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  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: D- IV semifinals action featuring No. 25 North Central vs. Ayersville
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: West Holmes beats Cambridge in Battle of ranked DII teams
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: D- IV semifinals contest featuring No. 24 Edon vs. No. 2 Tinora
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: Badin and Mohr beat Waynesville
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: Maderia outlasts Summit Country Day
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: DeSales beats Big Walnut to return to Regionals
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    PBR Spotlight Game: No. 10 Bloom Carroll advances to Regionals
  • OH - May 17, 2012
    May 16th Daily Scoreboard
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EVENTS

  • OH - Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) - Jun 4
    Prasco Park
  • OH - Under Armour Futures Games Try Outs June 5 - Jun 5
    Indianapolis, IN
  • OH - Toledo Open Identification - Jun 6
    Toledo Central Catholic (New All Turf Facility)
  • OH - PLUS60 Performance Testing 6.11.12 - Jun 11
    The MAX
  • OH - Open Identification Prospect Showcase 6.12.12 - Jun 12
    Oakton Community College

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MLB Draft is around the corner

May 15, 2012 9:54:09 AM

The MLB Amateur Draft is right around the corner. Injuries, signability concerns and some sub-par springs have shrunk the potential prep draft pool in the Prep Baseball Report coverage area to a minimum. A look at the hottest names in our coverage area ...

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Who's the Player of the Year? Good question

May 7, 2012 6:03:05 PM

Now that we’re a full week into May, teams are in the stretch run of conference play, jockeying for playoff seeding, and tapering for a state-title run. For me, it’s time to start making a short list for post-season All-State teams and, ultimately, Player of the Year honors ...

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

The True Pitch Count

May 5, 2012 3:13:40 PM

That kid just threw 120 pitches, or did he.........

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  • Greg Williams
Posted in Hit 'em Where They Ain't By Greg Williams

Clearing out the Notebook

May 1, 2012 3:39:32 PM

The most amazing baseball feat ever, who's hot around Illinois, St. Laurence's Kevin Smith, some unsigned senior spotlights, and more ... Read More

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Team Rankings

Apr 30, 2012 2:25:25 PM

The Top 25 Team Rankings have been posted for this week.  We are currently half way through

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

How Do I Know If I Can Play?

Apr 29, 2012 6:24:04 PM

This is the first entry in what will become a weekly blog by

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  • Greg Williams
Posted in Hit 'em Where They Ain't By Greg Williams

As the Pitch Count Climbs

Apr 28, 2012 12:22:54 PM

Every year I am astounded by the lack of mindfulness about pitch counts. Especially early in the season, when the weather isn’t good, when the wins aren’t as consequential and, most importantly, when the pitcher is still getting his sea legs underneath him ...


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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Michael Bowden comes back home

Apr 25, 2012 2:02:33 PM

Former PBR Player of the Year Michael Bowden (Waubonsie Valley HS) in 2005 has come back home to the Cubs. Bowden was my all-time favorite player I've ever covered ... Read More

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

The Forgotten Tool

Apr 25, 2012 10:24:47 AM

With the high school season in the meat of its season, and teams fully engaged in conference

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

The Other Side of the Fence

Apr 23, 2012 9:45:38 AM

I just went through my most difficult experience in baseball. It was more difficult and exciting than any game I pitched in at any level ...

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  • Andrew Margolick
Posted in High and Tight By Andrew Margolick

Clearing out the Notebook

Apr 20, 2012 4:30:17 PM

More draft talk, Judson University's recruiting coup, unsigned senior watch and more ... Read More

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Early spring draft report and other news

Apr 17, 2012 12:25:37 PM

Early look at the potential drafts, Oak Park hot out of the gate, back-to-back no-nos, unassisted triple play and more ...

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Early Season Thoughts

Apr 10, 2012 2:55:49 PM

Two weeks into the year, PBR Indiana is keeping me quite busy. We have covered more high school

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

Clearing out the Notebook

Apr 10, 2012 11:53:44 AM

News and notes: Mundelein LHP Ryan Borucki out for the season, Simeon C Blake Hickman receives a scare, the rise of Sully Stadler and more ...

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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Clearing out the Notebook

Apr 4, 2012 12:07:11 PM

Notebook items: Homers still flying, Blake Hickman on the mound, early draft buzz, and new search functionality ...

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  • Ryan Borucki
  • Blake Hickman
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Doubling up on Pitches

Mar 26, 2012 4:17:23 PM

As a pitcher, we are putting ourselves in a batter’s box, trying to get into the mind of a hitter. A hitter is doing the exact opposite, trying to think through the chess match taking place and understanding pitch sequence. Pitch sequence is key to upsetting hitter's timing ...

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  • Andrew Margolick
Posted in High and Tight By Andrew Margolick

Welcome to the Dead Ball Era of high school baseball

Mar 12, 2012 9:37:40 AM

The 2012 season officially begins the Dead Ball Era in high school baseball. Brace yourselves. It may shock your system ...


