PBRT Illinois Open: Takeaways
July 12, 2023
We continued our summer tournament circuit this past weekend with the PBRT Illinois Open in Rantoul, Illinois. This event targeted some of the up-and-coming prospects from the state, as well as a couple surrounding states. Read on below to see which players stood out to our scouting staff from the event.
FRIDAY
Adidas Athletics 15U
RHP August Burr (St. Bede Academy, 2026)
5-foot-9 145-pound athletic frame, Burr dominated in his start today, throwing six innings allowing only two hits, two walks, one earned run, and four strikeouts. Burr has a tough fastball out of the ¾ slot with heavy arm-side movement, sitting 76-78 mph, T79. The curveball has a 12/6 shape at 64 mph. The right hander impressed in the first game of the tournament with his projectable frame and heavy movement on each pitch.
CF Tre Hoggard (Unity, 2026)
The 6-foot-1 165-pound center fielder impressed at the plate in the first game, crushing a double deep to left center for two RBIs in the second inning. In the following at-bat, Hoggard roped a line drive down the left field line for a single and finished the day working a six pitch walk. Hoggard’s ability to bring the barrel straight to the ball and ability to turn and barrel the inside pitch is what made him stand out early in the weekend. The lean athletic frame is something to look out for in this class.
OF Anson Zaiser (Washginton, 2026)
Zaiser showed strength in the swing during his first at-bat when he nearly missed a two run home run to the right center gap that played out to be an RBI single. The following at-bat, Zaiger drove the ball to the opposite gap showing the ability to hit the ball where it is pitched. The 5-foot-9, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk. Zaiger had an average bat speed of 70.7 mph at his latest showcase back in February.
Athletes HQ 2024
RHP Caleb Williams (South Elgin, 2024)
Listed at 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. The uncommitted incoming senior impressed in his four-inning stint, striking out 11 while showcasing a fastball up to 83 mph to pair off a sweeping slider. Sat primarily in the 79-82 mph with the fastball, showing control over the zone.
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(Caleb Williams)
RHP Luke Mejdrich (Hampshire, 2024)
6-foot-1, 215-pound frame. Mejdrich impressed on the mound Friday, pitching a one-run complete game while striking out six. Mejdrich operates through a high ¾ slot with a clean, long arm action that has some effort in it. Mejdrich has a high leg lift and utilizes the mound for plane. Fastball sat low 80s, topping out at 84 mph while mixing in a sharp curveball that sat 69-72 mph.
Athletes HQ Gutierrez -17U
RHP Brennan Sproule (Jacobs, 2024)
6-foot-2, 195-pounds, projectable frame with room to add on strength. Sproule showed well in front of out staff with a fastball up to 84 mph, sitting primarily in the low 80s. Fastball set up a hard changeup thrown with intent and a tight breaking ball. Struck out five in as many innings of work.
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(Brennan Sproule)
Barnstormer Legends 15u
SS Dominic Stottler (United Township HS, 2026)
Athletic and agile player with a coordinated body. Short to the ball at the plate with a compact swing. Above-average bat-to-ball skills. Defensively, played a sound and fluent game at short. Consistent right-handed bat in the middle of the lineup.
RHP Tanner Dye (RockRidge, 2026)
5-foot-11, 150-pounds, athletic frame. Dye picked up a complete game shutout Friday afternoon while striking out six. Dye's fastball sat 72-74 mph while topping out at 75 mph. Mixed in a curveball that was sitting in the low 60s. 68% of his pitches were thrown for strikes, threw 99 pitches.
BNBA Gold 17U
RHP Brady Bengtson (Normal Community, 2024)
Imposing 6-foot-6, 205-pound frame, long limbs. Impressed in the night-cap on Friday with his loose and easy arm. Slight cross-fire delivery creates some deception, especially for right-handed hitters. Bengtson cruised with his fastball in the low 80s, working up to 84 mph with hard sinking action at times. Went to a sweeping slider most often to pair off the fastball, showed some feel with big 10/4 shape.
(Brady Bengtson)
OF/3B Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024)
6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. Athletic, stocky build. Currently ranked No. 185 in Illinois’ 2024 class and eighth at third base. Hackman impressed at the plate collecting two doubles and an RBI. Hackman starts with a wide stance with a bent lower half. Has an upright upper half with back elbow parallel with his shoulders. Has short leg lift and stride, utilizes his lower half, and long swing for power with quick hands.
