On Tuesday, July 16th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Normal, IL to host the Central Illinois Summer ID. We saw over 70 players at this event, and it was a great opportunity to get our eyes on some of the talent that area has to offer.

Two underclassmen from the day to make note of are C Josh Stewart (Charleston, 2028) and OF Owen Adams (El Paso-Gridley, 2027).

Stewart looks to be a right-handed bat follow throughout his prep career, taking a polished round of BP with a hitterish look about him and fluid stroke. 

Adams provides upside to project on in his 6-foot-2, 183-pound frame, and he has a swing you can dream on as well, utilizing the middle of the field with a simple/easy operation. 

Now lets take a look at who our staff deemed as the top position players of the day. 

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Filippo Baratta, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly crouched setup, starts slightly open, small, controlled leg lift into minimal stride length. Direct, short path through the zone with quick hands, slightly uphill path, worked the pull-side/middle of the field. On the barrel throughout. 67.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short arm action, plays quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, quick feet, easy range and body control. Gets around the baseball and plays through in rhythm.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. 

2. Ryan Duncheon Jr., East Peoria (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with strength throughout
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced setup, quiet stride, strong lower-half. Simple, direct hands, looks to elevate the ball with an uphill path. Stayed on the barrel, gap-to-gap power. 67.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop times. Soft hands, quick transfer, works quick out of the crouch, accurate throws to the bag. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

3. Ryan Pipkins, Champaign Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Tall, wiry frame, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, minimal leg lift with a short stride. Loose, easy hands, on time and line-drive approach. 66.6 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, plays with body control and minimal effort, clean release.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

4. Matthew Paunove, St Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean frame with projection.
Hit: LHH. Wide, relaxed setup, fluid load and long stride. Loose hands, fluid swing, natural lift and uses the whole field. 75.3 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy, clean outfield actions, plays through in rhythm and stays directional to the target.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

5. Jack Stefani, Glenbrook South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with projection.
Hit: SH. Athletic, tall setup, calm approach, high leg lift into medium stride. RH: Loose, level path, line drive approach, creates some loft on the ball. LH: Level path, strong hands, swings with intent, line drive approach, creates some natural loft on the ball. 68.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot; throws carry.
Defense: Confident one hand gather out front, intentful crow hop to target.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

6. Wilson Terrutty, Oswego East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, calm look in the box, small leg lift with short stride. Flat path, strong hands, stays compact, line drive approach, worked the middle/pull-side of the field. 74.1 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures the baseball and deliberate through release.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

7. Roan Orlanes, Naperville Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157.2-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, medium leg lift into long stride. Loose, athletic, level path, line drive approach, used the whole field. 71.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions, gets around the baseball, fluid footwork on the move.
Run: 6.68 runner in the 60. 

8. Ashton Miner, Newman Central Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, weight starts in the backside, small leg lift into medium stride. Loose, flat path, natural loft on the ball, line drive approach, backspin, whole field approach. 69.1 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

9. Garet Wolfe, Newman Central Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean frame with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Crouched slightly open setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Direct, quick hands through the zone, slightly uphill path, worked the pull-side of the field. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures ball deep into body, steady hands.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

