EVENT SCHEDULE | STAFF | FAQ The majority of July was spent in Houston with our National Combines and Tournaments for four classes. Below are the athletic testing leaderboards for the National Combine, a strong group for the class of 2026. 2027 Leaderboards  |  2028-29 Leaderboards 10-Yard Reese Rusher is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound center fielder from Calallen High School […] The post National Combine Athletic Testing Leaderboards appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Damarcus Rideout-Carter, RHP 6-foot-3, 160 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Elite While a lot of the hype heading into the event was on HPP Tigers teammate Max Nantais-Vlahovich, Rideout-Carter did well to stand out at the Underclass Combine this past July in Houston, turning in a strong outing before the rain sidetracked him late. We […] The post INVITE: Damarcus Rideout-Carter, Underclass Elite appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Landon Brown, 3B/RHP 6-foot-2, 210 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Main Event Named a co-captain for the upcoming Main Event, Brown was a no-brainer to invite for his second straight trip to Globe Life. The Mississippi State commit turned it on during the National Combine, hitting one of just two homers at the plate, and touching […] The post INVITE: Landon Brown, Main Event appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Hendrix Pope, 1B/3B 6-foot-2, 225 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Fresh 50 This has been a long time coming for the big corner infielder, who has seemingly been on the FSS radar for quite some time despite only being a 2029 grad. Pope, who was at last year’s Underclass Combine as well, is intriguing to say […] The post INVITE: Hendrix Pope, Fresh 50 appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Dallas Tucker, 2B/CF 5-foot-10, 155 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Premier Tucker has a long history with the Future Stars Series, including his near-homer with NorCal at our most recent National Tournament this July in Houston. This’ll be a second straight invite to a signature event for the speedy standout; he showed off his lean, […] The post INVITE: Dallas Tucker, Underclass Premier appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Hunter Lynch, RHP/3B 6-foot-3, 235 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Main Event Lynch impressed staff by arriving early — very early — in advance of the National Combine with a focus on wanting to work out, get better and get familiar with his surroundings. That, however, is not a guarantee to get to the next step. […] The post INVITE: Hunter Lynch, Main Event appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Cade Morris, RHP/CF 5-foot-11, 148 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Elite Morris has quietly been a part of Future Stars Series events for several years now…but perhaps no longer. We mean the “quietly” part, not the attending. Morris, who has previously been at the Fresh 50 as well as the inaugural Instructs this past winter, […] The post INVITED: Cade Morris, Underclass Elite appeared first on Future Stars Series.

EVENT SCHEDULE | STAFF | FAQ The majority of July was spent in Houston with our National Combines and Tournaments for four classes. Below are the athletic testing leaderboards for the 2027 Underclass Combine. 10-Yard Durrett is a Texas-based 6-0, 165-pound SS/3B who earned an invite to the Underclass Elite and will continue to look to show his upside […] The post Underclass Combine 2027 Athletic Testing Leaderboards appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Maddox Mantha, RHP/3B 6-foot-4, 225 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Fresh 50 Yes, you read those vitals correctly. While still developing his skills as a 2029 grad, it’s a now body for Mantha, and one he used to do well in his outing for the Purple team late in the Underclass Combine in Houston. We’ll see […] The post INVITED: Maddox Mantha, Fresh 50 appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Max Nantais-Vlahovich, RHP 6-foot-1, 185 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Elite After an exceptional showing at a Scout Day with the Mississauga HPP Tigers, Nantais-Vlahovich’s outing at the Underclass Combine was a highly anticipated one. He certainly didn’t disappoint. One of the top amateur arms up north, MNV cemented his status on the Underclass Elite […] The post INVITED: Max Nantais-Vlahovich, Underclass Elite appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Gavin Restad, RHP/3B 6-foot-0, 185 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Premier Restad gave us multiple looks over the course of how the month of July unfolded, first with NorCal at the National Tournament where he was used solely as a position players, and then at the Underclass Combine, where he stood out both at the […] The post INVITED: Gavin Restad, Underclass Premier appeared first on Future Stars Series.

