Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 1 Alek Thomas
December 29, 2017
Over the last few weeks we have counted down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
The top viewed profile in 2017 belongs to OF Alek Thomas (Mt. Carmel), the No. 1 ranked player in Illinois' Class of 2018. Thomas is a two-sport athlete at Mount Carmel, and is committed to play baseball and football at TCU. A high-end talent, Thomas will receive considerable draft interest this summer. Thomas' profile has long been one of the most popular profiles, in 2016 he was the second most viewed profile with over 9,600. This year he comes in with over 11,300 views. No. 1 Alek Thomas
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- 2018 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 19, 2018
- Final Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Jun 18, 2018
- 2018 PBR Simul-Draft - Jun 7, 2018
- Draft Forecast: Cleveland Indians - Jun 1, 2018
- 2018 Experts' Draft - May 30, 2018
- 4A Burbank Sectional Semifinal: Mount Carmel Cruises Past St. Laurence - May 30, 2018
- Draft Forecast: St. Louis Cardinals - May 29, 2018
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- Illinois Draft Preview - May 29, 2018
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- Draft Forecast: Texas Rangers - May 25, 2018
- 2018 MLB Draft Superlatives - May 23, 2018
- PBR Illinois Player Of The Week: OF Alek Thomas - May 23, 2018
- Week 6 Games - May 1, 2018
- High School Draft 100 Update - Apr 30, 2018
- No. 14 Mount Carmel over No. 15 Providence - Apr 23, 2018
- NHSI: Day 4 Notebook - Apr 1, 2018
- NHSI: Day 2 Notebook - Mar 30, 2018
- PBR Podcast: 2018 Draft Talk - Mar 26, 2018
- 2018 Overall Rankings Updated - Mar 21, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 6 Mount Carmel - Mar 13, 2018
- Super 60: Complete Illinois Analysis - Mar 7, 2018
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Mar 6, 2018
- 2018 Super 60 Highlights - Feb 5, 2018
- Field Set For 2018 NHSI - Jan 30, 2018
- Super 60 Spotlight: Alek Thomas - Jan 4, 2018
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 1 Alek Thomas - Dec 29, 2017
- Top 10 Stories Of 2017: No. 4 The Year of Alek Thomas - Dec 26, 2017
- PBR Podcast: Big 12 2018 Recruiting Classes - Dec 22, 2017
- 2018 Multi-Sport Athletes - Dec 6, 2017
- Showcase Circuit: Favorite Senior Hitters - Nov 9, 2017
- 2018 Illinois Rankings Updated - Nov 8, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2018 PBR Draft 100 - Oct 9, 2017
- 2018 PBR Draft 100 - Oct 5, 2017
- The Hotlist: PBR Draft 100 Sneak Peek - Oct 4, 2017
- The Hotlist: Players Of The Summer - Sep 20, 2017
- PBR Podcast: Team USA Wins Gold - Sep 13, 2017
- USA Baseball Announces Final 18U Roster - Aug 24, 2017
- Midwest ProCase: Outfield Analysis - Aug 8, 2017
- Under Armour All-America Game Notebook - Jul 30, 2017
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Jul 28, 2017
- Updated 2018 Overall Rankings Released - Jul 20, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2018 Overall Rankings Update - Jul 20, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Quick Hits - Jul 13, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Statistical Analysis - Jul 12, 2017
- USA Baseball Announces 18U Trials Roster - Jul 10, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Preview - Jul 9, 2017
- The Hotlist: 2018 Draft Prospects To Watch - Jul 5, 2017
- 2017 TOS: Day 4 Notebook - Jul 2, 2017
- 2017 TOS: Day 3 Notebook - Jun 29, 2017
- 2017 TOS: Day 2 Notebook - Jun 28, 2017
- 2017 TOS: Day 1 Notebook - Jun 27, 2017
- 2017 PBR First-Team All-State - Jun 20, 2017
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 8, 2017
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Mar 31, 2017
- Marian Catholic Opens Season With Win Over No. 11 Mount Carmel - Mar 24, 2017
- Illinois Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 13, 2017
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 7 Mount Carmel - Mar 13, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Outfield Analysis - Mar 8, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Stats Story - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 21, 2017
- Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where? - Feb 17, 2017
- The Buzz: Top Illinois Prospects Make Commitments - Feb 17, 2017
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2016: No. 2 Alek Thomas - Dec 29, 2016
