select 14u

Jayden has an athletic frame and showed the ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the weekend. On the mound, he features a quick, whippy arm and does an excellent job working downhill with good tempo and rhythm in his delivery. He showcased a fastball that sat 78-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph, pairing it effectively with a 12-6 curveball that worked at 60-62 mph. Over two innings of work, Jayden did not allow an earned run while striking out four hitters. He also made significant contributions offensively, collecting four hits, scoring three runs, and driving in two RBIs. Jaydens strong two-way performance was a key factor in his team’s success and demonstrated his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball.

2029 Frank Lardiere

PBC Pal 15u

Frank has a long, projectable frame and showcased his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball throughout the weekend. Offensively, he features a short, simple swing with a consistent bat path that allows him to make frequent quality contact. He collected three hits, scored four runs, and swiped six bases, consistently creating pressure on opposing defenses. On the mound, Frank was even more impressive. He works from a three-quarter arm slot and does an excellent job utilizing his lower half throughout his delivery, with additional velocity likely to come as he continues to develop physically. He showcased a fastball that sat 78-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph with significant arm-side run, pairing it with a sharp curveball at 66-68 mph. Over 10 innings of work, Frank allowed just one earned run and three hits while striking out 12 hitters. His dominant performance on the mound, combined with his offensive production and impact on the basepaths, helped lead his team to the 15/16u championship and earned him MVP honors.

2029 Chase Lima

PBC Pal 15u

Chase has an athletic frame that showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the weekend. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a smooth, consistent load that allows him to generate frequent loud contact. He collected three hits, scored two runs, and drove in five RBIs while posting a strong 0.375 batting average. On the mound, Chase was even more impressive, showcasing a polished three-pitch arsenal. His fastball sat 76-78 mph, complemented by a changeup at 70-72 mph and a curveball at 66-68 mph. His ability to effectively mix pitches and keep hitters off balance made him a difficult matchup throughout the tournament. Over 7.2 innings of work, Chase did not allow an earned run while striking out eight hitters. His dominant performance on the mound helped lead his team to the 15/16u championship and earned him MVPitcher honors.

2027 Aiden Carmody

Vipers Baseball Club 17u

Aiden has a big, strong frame and was an offensive force throughout the weekend. At the plate, he features a balanced setup with a smooth, repeatable load. He possesses a short, compact swing with advanced bat-to-ball skills and a mature gap-to-gap approach. Aiden does an excellent job staying in his legs throughout the swing, allowing him to generate consistent power and drive the baseball with authority. Over the weekend, he collected nine hits, scored six runs, and drove in seven RBIs while posting an impressive 0.750 batting average. Aiden also made valuable contributions on the mound, tossing four innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out four hitters. His ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively showcased his versatility and overall value to the club. Aiden’s outstanding all-around performance helped lead his team to the 17/18u championship and earned himself MVP honors.

2027 Derek Silvas

Vipers Baseball Club 17u

Derek has a lean, athletic build and showcased his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball throughout the weekend. Offensively, he features a smooth, repeatable swing paired with a mature all-fields approach that allows him to consistently produce quality at-bats. He tallied 5 hits, scored two runs, and drove in three RBIs while posting an impressive 0.714 batting average. Derek was even more impressive on the mound. He works from a smooth, repeatable low three-quarter arm slot and demonstrated excellent feel for both of his pitches, consistently keeping hitters off balance throughout his outing. He showcased a fastball with significant atm-side run that sat 79-83 mph and paired it with a tight curveball at 66-70 mph. Over six innings of work, Derek did not allow an earned run while striking out four hitters. His ability to command the zone and generate weak contact proved instrumental in his team’s success. Derek’s dominant performance on the mound helped lead his team to the 17/18u championship and earned him MVPitcher honors.

2027 Hayden Graham

NLB American

Hayden has a big, strong frame that projects exceptionally well on the mound. He works from an over-the-top arm slot and does an excellent job staying in his legs and working downhill, allowing him to generate significant power and leverage throughout his delivery. On the bump, Hayden showcased an impressive two-pitch mix. His heavy fastball featured considerable arm-side sink and sat 86-89 mph, making it difficult for hitters to square up. He complemented it with a sharp 12-6 curveball at 75-78 mph that generated swings and misses while keeping hitters off balance. Over 3.2 innings of work, Hayden struck out seven hitters, demonstrating his ability to dominate opposing lineups and take control of a game. His combination of power stuff, physical projection, and ability to miss bats makes him a highly intriguing arm with significant upside moving forward.