HOUSTON – On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the New Balance Future Stars Series powered by Program 15 unveiled the full rosters for all 4 of its major showcase events during a one-hour special that aired exclusively on the NBFSS social channels. The New Balance Future Stars Series Showcase Special hosted by Daniel Gotera featured analysis […] The post New Balance Future Stars Series debuts 2025 Showcase Special appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Garner Rodriguez, RHP/1B 6-foot-7, 212 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Main Event Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A Texas-based two-way player with the last name of Rodriguez whose future would seem to be on the mound is making a name for himself in the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series. Eight years after […] The post INVITED: Garner Rodriguez, Main Event appeared first on Future Stars Series.

NTangible has added a new element to Future Stars Series Signature events over the last year. In addition to athletic testing, FSS staff scouting and development, and data collected by Trackman, NTangible tests a player’s ability to handle pressure situations on the field. As we race toward our Fresh 50, Underclass Premier, Underclass Elite, and […] The post NTangible Scores from National, Underclass Combines appeared first on Future Stars Series.

William Trimborn RHP/CF 6-foot-3, 180 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Premier Trimborn gave us a couple looks this past month in Houston, first at our National Tournaments as a member of NorCal, and then at our Underclass Combine as a member of the Purple team. We liked them all. An intriguing two-way talent, Trimborn has […] The post INVITED: William Trimborn, Underclass Premier appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Miller Crane, RHP/C 6-foot-0, 180 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Elite Crane did well with the bat and behind the plate, but made waves on the mound with an immaculate inning in his first frame. He struck out his first five batters in his Underclass Combine outing, and while he will provide some versatility at […] The post INVITE: Miller Crane, Underclass Elite appeared first on Future Stars Series.

JP Harmon, RHP 6-foot-4, 196 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Main Event Harmon earned his way back to Texas this October with a dazzling performance at our National Combine, with the Ole Miss commit touching 92 during his outing. We’ve seen J.P. since 2022, when he debuted at our Underclass Combine, and he was certainly tracking […] The post INVITED: JP Harmon, Main Event appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Westin Merritt, RHP/RF/C 6-foot-0, 184 pounds 2025 Signature Event: Fresh 50 Merritt was a revelation on the very first day of Combine play down in Houston; he dominated hitters to the tune of eight strikeouts over his outing, during in one of the better pitching performances in selection event history. The post INVITED: Westin Merritt, Fresh 50 appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Featured Image: Justin Parks, by Mike Ashmore EVENT SCHEDULE | STAFF | FAQ The majority of July was spent in Houston with our National Combines and Tournaments for four classes. Below are the athletic testing leaderboards for the 2028-29 Underclass Combine. 10-Yard      Quinn Mulligan (2028) is a SS/RHP from Ontario, and the kid can burn. Easton Lange […] The post Underclass Combine 2028-29 Athletic Testing Leaderboards appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Rallin Covey 6-foot-4, 210-pound RHP 2025 Signature Event: Main Event Seen several times at the NorCal World Series over the past few years, the USC commit announced his presence at an FSS selection event with authority, overcoming some early struggles to turn in an overall excellent outing for the Highlighter Yellow team at the National […] The post INVITE: 2025 Fresh 50, Rallin Covey appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Cooper Benjamin (2027) 6-foot-0, 180 pound LHP/CF 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Elite The logical progression continues for the California lefty, who attended the Fresh 50 in 2023 and was on the roster at the Underclass Premier in 2024. He’ll return this year to the Underclass Elite, a trip earned after a dominant showing on the […] The post INVITE: 2025 Underclass Elite, Cooper Benjamin appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Luke Colston (2028) 6-foot-4, 180 pound RHP 2025 Signature Event: Underclass Premier Colston used the long levers from a still-lanky frame that has plenty of room to add to turn in an at times dominant outing for the Gray team at the 2028/29 grads Underclass Combine in Houston in July. The post INVITED: 2025 Underclass Premier, Luke Colston appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Jonay Medina (2029) 5-foot-8, 145 pound RHP/CF 2025 Signature Event: Fresh 50 Medina got the start for the Royal Team in Game 2 of the 2028/29 grads Underclass Combine at Baytown Sterling HS, and performed well in his three innings of work. The post INVITED: 2025 Fresh 50, Jonay Medina appeared first on Future Stars Series.

