On Wednesday, April 3rd, our staff hosted the McCook Rising Stars ID event at the MAX in McCook, IL. This event was host to over 40 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)

John Artinghelli, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 4-11, 95-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Simple toe-tap, minimal stride. Loose and easy with minimal wasted movement, simple and direct to the ball.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 62.5 mph. 195’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, quick transfer, athletic and fluid footwork, plays through the ball with timing, feel for the position.
Run: 8.80 runner in the 60.

Jay Baird, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds. High-waisted, trim build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup, long stride that gets down early. Strong, quick hands, flat path, long through the zone, looks to use the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Easy life out of the hand with carry, 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays through it with intent.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Showed control out of the windup, slight arm side run. T1628, 1523 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 shape, occasional depth. T1787, 1697 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Fastball arm speed, late fade and sink. T1174, 1102 average rpm.

Austin Bielski, Lockport (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 152-pounds. Well-proportioned with some upper-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe taps into a medium stride. Flat path, looks to stay through the ball the other way.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 53.8 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.45-2.53 pop times. One-knee receiver, soft and willing blocker, clean receiver. Steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.

Ryan Brezek, Stevenson (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, medium stride, gains ground. Quick/strong hands, flat path, recoil finish, on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 66.7 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.45-2.65 pop times. Soft receiver. Steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Henry Burke, Lake Forest (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Trim frame, has room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, slightly open, works back to even. Works direct to the ball, stays on top of the baseball, creates some elevation up the middle of the field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 84 mph. Short, quick arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, two-hand gather, secures into the body.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot with armspeed out front.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Has some life out of the hand, has some carry through the zone. Plays consistently at the bottom of the zone. T2171, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape, has some depth. Lands. T1788, 1716 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Cuts it, plays towards the glove-side. Throws with intent. T1811, 1468 average rpm.

Tristan Castelar, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, some present lower-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, hangs foot. Loose, athletic hands, some rhythm in the load before firing into a flat path, worked on the barrel up the middle, balanced finish.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Luke Cavazos, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stays in his legs, long stride. Quick, strong hands, steep path that looks to stay on top of the ball, intent in the swing, looks to stay the other way.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 191’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long, over the top slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles through into throws, active footwork.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall delivery, intent at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm action.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Straight action, creates downward tilt at times. T1879, 1823 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Quality depth at times, 11/5 shape. T1955, 1908 average rpm.
CH: 61-65 mph. Mostly straight, occasional sink, flashes feel for the zone. T1328, 1159 average rpm.

Jacob Chasten, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-0, 105-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-taps into a medium stride. Stays short to the ball, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, uses the whole field.
Power: 55 max exit velocity, averaged 47.8 mph. 147’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles through into throw.
Run: 9.19 runner in the 60.

Adrian Chavez, Mount Carmel (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 122-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open setup that works back to even. Relaxed hands, works down into a steep path, intent to stay on top of the ball.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60.

Townes Cinninger, St. Joseph (IN), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 115-pounds. High-waisted, long-limbed frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, medium stride, under control. Hands create separation into footstrike, steep path, uses his levers.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Loose, 3/4 release, life out of the hand.
Defense: Confident hands, sure-handed actions, plays through the ball with some timing.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple rocker step, short leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with 2-seam action to it. Has feel for the arm-side consistently. T1950, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 2/8 action, flashes feel for the zone. Best of the offspeed. T1981, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Similar profile ot the fastball, developing feel for the pitch. T1841, 1767 average rpm.

Brandon Cisneros, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-4, 134-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride that gains ground. Hands rock back into footstrike, stays flat through the zone, intent to lift the ball.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork pre-pitch, soft two-hand gather out front.
Run: 8.71 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, uptempo delivery; medium leg lift into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half, intentful at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 62-65 mph. Mostly straight actions, has feel for the strike zone. T1783, 1594 average rpm.
CB: 55-59 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T1419, 1195 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Plays with fade to the arm side, has feel for the bottom of the zone. T1653, 1514 average rpm.

Kameron Cox, Montini Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, medium stride. Hands work from low into a flat path, quick hands, looks to stay up the middle and go the other way.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low and through the ball, active footwork, sure-handed, confident.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Noah Engle, Highland Park (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4, 125-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, short stride, hands start high, linear lower-half. Simple stroke, hands work direct to the ball, steep path that looks to stay on top of the ball.
Power: 68 max exit velocity, averaged 60.1 mph. 206’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Compact, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, active footwork, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Lucas Fuentes, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, hangs foot into a long stride. Flat path, looks to stay up the middle and keep the ball on a line.
Power: 67 max exit velocity, averaged 53.5 mph. 150’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. Whippy, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.45-2.52 pop times. One-knee receiver, soft and willing blocker. Athletic, clean transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.72 runner in the 60.

