On Feb 5, PBR Illinois hosted the winter’s Unsigned Senior Showcase, as it does each and every winter, at the MAX complex in McCook, Ill., where over 30 prospects participated. These class of 2023 athletes remain uncommitted headed into their final season of their prep careers.

Today, we will begin breaking down the event’s scouting reports with a look at the position players from the event, including our Top-10.

Marcus Taylor (Bishop Noll, IN) and Preston Wallace (Lincoln-Way East) are two athletic outfielders who just missed the cut of the top-10 and were worthy of a mention.

Read on below for a look at all of the position players from the day. 

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Aidan Capone, Auburn (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic build, well-proportioned, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, barrel tilt load into toe tap. Whippy, slightly uphill path, strong barrel, pull-side approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Aggressive, long draw, ball jumps out of the hand, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, fields out front, athletic through the ball.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

2. Dylan Johnson, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Strong, athletic, well-proportioned frame, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, weight shift load, leg tuck load. Quick hands, direct, compact path, controlled aggression with feel for the barrel, pull-side approach.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 367’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm path, strong arm, downhill, high 3/4 slot, throws on the second base bag.
Defense: Quick, athletic out of the crouch, smooth transfer, gains ground on throws, soft, reliable hands, quiet receiver.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

3. Peter Lemke, St Francis  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 186-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, higher hands, small weight shift load into small leg kick. Quick hands, direct path, lofts ball, opposite field approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick and aggressive arm, 3/4 slot with ability to throw off platform.
Defense: Fluid actions, clean hands and transfer, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

4. Cole Clemens, Naperville North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Strong, athletic build, strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, small toe tap that gains ground. Strong, long through the zone, direct path, quick bat, gap-to-gap hitter.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short, quick arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Rhythmic feet, fields ball in-stride into crow hop.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

5. Stephen Combs, Harvest Christian (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. Well-proportioned, long legs, room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Even setup, small leg lift, slight coil load. Aggressive, uphill path, long through the zone with feel for the barrel, up the middle approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 81 mph. INF: Long arm action, quick, over the top slot. OF: Throws through target, accurate arm, over the top slot.
Defense: INF: Clean hands, smooth transfer, brings ball to body, glove tap. OF:  Fields ball out front and in-stride.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

6. Ethan Lopez, Richards (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower half, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, some rhythm in load, small leg lift. Handsy, compact, long through the zone with an uphill bat path, up the middle approach.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Loose, quick arm, long, full arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes, stays behind the ball, works in stride.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

7. Jason Sullivan, Sandburg (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build, strong upper half.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, toe tap, upper body coil. Slightly uphill path, long through the zone, quick hands.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Long and loose arm path, strong arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball in stride and out front into crow hop, works in-line with target.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

8. Luke Bafia, Benet Academy  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build, well-proportioned, projectable, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, high hands, small weight shift into small leg lift. Handsy, direct, steep path, favors pull-side.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 93 mph. OF: Strong, quick arm action, 3/4 slot. INF: Quick and strong arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Fields the ball in stride, aggressive routes, fluid lateral mover. INF: Smooth actions, quick transfer, fields ball into body, fluid lateral mover.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. 

9. Jack Celler, Jacobs (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, slight bat tip load, leg kick that gains ground. Loose, whippy strong barrel, ball jumps off bat, natural lift in swing, pull-side approach.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 94.9 mph. 389’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, soft hands, fluid feet with feel for the first base bag.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

