Cape Ball Breakdown

Your source for all things CCBL. We're at the games, in the stands, and breaking down top prospects and stories where the dirt meets the sand.

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.@uclabaseball 1B Dominic Cadiz (@dominic01247872) and @wakebaseball SS JD Stein (@jd_stein) powered the offense for @firebirdsccbl , combining for 5 H and 4 RBI. Both players had solid freshman years and will be mainstays in the lineup for the next two years. Both ‘28 elig.

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6/15 Top Performers

Teammates Jacob Parker (@Parker13Jake ) and Connor Shouse (@shouseconnor) were bright spots for Chatham tonight, combining for 6 hits, 3 R and 2 RBI. The two had great years for their respective teams and are looking to be top picks in next years draft.

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Brodie Johnston (@brodiejohnsto6) continued his hot start with a 2-4 performance tonight in the @yd_redsox win. The Chattanooga native has been a full time starter throughout his first two years with @vandyboys , and is a great prospect in the ‘27 class.

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Jacob Parker (@Parker13Jake) starts his season hot with an RBI single in his first AB on the Cape. Parker is one of the top prospects in the ‘27 class, and is headlining the loaded @ChathamAnglers OF that will add Bino Watters and Anthony Pack Jr.

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@CULionsBaseball @LouisvilleBSB @RazorbackBSB @IndianaBase @CotuitKettleers Denny adds to his big night with a caught stealing in the 8th

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We’re at Veterans Field tonight to watch the @CotuitKettleers take on the @ChathamAnglers. Follow along here for updates.

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@CULionsBaseball @LouisvilleBSB @RazorbackBSB Hogan Denny (@IndianaBase) coming off a big year in the B1G brings in two in the 6th with his second double of the day. The ‘28 grad will be a big part of the @CotuitKettleers lineup hitting in front of Tague Davis

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2nd Inning Breakdown

Top: Noah Coy (@NDBaseball) leads off with a double and a single from Hunter Warren (@WSURaidergang) drives him in.

Bottom: Connor Shouse (@TTU_Baseball) triples and then scores on a ground out. Alex Sotiropoulos walks in a run but then gets a huge strikeout to leave the bases loaded.

Cotuit: 3 - Chatham: 2

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1st Inning Breakdown

Top: Hogan Denny (@IndianaBase) doubles down the left field line and Tague Davis (@LouisvilleBSB) follows it with a homerun to right field for early damage.

Bottom: Alex Sotiropoulos (@CULionsBaseball) strikes out the first three anglers he faced.

Cotuit: 2 - Chatham: 0

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The best offensive debut of Opening Day came from Caden Miller (@UTSABSB.), batting lead off and playing 1B for the @harborhawks. He went 2-4 with a walk, a double and a 2-run home run.

Miller is coming off a sophomore season in which he slashed .369/.514/.626. In 58 games he hit 9 home runs, stole 13 bases, and only struck out 36 times. That complete offensive profile, plus his ability to play multiple positions make him a name to watch in Hyannis this summer and ahead of the 2027 MLB Draft.

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Opening Day brought many great debuts, but one that stood out was the pitching performance of Danny Nelson from @ClemsonBaseball. The RHP came on in relief for the @YD_RedSox and pitched 3.2 no-hit innings recording 5 strikeouts and walking only one.

Nelson will be draft eligible in 2028 and should be an electric arm to watch this summer and at Clemson next year. His arsenal is led by a fastball which has touched 97 and an upper-80s slider. The stuff paired with a low arm slot make him an exciting 2028 draft prospect.

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#1 Hudson Barrett, LHP - @OSUBaseball

This 6-5 lefty from Oklahoma State posted a 2.58 ERA, 12.7 K/9, and .194 BAA in 2026. His plus fastball, go-to changeup, and wipeout slider produced an elite 32% strikeout rate over 45.1 innings. The stuff along with the lefty's frame make him the arm to watch in this class. Barrett will join the @BourneBraves looking to help them get back to the Championship.

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Every summer the Cape fills up with some of the most elite college level MLB Draft prospects. The group includes players eligible for each of the next three drafts.

In anticipation for opening day 2026, here is a look at our top 5 must-know pitchers who are eligible for the 2026 MLB Draft.

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#2 Charlie West, LHP - @UConnBSB

West has been one of the most productive arms in the northeast all year. He led all Big East pitchers with 111 Ks in 2026. Over 87.1 IP the workhorse weekend starter showcased an ability to go deep into games and still miss bats. That swing and miss stuff should land him on the higher end of the @BrewsterCaps rotation this Summer.