By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director 

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The inaugural Preseason I.D. - Lockport took place on Monday, February 20th at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, IL. The event was open to all high school classes and had close to 200 participants from around the Chicagoland area.

Yesterday we begin the analysis from the event with the catchers. Today we continue the roll-out by looking at the outfielders.

Top Outfield Prospects

1. Ethan Schreier, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2019
6-foot-2, 175-pound, lanky outfielder with room for continued physical development. Offensively, right-handed hitter, fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap approach, above average bat speed, long path with extension. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Open, athletic setup with a slight leg kick. Defensively, athletic actions, reliable hands. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws had carry and were clocked at 85 mph from the outfield. 7.56 runner in the laser-timed 60.

2. Darrius Little, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2019
5-foot-8, 145-pound, athletic, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.90 laser-timed 60. Offensively, hits from a tall, slightly open setup, smooth load, short stride, good balance through contact. Fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap approach with a short, level path with extension.  Exit velocity registered at 77 mph from a tee. Defensively, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic outfield actions. Short, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Throws flashed accuracy and carry, clocked at 80 mph from the outfield.

3. Sean Lynch, OF, Carmel Catholic, 2019
5-foot-10, 165-pound, outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. 6.75 runner in the laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains good balance through contact. Flashed bat speed, made hard contact, short, level path with extension. Exit velocity registered at 87 mph from a tee. Defensively, attacks the ball with quick footwork. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 80 mph from the outfield.

4. Nate Curtis, OF/RHP, Plainfield North, 2019
6-foot-2, 210-pound, physically advanced, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, strong contact, uphill path with extension. Exit velocity registered at 92 mph from a tee. Tall, open setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws carry and flashed accuracy, clocked at 86 mph from the outfield. 7.24 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, short stride, stays in line. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 81-84 mph. Curveball, some feel, 11/5 shape, depth, 64-66 mph. Changeup, 72-75 mph.

5. David Gleaves, OF, St. Rita, 2018
5-foot-11, 160-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.83 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Offensively, balanced, quiet setup, short stride and simple swing. Line-drive approach, handsy swing, made consistent hard contact; 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid movements in the outfield, plays through the baseball at times. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, throws clocked at 80 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Tylor Anderson, OF, Joliet West, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, lanky, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, hits from a closed, balanced setup, long stride, path works slightly uphill. Exit velocity registered at 67 mph from a tee. Defensively, short arm action from an over the slot, crow hop. Throws clocked at 70 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.56 laser-timed 60.

Marc Babicz, OF, St. Laurence, 2020
6-foot, 160-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, crouched setup, back load, leg kick. Uphill path that generates lift. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball. Long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws had carry and were clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. 7.03 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Vince Borrelli, RHP/OF, Andrew, 2020
5-foot-10, 150-pound, two-way prospect with a strong frame for his age. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with three pitch feel. Works exclusively out of the stretch, stays in line, lands square, regular effort. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, sat 78-80 mph. Curveball, shaped varied between 12/6 and 11/5, 61-64 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sink action, 70-73 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, closed setup, short stride, some balance through contact. Line drive approach, simple swing, short path. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball, reliable hands, crow hop. Long arm action from an over the top slot, arm strength, Throws clocked at 83 mph from the outfield. 7.46 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Jaren Brucher, RHP/OF, Geneseo, 2019
5-foot-11, 160-pound, two-way player, lanky frame. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth rhythm, good balance point. Short, loose arm action from a high ¾ angle, quick arm. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 80-81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, late action, 61-65 mph. Changeup, 66-71 mph. Offensively, left-handed hitter, open setup, long stride, path works uphill through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 76 mph from a tee. Defensively, long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 81 mph from the outfield. 7.32 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Sam Buduris, OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-9, 135-pound, athletic, switch-hitting outfielder. Offensively, looks more natural from the right side. Balanced, slightly open setup, leg kick. Fluid rhythm, above average bat speed, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 75 mph from the right side, 69 from the left. Defensively, plays through the baseball, reliable hands. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 75 mph from the outfield. 7.73 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Alex Cameron, OF, Morris, 2019
6-foot, 150-pound, lank, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, open setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Path works slightly uphill through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 84 mph through the zone. Defensively, plays through the baseball. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, some arm strength. Throws clocked at 75 mph from the outfield. 7.45 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Matthew Clark, OF/RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2019
5-foot-7, 140-pound, two-way player. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, long stride, maintains balance through contact. Path works uphill, exit velocity registered at 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, long arm action from  high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 75 mph from the outfield. 7.11 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays in line, some rhythm. Long arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, slight sink, sat 73-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 61-63 mph. Changeup, works mostly straight, 65-66 mph.

