Prep Baseball Report

West Suburban Summer ID: Positional Analysis


By: Illinois Scouting Staff

On June 25th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the West Suburban Summer ID at Lee Pfund Field in Carol Stream, Ill. Over 30 players participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Illinois staff.

Today we are taking a look at each and every position player that was in attendance, along with a Top-5 ranking of who our staff deemed as the best prospects from the event.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Jackson Mansker, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands near head, balanced setup, simple trigger. Controlled intent, on the barrel pull-side, works to stay on top of the baseball. 73.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.1 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot, carry across the diamond.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, confident in the backhand, patient actions and footwork.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

2. Jorge Matos Jr, Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic slightly open setup, hands load, leg kick stride. Athletic hands, creates bat-speed, balanced finish, uses the whole field. 68.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Loose, clean arm, whippy from a 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, plays through the ball athletically, feet play with timing through the ball.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

3. Billy Main, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance, shifts weight onto back leg, explosive leg kick stride. Explosive hands with bat-speed, controlled intent, flat path, on the barrel up the middle and to the pull-side. 69 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Quick 3/4 release, plays with carry and life.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, fluid footwork, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

4. Merrick Sullivan, Benet (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Quick from launch position, uphill path, intent to lift, creates bat-speed, intent to elevate to pull-side. 72.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Active footwork pre-pitch, fluid footwork through the ball, soft hands with confident actions, feel for the position.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.

5. Jonathan Tschanz, St Viator (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, high leg kick load, rhythmic hands load. Loose, handsy swing, works to stay on top of the baseball, uses the whole field, on the barrel throughout the round. 70.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91.8 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Quick, 3/4 release, plays with life.
Defense: Confident hands, plays low and through the ball, long athletic strides up the middle, controls his body well.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST

Grenning Abraham, York (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, hands setup near head, simple trigger, bat wiggle pre pitch. Flat path, works long through the zone, gets uphill at times with pitches up in the zone. 57.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, pre-pitch hop for timing in his feet.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Adrian Arzola, La Salle-Peru (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Hands high, bat over should pointed down (used to keep on plain), medium base, open stance. Stays short and direct to the ball, quick hands, uses the whole field, flat barrel. 65.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. 3/4 release, longer reach in the back, played accurately.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60.

Dominic Capiga, Oswego East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Works off back leg, bat coil, simple trigger, slighly open, hands high. Loose hands, works flat through the zone with a whippy barrel, balanced finish, works to keep the ball on a line. 67.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Lower 3/4 release on the move, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles through the ball.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Keaton Davis, Marquette Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quiet pre-pitch, simple leg kick, smooth load. Keeps barrel on plane, works all fields, heavy linedrive pull side. 77.3 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.10 pop times. Clean, quick transfer, works in-line on throws, accurate throws to bag. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Patrick Doppke, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Crouched open setup, short leg kick trigger, linear lower-half. Strong hands, works to stay on top of the ball, easy bat-speed. 74.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady hands, clean, easy transfer, fields ball to body. Shuffle steps on throws across.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Andrew Glass, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Medium setup, hands near head, bat coil, hands move back with stride. Quick hands, gets some extension at footstrike, flat path, repeats, works to stay up the middle. 63.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.44 pop times. Starts higher in the crouch, clean and easy transer, throws on the bag.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.

Alec Harer, Saint Viator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds.
Hit: . RH: Slightly crouched setup, quiet hands load, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Slightly crouched setup, rhythmic hands load, short leg lift trigger. RH: Simple and easy operation, balanced finish, flat path, works to keep the ball on a line, stays mostly middle/pull-side. LH: Handsy, athletic swing, balanced and under control. 63.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 76 mph. 3/4 release, long arm circle.
Defense: OF: Plays low and through the ball, one-hand gather off to the side. INF: Plays low to the ground, easy transfer, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Cooper Harris, Stevenson (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, hands start at ear, stands straight up with slight knee bend. Quick from launch with an uphill path, intent tp stay pull-side and elevate. 72.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather, moves well around the bag.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Eliseo Liscano, West Aurora (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands straight, loud bat movement pre pitch, heavy leg kick. hands start high. Quick hands, flat path with some extension through impact, stays through pitches on the outer-half. 66.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.27 pop times. Quick, clean transfer, quick first step, throws on the bag. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.

Landon Malkowski, Parkview Christian Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 199-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Bat tilt, medium wide setup, slightly open stance, disproportionate on front side, lofty hands. Works to stay on top of the ball, loose hands, strong swing, works all fields. 67.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball with intent, active feet pre-pitch, moves well laterally to get around the ball.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Michael Marella, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, works off back leg, utilizes toe tap, hands start near head and drop far back. Heavy pull, flat path, upside swing, works long. 67.5 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 73 mph. Clean 3/4 release with easy effort.
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop times. Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, shuffles through the ball.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.

Samuel Marrese, Willowbrook (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open stance, high hands, simple trigger. Easy, upside swing, stays through the zone with extension, easy effort, works to stay pull-side, occasional jump off the barrel when elevating pull-side. 68.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 release, medium arm circle.
Defense: Patient approach to the ball, plays with some timing, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.

Henry Meade, York (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands straight, slightly open stance, simple leg kick to launch, hands near right shoulder with wiggle. Works to stay on top of the baseball, looks to stay middle and pull-side. 56.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball to body, clean transfer, works around the baseball.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60.

Aidan Mullane, St. Bede Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Inward leg kick, hand wiggle, hands back, quiet pre-pitch. Flat path, hands get extension at footstrike, looks to keep the ball on a line. 67.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. 3/4 release, medium arm circle.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Jordan Ortega, Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Bat tilt, medium wide base, works off back leg, slighly open stance, utilizes leg kick. Flat path, works to stay on top of the ball and keep the ball on a line, heavy pullside, works left-center gap. 64.5 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 release, medium arm circle in the back, throws play with accuracy.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, one-hand gather off to the side.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Lincoln Park, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, works off back leg/strong lower half, bat coil, simple toe tap, stays on back leg well. Strong hands, flat path, works to stay on top of the ball, uses the whole field and can drive the ball the other way. 71.1 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph.
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork, patient actions and plays with some timing.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

Cole Ruffolo, St. Charles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back, short leg kick stride. Easy effort, flat path, stays pull-side, works to keep the ball on a line. 66.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather in-stride, easy mover.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Brandon Sconza, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, bat tilt, simple trigger (toe tap), balanced setup. Steep path, uses the whole field, works line drive, gap to gap approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.27 pop times. Starts higher in the crouch, clean transfer, throws work on-line.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

Zachary Seiler, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched open setup, quiet hands load, stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Easy operation, balanced, flat path, works to stay on top of the ball, whole field approach. 63.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Medium circle in the back, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, fluid footwork and soft hands, moves well around the bag.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60.

Brady Spencer, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, rhythmic hands load, simple stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose hands, stays short to the ball, gets extension through impact, athletic operation. 60.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work with pre-pitch movement, moves well to both sides, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.

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