Yesterday we began the positional breakdown from the Preseason I.D. - Lockport Showcase breaking down the catchers from the day. Today we continue the analysis with a look at the outfielders. 

Two left/left prospects, Max Rundberg (2020) and Jake Novak (2019), lead the list. Both have loose swings and made a lot of hard contact at the plate. Three physical 2019s round out the top five.

Full list can be found below.

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Max Rundberg III, OF/LHP, Chicago Bulls College, 2020
5-foot-10, 145-pound, lanky, athletically built, two way prospect. Offensively, left handed hitter, tall, balanced setup, long stride, minimal load. Present bat speed, athletic, loose hands, level bat path, gap to gap approach, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity topped 81 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick, fluid footwork, moves well, concise routes, soft hands, athletically plays through the ball. Short, loose arm action, over the top slot, accurate throws showed some carry at 84 mph fromm the outfield. 7.38 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, shoulders uphill, lands closed. Short arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, showed sink, down in the zone, ranged from 75-77 mph. Curveball, gradual 1/7 break, sat 62-65 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, sat 68-71 mph.

2. Jake Novak, OF/LHP, Loyola, 2019
6-foot-1, 175-pound, lean, athletically built, two-way prospect. Ran a 6.98 laser timed 60. At the plate, balanced, wide setup, heel-raise stride and maintains balance through contact. Loose hands, creates bat speed, uphill bat path and fluid rhythm throughout. Occasional hard contact to the pull-side gap and registered a 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, works through the baseball at times. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and topped at 82 mph. On the mound, left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, shoulders slightly uphill at foot strike, finishes athletically and square to home plate. High ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, loose and long arm action, with some effort and rhythm. Fastball, flashing slight run down in the zone, sat 79-81 mph. Curveball has depth, 11/5 shape, ranged 64-67 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, around the zone at 69-70 mph.

3. Isiah Hart, OF, Stevenson, 2019
6-foot-1, 190-pound, strong, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.98 laser timed 60.  At the plate, balanced setup, simple load, short stride, strong hands and good balance throughout. Fast bat, utilizes lower half, efficient path, stays short the ball, consistent made hard contact, gap-to-gap approach. Exit velocity topped at 88 mph off a tee. Defensively, choppy, quick feet, steady hands, plays through the ball, throws from a high ¾ slot and throws topped 81 mph from the outfield.

4. Mason Kasprisin, OF, Joliet West, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound, athletically-built, strong, right handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, tall, slightly open setup, bar load, short leg kick trigger and a balanced approach throughout. Fast bat, long bat path, gap to gap hitter, consistent hard contact and exit velocity of 94 mph off a tee. In the outfield, steady hands, plays through the ball, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws flashed carry and topped at 88 mph. Ran a 7.35 laser timed 60.

5. Tony Mosher, OF, Plainfield South, 2019
5-foot-9, 205-pound, strong, muscle-bound, right handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, slight crouch, occasional toe tap trigger and strong lower half. Compact swing, short bat path, fast bat speed, ball jumps off the barrel and worked the middle of the field. Exit velocity 87 mph off a tee. Defensively, flashed a big arm; throws carry and topped at 91 mph. Arm works short and quick from an over-the-top slot. Steady hands, quick exchange, plays through the ball at times. Ran a 7.31 laser timed 60.

6. Riley Morris, OF/RHP, Plainfield East, 2020
5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced setup, loads hands, short leg-lift stride. Fluid rhythm, loose, quick hands, creates bat speed, uphill bat path, ball jumps off the barrel at times. Exit velocity clocked at 83 mph off tee. From the outfield, athletically plays through the ball, fluid footwork, steady hands, long arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws topped 83 mph. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, directionally in line, square landing with slight hitch, athletic finish. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, smooth rhythm and regular effort involved. Fastball, flashed run, sat 81-82 mph, topped 83 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, ranged 58-62 mph. Changeup, arm side sink, in the zone, maintains arm speed, feel for pitch, sat 67-69 mph.   

7. Adrian Rapier, OF/LHP, Home School, 2018
6-foot, 155-pound, lanky, athletic, two way prospect. At the plate, left handed hitter, spread setup, smooth load, toe tap trigger, balanced throughout. Fast bat, long, uphill bat path, extension through the zone, shows power to pull side. 80 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, fluid, quick footwork, steady hands, plays through the ball, clean exchange gets long at times. Loose, quick arm action, throws showed carry at 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.41 60. Left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, in line directionally, upright finish. Short, quick arm, high ¾ arm slot with regular effort throughout. Fastball, straight, in the zone at 81-83 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, tight spin, ranged from 66-70 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight movement, sat 68-70 mph.

