The annual McCook Rising Stars was back yet again this April and took place on the evening of Wednesday, April 5th at The MAX in McCook, IL. The open event designed for 2027 and 2028 prospects featured 70+ prospects, many of whom should be followed closely as they climb the high school ranks.

Following the event we took a look at a couple of the standouts and broke down the top statistical performers from the day with our Statistical Analysis & Takeaways story.

Today we conclude the event with a detailed scouting report on each player from the event. 

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Owen Adams, El Paso-Gridley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Tall frame, projectable. Well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, slightly crouch, small leg lift, creates separation. Hands load back and come forward to create an uphill path. Intent to lift the ball. Pull/middle approach.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 76 mph. Short arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball with some intent.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Aridas, Maine South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, bat sits on shoulder, toe tap trigger, barrels ball up the middle.  Flat path, stays through the zone, tries to work the middle of the field.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Easy on his feet, steady hands, clean release.
Run: 8.46 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, easy, tall and fall delivery, works on-line with minimal effort and upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Plays straight, control of the zone. T1549, 1417 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. Horizontal 11/5 shape, short winkle, landed for strikes. T1662, 1581 average rpm.
CH: 61-63 mph. Maintains arm speed, pronates, advanced feel. T1295, 1143 average rpm.

Jay Baird, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Tall, athletic build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, barrel tip with load, creates separation. Advanced bat-speed and feel to hit, flat path with extension.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball into body, clean release.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into a tall and fall delivery, in-line finish towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Jumps out of the hand with depth. T1616, 1477 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Tight break, some sweep, flashes 10/4 shape. T1737, 1680 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Slows down arm, similar profile to the fastball. T1191, 1088 average rpm.

Cameron Barnes, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/1B
Body: 5-4, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, small leg lift, hands load back, creates some separation. Rotational through the zone with an uphill path, uses the whole field.
Power: 63 max exit velocity, averaged 60.5 mph. 181’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean defender, steady hands and directional through release.
Run: 9.29 runner in the 60. 

Owen Bates, Stevenson (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 175-pounds. Sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, slightly open, medium leg lift to balance, creates separation. Simple, short load that fires through with an uphill path, intent to lift the ball.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.34 pop times. Clean transfer, works in-line. Soft blocker.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Easy, repeatable, medium leg lift, tall and fall delivery, works on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. 4S firm action, 2S arm-side fade. T1964, 1877 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 action, feel for pitch, locates low. T2053, 1899 average rpm.

Hayden Bates, St Thomas More (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-1, 135-pounds. Tall, lanky frame with room to fill. Projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, high hands, leg lift into balance point, direct hand path. Flat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 216’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, feel for the position, clean release and smooth hands.
Run: 8.57 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, drop and drive delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Thrown downhill, developing feel for the zone. T1991, 1935 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. VIDEO T1730, 1638 average rpm.
SL: 61-64 mph. VIDEO T1654, 1635 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Thrown with intent. T1817, 1575 average rpm.

Jacob Becker, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, loads hands back slightly. Quick hands, uphill path with intent to lift.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures the baseball and flashed a quick release.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Methodical, high leg kick into a drop and drive, crossfire finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw into a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Plays with some cut, life through the zone, some carry. T2010, 1794 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Slows down and drops arm slot, flashed 10/4 shape. T1892, 1788 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Plays with depth, developing feel for the zone. T1854, 1776 average rpm.

Mason Bruesch, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame. Has room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift into balance point, hands load back slightly. Stays short to the ball with a steep path at times, works mostly up the middle.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Compact, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork through the ball, steady hands.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Uptempo, athletic, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, crossfire finish towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, fluid arm action into a sidearm slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Hard running action with feel for the arm side. T2083, 1935 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Plays with sweep, flashed sharpness to the break, some feel for the zone. T2152, 2024 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Drops arm slot, plays with sweep and feel for the zone. T2149, 2097 average rpm.

Brady Buenik, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Tall, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, taps bat on shoulder, slight separation, leg-lift coil. Hands rock into a slightly uphill path, worked downhill at times.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball into body, clean release, directional.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, low effort, medium leg-lift tuck, tall and fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Plays straight with carry, lively. T2153, 2057 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 break, feel for pitch. T2158, 2105 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Slight cutting action. T1840, 1720 average rpm.

