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Central Region Super Sophomore Games: Kansas Stat Story
This weekend, on August 3rd and August 4th, several states from the Central Region traveled to Kansas City for the inaugural Central Region Super Sophomore games at the Creekside Baseball Park. This event featured several of the top 2027 grads from each of the participating states - Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and a Team Select. Team Kansas had a strong showing, impressing throughout the workout portion and as gameplay rolled on, too.
Central Region Super Sophomore Games: Missouri Stat Story
This weekend, on August 3rd and August 4th, several states from the Central Region traveled to Kansas City for the inaugural Central Region Super Sophomore games at the Creekside Baseball Park. This event featured several of the top 2027 grads from each of the participating states - Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and a Team Select. Team Missouri had a strong showing, impressing throughout the workout portion and staying undefeated as gameplay rolled on.
Team Arkansas Future Games Workout: Stat Story
INSERT GRAPHIC HERE From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball is hosting the next edition of its prestigious Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Ga., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent. And, for the first time ever, the Future Games is hosting not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who will participate in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
Team Kansas Future Games: Game 3 Recap
Team Kansas wrapped up the Future Games with a win over Team Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading below to learn more about the names that paced the way for the ‘Sunflower State’ in the win. GAME THREE TAKEAWAYS + The unquestioned standout of this game was LHP Tucker Thompson (Gardner-Edgerton, 2026), who had the whole crowd buzzing after an electric two-inning performance.
Team Kansas Future Games: Game Two Recap
On Friday, July 26th, Team Kansas faced off against Team Illinois in their second game of the Prep Baseball Future Games. Several prospects from the ‘Sunflower State’ showed well in the opening act, and you’ll learn more about them below. GAME TWO TAKEAWAYS + After taking a highly impressive, and physical, round of BP at Wednesday’s workout, C Carson May (Olathe East, 2026) unloaded on a no-doubt home run over the left field wall yesterday.
Team Missouri Future Games: Game 2 Recap
On Friday, July 26th, Team Missouri matched up with Team Wisconsin in a morning contest on Field 12. Continue reading below to learn more about the prospects from Missouri that showed well. GAME TWO TAKEAWAYS + Toeing the rubber to kick things off for Team Missouri was RHP Jaxson Joggerst (Eureka, 2026), who showed plenty of intrigue in a two-inning look. At 6-foot-6, 195-pounds, Joggerst pitched at 86-88 mph with his fastball, working down in the zone and generating several ground balls.
Team Kansas Workout Day: Takeaways
From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball is hosting the next edition of its prestigiousFuture Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Ga., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent. And, for the first time ever, the Future Games is hosting not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who will participate in the inauguralSenior Future Games.
Team Kansas Future Games: Game One Recap
On Thursday, July 25th, Team Kansas kicked off the gameplay portion of this year’s Future Games with a 5-4 win over Team Missouri. Several prospects from the ‘Sunflower State’ state showed well in the opening act, and you’ll learn more about them below. GAME ONE TAKEAWAYS + MIF Ethan Carswell (Blue Valley, 2026) continued a positive start to the Future Games in Thursday’s contest against Missouri, picking up a pair of singles from the left side of the plate.
Team Missouri Future Games: Game 1 Recap
On Thursday, July 25th, Team Missouri kicked off the gameplay portion of the Future Games with a matchup against Team Kansas. Several prospects from the ‘Show Me’ state showed well in the opening act, and you’ll learn more about them below. GAME ONE TAKEAWAYS + RHP Dylan Curtis (Francis Howell, 2026) came out of the gates hot for Team Missouri, fanning four over his two innings of work, including three punchouts in the first inning under unfavorable weather conditions.
Team Missouri Workout Day: Quick Hits
From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball is hosting the next edition of its prestigiousFuture Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Ga., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent. And, for the first time ever, the Future Games is hosting not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who will participate in the inauguralSenior Future Games.
