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Week In Review: Feb. 16-22

February 23, 2026
Seth Fromowitz
Prep Baseball Staff

Week in Review returns with more schools kicking off their spring seasons. We unveil our first top-50 National High School Rankings of 2026 with plenty to look forward to, Draft HQ provides insight on some of the top prospects during the NCAA DI Opening Weekend, JUCO and uncommitted spotlights, shop deals and more.

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS

On Thursday, February 19, Prep Baseball announced the first national high school ranking of the 2026 season. As the season kicks off in various states, the first edition features the top-50 programs. Updated on a regular basis as more states kick off their seasons, we offer a glimpse into the process as well as links to your own state’s individual team analysis. More>>

 

The ‘Hotlist’: In the spirit of MLB’s spring training underway, the latest edition of the ‘Hotlist’ asks state directors around Prep Baseball who they think are the best battery’s in their area. Featuring uncommitted catchers teaming up with power 4 commit pitchers, class of 2027’s working with class of 2026’s and more. More>>

KINETIC ARM

On Thursday, February 12, Prep Baseball announced its partnership with Kinetic Arm, the world’s first dynamic arm support system. Focused on education and awareness, the mission is to help athletes, parents and coaches better understand workload, performance consistency and long-term development in today’s baseball climate.

Read the full announcement here.

 

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.

 

DRAFT HQ  

College Crosscheck: With the return of NCAA Division I baseball season, Director of College Scouting David Seifert was on tap for the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field. Featuring Arkansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, a plethora of future first-round talent, All-American Game, Super 60 and Future Games alumni. More>>

 

The War Room: Prep Baseball’s Vice President of Scouting Shooter Hunt is joined by Prep Baseball Texas’ Scouting Director Max Semlar to break down the top 11 prospects in the Lone Star State. Discussing the talent, tools, upside and more of the state’s elite in the class of 2026.

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.

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:

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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.

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. See more about an upcoming Preseason ID event near you and sign up.

The ‘Hotlist’ - Preseason ID Pitchers: In the latest edition of the ‘Hotlist’, we asked directors which pitchers impressed them months into the Preseason ID circuit. Providing how they stood out at their respective events and why they’re names to be circled entering the spring season. More>>

Upcoming Preseason IDs:

  • Great Lakes (IN) - Friday, Feb. 27
  • West New York - Saturday, Feb. 28
  • Central Minnesota - Saturday, Feb. 28
  • Pennsylvania: Last Chance - Saturday, Feb. 28
  • Joliet (IL) - Sunday, March 1
  • Green Bay (WI) - Sunday, March 1
  • Mankato (MN) - Sunday, March 1
  • Eugene (OR) - Sunday, March 1
  • Raleigh (NC) - Sunday, March 1
  • New York: Pitching/Catcher Analysis - Tuesday, March 3

Post-Preseason ID Coverage:

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

Rewind to the first week of Preseason ID leaderboards of ‘The Winter Pulse’ here.

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.

SHOP

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