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Unsigned Senior Showcase: Position Player Analysis

March 22, 2021
By Illinois Staff

On Feb. 21, the PBR Illinois team hosted the final Unsigned Senior Showcase for 2021 prospects at The MAX in McCook, Ill. The event featured 50 unsigned seniors, with the majority hailing from Illinois.

Previously, our staff collaborated to highlight the biggest takeaways and highlights from Sunday’s showcase and published them within this Quick Hits piece. We later analyzed the traditional statistics we measured at this event and published our findings within this Statistical Analysis story and this TrackMan Files piece.

Today, we’re beginning to roll out the scouting reports for each player who performed at this event, beginning with the day’s position players. We ranked the top-10 below, beginning with De La Salle’s INF Jayden Gonzalez, who recently moved into the top-90-ranked players in the state’s 2021 class – and he’s still uncommitted.

Jayden Gonzalez (2/21/21)

From Maine South, INF/RHP Timmy O’Brien just recently committed to Bradley in the days that followed his performance here. He, too, moved up in the most recent update to the state’s 2021 rankings, now at No. 134 overall.

Continue on below for a complete look at each of the day’s position players.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

Jayden Gonzalez 3B / 2B / De La Salle, IL / 2021

UNCOMMITTED

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, leg kick, advanced pre-pitch actions. Short, aggressive swing, works efficiently uphill, advanced barrel control, flashes bat speed, gap-to-gap approach with line drives.
Power: 96.81 max exit velocity, averaged 90.65 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot, throws carry across infield.
Defense: Advanced infield actions, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, easy double play turn, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Timmy O'Brien SS / RHP / Maine South, IL / 2021

BRADLEY COMMIT

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long frame with room for physical development.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, smooth load, small stride, easy pre-pitch actions.  Simple, repeatable swing, looks fluid/effortless, advanced bat speed with a max of 72.0 MPH, uses the  middle of the field, line drives, consistent hard contact.
Power: 93.07 max exit velocity, averaged 84.05 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy infield actions, sure-handed, fluid footwork, plays through the ball, flashes range.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

Ryan Schmidt C / 1B / West Chicago, IL / 2021

UNCOMMITTED

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long frame, room for physical development.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Short swing, max bat speed of 71.0 MPH, barrel control, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 95.05 max exit velocity, averaged 91.15 mph. 325’ max distance. Best average exit velocity throughout BP round at event.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop times. Easy actions behind the plate, reliable receiver, clean exchange out of the chute, deadens balls in dirt.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Ryan Kendziorski SS / 2B / Whitnall, WI / 2021

WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER COMMIT

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, leg kick, short stride. Short swing, works inside the baseball, advanced bat speed with a max of 74.7 MPH, gap-to-gap approach, line drives, consistent hard contact.
Power: 96.48 max exit velocity, averaged 89.16 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Long, athletic arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry across infield, best infield velocity at event.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, reliable hands, fluid feet, clean exchange, plays through the ball with proper direction, advanced body control.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

Jorge Garcia C / OF / Chicago Bulls College Prep, IL / 2021

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, smooth load, toe tap, short stride, advanced pre-pitch actions. Short, fluid swing, max bat speed of 69.4 MPH, ability to hit line drives, pull side tendencies.
Power: 91.52 max exit velocity, averaged 83.95 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot, throws carry.
Defense: 2.02-2.12 pop times. Advanced actions, soft hands, fluid feet, clean exchange, shows athleticism behind the plate.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Conor Diedrich C / OF / Ripon , WI / 2021

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, aggressive swing, level path, consistent hard contact, max bat speed of 73.1 MPH, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 98.02 max exit velocity, averaged 89.57 mph. 334’ max distance. Highest max exit velocity at event.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. OF - 88 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot, hardest throwing outfielder at event.
Defense: 2.05-2.18 pop times. Catcher: quick feet/transfer, works in line toward second base on throw downs. Outfield: Steady hands, plays through the ball efficiently.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Harrison Toone 2B / RHP / Brookfield East, WI / 2021

SOUTHWESTERN CC COMMIT

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Flashes max bat speed of 70.9 MPH, path works long through zone, slightly uphill, consistent hard contact, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 92.72 max exit velocity, averaged 89.01 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry across infield.
Defense: Advanced infield actions, steady hands, fluid feet, athletic double play turn, body control.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Aaron Barrera C / 3B / Lakeview, IL / 2021

UNCOMMITTED

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 188-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, leg kick, short stride. Short swing, direct path, flashed barrel control in BP with consistent line drives, gap-to-gap approach with some pull-side tendencies.
Power: 94.77 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.22 pop times. Catcher: quiet receiving actions, clean exchange/transfer on throw downs, deadens ball when blocking. Infield: lets the ball come to him, steady hands.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Casey Swanson 1B / C / Minooka, IL / 2021

UNCOMMITTED

Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Short swing, level path, shows strength, gap-to-gap approach
Power: 88.99 max exit velocity, averaged 77.03 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop times. Catcher: advanced actions, quiet receiver from one knee, clean exchange on throw downs. Infield: wide base, fields in center. 
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Robert Otero 2B / SS / Lake View, IL / 2021

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open setup, smooth load, leg kick, advanced pre-pitch actions. Level swing, bat in the zone a long time, looks to make contact out front, pull-side approach.
Power: 90.53 max exit velocity, averaged 83.45 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Aggressive routes, quick feet, steady hands, clean exchange, advanced body control.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.


BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Dorian Andrews, Chicago Agricultural Sciences (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth hand load, leg lift, short stride. Short swing, path works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap approach with line drives.
Power: 87.18 max exit velocity, averaged 81.25 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, occasional accuracy.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Feet work around plate, clean exchange, flashes quick hands.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Fernando Arellano, Back of the Yards College Prep (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap trigger, short stride. Long path, works slightly uphill, occasional line drives.
Power: 70.75 max exit velocity, averaged 57.37 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.61 pop times. Steady hands, clean exchange.
Run: 8.18 runner in the 60. 

Oscar Calhoun, Grayslake North (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, path works uphill efficiently, barrel control present, gap-to-gap approach with ability to use opposite field.
Power: 92.7 max exit velocity, averaged 84.09 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Active feet, works in line to target.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Joshua Del Valle, Mt. Carmel  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open, leg kick, short stride. Short swing, line drive approach, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 86.93 max exit velocity, averaged 71.97 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with crowhop.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

Joshua Flores, Lockport (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, smooth load, leg kick, long stride. Short swing, works inside the baseball, gap-to-gap approach, ability to hit line drives.
Power: 83.54 max exit velocity, averaged 70.67 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Forte, Conant (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, small stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Simple swing, works inside the baseball, uses the whole field.
Power: 88.21 max exit velocity, averaged 82.62 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, quick feet, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Jakaree Fox, Lindblom (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-6, 175-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride. Long path, works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85.49 max exit velocity, averaged 74.15 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields from a wide base, works in line with target.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Riken Frost, Omro (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Advanced physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall setup, leg lift, short stride. Short swing, works slightly uphill, showed barrel control, gap-to-gap approach with consistent hard contact.
Power: 90.74 max exit velocity, averaged 84.69 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.24-2.37 pop times. Works from the ground up while receiving, feet work around the plate on throw downs, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60. 

Mateo Herrera, Muskego (WI) (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 193-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg kick, short stride. Swing path works slightly uphill, looks to make contact out front, occasional line drives.
Power: 83.69 max exit velocity, averaged 75.37 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Plays behind the baseball, works toward target at times.
Run: 8.67 runner in the 60. 

Iyari Hill, Simeon (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, short stride. Short swing, works slightly uphill, stays inside the baseball, gap-to-gap approach, occasional line drives, max bat speed of 69.8 MPH.
Power: 96.28 max exit velocity, averaged 81.81 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy actions at first base, sure-handed, fluid feet.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Ajane Ikner, Thornton Fractional South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, small stride. Path works uphill, works to inside of baseball.
Power: 83.83 max exit velocity, averaged 72.61 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.43-2.51 pop times. Footwork works around the plate on throw downs, clean exchange in front of body.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Luke Lange, Taft (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 209-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride. Short swing, works inside the ball, peak hand speed of 24.4 MPH, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 93.75 max exit velocity, averaged 78.98 mph. 198’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields from a wide base, funnels to center of body, at times fields to side and spins into throw.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Nicholls, Mt. Zion  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Path works slightly uphill, looks to make contact out front, pull-side tendencies, line drives at times
Power: 90.37 max exit velocity, averaged 72.92 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Aggressive routes at times, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Odle, Lockport (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, small leg kick, short stride. Short swing, works slightly uphill, flashes quick hands, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 85.82 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Parkman, Grant (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, small stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Path works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap approach with pull-side tendencies.
Power: 87.07 max exit velocity, averaged 75.03 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Advanced outfield actions, quick, fluid feet, clean exchange, plays through the ball with a crow hop.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Grant Peterson, Lake Geneva Badger (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, leg lift, short stride. Path works uphill, swing works short at times, consistent contact in BP.
Power: 91.56 max exit velocity, averaged 84.15 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields in the center of his body, wide base.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

Scott Porter, Hononegah (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, toe tap. Handsy swing, makes contact out front, flashes bat speed, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.33 max exit velocity, averaged 80.14 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields from center of body, wide base, steady hands, flashes athleticism on double play turns.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Christian Raddatz, Effingham  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, weight sits slightly on back leg, small stride. Short swing, path works uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90.46 max exit velocity, averaged 85.55 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Sets up behind the baseball, plays through it at times.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Dan Reddin, Brookfield East (WI) (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 212-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, small leg lift, short stride. Aggressive swing, flashes bat speed, path works slightly uphill.
Power: 90.97 max exit velocity, averaged 83.52 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop times. Receives from one knee at times, clean exchanges on throwdowns.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Rudolph, Andrew (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, toe tap, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Level bat path, works to inside the ball, line drive approach.
Power: 84.07 max exit velocity, averaged 79.11 mph. 220’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Works around the ball, steady hands.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Schauer, Glenbard North (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, path works uphill, max bat speed of 69.4 MPH, gap-to-gap approach, ability to hit line drives.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.32 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

William Volpe, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride. Short swing, path works uphill, works inside the baseball, gap-to-gap approach, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 87.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.64 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Fields from center, works toward target at times.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Martin Walsh, Mount Carmel (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, long stride. Aggressive swing, short, level path, flashes barrel control, peak hand speed of 21.6 MPH
Power: 89.08 max exit velocity, averaged 79.74 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Outfield: plays through the ball with a crow hop. Infield: steady hands, works around the ball with proper direction.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Trever Walters, Bradley Bourbonnais (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 162-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Path works uphill, inside the ball at times, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86.07 max exit velocity, averaged 74.14 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fluid feet, athletic actions, clean exchange, body control.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

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