Underclass Invitational: Infielder Analysis

We’re still combing through the wildly talented group of players who were invited to last month’s Underclass Invitational, but today we’ll dissect the day’s infielders. We were excited at the number of high-level performers who were set to attend and the group did not disappoint.

One of the most notable takeaways from the event was just how advanced the power potential was for freshmen prospects Vytas Valincius (St. Laurence) and Dylan Scafuri (Romeoville). Both are large, strong and project to be corner infielders as they mature, but their bats are already middle-of-the-order material.

In the sophomore class, Mount Carmel was able to flaunt its future up-the-middle pair of Alec Gonzalez and Anthony Livermore. Gonzalez is an authentic two-way prospect who just verbally committed to Tennessee this week. He reasserted himself as one of the top prospects in the 2020 Illinois class at this event. Not to be forgotten, Livermore came out and solidified his status as one of the class’ top infielders, too. His athleticism peeked through all day, running one of the day’s best 60 times, in addition displaying top-of-the-order offensive abilities.

And in non-Mount Carmel news, Aidan Stewart (Marian Catholic, 2020) measured in at a lean 6-foot-4 and exhibited all sorts of tools both on the mound and in the infield. With such a projectable frame, he’s turning into one of the most fascinating follows in his sophomore class.

It was a jam-packed day which made for a fun, challenging rankings. Check out the top-five lists for the 2020 and 2021 classes below, as well as information on all of the other infielder invitees.

TOP 2020 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Alec Gonzalez, INF/RHP, Mount Carmel, 2020
Recent Tennessee commit. 6-foot-1, 188-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect, strong lower half. One of the top 2020 prospects in Illinois. Defensively, plays with moxie and confidence; athletic actions, soft, sure hands, maintains body control on the move and plays through the baseball. Short, loose, strong arm, throws carry and topped at 88 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, athletic, balanced setup in the box, smooth load, leg-lift timing trigger and maintains balance through contact. Fluid rhythm, fast bat, gets extension through contact and works gap-to-gap. 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran a 7.34 laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, short rocker step into drop and drive delivery, works on-line. Short, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, sat 84-86 mph, touched 87. Curveball 11/5 shape, slurve action at times, tight spin, 71-72 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight action, 74-79 mph.

2. Anthony Livermore, MIF, Mount Carmel, 2020
5-foot-9, 140-pound, left-handed hitting middle infielder. Continues to solidify himself as one of the top middle infielders in the 2020 class. Ran one of the top 60 times of the event, 6.79 laser-timed. Defensively, advanced infield actions. Quick, fluid footwork, ranges well to both sides while maintaining body control. Soft, sure hands, works through the baseball, clean release. Athletic arm action, works quick and from multiple angles, accurate throws, flash carry at 81 mph across the diamond. At the plate, profiles as a top of the order type of bat. Narrow setup, leg-kick timing trigger and stays balanced through contact. Loose, athletic hands, controls the barrel, line-drive approach and 84 mph exit velocity from a tee.

3. Aidan Stewart, 3B/RHP, Marian Catholic, 2020
6-foot-4, 164-pound, highly-projectable, long limbed, two-way prospect; plenty of room for continued physical development. High-ceiling 2020 prospect on the mound and as an infielder. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open, balanced setup, smooth load and stride gets back to even. Fluid rhythm, loose, athletic hands, creates easy bat speed. Repeatable swing, level bat path through the zone, worked the middle of the field and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, easy, fluid, athletic actions. Maintains body control on the move, soft hands and clean release. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped at 82 mph across the diamond. 7.68 runner in the 60. Right-handed pitcher, slow paced delivery, works on-line and finishes athletically. Projectable arm action; works long, loose with some quickness out front. Fastball, arm-side-run, sat 83-84 mph. Slider had curveball action, 11/5 shape, sat 67-69 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, feel, 73-76 mph.

4. Tre Hondras, INF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2020
6-foot, 180-pound, infielder with a mature, athletic frame. 6.92 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Right-handed hitter, presence in the box, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Quick, athletic hands, creates bat speed, hard contact to both gaps and fluid rhythm throughout. 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, ranges well to both sides and plays under control. Sure hands, works through the baseball and directional to target. Short, over-the-top arm action, throws clocked at 78 mph.

