McHenry Preseason ID: Infield Analysis
April 28, 2022
On Feb. 12, the PBR Illinois team hosted its second Preseason ID event of the new year: the McHenry Preseason ID. For the past six years, this event has provided our staff with an opportunity to evaluate high school-aged prospects from northern Illinois, primarily. The McHenry event has historically revealed to us some of the area’s top talent, and this year was no different.
In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data compiled in TrackMan Files, swing metrics captured on the Blast Motion Board, and sight scores from an athletic perspective tracked on the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.
You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began our position-by-position player analysis earlier this week with the catching crop and outfielders, and we’ll continue to do so today with the infielders, which you can find below.
TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS
1. J.R. Nelson, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, fluid back hip load. Toe-taps into a short stride. Highly repeatable. Long, level swing. Hits the ball where it is pitched. Used the whole field.
Power: 92.3 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Advanced arm strength. Athletic release. Throws play with carry. High 3/4 arm slot, arm to stick at SS.
Defense: Plays with athletic actions, high-level hands and advanced glove to hand abilities. Comfortable playing on the move, advanced body control, quick release and can throw from multiple platforms with ease and accuracy.
Run: 4.35 runner home-to-first.
2. Ryan Quinlan, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic stance. Short, knee-knock stride. Present bat-speed with a loose swing, mostly level, slightly uphill at times.
Power: 99.3 max exit velocity, averaged 94.8 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose arm action. Natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Quick lateral movements. Fluid, athletic actions. Ranges well both left and right. Plays through the baseball. Confident.
Run: 4.01 runner home-to-first.
3. Christian Graves, Jacobs (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Strong, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, long stride. Loose, quick hands, short to the ball with present bat-speed, level path, consistently on the barrel.
Power: 99.4 max exit velocity, averaged 93.3 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Over-the-top with carry. Advanced arm strength.
Defense: Smooth, rhythmic actions on the infield. Agile. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 4.46 runner home-to-first.
4. Ryan Skwarek, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, short stride. Loose swing, repeatable, level path through the zone, line-drives on the barrel, whole-field approach.
Power: 94.5 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4. Flashed accuracy.
Defense: Natural, easy actions on the infield. Feet work around the baseball. Plays with body control on the move.
Run: 4.33 runner home-to-first.
5. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Big, strong, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open base, knee-knocks into a long stride. Drops hands into a long/uphill path, creates separation at foot strike, present bat-speed.
Power: 92.9 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Firm arm action. Natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Plays with body control on the move.
Run: 4.65 runner home-to-first.
6. T.J. Jakubowski, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Small, compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, slightly open, short stride. Loose/whippy swing, uphill path with intent to lift.
Power: 75.1 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Quick, athletic arm action. Flashed carry and accuracy. Quick release.
Defense: Advanced actions, plays light on his feet, bouncy and rangy. Confident, soft hands, clean release and comfortable on the move, plays through the baseball.
Run: 4.64 runner home-to-first.
7. Charlie Meister, Hersey (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Sloped shoulders. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base, slight knee-knock into a long stride. Present bat-strength, long/loose swing with a level path, controlled aggression throughout the swing.
Power: 91.5 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long windup action.
Defense: Plays through the baseball. Flashed ability to use the backhand. Confident.
Run: 4.31 runner home-to-first.
8. Sheppard Graf, Lake Forest (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Tall. Strength throughout frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly crouched, short stride. Compact swing, loose, level path to the ball, line-drives on the barrel.
Power: 96.2 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions on the infield.
Run: 4.70 runner home-to-first.
9. CJ Filipek, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Wide, slightly open setup, short stride. Strong, uphill path, natural lift through the zone.
Power: 93.6 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Long, loose arm action. Able to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Moves well around the bag. Active feet. Good first step.
Run: 4.50 runner home-to-first.
10. Ryan Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, knee-knocks into a short stride. Quick bat, level through the zone, slightly uphill at times, controlled aggression, consistently on the barrel.
Power: 90.9 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. High effort. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop. Active feet. Fields the ball in stride. Carries momentum through crow hop to release.
Run: 4.34 runner home-to-first.
10. Joseph Pflug, Westosha Central (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, leg-lift into a long stride. Loose limbs, flat through the zone with a line-drive approach up the middle.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Easy release. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions on the infield, plays light on his feet, gets around the baseball and soft, receptive hands.
