Earlier this week we recapped some of the top performances from the Super 60 from a Top Tier perspective.
Today, we’ll turn our attention to this year’s event, and Conor Essenburg, the lone participant from the Top Tier 2025 class.
2025 Super 60 Invite: Accepted
— Prep Baseball (@prepbaseball) December 28, 2024
@DICKS #PBJFG21 > 2025 #Super60
The #86 ranked player in the country & #4 ranked player in Illinois, @ConorEssenburg is #LockedIn @UKBaseball recruit.@PrepBaseballIL | @ShooterHunt | @MizunoSportsUSA pic.twitter.com/pvtQ0hAJ4v
Essenburg is listed at 6-foot-2, 200 lbs and primarily plays LHP and 1B. He’s in his final season at Lincoln-Way West, where he’s racked up a number of accolades. In 2024 alone, Essenburg was named SWSC All-Conference and All-Region pitcher. He was a part of the Prep Baseball Illinois First Team All-State list, alongside Tier teammate Brayden Zilis.
Congratulations to Conor Essenburg for earning SWSC All-Conference and All-Region Pitcher!
— LWW Baseball (@LWWestBaseball) June 3, 2024
Hit .388, OPS 1.227, 38 hits and 38 BB. 4 HR
Conor was 10-2 as start 11 ER in 52 IP. Picked off 9 runners.
Single season pitching record 102 K.
Single season pitching record 10 wins. pic.twitter.com/lj777U0quq
Essenburg proceeded to have a summer and a fall that confirmed why he’s on draft boards and a coveted recruit that ultimately chose to play collegiately in Lexington, KY. He was a participant of the PG National Showcase in Arizona and posted a 104 exit velo during his BP round.
Conor Essenburg ('25, IL) showing big intent with the ability to do damage pullside, posting multiple EVs over 100 mph. #KStateBSB commit #PGNational pic.twitter.com/fLfh0xmQdo
— PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) July 3, 2024
Shortly after, Essenburg went to Cary, NC. to participate in USA Baseball’s 18U National Team Training Camp, then to the Midwest Scouts Association showcase.
‘25 LHP Conor Essenburg (IL)
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) July 18, 2024
6’2” 200 @KStateBSB recruit.
FB 90-92
CB 80
CH 76
Confident. Strike thrower. @PrepBaseballIL pic.twitter.com/iNlTTELyCC
It’s been a busy past 12 months or so for Essenburg, with no signs of slowing down. This Sunday, he’ll workout in front of nearly 100 MLB scouts, crosscheckers and directors.
Here’s a recent report on Essenburg from Prep Baseball Illinois, mentioned in the Player of the Year Watchlist story:
“Essenburg was one of the top two-way players in the state last year, going on to earn a First-Team All-State selection after he hit .388 with 12 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 31 runs scored and 38 walks - along with firing 52 innings on the mound with a 10-2 record, 101 strikeouts and a 1.48 ERA. Currently ranked No. 4 in Illinois, Essenburg is also one of the most competitive players in the state, and we expect him to make plenty of noise this coming spring.”
We’ll be in attendance to watch the Super 60 Showcase at The MAX. For coverage, make sure to follow our social channels throughout the entire weekend.