5. Anthony Mangano, INF, Lake Zurich, 2020
Iowa commit. 5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletically built, infielder. Ran a 6.93 laser-timed 60. Continues to impress with his left-handed bat. Controlled aggression in swing, attacks the baseball, ball jumps off the bat and makes a lot of hard contact. Creates bat speed, long and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach and 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick to both sides, feet get sped up at times, hands works steady, clean release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 78 mph.

5. Connor Hincks, INF, Benet, 2020
6-foot, 155-pound, left-handed hitting infielder with an athletic, lean build; plenty of room to continue to fill out. At the plate, open, wide setup, smooth load and maintains balance throughout. Loose hands, present bat speed, consistent hard contact to the pull side. Natural lift in swing, fluid rhythm throughout and 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, confident, receptive hands, works through the baseball, clean release. Loose arm action and throws topped at 79 mph. 7.41 runner in the 60.

TOP 2021 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Vytas Valincius, RHP/INF, St. Laurence, 2021
6-foot-3, 235-pound, extra-large, imposing, thick lower half, two-way prospect. One of the top 2021 prospects in the Midwest. Right-handed pitcher, highly-advanced on the mound for his age; all three pitches have plus potential. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, with rhythm and some effort throughout. Short, loose, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball jumps out of the hands, arm-side-run, occasionally gets underneath, sat 84-87 mph. Curveball, maintains arm speed, tight, sharp spin, 11/5 shape, depth, thrown for strikes, 75-78 mph. Changeup, gets sink and run, swing-and-miss type of offering, feel, 76-77 mph. Also, one of the top 2021 bats in the class. Right-handed hitter, has advanced pop in his bat; registered a 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. Creates well above-average bat speed for his age, flashed strong contact and pull power. Path has inconsistencies but seems to find the barrel often. Starts from a balanced, wide setup, smooth load and short stride. Defensively, profiles as a corner infielder; moves well for size. Sure hands, plays through the baseball and shuffles through release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws flashed carry at 82 mph. 7.71 runner in the 60.

2. Dylan Scafuri, INF, Romeoville, 2021
6-foot-2, 215-pound, extra-large, thick, left-handed hitting infielder. One of the top 2021 hitters we have seen to date.  Simple, repeatable, highly-efficient swing. Advanced feel for the barrel, easy bat speed, routinely makes hard contact and uses the whole field. Currently gap-to-gap approach but should develop into a power bat down the road. 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, corner infield type. Reliable hands, length in exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 77 mph. 7.86 runner in the 60.

3. Gallien Coupet, MIF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2021
5-foot-8, 145-pound, lean, right-handed hitting infielder. One of the top 2021 infielders we have seen to date. 6.84 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, athletic, open setup, stride gets back to even and maintains balance through contact. Fluid rhythm, athletic hands, stays short to the ball, creates bat speed and line-drive approach. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, natural infield actions, sure handed, maintains body control on the move and clean release. Throws from multiple arm angles, throws topped at 83 mph across the diamond.        

4. Nick Demarco, INF/RHP, St. Charles North, 2021
5-foot-10, 180-pound, strong build, wide-shouldered, two-way prospect. Emerged at the event as a high-follow 2021 two-way talent. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth knee-knock load and hits from a sturdy base. Simple swing and hands work well; loose, quick and strong, creates advanced bat speed for age. Path works uphill, consistently finds the barrel, mainly worked gap-to-gap but flashed pull power as well. 85 mph exit velocity. High-ceiling with the bat. Defensively, moves well for size; light on his feet at times. Soft hands, flashes actions, occasionally pats through release. Loose, strong arm from a high ¾, throws were accurate and topped at 83 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, athletic delivery, repeatable and works on-line. Clean, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, works mostly straight, occasional cut, sat 81-83 mph, touched 84. Curveball, potential plus pitch in the future; thrown aggressively, good feel, 11/5 shape, depth and tight spin, 71-72 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, thrown for strikes, mostly straight, sink at times, 72-78 mph.

