Future Prospects Showcase - The MAX: Analysis
May 29, 2020
On Sunday, March 8th the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp at The MAX sports complex in McCook, IL. This event featured over 80 seventh and eighth graders looking to showcase their skills.
This showcase has a dual function: to teach prospects about the showcase atmosphere and the recruiting process as well as to identify young talent coming through Illinois over the next handful of years.
One prospect who put his name firmly on the map as a high-level 2024 to get to know is C/INF Randall Nauden (Marian Catholic). The athletically-built, 5-foot-9, 164-pound worked out on the infield and behind the plate, showing elite arm strength from both spots. Nauden's arm plays especially well from behind the plate where he throws a true, accurate ball with carry and late life at 80 mph. The high-level talent also took a loud round of BP showing off loose, strong hands and making a lot of hard gap-to-gap contact.
Another big winner who will deserve plenty of attention moving forward was LHP Simon Skroch (Yorkville, 2024). Skroch has a well-proportioned, 5-foot-10, 135-pound frame with plenty of room for continued physical development. Skroch's arm works clean, quick and he ran his fastball up to 82 mph with feel for a three-pitch mix. Both of Skroch's off-speed offerings are thrown with arm speed, have action and feel.
There are plenty other young prospects below who are bound to make an impact in the state in coming years.
ALL PROSPECTS (Listed Alphabetically)
Nicholas Agron, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable build.
Defense: Fluid footwork in the outfield, plays through the baseball and clean release. Feel for the first base bag, steady hands.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Tall, narrow setup, minimal load and short stride. Simple swing, quick hands, natural lift in swing and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands front toe closed.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 window.
FB: T69, 64-68 mph. Thrown for strikes, works mostly straight with occasional arm-side-run.
CB: 57-60 mph. 1/7 shape, sharp action, feel for the zone.
CH: 56-59 mph. Works mostly straight, works down in the zone.
Timothy Allison, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Attacks the baseball at times, athletic feet, steady hands.
Arm: LH. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Present bat speed, loose hands, level path, extension through contact, ball jumps off his bat, easy gap-to-gap power. Advanced hitter for age.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, high front side, square landing, stays on line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T72, 68-70 mph. Plays straight. Strikes.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11/5 shape with late break. Some depth at times.
CH: 61-63 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Straight with occasional sink.
Jevan Andrews, Hobart (IN) (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: Works around the ball, covers ground, fluid feet that field in rhythm, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, narrow base, quick leg kick trigger. Level path, line drive approach, finds the barrel.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Carter Banister, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
Hit: RH. Open setup, quick high leg kick timing trigger. Fast hands with raw bat strength, uphill path, easy gap-to-gap pop.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic drop and drive delivery, deceptive, closed-toe landing, in line with target, fluid rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Difficult to pick up. Plays straight. Flashed cut late in pen.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action.
CH: 66-67 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Flashed cut.
Gelyn Boling, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Defense: Feet field in rhythm with an athletic breakdown, steady hands, throws direct to target.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall narrow setup, hands stay back, short stride. Short and uphill path, steady line drive contact.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
DaMaurion Butler, St Margaret (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-4, 136-pounds.
Defense: Athletic feet, smooth easy actions, soft hands, quick clean release and natural on the move.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, plays accurate across the diamond from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, quiet load and short stride. Simple swing, uphill bat path, hands stay inside the baseball and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, directional down the mound, lands front-toe slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Thrown for strikes, works mostly straight.
CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 64-66 mph. Thrown for strikes, occasional sinking action.
Anthony Campise, Kaneland (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Athletic, strong frame.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays through in rhythm.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Wide setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Aggressive swing, strong hands, fast bat, level bat path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
Kyle Carter, Williamsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic build. Strong lower half.
Defense: Clean exchange with a controlled crow hop to release.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall narrow setup, smooth load, short stride to closed. Short and level path, line drive approach, repeats well.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Christian Clark, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-1, 82-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build.
