This upcoming Tuesday, May 21, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the Illinois Rising Stars Games at Triton JC in River Grove, Illinois. This is an open event for all those in the class of 2028 and class of 2029, serving as an early opportunity to experience a showcase and be seen by PBR staff.

The event will also be used to identify invitations for the invite-only Junior Future Games in July, which run in conjunction with PBR’s prestigious Future Games. The Future Games Event, an annual event featuring players entering their junior and senior years, is among the most scouted events in the country, attracting more than 300 college coaches each year.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.

EVENT CHECK-IN PROCESS

Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Tuesday’s event, it is imperative that you read our adjusted showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.

Additionally, in an effort to continue and develop contactless check-in strategies, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smartphone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.

ITINERARY

Please bring snacks and drinks as events can run long, especially depending on your position.

CHECK-IN TIMES

• All position players: 5:00 p.m.
• Pitcher only: 6:30 p.m.

EVENTS

Registered Infielders, Outfielders, and/or Catchers

• Running times (laser-timed 60-yard dash)
• Offensive evaluations
  • Mechanical evaluations
  • Live batting practice
  • Trackman ball flight analysis
• Defensive evaluations
  • Arm strength
  • Agility/range
  • Positional analysis/profile

Registered Pitchers and Catchers

• Pitching evaluations
  • Live pitching during game play portion of the event
  • Mechanical evaluation
  • Trackman pitch velocity, movement, spin analysis
• Catcher evaluations
  • Receiving/pitch presentation
  • Blocking/mobility

MORE EVENT DETAILS

Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan, Vizual Edge, and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, that can be applied to improve upon their game.

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