Premier travel baseball program developing and promoting top talent throughout Illinois. Proud member of Canes Baseball.
Recruiting Inquiries:
@ChrisMaloneMktg
Thoughts and prayers to the Janssen family and friends. Mitch was such an outstanding person and role model to a lot of kids in our organization and throughout the area. He had such a love for his family and friends and just overall love of life. Fly high Mitch
Thank you to all of our players, coaches and families for supporting an exciting transition to Canes Central Illinois. Please see the attached announcement from our founder, Todd Johnson.
#thecanesbb
#canesci
#differentbrandofbaseball
It’s with very much sadness I pass this information.
KHawks Nation lost one of our own last night.
16U player, Aaron Miller.
Please keep his parents, brother, and family in your thoughts today.
Rest in Peace Aaron
Incredibly proud to combine 12+ years of KHawks culture with 15+ years of Canes Baseball excellence.
We are grateful to be a part of the
@TheCanesBB
tradition and look forward to representing the brand with honor and pride.
#thecanesbb
#canesci
#differentbrandofbaseball
2025 MIF
@_chuckhathaway_
(
@DeeMackbaseball
) bat stays hot with another 2B as Canes defeat IL Hawks at the Primetime HS Summer Champs.
This young man has excellent bat to ball skills, speed and has been up to 86 across the diamond. Lots of upside.
@PerfectGameIL
@BUncommitted
Canes Central Illinois is proud to announce our partnership with
@TJHannam10
and Baseball IQ.
Baseball IQ is the perfect complement to our extensive off-season and in-season development training and includes practical content from some of the most effective coaches in baseball.
2025 MIF
@ColeYates2025
(
@HCC_Hawks
commit /
@ivcbaseball
) comes up big with a go-ahead 2 RBI 2B in the bottom of the 6th. Canes CI 16u Hamilton currently 3-0 on the weekend and rolling!
RHP RJ Duncheon (East Peoria, 2026) threw four shutout innings in his start today.
6-foot-1, 190-pound frame.
FB sat in the low-to-mid 80s and touched 87 mph (2400 rpm) multiple times. Mixed in a CB with 11/5 shape at 72-76 mph.
@PrepBaseballIL
|
#PBRILOpen
Great night of live ABs with our 15s and 16s. Loved watching these guys compete after the work they’ve put in all offseason. A lot of guys looking ready for a big HS season!
#canesci
#differentbrandofbaseball
Some serious talent back on the roster for Coach Hamilton in 2023. Expect to see these guys go deep on Sundays again!
#canesci
#differentbrandofbaseball
Sincere thanks to
@mason_mccoy1
(
@Mariners
organization) for working with our HS middle infielders while home for the offseason. Wishing him the very best as he leaves for Major League Spring Training this week. All of us at
@CanesBaseballCI
behind you!
2026 C/RHP
@RDuncheon
(
@raider_ep
) with an incredible performance yesterday. Called an solid game with his battery mate,
@gabrieljperez34
. 2 for 2 at the plate with both hits for extras. And, took runners off the bags in critical situations. This young man is one to watch!
Catcher RJ Duncheon ('26, East Peoria, IL) slams this loud 2B to drive in a run, collected another 2B in game. Well-connected hacks produce good G2G pop at present. Instinctive actions behind plate.
#15uElite
@CanesBaseballCI
@PG_Illinois
Chuck Hathaway ('25, Danvers, IL)
FB: 76-79 / CH: 68
Showed an intriguing feel for CH with good ASR, spotted FB on both sides of the plate. Low-effort delivery, more velo to come in 5'11", 175lb. frame.
#15uElite
@CanesBaseballCI
@PG_Illinois
2026 OF/LHP
@gabrieljperez34
(
@ivcbaseball
) impressed
@IowaPG
scouts once again at the WWBA North Championships as he shut down Central Illinois Outlaws Black. He showed poise and polish as he dominated 5 2/3 IP. Should be on the recruiting radar for the ‘26 class.
@PG_Illinois
To all the 2019 high school graduates who once wore the K-Hawks uniform, nothing but love and good luck in the future!! This class was the foundation of the K-Hawks and left a legacy that will be remembered for years!!
