Future Games 'A True One-Stop-Shop' For Recruiting
August 4, 2023
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The 12th annual Future Games took place on July 26-29 at LakePoint in Emerson, Georgia. Top uncommitted prospects in the classes of 2025 and 2026 participated in one of the most popular events of the year.
There were 32 teams, including Team Michigan, with players representing 44 states plus Canadian prospects. Each team played three games the final three days of the event after all position players were put through a showcase workout on Wednesday. More than 375 college coaches from across the country were looking on as approximately 500 players participated in this year’s event.
Team Michigan went 1-1-1, defeating Team Team Select on Saturday, tying Team Wisconsin on Thursday, while losing to Team Missouri on Friday.
Future Games ‘A True One-Stop-Shop’ For Recruiting
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EMERSON, Ga. - The Future Games just keep getting better and better.
The Prep Baseball Report event that initially began in 2011 continues to draw more interest from college coaches, with a record 375 in attendance this year to watch 32 teams with players from 44 states and four Canadian provinces.
“The coaches are what stood out to me, 375 college coaches paid a visit to see the finest uncommitted underclassmen in the country,” related Shooter Hunt, vice president of scouting for PBR. “With the NCAA rule changes in effect, it was astounding seeing some of the premier programs in the country bringing FOUR coaches to cover the event. I think that more than quantifies the significance and importance of the event from the recruiting side. It was a true one-stop-shop.”
PBR Michigan Scouting Director Adam Goodwin was at the event for the first time and came away impressed.
“The amount of two-plus staff members that were in attendance was really incredible,” Goodwin noted. “It goes to show our entire staff from each state did their best to bring in the best players from their region to compete in a four-day span at LakePoint. A big thanks to our national staff who made sure the entire week ran smoothly.”
For the second year in a row, the schedules for each team featured different opponents from previous years at the Future Games.
“We are constantly reevaluating the process and trying to keep things fresh,” explained Hunt. “A significant amount of time goes into cultivating the scheduling of workout day and game schedule, and I don't think anything is off the table for 2024 including a potential lottery ball drawing … but I also understand the importance of rivalry games and wouldn't be surprised to see rivalries like the Ohio-Michigan battle back on the board for ’24.”
Goodwin was pleased about the new schedule.
“I thought it was a good challenge for our kids to face kids from a state that doesn't border Michigan,” Goodwin explained. “Two of the teams we played are warm-weather states where they have the warmer climate to play year ’round for the most part. We saw good arms that will end up at high profile programs across the country and physical kids that strung together good at bats and had the ability to drive the ball off some of our better arms.”
In the three games played, Michigan tied Wisconsin 4-4, lost to Missouri 8-5 and beat Select 4-2.
“Our kids did a good job of competing through the three games,” Goodwin said. “We had a close game with Wisconsin that ended in a tie, but we made big pitches when we needed them. On our final day we got the bats going a little better than Friday and had some big hits from Jake Leonard and Isaiah Domey that catapulted the offense.
“Keagen Kohlhoff was one of the top arms at the Future Games, consistently running his fastball into the low-90s up to 93 (top fastball in event) with intent and killer instinct. Keagen was able to show his breaking ball with high spin 2100-2300 rpm.”
Goodwin was pleased that college coaches took notice with the play of the Michigan squad.
“Our kids have garnered a lot of interest from a variety of schools from the top programs in college baseball to some of the top mid-major programs in our region,” Goodwin said. “The kids were able to show a style of play and toughness that I believe will lay the groundwork for what we want to be known as in Michigan.”
Hunt saw a lot to like in the team from Michigan.
“I really think Michigan set the tone for its event with a slew of big arms hopping on the mound,” Hunt pointed out. “Pitching is at such a premium, and having big arms draws a crowd which ultimately aids in the looks for position players.”
The new rule regarding contact between college coaches and players not being permitted until Aug. 1 was seen as a positive.