5. Brian Rapanan, C/INF/RHP, Warren, 2021
5-foot-7, 150-pound, multi-positional prospect. Highly-advanced defensive catcher. Athletic, quick footwork, clean transfer, works on-line and repeatable. Soft hands, flexible and agile behind the plate. Strong arm for age; 76 mph from the crouch. Accurate throws consistently around the bag and pop times ranged between 1.97-2.05. Also, worked out on the infield. Athletic actions, sure hands, ranges well to both sides, maintains body control. Athletic, loose arm action and throws topped at 80 mph across the diamond. 8.00 runner in the 60. At the plate, right-handed hitter, loose, athletic swing. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance throughout. Stays short the baseball, feel for the barrel and line-drive approach; 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, fluid rhythm, highly repeatable and works on-line. Loose arm action, clean arm swing and comes out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball thrown for strikes, arm-side-run at times, sat 78-80 mph. Cutter, fastball arm speed, 10/4 action, 74-76 mph. Changeup, feel, down in the zone, 71-73 mph. Also, featured a curveball, 11/5 shape, 66-70 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Dominick Angellotti, INF, Marian Catholic, 2020
6-foot, 155 pound, lanky, athletic, right handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced, tall, slightly open setup, short stride. Short, level bat path, good extension, line drive hitter, fluid rhythm, showed some bat speed. Exit velocity topped at 89 mph off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the ball, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Throws topped 83 mph across. Ran a laser timed 7.77 60.

Colin Bohanek, INF, Marist, 2020
6-foot, 185 pound, athletic, strong, right handed hitting infield prospect. At the plate, tall, open setup, leg kick trigger, minimal back load. Level, long bat path, pull side tendencies, some bat speed and rhythm involved, exit velocity topped 81 mph off a tee. Defensively, potential corner infielder, fluid footwork, steady hands, clean exchange, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 72 mph across the infield. Ran a laser timed 7.24 60.

Alan Brown, C/INF/OF, Oak Park-River Forest, 2020
5-foot-6, 155-pound, multi-positional prospect with a strong, compact build. Ran a 6.98 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, quiet, simple approach; short leg-lift stride and maintains balance through contact. Bat stays level through the zone, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach; 85 mph exit velocity. Worked out behind the plate, on the infield and in the outfield. Natural catcher arm action; short and over-the-top. Quick, clean exchange behind the plate, feet work on-line. Throws clocked at 73 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.12-2.20. Moves well in the outfield and on the infield. Steady hands, short, over-the-top arm action, throws clocked at 81 mph from the outfield and 73 mph across the infield.

Jack Bruington, LHP/1B, Plainfield South, 2021
6-foot, 180-pound, two-way prospect with a strong lower half. Left-handed pitcher, slight drop and drive delivery, stays closed down the mound, strong front side, lands square and on-line. Arm works loose and quick out of a high ¾ window with minimal effort throughout. Fastball, inconsistent action and command, 79-81 mph, touched 82. Curveball, short 12/6 break, sharp spin, 69-74 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, power, sinking action, 75-77 mph. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, stride varied, mostly long, leg-lift trigger and fluid rhythm. Aggressive swing and long bat path; 84 mph exit velocity. At first base, sure hands, clean transfer, short, loose arm action and throws clocked at 79 mph across the infield. 7.94 runner in the 60.

Nolan Clifford, SS, Neuqua Valley, 2020
5-foot-10, 155 pound, left-handed hitting infield prospect. From the plate, balanced, slightly crouched setup, pre-pitch load, long leg-kick trigger. Fast bat, long, uphill bat path, quick hands, hard contact, fluid rhythm throughout. Exit velocity topped 81 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, fluid footwork, long, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws flashed carry across the infield at 83 mph. Ran a 7.13 laser timed 60.

Cole Collander, RHP/1B, Oswego East, 2021
6-foot-1, 180 pound, strong two way prospect. On the mound, right handed thrower, tall and fall delivery, in line directionally, lands slightly closed to home. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, over the top lot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, ranged from 76-81 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, showed feel, ranged 65-68 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, sat 71-73. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride, long, slightly uphill bat path, exit velocity 85 mph off a tee. Defensively, short loose arm action, over the top slot, threw 73 mph across. Ran a 7.94 60.

Zachary Davis, 3B, Lake Zurich, 2020
5-foot-11, 170 pound, strong, athletic, right handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride, minimal load, shows balance throughout. Quick bat speed, short, slightly uphill bat path, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity topped 87 mph off a tee. Defensively, high ¾ slot, long arm action, throws topped 77 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.40 laser timed 60.

