On Feb. 25, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill., featuring many of the state’s top players inside both the 2025 and 2026 classes. This event helped our staff gain a clearer picture of the on-the-rise underclassmen in Illinois and who needs to be followed closely this spring and beyond. 

To view the event’s landing page, roster, and stats collected, click here. 

We began the positional analysis with a look at the catchers and outfielders. Today we take a look at a large crop of talented infielders that were in attendance. We also took a look at the Top-20 2025 infielders as well as the Top-10 2026s from the day. A number of impressive prospects did not make the cut below but deserve to be followed closely.

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

TOP 2025 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Conor Essenburg, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025; Kansas State commit.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Broad-shouldered, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, slight leg kick, minimal hand load. Fluid, athletic sewing, on the barrel and on plane. Stays balanced with present bat speed.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 95.5 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, athletic arm, plays from a 3/4 slot. Strong arm.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic actions with fluid footwork, plays with some rhythm and above-average feel.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

2. Jack Wheeler, Morris (IL), 2025; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Long, loose-levered, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, wide upright stance, small stride. Fast bat, flat through the zone, repeatable, routinely barrels up the middle of the field, line-drive profile.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 94.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Easy life with carry across the field, 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid with ease and feel, athletic footwork, plays through the ball with some rhythm, gathers himself before throws.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

3. Brady Green, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, big knee kick trigger. Advanced bat speed, short to the ball, long through it, flat, backspin contact to both gaps.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick, athletic arm, high 3/4 release, plays on the move.
Defense: Athletic through the ball, quick/clean transfer, easy range with a quick first step, soft hands.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

4. Ryne Dzierzynski, Grant (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, crouched stance, small knee lift and hand load. Highly-repeatable swing, controls the barrel, short to the baseball, consistent hard line drive contact to the big part of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm out of the glove, quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent, steady hands with some fluidity.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

5. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Broad-shouldered, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with slight leg kick and big hand load. Physical presence, present bat strength, long through the zone, uphill path and worked loud contact to both gaps.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 353’ max distance.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

6. Gavin Triezenberg, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Broad-shouldered, athletic build with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, slight leg kick, minimal hand load. Short, direct path to the zone, level through impact; line-drive profile, up the middle of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose, easy arm, plays with life.
Defense: Fluid two hand gather, athletic footwork, is able to get around the ball to his backhand, controls body on the move.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

7. Jimmy Downs, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong physical build.
Hit: RHH. Tall upright setup, small leg kick for timing. Loose, strong hands, easy and controlled intent, on the barrel with lifted contact to his pull-side.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Plays with life and backspin, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through with rhythm at times.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

8. Karlos Otero, Romeoville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a hand pump trigger and small leg kick. Quiet, repeatable swing, stays on balance throughout. Short, direct path, on top and on the barrel, backspin contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Easy arm action with accuracy.
Defense: Athletic footwork through the ball, soft hands, easy range laterally, confident and fluid actions.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. 

9. Jackson Natanek, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open stance with toe tap trigger and strong hand load Compact swing, stays on-plane, developing bat strength and was consistently on time.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Easy life and carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays low and through the ball, gains ground easily through his shuffle into thrown, ultra athletic look with feel and confidence.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

10. Caden Earing, Mundelein (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance, knee lift trigger, minimal hand load. Loose, easy, athletic swing, on-plane and on time, finishes on balance.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - Athletic arm, plays on the move, quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic footwork, fluid two hands gather, plays with some body control and rhythm.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

11. Tyler Trapp, Lane Tech (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds. Athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched stance with short stride and hand movement. Advanced hand speed, short to the ball, uphill approach, on the barrel with loud contact to both gaps.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays lows to the ground, soft and confident hands, fluid actions with clear feel for the position.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

12. Enzo Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025; Oklahoma commit.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, slight leg kick, minimal hand load. Advanced bat speed, controlled intent, on the barrel with authority throughout, power bat profile.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 385’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. INF - 90 mph. Short compact arm stroke, high 3/4 finish. Advanced arm strength for age from behind the plate and across the infield.
Defense: Took reps behind the plate and on the infield. As a catcher, starts on one knee and creates momentum towards the target with a clean exchange to release. On the infield, plays low to the ground and gathers out front, steady glovework, slight pack to release.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

13. Aidan Nohava, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with weight slightly on back leg, short stride with quiet hand load. Balanced, easy, controlled swing, long through the zone, extension through contact, on time and hard, loud gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Athletic arm, high 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Steady actions, fluid two hand gather, plays through the ball, gathers himself into his throws.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

14. Derrick Holmes, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with knee lift trigger. Athletic swing, strong hands, slight uphill path through the zone and was on time and on the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Plays with carry and life, clean arm.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean transfer, athletic feet with some rhythm, athletic mover.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

