On Oct. 25, the PBR Illinois staff hosted its final event of the year: the Underclass Showcase. This event was open to all of the state’s prospects in its 2023, 2024, and 2025 graduating classes, and allowed us to end the 2020 showcase circuit with a bang.

Our staff was treated to a look at some of the brightest up-and-coming talents in the state, and we began our event breakdown in the days that followed, when we published instant analysis in the form of our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis stories. We also began to publish scouting reports from the showcase this week, with the day’s catchers and outfielders. We’re onto the infielders today.

It was here that Cal Sefcik (Marist, 2023) recorded one of the most impressive rounds of batting practice we witnessed this fall, regardless of age. The Marist sophomore produced exit speeds over 90 mph on average, with a 96.4 max, while also comfortably recording the farthest average batted distance (315 feet), as well as the day’s max distance (352). He showed off above-average actions on defense as well, to demonstrate a complete set of tools, and he’s headed into 2021 as a high-follow sophomore in the state.

Stevenson sophomore Colin Schmitke (2023) is another rising member of this class, after a standout performance here. He’s an up-the-middle infielder in a physical build with upside on both sides of the ball.

We also ranked the top-five freshmen infielders in attendance, led by Luke Oblen (DePaul College Prep, 2024), who’s already committed to Louisville. Throughout 2020, Oblen demonstrated supreme potential from the mound, and he did so at this event as well, and we’ll get to that tomorrow. But even as a position player, Oblen looks the part. He’s an athletic 6-foot who swings a quick, repeatable right-handed bat with fluid infield defense fit for the left side.

Hinsdale Central’s Luke Jurack (2024) also used the fall to impress our staff more than once. He was excellent in-game at a couple of PBR tournaments, and he backed that up at this event. He’s developing a reputation as a competitive, versatile player who can fit in multiple spots across the infield and outfield, with budding speed and a fluid right-handed swing.

For full reports on this group, as well as the rest of the infielders at this event, continue reading on below.

TOP 2023 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Cal Sefcik, Marist (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B; Emerging as a high-follow sophomore in the state.
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Lean strength, proportional build; athletic.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balance setup, minimal load trigger, quick leg kick. Quick strong hands, bat stays on plane, gets extension through contact, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm. Consistent hard contact and bat speed continues to tick up. Averaged 73.6 mph of bat speed and 24.9 mph of hand speed.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. During BP, recorded the highest average exit speed (90.1 mph) and one of the highest max exit speeds (96.4). Also recorded the furthest average and max batted-ball distances of 315 and 352 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Confident, calm actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, packs through exchange at times.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. Athletic, efficient runner.

2. Colin Schmitke, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS; High-follow 2023 who can stick up the middle.
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Advanced strength in build; thick/strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic in the box, wide balance setup, smooth load trigger, short stride. Quick hands, confident approach, short uphill swing, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm. Averaged 72.1 mph of bat speed.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Utilizes physicality well, recording an average exit speed during BP of 87.0 mph, with a 93.0 mph high.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, multiple slots; quick arm with some carry across.
Defense: Soft hands, smooth exchange, plays through the baseball. Efficient funnel through exchange helps create proper throwing position with consistency.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

3. Ryan Niedzwiedz, West Aurora (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS; High-follow 2023 left-handed hitting infielder.
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balance setup, smooth load, short leg lift. Engaged lower half, short, twitchy swing. Line drive gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm, feel for the barrel and a lot of hard/loud contact. Bat speed averaged 73.3 mph, per Blast.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a 96.0 mph max exit speed during batting practice.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm action from a ¾ slot.
Defense: Active feet, hands work out front at times, fluid funnel through a pack exchange. Shuffles through to target, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

4. Eduardo Letamendi, Von Steuben (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B; An impressive PBR debut at this event as a rising 2023 prospect.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. A highly projectable, athletic, thin build; long, wiry levers.
Hit: RHH. Wide/closed base, balance setup, smooth load, toe tap stride. Quick hands, confident/aggressive approach, short uphill swing, looking gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm. Easy, repeatable swing that projects.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit speed recorded during BP of 90.9 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short loose arm action, from a high ¾ slot.
Defense: Defends with a bounce; plays low to the ground, fluid approach, surrounds the ball athletically, in rhythm. Quick funnel to release at times.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. Long strides, efficient runner.

