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  "id": 7889442,
  "title": "Top outfielder recruit, Brownsburg junior Canyon Koonce commits to SEC program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/top-outfielder-recruit-brownsburg-junior-canyon-koonce-commits-to-sec-7889442",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:40:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-outfielder-recruit-brownsburg-junior-224020357.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brownsburg high school outfielder Canyon Koonce has committed to Vanderbilt University, marking his intention to pursue a major league career. At the age of 6-foot-175, Koonce is considered the second-best player in Indiana and the 60th-ranked recruit nationally for the 2028 class, according to Prep Baseball Report. With a batting average of .367 and 10 RBIs in his sophomore season, Koonce proved himself as a formidable lefty, drawing attention from scouts across the nation. After making an official visit to Vanderbilt, Koonce decided to commit to the program, appreciating the university's strong player development program and the opportunity to play in the Southeastern Conference. Koonce's move adds to the growing trend of Indiana players heading to the SEC, including pitchers Gannon Grant, Hudson DeVaughan, Aiden Smith, and Tate Troxell, and teammates Davis Moore, Isaiah Snavely, and Drake McClurg. Koonce believes the SEC offers him the chance to compete against top-tier talent and develop his skills, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Major League Baseball.",
  "summary": "Brownsburg outfielder Canyon Koonce is the No. 2 rated player in Indiana's 2028 Class. He made his college commitment Wednesday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Top outfielder recruit, Brownsburg junior Canyon Koonce commits to SEC program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/top-outfielder-recruit-brownsburg-junior-canyon-koonce-commits-to-sec",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:40:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}