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| Thursday, September 02, 2010 | |
News from around the state
By Rosenthal @ 6:35 PM :: 84 Views |
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 Wapahani SS/RHPP Brandon Estep picks his school recently and Goshen College hires Eric Screeton (pictured right) as the Maple Leafs Head Baseball Coach...
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| Friday, August 27, 2010 | |
Norwell OF Curry commits
By Rosenthal @ 9:17 PM :: 299 Views |
 Landon Curry, a 6-foot-1, 160-pound outfielder from Norwell high school, has committed. The speedy left-handed hitter ran a 6.97 60 on a slow track last fall and impressed schools this spring and summer. See which MVC school Curry has selected… |
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| Sunday, August 22, 2010 | |
Avon LHP Miller picks school
By Rosenthal @ 9:51 PM :: 393 Views |
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 Avon LHP Jared Miller (pictured right) is arguably one of the state’s top left-handed pitchers, who’s ranked No. 7 in the Class of 2011, made his college decision over the weekend. See where the 6-foot-4, 205-pound lefty is heading ...
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| Friday, August 20, 2010 | |
Zionsville SS Max Kuhn commits
By Rosenthal @ 10:15 PM :: 417 Views |
 Zionsville middle infielder Max Kuhn (pictured right), who’s one of the top prospects in the Class of 2011, has made his college decision. Kuhn emerged as one of the most coveted infielders in the state after his sensational junior season.See which SEC school the 6-foot, 185-pound standout selected … |
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| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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First Class of 2012 prospect is off the board
By Rosenthal @ 12:18 AM :: 493 Views |
 The first Class of 2012 prospect is off the board when Highland’s LHP Jordan Minch (right) gave a verbal. Minch, who’s highly ranked by the Prep Baseball Report, has been arguably the most intriguing pitcher in his class since his freshman season. See where the hard throwing lefty is heading ... |
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| Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | |
Forest Park’s Schwinghamer picks school
By Rosenthal @ 8:03 AM :: 305 Views |
 Kyle Schwinghamer (pictured right), a 6-foot-3, 180-pound standout outfielder from Forest Park HS, has recently committed. Schwinghamer emerged last winter at one of PBRs showcases and became a very hot prospect this spring and summer. He hit .489 with a school record 45 runs and 84 total bases. See which MVC school Schwinghamer picked… |
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| Monday, August 16, 2010 | |
Gross and Ereu commit
By Rosenthal @ 4:36 PM :: 320 Views |
 Bloomington South RHP/OF Derek Gross and John Adams 1B Darwing Ereu (pictured right) recently committed. Gross posted a 6-1 record and was All-Conference Indiana selection while Ereu was a first team All-Conference player in the Northern Indiana Conference. See where these prospects are heading… |
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| Saturday, August 14, 2010 | |
Heritz, Brown, Revella commit
By Rosenthal @ 8:01 AM :: 306 Views |
 South Bend St. Joseph catcher Robert Heritz (pictured right) was a second team All-NIC has made his commitment along with Lakeland RHP Austin Brown and Elkhart Christian Academy RHP/IF Kyle Revella. See where these athletes are heading next season … |
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| Friday, August 13, 2010 | |
LCC's Haan commits
By Rosenthal @ 3:24 PM :: 290 Views |
 Lafayette Central Catholic’s right-handed pitcher Brett Haan, who helped the Knights capture their fourth state title in seven years, has committed. The 6-foot-4, 185-pounder has posted a 13-3 record on the mound the past two seasons. See where the Class of 2011 prospect is heading … |
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| Thursday, August 12, 2010 | |
Under Armour All-American Game set for Saturday
By Rosenthal @ 9:51 PM :: 268 Views |
 Thirty-six of the best high school seniors will be on display Saturday, Aug. 14 at Wrigley Field for the Under Armour All-America Game. Valparaiso RHP/C Jerrick Suiter will represent Indiana. Game time starts at 1:05 p.m. ... |
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| Wednesday, August 11, 2010 | |
Notre Dame lands first Class of 2011 prospect
By Rosenthal @ 10:26 AM :: 344 Views |
 The newly named Notre Dame head baseball coach Mik Aoki lands his first Class of 2011 prospect. One of the most coveted talents in Indiana recently committed to Notre Dame. This 6-foot-2, 185-pound shortstop batted .420 with 44 RBIs this spring for … |
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| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 | |
Final Class of 2010 player rankings
By Rosenthal @ 4:21 PM :: 280 Views |
 It’s been a pleasure covering the Class of 2010 for the last couple years. Here are our final top 150 player rankings for these graduated seniors. Cowan C/SS/RHP Justin O’Conner (pictured right) heads the class, followed by … |
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| Saturday, August 07, 2010 | |
Nunley’s final word
By Rosenthal @ 8:46 PM :: 195 Views |
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 Nunley’s notes will now come to an end for Prep Baseball Report. I have shared my thoughts, opinions, and information over the past couple years, and now it is time for a bit of a transition.