10. Brandon Caniglia, Addison Trail (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Long levers, well-proportioned body, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, knee knock, small repeatable load. Short, compact strokes, some loft, some feel for the barrel.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Loose and strong, high 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Two-hand gather, stays behind the ball, smooth transition, works in-line with target.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Vladamiro Aguirre, Auburn (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long levers, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, high hands, keeps barrel high with load, toe tap. Quick, direct swing, slight uphill path, middle to pull side approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm path, 3/4 slot, downhill to bag.
Defense: Short, quick actions, work in-line to second, smooth blocker.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Enrique Alvarez, West Aurora  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Long levers, athletic build, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Athletic approach, minimal load, slight leg lift. Slightly uphill bat path that favors the pull side.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, quick transfer, fluid feet, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Parker Bellamy, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, well-proportioned, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, keeps bat back at start, small weight shift into small leg lift that gains ground. Handsy swing, pull-side hitter, steep path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, low effort, mostly 3/4 slot with the ability to throw off platform.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fluid actions, quick hands, athletic mover.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Nash Clementz, Geneseo  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long legs, wiry, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, tucks barrel behind head, barrel tilt, medium leg lift. Compact swing, keeps hands inside the ball, up the middle approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, fluid footwork, move well side-to-side.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Derek Costilla, Mundelein (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned, built upper half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced approach, tall setup, small weight shift into small leg lift. Flat bat path, works center to opposite field.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Gets behind the ball, fields out front, works in stride into crow hop.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Grant Davis, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build, projectable, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, hands above ears, small leg lift trigger, balanced landing. Hands stay close to the body, some loft.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: LH. Short arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, soft hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Eddy, Coal City  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, well-proportioned, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, toe tap, hands above head, small weight shift. Flat path, favors pull-side.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Quick, aggressive arm, over the top slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, fluid footwork, fluid mover.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Payton Evans, Bloomington  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, strong build, broad shoulders, strong upper half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, preset hinge, toe tap that gains ground. Direct with some loft in path.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Quick out of the crouch, short right foot, soft blocker.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Brian Filosa, York (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Wiry build, long legs, room to add strength.
Hit: SH. Slightly open, hands at ears, medium leg kick, small load. Flat bat path, direct hands, right to center field approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Quick, aggressive arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Rhythmic feet, out front gather, quick to target.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Dawson Foster, Sullivan (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned, projectable, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, slight coil, barrel tilt. Aggressive, uphill bat path, all fields approach with some feel for the barrel.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short draw into a high 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Quick out of the crouch, smooth, quick hands, soft blocker, soft, quiet receiver
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Colin Karr, Bloomington Central Catholic  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Very open stance, barrel wiggle, weight shift load into small leg lift landing in-line. Slightly uphill path, center to opposite field approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, compact arm action into a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Out front gather, fields into body, glove tap.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Vincent Linares, Brother Rice (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, stands tall, slight elbow jerk at setup. Direct path, long through the zone, slightly uphill path.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short draw into a high 3/4.
Defense: Smooth actions, clean hands, moves well side-to-side.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Philip Peltes, Duchesne (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, high hands, small leg lift, gains ground. Long, uphill swing, some feel for the barrel, favors pull-side.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works in stride, fluid feet, fields ball to body, works in-line to target.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Jeffrey Preusser, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic frame, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple, repeatable load, high leg lift that gains ground. Whippy barrel, short, compact, uphill stroke, all fields approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long, over the top slot, throws through the target, accurate.
Defense: Fields ball in stride into crow hop, finishes with direction through target.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Tysen Sorensen, Normal University (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, high hands, weight shift load into small leg kick. Short, quick swing, direct bat path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arm path, downhill throws to bag.
Defense: Quick out of the crouch, smooth footwork, soft blocker.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Marcus Taylor Jr, Bishop Noll (IN), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Wiry, athletic build, projectable, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall stance, barrel tilts up on load. Compact swing, quick to ball, can hit to all fields.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm path, 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: Fields behind the ball, works in-line with target, body moves towards target. 
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

Michael Vesely, Tinley Park  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 171-pounds. Athletic build, broad shoulders, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Hands start out in front, go back into load behind ears, tall setup. Quick hands, uphill bat path, all fields approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick arm, short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions, quick transfer, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Preston Wallace, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands start out front, slight load back, weight shift into small leg lift. Direct path with feel to backspin the baseball, center to right field approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Long and loose arm action into a 3/4 slot, some accuracy to the target.
Defense: Fields behind the ball, works in stride and in-line with target, athletic actions.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

Austin Zernia, Oak Lawn (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Thicker build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, barrel tilt, bat tucks behind head, weight shift load into toe tap. Quick hands, direct path, ability to hit to all fields.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action to an over the top slot.
Defense: Choppy feet, out front gather, clean transfer, softness in hands.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

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