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The Year In Review - 2022

January 1, 2023
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Michigan Editor in Chief/Scout

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The Year In Review - 2022

Each of us here at PBR Michigan want to thank you for making 2022 the best year yet. We look forward to continuing to bring the best baseball coverage. Happy Holidays to all!

"In the short time I've been here, the support from our staff has been outstanding. We've done a solid job reestablishing relationships in the state of Michigan with our summer organizations and colleges in the area. The future is bright in Michigan as we continue to build our brand and reputation." - Adam Goodwin, PBR Michigan Director of Scouting

"2022 was a strong year in Michigan high school baseball as there were records set in a spring that saw both repeat champions and first time winners at the state finals. Over the course of the year we saw a number of players emerge and establish themselves in their respective classes and we look forward to continuing that trend as we expand our coverage across the state in 2023."- Spencer Impellizzeri, PBR Michigan Director of Operations

"I feel with the relationships we've made and the experiences I had personally throughout these past 12 months, that 2021 was a banner year for PBR Michigan. Being able to help high school athletes reach their dreams of playing at the next level while building personal relationships is something I enjoy daily. Thank you very much to the athletes, parents, coaches and all in the great state of Michigan and have a great holiday season." - Dylan Hefflinger, PBR Michigan Editor in Chief/Scout

"It has been a joy to hear so many stories over the years from baseball players reaching their dreams by committing to play at the collegiate level or even professionally. It never gets old listening to what all went into their journey to continue playing after high school, all the hard work put in and the help each received along the way from parents, family, coaches, friends, teammates and PBR. This year it was also enjoyable talking to high school coaches before the start of the season to get their views on what lies ahead. And there is no more anticipation from yours truly when it comes to attending the Future Games in Georgia at the end of summer. To be part of that atmosphere is electrifying. It is always interesting to talk to the players and coaches to get their view of what it means to be involved in such a prestigious event." - Bruce Hefflinger, PBR Michigan Senior Writer

"I would define 2022 as a year of growth from our team. This was the second full year that I have been apart of the PBR team and things really started to come together this year. On the Tournament front, we had a better grasp of what to expect and I feel we put on great events almost every weekend. Our scouting coverage improved immensely and most of all, the communication between both our tournament team and our scouting group got a lot better. The resources that PBR provided our tournament group were amazing allowed us to put on great events that allowed all the team involved to have a great experience. 2022 was a great year and I expect 2023 to be even better!" - Phil O'Shea, Michigan Tournament Director

2022 Showcase Recap

Prep Baseball Report events are designed to give players the maximum exposure needed to advance to the next level. In 2022, not only did they receive high-level exposure from college coaches at each event, but all players at these events were videotaped, with the edited performance being posted onto the website with the opportunity to be seen by more than 800 colleges and pro teams who subscribe to the Prep Baseball Report services.

In 2022, PBR Michigan hosted almost 30 showcases/workouts throughout the year. This included 11 Scout Days, which provided the top summer organizations in the state the ability to show what their program has to offer College/MLB organizations. In this article, you will find the "best of the best" for the year in numerous categories, with the top 10 being highlighted.

Looking ahead to 2023, we at PBR Michigan look forward to bringing you comprehensive year-round coverage throughout the state and continue to be the No. 1 resource for amateur baseball in the state thanks to our variety of events, boots-on-the-ground scouting staff, daily coverage, multimedia platforms and more. With more than 800 colleges and pro teams subscribed to Prep Baseball Report services, we look to continue to help the prospect reach their dreams of playing at the next level.

Michigan High School Spring Season Recap

PBR Michigan covers the High School spring season unlike any other. Each year we look to bring more and more coverage throughout the state. In 2022 we brought to you in-depth Team Previews, Spring Scout Blog, All-State Teams, Team Rankings.

  • To view the 2022 Michigan Spring HS Report, please click here.
  • To view the All-Tournament Team, click here.
  • To view "A Perfect Finish For OLSM", click here.

Future Games - Team Michigan

The 11th annual Future Games, held previously at Grand Park north of Indianapolis, was held for the third time at LakePoint in Emerson, Georgia on July 27-30. Top uncommitted prospects in the classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026 participated in one of the most popular events of the year.

Prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area and Canada went through a showcase workout on the first day of the Future Games, before playing three games the final three days of the event.

To read about each of the prospects experience at the Future Games, please click on this article. Every single prospect talked about their experience, the highlights, the competition and much more. A must read to say the least. To view another must read, the second annual "Heff's Hits", please click here.

PBR Michigan 2022 Player Of The Year

In 2022 the Eaglets finished the season 44-0 and while they were an offensive juggernaut, they typically only needed one run to win Brock Porter’s starts. The Clemson recruit went 8-0 with a 0.27 ERA in 51.2 innings, allowing just nine hits and 23 walks while striking out 109.. To read all about the 2022 Player of the Year, please click here.

Uncommitted/Committed Spotlights

In 2022, we were blessed to have OPSWA Hall of Fame writer Bruce Hefflinger back for his fourth full year. With Bruce on board, we were able to provide numerous commitment articles and uncommitted spotlights throughout the year. As of this date, in combination with Dylan Hefflinger's top uncommitted by position articles, we have written 10 uncommitted articles in 2022 and 100+ since late 2017. To view the uncommitted spotlights throughout the year, please click here. When it comes to commitment articles, in 2022 we provided 54 articles and over 200 since 2017. To view each of the commitment tracker articles, please click here.

In 2023, look forward to another year of spotlights heading your way.

2022 MLB Draft

The 2022 MLB Draft took place July 17-19. We at PBR Michigan took time to do a recap of for the draft featuring the Michigan Prospects. To view the recap, click here.

Our guys at the national level, David Seifert (Director of College Scouting) and Shooter Hunt (Vice President, Scouting) have DraftHQ with all of your draft information in one spot, click here.

Early Signing Period

The NCAA early signing period took place November 10th-17th. We at PBR Ohio broke down each individual Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, and JUCO commitment from in-state prospects, where they are headed and what tools they will bring with them.

To view Class of 2023 Signing Day Articles, click below:

Look Ahead At 2023

With 2022 behind us, we look ahead at what 2023 has to offer.

Throughout the year we will offer numerous showcases across the state, click here to view our 2023 showcase schedule.

When it comes to the MHSAA spring season, we look to get our in-depth Team Previews started at some point in February. We will also provide the 2023 Spring Scout Blog, Preseason/Postseason All-State Teams, Preseason/In-season Team Rankings, as well as complete coverage of the MHSAA State Tournament. We look forward to being your number one spot for HS baseball in the spring.

Come summer time, we look to scour the entire state, covering Travel Ball/Legion tournaments. We also have numerous showcases including the Top Prospect Games, Future Games and many more.

Also throughout the year, we will be updating the individual Player Rankings. To view the current rankings, please click below:

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