Defense: Smooth actions, athletic feet, steady hands, plays through the baseball, trusts himself in the field.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, wide base, leg kick trigger, stays balanced through contact. Repeats well, long and level path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 55 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.62 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic tall/fall delivery, high balance point, strong front side, open to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T63, 60-62 mph. Clean out the hand. Plays straight.
CB: 52-54 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. Sharp break. Feel for pitch.
CH: 57-58 mph. Fastball arm speed. Arm-side run. Feel.
Maguire Clark, Hamilton County (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 145-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.77-2.95 pop times. Clean transfer.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, wide base, hands stay back, slight leg lift trigger. Quick bat, simple swing, short path, line drive approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
Preston Coleman, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-5, 112-pounds. Proportional frame.
Defense: Worked out as an infielder and outfielder. More natural in the outfield, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced slightly open setup, minimal load, short stride. Loose bat speed, short and uphill path, line drive approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
J.D. Cumbee, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Lean frame.
Defense: Feet play fluid and in rhythm, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride to closed. Simple swing, short and uphill path, repeats.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Christian Deshazer, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/3B
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Proportioned build.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, fields under center, two-hand gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Open setup, wide base, hands stay back, short stride. Quick bat, swings with intent, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.
Joe Dolenga, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: /RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 132-pounds.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, gets around the baseball, steady hands, clean release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall, narrow, open setup, long leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, natural lift in swing and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth windup, slight drop and drive delivery, stays closed down the mound and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Works mostly straight, lively out of the hand.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action with depth and feel.
CH: 67-70 mph. Plays with arm-side-run.
Sam Erickson, Downers Grove South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-10, 120-pounds. Lanky.
Defense: Two-hand gather, long to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup with a short stride. Short and uphill path.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Ezra Essex, Highland (IN) (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-0, 111-pounds.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, athletic in the field, fluid footwork, clean to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced slightly upright setup, loads quick, short stride. Simple swing, loose hands, quick bat, short and level path, line drive approach, smooth rhythm throughout.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall delivery, front side stays closed, lands square, direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Flashed slight arm-side run. Strikes.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 60-63 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Plays with fade and works down in the zone.
Antonio Fawcett, St Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Active in the field, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Slightly open balanced setup, high leg kick trigger. Quick bat, short and uphill path, elevates the baseball.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.
Luca Fiore, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 115-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build.
Defense: Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Fluid footwork, steady hands, clean transfer, plays through the baseball.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, loads quick, short stride. Quick bat, uphill path, pull-side approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works quick, tall/fall delivery, shoulders stay level, linear to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Straight with occasional arm-side run.
CB: 61-64 mph. 1/7 shape with late break. Feel.
CH: 64-66 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Showed arm-side sink.
Jonathan Fleaka, Lake Zurich (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Proportional.
Defense: Hands play under center, two-hand gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, hands stay back, quick leg kick trigger. Quick hands, uphill path, present gap-to-gap power, ball jumps off his bat.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Jackson Ford, Harrisburg (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 122-pounds. Lean, lanky build.
Defense: 2.43-2.76 pop times. Feet play through the baseball, clean transfer, strong blocker.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: S/R. Balanced slightly open setup with a quick toe-tap trigger. Level path, line drive approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.44 runner in the 60.
Logan Gale, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-4, 105-pounds. Slender.
Defense: Advanced actions, works around the ball, athletic feet that field in rhythm, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Smooth all-around defender.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out clean.
Hit: LH. Balanced athletic setup, quick leg kick trigger. Loose hands, present bat speed, short path, line drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, level shoulders, front toe lands closed, directional to target, works in rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Plays straight. Strikes.
CB: 60-61 mph. 1/7 shape with sweeping actions. Sharp break. Potential swing-and-miss pitch.
CH: 63-64 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Showed slight sinking action. Strikes.
Carlos Garcia Jr., Lake View (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-0, 118-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Advanced actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, comfortable on the move, clean to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced slightly open setup, hands start high behind head, steady leg kick trigger. Short path, opposite field approach.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.12 runner in the 60.
