2026 Prep Baseball Iowa High School Scout Blog: Week 3
June 8, 2026
The Prep Baseball Iowa Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball 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. Simply put, the Iowa Scout Blog is loaded with information.
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Maddox Kelley SS / 2B / Solon High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 6
Lines a fastball to the right center gap with backspin and extension through the zone. 6.9 runner with quick twitch and smooth footwork at SS.
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Luke Deike RHP / 1B / Solon High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 10
6’6 frame with longer arm circle, showed ability to throw BB down in the zone. Worked through the outing with weak contact. FB: 84-86 T87 (sustained) SL: 73-76
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Sam Bartlett RHP / OF / Iowa City West, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3
Worked weak contact running the baseball in on the hands. SL has late down action. Efficient mover and consistent arm path. FB: 86-88 T89 SL: 73-76 CH: 80-82
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Finnley Martinolich OF / RHP / Pleasant Valley , IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 4
Uses an athletic stance and simple leg lift to deliver the barrel to the baseball. Hard line drive right at the SS. Put together solid AB’s drawing 2 walks, scored 2 runs and had a stolen base.
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Lucas Herrell RHP / OF / Pleasant Valley High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 107 / POS: 26
Used the fastball with run and down action to get ground ball contact, showed ability to get it to the glove side as well. Spun the CB for competitive pitches down. FB: 83-85 T86 CB 70-74 |
Mason McCaw OF / 1B / Pleasant Valley High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 64 / POS: 14
Drives an RBI double to left center staying inside the baseball with a tight turn and simple swing.
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Blake Fort 1B / 3B / Lewis Central Senior High School, IA / 2028Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1
3 loud barrels with an aggressive swing. Above average bat speed and present strength.
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Owen Duffek SS / RHP / Lewis Central Senior High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 133 / POS: 20
Leads things off with a compact swing leading to a line drive up the middle. Put together good AB’s all day.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Iowa Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | 8/8-8/9 | TBD |