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Top outfielder recruit, Brownsburg junior Canyon Koonce commits to SEC program

Brownsburg outfielder Canyon Koonce is the No. 2 rated player in Indiana's 2028 Class. He made his college commitment Wednesday.

Brownsburg high school outfielder Canyon Koonce made a decision to join the Vanderbilt University baseball program on Wednesday. The 6-foot, 175-pound rising junior is considered the No. 2 player in Indiana and the 60th overall recruit in the 2028 class according to Prep Baseball Report. Koonce's decision was influenced by the strong player development program at Vanderbilt and his desire to compete at the highest level in the Southeastern Conference.

In his freshman year, Koonce showcased his talent with a .367 batting average and 10 RBIs in 24 games. His recruitment process included a strong performance at the Area Code Games in Long Beach, California, where he went 6-for-14 with a triple. Koonce visited Vanderbilt campus and was impressed by the opportunity to play against top competition.

He expressed his excitement about developing his skills and potentially playing in the MLB after committing to Vanderbilt.

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