On August 6th and 7th, the Prep Baseball Illinois Staff hosted the Illinois State Games at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex in Rantoul, IL. This is the third year we have run this event, and it continues to gain traction as the largest and most competitive showcase in the state. There were 363 players that made the trip to Rantoul, ranging from the 2025-2027 classes, and there were just under 80 colleges of all levels in attendance to scout the event. 

Below you will find scouting reports on all of the 2026/2027 infielders, along with a breakdown of the top overall prospects based on gameplay and the workout.

A trio of 2027s that stood out are Brody Philips (Arcola), Eli Michanicou (Dunlap) and Brady Cunningham (Brother Rice). 

Phillips turned some heads with his 6.50 laser-timed 60, and he also has a simple right-handed swing that was on the barrel some in BP. 

Michanicou, currently ranked No. 35 in the state, is a sub-7.00 runner with a balanced, athletic operation at the plate. He has consistently shown well in front of our staff at the plate, and he’s also a steady defender up the middle. 

Also known for his prowess on the mound, Cunningham comes in as the No. 14 ranked player in the state. He’s a physical right-handed hitter, listed at 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, and he has a simple yet strong operation that can produce exit velocities up to 97 mph. 

Top 2026 Prospects 

1. Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026 Arizona
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Highly-projectable, high-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, quiet hands load, short leg-kick stride, linear lower-half. Loose hands, direct path to the baseball, on the barrel throughout, elevates. 72.9 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph.  Low 3/4 slot, whippy action.
Defense: Clean, active footwork, two handed gather, athletic mover.
Run: 6.74 runner in the 60. 

2. Lucas Simulick, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride, strong lower-half. Direct, strong hands, flat path with extension. 65.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 3-for-6 with a home run, double, and two stolen bases.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph.  Short arm swing, low 3/4 slot, athletic action.
Defense: Soft hands, plays through the ball with intent, stays low and through the baseball, bounce to his step with timing.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60. 

3. Cory Les, St. Laurence (IL), 2026 Louisville
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, slight coil with load. Direct contact with a flat path, line drives with easy power, all fields. 73.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph.  Athletic/Quick action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two handed gather, athletic mover, quiet footwork/hands.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

4. Logan Nordentoft, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 164.5-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride, linear lower-half. Flat path through the baseball, elevates to all fields, direct, inside path through the baseball. 69.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay with two doubles and a walk.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Short arm swing, 3/4 slot, smooth/fluid action.
Defense: Soft, fluid hands, secures the ball into his body confidently, plays through the baseball with rhythm and timing, natural defender.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

5. Andrew Deegan, Jacobs (IL), 2026 Belmont
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, strong base, minimal leg lift and stride. Quick, twitchy hands, works slightly uphill, showed an all fields approach. 67.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 91 mph.  Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, plays with rhythm and feel, clean double play off the back foot.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

6. Daniel Coyle, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, minimal pre-pitch movement in the hands, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Direct path, flat, line drives, middle of the field approach. 66.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph.  Medium arm swing, 3/4 slot, drops slot on DP and running in, athletic action.
Defense: Soft hands, light on his feet with fluid footwork, confident hands through the baseball.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

7. Kaeden Schatsiek, Brimfield (IL), 2026 Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 191-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, open stance, bat whip through zone. Direct path, slightly uphill, creates easy power/carry to the middle/pull-side of the feel. 73.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Doubled with an RBI and a walk in gameplay.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 95.2 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 86 mph.  Loose action, low 3/4 slot, slings it.
Defense: Two handed gather, loose/lanky actions, quick transfer, efficient footwork.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

8. James Feigleson, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hands load, short leg-kick trigger, utilizes lower-half. Direct path, quick and loose hands, sprays elevated contact to all fields. 68.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph.  3/4 slot, sidearm slot on double plays.
Defense: Soft hands, confident actions, quick transfer.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

9. Mason Netcel, St. Charles North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 173.4-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, knee-knock trigger that gains ground. Flat path, athletic, on the barrel, uses the whole field. 68.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph.  Short arm swing, 3/4 slot, dropdown slot for DP, fluid action.
Defense: Soft hands that work out front, secures the ball into the body with confidence, quick hands, easy range up the middle, feel for the position.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

