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After a dominant senior season that saw 110 strikeouts and a 0.52 ERA, Chase Rhodes, an Illinois all‑state pitcher, has chosen Kansas over his original pledge, adding to the Jayhawks' recent Big 12 triumphs.
Senior Johnathon Stunkel was named the 2026 NewsTribune Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to a Class 1A runner‑up finish and delivering standout performances on the mound and at the plate.
The State Journal-Register has unveiled its 2026 all-area baseball teams, recognizing a total of 24 standout athletes — 12 in the large-school division and 12 in the small-school division — from across the coverage region.
The 2026 all-area baseball teams recognize twelve standout players from large schools and twelve from small schools, celebrating offensive firepower, dominant pitching and emerging talent across the region.
Brian Bogda’s third Coach of the Year award reflects a 29‑11 campaign, a fourth‑place finish in Class 3A and a philosophy built around discipline and real‑time collaboration.
A junior shortstop from Crystal Lake South has been recognized as the 2026 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to the state tournament and committing to the University of Illinois.
A junior shortstop at Oswego East rewrites program records, earns All‑State honors, and commits to Oklahoma State while chasing a 2027 MLB Draft selection.
The newspaper will reveal its all-area baseball team and the overall player of the year on June 25, with fans able to vote for the fan-vote player of the year until Friday at noon.
Four high school seniors from the Metro East region have been named to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All‑State teams, highlighting a season of record‑breaking performances and collegiate commitments.
Four standout players from Edwardsville and Father McGivney high schools were named to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State teams, highlighting exceptional seasonal performances and school records.