Casey Giemzik, Brother Rice (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Wide-shouldered, athletic frame.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the baseball at times and clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Strong hands, extension through contact, jumped off the barrel at times and worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Plays straight and down in the zone, occasional tilt.
CB: 60-62 mph. 12/6 shape, depth at times.
CH: 64-66 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel, works mostly straight.
Sammy Gonzalez IV, East Aurora (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Works around the baseball, hands play out in front, plays through the baseball at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, active pre-pitch movement, high leg kick trigger. Quick hands, long and level path, gap-to-gap approach, knack for the barrel.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Showed raw power to pull-side.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall delivery, strong front side, lands square with an athletic finish, works in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Straight with slight arm-side run at times. Strikes.
CH: 61-64 mph. Near fastball arm speed.
KN: 60-61 mph.
Lucas Grant, Trinity Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-1, 98-pounds.
Defense: Athletic actions, works around the baseball, fluid footwork, clean to release.
Arm: LH. OF - 68 mph. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out clean.
Hit: RH. Tall open setup, narrow base, short stride. Short and uphill path, line drive approach.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.99 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, front toe lands closed, works in line with target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65, 64-65 mph. Late arm-side run.
CB: 54-56 mph. 12/6 shape with depth. Gradual action. Feel.
CH: 60-61 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Plays straight. Feel.
Aadden Guerrero, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-2, 101-pounds.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Simple swing, short and level path, line drive approach, athletic two-hand finish.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.55 runner in the 60.
Justyn Hart, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Physical, wide-shouldered, strong frame.
Defense: Athletic fluid footwork, feel around the first base bag, sure-handed and clean transfer.
Arm: LH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Strong quick hands, uphill bat path, fluid rhythm and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth, deliberate tall and fall delivery, works on-line with easy effort throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Thrown for strikes, late sinking action at times.
SL: 66-67 mph. 1/7 shape, late bite, feel.
CH: 70-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, occasional fade and feel.
Blake Heyer, TBD (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-4, 110-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Defense: Charges the baseball, steady hands and clean release with length at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, hands load and short stride. Long bat path, line-drive approach and works the middle of the field.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.28 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, stays on-line and repeats.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T63, 61-63 mph. Thrown for strikes, occasional arm-side-run.
CB: 48-51 mph.
CH: 52-55 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade action.
Mason Hirsch, Deerfield (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-3, 97-pounds.
Defense: Fields the ball with two hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Narrow base with a steady leg kick trigger. Short path, line drive approach, smooth rhythm through contact.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.44 runner in the 60.
Anthony Holloway, St Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Active feet, plays fast at times, steady hands and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced quiet setup, minimal load and short stride. Quick hands, present bat speed, short uphill bat path and fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth repeatable delivery works on-line down the mound, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Thrown for strikes, cutting action.
CB: 63-66 mph. 11/5 shape, feel for the zone.
CH: 66-69 mph. Plays firm with cutting action.
Brandon Howell, Downers Grove South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Defense:
Arm: RH.
Hit: RH.
Power: mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: runner in the 60.
Delivery: Methodical drop and drive delivery, level shoulders, stays in line to target, some rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Slight arm-side run. Strikes.
CB: 53-56 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 59-60 mph. Plays straight.
Seth Impson, Springfield Southeast (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 136-pounds.
Defense: 2.19-2.43 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, feet work direct to target, clean exchange, quick release, strong blocker.
Arm: S/R. C - 70 mph. Short and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: S/R. Balanced setup, smooth load from right side, leg kick trigger. More natural from right side, short and level path, line drive approach, repeats.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Enzo Infelise, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, clean transfer with a quick release, third base profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Open setup, simple load, long stride. Long and level path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Rory Irwin, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-0, 90-pounds.
Defense: 3.00-3.18 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, steady hands, clean to release.
Arm: RH. C - 55 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, bat rests on back shoulder, minimal stride. Short and uphill path, line drive approach.
Power: 61 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.46 runner in the 60.
