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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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...