T10. Jacob Conover, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 188-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, weight-shift back into long stride. Quick hands, mostly flat path through the zone, easy power up the middle/pull-side. 72 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Short arm, 3/4 slot, sidearm slot on backhand.
Defense: Two-hand gather works out front, plays with leverage, shuffles through the ball with intent to his target.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

T10. Andrew Dawson, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 182.8-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, up/down stride that gains ground, simple repeats. Loose, flat path, one-handed finish, lifts the ball, hard contact middle/pull-side. 73.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97.7 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 91 mph.  Side-arm and 3/4 slots, loose action.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Top 2027 Prospects 

1. Jacsen Tucker, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Free and easy, smooth, simple and repeatable, narrow setup, leg-kick load, gains ground. Loose, creates whip through the zone, easy juice off the bat, slightly uphill path, line drive contact middle/pull-side. 71 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 365’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph.  Short arm, whippy action, 3/4 slot, drops slot on DP.
Defense: Soft hands that work out front, easy actions, uses levers well, bounce and fluid footwork, plays with rhythm.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. 

2. Kaden Wasniewski, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165.4-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup, small leg lift with a short stride. Simple, easy swing, quick through the zone, slightly uphill path, looks to elevate the baseball. 67.7 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 89 mph.  3/4 slot, forced arm action, quick upper body.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork through the ball with timing, feel for the position, athlete.
Run: 6.54 runner in the 60. 

3. Gavin Stanislawski, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 207.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, toe-tap stride, repeats. Flat path, easy juice off the barrel, natural loft off the bat, middle/pull-side approach. 76.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80 mph.  3/4 slot, loose action.
Defense: Two hand gather, fluid mover, clean footwork, body control coming in.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

4. Trevor McClure, Mount Vernon (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 166.9-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple, repeats with ease, small stride. Loose, easy, level path, has juice off the barrel, looks to keep the ball on a line, middle/pull-side approach. 67 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 3-for-6 with a double, two runs scored, two walks and two stolen bases.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 89 mph.  long arm swing, loose action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather that works out front, deliberate footwork.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. 

5. Kash VanHouten, Canton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly crouched setup, minimal leg lift into longer stride. Direct, easy swing, slightly uphill path, worked the pull-side throughout the round. Creates intent through the zone with control. 72.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 91 mph.  Whippy/quick action, fluid arm swing, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick hands, active footwork through the ball with intent, some bounce to his step.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Andres Aguirre, Lindblom (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 152-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open stance, minimal leg lift, short stride. Twitchy, hands work uphill through the zone, middle/pull-side approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with bounce, fluid footwork, soft hands, fields ball to body, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Carson Bauer, O'Fallon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider, athletic setup, minimal leg lift and stride. Direct, simple swing, works slightly uphill through the zone, pull-side approach. 60.3 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low and through the ball, two-handed gather out front, fluid footwork through the ball with timing.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Chavez, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-3, 196.7-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, open stance, medium leg lift into long stride. Hands are quick to the ball, uphill path, looks to elevate the ball to the pull-side. 74.1 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 70 mph.  Fluid action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic/quick mover, clean hands and footwork.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Noah Convery, Carlinville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 217-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, minimal leg lift and stride. Mostly flat path through the zone, showed some power to the pull-side. 68.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 70 mph.  Longer arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, deliberate footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Brady Cunningham, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, controlled leg lift into short stride. Hands stay direct to the ball, bat speed through the zone, mostly flat path, worked pull-side throughout. 74.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-6 with a double and two RBIs.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 93.3 mph. 364’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  Shorter arm path quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, sure-handed, moves well to body sides, clean footwork.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Duncheon Jr., East Peoria (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 191-pounds. Physical, wide-shouldered build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic hands load, utilizes lower-half, short stride. Pull-side approach with extra leverage, simple, repeats. 70.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-6 with two doubles, an RBI, run scored and two walks.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. INF - 87 mph.  Loose arm action, 3/4 slot, athletic mover.
Defense: 1.87-1.95 pop times. C: Squatted stance, uphill tilt, athletic mover, extremely fast jab step footwork. INF: Steady gather, fields ball to body, athletic mover, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Jason Duy, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 191-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, knee knock trigger, gains ground, simple, low effort, repeats. Level path, keeps the ball on a line, uses the middle part of the field. 70.4 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72 mph.  Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed gather out front, plays low through the baseball, active footwork.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Joey Escobarete, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 134.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched closed setup, short leg kick trigger, linear lower-half. Direct path, tight turn, handsy delivers the barrel out front. 66.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 74 mph.  Compact, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball with both hands and into body, active footwork with timing.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Ty Etcheson, Father McGivney (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open slightly, crouched setup, stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Present levers, stays inside the baseball, line-drive approach and on the barrel to the opposite field gap. 62.5 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 86 mph.  Longer arm path in the back, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, uses levers through the ball, confident in his hands.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Layten Gerdes, Fieldcrest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175.3-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift into forward move, creates separation, repeats. Loose, creates leverage through contract, flat path, hard contact pull-side. 71.7 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate two-hand gather that works out front, fluid footwork through the ball.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Michael Haran, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 202-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-tap stride that gains ground, repeats. Compact, uphill path, looks to create loft, hard contact to the opposite field. 68 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 58 mph.  Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, deliberate footwork, clean, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Henry, Unity (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, up/down trigger that gains ground. Compact, level, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 69.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Loose, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident actions, fluid footwork with timing, plays low and through the ball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Gabriel Herrera, J Sterling Morton West (IL), 2026 Aurora University
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 174-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Pull-side approach with extra leverage out front, backspin contact. 78.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 371’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80 mph.  Loose, clean arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, fluid footwork through the ball, quick transfer.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Ty Hudik, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider setup, slight crouch, small leg lift into minimal stride. Loose, athletic hands, flat path, some bat speed through the zone. 64.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph.  Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, athletic actions, two-hand gather, fields ball to body.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60. 

