On Feb. 18, the PBR Illinois staff made its way back to Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, the site of the annual Lockport Preseason I.D. showcase. Every year, this event is one of the most heavily attended on our showcase calendar, with 200 prospects in attendance this time around.

Yesterday we began the positional roll-out with a look at the catchers. Today we continue the analysis with a deeper look at the outfielders in attendance. Two uncommitted 2020 outfielder’s Jake Donahue (Plainfield Central) and Jimmy Rybarczyk (Sandburg) lead the way. Both are above-average runners and make their calling with their right-handed swings.

To see how the top-10 list played out along with analysis on all other outfielders at the event in Lockport, continue on below.

Top Outfield Prospects

1. Jake Donahue, OF, Plainfield Central, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound, athletically-built, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, slight crouch, short stride, engaged lower half, maintains balance through finish. Bat speed, stays short to the baseball, natural lift, gap-to-gap approach, extension through ball, fluid rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of 90 mph off the tee. Defensively, over the top slot, short arm action, flashing carry, consistent finishing through target. Plays through ball, clean exchange. Throws 84 mph from position. Ran an impressive 6.67 in the 60.  

2. Jimmy Rybarczyk, OF, Sandburg, 2020
5-foot-11, 195-pound, strong, athletic-framed right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load with rhythm, high leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half, maintains consistent balance. Present bat speed, stays inside the baseball, level barrel path with uphill finish. Exit velocity of 100 mph off the tee. Ran the 60 in 6.82. Defensively, played through the ball with athleticism, fluid footwork, over the top release, short arm action, carry on throws, momentum through target. Threw 88 mph from the outfield. Follow 2020 outfielder.

3. Luke Picchiotti, OF, Hersey, 2020
6-foot, 190-pound, strong, wide-shouldered, left/left outfielder. Offensively, slightly open setup, leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half. Consistent hard contact, short level barrel path, uphill finish with extension, gap-gap approach and present bat strength; exit velocity of 101 mph off a tee. From the outfield, long loose arm action, over top release, aggressively attacked the ball. Quick choppy feet, clean exchange. Threw 82 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.00, laser-timed.

4. Ryan DiGrazia, OF, Waubonsie Valley, 2021
6-foot-3, 180-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran the top 60 of the event, an impressive 6.63, laser-timed. Offensively, open slightly crouched setup, short stride. Short level barrel path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 86 mph off the tee. Defensively, aggressively attacked the ball, throwing through target, long arm action, over the top release. Threw 77 mph from the outfield.  

5. Brett Freiberg, INF/OF, Marist, 2020
5-foot-9, 165-pound, well-proportioned, left-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, open balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, loose hands. Uphill path with gap-gap approach, pull tendencies, maintaining fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 83 mph off the tee. From the outfield, short arm action, over top slot, flashing carry. Fluid footwork while playing through the footwork. Threw 86 mph from the outfield. From the infield, threw 82 mph. Ran the 60 in 7.64.

6. Donavan Zielke, OF/RHP, Oswego East, 2021
5-foot-9, 145-pound, athletic left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, engaged lower half, balance on finish. Short level barrel path with extension, line drive approach, maintaining rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of  77 mph off the tee. From the outfield, fluid footwork, played through the ball, quick clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 82 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.44. On the mound, long loose arm action, over top slot, repeatable balance point, uphill shoulders, linear direction with square landing, athletic finish. Fastball had natural cut, heavy action, 76-78 mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, late action, 62-67 mph. Changeup thrown with confidence, for strikes, between 70-72 mph.   

7. Patrick McBride, OF, Lincoln-Way Central, 2022
5-foot-7, 125-pound, left/left, outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance. Flashed bat speed, line-drive approach, short level swing with uphill finish, maintaining fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Played through ball, clean exchange. Threw 74 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.53.

8. Noah Schnell, OF/RHP, Neuqua Valley, 2020
6-foot-2, 168-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, hands drift back, short stride, maintains balance. Short level barrel path, middle of the field approach, rhythm throughout. Above average bat speed, exit velocity of 95 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick footwork, plays through the ball athletically. Long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 80 mph from the outfield. Fleet footed runner, 7.00 60-yard dash. On the mound, high knee balance, closed shoulders, works in-line, athletic finish. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot with regular effort. Fastball flashed cutting action, 73-76 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, ranged 58-61 mph. Changeup showed sink, ranged 65-69 mph.