- The Hotlist: Top 2018s By Position - Nov 23, 2016
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Nov 22, 2016
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- Inside The Overall Rankings: Illinois - Aug 31, 2016
- Updated Overall 2018 Rankings Released - Aug 30, 2016
- By The Numbers: Updated 2018 Overall Rankings - Aug 30, 2016
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Aug 24, 2016
- 2016 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 28, 2016
- 2016 TOS: Second Workout Day - Jun 25, 2016
- 2016 TOS: Day 1 PBR Area Notebook - Jun 23, 2016
- Updated 2018 Overall Rankings Released - Apr 8, 2016
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- Preseason Top 25 Team Countdown: No. 5 Mount Carmel - Mar 15, 2016
- Preseason I.D. - Romeoville Preview: Roster and Check-in Times - Feb 12, 2016
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2015: No. 9 Alek Thomas - Dec 18, 2015
- 2018 Overall Rankings: Illinois Analysis - Dec 11, 2015
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- 2018 Stock Report: 5 Fast-Rising National Prospects - Sep 23, 2015
- 2018 Overall Rankings Update: Illinois Recap - Sep 15, 2015
- Updated Overall 2018 Rankings Released - Sep 12, 2015
- Area Code Underclass Games: Day 1 Notebook - Aug 10, 2015
- PBR Future Games: Position Player Recap - Aug 10, 2015
- PBR Future Games: Day 2 Recap - Jul 31, 2015
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Showcase Recap - Jul 30, 2015
- Initial Illinois 2018 Rankings Released - Jul 28, 2015
- Future Games Spotlight: OF Alek Thomas - Jul 27, 2015
- Providence Captures Second Consecutive Class 4A State Title - Jun 13, 2015
- Mount Carmel Downs Jacobs, Advances To 4A Title Game - Jun 12, 2015
- Mount Carmel "D" And Eighth Inning Explosion Send Caravan To Joliet - Jun 10, 2015
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 9, 2015
- Hupe's One-Hitter Leads Mount Carmel Past St. Rita - May 23, 2015
- No. 4 Mount Carmel Powers Past Loyola - May 7, 2015
- The Hotlist: Freshmen Contributing On Varsity - May 6, 2015
- No. 2 Mount Carmel Cruises Past No. 15 St. Laurence - May 2, 2015
- No. 2 Mount Carmel Sweeps No. 12 Brother Rice In CCL-Blue Action - Apr 29, 2015
- Romeoville Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 18, 2015
- Romeoville Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Mar 11, 2015
Top Ten Most Viewed Profiles
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 1 Alek Thomas 12/29/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 2 Quinn Priester 12/28/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 3 Austin Marozas 12/27/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 4 Reid Detmers 12/26/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 5 Grant Leader 12/25/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 6 Branden Comia 12/22/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 7 Zaid Walker 12/21/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 8 Marius Balandis 12/20/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 9 Brendan Murphy 12/19/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 10 Donivan Williams 12/18/17
Scouting Report
7.11.17 - TCU recruit, currently ranked No. 7 overall in PBR coverage area, No. 1 in Illinois’ 2018 class. 5-foot-11, 179-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, athletic, wiry-strong frame with plenty of room for continued physical development. Top-of-the-scale athlete with highly advanced baseball instincts and I.Q. Ran an event-best 6.43 laser-timed 60 on a wet track. Speed and athleticism translate all over the field. Highest level defensive centerfielder, gets advanced reads off the bat, tracks balls down to both power alleys with ease. In game, Thomas ran down two balls deep in the right-center gap, covering considerable real estate, and made it look routine. Profiles as no-doubt centerfielder at the next level with below-average arm strength. Offensively, hits from a relaxed open setup, advanced rhythm in load, pronounced leg-kick back, loose, fluid athletic hands, generates easy bat speed. Registered 95-mph exit velocity off tee. Produces big pullside power when he wanted in BP, tanking several home runs. Also shows handsy opposite-field approach with intent on getting out the box quickly. Overall, Thomas was the top prospect at the PBR Midwest ProCase, and further cemented his status as a high-round draft prospect.