On Sunday, Feb. 12, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Bensenville, Ill., to host the O'Hare Preseason ID - one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepared for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar. 

We continue the positional analysis of the event with a look at the long list of the outfielders from the day. 

Tyler Edmondson (Oak Park-River Forest) and Matthew Jackson (Prospect) are two freshman who just missed the top-10 below but warrants a follow moving forward. Edmonson is an upside athlete who ran a 7.04 60, played light and quick on his feet in the outfield and showed a loose, whippy right-handed swing. Jackson has an athletic, projectable frame, ran a 7.15 60, was 86 mph from the outfield and creates leverage in his right-handed swing. 

Continue reading to see which players stood out to our scouting staff on Sunday. 

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Brayden Mazzacano, Schaumburg (IL), 2024 Illinois
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic build with evenly distributed strength, room to add on.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, long stride. Loose, fluid hands, whippy barrel, on-plane and uphill through the zone.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 385’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Short stab out of the glove, live arm that operates from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork. Sure handed with fluid actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

2. Chase Petersen, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Room to fill out, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Bat stays in the zone for a long time, extension through contact, hard off the bat with fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long and loose arm into a 3/4 slot. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with active footwork. Sure handed with reliable actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

3. Ryan Harris, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, mature frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Balanced, easy swing, creates leverage to the pull-side. Bat stays through the zone and works uphill.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Lively arm. Works with long action into a 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Waits back with steady hands and actions. Gathers the ball deep on the glove side of his body. Long transfer.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

4. Mason Phillips, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Ultra athletic, upside frame with a high waist, some present strength with room for more as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch action. Quick, strong hands, simple swing, stays short and direct, line-drive approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, loose arm that works with short action from an over-the-top angle.
Defense: Smooth and fluid actions with active footwork. Glove plays out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.60 runner in the 60.  

5. Andrew Lim, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and stride. Loose, athletic hands, quick bat, on-plane and was on the barrel to the middle, pull-side of the field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Loose and quick arm that works from 3/4 slot with life.
Defense: Athletic actions. Sure handed, glove plays deep on the right side of the body. Plays through the ball
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

6. Riley Blackwell, Hersey (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, fluid load and knee knock stride. Athletic, quick hands, stays on-plane, through the zone and sprayed line-drive contact to all fields.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Loose arm, works with long action into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Feet stay active. Sure handed, glove plays out front on the right side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60. 

7. Anthony Sarro, St. Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, long stride. Compact swing, stays short and direct to the ball, extension through contact, spray line-drive approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short and loose action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays back on the baseball. Steady hands and actions, glove plays deep on the right side of the body. Long gather, packs at transfer.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

8. Noah Delgado, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Broad, round shoulders with some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Stock, balanced setup, fluid load and short stride. Strong, loose hands, stays on-plane and through the zone, hard contact into both gaps.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Clean and loose arm circle, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Active footwork. Steady actions, sure hands that play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

9. Angel Mohammad, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add on strength as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-lift trigger. Loose, quick levers, bat speed, uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short stab from the glove, operates from a high 3/4 angle. Throws play with occasional carry.
Defense: Steady footwork with meticulous actions. Plays through the ball.
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60. 

10. Kamran Alikhan, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Upside frame, high waist with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple, quiet setup. Twitchy, athletic swing, present bat speed, strong hands, uphill path, whole field approach.,
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean and quick release from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent. Sure handed, moves well laterally, gets in front of the ball to both sides.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

George Allen, Von Steuben (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Round shoulders, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Simple, easy swing, strong hands, level through the zone at times and used the big part of the diamond.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short and loose arm circle, works into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork. Flashed soft hands, glove plays deep with a clean gather. Reliable actions, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Liam Arnold, Palatine (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Round shoulders, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and stride. Long, strong swing, whole field approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long and loose arm action, operates from a high 3/4 window. Quick arm, flashed carry on throws.
Defense: Feet remain active. Steady hands, glove plays out front. Reliable actions, long gather. Packs at transfer.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Alten Bergbreiter, Marengo (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions, short stride. Simple swing, stays up the middle of the field, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Short stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball. Dependable range to both sides. Steady hands, glove plays deep.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Boldog, Harvest Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg-kick trigger. Level path, long through the zone.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Clean and whippy arm action, releases from a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions and strides, sure-handed , moves well laterally.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Boma, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Simple swing, direct to the ball, looks to control the barrel.
Power: 66 max exit velocity, averaged 56.2 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short and loose arm action, works into a high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: Steady footwork. Reliable hands, glove plays out front. Long gather.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Nate Brezak, Lake Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Athletic build, some strength throughout, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup. Long path, level through the zone at times, middle of the field approach.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65 mph. 229’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action, operates from a low 3/4 release point.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent. Sure handed, glove plays deep with a clean transfer.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Gaetano Bucciferro, Rockford Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Flashes bat speed, intentful swing, stays on top.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with loose and quick action into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: OF: Waits back on the baseball. Sure handed with steady actions. INF: Twp-hand gather, glove plays out front. Secures into the body, clean transfer
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Alex Caldwell, Evanston (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lean, upside frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, minimal wasted pre-pitch movement. Direct swing, easy effort, looks to control the barrel.
Power: 66 max exit velocity, averaged 57.6 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Long and whippy arm action, works into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet remain active, plays through the ball. Sure handed, glove plays out front.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60. 

