The St. Louis - Underclass Showcase took place on Saturday, October 13th at GCS Credit Union Ballpark in Sauget, IL. The event featured over 40 underclassmen from Illinois and Missouri.

Yesterday, we continued the coverage of the event with a look at the pitchers from the event. Today we take a look at the more than 35 position players who participated in a pro-style workout. Below we separated the Illinois and Missouri and ranked them by state. 2021 Hayden Moore took the top spot in Illinois. Moore is a highly-athletic switch-hitter who looks natural on the infield and in the outfield.

In Missouri, Chase Beattie is a high-follow 2022. Beattie has advanced physicality in the right-handed batter’s box and profiles as an above-average third baseman.

The lone Kentucky prospect, Reese Hutchins should also be one to watch moving forward. Hutchins is a physical, left-handed hitting catcher with a flat bat and strong arm from the crouch.

Take a look for yourself below:

TOP ILLINOIS POSITION PLAYERS

1. Hayden Moore, INF/OF, Edwardsville, 2021
5-foot-9, 140-pound, athletically-built, well-proportioned, switch-hitting, multi-positional prospect. 7.13 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, handles the bat well from both sides of the plate. Athletic, open setup, long stride gets back to square, loads hands and maintains balance through contact. Loose, athletic hands, creates bat speed, extension through contact and gap-to-gap approach. Sneaky pop, hit a home run to right field in batting practice. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, worked out in the infield and the outfield. Natural outfield actions, quick, fluid footwork, gets behind the baseball, plays through athletically. Short, loose, quick arm action, accurate throws with carry. Clocked at 84 mph from the outfield and 79 mph across the infield. High follow 2021 prospect.

2. Matthew Hunzinger, C, Dieterich, 2021
6-foot, 150-pound, long-limbed, projectable, left-handed hitting catcher. At the plate, wide, balanced setup, short stride and stays balanced through contact. Fluid, easy swing, loose hands and minimal wasted movement. Path works short and level through the zone, line-drive approach and uses the entire field. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, flexible behind the plate and smooth actions. Soft hands, confident receiver. Fluid footwork, clean out of the crouch and traditional catchers arm action; short and over-the-top. True four-seam throws, downhill at times and throws topped at 74 mph. Pop times ranged between 2.19-2.25. Ran a 7.44 laser-timed 60.

3. Logan Korte, OF, Massac County, 2021
6-foot-1, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder; athletic, strong build. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short leg-lift trigger and utilizes lower half. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, uphill bat path and gap-to-gap approach. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick footwork, steady hands, plays through the baseball. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws, topped at 77 mph. 7.34 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

TOP MISSOURI POSITION PLAYERS

1. Chase Beattie, 3B, Holt (MO), 2022
5-foot-10, 190 pound right handed hitting third baseman, strong and athletic prospect.  At the plate, balanced set up with closed front toe, short and smooth back with a slight wrap in load, stride is short with fluid leg lift.  Creates explosive bat speed, slightly uphill bat path, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, 87 mph off of a tee.  On the infield, athletic and fluid footwork, works around the baseball, reliable hands, clean, fluid exchange.  Short, quick arm action, high ¾ arm slot, low throws but has carry, throws topped at 80 mph.  7.24 runner in the 60.

2. Cole Krieger, OF, Lafayette (MO), 2020
6-foot-1, 180-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, athletic build.  At the plate, balanced setup, loose, low hands, smooth, slow, controlled leg kick. Creates bat speed, flat bat path, line drive, gap-to-gap approach, balance throughout swing, 84 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  Defensively, comfortable, fluid footwork, works through the baseball, clean exchange, short, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, topping out at 80 mph with carry. 7.45 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

3. Donovan Horn, C, Timberland (MO), 2021
6-foot, 205-pound right-handed hitting catcher, thick and strong build.  At the plate, Horn is a power hitter.  Balanced, upright setup, smooth load back, minimal hand movement, small and controlled leg kick, collapses lower half.  Creates advanced bat speed, uphill bat path, stays through the baseball, power to pull side, consistent, solid contact, exit velocity of 87 mph off of a tee.  Behind the plate, quick, fluid footwork, quick, clean exchange, short arm action, over the top arm slot from the ear, 76 mph throws with life. 2.08 pop time to second base.  Runs well for size, 7.57 in the 60.  

