On Oct. 6, the PBR Illinois staff hosted its annual fall Unsigned Senior Showcase, providing 2020 grads with the platform to perform ahead of the final offseason of their prep careers. Year after year, this event always seems to spotlight a handful of Illinois seniors who have flown under the radar for too long, bringing them some much-deserved attention.

After providing rapid post-event analysis in last week, in the form of our Quick Hits and Stats Story, we’re continuing our position-by-position breakdown today with the day’s outfielders. We covered the event’s catchers on Monday and the outfielders yesterday, in case you missed it.

It was a deep group, which goes to show just how well our No. 1 from the day showed. Kaneland’s Tommy Shaw is a do-it-all athlete who barreled baseballs into the gaps during BP at this showcase. He also proved to be a reliable defender, too, elevating his profile as a follow senior heading into the final offseason of his high school career.

From Benet, Colin Gorz has a smooth right-handed swing that produces hard gap-to-gap contact, and Nicholas Serr (Minooka) has gained a reputation as one of the state’s best defenders.

The group goes well beyond these three names, however. See for yourself. We ranked the top-15 infielders from The MAX below. Stay tuned tomorrow for a look at the day’s pitchers.

TOP PROSPECTS

1. Tommy Shaw, Kaneland, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Long, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg-lift timing trigger and maintains balance through contact. Simple swing, loose, athletic hands, short to the ball, natural lift. Hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Arm plays short, natural high 3/4 slot. Ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Quick feet, ranges well, confident, sure hands and clean transfer.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. 

2. Colin Gorz, Benet Academy, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Strong, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with open stance, slight bat wrap load, uses hanging leg lift stride, on time and athletic, excellent balance through contact. Smooth swing and barrel aware, quick hands produce above average bat speed, line drive gap to gap type hitter.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average pop.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action works out of a high 3/4 slot, flashed carry on the infield.
Defense: Confident hands, showed best on the infield with smooth athletic actions, quick efficient exchange.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

3. Nicholas Serr, Minooka, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Smooth load, short stride, engages lower half, good balance through contact.  Fast hands, quality approach at the plate, short, level path through the zone, consistently found the barrel in batting practice.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick on his feet, soft hands, secures the baseball, clean exchange from glove to hand. Accurate on his throws, athletic in the field, confident in himself.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

4. Omar Garcia, Lake View, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load and leg-kick timing trigger. Stays short to the ball, feel for the barrel, line-drive approach and uses the whole field.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural infield actions, plays from the ground up, body control, soft confident hands, clean release.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

5. Joshua DeLeon, Taft, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, slight bat wrap in load, leg kick trigger, short stride, stays balance through contact.  Quick hands, short, level path through the zone, line drive approach at the plate, favored his pull-side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, quick feet, clear lateral range, steady hands, clean exchange, strong throws.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

6. Joe Selby, Romeoville, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, tall, relaxed setup, smooth load, slight leg lift, long stride, stays balanced through contact.  Quick hands, simple swing, short, level path through the zone, fluid rhythm through contact, consistently barreled up the baseball producing line drives, primarily worked middle-away.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, steady hands, secures the baseball, smooth double-play turn.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

7. Jacob Curtis, Chatham-Glenwood, 2020 (Lincoln Land CC)
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Wide shouldered, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, smooth load, slight leg lift, short stride, hands stay back ready to hit.  Long, uphill path through the zone, drove the ball to all fields, fluid rhythm through contact, confident in himself at the plate.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange leading to a quick release, quick turn on the double play, strong arm, accurate throws.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

8. Zane Zielinski, Lake View, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, short stride.  Long, uphill path through the zone, smooth rhythm through contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic in the field, fluid footwork, two hand gather, secures the baseball, clean exchange, quick release, showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

9. Frankie Morales, Roberto Clemente, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B Above-average defender with natural instincts in the field.
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched athletic setup, short stride with a leg kick, hands stay up ready to hit.  Relaxed at the plate, bat takes a long path through the zone with extension. Favored his pull-side during batting practice, fluid rhythm with an athletic finish through contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Showed a quick first step to the baseball, soft hands, quick feet, clean transfer from glove to hand. Capable of covering ground both to his backhand and glove side, plays through the baseball. Strong arm, accurate on his throws across the diamond. Clear feel for himself in the field, natural defensive instincts. 
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

10. Tyler Bayless, Metea Valley, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, back load, slight leg lift, short stride.  Quick hands, short, level path through the zone, fluid rhythm through contact, line drives to all fields.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, clean exchange from glove to hand, showed a strong body control.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

11. Jake Margolick, Highland Park, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, quick leg kick trigger, short stride, engaged lower half, stays balanced through contact.  Present bat speed, short, level path through the zone, showed a line drive approach at the plate, consistently made hard contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, nimble on his feet, fluid footwork, two-hand gather, steady hands, clean exchange, quick release.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

12. Michael Sclafani, Montini Catholic, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 200-pounds. Physical, thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg-kick timing trigger. Swings with intent, long, uphill path, pull approach and advanced bat strength.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength off the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action, life across the infield.
Defense: Profiles as a corner infielder. Winds up through release.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