Caden Kendall, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157.2-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, leg-lift trigger. Flat path, line drive contact, used the whole field, athletic. 70.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 90 mph.  High 3/4 slot, whippy action, short arm swing.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, deliberate actions.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Peter LaFontaine, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, leg-kick stride that gains ground. Compact, level path, hands stay on top of the ball, hard line drive contact middle/pull-side. 70.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady hands, fields ball to body, clean footwork.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Lebert, Mascoutah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch, athletic setup, medium leg lift, short stride. Direct, strong hands, slightly uphill path, all fields approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Compact arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with fluid actions, plays with rhythm through the ball, easy actions.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Luke Madigan, Lena-Winslow (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 181-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, high leg lift with short stride. Compact, level path, looks to keep the ball on a line, middle/pull-side approach. 68.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph.  Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand father out front, shuffles through and works in-line on throws.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

Billy Main, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, quiet hands load, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong hands, direct path, flat path with extension, line drives through the middle of the field. 71.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration. Doubled in gameplay and also scored a run.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph.  Short arm swing, 3/4 slot, uphill tilt.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, shuffles through the ball with intent.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.

Jackson Mansker, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 187.8-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouched setup, high leg lift into long stride. Compact, level path, looks to elevate, middle of the field approach. 78.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 86 mph.  Longer, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather, deliberate approach/footwork, soft hands, clean transfer.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Luke Martin, Mount Pulaski (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, quiet hands load, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Flat path, direct through the zone, pull-side approach. 70.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Longer arm path, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Fluid mover, clean footwork, shuffle steps on throws, sure-handed.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Griffin Meeker, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, knee knock lead, gains ground, repeats. Level path, athletic, creates leverage, looks to keep the ball on a line, hard contact middle/pull-side. 72.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Long arm swing, upright upper body, over the top slot.
Defense: Active footwork, works around the baseball with timing, soft two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Eli Michanicou, Dunlap (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 171-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup with slight crouch, small, up/down leg lift, repeats. Easy, direct swing with a mostly flat path through the zone. 70.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-6 with a double and a run scored.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Shorter arm path, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands out front, fields ball to body, clean/quick transfer, range to both sides.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. 