Cangelosi Sparks North - Red 2026
LF/C/LHP Cameron McCasey (Stevenson, 2026)
Noticeable forearm and upper-half strength. A switch-hitting bat that has comfort for the zone from both sides. Quick hands and the ability to adjust helped McCasey drive in a run in his fourth inning single. He followed that with a seventh inning double to the opposite field, eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly. Also jumped on the mound in the second game today showing off a quality sinker at 76-79 mph. An efficient curveball with depth at 61-62 mph and changeup at 68-69 mph proved to be effective as well. Final Line: 2-for-2 1 RBI 4 R. Pitching Line: 2.0 IP 5 K 0 R 1 BB
Crusader Baseball 15u
RHP/SS Dennis Malloy (Valparaiso, 2026)
Ranked No. 46 in the state. Malloy went the distance Friday morning throwing a complete-game allowing five hits, one run, striking out eleven. The two-way athlete also was 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs and a walk. Malloys fastball was 76-80 mph with arm-side run with a sharp 12/6 curve at 67-71 mph.
SS/OF Kaden Maxwell (Andrean, 2026)
6-foot-2 180-pound left-handed hitting shortstop and outfielder, Maxwell impressed at the plate going 2-for-3 with three RBIs, a triple, a walk, and a run. The strong frame for Maxwell helped him find barrels multiple times Friday morning. A slight leg kick with quick hands and pre pitch rhythm. Projectable athletic body, worked multiple at bats deep into the count before finding the barrel and making loud contact.
GRB Rays Illinois Yellow 16U
RHP Jake Chrzastowski (Grant, 2025)
Showed well in his 4.1 innings of work, striking out seven along the way. The right-hander worked his fastball in the 80-82 mph range to pair with a low 70s curveball. He used his fastball heavily throughout his outing while also proving to be able to land the curveball for strikes.
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(Jake Chrzastowski)
Illinois Braves 15u
LHP Kyle Popovich (Mahomet-Seymour HS, 2026)
Easy moving body on the mound with room to build muscle. Works with a long, ¾ arm slot that is repeatable. Fastball was 72-74 mph, T75 mph which worked nicely with a deceptive upper-60’s slider. An occasional changeup at 67 mph was also used against right-handed hitters.
RHP Tre Cole (Central High School, 2026)
Cole, a two-way prospect, had an impressive performance on both sides of the baseball Friday night. An athletic 6-foot-1, 150-pound base stealer batted second in the order and got the start on the mound. From the mound, Cole tossed a complete game shutout with 13 strikeouts and gave up just three hits and two walks. Using a healthy fastball, slider mix on the opposing batter. Cole’s fastball was 80-82 mph early before dropping to the upper 70s. The slider sat in the mid 60s and was thrown with confidence. At the plate, Cole picked up two hits including a double to right center and stole third base.
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(Tre Cole)
Illinois Dynasty Black 2026
RHP Nash Brubaker (Hersher, 2026)
Sturdy frame, low effort delivery that showed advanced feel for the zone earning a 70% strike rate. Fired a four-inning complete game allowing one hit and striking out seven batters. Mostly two pitches, a fastball that sat at 75-78 mph throughout his start also flashed a straight changeup.
LHP Isaac Harris (Joliet Catholic, 2026)
5-foot-11, 155-pound frame that moves easily upon delivery. Effort is minimal due to a quick, ¾ arm. Fastball was 81-83, T84 mph with quality carry, also flashed sinking action at times. Former Junior Future Games participant is an intriguing two-way follow thanks to his athleticism in the outfield and loose left-handed stroke.
SS/RHP Lucas Simulick (Joliet Catholic, 2026)
5-foot-10, 160-pound agile and athletic body. Compact swing at the plate with above-average bat-to-ball skills. Hit multiple baseballs hard in our brief look. Has clear feel for the barrel. Smooth and collected defender with range and an easy arm. On the mound he showed an 81-83 mph fastball with some carry as well as a sharp curveball in the upper 60s with quality depth.
