🏆 Premier PG events in the Midwest ⚾ Featuring WWBA, BFTM, NITs & Regional Youth/HS Events 📍 Marion, IA | Prospect Meadows
Iowa, USA
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Blake Larson (‘24, LHP/OF, IA) @IowaProspects
🔥96 mph from Larson today🔥
Sat 92-93/T96 in his relief appearance. Elite arm speed. Obvious arm talent, continues to add velocity. Tough arm slot on hitters.
#TCU commit.
#PGKernels @PG_Scouting @PerfectGameUSA @B_Sakowski_PG
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Congratulations to Beau Morio (2027) of Solon,IA for committing to the University of Iowa! The youngest player to ever commit to the Hawkeyes. Talented catcher who possess strong catch and throw skills, along with great feel in the box. Bright future Beau! Congrats! #PGIowa
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Joey Oakie (‘24, Ankeny,IA) was electric tonight on the mound! The #Iowa commit, struck out 9 batters over 3 IP. The FB topped at 94 mph twice, sitting mostly 89-92 with ASR. Flashed a plus SL/CB combo that kept hitters off balanced. Elite arm speed. @IowaProspects #LDClassic
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Joey Oakie (‘24, Ankeny, IA) was absolutely dominant today, striking out 5 in 2 IP. The #Hawkeyes commit sat an easy 89-91/T93 w/ elite arm spd. Breaker showed two-plane shape & late movement, created S&M w/ both pitches. #78 in the nation per @PerfectGameUSA #PGSpringLeague
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Ben Trucke (C/IF, 2023, MN)
@pitch2pitch
Loses this one over the LF wall for a no doubt HR. Real bat speed with obvious power.
#PGKernels @PG_WiscMinn @PG_Scouting
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Noah Schultz (‘22, IL) has been nails thus far, 5 Ks in 3 IP. Up to 93, the SL is an absolute frisbee, per usual. FB/CH shown at the end of the video as well. Just absurd physical projection in the 6’9 frame and has the stuff to match @B_Sakowski_PG #PGKernels #PGDraft
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Joey Oakie (‘24, RHP) of @ACJagbaseball has been electric to start this one. Hitting 95🤯 x4 in the first, sitting comfortably at 91-94 MPH. Big ASR on the FB paired with a wipeout SL. Big name to follow in the Iowa ‘24 class. #Iowa commit. 🔥@PerfectGameUSA @B_Sakowski_PG #PGHS
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2020 Calvin Harris (IA) hammers a single the other way in his first AB at #PGNational. Ole Miss commit is currently #2 in Iowa’s 2020 class and #110 overall perfectgame.org/Players/Play…
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Collin Mowry (‘24, IL) continues the big inning going back-to-back w/ this no doubt shot over the LF wall. Rotates well w/ a ton of bat speed. #Louisville commit. #PGKernels @CangelosiSparks @PG_Illinois
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Calvin Harris (Western Dubuque HS) The top 150 ranked player starts off the day for Sole/Frazier with a triple mashed into the left center field gap. @OleMissBSB commit.
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We’re excited to be covering the @ICCACSports Juco Fall Baseball Showcase, this Thursday at @ProspectMeadows! Going to be a great event with lots of talent on hand from around the Midwest. Follow along for updates! #PGJC @B_Sakowski_PG @bswalvePG @BPonbase
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🔄🔄Hitting Refresh on the Class of ‘26 for prospects from Iowa!🔄🔄
Link: perfectgame.org/Rankings/Pla…
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Ryan Bakes (C/OF, 2023, IL)
@RedsScoutTeam
LD single to CF with a compact swing and a long HR to LF. Quick hands and the ability to separate and lift the baseball w/ authority. Impressive today.
