Illinois State Games: 2024 Infielder Analysis
October 20, 2023
On August 8th and 9th the PBR Illinois team hosted the second-annual Illinois State Games at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex in Rantoul, IL. This invite-only event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 300+ prospects at the end of the summer. The event featured 16 teams, a position player showcase, and a three-game guarantee per player.
The list below is a combination of a player's showcase performance, along with their in-game performance from the event.
For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. Today we begin to conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the 2024 infield prospects from the event.
Dasaan Lee (Thornwood), a recent Morton CC commit, just missed the cut below but deserved a mention. Lee, who also worked out behind the plate, has a polished, loose right-handed swing with present strength and feel for the barrel. The 6-foot, 200-pound Lee was on the barrel consistently during game play, finishing 3-for-7 with three walks and a run scored during game play.
Read on below for a look at all of the 2024 infielders from the event.
TOP 2024 INFIELD PROSPECTS
No. 1 Cooper Malamazian SS / RHP / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2024Positional Profile: SS/RHP |
No. 2 Savion Flowers OF / 1B / Kenwood Academy , IL / 2024Positional Profile: OF/1B |
No. 3 Jayden Patel 3B / SS / Lake Park, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 5
Positional Profile: 3B/SS |
No. 4 Jimmy Anderson SS / RHP / Joliet West, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 6
Positional Profile: SS/RHP |
No. 5 Jude Warwick SS / 2B / Downers Grove North, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 8
Positional Profile: SS/2B |
No. 6 Isaac Flowers SS / 3B / Newton Community , IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 52 / POS: 14
Positional Profile: SS/3B |
No. 7 Jake Troyner 1B / 3B / Joliet Catholic, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 71 / POS: 1
Positional Profile: 1B/3B |
No. 8 Kenny Perez SS / 3B / De LaSalle , IL / 2024Positional Profile: SS/3B |
No. 9 Gavin Duran SS / 2B / Harvest Christian, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 16
Positional Profile: SS/2B |
No. 10 Jonah Weathers 3B / OF / Marian Catholic, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 51 / POS: 4
Positional Profile: 3B/OF |
No. 11 Kyle Alivo RHP / SS / St. Thomas More , WI / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 4
Positional Profile: RHP/SS |
No. 12 Enrico Veach SS / RHP / Springfield, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 120 / POS: 26
Positional Profile: SS/RHP |
No. 13 Jaden Obaldo 2B / 3B / Crystal Lake Central, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 77 / POS: 1
Positional Profile: 2B/3B |
No. 14 Cael Karczewski SS / 2B / Joliet West, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 103 / POS: 21
Positional Profile: SS/2B |
T15 Ethan Borggren OF / OF / Lane Tech College Prep, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 13
Positional Profile: 1B/OF |
T15 Joe Dolenga SS / RHP / Stevenson, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 146 / POS: 27
Positional Profile: SS/RHP |
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Trey Blanchette, Kankakee (IL), 2024; Kankakee CC commit.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 193-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open stance, toe tap trigger. Direct path to the ball with uphill swing, aggressive, pull-side approach.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 373’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long, varied arm slots, accurate.
Defense: Fluid footwork around the bag, steady actions, sure-handed.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Justin Butcher, Taft (IL), 2024; Lake Michigan JC commit.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, leg lift trigger into forward move. Easy and fluid swing, flat path, natural power to the pull-side.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Brendan Campbell, Bartlett (IL), 2024; Minnesota-Duluth commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, sits backside, gains ground. Direct, flatter path with quickness, up the middle approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, reliable hands, works through the ball.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Ryan Colucci, Lake Park (IL), 2024; SWIC JC commit.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock, open setup, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Short, direct path, twitchy, pull-side approach.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, whippy arm, can change slots.
Defense: Fluid two-hand gather out front, soft hands, fields ball to body, fluid actions, clean double play.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.
Stephen Combs, TNXL Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, bit open, short stride. Creates above-average bat speed, natural lift through the zone, swings with controlled aggression. 71.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 82 mph. Short, quick, strong, one-hop to target, accurate, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Steady actions, plays through with intent into an athletic crow hop. INF: steady actions, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.
Aidan Conners, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, leg lift trigger. Simple approach, short and flat path, quick swing, barreled to the pull-side.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, athletic with over the top slot. Throws played with carry.
Defense: Clean, athletic actions, fluid footwork, attacks the ball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Thomas Corley, Bolingbrook (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 260-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance, toe tap trigger. Controlled, intentful swing, easy power to middle/pull-side.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 385’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean transfer.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Tyler Cribbett, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, no stride, timing load. Balanced, quiet, repeatable swing, on time, natural loft through the zone and worked to both gaps. 67.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, clean transfer, sure-handed actions.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Joey Guiliano, Plainfield North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Intentful swing, quick, barrels the ball at times. 69.5 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Loose, accurate, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft, fluid hands, clean transfer, athletic actions.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60.
