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Loyola Academy 28’ ⚾️| Trosky Illinois 17u Busch | 5’10” 180 lbs | 224-935-6301 | [email protected] | 102 EV | 6.91 60 Yard Dash | 78 INF Velo |

Chicago, IL
Joined October 2022
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Had a great first varsity season with a special group of kids from @Ramblrbaseball. Looking forward to what comes next. Bennett Kono 2028 UNCOMMITTED INF Started in 34/36 games (Senior night + leg injury) Stats below: @antcalarco @HitDogsIllinois @pbtscouting @PB_Uncommitted
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𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 ⭐ + Ranking the #ILStateGames standouts with a blend of measurable data and in-game performance. + A couple high-level two-ways lead the way followed by one of the top uncommitted bats in the state. 🔗: prepbsbl.com/4AgfkNF
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C/SS Patrick Harfoot (Lake Park, 2028) emerged as a follow name in the state. Catch the full episode with the links below.👇 #TheBullpen | @PatrickHarfoot 📺 prepbsbl.com/4yNbJp8 🟢 prepbsbl.com/4q2GtxT 🍎 prepbsbl.com/4bXLRPo
#𝙏𝙝𝙚𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙣: 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟴𝟴 We drafted a team from this fall’s tournament standouts. Who went first? 👀 Plus Commitment Corner and the Bears’ win over the Patriots.🐻 Listen now 👇 📺 prepbsbl.com/4yNbJp8 🟢 prepbsbl.com/4q2GtxT 🍎 prepbsbl.com/4bXLRPo
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Thank you @PrepBaseballIL for the mention! @LPLancersBB @TroskyIllinois
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Thank you @PrepBaseballIL I had a great time. Looking forward to more events next year. 😁 @oprfbaseball @TroskyIllinois
𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🍁 C Jaythan Collazo (Oak Park-River Forest, 2028) 5-10 | 180 lbs 🔶97.1 mph peak EV 🔶374’ max distance 🔶1.94 pop-time, T78 mph #ILFallGames 👤: prepbsbl.com/3VTnOez
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Bennett Kono retweeted
Keep climbing @bennett_kono someone is going to end up with and absolute dude at their school. Kid rakes!!!!
Thank you @PeterHamot13 for the write up! Looking forward to next season. @PrepBaseballIL
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Here is my write up from Prep Baseball’s “The Hotlist” article below. @TroskyIllinois
𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: INF Bennett Kono (Loyola, 2028) was mentioned in last week's edition of The Hotlist as a junior that made a big leap in 2026. Kono is a @PB_Uncommitted name in Illinois. @bennett_kono | @Ramblrbaseball
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Thank you @PeterHamot13 for the write up! Looking forward to next season. @PrepBaseballIL
🗒️🔥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗜𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🔥🗒️ 🔋: @Stadionic / @NettingPros We asked our staff which 2028 prospects from their state made the biggest jumps throughout the year and established themselves as players to watch moving forward. 👀📈 🔗: prepbsbl.com/4AQ8kId
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Fall extra-base hits from Grand Park and New Lenox. Next six months: improving my approach at the plate, adding weight while maintaining athleticism, adding velo behind the plate, and developing in the infield.
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🚨Top Performers and Velo from Day 3 of WWBA Underclass 🔥
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2028’s off to a 1-0 start at @PerfectGameUSA WWBA Colton Hardman 2028 RHP Lake Park was dominant. 77 pitch CG shutout. 84-86 all game. Landed breaking ball. Held velo. Multiple 87 and Top 88 in a high leverage 5th. Offense provided by @bennett_kono late solo HR. @Trosky_Midwest @TroskyTeams @CoachFletch25
LP ‘28 and All Area RHP @Colton_Hardman with a gem today at the Fort Myers PG WWBA Underclass World Championships. CG shutout 77 pitches 7K’s 1BB. Topped 88 mph!
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Here is my updated schedule down in Fort Myers at the 17U PG WWBA Underclass World Championship with @TroskyIllinois ! | C/O ’28 | 5’10” 180 lbs | MIF | 6.91 60, 102 EV | @antcalarco @CoachFletch25
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Excited to compete this weekend at the 17u PG Midwest Champions Cup with @TroskyIllinois. Here is my current pool play schedule.
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Trosky Illinois 17u Busch’s rotation is set for the PG Midwest Champions Cup. @braxton_bruns @EMcbroom49 @Colton_Hardman
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Bennett Kono retweeted
Weeks 1-5 highlights(5-0) 6’0 185 DB @Loyola_FB @Phouly31 @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL
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Bennett off the LF wall for a double here vs a premium arm
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Bennett Kono 2028 MIF, Loyola With an rbi single thru left side. 97mph off the bat. Constant run producer. @Trosky_Midwest @TroskyTeams @bennett_kono
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Bennett Kono ‘28 MIF, Loyola Academy. Steadily rising in the @PrepBaseballIL 2028 rankings. Tireless worker, and consistent producer. Hit in the 3 hole for one of the best teams in the Midwest. @Trosky_Midwest @TroskyTeams
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