On Wednesday, April 10th, our staff hosted the Lockport Rising Stars ID event at the Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, IL. This event was host to over 50 prospects, and they gave our staff one final look at them before the spring season began.

Read on below for a look at all the prospects from the event.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Mason Almazan, Downers Grove South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 127-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple. Quick, short path to the ball, uphill bat path, easy effort.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Clean, quick arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Clean actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, moves well to boths sides, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, clean delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works in-line, easy.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean path, minimal effort, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays mostly straight. T2256, 2217 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape, lands for strikes. T2055, 1961 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Noticeable fade to the arm-side, locates mostly to the arm-side. T1946, 1788 average rpm.

Tyson Arbour, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, knee-knocks into a long stride. Relaxed hands, creates separation with load, flat path through the zone.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 205’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, comfortbale actions, short crow hop to target.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, coils into balance point, extends down the mound and works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 release.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1984, 1912 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6 action with depth, feel for the zone. T2213, 2136 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with some sink. T1353, 1278 average rpm.

Milan Bansal, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Lean, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, hangs foot into a medium stride. Hands rock back with rhythm into a flat path, quick bat through the zone, looks to stay up the middle.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, glove-pat on transfer, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Aden Batz, Andrean (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple and repeats. Short to the ball, steep path, looks to stay on top of the ball. 
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 57.1 mph. 159’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Whippy, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.54-2.70 pop times. Flexible, one-knee receiver, comfortable actions. Steady transfers.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.

Ian Behl, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, mature frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick lift and place stride. Short path to the ball, flat path through the zone, strong hands.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 63.5 mph. 183’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, controlled, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove, quick arm action, 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Firm out of the hand, plays with sink, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2076, 1635 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Short wrinkle, 11/5 action, developing feel. T1748, 1484 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing. T1771, 1538 average rpm.

Nolan Blackburn, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Athletic, lean, long-limbed frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short stride, gets the foot down early. Quick from launch, uphill path intent to use the whole field, stays inside the baseball.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Long, full arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, athletic mover, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Jack Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, medium sride, controlled load. Loose hands, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, simple operation with easy effort, balanced finish.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 64.5 mph. 188’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, easy action, clean footwork, smooth double play turn.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, easy delivery, high leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall delivery, foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with some arm-side run. T2318, 2241 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. 10/4 shape with quality spin, strikes, feel to spin. T2375, 2329 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Noticeable fade, plays low. T1707, 1632 average rpm.

Matt Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-6, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Looks to stay short to the ball, flat path, looks to stay the other way.
Power: 63 max exit velocity, averaged 52.2 mph. 166’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, soft two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 9.05 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple tall and fall, quick leg kick, stays in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight action, around the zone. T2083, 2048 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Feel for the pitch, occasional depth, 11/5 shape. T2090, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 61-63 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel, occasional fade. T1693, 1678 average rpm.

Michael Castelloni, Fremd (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, high leg lift with coil, long stride. Creates some separation in the hands, quick hands through the zone, intent to elevate to the pull-side.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 72 mph. INF: Easy, short arm action, 3/4 slot. OF: Shorter, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Steady hands, secures ball to body, easy transfer. OF: Attacks the ball in-stride, shuffle steps on throws to home.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, up-tempo, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm path, over the top slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Four-seam actions, mostly straight out of the hand. T2081, 2018 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape with late break. T2179, 2074 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Maintains fastball armspeed, plays with slight fade. T1419, 1377 average rpm.

Carver Cohn, McHenry (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: SH. Simple, controlled load, simple and repeats. LH: Relaxed, athletic hands, path works uphill, creates bat speed through the zone. RH: Quick, athletic hands, looks to stay on top of the ball.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball cleanly off front foot, moves well laterally, natural actions.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Dominic Colmone, St. Ignatius (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Mature, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg lift into short stride. Flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line up the middle.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 68.1 mph. 154’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fields ball off front foot, crow hops toward target.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Slightly uptempo, medium leg lift, extends down the mound in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1808, 1674 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 shape with downer action. T1766, 1690 average rpm.
CH: 65-65 mph. Mostly straight, similar profile to the fastball. Developing. T1568, 1524 average rpm.

Ellis Conley, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-5, 129-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, small leg lift with a short stride. Short to the ball, uphill path with intent to elevate up the middle.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 61.3 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Quick, whippy, low 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays with some rhythm, reliable two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg-lift, slight coil into balance point, drop/drive lower half, long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path, releases by ear.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Mostly straight, plays like a four-seam, has feel for the strike zone. T2010, 1903 average rpm.
CB: 54-56 mph. Short, 12/6 action, feel for the bottom of the zone. T1863, 1764 average rpm.
CH: 61-62 mph. Mostly straight actions, plays at the bottom of the zone consistently. T1547, 1457 average rpm.

