PBR Week in Review
April 30, 2017
A look back at what happened at the Prep Baseball Report the week of April 24-30. Nathan Rode and Shooter Hunt take a look at standout performers at the Boras Classic last week. Recruiting essentials details all you need to know about unofficial visits. An in depth look at a number of players to follow over the summer, multiple new PBR Podcasts, updated rankings and much more..
THE HOTLIST: 2017 BORAS CLASSIC STANDOUTS
By Nathan Rode and Shooter Hunt
Last week, The Boras Classic South took place in Southern California and Prep Baseball Report was on site to cover the loaded tournament. The Hotlist looks at players from the 2017-2020 classes that stood out in the four days of games.
Brendan Beck, SS/RHP, Corona HS, CA (2017)
Beck’s athletic frame stood out for Corona as he locked down the infield from his shortstop position. A Stanford signee, Beck has broad shoulders on his thick, 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. He will likely grow into more of a third baseman at the next level, but he has the hands and arm strength to fill in at shortstop when needed. At the plate, he shows balance while working through the zone on a level plane. Beck is a presence in the box, and as he continues to add strength, has a chance to be a high pick coming out of Stanford.
ON THE HUNT: SUMMER FOLLOW SPOTLIGHT
By Shooter Hunt
National Crosschecker
This week, On the Hunt, spices things up a bit with a eclectic mix of players from the 2018-2020 classes. The physically developed, 2018 players are starting to blossom, and should be highlighted by recruiters as players to see immediately. The young ‘19 and ‘20’s are filled with promise and athleticism, and are ready to make a name for themselves this summer. There are five pitchers in the mix (one left-hander who recently committed), three of which are also infielders, along with an outfielder and a shortstop. Rhode Island, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Louisiana are all represented.
PBR PODCAST: 2020 OVERALL RANKINGS UPDATEThe 2020 Overall Rankings were updated a couple weeks ago and Nathan Rode and Shooter Hunt finally got a moment to catch their breath in between trips. They join Sean Duncan in discussing the top freshmen in Prep Baseball Report's coverage area, detailing the top five prospects and getting into others to watch.
PBR PODCAST: THE BORAS CLASSIC
Prep Baseball Report's Nathan Rode and Shooter Hunt spent four days in Southern California covering The Boras Classic. They discuss what they saw, including West Coast competition and standouts from the 2017-2020 classes.
RECRUITING ESSENTIALS: UNOFFICIAL VISITS
By Brandon Hall
North Carolina Director of Scouting
The term “visit” is thrown about a lot in the recruiting world. It is a term that is used to show sincere interest from both prospective student-athletes and college coaches. The word itself has different meanings and uses in the world of recruiting
The NCAA defines a visit as any trip onto a college campus by a prospective student-athlete. The NCAA goes further to discuss and define an unofficial visit and an official visit. In the next couple of weeks, we will look at visits, both unofficial and official.
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