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(Lucas Simulick)
Illinois Premier - West Loco
RHP Gio Scivittaro (Bartlett, 2026)
5-foot-11, 178-pound, athletic frame. Scivittaro flashed on both sides of the game, racking up nine strikeouts in five innings while only allowing one run - also collecting two doubles at the plate. On the mound, Scivittaro works through a high ¾ slot with short, clean arm action and not much effort. High leg lift, utilizes the mound for plane, and transfers weight well. Operated with a high 70s fastball, topping out at 79 mph. Mixed in a mid-60s breaking ball that tunneled well off the fastball. At the plate, Scivittaro showed impressive bat-to-ball skills that allowed him to spray the ball into the gaps.
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(Gio Scivittaro)
J.R. Stars
LHP Maximos Barriball (Plainfield North, 2025)
Barriball showed a sizable jump in velocity (seven mph) since we last saw him in August, 2022. A southpaw, he increased velocity and ran his FB up to 84 mph on Friday and turned in a quality performance in the process. Showed ability to use offspeeds to strike out batters as he punched out eight over five innings of work. Allowing just three hits and no earned runs, his jump makes him a LHP to follow in the 2025 Illinois class.
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(Maximos Barriball)
Outlaws 15U Black
MIF Simon Malcolm (Dunlap, 2026)
5-foot-9, 140-pound frame. Athletic build with plenty of room to grow. Malcolm had quite the game Friday morning, going 3-for-3 with four RBIs. Malcolm operates with a short, compact swing that he utilizes to attack the zone. Malcolm combines this with quick hands that allow him to be an enticing bat. Defensively, showcased his range up the middle and a strong arm. Has speed that can allow him to leg out an extra base.
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(Simon Malcolm)
RHP/1B Andrew Dawson (Tremont, 2026)
5-foot-11, 170-pound frame. Athletic build with plenty of room to grow. Dawson shined on both sides of the game Friday morning, collecting three hits and two RBIs while collecting three strikeouts in two innings on the mound. On the mound, Dawson operates through a ¾ slot with short, clean arm action with some effort. Has a high leg lift with a drop and drive approach. Fastball sat low 80s, topping out at 84 mph with ASR. Mixed in a mid 70s slider.
Razorbacks (IN)
RHP Gage Montes (Christian County, 2026)
Montes, a 5-foot-11, 167-pound right-handed pitcher got the ball in their 10-0 victory over Revolution, throwing five scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. A three-pitch mix was shown during the five inning of work. A fastball sitting 77-80 mph, curveball at 63-67 mph and a changeup sitting 71-72 mph. Montes had a 63 percent strike rate, with 12 first pitch strikes to 20 batters faced. At the plate, Montes went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
OF/RHP Aiden Lauritzen (St. Anthony, 2026)
A 6-foot, 172-pound left-handed hitting outfielder batted in the leadoff spot and showed both the ability to hit for contact and power. Lauritzen struck three hard-hit baseballs out of four at-bats with two hits to show for, including a two run home run to the pull-side gap. Setup in a slightly crouched stance with some pre-pitch hand movement, Lauritzen made contact with every swing during the four plate appearances. Defensively, Lauritzen made two plays out in left field showing a quick and easy first step to the baseball.
INF Quinn Jackson (Evansville Memorial, 2026)
Currently ranked No. 64 in Indiana’s class of 2026. A 6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting center fielder picked up two hits with two RBIs in their 10-0 win against Revolution. Standing tall in the box with an open stance, hands are placed high and loaded into the back leg with a small leg lift trigger. Hands work quickly through the zone using the whole field. His first at-bat went the opposite way with two strikes to drive in a pair of runs. Also impressed on the mound later in the day, firing a compete game and working his fastball up to 83 mph. Continued to swing it well in the nightcap as well, collecting two more hits on the day.
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(Quinn Jackson)
Rhino Baseball 15u - Kane
CF Isaac Lakin (Washington Community HS, 2026)
Athletic frame that moves well on the base paths. Short and compact swing that is quick to the ball and inside-out. Drove a double to deep left-center in the second inning of today’s early morning game as well as two different RBI singles later in the contest. Final Line: 3-for-3, 3 RBs, R, 2B.
Revolution Baseball - Blais
RHP Gavin King (Loyola Academy, 2026)
Projectable 6-foot-2, 190-pounds, got the start on the mound for his team, throwing a five-inning complete game with 10 strikeouts, three hits, three walks and giving up one run. King attacked the opposing batters with a fastball, slider repertoire. The fastball played up to 82 mph with some arm side action and sat 80-81 mph throughout the outing. Playing off the fastball was the slider sitting 72-73 mph. At the plate, King went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, double and one RBI.
