Prep Baseball Report

McHenry Preseason ID: Infield Analysis


By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to Pro Player Academy in McHenry to host the McHenry Preseason ID - an event that’s been on our winter calendar since 2016. This event provides our staff an up-close opportunity to check on 100+ high school prospects hailing from all high school classes, this region of the state, and the Fox Valley Conference, early in the year. 

This week we began our positional breakdown of the event, starting with a look at the catchers and outfielders. Today we continue it with reports on all of the infielders from the day.

A pair of 2025 infielders from Huntley HS, CIF AJ Putty and T.J. Jakubowski led the way from the event. Putty is a physical right-handed bat with advanced power with the feel to hit. Jakubowski has a high-waisted projectable frame, advanced defensive actions and feet for his age, and a loose left-handed swing.

Jake Chrzastowski (Grant, 2025) is a right-handed bat to follow moving forward that just missed out on the top-10 list below. Another 2025 to follow who just missed the list is left-handed hitter Zachary Readdy (McHenry). 

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Mature frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Confident, relaxed look in the box, leg-kick trigger. Physical, fast bat, hard, loud contact, advanced bat speed and thump off the barrel. Big power in the bat.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.1 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Clean, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, soft/steady hands with a clean transfer, moves well for size.
Run: 4.07 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

2. T.J. Jakubowski, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Wiry athletic frame with room for physical development.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load. Athletic, loose hands, stays on top of the baseball, whole field, polished approach, on the barrel and on time.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Plays from multiple slots and on the move, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions and hands, plays through the ball in rhythm, feel for the position, active feet, clean transfer and double play turn.
Run: 4.21 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

3. Dominic Bonilla, Hope Academy (IL), 2025; Illinois State commit
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, tall, relaxed setup. Quiet swing, direct hands, on the barrel, pull-side approach and balanced finish. Sneaky jump off the bat.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot, played from multiple angles.
Defense: Smooth actions, fluid feet, plays through the ball in rhythm, clean transfer, feel for the position.
Run: 3.99 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

4. Andrew Deegan, Jacobs (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Proportional build with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Athletic, fluid swing, on time and on balance. Bat stays on-plane, works uphill and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short 3/4 slot, quick release.
Defense: Fluid actions and hands, plays through the ball in rhythm, clean/quick transfer,
Run: 4.1 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

5. Drew Borkowski III, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Present bat speed, stays through the zone a long time, uphill tendencies, middle of the field approach and on the barrel throughout.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. 3/4 slot with life out of the hand, plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: Active feet, fluid hands and actions, plays in rhythm, feel for the position, range laterally, clean transfer.
Run: 4.05 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

6. Karson Stiefer, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 163-pounds. Wiry frame with room for continued physical development.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open setup, long stride. Quick, direct hands, on the barrel, uphill path and worked the middle of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. Loose, whippy arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic actions, active footwork, steady hands, two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body,
Run: 3.87 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

7. Ryan Kondrad, Lake Zurich (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Physical, with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, easy load and stride. Fluid, strong swing creates whip and loud barrel through the zone, lifted powerful approach with a feel to hit.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Plays from multiple slots and on the move, fluid arm action with minimal effort, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, steady actions, clean/quick transfer, clean double play turn
Run: 3.91 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

8. Ryan Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, confident look in the box, short stride. Strong, fast hands, creates advanced jump off the barrel, on time and on the barrel, hard and loud off the bat. Flashed pull-side power.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92.6 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. OF - 90 mph. Life out of the hand from a clean high 3/4 slot
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, plays through the ball with intent and in rhythm INF: Active feet, soft hands and steady actions, athletic, moves well laterally, clean double play turn.
Run: 4.02 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

9. Adrian Medina, Grant (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Large frame with broad shoulders and strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Strong, fast hands, direct path, aggressive swing and uses the middle of the field. Flashed loud, hard contact off the bat.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 4.18 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

10. Travis Dudycha, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Lanky with long levers, room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Quiet, explosive swing, creates bat speed, stays through the zone a long time and the ball jumps off the bat.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Longer draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer.
Run: 3.98 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Konner Altergott, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. High waisted frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Athletic hands, stays on plane, simple approach, stays within, works the middle of the field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Fluid arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, quick first step, moves well laterally, steady hands and actions.
Run: 4.27 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Santino Bernabei, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry, high waisted frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, fluid load and short stride. Easy effort, loose hands, balanced finish and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 4.13 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Mitchell Breeden, McHenry (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Compact frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open slightly crouched setup, long stride. Strong hands, aggressive swing, hits off front foot, level through the zone.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Plays on the move and from multiple angles. 3/4 slot when playing normal.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 4.5 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Jackson Cavaliero, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Wiry athletic frame, room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slightly coiled load and no stride. Simple, balanced swing, line-drive approach, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 slot, loose, plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands with a clean transfer, plays around and through the ball.
Run: 4.09 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Jake Chrzastowski, Grant (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly open setup, simple repeatable load. Twitchy, quick hands, uphill path, strong at the point of contact.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. High 3/4 slot, plays with backspin.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, clean transfer.
Run: 4.11 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Nick Coletta, Lake Zurich (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Proportional frame, sloped shoulders room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, short leg kick trigger. Long path, easy hands, pull-side approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 4.19 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Brennan Coyle, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, short stride. Simple, quiet swing, lets the ball travel, stays on balance and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 slot, played from multiple slots.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 4.01 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Jack Dahlem, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Athletic, high waisted frame with room for continued growth.
Hit: LHH. Wide, slightly open setup, smooth load and short stride. Long path, level through the zone at times, middle to pull-side approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Plays on the move, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, fluid hands and actions, plays with rhythm, range laterally.
Run: 4.47 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Hayden DeMarsh, Dundee Crown (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with some room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, short stride. Simple swing, minimal wasted movements, direct path, line drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 4.24 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