Joe Cicero, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean, high waist.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, smooth load, short stride. Short, compact swing, loose hands, stays inside the baseball and uphill through the zone.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork. Reliable hands and actions, glove plays out front.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Tommy Clark, Fenwick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Some strength throughout, evenly distributed weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Strong hands, bat stays on-plane, long through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action into a 3/4 window.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the baseball. Dependable hands, glove plays deep.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Cameron Clarke, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean, evenly proportioned weight, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load. Short path, simple swing, line-drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Arm works with short action into a 3/4 angle.
Defense: Steady feet. Sure hands, glove plays out front with reliable actions. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Harrison Clarkson, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong lower-half, some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Compact swing, lifted approach, worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Waits back on the baseball, moves well laterally. Steady hands and dependable actions. Long gather, packs at transfer.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Jordon Dumas, Grayslake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, lean frame. Strength throughout with room to add, mature look.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, long stride. Athletic swing, compact swing, whole field approach and on the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, releases from a 3/4 angle. Throws play with occasional carry.
Defense: Waits back on the ball. Dependable hands, glove plays deep. Reliable actions.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Edmondson, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, minimal load and short leg-lift timing trigger. Loose, athletic swing, creates whip through the zone, short path, spray approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Loose and whippy arm action into a 3/4 angle. Throws play with life.
Defense: Feet remain active. Reliable hands that play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Braden Engel, Stillman Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, minimal load and short stride. Uphill path, stays on balance, middle, opposite field approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Arm operates with long action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork, waits for the baseball. Sure hands that play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Peter Farren, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Short swing, strong hands, creates sneaky jumps off the barrel, especially to the pull-side.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot, throws flashed carry.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball with intent. Soft hands, play deep on the glove side of the body. Showed ability to range to both sides.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Channing Glick, West Lafayette Harrison (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Projectable, wiry frame, room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and minimal stride. Simple, compact swing, controls the barrel, stays short, line-drive, spray approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Loose arm, works with long action into a 3/4 release window. Quick arm.
Defense: Active footwork. Steady hands, glove plays deep. Reliable actions. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Colton Holmes, Warren (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Uphill path, stays on-plane, uphill path and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. OF - 84 mph. Short and loose arm action from the squat, works from a high 3/4 slot. In the outfield, operates from a high 3/4 slot with long and loose action.
Defense: Flashed soft hands. Athleticism is apparent behind the plate. Clean transfer, remains low, gains ground through his throw. OF: Feet remain active, uses long and athletic strides. Displayed athletic actions with sure hands.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Drew Hyland, Nazareth (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. High waist, wiry with room to add, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, minimal load and stride. Simple swing, handsy, level through the zone,
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Loose and whippy arm, works with long action into 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the baseball with intent. Dependable glove, hands play out front.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Jackson, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, lean frame, some present strength with upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, quiet load. Present levers, loose hands, aggressive swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Short arm action into a high 3/4 window, throws play with life.
Defense: Feet stay moving, plays through the ball with intent. Steady hands and actions. Glove plays deep with a clean gather.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Jackson, Lyons Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Present strength throughout, round shoulders with a developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced setup, smooth load and stride. Strong hands, short to the ball, creates bat speed, middle of the field approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet remain active, moves well laterally. Steady hands, glove plays deep. Plays through the ball.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. 

