oday’s Baseball Talk brings us into Illinois baseball with a special guest from the Illinois High School Association, Associate Executive Director Sam Knox, who oversees baseball for the state.
This gives us an opportunity to better understand what goes on behind the scenes and the relationship between the IHSA and your local high school programs. From rules oversight to postseason structure, we take a closer look at how Illinois baseball operates at the highest level.
We’re also joined by Diego Solares to talk Illinois baseball and preview the upcoming Border Battle matchup slated for the season — Francis Howell visiting the Edwardsville Tigers.

We’ll also break down some Class of 2027 standouts we expect to see in this showdown as the rivalry between Missouri and Illinois heats up.

Illinois baseball continues to set the standard — and we’re diving into it here on Youth Baseball Midwest.

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Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
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Diego Solares (Scout Connect, Founder)
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Scout Connect
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