JJ Ford, North Boone (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds. Wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, short stride. Easy, loose hands, long path, balanced finish and feel for the barrel.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, range to glove side.
Run: 4.05 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Johnny Geisser, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, leg-kick trigger. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, long through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Full arm action, loose into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, steady hands and actions.
Run: 4.42 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Xavier Huber, Hononegah (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced , quiet setup. Balanced swing, easy hands, long through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, steady hands and actions.
Run: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Eddie Johnson, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, long stride. Strong hands, level through the zone at times. flashed pull-side jump off the barrel.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Life out of the hand, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, moves well for size, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 4.26 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Brady Klepfer, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 163-pounds. High waisted, athletic with broad shoulders and room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open and minimal load. Aggressive controlled swing, uphill path, pull approach and swings with intent.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 81 mph. C: Longer draw, reaches back into a high 3/4 slot with accuracy. INF: 3/4 slot, plays from multiple angles on the move.
Defense: C: Quiet receiver with reliable hands, clean transfer, gains ground towards second. INF: Active feet, two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer.
Run: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Kyle Maness, McHenry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Uphill path, quick hands, lifted approach, middle of the field contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 slot, plays on the move and from multiple slots.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball, clean transfer.
Run: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Gage Martin, Jacobs (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive, controlled swing, advanced bat speed, long path and loud contact at times.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, short out of the glove.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball, steady hands and actions, clean transfer.
Run: 4.14 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Maddon McKim, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. High waisted, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, minimal load and stride. Strong hands, flat path, line-drive approach, balanced finish.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short draw, fluid into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather with a quick transfer into throw, steady hands.
Run: 4.1 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Robert Miller, Vernon Hills (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. High waisted with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, relaxed look. Leverage in swing, uphill through contact, on time, used the whole field.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot, plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: Active feet, fluid footwork and actions, steady hands, secures into the body,
Run: 4.53 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Cooper Motz, Cary Grove (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Proportional frame with broad shoulders, some room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Tall, relaxed setup, minimal load and stride. Simple swing, looks to control the barrel, stays on balance, whole field approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Loose 3/4 slot, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands, clean transfer, active feet, plays through the ball.
Run: 4.12 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Aidyn Mueller, Muskego (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, uphill path, middle of the field approach, balanced finish.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 slot, multiple angles and on the move.
Defense: Active feet, steady actions and hands, clean transfer, range laterally.
Run: 3.91 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Kenny Nanos, Mundelein (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levers with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Short, direct path, hands work on top of the baseball, on time and ability to backspin line-drives to all fields.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Clean 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer.
Run: 3.94 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Austin Paskewic, Streamwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, leg-lift trigger. Fluid swing, sits into the backside, uphill path, athletic hands and on the barrel.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short compact arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 4.43 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Leth Pearson, Dundee Crown (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Wiry frame, broad shoulders with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slight leg-kick trigger. Creates leverage, slightly uphill through the zone and pull side tendencies.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. High 3/4 slot, plays with some life.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 4.28 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, long stride. Loose, strong hands, stays through the zone, ball jumps off the barrel and consistently on time.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer, range laterally.
Run: 4.36 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Brody Peters, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Wiry, lean athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, fluid quiet load.  Balanced swing, loose hands, feel for the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. 3/4 slot, played from multiple angles.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer,
Run: 4.47 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Shane Pfeiffer, Hampshire (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Loose, quick hands, long path, line-drive approach, occasional lift through contact.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Plays from multiple angles, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands and actions, range laterally.
Run: 4.29 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Mason Primack, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, fluid load and stride. Aggressive, athletic swing, uphill path, stays on-plane and looks to elevate the baseball.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, short out of the glove.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, clean transfer, secures the ball into the body
Run: 4.09 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Zachary Readdy, McHenry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Strong hands, present bat speed, uphill path and on the barrel with authority throughout.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot, some quickness to the arm.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, steady hands and actions.
Run: 4.34 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Kyle Steffey, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. High waisted, wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, levers in swing, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Steady hand and actions, clean transfer, clean double play turn.
Run: 4.36 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Logan Stockton, Hononegah (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Wiry, proportional frame, some room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, balanced finish. Simple swing, controls the barrel, whole field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 slot, short out of the glove.
Defense: Moves well laterally, steady hands.
Run: 4.05 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Logan Thennes, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, fluid load and short stride. Fluid swing, long path, stays inside the baseball at times with the ability to use the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph.
Arm: LH. INF - 64 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer
Run: 3.99 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Brandon White, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Lean with some room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short leg-kick trigger. Compact, simple swing, lets the ball travel, strong, quick hands, on the barrel and works the middle of the field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. High 3/4 slot plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, plays through the ball active feet, range laterally with a quick first step, clean transfer.
Run: 4.33 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Owen Ziaja, Jacobs (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. High waisted frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, leg-hang trigger. Aggressive swing, quick hands, stays through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Plays from multiple slots, mostly high 3/4 except when on the move.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, moves well laterally, clean transfer.
Run: 4.1 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

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