@GamecockBasebll Commit
#PGKernels @PG_Scouting
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Calvin Harris (2020, Western Dubuque HS) has gotten plenty of attention for what he has done with his bat and behind the plate. He's also very impressive on the mound. He struck out all nine batters he faced today, running his fastball to 89 with a tight spinning curve at 77
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2023 17U WWBA Battle for the Midwest
🏆 Champions- GRB Rays Green 17U
🥈 Finalist- Team Ohio Pro Select
🏅 MVP- Logan Dunn
🏅 MVPitcher- Owen Cavey
GRB has secured a bid to the 2023 WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, FL.
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PG All-American Levi Usher (@KCCEaglesBasBal) flashes power to dead center field with a loud triple over the center fielders head. @LouisvilleBSB commit. #MLBDraft #JuCoRoute
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Jack Bauer ('25, Frankfort, IL)
FB: 84-88 T: 91 / SL: 75
Tossed 4 shutout innings, K'ing 7. Showed good command of gloveside FB and high-spin SL armside. One of the top ranked LHP in the nation for '25.
#GoHoos commit.
#17uNorth @PG_Illinois @TopTierBaseball
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San Jose State commit Jalen Worthley (‘22, Lincoln, NE) has been absolutely electric tonight ⚡️. 4 IP with 8 Ks thus far. Sitting 85-88/T89 and the CB/SL combo is filthy. The stuff and the athlete definitely project @Prospects_NE #WWBANorth
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‘23 RHP Zander Mueth (IL) with an explosive 1st inning, running the FB up to 94 mph, sharp SL at 78-79, extreme arm speed/projection. Ole Miss commit. @PG_Illinois #PGKernels
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Josh Kirchhoff (RHP, FR.) @ICCCBaseball
Tall, athletic RHP. 6-2/195 w/ upside. FB worked 87-88/T90 w/ 2450 RPMs. Flashed solid CB to pair. Clean delivery.
@PG_WiscMinn @bswalvePG #PGJC
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Thomas Gross (SO, @NIACCBaseball) sat 92-93 with heavy arm side life. Stands at 6’3/195, good combo of physicality and athleticism. Enticed some swings and misses with a sharp, 81 mph breaker #PGJC @B_Sakowski_PG
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Brady Ferguson ('25, Omaha, NE)
FB: 83-88 T: 90 👀/ SL: 76
Virtually untouchable over 4 no-hit IP, striking out 9. Blew hitters away with accurate FB gloveside, bent SL off the plate for S/M. Very exciting young arm with projectable frame. #17uNorth @PGMidwestBB @NEspect_25s @PG_Uncommitted
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Calvin Harris (2020, Western Dubuque HS) continues to swing a hot bat this weekend, tacking on a two run HR to go wiht his double he hit in yesterday's action. Calvin is one of the nation's top 150 players and one of the Nation's best catchers.
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Will Coleman (‘25, Newburgh,IN) was spectacular on the mound for @CanesMidwest. He gave up 0 H while striking out 12 in 5.2 IP. FB got up to 84 w/ a 12/6 CB at 70. Projectable long, athletic arm in the c/o ‘25 at 6’0/160 @PGMidwest @PGMidwestBB #15uNorth
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2021 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship
🏆Champion: Hawaii Elite 2G
🥈Finalist: Cangelosi Sparks 2022 Black
🏅Co-MVPs: Kodey Shojinaga and Xander Sielken
🏅MVPitcher: Parker Grant
@PG_Tourney #PGKernels
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.@PGAllAmerican Tommy Specht (‘22, IA) got off to a hot start in the #PGSpringLeague, going 2-2 with a 2B down the line. #37 in the nation per @PerfectGameUSA, the #WeAreUK commit will be followed closely by MLB Orgs this Spring #PGDraft @B_Sakowski_PG
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James Amptmann (‘23, Sycamore,IL) had electrifying stuff on the mound for @MW_Hitmen. In 5.1 IP, he gave up 0 H and had 13 K w/ his heavily relied on FB. FB sat 90/T92 and had great command w/ 65% K. Huge upside @PG_Uncommitted arm at 6’2/210 @PG_Illinois #17uBattle
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Lincoln Berry (SS, SO.) @NIACCBaseball
Went deep here for an opposite field HR. Smooth INF actions w/ arm strength. Bat speed w/ feel for the barrel. Plug and play INF at next level.
