PBR Week in Review
December 4, 2017
A look back at what happened at the Prep Baseball Report the week of November 27th - December 3rd. Major commitment news out of Indiana as two of the top prospects announce where they are headed. Nathan Rode highlights some 2020 prospects that are on the rise. The Juco Wire is loaded with the latest commitments news. Updated state rankings, new edition of On the Hunt, and much more..
TOP INDIANA PROSPECTS MAKE COMMITMENTS
Nathan Rode and PBR Staff
Big recruiting news comes out of Indiana this week as two of the state’s top 2020 prospects made verbal commitments. RHP Charez Butcher (Kokomo HS, IN) committed to Mississippi State while RHP Cole Gilley (Columbus East HS, IN) committed to Indiana. Both participated in the 2017 Future Games.
Butcher is electrifying with his 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame and loose, athletic delivery that produces a fastball up to 93. Gilley has a physical frame at 6-foot-1, 203 pounds and runs his fastball up to 86.
In Texas, 2019 RHP Kadon Morton (Seguin HS, TX) committed to Oklahoma. The No. 10 prospect in the state, he has a clean, athletic delivery and sits 89-90 with his fastball.
2020S ON THE RISE
Nathan Rode and PBR Staff
Next up in updated rankings is the Class of 2020. To tease the update, The Hotlist is looking at sophomores whose stock is on the rise. Expect to see a jump from these players when the new rankings are posted.
Carson Atwood, RHP/3B, Silo HS, OK
Atwood has a durable frame at 6 feet, 190 pounds and his stock is on the rise with his velocity. He pitches with an up-tempo delivery and has athleticism, rhythm and quality leg drive down the mound. His arm action is fluid and fast, coming through a high-3/4 slot. His fastball shows some downhill tilt at 87-89 mph, touching 90. His slider shows late 11/5 break with depth and tight spin. The changeup shows advanced fading action at 72-73. His arm strength translates to the infield and he also shows some pop at the plate.
SOUTHWEST STANDOUTS (AZ, CO, TX)
Shooter Hunt
National Crosschecker
This week, On the Hunt takes a look at some of the talented, uncommitted players from the western portion of the PBR coverage area. Newest member, Arizona, has long been producing some of the top players in the country, and scouting director, Jordon Banfield, is providing our boots on the ground coverage of the state. Five of the nine players featured this week hail from Arizona while two each from Colorado and Texas check in as prospects to follow this spring and summer. Included on the list are five pitchers, two outfielders, a catcher, and a two-way player.
JUCO WIRE: NEWS AND NOTES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Matt Huck
Midwest Area Scout/JUCO Wire Editor
The JUCO Wire is a new weekly feature that will continue to build on the Prep Baseball Report’s unparalleled coverage of amateur baseball across the country. The JUCO Wire will provide updated information on junior college transfers, players moving on, who’s hot, and any other relevant news from around the country.
The JUCO Wire is a compilation of boots-and-the-ground scouting, information collected from our state-specific scouting staff, outside submissions, and any other news and nuggets gleaned throughout the year.
More Headlines..
Updated Colorado 2019 Rankings
Updated Colorado Rankings. List moves from 125 to 150
TN Updated 2019 Rankings
Hendersonville LHP Hayden Mullins takes the top spot in the state.
Wisconsin Class of 2019 Rankings Updated
A look inside the top ten of Wisconsin's junior class, a new No. 1 at the top.
Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings Updated
A look inside the top ten of the Illinois' junior class. Quinn Priester remains at the top and Zachary Lee jumps to No. 2
Ohio Updated Class of 2019 Player Rankings (November)
Updated and expanded Class of 2019 rankings to 225 prospects
Updated 2018 Ranking Release
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AZ: Fall Prospect Showcase: Top Overall Prospects (Underclass)
Wrapping up coverage of the Fall Prospect Showcase with our underclass top prospect list
Stock Watch: 2019 Hitters MS All-State Games
Prep Baseball Report Mississippi takes a look at three 2019 hitter who raised their stock at the Mississippi All-State Games.
Underclass Games: Top Pitching Prospect & Two-Way Players from 2020 Class
Recent Oklahoma recruit Hunter Marshall headlines our Underclass Games Top Pitching/2-Way Prospects with a really talented group of sophomores.