Kelvin Jones Jr., Undecided (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-8, 173-pounds. Strong athletic frame.
Defense: Steady hands in the outfield, clean release. Feel around the first base bag, plays with body control.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced quiet setup, minimal load and short stride. Loose strong hands, advanced bat speed, level path, extension through contact and consistent hard contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Pull-side power potential.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
Leo Keebler, Williamsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-2, 125-pounds.
Defense: Attacks the ball, feet play in rhythm, clean release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, hands stay back, leg kick trigger. Level path, swings with intent, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60.
Marko Kotur, Maine South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Defense: 2.45-2.63 pop times. Quick to release at times.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Crouched setup, wide base, minimal load with no stride. Uphill path, favored pull-side.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, level front side, square landing, works direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Straight.
CB: 57-59 mph. 12/6 shape. Breaks early.
CH: 64-67 mph. Flashed slight arm-side run.
Andrew Kouris, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Athletic build. Strong lower half.
Defense: Bouncey defender, fluid footwork, clean transfer, quick to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch movement in hands, smooth load, short stride. Quick hands, short and uphill path, extension through contact, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, front foot lands open, works closed to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Sinker type with late action. Some strikes.
CB: 57-60 mph. 11/5 shape with sharp break. Feel.
CH: 57-60 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Sinking action. Pairs well with fastball.
DaSaan Lee, Crete Monee (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-8, 168-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Defense: Infield actions, sure-handed, natural on the move and clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Loose strong hands, long path, extension through contact and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Charlie Linderman, Sacred Heart Griffin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 127-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Quick feet that work in rhythm, steady hands, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced slightly open setup, hands stay back, quick leg kick trigger. Simple, short and level path, extension through contact, gap-to-gap approach, stays in rhythm.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Jaime Luna, Mount Carmel (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean.
Defense: 2.35-2.50 pop times. Worked out as an infielder and catcher. Feet work direct to target behind the plate, clean exchange, quick release. Athletic in the field, soft hands, quick to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot behind the plate. Threw from a 3/4 slot in the field.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, hands load straight back, short stride. More natural from right side, short and level path, line drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Mason Maleck, St Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lanky.
Defense: 2.44-2.61 pop times. Upright fielding position, quick to release.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Open setup, loads quick, high leg kick trigger. Uphill path, heavy pull-side approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, shoulders stay level, closed toe-landing, recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Plays straight. Some strikes.
CB: 57-60 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 59-61 mph. Flashed arm-side run.
Jameson Martin, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Natural infield actions, athletic in the field, feet play in rhythm, soft hands, clean and quick release, plays through the baseball. Well advanced defender for age, will stick up the middle long-term.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Hit: RH. Relaxed balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap trigger, explosive lower half. Easy bat speed, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, swings with intent.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60.
Kyle Martin, Downers Grove South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-6, 112-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, stays in line to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Flashed heavy sink at times.
CB: 59-60 mph. 2/8 shape with sweeping action. Occasional late break.
CH: 62-64 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Natural sink, feel for pitch.
John McAuliffe, Marist (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic.
Defense: 2.34-2.50 pop times. Steady hands, clean exchange, quick to release at times.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, active pre-pitch movement, quick toe-tap trigger. Short path, line drive approach, stayed up the middle, repeats well.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Simple tall/fall delivery, lands square, linear to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Straight. Strikes.
CB: 60-62 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 59-61 mph. Fastball arm speed. Plays straight and down in the zone.
Mac McGarry, TBD (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 108-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Athletic feet, smooth hands, clean and quick release.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced slightly open setup, hands set high, steady leg kick trigger, drives lower half. Short and uphill path, pull-side approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.72 runner in the 60.
Charlie Meister, John Hersey (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Defense: Active feet, two-hand gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall open setup, active pre-pitch movement, quick leg kick trigger. Quick hands, uphill path, favored pull-side, flashed power potential.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Steady tall/fall delivery, strong front side, lands square, in line with target. Smooth rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Clean out the hand. Flashed slight arm-side run. Strikes.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape with tight spin. Breaks late.