@B_Sakowski_PG @bswalvePG #PGJC
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Joey Ireland (‘26, Homewood,IL) lifts this ball deep to CF. Athletic, twitchy actions on the INF. Feel for the barrel in the box. High upside ‘26 infielder. #Illinois commit. #15uNorth @PG_Illinois @WhitesoxAce
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Cash Campbell (IF, 2024, IL)
@Sparks_North
Crushes this FB to deep RF for an RBI double. Creates big separation and leverage in the swing. Power projection as a future LHH corner INF.
@UIBaseball Commit
#PGKernels @PG_Illinois
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Just because we can't play now doesn't mean we can't look at week #1 of Spring League! Check out the top pitching velos from opening weekend! @DowlingBaseball @WaukBaseball @DNHBaseball @DCG__Baseball @BradWard93 @JFKBaseball
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Tyson Tucker (Delhi, IA) with an electric inning for @NIACCBaseball sitting 88-92 mph with the FB and creating steep down plane. Soph. with a really ATH frame and a short and fast arm stroke, shows feel to spin with a sharp SL at 80 as well
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Michael Valdivia (‘24, Elkhorn,NE) impressed from both sides of plate driving this one to the LCF wall for a 2 RBI 2B. Works through ball well at SS. Clean arm action. Strong lower half @SpectsBaseball @PGMidwestBB #PGKernels
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Teige Lethert (C, SO.) @ICCCBaseball
Uncommitted LHH C. Had 2 HR’s on the game. Massive power. Good receiver behind the plate. Gets into slot well at the plate.
@PG_WiscMinn @B_Sakowski_PG @bswalvePG #PGJC
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Congratulations to @Longshots_BB on their 16u WWBA Midwest World Series Championship! A very deep and balanced team who is really hitting their stride into summer. Thank you to all the organizations who had a team compete! #16uWS
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Tommy Specht (‘22, Dubuque, IA) is off to a hot start this morning. Picks up a single with this swing, and then smokes a triple to the fence in his next AB. #41 in the nation and #WeAreUK commit @PGAllAmerican #MWSelect
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Nick Venteicher (‘24, INF, NE) @SpectsBaseball
Quick twitch INF. Balanced setup w/ a middle of the field approach. Generates power in the lower half. Nearly drives this ball out of the park to the opposite field.
#Creighton commit.
#PGKernels @PGMidwestBB
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2022 Kernels Foundation Tournament
🗓 Sept. 16th-19th
📍Marion, Iowa
📝85+ Teams
🏆Jupiter Bid
🔗 perfectgame.org/Events/Defau…
Top talent from around the Midwest. Over 120+ committed players in attendance. Players from 20+ different states. Top @PG_Uncommitted talent. #PGKernels
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Congrats to the @CanesMidwest15u on their 2022 15u WWBA North Championship! An outstanding group of athletes who impressed us all weekend long with their talent. Good luck moving forward gentlemen! @CanesMidwest @PG_Illinois @PG_OhioValley #15uNorth
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Bryce Nevils (‘23, South Holland,IL) sits off-speed and hits a missile to LF for a HR for @WhitesoxAce. He finished the game w/ 3 RBI and 2 BB to go w/ the HR. Athletic, toolsy hitter in the box w/ a ton of power potential at 6’0/190 @PG_Illinois #17uBattle
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Congratulations to the @CangelosiSparks 17u Black on winning the 2022 17u WWBA Battle For The Midwest championship today! Absolutely loaded squad with great production from each guy all weekend. Some really good @PG_Uncommitted ‘23 players available as well! Congrats. #17uBattle
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Ben Fitzgerald (NIACC) Uncommitted sophomore with 11 home runs, 21 doubles, 3 triples and 50 RBI on the season.