5. Andy Roman, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Muscular, barrel-chested build. Proportional athleticism to pair.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands start high over head, fluid pre-pitch rhythm, smooth bat tip load, leg kick timing trigger. Strong hands/wrists with bat speed, long bat path with an elevated attack angle, consistently hits the ball in the air, gap-to-gap approach. Advanced bat strength for age, noticeably loud contact off the barrel, middle-of-the-order profile. Recorded a max exit speed of 98.76 mph in BP, per TrackMan.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and at first base. Athletic out the crouch, flexible hips, loose actions, soft hands, fluid feet that work in line towards target, quick trigger to release. Steady hands on the infield with a quick double play feed at times.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

TOP 2024 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Luke Oblen, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple balanced setup, smooth load, high leg lift. Repeatable swing, quick hands, short level swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

2. Luke Jurack, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, small leg-lift trigger, advanced pre-pitch actions and overall balance for his age. Athletic, fluid swing, short/direct to ball, feel for the barrel, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot from outfield. Flashed athleticism with ability to change arm slot on infield.
Defense: Outfield: confident defender, active and efficient feet, fields the ball out front and plays through athletically and clean exchange, works through ball. Infield: Fields from wide base at times, steady hands, flashed athleticism, keeps body under control.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. One of the best outfield runners at the event.

3. Jonathan Fleaka, Lake Zurich (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Sturdy, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic in the box, balance setup, smooth load trigger, high leg kick. Quick hands, long level swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm. Generates above-average hand and bat speed, averaging 23.3 and 69.1 mph, respectively.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Demonstrated advanced bat strength for age; max exit speed of 91.6 mph during BP, at a max distance of 306 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, loose, from a low ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick feet, soft hands at two-hand gather, clean transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

4. Kaiden Maurer, Maroa-Forsyth (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds. Thin, wiry build; athletic.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balance setup, smooth loading trigger, short load. Quick hands, level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot, throws play with carry.
Defense: Athletic feet, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Active, twitchy defender, well-rounded, middle infield actions that project.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

5. Andrew Gould, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Proportional build with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Simple balance setup, no loading trigger, small stride. Short level swing, get extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, fluid footwork, fields in center of body. Efficient funnel, exchange with soft hands.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Brendan Arnold, Brother Rice (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic in the box, open base, balance setup, smooth load, high leg lift.  Quick strong hands, short level swing, gets extension after contact, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.6 runner in the 60. 

Carver Banker, Alleman High (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 230-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Closed base, balance setup, minimal load, short stride.  Strong hands, quick uphill swing, working power gaps.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Funnels into center of body, clean exchange.
Run: 9.09 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Berlin, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 156-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall balance setup, no loading trigger, long stride.  Short level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, quick/clean exchange.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Raul Campos, De La Salle Institute (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Big frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Open base, athletic balance setup, minimal load, leg lift.  Short level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Corner infield profile. Steady hands.
Run: 8.53 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Carrano, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/C 
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame that projects to add strength as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quick pre-pitch bat waggle, smooth hand load, short stride.  Level bat path with some lift, line drive approach, pull-side tendency, repeats.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: 2.21-2.35 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and at first base. Steady actions from the crouch, some length to release. Defends with some pre-pitch rhythm on the infield, fluid feet, soft hands that work out front.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60.

Michael Carrano, St. Laurence (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Proportional build, some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open base, high hands, active pre-pitch bat waggle, smooth load, short stride to even.  Bat travels on a long and uphill path through the zone, line drive approach, consistently hits in rhythm.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Works more from an over-the-top angle from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.19-2.27 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and on the diamond. Wide stance, tall at gather, lower half works away from the bag, quick transfer to release. Active defender on the infield, hands play low to the ground and out front of body, some pack to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Charlie Cekander, Champaign Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 145-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: SH. R- Balance setup, back load trigger, quick toe tap. L- Open base, balance setup, minimal load, high leg lift.  Short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, clean quick transfer at times, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Michael Clarkson, Loyola Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Sturdy, strong build; physical.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, back load trigger, quick toe tap. Strong hands, long level swing, gap-to-gap approach. Generated advanced bat and hand speed, measured at 72.5 and 24.7 mph on average, respectively.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Squared up consistent hard contact, averaging an exit speed of 89.8 mph on average with a 96.6 mph high; max batted distance measured at 346 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on feet, ranges around well for size to fit the corner infield mold; hands play soft out front, low at gather.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

