A proven 'area'? How are the suburbs an 'area' when their high schools account for over 70% of the baseball teams in Illinois. Better players? I dont think so. Sure, there is more talent produced from the suburbs. But that is because there are so many more to choose from. I'm sure if you had a per capita statistic you would find different results. My team (moline), has a signed d-1 player, a junior and a sophomore who will easily go d-1, and 3 or 4 seniors that will be playing college ball. Don't get cocky on me. I'm just asking for people to give other teams a chance and quit being so close minded.