Quincy Fulton, Newton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Strong, lean build, present strength throughout.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced setup, short stride, linear lower-half. RH: Balanced setup, short leg-lift stride, linear lower-half. LH: Loose hands, easy swing, lets the ball travel and goes with it the other way, short to the ball and long through the zone with extension. RH: Loose hands, strong and aggressive through the zone, creates extension, middle of the field approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long reach in the back, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions, moves extemely well for size, confident on short hops, moves well around the bag.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Andre Gordon, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 115-pounds. High-waisted, trim build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, knee-knocks into a long stride. Hands work into an uphill path, intent to elevate up the middle, recoil finish with some intent.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 66.4 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Loose, easy arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, fluid/controlled actions.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery; high leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean quick, high 3/4 release.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Clean out of the hand, has feel for the bottom part of the zone. Mostly straight. T1807, 1753 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. 1/7 shape with some depth to it across the zone. T1775, 1719 average rpm.
CH: 63-63 mph. Flashes arm-side fade. Has feel for the bottom of the zone. T1305, 1207 average rpm.

Alex Govoni, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, long stride, strong, aggressive lower-half. Loose, athletic hands, stays through the zone with a flat path, stays through the ball the other way, uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Medium arm circle, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays in rhythm, athletic footwork, comfortable actions, soft hands, feel for the position.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Repeatable. athletic delivery, works directional down the mound, balanced at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, plays out of an over-the-top slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Mostly straight action, creates downhill tilt at times. T2208, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. Tight spin, late downer action at times. T2249, 2096 average rpm.

Aydin Gundogdu, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, relaxed setup, medium and controlled stride. Rhythm in the hands, loose wrists with a flat path, easy effort, looks to stay up the middle and go the other way.
Power: 67 max exit velocity, averaged 60.3 mph. 185’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Long draw out of the glove, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 8.95 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, tall/fall lower-half, stretch-only delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 66-67 mph. Controlled the zone, mostly straight action. T1981, 1901 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Thrown with arm speed, feel, occasional depth off an 11/5 plane. T1829, 1786 average rpm.

Aden Gutierrez, St. Rita (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick stride, gets the foot down early. Rhythm in the hands, steep path, looks to stay on top of the ball, quick/athletic hands, uses the whole field, balanced finish.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, quick, athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays through the ball, plays with timing, athletic double play turn.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Michael Hartmuller, Glenbrook South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick toe-tap stride. Stays short to the ball, flat path, recoil finish, looks to keep the ball on a line up the middle.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. East life out of the hand, 3/4 release with carry.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, steady hands through the ball, moves well into crowhop.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Gavin Helpingstine, Brother Rice (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High-waisted, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, closed off front foot, short stride. Hands have some separation before firing through with a flat path, creates some extension on balls the other way.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Some life out of the hand, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady hands, confident through the ball.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery; medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Plays with 2-seam feel; heavy arm-side run, had some feel for the zone. T1980, 1892 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Short 12/6 action. T1935, 1661 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Plays with some arm-side fade, flashed feel for the zone. T1835, 1757 average rpm.

Jacob Hite, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, toe-taps into a long stride. Some rhythm in the hands, looks to stay on top of the ball, balanced finish.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Clean, quick arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, one-hand gather out front off front foot, shuffle-step towards home.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, under control delivery; medium leg lift into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Clean out of the hand, has above average feel for the bottom part of the zone. Has some arm-side action to it. T1839, 1757 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. Thrown with intent, gradual 10/4 action. Has feel for the glove side. T1917, 1890 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with intent, similar profile to the fastball. Developing. T1862, 1822 average rpm.

Paulie Hobbs, Hanover Central (IN), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Mature, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hangs foot into a short and repeatable stride. Loose, attacks the ball, athletic, level path, creates leverage, balanced finish, hit to all fields.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Clean, short arm path, high 3/4 release with backspin.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, soft hands, one-hand gather out front off front foot, athletic actions.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Short rocker step, medium leg kick into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Life out of the hand, has some carry through the zone. T1906, 1815 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Plays with 10/4 shape, has feel for the glove side. T1689, 1630 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Arm-side fade, plays at the bottom of the zone, has feel for the pitch. T1782, 1689 average rpm.