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Javier Beal, INF, Harrisburg, 2021
6-foot, 165-pound, left-handed hitting infielder, strong, durable frame. At the plate, balanced relaxed setup, minimal load, short stride and maintains balance throughout. Simple easy swing, loose hands, consistent hard line-drive contact and fluid rhythm. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles as a corner infielder. Can play on the move, steady hands, quick release, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 72 mph. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Phil Brennaman, INF/RHP, Oak Park (MO), 2020
6-foot, 170-pound, long and lean, two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, impressed with his performance on the mound. Smooth and controlled rhythm, works on-line and lands square. Short, quick, live arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball, jumps out of the hand, straight action, locates down in the zone, sat 82-84 mph, touched 86. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sharp action, tight spin, thrown aggressively, feel for the zone, 72-74 mph. Changeup, straight action, thrown for strikes, maintains arm speed, 73-78 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide, athletic setup, small heel raise stride and smooth load. Loose hands, flat through the hitting zone, gap-to-gap approach and ability to backspin the baseball. 87 mph exit velocity off a tee. On the infield, natural on the move, soft, sure hands, plays through the baseball and clean exchange. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 81 mph across the diamond. 7.25 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

J.T. Brissenden, C, Highland, 2022
5-foot-9, 135-pound, lean, left-handed hitting catcher. At the plate, balanced, closed setup, pre-pitch rhythm and short stride. Stays on top of the ball, level bat path and 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, short arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 60 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.68-2.80. Ran an 8.44 60.

Kendall Brookins, INF, O’Fallon, 2021
5-foot-10, 133-pound, wiry, athletically-built, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, narrow tall setup, short stride, uphill bat path, pull approach and 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, natural outfield actions, fluid footwork, soft hands and plays through the baseball. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 68 mph. 7.86 runner in the 60.

Colin Brueggemann, INF/RHP, Freeburg, 2021
6-foot-5, 200-pound, extra-large, long-limbed, two-way prospect with plenty of room for continued physical development. Offensively, left-handed hitter, with upside. Tall setup, minimal loading action and long stride. Bat works level through the zone, creates leverage and flashed power potential to the pull-side. Hit a home run over the right-field fence in BP. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, worked out at third base. Sure-handed, funnels exchange into the body. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 71 mph. 7.88 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, directional delivery with regular effort throughout. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball slight arm-side-run, thrown for strikes, sat 70-72 mph, touched 73. Slider, worked 10/4, arm speed at times, sat 60-61 mph. Changeup, fade action at times, 65-67 mph.

Brennan Cochrane, INF, Granite City, 2022
5-foot-10, 176-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch load and toe-tap stride. Long, level bat path, line-drive approach and 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 63 mph. 9.44 runner in the 60.

Justin Coleman, OF/RHP, Timberland (MO), 2021
6-foot, 163-pound, two-way prospect with a lean, athletic build. 7.06 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth rhythm, clean and easy, drop-and-drive delivery. Loose arm action from a high ¾ to over-the-top slot and featured three pitches for a strike. Fastball, straight action, sat 75-77 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, occasional slurve action, feel 66-67 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight, 69-70 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, minimal load and short toe-tap stride. Easy, uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, fluid footwork, works behind the baseball, clean exchange, loose arm, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 76 mph.

Caden Dahl, OF, Christian Brother College (MO), 2021
5-foot-10, 150-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, early smooth load, aggressive leg kick. Level bat path through the zone and registered a 76 mph exit velocity off a tee. In the outfield, works behind the baseball, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 67 mph. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Ben Dickerson, INF, Champaign Central, 2021
5-foot-9, 135-pound, well-proportioned, switch-hitting infielder. At the plate, looked more natural from the right side. Balanced quiet setup, pre-pitch load and slight leg-kick trigger. Level bat path from the right side, pull approach and 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, clean release, short loose arm action and throws topped at 68 mph. 7.91 runner in the 60.

Isaac Dixon, OF/3B, Lafayette (MO), 2020
5-foot-11, 185 pound right-handed hitting outfielder and third baseman, lean and athletic build.  Ran a 6.87 laser-timed 60.  At the plate, low hands, rhythm in load, smooth, controlled leg kick.  Creates bat speed, uphill bat path, occasional power to pull side, 86 mph off of a tee.  In the outfield, athletic, fluid footwork, covers ground.  Clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws are 76 mph with carry and accuracy.  On the infield, fluid footwork, works around the ball, reliable hands, quick arm action, throws topped at 76 mph.