9. Nate Freeze, OF/RHP, Crystal Lake South, 2021
6-foot-2, 158-pound, long and lean, projectably-built, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintaining balance throughout. Flashed fast bat speed, long barrel path with extension, gap-gap approach. Exit velocity of 76 mph off the tee. Defensively, high ¾ slot, long arm action, playing through the baseball. Threw 76 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.51. On the mound, short loose arm action, over the top slot, tall balance point, uphill shoulders, athletic out front finish. Fastball showed slight run, 77-80 mph. Curveball had 10/4 shape, ranging between 65-66 mph. Changeup showed arm side run, some sink, 73-75 mph.

10. Luke Chlystek, LHP/OF, Lake Forest, 2020
6-foot, 165-pound left-handed throwing pitcher and outfielder. On the mound, ¾ slot, long loose arm action, down hill shoulders, square landing, out front athletic finish. Fastball thrown for strikes, ranging between 76-78 mph. Curveball had 2/8 shape, feel, 65-67 mph. Changeup flashed arm side run, for strikes, 70-72 mph. Offensively, crouched setup, toe tap, short stride. Middle field approach, short level barrel path. Exit velocity of 88 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, flashing carry. Threw 80 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.39.

10. Lucas Pajeau, INF/OF, Lockport, 2022
5-foot-6, 135-pound, right-handed hitting multi-positional prospect. Offensively, balanced open setup, long stride, engaged lower half. Uphill path, extension, gap-gap approach. Exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee. From the outfield, quick choppy footwork, clean exchange, playing through ball. Long over-the-top arm action, throwing 79 mph from the position. On the infield, high ¾ slot, loose arm action, quick release. Made throws from multiple angels. Throwing 78 mph across the infield. Ran 7.62 in the 60.   

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Aden Aukland, OF, Joliet Catholic, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, open setup, crouched, small leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half. Flashed bat speed, uphill path, consistent hard contact, exit velocity of 82 mph off the tee. Defensively, short loose arm action, some carry, played through the ball. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 8.23.  

Mark Brannigan, OF/RHP, Marist, 2021
6-foot, 150-pound, athletic-framed, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall balanced setup, slightly open, maintains balance throughout. Flashed bat speed, short path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 82 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball, high ¾ slot, long action, carry on throws. Threw 84 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 6.81, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, high ¾ slot, short quick arm action, uphill shoulders, closed out front landing. Fastball thrown for strikes, 79-80 mph. Curveball had sweeping action, 71-76 mph. Changeup sat between 72-74 mph.

Carl Braxton, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2020
5-foot-11, 162-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, level barrel path, extension through swing, line drive approach, smooth rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of 82 mph off the tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, gains ground through the ball, finish through target. High ¾ slot, log arm action. Threw 79 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 6.98, laser-timed.

Nickolas Briglio, OF/RHP, Maine South, 2022
5-foot-7, 150-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, small leg kick, engaged lower half. Short level barrel path, consistent line drive approach, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action high ¾ slot, plays through ball. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.56. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long arm action, linear direction, square landing. Fastball flashed sink, 72-74 mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, 59-64. Changeup also had sink, 64-67 mph.

Jack Carney, OF/LHP, Marist, 2021
5-foot-10, 158-pound, left-handed hitting and throwing, two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, slightly crouched, quick level barrel path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 77 mph. From the outfield, high ¾ slot, short arm action, clean exchange, throwing through target. Threw 75 mph from position. Ran the 60 in  7.45. On the mound, high ¾ slot, short arm action, level shoulders, high leg kick, square landing, linear direction, upright finish. Fastball ranged between, 71-73 mph. Curveball had 1/7 break, 63-66 mph. Changeup flashed fade, 65-67 mph.

Nico Carpello, OF/LHP, Downers Grove South, 2020
6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, high leg kick, short stride. Line drive approach. Exit velocity of 83 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, over top slot. Threw 78 mph from outfield. 7.71 runner in the 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, clean arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, 73-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 54-58 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, located down in the zone, 65-69 mph.

