On Saturday, February 24th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass event at The MAX in McCook, IL. This event was host to just over 130 of the top 2026 and 2027 grads from around the state, and gave our staff one final look at these prospects before the spring season began. 

We started our event rollout earlier this week with a look at all of the outfielders and catchers from the event. Today, we continue with a look at each and every infielder from the day.

You can find a ranking of who our staff deemed at the top infield prospects from the day, broken up by grad class, below. 

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

2026

1. Ethan Bass, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026; Illinois commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 164-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, hands have some rhythm and create extension at footstrike, hangs foot into a medium stride. Quick hands, flat path, stays through the zone with a balanced finish, worked on the barrel consistently up the middle of the field, swing projects into more power as he fills out. 75.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Ball has life out of the hand, short 3/4 release with quickness out front.
Defense: Athletic body, fluid mover, soft hands, moves well to both sides, rhythm and timing with feel for the position.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

2. TJ McQuillan, Mount Carmel (IN), 2026; Louisville commit
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-2, 222.7-pounds. Strong, barrel chested frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, quiet load, simple and repeatable, medium stride. Explosive hands through the zone, stays through the zone with a whippy barrel and extension, worked hard elevated contact up the middle and to his pull-side. 77.1 mph bat speed with 32 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 98.4 mph. 382’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 89 mph. Clean arm path, high 3/4 release. Plays from multiple slots on the INF and on the move.
Defense: OF: Strong, athletic mover, arm works. INF: Fluid glove to hand transfer, powerful, active pre-pitch, moves well for size with feel for the position.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

3. Kamrin Jenkins, Oswego (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 162.5-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, narrow setup, controlled leg-lift, hangs foot, hands rock with rhythm. Athletic, loose hands, flat path with easy effort, balanced finish, on the barrel to his pull-side. 74.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short and quick release, 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Quick hands, advanced actions, glove works with timing, plays through the ball, glides with easy strides to both sides, natural actions.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

4. Joey Ireland, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026; Illinois commit
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 151-pounds. Lean, athletic frame, room to advance physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands as he loads in-stride, hangs foot for timing. Works flat through the zone, loose and easy swing with a balanced finish, worked line-drives back up the middle and to both gaps. 71.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 92.9 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Quick arm out front, clean/short circle, high 3/4 release, can play from multiple angles.
Defense: Easy mover, transitions with ease, soft hands, confident actions, advanced feel for the position.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60. 

5. Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 164.2-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame, uber projectable.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed hands pre-pitch, some rhythm that works into a short load with a medium stride. Loose, easy swing, flat path, repeats line-drive contact up the middle, high-ceiling. 68.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick release from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid, smooth actions, easy quick release, athletic double play turn and makes it look easy on the move.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

6. Easton Newman, Deerfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame, athletic with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, taller setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in his hands and front foot, hangs foot into a medium stride. Loose hands, flat path, intent to stay on top of the ball, line-drive approach, elevates up the middle at times. 67.6 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 90 mph. Can play from multiple angles, 3/4 release, loose.
Defense: INF: Quick feet, moves easily, soft hands, confident actions, fluid footwork with timing through the ball. OF: Deliberate actions, steady hands, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

7. Lucas Simulick, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Skinny, wiry build with room to add on strength, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, minimal load with hands and front foot. Simple, easy swing, stays on top of the ball, flashed backspin up the middle, controlled finish. 66.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Can play from multiple angles and on the move.
Defense: Athletic body and movements, has feel for the position, soft hands with natural actions, quick release.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.

8. Drew Borkowski III, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lean wiry frame, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced base, high leg-kick into a long stride, stays under control. Rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, flat path, stays through the zone, worked line-drives with authority up the middle and pull-side. 74.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Longer arm circle at times with intent through release, shortens up with a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flows laterally, arm works on the run, soft hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

9. Daniel Coyle, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 152.8-pounds. Compact frame, athletic with room to gain strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short load, easily repeatable, loads hands slightly at footstrike. Flat path, controlled operation, quality barrel control, consistently worked back up the middle of the field with line-drives. 67.7 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 release, life out of the hand with acceleration out front.
Defense: Body flows, fluid and soft hands with athletic actions, quick first step with range, quick/clean release, easy body control on the move.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

10. Cory Les, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 196-pounds. Proportionate frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced base, minimal stride and hand load. Flat path, stays short to the ball, one-handed finish at times, gets extension through the ball up the middle, repeats. 76 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. 3/4 release with some intent behind it.
Defense: Transfer to hand is quick, steady actions, patient defender, two-hand gather that secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

2027

1. Andrew Talbert, Byron (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong frame, athletic with strength throughout, compact.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, simple load, hangs foot into a medium stride. Easy operation, stays through the zone with a flat path, controlled operation with a balanced finish, looked to stay middle/away throughout his round. 65.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 95 mph. Athletic arm, clean path, high 3/4 slot from OF. Quick release, multiple angles on INF.
Defense: OF: Athletic body, ball has extreme life out of the hand, moves with ease. INF: Fluid mover, multiple angle release, soft hands, comfortable on the move with body control.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. 

