Lockport Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis

On Tuesday, April 13, the PBR Illinois scouting staff held the Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport event at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, IL. 

This event served as an introduction to several members of the state’s 2025 and 2026 graduating classes, while also serving as an identifier for the coveted PBR Junior Future Games held at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA. 

Shortly after the event’s conclusion we published a statistical analysis, highlighting multiple standouts from the day. You can find that by clicking HERE. 

A number of prospects from the event were ultimately chosen to participate in the 2025 Future Prospect Games, as well as the Junior Future Games, for Team Illinois. 

A few prospects who ultimately made the trip to Georgia for the Junior Future Games were, C/RHP Brandon Stinson (Kenwood, 2025), INF/RHP Jack Wheeler (Morris, 2025), OF Ezra Essex (Marian Catholic, 2025), UTIL Drew Stevens (N/A, 2026), C/INF Max Heineman (N/A, 2026), UTIL/ATH Tyler Rwakatare-Trapp (Lane Tech, 2025), CIF/RHP Dominic Infelise (Providence Catholic, 2026) and Enzo Infelise (Providence Catholic, 2025). 

We’ll conclude our post-event coverage today by rolling our individual scouting reports for each player that attended this event. 

PLAYER ANALYSIS (Listed Alphabetically)

Peyton Ablin, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds.
Defense: 2.23-2.44 pop times. Clean transfers, quick feet on throwdowns.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, quick leg kick trigger, short stride. Short, direct swing, level bat path, barrel control throughout, ball jumps off bat, used entire field in BP, line drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slow tempo, tall and fall delivery, lands slightly open, works in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight, intent to play at top of zone.
CB: 55-59 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual sweeping action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball.

Liam Arsich, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 130-pounds. Long, athletic frame, plenty of room for physical development.
Defense: Flashes natural infield actions, soft hands, fluid footwork, plays with proper direction.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short, quick stride. Level bat path, looks to make contact out front, gap-to-gap approach, pull side tendencies, line drives.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, repeatable actions, lands square, strong front side, works in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph.
CB: 63-66 mph. Tight 10/4 shape, has feel for it.
CH: 64-66 mph. Fading action, plays arm side.

Nolan Ballantine, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-3, 90-pounds.
Defense: Efficient routes, active feet, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 58 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, leg lift , short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Fluid, effortless swing, path works efficiently uphill, line drives, pull side tendencies.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.71 runner in the 60. 

Juan Barrientos, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 180-pounds.
Defense: 2.51-2.66 pop times. Provides low target, receiving from one knee, steady hands, clean exchanges on throwdowns.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot, throws flash accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Level bat path, line drives, pull-side approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.22 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, quick tempo, lands square, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. Flashes arm side run, intent to throw up in the zone.
CB: 58-60 mph. Small 11/5 shape, gradual action.

Jake Bentivenga, Wilmette (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Defense: 2.47-2.68 pop times. Easy receiving actions, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride. Strength in swing, level bat path, makes contact out front, gap-to-gap approach with pull-side tendencies.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.89 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Smooth tempo, easy tall and fall delivery, repeatable, strong front side, works in line with target, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Arm side run, 2-seam type.
CB: 55-57 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, feel for strikes.
CH: 61-64 mph. Flashes fade, arm speed similar to fastball.

Bo Bertola, Lake Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-3, 132-pounds.
Defense: Outfield: clean exchanges, plays through the ball. Infield: fields with two hands from wide base.
Arm: RH. INF - 52 mph. OF - 56 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight knee-bend, short stride. Long bat path through zone, looks to make contact out front, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.45 runner in the 60. 

Camden Biskup, Aurora Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Defense: Outfield: steady hands, clean exchanges. Infield: active feet, flashes athleticism.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. OF - 66 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick trigger, short stride. Level bat path, long through zone, ball jumps off bat at times, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Brett Bounds, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Long, athletic frame, plenty of room for physical development.
Defense: Outfield: advanced outfield actions, fluid feet, clean exchanges, plays through ball with athleticism. Infield: advanced infield actions, active feet, steady hands, athletic ability to change arm angle.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 76 mph. Loose, athletic arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Simple swing, long through zone, path works slightly uphill, barrel control, pull-side approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, repeatable actions, quick tempo, lands slightly open, works efficiently in line to target, finishes to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Mostly straight, plays downhill at times.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape, advanced action.
CH: 66-67 mph. Fading action, has feel for it.

