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Game schedules are now posted

Well, the time has finally come: the high school season is less than a week away. Never mind the snow, the first scheduled games is on Monday, March 15. As always, we will have nearly all the game schedules, broken down by day ...

Stevenson's Scheck headed to ACC, and other news

Another top-level junior prospect is off the board, as Stevenson LHP Jeremy Scheck (right) made his college decision. See which ACC school he picked, plus several other commitments from around the state ...

Juniors take center stage at PBR Class of 2011 event

The PBR Class of 2011 Top Prospect Showcase featured a strong group of players from all over the state. There were many standout performances, none more so than Harrisburg 3B/OF Keelin Rasch (right). A look at the top prospects ...

Mount Carmel's Kravetz commits, and other news

John Kravetz (pictured right), a hard-throwing 6-foot-3 junior RHP from Mount Carmel HS, has made his early college commitment. Plus, several other prospects from around the state have picked their schools. See where they’re all heading …

St. Laurence's Wood, Risdon and others commit

St. Laurence LHP/OF Kyle Wood (pictured right), who’s one of the top Class of 2011 two-way prospects in the state, is heading to the Big 10. See which school landed Wood, plus Mundelein catcher Matt Risdon, Homewood-Flossmoor OF/C Richard Glenn and others pick their schools …

Open I.D. event unveils several impressive prospects

The Prep Baseball Report Open I.D. Showcase on Feb. 13 featured a strong mix of prospects from all classes. While there were several standout performances, no one stood out more than Simeon sophomore Shane Brown (right). A look at the top performers ...

Mount Carmel's Boehm commits, and other news

Mount Carmel OF/LHP Jeff Boehm (pictured right), who’s one of the top junior prospects in the state, is heading to the SEC. Plus, North Fulton RHP Brandon Shaw picks his school, and other news from around the state …

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Spotlight Prospect
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Matt Lynch
St. Ignatius HS, RHP, Class of 2010: As one of the top unsigned prospects in the state, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-hander shined at a recent PBR event. With funk in his delivery, Lynch hides the ball exceptionally well, making his 86-88 mph fastball that much more difficult to pick up. He showed good hand acceleration, as his fastball had late life. He also demonstrated feel for a 77-78 mph slider and changeup.
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Sean Thomas
Glenbrook North HS, OF/LHP, Class of 2011: A two-way talent, Thomas was one of the top athletes at the event, running a 6.91 60, while also performing well on the mound. The 6-foot, 165-pound Thomas showcased a strong, accurate outfield arm (84 mph), moving with fluidity and purpose. On the mound, he was equally as impressive. The left-hander commanded three pitches for strikes, including an 81 mph fastball and excellent feel for his curve and changeup.
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Tyler Farrell
Galesburg HS, RHP, Class of 2011: The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Farrell is a physical athlete with a solid pitcher’s frame. He has a loose, whippy arm, and a quick hand. His fastball topped at 84 mph with late life, while his curveball had two-plane break and late bite. He also featured a change-up with fade.
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Evan Nietfeldt
Homewood-Flossmoor HS, RHP, Class of 2011: The 6-foot-4, 175-pound Nietfeldt features a long, athletic frame and a loose, quick arm – which leads us to believe that he has only begun to scratch the surface of his potential. With continued physical development, Nietfeldt’s 84-mph fastball should continue to climb in the coming years. He also showed a solid changeup with arm-side run and feel for a 71-74 mph curveball.
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Upcoming Events

Junior High Showcase and Educational Camp
MAX Athletic and Exposition Center - March 20

Season Preview Issue out next week

 

The 2010 Season Preview magazine will be out next week. Once again we take an in-depth look at the top 50 teams in the state, led by preseason No. 1 Naperville Central. We also break down the Class 3A and 2A top teams, make our conference predictions, and closely examine the top players in each class.  The new issue will serve as your complete guide to the spring season. 
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PBR Columnists
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Hard to believe, but sometimes pitchers lose perspective of the situation. A look at how to pitch with a lead. - 1/22/10
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The world of high school baseball according to Drake Skleba ...
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