John Connors, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Strength in frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall balance setup, minimal load, short stride.  Short level swing, gets extension after contact, line drive approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Jesse Contreras, St. Laurence (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Simple, open balance setup, minimal load, quick short stride. Short level swing, gets extension after contact, line drive approach and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action from a ¾ slot.
Defense: Fields in center of body, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Kendall Crawford, Champaign Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide balance setup, no load, no stride.  Quick level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Cribbett, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Simple, tall balance setup, smooth hand load, small stride.  Easy short swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, maintains body control on the move, clean exchange.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Mitchell Crompton, Champaign Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall open setup, minimal load, long stride to even. Short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, fluid footwork, smooth exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Michael Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, smooth load, short stride.  Quick hands, short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, gets around the baseball, soft hands, smooth transfer.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Michael Farina, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, bar load trigger, long stride to even. Short level swing, repeated hard pull-side gap contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Maintains body control on the move, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Charles Filipek, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean, wiry levers.
Hit: LHH. Wide open base, tall balanced setup, smooth loading trigger, quick toe tap. Strong hands, quick uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach. Generated 70.8 mph of bat speed, on average.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 91.6 mph during BP.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange. Feel for the bag and the position.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Clayton Glasby, Wauconda (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Open balanced setup, minimal load, quick leg kick.  Short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action, side arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Christian Graves, Marengo Community (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical build; wide-shouldered, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, long stride. Quick hands, short level swing, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 93.9 mph during BP, with a max batted distance measured at 345 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Direct footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Tommy Haggerty, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Wiry frame with athleticism, projection.
Hit: RHH. Open base, balanced setup, drop load trigger, short leg lift.  Long level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Above-average hands and actions; fluid feet. Clean exchanges, plays through the ball efficiently.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Ashton Henkel, Byron (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands load, long leg lift.  Quick hands, long uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Reid Henness, Champaign Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds. Small frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, quick stride to even. Long level swing, line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork, average hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.28 runner in the 60. 

William Ho, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Thick/strong build; natural strength in frame, especially the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balance setup, smooth load trigger, long leg kick. Quick hands, short uphill swing, power gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer and plays through the baseball at times.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.

Charlie Hobbs, Champaign Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, smooth loading trigger, short leg lift.  Long uphill swing, line drive approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady hands, winds up through release at times.
Run: 8.38 runner in the 60. 

Owen Hobbs, Champaign Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 150-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow even base, tall setup, minimal load, long stride.  Short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, funnels through exchange, length in transfer.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

John Hughes, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: LHH. Simple, tall balance setup, smooth load trigger, long stride. Short uphill swing, gets extension after contact, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm. Above-average hand speed, at 22.5 mph on average.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, sure-handed and feel for the position.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Danny Johnson, St. Ignatius (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, smooth loading trigger, long stride. Long flat swing, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long loose arm action, side arm action.
Defense: Average hands, clean exchange. 
Run: 8.71 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Jonota, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Small frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouch setup, minimal load trigger, short stride.  Short level swing, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.8 runner in the 60. 

Aris Kosiek, Montini Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, closed feet, back load trigger, high leg lift.  Quick hands, short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, clean release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Taylor Kujak, Plainfield Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouch base, minimal load, quick leg lift.  Quick hands, long uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, quick exchange on double play feed, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Bradley Lins, St. Charles North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, smooth load trigger, small toe tap.  Quick hands, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Quick feet, soft hands, smooth exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Hank Liss, Evanston (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Open base, tall balance setup, minimal load, long stride.  Short level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, side arm slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Mason Lynch, La Salle-Peru (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup, small load, short stride. Simple swing, works slightly uphill, flashed athleticism, controls barrel at times, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Outfield: steady hands, plays through the ball, small crowhop at times. Infield: fields from wide base, fields from center of body, flashed athleticism on double play turn.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. Above-average runner.

