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Week In Review: March 16-22

March 23, 2026
Seth Fromowitz
Prep Baseball Staff

 

Week in Review returns with more from the scouting trail on draft-eligible prospects at Draft HQ. The National Player of the Week put together a dominant two-way performance, updated high school rankings, JUCO and uncommitted spotlights, new items and deals from the Prep Baseball Shop and more.

DRAFT HQ  

2026 MLB Draft Buzz: More than halfway through March, Director of College Scouting David Seifert and Vice President of Scouting Shooter Hunt tap into the latest on the scouting trail. Seeing top-ranked prospects dominate and risers gain helium in front of their eyes amongst the college and prep ranks. More>>

 

South Walton Showdown: The South Walton Showdown has grown to become a must-see event for MLB scouts. Bringing together nationally recognized programs and plenty of talent that can be found on many draft boards and checklists. Prep Baseball’s Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt was down in the Sunshine State to witness the high-level prospects and college commits with nationally ranked matchups. More>>

 

College Crosscheck - Week 5: Director of College Scouting David Seifert made two stops during the fifth week of the NCAA Division I season, first in Illinois for Northwestern and Southern California (USC) then to Kentucky as the Wildcats hosted Alabama. The four teams were comprised of 2026 MLB Draft prospects, power bats, plus offerings and more. 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

ICYMI - MLB Draft - Top Prep Prospects: After the recent release of the Spring Mock Draft and Top-200 Draft Board, Draft HQ took a step further to break down the top prospects by position. Providing representation of how MLB organizations conduct their draft boards, we share our take in six categories. 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.

NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

14 RBIs, four home runs and 15 strikeouts on the bump sends the third National Player of the Week honors to RHP/C Kaden Longman (2026, Newcastle HS, OK, Hutchinson JC commit). With a 94 mph fastball, the senior helped his team to an undefeated week. More>>

 

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS

On Monday, March 16, the second edition of Prep Baseball’s Top-50 National High School Rankings was updated as more schools started their spring season. Seven programs break into the latest top 10 and 17 go from unranked to ranked. See the full rankings, process, teams to watch and individual state rankings. More>>

 

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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.

ICYMI - The ‘Hotlist’: Entering March and the spring, winter preseason events across the country are beginning to wrap up. In the latest edition of the ‘Hotlist’, we asked state directors which prospects made the biggest splash at preseason events to elevate their stocks and become names-to-know during the season. More>>

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.

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