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Preseason All-State: Underclass: Preview


Nick DiBenedetto
Area Scout & Content

This Saturday, February 28th, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the Preseason All-State: Underclass at The Max in McCook, IL. This is an invite-only event for high school classes (2028-29), and gives our staff an ample look at the state's top underclassmen.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click HERE. For a complete list of those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date roster by clicking HERE.

EVENT HISTORY

We've been hosting this event for the past 14 years, and it's consistently given us a look at prominent players. Among the players in attendance at this event in 2025, there were 28 commitments among them. 

We're looking forward to checking in on the next crop of talent from this event to earn next-level attention in the coming weeks, months, and years.

2026 ROSTER

This year's roster is already shaping up nicely, just like in years past.

Carver Cohn OF / LHP / McHenry, IL / 2028

Dodger Friedrich RHP / OF / Lane Tech, IL / 2028

Jack Postma RHP / 1B / Barrington, IL / 2028

Anderson Kaufmann C / RHP / Alton, IL / 2028

 

Quincy Fulton 1B / RHP / Newton, IL / 2028

Kanon Baxley SS / RHP / Kaneland, IL / 2028

Todd Dulaney Jr SS / 2B / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2029

Terrell Hampton Hall C / 1B / De La Salle, IL / 2029

Cody Busch SS / RHP / Joliet Catholic, IL / 2029

Leo Kelly 3B / RHP / Loyola Academy, IL / 2029

EVENT CHECK-IN PROCESS

Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Saturday's event, you must read our adjusted showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.

Additionally, in an effort to continue and develop contactless check-in strategies, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smartphone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PB profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.

ITINERARY

+ Check-in Times:

  • All Outfielders: 8:30 AM
  • All Infielders: 9:30 AM 
  • All Catchers: 11:30 AM
  • All Two-Way Pitchers: 12:45 PM
  • All Pitcher Only's: 1:45 PM
  • Catchers will stay to catch bullpens.

MORE EVENT DETAILS

Click HERE to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players' showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan, Vizual Edge, and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well as the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, which can be applied to improve upon their game.

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