Kaden Butt, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, wider base, toe-tap trigger, creates separation. Strong hands with a flat path through the zone, stays on the barrel and through the ball.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 175’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, showed some body control on the move, reliable hands.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth, controlled tall and fall delivery, lands square and balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Plays lively out of the hand, late running action. T1919, 1763 average rpm.
SL: 62-63 mph. Similar window as fastball, short wrinkle. T1810, 1725 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Maintained arm speed, above-average offering, showed fade and running action. T1474, 1357 average rpm. 

Colin Byers, Streator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build, with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, slightly open, toe-tap trigger, hands load back. Flat path, easy juice, uses his levers well.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 71.2 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on his feet, easy mover, steady hands.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Repeatable, simple, medium leg lift, drop and drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Two-seam action, lands. T1795, 1690 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual. T1486, 1444 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Maintains fastball speed, downer movement. T1383, 1313 average rpm. 

Carter Christensen, Geneva (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-7, 117-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, toe-tap back, loads hands back, creates separation. Uphill path, works the whole field.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 59.5 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Bouncy, active feet.
Run: 9.56 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Methodical, high leg kick into a tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 61-63 mph. Thrown downhill with some feel for the zone. T1700, 1645 average rpm.
CB: 51-54 mph. Some depth, drops arm slot, gradual break. T1752, 1665 average rpm.

Brandon Cisneros, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-0, 118-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, front leg starts inward, barrel wiggle, creates slight separation. Short to the ball, flat path, rotational through contact.
Power: 66 max exit velocity, averaged 62 mph. 190’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph. Firm arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, clean release.
Run: 9.16 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Clean, repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T56, 52-56 mph. Plays straight. T1061, 935 average rpm.
CH: 50-53 mph. Thrown with intent, similar profile to the fastball. T1122, 1031 average rpm.
SPLT: 49-51 mph. Thrown with intent, developing pitch.

Kameron Cox, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Well proportioned, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, high leg lift to balance point, creates separation. Quick hands, uphill path with intent to lift, uses the whole field.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic defender, fluid feet, confident hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, smooth delivery, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Plays straight, up in the zone. T1958, 1836 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed bite and depth. T1747, 1692 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Thrown with intent, similar profile to the fastball.  T910, 867 average rpm.

Owen Cypress, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 182-pounds. Tall frame. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, toe-tap trigger, loads hands back creating separation. Flat path, middle of the field approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. Whippy arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works up through the baseball, clean transfer. Works in-line.
Run: 9.08 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into a tall and fall delivery, in-line land.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, long arm action, into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Plays with cut with feel for the bottom part of the zone. T2052, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Plays with sweep, ball jumps out of the hand, feel for the gloveside. T1982, 1945 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Slight running action, slows down the arm, flashed depth. T1364, 1278 average rpm

Charlie Danaher, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long levers, projectable frame. Room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, loads hands back, toe tap trigger, middle to pull-side approach. Strong hands, uphill path, stays on the barrel with some bat-speed, controlled/balanced finish.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short, easy, loose arm, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy actions, sits back at times, secures into body and clean release.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Medium leg lift, tall and fall delivery, toe lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Two-seamer with run, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1855, 1838 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. 10/4 action, finds the zone. T2274, 2230 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade and depth with the pitch. T1499, 1463 average rpm.

Cameron Delahoussaye, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, moves bat down to shoulder with load, leg lift into balance, creates separation. Creates hand separation before moving into a slightly downhill path, uphill at times.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Breaks down before the ball, secures ball into body, glove pat before release.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High leg lift tuck, tall and fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean, quick arm 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Carry with the pitch, arm-side run. T2364, 2275 average rpm.
SL: 63-68 mph. 10/4 shape, hard, late break, feel for pitch. T1994, 1866 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Fade and depth, slows down arm slightly. T1859, 1586 average rpm.

Rogelio Dominguez, Rowe (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-3, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, hands start high, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Flat path, works up the middle of the field.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 66.5 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. INF - 61 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.50-2.64 pop times. Steady hands, fields low to the ground, clean release.
Run: 9.37 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Draeger, Fenwick (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-3, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, crouched, toe-tap trigger. Uphill path, intent to lift the ball to the pull and middle part of the field.
Power: 59 max exit velocity, averaged 56.5 mph. 177’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 63 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, deliberate footwork into the ball.
Run: 8.49 runner in the 60. 