Christian Clark, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-3, 100-pounds.
Defense: Advanced infield actions, soft hands, fluid feet, clean exchanges, plays through the ball with athleticism.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift trigger, long stride, advanced pre-pitch actions. Athletic swing, level bat path, makes contact out front, line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, repeatable, quick tempo, lands slightly open, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight, looks to throw up in zone.
CB: 55-59 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, thrown glove side.
CH: 58-61 mph. Sinking action, strikes at times.

Omar Coleman, Plainfield North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-5, 127-pounds.
Defense: Easy infield actions, soft hands, smooth feet, clean exchanges, advanced body control.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, direct to ball, barrell control, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Preston Coleman, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/2B
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds.
Defense: Infield: advanced infield actions, quick/fluid footwork, plays low to the ground, steady hands. Outfield: quick feet, clean exchanges, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Advanced level bat path, flashes bat speed, consistently drives ball through middle of field, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Logan Comia, Downers Grove (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-2, 137-pounds.
Defense: Infield: advanced infield actions, quick/smooth footwork, soft hands, clean exchanges. Outfield: efficient routes, works around/through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight crouch, short stride. Short swing, path works efficiently uphill, advanced barrel control, hands work inside baseball, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Charlie Cosich, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds.
Defense: 2.43-2.54 pop times. Low target, receives from one knee, clean exchange on throwdowns.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight crouch, short stride. Easy swing, flashes strength, level bat path, pull-side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Cade Cunningham, Normal West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride. Flat, level bat path, stays inside baseball, consistent line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only, starts closed, tall and fall delivery, simple, lands slightly closed, works in line with target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Mostly straight, plays on both sides of plate.
CB: 53-54 mph. Big 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 54-58 mph. Sinking action, arm speed similar to fastball.

Derrick Davis, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-2, 96-pounds.
Defense: Clean exchanges, plays with proper direction.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions.  Level bat path, flashes barrel control, line drive approach using the entire field.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.73 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, quick tempo, lands square, toe closed, works in line to target, big follow through with back leg.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T60, 55-60 mph. Mostly straight, strikes at times.
CB: 49-50 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
SL: 55-57 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
CH: 53-55 mph. Straight change.

Cooper Eggert, Providence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Defense: 2.15-2.26 pop times. Infield: steady hands, plays low to the ground at times, clean actions, body control. Catcher: advanced quick feet/exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot on infield, high 3/4 from behind the plate.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Aggressive swing, flashes bat speed, path works uphill, pull-side approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Elliott, Champaign Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Strong, aggressive swing, level path, ball jumps off bat at times, line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, advanced repeatable actions, lands square, works efficiently in line to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 74-76 mph. Mostly straight, plays on glove side of plate, heavy ball for his age.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, advanced action, flashes depth.

Ezra Essex, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Defense: Quick feet on the run, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth load, leg lift trigger, advanced pre-pitch actions. Short swing, works efficiently uphill, gap-to-gap approach, pull-side line drives.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. Advanced runner, best time at event.

Delivery: Slow tempo, drop and drive delivery, athletic action, lands square, works in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Arm side run, intent to play at top of zone.
CB: 60-61 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Advanced run/sink, flashes feel for it.

Xavier Fernandez, Richards (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 132-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, easy, repeatable action, lands slightly closed, works in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Mostly straight, intent to play up in zone.
CB: 57-60 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashed depth.
CH: 61-64 mph. Occasional fade, arm speed similar to fastball.

Gavin Fuscone, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 116-pounds.
Defense: Clean infield actions, steady hands, smooth double play turn.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap trigger, short stride. Handsy swing, level bat path, looks to make contact out front, pull-side tendencies, used middle of field occasionally.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, level shoulders, lands square, works in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T69, 66-69 mph. Mostly straight, strikes at times.
CB: 54-58 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Slight action, showed both cut and run.

Steven Gonzalez Jr, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-7, 112-pounds.
Defense: Flashes ability to play on the move, steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, consistent line drives.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.70 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, shoulders work uphill, lands slightly open, finish falls toward target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T63, 62-63 mph. 4-seam, mostly straight, occasional strikes.
CB: 53-54 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
CH: 58-59 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball.