Jayden Malone, Metea Valley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, direct path, keeps it simple, lots of line drives, consistent hard contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 94.78mph during BP via TrackMan, max bat speed of 73.90mph via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 71 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Outfield: confident hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball at times. Infield: fields mostly with backhand, flashed comfort around the first base bag.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Martin, Newark (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Closed base, balance setup, smooth load trigger, short stride.  Quick hands, long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, smooth transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Mark Mennecke, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean strength in proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Open base, tall balance setup, back drop load, long stride. Quick hands, short level swing, line drive/opposite-field approach, fluid rhythm. Generated bat speed, 72.2 mph on average.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 90.7 mph during BP.
Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Long loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Christopher Montell, Marist (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-8, 147-pounds. Athletic frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Static simple setup, short stride. Quick hands, long level swing, gap-to-gap approach. Generated above-average hand speed on swing, at 23.1 mph on average.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, average hands, clean transfer, quick double play turn, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Luca Morelli, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open base, balance setup, smooth load, long stride. Strong hands, short level swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm. Demonstrative lean in two-hand extension finish.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Above-average arm strength.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, smooth transfer. Consistently quick, efficient exchanges.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Alberto Moreno, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 209-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open base, athletic balance setup, minimal load, short stride.  Strong hands, long uphill swing, power gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Korey Mulling, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, crouch balance setup, minimal loading trigger, short stride. Short level swing, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm. Generated above-average hand speed, measured at 23.3 mph on average.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 91.4 mph during BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, athletic feet create a good approach to the ball, gathers low to the ground. Fluid funnels through exchange, efficient to release.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

John Munao, Maine South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: LHH. Wide balance setup, minimal load trigger, high leg kick. Short uphill swing, line drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, quick exchange.
Run: 7.9 runner in the 60. 

Mikey Munoz, Saint Laurence (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balance wide setup, minimal load trigger, leg lift.  Quick hands, short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Logan Nelson, Marquette Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: LHH. Open base, balance setup, minimal load, short leg kick.  Quick hands, long level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Nolan, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, small leg-lift, short stride to square. Easy action swing, path is slightly uphill, flashed extension.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. OF - 72 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long action from outfield, shorter action on infield.
Defense: Outfield: Fields the ball off his throwing foot, plays through the ball at times. Infield: Fields from a wide base, funnels into center, showed athleticism on double play/backhand.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Tyler O'Connor, Wheaton North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, back load, toe tap. Quick hands, short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot with ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Steady hands, fields in center of body, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

Jacob O'Day, Normal Community (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, minimal load, short leg kick.  Long level swing, line drive pull approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, clean transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Finn O'Meara, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, back loading trigger, quick toe tap.  Strong hands, advance approach, short level swing, working gap-to-gap.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Justin Phillips, Lockport (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap, short stride. Short swing, works to inside of ball, level path.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 74 mph. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot from outfield, shorter action on infield.
Defense: Outfield: Somewhat natural outfield actions, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through ball. Infield: Fields from center, wide base, changes arm angle at times.
Run: 7.5 runner in the 60. 

Owen Piazza, Sycamore (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, short leg lift. Quick hands, long level swing, middle of the field approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange. 
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Thomas Pipkins, Champaign Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, rotational load. Short swing, level path, uses the middle of the field, line drives.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Outfield: quick exchange, works through ball at times. Infield: fields from the center, steady hands.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Joel Powers-Ege, Champaign Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced crouch setup, minimal load, small toe tap.  Short level swing, working line drive gap-to-gap.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, average hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Dillon Putty, McHenry (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Big frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow even base, tall setup, pre-pitch load and long stride. Strong hands, long uphill swing, line drive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.56 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Quinlan, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Proportional strength, broad shoulders, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced setup, hands set high, elbow up, slightly open front foot. Minimal load, leg lifts into trigger, strides even. Above-average bat speed generated at a 70.5 mph average. Repeats a short, level swing consistently; line-drive approach, lands barrels at a high frequency.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 90.5 mph during BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot.
Defense: Plays natural on the move, steady hands, tall through release.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Alijah Rainey, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 195-pounds. Sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start at chest level and load back, leg lift timing trigger, controlled balance through contact.  Loose easy swing, short and level path, hands stay inside the baseball, line drive approach with a fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.33 pop times. Worked out as a catcher and infielder. Wide base behind the plate, lower half works away from target, tall at gather, quick transfer to release. Glove plays out front defensively, two-hand gather, corner infield profile.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

