Perfect Game Goes Global: Youth Baseball Giant Launches Major Asia-Pacific Expansion

SANFORD, Fla. – December 29, 2025 – Perfect Game, the undisputed behemoth in youth baseball and softball scouting, has announced a landmark expansion into the Asia-Pacific Zone, signaling a significant strategic push to cultivate the next generation of international talent. The initiative, which will bring the company's world-renowned platform to key markets like Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, aims to establish a powerful new pipeline for players aged 10 to 15, providing them with unprecedented development and exposure opportunities.

This major international effort will be spearheaded in partnership with Takaharu Nasu, a highly respected Japanese youth baseball executive and coach with over a decade of experience in the region. The move represents a core component of Perfect Game's long-term vision to globalize its operations and create a seamlessly connected ecosystem for elite amateur baseball players, regardless of their geographic location.

"This expansion represents a major step forward in Perfect Game's international vision," said Perfect Game Chairman Rick Thurman in a statement. "With Takaharu Nasu's leadership and deep understanding of the baseball culture throughout the Pacific Rim, we are positioned to create meaningful opportunities for young athletes while connecting global baseball communities."

A New Frontier for Elite Development

The expansion targets a region with a deep, passionate, and highly competitive baseball culture. By establishing a formal presence in Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other neighboring countries, Perfect Game aims to build a sustainable infrastructure that aligns with its high standards for competition, scouting, and player development. The focus on the 10-15 year-old demographic is particularly strategic, allowing the organization to identify and nurture promising young athletes during their most formative years.

This initiative is more than just hosting tournaments; it is about embedding the Perfect Game system into the fabric of youth baseball across the Pacific Rim. The company plans to work closely with local organizations to implement its proven methodologies, ensuring that players receive elite-level coaching and evaluation from an early age. The long-term commitment underscores a broader mission to not only discover talent but to actively support the global growth of baseball itself, creating a more interconnected and competitive international landscape.

Technology and Data at the Forefront

A cornerstone of the Asia-Pacific expansion is the introduction of Perfect Game's proprietary DiamondKast® technology. This industry-leading digital platform provides real-time scoring, in-depth game data, and advanced statistical analysis. For the first time, players, coaches, and families in the region will have access to the same powerful tools used at Perfect Game events across the United States.

DiamondKast® will offer a level of visibility and data-driven insight previously unavailable in the region's youth leagues. It allows for meticulous tracking of player performance, from pitch-by-pitch results to advanced metrics that are crucial for modern scouting and player development. This technological integration is key to leveling the playing field for international prospects.

"By bringing Perfect Game and its technology to the Asia-Pacific Zone, we will be able to discover promising players from the region that otherwise may have gotten overlooked for various reasons," explained Takaharu Nasu. "We strongly believe that Perfect Game is a league that is in line with the times and a baseball organization that can help produce many future top players."

In addition to game data, Perfect Game will hold showcases in various locations throughout the region. These events are designed specifically to measure individual player metrics, such as running speed, throwing velocity, and hitting power, providing objective data points that are essential for evaluation by college recruiters and professional scouts.

The Pathway to America: A Trans-Pacific Pipeline

Perhaps the most exciting component of the expansion for aspiring young players is the creation of a direct pathway to compete in the United States. Beginning in 2026, Perfect Game will facilitate the travel of top Asian youth teams to participate in its premier events on American soil. This offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for these athletes to measure their skills against the best domestic competition in front of a massive audience of college coaches and professional scouts.

Competing in high-stakes Perfect Game tournaments in the U.S. is a rite of passage for nearly every serious amateur player with professional or collegiate aspirations. By extending this opportunity to players from the Asia-Pacific Zone, the organization is effectively building a trans-pacific talent pipeline. This experience not only provides unparalleled exposure but also immerses young international players in the hyper-competitive environment of elite American amateur baseball, accelerating their development and preparing them for the next level.

The Unmatched Influence of Perfect Game

To understand the magnitude of this expansion, one must first appreciate the scale of Perfect Game's influence on the sport. The company is not merely a tournament organizer; it is the world's largest and most comprehensive scouting service, producing nearly 10,000 events annually and serving as the primary nexus for amateur talent and the professional and collegiate ranks.

The numbers speak for themselves. To date, over 2,383 alumni of Perfect Game events have gone on to play in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, a staggering 15,797 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. The organization's dominance is perhaps best illustrated by the results of the 2025 MLB Draft, where an incredible 92 percent of all selected players had participated in Perfect Game events. Even more impressively, every single player chosen on the draft's first day was a Perfect Game alumnus.

By planting its flag in the Asia-Pacific, Perfect Game is extending this powerful platform to a new continent of aspiring players. The initiative promises to reshape the landscape of international scouting, offering a clear and merit-based pathway for talented young athletes in Asia to pursue their dreams at the highest levels of the game.