8. Jonathon Studniarz, OF, Lockport, 2020
5-foot-11, 175-pound, long-limbed, athletically-built, left-handed hitting outfielder. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, smooth load, utilizes lower half, maintains balance throughout. Athletic hands, uphill bat path, creates lift, fluid rhythm in swing. Exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, plays through the ball, shows natural instincts, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, threw 72 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.19 60 yard dash.

9. Dylan Drumke, OF, Libertyville, 2020
5-foot-9, 177-pound, strong, right handed hitting outfield prospect. Offensively, slightly open, relaxed setup, smooth load, long stride, maintains balance throughout. Quick bat, short, level bat path, occasional extension through contact, gap to gap approach. Exit velocity topped 89 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, short, quick arm action, over the top slot, throws showed carry at 81 mph from the outfield. 7.31 laser-timed 60.

10. Noah Schnell, RHP/OF, Neuqua Valley, 2020
6-foot-2, 160-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, gets separation, short stride, maintains balance throughout. Level, compact bat path, can get long, loose hands, occasional bat speed, 90 mph exit velocity off tee. Athletic defender, fluid footwork, clean exchange, long, over the top slot, throws topped 77 from the outfield. Projectable, right handed pitcher, utilizes lower half well, good extension, directionally in line, square landing, athletic finish. Loose, short, clean arm action, quick arm speed, regular effort involved, repeatable delivery. Fastball, straight, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 gradual break, ranged 59-63 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, some fade, at 66-71 mph. Ran a 7.01 laser timed 60.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Malik Abdallah, OF, Oak Forest, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound, athletically built, left handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, soft hands, athletically plays through the ball, natural outfield actions, loose arm action out of a high ¾ arm slot, threw 79 mph from the outfield. At the plate, balanced and slightly open stance, leg kick trigger, 85 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a laser timed 7.56 60.

Carl Braxton, OF, Mount Carmel, 2020
5-foot-10, 160-pound, right handed hitting outfield prospect. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride, good balance throughout. Flashed bat speed, level bat path, good extension, line drive hitter, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 77 mph off a tee. Defensively, easy, quick footwork, plays through the ball, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped at 76 mph from the outfield.

Colin Bruce, OF, Benet, 2020
5-foot-11, 183-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Tall, open setup, short stride, bar load, solid balance throughout. Long, uphill bat path, strong hands, fast bat speed, hard contact. Exit velocity topped 86 mph off a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, steady hands, short arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 75 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.15 laser timed 60.

Nathaniel Campbell, OF, Oswego East, 2020
6-foot-2, 168-pound, lanky, right handed hitting outfielder. Tall, wide setup, long leg kick trigger, dives into the plate. Long, level, loose bat path, present bat speed, 88 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, long, arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 61 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.56 60 yard dash.

Robert Carne, OF, St. Charles East, 2019
5-foot-9, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, minimal load, static swing, strong. Exit velocity 76 mph off a tee. Defensively, over-the-top arm slot, long arm, threw 66 mph on the gun. Ran a laser timed 7.37 60 yard dash.

Jaden Carr, OF, Huntley, 2021
5-foot-8, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, minimal stride and load; Level bat path, can get uphill, static hands, compact swing; Exit velocity of 78 mph off a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, fluid footwork, short, loose arm action, throws topped 78 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.30 laser timed 60.

Andrew Casmer, OF, Lisle, 2019
6-foot, 175-pound, athletically-built, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, fluid hands and footwork, clean exchange, plays through the ball; Short arm action, over the top slot, throws carry at 90 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.31 60 yard dash. At the plate, tall, slightly open setup, long stride, level bat path, 83 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Cole Chervinko, OF, Plainfield Central, 2020
6-foot, 200-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, tall, open setup, short stride, minimal load. Long bat path, slightly uphill, rotational swing, strength in swing; 88 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, plays through, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 78 mph from the outfield. Ran a 8.23 laser timed 60.