Kaleb Dolan, Oswego (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 146-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly closed off front side, medium stride. Quick hands with extension through the zone, uphill path with loose hands.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Loose, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball in-stride, athleti mover, clean actions.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Malcolm Donaldson, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 132-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, controlled load and stride. Quick hands from launch, flat path, all fields approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68.4 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, strong crow hop towards target, comfortable on the move.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

Matthew Drew, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 148-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride, simple and repeats. Relaxed hands, works into a flat path, easy effort, balanced finish.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 68.5 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Shorter arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, quick, clean footwork, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, athletic, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Plays with some arm-side run. T2010, 1939 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. Short, horiztonal movement. T2003, 1977 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Advanced pitch for age, heavy fade and throws for strikes. T1504, 1431 average rpm.

Gavin Dworak, Geneva (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, lift and place stride, simple. Creates some separation in the hands pre-pitch, quick hands through the zone, flat path, loose operation with a high finish.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.35-2.56 pop times. Steady actions, clean transfer, quick first step.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Medium leg-lift, coils into balance point, drop/drive, long stride, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Mostly straight actions, throws for strikes. T2315, 2253 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 12/6 shape with some downer action to it. Feel to spin. T2393, 2360 average rpm.
CH: 62-66 mph. Plays with downer action, lands at the bottom of the zone for strikes. T1959, 1828 average rpm.

Kaeson Ernst, Geneva (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, knee-knocks into a medium stride. Relaxed hands, flat path through the zone, looks to stay middle/away.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 67.1 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Loose arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, clean and quick transfer, moves with ease laterally.
Run: 8.53 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High leg-lift, coils into balance point, tall/fall lower half, long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 release.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side run, true two-seam feel, has feel to spin, feel for the strike zone. T2114, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Short 11/5 bite, developing feel for the zone. T1965, 1878 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Plays with arm-side run, keeps down in the zone, developing. T2008, 1940 average rpm.

Tucker Fatland, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, knee-knocks into a short stride. Stays short to the ball, quick/direct path, creates some whip through the zone.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Compact arm action, keeps ball at ear, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.44-2.56 pop times. Clean, easy transfer, works in-line on throws to second.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.

Marco Fiore, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, slightly open, minimal, controlled stride. Loose, quick hands, mostly flat path through the zone, line drive approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.4 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, easy arm action, plays from 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, toe lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm path with quickness, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Clean and firm out of the hand, plays straight. T1952, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape with real, quality spin. T2600, 2494 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Clear fade to the arm-side, lands. T1882, 1858 average rpm.

Colton Francisco, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Quick lift and place stride, wide base. Creates some separation in the hands, strong hands with a quick barrel through the zone, intent to elevate to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Whippy, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, two hand gather out front, soft hands, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Uptempo, repeatable delivery, strong balance point, works in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, stabbing arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Clean out of the hand, minimal two-seam run. T1987, 1954 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Sweeping 11/5 action. T2097, 2057 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Throws to the arm side, late arm side action. T1496, 1376 average rpm.

Colin Gary, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, small leg lift into short stride. Quick, athletic hands, mostly flat path through the zone.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 193’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Clean arm action, plays loose from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball cleanly off front foot, comfortable on the move.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: High leg lift with drop/drive delivery, works in-line, toe lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm path, over the top slot.
FB: T70, 70-70 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1849, 1784 average rpm.
CB: 53-54 mph. 12/6 shape, plays at the lower quadrant of the zone. T1759, 1559 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Plays mostly straight with deceleration. T1580, 1534 average rpm.

Chase Grigonis, St Francis (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Trim, high-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, medium leg lift back, minimal stride. Loose with extension, stays through the ball and uses the ground through impact.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean and quick transfer.
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose out of the glove, high 3/4 release.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Mostly straight with some tilt. T1989, 1905 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break. T2118, 2060 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Slight arm-side fade. T1452, 1363 average rpm.

Jacob Kaspar, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-5, 105-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, quick lift and place stride, bat tilt with the hands. Flat path, looks to use pull-side.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 65 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 68 mph. C: Short, high 3/4 slot. INF: Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.56-2.64 pop times. C: One-knee receiver, soft hands, willing blocker. Steady transfers, feet work in-line. INF: Plays low to the ground, soft two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.

Eric Kaspar Jr., St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-6, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, slightly open, quick knee-knock stride. Strong hands, looks to stay inside the baseball.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer, moves well around the bag.
Run: 8.68 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Athletic, quick delivery, high leg kick.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, long arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Firm out of the hand with life. T1825, 1657 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. 2/8 shape with sharp action at times. T2178, 2022 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Plays similar to the fastball, maintains arm speed. T1385, 1268 average rpm.