10. Charles Cambridge, Paxton-Buckley-Loda (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 209.4-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride, strong lower-half. Quick hands, explosive off the bat, easy effort, stays controlled through contact. 66.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays low to the ground, feet play through release, presents the glove, reliable hands.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Owen Adams, El Paso-Gridley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Tall frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, wider setup, slightly open stance, small leg lift into short stride. Slight barrel tilt, hands work direct with a mostly flat path through the zone, all fields approach. 63.6 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Longer arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather off front foot, clean actions, has feel for the position.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Brett Alkire, Dunlap (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, balanced, quiet leg lift with short stride. Direct, easy swing, slightly uphill path, on the barrel to all fields. 55.8 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, soft two-hand gather out front, has range, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Tyce Beckman, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back, minimal leg lift and short stride. Level path, uses middle of the field, stayed through ball. 68.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop times. Clean, quick transfer, works in-line on throws. Accurate throws.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Cleveland Bizosky, Brimfield (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, balanced, quick leg lift back, short stride. Flat path through the zone, finishes high, easy hand movement. 70.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two-hand gather out front, reliable hands, shuffles feet towards target, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Kaden Blunck, Maroa-Forsyth (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow crouched setup, short stride gains ground, quiet hands, linear lower-half. Direct path, quick hands, slightly uphill path through the zone, middle of the field approach. 59.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 168’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Shorter arm action in the back, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, secures ball into body, glove-pat transfer, moves well laterally, confident hands.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Buchen, Orion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Upper-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider, crouched setup, small leg lift back, short stride. Direct, flat path, backspins the baseball, pull-side/middle of the field approach. 70.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions and moves with body control and minimal effort. Steady hands.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Kason Bynum, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouched setup, no stride, minimal load, linear lower-half. Short and direct to the ball, quick hands through the zone, flat path, worked middle/oppo. 64.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, flashed carry.
Defense: Soft hands, funnels into body, quick release, athletic actions.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Couch, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly crouched, minimal hands load, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Direct path, mostly flat through the zone, worked all fields. 66.7 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot, intent.
Defense: Two-hand gather, soft hands, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Kendall Davis, Porta (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, medium leg lift back into medium stride length. Direct, quick bat path, works slightly uphill through the zone, all fields approach. 67.4 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, glove-pat transfer, shuffles through to target.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Dawson, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. High-waisted frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, hands load, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Direct, slightly uphill path, quick hands. Elevated the baseball to the middle/pull-side. 59.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, shuffles through to target.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Jonah Elvidge, Lincolnwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly narrow setup, minimal hand load, short leg-kick trigger, utilizes lower-half. Direct path to the ball, flat through the zone with quick hands, all fields approach. 60.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Reliable hands, confident on the dirt, range to both sides, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Jacob Engel, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouched setup, loads onto backside, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Short and direct to the ball, flat path through the zone, worked the pull-side/middle of the field. 64.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Strong, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady gather, deliberate footwork, showed quality range.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Evans, St. Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Tall, wiry frame, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift into longer stride. Easy, loose hands, slightly uphill path, worked the middle/pull-side of the field. 57.7 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, whippy, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, soft hands, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Carter Harris, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Tall, wiry frame with some lean strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, sits into backside, smooth load and leg-lift trigger. Loose, easy hands, upright through the zone and stays balanced. 67 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather, soft hands, stays behind the ball.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Tyler Hensley, Mt Zion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. High-waisted frame, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Open crouched setup, loads onto backside, short stride, linear lower-half. Uphill path through the zone, worked middle/oppo consistently. 67.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.41 pop times. Clean transfer glove-to-hand transfer, works in-line with bag.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Hoagland, A-C Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 225-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright open setup, minimal hands load, short stride, linear lower-half. Direct, easy swing, slightly uphill path. 60.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action in the back, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft, two-hand gather out front, steady hands, shuffles feet towards target.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60. 

Levi Hoagland, A-C Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 178-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, rhythmic hans load, short stride, linear lower-half. Long levers, easy hands, minimal effort uphill path. 64.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, shuffle steps on throws across.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Brock Holtz, Bloomington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean frame, present strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, short leg lift stride. Direct to the ball, slightly uphill path, worked the pull-side. 58.7 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Has some bounce, steady two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Jenkins, Springfield (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, loads onto backside, toe-tap stride, utilizes lower-half. Easy load in rhythm, direct, short to the ball, slightly uphill path, on the barrel to the pull-side/middle of the field. 56.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short, easy arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, steady hands, fields ball to body, easy transfer.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Evan Johnson, DeKalb (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride works back to even, aggressive lower-half. Simple, quick hands through the zone, worked gap-to-gap. 67.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, one-hand gather out front, deliberate footwork.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Ted Jones, Meridian (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Pre-pitch movement, tall setup, toe-tap back, long stride. Direct, quick hands, works downhill, pull-side approach. 59.8 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.29 pop times. Clean, quick transfer, throws work on the bag.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60. 

Jett Karrick, Porta (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, minimal load and stride. Barrel control approach, line-drive contact, uses the whole field, on time. 55.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long out of the glove and comes out of a short 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady hands, secures through release, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Tate Karrick, Porta (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. High-waisted frame, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride with rhythm in hands. Contact oriented approach, loose hands, stays inside the baseball and line-drive approach. 61.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 68.9 mph. 201’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 69 mph. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Comfortable on the move, stays behind the ball, uses two hands.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Logan Lynch, Mt Zion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, leg lift back into short stride. Flat path, intent to lift the ball, middle of the field approach. 71.4 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Long, quick arm action, plays with effort from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with pace, light on his feet and aggressive to the baseball.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.