Brian Croix, OF, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
5-foot-11, 167-pound, lanky, right handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.88 laser timed 60 yard dash. Tall, balanced setup, minimal stride and hand separation load. Long, uphill bat path, balance throughout. Exit velocity topped 83 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick footwork, long, loose arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 78 mph from the outfield.

Cameron Demos, OF/RHP, Downers Grove North, 2020
6-foot-1, 175 pound, lean, athletic-build, two-way prospect. Offensively, left handed hitter, balanced, closed setup, leg-kick trigger, smooth load, shows balance throughout. Fluid rhythm, loose, whippy hands, uphill bat path, creates lift, occasional hard contact to the pull side; Exit velocity 80 mph off a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, plays through the ball, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 81 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.41 laser timed 60. Right handed pitcher, tilt and topple delivery, rhythm, tends to fall to first base side, athletic finish. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, finishes out front. Fastball, showed slight run, ranged 77-80 mph. Curveball 12/6 shape, maintains arm speed, has depth, ranged 62-66 mph. Changeup faded, some sink as well, feel, sat 70-72 mph.  

Myles Derbigny OF, Niles West, 2020
5-foot-10, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Crouched, open setup, short, leg lift trigger. Short, uphill bat path, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 76 mph from the outfield. Ran a laser timed 7.38 60.

Connor Dixon, OF, Sandburg, 2021
6-foot, 145-pound, lanky, right handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, bar load, short leg kick trigger. Level bat path, slightly uphill at times, 73 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 68 mph from the outfield. Ran a 8.01 laser timed 60.

Daniel Dombrowski, RHP/OF, Providence Catholic, 2020
6-foot, 187 pound, strong, two way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, utilizes lower half well, in line directionally, athletic finish. Loose arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, favored arm side, sat 80-81 mph, topped 82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, occasionally gets around the ball, ranged 65-68 mph. Changeup, arm side run, in the zone, sat 71-72 mph. Cutter, best pitch, in the zone, 79-81 mph. Offensively, crouched, open setup, short stride, back load, balance throughout. Level path, gets extension, fast bat speed, creates lift, plus contact; 88 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the ball, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 83 from the outfield. Ran a 8.09 laser timed 60.

Jared Dorfman, OF, Mundelein, 2019
5-foot-8, 150-pound, right handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride, 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, 80 mph velocity from the outfield. Ran a 7.01 laser timed 60.

Luke Fisher, OF, Geneva, 2019
5-foot-10, 170-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, slightly crouched and open stance, smooth load and knee knock timing trigger. Long, level bat path, loose hands at times, flashed bat speed, occasional hard contact. Exit velocity clocked at 85 mph from a tee. From the outfield, fluid footwork, concise routes, works through the baseball, plays tall occasional, short arm action, over the top slot,, clocked at 78 mph. Ran a 7.42 60 yard dash.

Johnathan Forneris, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-9, 158-pound, lanky two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, high ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, some effort in delivery. Fastball, sinking action at times, sat 78-80 mph, touched 81. Curveball maintains arm speed, in between 11/5 and 10/4 shape, gradual action, 64-66 mph. Changeup, sat 69-71 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, long and level bat path. Registered an exit velocity of 82 mph from a tee. Defensively, in the outfield, throws from a low ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph. Ran a 7.61 laser timed 60.

Brandon Frankel, LHP/OF, Stevenson, 2020
6-foot-1,160-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Left-handed pitcher, tilt and topple delivery, some rhythm and effort, finished in line directionally, with a square landing. High ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, slight wrap on the back side. Fastball, straight with slight cut at times, ranged 73-76 mph and topped at 80. Curveball ranged from 59-64 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, slight fade, sat 68-69 mph. From the outfield, threw from ¾ slot and throws topped at 78 mph. Right-handed hitter, crouched setup, smooth load, heel-raise stride and 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.82 60 yard dash.

Xavier Frazier, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2020
5-foot-8, 170-pound, athletically-built, strong, right handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short, simple stride, strong lower half. Flashed bat speed, short bat path, solid extension through swing, line drive hitter, balanced throughout. 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 75 mph from the outfield. Ran a laser timed 7.10 60.

Cody Gallagher, OF, South Elgin, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, athletic, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, tall, balanced setup, minimal load, shows balance throughout, aggressive swing, quick bat speed, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, over the top slot, short arm action, threw 74 mph from the outfield. Clocked a 7.70 laser timed 60.