Jacob Collins, OF, Lockport, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound, lean, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, open setup, slight crouch, short leg kick, maintains balance. Uphill barrel path, line-drive approach. Exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action high ¾ slot. Threw 77 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.17, laser-timed.   

Jack Costello, OF, Hinsdale Central, 2021
6-foot-1, 168-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, tall spread out setup, short stride, maintains balance throughout. Level path and exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee. Defensively, high ¾ slot with quick arm action. Quick footwork, playing through ball. Threw 81 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.49.

Jason Cousineau, OF/RHP, Glenbard East, 2021
6-foot, 208-pound, left-handed hitting right-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, open setup, high leg kick, short to the baseball, uphill finish, gap-gap style swing. Exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, quick choppy feet. Threw  80 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.56. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long arm action, uphill shoulders, square landing, out front finish. Fastball sat between 75-77 mph. Curveball ranged from 64-65 mph. Changeup flashed cut, 74-76 mph.   

Brian Croix, OF, Lincoln-Way West, 2020.
6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, leg kick, maintains balance. Level barrel path. Exit velocity of  86 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 78 mph from the position. Above-average runner, ran the 60 in 6.80, laser-timed.

Connor Dixon, OF, Sandburg, 2021
 6-foot, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, high-leg kick, short stride. Line drive swing, middle of the field approach. Exit velocity of 73 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, playing through the ball. Throws 72 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.49.  

Johnathan Forneris, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-11, 167-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stretch-only delivery, slight drop and drive, works on-line and lands front-toe slightly closed. Long, loose arm action works from a high ¾ slot. Fastball has life through the zone, works straight, sat 87-88 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, occasional depth, 64-68 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, feel, slight fade, ranged between 71-76 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, wide setup, pre-pitch load, toe-raise stride, quick hands, pull approach and present bat strength; 99 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, loose, quick arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 86 mph. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60.

Michael Gould, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2020
5-foot-11, 165-pound, lanky right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, long stride, aggressive lower half. Back drop load, short barrel path, line-drive approach, consistent hard contact. Exit velocity of 88 mph off the tee. Defensively, played through the baseball, fluid footwork, clean exchange, long, loose, live arm action, high ¾ slot, threw 88 mph from the position. Ran the 60 in 7.20, laser-timed.      

Scott Harper, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
6-foot-1, 170-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, closed shoulders, linear direction, open landing, athletic recoil finish. Long, live loose arm action from a ¾ slot; arm action projects. Fastball showed life, late run, thrown for strikes, 84-87 touching 88 mph. Curveball had 10/4 shape, late action, 70-73 mph. Changeup showed sink with arm side run, command in lower third, 75-77 mph. Offensively, balanced setup, slightly open, long stride, engaged lower half. Showed consistent bat speed, short uphill path, gap-gap approach, fluid rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of 90 mph off the tee. Defensively, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, accuracy and carry on throws. Clean exchange while playing aggressively through the ball. Threw 88 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 6.92.

Daniel Hillyer, OF, Riverside-Brookfield, 2020
5-foot-10, 160-pound, defined, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, long stride, balanced finish. Flashed bat speed, short barrel path to the ball and exit velocity of 84 mph off the tee. From the outfield, short high ¾ slot, quick arm action, flashing carry, some accuracy. Threw 80 mph from the position. Ran 6.91 in the 60, laser-timed.

Jude Kasiak, OF/RHP, Oak Park-River Forest, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed hitting multi positional prospect. Offensively, wide crouched setup, early stride, maintaining balance throughout. Stays inside baseball, quick hands, level path with uphill finish. Exit velocity of  84 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. On the mound, works from more over the top angle, lose arm action, tall balance point, level shoulders, linear direction, easy effort, athletic out front finish. Fastball flashed running action, ranging between 68-70 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, sitting between 57-60 mph. Changeup showed arm side run with slight sink, between 62-64 mph. Ran the 60 in 7.48.  

