🚨COMMITTED🚨 @ivcbaseball @PrepBaseballIL @CanesBaseballCI #gohawks

LHP Gabriel Perez (Illinois Valley Central, 2026) commits to Heartland CC. Perez, currently ranked No. 96 in the state, was a standout in front of our staff this past spring and summer. (@HCC_Hawks | @ivcbaseball) 👤:

I am very excited to announce my commitment to Heartland Community College! So thankful for my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for helping me achieve this standard. Cannot wait to elevate my game, show up ready to work, and compete for championships as a Hawk! #gohawks

I am blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic & athletic career at Carl Sandburg. Thank you @bporterbhs for the opportunity and my coaches, family and friends for support. Go Chargers! ⚡️⚡️

I am excited and blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Spoon River Community College. Thanks to @CoachKurtz19 for the opportunity, and to my parents, teammates and coaches for all of the support. Let’s go Snappers! @TJHannam10

I am extremely blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Spoon River Community College to continue my academic and athletic career! Thank you @CoachKurtz19 for this opportunity and to my family, teammates, and coaches that have helped me along the way. Go Snappers!

I’m extremely excited to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at the University of Valparaiso! I want to thank God, and all glory goes to him. I also want to thank my family, friends, and all my coaches that have gotten me to this point! #gobeacons

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I’m extremely excited to announce my commitment to Heartland Community College! I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, and all my coaches for making me the player and person I am today. I am super excited for these years to come. Go Hawks!

I am extremely excited and thankful to announce my commitment to Heartland Community College. I want to thank God, my family, and Coaches to getting me to this point. I am super excited for these years to come. #gohawks

We couldn’t be more proud of @auggie_lohnes! Congratulations on your commitment to ICC. This is the 6th member of our 17u Malone team to make the commitment to play at the college level.

It's been a great summer with @CanesCI2026 Finished our last tournament this weekend @PG_OhioValley Weekend stats- 7.2 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 3 K Season stats- 29.1 IP, 33 H, 12 ER, 11 BB, 24 K, 2.864 ERA @Fjellmann8 @CanesBaseballCI

‘26 Kaeden Schatsiek (IL) showed off his 2Way ability in this one, going 2-3 w/ a couple doubles (clip). Whip thru zone w/ uphill. #NIU commit. #TOC @PG_Illinois @KSchatsiek2026

‘26 INF Wesley Robertson (IL) smacks this ball thru to LF for his 3rd hit of the game. Gets adjusted, paired w/ a rotational swing that stays on plane. #TOC @PG_Illinois @Wesley_Rob22

‘25 Chuck Hathaway (IL) stands in a balanced setup w/ toe tap trigger to stride. Gets extended on this LD single. #CHARGEUP commit. #TOC @_chuckhathaway_ @PG_Illinois

‘26 RHP RJ Duncheon (IL) w/ a helium outing. FB opened up 88-90/91. Has held through the first frame & added a few 92s & 93s in the 2nd & 3rd. Firm w/ sizzle. Electric so far (3 IP, 2 BB & 6 Ks). @RedbirdBaseball commit. #TOC @PG_Illinois @RDuncheon

‘26 RHP Kaeden Schatsiek (IL) was lights out in this look. Went 5 strong, walks wavered (no hits) & fanned 10. FB touched 90 (clip), lived mid-upper 8s. EZ mover that repeats well. #NIU commit. #TOC @PG_Illinois @KSchatsiek2026

‘26 OF Gabriel Perez (IL) keeps weight back on this breaking ball & shoots this single the other way. Solid hand speed on adjustment. #TOC @gabrieljperez34 @PG_Illinois

Here are my stats with @CanesCI2027, had an amazing year with great teammates 🔹 Hitting: 109 Plate Appearances AVG: .395 | OBP: .500 | SLG: .605 | OPS: 1.105 34 Hits | 6 2B | 6 3B 18 BB 35 Runs | 24 SB 🔹 Pitching: 5-0 Record | 1 Save 30.2 IP | 2.70 ERA 40 K | 18 BB .212 BAA

SS Teagan McLaughlin (Eureka, 2027) shoots a ball the opposite way for a two-run single. 6-foot, 165-pound frame with room to add strength. #PBRatTheRock | @PrepBaseballIL