Let’s go E! 💪🏼🔥 Eli Michanicou had everything working last night to round out pool play. One of the smartest pitchers I’ve seen at this age with a strong 3 pitch mix that he will attack hitters with all game. Relentless competitor that’s got a lot more in the tank!

Congrats to 20 players from Wow Factor Illinois and Wow Factor Stoppers Coach Jeremy Philip on being selected to compete in the Prep Baseball Illinois STATE GAMES next week! Big stage, big opportunity! 🔥 Wow Factor National-North Wow Factor Baseball Evin Einhardt 2026 Adrian Perez Cam Barnes

📞⏰ Recruiting interest is heating up for our Wow Factor IL Scout 2027 17U players. Several are already drawing attention, and more will make a splash this fall and spring. This is a group filled with future high level talent! Wow Factor National-North Wow Factor Illinois Wow Factor Baseball Shea G. ⚾️

MIF Eli Michanicou (Dunlap, 2027) loose RH swings off an uphill plane, four balls hit over 94 mph. 👤 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴: loom.ly/8zut-Nw #ILStateGames

Intriguing look at RHP Eli Michanicou (Dunlap, 2027). FB: 81-84 mph T 85 mph SL: 70-75 mph CH: 74-77 mph 5-foot-10, 171-pound frame with some strength present in the lower half.

Michanicou shows-off his two-way potential with a deep drive to left-center. #ILStateGames

Michanicou continues to show well at the plate, driving this one for a single. Name to follow in the state’s 2027 class. #ILStateGames

One Last Time🎶 Coached by Shea G. ⚾️ this star-studded group of rising Juniors is ready to tear it up in Summer ‘26. Congrats to these dudes! Coaches, all players on our roster are still uncommitted (not for long)🔥 Coach B. Wow Factor Illinois Wow Factor National-North Wow Factor Baseball

Thank you! Prep Baseball Illinois DHS Baseball

Bullpen ramp up for fall ball at Grand Park Sports Complex September 14 Top Tier Central DHS Baseball

Eli Michanicou (‘27, IL) working the low- to mid-80s on the FB. Some whip to the arm and burst thru it. Showed a low-70s BB in the mix as well with bigger shape & depth to it, throwing strikes early on. Perfect Game Illinois WowFactor_Scouting PG_Uncommitted #PGKernels

Been nails since day one. One of our uncommitted ‘27s who’ll make any roster better the moment he steps on campus. Took the ball in bracket play and delivered a W for Wow Factor National-North: 6IP | 5H | 6K | 2BB | 0ER T84 | SL 75 | CB 70 Eli Michanicou Wow Factor Illinois DHS Baseball

Thank you Prep Baseball Illinois for naming me a Top 20 ‘27 Infielder at the Illinois State Games!

Eli Michanicou (‘27, IL) working the mid-80s on the FB w/ some carry and life to it. Showing an upper-60s/low-70s hook w/ good 12-6 depth & plenty of bite to it. Repeats the mechs downhill well. PG_Uncommitted WowFactor_Scouting #ChampionsCup

Extended look at RHP Eli Michanicou (‘27, IL) … PG_Uncommitted WowFactor_Scouting #ChampionsCup

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‘27 Wow Factor National-North Eli Michanicou flashing mid-80s FB (T86) w/ ride + life 💨. Low-70s SL shows sharp 12-6 depth + bite. Strong downhill mover, repeats well. Got stronger as the summer/fall went on. Big upside. 🔥 2 Ks attached. Perfect Game Illinois Perfect Game Scout #WWBAWorlds

Can’t ask for more from Eli Michanicou this year! Dude got better every time he stepped on the mound and constantly finds his barrel at the plate. A high IQ dude with plenty more to come!

Eli Michanicou (27 IL) throws the rear leg and hammers this ball for a smoked double. EZ hand speed and the ball had true carry. #WWBAWorlds Perfect Game Illinois PG_Uncommitted

Eli Michanicou (27 IL) sees this deep & unloads oppo for extra bags. Simple process & turns the trunk awfully well. #WWBAWorlds PG_Uncommitted Perfect Game Illinois