On Feb. 18, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Pullman Community Center in Chicago to host the Chicago Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s top high school prospects and identify several new names to know as we prepare for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar.

Today, we begin breaking down the scouting reports from the day, looking at the long list of position players and ranking the Top-15 from the event.

1B Shaun Charles II (Morgan Park) is an unsigned senior who took a strong round of BP and just missed the cut below. Charles II showed physical hands at the plate with natural lift through the zone and a max distance of 336’ off the bat. He also registered a T95.3 mph exit velocity, 86.8 mph average. He was on the sweet spot for 100% of his swings in BP as well with a 55.6% fly ball rate.

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

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Brenden Beals, Barrington (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Athletic with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, simple, repeatable load, under control, slight leg lift into forward move. Flat bat path through the zone with line-drive feel. Quick hands with present bat speed and feel for the barrel.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Fluid, loose arm action that plays on the move and from multiple slots, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions with active feet, soft hands with range to each side.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

2. Luke Yolich, Whitney Young (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/SS
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Strong frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, leg lift, repeatable load. Direct path on the barrel, middle to opposite field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, short arm action into a 3/4 slot, plays on the move and from multiple slots.
Defense: Fluid footwork through the ball, soft hands with a quick/clean transfer, quick first step laterally with range, feel for the position.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

3. Dominic Jacoby, Taft (IL), 2023; Spoon River JC commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic lean frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, wide setup, hangs foot, fluid load. Short to the ball, bat-speed with extension through the zone, stays in the hitting zone, middle/pullside approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose and whippy arm action out of a 3/4 slot that plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, secures the ball into his body, quick/clean transfer, range laterally.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

4. Peter Corthinos, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Athletic, frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup into a small leg lift that gains ground. Simple, repeatable with quick hands, uses the whole field on the barrel.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 79 mph. C: Short draw into a 3/4 slot with accuracy to the bag. INF:  Fluid with life out of the hand, plays on the move and from multiple slots, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. C: Soft hands, quick transfer, athletic out of the crouch and gains ground towards second, soft blocker that squares up the baseball. INF: Athletic actions, steady hands, two-hand gather that secures the ball into his body, quick first step with range.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

5. Andrew Crenshaw, Lindblom (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Thin frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, short stride that gains ground. Hands start low and work uphill through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short draw some backspin and accuracy out of a 3/4 slot, plays on the move and from multiple slots.
Defense: Quick feet, first step, athletic with fluid footwork, soft hands with a quick/clean transfer.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

6. Ellis Alexander, Jones College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds. Lean frame with room for continued growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, into a leg lift trigger, repeatable. Whippy through the zone with easy bat-speed, puts the ball on a line with authority, on the barrel.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 69 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. OF - 80 mph. C: Short draw, into a high 3/4 slot with accuracy to the bag. OF: Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.40 pop times. C: Sure handed receiver, quick transfer, gains ground, quick mover out of the crouch, soft blocker. OF: Athletic actions, bounce to his step, steady hands through the ball.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

7. Angel Mohammad, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High waisted, wiry athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, repeatable leg kick trigger. Quick hands, whippy with twitch, on the barrel with feel to elevate the baseball.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays through the ball with proper routes.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

8. Freddie Matvias, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Crouched/bowed setup, long stride with a leg-hang. Whippy barrel, uphill tendencies, direct path, whole field approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Compact arm action into a high 3.4 slot with backspin and carry on the bag with accuracy.
Defense: 1.93-2.07 pop times. Sure-handed receiver, soft blocker. Replaces feet, gains ground, quick, clan transfer.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

9. Justin Butcher, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Large frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, slight knee knock into medium stride. Strong hands with a fluid rhythm at the plate, uphill path, on the barrel with authority to pull-side.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Plays with life and carry from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, secures into the body.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

10. Christian Lott, Simeon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 176-pounds. High waisted frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, sits backside, repeatable load with some rhythm. Direct path, long through the zone, with present bat speed and some feel for the barrel.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Live arm with carry across the diamond, high 3/4 to over the top slot.
Defense: Reliable hands with steady actions, two handed gather, secures ball into body.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

11. Kevin Zanin, Mount Carmel (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Thin, wiry athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced, quiet toe-tap that gains ground. Low hands, seperation, flat path, works up the middle with feel for the barrel.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Loose arm action from a 3/4 slot, plays with some accuracy and on the move and from multiple slots.
Defense: Fluid actions, active footwork, sure-handed, clean transfer.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

12. Diego Lugo, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 186-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick trigger that gains ground. Free and easy, direct path, long through the zone feel for the barrel, used the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Athletic 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed with a two-hand gather, clean transfer.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