Brian Grant Jr., Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-8, 190-pounds.
Defense: Profiles as a corner infielder, steady hands, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Strength in swing, level bat path, long through zone, pull-side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.54 runner in the 60. 

Max Heineman, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 135-pounds.
Defense: 2.50-2.67 pop times. Advanced actions behind the plate, easy receiver, fluid feet, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, hands work with fluidity, long through zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.34 runner in the 60. 

Patrick Heneghan, New Trier (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, sound infield actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short stride. Uphill bat path, hard contact at extension, gap-to-gap approach, used middle of the field.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Quick tempo, athletic delivery, level shoulders, lands square, works in line with target, falls toward first-base side in finish
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. 4-seam, plays downhill, strikes.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11/5 shape, 10/4 at times, flashes depth in the zone.
CH: 60-63 mph. Downward action, located down in the zone.

Dominic Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, plays with proper direction at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth load, short stride. Uphill bat path, intent to lift, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.96 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, repeatable, level shoulders, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T67, 64-67 mph. Plays downhill, straight.
CB: 53-55 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashes depth.
CH: 59-62 mph. Fading action, plays arm side.

Enzo Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: CIF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong, durable build.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through the ball at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, flashes arm strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Aggressive, short swing, level bat path, used the entire field with line drives, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, slow, rhythmic tempo, shoulders work slightly uphill, lands square, works in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Heavy ball for his age, plays downhill, strikes.
CB: 59-63 mph.11/5 shape, advanced sharp action, depth.
CH: 66-68 mph. Arm side fade, located down in the zone.

Gavin Jones, Lockport (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Defense: Outfield: clean exchanges, plays through baseball. Infield: steady hands, flashes natural first-base actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. OF - 66 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Short, direct swing, level bat path, athletic/fluid throughout, line-drive approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Nick Konopiots, Downers Grove North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Defense: Advanced outfield actions, fluid feet, clean exchanges, plays through the ball with athleticism.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, advanced pre-pitch actions. Short swing, level bat path, rhythm/balance throughout, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Athletic, repeatable delivery, lands square, works efficiently in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 68-71 mph. Flashes arm side run, downhill at times.
CB: 58-62 mph. 10/4 shape, advanced action, slider-like.
CH: 58-63 mph. Sink/fade action, arm speed similar to fastball.

Christian Lott, Simeon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 164-pounds.
Defense: Corner infield type, steady hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Aggressive swing, level bat path, long through the zone, ball jumps off the barrel, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.78 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, long stride, lands slightly open, falls toward target in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Mostly straight, plays arm side of plate.
CB: 52-56 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 56-57 mph. Straight change.

Luke Martin, Mt. Pulaski (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Defense: Fields from a wide base, with two hands, flashes ability to change arm angle.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, hands lower in load. Creates whip, long through zone, path works uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.57 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, leg kicks out, lands square, works in line with target, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Mostly straight, plays glove side of plate.
CB: 56-59 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, depth.

Xander Metke, Nazareth (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Defense: Profiles as a corner infielder, steady hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Strength in swing, uphill bat path, long through zone, pull-side tendencies, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.67 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, slow, rhythmic tempo, lands square, works in line, finishes off to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Flashes arm side run, strikes.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed 12/6 and depth.
CH: 61-63 mph. Fading action, advanced feel.

Gavin Michaels, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-3, 105-pounds.
Defense: Clean infield actions, flashes athleticism, uses a glove tap in gather step.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, level bat path, line drive approach, pull side tendencies.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60. 

Bralen Mitcham, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Slow, rhythmic tempo, drop and drive delivery, long stride, lands square, balanced finish. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight, strikes.
CB: 53-55 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 60-61 mph. Arm side fade, plays arm side.

Joshua Morgan, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Defense: Outfield: active feet at times, sets up behind the baseball, fields with two hands. Infield: flashes natural first base actions, comfortable around the bag.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. OF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Bat path works uphill, long through the zone, gap-to-gap approach, frequently used middle of field.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Logan Nagle, Lockport (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds.
Defense: Corner infield type, clean exchanges, changes arm slot.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg kick trigger, short stride. Strong, loose swing, uphill bat path, flashes bat speed, gap-to-gap approach, ball jumps off barrel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.07 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple tall and fall delivery, repeatable, leg slightly kicks out, lands open, level shoulders, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 68-71 mph. Arm side run, strikes.
CB: 56-62 mph. Small shape, gradual action.
CH: 56-60 mph. Arm side fade.

