On Saturday, February 10th, our staff hosted the McHenry Preaseason ID at the Pro Player Academy in McHenry, IL. This event hosted just over 130 players, and allowed our staff to get an in-depth look at a number of prospects in the area prior to the spring season. 

Below you'll find scouting reports on every single outfielder that was in attendance, as well as a Top-5 listing of who our staff deemed as the top outfield prospects from the group. 

One player to note that didn't make the Top-5 is Wilson Wemhoff (Hampshire, 2025). Currently ranked No. 94 in the state, the strong-bodied two-way prospect showed some loud tools throughout his workout. He started his day by turning in a 3.99 in the 30-yard dash, and he swung a loud barrel from the right-side of the plate to pair, reaching up to 94.5 mph for his max EV with a max distance of 339'. He has all sorts of arm-strength on the mound, and his big arm played extremely well from the outfield where he displayed clean footwork and the liveliest position player arm of the event, topping at 94 mph. 

Continue reading below for scouting reports on every player in attendance. 

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Kaden Wasniewski, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic build, trim frame, plenty of room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open, small leg lift with minimal stride. Loose arms, some rhythm in the hands, looks to lift the ball up in the zone, uphill path with extension. 66.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Short, quick arm action, throws have carry. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady actions, sure hands and clean release.
Run: 3.86 30-yard dash. 

2. Ryan Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Trim, athletic build, some strength throughout with room to add on more.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, slightly open, medium leg lift, short stride. Controlled aggression, intent to lift up the middle, on the barrel with elevated contact pull/middle. 72.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, plays quick out front, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, works to get behind and play through, intent through release.
Run: 4.18 30-yard dash. 

3. Easton Stewart, Hononegah (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Upside, athletic build, high waist.
Hit: SH. LH: Tall, slightly open setup, high leg lift, short stride. RH: Crouched setup, hands start high, toe-tap stride.  LH: Quick, strong hands, looks to stay on top of the ball, RH: line-drive approach, flat path with some uphill tendencies at times.  67.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Clean, strong arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, gets behind the baseball and plays through in rhtyhm.
Run: 4.00 30-yard dash. 

4. Ian Kelly, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build, some present strength in the lower-half, room to continue to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, open setup, small leg lift, minimal stride. Loose, whippy hands through the zone, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line.  68.7 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, full arm swing, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, athletic actions, plays through in rhythm and attacks the baseball.
Run: 4.19 30-yard dash. 

5. Connor Gibour, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2025; Ohio commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build, some present strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, small leg lift with minimial stride. Hands drop and work into an uphill path, intent to lift. 69.1 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long draw, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Short, active feet, breaks down through release and works to play through in rhythm.
Run: 4.03 30-yard dash.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ryan Blake, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted frame, room to develop physically.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, crouched stance, small leg lift with minimal stride. Flat path, stays through the zone, balanced with easy effort. 62 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 190’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 66 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady defender, secures the baseball, directional release.
Run: 4.23 30-yard dash. 

Scott Cole, McHenry (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Wiry build, plenty of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, toe-tap trigger into long stride. Quick, strong hands, generates bat-speed through the zone with a flat path, line-drive approach. 71.5 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Quick arm action with acceleration out front. Throws had some carry.
Defense: Easy actions, plays tall and in rhtyhm. Directional release.
Run: 3.97 30-yard dash. 

Zachary Collins, Grant (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 152-pounds. Sloped shoulders, skinny frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, short, up/down stride. Hands drop into a flat path, uphill at times. 60.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Plays easy and tall through release, steady hands.
Run: 4.08 30-yard dash.

Grady Condon, North Boone (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Compact, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, slightly open, short leg lift with short stride. Flat path, rotational through impact, loose hands, easy effort, worked back up the middle of the field.  63.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action with arm-speed out front, throws with intent from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays with pace, gets behind the baseball and plays with a directional release.
Run: 4.16 30-yard dash. 