Ahmad Dunbar, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slightly crouched, toe-tap back, hands load back slightly. Hands start low and work flat through the zone, pull/middle approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork, plays through the ball, has some timing.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Jack Eskra, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, high up/down leg lift, hands load back.  Flat path, pull/middle approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.53-2.66 pop times. Soft hands, clean transfer, works in-line.
Run: 8.88 runner in the 60. 

Quincy Fulton, Newton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Advanced build. Physical, strong, imposing frame.
Hit: SH. RH: Stock setup, medium leg lift, creates minimal separation. LH: Tall setup, small leg lift, slight hand separation. Simple stroke, uphill path, stays short to the ball with effortless power.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on his feet, athletic mover, steady hands.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Quick, high leg lift, tall and fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Mostly straight, firm, lands. T1819, 1758 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Slows down arm slightly, 11/5 shape. T1808, 1756 average rpm.
CH: 58-61 mph. Downward action, decel at times. T1583, 1449 average rpm.

Evan Gardner, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Strong, sturdy build. Room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, barrel wiggle, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Downhill path, twitchy.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long, whippy arm action. Low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well around the bag, active feet, steady hands.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Some tempo, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, slight crossfire finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, quick into a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Some run, feel for the bottom part of the zone. T2184, 2087 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Plays with sweep, some depth. T2385, 2279 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slows down the arm and drops slot, flashed heavy fade. T1803, 1714 average rpm.

Scott Gillen, Waubonsie (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Athletic build with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, leg-lift back, hands load back slightly. Uphill path, creates some whip and twitch, uses the whole field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 75 mph. Long, loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Gonzalez, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slight crouch, tips barrel towards pitcher on load, small leg lift. Creates some whip through the zone, mostly flat path.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.41 pop times. Clean defender, reliable hands, secures into body and glove-pat through release.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60. 

Aydin Gundogdu, Saint Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-0, 98-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, toe-tap trigger. Flat path with some extension through contact, stays mostly up the middle.
Power: 64 max exit velocity, averaged 58.8 mph. 189’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth defender, feel for the infield, soft hands, light on his feet and quick release.
Run: 9.57 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half in-line finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T62, 61-62 mph. Feel for the zone, life out of the hand. T1800, 1747 average rpm.
CB: 55-57 mph. Gradual break with some depth, developing feel. T1618, 1585 average rpm.

Aden Gutierrez, Stagg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-3, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands start low with bat straight up, small leg lift back, creates separation. Fluid hand load into an uphill path, flashed some quickness to his hands, works middle/oppo.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, sound fundamentally, clean footwork, smooth release and comfortable on the move, confident hands.
Run: 8.62 runner in the 60. 

Noah Hallahan, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, wider base, leg-lift back to balance, hands load back with leg-lift. Strong hands with bat-speed, flat path through the zone, rotational at times, creates whip and drives hard contact up the middle and to his pull-side.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, active feet, steady hands and intent through release. Advanced look on the double play feed.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, drop and drive delivery, plays with tempo and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, flashed ride and run through the zone. T1598, 1459 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Thrown with intent, short wrinkle, 11/5 shape. T1860, 1699 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Thrown with intent, down in the zone, flashed sink. T1515, 1373 average rpm.

Carson Hamblin, Lake Zurich (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Medium frame, lean build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, high leg lift, hands start back. Short to the ball, uphill path, works on the barrel to his pull-side.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Jones, Bishop McNamara (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 120-pounds. High-waisted build with room to fill out.
Hit: SH. Stock setup, wide base, front-foot twist, hands separate.  Minimal hand load into a flat path, uses the middle of the field, stays on the barrel.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph. Loose 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Active footwork, soft hands with fluid actions, plays around and through the ball with timing and rhythm .
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Methodical, high leg kick into a drop and drive delivery, athletic mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, fluid arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. Plays with some carry through the zone with some feel for the zone. T2168, 2080 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Drops arm slot, plays with sweep, feel for the zone. T2441, 2340 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, similar profile to the fastball. T1469, 1374 average rpm.

Brady Koren, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Well proportioned. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, small leg lift, weight shift back, hands create separation. Creates some hand separation into an uphill path, some bat-speed through the zone.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork and actions, plays through the ball, breaks down feet into a one-handed gather.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Cameron Livingston, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-2, 105-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe-tap back, barrel tip with load. Flat path, pull/middle approach.
Power: 67 max exit velocity, averaged 59.6 mph. 175’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Long draw, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean hands, one-handed at times, quick double play turn.
Run: 9.49 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Repeatable, works quick, medium leg lift, tall and fall delivery, toe lands closed at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T60, 58-60 mph. Some arm-side run. T1638, 1543 average rpm.
CB: 53-58 mph. 11/5 shape. T1542, 1488 average rpm.
SL: 55-56 mph. Slight cutting action, similar feel as curveball. T1596, 1545 average rpm.

