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

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

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The 10^th 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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 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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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