PBR Cup 2022, Day 1: Underclass Takeaways
September 17, 2022
Prep Baseball Report is on the ground at LakePoint this weekend hosting and diligently covering the fall’s annual PBR Cup, featuring myriad pro prospects that scouts are already beginning to familiarize themselves with for next summer’s MLB Draft. While the Class of 2023 division features a handful of players ranked right at the top of our national rankings, so do the PBR Cup’s 2024 and 2025 divisions.
We’ll be publishing a daily set of highlights and takeaways from the Cup, so be on the look-out for those stories. Next week, stay tuned for analysis from PBR VP of Scouting, Shooter Hunt, who will be in attendance this weekend in LakePoint as well.
Continue reading below for Day One takeaways from the underclassmen in attendance.
PBR CUP, DAY 1
CLASS OF '25 & '26 STAND-OUTS
+ Billy Carlson, SS, Corona (CA), 2025:
Fresh off the plane, ‘25 SS Billy Carlson (CA) doesn’t miss a beat squaring up these two balls in each of his first ABs.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
The @VandyBoys commit continues to show well as an elite name in the class.
Smooth. Ranked 4th overall in the class.#PBRCup || @PBR_California pic.twitter.com/sJo939nQIe
+ Carlos Diaz, C, Wake Forest (NC), 2025:
‘25 C Carlos Diaz (NC) turned around the first pitch his saw for a loud single & follows up w/ this double to the back side.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Pulls hands in to stay inside nicely.
Quality receiver behind the plate w/ soft hands & ability to stick low strike. #PBRCup || @PrepBaseballNC pic.twitter.com/cCiVchEwYp
+ Dylan Fowler, 3B/RHP, Yulee (FL), 2025:
‘25 3B/RHP Dylan Fowler (@DodgersScoutTm) competed w/ a 3 pitch mix, comfortable throwing any pitch in any count.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 16, 2022
FB: 83-86, heavy run& sink
CH: 75-77, heavy sink
CB: 71-74, some sharp, 11/5@PBRFlorida | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/SVNOJ8Kaci
+ Evan Hankins, 1B/LHP, John Battle (VA), 2025:
Hankins (@TEAMELITENATION; #Vols) wasting little time showing off the 2 way capabilities, hammers one into the right-center gap for an easy 2B. @PBRVirginiaDC | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt https://t.co/Kx6YuAuN3j pic.twitter.com/gXzlQ8Jzwl
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 16, 2022
+ Tucker Holton, OF, Cherokee Bluff (GA), 2025:
‘25 OF Tucker Holton (@Devine_Baseball; @CBBearBaseball) barreling the ball to the pull-side with intent.
— Phil Kerber (@PhilKerberPBR) September 16, 2022
1B to LF - 1st AB,
L5, 93 EV - 2nd AB.
Loose, athletic hands. Wiry build at 6-1, 160.@PBRGeorgia | #PBRCup | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/aGplKMP3Cm
+ Ethan Lee, RHP/INF, Don Bosco Prep (NJ), 2026:
‘26 RHP Ethan Lee (NJ) showcasing some electric stuff late in the night.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 17, 2022
86-89 (1750-1880) with quickness out front.
Tight slider shows signs of developing into swing/miss offering (mid 70s)
Athletic mover. #PBRCup || @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/XjnhyTOqBG
+ Miles Mador, C, Pace Academy (GA), 2025:
‘25 C Miles Mador(@9thInning2025 @PaceKnights)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 16, 2022
On of most simplified forward moves in state for his class. Sinks into legs & stays down thru swing well. Extremely efficient, compact hand path that leads w/ knob. Effortless turn of the barrel for a 2B.@ShooterHunt @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/SUdbSI6BXU
+ Griffin Miller, OF, Benjamin (FL), 2026:
‘26 OF Griffin Miller (FL) showcasing some strength and athleticism at the dish for @5starnational
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
The @Vol_Baseball recruit jumps on this one for a double that hops over the wall. #PBRCup || @PBRFlorida pic.twitter.com/9DSooB77ei
+ Joseph Mittiga, RHP/C, American (GA), 2026:
RHP Joseph Mittiga (GA) is an intriguing ‘26 arm playing up with @Official_ECB this weekend. Hard arm-side action on an 82-83 mph FB (T85).