2. Colin Campbell, Brother Rice (IL), 2027; Louisville commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Wiry, lean frame, room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, works in his legs, coils slightly into his back hip, medium and controlled stride. Loose, athletic hands, quick from launch position, worked the ball mostly up the middle and showed the ability to stay through it the other way. 63.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short and quick release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Glove is fluid, hands move with ease, actions play, rhythm and timing, feel for the position.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. 

3. Jacsen Tucker, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Ultra projectable, lean with a high waist.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, minimal load and stride, rocks back slightly pre-pitch to transfer weight. Hands work short to the ball, long through the zone, easy and controlled swing, on the barrel mainly to his pull-side with line-drives. 69.3 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick release with a short arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves easily, hands work, fluid actions, moves well to both sides, quick first step, clean transfer.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

4. Brady Cunningham, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 212-pounds. Large frame and build, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, balanced, quiet load with a controlled stride. Some rhythm in the hands, works into a flat path, clear bat-strength, worked up the middle with hard line-drives.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Shorter arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady defender, plays low to the ground, sure-handed, clean actions.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

T5. Blake Ragsdale, Lyons Township (IL), 2027; Texas Christian commit
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 164-pounds. Strong, compact frame, athletic with round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, weight starts more in back leg, quiet load with a controlled stride. Hands coil slightly with upper-half before firing through the zone, worked on the barrel up the middle, athletic hands. 73.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Athletic arm, plays from multiple angles and on the move.
Defense: Quick release, plays low and athletic, light on his feet, glove works, soft hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

T5. Kaden Wasniewski, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, works back to even with a medium stride. Hands load slightly before firing through with a flat path, whippy hands, gets extension through impact, controlled intent, on the barrel up the middle. 69.6 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Longer path that works into a 3/4 release, acceleration out front with life out of the hand.
Defense: Steady hands that play with confidence, secures the ball into his body, range to both sides of his glove, has rhythm and timing.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Jimmy Benson, St. Laurence (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 195-pounds. Long lanky frame. High waisted.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, transfers weight back before moving through with a long stride. Easy swing, flat path with extension through the zone, pull-side/middle approach. 62 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 67 mph. Medium arm circle with a 3/4 release, easy effort.
Defense: Long and easy, quick transfer, has feel around bag.
Run: 8.49 runner in the 60. 

Luke Bryant, Hall (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Wiry, evenly distributed weight, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even setup, short and simple stride. Loose hands with a flat path, controlled swing, worked mostly middle/pull-side. 70 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, smooth double play feed, clean actions.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Chavez, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-3, 194.2-pounds. Lean, wiry build with projection.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, some weight in the back hip, controlled load with a slight hip coil. Direct, downhill path, works to stay on top of the ball, controlled finish, looks to stay middle/pull-side, on the barrel throughout the round. 74.9 mph bat speed with 27 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 93.2 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, clean arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Moves easily, soft hands, fluid footwork around the bag with feel for the position.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Cy Craft, Du Quoin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High-waisted, skinny build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, slightly open, works back to even with a long knee-knock stride. Loose hands with extension through the zone, quick/explosive hands, on the barrel up the middle with line-drives, easy effort with a balanced finish. 74.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 release with life.
Defense: Clean, easy mover, plays through the baseball, gains ground through release, sure-handed.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Sean Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143.5-pounds. Athletic, proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base, slight knee-knock into a medium stride. Hands work from extension into a long, uphill path, swings with intent to do damage. 70 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, can play from multiple slots, 3/4 release with some intent.
Defense: Steady hands, secures and gains ground through release, present effort.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Dillon, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 164-pounds. Athletic build, room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, hovers foot into a medium stride, gains ground to the mound. Flat path, pull-side/middle approach, line-drives, controlled finish. 67 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 83 mph. Loose, 3/4 release, clean arm circle.
Defense: OF: Calculated fielder, step behind crow hop, glove and arm are accurate. INF: Steady actions with smooth hands, feel for the position, fluid footwork around the base.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Travis Dudycha, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 208-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with a simple stride. Hands stay mostly short to the ball, easy bat-speed through the zone with an uphill path, intent to elevate the baseball. 73.4 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.8 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Longer arm circle into the back, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady actions and hands, secures the ball into his body, moves well around the bag for size.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Layten Gerdes, Fieldcrest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Lean, trim frame, some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, hangs foot into a long stride, creates separation in the hands. Loose, whippy hands that get extension through impact, flat path, worked the ball to the whole field. 68.8 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Plays with some life out of the hand, 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Quick feet, two-hand gather out front, secures the ball his body, early glove presentation.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Gonzales (Licea), Bremen (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 182-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even setup, longer stride, gains ground to the mound. Flat path, works on top of the baseball, looks to keep it on a line, worked back up the middle routinely. 64.3 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 release, accurate throws.
Defense: Active footwork, steady two-hand gather, patient actions.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Noah Hallahan, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong build, physically advanced.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands. Strong hands, flat path, on the barrel with line-drives up the middle, gets some extension through the zone. 75 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Lower 3/4 release, long in the back.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, shuffles through release, steady hands.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60. 