Rhett Lynch, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, wider base, high leg lift, hands create separation. Flat path with some looseness to the stroke, stays through the ball.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 69.1 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.39 pop times. Clean defender, sure hands, quick double play turn.
Run: 8.51 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works with tempo, on-line, and square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Works straight, creates angle. T2124, 2037 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Thrown with intent, short wrinkle, 11/5 shape. T1966, 1888 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Horizontal 11/5, short wrinkle. T2109, 2027 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Thrown aggressively, mostly straight action. T1959, 1841 average rpm.

Isaiah Martin, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 153-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, crouched, small leg lift into balance point. Fluid load into a flat path, easy bat-speed, stays on the barrel up the middle, stays through the ball.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68.7 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, clean, quick arm action.
Defense: Bouncy, active feet, quick first step, present range and body control on the move, highly-athletic double play turn.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Xavier Martin, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, hands start high, small leg lift, shifts weight back. Quick hands, uphill path with intent to lift, uses the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, glove pat before release.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, drop and drive delivery, works on-line and with tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Plays straight, clean out of the hand.  T1443, 1325 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Similar action to fastball, around the zone. T1521, 1419 average rpm.

Hilton McAdoo, Nazareth (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Drops hands into a flat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 205’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth defender, plays low to the ground, easy range, plays with body control. Upside defender on the infield.
Run: 8.70 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth, methodical, tall and fall delivery, lands square and balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 63-67 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, around the zone.  T1709, 1603 average rpm.
CB: 52-53 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed depth. T1960, 1886 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Plays with fade action. T1575, 1414 average rpm.

Colin McMurray, Vernon Hills (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open, bat starts straight up, loads hands back, small leg-lift trigger. Creates hand separation before moving into a flat path, works mostly up the middle of the field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, gets around the baseball, light on his feet, quick release and steady hands.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Medium leg lift, front half opens early, drop and drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-76 mph. Firm, mostly straight. T1983, 1834 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 action, gradual. T1654, 1614 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Maintains arm speed, downward action, keeps the pitch low. T1650, 1558 average rpm.

Ryan Miller, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-4, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, slightly open stance, hands load back. Uphill path, intent to lift up the middle of the field.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 226’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.53-2.75 pop times. Clean transfer, works in-line.
Run: 9.09 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Mueller, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, medium leg lift, hands load back slightly. Short to the ball, downhill path.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 57.4 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Plays through the ball, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Jeremy Munoz, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, slightly open, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Short to the ball, uphill path, uses the whole field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 75 mph. Short, quick arm action. 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.21 pop times. Steady actions, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 8.55 runner in the 60. 

Henry Murphy, Maine South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, small weight shift back. Slight hand load, mostly flat path, middle/oppo approach.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 62.5 mph. 198’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. INF - 64 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.40-2.66 pop times. Smooth defender, light on his feet, clean release. Advanced double play turn.
Run: 8.31 runner in the 60. 

Jenaro Negron, De la Salle (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, small leg lift, tilts barrel with load. Quick hands, short to the ball.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, breaks down before the ball, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High leg lift, tall and fall delivery, toe closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Some arm-side run. T1643, 1550 average rpm.
SL: 56-64 mph. Flashed cut. T1589, 1519 average rpm.
CH: 57-60 mph. Occasional fade. T1346, 1186 average rpm.

James Obaldo, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-4, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, loads hands back, leg lift into balance point, intent full swing, pull-side approach. Quick hands, flat path, whippy through the zone, intent to lift the baseball.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.1 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth defender, plays low to the ground, athletic feet, clean release and comfortable on the move.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Carl Pedersen, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-4, 130-pounds.
Hit: SH. Stock setup, small leg lift, minimal separation. Flat path, line-drive approach, stays mostly up the middle.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65.3 mph. 200’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long draw out of the glove, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Clean defender, picks his hop, clean release.
Run: 9.51 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Clean, tall and fall delivery, lands on-line and square
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T62, 60-61 mph. Plays straight. T1493, 1470 average rpm.
CB: 50-53 mph. 11/5 shape, some feel for the zone. T1820, 1743 average rpm.
SL: 50-51 mph. 10/4 shape, developing pitch. T1868, 1773 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Thrown with intent, feel for the zone. T1081, 1018 average rpm.