#khawksnation
#khawksfamily
#hammerorthenail
Canes Central Illinois 15u Malone summer travel schedule loaded with competition for 2023. Very talented group of players looking to test themselves against the best teams throughout the Midwest.
#CanesCI
#DifferentBrandOfBaseball
Those Canes bats were en fuego tonight for
@ivcbaseball
!
@ColeYates2025
and
@gabrieljperez34
both go 💣 squad.
Yates 3 for 4 with a triple and HR in addition to pitching a complete game with 9 Ks.
Perez also 3 for 4 with a double and 4 RBI.
IVC defeats Prairie Central 13-3.
Big thank you to Tri-Valley varsity baseball coach
@TravisDrury
for opening the high school to our players yesterday to provide shelter during the big storms that rolled though. We appreciate you!
Another ‘23 off the board. Ben is new to the Canes organization this year and it has been a pleasure to work with him on development as he worked to secure a well-deserved college commitment. Proud of you
@BenFrericks22
!!!
@CanesCI2023
@ivcbaseball
These young men posted a record of 44-13-4 in 2022, and have added more talent going into 2023. Looking forward to watching these young men compete.
#canesci
#differentbrandofbaseball
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | SUNDAY 7:30 PM
MANDATORY PLAYER AND PARENT ATTENDANCE
Please keep an eye on your email today. You will receive an invite to join a video conference sharing a significant organizational change.
If you do not receive your invite email fin1971
@yahoo
.com.
This young man works tirelessly at his craft. Versatile with strong bat to ball skills. All conference. McDonalds All Star. Great teammate. Should be on the radar for a lot of college programs.
#uncommited
Congrats to our 17u team members that recently made the All-Tournament Team at the 17u Perfect Game Central Elite Championship
All Tournament Hitters:
Cole Burton
Mike Lucas
All Tournament Pitchers:
Ryan Adler
Up and coming 15u and 16u MIFs,
@ColeYates2025
and
@NoahMalone2026
, learning from one of the best MIFs to come out of Central Illinois,
@mason_mccoy1
with the Seattle Mariners organization.
Mason has been an incredible asset to our HS middles this offseason.
Coaches… If 2026 OF
@DSwadinsky
(
@DeeMackbaseball
) isn’t on your recruiting list put him there now. 6’0” 175lbs, runs a 4.6 40, plus power, plus baseball IQ, plus teammate, 3.9 GPA.
He’s a glue player capable of making everyone around him better.
Don’t sleep on this one!
🚨🚨COLLEGIATE COMMITMENT🚨🚨 2023 Cam Semelroth (
@TheCanesBB
/
@lchs310baseball
)commits to
@ICC_CougarBsbll
.
Cam took adversity and turned it into motivation. Recreated himself and now is playing at the next level.
That’s 5 commitments so far from Coach Frazee’s 2022 17u team!
Got to watch
@MasonMarchand3
make a circus catch in center field against Dee-Mack Tuesday night. Incredibly happy to see him signing on LOI day. Big congrats Mason Marchand. Was more than a pleasure to have you wear the C on your helmet. Snappers are getting a dude for sure.
2025 RHP/OF
@Cameron_Ahart2
(Peoria Heights) had a day on the bump. Kd 9 of 18 BF, giving up only 1 R in 4 IP.
Cam is a warrior, battling back to compete again after a knee injury. Lots more to come from this 6’4” 190 righty.
@FlatgroundApp
@CoachKsAcademy
@CanesCI_2025
2026 IF/RHP
@BrodyThum
(Cuba HS) had another outstanding weekend at the plate at the
@IowaPG
WWBA Midwest World Series. The 6’2” 220 lb freshman has tons of upside and moves athletically for a big man. Great player, excellent teammate.
#uncommitted
@CanesCI2026
@PG_Illinois
Had a great weekend at the Perfect Game WWBA Midwest World Series in Marion, IA. My stats for the weekend:
AVG: .538
OBP: .625
OPS: 1.163
@PG_Illinois
@IowaPG
@CanesBaseballCI
2026 OF/LHP
@gabrieljperez34
(
@ivcbaseball
) beginning to stack up recognition from the
@IowaPG
scouts. Quickly becoming one of the area’s top prospects.