Gavin Jones, Bishop McNamara (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Wide with a simple toe-tap stride. Loose hands, flat through the zone with extension through the ball.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Medium arm circle, quick, clean, low 3/4 slot with armspeed out front.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, plays with rhythm and timing, feel for the position.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple rocker step, athletic mover, repeats. Drop/drive delivery, lands in-line towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, clean arm path, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Has some feel to spin, plays with 2-seam action. T2207, 2148 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Above-average spin for age, 11/5 shape, short. T2482, 2465 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. High spin, moves 9/3 laterally with some late life. T2558, 2490 average rpm.

Leo Kelly, St Ignatius (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present lower-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride that works in-line with the mound. Creates hand separation at footstrike, quick/strong hands, flat path, intent to elevate up the middle.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Clean, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Short, simple rocker step; short leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1997, 1860 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 12/6 action with some depth, has feel for the zone. T1803, 1728 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Played with sink. T1495, 1417 average rpm.

Mateo Kluga, Lake Central (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, high stride, hangs foot for timing. Hands work down into a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 62.3 mph. 176’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 61 mph. Compact, low 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, steady hands.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Hybrid delivery; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half. Athletic.
Arm Action: LH. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 64-67 mph. 4S: Plays clean out of the hand, has some arm-side action to it. 2S: Similar profile to the 4-seam. T1920, 1779 average rpm.
CH: 52-54 mph. Mostly staright actions. Developing. T1205, 1163 average rpm.
SPLT: 54-58 mph. Gradual downer movement, flashes feel for the bottom of the zone.

Charlie Kohman, Downers Grove North (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 132-pounds. High-waisted, trim, long-limbed build.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short stride, coils into back leg. Hands get separation before moving into a slightly uphill path.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Clean, high 3/4 release, accurate throws.
Defense: Deliberate actions, steady hands, shuffle-step towards home.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple rocker step, high leg kick with some coil.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Plays with mostly straight actions, has some feel for carry through the zone. Plays effectively at the bottom of the zone. T1874, 1834 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Gradual 2/8 shape. Lands consistently to the glove side. T2208, 2110 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Kills spin, has downer movement to it. Effective at the bottom of the zone. T1274, 1212 average rpm.

Maxson Lambert, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-4, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knee-knocks into a long stride, gains ground to the mound. Quick hands, flat path through the zone, creates some extension, balanced finish.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 207’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short, low 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 8.73 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Sinple rocker step, medium leg kick sits into backside at balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. 4S: Mostly straight actions, plays at the top of the zone. 2S: Heavy arm-side action, better of the two fastballs. T1820, 1651 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Gradual 10/4 action, lands. T1806, 1710 average rpm.

Austin Leipart, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride that gains ground. Stays short to the ball, flat path, creates some extension, on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Longer draw out of the glove, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, field with timing.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth, controlled windup, tall and fall down the mound, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Life out of the hand, jumps through the zone, mostly straight. T2036, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Thrown with intent, horizontal action, tight spin. T2047, 1962 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel at the bottom of the zone, straight action. T1657, 1553 average rpm.

Nolan Maranell, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knee-knock stride, gains ground to the mound. Coils lower-half into footstrike, unloads from launch with a flat path, creates some extension through the zone.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Compact, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, clean transfer, some rhythm in the footwork, one-hand gather.
Run: 8.72 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Short, simple rocker step; medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half. Hides the ball well.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Plays with some arm-side action at the top of the zone. T2065, 1955 average rpm.
CB: 55-61 mph. Short wrinkle with some lateral movement. Developing. T1907, 1711 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Mostly straight actions, plays better out of the stretch. T1643, 1531 average rpm.

Drew Martin, LIncoln-Way East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds. High-waisted with room to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride. Hands work into a flat path, steep at times, looks to stay up the middle.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. High 3/4 release, plays with accuracy.
Defense: Active footwork, intent through the ball with steady hands.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.

Ryan Miller, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Sturdy build with some present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Knee-knock stride, stays in his legs, gains ground. Steep path, looks to stay on top of the ball.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.27-2.45 pop times. Steady receiver, willing blocker. Steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.31 runner in the 60.

Henry Murphy, Maine South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Projectable frame. High-waisted, long-limbed build.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, simple toe-tap stride. Loose hands, flat path, some rhyhtm in the operation, athletic, feel to hit to the whole field, balanced finish.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 61 mph. 171’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid, athletic actions.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, calm delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, slight drop/driv lower-half, explosive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, clean, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, has some life through the zone. T2112, 2026 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Short 11/5 shape with some sharpness to it. Throws with intent and plays at the bottom of the zone. T1766, 1734 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Short 10/4 action, has feel for the zone. T1895, 1802 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Arm-side fade, kills spin. T1308, 1191 average rpm.