Connor Knott, OF, Providence Catholic, 2020
5-foot-10, 168-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger, long, uphill bat path and gap-to-gap approach; 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, gains ground through exchange, short, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 81 mph from the outfield. 7.61 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Michael Machamer, OF/RHP, Carmel Catholic, 2020
6-foot-1, 185-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, short barrel path, line-drive approach, uphill finish. Exit velocity of 83 mph off the tee. Defensively, aggressively played through the ball, short arm action, over the top release, flashing accuracy, threw 75 mph from the position. Ran the 60 in 7.79. On the mound, remains over the top, short arm action, high leg kick, tall balance point, level shoulders, linear direction, square landing, out front finish. Fastball ranged between 74-76 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, gradual downward action, 59-63 mph. Changeup displayed sinking action, 69-71 mph.  

Nolan McQuilllan, OF/RHP, Brother Rice, 2019
6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, engaged lower half. Level barrel path, gap-gap style swing with fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 86 mph off the tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot, threw 76 mph from position. On the mound, works primarily from stretch, ¾ slot, tall balance point, level shoulders, linear direction, open landing, out front finish. Fastball thrown for strikes, 76-77 touching 79 mph. Splitter flashed sink in lower part of the zone, 64-65 MPH. Changeup ranged between 65-67 mph.

Matthew Medlin, OF, Minooka, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced set up, short stride, level barrel path, uphill finish. Exit velocity of 71 mph off the tee. Defensively,  high ¾ slot, long arm action. Threw 70 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 8.71.  

Keegan O’Connor, OF, Conant, 2020
6-foot, 155-pound, wiry, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, short stride, high leg kick, engaged hips, maintains balance. Short barrel path, uphill finish, line-drive approach, consistent hard contact. Exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. In the outfield, played through ball, finishing throws with momentum, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 77 mph from the position. Ran the 60 in 7.52.

Christian Orend, OF/RHP, Notre Dame, 2020.
6-foot-2, 190-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, open tall setup, smooth load, long stride. Flashed bat speed, stayed inside ball, natural lift, uphill finish, gap-gap style swing, exit velocity of 87 mph off the bat. Ran the 60 in 6.94, laser-timed. Defensively, aggressive footwork at times, throwing through target, over-the-top release, long arm action. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound, over top slot remains, long loose arm action, level shoulders, linear direction, square landing, some effort, out front landing. Fastball ranged between 76-78 touching 80 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, sitting between 63-67 mph. Flashed feel on changeup, 69-71 mph.

Dan Orgler, OF, Stevenson, 2021
6-foot-2, 195-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, toe tap, smooth load, engaged lower half. Consistent hard contact, level barrel path, uphill finish. Exit velocity of 92 mph off the tee. Defensively, repeatable footwork, gains ground through exchange. Long arm action, over top release, threw 81 from outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.14, laser-timed.      

Joshua Paun, OF, Downers Grove South, 2020.
6-foot, 145-pound, lanky, left-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall open setup, smooth load, toe-tap, short stride, engaged lower half. Long uphill path, extension through swing. Exit velocity of 70 mph off the tee. From the outfield, attacked ball aggressively, clean exchange long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 77 mph from the outfield. Ran 7.92 in the 60. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long loose arm action, easy effort. Linear direction, level shoulders, closed landing, out front finish. Fastball 72-75. Curveball had 2/8 shape, 58-61 mph. Changeup thrown with command, sitting between 68-70 mph.  

Richard Pecenka, OF, Downers Grove South, 2021
5-foot-8, 170-pound, strong-framed right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, high leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half, maintaining balance. Level barrel path with extension, uphill finish. Exit velocity of 73 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick, choppy feet, short arm action, over the top slot, threw 74 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.22, laser-timed.

Joey Robinson, OF, Lyons Township, 2021
5-foot-8, 150-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, high leg kick, engaged lower half. Short to the baseball, level path, uphill finish with extension. Exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top release. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 6.83, laser-timed.

Kaleb Rogers, OF/RHP, Springfield, 2021
6-foot-3, 190-pound, athletically-built, strong, right-handed hitting multiposition prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, high leg kick, level path, consistently staying inside the baseball, uphill finish. Gap-gap style approach. Exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee. Defensively, played through ball, fluid footwork, short, over-the-top arm action, throwing through his target. Threw 80 mph from position. On the mound, high ¾ slot, short loose arm action, slightly rushed, uphill shoulders, closed landing, upright finish. Fastball ranged between 76-78 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, 58-62 mph. Changeup sat between 58-64 mph.