Parker Danielson, Hononegah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Lean, upside frame, sloped shoulders with a high waist.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, toe-tap trigger, long stride. Loose arms, some whip through the zone, intent to lift the baseball. 71.6 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Loose, athletic arm action. Strong out front from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, fields to the side and works directional through release.
Run: 4.09 30-yard dash. 

Hayden Dieschbourg, Cary-Grove (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Compact, strong frame, developed lower-half with round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Quick, direct hands, some whip through the zone with a flat path, downhill at times that looks to stay on top of the ball.  70.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions, attacks the baseball, steady hands and plays through in rhythm.
Run: 3.91 30-yard dash. 

Danny Doherty, Hampshire (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Trim, athletic frame, high waist with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with slight crouch, small leg lift with minimal stride. Hands rock back into an uphill path, looks to lift the ball to the whole field, loose arms.  65.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands and gains ground through release, directional transfer.
Run: 4.19 30-yard dash. 

Jacob Dorn, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame, round/broad shoulders with strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, short stride. Easy effort, flat path, rhythm in the swing, looks to keep the ball on a line.  75.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, active feet, athletic actions, soft hands.
Run: 3.95 30-yard dash. 

Parker Filipek, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slightly open, short leg lift. Flat path, loose arms, stays up the middle with line-drives. 63.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short, quick arm action, has some arm-speed out front. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy actions, steady hands and works through the baseball in rhythm at times.
Run: 4.35 30-yard dash. 

Koa Franzak, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Some strength throughout, evenly proportioned, sloped shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Downhill path, loose arms, controlled and balanced finish. 68.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Long, loose arm action with arm speed out front.
Defense: Long-strided, gains ground through release.
Run: 4.20 30-yard dash. 

Isaac Grzynkowicz, Dundee Crown (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Trim, athletic look, evenly proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouched setup, minimal up/down leg lift. Loose hands and arms, downhill path, tries to stay on top of the ball. 63.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, light on his feet, clean release.
Run: 4.35 30-yard dash. 

Ryan Helfinstine, Dundee Crown (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Trim, lean frame, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift into medium stride. Loose hands, flat path, stays through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line.  60.4 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. OF: Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot. INF: Short, strong arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, winds up through release at times at both positions, steady hands.
Run: 4.52 30-yard dash. 

Eric Jackson, Hampshire (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame, round shoulders with a developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Flat path, controlled finish, line-drive approach, worked up the middle. 69.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Clean arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean transfer, steady hands and gains ground through release.
Run: 3.99 30-yard dash. 

Carter Kelley, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, no leg lift or stride. Direct to the ball, steep path, looks to stay on top of the ball, goes up the middle and the other way. 63.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, natural actions, gets behind the baseball and plays through in rhythm.
Run: 4.16 30-yard dash. 

Spencer Kim, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Skinny, evenly proportioned frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slightly open, quick up/down leg lift. Flat path, intent in the swing, recoil finish, looks to stay up the middle of the field.  61.9 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 220’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 77 mph. OF: Clean, shorter arm circle, some acceleration into a high 3/4 release. C: Short, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.18-2.33 pop times. OF: Active feet, plays through in rhythm and with steady hands. C: Soft hands work to present the ball around the plate, clean transfer to his ear, works in-line to second.
Run: 4.36 30-yard dash. 

Jace Koth, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry, lean frame with room to add on strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, athletic stance, small up/down leg lift. Hands drop into a flat path, some rhythm in the hands, balanced and controlled finish. 60 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Loose, quick arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy, athletic actions, long quick-strided and plays through in rhyhtm.
Run: 4.12 30-yard dash. 

Carter Kropke, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic build, strength in the lower-half, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, slightly closed, small leg lift with medium stride. Downhill path, tries to keep barrel on top of the ball, looks to lift the ball up in the zone.  62.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Loose, clean arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy, athletic actions, clean release and steady hands.
Run: 4.30 30-yard dash. 