13. Justin Tumpowsky, Stevenson, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, short stride, hands stay back.  Long path to the baseball, favored his pull-side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, quick on his feet, steady hands, clean exchange, smooth double play turn, strong arm.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

14. Devin Redmond, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, smooth load, slight leg lift, short stride, engaged lower half, hands stay in a strong hitting position, balanced through contact.  Quick hands, quality approach, short, level path to the baseball, consistently barreled up the baseball, sprayed line drives.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, fluid footwork, lateral range to both sides, soft hands, clean exchange, quick release, strong arm, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

15. Ryan Maloney, Providence Catholic, 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 215-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame, built lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, engaged lower half, stays balanced through contact.  Long, level path through the zone, fluid rhythm through contact, present power to all fields.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, fields the ball out in front, clean exchange, quality footwork around the bag, strong throws to third base.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Steve Antrim, Lake Forest, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, engaged lower half, stays balanced through contact.  Quick hands, long, uphill path through the zone, consistently made hard contact, favored his pull-side, fluid rhythm through contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic in the field, two hand gather, reliable hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Asllani, Stevenson, 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open balanced setup, wide base, smooth load, slight leg lift, short stride Short level path through the zone, line drive approach at the plate, tendency to pull the baseball, made hard contact when he was on time.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, two hand gather, fields the ball out in front.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Batusich, Joliet Catholic Academy, 2020
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Strong, durable frame, wide-shoulders.
Hit: SH. Athletic, confident look in the box from the left side. Starts balanced and quiet, smooth load and short stride. Loose, strong hands, creates bat speed, bat stays flat through the zone, extension through contact. Consistently on time, hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 81 mph.
Defense:
Run: 7.9 runner in the 60. 

Adam Bendoraitis, Batavia, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, smooth load, quick leg kick trigger, short stride, stays balanced through contact.  Simple, compact swing, short, level path through the zone, fluid rhythm through contact, showed a line drive approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, steady glove, clean exchange, strong arm.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Bialek, Bolingbrook, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-4, 184-pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, minimal load, short stride.  Short, level path to the baseball, simple swing.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, clean exchange, quick release.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Shane Bonner, South Elgin, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, slight leg lift, short stride,  Long path through the zone, line drive approach at the plate, tendency to pull the baseball, occasionally found the barrel.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, clean exchange, long release.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Brenn, Minooka, 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Strong, mature build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick trigger, short stride.  Present bat strength, level path through the zone, line drive approach, head stays on the ball through contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, steady hands, active feet, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.4 runner in the 60. 

Nick Clevenger, Benet Academy, 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 210-pounds. Strong, well-defined build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, short stride.  Simple swing, short, uphill path through the zone, sprayed line drives into both gaps, consistent hard contact, real power.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Fluid footwork around the bag, two-hand gather, clean exchange, quick release.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Xavier Correa, Jones College Prep, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, slight back load, long stride, engages his lower half.  Short, level path through the zone, stays inside the baseball, consistently found the barrel, fluid rhythm through contact.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, active feet, fluid footwork, clean transfer from glove to hand allowing for a quick release. Played athletically in the field and showed a strong control for his body. Clear feel for himself in the field.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Kade Cyr, Bradley Bourbonnais, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 175-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, minimal load, short stride.  Quick hands, long path through the zone, opposite field approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Reliable hands, quick feet, clean exchange from glove to hand, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Michael Davis, St.Charles North, 2020
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Wide-shouldered, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, minimal load and long stride. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, looks to lift the baseball, flashed pull-power.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 81 mph. Short, over-the-top slot, quick arm. Accurate throws with carry.
Defense: Worked out behind the plate and on the infield. Athletic and quick out of the crouch, direction varies at times. On the infield, profiles as a corner infielder. Hands play steady, works through the baseball, winds up through exchange at times.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Engel, Marian Catholic, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride.  Short path through the zone, showed a line drive approach at the plate, tendency to pull the baseball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, fields the ball out in front, two-hand gather, secures the baseball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Fell, Stevenson, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, aggressive lower body, good balance through contact.  Fast hands, long, level bat path through the zone, consistently on time, fluid rhythm through contact. Sprayed line drives during batting practice.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, nimble on his feet, quick exchange from glove to hand. Showed the ability to throw from multiple arm slots, primarily accurate on his throws.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Davey Fitzpatrick, Lincoln-Way East, 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Physical, strong, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load and short stride.  Quiet swing, strong hands, works the pull-side gap.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, plays loose out of a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, maintained body control on the move, sure-hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Jack Fisher, Yorkville, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Athletic, wide-shouldered build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight bat wrap in load, leg kick, short stride.  Long, level path through the zone, peppered line drives into the gaps.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, clean exchange, long to release.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Isaak Flaming, Morse, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, wide base, back load, leg kick trigger, short stride.  Long, level path through the zone, stays balanced through contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, two-hand gather, reliable hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Gates, Vernon Hills, 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, back load, long stride, engaged lower half, stays balanced through contact.  Quick hands, level path through the zone, high power when he finds the barrel.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Christian Grems, Orion, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, long stride, engaged lower half.  Quick hands, short, level path through the zone, consistently barreled up the baseball.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic in the field, reliable hands, quick feet, has range, clean exchange leading to quick release.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Andre Harris II, Lindblom, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, short stride, hands stay in a strong hitting position throughout load.  Quick hands, quality approach at the plate, front foot gets down early, short level path through the zone.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, active feet, takes long strides to the baseball, clean exchange from glove to hand.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Kolb, Plainfield South, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pounds. Muscular build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup. Slight bat drop in load, short stride, slightly closes himself off in his front foot.  Short, level path through the zone. Showed a line drive approach at the plate.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front of his body, two-hand gather, clean exchange leading to quick release, athletic in the field.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Tanner Krist, WDM Valley, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride with a toe-tap, slight hitch in load.  Long, uphill path to the baseball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front, secures the baseball, quick exchange.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Nicholas Kuras, Bolingbrook, 2020
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lean, projecitible build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, short stride.  Short path to the baseball.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Narrow base, range to his glove side.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Danny LoConte, Andrew, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, back load, quick leg kick trigger, long stride, engages his lower half.  Quality approach at the plate, uphill path through the zone, favored his pull-side, fluid rhythm through contact.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the baseball, clean exchange.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Luckey, Moline, 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, slight leg kick, long stride.  Short, level path through the zone, occasionally barreled up the baseball.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, fields the ball out in front, two-hand gather, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Jack Maize, Shoreland Lutheran, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, simple load, short stride.  Quick hands, bat takes a short uphill path to the baseball, showed a gap-to-gap approach at the plate.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two hand gather, long to release.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Markin, United Township, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, slight bat drop in load, long stride.  Uphill path through the zone, some rhythm through contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Slow arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, clean exchange from glove to hand leading to a quick release.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Chris McDevitt, St. Rita, 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, smooth load, quick leg kick trigger, short stride.  Short, level path through the zone, lets the ball travel, showed a line drive type approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, quick turn, solid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Luke Meister, Oak Park-River Forest, 2020
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, loads hands back, short ton minimal stride, maintains balance. Loose level path, gap to gap approach, showed bat speed and works on top of the baseball.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Loose raw bat speed.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, long release.
Defense: Long actions both in the outfield and infield, feet stay active in outfield, ability to play through the baseball. Rangy target around the bag at first base, playable hands.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. Long strided runner.

