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Week In Review: April 13-19

April 20, 2026
Seth Fromowitz
Prep Baseball Staff

Week in Review returns with the first TwinTack Prep Baseball Player of the Month for 2026, extensive cross-country draft coverage from Draft HQ, JUCO and uncommitted spotlights, exclusive Prep Baseball Shop deals and more.

NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE MONTH

On Thursday, April 16, Prep Baseball announced the first TwinTack Player of the Month Award for 2026. Building off of the preview given at the 24th annual Super 60 Pro Showcase, SS Kamrin Jenkins (Bob Jones HS, AL, 2026) had a hot March with a near 2.000 OPS in 19 games. Hear from the Mizzou commit and the 130th-ranked prospect on the 2026 MLB Draft Board on his productive start to 2026. More>>

 

Player of the Week: One start was all that was needed for the seventh National Player of the Week for 2026 and the first two-time recipent in their prep career. Going to LHP/OF Cole McLean (Taylor County HS, 2026, Kentucky commit) in Kentucky, the senior fired his second consecutive perfect game and struck out over 75% of the batters faced. More>>

 

DRAFT HQ

MLB Draft Buzz - California Chronicles: Traveling across California, Prep Baseball’s Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt, digs into 12 prospects that caught his eye, including standouts who could be first round picks in the upcoming MLB Draft. More>>

 

College Crosscheck - Week 9: With less than two months before the NCAA tournament, Prep Baseball’s Director of College Scouting, David Seifert, highlights 20 of the top mid-major draft-eligible prospects of 2026. More>>

 

ICYMI, read the first three weeks of Seifert’s ‘College Crosscheck’ for 2026: Week One / Week Two / Week 3: Winners / Week 3: Risers / Week 4 / Week 4: Risers / Week 5 / Week 6 / Week 7 / Week 8

The War Room: Reflecting on their respective travels and prospects seen in-person, Hunt and Seifert reconvene for the latest episode of ‘The War Room’. From the biggest winners of Hunt’s California trip, Seifert’s mid-major prospect update and more on the 2026 MLB Draft.

For all things draft-related at Prep Baseball such as mock drafts, draft boards, College Crosschecks and more, follow @PB_DraftHQ on X and on the Draft HQ homepage.

ICYMI - NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS

The third edition of the National High School rankings features a massive shakeup with a brand new top five. Six programs made leaps over at least two spots with 15 new additions to the top 50. See the full rankings, process, teams to watch and individual state rankings. More>>

 

PROSPECT+

Take control in 2026 with the revamped Prospect+ subscription. Now featuring the ability to upload your own videos to your profile and $100 in showcase credit, subscribers will have access to full profile management, video downloads, college databases and more. Subscribe today here.

 

JUCO WIRE

Throughout the year, Prep Baseball has taken several Junior College events that have featured prospects that can make an impact at the next level. Whether it be at a four-year program, or even having their name called in the 2026 MLB Draft. See leaderboards from fall events and JUCO Scout Days, ‘The Hotlists’ featuring pitchers and position players as well as Quick Hits and standouts by Prep Baseball Scouts on X at @PB_JUCO, Instagram at @pb_juco, Facebook at @PrepBaseballJuco and on the JUCO Wire homepage.

JUCO Spotlights:

ICYMI - Preseason Top-100: The JUCO landscape remains a hotbed for talent that can make an impact at the next level. With the fall schedule wrapped up, Prep Baseball scouts have had plenty of action to sit on and help evaluate who’s the best of the best across the country. Ahead of the new year with under two months until the NJCAA season, Prep Baseball’s JUCO Wire ranks the preseason top-100 JUCO prospects entering the 2026 season. More>>

UNCOMMITTED

With a focus on year-round scouting and promoting amateur baseball talent from high school to JUCO and college, Prep Baseball scouts have been able to track and capture players at events, showcases and games to share with colleges and professional scouts online and on social media. Follow @PB_Uncommitted on X to see the latest standouts of uncommitted talent.