Kaileb Hackman, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock stance, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Controlled with slight uphill path, barreled the ball at times.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long, low 3/4 slot, accurate, strong.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, active feet.
Run: 6.72 runner in the 60.
Derek Ittner, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, high leg lift into load, gains ground. Slightly uphill path, short to the ball, in rhythm and on the barrel at times.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm circle, whippy, aggressive arm, changes slots.
Defense: Athletic actions, range up the middle with ease, clean transfer.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60.
Spencer Kennamann, Lakes Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift trigger. Athletic, fluid hands, quick swing with flatter path, easy power off the barrel. Finished game play 2-for-5 with a double and RBI.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Medium arm circle, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball deep into the body.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.
Cal Korosa, Lockport (IL), 2024; McHenry CC commit.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Controlled approach, simple, has natural power, can barrel the ball at times.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, fluid with high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, moves well off the bag, soft hands.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Dasaan Lee, Thornwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, quiet load and forward move, repeats. Simple approach, quick bat, aggressive, easy power to all fields. Finished game play 3-for-7 with a run scored and three walks. 69.8 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, played accurate.
Defense: INF: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, secures the ball into his body. C: Soft hands, quick first step, works well around the plate, quick to release, quick and clean transfer, soft blocker.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Evan Les, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Hands lower, bit crouched, stride repeats consistently. Simple, repeatable swing, controls the barrel, line-drive approach, uses the whole field. 61.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, over the top slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer, plays through the ball.
Andrew Lucas, Oak Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, loads in rhythm, gains ground. Short, flat path, stays balanced, barreled balls to the pull-side. 72.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short, quick, accurate throws on a line, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, athletic actions, two-hand gather, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
Anthony Massa, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground, repeats. Simple approach, direct and slightly uphill swing, easy and smooth, minimal effort, on the barrel consistently, accurate barrel.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean transfer, deliberate actions, quick to release.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Brooks Neuhoff, IMG Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Short, flat path, strong hands with natural power to the pull-side.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 85 mph. Short, clean, accurate, uses turf well, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, transitions well into crow hop, plays through the ball. INF: Athletic footwork, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
Jake Parpet, Conant (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, athletic, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Controls the barrel, aggressive, on the barrel to all fields, consistent. 69.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. INF - 87 mph. Short, quick, accurate, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, soft hands, clean/fluid transfer.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.
Michael Pasquesi, Highland Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Short and direct swing, flat path, line drives up the middle. 68.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, 3/4 slot, throws show carry at times, accurate on the bag. Can change arm slots.
Defense: Sure-handed, two-hand gather, plays through the ball, smooth.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
Jackson Petsche, Oswego East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Broad-chested frame.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, high hands. minimal stride. Fluid swing, uphill path, comfortable driving the ball to the opposite field, balanced finish. 70.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short, quick with some looseness. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy footwork, reliable hands, moves well off the bag.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
TJ Pipkins, Champaign Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride, minimal movement. Short, direct path, stays inside the baseball. 65 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork around the bag, soft hands.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
CJ Regillio, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Direct to the ball, slightly uphill, minimal effort, easy power.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean transfer.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.
Jack Roessler, Waterloo (IL), 2024; Morton JC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, toe-tap trigger. Quick, controlled swing with intent, easy juice to all fields, on time and fluid.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm circle, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60.
Ryan Rossi, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift trigger. Simple approach, direct to the ball, flat path, sends line drives to the pull-side.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Medium arm circle, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, clean transfer.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Colin Ryder, St. Charles North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-6, 235-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Direct and flat path, controlled swing with intent, easy power.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 389’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot, intentful.
Defense: Plays with intent, sure-handed.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Landon Smith, Mt. Pulaski (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, toe tap trigger, rocks back into load, gains ground. Slightly uphill tendencies, quick and direct, barrels balls to the pull-side. Finished 3-for-7 with a double and two RBIs.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Athletic from multiple slots. Carry at times.
Defense: Fluid feet, easy transfer, soft hands.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Jake Stedman, Belleville West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, no stride, high hand setup. Direct, flat path, line drives to all fields.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Full arm swing out of transfer. Loose and whippy.
Defense: One hand gather out front, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Lance Weitekamp, Morrisonville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, bar load, static. Minimal wasted movement, stays on plane, uphill through the zone and was on the barrel at times with lift to the pull-side. Finished game play 2-for-3 with a home run, RBI, three runs and four walks. 66.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short, over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic, easy actions. Moves well around the bag.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.