On Saturday, February 24th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Upperclass event at The MAX in McCook, IL. This event was host to just over 130 of the top 2025 grads from around the state, and gave our staff one final look at these prospects before the spring season began. 

Today, we continue our post-event rollout from the day with a look at each and every infielder. Continue reading to see who our staff thought showed the best on the day with a Top-10 ranking. 

Top Infield Prospects 

1. Brayden Zilis, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 144-pounds. Lean, trim frame, ultra projectable, plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, knee-knocks and hangs foot into a long stride, hands load into footstrike.  Loose, fluid swing, athletic hands, extension through contact, slightly uphill path, works middle/pull-side. 62.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 96.2 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, 3/4 release, plays with life, multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, plays with some timing through the ball, secures the ball out front and is also confident in his backhand.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

2. Conor Essenburg, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025 Kansas State
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Lean frame with some present strength, still holds room for plenty of physical development.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup, quiet hands load, medium leg kick stride, aggressive lower half. Short, direct path with controlled aggression, above-average bat speed, accurate barrel, ball explodes off the barrel up the middle/pull-side. 77.9 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 max exit velocity, averaged 95.5 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 90 mph. Easy life out of the hand, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth glove action, fluid footwork pair with soft hands, feel and appears comfortable around the bag.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

3. CJ Deckinga, Minooka (IL), 2025 Michigan State
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-4, 186-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, fluid hands load, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower half. Stays short and direct to the ball with a mostly flat path, works on-plane, line drive contact up the middle. 72.5 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, quick-to-release, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

4. Enzo Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025 Oklahoma
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Strong, physically imposing frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, hands start high, short toe-tap stride, hands load back, strong lower half. Direct, quick path with easy power, slightly uphill path, consistent line drives. 74.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 98.4 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. INF - 90 mph. INF: Short, compact arm with quickness, high 3/4 slot. C: Short, compact arm action, over the top slot. Above-average arm strength.
Defense: 1.86-1.91 pop times. INF: Plays low and athletic, moves well for size, soft hands. C: One-knee setup, flexible, athletic setup, quick, easy mover, clean transfer. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

5. Gavin Triezenberg, Brother Rice  (IL), 2025 Arizona
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lean and athletic build, some present strength with room to add on muscle.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, minimal hand load, short toe tap stride, utilizes lower half. Hands start high wand work down into a steep path, works to stay on top of the ball, looks to go the other way, easy effort.  72.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose, athletic arm action from varied slots.
Defense: Soft hands, clean glove round, natural actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

6. Jack Wheeler, Morris (IL), 2025 Illinois
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Lean, projectable frame, long levers with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, hands load back, short stride, aggressive lower half. Hands rock back and barrel tilts before firing through with a flat path, creates bat-speed, uses levers well. 68 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 release with quickness out front.
Defense: Fluid footwork, moves well for size, confident hands, plays with some rhythm and timing, floats easily to both sides of his glove.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. 

7. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025 Illinois
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-4, 224-pounds. Strong frame, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, hands load back, leg lift load into backside, strong lower half. Strong hands, stays short to the ball with easy juice, uphill path at times, works pull-side/up the middle. 80.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer, works well on the double play turn.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

8. Demir Heidelberg, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2025 Eastern Michigan
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 169.1-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, active hand load, short leg lift trigger, utilizes strong lower half. Fluid, easy swing with control, present bat speed with slightly uphill path, elevated contact to the pull-side/up the middle. 73.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 95.1 mph. 376’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm path, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, works well on the double play turn.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. 

T9. Aidan Nohava, Brother Rice (IL), 2025 Eastern Michigan
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 177.7-pounds. Lean, athletic build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, hands rock back, high leg kick stride, strong lower half. Strong hands, stays mostly flat through contact, line drive contact up the middle. 78.8 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with some bounce, soft hands, moves well to both sides, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

T9. Brady Green, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025 Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 167.3-pounds. Compact frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, hands load back, medium leg lift trigger, aggressive lower half.  Hands create separation and upper-half coils slightly before firing through with a flat path, controlled intent, gets extension through impact.  68.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Life out of the hand, can play on the move and from different angles.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick first step, plays on the run, confident hands work out front.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