Rohan Khemani, Lycee Francais De Chicago (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balaned setup, toe-taps into a long stride. Flat path through the zone with easy effort.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 61.9 mph. 201’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Long, easy action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, easy mover.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Works from the stretch only, easy effort in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 59-62 mph. Easy out of the hand, plays straight. T1474, 1407 average rpm.
CB: 49-53 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T1725, 1692 average rpm.
CH: 52-54 mph. Maintains arm speed, sinking action. T1326, 1221 average rpm.

Ethan Killion, New Trier (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, keeps his weight in his legs. Creates bat-speed through the zone, on the barrel with intent to the whole field, creates extension through the zone.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with some bounce, steady hands, fluid footwork, clean and quick transfer.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line toward the plate, gets hip-to-shoulder separation.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path with ease, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Natural cut and firm out of the hand. T2022, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape, maintains fastball arm slot. T1628, 1544 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Creates some fade and sink. T1675, 1632 average rpm.

Connor Kinnane, Lockport Township (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-4, 95-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, knee-knock leg lift into shorter stride. Short path to the ball, looks to stay on top of the ball.
Power: 64 max exit velocity, averaged 54.6 mph. 185’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into the body, steady hands, shuffles towards target.
Run: 8.59 runner in the 60.

Nicholas Kowalski, Plainfield North (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 4-9, 80-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, minimal leg lift and stride. Quick hands, creates some separation with load, direct to the ball with a mostly flat path. 
Power: 65 max exit velocity, averaged 58.3 mph. 196’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. OF - 60 mph. OF: Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot. INF: Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Attacks the baseball in-stride, fields ball out front, clean mover. INF: Clean actions, fluid footwork, fields ball to body, moves well laterally.
Run: 8.95 runner in the 60.

Caleb Lask, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 115-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, open front foot, works back to even with a long, early stride. Quick hands, slightly uphill path, worked mostly pull-side. 
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short, compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, bouncy actions, plays with some rhythm, two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Collin Lawlor, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, narow setup, slightly open, small leg lift into medium stride length. Loose hands, easy effort, flat path, stays through the zone, uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Easy out of the hand.
Defense: Natural actions, comfortable on the move, fields the ball cleanly off front foot.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Athletic, medium leg lift, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long/loose arm swing, high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Some life out of the hand with arm-side run. T1888, 1852 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 action with depth. T1536, 1452 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side fade and some occasional sink. Feel for the zone. T1912, 1772 average rpm.

Hunter Lockefeer, St. Viator (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 138-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, hovers into a medium stride. Loose, athletic hands, uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 74 mph. OF - 80 mph. INF: Longer arm action, high 3/4 slot. OF: Strong, accurate arm, throws have carry. C: Short arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.50 pop times. INF: Quick mover, easy actions, moves well laterally, plays in rhythm. OF: Attacks the ball in-stride, quick mover, works in-line on throws to home. C: Soft receiver, clean, quick transfer, works quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Christian Lovingfoss, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Mature build, present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple pre-pitch. Flat path, looks to elevate the ball, uses the whole field, strong hands, stays through it with authority the other way. 
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.26-2.37 pop times. Flexible, one-knee receiver. Quick out of the crouch, intentful. Clean transfers.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Landon Maisenbacher, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-1, 105-pounds. High-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, quick toe-tap stride. Quick, short path to the ball, loose swing, controlled aggression, creates some extension through the zone.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 65 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short, compact arm action, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, athletic actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, fields ball to body, clean/quick transfer.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.

Briggs McNab, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-2, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open setup, toe-taps into a long stride. Hands start high and work down into a steep path.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 62.7 mph. 213’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 63 mph. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy actions, clean and easy transfer.
Run: 9.20 runner in the 60.

Chace McKnight, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Simple operation, medium leg lift, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
FB: T66, 65-66 mph. Plays with arm-side run and sink. T1538, 1470 average rpm.
CB: 50-54 mph. 12/6 action. T1089, 957 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Arm-side fade and sink. T1290, 1212 average rpm.

Jack McNamara, Brother Rice (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Long-levered, sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Wider setup, open stance, small leg lift into toe-tap stride. Simple, fluid load, easy swings though the zone, slightly uphill path, all fields approach. 
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures ball to body, moves well.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Clean, repeatable tall and fall delivery, lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Firm, easy four seam. T1861, 1813 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. Tight breaking 12/6, down in the zone. T1928, 1840 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Late breaking sinking action. T1569, 1539 average rpm.

Caleb Mease, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, medium stride. Strong hands, mostly flat path with some bat speed through the zone. 
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 214’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, fields ball cleanly off front foot, short crow hop towards target.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Evan Monaco, Plainfield North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds. Mature build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open stance, medium stride. Looks to stay short to the ball, strong hands with a slightly uphill path.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Longer arm path, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures ball to body, moves well to both sides, clean double play.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.