Brady Hasquin, Edwardsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 215-pounds. Large frame, long limbs, high-waisted with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, simple setup, transfers weight into back hip, hovers foot into a shorter stride. Stays short to the ball, loose hands, works to stay on top of the ball and go the other way.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, loose 3/4 release.
Defense: Long levers, clean glove, active footwork, works to get around the ball, moves well for size.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Ashton Jones, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Compact, athletic frame, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, toe-taps into a medium stride. Flat path, stays through the zone, line-drive approach up the middle of the field, easy and repeatable. 66.5 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, clean release, 3/4 slot with easy effort.
Defense: Athletic defender, plays low to the ground, easy mover, comfortable on the move and clean release. Advanced defender for his age.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60. 

Vincent Junkas, Downers Grove South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build, trim look with room to add strength.
Hit: SH. Slightly open setup, some pre-pitch rhythm, high leg-kick timing trigger. LH: Loose, easy swing, simple and balanced with a line-drive approach. RH: Steep path, works to stay inside the baseball and go the other way. 69.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 79 mph. Can play from multiple angles on the infield and on the move, medium circle into a high 3/4 release.
Defense: INF: Handles the glove with ease on the move, soft hands that work with confidence, fluid footwork. OF: Plays through the ball with intent, moves well into crow-hop, steady hands.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Jonathan Liesen, Reavis (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic and balanced setup, slight torso tilt towards the plate, quick toe-tap stride. Minimal hand load that works short into the zone, looks to stay on top of the ball, worked line-drives back up the middle. 71.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Longer arm circle into a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Stays low and athletic, clean glove and actions, plays with leverage, works with intent through the ball.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Mickey Lotus, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry, plenty of room to add on strength.
Hit: SH. Balanced, even setup, knee-knocks into a controlled stride. RH: Downhill path, looks to stay on top of the ball, worked some line-drives up the middle. LH: Loose hands, flat path, looks to stay up the middle of the field. 62.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Quick, 3/4 release, comfortable on the move.
Defense: Quick release, moves laterally with ease, athletic and fluid feet, soft hands that work with confidence, body control on the slow roller.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

Isaiah Martin, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 154-pounds. Compact, athletic frame, lean.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, weight starts more on back leg, slightly open, works back to even with a long knee-knock stride. Athletic hands, works to stay inside the baseball, consistently put line-drives up the middle part of the field. 67 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Plays from multiple angles, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Hands work out front, athletic mover, fields with rhythm and timing through the ball.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Michaels, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Skinny, wiry build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, hands start low and work with some rhythm into a long stride, gains ground to the mound. Easy, simple swing, looks to stay on top of the ball with a flat path, line-drives up the middle of the field, loose hands. 74.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short circle into a 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick arm action and release, body flows, light on feet, soft hands with feel for the position.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60. 

Jorey Myren, Rochester High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-9, 237.7-pounds.
Hit: SH. Bowed stance to start, coils into back hip with a long knee-knock stride, creates some separation in the hands. Simple operation, easy power and effort, looks to elevate to his pull-side. 71 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm swing into a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Glove works, easily throws on the run, secures the ball into his body, patient actions.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Johnny Nelson, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Broad shoulders, lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple and repeats, creates some separation in the hands at footstrike. Strong hands, quick bat through the zone, flat path, controlled finish. 70.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Plays from multiple angles and on the move, quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, arm works on the run, steady hands, works to get around the baseball, secures the ball into body, quick release.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. 

Mason Netcel, St Charles North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Trim, proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short and simple stride, minimal wasted movement in the hands. Long through the zone with an uphill path, works direct to the ball, middle/pull-side approach. 66.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Plays from multiple angles and on the move, quick/clean 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick transfer, twitchy, glove plays, secures the ball into his body with rhythm, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143.3-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick stride, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands. Flat path, worked on the barrel up the middle and to his pull-side, controlled aggression. 64.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 release, clean path, ball has life out of the hand.
Defense: Attacks ball, transfer is fluid, athletic mover, sure-handed, secures the ball into body, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