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(Gavin King)
INF Charlie Quick (Lake Forest, 2026)
Quick showed three quality at-bats during their Friday morning game. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitter got the start behind the plate before moving over to third base later in the game. Quick keeps it simple in the box with a simple, open stance and minimal pre-pitch movement. The first at-bat, Quick lined a hard single to center field on a 1-2 count. Quick made contact on all swings and went 2-for-3 on the day.
Top Tier Navy 15u
CF Nicholas Rodriguez (South Elgin HS, 2026)
Rodriguez is an athletic player that moves well, especially on the base paths. Bat-to-ball skills are quality with an inside-out swing. Drove multiple balls to the outfield against some decent pitching. His speed got him a triple in the fourth inning of today’s mid-day matchup.
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(Nicholas Rodriguez)
Saturday
Barnstormer Legends 15u
1B Kale Whitaker (Geneseo HS, 2026)
6-foot, 210-pound physical body at the plate. Hands are quick for the size. The swing is simple and keeps the barrel on plane. Bat speed and control is obvious, driving balls to the outfield with ease. A definite left-handed bat to keep an eye on as he works his way through high school.
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(Kale Whitaker)
CF Zak Sierra (Moline HS, 2026)
Tall and lanky 6-foot-1, 161-pound frame. A left-handed bat with evident power and the ability to add muscle. Swing is level and keeps the barrel in the hitting zone awhile. Highlight of the day was his first inning double to deep left field.
BNBA 17u Gold
3B Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024)
Ranked No. 185 in the state. Hackman has a visibly strong build at 6-foot-1, 195-pounds.The muscular third basemen crushed a line-drive home run to left-center on saturday, also adding a single and a flyout to the warning track in center field. Hackman's swing is quick and gets the barrel straight to the ball with extension after contact. The power hitting third baseman is a name to watch in the 2024 class.
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(Kaileb Hackman)
Fox River Bandits
RHP Connor Curtis (Waukesha North, 2025)
5-foot-11, 210 pound frame. Curtis impressed on both sides of the game finishing with a 3-for-4 day at the plate and pitching three scoreless, no-hit innings on the mound.
Illinois Dynasty American 2024
RHP Cory Brock (Plainfield Central, 2024)
Listed at 6-foot, 200-pounds with some strength throughout. Brock impressed in front of our staff, firing a five inning complete-game with five strikeouts. The right-hander worked his fastball into the low 80s and paired it with a sharp, confident slider.
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(Cory Brock)
Illinois Dynasty American 2026
RHP Matthew Rogers (Plainfield South HS, 2026)
A free moving and loose arm with projection as he continues to fill out. Fastball held 7-81 mph throughout the start, topping out at T82 mph with more in the tank. Intriguing right-hander to follow.
3B Maddux Chiquito (Joliet West HS, 2026)
A compact and strong build. Quick hands at the plate with a short swing. Quality barrel control. Drove the ball multiple times and uses the whole field.
Cangelosi Sparks North - Grey 2026
MIF Tyler Edmondson (Oak Park River Forest, 2026)
Projectable build and athletic frame, middle infielder Edmondson is a spark plug out of the two hole for Cangelosi. On Saturday, at the plate Edmondson went 2-for-3 with a run and two stolen bases. A two-tap leg kick and quick hands, Edmondson has an aggressive approach attacking pitchers' mistakes and finding barrels. Showcased his speed, beating out an infield single with ease.
Cangelosi Sparks North - Red 2026
RHP Colin Dwyer (Nazareth, 2026)
A solid and projectible build for a pitcher at 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Spent most of the game inducing weak contact with all three pitches within his mix. His fastball was 74-74 mph, T77 mph and was spotted well around the glove-side corner. His changeup was very effective at producing weak ground balls and was 68-69 mph. His final pitch was a consistent backdoor breaking ball that had an effective horizontal break.
OF Max Wilkison (Lagrange, 2026)
A quick and agile prospect with a 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame. Showcased strong bat-to-ball skills, stroking a ball down the right field line where he used his pacy speed to turn what should’ve been only a double into a triple. He would also go on to hit another single later in the game. Final Line: 2-for-3, 3B.
C/DH Evan Mendiola (York, 2026)
6-foot-1, 170-pounds, athletic build with lean strength, room to fill out. Simple, loose right-handed stroke showed feel for the barrel. Sees the ball deep, shooting a line-drive the other way for a single in our brief look.
