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O’FALLON, Mo. — O’Fallon Hoots outfielder/first baseman Nick Bonczkowski has been named the 2026 Mike Schmidt Prospect League Player of the Year, making him the first player in franchise history to earn the league’s top individual honor. Bonczkowski put together

Cape Girardeau, MO – The O’Fallon Hoots will not continue their journey in the 2026 Prospect League Playoffs after the Cape Catfish defeated them 17-7 in eight innings at Capaha Field on Sunday night. The Catfish poured in seven runs

O’FALLON, MO– The Hoots ended the regular season on a high note, extending their winning streak to six after a 7-5 victory over the Normal Cornbelters. O’Fallon will look to carry that momentum into their first round matchup against the

Alton, IL – After clinching a spot in the Prospect League Playoffs, the O’Fallon Hoots kept their winning ways alive on Friday night against the Alton River Dragons. The Hoots beat the River Dragons 5-1 at Lloyd Hopkins Field in

MARION, IL– The Hoots are in the playoffs! O’Fallon clinched their spot in the playoffs with a doubleheader sweep of the Thrillville Thrillbillies. They showed offensive consistency, winning game one 8-5 and game two 8-4. Top Performers:Nick Steurer- 2-4, 2

O, Fallon, MO – As part of a long evening in the Prospect League, the O’Fallon Hoots added to their chances of a postseason berth with a two-win night against the Thrillville Thrillbillies in a doubleheader at CarShield Field. The

Quincy, IL – After a thrilling win over the Cape Catfish on Friday night, the Hoots took the show on the road on Saturday but were defeated by the Quincy Doggy Paddlers 9-6 at QU Stadium. The Hoots jumped on

O,FALLON, MO- A relentless Hoots offense was backed by solid pitching on Friday night as the Hoots took down the Cape Catfish 9-2 at Carshield Field. Nick Bonczkowski wasn’t able to break the Prospect League RBI record, but he did

Cape Girardeau, MO- The Hoots traveled down the I-55 for a big double-header against in-state rivals the Cape Catfish and fell in both games, 4-1, and 8-7 respectively. The then leagues leader in ERA, Jake Collier, started the first game

O’Fallon, MO – The Alton River Dragons had some runners on throughout their seven-inning journey against the O’Fallon Hoots on Tuesday night. Yet, the Hoots prevented the visitors from touching the plate in seven innings at CarShield Field, winning 10-0.

DECATUR, IL- The O’Fallon Hoots offense showed up and flexed in a big way, riding seven extra base hits and seventeen hits total to an 18-4 mercy rule victory over the Decatur Bean Ballers.  Top Performers:Nick Bonczkowski- 4-4, 1 2B,

O’Fallon, MO – The night was looking rough for the O’Fallon Hoots after they trailed 1-0 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Normal CornBelters. A three-run sixth inning provided a boost to the Hoots, though, and a 3-1