2026 Prep Baseball Iowa High School Scout Blog: Week 1
May 26, 2026
The Prep Baseball Iowa Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Iowa Scout Blog is loaded with information.
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JP Elbert C / SS / Dubuque Wahlert, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3
Uncommitted 2027 C/SS with impact tools on both sides of the ball. Came through with a clutch 3-2 count 2 out single in the 6th inning for 2 RBI’s to take a 7-5 lead. Then closed the game out on the mound in the 7th inning.
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Connor Clark 3B / OF / Cedar Rapids Xavier, IA / 2028Rankings StateRank: 64 / POS: 8
Impact underclassmen 3B/OF with a long lanky frame with above average bat to ball skills. Put together 4 quality at bats resulting in 4 hits in his second career start.
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Hayden Anderson LHP / 1B / Waukee High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1
The 2027 University of Texas commit threw 3 innings in his first outing. 7 BB’s, 6 K’s. He worked around some walks and delivered pitches when it mattered to keep hitters stranded only giving up 1 run.
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Lucas Downing SS / 2B / Linn-Mar, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 108 / POS: 18
The uncommitted 2027 SS goes back through the middle with a tight turn and strong extension staying through the baseball for an RBI single.
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Maddux Mueller SS / RHP / Cedar Rapids Prairie, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 39 / POS: 6
The Heartland CC commit had 3 solid at bats leading to one single up the middle for an RBI. Three swings on the barrel two right at defenders.
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Xavier Perez C / 3B / Cedar Rapids Prairie, IA / 2027Lined a single up the middle then drew a lengthy at bat walk and also an intentional walk. The Iowa commit is putting together good at bats to start the year.
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Tanner Bitterman 3B / RHP / Bettendorf High School, IA / 2027The uncommitted 2027 was 2 for 3 in their match up with Ankeny Centennial. He took a 1-1 pitch the other way through the 4 hole for 2 RBI single then got his A swing off for a single into right field.
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Will Nesler SS / RHP / Ankeny Centennial High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 8
The uncommitted 2027 SS lined a 2 RBI triple into the right center field gap with no play at 3rd base. Played a clean SS with only a few chances but the speed and athleticism is there to make the plays when needed.
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Brekken Miller C / RHP / Ankeny Centennial High School, IA / 2028Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1
The 2028 C/RHP collected 2 singles in 3 at bats. The big frame creates extension through the hitting zone while staying on pitches.
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Adam Bowman RHP / OF / Iowa City, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 79 / POS: 27
The Johnson County commit threw 6.1 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits, walked 0 and struck out 4. He was in control the entire time working weak contact throughout the outing. The fastball was 85-88 mph sustained topping at 90 mph. The slider was 74-77 mph and the curveball was 72-75 mph. Two distinct shapes between the pitches.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Iowa Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | 8/8-8/9 | TBD |