Prep Baseball Report

PBR Week in Review



A look back at what happened at the Prep Baseball Report the week of May 15-21. National Supervisor Nathan Rode begins his PBR Draft 100 Spotlight series. Shooter Hunt takes a look at some uncommitted prospects who have the chance to have a great summer. Top statistical performers from the PBR Ontario Procase. New recruiting essentials, updated oklahoma rankings, and more >>

PBR Draft 100 Spotlights
By Nathan Rode
National Supervisor

ON THE HUNT: SUMMER 2017 PRIMER
Shooter Hunt
National Crosschecker

The summer of 2017 is upon us, and there are many prospects ready to make their mark on it. College seasons are approaching tournament time, and coaches will soon be packing their bags to travel the country in hopes of finding the best players to lead them to future successes. This week, On the Hunt, highlights six uncommitted players from the 2019-2020 classes who have a chance to have great summers. Players from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio are featured including a 2020 right-hander who is already reaching into the low nineties with his fastball.

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RECRUITING ESSENTIALS: BE SEEN
By Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting

One area parents and players are working to better understand is the ability to be seen by college coaches and scouts.  With the cost of playing baseball continually on the rise, along with the cost of a college education, the cost-benefit of a showcase, camp, and even team are being analyzed.  College coaches understand this as most are dealing with cost analyzation of their own.

In most baseball offices across the country, the budget may be discussed several times a week.  Head coaches, recruiting coordinators, and directors of operations are constantly working to stretch their bottom lines, while raising money to accomplish their goals on the field, in the community, and on the recruiting trail.

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THE HOTLIST: PBR DRAFT 100 EXTRAS
By Nathan Rode and PBR Staff

Last week, we updated the 2017 PBR Draft 100 to reflect the current state of the high school class with the upcoming draft. There are plenty of draft prospects outside the top 100 who could hear their name called next month. Listed alphabetically below are a handful of prep stars who were considered for the PBR Draft 100 and could find themselves squeezing in when the list is tweaked in the coming weeks.

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PBR ONTARIO'S 2017 PROCASE: TOP PERFORMERS
Measurables and Top Performers...>>

2017 DRAFT BLOG
Draft reports on top prospects in one place...>>

THE BUZZ: PITTSBURGH LANDS A TOP FRESHMAN
The latest recruiting news from the PBR coverage area...>>

FINAL OKLAHOMA CLASS OF 2017 RANKINGS
Check Out The Top 225...>>

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: SCOUTING NOTES
A running recap of the state championship in Pearl...>>

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