On Sunday, August 27th the PBR Illinois team hosted the Chicagoland Open at Triton College in River Grove, IL. This open event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 40+ uncommitted prospects before the summer ends..

To see a list of those that attended, click here. For all of the statistics from this event, click here. 

Today we continue our post-event coverage with an in-depth look at every position player from the event with a top-five prospect list at the top.

Tommy Pruyn, Lake Park and Owen Chael (York) are two 2025 right-handed hitters that just missed the cut below but deserved a mention and a follow coming out of the event.

Read on below for a look at all of the position players from the day.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Dylan Kassab, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong build with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, high hands start, toe tap to medium stride. Strong, loose hands, creates whip and advanced bat speed, Stays flat and long through the zone, consistently on the barrel, creates lift and leverage to the pull-side, power potential.  80.9 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Accurate throws, short arm action.
Defense: 2.11-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, quick and clean transfer, works in-line, accurate throws on the bag, soft blocker.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

2. Benjamin Geary, St. Laurence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, medium leg kick, standard hand height. Loose, athletic swing works with fluidity throughout, stays inside the baseball and made hard contact to both gaps. 66.4 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short action, quick to release, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, active feet, plays fast, quick release at times.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

3. Jacob Armstrong, Timothy Christian (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, medium leg kick, high hand setup. Long swing, stays on plane and flat, natural lift at times, occasional back spin. 65.1 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick, athletic arm, quick release, changes slots.
Defense: Athletic actions, clean smooth footwork, plays through the baseball in rhythm, easy on the move, sure hands.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

4. Aidan Calvey, Minooka (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stock setup, easy stride. Quiet, simple swing, consistently on time and on the barrel.  73 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Shorter action, low 3/4 slot, accuracy on throws.
Defense: Clean footwork, athletic actions, confident soft hands and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

5. Justin Garcia Hernandez, St. Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Physical, broad-shouldered build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, high leg kick, minimal hand load. Aggressive swing, creates well above-average bat speed, level path, and big.  78 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 92.6 mph. 379’ max distance.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

George Allen, Von Steuben (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, early foot down on stride, hands start and stay high. Strong hands, heavy barrel, quiet swing, long path. 68.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm, over the top.
Defense: Clean, easy actions, confident hands, clean release.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Beiler, Mount Zion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame with sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, standard hand positioning, medium leg kick. Loose, intenful swing, uphill through the zone, stays inside the baseball and drove balls to both gaps. 62.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, steady hands, clean release and played with ease on the move.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Bergdahl, Lakes Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Standard width, inward front toe, minimal hand load, body slides. Loose hands, flat path and hits off front side. 54.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 61.7 mph. 210’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Quicker to release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, shuffles through release.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Boma, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Narrow open stance, easy load, medium stride. Lets the ball travel, stays inside the baseball, controls the barrel and line-drive, opposite field approach. 58.7 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 203’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action with intent out front, over the top slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Plays fast, attacks the baseball, natural outfield actions, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Antonio Brown Jr, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Physical frame with some strength throughout. Room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, medium width, hands start loaded, medium stride. Quick, strong hands, looks to lift the baseball with authority and used the whole field. 62.2 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, steady hands and works on-line through release.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Owen Chael, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with lean projection, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, high hands, no stride. Hands shift back with load, aggressive swing, short at times, hard contact up the middle and to the L/C gap. 64.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. OF - 81 mph. OF: Shorter action, loose and easy, 3/4 slot. C: Short arm, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.26 pop times. OF: Attacks the ball, gains ground through release, works in-line. C: Soft hands, quick first step, quick and clean transfer, throws on bag.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Tommy Clark, Fenwick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Physical build throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal stride, standard load. Quiet, simple swing, lets the ball travel, on time and on the barrel with lift to the pull-side. 60.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: LH.
Defense:
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Cohen, Highland Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build with room for more fill.
Hit: LHH. Standard setup, short stride, repeatable. Balanced swing, athletic hands, uphill approach, middle/pull approach. 66.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Shorter arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with pace, quick feet, ranges well, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Emmanuel Deoudes, IC Catholic Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. High-waisted frame with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, minimal load, minimal stride. Easy, controlled swing, stays on-plane, natural lift through the zone, whole field approach. 59.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, plays with body control, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Ennis, Elmwood Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Compact, well-proportioned frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Strong balanced setup, slightly crouched, standard hand movement. Strong, flat bat, line-drive, whole field approach, and consistently on time.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Longer in the back, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hands play from the ground up, plays through the baseball, clean release.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Warren Furio, Lake Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame with broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, high hands, short stride. Short, slightly uphill path, aggressive swing. 65.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 50 max exit velocity, averaged 49.6 mph. 118’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, loose, strong arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy, quiet actions, steady hands, plays directional.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Reece Huber, Maine South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strong, physical build, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, toe tap to medium stride, standard load. Above-average hand strength, creates leverage, repeats and lift contact to the pull-side gap. 59.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 64.9 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, directional to the target, steady hands.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Colton Huffman, Riverdale (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Long limbs, wiry, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, medium leg lift, short stride. Aggressive swing, handsy, on the barrel at times, hard hit balls up the middle. 61.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. OF - 74 mph. OF: Longer in the back, high 3/4 slot. C: Short, high 3/4 slot, throws on bag.
Defense: 2.48-2.61 pop times. OF: Attacks the baseball at times, gains ground through release, secures the baseball. C: Athletic out of the crouch, clean transfer, soft block.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Lisowski, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strength throughout, physical.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouched stance, standard load, no stride. Strong, intentful swing, looks to elevate the baseball with authority, present bat speed. 66.7 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action with some acceleration out front, over the top.
Defense: Controlled footwork, gets behind the baseball, steady hands and directional release.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Nico Mainolfi, Burlington Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap with knee-knock leg kick, minimal load. Stays on-plane, on time, line-drive pull-side approach. 65.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm in back, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures the baseball through release.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Carson Maltby, South Anchorage (AK), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build with more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, small load, minimal stride. Simple, quiet swing, balanced throughout, uphill path and uses the middle of the field. 57.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Longer path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, long, easy strided, gets around the baseball and works to play through.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Chase Mascelli, South Anchorage (AK), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Athletic and lean build.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, no stride, minimal load. Lets the ball travel, quiet swing, bat stays on-plane, middle of the field approach and natural lift. 60.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm, transfer stays high, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, steady hands, shuffles through release, athletic double play turn.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Packston Miller, Ottawa (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Bat tilt load, quick hands, aggressive swing, hard hit balls up the middle. 65.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm actions, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.26 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, one hops to bag, soft blocker.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Alexi Phillips, Depaul Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, standard setup, quiet hands. Aggressive, handsy swing, pull-side approach. 62.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.18-2.29 pop times. Quick first step, agile, clean and quick transfer, throws on-line.
Run: 8.59 runner in the 60. 

