PBR Week in Review
November 27, 2017
A look back at what happened at the Prep Baseball Report the week of November 20-26th. Updated 2019 Overall rankings released with a new number one prospect. On the Hunt takes a look at some of the top uncommitted 2019’s in the updated rankings. Recruiting Essentials studies the signing period, updated state rankings, and much more.
UPDATED 2019 OVERALL RANKINGS RELEASED
Sean Duncan
Executive Director
It’s been a long, action-packed fall season, both at the state and national levels. Much has happened over the course of the two-plus months, all of which is reflected in our updated Top 400 overall Class of 2019 rankings.
It is important to note that the PBR overall rankings only include states that we intimately know from our boots-and-the-ground scouting staff. The updated Top 400 rankings is comprised of our current 36-state coverage area, which now includes recently released Arizona.
As is the case every fall, there were several players who raised their games to unexpected levels, while many of the long-established prospects held firm at the top of the list. Although the top 10 remains largely intact, for the first time in more than a year there’s a new name at the top of the list.
PART I 2019 RANKINGS RELEASE: UNCOMMITTED
Shooter Hunt
National Crosschecker
The vast majority of the players in the PBR 2019 Rankings have made their college decision, but there are still some intriguing, very talented players that recruiters will want to take notice of. These players have patiently navigated their way through the recruiting process, and do not seem to be in a rush to choose a university to attend in the future. Nor should they feel the need to be so. Signing day is not for another year for the talented 2019 class, and recruiters are still fervently searching for additions to their classes. This week, On the Hunt, features players from Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ontario, and Texas with pitchers, outfielders, and a catcher checking in.
STUDY THE SIGNING PERIOD
Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting
The early signing period is an exciting time for many players as they are finalizing their plans for the future. For players that remain uncommitted, or for players in the upcoming classes, the signing period is a time to gather information and begin to learn more about the schools they may have interest in.
In the weeks leading up to the signing period, most areas saw a blitz of commitments. Players were making their decision and schools were working through their list to land what may be key pieces to their future teams. There are several areas that uncommitted and younger players can review to make sure they are learning as much as they can, leading to their time to sign.
PREP BASEBALL REPORT ANNOUNCES DATES FOR PBR 14U WORLD SERIES
PBR Staff
Prep Baseball Report is proud to announce the dates and location of the inaugural PBR 14U World Series. The PBR 14U World Series will be an invite only event consisted of the top 14U summer programs in the country.
The PBR Staff is constantly scouting players and teams across their respective states, and have created the 14U World Series to bring some of these high-profile teams together play on one stage in an event that will provide great exposure for the athletes and participating programs.
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