Nathan Cochran, OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-9, 150-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup, hands load back, leg lift trigger. Path works uphill through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 73 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 72 mph from the outfield. 7.53 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Christopher Conrad, RHP/OF, Plainfield Central, 2019
6-foot-1, 156-pound, lanky, athletic, two-way prospect. On the mound, projects well, tall and fall delivery, stays in line. Loose arm action from an over the top slot. Fastball, downhill, works mostly straight, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 63-67 mph. Changeup, sink action, 69-71 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, crouched, open setup, long stride, maintains balance through contact. Path works long and uphill. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a long arm action from an over the top slot, crow hop. Throws flashed carry and were clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. 7.76 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Tom Conzemius, OF/LHP, Deerfield, 2019
5-foot-8, 160-pound, two-way player. Offensively, left-handed hitter, open setup with a short stride. Path works long and uphill through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 74 mph from the outfield. 8.22 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, easy effort, stays in line, toe lands closed. Long arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 71-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, 68-70 mph.

Andrew DeMatteo, OF, Sandburg, 2017
5-foot-11, 160-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. Offensively, open setup, slight leg kick, ability to maintain balance through contact. Path works uphill through the zone, tendency to load early. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. 7.18 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Daniel Dombrowski, OF/RHP, Providence Catholic, 2020
5-foot-10, 175-pound, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap approach, some looseness in swing, solid contact, long path. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph. Open, balanced setup with a smooth load. Defensively, has a long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws had carry and were clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. 8.26 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, uptempo, stays in line, lands square. Long, quick arm action from a ¾ angle. Fastball, mostly straight, sat 75-76 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup, some sink, 67-69 mph.

Bennett Eltoft, OF, St. Francis, 2019
6-foot-1, 175-pound, lanky outfielder with room for physical development. Offensively, left-handed hitter, simple swing, gap-to-gap approach, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 88 mph from a tee. Balanced setup, short stride, ability to maintain balance through contact. Defensively, attacks, fluid footwork, crow hop. Long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 72 mph from the outfield. 7.88 runner in the laser timed 60.

Luke Fisher, OF, Geneva, 2019
5-foot-10, 170-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder, strong frame. Offensively, strength in swing, hard contact, line drive approach. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph from a tee. Open setup, long stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, reliable hands in the outfield, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 75 mph from the outfield. 7.61 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Justin Gasper, OF/RHP, Lockport, 2019
5-foot-11, 138-pound, two-way player with a lanky frame. Offensively, right-handed hitter, hits from a tall open setup with a long stride and ability to maintain balance through contact. Aggressive swing with some looseness, long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 78 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 77 mph from the outfielder. 7.51 runner in the laser timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with some projectability. Tall and fall delivery, high front side, lands square. Short arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works mostly straight, sat 74-76 mph. Curveball,12/6 shape, gradual action, tendency to slow arm, 60-64 mph.Changeup, 61-62 mph.

Adam Gaydos, OF, Tinley Park, 2019
6-foot-1, 180-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder with a lanky frame. Ran a 6.85 laser-timed 60. Offensively, wide setup, leg lift, maintains balance. Line drive approach, occasional hard contact, long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 89 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, crow hop, reliable hands. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 77 mph from the outfield.  

Cullen Geary, OF/LHP Geneva, 2018
5-foot-8, 185-pound, two-way player. Defensively, reliable hands in the outfield, throws from a crow hop. Short arm action from a high ¾ slot, flashed arm strength, throws clocked at 86 mph from the outfield. Offensively, left-handed hitter, open setup, long stride, bat path works long and slightly uphill. Exit velocity registered at 87 mph from a tee. 7.50 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, closed shoulders, falls off to the third base side. Short arm action from a ¾ angle. Fastball, thrown for strikes, late arm side run, sat 79-80 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, thrown for strikes, late action, 65-69 mph. Changeup, fade action, 74-76 mph.