CH: 59-62 mph. Plays with arm-side run. Best secondary pitch.
Ethan Mendez, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Athletic lower half.
Defense: Two-hand gather with a wide fielding base. Corner infield profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Athletic balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Simple swing, long and level path, impacts the baseball out in front, line drive approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick tilt/topple delivery, lands square, direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Slight arm-side run at times.
CB: 46-49 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 52-54 mph.
Mark Miller, Harrisburg (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Defense: Fields the ball under center with two hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup with a quick leg lift trigger. Short path.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, lands square, stays in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Straight.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape. Breaks early.
CH: 65-67 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Plays straight.
Benjamin Mitchell, Hampshire (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.44-2.76 pop times. Feet work quick and direct to target, soft hands, quick to release, strong blocker.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall setup, hands start high over head, toe-tap timing trigger. Simple swing, quick hands, long and uphill path, easy gap-to-gap pop, ball jumps off the barrel, smooth rhythm throughout.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, lands square, works closed to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 68-71 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. Gradual action.
CH: 60-62 mph. Flashed fade. Best secondary pitch.
Randall Nauden, Marian Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 164-pounds. Physically-advanced, athletic frame.
Defense: 2.10-2.34 pop times. Natural infield actions, clean footwork, gets around the baseball, steady hands and quick release. Behind the plate, clean, efficient and directional out the crouch, gains ground through release.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. INF - 82 mph. Short, fast arm, plays with life and carry. Advanced arm strength.
Hit: RH. Tall, open setup, minimal wasted movement, short stride and finishes on balance. Simple swing, creates advanced bat speed and twitch, lets the ball travel, short path and ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present power with more to come in the future.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Kaleb Navarro, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Slender, athletic build.
Defense: 2.61-2.83 pop times. Smooth transfer, athletic blocker.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Tall setup, loads quick, short stride. Short and level path, peppered pull-side line drives, repeats.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.50 runner in the 60.
Nate Nazos, Batavia (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork, steady hands, clean and quick release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load, steady leg lift trigger. Quick bat, uphill path, line drive approach.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60.
Nathan ODonnell, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. High-waisted.
Defense: Athletic feet, comfortable up the middle, steady two-hand gather,
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, smooth load, minimal stride. Quick bat, short and level path, ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.
Karlos Otero, Romeoville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-1, 94-pounds. Lean.
Defense: Advanced actions, athletic feet that field in rhythm, soft hands, clean and quick to release, plays through the baseball. Smooth all-around defender.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, simple load, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Simple swing, loose hands, short and uphill path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm throughout, feel to hit.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
Jake Parpet, Conant (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-6, 126-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.25-2.54 pop times. Worked out as an infielder and catcher. More natural in the field, quick feet that play through the baseball, steady hands, clean release. Feet work direct to target behind the plate with a quick release.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 74 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick draw.
Hit: RH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, hands load back, minimal stride. Quick hands, short and uphill path, aggressive swing, favored pull-side.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Landen Patton, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Lean frame.
Defense: Athletic feet, two-hand gather.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Tall setup, hands start high over head, high leg kick timing trigger. Short and level path with a line drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. More power to come as he continues to fill out.
Run: 8.79 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker step initiates delivery, extension downhill, works closed to target, front foot lands open.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 55-58 mph. 12/6 shape with depth. Early break.
CH: 64-67 mph. Straight.
Dylan Phelps, Alleman (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Defense: Athletic actions, feet field in rhythm and around the baseball, soft hands, quick and clean release, plays through the baseball. Advanced defender for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Open setup, smooth load, short stride to even. Bat speed, uphill path, swings with intent, pull-side approach, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic on the mound, simple tall/fall delivery, high front side, works downhill, lands square, linear to target, smooth rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Jumps out the hand. Strikes.
SL: 61-64 mph. 10/4 shape with late break. Thrown with intent. Potential swing-and-miss pitch.