Brennen Jones, Jones College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, long stride. Loose levers, easy swing, stays on top of the baseball, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Arm works with long action into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Feet stay moving, displayed range to both sides. Reliable hands and steady actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Jake Jurkacek, Warren Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong frame, lean with present strength, proportioned weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, pre-pitch load. Quick, loose hands, aggressive swing, whippy barrel through the zone at times.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 78 mph. INF: Arm works with long action into a high 3/4 window. OF: Long arm action, operates from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: INF: Active feet, two-hand gather. Glove plays out front. Long gather, packs at transfer. OF: Feet remain active, plays through the ball with intent. Moves well to both sides. Steady hands, glove plays deep.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Jason Keefe, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-8, 166-pounds. Some strength throughout, evenly distributed weight.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive swing, long path, flashed bat speed, spray approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long and loose arm action that operates from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Feet remain active, moves well laterally. Plays through the ball with intent. Sure handed, glove plays out front.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Larson, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Evenly distributed weight, lean.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Simple swing, loose, strong hands, flashed jump off the barrel to the pull-side, finishes on backside.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Slight stab out of the glove. Works with long action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork, dependable hands that play out front. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Carlo Lissuzzo, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame, long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Simple, easy swing, controls the barrel, level and through the zone, line-drive approach, uses the whole field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 81 mph. Clean arm action, operates from a high 3/4 window with carry.
Defense: OF: Feet remain active. Reliable hands that play out front. Plays through the ball. INF: Active footwork. Two-hand gather, secures the ball into the body. Moves well laterally
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Martin, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-kick trigger. Loose hands, uphill path, stays on-plane, middle of the field approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. OF - 77 mph. C: Arm works with short action from a high 3/4 angle. OF: Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Sure handed receiver. Low and quick transfer, stays low, gains distance towards target. Reliable blocker. OF: Uses active footwork, plays through the ball, sure-handed.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Cameron McCasey, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 160-pounds. Athletic, compact build. Some present strength.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Twitchy, strong hands, stays short and level to the baseball, whole field approach. 
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action that works into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Feet remain active, moves well to each side. Two hand gather out front. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Luke McClure, Champaign Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame, room to add on strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Level swing, long through the zone, line-drive approach, uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Loose action, quick arm that works from a high 3/4 release slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, moves well to each side. Sure handed, glove plays deep. Reliable actions.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Daniel McCoy, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, evenly proportioned weight. 
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, long stride. Handsy swing, long through the zone at times, sits into the backside.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent. Steady hands, glove plays deep on the left side of the body. Dependable actions.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Mirante, South Elgin (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Present strength with evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, narrow setup, short stride. Strong hands, short, uphill path, middle of the field, lifted approach, on the barrel.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Short stab out of the glove, works into a 3/4 window.
Defense: Fluid and active footwork. Dependable hands play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Michael Navigato, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Room to add strength, upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-lift trigger. Controlled intent, finishes on balance, line-drive, middle of the field approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, works with long arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet remain active, plays through the baseball. Reliable hands with steady actions. 
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Jack Nelson, Johnsburg (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Lean, strong frame, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, quiet load and stride. Athletic swing, uphill path, stays on-plane and on the barrel. Lifted hard contact to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with short and clean action, circles into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with life.
Defense: Active footwork. Soft hands, play deep on the glove side of the body. Steady actions, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Nolan, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, short stride. Simple swing, easy effort, long path, on the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Active footwork, steady and reliable hands. Long gather, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

Mason Nolasco, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. High waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, pre-pitch load and leg-kick timing trigger. Short, quick bat, level through the zone at times, line-drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Stabs out of the glove. Long arm action, works into a high 3/4 release with some life out of the hand.
Defense: Feet remain active with range to both sides. Reliable hands, glove plays out front.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Novakovic, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Lean frame, evenly distributed weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, minimal load and stride. Balanced swing, controls the barrel, line-drive approach, hands work on top of the baseball.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Arm stabs out of the glove, works with short action into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Active footwork, sure handed with reliable actions. Moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Papadopoulos, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, short stride. Loose hands, easy effort, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Arm works with long action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Feet stay moving, displayed solid lateral range. Steady hands and actions, glove plays out front. Finishes through the baseball.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Emiliano Perez Zeeb, Lane Tech (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Lean, projectable frame, room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, short stride. Quiet swing, loose hands, uphill path, uses the whole field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Moves well to both sides with active feet. Reliable hands with steady actions. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Chase Powrozek, Burlington Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, stride works to even. Strong hands, level path, stays through the zone, whole field approach, developing power.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long and clean arm action, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws flashed carry from the outfield.
Defense: Active footwork. Plays through the ball with steady hands and dependable actions.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Ramirez, Montini Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds. Compact, strong lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Tall, relaxed setup, smooth load, short stride. Simple swing, quick hands, works on top of the baseball, line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long and loose arm circle with a quick release. Arm works into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet stay moving, plays through the ball with intent. Flashed soft hands with steady actions.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Justin Rausch, New Trier (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 177-pounds. Strong lower-half, round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Balanced quiet setup, smooth load and short stride. Quick, loose hands, creates sneaky jump off the barrel and looks to work gap-to-gap.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Loose arm action, operates from a high 3/4 release point. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, active feet, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Spencer, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean with sneaky strength throughout, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Simple, easy swing, level through the zone.
Power: 40 max exit velocity, averaged 40.1 mph. 80’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Arm works with long action out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet stay moving, plays through the ball with aggression. Reliable hands with steady actions.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Thomas, Prospect (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders with a strong lower-half, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, tall setup, short stride. Present levers, creates leverage to the pull-side. Worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Slight stab out of the glove. Arm works with short action into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Feet stay moving. Reliable hands and steady actions in the infield.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Sam Thursby, Valparaiso  (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, short stride. Short path, line-drive approach, quick hands, sprayed line-drives to the opposite field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short and loose arm action that works into a high 3/4 release window.
Defense: Reliable footwork, plays through the baseball. Dependable glove with steady actions.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Cole Vander Velde, Evanston (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-4, 172-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame. Round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, leg-lift trigger. Easy swing, loose hands, long path.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose and clean arm action, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Steady feet that stay active and play through the baseball. Sure handed with a reliable glove.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

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