Aidan Nohava, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 162-pounds.
Defense: Natural infield actions, steady hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, flashes athleticism.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride, advanced pre-pitch actions. Fluid, aggressive swing, long through the zone, path works efficiently uphill, advanced bat speed, gap-to-gap approach, pull-side power, consistent hard contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Easy, advanced tall and fall delivery, long stride, strong front side, lands square, works efficiently in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Heavy ball for his age, flashes arm-side run.
CB: 62-65 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
SL: 62-65 mph.
CH: 65-66 mph. Sink/run action.

Nathan O'Donnell, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 164-pounds.
Defense: Easy infield actions, steady hands, clean exchanges, plays with proper direction at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight crouch, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, level swing, simple/repeatable, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Athletic tall and fall delivery, quick tempo, flashes easy effort, lands square, works in line with target, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Heavy ball for his age, plays downhill.
CB: 68-71 mph. Tight action, 10/4 shape.
CH: 69-71 mph. Arm side fade, arm speed similar to fastball.

Dominic Panozzo, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 178-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Defense: Took reps both on the infield and outfield. Lower half works in rhythm from the outfield, controlled tempo, steady hands. Glove plays out front on the infield, quick pack to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 86 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot. Advanced arm strength for age, especially from the outfield.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open stance, smooth load, short stride with balance through contact.  Simple swing, present bat/hand speed, controlled rhythm throughout. Long and uphill path to contact, juice off the barrel. Showed present gap-to-gap power, especially to the pull-side.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Steady side step initiates a tall/fall type delivery, tempo'd leg kick to balance point, lead leg swings into an open toed landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Plays downhill, steep angle, worked knees.
CB: 67-69 mph. Developing consistent aptitude to spin, 11/5 shape. Does maintain fastball intent.
CH: 72-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and intent. Plays with sink and fade. 

Chance Payne, Mt. Pulaski (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 174-pounds. Proportionally strong.
Defense: Soft hands, smooth transfer, quick to release. Comfortable around the bag, advanced footwork feel on double play feeds.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Loose arm works from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance, slightly open base, some lower half bend. Smooth load, short stride, controlled posture through contact.   Present bat/hand speed, simple swing, easily repeats. Short and uphill path, extends through contact, feel to elevate the baseball. Gap-to-gap approach, maintains a fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.65 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple tall/fall type delivery, steady leg lift to an upright position at balance point, level shoulders, works in line to target and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Slight arm-side action, strikes.
CB: 58-60 mph. 1/7 shape, some depth.
CH: 62-65 mph. Wrist works around, cuts it some. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. 

Blake Penzkofer, St. Rita (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-5, 135-pounds.
Defense: 2.92-3.11 pop times. Starts upright, long to release.
Arm: RH. C - 53 mph. Long arm swing finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight hand drop at load, short stride.  Long and uphill bat path, high two-hand finish.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.34 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step starts a drop/drive delivery, athletic posture at balance point, shoulders stay level, maintains direction to target and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with some poke on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T58, 56-58 mph. Some sink and run.
CB: 50-51 mph. Spins off an 11/5 plane.
CH: 49-53 mph. 

Jeremy Penzkofer, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame. Body projects.
Defense: Consistent routes to the baseball, feet work around on an angle. Quick exchange, plays through.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Long arm circle, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, strides quick.  Long path, uphill plane. Flashed gap-to-gap feel.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only, slight lead leg lift begins a simple tall/fall type motion downhill, strides in line to target and throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accelerates quickly on the front side.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Flashed late arm-side action with strikes to that side of the plate, too.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. 

Maurice Pinkney II, Marion Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Lanky levers.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, two-hand gather, length to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, minimal hand load, strides early.  Uphill path to contact, some gap-to-gap feel.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.61 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, open-toed landing, finishes towards first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T56, 53-56 mph. Straight.
CH: 52-54 mph. Similar actions to fastball. 

Zach Pomatto, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-2, 115-pounds.
Defense: Feet attack the baseball, glove plays under center of body, hands funnel inward to midline, slight pack to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base with a slight crouch, simple and smooth load, short stride, controlled posture through contact.  Maintains a level path to contact. Some feel to spray line drives to all fields, knack for the barrel.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.34 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Preski, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-0, 120-pounds.
Defense: Defends with some pre-pitch bounce, steady hands, quick to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back, short stride, controlled through contact.  Short/compact stroke, level plane through the zone. Line drive approach, works on top of the baseball.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.20 runner in the 60.