Nate Larson, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. High-waist, room to mature physically.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched and open setup, small leg lift into short stride. Loose, flat path, stays through the zone, works up the middle of the field. 59.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Loose arm action has some arm-speed out front, throws with intent. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays off to the side of body at times, gains ground through release.
Run: 4.45 30-yard dash. 

Logan Laudadio, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch, open setup, short leg lift with minimal stride. Creates some extension in the hands, flat path, stays through the zone, stays up the middle with line-drives. 65.5 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Athletic arm, quick arm action, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick feet, attacks the baseball and plays on-line. Steady hands and quick release.
Run: 4.27 30-yard dash. 

Jaxson Miglans, Wauconda (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Sloped shoulders, athletic build, room to gain strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, toe-tap trigger into short stride. Flat path, rotational through impact, looks to stay up the middle. 61.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, secures the baseball before moving through release.
Run: 3.89 30-yard dash. 

Daniel ODonnell, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with slight crouch, short up/down leg lift. Quick hands, uphill path with intent to lift, rotational through impact, uses the whole field. 59.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, steady hands and works to play through.
Run: 4.09 30-yard dash. 

Jacob Ostrowski, Hampshire (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build, some strength throughout, evenly proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, high leg lift, medium stride. Quick hands, flat path, roatational through impact, looks to keep the ball on a line, balanced finsih.  66.9 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. OF - 73 mph. OF: Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot. Accurate. C: Short arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.33 pop times. OF: Active feet for size, secures the baseball and gets behind it at times. C: Lets ball travel, clean, quick transfer with aggression on throws, feet work in-line. Clean block.
Run: 4.37 30-yard dash.

Eltan Powles, Harvard (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup with slightly open stride, medium up/down leg lift. Creates some separation in the hands, flat path, line-drive approach, worked up the middle. 63.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 73 mph. OF: Long arm action, over-the-top slot. C: Longer in the back, aggressive, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.36-2.47 pop times. OF: Gets behind the baseball and works to play through on-line. Secures the baseball through transfer. C: Steady hands, quick transfer, works in-line on throws.
Run: 4.21 30-yard dash. 

Chase Powrozek, Burlington Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Strong frame, strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open, small leg lift into medium stride. Downhill path, looks to stay on top of the ball, line-drive approach up the middle, worked on the barrel to the middle of the field. 66.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays tall through release, secures the baseball.
Run: 4.07 30-yard dash.  

Maverick Shines, Marengo (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Strong, durable frame, strength throughout his build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with no stride. Strong hands, flat path that works into an uphill finish, intent to lift. 65.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm path with quickness out front. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady defender, secures the baseball, clean transfer.
Run: 4.05 30-yard dash. 

Kyle Steffey, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Wiry frame, room to fill out physically.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slightly open, short leg lift with minimal stride. Hands rock into a flat path, uphill at times with pitches up in the zone, worked middle/oppo. 55.9 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short, whippy arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Long strided, gets behind the baseball and gains ground through transfer.
Run: 4.29 30-yard dash. 

Eric Suarez, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame, wide shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Athletic with slight crouch, small leg lift with minimal stride. Loose, quick hands, flat path, stays through the zone, some extension out front, looks to keep the ball on a line, line-drive approach up the middle.  65.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 181’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, clean through release, twitchy, athletic transfer.
Run: 4.10 30-yard dash. 

Jake Thorstenson, Wauconda (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Downhill path, works to stay on top of the ball, recoil finish, uses the whole field.  61.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Short, quick arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Attacked the baseball, plays low to the ground and gains ground through release.
Run: 4.16 30-yard dash. 

Wilson Wemhoff, Hampshire (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong-bodied frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, small leg lift with short stride. Rhythm in the hands, downhill path, looks to stay on top of the ball. 71.6 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. Long, loose, quick arm, plays lively.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays with pace and active feet, gains ground through release.
Run: 3.99 30-yard dash. 

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