HOUSTON – The New Balance Future Stars Series powered by Program 15 wrapped up a historic combine season in Houston, Texas which saw a record number of amateur baseball players from across the country compete in front of Major League Baseball and college scouts. Over 1,000 players participated in the annual showcase which generated an […] The post FSS generates millions in economic impact for Houston appeared first on Future Stars Series.

While the Combines tend to get the majority of the attention during the month of July, there’s certainly no ignoring the annual New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series National Tournaments, which entered their ninth installment this year. Those tournaments have helped produce major-leaguers like Dylan Crews, Mick Abel, just-promoted CJ Kayfus and others, as well […] The post GPS Legends, Lobos win big at 2025 FSS National Tournaments appeared first on Future Stars Series.

For the first time ever, the Underclass Elite rosters will feature a captain and co-captain. CEO Jeremy Booth made the announcements on social media while players were still in Houston; Ramsey Chung was named a captain for the event, while Jax Van Valkenburg was revealed to be a co-captain. Full roster information and final details […] The post Chung, Van Valkenburg named 2025 Underclass Elite captain, co-captain appeared first on Future Stars Series.

In an announcement first shared on New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series social media platforms, CEO Jeremy Booth revealed that, for the first time ever, the upcoming Main Event will feature a captain and co-captain. FSS veterans R.J. Cope and Landon Brown were named captain and co-captain, respectively, for the ninth annual signature event, which […] The post Cope, Brown named captain, co-captain for 2025 Main Event appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and while we wait to see who signs and who heads to or back to school, let's check out some draft hauls. The rankings and analysis below are based on data, utilizing Joe Doyle's Final Draft Board and a consensus of public boards, plus intelligence from industry […] The post Ranking MLB Draft Hauls: American League Central appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks kicked off the 2025 trade deadline by exchanging three players. First baseman Josh Naylor heads to Seattle to shore up a contending lineup. Going back to the Diamondbacks is two promising arms. But was it enough? Righty Ashton Izzi, 21, ranked as the No. 17 prospect in the Mariners […] The post The Diamondbacks return for Josh Naylor… appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and while we wait to see who signs and who heads to or back to school, let's check out some draft hauls. The rankings and analysis below are based on data, utilizing Joe Doyle's Final Draft Board and a consensus of public boards, plus intelligence from industry […] The post Ranking MLB Draft Hauls: National League West appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and while we wait to see who signs and who heads to or back to school, let's check out some draft hauls. The rankings and analysis below are based on data, utilize Joe Doyle's Final Draft Board and a consensus of public boards as a guideline, plus […] The post Ranking MLB Draft Hauls: American League East appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Prospects are being raced up to the big leagues at record pace. The 2024 draft has already seen five first rounders debut less than a year after they were drafted. Indeed, Chase Burns, Jac Caglianone, Nick Kurtz, Christian Moore and Cam Smith are all already adding value to their big league ballclubs. Smith and Kurtz […] The post Five 2025 draft picks that could win Rookie of the Year in 2026 appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and while we wait to see who signs and who heads to or back to school, let's check out some draft hauls. The rankings and analysis below are based on data, utilize Joe Doyle's Final Draft Board and a consensus of public boards as a guideline, plus […] The post Ranking MLB Draft Hauls: National League Central appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and while we wait to see who signs and who heads to or back to school, let's check out some draft hauls. The rankings and analysis below are based on data, utilize Joe Doyle's Final Draft Board and a consensus of public boards as a guideline, plus […] The post Ranking MLB Draft Hauls: American League West appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series is set to return to the site of the Caribbean Classic, with an August 20-22 date set for a trip to the Naranjo Baseball Fields for an event that will spotlight some of the top amateur talent in the region. FSS has a rich history of helping to […] The post Future Stars Series set to return to Dominican Republic appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and while we wait to see who signs, and who heads to or back to school, let's check out some draft hauls. The rankings and analysis below are based on data, utilize Joe Doyle's Final Draft Board and a consensus of public boards as a guideline, plus […] The post Ranking the MLB Draft Hauls: National League East appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Draft has come and gone. 615 new prospects enter the Royal Rumble. Unique facial hair, signature moves, and flair in tow. Some will rise to the top, others will flame out under the pressure of professional baseball. But along the way, awesome things will happen. Things you and I don’t expect. Bryan […] The post 2025 MLB Draft: The predictions you didn’t know you needed appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Day two is upon us and there are still a ton of potential impact players available on the board. Every player left on this Top 40 board sit inside the top 130 prospects on the final Top 615 board. The post 2025 Draft: Best available on day two appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Kade Anderson Liam Doyle Tyler Bremner Aiva Arquette Luke Stevenson Caden Bodine Ike Irish Ethan Conrad Jamie Arnold The post PODCAST: Draft & Develop on Day 1 appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The MLB Draft is upon us. Some things are beginning to crystallize. Short lists are being carved out. War room meetings are behind us. It's crunch time. Things will start to become clear as Sunday approaches. For now, this is what we're hearing. I can't encourage you enough to read the fine print. 2025 MLB […] The post MLB Draft: Mock Draft 4.0 appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series is turning over a new Leaf. Trading Cards, that is. The much-anticipated announcement is finally official, with CEO Jeremy Booth revealing the news on FSS social media platforms during the 2028/29 class National Tournaments. “Leaf Trading Cards are some of the most traded and highest valued cards on […] The post Leaf Trading Cards, Future Stars Series partner for upcoming baseball cards appeared first on Future Stars Series.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following rankings and evaluations by FSS PLUS are based on subjective analysis and industry sources, and do not influence, are not influenced by or are affiliated with the opinions and reports of Future Stars Series scouting and development staff. We've made it. Another year. Another Top 615 board. This year, 991 prospects […] The post 2025 MLB Draft: Top 615 Prospects appeared first on Future Stars Series.