Excellent B2B skills with power G2G. Crafty on the bump with FB up to 82 and nasty off speed with command. Cannon from the OF
2025 Colton Allen goes yard and loads up the insurance runs in the championship game of the Turf Fest.
Anticipate big things from this young man in the box and behind the plate:
💪🏻 + Power
🧠 + Baseball IQ
👊🏻 + Teammate
@streak_baseball
@pickrelj
@bcallen24
@bobbyallen_18
Sure to be one the the top teams in the Midwest at 14u in 2023, finishing 2022 with a record of 45-9-2, welcome Coach Casson and all players to Canes Central Illinois!
#differentbrandofbaseball
#thecanesbb
#canesgang
2026 1B/3B
@Layne_Johnson10
had two absolutely clutch hits to help his team rally to tie the game late. The big lefty hit a rope down the right field line top of 7 with the bags juiced to put his team in position to threaten a W.
@IowaPG
@CanesCI2026
Layne Johnson ('26, Brimfield, IL) hits a sac fly deep down the RF line. Quick and compact swing with optimal bat path, good potential for pull-side pop. Some physicality in 6', 180lb. frame.
@CanesBaseballCI
@PG_Illinois
#15uElite
Some former members of the 1st K-Hawks team/coaches. This was special group of athletes blended with amazing families/athletes!!! These kids were a big part of making the K-Hawks one of the best programs in Central Illinois!!!
2026 CF/1B/LHP
@gabrieljperez34
(
@ivcbaseball
) putting hitters in a trance with the breaking ball. Gabe has buckled some of the best hitters in the area, and he can pump⛽️.
Not to mention the dude can rake. I’ve seen him go multi home games going both oppo and pull side!
2026 C/RHP (
@raider_ep
) putting in the work this offseason in the weight room and through the Canes arm care program with
@RobbWicks
. Touches 87 on the bump for the first time tonight. Keep working, young man… we see you!
2024 3B
@coleBur17086999
(Washington HS) showing off the power at the
@IowaPG
WWBA Summer Slam.
This young man has extremely fast hands and is proven against high-level pitching. Smooth infield mechanics and a cannon across the diamond.
Big, powerful frame.
#uncommited
Tough way to end the season today at Super-Sectionals. It was a historic year for the Irish. Off-season starts tomorrow so time to get back to work.
End of the season stats:
33 G
Offense:
91 AB
.396 BA
.537 OBP
1.240 OPS
36 H
11 2B
1 3B
5 HR
29 RBI
28 BB
16 SB
Defense:
11 CS
Congrats to 2025 C
@lawson_alwan_24
(
@PNDBaseball
) making the
@PBRIllinois
Winter Watchlist! He’s been a dawg with a high baseball IQ since he was in grade school. Now a Top 20 catcher in the state! Going to make an incredible leader behind the plate at the next level!
𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰❄️
+ Our winter calendar kicks off in less than a month, and several of the state’s top prospects will be in attendance at our events this year.
+ More than 30 names, highlighted here.👇
📝:
Canes players getting after it as
@ivcbaseball
defeats Princeville 10-1. 2024
@MasonMarchand3
Ks 5 in 2.2 IP and goes 2 for 3 with two doubles. Multiple hit game for
@BenFrericks22
as well.
@CanesBaseballCI
15u Malone into the 8 team championship bracket of the Primetime HS Summer Championships.
Opponent: MBA Green
Location: Lewis University
Game time: 8:00 am
Anticipated SP:
@scorrell_7
2025 RHP
@scorrell_7
marking great hitters look otherwise. Prior to facing Shane, the first batter hadn’t struck out all season. The second batter had a .728 avg with 16 hits in 21 ABs against great teams. Love watching him push his limits and improve.
@PerfectGameIL
@RobbWicks
A major driver of joining
@TheCanesBB
was an alignment in culture from the top down. We will always be a "We over Me" club, and do everything possible to prepared athletes to play at the next level by giving them a next-level experience today.
#differentbrandofbaseball
#canesci
@CanesCI2026
players
@NoahMalone2026
and
@BrodyKenney
along with
@DaneFagerburg49
with a combined one hit shutout of Kewanee in their first ever HS game for Brimfield HS. Malone w 5 Ks and no hits in two innings pitched. Kenney w 2 Ks and no hits in one inning pitched.