Team Illinois Future Games Workout: Stat Story
From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball is hosting the next edition of its prestigious Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Ga., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent. And, for the first time ever, the Future Games is hosting not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who will participate in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
Team Kansas Junior Future Games Workout: Stat Story
From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball is hosting the next edition of its prestigious Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Ga., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent. And, for the first time ever, the Future Games is hosting not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who will participate in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
Team Missouri Future Games Preview
From Wednesday, July 24th, through Sunday, July 28th, the Prep Baseball Future Games will take place at the state-of-the-art LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA. ince the event’s inception in 2011, the Prep Baseball Future Games has evolved into the biggest college scouting event in the country, with more than 375 college coaches in attendance each of the last two years. The bedrock of the event, the 16U division returns, and we will again feature a 14U Junior Future Games division.
American Legion Scout Day: Takeaways
On Wednesday, June 19th, thePrep Baseball Missouri staff hosted the American Legion Scout Day at St. Charles CC, in Cottleville, MO. This event was open for the 2025-2028 class members. All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff.
KC Elite Scout Day: Stat Story
On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Prep Baseball Missouri staff hosted the KC Elite Scout Day at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, MO. More than 20 players from the KC Elite travel program participated in a pro-style workout in front of our staff, gathering data through the help of our unrivaled tech partners. To see a complete list of those in attendance, click HERE.
Midwest Mavericks Scout Day: Takeaways
On Wednesday, June 12th, thePrep Baseball Missouri staff traveled to Branson HS in Branson, MO, to host the Midwest Mavericks Scout Day. More than 20 players from the Midwest Mavericks travel program participated in a pro-style workout in front of our staff, gathering measurables through our unrivaled tech partners. For a full roster of those that attended, click HERE. To see all of the statistics from this event, click HERE.
Midwest Premier Super 16 Scout Blog: Day 1
From Thursday, June 27th, through Tuesday, July 2nd, the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff is hosting the Midwest Premier Super 16 tournament. This event, split into two divisions, will host nearly 120 teams between our two state-of-the-art complexes in the Creekside Baseball Park and HomeField Baseball Park. For all of the information permitting to the event, including teams, schedules, and more, click HERE.
Midwest Premier Super 15 Scout Blog: Day 3
From Wednedsay, June 19th, through Monday, June 24th the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff is hosting the Midwest Premier Super 15. This event will feature more than 100 teams at the Creekside and HomeField Baseball Complexes, which feature 14 turf field between the two venues. For all of the information permitting to the event, including teams, schedules, and more, click HERE. To see all of the videos from the first day of the event, click HERE. For day two, click HERE.
Midwest Premier Super 15 Scout Blog: Day 2
From Wednedsay, June 19th, through Monday, June 24th the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff is hosting the Midwest Premier Super 15. This event will feature more than 100 teams at the Creekside and HomeField Baseball Complexes, which feature 14 turf field between the two venues. For all of the information permitting to the event, including teams, schedules, and more, click HERE. To see all of the videos from the first day of the event, click HERE.
Missouri State Games Takeaways: 2025 Grads
On Tuesday, June 4th, the PBR Missouri staff traveled to Taylor Stadium in Columbia, MO, to host the Missouri State Games. This event was an invite-only event for 2025-2028 class members. All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff.
Midwest Premier Super 15 Scout Blog: Day 1
From Wednedsay, June 19th, through Monday, June 24th the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff is hosting the Midwest Premier Super 15. This event will feature more than 100 teams at the Creekside and HomeField Baseball Complexes, which feature 14 turf field between the two venues. For all of the information permitting to the event, including teams, schedules, and more, click HERE.
Colorado Springs Summer ID: Stat Story
On Tuesday, June 18th, the Prep Baseball Colorado staff traveled to the University of Colorado Springs to host the Colorado Springs Summer ID. This event was open to all current high school grad classes and allowed players an opportunity to provide our staff with an updated look at their tools. For all of the statistics from this event, click HERE. To see a full roster of those in attendance, click HERE.
