Really good piece of hitting with 2K from 2027 1B/OF Landon Beckman (IL). Recognizes spin early and stays balanced through the zone as he fires this back into CF for a knock. Physical 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. Prep Baseball Illinois Rhino_KsAcademy #16uNat25

1B Landon Beckman (Normal University, 2027) barrels this one to the opposite field for an RBI double. 2-2 today easy power at the plate, one of our top performers at Central IL summer ID with a 102.5 exit velo. Prep Baseball Illinois | #PBRatTheRock

SS Parker Roop (Normal University, 2027) took some loud swings this afternoon. Barreled this one for a home run to his pull-side. Also tripled and singled later. Showed well at our Central IL Summer ID with a 95.6 exit velo. Soft hands and arm that will play at short.

‘26 Gavin Swartz (IL, Gavin Swartz) brought a high-upside look to conclude Day 2 - (3) perfect frames w 7 K’s. 6’3” 175 w easy projections. Clean look. Indiana Baseball recruit. FB 88-91 (M2C) SL 76-78 (sweep, chase) #17ABC | Prep Baseball Illinois

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A new pr on the mound in relief over this past weekend at the ABC invite. sitting 88-90 T91 Rhino_KsAcademy CoachKsAcademy Diggle's Diamonds

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‘26 Chase Rhodes (IL) - Tremont Turks Baseball // Rhino_KsAcademy Low effort delivery. Didn’t need much outside of the FB, blowing it by hitters at different eye levels. Collected a K off the SL, flashed the CH AS. FB: 90-92 SL: 74 CH: 76-77 Prep Baseball Illinois | #17uNat25

A solid start today going 3 scoreless innings with 2 hit and 0 walks at the 17u PBR national championship. FB 86-91 T92 SL 77-81 2300-2400 Rhino_KsAcademy CoachKsAcademy Diggle's Diamonds Prep Baseball Illinois Rhino Baseball

RHP Chase Rhodes (Tremont, 2026) starting things off for Team Heartland this morning. Highly projectable 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame. FB: 88-90 mph SL: 76-78 mph #PBSFG25 | #TeamHeartland

Myles Mitchell (‘26, IL) added 2 hits on the day, here’s both of those swings. Athletic in the box w/ some feel to impact it and drive it. Can stay thru it and whip the hands for the knock here. Perfect Game Illinois PG_Uncommitted Rhino Baseball #BattleForTheMW

I am extremely excited and thankful to announce my commitment to Heartland Community College. I want to thank God, my family, and Coaches to getting me to this point. I am super excited for these years to come. #gohawks

I’m extremely excited to announce my commitment to Heartland Community College! I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, and all my coaches for making me the player and person I am today. I am super excited for these years to come. Go Hawks!

INF Parker Roop (Normal University, 2027) finds a loud barrel here for a pull-side home run. Smooth lefty stroke, consistent performer for our staff. #ILStateGames

Roop continues to hit with a leadoff home run here. Prep Baseball Uncommitted name to know in the state’s 2027 class. #ILStateGames

RHP Josh Jones (Normal University, 2026) with a bullying fastball up to 90 mph in this look. Physical 6-foot, 190-pound frame. #ILStateGames | Prep Baseball Uncommitted

Hornbrook drives this one for a backside double. Has been a major winner across both days. #ILStateGames | Prep Baseball Uncommitted

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