Anthony Poisson, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, minimal leg lift, weight shift load, crouches with load. Creates some whip with a flat path, rotational through contact, simple and repeats.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 64.9 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 70 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions through the ball, one-hand gather out to the side.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

JJ Quinlan, St Daniel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-1, 100-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, hands create separation. Creates some separation into a flat path, uphill at times, uses the whole field.
Power: 65 max exit velocity, averaged 61.1 mph. 188’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 68 mph. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball with intent, moves well into crow hop. INF: Fluid actions, confident hands, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 8.63 runner in the 60. 

Braden Quinn, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic build, room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, small leg lift. Short to the ball, uphill path.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. High 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Active feet, steady actions, sure-handed.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Carter Reiners, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, barrel starts straight up, leg lift back, hands load back. Short to the ball, level path, rotational through the zone.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, coiled at balance point, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Plays straight, occasional tilt. T1709, 1617 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed depth. T1830, 1728 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Creates tilt, works mostly straight. T1731, 1635 average rpm.

Matt Ritchie, St. Charles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Long levers, lanky build. Room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, high leg lift, hands load back, create separation. Creates some whip through the zone, flat path with extension through contact, rotational at times.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 83 mph. Long, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork and actions.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works with intent, lands upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Lively pitch, works mostly straight, occasional tilt and life. T2014, 1868 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Maintains arm speed, 12/6 shape, tight spin. T2241, 2201 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Thrown with intent, more horizontal action, landed for strikes. T2030, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Creates tilt, plays with fade. T1826, 1670 average rpm. 

Ryan Rodriguez, Batavia (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, well proportioned with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, small leg lift, hands create separation. Fluid load into a flat path, quick hands with feel to hit, stays on the barrel to the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short, quick arm action 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.35 pop times. Soft hands, quick transfer, works in-line.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60. 

Simon Rose, Highland Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 130-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted. Room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, hands start low, small leg lift, hands load back. Quick hand load, flat path, slightly uphill at times, works mostly up the middle.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, attacks the baseball, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Easy, repeatable, high leg-lift coil, drop and drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Firm, some arm-side run. T2072, 2003 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape. T1788, 1647 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Downer action, finds the zone, maintains fastball arm speed. T1661, 1561 average rpm.

John Rose, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly open stance, small leg lift, hands separate. Flat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.3 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short, quick arm action. 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.50 pop times. Works up through the ball. Quick, clean transfer. Works in-line.
Run: 8.44 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Saliers, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Well proportioned, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, bat stands straight up, slight leg lift, barrels the ball to all fields. Flat path, stays through the ball, uses the whole field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures the baseball, clean release.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Methodical tempo, high leg kick into an in-line land.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic, full arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Plays with carry, hops out of the hand. T1904, 1835 average rpm.
CB: 60-64 mph. Drops arm, 11/5 shape, flashed sharp break, developing feel. T2202, 2100 average rpm. 

Keegan Seipp, O'Fallon (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Sturdy, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, slight hand separation. Simple swing from load, creates easy pop with an uphill path, on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.45 pop times. Smooth hands and actions, clean footwork, feel around the first base bag.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60. 

Kannon Seipp, O'Fallon (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, hands start back, slight weight-shift load, small leg lift, all fields approach. Short to the ball, short and uphill path, some bat-speed, middle/oppo approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, attacks the baseball, secures it through release with ability to play on the move and smooth double play feed.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, works on-line and with tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick, over-the-top arm action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Plays straight with tilt down in the zone. T2098, 2041 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Advanced pitch, sharp, tight spin, depth, 12/6 shape. T1996, 1924 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown with intent, works mostly straight. T1696, 1632 average rpm.

Gavin Stewart, Valparaiso (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 137-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small toe-tap, creates slight separation. Short, simple stroke, quick hands with a flat path.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph.
Defense: 2.32-2.40 pop times.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Repeatable, medium leg-lift tuck, drop and drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Mostly straight, lands low. T1834, 1759 average rpm.
SL: 59-62 mph. 10/4 shape, lands low in the zone. T1483, 1365 average rpm.