NPI Superlatives: 2026
Prep Baseball’s National Program Invitational (NPI) marks the start of the summer baseball calendar for many of the top amateur players in the nation. The event was held at LakePoint's elite baseball facility in Georgia from June 6th to June 9th, the five-day event attracted MLB scouts, Agents, and College Coaches from around the country. Below a look, at a host of 2026 names that made an impact on the event including superlatives from Prep Baseball’s scouting staff.
NPI Superlatives: Draft Focus (2025)
Prep Baseball’s National Program Invitational (NPI) marks the start of the summer baseball calendar for many of the top amateur players in the nation. The event was held at LakePoint's elite baseball facility in Georgia from June 6th to June 9th, the five-day event attracted MLB scouts, Agents, and College Coaches from around the country.
NPI Superlatives: Draft Focus (2025)
Prep Baseball’s National Program Invitational (NPI) marks the start of the summer baseball calendar for many of the top amateur players in the nation. The event was held at LakePoint's elite baseball facility in Georgia from June 6th to June 9th, the five-day event attracted MLB scouts, Agents, and College Coaches from around the country.
St. Louis Summer ID: Takeaways
On Wednesday, June 12th, thePrep Baseball Missouri team hosted theSt. Louis Summer ID at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. This event was open for all high school classes (2025-28), and gave our staff an ample look at the area's top players from both Illinois and Missouri. For a full look at the players that attended, clickHERE. Shortly after the event, our staff compiled several of the day’s stat leaders inside our traditional ‘Stat Story’, which you can find HERE.
Kansas City Summer Championships: Scout Blog, Day 4
From Thursday, June 13th, through Sunday, June 16th, the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff will host the Kansas City Summer Championships. This tournament will feature more than 130 teams from the 14U-to-17U age groups that will compete throughout the weekend at our state-of-the-art facilities: the Creekside Baseball Park and the Homefield Baseball Complex. For all of the teams, rosters, schedules, and more, click HERE.
Missouri State Games Takeaways: 2026 Grads
On Tuesday, June 4th, the PBR Missouri staff traveled to Taylor Stadium in Columbia, MO, to host the Missouri State Games. This event was an invite-only event for 2025-2028 class members. All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff.
Kansas Cit Summer Championships: Scout Blog, Day 3
From Thursday, June 13th, through Sunday, June 16th, the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff will host the Kansas City Summer Championships. This tournament will feature more than 130 teams from the 14U-to-17U age groups that will compete throughout the weekend at our state-of-the-art facilities: the Creekside Baseball Park and the Homefield Baseball Complex. For all of the teams, rosters, schedules, and more, click HERE.
Kansas City Summer Championships: Scout Blog, Day 2
From Thursday, June 13th, through Sunday, June 16th, the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff will host the Kansas City Summer Championships. This tournament will feature more than 130 teams from the 14U-to-17U age groups that will compete throughout the weekend at our state-of-the-art facilities: the Creekside Baseball Park and the Homefield Baseball Complex. For all of the teams, rosters, schedules, and more, click HERE.
St. Louis Summer ID: Stat Story
On Wednesday, June 12th, the Prep Baseball Missouri team hosted the St. Louis Summer ID at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. This event was open for all high school classes (2025-28), and gave our staff an ample look at the area's top players from both Illinois and Missouri. For a full look at the players that attended, click HERE. Now, at the event's conclusion, our staff will begin rolling out several content pieces from the event, starting with today's 'Stat Story'.
Kansas City Summer Championships: Scout Blog, Day 1
From Thursday, June 13th, through Sunday, June 16th, the Prep Baseball Kansas City staff will host the Kansas City Summer Championships. This tournament will feature more than 130 teams from the 14U-to-17U age groups that will compete throughout the weekend at our state-of-the-art facilities: the Creekside Baseball Park and the Homefield Baseball Complex. For all of the teams, rosters, schedules, and more, click HERE.
Missouri State Games Takeaways: Underclass (2027 & 2028)
On Tuesday, June 4th, thePBR Missouri staff traveled to Taylor Stadium in Columbia, MO, to host theMissouri State Games. This event was an invite-only event for 2025-2028 class members. All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff.