Reed Gannon, LHP/OF, Minooka, 2021
6-foot-1, 150-pound, athletic-build, lanky, two-way prospect. On the mound, projectable left handed pitcher, tall and fall type, good balance point, directionally in line, slightly closed landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Long, clean, loose arm action, quick arm speed, easy effort, finishes out front with a high ¾ slot. Fastball showed run, arm side, sat 75-76 mph. Curveball, 1/7 in shape, ranged 62-66 mph. Changeup had arm side run, in the zone, 66-69 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, good arm speed, feel, 64-67 mph. At the plate, tall, open setup, leg kick trigger, rhythm throughout. Level path, compact swing, 78 mph exit velocity off tee. In the outfield, clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 76 mph. Ran a 7.67 laser timed 60.

Michael Gattuso, OF, St. Charles North, 2019
5-foot-10, 175-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a laser timed 6.82 60. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and minimal load. Line drive hitter, showed some bat speed, long bat path, exit velocity of 84 mph off a tee. From the outfield, high ¾ arm slot, long arm action, throws topped at 75 mph.

Nicky Giamarusti, OF, Notre Dame College, 2021
5-foot-10, 160-pound, lean, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.86 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short leg-kick trigger, minimal load, shows balance throughout. Level, slightly uphill bat path, gets extension, flashed bat speed, aggressive approach. Exit velocity topped 82 mph off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, over-the-top slot, throws topped 76 mph from the outfield.

Joe Gonzalez, OF, Lincoln-Way West, 2019
5-foot-8, 160-pound, strong, right handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth load, flashed bat speed, line drive hitter, used middle of the field well. 90 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, short and quick arm action, high ¾ arm slot, showed some accuracy, threw 77 mph form the outfield. Ran a 7.38 laser timed 60.

Michael Gould, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2020
5-foot-9, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, crouched, slightly closed, back tap stride, slight dive towards the plate, level bat path, exit velocity topped 82 off a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, soft hands, fluid footwork, loose, natural arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws showed some carry at 80 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.40 60 yard dash.

Caleb Green, OF/RHP, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-4, 125-pound, two-way prospect. Balanced setup, leg-kick trigger, bar load. Long, level bat path, occasional hard contact. Exit velocity of 73 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 69 mph from the outfield. Ran a 8.40 60. On the mound, good rhythm throughout delivery, lands slightly open, athletic finish. Regular effort, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot, fills up the zone with all pitches. Fastball ranged 66-68 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, ranged 57-59 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sinks with feel, 59-61 mph.

John Hamer, OF/P, St. Charles North, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, tall setup, short leg-kick trigger. Exit velocity 87 mph off a tee. From the outfield, steady hands, plays through the ball, over the top arm slot, long arm action, 77 mph velocity. Ran a 7.25 laser timed 60. On the mound, right handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, worked with rhythm, directionally in line. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball showed run, ranged from 76-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat 66-68 mph. Changeup, arm side run, ranged 68-71 mph.

Scott Harper, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
6-foot, 160-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, on-line direction, lands square, athletic finish, some rhythm throughout. Long, loose arm action, quick arm speed, low ¾ arm slot, regular effort. Fastball, slight run, sat 80-82 mph. Slider, 1/7 slurve shape, ranged 65-69 mph. Changeup, maintains fastball arm speed, occasionally gets on side of ball, straight movement, ranged 69-73 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, knee-knock stride. Level, compact bat path, line-drive approach, 85 mph exit velocity off tee. Defensively, athletic footwork, clean exchange, long, loose arm action, ¾ slot, threw 82 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.31 laser timed 60.

Matthew Hill, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound, lanky, right handed hitting, left handed throwing outfielder. Offensively, balanced, slightly closed stance, smooth load, small toe tap stride, good balance in swing. Short bat path, loose hands and exit velocity of 79 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped 76 mph from the outfield. Ran a laser timed 7.61 60.

Daniel Hillyer, OF, Riverside-Brookfield, 2020
5-foot-10, 145-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, open setup, long stride, no load and some balance throughout. Long, slightly uphill bat path, 79 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, plays through the ball, long, loose arm action, accurate throws, topped at 75 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60.

Brandon Houtz, OF, Warren, 2019
6-foot-2, 170-pound, lanky, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, tall, open setup, big leg-kick stride, maintains balance throughout. Long, uphill bat path, high finish; 87 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped at 79 mph from the outfield. Ran a laser timed 7.27 60.