Kieran Feagin, C, Seckman (MO), 2021
6-foot-1, 160 pound right-handed hitting catcher, long and lean build.  At the plate, athletic and balanced setup, long but quick leg kick, bringing his front foot to his back knee, rhythm in his hands, strong top hand swing, pulls top half back on finish.  Opposite field approach, 82 mph off of a tee.  Behind the plate, reliable hands, clean exchange, gains ground toward the pitch, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 73 mph, 2.13 pop time to second.  7.86 runner in the 60.

Cooper Greenwood, OF, Rock Bridge (MO), 2020
5-foot-11, 201-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, thick, strong build.  At the plate, open, athletic setup, smooth, rhythmic bat wiggle in load, long, hanging leg kick.  Creates bat speed, slightly uphill bat path, extends through the baseball, power to pull side, 89 mph off of a tee.  Defensively, reliable hands, pack in exchange, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, true ball flight topping out at 81 mph. 7.58 runner in the 60.

Reese Hutchins, C, Paducah Tilghman (KY), 2020
6-foot-1, 185-pound, left-handed hitting catcher, durable, thick build. At the plate, balanced setup, minimal load, toe-tap stride and maintains balance throughout. Hands work on top, short to the ball, line-drive, pull approach with easy effort throughout. 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quiet receiver, soft, strong hands. Sits high in the crouch, quick feet, clean release, works on-line. Short, over-the-top arm action, accurate arm and throws topped at 75 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.10-2.15. Ran a 7.95 60.

Zachary Kempfer, INF/RHP, Nashville, 2021
6-foot-4, 200-pound, extra large, strong, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth load and big toe-tap stride. Aggressive swing, loose athletic hands, creates bat speed. Stays short to the ball, natural lift, hard contact and gap-to-gap approach. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles as a corner infielder. Reliable hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 74 mph. 8.98 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, delivery works on-line, lands square with regular effort throughout. Short, loose arm circle, from a ¾ to low ¾ slot. Fastball slight running action, sat 75-76 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, tight spin at times, feel, 65-68 mph. Splitter, occasional fade action, 68-70 mph.

Jared Kuchta, OF, Fort Zumwalt East (MO), 2020
6-foot, 193 pound right-handed hitting outfielder, strong athletic build .  At the plate, crouched  and balanced setup, short stride, no load in hands.  Creates bat speed, long through the zone, opposite field approach, occasional pop, 80 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  In the outfield, good feet for his size, reliable hands, works through the ball.  Short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 70 mph.  Runs well for size, 7.44 runner in the 60.

Kai Leese, INF/RHP, Fort Zumwalt South (MO), 2021
6-foot-3, 180-pound, long-limbed, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open, athletic setup, long leg-kick stride. Maintains balance at times, long bat path and 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, steady hands, clean transfer, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 72 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays closed down the mound and works on-line. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works straight, 77-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 action, depth at times, 62-65 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight, 71-74 mph.

Casey Lenon, C, Goreville, 2021
5-foot-9, 220-pound, catcher with a thick build, strong lower half. At the plate, right-handed hitter, relaxed wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Easy swing, long, level bat path, gap-to-gap approach and flashed bat strength. 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick and agile out of the crouch. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 72 mph. Pop times ranged between 2.19-2.29. 7.77 runner in the 60.

Barrett Lohmann, INF/RHP, Fort Zumwalt North (MO), 2022
5-foot-7, 145-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, tall setup, quick heel-raise stride. Level bat path, line-drive approach and 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, sure-handed, short, loose arm action and throws topped at 64 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands slightly front toe open. Arm works short and out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, sat 67-68 mph. Curveball, depth at times, 56-57 mph. Changeup, fade action, sat 62-64 mph.

Mason McMurray, OF, Granite City, 2022
6-foot, 180-pound, long-limbed, projectable frame, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, open setup, pre-pitch load, slight wrapping action and short stride. Loose hands, creates whip at times, uphill path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean release, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 77 mph. Ran a 7.54 laser-timed.

Sean Mitchell, INF/RHP, Marquette Catholic, 2022
6-foot-1, 200-pound, extra-large, physical, right-handed hitting, two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced square setup, smooth load, short leg-lift trigger and fluid rhythm throughout. Long bat path, gap-to-gap approach and registered an 80 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, at first base, clean transfer, short arm action and throws clocked at 72 mph across the diamond. 9.06 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, methodical delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line and lands front toe open. Long, clean arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, works mostly straight, slight arm side run at times, sat 70-73 mph, touched 77. Curveball, 12/6 to 11/5 shape, 58-61 mph. Changeup, feel, straight action, sat 64-67 mph.

