Prep Baseball Report

South Suburban Summer ID: Position Player Analysis


By: Illinois Scouting Staff

On Tuesday, June 11th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Ozinga Field in Crestwood, Illinois to host the South Suburban Summer ID. The event hosted 30 players from across the state and allowed our staff to get a closer look at these players to kick off the summer circuit.

OF Isaac Stoelinga (Whitney Young, 2027) is an intriguing follow in the incoming sophomore class. He’s a left-handed hitter at the plate with loose, easy actions, producing exit velocities up 87 mph.

Today we take a look at all of the position player reports and break down a top-10 list.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Anthony Cartolano, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Strong, muscular build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Quick hands, flat path, line drive approach. 70.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot, intentful.
Defense: Athletic footwork, soft one hand gather off front foot, strong crow hop towards target.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.

2. Jonathan Osornio, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic physical frame, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Open crouched stance, low hands, short stride. Flat path, strong hands, loud round. 73.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays low to the ground, soft two hand gather, secures the ball into body.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

3. Jonny Lee, Romeoville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Loose hands, athletic, level path, balanced finish. 66 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, gets around the ball, soft two-hand gather out front, secures into body, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

4. Jake Bonino, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride, quiet pre-pitch movement, linear lower-half. Simple, flat swing, looks to keep the ball on a line. 62.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, steady one hand gather out front, feet work inline toward home.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.

5. Wade Ozment, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. High-waisted build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, quiet pre-pitch movement, short stride, utilizes lower half. Strong hands, level path, balanced, simple, whole fields approach. 61.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Loose, clean, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, fields the ball off front foot, short crow hop towards home.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

6. Carson Hamblin, Lake Zurich (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Athletic with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Loose, athletic, level path, looks to keep the ball on a line. 70.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 193’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady footwork, steady one hand gather off front foot, clean transfers.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.

7. Langston Booth, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed setup, short step-back stride, strong lower-half. Strong hands, slightly uphill path, looks to elevate the ball, whole fields approach. mph bat speed with G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 374’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Comfortable actions, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, clean transfers, short crowhop towards home.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

8. Jonathan Trotter, Marian Catholic (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lanky athletic frame; high-waisted, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, toe-tap stride. Flat path, strong, looks to keep the ball on a line, on the barrel with authority to the pull-side, loud round. 75.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 94.8 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, soft hands, fields ball cleanly off front foot.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

9. Daniel Bachler, Mount Carmel (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, shifts weight onto backside, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong, flat swing, works to the pull-side, direct to the ball. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, two hand gather out front, quick release.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

10. Lucas Rosas, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 147-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: SH. RH: Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch movement, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Slightly open setup, hands load back, stride works back to even. RH: Easy, flat swing, balanced. LH: Loose, athletic swing, looks to elevate, slightly uphill path. 67.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady footwork, clean one hand gather off front foot, clean transfers.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Cal Boeker, Morton (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. Physically imposing frame.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with leg kick, slight knee bend. Level path, loose hands, pull-side approach. 67.2 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front, short crow hop towards home.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Tyler Buehler, Manteno (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed setup, active hands load, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Flat, athletic swing, looks to keep the ball on a line. 64.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Loose, quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, athletic actions, two-hand gather out front, clean transfers.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.

Anthony Davini, Downers Grove South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Athletic, level swing, looks to elevate the ball. 64 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actiony, plays low to the ground, two-hand gather out front, secures into body, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.

Maddux Chiquito, Joliet West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Mature, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, high hands, shifts weight onto the backside, short leg kick stride. Loose hands, athletic, level path, looks to keep the ball on a line. 66.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with rhythm, plays low to the ground, confident actions, feel for the position.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Cristo Fernandez, Argo Community High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. High-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, short stride. Flat, easy swing, balanced finish. 64.8 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy footwork, clean one hand gather off front foot, clean transfers. Easy actions.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Ryan Flanagan, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 152-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Open upright setup, hands load forward, short stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Loose, uphill path, looks to elevate the ball. 67.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfers, feet work inline toward home, intentful.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

Jeremy Gitzinger, Vernon Hills (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, short stride, linear lower-half. Strong, simple and easy swing, flat path. 66.5 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 77 mph. INF: Compact, high 3/4 release. C: Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.33 pop times. INF: Active footwork, plays low to the ground, soft two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer. C: Soft receiver. Steady transfers, some athleticism out of the crouch, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Andrew Haraburda, Montini Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 146-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, short leg lift stride, linear lower-half. Simple, easy swing, stays flat and keeps the ball on a line, looks to stay up the middle. 54.9 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two hand gather, secures into body.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.

James Iles, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 166-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong, flat swing, on the barrel pull-side, creates bat-speed. 72.9 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot, intentful.
Defense: Active footwork, two-hand gather off front foot, steady transfer, secures the ball into the body, intentful crow hop.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.

James Jefferson, Parkview Christian Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Slender athletic frame, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, slight leg kick load onto backside, strong lower-half. Long path, works to stay on top of the ball, works middle/pull. 63.9 mph bat speed with 2 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Whippy, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.12-2.25 pop times. Flexible, one-knee receiver. Steady, clean transfers, athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Brody Kelsey, Oswego (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Tall frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Closed slightly crouched setup, shifts weight onto backside, linear lower-half. Loose, easy swing, balanced, whole field approach. 66.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball off front foot, moves well laterally, shuffle-step towards home.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Matthew Rashan, Chicago Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, wide pre-pitch, quick two-tap leg kick, high hands. Level path, looks to elevate the ball, gets into his lower-half, loose hands. 60.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into body, clean transfers.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.

Gavin Sauter, Downers Grove South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: LHH. Closed stance with quiet leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Loose, easy swing, level path, line drive approach to the pull-side. 60.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Compact, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

Noah Sloane, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 126-pounds. Trim frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Closed setup, no stride. Flat path, easy swing, looks to use the whole field. 62.2 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Compact, low 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, secures ball into body, shuffles feet toward target.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Isaac Stoelinga, Young Magnet (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 166-pounds. Tall frame, high-waisted.
Hit: LHH. Closed setup, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose hands, uphill path, pull-side approach. mph bat speed with G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 71 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, steady one hand gather off front foot, feet work inline toward home.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

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