Michael Preuss, Lemont (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean, lanky frame with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no stride, standard hand height with minimal load. Balanced swing, uphill path, stays inside the baseball and uses the whole field. 52.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 210’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4.
Defense: Steady actions, sits back at times, gets behind the baseball.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Tommy Pruyn, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Sloped shoulders, strong upper-half, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance, soft easy load, medium stride. Easy, controlled swing, repeats, on time and on the barrel, routinely barreled baseballs with lift to the pull-side. 66.8 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long, easy arm action.
Defense: Clean actions, fluid footwork, plays with body control, controlled through release.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Ridgway, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, athletic frame, plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap load, minimal stride. Simple approach, stays balanced throughout, short to the ball, flatter path, can be uphill at times, hard hit balls to the opposite field. 62.1 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. OF - 79 mph. OF: Long arm, loose and easy, 3/4 slot. C: Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.31 pop times. OF: Clean footwork, gets around the baseball, plays low to the ground, clean release. C: Clean transfer, quick to release, works on-line.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Rosenberg, Wauconda (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Long-levered build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrower stance, hands start low. Balanced finish, controlled aggression, long path, uphill through the zone and pull-side tendencies. 63.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.51 pop times. Quick transfer, one hops to the bag.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Jake Sellis, St Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, broad-shouldered build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, medium stride, minimal hand load. Bat stays flat through the zone, consistently on time, lifted contact to both gaps. 61 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, gets around the baseball, reliable hands, clean double play feed.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Michael Stevens, Andrean (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Lanky build, long levers.
Hit: LHH. Standard setup, small stride, lower hand setup and small load. Short to the ball, flat path, uphill at times, hard hit ball to pull-side.  56.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Full arm circle, clean and loose actions, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, steady hands, clean release and minimal wasted movement.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Case Templin, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Leaner build, high waisted, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, hands setup low, short stride. Strong, quick hands, uphill path, sneaky jump off the barrel and consistent elevated contact. 59.3 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm in the back, quickness out front, intent on throws, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, plays with pace, works to get around the baseball, steady hands.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

James Versino, Guilford (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic build with good proportions, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, high leg kick into stride, high hands. Simple, quiet swing, balanced finish, uphill path, middle of the field approach. 63 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Loose arm, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, active footwork, gets around the baseball, attacks at times, clean release.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Weigand, Northside College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, toe tap with minimal stride. Long swing, controlled aggression, middle of the field approach, on time. 66.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm, quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady feet, soft hands, gets around the baseball, clean release.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Xavier White, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 178-pounds. Clear strength in build, physical.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, standard hand height, toe tap medium stride. Balanced swing, lets the ball travel, bat works uphill, sneaky jump to the pull-side. 60.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, concise footwork, gets behind the baseball, clean release.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Wilczewski, St. Rita (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean with projection, longer limbs.
Hit: RHH. Stock balanced setup, minimal load, minimal stride. Balanced, repeatable swing, stays on-plane with natural lift at times. 62.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm, quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, secures the baseball in center of body and plays tall through release.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Dominic Yalden, Hononegah (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact, broad-shouldered frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small hand movement, medium stride. Aggressive swing, balanced, slightly uphill path, hard contact to pull-side. 65 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. Quick and clean release with accuracy on some throws.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60. 

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