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Who did we draft in this week's Fall Showcase Draft? Plus, 2027 Commitment Trends, Commitment Corner, and More โ
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The official release of the Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason ID schedule. Find out more about our events, including how to register, with the link below.๐
#BeSeen | @prepbaseball
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INF Bennett Kono (Loyola Academy, 2027) was mentioned below as a top performing infielder from the #ILStateGames.
Kono would go 3-for-5 with a 2B, 3B, and 2 RBIs. Posting a max EV of 97 mph and avg. bat speed of 72.5 mph.
Find more on Kono and other notable names in the dirt below โฌ๏ธ
@bennett_kono | @Ramblrbaseball | @PB_Uncommitted
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+ Scouting reports on every single class of 2028 & 2029 infielder from the #ILStateGames.
+ Must-know names from each class.
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A pair of twins from @EvilleTigerBB impressed our staff at the St. Louis Fall ID.
Catch the full episode with the links below.๐
#TheBullpen | @GraydenHampton | @BrennanHampton_
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Who did we draft in this week's Fall Showcase Draft? Plus, 2027 Commitment Trends, Commitment Corner, and More โ
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After a solid prep career, Fr. RHP @Will_Graba has made significant strides as he joins @_HarperBaseball with a solid 2-pitch mix that includes an 89-91 mph FB and an upper-70s secondary. With the tools to be an impact arm, Graba is a must-follow freshman for 4-year programs. ๐
๐: bit.ly/47iCypL | @PBTourney | @bestofmwbase | @PrepBaseballIL
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+ Updating our rankings before an important off-season filled with strength gains and up-ticks in tools.
+ Notable movement throughout with everything you need to know. ๐
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Preseason ID events serve as an identifier heading into the high school season, giving our scouts as well as college recruiters, a list of prospects to follow as they plan their spring coverage ๐
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Continuing to roll out our weekly series, highlighting five prospects from across the Land of Lincoln. ๐
This week, we turn our attention to five ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐. โก๏ธ
๐ Scout Notes
๐ฅ Video
๐ Metrics
โ More
Get to know this week's Fall Five. โคต๏ธ
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ALT The image is a promotional poster titled "The Fall Five" for uncommitted 2028 infielders, from Prep Baseball Report. It includes a baseball player in action wearing a cap, jersey, and glove on a partly visible field. Listed schools and players feature: Ty Bachman from Normal West HS, Gaetano Lazzara and Patrick Harfoot from Lake Park HS, Gavin Weston from Hampshire HS, and Ian Moore from Oak Park-River Forest HS.
RHP Ian Crabb (Harrisburg, 2027) commits to Southwestern Illinois JC.
Crabb is currently ranked No. 179 in the state.
(@IanCrabb7 | @HBG_Baseball | @BlueStormBSB)
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Quality look at @PB_Uncommitted RHP Ian Crabb (@HBG_Baseball, 2027) today.
FB: 83-86 mph
CB: 74-77 mph
Line: 4 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K
#MEKOC26
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โ27 @TSteger_17 (IL) is #๐๐ค๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ for the #MCSlugfest27 on January 17th ๐ซก
- #4 player in Illinoisโ โ27 class
- 2025 Future Games standout
- @UKBaseball commit ๐
- T90 player in the ๐บ๐ธ & the #6 backstop
@maxxclarkk13 | @CTrinkle23 | @TheForgeWay | @PrepBaseballIL
โ27 Tristan Steger (IL @UKBaseball) goes down and gets this one for a single.
6โ3โ backstop has taken some aggressive cuts this week & shows off some adjustability here.
Chance to hit.
#MLBDraft || @PrepBaseballIL
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With the rankings update last week, we take a look at the top 10 uncommitted senior right-handers in the state. Plenty of talent for college programs to know down below โฌ๏ธ
๐: prepbsbl.com/48KA0kW
OF Luke Potter (Downers Grove South, 2028) was mentioned below as one of the top-performing outfielders from the #ILStateGames.
Potter went 5-for-7 during gameplay with two 2B's and an HR. Posting a max EV of 99.9 mph and a 6.92 60-time.
Find more on Potter and other performing outfielders down below โฌ๏ธ
@LukePotterr6 | @DgsBaseball | @PB_Uncommitted
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+ Scouting reports on every single class of 2028/2029 outfielder from the #ILStateGames.
+ A top-15 ranking of the event's biggest standouts, headlined by an Illinois commit.
๐: prepbsbl.com/4iaXlSD
RHP/INF Noah Zoloto (Oak Park-River Forest, 2028) emerged as a name to follow in the class this fall.
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#TheBullpen | @oprfbaseball
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+ Scouting reports on every single player from the St. Louis Fall ID.
+ A blend of players from Illinois and Missouri with some intriguing follows from the day.
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+ Scouting reports on every player from the St. Louis Freshman Free ID.
+ Some big winners and must-follow names mentioned at the top.
๐: prepbsbl.com/3VdCtBg
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LHP Carter Braddy (Effingham, 2027) commits to Eastern Illinois University.
Braddy has been a consistent performer in front of our staff and is currently ranked No. 87 in the state.
(@braddycarter24 | @Hearts_Baseball | @EIU_Baseball)
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LHP Carter Braddy (@Hearts_Baseball, 2027) continues to look the part of a @PB_Uncommitted follow.
FB: 84-86 mph, T87x2
SL: 74-77 mph, sweep, S/M
CH: 80-82 mph, downer
@braddycarter24
RHP Ryan O'Neal (Lockport, 2027) commits to Augustana College (IL).
(@Ryan_ONeal4 | @PorterBaseball | @Augie_Baseball)
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C Jackson Lee (Crystal Lake South, 2027) commits to Parkland CC.
Lee participated in this year's #ILStateGames and is currenlty ranked No. 271 in the state.
#ILStateGamesCommit
(@JacksonLee_7 | @CLSBaseball | @Cobra_Baseball)
๐ค: prepbsbl.com/4sNjDNE
From Grayslake Central:
C Jackson Lee (@CLSBaseball, 2027) sends this one over the wall in left center, extending the Gators lead to four.
B5
Crystal Lake South: 5
Grayslake Central: 1
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INF/LHP Aaden Colon (Jacobs, 2027) commits to Elgin CC.
Colon was a participant at this year's #ILStateGames and is currently ranked No. 236 in the state.
#ILStateGamesCommit
(@ColonAaden_32 | @HDJBaseball | @ElgCCBaseball1)
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Couple swings from โ27 1B/P Aaden Colon (IL, @ColonAaden_32)
6โ0โ 188 w/ present strength.
Loose stroke w/ some bat strength. Doubles as a lefty up to 86.
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#17ABC || @PrepBaseballIL
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RHP Nick Verden (Lake Zurich, 2027) commits to Millikin University.
Verden was a consistent performer over the summer for our staff.
(@NickVerden50 | @LZHS_Baseball | @BigBlueBaseball)
๐ค: prepbsbl.com/4iGvybx
A look at RHP/3B Nick Verden (@lzhs_baseball; 2027) from last weekend. ๐
5-foot-10, 174 pounds
FB: T84 mph, Sat 81-83 mph
SL: 74mph, Sat 71-73 mph
CH: T75 mph, Sat 72-74 mph
#ILSummerChamps | @PrepBaseballIL