CH: 67-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Natural arm-side run. Strikes.
Mason Phillips, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, proportioned frame. Highly projectable.
Defense: Worked out as an infielder and outfielder. Showed athletic feet and the ability to work around the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Crouched setup, smooth load, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Loose hands, quick bat, short path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. Top 60 time of the event. Well above-average speed for age.
Zach Pomatto, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-2, 115-pounds.
Defense: Sits back on the baseball, two-hand gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, hands load back, short stride to even. Long path, repeats well.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.09 runner in the 60.
Max Powers, SHG (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-4, 130-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.55-3.29 pop times. Worked out at catcher and in the infield. Clean exchange, feet work in line to target behind the plate. Showed a steady two-hand gather in the field.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Tall narrow setup, steady load, quick leg lift trigger. Quiet hands, short and uphill path, gap-to-gap contact, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.66 runner in the 60.
Anthony Sarro, St. Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Defense: Active feet, clean transfer, quick release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. OF - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Balanced slightly open setup, smooth load, toe-tap trigger. Loose bat speed, level path, extension through contact, gap-to-gap pop, stays in rhythm.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, athletic balance point, high front side, lands square, direct to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Straight with occasional sink.
CB: 56-60 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 59-62 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Mimics fastball.
Brandon Schultz, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, quick leg kick trigger. Uphill path.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Methodical tall/fall delivery, high leg kick, short stride downhill, upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph.
CB: 60-64 mph. 1/7 shape with some depth.
CH: 65-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Plays straight. Strikes.
William Seman, Williamsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, quick feet, plays through the baseball in rhythm and clean transfer.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action, plays quick out of an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Crouched, closed setup, smooth load and long stride. Short path, line-drive approach and works up the middle.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Works straight.
CB: 53-56 mph. 11/5 shape, early action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Fastball arm speed, works mostly straight.
Cooper Shalin, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Fluid footwork, steady hands, clean to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick draw.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, hands load back, leg kick trigger. Quick hands, uphill path, line drive approach, consistently repeats.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Baker Shelhamer, St. Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: Fields low to the ground, active feet, soft hands, clean to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, wide base, leg kick timing trigger. Simple swing, short and uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid two-hand finish.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, front side stays tucked, lands square and in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T70, 66-68 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 56-58 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. Gradual action.
CH: 55-60 mph. Straight.
Braylon Singer, Williamsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Strong, proportioned frame.
Defense: Stays back on the ball, fields upright, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Relaxed open setup, hands load back, leg kick timing trigger. Loose quick hands, short and level path, line drive approach, knack for the barrel.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, shoulders stay level, square landing, works in line with target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Flashed slight arm-side run.
CB: 54-57 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action.
CH: 59-61 mph. Plays straight.
Simon Skroch, Yorkville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Defense: Attacks the baseball at times, steady hands and plays through.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws carried.
Hit: LH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands, stays inside the baseball, flashed bat speed, line-drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, highly-repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Short compact arm action, works quick out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Controlled the zone, works straight, late finish.
CB: 62-64 mph. Feel for the zone, flashed sharp action, depth, 12/6 shape.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains arm speed, straight action.
Lucas Som, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-1, 91-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Feet field in rhythm, rangy defender, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LH. Tall open setup, minimal load, long stride. Fast hands, long path, pull-side line drive approach, smooth rhythm through contact.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
Eloy Suarez, Hoffman Estates (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Athletic build. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.15-2.29 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, feet work in line with target, clean transfer, quick release. Well advanced actions for age.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Strong arm. Accurate throws.
Hit: LH. Tall slightly open setup, narrow base, short stride, drives lower half. Present bat speed, short and level path, gap-to-gap approach, flashed power potential.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.
Paul Svanascini, Loyola (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength.
Defense: Steady hands, plays tall through the baseball and winds up through exchange at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, plays from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong quick hands, short bat path and flashed pull-side power.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth repeatable delivery, directional down the mound and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action plays easy out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-74 mph. Thrown for strikes, arm-side-run.