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(Evan Mendiola)
Prestige Baseball Guzzo
LHP/OF Braydon McKendrick (Brother Rice, 2026)
Currently ranked No. 16 in the state. 5-foot-11, 165-pound filled-out and muscular frame. A left-handed bat that showed an accelerating swing through the zone. On-plane and level swing. Noticeably comfortable in the batter’s box, showing an advanced understanding of the strike zone
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(Braydon McKendrick)
Revolution 15u - Blais
1B Noah Terrien (Glenbrook North, 2026)
A 6-foot, 150-pound projectable first baseman, Terrien impressed at the plate going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base. A smooth lefty swing that has a visible leg kick, Terrien was able to keep his hands inside on the fastball driving a line drive up the middle for a single early in Saturday's game. A quiet pre-pitch rhythm, Terrien is able to stay on plane and drive balls back up the middle.
Rhino Illinois 15u Kane
2B Anthony Perez (Joliet Catholic, 2026)
A compact frame that is both agile and quick moving. Perez has impressed at the plate all weekend with his short swing and fast hands. Got the barrel on the ball in almost every at-bat and proved to be a difficult out leading off the Rhino batting order.
2025 Top Tier Athletics
C Colby Angel (North Posey, 2025)
A compact and agile 5-foot-9 150-pound frame. Showed a strong swing with quality bat-to-ball skills. Able to get his foot down on-time and drive through the baseball. Impressed at the plate today going 1-for-2 with a home run over the left field wall and a walk. Final Line 1-for-2, HR, BB.
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(Colby Angel)
Yard Goats 15U
1B Nolan Sanderson (Mahomet-Seymour, 2026)
Tall and athletic 6-3, 190-pound frame. Finished the day 2-for-3 with a triple and a single. Loose, projectable swing with some power potential as he continues to fill out.
RHP Brock Wilson (Clinton, 2026)
Came in relief during a 10-10 game with multiple runners on and was able to get the Yard Goats out of a major jam. Consistently pumped strikes through two more 1-2-3 innings with seven strikeouts on the day. Relied on a two-pitch fastball/curveball pitch mix with the fastball consistently 73-76 mph. Utilized an 11/5 curveball at 59-61 mph that fooled hitters and was able to drop out of the zone to cause swings and misses.
Sunday
Adidas Athletics 15u
RHP/C Anson Zaiser (Washington, 2026)
An athletic and compact frame at 5-foot-9, 175- pounds. Worked down the mound well with repeatable mechanics and a whippy ¾ arm action. Fastball maintained velocity throughout the entire semi-final and was efficiently placed on the outside corner for most of the game. Fastball velocity was 78-80 mph, T81 mph. Utilized two different off-speed pitches that were both thrown for strikes with a slider at 70-71 mph and a curveball at 58-61 mph, playing with more over the top break. Produced weak contact with all three pitches. Pitched a complete-game shut-out on Sunday to earn his team their way to the championship game. Final Line: W, 7.0 IP, 3 H, 5 K, 2 R.
BNBA Gold Clapp 17u
RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024)
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 200-pounds with strength throughout. Hackman hopped on the mound today and dominated in his three innings of work. Hackman has a simple and repeatable delivery that works downhill from the right side. Hackman had a fastball that sat 83-86 mph with sink, played both at the top and at the bottom of the zone. Hackman paired his fastball with a tight slider that induced uncomfortable swings with clear out-pitch capabilities. Hackman’s final line: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K.
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(Kaileb Hackman)
Chicago Bruins 16U
1B Griffin Kelly (Buffalo Grove, 2025)
An athletic frame at 5-foot-11, 183-pounds. Swings heavy, displayed quick hands through the zone. Showcased strong power at the plate, roping a double down the left field line. Also showed a quality approach at the plate in his last at-bat where he had two strikes and waited back on a slider to hit it the other way. Final Line: 2-for-3, 2B.
GRB Rays Illinois Yellow
RHP Cole Kenyon (Lake Zurich, 2025)
Stands in at 6-foot-1, 145-pounds with plenty of room to fill out. Kenyon was impressive out of the bullpen in this look. The righty showed a five mph jump in fastball velocity from when we last saw him in February. Kenyon worked with a two-pitch mix including an 84-86 mph fastball that also had spin rates anywhere from 2100-2300 rpm. Kenyon also threw a sharp slider that had spin rates of over 2700 rpm. Kenyon struck out two in his one inning of work.
