A look back at what happened at the Prep Baseball Report the week of January 16-22. A top 2018 prospect is back on the board after decommitting from Notre Dame. Nathan Rode takes a look at some uncommitted catchers across the country. PBR winter events and coverage start to begin, updated rankings, and more..

Super 60 Spotlights
Nathan Rode
National Supervisor

+ Justin Mitchell (MO)
+ Augie Mihlbauer (WI)
+ Matt Tabor (MA)
+ Nick Jodway (NC)
+ Obie Ricumstrict (MI)
+ Jimmy Burnette (IL)
+ John Swanda (IA)
+ Dondrae Bremner (ON)

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THE BUZZ: COLE WINN DE-COMMITS, BO HARDIN MAKES A JUMP
By Nathan Rode and PBR Staff

It’s been a busy week on the recruiting front with a couple buzz worthy performances and a de-commitment from a top prospect.

RHP Cole Winn (Silver Creek HS, CO), Colorado’s top 2018 and the No. 8 prospect in the Overall Rankings, de-committed from Notre Dame and is back on the market. He’s sure to capture attention from top programs across the country. He has an electric arm that produces a low-90s fastball to go with a tight, swing-and-miss slider in the high 70s.

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THE HOTLIST: UNCOMMITTED SENIOR CATCHERS
By Nathan Rode and PBR Staff

The spring season is approaching and there are still plenty of talented seniors left on the recruiting market. Last week, we highlighted pitchers last week and turn to the other half of the battery this week.

Travis Baily, C, Elkhorn HS, NE
Baily has a strong, athletic build at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds. He starts open at the plate, takes a leg kick stride to a closed stance and shows a short, compact swing. Behind the plate, he has pop times in the 2.03-2.09 range at 76 mph. He has a solid set-up and is a good receiver, though he stabs at times. He’s fundamentally sound with his blocking technique and has energy behind the plate. He also runs a 7.4-second 60.

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NC INSIDER: PITCH COUNTS AND HS BASEBALL IN 2017
Brandon Hall
Director of Scouting, PBR NC
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Every year we see it, or hear about it… A pitcher in Somewhere, America threw a 185 pitch, complete game.  At the same time battle lines are drawn between the camps of “He is a competitor” and “That coach ruined him”.  As part of the reaction, pitch counts are coming and they are coming everywhere.  The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA) jumped ahead of the issue in working with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), to impose pitch count rules, which will be in effect beginning this spring.  The pitch count rules for the regular season are as follows: Read More >>

Showcase Reports..

PBR WINTER OPEN - QUAD CITIES: TOP PROSPECTS
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NC INSIDER: TOP PROSPECTS - CAROLINA VIPER SCOUT DAY
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OHIO INSIDER: 2017 SCOUT DAY: DAYTON CLASSICS - TOP PERFORMERS
Best of the best in 12 categories...>>

Ranking updates and analysis...

UPDATED AND EXPANDED NEW YORK 2019 RANKINGS
eight 2019 prospects already committed in top 20 rankings...>>

INSIDE THE RANKINGS: UNCOMMITTED WISCONSIN 2018 INFIELDERS
Berghammer headlines list of five infielders...>>

INITIAL OKLAHOMA CLASS OF 2017 RANKINGS
Vilade, Uselton, Stone headline top 175 list...>>

2019 RANKINGS UPDATE
Shuffle in the top half...>>