10. Vance Kurokawa, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, proportioned frame.
Hit: SH. Controlled load into a medium stride, stays in his legs.  Loose hands with a flat path, works to stay on top of the baseball, easy effort.  61.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Compact, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, plays out front, fluid, clean footwork, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Lucas Acevedo, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Trim, athletic frame, room to gain strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower half. Loose hands, flat path, stays through the zone, looks to go the other way. 67.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot, can play from multiple angles.
Defense: Quick lateral movement, soft hands play out front, quick/clean transfer with some feel for the position, smooth glove-to-hand and can play on the move.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Elias Alvarado, Saint Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Some present upper-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short toe tap stride, utilizes lower half.  Easy, loose hands, short to the ball and long through the zone with a flat path, uses the whole field.  69.3 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose arm action, low 3/4 slot with athletic finish.
Defense: Clean glove round, actiony, plays low to the ground at times.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Aj Arrivi, Lemont (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open stance, minimal load, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Quick hands, flat through the zone, looks to stay on top of the ball, elevates up the middle. 72.8 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, quick arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather deep into body, athletic feet, plays with some rhythm.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Ximi Baftiri, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Long-levered, athletic frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, active hand load, short leg lift trigger, works back to even, aggressive lower half. Short to the ball, flat path, intent to lift up the middle, some whip in the hands.  70.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Quick, compact arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick release, moves with leverage, smooth run through.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Kaedin Bond, La Salle-Peru  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, closed setup, minimal hand load, short leg lift stride, linear lower half. Compact swing, simple, stays flat through the zone with intent to keep the ball on a line, looks to stay the other way.  69.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Efforty, long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Dominic Bonilla, Hope Academy (IL), 2025 Illinois State
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 190.9-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, controlled stride gains some momentum towards the mound.  Easy, balanced swing, loose hands, flat path with intent to keep the ball on a line.  67.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Compact arm path, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Soft hands, clean, quick transfer, fluid footwork, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

DaMaurion Butler, Kenwood Academy High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal hand load, no stride, linear lower half. Loose hands, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, line-drive approach, balanced finish, lived up the middle. 71.1 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick, loose arm action, varied arm angles, quick release.
Defense: Actiony, clean glove round, comfortable on the move.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Bugger, Triad  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165.4-pounds. Strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, hands load back, short leg lift stride, aggressive lower half. Downhill path, works to stay on top of the baseball.  67.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, compact arm with aggression, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer, moved well up the middle.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Eli Carlson, Rochester (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned, with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, quick leg-lift, simple.  Steep path, elevates up the middle of the field, quick/strong hands, creates backspin.  55.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Compact arm action, sidearm release.
Defense: Quick feet, two hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Drew Church, Montini Catholic (IL), 2025 Eastern Illinois
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-3, 156.8-pounds. Lean, ultra-projectable frame, high-waisted with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, hands load back, short leg kick stride, linear lower half.  Loose, easy hands, flat path, whippy barrel, easy effort, balanced finish.  67.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Quick release, can play on the move and with accuracy.
Defense: Long levers, smooth and easy, advanced actions, soft hands play with confidence, rhythm and timing through the ball with easy range to both sides, athletic double play turn.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Sean Cody, Richards (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength, sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, hands load back, short stride, linear lower half. Some rhythm in the hands, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line and stay up the middle.  74.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.5 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 release, easy effort at times, can change slot.
Defense: Hands work out front, plays low and through the ball with timing, patient actions, smooth glove-to-hand.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

Henrik Conniff, New Trier (IL), 2025 Columbia
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with strength, room to add on muscle.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, quiet hand load, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower half.  Easy, loose swing, works downhill through the zone, elevates up the middle. 74.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose, athletic arm action, 3/4 slot with armspeed out front.
Defense: Long levers work, clean glove, twitchy, plus throws on the run.