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Troy Peltz (‘25, Lincoln,NE) uses large 6/185 frame to send this one to RF to drive in 2 RBI. Peltz shows good power potential w/ strong lower body and stride to create momentum for good bat speed. Shows good B2B going 3-3 w/ 4 RBI during game. @PGMidwestBB @Prospects_NE #15uWS
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Brett Harris (‘26, IA) turns on this one and BELTS it! He drives this one deep to RF and leaves the yard on a GRAND SLAM HR💣!! Tons of strength on display with feel to lift and impact well. #OleMiss commit. @PGIASelect #PGSpringLeague
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Calvin Harris hitting at this mornings @PGAllAmerican scrimmage at Petco Park in San Diego @WDHSbaseball
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Conor Essenburg (‘25, Manhattan,IL) was electric this afternoon for @TopTierBaseball. Cruised through 5 IP w/ 13 K’s and 1 H allowed. FB topped at 89 mph, sitting 85-87 w/ ASR. Generates a ton of S/M w/ the BB’s. Big two-way talent. #KState commit. #17uNorth @PG_Illinois
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Drew Erdmann (RHP, 2023, OH)
@RedsScoutTeam
FB: 88-92 | 2311 RPM
SL: 78-79
Strong 6-4/200 pitching frame. FB with some burst through the top of the zone and a SL w/depth. Worked north-south effectively today.
@GoBearcatsBASE Commit
#PGKernels @PG_OhioValley
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Ethan Bagwell (‘24, IL) working with a phys. mound presence. FB was up to 92 mph and held 89-92 mph w/plenty of ride. Showed a real good SL working 76-78 mph that missed some bats. Controlled operation. Threw strikes and missed bats in relief. #Mizzou commit. @PG_Illinois @RedsScoutTeam #MWSelect
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Bubba Day (‘27, NE) has been exceptional early on. Working 85-88 T89 mph in the first w/ good burst out of the hands. Also pronated a CH in there around 80-81 mph. Flipping a 2-plane SL in the upper-70s as well. Loud stuff. @PGMidwestBB #BattleForTheMW
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2023 17U WWBA Midwest Labor Day Classic @PG_Tourney @ProspectMeadows
🏆Champion - Cangelosi Sparks 2025 Black
🥈Finalist - Cangelosi Sparks North 2025
🥇MVP - Nathan O’Donnell
🥇 MVPitcher - Henry Johnson
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Iowa native Aaron Downs (‘21) shows his easy swing with a line drive base hit in his first at bat of the day for the East Coast Sox. @LouisvilleBSB commit. #WWBA17U
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Aiden Rodell (‘25, O’Fallon,MO) with the walk off 2B into RF to drive in 2 RBI. Strength in 6-1/175 frame to muscle the jam shot into OF for the clutch knock. Advances GBA to Day 3 of bracket play. #16uMWWS @PG_Illinois
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Jack Anzelmo (‘25, WI) has worked up to 81 mph on the FB, showing a CH w/depth to it in the mix. Also mixing in a SL w/ good lateral depth and tilt to it. SL working upper-60s. Mixing pitches often. @PG_WiscMinn @PG_Uncommitted @ImpactSportsGB #PGKernels
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Mack Ortner (‘23, Waterloo, IA) is sitting 84-85/86 and is blowing hitters away with the FB today. The @PG_Uncommitted arm has 5 Ks through 2 IP thus far. He utilizes a smooth delivery and is explosive at release, the ball really gets on you quick #SpringLeague
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Congratulations to @hittersbaseba11 winning the 2022 17u WWBA North Championship this weekend! Star studded team w/ contributing factors from every single guy. Look forward to having you guys back later this summer! Congrats! #17uNorth @PG_WiscMinn
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Kyle Avilo (‘24, Franklin,WI) pounded the zone today in a CG effort for @ProspectsBSB Upperclass. The recent #Iowa commit, ran the FB up to 86 mph sitting mostly 81-84. Flashed a 11/5 CB w/ depth. Allowed 1 hit over 7 shutout innings. @PG_WiscMinn #LDClassic
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Gable Mitchell (‘22, Iowa City, IA) pokes this one into the RF corner and then shows off the speed, motoring around the bases for a 3B. Twitchy player who can really move on the base paths. #Hawkeyes commit #PGSpringLeague