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| Friday, August 06, 2010 | |
Class of 2013 prospects to watch
By Rosenthal @ 8:39 AM :: 453 Views |
 It’s still too early to tell, but the Class of 2013 looks to have some high-level prospects. Of course, we’ve yet to see many of the top players who will emerge. Here’s a list of the top 10 prospects we’ve seen so far, led by New Castle OF/LHP Trey Ball, Irvin, Rogers, and Perkins (right) ... |
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2010 | |
Updated Class of 2012 player rankings
By Rosenthal @ 11:50 PM :: 457 Views |
 We rank the top 100 prospects in the Class of 2012 – a difficult process considering all the talented players in Indiana. Brownsburg RHP/IF Issac Sampen (right) edged Highland’s LHP Jordan Minch for the top spot, followed by Chesterton RHP Jacob Post ... |
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| Thursday, July 29, 2010 | |
Updated Class of 2011 player rankings
By Rosenthal @ 10:48 PM :: 723 Views |
 The Class of 2011 has now taken center stage. Over the last four months new stars have emerged, which has led to some big changes in the class. We rank the top 150 players, led by Lawrence Central RHP Christian Montgomery (right), who has touched as high as 97 mph this summer ... |
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| Sunday, July 25, 2010 | |
PBR Underclass Showcase Results
By Rosenthal @ 10:34 PM :: 468 Views |
 The Prep Baseball Report's Underclassmen Showcase featured several impressive prospects on July 7th, including Norwell RHP/SS Jonah Patten (pictured right) and Greensburg C Austin Schultz. See who else showed well at the event ... |
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| Saturday, July 24, 2010 | |
News alert, Ruxer commits
By Rosenthal @ 8:32 AM :: 457 Views |
 The hard-throwing 6-foot-4, 190-pound right-handed pitcher Jared Ruxer from Lawrence Central high school, has committed. Ruxer is the second prospect from Lawrence Central HS to commit this summer following SS Brandon Krieg. See where the righty is heading … |
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| Friday, July 23, 2010 | |
Highly ranked Andresen picks school
By Rosenthal @ 8:46 PM :: 386 Views |
 See which MAC school landed a top prospect when it got a commitment from Penn C/1B Max Andresen. Andresen, already has an amazing 10 home runs this summer, has put up huge numbers this summer. Andresen was ranked No. 13 in PBRs last ranking before moving up ... |
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| Thursday, July 22, 2010 | |
July 6 showcase rankings
By Rosenthal @ 9:06 PM :: 663 Views |
 The Open ID Showcase on July 6 at Bethel College in Mishawaka had a talented mix of prospects. While there were several standout performances, FW Bishop Luers RHP Josh Ulrey (pictured right) stood above the rest. See who else did well in this extremely loaded group ... |
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | |
Purdue lands three
By Rosenthal @ 4:18 PM :: 399 Views |
 Purdue University just landed three stellar prospects to their recruiting class when they received commitments from LaPorte HS RHP Connor Podkul, catcher Kyle Upp (pictured right), and Lawrence Central MIF Brandon Krieg… |
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| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 | |
Terre Haute South’s Reed to SEC
By Rosenthal @ 1:35 PM :: 392 Views |
 AJ Reed, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound standout first baseman and left-handed pitcher from Terre Haute South HS, has recently committed. Reed emerged this spring as one of the state’s top hitters after posting a .478 batting average with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs. On the mound, the hard throwing lefty has 282 career strikeouts. See which SEC school Reed picked… |