15. Aadden Guerrero, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouched stance, knee lift trigger, minimal hand load. Controlled aggression, level path, stays through the zone a long time, controls the barrel and sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Loose, athletic arm, can play on the move.
Defense: Athletic footwork, soft two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball with rhythm, clean transfer.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

16. Nathan O'Donnell, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with a small bend in knees. Small load and knee trigger. Strong, loose hands, present twitch and jump off the barrel, hard contact throughout.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Life and carry with backspin, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic two-hand gather, plays through the ball, easy/athletic strides to cover ground, controls body well on the move.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

17. CJ Deckinga, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, high-waisted build, plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with wide base, slight leg kick. Athletic swings, balanced throughout. Loose, fast hands; rhythmic swings and natural barrel feel.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose and easy arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball with a shuffle.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

18. Dominic Holton, Notre Dame Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic, upside build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced wide stance with short stride and minimal hand load. Compact swing, developing bat strength, natural lift and worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Clean out of the hand with carry and backspin across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic, smooth actions, ranges well laterally, steady hands with a quick/clean transfer.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

19. Drew Church, Montini Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, high-waisted frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with wide base, small stride and minimal hand load. Fluid swing, athletic hands, on-plane, natural lift through the zone and whole field approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Easy life with carry, athletic on the move.
Defense: Athletic defender, soft hands with confidence in his actions, clean transfer, clear feel for the position with an internal clock.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

20. Francisco Rodriguez, De La Salle (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wide open stance, backside load, short stride, minimal hand movement. Controls the barrel, repeats, spray approach and consistently on-time.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays low through the ball and gains ground, clean movements with an athletic look.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

TOP 2026 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Ethan Bass, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched stance, backside load and knee lift trigger, slight hand load. Long, quick levers, stays through the zone a long time and the ball jumps off the barrel. Loud consistent contact into the pull-side gap.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, strong arm, high 3/4 slot, plays on the move, easy life across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, athletic pre-pitch, plays low and through the ball, quick hands with a clean transfer, mature round of defense with clear feel for the position.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

2. TJ McQuillan, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026; Louisville commit.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup with a short stride. Advanced bat speed and bat strength, physical presence. On time and on the barrel with loud contact to all fields.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Arm can play from multiple angles, 3/4 release primarily.
Defense: Soft hands, moves well for size, plays through the ball, quick hands at times.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

3. Joey Ireland, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic build with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, upright posture, slight knee lift. Loose, fast swings off an uphill path. Balanced and athletic throughout; high upside offensive profile.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Athletic, loose arm, 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Quick, athletic actions, soft hands, plays through the ball with rhythm and feel, clean double play turn, controls body on the move.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

4. Lucas Simulick, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, minimal hand load. Quick bat, short to the ball, sneaky twitch and jump off the barrel, used the  middle of the field throughout.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Easy carry and backspin, accurate throws.
Defense: Clean actions with feel for the position, athletic through the ball, plays with rhythm and soft hands, mature round of defense.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

5. Daniel Coyle, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with short stride and minimal hand movement. Loose, quick hands, sneaky jump off the barrel, balanced finish and highly-repeatable, barrel-control swing.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 release, can play on the move.
Defense: Fluid two hand gather out front, ranges well up the middle, controls body well on the move.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

6. Logan Wroughton, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Long, athletic build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, wide base, short stride. Level path, extension through contact, line-drive approach, finishes on balance.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Athletic arm, plays on the move, 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork through the ball, plays with some timing.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

7. Dominic Battista, Oswego East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, wide stance with knee lift trigger. Athletic, fluid swing, long through the zone, on the barrel and used the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 slot, some intent behind the throws.
Defense: Quick hands, clean transfer, plays through the ball with intent, quick first step.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

8. Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Long, highly-athletic build with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, high leg kick, balanced throughout. Loose swings, repeats it well. Static at start but impactful at contact with premium projection.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - High 3/4 release with some arm strength.
Defense: Athletic footwork, steady two hand gather, clean transfer.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

9. Cory Les, St Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup with slight leg kick trigger. Strong, physical hands, short direct path, strong hands, stays through the zone and on time.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 195’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot, intent behind the throws.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball with intent, gains momentum into throws.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

10. Hunter Baugh, Edwardsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride and hand pump trigger. Loose, easy swing, flashed twitch and line-drive pull-side approach with leverage at times.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot with a loose arm.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, shuffles through the ball, athletic actions, gains momentum into throws.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