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Carter McPeak (‘25, NE) CALLS GAME!! He works hard through the zone, connects, and belts this one to LF for the walk-off 💣!! Lift present in the swing as he ends the game with a 2-run home run to win the championship!! @PGMidwestBB @PG_Uncommitted #MWSelect
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Tyler Welch (‘23, RHP) of @ahsknightsbball was dominant from pitch 1 today. Welch got the FB up to 89 MPH early, sitting 85-88 throughout a 5 Inning CG shutout. Polished @PG_Uncommitted arm here, showing a heavy dose of CB/SL here late in the game. Any pitch, any count. #PGHS
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Alex Berreth (INF/RHP, SO.) @NIACCBaseball
Gets all of this ball for a No-Doubt HR. Versatile athlete. Clean INF actions. Rotates well over the back side. Loud hit tools. Primed for a strong season.
@PG_WiscMinn @B_Sakowski_PG @bswalvePG #PGJC
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Cooper Katskee (‘22, Greenwood Village, CO) turned in a solid performance for @Prospects_NE this morning, throwing the full 7 innings with 9 Ks. Large 6’4/215 frame, was 81-86 and generated close to double digit swings and misses with the CB @PG_Uncommitted #WWBANorth
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Harrison Cook (2019 Prairie HS) was lights out in his two innings of work striking out six while running his fastball up to 90 miles per hour to go along with a sharp 75-77 mile per hour curveball(Featured in video). #MLBDraft
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#GoFrogs commit Blake Larson (‘24, Des Moines, IA) threw his first full inning of the #PGSpringLeague today, sitting 87-91 and throwing primarily FBs. Free & easy from the left side, smooth mover on the mound & everything looks clean @PG_Scouting @PGSelectFest
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Josh Hatano (INF, FR.) @ICCCBaseball
Drives this ball to CF for a loud barrel. Had a grand slam later in the game. Good snap in the barrel. Quick bat. Loud skill set. 6.80 60 yard dash.
@bswalvePG @B_Sakowski_PG @BPonbase #PGJC
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Adam Switalski (‘23, Burlington,WI) was electric tonight! The @PG_Uncommitted RHP went 5 1/3 IP w/ 12 K’s and 1 H allowed. Quick arm on the mound w/ great athleticism. FB was 83-85/T87 mph w/ riding life in the zone. @stiksacademy @PG_WiscMinn #LDClassic
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Roman Trapani (‘23, Eau Claire,WI) impressed in 2.2 innings of work this morning for @GRBRays. He gave up 1 H and struck out 5 batters. FB got all the way up to 89 and relied heavy on his 12/6 CB at 72. High follow pitcher this weekend standing 5’11/210 @PG_WiscMinn #17uNorth
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Congratulations to @SpectsBaseball 2024 team on winning the 2022 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship. This team has outstanding talent and continued to find ways to win all weekend long. Great job guys! Congrats! #PGKernels
Meet your 2022 @PerfectGameUSA WWBA Kernels Foundation Champions Spects National 2024 @IowaSticks @Prospects_NE @Prime27_17 @MNIcemen @ARPROSPECTS @GbaDevelopment @mnexposbaseball
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Luke Mensik (‘24, IL) has worked 86-88 mph on the FB w/good life. Excellent feel to spin a big 11/5 CB 73-75 mph w/spin up to 2,492 RPMs. Also killing spin on a CH 77-78 mph (1,448 RPM). Mixing pitches early. @PG_Uncommitted @PG_Scouting @CangelosiSparks @PG_Illinois #PGKernels
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Charlie Ziola (‘26, Omaha,NE) laces this LD to CF. Good LH turn creates bat speed. Compact swing. G2G power upside as 6/175 frame adds strength and matures. @NEspect2026s #15uElite @PGMidwestBB
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Ethan Bass (‘26, IL) lifts this one deep, working backside. Lifts it beyond the wall in RF for a HR💣!! Deep hands with good barrel whip and some lift in the swing. @PG_Illinois @PG_Uncommitted @RedsScoutTeam #MWFallWS
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Keian Secrist (2021, Liberty HS) is electric again on the bump this weekend. Keian's fastball ran up to 85 mph and his curveball sat 70-72 while he pitched two perfect innings, striking out five.
