When a high school pitcher throws a perfect game, it's already a special moment. When that same pitcher strikes out 20 batters in the process? That's the kind of performance that has scouts reaching for their radar guns and draft boards.
Brody Bumila, a 6-foot-9 left-handed pitcher and top prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft, did just that on Saturday, May 9. Pitching for Bishop Feehan High School in Massachusetts, Bumila delivered a jaw-dropping performance against Moses Brown, retiring all 21 batters he faced while fanning 20 of them. The lone out that wasn't a strikeout? A ground ball that found its way to a fielder's glove.
The 20-strikeout perfect game wasn't just impressive—it was historic. Bumila broke a 60-year-old school record, cementing his name in Bishop Feehan lore. His primary weapon? A fastball that touches 100 miles per hour, a pitch that has helped him climb to No. 22 on MLB Pipeline's list of 2026 draft prospects.
But Bumila isn't a one-trick pony. He also mixed in a quality changeup that kept the Moses Brown lineup guessing all game long. According to MLB.com, his towering frame generates 19-20 inches of induced vertical break on his fastball, making it nearly unhittable when it's working. Through 27 innings this season, he has racked up 69 strikeouts—a rate that borders on video game numbers.
Interestingly, Bumila's dominance isn't limited to the diamond. He led the Shamrocks to a state championship in basketball earlier this academic year, showcasing the kind of athletic versatility that scouts love to see.
For context, the last left-handed pitching prospect to come out of Massachusetts was Thomas White, who was selected 35th overall by the Miami Marlins in the 2023 MLB Draft and is expected to make his MLB debut this summer. Bumila's performance suggests he could follow a similar—or even higher—path to the pros.
Whether you're a scout, a fan, or just someone who appreciates greatness on the mound, Bumila's perfect game is a reminder that the next generation of baseball stars is already making headlines.