Robert Jackman Jr., RHP/OF, Lincoln-Way West, 2019
6-foot-3, 200-pound, athletically-built two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, easy delivery, strong balance point, level shoulders, utilizes lower half,  stays in line with home plate, square landing and athletic finish. High ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Heavy fastball, around the zone, slight run at times, ranged from 83-89 mph, touched 90. Curveball, gradual action, 11/5 spin, 62-64 mph. Slider, dropped arm slot, horizontal frisbee action, good arm speed, sat 67-68 mph. In the outfield, showed natural ability, clean exchange, short and loose arm action, over the top slot, flashed above average arm strength with carry at 86 mph. Offensively, strong, balanced setup, long bat bath, 87 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.21 laser timed 60.

Dymitri Kanellakis, OF, Cary-Grove, 2020
5-foot-8, 160-pound, strong, right handed hitting, left handed throwing outfielder. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, quick leg kick trigger, balanced throughout swing. Flashes bat speed, compact, level bat path, exit velocity of 84 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick feet, steady hands, plays through the ball, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 79 mph from the outfield.

Ryan Klainos, RHP/OF, Libertyville, 2019
6-foot-1, 205-pound, two-way prospect, strong lower half. Right-handed pitcher with repeatable, tilt and topple delivery, utilizes lower half, stays on-line, lands square, finishes athletically with easy effort throughout. Quick, loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball around the zone, run and sink action when down in the zone, sat 84-86 mph, touched 87. Curveball, sharp action, 10/4 shape, 72-74 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed, fade action to the arm side, 77-80 mph. In the outfield, flashed a well above average arm, short over the top arm action, throws carried at 88 mph. Fluid footwork at times, steady hands and plays through baseball. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, strong, simple swing, 79 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.66 laser timed 60.

Jake Lynch, OF/LHP, Wheaton North, 2020
6-foot, 185 pound, strong, two-way prospect. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, short stride, minimal load. Looks to lift the baseball, occasionally long through the zone; 86 mph exit velocity off a tee. In the outfield, athletically plays through the ball, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws showed some accuracy and carry, topped at 81 mph. Ran a 7.28 laser timed 60. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, in line to home, square landing, athletic finish. Long arm action, wraps on back side, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball has sink, around the zone, sat 74-76 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, good depth, thrown for strikes, ranged 59-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, faded, ranged 67-72 mph.

Alex Marotta, OF/RHP, Westmont, 2019
6-foot-3, 215-pound, strong, wide-shouldered, right handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and stride, shows balance throughout. Bat strength, level bat path. Exit velocity topped 94 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, some effort and throws clocked at 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.23 timed 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, slightly closed landing. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, effort involved. Fastball, showed run at times, ranged 78-82 mph topped at 84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 in shape, sat 69-71 mph. Changeup, flashed arm side run, ranged from 72-77 mph.

Luke Menard, OF, Oswego, 2019
6-foot, 175-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, tall, balanced setup, long stride, dives toward the plate. Long pat bath, slightly uphill, flashed bat speed, 83 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, clean transfer, high ¾ arm slot, long arm action, throws topped 74 mph from the outfield. Ran a laser timed 7.58 60.

Jaden Mitchell, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2021
5-foot-10, 200-pound, big bodied, right-handed hitting outfielder. Balanced, crouched setup, short stride, no load, shows balance throughout. Short, level bat path, hard contact at times, present bat speed, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 73 mph from the outfield. Ran a 8.08 laser timed 60.

Luke Montgomery, OF/LHP, St. Laurence, 2020
5-foot-9, 140-pound, lean, two-way prospect. Ran a 6.83 laser timed 60. Left handed hitter, excellent balance throughout setup and swing, short bat path, fluid rhythm, line drive approach, exit velocity at 80 mph. From the outfield, quick and fluid footwork, plays through the ball athletically, short arm action, flashed accuracy and carry at 80 mph. On the mound, left handed pitcher, worked in line towards the plate, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, ranged from 72-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, power break with fastball arm speed, in the zone ranging from 62-65 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, ranged 62-67 mph.

Mitchell Murphy, OF, Normal Community, 2021
5-foot-9, 160-pound, average build, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced, slightly open setup, leg kick trigger. Short, level bat path, compact, shows some rhythm throughout. Defensively, fluid footwork, short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 75 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.44 laser timed 60.