CJ Regillio, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, smooth load trigger, long toe tap.  Quick hands, long level swing, working line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Joe Richardson, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: LHH. Wide balance setup, smooth load trigger, short stride. Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, soft hands, quick transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Cristian Ruiz, Oak Lawn Community (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: SH. R- Simple balance setup, back load, short leg lift. L- Tall open setup, back load, high leg kick.   Long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid middle infield defender. Plays with bounce at times, smooth hands, advanced back hand play, clean release.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Michael Scarpelli, Libertyville (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, minimal load, high leg kick. Quick hands, long level swing, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Cole Schertz, Saint Charles North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic in the box, wide balance setup, smooth load, short stride.  Quick uphill swing, line drive gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Nate Scialabba, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open base, hands load back, quick leg lift timing trigger.  Short bat path, uphill attack angle at times, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short arm circle, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.32 pop times. Worked out on the infield and behind the plate. Narrow stance from the crouch, lower half works away from the bag, quick trigger at times. On the infield, glove plays under center of body, two-hand gather to release.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Christian Seminaro, Mundelein (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 151-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balance setup, minimal load, gap-to-gap approach.  Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Quick feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Elijah Skidmore, Harlem (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: LHH. Crouch balance setup, drop loading trigger, short leg lift.  Long level swing, working line drive to pull side.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields in center of body, secures the baseball, clean exchange.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Thomas Smith, St. Francis College Prep (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Closed base, wide balance setup, slight coil load, no stride. Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Declan Smith, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base balance setup, small hand load, short leg lift.  Long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Jake Stefanos, Marist (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Thin, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, tall balance setup, minimal load, short leg lift. Engaged lower half, short uphill swing, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm. Above-average bat speed at 70.2 mph on average.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit speed of 88.5 mph during BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, smooth exchange, winds up through release.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Luke Stulga, St. Laurence (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long, lean, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, slightly closed, short stride. Simple, controlled overall approach, repeatable easy swing, bat works slightly uphill, consistent, hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 92.34 mph during BP via TrackMan. Max bat speed of 76.40 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short, quick action, some carry from the outfield.
Defense: Infield: Long strides, rangy defender, funnels towards center. Outfield: Natural outfield defender. Athletic actions, easy glider, aggressive routes, confident hands, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. One of the top runners at the event.

Phillip Tick, Von Steuben (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, weight shifted slightly into back leg, smooth load, short stride. Short path, shows strength in swing, intent to lift, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 90.16mph during BP, and max distance of 341 feet, both via TrackMan. Max bat speed of 73.90mph via Blast.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 74 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short, compact action.
Defense: Infield: wide base, steady hands, gets it out front at times, comfortable feet around first base bag. Outfield: works around the ball, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

Joey Ward, Maine South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Path works inside the ball, looks to make contact out front, used middle of the field at times, flashed fluidity.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. INF - 77 mph. Over-the-top arm slot, short, compact action. Quick arm speed with inherent strength that creates carry to target. Similar arm action on the infield.
Defense: Outfield: Quiet actions, careful approach, sets up behind the baseball, plays through it. Infield: ranges fluidly, defends low to the ground at gather, shuffle to target creates some length during exchange. Overall smooth, athletic actions.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Jack Wilson, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple balance setup, minimal load trigger, short stride.  Short level swing, gets extension after contact, working line drive gap-to-gap.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Average hands, clean exchange.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Wolf, St. Ignatius (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Highly projectable, lanky, athletic frame; long levers.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, smooth load, toe tap. Quick hands, short level swing, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Upside strength to add to his frame that should enhance his power potential.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, loose, quick and easy arm action from a low ¾ slot; carries to target.
Defense: Moves fluidly and athletically, controls his loose/long levers at times. Efficient transfer.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. Long strides; fluid runner for age and size.

Jeremy Yanow, Deerfield (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, long toe tap to even. Long level swing, working gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, fluid footwork, quick double play, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Zach Zalewski, Wheeling (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base, wide balance setup, smooth load trigger, toe tap. Long uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.6 runner in the 60. 

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