Christian Rosales, OF/RHP, Richards, 2022
5-foot-8, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, high leg kick, flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, plays through ball well, clean footwork, long arm action, over top release point. Threw 71 mph from the outfield. Ran home to first in 7.74. On the mound, long arm action, over top release. Easy effort, uphill shoulders, closed out front landing. Fastball ranged between 65-70 mph. Curveball had 10/4 break, sitting between 58-61 mph. Changeup ranged between 64-67 mph.

Brian Schuler, OF/RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2021
5-foot-11, 165-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. Offensively, tall set up, drop load, short stride. Short bat path, uphill plane, flashed line drive ability, exit velocity of 75 mph off the tee. Defensively, aggressively played through the ball, clean exchange, short, over top arm action, throws topped 74 from the outfield. 7.62 runner in the 60. On the mound, low hanging balance, works in-line, short stride with a closed toe, upright finish. Shorter arm action, over the top slot, easy effort. Fastball played 71-73 mph. Curveball, 11/5 break, ranged 60-64. Changeup played 66-68 mph.

Danny Smid, OF/LHP, Neuqua Valley, 2022
6-foot-1, 156-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. Offensively, balance setup, smooth load, short leg kick stride, maintains balance. Short uphill bat path, line drive ability, exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. Defensively, under control footwork, clean exchange, athletically played through the baseball. Short arm action, over the top slot, flashed carry on throws, topped 76 mph from the outfield. 7.92 runner in the 60. On the mound, drop and drive style, shoulders uphill, foot strikes open. Short arm action out of an over the top slot. Fastball showed slight run, ranged 76-79 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, gradual action, 61-64 mph. Changeup showed similar arm action to fastball, slight fade, ranged 68-70 mph.   

Adam Smith, OF, Plainfield North, 2021
5-foot-10, 165-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, wide, slightly crouched setup, short toe tap stride, maintains balance. Long barrel path with a gap-to-gap approach, exit velocity topped 74 mph from a tee. Defensively, quick and fluid footwork, plays through the ball to release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 78 mph from the outfield. 7.46 runner in the 60.

Trevor Troyner, INF/OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-10, 170-pound, athletically framed right-handed hitting multi positional player. Offensively, slightly open setup, short stride, engaged lower half, maintains balance. Level bat path with extension through zone, line drive ability to the middle of the field. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 85 mph from a tee. From the outfield, quick footwork, plays through the ball to release. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 87 mph from the outfield. On the infield, long and loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 81 mph across the diamond. 7.23 runner in the 60.

Justin Waddell, INF/OF, Lockport, 2021
5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting multi-positional player. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride. Level barrel path, flashed line drive ability, middle of the field approach. Exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. From the outfield, clean exchange, plays through ball, short over the top arm action, carry on throws. Throws topped 79 mph from the outfield. On the infield, fluid footwork into a clean exchange, loose arm action, ¾ sarm slot. Throws topped 69 mph across the infield. 7.10 runner in the 60.

Dylan Walenga, OF/LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2021
5-foot-8, 130-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, balance set up, leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half, remains balanced. Short level barrel path, line-drive approach. Exit velocity of 73 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, plays through ball, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, whippy arm action. Threw 81 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.34. On the mound, worked more over the top, quick loose arm action, consistent balance point, level linear shoulders, square athletic landing. Fastball thrown for strikes in lower part of zone, late run, sitting at a consistent 77 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, between 61-63 mph. Changeup showed arm side run, slight sink, 68-72 mph.

Jake Wilk, Lemont, OF/RHP, 2021
6-foot-1, 180-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher, present lower half strength. Light on his feet, 6.95 runner in the 60. Offensively, slightly open setup, toe tap timing trigger, attacks the baseball. Short barrel path, uphill finish, consistent middle of the field approach. Exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, over the top slot,. Throws topped 79 mph from the outfield. On the mound, linear direction to home, level shoulders, small leg kick, square landing. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat between 74-75 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, 61-62 mph. Slider had sweeping action, 63-67 mph. Knuckleball ranged between 57-58 mph.    

Jeffrey Wright, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2021
5-foot-6, 138-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, engaged lower half. Level path, line drive abilities, exit velocity of 73 mph off the tee. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Long arm action, over top slot, loose out front, throws topped 71 mph from the outfield. 7.56 runner in the 60.

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