James Obaldo, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 146-pounds. Proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, slightly open, toe-taps back to even with a medium stride. Loose hands, whippy barrel through the zone, easy and repeats. 63 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 release, acceleration out front.
Defense: Active feet, plays with pace, soft confident hands and quick release.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Callaghan O'Connor, Bishop McNamara (IL), 2026 Notre Dame
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds. Large frame, long limbs, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, closed off front foot, slight knee-knock into a medium stride. Loose hands, flat path, easy swing, elevates to pull-side at times with authority. 69 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 92.6 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short into a 3/4 release.
Defense: Long levers, quick release, easy transfer, steady hands.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 168.4-pounds. Lean, projectable frame, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, starts open and works back to even with a long stride. Some rhythm in the hands before moving through the zone with a flat path, was on the barrel some up the middle. 68.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, explosive arm, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Long levers, twitchy, patient actions, two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Jason Phillips, Plano (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 245-pounds. Durable, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, tall setup, quiet hand load with a longer stride, gains ground to the pitcher. Easy bat-strength, flat path, controlled operation, stays through the baseball, used the whole field. 77 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm circle with a high 3/4 release, can play from multiple angles.
Defense: Hands work, moves easily, deliberate and patient actions.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

Matt Ritchie, St. Charles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Wiry frame, thin lower half. Room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, knee-knocks into a long stride. Works long through the zone with a flat path, looked to stay up the middle of the field with line-drives. 66 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Longer arm action in the back at times, shortens up with a 3/4 release.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, length and gathers through release, steady hands.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60. 

Simon Rose, Highland Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, slightly more weight on backside, quick stride. Steep path, looks to stay on top of the baseball, worked up the middle of the field. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Bouncy defender, plays with pace, quick release and easy effort at times.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Rosynek, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Wiry, proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base, shifts weight into back leg before moving through with a medium stride. Steep path, long through the zone with some extension, middle of the field approach. 65.1 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Shorter arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Has feel, hands work, patient actions, plays with some rhythm, clean transfer and release.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Zach Rubin, Antioch (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 155.4-pounds. Lean, athletic build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slight knee-knock into a medium stride. Loose hands, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, on the barrel up the middle with authority and looks the other way. 63.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Acceleration out front, short and quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic frame, moves laterally well, clean glove.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. 

Jackson Rudolph, Wauconda (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-1, 229.5-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, works in his legs, long toe-tap stride. Strong hands with a steep path, worked the ball to the whole field. 69.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Medium arm circle into a clean high 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft hands, moves easily for size, patient actions and confident in his hands.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Salgado, Walter Payton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, works in his legs, medium stride, hangs foot slightly. Loose hands with a flat path, line-drive approach up the middle, balanced swing with a controlled finish. 63.6 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. High 3/4 release, short arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Plays with leverage, patient actions with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Carson Trivellini, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, short and repeatable load. Loose hands with a flat path, works on the barrel with line-drives, balanced finish. 66.8 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Clean, medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Actiony, gloves with ease, secures the ball with rhythm while playing through it, confident in his hands.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Brett Tucker, Lemont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. Wiry, highly projectable frame, high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, works in his legs, slightly open and works back to even with a controlled stride. Hands drop into a flat path, steep at times, intent to elevate up the middle. 67.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short into a 3/4 release, can play from multiple angles.
Defense: Twitchy, light on feet, quick transfer, soft hands, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Jailen Veliz, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 144.2-pounds. Some present strength in the shoulders and lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, gains ground to the mound with a long stride, quiet hands with a slight bat-tilt. Flat path, gets extension out front, controlled aggression, worked on the barrel up the middle and pull-side. 71.7 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, quick to release with a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, plays with leverage, easy hands with fluid actions, clean transfer.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60. 

Niko Villacci, Oswego East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Some strength in the lower-half, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, some preload in the back hip, coils into a long stride. Strong hands, works into a flat path, on the barrel up the middle, controlled aggression. 62.4 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Plays from different angles and on the move, longer circle with high 3/4 release off back foot.
Defense: Glove works with ease, athletic movements, sure-handed secures the ball into body, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Mikey Watson, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, relaxed hands, medium stride. Steep path, quick hands, elevated up the middle with authority at times, little perceived effort. 69.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Multiple angle release, can play on the move.
Defense: Soft hands, active footwork, moves well laterally and plays with leverage, patient on hops.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60. 

Logan Wroughton, Mount Carmel (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High-waisted, highly athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, tall, medium and controlled stride, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch. Loose, easy hands, flat path, worked the ball to the whole field. 68.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Quick, 3/4 release, can play on the move.
Defense: Light on feet, confident glove, smooth actions with rhythm, athletic on the run-through play, clear feel for the position.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Ziebell, Harvest Christian (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 151.9-pounds. Athletic frame, room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Steep path, looks to stay on top of the baseball, intent to elevate at times up the middle, easy operation with a controlled finish. 64.8 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Clean arm path, short in the back, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Calculated, throws from multiple angles and can play on the move, steady hands and actions.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.

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