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Week In Review: Feb. 9-15

February 16, 2026
Seth Fromowitz
Prep Baseball Staff

Week in Review returns with the spring high school season kicking off in the warmer areas of the country as well as the NCAA’s Division I level. Prep Baseball and Kinetic Arm team up to help educate on player safety and arm health, JUCO and uncommitted spotlights, event coverage, exclusive shop deals and 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.

ICYMI - SUPER 60

On Sunday, February 1, Prep Baseball hosted the 24th Super 60 Pro Showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill. Marking the first marquee event of 2026, this year presented record-breaking performances from some of the nation’s and Canada’s top prep prospects gearing up for the 2026 MLB Draft. With sub-6.50 second runners in the 60-yard dash, 100+ mph throws from the field, the loudest barrels and more, highlighted and reviewed the following week by Prep Baseball.

Shooter’s Stock Report: Following a record-breaking Super 60 in front of over 100 MLB scouts, each prospect displayed their set of tools to help boost their MLB Draft stock ahead of the spring season. Following the event, Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt broke down 12 prospect performances that either helped significantly grow their stock or solidified pre-event hype.

Data Dive, Position Players: On top of the prospects who placed themselves at the top of the all-time Super 60 leaderboards, the entire group featured skillsets that will be remembered for a long time. More than doubling the amount of sub-6.60 runners as last year and four players taking the top four spots in average exit velocity. See the full breakdown of the 24th annual marquee event and leaderboards in the Super 60 Data Dive. More>>

See the full results of the Super 60 here.

YouTube: Follow Prep Baseball on YouTube for exclusive interviews with Super 60 prospects from Alex Weingartner (St. Augustine Prep, NJ, Penn State commit) and Sean Dunlap (Crown Point HS, IN, Tennessee commit).

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

On The Hunt: Florida Preseason Classic: Opening the high school spring season, Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt travelled to the Sunshine State to witness Prep Baseball Florida’s Preseason Classic. A five day event in Bradenton, FL with 10 teams across the state loaded with MLB Draft prospects. Following the collection of games taken in, Hunt takes a look at the various talent that showed out. More>>

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MLB Draft Buzz - Florida Arms Race: The Florida Preseason Classic consisted of six right-handed pitchers that were on display ranked inside the top 100 rankings for the Class of 2026. Alongside Hunt, MLB scouts lined the backstop taking in the prospect pool that classic had to offer as an unofficial start to the spring season. Highlighted by Prep Baseball All-Americans, mid to upper 90s heat, sharp breakers, spin-killing changeups and more that stood out under the sun. More>>

The War Room: With the spring season kicking off, the latest episode of ‘The War Room’ sees Hunt joined by Prep Baseball Florida’s Scouting Director, Cayden Hatcher to break down the Florida Preseason Classic. Following the breakdown of the event, Prep Baseball Georgia’s Assistant Scouting Director, Ian Smith for more on the top draft prospects down south.

The ‘Hotlist’: With the NCAA Division I season kicking off on Friday, February 13, the latest edition of the ‘Hotlist’ focuses on this year’s freshman class who is primed to make an impact early on. More>>

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:

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.

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:

  • Hudson Valley (NY) - Tuesday, Feb. 17
  • Pacific Northwest (WA) - Tuesday, Feb. 17
  • Peoria (IL) - Wednesday, Feb. 18
  • Capital Region (NY) - Wednesday, Feb. 18
  • Downstate (NY) - Thursday, Feb. 19
  • Long Island (NY) - Friday, Feb. 20
  • Wausau (WI) - Saturday, Feb. 21
  • South Dakota - Saturday, Feb. 21
  • Southeast (PA) Session 1 - Saturday, Feb. 21
  • Seattle (WA) Session II - Saturday, Feb. 21
  • West Milwaukee (WI) - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • Northeast (NE) - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • Northern Indiana - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • Wilmington (NC) - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • New Jersey: Pitcher Only - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • Northwest Arkansas - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • Southeast (PA) Session 2 - Sunday, Feb. 22
  • Boise (ID) - Sunday, Feb. 22

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

Before the spring season there’s no better place to get the essentials than at the Prep Baseball Shop. Featuring the official hat of the Super 60 for a limited time and other exclusives like the official shirt and new beanie from Imperial. Get yours today along with more Prep Baseball essentials with FREE SHIPPING on orders $50 or more at shop.prepbaseball.com.

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