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Kernels Collegiate League to Conclude After Seven Seasons at the Corn Crib

By normal@prospectleague.com | October 2, 2026 |

After seven seasons of summer baseball at the Corn Crib, the Kernels Collegiate League (KCL) will officially conclude following the 2026 season. What began in the summer of 2020 as…

Creating a Measure of Plate Discipline

By normal@prospectleague.com | August 6, 2026 |

Author: Connor Courtright – Computer Science and Data Science Major at the University of Alabama 1. Introduction Plate discipline is one of the most important traits in a hitter, yet…

Creating a Command+ Metric for the 2026 Prospect League

By normal@prospectleague.com | August 3, 2026 |

Author: Carter Light – Applied Statistics Major at Purdue University and CornBelters Analytics Intern 1. Introduction As MLB front offices have adapted year after year to the analytical revolution sweeping…

Count-Level Pitch Effectiveness in the 2026 Prospect League

By normal@prospectleague.com | July 27, 2026 |

Author: Jonah Hofeld – Applied Mathematics Major at Boston University and Cornbelters Analytics Intern. Introduction In my previous article, published in early June, I utilized Prospect League Trackman data to…

The Man Behind No.7

By normal@prospectleague.com | July 21, 2026 |

Author: Taylor Hamler | IG: taylor.hamler Summer collegiate baseball commonly brings in new additions each season, but utility player Tyler Thompson has become one of the few familiar faces in…

The CornBelters were stung in back-to-back losses Thursday, but the following night they narrowly avoided a third sting, spoiling the sweep with a walk-off victory over the Burlington Bees.

By normal@prospectleague.com | July 11, 2026 |

Author: Taylor Hamler | IG: taylor.hamler The Belters lost 2-1 to the Bees in game one of the doubleheader at the Corn Crib. The low scoring game was filled with…

CornBelter’s first-half hopes vanish as second-half opens 0-2

By normal@prospectleague.com | June 28, 2026 |

Author: Leo Romano | @romano.sports The CornBelters didn’t have much to smile about last week. A first-half playoff berth slipped through their fingers in Thursday’s 15-7 loss to Thrillville, and…

Thrillville Weekend Recap: Mixed bag of results sees CornBelters fall out of playoff contention for the first half of the season

By normal@prospectleague.com | June 26, 2026 |

Author: Taylor Hamler | IG: taylor.hamler Ups and downs for Normal as they split their two-game series with the Thrillville Thrillbillies. Despite picking up the win Wednesday night, Thursday afternoon’s…

Professional Softball Coming to The Crib.

By normal@prospectleague.com | June 23, 2026 |

Experience history at The Corn Crib on July 31 and August 1! Join us for exciting new experiences, unforgettable memories, and family-friendly fun for your little ones.

Kase Closed

By normal@prospectleague.com | June 17, 2026 |

Author: Taylor Hamler / @taylor.hamler The Normal CornBelters continued their hot stretch of play Tuesday night, defeating division rival Quincy 6-1 at the Corn Crib. The ’Belters were backed by…