Will Marley, Unity Christian (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, strong base, small leg lift into short stride. Flat path, goes the other way with it, line drive contact. 62.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled, one-hand gather out front, showed range.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Mendenhall, Williamsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, small leg lift with short stride. Level path, line drive approach, worked the ball to the middle/opposite fields. 66 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Ability to throw from multiple slots. Played accurate.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Thomas Mickels, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. High-waisted frame, wiry.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift into longer stride. Uphill path, long through the zone, pull-side approach. 64 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, athletic footwork, easy movements, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Cole Miller, Hoopeston (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 184-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight bend in the knees, balanced setup, small leg lift into short stride. Short to the ball, quick hands, uphill path. 66.5 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Compact, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.29 pop times. Steady hands, quick transfer, works around the plate on throws down to second, soft block.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Maddox Miller, Cumberland (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 136-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, open stance, high leg lift with minimal stride. Slightly uphill path, athletic, intent to lift the ball, middle of the field approach. 67.7 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, quick arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Lets the ball travel, steady hands, fields ball to body, showed some range to both sides.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Jack Moehle, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, minimal leg lift, short stride. Level path, line drive approach, middle of the field, creates extension through the zone. 66.8 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, attacks with steady actions, quick-to-release.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

Kendall Morris, Stewardson-Strasburg (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, small leg lift into short stride. Hands work direct to the ball with a slightly uphill path, works the middle/pull-side of the field. 66.2 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Clean, easy arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic, soft one-hand gather off front foot, shuffles through to target, stays behind the ball on fly balls, proper routes.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Matthew Murphy, Springfield (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, slight crouch, toe-tap back, longer stride. Level path, loose hands, tendency to work uphill at times, works the middle of the field. 60.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures ball to body, deliberate footwork.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Musial, Stillman Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Wiry frame, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, wide, toe-tap back, short stride. Level path through the zone, slightly uphill path, up the middle/oppo approach. 56.4 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two-hand gather, quick release on the move.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Lincoln Park, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, small toe-tap back, short stride. Flat path, line drive approach, middle/opposite field. 70.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures ball through release, gains ground to the target.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Rylan Pheifer, Iroquois West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Quiet hands, short quick, worked through the middle of the field. 66.8 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, quick arm, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the bag.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Clean, quick transfer, quick first step, agile mover, soft blocker.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Brody Phillips, Arcola (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Flat path, hands stay inside the ball, line drive approach, middle/oppo approach. 71.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures ball through release, flashed athletic actions.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60. 

Mason Phillips, Washington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Strong frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, strong setup, small leg lift with short stride. Flat path, hands stay on top of the ball, worked line drives to the middle/pull side. 66.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, one-hand gather out front, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Wyatt Pierson, Delavan (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 184.3-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, wider stance, toe-tap stride. Simple, short to the ball, uphill path at times, worked the pull-side/middle of the field. 64.2 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Fluid arm action, natural from multiple slots/platforms.
Defense: Soft hands, fields ball to body, quick release, easy range.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60. 

Dominic Ricconi, El Paso-Gridley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong frame throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, minimal leg lift or stride. Flat path through the zone with quick hands, middle of the field approach. 63.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.19-2.33 pop times. Steady hands, clean, easy transfer, works around the plate.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Pierson Rivera, Bloomington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Wiry build, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wider, crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Level path, works uphill at times, pull-side approach. 64.8 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, quick release, flashed athleticism.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Kaden Siltman, Pekin Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with crouch, small up/down leg lift. Flat path, intent to lift the ball, pull-side/middle approach. 65.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball and plays with pace. Clean release and gains ground to target.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Josh Stewart, Charleston (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Simple, wider setup, up-down heel lift stride. Short, quick hands through the zone, uphill path, worked all fields. 67.8 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.44 pop times. Works quick out of the crouch, easy mover, clean transfer.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Thomas, Edwardsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 171.5-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced relaxed setup, minimal wasted movement and balanced finish. Loose, easy hands, uphill through the zone and whole field approach. 61.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense:
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

Colton Vance, Monticello (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, wider stance, small up/down leg lift. Direct to the ball, works slightly uphill, pull-side/middle approach. 68 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Compact, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flashed athletic footwork, steady hands, glove-pat transfer, has feel around the bag.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Van Kanegan, Normal Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, crouched setup, small leg lift into short stride. Strong hands, length through the zone, intentful throughout and lifted approach to all fields. 67.1 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot and throws carry.
Defense: Easy mover, plays with body control and directional transfer.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Ethan VanOpdorp, Normal Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift into longer stride. Short to the ball, uphill path, middle/oppo approach. 69.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Loose, various arm slots, accurate.
Defense: Quiet feet, athletic actions, soft two-hand gather out front, some natural feel for the position.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Koyie Williams, Monticello (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: SH. Tall, athletic stance, small leg lift into short stride; calm approach. RH: Level path, line drive approach, worked pull-side throughout. LH: Level path, line drive approach, works hard contact to the pull-side. 63.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft two-hand gather out front, secures ball to body, showed range to both sides.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Davin Worman, Teutopolis (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced setup, short stride. Direct path, minimal wasted movement, flat through the zone and gap-to-gap approach. 73.3 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft one-hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

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