Prep Baseball Report

Central Illinois Open: Preview


By Andy Sroka
Staff Writer

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 8, PBR Illinois hits the road to visit The Corn Crib in Normal where we’ll be hosting the Central Illinois Open, a showcase shining a spotlight on the talents of those prospects residing in the middle of the state. Each year, this event allows us to uncover players with next-level abilities we otherwise may not have seen.

Last year, we got the chance to see RHP McCade Brown (Normal West, 2018; Indiana) break out before committing to play Big Ten baseball this fall. Before that, the Central Illinois Open has hosted the likes of SS Cole Daily (Sacred Heart Griffin, 2015; Notre Dame) and RHP Cole Bellair (Lockport, 2015; Illinois).

For a glimpse at who’s set to attend this year’s showcase, CLICK HERE To learn more about the event itself, from directions to registration forms, CLICK HERE.

None of the 70-plus players headed to The Corn Crib tomorrow have commitments, making the event an important one.

Another name who made a huge leap at last year’s Open was LHP Cameron Edmonson (Rochester, 2019; Indiana State). Edmonson used this very same platform to display his velo jump and mix of above-average secondary offerings. The lefty, just last week, committed to Indiana State.

Cameron Edmonson (8.9.17)

At tomorrow’s event, there’s bound to be a prospect like Edmonson who jumps onto the big stage, it’s just a wonder who it might be.

ITINERARY

  • Position Player Check-in: 8:20 to 8:40 a.m.

  • Pitcher Check-in: 10 to 10:20 a.m.

  • Catchers will stay for both sessions

FORMAT

Infielders, Outfielders, Catchers

  • Stretching

  • 60-yard Dash

  • Position Evaluations

  • Batting Practice

Pitchers & Catchers

  • Stretching

  • Bullpen Sessions

  • Catcher Evaluations

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