Prep Baseball Report

Chicagoland Summer ID: Position Player Analysis


By: Illinois Scouting Staff

On Wednesday, June 5th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Triton College in River Grove, IL to host the Chicagoland Summer ID. The event hosted 40 players from across the state and allowed our staff to get a closer look at these players to kick off the summer circuit.

Today we take a look at all of the position player reports and break down a top-10 list.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Brady Koren, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, small up/down leg lift. Loose, compact swing, strong hands, slightly uphill path, looks to elevate the ball, hard contact pull-side/middle. 63.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Longer arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, natural actions, fields the ball cleanly off front foot.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

2. Luke Wildes, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Wider setup with crouch, slightly open stance, small leg lift, comes back to center. Loose, direct, level path, easy, repeatable, line drive contact to the middle of the field. 70.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural athletic footwork, fields the ball cleanly off front foot.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.

3. James McGrath, St Francis (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong and athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid quiet load, short stride. Balanced, loose swing, stays up the middle with lifted tendencies at times. 70.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball cleanly off front foot, athletic actions, stays behind the ball.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

4. Cameron Delahoussaye, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 191-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, crouched, short stride, toe-tap stride. Loose, strong swing through the zone, uphill path, hard elevated contact to the pull-side. 77.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, comfortable around the bag.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

5. Clancy Rogers, Glenbrook South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, high up/down leg lift. Strong, level swing, hard line drive contact to the pull-side, creates extension out front. 71 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Short, strong action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork and actions, natural feel for the position.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

6. Evan Adamczewski, Maine South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open stance, small leg lift into short stride. Level path, direct, creates extension out front, hard line drive contact to the pull-side. 67.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean, athletic mover.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

7. Brock Harer, St. Viator (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slightly open, minimal leg lift into long stride. Loose, level path, hard contact to the pull-side. 72.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, clean glove, athletic footwork, clean double play turn.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.

8. Matthew Steinberg, St. Charles East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. High-waisted frame with strength still to come.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open stance, minimal leg lift into long stride. Loose hands, creates extension out front, level path, looks to elevate the ball, hard contact to the pull-side. 69.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, fields ball into body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

9. Beckham Stone, Grayslake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright, relaxed setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Strong, aggressive approach, level swing, creates extension through contact, hard line drive contact. 77.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long, 3/4 slot with quickness out front.
Defense: Athletic footwork, clean two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

10. James Dooman, Glenbrook South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Strong, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Strong, level path, creates extension out front, one-hand finish, pull-side approach. 66.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, fields the ball cleanly, shuffles towards target, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Thomas Anderson, Oswego East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, short stride, utilizes lower half. Level path, sits into backside, line-drive approach, middle-of the field contact. 72.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions, fields the ball off front foot, comfortable actions.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

Lucas Calderin, Glenbard East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, minimal load and stride. Easy, loose, highly-repeatable swing. Lifted approach with calm and confident look. 69.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, fields the ball cleanly off front foot,
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

Owen Cypress, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 218-pounds. Well-proportioned with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, smooth, early load, long stride. Uphill path, looks to elevate the ball, pull-side approach. 63.8 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 8.69 runner in the 60.

Elias Diaz, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 169.8-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Controls the barrel, stays inside the baseball, line-drives, opposite field approach. 63.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop times. Soft receiver, quick hands, athletic actions, feet move well and toward the bag, works quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Hunter Feldkamp, Antioch (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 158.7-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small up/down leg lift. Loose strong hands, level path, creates extension out front, hard contact to the pull-side. 70.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, shuffles towards target, steady hands.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Trent Harradine, Highland Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Simple swing, easy hands, uphill approach, long levers and gap-to-gap approach. 68.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.26 pop times. Steady hands, clean actions, moves well around the ball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Jaden Holmes, Hoffman Estates (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Projectable, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Loose, quick hands, level path, creates extension at contact, line drives up the middle. 70.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 79 mph. OF: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. INF: Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Fields the ball off front foot, steady hands, shuffles towards target. INF: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, fields ball to body.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Max Judge, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, medium leg lift into short stride. Strong, quick swing, slightly uphill path, hard contact to the middle of the field, looks to elevate. 72.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, reliable hands.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Jacob Llewellyn, Naperville Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 200-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open and crouched setup, short stride. Strong, loose hands, controlled aggrssion, lifted approach. 69.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.26 pop times. Clean footwork and transfer, works in-line.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Xavier Martin, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, exaggerated load, leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive swing, loud, hard contact at times. Looks to do damage to the pull-side. 78.1 mph bat speed with 29 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 93.8 mph. 396’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, athletic footwork, has some range, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