10. Gavin Michaels, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Athletic build with upside.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, minimal hand load. Short path, level plane through impact. Loose with barrel feel, projects as he adds strength.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 slot with quick release.
Defense: Athletic two-hand gather out front, plays low and through the ball, gains ground into throw.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ximi Baftiri, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a big knee kick. Looseness in swings, lets the ball get deep; quality contact when synced up, naturally strong.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. High 3/4 release, quick out of the glove.
Defense: Athletic two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, quick first step, athletic feet.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Colton Benaitis, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly crouched stance, minimal load and stride.  Direct, flat swing, easy effort, sneaky jump off the barrel and flashed back spin contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 finish.
Defense: Took reps behind the plate and on the infield. As a catcher, feet square up to the bag, simple hand transfer with a quick release. On the infield, glove gathers out front, flashed footwork and plays through release.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Brett Bounds, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced , crouched stance with short stride and minimal hand load. Balanced, easy swing, loose hands, works on top of the baseball, creates leverage to the pull-side.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball, confident hands with fluid footwork, athletic defender, controls body on the move.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Chavez, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long, athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall balanced setup with slight leg kick and hand load Loose, fast hands, long path, creates leverage and jump off the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Athletic, loose arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Fluid hands that work out front, stays low through the ball, fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Christian Clark, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, short stride, short hand load. Fluid swing, repeats, stays through the zone, controls the barrel,  line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose, athletic arm, high 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Athletic footwork, sure-handed, hands work out front, clean transfer with some fluidity.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Patrick Connors, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride and hand load. Simple swing, fast bat, advanced feel for the barrel, repeats and worked to the middle/pull-side of the field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic through the ball, confident hands in the outfield. clean release.. INF: two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

Peter Corthinos, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup with slight leg kick. Athletic swing, repeatable and on plane, long through the zone and on the barrel.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 255’ max distance.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Jason Duy, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, small knee lift and minimal load. Easy swing, loose and free through the zone, on-plane, natural lift and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Some intent with a high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Steady two hand gather, quick hands with fluid footwork through the ball, ranges well to both sides.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Espinosa, Taft (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Hit: SH. Tall balanced setup with short stride and load. Loose, easy handsy swing, controls the barrel, sprays contact to all fields.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 release, loose arm.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, shuffles through the ball, athletic actions.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Isaiah Giganti, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall setup with short stride and minimal hand load. Long path, natural lift, middle of the field approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, athletic arm, high 3/4 release, quick out front.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, two-hand gather out front, active feet.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Demir Heidelberg, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Long-levered frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, wide base, slight leg kick. Natural bat speed while working off a more level path through the zone.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves around the bag well.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Dylan King, Oswego (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup with knee lift trigger. Fast hands, controlled and aggressive swings; ball jumps off a level plane.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, steady hands, gains momentum into throws.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Kouris, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Broad-shouldered, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with a knee lift and hand pump tigger. Strong hands, long path, present physicality in the box. Elevated contact and hits off front side.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Strong arm with easy life.
Defense: Soft hands, plays through the ball, active feet, some rhythm.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Michael Langan, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Wide-shouldered build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance, slight knee lift trigger. Easy, strong hands, uphill path, lets the ball travel and works to both gaps.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 release with some intent behind it.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, active feet, plays through the ball and gains momentum into throws.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Cole Lockwood, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, tall stance, minimal hand load, short stride. Easy, handsy swing, uphill path, middle of the field approach and finishes on balance.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 release, short out of the glove.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, deliberate actions, shuffles into throw.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Chase Lockwood, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with minimal movement. Simple, easy swing, controls the barrel, spray approach and balanced finish.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, soft hands, two-hand gather in the front.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Adolfo Lopez, Maine East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup, knee lift trigger. Creates bat speed with controlled, aggressive swings; easy line-drives with barrel feel.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Some length in the back into a 3/4 slot, some intent.
Defense: Sure-handed, quick transfer, secures into the body, long strides across the infield.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Mickey Lotus, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup with toe tap stride. Short path, stays on top of the baseball, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 62.8 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, shuffles through the ball, athletic actions.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Braxton Madrigal, Derby (KS), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 200-pounds. Physical, advanced build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide base, short stride and minimal load. Easy hands, uphill path, stays through the zone, lifted approach to both gaps and finishes on balance.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two hand gather, moves well off the base.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60. 

Nick Mandra, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with slight knee lift trigger and minimal hand movement. Relaxed, controlled swing, strong hands, compact at times and sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 214’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. 3/4 release, medium arm circle.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays low and through the ball, clean transfer.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Charlie Meister, Hersey (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Short stride, minimal hand load, slight leg kick. Balanced, easy, uphill path through the zone, steep to the ball at times.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Some present arm-strength with life across the diamond.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, deliberate footwork.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Xander Metke, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Weight slightly on backside, high knee lift, minimal hand load. Intentful swing, long path, strong hands and present bat speed, pull-side approach.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean transfer, confident movements around the bag.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Trey Meyers, New Trier (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-6, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance, toe tap, big hand load. Moving parts pre-pitch in hand load; narrow setup leads to steep path to the zone.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays low to the ground, steady hands, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. 