Doug Strom, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 120-pounds. Well proportioned, has room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, high leg-lift coil, hands load back. Quick hands, downhill path at times, opposite field approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 201’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 65 mph. Compact, high 3/4.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, one-hand gather out to the side.
Run: 8.85 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Methodical tempo, athletic drop and drive, in-line land.
Arm Action: LH. Continuous, fluid short arm action into a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T62, 61-61 mph. Plays with cut, with feel for the gloveside. T1762, 1700 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Plays with some sweep, flashes depth. T1835, 1743 average rpm.
SL: 53-56 mph. Sweeper, thrown with intent. T1850, 1742 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Thrown with intent, with some run. T1256, 1233 average rpm.

Matthew Tomfohrde, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, barrel starts straight up, slightly open, small leg lift. Short to the ball with an uphill path, uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 79 mph. Short arm, quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.28 pop times. Breaks down feet before the ball, deliberate actions. C: Quick transfer behind the dish.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Shane Torres, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Stocky, athletic build with room to grow.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, hands start angled towards pitcher, small leg lift, hands create separation. Creates jump off the barrel, uphill path with bat-speed, pull-side approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. INF: Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.51 pop times. Active feet, sure-handed, some feel for the position, range up the middle. C: Clean transfer, works in-line.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Vercruysse, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid tall and fall delivery, works directional with balance and square front-toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, uninterrupted arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight with carry at times. T2046, 1955 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Maintains arm speed, inconsistent shape and action, 11/5 shape. T1971, 1864 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Thrown with arm speed, plays mostly straight, showed feel. T1831, 1743 average rpm.

Christian Walania, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, smooth, easy mover down the mound, lands on balance and on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, uninterrupted, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Clean out of the hand, works mostly straight, around the zone. T1814, 1730 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Depth, feel and flashed action off an 11/5 plane.  T1538, 1221 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with intent, mostly straight action. T1682, 1564 average rpm.

Kaden Wasniewski, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 154-pounds. Lean frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, hands load back slightly, creates separation. Quick hands through the zone, uphill path with intent to lift, uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, confident, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

James Wasson, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame. Room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe-tap back, crouches with load, hands load back slightly. Quick hands, flat to downhill path, twitchy.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 66.4 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 89 mph. Long, loose, quick arm with carry, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions through the ball.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, tall and fall delivery, works with intent down the mound and long, loose levers.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Lively out of the hand, around the zone. T1903, 1787 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Thrown with intent and arm speed, flashed depth off a 10/4 plane. Flashed bite at times. T2230, 2178 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Plays with arm speed, 10/4 shape. T2326, 2208 average rpm.

Malachi Weinum, Lake Central (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-1, 85-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, creates slight separation. Short to the ball, creates sneaky whip through the zone at times, uses the whole field.
Power: 64 max exit velocity, averaged 56.2 mph. 139’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 67 mph. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 8.45 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Repeatable, high effort, high leg-lift tuck, drop and drive delivery, toe slightly closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, long, 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 65-66 mph. Plays mostly straight. T1883, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 52-54 mph. 12/6 action, gradual. T2282, 2210 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, slight arm-side run. T1747, 1608 average rpm.

Ryan Wilberding, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe-tap back, creates separation.  Short to the ball with quick hands, steep path.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick, clean, strong. 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop times. Quiet receiver, works up through the baseball, quick transfer, works in-line. Smooth blocker.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, athletic tall and fall delivery, works with tempo and balance throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Lively out of the hand, jumps through the zone. T2187, 2128 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Maintains arm speed, 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1756, 1659 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Plays with fade at times, flashed feel. T1889, 1791 average rpm.

Brock Williams, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Lanky, athletic build. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open, high hands, minimal leg lift, creates separation. Fluid hand load into a slightly uphill path, stays on the barrel to the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, easy actions, steady hands, easy range and clean release.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Reid Williams, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long levers, lanky build. Has room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, hands start high, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Simple stroke, rotational at times, creates some jump off the barrel.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 76 mph. Long, loose arm, low 3/4.
Defense: Active footwork through the ball. INF: Fluid actions, steady hands.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Sebastian Wilson, Lane Tech (IL), 2027: Tennessee commit.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with present strength and more physicality to come down the road.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, high leg lift, hands create separation. Mature bat-speed and feel to hit, creates impressive jump off the barrel, middle/pull approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, mature feel for the position, confident hands.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, uptempo, drop and drive delivery, high leg kick, in-line land towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, whippy arm, full arm action into a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Plays with carry, feel for the lower part of the zone, jumps out of the hand. T2129, 2050 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp break, around the zone. T1863, 1834 average rpm.
SPLT: 67-71 mph. Developing feel, flashes depth, some run.

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