Cole Nelson, St. Charles East, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride.  Long, level path through the zone, showed a line drive approach at the plate, fluid rhythm through contact, simple swing.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, strong throws.
Defense: Reliable hands, two-hand gather, secures the baseball, clean exchange leading to quick release, accurate on his throws.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

AJ Oskorep, Downers Grove South, 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 215-pounds. Mature, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, short stride with a toe-tap.  Bat takes a long path through the zone.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, long to release.
Run: 8.1 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Pegg, St. Charles North, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, short stride.  Present bat speed, quality approach, long path through the zone with extension in his arms. Consistently made hard contact in batting practice, spraying line drives, ball absolutely jumped off his bat.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic in the field, lateral range to both sides, fluid footwork, clean exchange, accurate on some of his throws.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Louis Perona, Lane Tech, 2020
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, narrow base, long stride, engages his lower half.  Long, level path through the zone, creates good extension with his swing, sprayed line drives to all fields, consistently barrelled up pitches low in the zone.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two hand gather, long to release.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Brendan Slota, Providence Catholic, 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. Wide shouldered, durable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight bat drop in load, slight leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half.  Quick hands, short bat path through the zone, sprayed line drives in batting practice, clear pull-side power.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, strong arm.
Defense: Active in the field, clean exchange, long release.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Taylor, Stevenson, 2020
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Large, strong build, wide shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, loads hands back, short stride, average balance. Hard contact off of aggressive swing path, present bat strength.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average pop off the bat.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. INF - 73 mph. Arm plays short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Looked more natural around the bag at first base, feet and hands work together. Out of the crouch works tall to release, short footwork.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Trevor Troyner, Minooka, 2020
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, balanced, smooth load, leg kick trigger, short stride, engages his lower half, hands stay back in a strong hitting position during load.  Quick hands, short path through the zone, sprayed line drives, stayed up the middle.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Reliable hands, two-hand gather, clean exchange, athletic fielding position.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Kody Velazquez, Rock Falls, 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Strong, mature build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open balanced setup, slight wrap in load, short stride, engaged lower half.  Long, uphill path through the zone, on time, showed some power at the plate.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, fields the ball out in front, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Christian Waliczek, Home School, 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/1B
Body: 6-foot-6, 230-pounds. Tall, lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, short stride, slight bat drop in load.  Uphill bat path through contact, favored his pull-side.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the baseball.
Run: 8.38 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Wodziak, Naperville Central, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-6, 180-pounds. Lean, lanky build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, wide base, minimal load, short stride.  Long, uphill path through the zone, favored his pull-side.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front, two-hand gather, long to release.
Run: 7.5 runner in the 60.

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