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Top Ten Article Breakdown From The Year 2017


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ontario Editor in Chief

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Ontario Insider: Top Ten Article Breakdown From The Year 2017

Dylan Hefflinger, PBR Ontario Editor in Chief/Scout, along with Chris Kemlo, PBR Ontario Director of Scouting take a look back at the year in review and put together a list of the top stories for 2017.

Below we look at the top ten articles based on link clicks:


No. 1 - Ontario 2017 Event Results

In 2017, PBR Ontario held around 12 showcases throughout the region. During these showcases we get to see who has improved over the past year, who came out of nowhere and who are some diamonds in the rough. With each of our showcases, we have four articles related to them; The Results, Top Performers, Sneak Peek and Complete Evaluations. In 2017 this was the No. 1 most viewed page and will likely be at or near the top spot in 2018.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 2 - Class of 2018 Player Rankings (June)

In June, we updated the Class of 2018 rankings and expanded them to 140+ prospects just before the start of the spring season. With each individual class, we look to update and expand the rankings 3-5 times each year.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 3 - Class of 2019 Player Rankings (November)

Considering we had just updated the Class of 2019 Player Rankings just a month ago and seeing it at the No. 3 spot in the countdown should tell people how interested coaches/scouts are in this impressive class. The 2019 class has now been expanded to the Top 150 and we look forward to seeing many names come off the board to some prestigious universities.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 4 - Ontario Scout Blog

From the start of the spring season to the end of fall ball and everything in between, the Ontario Scout Blog provides insider information, videos and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff throughout the year. This running blog features information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 5 - Class of 2017 Player Rankings (May)

In May, we updated the Class of 2017 rankings and expanded them to 155 prospects, for our final 2017 rankings. That said a large number of prospects have gone on to play at the college level and we are enjoying following their progress over the next few years.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 6 - Results From Future Game Trials

The Future Game Trials was a great opportunity for 2019-2021 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase. Look for some of these prospects to be coming off the recruiting board here in 2018.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 7 - The Ontario Recruiting Trail

The recruiting trail is something that we take pride in, as the recruiting trail is a representation of the Ontario region and the prospects that we have in the region. Within the recruiting trail we highlight prospects who are "On the trail" (being recruited) as well as the prospects who are "Off the trail" (recently committed). Look for many more names within the 2018 recruiting trail all next year.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 8 - 2017 Futures Game: Team Ontario

The Future Games is a one-of-a-kind event which features the best uncommitted underclass prospects from our 30-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will took place on August 2 - August 5 (Thursday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN.

To find information about the 2018 Future Games, please click here. We also have an ever-growing Junior Future Games, which you can find information for by clicking here.

To read articles related to the Future Games, please click the following:

To read full article, please click here.


No. 9 - Early Signing Period Breakdown

The NCAA early signing period started November 8th, 2017 and ran through the 15th. With the fall signing period, we looked to break down each of the recruits, who are headed to Division 1 universities in the states. We highlight where they are headed and what tools they will bring with them.

To read full article, please click here.


No. 10 - Class of 2020 Player Rankings (December)

Just a few weeks ago, we introduced the initial Class of 2020 rankings with the top 35 prospects. The 2020 class already has not seen any commitments as of yet, but we look forward to seeing many names come off the board to some prestigious universities.

To read full article, please click here.