Jake Miller, Centennial (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with short stride and hand load. Compact swing, repeats, stays on-plane, line-drive approach and works the middle of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady actions.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Easton Newman, Deerfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 147-pounds. Twitchy, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick trigger, fluid load. Fluid, athletic swing, loose, quick hands, length through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 168’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 86 mph. Quick arm action.  Loose with life and carry. 
Defense: Active feet, athletic through the ball, plays through in-stride with confident hands. INF: Athletic actions, soft hands, plays with some timing through the ball .
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Jonathan Osornio, St. Rita (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance with slight leg kick. Compact swings, repeats well, simple path to the zone, level plane.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 226’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with fluid actions, plays low and through the ball.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Peyton Panozzo, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: SH. RH: Balanced setup with a wide base, toe tap stride and movement. LH: Tall narrow setup with slight leg kick. On the barrel, highly-repeatable, stays on-plane and made a lot of hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, quick release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, clean transfer, ranges well laterally, plays with feel and rhythm.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Powell, Evanston (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced stance, slight knee lift, big hand load. Strong hands, uphill path, elevates contact to all fields.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions, one-hand gather, gathers and shuffles through release.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Ramoley, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup with a slight leg kick. Compact swing to the zone, short path. Easy bat speed, natural strength.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 274’ max distance.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Rosynek, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 142-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup with slight leg kick for timing. Fast, athletic hands; loose and quick to the zone, adjusts barrel well. Works the middle of the field efficiently.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Plays on the move with some carry across the diamond.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fluid actions with timing through the ball,.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Zach Rubin, Antioch (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, toe tap with both feet. Fast hands, bat speed, natural loft through impact; inherent strength that works the middle of the field consistently.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose, quick arm, high 3/4 slot with arm-speed.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, gains ground through the throw, plays low and through the ball, quick first step.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

Cole Sisti, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe tap load. Some lunge into the zone; direct path to it, works off a level plane.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot, short out of the glove.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, one-hand field out front.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Sobun, Joliet West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance with high leg kick and hand load. Short path, strong hands, stays through the zone at times, present bat strength and lifted approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. 3/4 release, some intent behind it.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, plays low and through the ball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Tanner Soucinek, Moline Senior (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, slight leg kick trigger. Loose swing, long through the zone, stays on-plane, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Clean arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, long athletic strides to gain ground.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

John Strzechowski, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched stance, heel lift trigger, no hand movement. Compact swing, repeatable, loose hands, long through the zone and sprayed contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, ranges well up the middle, confident hands with a quick/clean transfer, controls body on the move.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Phillip Thigpen, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, slight leg kick and minimal hand load. Compact swing, lets the ball travel, short path, easy hands, above-average bat to ball skills, sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Athletic arm, 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Athletic feet, soft hands that work quickly to the transfer, plays low and through the ball.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Thulin, Downers Grove North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance with high hands, short stride and load. Controlled intent, quick hands, direct path, spray approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Present arm-strength from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic through the ball, sure-handed, clean transfer, quick first step with some range to both sides.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Nehemiah Torres, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, long knee-knock that works in a long stride, coils front hip. Some looseness in the hands, uphill path, works to lift the ball, uses the whole field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short out of the glove, high 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft/fluid hands through the ball, plays with timing.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Davian Villalobos, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, slight leg kick, minimal hand load. Long path, level through the zone, on-plane and on the barrel with loud contact.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 91.8 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. 3/4 release with a clean arm path.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, sure-handed.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Davis Weeks, Dunlap (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance, slight knee lift, minimal hand load. Balanced, simple swing, stays short to the ball, barrel control, line-drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. 3/4 release, short out of the glove.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays low and through the ball, steady actions.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Luke Yolich, Whitney Young (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/SS
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a wide base minimal stride and movement. Compact, strong swing, creates some whip through the zone, stays through the zone a while, uses the whole field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays low and through the ball, internal clock with feel for the position, athletic footwork, controls body on the move.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Zebrauskas, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Wiry build.
Hit: SH. Balanced wide setup with high hands. Short stride and minimal hand load. Balanced and repeatable, controls the barrel, line-drive approach and uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Loose, whippy arm.
Defense: Soft hands, quick/clean transfer, plays with some rhythm through the ball.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Zilis, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance, toe tap stride, slight hand load. Fluid swing, loose, athletic hands, easy balanced finish. Polished look and approach, spraying contact to all fields.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Soft, fluid hands, athletic feet with range to both sides of the glove, plays with rhythm, controls body on the move.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

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