For the ninth straight year, the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series is set to put on one of the most anticipated stretches of baseball on the amateur circuit. Let’s take a quick look at at the upcoming schedule for both the national tournaments and combine events, which will lead to determining the rosters for […] The post Future Stars Series set to kick off big 2025 summer in Houston appeared first on Future Stars Series.

Now that we’ve taken a look at some of the more interesting arms from Monday afternoon’s exhibition game at Citi Field — the former site of the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series Main Event — between the Cape Cod League and MLB Draft League All-Star squads, it’s time to give you a look at […] The post Jarren Advincula, Henry Ford highlight intriguing bats at MLB Draft League, Cape Cod League exhibition appeared first on Future Stars Series.

A late add to the schedule turned out to be a great opportunity to check out some prospects for the upcoming MLB Draft...and beyond. The Cape Cod League and MLB Draft League each put together an All-Star squad to face off against each other Monday afternoon at Citi Field in Queens, a former site of […] The post Miguel Sime among big arms starring in MLB Draft League, Cape Cod League exhibition appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The MLB Draft Combine was exactly what it was supposed to be: top-tier athletes, high-level prospects, and players with a clear pro future. For me, there are a couple of core purposes to this event. First is the medical side and the broader showcase element -- a presentation to everyone watching the game, from fans […] The post MLB Draft Combine: Tools, comps, and future stars appeared first on Future Stars Series.

EVENT SCHEDULE | STAFF | FAQ June was a heckuva month, full of players from six classes, and not all of it on this continent. We kicked off June in Orlando with one of the most exciting workouts I’ve seen in the last five years. There was real power. Real athleticism. Guys that could run, guys that could […] The post JUNE: Four countries, 13 cities, and a whole lot of baseball appeared first on Future Stars Series.

The 2025 MLB Futures Game rosters were announced Monday, and the names include eight New Balance Future Stars Series alums. Yeah, #WeGotNow. FSS EVENT SCHEDULE | FSS STAFF | FAQ Sebastian Walcott, SS — Texas Rangers Walcott is just 19 years old and will remain so for the entirety of the 2025 season, having performed […] The post Eight Future Stars Series Alum Land in 2025 MLB Futures Game appeared first on Future Stars Series.

As the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series gets set for the biggest events of the summer, it’s always important to take a look back at the events that help build the rosters for them. Recently, we were in Charlotte for a Regional Combine during the first week of June, wrapping up a strong week […] The post Looking back at the Charlotte Regional Combine appeared first on Future Stars Series.

When the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series Baseball League was looking into adding teams to get the inaugural installment of the circuit going in Canada, there were a few programs that kept coming up. It was hard to poke around up North and not hear about the Midwestern Ontario Bearcats. It was hard to […] The post FSSBL Canada: Midwestern Ontario Bearcats appeared first on Future Stars Series.