Noah Martinez, Willowbrook (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, wide setup, minimal wasted movement. Quiet swing, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach. 65.5 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.18 pop times. Steady hands, fluid, athletic mover, quick transfer, feet work toward the bag.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

Seamus O'Meara, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Loose, easy hands, extension through contact, on time and on the barrel. 67.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean two-hand gather into body, soft hands, plays with range, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Maxwell Mohapp, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Strong frame throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, minimal leg lift into long stride. Short hands, direct path, uphill approach and stays compact. 67.3 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.12 pop times. Hands work, clean and quick transfer, agile mover.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Mason Monce, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, toe-tap back into long stride. Long path with strong hands, slightly uphill path, showed above average-power off the barrel. 72.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.38 pop times. Fluid, athletic mover, quick glove-to-hand transfer, works in-line.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Tyler Osmanski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall, quiet setup, short stride. Simple, easy swing, looks to control the barrel, loose hands, uphill tendencies. 64.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, soft hands, easy change of direction, showed some range, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Nathan Ramirez, Montini Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Simple, crouched setup, small leg lift into short stride. Fluid, athletic, slightly uphill path, looks to lift the ball, pull-side approach. 67.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural, athletic actions, steady hands, short crow hop to target.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Parker Rangel, Prophetstown (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow setup, minimal load and short stride. Compact swing, stays on-plane, middle of the field approach. 64.1 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.02-2.20 pop times. Clean glove-to-hand transfer, works quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Cristiano Rodriguez, St Patrick (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg lift, short stride. Hands stay on top of the ball, flat path, pull-side approach. 67.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural, clean actions. Soft two-hand gather out front, clean double play turn.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.

TJ Rodriguez, Grayslake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 182-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, medium leg lift into short stride. Short to the ball, uphill path, looks to elevate, fly ball contact to the pull-side. 63.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Compact arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into center of body, steady hands, has some range, shuffles towards target.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60.

Niko Schaefer, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Strong, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Strong, aggressive swing, sits into backside, hard line-drive pull-side contact. Looks to do damage. 72.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, two-hand gather out front, steady hands, shuffles towards target.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Luke Stachowiak, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, high leg lift into long stride. Strong hands, creates extension out front, line drive contact to the middle of the field. 69.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Clean arm action out of a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, clean double play turn, reliable hands.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

John Summers, Oak Park & River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched setup, some rhythm in the hands, short stride, linear lower half. Short, slightly uphill path, controls the barrel, pull-side approach. 59.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean two hand gather out front, soft hands, plays with range, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Tyler Toye, Hononegah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong frame throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Strong, aggressive swing, hands stay on top of the ball, level path, hard contact to the pull-side. 66.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball cleanly, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Beckett Weber, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, slight crouch, high leg lift back into short stride. Simple, level path, line drive contact up the middle/pull-side, loose hands. 72.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, fields the ball cleanly off the front foot, moves with ease laterally.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Kyle Young, Proviso East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-9, 207-pounds. Well-proportioned with present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch rhythm, small leg lift. Loose, strong hands, stays level through the zone, hard line-drive contact back up the middle of the field. 70.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, clean transfers, plays with some range.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

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