Uncommitted Spotlights:

YouTube

Follow Prep Baseball on YouTube and watch videos such as interviews from the 2026 Super 60, Draft HQ’s ‘The War Room’ and ‘Recruiting Essentials’, Coffee & Curveballs, shorts and more at @prepbaseball.

Check out Prep Baseball’s network of podcasts from the national level to state-specific at prepbaseballreport.com/Prep-Baseball-Podcasts.

EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS

Tournaments: The 2026 Prep Baseball Tournament schedule is now live. From youth to high school, Prep Baseball Tournaments offer events for various age groups at premiere locations across the country. Find a tournament near you and sign up today at tournaments.prepbaseballreport.com.

PBT Youth Cup: From Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 at LakePoint Sports in Emerson, Georgia, 13U and 14U programs competed in the Prep Baseball Tournaments Youth Cup. In the 13U division, 13 teams competed in four pools leading to a single-elimination tournament of the respective pools' top teams. After four games, Wildcatters Elite took home the crown as they went undefeated and outscored their opponents 46 to 12.

In the 14U division, across 11 teams in three pools, it was USA Prime National that championed the group. Winning four games and tying one, USA Prime National would outscore opponents 40 to 16.

Summer ID: In the midst of the summer schedule, Prep Baseball scouts are spending their time looking for the best baseball in their territories while also providing athletes the opportunity to be seen in the recruiting process. The Summer ID serves that purpose as an open event, while also giving the chance to identify prospects for some of the season’s biggest invite-only events like Top Prospect, State Games, Future Games, All-American Game and more. See more about a Summer ID event near you and sign up.

Preseason ID: Before the 2026 spring season, the Preseason ID event kicks off as an identifier event for scouts and college recruiters to start their list of prospects to follow. Prospects have also shown some of their best performances in the event being at their freshest after rest and targeted off-season training, resulting in big gains, updating their Prep Baseball profile.

Strategically planned throughout each respective state, the Preseason ID event helps find new prospects to add to our following lists and highlight familiar players who are on the rise.

Post-Preseason ID Coverage:

See more on standout performances and national leaderboards from the Preseason ID in ‘The Winter Pulse’.

Rewind to the first three weeks of Preseason ID leaderboards of ‘The Winter Pulse’: Week One / Weeks Two&Three.

Rising Stars ID: Geared towards the 13U and 14U prospects in the classes of 2030 and 2031, the Rising Stars ID serves as an introductory event to Prep Baseball. A starting point for any player with aspirations to play at the next level, the Rising Stars is an educational experience that guides a prospect through the process of a showcase.

The event takes players through the basic skills testing with a more hands-on approach from scouting directors and staff to help create the baseline for prospects to improve upon in their careers. It will also introduce them to the data aspects behind the technology that sets Prep Baseball and its evaluation apart. The Rising Stars ID will also act as an identifier for future events such as the Junior Future Games at LakePoint Sports and provide an early preview into players who may end up on Prep Baseball rankings. See more about an upcoming Rising Stars ID event near you and sign up.

CAPACITY SPORTS GROUP

On Monday, April 13, Capacity Sports Group (CSG) announced its national footprint expansion with a multi-platform acquisition. Bringing in United Sports, YSC Sports, Sideline Soccer Solutions and Flag Football Life, CSG adds over 10,000 teams, 130 tournaments and a multi-sport reach to its expanding youth sports portfolio. Read the full announcement here.

SHOP

For a limited time only, get 30% off all hats in the Prep Baseball Shop. Ranging from the official showcase hat, to trucker hats and the official hat of the 24th annual Super 60 Showcase. Also purchase exclusive and new items as well as FREE SHIPPING on orders $50 or more when you stock up on your baseball essentials at the Prep Baseball Shop. Purchase everything from hats to shirts, sweatshirts and gear at shop.prepbaseball.com.

WHAT’S TRENDING

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