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(Cole Kenyon)
Orland Park Warriors
RHP Jack Kenneback (Lincoln-Way East, 2024)
A compact 5-foot-9 160-pound frame. ¾ arm slot creates run for his fastball. Maintained the same velocity range throughout the entire game. Fastball was 77-79 mph, T80 mph and was efficient at producing mishits when spotted on the corners. Slider was 71-74 mph with horizontal break. Pitched a two-run, seven-inning complete game. Final Line: W, 7.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 K.
Revolution Baseball
RHP/MIF Alex Han (Stevenson, 2026)
Han is an intriguing prospect to watch as he develops. Athletic 5-foot-9, 140-pound frame with plenty more room to fill out. Calm approach at the plate with a stock set-up and simple stride. Fluid bat-path that stays in the zone and works through the ball to create carry. Flashed ability to produce bat-speed. Hit a line-drive double to center field on Sunday. Mobile defender that has steady hands and above-average arm actions. Played with confidence on both sides of the ball. Also was up to 83 mph on the mound earlier in the weekend. A two-way prospect to watch as he physically matures.
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(Alex Han)
Revs Baseball
INF Connor Kearfott (Normal Community, 2024)
Uncommitted. 5-foot-8, 180-pounds, strong and sturdy frame. Kearfott was on the barrel all day Sunday in multiple games. The right-handed-hitter showed a short and simple swing paired with a whole-field approach. Kearfott collected three doubles in the three games we saw him play on Sunday. He primarily played shortstop, but would move around occasionally to third base and showed a reliable glove at both spots.
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(Connor Kearfott)
OF Mason Walker (Clinton, 2024)
Uncommitted. Walker is an athletic 5-foot-10, 155-pound L/R outfielder with a strong top-of-the-order bat. On Sunday, Walker batted out of the two-hole for Revs and was on-base constantly (.555 OBP) with four hits, a walk, and four RBI. Walker provides a hitterish look in the box from the right side and plays centerfield with range and a strong arm.
Top Tier Nationals 16U
OF Connor Marino (St. Laurence, 2025)
Standing at a high waisted and athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with room for added strength as he physically matures. At the plate, Marino collected five hits over the course of the weekend including a double during a big moment in bracket play. Marino has a compact swing despite his long levers and is able to naturally leverage the baseball and drive the ball in the air. Defensively Marino played multiple spots in the outfield and was a reliable defender at each spot.
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(Connor Marino)
MIF Ryan Jackson (St. Viator, 2025)
Is an athletic middle infielder with a compact 5-foot-9 frame with room for added muscle. Defensively is where Jackson stood out throughout the weekend, at shortstop Jackson impressed with his range and reliable hands making a number of plays up the middle taking away hits. At the plate, Jackson collected seven hits on the weekend, five of those coming in bracket play during the teams championship run.
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(Ryan Jackson)
OF Isaac Goddard (Minooka, 2025)
Stands at 5-foot-11, 155-pounds with a loose and easy swing that has been on the barrel throughout the weekend. Goddard was a big part of the teams success in bracket play playing reliable defense in the outfield as well as going 2-for-3 with a double.
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(Isaac Goddard)
C Ethan Flores (Marmion Academy, 2025)
Flores provided a power bat on the last day of the tournament for Top Tier Nationals. A middle-of-the-order bat in a lineup that got hot, Flores went on to collect seven hits on the day, three of them going for extra-bases including two home runs. Defensively Flores was a smart and steady defender behind the dish.
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(Ethan Flores)
OF/RHP Charlie Sollars (Andrean IN, 2025)
Sollars did it all for Top Tier during their championship run, collecting five hits on the day at the plate while also picking up the win in the championship game. An athletic 6-foot two-way prospect with present strength throughout his frame. Sollars has a simple swing with high-end bat speed that helps him drive the baseball to all fields. Defensively, Sollars is a capable defender in center field, able to make a number of impressive plays using his feet and making the correct reads on fly balls. On the mound Sollars tossed a four-inning complete-game striking out seven batters. Sollars’ fastball sat in the 82-85 mph range with above-average spin rates (2300+ rpm) and spun a tight breaking ball 72-75 mph (2700+ rpm) with feel for the zone.
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(Charlie Sollars)
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