Finnegan Miller, St. Joseph-Ogden (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-tap stride, uses his lower half. Flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, used the whole field. 65.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  Shorter arm path, plays from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, quick hands, secures the ball into body, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 169-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Flat path, looks to elevate, middle/pull-side approach. 73 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Quick, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick hands that secures the ball into the body, soft hands, moves well to both sides, athletic footwork.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Jonathan Osornio, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 203-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock stance, up/down stride, quick trigger. Flat path, creates backspin, line drive approach, middle/pull-side. 73.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  3/4 slot, upper half forward lean, fluid action.
Defense: Soft hands, delibrate actions and footwork.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 173.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance, knee-knock stride, works back to even. Flat path, middle/pull-side approach, looks to elevate. 71.1 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 357’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  Longer arm action, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Quiet mover, two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer, easy mover to both sides.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Scott Phelps, Father McGivney (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, slightly crouched setup, small leg lift, minimal stride. Short, direct, mostly flat path through the zone, works mostly pull-side. 64.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  Compact arm path, uphill tilt, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate two-hand gather that secures the ball into his body, easy actions and footwork.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Brody Phillips, Arcola (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 158.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Direct, easy swing, slightly uphill path, works up the middle/pull-side. 70.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph.  Long arm swing, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the ball into his body, glove works out front, steady hands, athletic mover.
Run: 6.50 runner in the 60. 

Jason Phillips, Plano (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 249-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Strong, crouched setup, high leg lift into long stride. Level path, ball jumps off the barrel, uses the middle of the field, hard line drives. 73 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 71 mph.  Quick, clean arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, clean footwork, moves well around the bag, clean double play turn.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Schaltenbrand, Belleville West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with slight crouch, quiet leg lift and stride. Level path, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses the middle of the field. 68.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73 mph.  Loose arm action, side arm slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, soft hands into a clean, easy transition.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Schlott, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 228-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, quiet hands load, short stride works back to even, strong lower-half. Flat path, feel for the barrel, line drives to all fields. 70.8 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 374’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph.  Long arm swing, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer, easy mover.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Luke Schuckenbrock, Gillespie (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150.1-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, rhythmic hands load, stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Flat path, some feel for the barrel, extension past contact, loose hands. 66.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Quick release, 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Soft hands, plays low and through the ball, active footwork with timing, confident in his glove.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

Kannon Seipp, O'Fallon (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 164-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, quiet hands load, strong lower-half. Direct path, tight turns, leverages the baseball out front. 68.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph.  Low 3/4 slot, fluid action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, easy strides and actions, gains ground.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Cole Sisti, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, front-foot coil load, minimal stride. Longer path, slightly uphill path, pull-side/middle of the field. 62.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 3-for-5.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph.  Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, shuffle steps on throws.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Jeremy Thompson, Romeoville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 196-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, slightly open stance, small leg lift back to even. Level path, hard line drive contact, creates leverage, balanced finish, middle/pull-side approach. 71.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph.  Longer arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball out front, clean footwork, moves well to both sides. Soft hands.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Nehemiah Torres, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, open stance, high leg lift with longer stride. Loose, easy hands, uphill path, looks to elevate, pull-side approach. 63.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph.  Short arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with fluid actions, plays through the ball with rhythm, feel for the position.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Brett Tucker, Lemont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 177.3-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, wider stance, small leg lift with short stride. Quick, twitchy hands, slightly uphill path, mostly pull-side approach. 71.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 88 mph.  Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed actions, two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

Jailen Veliz, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 157.6-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic hands load, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Compact, uphill path, fly ball contact, creates extension out front, pull-side/middle approach. 76.2 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76 mph.  Short arm, 3/4 slot, fluid action.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions with feel for the position, plays with timing in his footwork, confident hands.
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60. 

Jaylen Ware, Simeon Career Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, minimal leg lift and stride. Twitchy, quick hands, slightly uphill path, all fields approach. 65.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 70 mph.  3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, quick feet, easy mover.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60.

Johnny Weiss, Mundelein (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 139-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, slight crouch, high leg lift, short stride. Loose hands, slightly uphill path, works the pull-side/middle of the field. 65.6 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79 mph.  Loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed actions, hands work out front, deliberate footwork that moves well laterally up the middle.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. 

Isaac Wendler, Father McGivney (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 209-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no leg lift or stride. Flat path, loose, looks to keep the ball on a line, middle/oppo approach. 66.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75 mph.  Long, loose arm action 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean footwork, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Ziebell, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 162.3-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly crouched setup, high leg lift back, long stride. Level path, looks to elevate, fly ball contact, middle/pull-side approach. 69.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 82 mph.  Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, quick hands with a quick transfer, twitchy actions, athlete.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

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