CB: 63-66 mph. Cutter action, short wrinkle.
CH: 69-70 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel for the zone, sinking action.
Jozef Torres, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-1, 130-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.86-3.08 pop times. Long to release.
Arm: RH. C - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, loads quick, short stride. Simple swing, short and level path with a gap-to-gap approach, repeats well.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, closed-toe landing, direct to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 61-63 mph. Plays straight. Some strikes.
CB: 53-55 mph. 12/6 shape. Breaks early.
CH: 54-57 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run. Strikes.
Gavin Triezenberg, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 110-pounds. Athletic.
Defense: Advanced actions, feet field in rhythm, soft hands, clean to release, plays through the baseball. Clear feel for himself in the field.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Loose arm action, threw from multiple arm slots. Accurate throws.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, narrow base, short stride, balanced through contact. Simple swing, short and level path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid through contact, repeats well.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.90 runner in the 60.
Gael Urbieta, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Defense: Feet work in rhythm, fields low to the ground, soft hands, clean to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap trigger, drives lower half, maintains balance through contact. Natural bat speed, loose hands, short and level path, clear raw power, easy gap-to-gap pop.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker step initiates tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, closed-toe landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Plays straight with hard action. Strikes.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action. Flashed sharp break at times.
CH: 67-70 mph. Fastball arm speed. Straight.
Charlie Vercruysse, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Physically-advanced, athletic frame with room for continued physical development.
Defense: Natural infield actions, fluid footwork, steady hands and quick release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands, uphill path, line-drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall repeatable delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Plays with sinking action at times, thrown for strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, depth with feel for the zone.
CH: 64-67 mph. Arm-side-run and feel.
Parker Violett, Kaneland (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build. Projects.
Defense: Sits back on the ball, two-hand gather, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, hands slot low, quick leg lift trigger. Level path, line drive approach, worked up the middle.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slow side-step initiates tall/fall type delivery, lands square, works closed to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-74 mph. Straight.
CH: 58-61 mph. Plays down in the zone.
KN: 52-55 mph. Downward actions.
Logan Voelz, Antioch Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered, athletic frame.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the baseball at times, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws played accurate across the infield.
Hit: RH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Simple swing, quick bat at times, long uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop aNd drive delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Compact quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Live out of the hand, thrown for strikes and works mostly straight.
CB: 57-60 mph. 11/5 shape, depth at times.
CH: 63-66 mph. Maintains arm speed, works mostly straight.
Logan Warda, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 120-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted build.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, clean exchange to release.
Arm: RH. OF - 57 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load, quick leg lift timing trigger. Simple swing, short and level path.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Closed-toe landing, works closed to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T61, 56-57 mph. Straight.
CB: 51-54 mph.
CH: 50-52 mph.
Jonah Weathers, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Defense: Infield actions, fluid footwork, reliable hands and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Stays on balance throughout, short path, elevates the baseball and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Deliberate smooth delivery, repeats, stays on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Clean out of the hand, hard late action, thrown for strikes.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, late action, down in the zone.
CH: 64-67 mph. Maintains arm speed, arm-side-run.
KN: 62-64 mph.
Luke Weber, Highland Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, strong front side, lands square and works direct to target. Stays in rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Slight sink. Strikes.
CB: 58-59 mph. 11/5 shape with sharp break. Thrown with conviction. Strikes.
CH: 63-66 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Plays with sink.
Caden Workman, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds. Long limbed with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Defense: Natural infield actions, steady hands and quick double play turn. In the outfield, attacks the baseball, plays through and clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. OF - 62 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 to 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Repeatable swing, fluid rhythm, loose hands and works the middle of the diamond.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.96 runner in the 60.
Matthew Zebrauskas, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-7, 110-pounds. Lean build.
Defense: Advanced actions, athletic in the field, stays low to the ground, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange to quick release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: SH. Tall setup, narrow base, steady leg kick trigger, similar from both sides. Level path, line drive approach, hits in rhythm.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
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