The Five: Preseason All-State LHH INF's
April 15, 2020
"The Five" highlights high-performing athletes from across the state of Illinois. This week “The Five” looks at five left-handed hitting infielders from this winter's Illinois Preseason All-State. All five are 2021s who currently remain uncommitted.
The crop listed below features some middle-of-order first base types as well as a couple of left-handed hitters who should be able to stick up the middle.
THE FIVE
Al Holguin
Class of 2021 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 52 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: St. RitaState: IL
- Summer Team: Cincinnati Spikes
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Position
7.23
60-yard
(07/17/19)
85
INF Velo
(02/09/20)
99
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
Trackman - Hitting
100.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/05/20)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/05/20)
256
Distance (avg)
(09/05/20)
366
Distance (max)
(09/05/20)
Hard Hit %
(09/05/20)
Sweet Spot %
(09/05/20)
Line Drive %
(09/05/20)
Fly Ball %
(09/05/20)
Ground Ball %
(09/05/20)
PBR Midwest Pro Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.3
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
366
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scouting Report
Videos
(2/9/20)
Tyler Castro
Class of 2021 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 147 / POS: 24
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: HuntleyState: IL
- Summer Team: Pro Player Canes
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
81
Max FB
(07/12/19)
76 - 79
FB
(07/12/19)
64 - 65
CB
(07/15/20)
Position
7.01
60-yard
(02/09/20)
80
INF Velo
(01/26/20)
83
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
4.08
H-1st
(07/12/19)
Scouting Report
2/09/20
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quick toe-tap, short stride to even. Fluid rhythm, repeatable swing, loose hands, short, uphill path to contact, controls the barrel.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange, range up the middle. Made a sliding play and showed body control completing the play with ease.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. Quick first step.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quick toe-tap, short stride to even. Fluid rhythm, repeatable swing, loose hands, short, uphill path to contact, controls the barrel.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange, range up the middle. Made a sliding play and showed body control completing the play with ease.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. Quick first step.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Nick Gehrke
Class of 2021 / 2B
Rankings
StateRank: 197 / POS: 5
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: MinookaState: IL
- Summer Team: Razorbacks 18u
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Height: 6-2Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.52
60-yard
(02/09/20)
85
INF Velo
(08/11/20)
89
Exit Velo
(01/20/20)
4.54
H-1st
(01/27/18)
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/09/20)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/16/20)
235
Distance (avg)
(06/16/20)
331
Distance (max)
(06/16/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/09/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/16/20)
Line Drive %
(08/11/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/16/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/09/20)
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.2
Distance (avg)
162
Distance (max)
312
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect - Chicago (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.6
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
331
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect - St. Louis (Invite Only)
Jun 9, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
83
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
310
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
(06/16/20)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/09/20)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
(06/09/20)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/09/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/09/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/09/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/11/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/11/20)
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
65.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect - Chicago (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
67.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Top Prospect - St. Louis (Invite Only)
Jun 9, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
68.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Scouting Report
2/09/20
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quick leg lift trigger. Short, natural lift in swing, easy effort, all fields approach at the plate and flashed quick-twitch.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, athletic actions, plays fast and with bounce, quick transfer, smooth on the move up the middle.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quick leg lift trigger. Short, natural lift in swing, easy effort, all fields approach at the plate and flashed quick-twitch.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, athletic actions, plays fast and with bounce, quick transfer, smooth on the move up the middle.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Nathan Mosqueda
Class of 2021 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 315 / POS: 64
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Brother RiceState: IL
- Summer Team: Burr Ridge Braves
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Height: 5-6Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.18
60-yard
(02/09/20)
83
INF Velo
(02/09/20)
82
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
Scouting Report
2/09/20
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 160-pounds. Smaller, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth loading action and short stride. Simple swing, short bat path, lift in swing and balanced finish.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, plays low to the ground, maintains body control on the move; made a highlight type play to his gloveside. Sure hands and clean release.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 160-pounds. Smaller, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth loading action and short stride. Simple swing, short bat path, lift in swing and balanced finish.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, plays low to the ground, maintains body control on the move; made a highlight type play to his gloveside. Sure hands and clean release.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Brant Singler
Class of 2021 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 276 / POS: 15
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Providence CatholicState: IL
- Summer Team: Go Pro 2021
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.38
60-yard
(06/16/20)
76
INF Velo
(02/09/20)
93
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/16/20)
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/16/20)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/16/20)
161
Distance (avg)
(06/16/20)
322
Distance (max)
(06/16/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/16/20)
Line Drive %
(06/16/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/16/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/16/20)
Top Prospect - Chicago (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
78
Distance (avg)
161
Distance (max)
322
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
(06/16/20)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/16/20)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
(06/16/20)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/16/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/16/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/16/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/16/20)
Top Prospect - Chicago (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
65.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Scouting Report
2/09/20
Positional Profile: 1B Left-handed hitting first baseman with power potential.
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quick leg-lift timing trigger, rhythm throughout. Loose hands, uphill path to contact, gap-to-gap approach, athletic finish through contact.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Knack for finding the barrel, ball jumps off the bat.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, athletic in the field, quick double play turn.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B Left-handed hitting first baseman with power potential.
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quick leg-lift timing trigger, rhythm throughout. Loose hands, uphill path to contact, gap-to-gap approach, athletic finish through contact.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Knack for finding the barrel, ball jumps off the bat.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, athletic in the field, quick double play turn.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Videos
(2/9/20)
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Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pounds. Physical, wide-shouldered, strong frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide quiet setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Loose, athletic, strong hands, present bat speed, natural lift in swing, stays on plane, extension through contact, fluid rhythm throughout and consistent hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present pull-side power.
Arm: LH. INF - 85 mph. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot and throws carry across the diamond.
Defense: Feel for the first base bag, steady hands, clean release.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.