Andrew Mysliwiec, OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-11, 144-pound, lean, outfield prospect. Left-handed hitter at the plate, tall, open setup, short toe tap trigger, smooth back load. Long, slightly uphill bat path, utilized middle of the field; exit velocity topped 74 mph from tee. Defensively, right handed thrower, fluid footwork and plays through it athletically. Short arm action from an over the top slot, threw 76 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.59 laser timed 60.

Sam Pileggi, RHP/OF, Plainfield Central, 2020
5-foot-8, 168-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, directionally in line, lands square to the plate, athletic finish. Long arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, gradual cut, ranged from 73-78 mph. Curveball, 10/4 in shape, sat 65-67 mph. Changeup, good fade, shows feel, down in the zone, sat 68-71 mph. Offensively, balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, back bar load. Uphill bat path, 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively plays through the ball, steady hands, over the top slot, throws topped 81 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60.

Christian Ransom, OF, TF North, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 7.03 laser timed 60. Defensively, agile footwork, steady hands, short arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 77 mph from the outfield. At the plate, balanced, slightly open stance, short stride, 79 mph exit velocity mph off a tee.

Noah Riley, RHP/OF, Joliet Central, 2020
5-foot-11, 175-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive type, open landing. Long, loose arm action, wraps on back side, high ¾ arm slot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, in the zone, sat 72-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual break, ranged 61-65 mph. Changeup maintains arm speed, flashed sink, sat 62-64 mph. At the plate, right-handed pitcher, balanced stance, long leg-lift stride. Long, uphill bat path, flashed hard contact, exit velocity topped 82 mph off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, over the top slot, threw 77 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.88 laser timed 60.

Luis Rodriguez, OF, Yorkville, 2019
5-foot-6, 145 pound, right handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 7.09 laser timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance throughout. Simple, line drive approach, short, level bat path, fluid rhythm and confidence in the box. 70 mph exit velocity. Defensively, played through the ball, slight crow hop, over the top slot with a short arm action, showed some accuracy, 80 mph velocity from the outfield.  

Adam Rose, OF/RHP, St. Joseph-Ogden, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, right handed hitter, spread setup, leg kick trigger, athletic hands, line drive hitter, fast bat, good extension and rhythm throughout. 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, agile footwork, plays through the ball, gains ground on transfer, long arm action, throws carry at 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.47 laser timed 60. On the mound, right handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, steady rhythm, directionally in line, lands slightly closed to the plate, athletic finish; High ¾ arm slot, short arm action, four pitch feel; Fastball, slight run, ranged 76-81 mph. Curveball, 12/6 in shape, has depth, in the zone, ranged 62-65 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, showed sink, sat at 69 mph. Cutter ranged 63-73 mph.

Chuckie Smith, OF, Crete-Monee, 2021
6-foot, 155-pound, lanky, right-handed hitting outfield prospect. At the plate, balanced, slightly crouched setup, short leg lift stride, minimal load, utilizes lower half. Level bat path, line drive type; 76 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long strided, plays through the baseball at times, long arm action, high ¾ slot, showed some carry at 82 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.61 laser timed 60.

Michael Vallone, LHP/OF, Lake Forest, 2020
6-foot, 160-pound, long-limbed, left/left, two-way prospect. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, directionally in line, good balance point, slight pause, closed landing, athletic finish, gets over front side well. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, regular effort throughout; Fastball, slight arm side run, commands the plate, ranged 76-78 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, sat 67-69 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fades, good feel, ranged 71-74 mph. At the plate, balanced setup, minimal stride. Compact, short bat path, occasional hard contact, line drive type. Exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 79 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60.

Alex Vazquez, OF, St. Rita, 2020
5-foot-11, 152-pound, athletically built, left/left outfield prospect. Crouched, slightly open setup, short stride. Short, compact bat path, flashed ability to lift the ball, good balance throughout. Exit velocity 77 mph from a tee. From the outfield, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 78 mph. Ran a 7.53 laser timed 60.

Drew Winters, OF, Routt Catholic, 2019
6-foot-1, 190-pound, athletic framed, right-handed hitting outfield prospect. Ran a 6.94 laser timed 60 yard dash. At the plate, tall, slightly opened setup, toe tap trigger. Flashed bat speed, long bat path, aggressive approach and a 93 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 76 mph from the outfield.

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