13. Trey Blanchette, Kankakee (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 193-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, sits backside, toe tap stride. Quick/strong hands to the ball, line-drive approach, flat bat path with present bat speed.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Life and carry across the diamond, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the baseball, plays with lateral range.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

14. Jaden Franckowiak, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 241-pounds. Large frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock, crouched setup, toe tap stride. On the barrel with some authority, flat bat path, looks to lift the baseball.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 mph. 375’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Fluid arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, with feel for the bag.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

15. Christian Martinez, Solorio Academy (IL), 2023; Judson commit
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, rhythmic load, gains ground. Whippy with a level path, direct path and quick hands with the ability to use the whole field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Fluid, short draw into a 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy to the bag.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. Sure handed receiver, gains ground on throws to second, soft blocker.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jalen Allen, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, courched setup, minimal stride. Flat path, occasionally short to the ball, looks to elevate the ball to the pullside.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 55.3 mph. 183’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, proper routes, gets in-line to the baseball.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Daymian Arroyo, Chicago Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean, thin frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, coils into back leg. Hands work flat to the ball, uses the whole field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Compact arm action into a high 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Defense: Active footwork, moved well laterally, sure-handed.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Xavier Arroyo, Lindblom (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, high-leg kick into a medium stride. Shot to the ball, level path, middle of the field approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot, some life out of the hand.
Defense: Steady hands that play through the ball.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Ezequiel Beltran, World Language (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Thin frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride that gains ground. Short to the ball, level path, uses the whole field.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 57.4 mph. 184’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles to throw.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Javoris Bohannon, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. High waisted frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, sits backside, lower half load that creates separation, toe tap stride. Simple, flat path, repeatable swing, line-drive approach.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Loose arm action that plays from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 8.45 runner in the 60. 

Evan Bradford, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, sits back leg, toe tap trigger that gains ground. Long through the zone with some loft and extension through the zone.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Loose, easy arm with carry and life, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent, steady hands and actions.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Cristian Camarena, St. Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, medium stride. Free and easy with hand separation into a flat path, with feel for the barrel and to drive the ball on a line and in the air.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Loose, compact arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step laterally, sure-handed with clean actions.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Terrell Carpenter, Thornwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Short to the ball, uphill path with feel to backspin baseballs, opposite field approach.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. High 3/4 slot with backspin.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, steady hands and actions.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Cera, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched setup, long stride. Flat path with extension through contact, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 78 mph. OF: Fluid arm action into a high 3/4 slot. INF: Lively arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active feet pre-pitch, steady actions, sure-handed, plays through the ball. INF: active footwork, soft hands and athletic actions.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Shaun Charles II, Morgan Park (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. High waisted frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balance setup, simple/quiet load. Short to the baseball with easy bat strength, intent to lift, uses the whole field.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Fluid arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: steady hands and actions with feel for the bag.
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Cizek, Oak Lawn (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, works back to even, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Somewhat short to the ball, flat path that works to the whole field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 197’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Longer draw into a high 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather and secures into the body.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Collins, Oak Lawn (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. High waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, long stride, repeatable load. Short to the ball with strong/quick hands, uphill path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Loose arm with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active feet to the ball, steady hands and actions.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Tobeh Devries, Illiana (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 162-pounds. High waisted frame with a strong lower half, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal stride, upper half load. Hand separation into an direct, uphill path geared to elevate the ball.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. OF - 74 mph. C: Longer draw into a high 3/4 slot. OF: Continuous, short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.43-2.75 pop times. C: Gains ground, reliable blocker, sure handed receiver. OF: Active feet, plays through the ball with steady actions.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Devonte Dudley, Chicago Agricultural (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Thin frame with some room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short, minimal stride. Some hand separation at foot strike, drops slightly before moving into a flat path.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 180’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles to throw.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Fell, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup with minimal stride. Short hands to the ball, flat path, whole field approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Loose, short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Elias Fernandez, Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 191-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride with a toe-tap. Some hand separation at foot strike, flat path with one-handed finish.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Long draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.56 pop times. Gains ground, sure handed receiver, quick mover out of the crouch.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. 

Everett Flannery, Woodstock (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 235-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, toe-taps with a knee-knock into a long stride. Somewhat short to the ball, uphill path stays up the middle of the field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 8.76 runner in the 60. 