Landyn Oestringer, OF, Highland, 2020
5-foot-7, 135-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, early load and minimal stride. Path works level, pull approach and 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick feet, works behind the baseball, clean release, long arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 76 mph. 7.41 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Nick Rawlings, INF/RHP, DeSmet (MO), 2021
5-foot-11, 170-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. At the plate, open, tall setup, short, leg-lift trigger. Long, level bat path and line-drive approach. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, steady hands, long arm action and ¾ slot. Throws topped at 66 mph across the diamond. 8.96 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, side-step and uptempo delivery. Loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, works straight, 66-70 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 52-54 mph. Changeup, down in the zone, 58-61 mph.  

Patrik Reckert, C, Oakville (MO), 2020
6-foot, 183 pound right-handed hitting catcher, strong build.  At the plate, open and athletic setup, smooth load back, hanging leg kick.  Creates bat speed, slightly uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach, power to pull side, 84 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  Behind the plate, clean and fluid exchange, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped out at 70 mph, 2.32 pop time.  7.93 runner in the 60.

Koby Schmer, C, Westminister (MO), 2020
5-foot-11, 160 pound right-handed hitting catcher, long and lean build.  7.34 in the laser-timed 60.  At the plate, open and athletic set up, long stride, leg kick, rhythm in his hands with a bat wiggle.  Flat bat path, stays on his backside, hard contact to opposite field, 81 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  Behind the plate, clean exchange, short arm action, over the top arm slot, throws topped at 68 mph, 2.33 pop time to second.

Ben Stedman, INF, Belleville West, 2021
5-foot-9, 140-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 7.38 laser-timed 60. Offensively, wide, balanced setup, short stride. Hands work on top of the ball, level through the zone at times and line-drive approach. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, works through the baseball, steady hands, clean transfer, throws from a ¾ slot and topped at 73 mph across the diamond.

Jeff Strobl, INF, St. Mary’s (MO), 2020
5-foot-7, 140 pound right-handed hitting middle infielder.  Defensively, Jeff works around the baseball, soft and fluid hands, clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 68 mph.  At the plate, tall and open setup, rhythm in hands with a bat wiggle, small leg kick, smooth and controlled load, stays through the ball, slightly uphill bat path, pull side approach, 78 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  7.47 runner in the 60.

Matthew Sullivan, C, Bishop Dubourg (MO), 2020
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed hitting catcher.  At the plate, slightly open, tall setup, high hands, no load, small, quick leg kick.  Creates bat speed, uphill bat path, hard contact to middle and pull side, 77 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  Behind the plate, quick exchange, short arm action, over the top arm slot, throws topped at 65 mph, 2.30 pop time to second.  7.47 runner in the 60.

Josh Turner, OF, St. Charles Lutheran (MO), 2021
6-foot-2, 192-pound, long and athletic prospect.  6.94 runner in the 60, laser-timed.  At the plate, tall and narrow setup, closed front foot, pre-pitch rhythm, short trigger in hands, short, quick leg kick.  Explosive bat speed, uphill bat path and hard at extension, pull side approach.  88 mph exit velocity off of a tee.  Defensively, ball jumps out of hand, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot and throws topped out at 83 mph with carry.

Cole Vance, OF/INF, Liberty-Wentzville (MO), 2022
5-foot-10, 140 pound right-handed hitting outfielder and infielder, lean build.  At the plate, balanced setup with high hands, lowers hands in load, small leg kick, flat bat path, consistent line drives, opposite field approach, 75 mph off of a tee.  In the outfield, reliable hands, short and loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 71 mph.  On the infield, reliable hands, good exchange, loose and short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws topped at 69 mph. 7.62 runner in the 60.

Carter Wiegman, C, Highland, 2020
6-foot, 172-pound, catcher with an athletic, strong, well-proportioned build. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced closed setup, short stride, fast bat, uphill path and gap-to-gap, pull approach. 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, sets up open in the crouch, clean exchange. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and flashed carry. Throws topped at 78 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.15-2.33. Ran a 7.57 laser-timed 60.

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