2026 Palm Beach Fall Classic Player Spotlight

2031 Michael Tinelli

West Pine Cobras

Michael has a big, strong, projectable frame and was dominant on the mound throughout the weekend. He works with a smooth, repeatable delivery and consistently filled up the zone with a heavy fastball, generating plenty of weak contact. Over the weekend, he tossed 9 innings while allowing just 2 earned runs and striking out 3. Michael also contributed at the plate, collecting 2 hits and posting a 0.400 batting average. His performance helped lead his team to a championship finish and earned him MVPitcher honors.

2031 Brandon Hillock

West Pine Cobras

Brandon has a lean, athletic frame that projects well as a top-of-the-order bat. Offensively, he has a balanced setup with a quiet, consistent load and a quick, whippy swing that generates consistent hard contact. Over the weekend, he collected 8 hits and posted an impressive 0.561 batting average. He also showed off his speed on the bases, scoring 5 runs and stealing 3 bags. Brandon’s offensive production was a key factor in his team’s championship run and earned him MVP honors.

2028 Colton Baldwin

904 Cubs

Colton has a big, strong frame and showed his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he has a simple setup with a short, compact swing and a mature gap-to-gap approach. Over the weekend, he collected 3 hits, scored 3 runs, and drove in 3 RBIs. On the mound, he was equally impressive, showcasing a fastball that topped out at 80 mph and a curveball with good depth sitting 66-68 mph. In his outing, Colton tossed 4 innings, allowing just 1 hit and 0 earned runs while striking out 4. His two-way performance was a key factor in helping lead his team on a deep playoff run.

2029 Bryson Moody

904 Cubs

Bryson has an athletic frame and proved to be an offensive threat throughout the weekend. At the plate, he has a tall, open setup with a smooth, repeatable load. He does a good job keeping his hands inside the baseball, staying in his legs, and showed a mature all-fields approach. Over the weekend, he tallied 7 hits, scored 4 runs, and drove in 4 RBIs on his way to posting an impressive 0.500 batting average. Bryson’s offensive performance was a key factor in helping lead his team on a deep playoff run.

2028 Yendel Martinez

PSL Paulies Scout Team

Yendel has a lean, athletic frame that projects well as a potential top-of-the-order bat. At the plate, he has a short, simple swing with good barrel control and a mature all-fields approach. Over the weekend, he collected 6 hits and drove in 5 RBIs on his way to posting an impressive 0.667 batting average. He also showcased his speed on the bases, scoring 4 runs and stealing 3 bases. Yendel’s offensive performance was a key factor in helping lead his team to a championship finish and earned him MVP honors.

2027 CJ McKenzie

904 Cubs

CJ has a tall, strong build and was dominant on the mound throughout the weekend. The Davidson College commit has a repeatable delivery, stays well connected to his legs, and works with good tempo. He commanded the zone with an impressive three-pitch mix, featuring a fastball sitting 82-85 mph and topping out at 87 mph, paired with a 12-6 curveball sitting 72-73 mph and a changeup sitting 73-74 mph. In his 3.2 innings of work, CJ allowed 0 earned runs while striking out 8 batters. His performance on the mound was a key factor in helping lead his team on a deep playoff run.