Ryne Peterson, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Trim, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, works back to even with a long stride. Loose hands, flat path, on the barrel to the whole field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands, clean transfers.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.

Nick Petrecca, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 126-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and simple stride. Loose hands, controls the barrel, easy effort, looks to stay up the middle, balanced finish. 
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 66.7 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot, quick release.
Defense: Fields ball cleanly off front foot, clean actions, plays with some rhythm.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Loose, easy mover, medium leg lift, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1743, 1606 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 action with some depth through the zone. T1838, 1771 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Plays with sink. T1621, 1440 average rpm.

Peter Pignatiello, Benet Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build with some present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, minimal leg lift into short stride. Loose, athletic swing, utilizes the ground through impact, uphill bat path. 
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, compact arm action, clean actions, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fluid actions, moves well around the ball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall delviery, works on-line and repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short, connected arm action, plays quick out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Lively out of the hand, jump and finish through the zone. T1942, 1868 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Thrown with arm speed, late 11/5 action, bite at times. T2029, 1899 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown with intent, around the zone, late fade at times. T1730, 1659 average rpm.

Brody Pilosi, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Strong, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, short stride. Quick, strong hands, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line. 
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 75 mph. INF: Compact, quick arm action, low 3/4 slot. C: Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.30 pop times. INF: Steady hands, fields ball to body, quick and clean transfer. C: Quick transfer, works in-line on throws down to second.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Jack Postma, Barrington (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. High-waisted, long-limbed frame, projectable.
Delivery: Slow, controlled, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, releases by ear.
FB: T81, 76-80 mph. Firm out of the hand, plays with some sink, heavy arm-side run at times. T1840, 1694 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, has feel for the zone. Got better as the 'pen went on. T1733, 1650 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Arm-side fade, lands consistently to the arm side. Best of the offspeed offerings. T1580, 1492 average rpm.

Andrew Potthoff, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Sturdy, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrrow setup, open stance, toe-tap stride back to center. Easy effort, short to the ball, slightly uphill path through the zone. 
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures ball to body, clean transfer, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled, athletic, medium leg-lift into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action with arm speed out front, high 3/4 release.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Mostly straight actions, four-seam feel, has some sink to it at times. T2094, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, short break, has some feel to spin, lands at the bottom of the zone. T2222, 2097 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, throws with intent, has some tumble to it low in the zone. Best of the offspeed offerings. T1562, 1416 average rpm.

Bryce Ramos, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal leg lift and stride. Short to the ball, slightly uphill bat path.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.8 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short, accurate arm, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, comfortable on the move, quick release.
Run: 8.37 runner in the 60.

Cooper Rourke, Lincoln Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, tall setup, small leg lift into medium stride. Relaxed hands, quick from launch with an uphill path, controlled through swing. 
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, fields ball to body, moves well up the middle.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.

Julian Stump, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. High-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple and repeats. Loose hands, flat path, gets some extension through impact.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 69 mph. C: Short, quick, high 3/4 slot, accurate. INF: Compact, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.45 pop times. C: One-knee receiver, works up through the baseball. Quick and athletic out of the crouch, clean transfers. INF: Active footwork, two-hand gather, secures into the body.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery, smooth tempo, easy effort, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T2176, 2110 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 action with some depth. T2213, 2147 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Short 10/4 action. T2264, 1947 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1692, 1553 average rpm.

Tavian Talton, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched load, stays in his legs, short and simple stride. Hands rock back with rhythm, flat path, simple swing.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 176’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Easy out of the hand. INF: Short arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: OF: Attacks the baseball, athletic actions, fields the ball cleanly. INF: Sure-handed, quick and clean transfer, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.

Jack Trybus, Glenbard West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Long-levered.
Hit: LHH. Closed setup, knee-knocks into a medium stride. Short to the ball, flat path through the zone.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 174’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, showed the ability to move to both sides..
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple, deliberate stretch only, starts closed with an open finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Clean, four seam type. T1707, 1617 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Gradual breaking 2/8 shape. T1763, 1663 average rpm.
CH: 61-62 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays like a fastball. T1429, 1342 average rpm.

Dominic Vita, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, works back to even with a long stride. Quick path through the zone, looks to elevate the ball with an uphill path.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 61.2 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball to body, clean transfer, shuffle steps on throws.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Mark Williams, Naperville Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame.
Hit: SH. Wide base, minimal stride, simple. Same look from both sides of the plate. Short to the ball, quick, athletic hands. Same look from both sides of the plate.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 84 mph. OF: Clean out of the hand, throws have life and carry. INF: Short, whippy arm action, strong arm across.
Defense: OF: Attacks the ball in-stride, one-hand gather out front, athletic actions. INF: Clean actions, soft hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

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