Run: 4.44 runner home-to-first.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Blake Binkowski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Strong, physical frame. Thick through the upper body.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, slightly crouched, short stride. Loose swing, uphill path through the zone, intent to lift, present bat-speed.
Power: 98.2 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Works with length.
Defense: Fields the ball out front. Efficient exchange on throws to second. Sure-handed. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 4.14 runner home-to-first.
Jackson Cavaliero, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Short, compact frame. Rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, weight stacked over back leg. Long stride. Creates hand-separation at foot strike, transitions into a level path, loose through the zone with a one-hand finish.
Power: 84.5 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Loose and easy actions on the infield. Confident.
Run: 4.71 runner home-to-first.
Jake Chrzastowski, Grant Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, long stride. Loose/whippy arms with bat-speed, uphill through the zone with a short path to the ball, one-handed finish.
Power: 86.4 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic.
Run: 4.83 runner home-to-first.
Nick Coletta, Lake Zurich (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched base, minimal stride. Creates hand separation before moving into a level path, line-drive approach.
Power: 79.4 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 72 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Good hands. Quick, clean exchange. Ranges well to the glove side.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.
Thomas Ferguson, Evanston (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, slight knee-knock into a long stride. Level path to the ball with balance throughout the entire swing.
Power: 89.2 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long, firm arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop. Active feet. Plays with rhythm. Clean two-handed gather out front at times.
Run: 4.82 runner home-to-first.
James Ford, North Boone (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 120-pounds. Tall, lean build. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride. Slight upper-body coil before moving into a level path.
Power: 77.9 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 140’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Aggressive infielder. Ranges well up the middle.
Run: 4.38 runner home-to-first.
Caden Guenther, Jacobs (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, on front toe, knee-knocks into a long stride. Drops hands slightly before moving into a level path, loose swing, whole field approach.
Power: 89.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, wiry arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Plays with body control on the move.
Run: 4.20 runner home-to-first.
Eddie Johnson, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 212-pounds. Strong, thick frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic base, long stride. Flat path to the ball, whip in swing at times.
Power: 82.8 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action. Flashed accuracy.
Defense: Clean, balanced footwork. Moves efficiently around the bag. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 5.22 runner home-to-first.
Nathan Jonas, Jacobs (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Lean build. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide, sturdy base, long stride. Flat path to the ball, stays through the baseball, line-drives on the barrel, one-handed finish.
Power: 93.8 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Clean, athletic footwork. Fundamentally sound.
Run: 4.46 runner home-to-first.
Sean Kempf, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open base. Gets back to square with a short stride. Loose, easy actions. Present bat speed. Level path through the zone with balance throughout.
Power: 94.8 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 76 mph. Above-average arm strength. C: Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot. IF: Short arm action. Natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: C: Stiff in the crouch, clean exchange. IF: Plays through the baseball. Body control on the move.
Run: 4.38 runner home-to-first.
Spencer Kennamann, Lakes Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. High upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic base, knee-knocks into a long stride. Strong hands, creates hand separation at foot strike with a slightly uphill path to the ball.
Power: 93.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick, clean exchange on throws to second. Flashed ability to pick the ball out of the dirt.
Run: 4.63 runner home-to-first.
Soran Leahy, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Large frame with sturdy hulking build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, hangs foot into a long stride. Loose swing with a level path, present bat-strength, controlled aggression throughout.
Power: 90.2 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Deliberate arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Proper direction, gets around the baseball, steady hands.
Run: 5.02 runner home-to-first.
Jesse Lovell, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base, short stride. Short path to the ball, level through the zone, repeatable with line-drives.
Power: 77.9 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Sure-handed. Clean footwork.
Run: 5.06 runner home-to-first.
Gage Martin, Jacobs (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 171-pounds. Thin frame. Length through torso.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup, long stride. Creates hand separation before moving into a direct/level path, line-drive approach.
Power: 90.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 88’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Winds up at times.
Defense: Clean two-handed gather with funnel to the belt. Glove pack.
Run: 4.63 runner home-to-first.
Caiden Mentkowski, Antioch (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 110-pounds. Thin frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Short stride. Weight pre-loaded onto back leg. Casts the barrel. One-handed finish. Used the middle of the field.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 63.8 mph. 181’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out front.
Run: 5.13 runner home-to-first.
JP Merlak, Jacobs (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, slight knee-knock into a long stride. Strong, quick swing. Works uphill. Looks to lift. Hip drive. Pull-side power.
Power: 89.6 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick and athletic. Plays through the baseball. Aggressive infielder.
