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Week In Review: May 18-25

May 26, 2026
Seth Fromowitz
Prep Baseball Staff

Week in Review returns on the doorstep of NCAA conference tournaments and in the heat of high school state champions being crowned. Draft HQ takes a peek behind the curtain into what MLB organizations take seriously and Recruiting Essentials features Wake Forest Associate Head Coach Bill Cilento. Plus, JUCO and uncommitted spotlights, the Youth World Series in Kansas City, shop deals and more.

DRAFT HQ

College Crosscheck - Week 14: In Louisville, Kentucky, Director of College Scouting David Seifert, revisited the University of Louisville in its final week of the regular season after seeing the Cardinals in week two. It was also his first time seeing Virginia in-person as the schools faced off ahead of the ACC Tournament. 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 / Week 9 / Week 10 / Week 11 / Week 12 / Week 13

The War Room: In a recent article by ESPN about the MLB Draft, Seifert and Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt, dive into some of its key points. Are teams prioritizing tools and potential over their recent production? Providing a peek into how organizations evaluate prospects, how front offices and scouting departments operate closer to the draft and 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.

ICYMI - NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE MONTH

ICYMI, In April, SS Jace Mataczynski (Hudson HS, WI, 2026) soared with an OPS over 2.000. The Auburn commit homered twice as much as he struck out against Wisconsin’s premiere programs. With his performance, the senior rose to MLB Draft prospect status, entering the latest Draft Board at No. 118.

With the opportunity to sit down with Mataczynski, hear from him on his month, his rise from JV and more as TwinTack’s April Player of the Month. More>>

 

Player of the Week - May 11-17: Dominating in the playoffs, OF Jacob Seamon (2027, Metrolina Christian, NC, LSU commit) put together one of the most impressive single-game performances against the No. 4 team in the state. Recording a slash line of .688/.722/1.500, the junior takes home National Player of the Week honors. More>>

   

ICYMI - NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS

Postseason baseball is on the mind across the country with the warm weather states deep into competition and colder temperature areas fields’ taking shape. 15 programs rise into the top-50 after going unranked in the previous update with another jumping 23 spots into the top-20. See the full rankings, the process, teams to watch, state rankings and more. More>>

 

ICYMI - ANGELS AT BAT

On Monday, April 27, Prep Baseball announced its new partnership with Angels at Bat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the game of baseball throughout Africa. In honor of Africa Month, the partnership kicked off at the beginning of May, focused on raising awareness and support for Angel at Bat’s fundraising efforts in their mission. Read the full announcement and more information on how to support 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.

 

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.

Kansas City Youth World Series: From Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, Prep Baseball Tournaments and Prep Baseball Kansas City hosted its Youth World Series. Across three complexes, the weekend featured elite teams from 10U to 14U broken down into 11 different brackets.

Kansas City Youth World Series Champions:

14U D1: Millard United ELITE National - Centeno

14U D2: DOC Baseball 2031 Navy

14U D3: BTL Hornets Black 2030

13U D1: BPC - Reds

13U D2: Upper Deck

13U D3: MMW Missouri National

12U D2: Sandlot - Taylor

11U D1: Storm Chasers - White

11U D2: Olathe Maniacs - Barr

11U D3: Wichita BlueClaws

10U D1/2: Canes Iowa - Arter

10U D3: BPC - Cannon Ballers

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.

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

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.

 

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