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Attacking the zone, working in a tempo. Deceptive CH and can spin a breaking ball.#PBRCup || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/Tw9DK9WAxF
+ Jackson Peavy, LHP, Peach County (GA), 2025:
‘25 Jackson Peavey (GA) continues to impress as one of the top uncommitted arms in the class.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
84-87 showing ability to get in on RHHs
Usual feel for big curveball in low 70s.
High upside. #PBRCup || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/S4EBB8dMub
+ Alexander Peck, SS, University School of Nashville (TN), 2025:
‘25 SS Alexander Peck (TN) is about as premium of a defender as there is in the class. Silky smooth at short with elite actions.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Singles here in his third AB to the opposite field w/ a great diving play to follow it up.
N2K. #PBRCup || @PBRTennessee pic.twitter.com/lgAJUJX3OB
+ Ty Peeples, OF, Franklin County (GA), 2025:
Nothing to show for it after 2 great cuts early in the Clint, but ‘25 OF Ty Peeples (GA) looking comfortable in the box in the 3-hole for @Devine_Baseball
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Wiry-ath frame w/ plenty of strength to add. Slows things down well.
Drives this deep for an out#PBRCup || @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/NhZPFDgZwz
+ Angel Pichardo, OF, Ledford (NC), 2025:
More loud contact from ‘25 OF Angel Pichardo (NC) who is giving off real hitterish vibes so far.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Stays back on this one to deliver a heavy barreled single up the middle. Electric hands. @CanesBaseball recruit #PBRCup || @PrepBaseballNC pic.twitter.com/fogI0OpkOM
+ Chase Rafferty, LHP, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2025:
‘25 LHP Chase Rafferty (AL) working 79-81 with some deception.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Mixing & matching changeup and slurve for strikes. Competing in the zone.
Athletic mover w/ more to come. #PBRCup || @PBR_Alabama pic.twitter.com/nzZicA2uiY
+ Eston Simpson, RHP, Jefferson (GA), 2025:
Good look at wiry-athletic ‘25 RHP Eston Sampson (GA)
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
Loose whip to the AA working 80-82+ with much more in the tank.
Shows aptitude for slurve 68-72. Manipulates late in counts.
Definite follow. #PBRCup || @PBRGeorgia @Devine_Baseball pic.twitter.com/HlMIM5YeyS
+ Zach Swartz, RHP, West Clermont (OH), 2025:
Intriguing look at ‘25 Zach Schwartz (OH)
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
84-86 (2300+) getting whiffs down in zone.
Low 70s CB with gradual shape (2400+) dropped in with aptitude & some upside. #PBRCup@PrepBaseballOH || @5starnational pic.twitter.com/X3BYolSjPl
+ Dominic Stephenson, C/OF, Harrison (GA), 2025:
#WreckHavoc ‘25 C Dominic Stephenson(@USA_Prime_GA)
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) September 16, 2022
1. Attacks outside FB w/ lower half, beautiful inside out swing for RBI 2. Great adjustment slowing body down, keeping hands back on 70 mph CB 3. Fights off inside FB that got deep for single@ShooterHunt @PBRGeorgia #PBRCup pic.twitter.com/xCCD4z2mWu
+ Thomas Stewart, RHP/INF, J.K, Mullen (CO), 2025:
‘25 RHP Thomas Stewart (CO) working 85-87 mph with three pitches. Confidence in a high-spin CB (2500-plus rpm), and a CH.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 16, 2022
A @UVABaseball commit; ranked just inside the top-100 overall.#PBRCup || @pbrcolorado pic.twitter.com/WpeSWNiZ4Q