Run: 4.76 runner home-to-first.
Aidyn Mueller, Muskego (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, lift and place type stride. Hands stay near head through foot strike before transitioning into a short/uphill path.
Power: 81.9 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 149’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Efficient exchange.
Run: 4.38 runner home-to-first.
Dillon Putty, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Sturdy frame. Strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, long stride while hanging foot. Strong hands, drops back shoulder before impact, uphill path with natural lift, on the barrel.
Power: 95.9 max exit velocity, averaged 92.3 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick, clean exchange on throws to second. Agile for his size. Balanced footwork.
Run: 4.59 runner home-to-first.
Zachary Readdy, McHenry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Thick through shoulders and chest.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open stance. Short stride back to even. Present bat strength, level path through the zone, one-handed finish.
Power: 86.7 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Clean two-handed gather out front. Confident hands.
Run: 5.01 runner home-to-first.
Matthew Richert, St. Ignatius (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 178-pounds. High upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Long, gliding stride. Hands start low, moving into an uphill path.
Power: 88.4 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Over-the-top arm slot. Plays online.
Defense: Fields the ball out front. Plays with body control on the move.
Run: 5.06 runner home-to-first.
Jack Rocen, Cary Grove (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, crouched setup, short stride. Short/direct path to the ball, level through the zone, maintains balance throughout.
Power: 87.9 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out front. Sure-handed.
Run: 4.69 runner home-to-first.
Paulie Rudolph, Jacobs (Algonquin) (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Sturdy, thick frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open base, long stride. Hands start high, transitions into a slightly uphill path, intent to lift.
Power: 87.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. High effort. Long, firm arm action. Over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Quick feet. Clean exchange.
Run: 4.16 runner home-to-first.
Calen Scheider, Hampshire (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Compact, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched base, lift and place type stride. Present bat speed. Level bat path through the zone. Consistently on the barrel. Used the middle of the field.
Power: 82.1 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 79 mph. Loose arm action with slight length to release. High 3/4 arm slot. Plays similarly on the infield.
Defense: Feet work in line with the second base bag.
Run: 4.13 runner home-to-first.
James Schott, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride. Loose hands, drops into a level path, quick hands to the ball, line-drives on the barrel consistently.
Power: 91.4 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long, loose arm action. Winds up to throw at times.
Defense: Fields the ball out front. Deliberate footwork.
Run: 4.01 runner home-to-first.
David Synovic, Lakes Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-5, 175-pounds. High upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride. Starts with bat on shoulder. Creates separation at foot strike. Level bat path through the zone.
Power: 88.4 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 76 mph. Long, firm arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: OF: Sure-handed, clean exchange. IF: Balanced footwork, natural infield actions.
Run: 4.26 runner home-to-first.
Ravi Thakkar, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Physical frame. Strength throughout
Hit: RHH. Closed front-side. Balanced base, toe-taps into a long stride. Bat speed. Quick, compact swing. Works through the zone on a level plane.
Power: 93.7 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot. Plays accurate from 1B.
Defense: Loose, efficient transfer.
Run: 5.02 runner home-to-first.
Tyler Tylka, Wauconda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. High upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, long stride. Drops barrel into a level path through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, loose arm action. Natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Natural infield actions. Good hands. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 4.56 runner home-to-first.
Isaiah Vance, Libertyville (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Short path to the ball, level through the zone, favors pull-side with line-drives.
Power: 90.6 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet. Plays around the baseball.
Run: 4.88 runner home-to-first.
Tyler Vasey, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lanky build. Sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, hangs foot into a long stride. Quick hands. Short, direct swing. Level bat path through the zone.
Power: 94.3 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 84 mph. Firm arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: OF: Quick feet, efficient routes. IF: Plays through the baseball.
Run: 3.88 runner home-to-first.
Trace Vrbancic, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic setup, gliding stride. Loose, level path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 84.8 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 138’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Wiry actions, plays well on move, hands out front.
Run: 4.37 runner home-to-first.
Kaeden Wagenaar, Jacobs (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Short, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, long stride. Loose/whippy swing, level through the zone with a one-handed finish, maintains balance throughout.
Power: 84.5 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Quick release.
Defense: Field in the middle of the body, secures the baseball through release.
Run: 4.65 runner home-to-first.
Ryan Wiles, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright base, short stride with toe-tap. Level path through the zone, direct to the ball.
Power: 80.6 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic.
Run: 4.35 runner home-to-first.
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