Ernie Day, RHP/SS, Taft, 2020
5-foot-11, 178 pound, athletic, wide shouldered, two way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, in line directionally, closed landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Loose, short arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort, repeatable. Fastball, straight, sat 81-83 mph. Slider, 1/7 in shape, fastball arm speed, flashed sharp break, 67-70 mph. Changeup, occasional cut, ranged from 73-76 mph. Offensively, right handed hitter, balanced, wide setup, short stride, back load. Long bat path, quick bat speed, pull side tendency, exit velocity topped 87 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, accurate. Throws topped 82 mph across.  Ran a 7.72 60.

Adam Dowler, LHP/1B, Oswego East, 2021
6-foot-3, 200-pound, two-way prospect, strong, athletically built, two-way prospect. Emerged as a high-follow 2021 left-handed pitcher. Works from the stretch-only, smooth rhythm, strong front-side and repeats well given size and age. Short, quick arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed hard, late arm-side-run at times, thrown for strikes, sat 81-82 mph. Curveball, maintains arm speed, feel, sharp action, tight spin, worked 1/7, 71-73 mph. Changeup, inconsistent action, 74-78 mph. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, loads hands, short heel-lift stride. Long, level bat path, strong contact at times; 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, feel around the bag. Loose arm action, throws clocked at 77 mph across the diamond. 7.79 runner in the 60.  

Vincent Esposito, 1B, Rock Island, 2020
6-foot-4, 225 pound, strong, left handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced, wide setup, smooth load, long, leg kick trigger, present balance throughout. Long, uphill bat path, pull tendencies with lift, power hitter, fast bat speed, exit velocity topped 88 mph from a tee. Defensively, left-handed first baseman, decent footwork for his size, long, over the top slot, threw 79 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.75 60.  

George Evangelopoulos, LHP/1B, Stagg, 2021
6-foot, 150 pound, long, athletically built, left handed hitting, two way prospect. On the mound, left handed thrower, tilt and topple delivery, good balance point, in line directionally, square landing, athletic finish. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, seamless effort, high ¾ arm slot. Three pitch feel; Fastball, showed run in the zone, ranged 77-78 mph, topped 80 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, sharp break, maintains arm speed, in the zone at 70-71 mph. Changeup, faded, ranged 70-72 mph. At the plate, athletic, crouched setup, back bar load, short stride. Level bat path, middle/opposite field approach, exit velocity topped 78 mph off a tee. Ran a 7.36 laser timed 60.

Davey Fitzpatrick, INF, Lincoln-Way East, 2020
6-foot-2, 165 pound, athletic infield prospect. At the plate, right handed hitter, balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, simple. Line drive type, short, level bat path, fluid rhythm throughout. Exit velocity 85 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 81 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.64 60 yard dash.

Nathan Gehrke, INF, Joliet Catholic, 2020
5-foot-10, 175-pound, right-handed hitting infielder with wide shoulders and strength in his lower half. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, minimal load, long stride, good balance through contact. Simple swing, loose hands, fast bat, level path, extension through contact and line-drive approach. Routinely found the barrel, ball jumps off bat at times; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady defender, reliable hands, plays tall at times and clean release. Arm plays out from a high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 80 mph across the infield. 7.81 runner in the 60.

Ben Gerl, LHP/1B, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
5-foot-11, 163 pound, two way prospect. On the mound, left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, closed landing, finishes with slight recoil. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort throughout.  Fastball, late run, in the zone, ranged from 80-83 mph. Curveball, 12/6 early break, ranged 60-63 mph. Slider, 1/7 shape, sat 65-67 mph. Changeup, slight fade, shows feel, ranged 69-71 mph. At the plate, left handed hitter, wide, balanced setup, short stride. Level bat path, can get long, line drive type, exit velocity topped 93 mph off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, threw 78 mph acoss. Ran a 7.96 60.

Johnny Gonsalves, INF, Tinley Park, 2020
6-foot-2, 175 pound, left handed hitting infield prospect. At the plate, balanced, slightly open stance, back load, toe tap trigger, good bottom half. Fluid, uphill bat path, extension, gap to gap type, plus contact. Exit velocity 87 mph off a tee. Defensively, right handed infielder, fluid footwork, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 74 mph across the infield. Ran a laser timed 7.28 60.

Conye Gordon, INF, Excel, 2020
5-foot-10, 160-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 6.89 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup and short stride. Loose swing, easy bat speed at times, inconsistent timing but when it syncs up ball jumps off the bat. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, athletic infield actions, works from the ground up, soft, confident hands, plays through the baseball. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 82 mph across the diamond.

