On July 21, the PBR Wisconsin and PBR Illinois staffs teamed up to host this annual invite-only showcase for both states’ up-and-coming sophomores: Underclass Games. This year, the top 2023s from the two states met at Ozinga Field in Crestwood, Ill., to participate in a showcase workout and simulated gameplay.

We previously published highlights from the day inside our Takeaways post. On Monday, we began to break down this event, position by position, starting with the event’s catchers – and we’re onto the outfielders today.

At the top of this list is one of the Midwest’s, and arguably the country’s, most gifted players – presently the top-ranked sophomore in Illinois who is not yet committed: Adison Worthman (Bloomington, 2023). Ranked inside the top-160 nationally, Worthman swings with premium bat speed while generating top-scale exit velo marks that creates a special power profile. He’s also recorded the fastest 60-yard dash time at this illustrious showcase, further enhancing an already terrific toolset. Read up on his complete scouting report below.

From Wisconsin, you may already be familiar with J.T. Kelenic (Catholic Memorial, 2023), as his older brother begins to make his mark with the Mariners in pro ball, but J.T.’s been quite comfortable making a name for himself this summer. He’s yet to fill out an upside 6-foot-4 frame, still creating an enticing batted-ball profile. Like Worthman, Kelenic is also of high interest as an uncommitted prospect from the Midwest.

This is a special collection of outfielders, and we have their full reports below, composed of mostly uncommitted talents, and the best of both states.

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Adison Worthman, Bloomington (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 230-pounds. Physically imposing frame, clear strength in the lower half and throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic hand movement pre-pitch, smooth load into a strong hitting position, fluid leg kick trigger.  Electric bat speed with brute hand/wrist strength to pair; max bat speed of 82.00 mph with a 74.97 mph average, per Blast Motion. Short and uphill bat path, easy gap-to-gap power, ball sounds different off the barrel.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit speed of 103.33 mph in BP, per TrackMan, with an average exit speed of 91.01 mph and max fly ball distance of 381 feet. One of the Midwest's top power hitters, high offensive upside.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, steady hands with a clean exchange pre-release. Corner outfield profile.
Run: 6.57 runner in the 60. Highly-advanced athleticism and foot speed for someone of his stature. 

2. Dillon Head, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2023; Michigan commit.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with more physical projection to come.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, weight starts with a slight shift onto back leg, smooth load, short stride to even. Simple swing, loose athletic hands, stays short and inside to the baseball, level bat path, confident line drive approach. Top-of-the-order profile; strong bat-to-ball skills.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. True throws with carry to the bag.
Defense: True center field profile. Confident outfield actions. Fluid feet that work in rhythm, soft hands, clean exchange with some length to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60. 

3. Trey Swiderski, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2023; Louisville commit.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with proportional strength. More room to add muscle, especially in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple load with a smooth rhythm, short stride to even. Athletic hands with twitchy bat speed, short and uphill bat path, creates natural loft through contact. Gap-to-gap approach, advanced raw power to all fields, swings with intent, fluid rhythm through contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced raw power, especially to the pull-side. Max exit speed of 98.90 mph in BP, per TrackMan, with an average exit speed of 93.22 mph. A max fly ball distance of 377 feet, averaged 309 feet of distance in BP as well.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active defender, quick feet that work around the baseball, steady hands, clean exchange at times, corner outfield profile.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

4. J.T. Kelenic, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Athletic, wide-shouldered frame with more room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic pre-pitch hand movement, smooth load, quick leg lift timing trigger, controlled through contact. Fast hands with twitchy bat speed, short and simple stroke, level bat path through the zone. Advanced barrel control, line drive approach, consistently repeats.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. High offensive ceiling, power will continue to grow as he physically develops. Max exit speed of 96.06 mph in BP, per TrackMan, with a max fly ball distance of 359 feet.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady footwork that occasionally work in rhythm, reliable hands work to a clean exchange, length to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

T-5. Kaden Griffitts, Williamsville (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with some twitch.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back quickly, short stride to closed.  Quick strong hands, short bat path with an elevated attack angle at times, gap-to-gap approach, swings with intent.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Advanced outfield actions for age; looks natural and comfortable in the outfield. Quick athletic feet that constantly field in rhythm, soft hands, quick and clean hand transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

T-5. Tommy Townsend, Sycamore (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong, physical frame. Sturdy lower half.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, balanced lower half, bat rests vertical at load, long stride to even.  Quick hands, short and level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, directly repeats. Consistent hard contact, advanced feel for the barrel, high upside power threat, looks the part in the box.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit speed of 94.07 mph with a max fly ball distance of 353 feet, per TrackMan.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient to the baseball at times, occasionally fields in rhythm, steady hands, clean exchange to release. Profiles as a corner outfielder or first baseman long-term.
Run: 7.6 runner in the 60.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Nathan Cumberbatch, Shorewood (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame that physically projects.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load high, short stride.  Long and level bat path, line drive approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, feet work on an angle around the baseball, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. Long strides cover ground, above-average foot speed for age/size. 

Ryan Drumm, Madison Edgewood (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with compact strength.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, tall setup, smooth load, patient stride to even.  Loose easy swing with some bat speed, long and level bat path, consistent gap-to-gap approach. Ball jumps off the barrel, max exit speed of 95.29 mph in BP, per TrackMan.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Bouncy pre-pitch defender, athletic first step, feet work on a fluid angle around the baseball. Steady hands, quick hand transfer, clean to release, plays through.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Above-average foot speed for age. 

Charlie Jackson, Waukesha West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame with more room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, hands load back, leg lift timing trigger, strides to even.  Loose hands with bat speed, level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, repeats.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Sits back on the baseball, average hands, packs to release.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Ty Pence, St Joseph Ogden (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame with room to physically develop.
Hit: LHH.  Crouched setup, wide base, hands load back, quick toe-tap timing trigger.  Quick hands, average bat speed of 26.22 mph per Blast Motion, short and uphill bat path, line drive approach, pull-side tendency.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet that work around the baseball in rhythm, average hands, clean hand transfer, plays athletic through the baseball.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Mac Resetich, Hall (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load tight to chest, short stride to closed.  Simple swing, strong hands, short bat path with a line drive approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Staggered pre-pitch stance, athletic feet that field in rhythm, soft hands, quick and clean hand transfer. 
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60. Elite foot speed for age, nimble feet that glide. 

Lucas Smith, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic pre-pitch movement throughout, hands rest high at load, leg kick timing trigger.  Loose athletic hands with bat speed, uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach, showed easy pull-side juice.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Interesting power potential; hit a baseball over the left field fence in batting practice at 342 feet that traveled 91.92 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet that attack the baseball, quick first step, steady hands work clean throughout, quick to release, plays through.
Run: 7.3 runner in the 60. 

Adam Switalski, Westosha Central (WI), 2023; Indiana commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with athleticism. Plenty of room to tack on strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride to even.  Simple swing, loose hands, long and level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, sprays to all fields.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Short and loose arm action works from an over-the-top slot. Well advanced arm strength for age, throws played true with natural carry to home.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, completely looks the part. Bouncy defender pre-pitch, athletic feet that work around the baseball in rhythm, soft hands, quick hand transfer, clean to release.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Alec Wiersema, Mount Carmel (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Slender, high-waisted build; projects.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight hand drop at load, toe-tap timing trigger.  Loose hands with bat speed, level bat path, line drive approach, sprays.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, length to release.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

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