Shane Guilfoyle, OF, Bremen, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletic, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick, ability to maintain balance through contact. Path works uphill through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 88 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball, slight crow hop. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws flashed accuracy and carry, clocked at 82 mph from the outfield. 7.02 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Daniel Hillyer, OF, Riverside Brookfield, 2020
5-foot-9, 140-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, slightly open setup, low hands, long stride. Path works uphill through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 73 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, reliable hands. Short arm action from an over the top to high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 70 mph from the outfield. 7.43 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Adam Huekels, OF, Marian Catholic, 2020
5-foot-10, 145-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 77 mph from the outfield. Offensively, hits from a balanced, slightly closed setup, drops hands in load, toe tap trigger. Path works long and uphill. Exit velocity registered at 79 mph from a tee. 7.18 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Carson Husmann, OF/RHP, South Central (IN), 2019
6-foot, 180-pound, athletic outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, long path with extension, bat stays flat through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph. Hits from an open setup, slight leg kick, ability to maintain balance through the zone. Defensively, plays through the baseball with reliable hands. Long arm action through a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.10 laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, toe lands open, finishes upright. Long, clean arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 76-78 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, maintains arm speed, sink action, best offspeed pitch, 68-71 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 60-63 mph.

Trent Hutten, OF, Oswego East, 2018
5-foot-9, 200-pound, wide-shoulder, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, occasional strong contact, lift in swing, long, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 92 mph from a tee. Open setup, toe tap trigger. Defensively, long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. 7.22 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Mason Kasprisin, OF/RHP, Joliet West, 2019
6-foot-, 155-pound, two-way player, lanky frame. Offensively, right-handed hitter, flashed bat speed, fluid rhythm, line drive approach, long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph from a tee. Balanced setup with a long stride. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 78 mph from the outfield. 7.59 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery with some rhythm, stays in line. Long arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 75-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup, 66-68 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, tighter break, 68-69 mph.

Todd Kelly, OF/LHP, Mt. Pulaski, 2020
6-foot-1, 145-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, left-handed hitter, tall, narrow setup, short stride. Long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 79 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a long arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ arm slot. Throws clocked at 7.91 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher with projectability. Works with easy effort, shoulders fly open. Short, loose arm action from a ¾ angle. Fastball, run action, sat 64-67 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, gradual action, 50 mph. Changeup, slight cut, 58-62 mph.

Jack Liesen, OF, Marmion, 2018
5-foot-10, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, short, quick footwork. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, throws clocked at 72 mph from the outfield. Offensively, crouched, closed setup, leg lift, short path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 70 mph from a tee. Ran a 7.55 laser-timed 60.

Jared Lombardi, OF, Loyola, 2019
5-foot-9, 150-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. Offensively, hits from an open, balanced setup with a leg kick trigger. Line drive approach with a short, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 73 mph from the outfield. Athletic actions in the outfield, plays through the baseball, reliable hands. 7.14 runner in the laser timed 60.

Joseph Marnell, OF, Providence Catholic, 2019
5-foot-9, 175-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. Offensively, flashed bat speed, line drive approach, bat stays level through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 89 mph from a tee. Open setup with a slight leg kick timing trigger. Defensively, has a long arm action from an over the top to high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 75 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.38 laser-timed 60.

Drew Martin, RHP/OF, Mt. Pulaski, 2021
6-foot, 165-pound, lanky, square shouldered, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, stays in line, lands square, regular effort. Short arm action with an over the top arm angle. Fastball, slight run, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup, slight arm side run, 70-74 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, slight leg kick, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 74 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, fields deep at times. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 78 mph from the outfield. 7.65 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Pedro Martinez, OF/RHP, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-11, 143-pound, two-way prospect with a lanky frame. Offensively, right-handed hitter, gap-to-gap approach, hard contact, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Balanced setup with a short stride. Defensively, clean exchange, reliable hands. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 74 mph from the outfield. 7.28 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, crossfire direction, toe lands closed. Long arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 76-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 60-63 mph. Changeup, slight sink action, 66-68 mph.