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| Sunday, July 18, 2010 | |
Bloomington South’s Forney off the board
By Rosenthal @ 8:13 PM :: 448 Views |
 Joe Forney, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound standout infielder and right-handed pitcher from Bloomington South HS, has recently committed. Forney batted .472 with 5 home runs and 37 RBIs this spring. On the mound, he helped carry the South squad to semi-state with his 5-1 record, 6 saves, and 1.12 ERA. See which East Coast school Forney picked… |
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| Thursday, July 15, 2010 | |
More Commit
By Rosenthal @ 12:28 PM :: 431 Views |
 In recent news, Lafayette Central Catholic’s left-handed pitcher Taylor Glaze (pictured right), who helped the Knights captured their fourth state title in seven years, has committed. Also, Jacob Bolinger, a catcher from Anderson high school, names his school… |
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| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 | |
Several more commit
By Rosenthal @ 11:27 AM :: 431 Views |
 Evan Eyer (pictured right) of Lawrence North HS, Bryce Brahaum from Bloomington North HS, Beau Freeland of Scecina HS, Cody O’Neal and John Killham from Homestead HS, John Livingston and Tariq Suboh from Highland HS, and several others have made their college commitments. See where these Class of 2010 prospects and several more are heading next season… |
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| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | |
June 24 Showcase results
By Rosenthal @ 3:44 PM :: 874 Views |
 The Prep Baseball Report Top Prospect Showcase on June 24 at IUSE in New Albany proved to be full of talented prospects. The 2012 graduates at the event were particularly impressive as a whole, as were the hitters. While there were several notable performances, Chesterton RHP Jake Post (right) walked away the top ranked 2012 prospect with his performance on the mound. Here’s a look at the top Class of 2011, 2012, 2013 performers at Top Prospect Showcase... |
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| Sunday, June 20, 2010 | |
Carroll claims 4A title in extras
By Rosenthal @ 11:20 PM :: 314 Views |
 In a pitcher’s duel for the ages, FW Carroll’s senior RHP Curtis Wise and Cathedral’s junior LHP Dillon Peters battled for nine innings. Carroll’s Zach Vanlandingham singled in the top of the ninth to give the Chargers a 1-0 lead to claim the school’s first state championship in any sport... |
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| Sunday, June 20, 2010 | |
Andrean defending 3A champs
By Rosenthal @ 11:01 PM :: 170 Views |
 The defending Class 3A state champion Andrean (29-6) defeated Jasper (30-6) 6-1 to take home their third title in school history. Andrean’s senior RHP Ken Mahala (10-0) threw a 5-hit complete game masterpiece with seven strikeouts and led the 59ers offense with his 3-run double... |
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| Sunday, June 20, 2010 | |
Heritage Christian repeats in 2A
By Rosenthal @ 11:00 PM :: 122 Views |
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 Heritage Christian’s senior right-handed pitcher David Ledbetter pitched a six inning one-hitter to lead the Eagles to a 5-1 victory over Delphi for the school’s second consecutive Class 2A state baseball championship. Ledbetter battled through control problems on the mound as he walked eight in six innings, but only gave up an infield popup...
