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Mid-Prairie’s Cain Brown finds his name on a short list of some of the best senior baseball players in Iowa. Brown, and a handful of others from around the state have been named to the watch list for the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association 2023 All-Star series.

Brown, who is recognized as an outfielder, saw a small amount of time there this year, playing most of his innings at first base and doing some pitching for the Hawks. He put together a season that included 37 runs scored, most on the team and 10th most in 2A. He was a perfect 26 of 26 in stolen base attempts, second most stolen bases in 2A this season for those who were not caught all year. He ended the season with a .314 average at the plate, with 33 hits, nine for extra bases including seven doubles and a homer while driving in 25 and walking 11 times. He had a 98% fielding percentage at first base. on the receiving end of 184 put outs this year. In just under nine innings on the mound he had a 1.62 ERA with a WHIP of one, allowing an opponent average of .219, seven hits, three earned runs and eight strikeouts.

This is the 45th Annual All-Star series. Graduated Iowa high school seniors are eligible to attend. Those selected are divided into four teams, large school east and west and small school east and west. The event takes place July 27th through the 29th at Merchant’s Park in Carroll.