Jimmy Downs, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2025 Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 207.7-pounds. Durable frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, quiet hands load, short leg lift trigger, strong lower half. Loose, quick hands, flat path, easy bat-speed, used the whole field with authority.  75.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Medium arm circle with a 3/4 release.
Defense: Powerful mover, steady hands work out front, some timing in his footwork through the ball.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Ryne Dzierzynski, Grant  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build, broad shoulders, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, quiet hand load, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower half.  Short, direct path, stays on top of the ball, looks to work middle of the field.  74.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Strong arm, higher 3/4 release, some intent with life out of the hand.
Defense: Patient, steady actions, hands work out front, quick and smooth transfer, has some range laterally.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Caden Earing, Mundelein  (IL), 2025 Illinois
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched open setup, hands load back, short leg kick trigger, linear lower half. Downhill path, some looseness in the hands, looks to stay on top of the ball.  68 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose, athletic arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, two hand gather into body, clean glove round.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Elliott, Gibson City (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Lean frame with room for more to be added.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, hands load back with backside, short leg kick trigger, utilizes lower half. Loose hands, looks to stay on top of the ball, works line-drives up the middle. 69.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, moves well around the ball, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Keegan Farnaus, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-7, 172-pounds. Strong, sturdy build with present lower-half strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, shorter stride, quick hand load with some rhythm.  Flat, direct path to the ball, balanced finish, compact and simple swing.  66 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose, quick, short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Low and athletic, quick release, actiony.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Josh Fleming, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Lean frame with more room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, minimal hand load, short stride, utilizes lower half. Easy effort, short to the ball, looks to stay on top, balanced finish.  76.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient footwork, two hand gather out front, glove pat transfer.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

Justin Garcia Hernandez, St. Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-4, 235-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup, short leg lift stride, linear lower half. Strong hands, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, intent to lift to the ball side with authority. 80.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. OF - 92 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: OF: Steady hands, deliberate actions, moves well for size. INF: Steady two-hand gather, clean backhand.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Theodore Greco, Lane Tech (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 173.9-pounds. Durable frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, high leg-kick works back to even, hangs foot and loads hands into footstrike.  Long through the zone with a falt path, creates bat-speed, controlled intent, works the ball on a line with authority.  68.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Powerful arm, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Glides easily to the ball with fluid footwork and timing, plays low and through the ball, hands work out front and secure the ball into the body, confident actions.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Grummer, Jacobs  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, minimal hands load, short leg lift stride, linear lower half. Loose hands, flat path, stays through the zone with extension, looks to work on top of the ball. 70.3 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with some bounce, clean footwork, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Aadden Guerrero, St. Laurence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167.4-pounds. Trim, athletic build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, hands load back, short leg lift trigger, aggressive and strong lower half.  Loose hands, creates separation, stays through the zone with extension out front, flat path, controlled intent, works middle/away.  71.7 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Quick release and 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Quick first step, plays with leverage, multiple angles, fluid footwork with timing through the ball, soft and confident hands with a quick/clean transfer.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. 

Dominic Holton, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame, room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, crouched setup, quiet hand load, short leg lift trigger, utilizes lower half.  Flat path, loose hands, polished approach, uses the whole field. 77.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, athletic actions, clean glove-to-hand transfer.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

T.J. Jakubowski, Huntley High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame with more room to grow.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple and shorter stride, stays under control.  Loose hands, balanced finish, looks to keep the ball on a line. 64 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 193’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm path, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fields ball to body, quick, clean transfer, moves quick.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Carter Johnson, Wheaton North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 157.8-pounds. Wiry build with long levers, room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, simple load with rhythm in the hands, simple and repeats.  Loose hands, whippy through the zone, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line.  66.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves with ease around the bag, athletic actions, two hand gather into body.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Griffin Kelly, Buffalo Grove (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 195.3-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup with weight in the back leg, high leg-kick that coils into backside, stays in his legs, gets some separation in the hands.  Easy power, flat path, stays through the zone, balanced finish. 71.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate double play throws.
Defense: Clean glove round, fields the ball out front, soft hands.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Kieser, Normal University (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 159-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched setup, quiet hands, minimal stride, linear lower half.  Flat path, stays through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line and stay on top.  62.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Compact, athletic arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean two hand gather out front, smooth transfer, athletic actions.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Kouris, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 197.3-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple load, repeats.  Strong hands, flat path, stays through the zone with, strong hands, controlled intent.  71.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with some bounce, steady hands, quick, clean transfer.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Lazewski, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-0, 169.5-pounds. Trim, athletic build with room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, works in his legs, medium stride.  Hands load back into a flat path, quick/strong hands, works the other way.  69.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, compact path, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays out front, clean transfer.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Adolfo Lopez, Maine East  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 206-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, active hand load, short leg lift trigger, linear lower half.  Easy, balanced swing, strong with a flat path, uses the whole field.  70.9 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Mendez, Benet Academy  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 195.8-pounds. Proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, high leg-kick into a short stride. Loose, easy hands, uphill path, balanced finish. 69.5 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Quick arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, fields the ball out front.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Nik Nelson, Dekalb (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 136.5-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, high leg-kick with a long stride, hangs foot, simple hand load.  Stays on top of the baseball, loose hands with a flat path, gets extension through impact.  72.1 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hands out front, fields ball to body, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Eddie Olszta, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. High waist, broad shoulders, trim and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, hands load back, short leg lift trigger, utilizes lower half.  Short to the ball, flat path, used the whole field with line drives. 69.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short arm circle with a 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with timing through the ball, sure-handed with confidence in his hands, smooth glove-to-hand, athletic double play turn.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

