Unsurprisingly, RHP Blake Wolters (Mahomet-Seymour, 2023) comes in at No. 4 for the most-viewed profiles of 2023. Wolters finished his prep career at No. 2 in the state, No. 17 nationally, and helped make up yet another strong draft class from the state of Illinois.

His year as a whole was one to remember, initially taking the Super 60 by storm which helped broadcast his name on a national scale. There were high expectations for him heading into the spring, and he delivered in a major way; posting a 0.43 ERA in 48.2 innings with 106 strikeouts, 14 walks and only 13 hits allowed on the year. In addition to his dominance on the mound, Wolters also turned in a .440 batting average with nine home runs and 24 stolen bases - eventually earning him PBR Illinois Player of the Year honors. 

Now in the Kansas City Royals system after being selected in the second round (44th overall) of this past summer’s draft, Wolters will aim to climb the ranks of his club and look to be yet another impactful arm at the Major League level from Illinois. 

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+ After a stellar season with Mahomet-Seymour on both sides of the ball, Blake Wolters, one of the nation’s top right-handed arms, earned our POTY honors.

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No. 4 Blake Wolters 

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Blake Wolters

Class of 2023 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 17 / POS: 4

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2023
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: Mahomet Seymour
  State: IL
• Summer Team: GBA St. Louis / Yard Goats 2023
• Height: 6-4
  Weight: 215lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

Scouting Report

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6/19/23

The Arizona signee lands on our all-state list yet again after a dominant season, one that earned him our 2023 PBR Illinois Player of the Year award. Wolters hurled 48.2 innings, punching out 106 batters, while walking only 14. He surrendered 13 total hits and allowed just three earned runs (0.43 ERA) while holding his opposition to a .079 batting average. Wolters threw three no-hitters, including a 13-strikeout masterpiece to secure back-to-back Apollo Conference titles for Mahomet-Seymour. Aside from his upper-90s heat and swing-and-miss slider, Wolters batted .440 on the year with nine home runs, 10 doubles, 39 RBIs, and he stole 24 bags, too. After drawing plenty of professional attention each time he took the mound this spring, Wolters is likely to hear his name called highly in the 2023 MLB Draft.

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