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  • Sean Duncan
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Season is Close

Feb 29, 2012 2:39:18 PM

We are nearing tryouts in Indiana.While, most other states have already begun, Indiana will lull through another two weeks of conditioning. There is hope though. 

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

Open Letter to Coaches

Feb 28, 2012 4:53:33 PM

Baseball season has nearly arrived, meaning the time for multiple games per week will soon be upon us.  During these games, I ask that you not put your pitchers in the difficult position of having to decide whether they are tired, still have their stuff, and most importantly, whether their arm is sore.

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Posted in High and Tight By Andrew Margolick

Indiana Players

Feb 13, 2012 1:09:09 PM

Living in Indianapolis, all I had heard was the word "super" for the last two weeks. However,

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

The Bullpen

Feb 8, 2012 9:20:27 AM

The same conversation can and should be had in bullpens across America.  Many pitchers - both starters and relievers – over-think the bullpen and let it affect their mindset.  The bullpen is nothing more than an area to get loose ...

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Posted in High and Tight By Andrew Margolick

Super 60 News and Notes

Feb 7, 2012 9:39:06 AM

Over the years, we’ve seen our fair share of big-time prospects at the Super 60 Showcase. But the overall talent at the 10th annual Super 60 Showcase on Sunday, Feb. 5 clearly was the meatiest of them all.

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Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

Indelible Super 60 moments

Jan 29, 2012 4:02:10 PM

The 10th annual Super 60 Pro Showcase is set for Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Max-McCook Athletic & Exposition Center. The Super 60 is a real treat, certainly my favorite of the year. Last year’s event was incredible, providing further proof that, despite being cold-weather states, the talent is as strong as anywhere.

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Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

The Downside of Baseball

Jan 17, 2012 9:00:34 AM

 Baseball is a magical game, and the pain and mental anguish I endured were all worth it.  The game will inevitably break 99.99 percent of people’s hearts, but if you stop and think about it, it offers up infinitely more than it takes.

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  • Andrew Margolick
Posted in High and Tight By Andrew Margolick

Unsigned Seniors: No time to panic

Jan 4, 2012 3:37:03 PM

Right around this time I get the same question from concerned parents: How come their son isn’t being recruited as heavily as others? They see the growing list of committed players – players who may not have shared the same success as their son – and they wonder. Why? Shortly after wonder bends into panic.

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Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

November---- The Quiet Period is upon Us

Dec 14, 2011 10:02:11 PM

I have missed writing my blog so i am going to try and bring it back from the dead period starting today.The first topics to cover are simple. Novemeber is upon us. The 2012's are falling into place and a new class is beginning it's adventure in what is the recruiting process. 

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

What it Takes to Win a State Title

Dec 14, 2011 10:00:48 PM

Well, I don’t think we’ve learned much. Lake Central, Cathedral, Bloomington South, Penn, and Lawrence Central will factor into the state run in some way shape or form, which is what many people figured before the season even started.  I think whoever wins state will have to beat at least one of these five teams if not multiple.

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

What Sets me off at a Game

Dec 14, 2011 9:59:11 PM

Now that the high school baseball season is in full swing I’ve had the opportunity to watch several games throughout the state.  I absolutely love the game, the crowd, the excitement of players and coaches, but there are certain things that get on my nerves!  Here is a list, especially for you players, of things that aren’t necessary, and get under the skin of us watching.

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

Setting Guidelines

Dec 14, 2011 9:57:09 PM

 The Indiana high school baseball season is finally here!  Winter showed off its ugly face again this past weekend, so get out the hot chocolate and break out the hand warmers, because the forecast for most of this week is COLD!

With that being said, I wanted to throw some thoughts, expectations, and even a few rules out there for you fans, coaches, and yes, even you umpires!!!

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Posted in No Two Out Walks By Blake Hibler

Who's the No. 1 prospect in Illinois?

Dec 14, 2011 12:44:08 PM

Illinois always produces at least one high draft pick a year. In past years, it was fairly easy to identify the No. 1 guy.  So who’s the top prospect in Class of 2012? While there are several strong candidates, the answer is far from clear.

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  • Brett Lilek
Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan

The best pitching performance and other notes

Oct 17, 2011 4:06:11 PM

I’ve seen many of Illinois’ top pitchers so far this spring, despite the ridiculous number of cancellations. Without question, the most impressive single-game performance I’ve seen this spring is ...

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Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Pure Imagination

Bat changes should change complexion of recruiting

Oct 17, 2011 1:56:23 PM

When Lyons Township hoisted the Class 4A state championship trophy at Joliet’s Silver Cross Field on June 11, it officially marked the end of an era, perhaps, when we look back, the golden era of prep baseball in Illinois...

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Posted in Duncan's Diamond Notes By Sean Duncan
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