Jonah Roper, Normal Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Defense: Lower half works on an angle around the baseball, fluid footwork.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Open base, balanced lower half, smooth load with a slight hand drop, quick leg kick trigger, short stride.  Loose swing, easy effort and repeats. Uphill path, elevates out front. Fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.70 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple and repeatable tall/fall type delivery. Controlled posture at balance point, hands separate on time, level shoulders throughout, works direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 66-70 mph. Four-seam type, straight action. Strikes.
CB: 60-63 mph. Knuckle-type grip. 11/5 shape, gradual action, landed for strikes.
CH: 63-66 mph. Thrown at near fastball arm speed, runs arm-side occasionally. 

Greg Rueda, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-2, 97-pounds.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, controls body well. Glove plays out front, steady hands, clean exchange to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Starts slightly open, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride to even.  Uphill path to contact, some line drive feel.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Rwakatare-Trapp, Lane Tech (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 136-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame that projects.
Defense: Took reps in the outfield and on the infield. Fluid footwork in the outfield, light on his feet, ranges well. Glove hand fields out front, quick to release. Advanced infield actions for age. Lower half works in a consistent rhythm around the baseball, glove plays low and out in front of body. Soft hands, sure-handed funnels, clean to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 76 mph. Long arm swing finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, narrow base, smooth load, utilizes a leg lift timing trigger into an even stride.  Fast hands, short and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach. Produced hard contact throughout, consistently backspins the baseball. Fluid rhythm throughout, advanced offensively for age.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

Aaron Scott, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame; twitchy.
Defense: Quick feet, covers ground in rhythm. Soft hands at gather, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Smooth outfield actions, advanced defender for age.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws with some carry to target.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched balanced setup, minimal load, short stride, athletic posture through contact.  Simple swing, loose hands/wrists. Short path to contact, stays on top of the baseball. Natural feel to backspin, line drive approach. Fluid throughout.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple delivery, twitchy athleticism downhill, controls body and repeats well. Front side stays strong throughout, lands square to target, throws with some effort.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action works from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Late arm-side life, strikes. Comes out clean.
CB: 59-63 mph. Showed tight spin off a 1/7 plane; bullet like. Throws it with fastball intent, whippy wrist.
CH: 63-67 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and slot. Present arm-side action, flashed late fade. Feel.
CUT: 71-73 mph. 

Drew Stevens, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-1, 115-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.51-2.75 pop times. Worked out on the infield and at catcher. Feet work around the baseball in rhythm on the infield, hands field out front, quick transfer to release. Smooth actions behind the plate, advanced for age. Soft hands, clean exchange, quick to release while lower half stays in line to target.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. INF - 63 mph. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, balanced lower half, simple hand load, short stride.  Long bat path, level plane to contact, worked to the pull-side and on the barrel.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.50 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Stinson, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong, physical frame; thick lower half.
Defense: 2.12-2.19 pop times. Took reps on the infield and behind the plate. Glove plays low and out front on the infield, feet defend in rhythm, steady hands, some length to release. Athletic out of the crouch, soft hands, quick to release, stays in line to target. Adept blocker. Advanced defensive actions behind the plate for age.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 78 mph. Shorter arm action from behind the plate, lengthens up on the infield. Finishes from an over-the-top slot from both spots.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight pre-pitch bat waggle, hands start high in a strong hitting position, short stride.  Quick hands, short and level bat path, steady gap-to-gap contact, consistent rhythm throughout.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tempo'd drop/drive type delivery, heavy front hip turn before moving downhill, front toe lands open to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm circle that finishes from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Elevated arm slot creates a downhill angle when fingers work on top of the baseball; strikes.
CB: 62-66 mph. 10/4 shape, tight spin, some strikes.
CH: 65-68 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed. Straight action, stayed elevated. 