Antwan Harvey Jr., Lindblom (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Drops hands before moving into a flat path.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, whippy arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, reliable actions, shuffle to release.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Cole Hockman, Whitney Young (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Fluid hand load into a flat path, line-drive approach to pull-side.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Christian Hudson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, long stride. Simple setup with hands low, short to the ball with level path, some feel for the barrel.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 62.8 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long, full arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions that attack the baseball, two hand gather.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Kenneth Jackson, Simeon (IL), 2023 Southeastern CC (IA)
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open, works back to even. Bat-speed through the zone with a flat path, middle/pull approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, sure-handed, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Dallan Krewatch, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, repeatable forward move. Whippy barrel, flat with extension through contact, quick hands, uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 80 mph. OF: Clean arm path into an over the top slot. INF: Plays from multiple angles, with arm speed out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active feet, fluid footwork, soft hands through the ball. INF: two-hand gather out front, steady actions.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Shawn Krieps, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, short stride. Short to the ball, level path, pull-side approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Whippy arm action into a 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, steady hands.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Francisco Mangiameli, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic, thin frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight wide setup, sits back leg, toe tap trigger that gains ground. Handsy, flat bat path, occasional feel for the barrel.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball, steady hands, plays low to the ground.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Quincy Matthews, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, medium stride that gains ground. Short to the ball, quick hands, flat path.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action into a high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures into the body, shuffles to throw.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Myers, Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High waisted, wiry athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal stride that gains ground. Long through the hitting zone with some feel for the barrel.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 64.6 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Longer draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.46 pop times. Soft, sure handed receiver, quick transfer, gains ground on throws to second.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.

William Nazha, Barrington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, open front foot, knee-knocks back to even. Short load into a flat path, drops hands slightly at foot strike long through the zone.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot with life out of the hand.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, plays through the ball, clean transfer, range laterally.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.  

Noah Nelkin, Lincoln Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, weight on back foot, short stride that gains ground. Hand separation at foot strike, uphill path, works up the middle.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Carry, short draw, quick arm actino into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, reliable actions, quick first step.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Gus Padilla, Lindblom (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. High waisted frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, long stride, repeatable load. Hand separation at foot strike into a flat path, works up the middle.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. full arm action into a 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, works in-line to the baseball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Emiliano Perez Zeeb, Lane Tech (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High waisted frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, long stride hangs foot. Short to the ball, uphill tendencies, with bat speed out front.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long/loose arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive through the ball, active feet, steady hands.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Jared Ramsey, Gwendolyn Brooks (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, leg hang trigger. High hands, uphill swing, feel to drive the baseball in the air.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Loose, short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active/quick feet, two-hand gather that secures into the body.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Rauhaus, Jones College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, simple, repeatable, short load. Short to the ball with a flat path and extension through contact.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.6 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Longer draw into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two-hand gather out front, steady actions.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

David Richardson, Gwendolyn Brooks (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. High waisted frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, simple up and down trigger, repeatable load. Simple swing, stays level through the zone, works up the middle.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 59.4 mph. 145’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Short, quick arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. 

George Salazar, Lindblom (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. Large, big-bodied frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg lift that gains ground. Quick hands, direct flat path, on the barrel with the ability to elevate the baseball.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short fluid arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.21 pop times. Sure handed receiver, gains ground, quick transfer,
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Schnur, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Toe-taps into a long stride, rocks into backside. Bat-strength when on the barrel, uphill path with intent to lift.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Loose, short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, shuffles to release.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Smith, Sarah Goode (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, slight leg kick trigger that gains ground. Some whip through the zone, direct hands and path, on the barrel at times.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, steady hands, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Richard Taylor, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, knee-knocks into a long stride. Flat path through the zone with a line-drive approach, uses the middle/pull-side.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 72 mph. OF: Longer draw into a 3/4 slot, some accuracy. INF: Longer draw, some fluidness into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active feet through the ball, sure-handed. INF: Steady actions, two-hand gather, sure handed, with feel for the first base bag.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Kayin Timble, Von Stueben (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, short stride with high leg-lift. Fluid swing with extension through contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Fluid, short arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, active footwork.
Run: 8.61 runner in the 60. 

Jake Trezise, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, open and works back to even. Quick hands with feel for the barrel, line-drive approach up the middle.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays through the ball with intent, sure-handed.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Devin Vassel, Leo Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 198-pounds. Large frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, leg hang trigger. Direct path, with the intent on lifting the baseball.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, attacks the baseball, two-handed gather, shuffle to release.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. 

Owen Walsh, Saint Ignatius (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean proportional frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, quick stride. Short to the ball with level path, works up the middle and to pull side.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot with armspeed out front.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, shuffles to release.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Stephen Winkler, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean frame with some room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bowed front foot, quick toe-tap. Flat path through the zone, uses the whole field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot, some life out of the hand, carry with backspin.
Defense: Active/fluid feet, soft-hands, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Younan, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, works back to even. Hands start low and with with separation into an uphill path.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: Active feet, two-hand gather with steady actions.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

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