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The West team stood from a 4-0 deficit to win 9-4 over the EAST team in Dick’s Perfect Game All-American Classic on Sunday at Petco Park.
Cole Prosek, 18, was named the game’s MVP for his performance in the comeback victory.
The West team scored five races at the bottom of the fifth lap to delete a 4-0 deficit and Prosek was right in the middle of the comeback. Prosek tore a RBI single under the rally and was part of the most important double steal that tied the game.
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Trey Ebel hits a single to the West team under Dick’s Sporting Goods Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park on August 17, 2025 in San Diego, approx. (KC Alfred / The San Diego Union Tribune via Getty Images)
In the seventh lap, with the West team ahead 5-4, Prosek had another RBI Single to expand his team’s lead.
Prosek is currently a senior at Magnolia Heights High School in Senatobia, Mississippi, and is committed to playing college baseball at Ole Miss. He is also eligible for next year’s MLB draft.
“Playing in this game was a huge goal for me, one of the biggest goals I’ve ever had,” said Prosek via perfect game after the game. “It was a great feeling to be chosen. Waiting for that call is a little anxious, but it’s great when you get it.
“It was just great to be here and play with all these great players and good friends.”
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The Trey Ebel from the West team is branded out and tries to steal the third base of Brock Rein from East Team under Dick’s Sporting Goods Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park on August 17, 2025 in San Diego, approx. (KC Alfred / The San Diego Union Tribune via Getty Images)
Perfect Game’s All-American Classic has the top 60 baseball players in high school all over North America and gives them a platform to show their talents on a national stage, an event that the nation’s top players hope to be a part of.
“It’s fantastic,” Prosek said of his MVP trophy. “I definitely want to put this up in my room. It’s one of the best feelings I’ve ever had in baseball.”
The Allamerican classic debuted in 2003, and since its inception has played some of the biggest names in the Major League Baseball Play in the event. Bryce Harper, Gunnar Henderson, Bobby Witt. JR, Gerrit Cole and Francisco Lindor are among the star players who have played in the game over the years.
Of the 1,126 players who participated in the event for the past 22 years, 850 were drafted and 293 players went in the first round.
AJ Curry from West Team runs to the second base under Dick’s Sporting Goods Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park on August 17, 2025 in San Diego, approx. (KC Alfred / The San Diego Union Tribune via Getty Images)
This year’s game was managed by the Baseball Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman and former San Diego Padre’s All-Star Ryan Klessko.
Their coaching staff was composed of Padre’s All-Stars Phil Nevin and Mark Loretta, World Series-Winning Manager Charlie Manuel, 20-game winner Scott Erickson, 1995 Al Mvp Mo Vaughn, 7-time all-Star Alfonso Soriano, 3-time all-Star Tom “Flash” Gordon, World Series Champion and Mleb’s veterans of virtue and Jas and Jas Phillips.
Padre’s General Manager AJ Preller was among scouts and leaders from the entire league who were present to see the showcase for the country’s best players.