Matthew Nabieu, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, controlled load, simple and repeats. Loose, athletic hands, quick from launch, looks to stay through the ball up the middle and the other way, uses the whole field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 75 mph. Clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Athletic footwork, fluid with rhythm, soft hands. INF: Steady, sure-handed actions.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Owen Nolte, Mattoon (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, knee-knocks into a long stride, gains ground to the mound. Hands work short to the ball, flat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Clean arm path, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, steady hands, shuffle-step towards home.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. 2-seam, plays with mostly straight actions, has feel for the zone. T1842, 1736 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Short wrinkle, lands. Developing. T1532, 1480 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Gradual 3/9 shape, has some feel for the zone. T1768, 1752 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, flashes downer action. T1269, 1229 average rpm.

Aidan Patterson, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. High-waisted, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, medium stride. Stays short to the ball, flat path, looks to stay up the middle and go the other way, high finish with the hands.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short draw, 3/4 release.
Defense: OF: Steady hands, plays through the ball, deliberate footwork. INF: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Carl Pedersen, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-5, 180-pounds.
Hit: SH. Wide, relaxed setup, hangs foot into a simple stride. Loose, quick hands with a flat path, stays through the zone, on the barrel up the middle of the field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 65.8 mph. 198’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, gets around the ball, two-hand gather out front, shuffles towards target.
Run: 8.47 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled delivery; medium leg kick into balance point, works uphill, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 62-65 mph. Mostly straight actions, has feel for the strike zone. T1748, 1651 average rpm.
CB: 51-53 mph. 11/5 big break, lands. T1920, 1849 average rpm.
SL: 50-54 mph. 10/4 shape, developing. T1881, 1815 average rpm.
CH: 57-58 mph. Mostly straight, flashes sink. T1564, 1499 average rpm.

John Rose, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. High-waisted, trim build, has room to fill out the frame.
Hit: SH. Upright, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose hands, stays through the zone with a flat path, extension through the ball.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 75 mph. INF: Short, clean arm action, 3/4 slot. C: Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.26 pop times. INF: Soft hands, rhythm and timing, plays with some bounce, glove-pat transfer. C: One-knee receiver, loose-wristed. Athletic out of the crouch, quick transfer, works in-line.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Barrett Schifferdecker, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean build, with some present upper-half strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, long stride, stays under control. Hands work high into a direct, flat path, strong hands, easy bat-speed, creates some extension through the zone at times.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short, aggressive arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork pre-pitch, one-hand gather out front, shuffle-step towards home.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, under control delivery; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Above average spin for his age, mostly straight actions, has some cut to it. T2365, 2294 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. Gradual 10/4 action. T1920, 1732 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, has some cut to it, developing feel for the zone. T1995, 1878 average rpm.

Hunter Segal, Lake Central (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, wide base, hangs foot into a medium stride. Quick, strong hands, easy bat speed, looks to stay on top of the ball, gets extension through the zone.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 74 mph. INF: Quick, whippy arm action, low 3/4 slot. C: Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.75 pop times. INF: Sure-handed, confident, plays through the ball with intent. C: Clean transfers, intentful out of the crouch, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.69 runner in the 60.

Jenner Smith, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. High-waisted, long-limbed, trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, works back to even with a long stride. Loose hands, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line up the middle.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles through into release, active fotowork.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only; controlled medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Clean out of the hand with mostly straight actions. T1994, 1908 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape, lands. T1968, 1918 average rpm.
SL: 63-66 mph. 9/3 action with some depth through the zone. Best of the offspeed offerings. T2028, 1935 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Mostly straight actions, locates to the arm side. T1657, 1577 average rpm.

Jaycob Solorio, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-7, 180-pounds.
Hit: SH. Wide base, simple toe tap stride. Stays short to the ball, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, works back up the middle of the field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 9.05 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple, drop/drive delivery. Repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Plays with straight actions like a 4-seam. Has feel for the zone. T2090, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Short 11/5 action. Flashes downer movement. Has feel for the zone. T2179, 2005 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. 10/4 shape with some depth at times. T1943, 1868 average rpm.

Ollie Swierczek, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Mature build with some present lower-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick, short stride. Creates some separation in the hands, flat path, extension through the zone, on the barrel with line drives up the middle and the other way.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled drop and drive delivery, front foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T1940, 1845 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp bite at times. T1780, 1651 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, late fade at times. T1405, 1362 average rpm.

Weston Wyzukovicz, Libertyville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, gains ground. Rhythm in the hands, quick from launch, long through the zone with extension, stays through the ball the other way, loose with upside.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.25 pop times. Flexible one-knee receiver, soft hands. Athletic out of the crouch, clean transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

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