Karlos Otero, Romeoville (IL), 2025 Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 162.7-pounds. Athletic, trim frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short toe tap stride, linear lower half. Simple, athletic swing, balanced, direct path to the ball, looks to stay on top with line-drives. 74.2 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick/clean release, can play from multiple angles and on the move.
Defense: Advanced actions, soft hands with feel for the position, plays low and through the ball with timing, confident glove-to-hand and athletic double play turn.
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60. 

Rhett Ozment, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 204.4-pounds. Strong, sturdy build with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, hands load back, short stride, linear lower half. Simple operation, works into a steep path from launch, stays on top of the baseball, easy hands with strength.  64.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, smooth transfers, two hand gather.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Peyton Panozzo, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Clear strength throughout.
Hit: SH. Narrow setup, knee-knocks into a long stride, hands rock back slightly into footstrike.  Quick/strong hands, works to stay on top of the ball, whippy barrel through the zone, easy bat-speed, similar from both sides.  70.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Compact, easy arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, sure-handed, clean, easy footwork, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Karim Patterson, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 204.4-pounds. Strong, lean build, room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Upright slightly open setup, fluid hands, short stride, strong lower half. Strong hands, works to stay on top of the ball, on the barrel with authority to pull-side.  74.3 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 368’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 89 mph. Clean arm path into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Shuffle crow hop, soft and controlled hands. 1B: Moves with ease around the bag, soft hands secure the ball out front.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Chance Payne, Mt. Pulaski  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 190.7-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, works back to even with a longer stride, hands load slightly into footstrike, simple. Direct path, short to the ball with quick hands, flat path, works to stay on top of the baseball, easy effort and line drive approach.  66.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy, two hand gather out front, soft hands, comfortable actions.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Joah Ratio, Downers Grove North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, hands load back, short leg lift load, aggressive lower half. Quick from launch through the zone with strong hands, intent to elevate up the middle, gets extension through impact.  70.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, quick to release, moves well to both sides, athletic.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Jimmy Spellman, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. High-waisted, long levers with room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, quick lift-and-place type stride, short hand load.  Loose hands, whip through the zone with an uphill path, stays through the zone a long time. 72.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 91.1 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. 3/4 release, used multiple angles.
Defense: Deliberate and patient actions, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Luke Stachowiak, Benet Academy  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, minimal hand load, short leg lift stride works back to even, utilizes lower half. Compact swing, uphill path with intent to lift up the middle. 69.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, plays with some rhythm, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Nick Szalony, Mundelein (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 142-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, quiet hands load back, short stride, aggressive lower half. Long, flat path, works to stay flat and level through the zone, looks to go middle/away.  62.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy, fluid footwork, moves well to body sides, sure-handed, clean transfer.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Phillip Thigpen, Kenwood (IL), 2025 Eastern Michigan
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, slightly open setup, hands load back, short leg lift trigger, linear lower half.  Direct and flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line up the middle, simple and easy operation.  76.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick release, longer arm action, throws on the move, varied arm angles.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, plays with some rhythm, actiony, two hand gather out front, clean glove round.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Davis Weeks, Dunlap (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 171.3-pounds. Physical, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, fluid hands load, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower half. Downhill path, upside and easy swing, controlled through contact. 68.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actiony on the move, levers work, clean round, two hand gather out front.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

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