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DJ Helwig (RHP, 2023, IL)
@RedsScoutTeam
FB: 87-92 | SL: 74 | CH: 79
Very projectable 6-7/185 frame with a 3-pitch mix. Downhill plane on the FB with arm side run. Feel for the CH and flashes the SL at 79. Ath./frame to add even more velo.
@NDBaseball Commit
#PGKernels
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Another dominant outing for Cade Obermueller (‘22, Iowa City, IA), 3 no-hit innings with 8 Ks. Sat 88-90/T92, FB is extremely tough to hit when thrown glove side, created double-digit swings and misses with it today @PG_Scouting @B_Sakowski_PG #PGDraft #PGSpringLeague
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It’s Championship Monday! 🏆
4 talented teams will battle it out for a chance to take home a Kernels Foundation Championship and earn a free bid to the #WWBAWorlds in Jupiter
@CangelosiSparks
@NorthStar__BB
@elite18UJohnson
Hawaii Elite 2G
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Wilson Magers | RHP | 2024 | MN
@pitch2pitch
FB: 87-91 | 2177 RPM
CB: 73-76 | 2164 RPM
Solid 6-2/190 pitching frame with a clean athletic delivery. Held upper 80’s velo throughout, up to 91 early. Breaking ball thrown for strikes consistently. @PG_Uncommitted #PGKernels
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‘22 OF/IF Luke Adams (IL) hit a bomb to LCF earlier, just drove another one deep that way for a sac fly. The power/speed/arm combo stands out, physical player. Michigan State commit. @PG_Illinois @B_Sakowski_PG #PGDraft #PGKernels
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Have a day, Cooper Hummel (‘25, Cascade, IA)❗️💣
The lefty went 3-4 with TWO HRs and a triple! Both bombs were no-doubters to the pull side gap & the 3B landed on the warning track. Catches it out front & gets the barrel turned over w/ authority. Exciting upside #PGSpringLeague
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Perfect Game in bracket play by Thomas Burns (‘23, Hortonville,WI)! Burns was untouchable, sitting 87-90 MPH throughout the whole game last pitch being 90 MPH. First pitch strikes. SL/CH are refined secondaries. #ArizonaState commit. @hittersbaseba11 @PG_WiscMinn #17uNorth
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Tanner Spangler ('24, Morton, IL)
FB: 83-87 / CB: 73 / CH: 77
Struck out 14(!!) over 5 no-hit IP, no walks, only 68 pitches. Baffled hitters w/ 3-pitch mix, FB command was excellent. Top start at the #17uBattle so far. @PG_Uncommitted @PG_Illinois @CangelosiSparks
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Carter Navin (‘23, Elkhorn, NE) was flawless today, throwing 4 no-hit innings with 9 Ks and no walks. Sat 82-86 and there is plenty more in his 6’3/185 frame @Prospects_NE @PGMidwestBB @PG_Uncommitted #MWElite
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