2024 Prep Baseball Missouri Player of the Year: Jack Nobe
After an impressive senior season to cap off his stellar high school career, RHP Jack Nobe (St. Francis Borgia, 2024) has earned the 2024 Prep Baseball Missouri Player of the Year award. Nobe’s case as one of the most impactful players in the state, regardless of class or status, dates back to his junior year with the Knights. He helped lead his Borgia club to a state runner-up finish in Class 5 while truly excelling on both sides of the ball.
Missouri State Games: Preview
On Tuesday, June 4th, the Prep Baseball Missouri staff will travel to Taylor Stadium in Columbia, MO, to host the inaugural Missouri State Games. This invite-only event will feature 120+ players from across the state representing the 2025-to-2028 grad classes. Those in attendance will participate in a pro-style workout and, afterwards, will play in a simulated game on the Mizzou Tigers' baseball field.
Illinois 2026 Rankings: Updated
With the spring season coming to a close, our staff has updated the Class of 2026 rankings as the summer circuit is set to start shortly. It’s a modest update, as we’ve briefly expanded our list as we continue to gather more and more information on the state’s 2026 class as a whole. Below you will learn more about some movement within our top-10 prospects, as well as a handful of name-to-know soon-to-be juniors that are on the rise.
2024 Playoff Scout Blog
The Illinois Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more.
Gators Scout Day: Stat Story
On Wednesday, May 22nd, the Prep Baseball Missouri staff traveled to the SportsBarn in Wentzville, MO, to host the Gators Scout Day. 18 players from the Gators Baseball Academy travel program participated in a pro-style workout in front of our staff, gathering measurables through our unrivaled tech partners. For a full list of all the statistics from this event, click HERE. To see a roster of those that attended, click HERE. Below you will find several of the day's stat standouts from the event.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 6 Sectionals Preview
Sectional playoff games will take place across the state in Class 5 and Class 6 this Saturday with eight teams in each classification fighting to punch their ticket to the state playoffs. Prior to the start of District play, our staff extensively broke down each of the Districts in our individual preview stories. You can find each of those below and within we’ll have more information about each of these eight champions.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5 Sectionals Preview
Sectional playoff games will take place across the state in Class 5 and Class 6 this Saturday with eight teams in each classification fighting to punch their ticket to the state playoffs. Prior to the start of District play, our staff extensively broke down each of the Districts in our individual preview stories. You can find each of those below and within we’ll have more information about each of these eight champions.
Missouri Class of 2025: Top Uncommitted Prospects
With the summer set to start shortly, learn below on some of the top uncommitted juniors to know in the state of Missouri. Several of these players are headed to the Missouri State Games, set for June 4th at Taylor Stadium in Columbia. For more information about that event, including how to request your invite, click HERE. TOP UNCOMMITTED 2025S 6-foot-5, 200-pounds, currently the top uncommitted prospect in the state's junior class.
MSHSAA Daily Roundup: May 15th
Welcome to the MSHSAA Daily Roundup, where our PBR Missouri staff will provide readers with scores, game recaps, and highlights from the games that took place the day before. In conjunction with our comprehensive in-game coverage throughout the 2024 season, we’ll publish this Daily Roundup to keep readers informed on the latest happenings across the state.
2024 MSHSA Playoffs: Class 5, District 2 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5, District 1 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5, District 7 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5, District 8 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSA Playoffs: Class 5, District 3 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5, District 4 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5, District 6 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
2024 MSHSAA Playoffs: Class 5, District 5 Preview
The 2024 MSHSAA District playoffs are set to start tomorrow, May 10th, for Classes 1-through-4, with the Class 5 and Class 6 bracket kicking off next week. From now until then, teams across the state will compete for an opportunity to capture a District crown and punch their ticket to Sectionals, and ultimately a spot in Ozark. Over the next few days, our staff will be previewing each District for Class 5 and Class 6.
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