On July 2, the PBR Illinois and Wisconsin teams converged in River Grove, Ill., at Triton College, to host the second annual All-State Games showcase. This event is dedicated the top uncommitted incoming juniors in both states and also served as a late identifier for August’s PBR Future Games event. Over 80 prospects made their way to this showcase and a number of high-follow prospects emerged.

Throughout this week, we’ll be breaking down each and every player in attendance, position by position, beginning today with the event’s catchers. For a look at previously posted material from the day, check out our Quick Hits post or our Statistical Analysis.

For now, scouting reports on all 13 catchers can be found below.

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Ben Hartl, Springfield, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Strong athletic shape.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth loading action, short stride, maintains strong balance.  Short and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap hitter. 
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, releases from an over the top slot, showed carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.13 pop times. Soft hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

2. Jeremiah Powell, Brother Rice, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride, smooth loading actions, fluid rhythm. Short bat path, line drive and gap-to-gap hitter. 
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Well above average bat speed generated by strong and quick hands.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws showed carry and arm played accurate across the diamond.
Defense: 1.95-2.04 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, quick and clean exchange, athleticism shows behind the dish.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

3. Sebastian Cabeza, Kaneland, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-9, 185-pounds. Strong build, defined lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, fluid rhythm, good balance throughout swing. Compact swing, simple and easy, uses strong hands to generate bat speed.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present bat strength paired with bat speed shows power potential.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, throws from an over the top slot. Arm played with accuracy across the diamond and showed carry.
Defense: 2.02-2.09 pop times. Reliable hands, quick and clean exchange.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

4. Trett Joles, Boyceville (WI), 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pounds. Strong, physically advanced build.
Hit: SH. Balanced and slightly crouched stance, short stride. Uphill bat path, gap to gap hitter with power potential.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present bat strength translates to consistent hard contact.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arm action, throws from an over the top slot. Arm showed accuracy and had carry, advanced arm strength.
Defense: 1.96-2.08 pop times. Reliable hands, clean exchange. 
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

5. Justin Cappis, Niles North, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. 
Hit: LHH. Tall stance, short leg kick stride, average balance, fluid rhythm. Uphill bat path, looks to pull the baseball.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot. Arm played accurate across the diamond.
Defense: 2.00-2.06 pop times. Steady hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Carson Dubach, Edwardsville, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pounds. 
Hit: LHH. Tall and open stance, arm bar load, long stride, maintains balance through contact, fluid rhythm. Level bat path through the zone, line drive hitter.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot. 
Defense: 2.10-2.22 pop times. Soft hands, fluid footwork behind the dish, clean exchange, athleticism shows behind the plate.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Drew Ezard, Jacksonville, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and crouched stance, leg kick stride, fluid rhythm throughout swing. Short and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap hitter.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Projectable bat strength that translates to power potential.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Long, loose arm action. Throws from an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop times. Reliable hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Cain Headrick, Providence Catholic, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Strong and well proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, average balance.  Long and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap hitter.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, releases from an over the top slot. Played with some accuracy across the diamond.
Defense: 2.06-2.14 pop times. Reliable hands, long exchange.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Josh Heyder, Washington, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, brings hands back when loading short stride. Simple swing, flashed quick bat speed, uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach at the plate.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action from an over the top slot, throws showed carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop times. Reliable hands, flashed quick and clean exchanges.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 

Brian Lensegrav Jr, Taft, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 6-foot-3, 185-pounds. Lanky frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal load, short stride, fluid rhythm, maintains balance throughout swing. Short and level bat path, line drive hitter.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm action, throws from an over the top slot. 
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop times. Sets up behind the plate with feet slightly staggered. Reliable hands and clean exchange.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Nathan McFall, Mahomet Seymour, 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with a muscular build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, leg kick stride, average balance. Long bat path, flashed quick bat speed.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Short arm action, releases from an over the top slot, plus arm for age with carry.
Defense: 1.98-2.02 pop times. Reliable hands, athleticism shows behind the dish.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

Brigs Richartz, Menomonie (WI), 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. 
Hit: LHH. Open and tall stance, slight bat wrap load, short stride, fluid rhythm.  Long path to the baseball, gap-to-gap hitter.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed quick bat speed.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot. 
Defense: 2.11-2.21 pop times. Sets up behind the plate with feet slightly staggered, long exchange. Advanced blocker.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Tomczak, Muskego (WI), 2021 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-11, 185-pounds. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg lift stride, average balance. Uphill bat path, gap-to-gap hitter.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Long arm action, works from an over the top slot. 
Defense: 2.12-2.24 pop times. Sets up with feet slightly staggered. Steady hands, clean exchange, upright replaces feet.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

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