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Four hundred of Illinois’ top high school baseball players gathered at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex for the fifth annual Illinois State Games, where they were assessed through hitting, defense, athleticism and tracking metrics, and observed by collegiate scouts using cutting‑edge motion‑capture tools.
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.