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The Year In Review - 2023

January 1, 2024
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Michigan Editor in Chief/Scout

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The Year In Review - 2023

Each of us here at PBR Michigan want to thank you for making 2023 the best year yet. We look forward to continuing to bring the best baseball coverage. Happy Holidays to all!

“We’ve made good strides during the last twelve months in Michigan with a vast amount of coverage from all four seasons and providing our players & their families an great experience. Our staff is very excited to turn the page to 2024 & continue our trajectory upward.”
 - Adam Goodwin, PBR Michigan Director of Scouting

"2023 was a strong year in Michigan high school baseball as there were records set in a spring that saw both repeat champions and first time winners at the state finals. Over the course of the year we saw a number of players emerge and establish themselves in their respective classes and we look forward to continuing that trend as we expand our coverage across the state in 2024."- Spencer Impellizzeri, PBR Michigan Director of Operations

"I feel with the relationships we've made and the experiences I had personally throughout these past 12 months, that 2023 was a banner year for PBR Michigan. Being able to help high school athletes reach their dreams of playing at the next level while building personal relationships is something I enjoy daily. Thank you very much to the athletes, parents, coaches and all in the great state of Michigan and have a great holiday season." - Dylan Hefflinger, PBR Michigan Editor in Chief/Scout

"Another enjoyable year of story writing is in the books. Hearing the baseball journeys from so many brings me delight as each player’s dream of playing the sport for as long as possible stays alive. It is a delight to see these athletes in action, be it during the regular season, on the postseason trail to the state tournament or at the Future Games. To witness the passion displayed on the ball diamond keeps this old man excited to come back for more year after year. Add in the opportunity to listen to what all the great coaches out there have to say and it is no wonder why the sport of baseball is so special to so many people." - Bruce Hefflinger, PBR Michigan Senior Writer

"I would define 2023 as a year of growth from our team. This was the second full year that I have been apart of the PBR team and things really started to come together this year. On the Tournament front, we had a better grasp of what to expect and I feel we put on great events almost every weekend. Our scouting coverage improved immensely and most of all, the communication between both our tournament team and our scouting group got a lot better. The resources that PBR provided our tournament group were amazing allowed us to put on great events that allowed all the team involved to have a great experience. 2023 was a great year and I expect 2024 to be even better!" - Phil O'Shea, Michigan Tournament Director

2023 Showcase Recap

Prep Baseball Report events are designed to give players the maximum exposure needed to advance to the next level. In 2023, not only did they receive high-level exposure from college coaches at each event, but all players at these events were videotaped, with the edited performance being posted onto the website with the opportunity to be seen by more than 800 colleges and pro teams who subscribe to the Prep Baseball Report services.

In 2023, PBR Michigan hosted almost 30 showcases/workouts throughout the year. This included nine Scout Days, which provided the top summer organizations in the state the ability to show what their program has to offer College/MLB organizations. In this article, you will find the "best of the best" for the year in numerous categories, with the top 10 being highlighted.

Looking ahead to 2024, we at PBR Michigan look forward to bringing you comprehensive year-round coverage throughout the state and continue to be the No. 1 resource for amateur baseball in the state thanks to our variety of events, boots-on-the-ground scouting staff, daily coverage, multimedia platforms and more. With more than 800 colleges and pro teams subscribed to Prep Baseball Report services, we look to continue to help the prospect reach their dreams of playing at the next level.

Michigan High School Spring Season Recap

PBR Michigan covers the High School spring season unlike any other. Each year we look to bring more and more coverage throughout the state. In 2023 we brought to you in-depth Team Previews, Spring Scout Blog, All-State Teams, Team Rankings.

  • To view the 2023 Michigan Spring HS Report, please click here.
  • To view the All-State Teams, click here.

    Future Games - Team Michigan

    The 12th annual Future Games took place on July 26-29 at LakePoint in Emerson, Georgia. Top uncommitted prospects in the classes of 2025 and 2026 participated in one of the most popular events of the year.

    There were 32 teams, including Team Michigan, with players representing 44 states plus Canadian prospects. Each team played three games the final three days of the event after all position players were put through a showcase workout on Wednesday. More than 375 college coaches from across the country were looking on as approximately 500 players participated in this year’s event.

    To read about each of the prospects experience at the Future Games, please click on this article. Every single prospect talked about their experience, the highlights, the competition and much more. A must read to say the least. To view another must read, the thirdd annual "Heff's Hits", please click here.

    PBR Michigan 2023 Player Of The Year

    In 2023, the top ranked prospect in the 2023 class helped propel his team to the state title game, while producing in every way. On the season Jaren Purify had some outstanding number, 52-119, .437 AVG, .514 OBP, 10 2B, 8 HR, 44 R, 31 RBI, 17 BB, 4 HBP, 19 SB... To read all about the 2023 Player of the Year, please click here.

     

    Committed/Uncommitted Spotlights

    In 2023, we were blessed to have OPSWA Hall of Fame writer Bruce Hefflinger back for his fifth full year. With Bruce on board, we were able to provide numerous commitment articles and uncommitted spotlights throughout the year. As of this date, in combination with Dylan Hefflinger's top uncommitted by position articles, we have written 10 uncommitted articles in 2023 and 100+ since late 2017. To view the uncommitted spotlights throughout the year, please click here. When it comes to commitment articles, in 2023 we provided 38 articles and over 250 since 2017. To view each of the commitment tracker articles, please click here.

    In 2024, look forward to another year of spotlights heading your way.

    2023 MLB Draft

    The 2023 MLB Draft took place July 9-11. We at PBR Michigan took time to highlight a few of the MLB draftees that were Michigan Prospects.

    Our guys at the national level, David Seifert (Director of College Scouting) and Shooter Hunt (Vice President, Scouting) have DraftHQ with all of your draft information in one spot, click here.

     

        Early Signing Period

        The NCAA early signing period took place November 18th-15th. We at PBR Michigan broke down each individual Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, and JUCO commitment from in-state prospects, where they are headed and what tools they will bring with them.

        To view Class of 2024 Signing Day Articles, click below:

              Look Ahead At 2024

              With 2023 behind us, we look ahead at what 2024 has to offer.

              Throughout the year we will offer numerous showcases across the state, click here to view our 2023 showcase schedule.

              When it comes to the MHSAA spring season, we look to get our in-depth Team Previews started at some point in February. We will also provide the 2024 Spring Scout Blog, Preseason/Postseason All-State Teams, Preseason/In-season Team Rankings, as well as complete coverage of the MHSAA State Tournament. We look forward to being your number one spot for HS baseball in the spring.

              Come summer time, we look to scour the entire state, covering Travel Ball/Legion tournaments. We also have numerous showcases including the Top Prospect Games, Future Games and many more.

              Also throughout the year, we will be updating the individual Player Rankings. To view the current rankings, please click below:

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