Conor Essenburg Ranked No. 4 in Final Illinois 2025 Baseball Rankings | Patrick Murphy

Lincoln-Way West’s Conor Essenburg headlines final 2025 prep rankings

Lincoln-Way West High School |
Lincoln Way West Sports Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Prep Baseball Illinois has released its final rankings for the Class of 2025, marking the conclusion of a notable period for one of the state's most talented high school baseball groups in recent memory.

According to Prep Baseball Illinois, the latest update expands the list to 315 players, up from 300, highlighting the depth and growing talent pool across the state. Among the standouts is Lincoln-Way West’s Conor Essenburg, a dominant two-way player who earned the No. 4 overall spot. Essenburg, a first baseman and left-handed pitcher, is committed to the University of Kentucky and has established himself as a top-tier prospect with significant potential.

The Class of 2025 is being praised not only for its star power at the top but also for its depth. Several players are expected to hear their names called in the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft or in future seasons as they continue their careers at the collegiate level.

With this final update, Prep Baseball Illinois officially closes the chapter on a class that has left a lasting impression on the high school baseball landscape. Full rankings and player profiles can be found at prepbaseballreport.com.