Craig Bland

[Franklin Grizzly Cubs Baseball @FCHS___Baseball]

Congratulations @maxxclarkk13 on being promoted to The Show. The community is so excited to follow the next chapter. Well deserved!

[MLB @MLB]

Tigers will reportedly call up OF Max Clark, Detroit’s No. 1 and @MLBPipeline's No. 13 overall prospect, per multiple reports including MLB's @Feinsand .

[Giovani Ardizzone @ArdizzoneGio24]

I am blessed to announce that I am continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Cincinnati! I would love to thank all of my family and coaches who have supported through every step of the way! @Coach_Gouker @CoachDDC7 @CTrinkle23 @GoBearcatsBASE @Roncalli_Base

[Craig Bland @cjgriz28]

Congrats Gio! Bearcats got a great one!

[Giovani Ardizzone @ArdizzoneGio24]

I am blessed to announce that I am continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Cincinnati! I would love to thank all of my family and coaches who have supported through every step of the way! @Coach_Gouker @CoachDDC7 @CTrinkle23 @GoBearcatsBASE @Roncalli_Base

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

2027 RHP/3B Ethan Cougill (IN)

Simple toe tap load, does a great job getting out in front of this one and rips back to CF to drive in a run.

@BAMSignature27 || @PrepBaseballIN

@PB_Uncommitted
#17uNat26

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

2027 SS/2B Carsten Bland (IN)

The @DaytonBaseball commit pulls it down the 3B for the double.

Comes out first pitch swinging, does a great job getting extension in the zone.

@BAMSignature27 || @PrepBaseballIN
#17uNat26

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

The 2027 RHP/3B Lucas Collins had a dominant outing on the mound

Strong frame at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds.

Quick whippy arm action, has a heavy FB mix that fills up the zone really well, then drops in the SL to freeze batters.

6 I.P, 2 BB, 4 H, 1 ER, 9Ks!!

FB : 88-91 T:92.5 ASR, Heavy
CH: 83-86
SL: 75-78, Fades

@BAMSignature27 || @PrepBaseballIN

@PB_Uncommitted
#17uNat26

[BAM 2027 Signature @BAMSignature27]

🚨 Signature Rotation & Schedule 🚨
🏆 PBR National Championship
📍 @LakePointSports

@IN_BAMFAM @PBTourney @pbtscouting @PrepBaseballIN @PB_Uncommitted

[Prep Baseball Indiana @PrepBaseballIN]

‘27 SS Carsten Bland (@CarstenBland) lines a single into left 👇

Steady defender at short who seems to make every routine play. Arm / feet / hands to stick in the middle. Dayton recruit.

#17ABC

[BAM 2027 Signature @BAMSignature27]

Congratulations to the seven 2027 Signature players who made the list!

1st Team: @ArdizzoneGio24
3rd Team: @EthanCougill27 @cstrole27
HM: @ColinAxelAdams @CarstenBland @ColinJones2027 @carson_kail3412

#HardWorkPaysOff

[Prep Baseball Indiana @PrepBaseballIN]

Colin Newman (@Colin5newman) continues to trend well in 2026 & had one of the better showings amongst 2028 catchers.

Max EV: 96+ mph
60: 6.98

Quiet head during upward turn; works to the back of the ball. Impact sophomore starter for Franklin Community this spring 👍

#INTPG26

[BAM 2027 Signature @BAMSignature27]

WWBA Game 1 on the way 🔥

@PG_OhioValley @PG_Scouting @PG_Uncommitted @IN_BAMFAM @PRD_Scouting @mwghostnational

#HardWorkPaysOff #US #Undeniable #WWBA #uncommitted

[Prep Baseball Indiana @PrepBaseballIN]

‘27 SS/OF Gio Ardizzone (@ArdizzoneGio24) has re-opened his recruitment.

6-foot-1, 180-pounds

Twitchy RHH that has produced consistently this year.

JR Season: .463 AVG, 7 HR, 10 2B, 32 RBI, 26 SBs, 7 K in 105 PA.

👤: https://t.co/6s0t7mfj9P

@PB_Uncommitted 🎥👇

[Prep Baseball Indiana @PrepBaseballIN]

Uncommitted ‘27 3B Ethan Cougill (@EthanCougill27) continues to hit.

6’0” 193, strong frame.

Accurate RH barrel w/ bat present. 96 off the bat to the RF wall for a triple here👇

@PB_Uncommitted

#MPL26

[Franklin Grizzly Cubs Baseball @FCHS___Baseball]

Finally, this years Team Awards:

MVP- Carsten Bland
Offensive POY- Jonah Henry
Defensive POY- Colin Newman
Pitcher of the Year- Greyson Betts
Utility POY- Owen Edwards-Heidorn
Mental Attitude- Vincent Flowers

#GoCubsGo

[Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage @PrepBaseINScout]

‘28 C/SS Colin Newman (@Colin5newman)

5’10 165

Wide stance, 2K approach. Shoots one opposite field to drive in 2 and tie the game top 7.

#GLSummerChampionships26 || @CanesIndiana

[Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage @PrepBaseINScout]

‘27 RHP/3B Carter Strole (@cstrole27)
@CMUBaseball commit

Comes in and gets the save in the championship 🏆 for @BAMSignature27

6’4 202

OTT w/ quick arm speed. Feel for location on all sides.

FB 88-90 🔥

CH 81-84

SL 77-79

#GLSummerChampionships26

[Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage @PrepBaseINScout]

‘27 Uncommitted 3B/RHP Ethan Cougill (@EthanCougill27)

Delivers with a huge SAC fly to grab the lead in the 7th. Great approach to just elevate the ball and rely on his teammates speed to score, keeps it simple and allows his team a chance.

#GLSummerChampionships26

[Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage @PrepBaseINScout]

‘27 SS/OF Giovani Ardizzone (@ArdizzoneGio24) @BUKnightsBSB Commit

Delivers a huge game tying 3B down to their last 2 outs! The RHH got good looks all night and finally found his pitch when it mattered most.

6.69 runner w/great feel at the plate.

#GLSummerChampionships26

[Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage @PrepBaseINScout]

Congrats to 𝗕𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 on winning the 17u Great Lakes Summer Championships tournament 🏆

@IN_BAMFAM || @PBTourney

#GLSummerChamps26