Cold can’t chill Parker Robinson’s eagerness to play. And Lake Central’s ‘very talented’ sophomore sure can play.

Cold can’t chill Parker Robinson’s eagerness to play. And Lake Central’s ‘very talented’ sophomore sure can play.

Lake Central’s Parker Robinson has a passion for baseball. He cares. So the sophomore shortstop is going to have a certain feeling about the game regardless of the circumstances. “You always get those butterflies, get a little nervous,” Robinson said. “Just excited, eager to get out there and play.” With his demeanor, Robinson didn’t experience any more or less of those feelings when he entered Lake Central’s tradition-rich program as a freshman…

Meet Jack Bauer, the high school pitcher who wears No. 24 —and throws 102 mph

He might not be a federal agent, but he does bring the heat. Left-handed high school pitcher Jack Bauer has made waves this year for his flame-throwing talent as he's even topped triple digits on his fastball this season.

Top high school pitcher throws 102 MPH during game

A top prep pitcher flashed a 102 MPH fastball in a high school game Tuesday. Left-handed pitcher Jack Bauer of Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Il. showed off the impressive velocity during his outing Tuesday. Prep Baseball scout Ian Smith shared video and added that Bauer’s fastball sat between 97 and 101 MPH, and hit 102 MPH on one occasion. Premium Fuel ⛽️2025 LHP Jack Bauer came out pumping this afternoon in sunny 70 degree weather…