Alejandro Holguin, 1B, St. Rita, 2021
6-foot-2, 220-pound, large, left-handed hitting first baseman with thick lower half and strong frame. At the plate, open, wide setup, deep load, leg-lift timing trigger. Inconsistent timing but when it syncs up has present pull power. Long, level bat path, present bat speed and bat strength; 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 81 mph across the diamond. 7.77 runner in the 60.  

Trevor King, 1B, Glenbard West, 2020
6-foot-2, 205 pound, right handed hitting infield prospect. Balanced, open setup, long leg kick trigger, minimal load, strong. Long, uphill bat path, fast bat speed, exit velocity topped 88 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, short arm action, over the top slot, threw 71 mph across the infield. Ran a laser timed 8.27 60.

Kevin McCormick, INF, St. Laurence, 2021
6-foot, 155-pound, athletically built, well-proportioned, left-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, open, narrow setup, long stride and fluid rhythm. Loose, easy and repeatable swing. Line-drive approach, worked the opposite field at times; 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, shuffles through release, throws from a high ¾ slot and topped at 76 mph across the infield. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Trevor McLaughlin, 3B, Reed Custer, 2020
6-foot-2, 190 pound, right handed hitting infield prospect. Balanced, tall setup, long stride, bar load. Long, level, bat path, present bat speed, exit velocity topped 87 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, over the top slot, threw 78 mph across the infield. Ran a laser timed 7.88 60.

Jake Mucha, INF, Providence Catholic, 2020
6-foot-1, 170 pound, athletic, infield prospect. At the plate, left handed hitter, balanced stance, back load, short, leg kick trigger. Fast bat speed, short, uphill bat path, lift throughout swing, exit velocity topped 90 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 78 mph across the infeld. Ran a laser timed 7.48 60.

Jaylon Nauden, INF, Marian Catholic, 2021
5-foot-8, 155 pound, right handed hitting infield prospect. Athletic, slightly open setup, smooth load, short stride, good balance throughout. Fluid rhythm, simple and compact swing. Level, short bat path, extension through contact, line drive type, utilizes middle of the field,. Exit velocity topped 74 mph of a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, quick, clean exchange. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 78 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.67 60.

Breck Nowik, INF, Lake Forest, 2020
6-foot-2, 160-pound, infielder; long and lean, highly-projectable frame. At the plate, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load and short leg-lift stride. Loose, long levers in swing, flashed bat speed, level bat path, gets extension through contact and line-drive approach; 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Steady defender on the infield, plays through the baseball at times, sure hands. Loose arm action, throws occasionally carry, topped at 82 mph. 7.31 runner in the 60.

William Pauling, INF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2021
5-foot-8, 150 pound, right handed hitting infielder. Ran a 6.65 laser timed 60. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, minimal back load, showed some bat speed, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity topped at 83 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, short, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Throws topped at 78 mph across the infield.

Michael Pawyza, 3B, St. Laurence, 2020
5-foot-11, 175 pound, strong, left handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride, smooth back load. Level bat path, line drive type, exit velocity at 84 mph off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped at 78 mph across the infield. Ran a laser timed 7.44 60.

Joel Sarver, RHP/INF, Champaign Central, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound, athletically built, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square with regular effort throughout. Arm short and quick out of a high ¾ window. Fastball thrown for strikes, flashed late run, sat 82-84 mph. Changeup, sink and fade action, 73-75 mph. Curveball, thrown aggressively, flashed sharp biting action, especially from the stretch, 11/5 shape, 73-74 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open, narrow setup, long stride and average balance through contact. Long, level bat path, flashed bat strength and line-drive approach; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, fluid footwork, can play on the move, fundamentally sound on the backhand and flashed soft hands. Short arm action, throws carry at times, 79 mph across the diamond. 7.51 runner in the 60.

Rohan B Shah, RHP/INF, Lyons Township, 2020
6-foot-2, 165 pound, lanky, athletically built, two-way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, stretch only, drop and drive delivery, good balance, in line directionally, lands slightly closed, athletic finish, smooth rhythm. Long, loose, quick arm action, ¾ arm slot, some effort involved. Fastball, showed run, sat 83-85 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, ranged 67-70 mph. Changeup, slight fade, ranged 70-74 mph. At the plate, right handed hitter, balanced setup, short leg kick, pre-pitch load, maintains balance throughout. Short, slightly uphill bat path, fluid rhythm, flashed bat speed, exit velocity 89 mph off tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, steady hands, loose arm action, throws topped 83 mph across. Ran a 7.12 laser timed 60.