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| Sunday, June 20, 2010 | |
Central Catholic back-to-back
By Rosenthal @ 10:30 PM :: 114 Views |
 On a rainy Friday night, the Lafayette Central Catholic squad battled Tecumseh and a lengthy rain delay to edge the Braves 4-2 and win their second consecutive state championship. The Knights won their fourth Class A baseball state championship in the last seven years. The Knights senior LHP Taylor Glaze (right) threw a complete game six hitter ... |
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| Friday, June 18, 2010 | |
State Championship Preview
By Rosenthal @ 10:49 AM :: 255 Views |
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 This weekend the 2010 high school baseball season culminates with four state championship games at Victory Field. Lafayette Central Catholic, Heritage Christian and Andrean know the way to Indianapolis quite well since all three won state titles a year ago and are back to try to win another. Three other state finalists--Tecumseh, Jasper and Indianapolis Cathedral--are former state champions looking to get back to the winner's circle. Fort Wayne Carroll is looking to improve on its only previous appearance, a 3A runner-up finish in 1999, while Delphi is the only first-time state finalist among the eight teams competing this weekend.
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| Wednesday, June 16, 2010 | |
Several more commit
By Rosenthal @ 2:39 PM :: 573 Views |
 Several more prospects from around the state have named their school. Seth Vautaw (right) of Taylor HS, Ben Coudret and Nick Kolley from Castle HS, Cody Nickle, Robert Hinds, and Joey Clifton of North Montgomery HS, John Ripke from Lafayette Jefferson, Mike Bremer of Highland, Kyle Zabst from Mississinewa, Brody Edgerly of Lewis Cass, Cortlin Simpson of Leo, Cody Barrier of Bremen, and more… |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 | |
Class 4A Results
By Rosenthal @ 12:24 PM :: 338 Views |
 Cathedral edges Bloomington South behind the left-handed arm of Dillon Peters (pictured right). Peters struck out 15 and collected the only Irish hit as South’s Joe Forney took a no-no into the fifth. FW Carroll’s Justin Glass went 3-for-3 as the Chargers advance to the State Finals by defeating Munster… |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 | |
Class 3A Results
By Rosenthal @ 11:37 AM :: 229 Views |
 Andran’s senior Kenny Mahala struck out ten, and sophomore middle infielders Mike Brosseau and Mark Pishkur were a combined 5-for-7 with three runs scored and two RBI as Andrean advanced to its second straight state championship game. Jasper’s junior left-handed pitcher Spencer Sapp (right) does it again … |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 | |
Class 2A results
By Rosenthal @ 11:15 AM :: 142 Views |
 Delphi’s catcher Shane Hyman hit two two-run home runs and a two-run double to power the Oracles to their first state championship game. Providence snapped senior David Ledbetter’s (pictured right) streak of 29 scoreless innings in the seventh, but was unable to stop the small ball played by Heritage Christian … |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 | |
Class 1A results
By Rosenthal @ 10:24 AM :: 109 Views |
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 Lafayette Central Catholic’s hitters 1-3 in the line-up (Scott Windler-pictured right, Cole Hruskovich, and Reed Drysdale) went 6-for-9 with 7 runs scored and every LCC starter had at least one hit as the Knights roll to a 14-0 victory. Tecumseh returns back to state for the first time since it won the title in 2003...
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| Thursday, June 10, 2010 | |
Class 1A Semi-State Prediction
By Rosenthal @ 1:58 PM :: 195 Views |
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Four teams remain in the Class 1A state tournament, which continues this weekend. The headline matchup is Lafayette Central Catholic vs. FW Blackhawk in the Kokomo semi-state, as the Knights senior LHP pitcher Taylor Glaze (right) look to repeat. In the Southridge semi-state, North Central takes on Tecumseh ...
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| Thursday, June 10, 2010 | |
Class 2A Semi-State Prediction
By Rosenthal @ 11:08 AM :: 209 Views |
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Four teams remain in the Class 2A state tournament, which continues this weekend. The headline matchup is Heritage Christian vs. Providence in the Avon semi-state, as the Eagles senior right-handed pitcher David Ledbetter (right) and brother Ryan look to shut down the big bats of Providence. In a match-up of first-ever Regional titles for both schools, Fairfield takes on Delphi ...