Nick Szalony, Mundelein (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 115-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame that projects.
Defense: Defends low to the ground, lower half works around the baseball, rhythmic footwork. Glove plays out front, steady hands, clean/quick funnel.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate across the infield.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box with a slightly open base, hands tuck in at load, short stride.  Uphill bat path, high two-hand finish. Worked back up the middle.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Sam Webb, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame.
Defense: 2.43-2.52 pop times. Feet shuffle in line to target, steady hands, clean hand transfer to release.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Loose arm action finishes from a 3/4 angle.
Hit: RHH. Balanced in the box, wide base, simple load, short stride.  Long and level bat path, line drive approach; repeats.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. 

Treylan Webster, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-6, 152-pounds. Thick, strong lower half.
Defense: 2.36-2.48 pop times. Lower half works direct to target, clean exchange to release.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. True ball to target; accurate.
Hit: RHH. Open base, balanced lower half, quick stride to even, balanced through contact.  Quick hands, long and uphill bat path, flashed pull-side juice and feel to elevate.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

Jack Wheeler, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds. Wiry high-waisted frame, lanky levers.
Defense: Defends with some pre-pitch bounce, active on the infield. Attacks the baseball, fluid on the move. Soft hands, quick hand transfer to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick arm circle, high 3/4 finish. Throws played true to target.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open base, slight hand drop at load, quick leg lift trigger.  Loose hands, quick wrists, projectable bat speed. Level bat path, line drive approach with barrel feel and juice to the backside.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Subtle side step initiates an athletic tall/fall type delivery, quality posture at balance point, accelerates quickly downhill. Maintains direction, throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Clean out the hand, slight arm-side action.
CB: 71-71 mph. Minimal action.
CH: 68-70 mph. Body decelerates. Primarily straight action; did flash sink. 

Shea Wielgos, Andrew (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-2, 105-pounds.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, lower half defends in rhythm, two-hand gather, quick pack to release.
Arm: LH. OF - 63 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup with some balance in the lower half, minimal hand load, strides to even.  Loose hands, simple swing. Level path to contact, line drive approach, repeats.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slight drop/drive type delivery, high leg kick to balance point, sits quickly into back hip and accelerates downhill, works direct to target.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Quick arm.
FB: T63, 62-63 mph. Straight four-seam type, worked up in the zone.
CB: 55-57 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action.
CH: 57-58 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed, some sink and run. 

Blake Willan, Normal West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Large, physical frame.
Defense: Took reps on the infield and outfield. Corner infield profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 68 mph. Long arm swing, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, minimal hand load, short stride. Simple actions throughout.  Advanced hand/bat strength for age. Long and level path to contact, line drive approach. Ball jumps off the barrel with ease, showed present pull-side gap power.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick, hands separate early, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 66-67 mph. Four-seam type; straight.
CB: 51-51 mph. 11/5 shape, breaks early.
CH: 57-60 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. 

Marcus Wolfe Jr, University of Chicago Laboratory School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: Easy tempo'd actions, lower half works in rhythm. Steady hands, clean exchange to release.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: SH. Slightly open setup, some balance in the lower half, quick toe-tap trigger.  Short bat path with an uphill attack angle, easily elevated at times. Some gap-to-gap feel.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, lead leg lifts to an upright position at balance point, some sit into back hip downhill. Long stride to footstrike, maintains direction with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Comes out clean, stays behind the baseball. Straight action.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, developing feel to spin.
SL: 58-62 mph. Similar actions to curveball.
CH: 66-69 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot. Flashed late arm-side action; feel. 

Caden Workman, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds.
Defense: Some pre-pitch bounce, steady hands that field out front, clean exchange with some pack to release. Smooth feet on double play feed. 
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, quick hand load, short stride.  Simple swing, level plane throughout, line drive approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.68 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic at balance point, level shoulders, strides in line to target and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 67-68 mph. Straight four-seam action, flashed late run.
CB: 57-58 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. 

Logan Wroughton, N/A (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 125-pounds. Thin, athletic frame.
Defense: Feet work around the baseball in rhythm, strong body control on the move. Soft hands, clean hand transfer, quick release, plays through. Advanced infield actions for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open base, quick backward hand load, short stride to even.  Short and uphill bat path; steep entry. Stays on top of the baseball, worked back up the middle.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, front hip turns to target at balance point, maintains direction and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action finishes out of a clean high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Comes out clean from the hand, straight action.
CH: 59-62 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot. Cuts it some, occasional sink.
CUT: 62-65 mph. 10/4 shape, some spin. 

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