Cade Sullivan, 3B, Metea Valley, 2020
6-foot-3, 200 pound, athletically built, right handed hitting infield prospect. Balanced, tall setup, smooth load, long, leg kick trigger, strong lower half. Long, uphill bat path, gap to gap hitter, fast bat speed with fluid and loose rhythm throughout. Exit velocity topped 91 mph off a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, threw 78 mph across the infield. Ran a laser-timed 7.77 60.

Nick Suspenzi, SS, St. Charles North, 2021
5-foot-8, 130 pound,lean, left handed hitting infielder, projectable frame. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride, utilizes lower half. Short, compact bat path, present bat speed, smooth rhythm throughout. Exit velocity topped 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 78 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.31 laser timed 60.

Trevor Thurston, C/INF, Marian Catholic, 2020
5-foot-9, 145-pound, athletically built, multi-positional prospect. 7.42 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, smooth load and short leg-lift. Flashed loose hands, lift in swing and 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, worked out behind the plate and on the infield. On the infield steady hands, fields in the middle of his body, length in transfer at times. Throws from a high ¾ slot and clocked at 75 mph across the diamond. Behind the plate, clean transfer, works on-line; throws topped at 72 mph. Pop times ranged between 2.25-2.43.

Kyle Washington, SS/RHP, Jacobs, 2021
5-foot-9, 130 pound, switch hitting, right handed throwing, two way prospect. At the plate, showed better from the right side; tall, balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger. Short, loose swing, level bat path, good extension and present bat speed. Exit velocity 78 mph off a tee from the right side. From the left side, path works longer and more uphill, exit velocity topped 70 mph off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, showed some accuracy, throws topped 76 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.46 60 yard dash. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, directionally in line, slightly open landing, smooth rhythm throughout. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot; Fastball, straight, sat 79-81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed, ranged 64-67 mph. Changeup ranged from 63-69 mph.

Ryan Weaver, P/INF, Cary Grove, 2021
6-foot-1, 165 pound, lanky, two way prospect. On the mound, left handed thrower, tall and fall delivery, directionally in line, square landing, some rhythm involved. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball, slight run, sat 75-77 mph. Curveball, 1/7 in shape, sat 65-67 mph. Changeup ranged 65-68 mph. At the plate, left handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth back load, short toe tap trigger. Long bat path, slightly uphill, exit velocity topped 82 mph off a tee. Defensively, left handed first baseman, fluid hands, high ¾ arm slot, threw 78 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.81 60 yard dash.

Dylan Whitney, SS, Oak Park-River Forest, 2020
5-foot-11, 145 pound, lean, wiry, right handed hitting infield prospect. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load, short leg kick stride. Loose swing, fluid rhythm, short, level bat path, good extension, line drive hitter. Exit velocity topped 83 mph off a tee. Defensively, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 80 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.55 laser timed 60.

Ben Wiegman, RHP/INF, Carmel Catholic, 2020
Louisville commit. 6-foot-3, 205-pound, two-way prospect; muscular frame, broad shoulders and barrel chest. One of the top right-handed pitcher in the 2020 class. Lightning quick arm, works short and from a high ¾ window. Uptempo, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square. Fastball jumps out of the hand, late run and sink action, life through the hitting zone, sat at 90 mph, touched 91 once. Curveball, thrown with conviction, late, sharp action, 11/5 shape, 81-82 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed, mostly straight, occasional arm-side-run, thrown for strikes, 81-82 mph. Ran a 6.98 laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Fast bat, strong contact; 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles at third base. Active feet, works through the baseball, reliable hands. Ability to throw from multiple angles, plus arm strength, clocked at 90 mph across the diamond.   

Danny Wuestenfeld, 1B, Joliet Catholic, 2020
6-foot-2, 185 pound,strong, right handed hitting infield prospect. Open setup, long stride, utilizes lower half. Short, slightly uphill bat path, quick bat, aggressive and strong contact, exit velocity topped 85 mph off a tee. Defensively,smooth hands, plays through the ball, short arm action, high ¾ slot, threw 76 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.85 laser timed 60.

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