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| Wednesday, June 09, 2010 | |
Class 3A Semi-State Prediction
By Rosenthal @ 1:53 PM :: 300 Views |
 Five teams remain in the Class 3A state tournament, which continues today and this weekend. The headline matchup is New Palestine vs. Jasper in the Southridge semi-state, as New Palestine’s senior right-handed pitcher Derek Higgins (pictured right) looks to end Jaspers state run. Andrean takes on the winner of FW Elmhurst/New Haven which is being played today ... |
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| Wednesday, June 09, 2010 | |
Class 4A Semi-State Prediction
By Rosenthal @ 12:29 PM :: 350 Views |
Four teams remain in the Class 4A state tournament, which continues this weekend. The headline matchup is Indianapolis Cathedral vs. Bloomington South in the Avon semi-state, as Cathedral’s junior SS Phil Mosey (right) and Texas recruit Dillon Peters looks to end Bloomington South’s remarkable run. Munster takes on FW Carroll in the other match-up ...
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| Tuesday, June 08, 2010 | |
Several more commit
By Rosenthal @ 11:58 AM :: 356 Views |
 Commitment news from around the state includes Kokomo’s Colton Summers, North Posey’s Mason Lingafelter, FW Snider’s Ryan Foss, Muncie Southside’s Tyler Reynolds, Homestead’s Cody O’Neal (pictured right) and more. See where these prospects are heading … |
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| Monday, June 07, 2010 | |
O’Conner selected No. 31 overall
By Rosenthal @ 11:36 PM :: 204 Views |
Congratulations to Cowan’s Justin O’Conner as the Tampa Bay Rays have selected the Blackhawks’ catcher with the 31st selection of the 2010 MLB players draft. O’Conner, PBRs Class of 2010 No. 1 overall prospect, is a power-hitting catcher, shortstop, and pitcher for Cowan high school and was …
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| Monday, June 07, 2010 | |
4A Evansville North Regional
By Rosenthal @ 1:13 PM :: 190 Views |
 In the Class 4A Evansville North Regional, Bloomington South’s ace right-handed pitcher Tyler Jordan (pictured right) pitched in both games. South played Terre Haute South to 10 innings, and then took on Evansville Harrison. See what happen next … |
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| Monday, June 07, 2010 | |
3A Jasper Regional
By Rosenthal @ 12:25 PM :: 152 Views |
Jasper high school behind the left-handed arm of Spencer Sapp (pictured right) won Regionals and now must wait to see who they will play in semistate. The Wildcats (29-5) defeated Evansville Bosse and West Vigo …
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| Monday, June 07, 2010 | |
Class 3A Plymouth Regional
By Rosenthal @ 12:00 PM :: 121 Views |
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It rained during Andrean's first game in the Plymouth regional, but the 59ers' bats kept thundering all day long. The reigning state champions pounded out 21 hits and scored 21 runs in claiming their fourth straight regional crown courtesy of ...
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| Thursday, June 03, 2010 | |
Upcoming event
By Rosenthal @ 12:34 PM :: 103 Views |
 With the summer baseball season right around the corner, it’s time to look at some of Prep Baseball Report’s exposure events. PBR opens up the summer in Brownsburg, IN on June 16. Players will receive a personal player profile, personal online video of performance, top prospects will be highlighted on the web site and in the magazine, exposure to colleges, and …. |
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| Wednesday, June 02, 2010 | |
LaPorte Sectional champs once again
By Rosenthal @ 3:43 PM :: 222 Views |
 LaPorte captured its first Sectional championship since 2006 and in doing so tallied the school’s 35th baseball Sectional title. Day-and-night difference for the Slicers senior left-handed pitcher Clay Manering (pictured right) who did not record an out as the game one starter, but started game two out throwing a perfect 3 innings in the nightcap … |
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| Wednesday, June 02, 2010 | |
Ring tosses no-no
By Rosenthal @ 1:20 PM :: 155 Views |
 Yorktown’s Matt Ring (right) tossed a no-hitter against Delaware County rival Delta for the Sectional championship despite losing 13 pounds last week due to illness. Ring, a Cincinnati recruit, was battling an esophagus issue and had been in the hospital … |
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