2026 Prep Baseball Iowa Scout Blog: Week 5
June 22, 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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Jordan Meeker OF / SS / Muscatine, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 9
3 barrels leading to a fly out to the warning track, backside single, and stand up triple. Direct flat barrel path leading to line drives. 6.52 runner in the 60. 6’0” frame with room to add strength.
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Tyler Honkomp OF / OF / Northwest High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 7
Showing off the gap to gap approach with above average bat speed. 6.63 runner in the 60.
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Gradyn Klehn LHP / OF / Waukee Northwest, IA / 2027Finding the barrel consistently with a line drive middle to pull approach. Hitting in the middle of the order.
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Crosby Newton SS / RHP / Iowa City High School, IA / 2030Simple load and swing. Looking to drive the ball to the middle of the field some sneaky pop in the bat.
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Kellen Weber SS / RHP / Central Lee High School, IA / 2029Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 6
Hard liner off the bottom of the fence. Projectable frame to add weight and strength. High baseball IQ.
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Blake Davis SS / RHP / Central Lee, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 4
Hit an absolute no doubter. Athletic gamer with some twitch. Would also add a double to the pull side gap. Creates stretch throughout the swing.
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Charlie Pippett SS / C / MMCRU High School, IA / 2030Frame projects to add weight and strength in the future. Some pop in the bat already, creating extension through the zone.
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Gage Johnson SS / OF / MMCRU Marcus Elementary, IA / 2026Flat barrel path through the hitting zone using his speed to his advantage. Finds the barrel consistently.
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Henry Simmons C / 3B / Williamsburg , IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 6
Lines a 2-0 pitch into left center for a double. On the barrel 3 out of 4 AB’s. Present strength. 2 CS at 1.99 and 2.00.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Iowa Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | 8/8-8/9 | TBD |