“I like the idea of the rule a lot,” Hunt explained. “Allowing the coaches to evaluate over a longer period will hopefully lead to better decisions and less need for the Transfer Portal. You cannot blame the coaches for the ‘arms race’ that the recruiting world had become where recruiting quantity held a quality on its own. However, now, with the luxury of time to evaluate, look for the process to be slowed down a bit. I see the Future Games playing an even more pivotal part in the process given its massive number of uncommitted players who have been evaluated by trusted PBR state directors and scouts.”
Goodwin echoes that feeling.
“I think the new rule coming into play is good for the prospective student-athlete and college baseball as a whole,” Goodwin explained. “It allows the player to develop further as a player and begin to realize what level they may want to pursue. It also gives the evaluators more time to see the player in game multiple times, how they improve in a bigger window and really get a better feel for who they are as a player.”
The Junior Future Games, featuring mostly 2027 and 2028 players, is also affected by the new rule which does not permit coaches to talk with players until Aug. 1 heading into junior year of high school.
“As for the Junior Future Games, the ability to get more looks in front of college coaches, or their trusted PBR sources, is of massive importance because while the recruiting process has been slowed down, the need for recruiters to ‘hit the ground running’ has sped up,” Hunt said. “Being added to a list as a follow helps college programs once they turn the page to each new class.”
Goodwin saw a lot of promise in the Michigan junior teams.
“Our 13u squad was able to go undefeated in pool play against quality teams in Arkansas, Mid-Atlantic and Tennessee,” Goodwin said. “We had a few players that were able to show their abilities between the lines and lay the groundwork for the future.
“We were very fortunate to have Mike Steele lead our 14u team,” Goodwin added. “Mike's ability to connect with the kids and have teaching moments with them was very valuable. He has made it clear his mission is to help grow the game of baseball in Michigan through development of the whole player.”
It was certainly a great week to remember as Michigan’s Brendan Thompson summed out.
“Thank you a lot for the opportunity of a lifetime,” the Forest Hills Eastern 2025 said. “The Future Games were awesome and I can’t wait to be back at Lakepoint.”
A PBR thank you to all that participated and a special thanks to the players on Team Michigan that gave their thoughts about the event (including what schools have been in contact with them since Aug. 1):
***** If you were on Team Michigan and did not share your thoughts, feel free to email us and we will get them included within this article.
The Arms
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Ethan Armstrong RHP / 3B / Garden City, MI / 2026PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Case Bosch LHP / 1B / Jenison, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Uli Fernsler LHP / 1B / Novi, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 145 / POS: 14
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Keagen Kohlhoff RHP / OF / Birch Run, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 8
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Wyatt Mosley LHP / 1B / Dansville, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 26 / POS: 4
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Kellen Payne RHP / OF / Byron Center, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 7
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Brody Pikur RHP / OF / West Bloomfield, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 12
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Paul Toovalian RHP / 1B / Orchard Lake St. Mary's, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 5
***Waiting to hear back |
The Two-Way Prospects
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Slade Moore LHP / OF / West Bloomfield, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 52 / POS: 6
***Waiting to hear back |
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Cole Van Ameyde SS / RHP / Brother Rice, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? |
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Kole Waterman 1B / 1B / Detroit Edison, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Michael Zielinski OF / LHP / Hartland, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 4
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
The Catchers
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Andrew Dilodovico C / 3B / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 61 / POS: 6
***Waiting to hear back |
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Anthony Elezaj C / 2B / Orchard Lake St. Marys, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Trey Williams C / SS / Grand Blanc, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 4
***Waiting to hear back PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
The Infielders
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Isaiah Domey 1B / OF / Anchor Bay, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 1
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Sean Fox 3B / SS / Rochester, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Brett Leonard SS / 2B / Sterling Heights Stevenson, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 4
***Waiting to hear back |
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Jake Leonard SS / 2B / Sterling Heights Stevenson, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 1
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Scott Leonard 3B / 2B / Sterling Heights Stevenson, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 1
***Waiting to hear back |
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Justin St. Antoine SS / 2B / Forest Hills Northern, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 5
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Brendan Thompson SS / 2B / Forest Hills Eastern, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
The Outfielders
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Jaden Pydyn OF / RHP / Detroit Catholic Central, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 3
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Cash Van Ameyde OF / LHP / Brother Rice, MI / 2025Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 1
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Michigan and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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