Jonathan Miller, OF, Lincoln-Way East, 2018
5-foot-10, 170-pound, strong frame, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, long stride. Long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, short, quick feet. Long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 78 mph from the outfield. 7.53 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Jackson Mladic, OF, Lockport, 2019
5-foot-10, 185-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, some strong contact, gap-to-gap approach, lift in swing, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Crouched setup with a leg kick timing trigger. Defensively, has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 71 mph from the outfield. 7.80 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Nick Nelson, OF, Jones College Prep, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound, athletic outfielder. Ran a 6.80 laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitting, above average bat speed, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 86 mph from a tee. Crouched, slightly closed setup with a short stride. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws flashed accuracy, clocked at 82 mph from the outfield.

Anthony Noble, OF, Plainfield Central, 2019
6-foot-1, 160-pound, lanky, athletic outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, fluid rhythm, line drive approach, long path. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph. Hits from a balanced setup with a short leg-lift timing trigger. Defensively, plays through the baseball, reliable hands. Loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 77 mph from the outfield. 7.36 runner in the laser-timed 60.  

Brendan O’Connor, Lockport Township, 2018
6-foot, 172-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, line drive approach, made hard contact, long, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 89 mph from a tee. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. 7.20 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Mike Owsley, OF/LHP, 2018
5-foot-7, 180-pound, two way player. Offensively, left-handed hitter, open setup, long stride. Occasional hard contact, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 77 mph from the tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball, short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 70 mph from the outfield. 7.39 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery. Long arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, sat 67-69 mph. Curveball, 12-6 shape, 54-58 mph. Slider, 57-58 mph.

Elijah Paplanus, RHP/OF, Huntley, 2019
6-foot, 160-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays in line, lands open, falls off. Short, quick arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball, thrown for strikes, 11/5 shape, later, downer action, 66-67 mph. Changeup, 67-72 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, loose hands, long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 82 mph from a tee. Balance setup with a long stride. Defensively, has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 80 mph from the outfield. 7.46 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Radomir Premovic, OF, Mount Carmel, 2019
6-foot-, 155-pound, athletic, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup, leg kick, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 86 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the baseball. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and clocked at 73 mph from the outfield. 7.14 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Colin Schuster, OF, Minooka, 2018
5-foot-11, 160-pound, strong framed, outfielder. Ran a 6.65 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 75 mph from the outfield.

McCade Tomczak, OF/RHP, Plainfield Central, 2018
5-foot-9, 185-pound, two-way player. Offensively, tall setup, leg kick, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 74 mph from the outfield. 7.97 runner in the laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, lands closed, falls off to first base. Short arm action from a ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 66-69 mph. Curveball, gradual action, tendency to slow arm speed, 61-63 mph. Changeup, 63-67 mph.

Chase Tomlin, OF, MI, 2019
5-foot-11, 160-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, lanky frame. Offensively, flashed bat speed, line drive approach, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph. Hits from a crouched, opens setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, fluid footwork, some athletic actions. Long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 68 mph from the outfield. 7.07 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Ryan Toppi, OF, Sandburg, 2020
5-foot-8, 116-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup with a short stride. Path works short and uphill. Exit velocity registered at 60 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, reliable hands. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws clocked at 64 mph from the outfield. 8.61runner in the laser-timed 60.

Noah Valin, OF/LHP, DeKalb, 2018
6-foot, 186-pound, strong, two-way player. Offensively, left-handed hitter, line-drive approach, short, level path, gets extension at times. Exit velocity registered at 79 mph from a tee. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, reliable hands, short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws flashed accuracy and clocked at 77 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.04 laser-timed 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works with some rhythm, finishes upright. Short arm action form an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 76 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 65-68 mph. Changeup, sink action, 69-74 mph.

Jake VanderWoude, OF, Lincoln-Way East, 2018
5-foot-11, 165-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, tall setup, leg kick timing trigger, uphill path through the zone. Made some hard contact, exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the basell. Arm works long from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 76 mph from the outfield. 7.34 runner in the laser-timed 60.

Joseph Wooten, OF, Naperville Central, 2019
5-foot-10, 180-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, hits from a balanced, open setup with a leg kick timing trigger. Line drive approach, uphill path through the zone. Defensively, reliable hands, slight crow hop. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. 7.55 runner in the laser timed 60.

Collin Woulfe, OF, Lockport, 2019
5-foot-10, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.93 laser-timed 60. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws had carry and clocked at 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively, aggressive swing, some hard contact, long path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 89 mph from a tee. Tall, open setup with a long stride.

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