McHenry Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis
March 17, 2020
The McHenry Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp for the 2024 and 2025 graduating classes took place on Sunday, January 26th at Pro Player Academy in McHenry, IL. Over 50 prospects participated in an educational portion as well as a pro-style workout in front of the PBR Illinois Scouting Staff. Today, we conclude the event analysis with scouting reports on every prospect in attendance.
One of the stronger position groups on the day was the crop of catchers. A few names to mark down moving forward should be, C Josh Gutierrez (N/A, 2024), C Sir Jamison Jones (St. Rita, 2024), Kyle Hartmann (Sycamore, 2024) and Tommy Korn (Crystal Lake Central, 2024). Gutierrez has an athletic build, loose twitchy hands and maintains excellent balance through contact. Jones has a strong frame and loose, easy swing from the right-side of the plate generating a lot of hard contact. Hartmann swings with effort, creating advanced bat speed and staying flat through the zone. Korn has an athletic frame, quiet, easy, repeatable swing and consistently found the barrel in his round of BP. Behind the plate, Korn has sure hands, is quick and clean out of the crouch and has a strong, accurate arm that produced a low pop time of 2.19.
One of the more impressive prospects on the day, regardless of position, was RHP/INF Luke Oblen (DePaul College Prep, 2024). Oblen has a physical 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame and is a high-follow right-handed hitter. Oblen has a presence in the box, advanced bat speed, level path that stays through the zone and makes a lot of loud contact. Oblen then got on the mound and showed a loose, athletic arm, running his fastball up to 78 mph with a three-pitch mix.
A natural infielder who has the tools to stick on the dirt moving forward was INF Triston Minor (N/A, 2024). Minor has soft hands, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball with a quick release and clean arm. Offensively, he hits with rhythm, loose hands and creates impressive bat speed given his size.
INF Lance Moon (N/A, 2025) was one of the top 2025 position players on the day. Moon has a quiet, confident, easy swing from the right side of the boc and plays with bounce and aggressiveness on the infield.
2025 INF/RHP AJ Putty (McHenry) may have the highest ceiling of any of the participants. Putty has an athletic, upside, 6-foot, 145-pound frame, simple swing with athletic, fast hands
Three of the top arms in attendance were Logan Voelz (Antioch, 2024), RHP/OF Liam Arnold (Palatine, 2024), 1B/LHP Landen Patton (N/A, 2024) among a number of others.
2024 Samuel Chapman (Woodstock, 2024) is a high-interest left-handed hitting outfielder who is also more than capable of holding his own on the mound. Chapman has a loose athletic swing and fluid outfield actions. He also worked in the low-70’s on the mound.
There were a number of others who showed well, whose reports are below. Continue below for every report from the event.
ALL PROSPECTS (Listed Alphabetically)
Rakim Ali, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds. Lean build.
Defense: 2.51-2.58 pop times. Behind the plate; flashed blocking ability, quick footwork and clean exchanges. In the outfield; aggressive defender, soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. OF - 69 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played with some accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth load, short, leg lift stride. Loose, aggressive swing, fast hands, long bat path, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.08 runner, home-to-first.
Liam Arnold, Palatine (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Defense: Clean footwork and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup, pre-pitch load back, toe-tap stride. Aggressive swing, quick hands, level bat path and a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.57 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in-line and lands open.
Arm Action: RH. Long, live arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Arm side run action.
CB: 59-63 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp at times, feel for pitch.
CH: 62-64 mph. Sinking action.
Kyle Boelkens, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Defense: Sure-handed and quick footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride. Short, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.46 runner, home-to-first.
Kamrin Borck, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 130-pounds. Wiry frame.
Defense: 2.40-2.51 pop times. Fluid footwork, clean exchanges and flashed ability to block the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, no stride. long, slightly uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.91 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 66-67 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 58-60 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 58-62 mph. Sinking action.
Kadin Borck, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 100-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Simple, quiet swing, long bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.04 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tilt and topple delivery, fluid rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T62, 60-61 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 48-50 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 54-58 mph. Slight sinking action.
Dominic Borecky, Hampshire (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-3, 115-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load back, short stride. Simple swing, long bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.07 runner, home-to-first.
Liam Carney, Wauconda (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 164-pounds. Athletic, proportional strength.
Defense: Fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long, slightly uphill bat path with an opposite field approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.37 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T69, 66-69 mph. Slight arm side run action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Plays straight.
Samuel Chapman, Woodstock (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 140-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws were accurate and flashed carry.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, smooth load, long stride. Athletic swing, quick hands, short, level bat path, fluid rhythm and a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.5 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Plays straight, thrown for strikes.
CB: 61-62 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action at times.
CH: 65-68 mph. Plays straight.
Colin Christensen, Wauconda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-2, 125-pounds.
Defense: 2.66-2.74 pop times. Clean exchanges and gains ground towards target.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, athletic setup, smooth load, leg-kick stride. Smooth rhythm, quick hands, short bat path, line-drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.75 runner, home-to-first.
Ryan Dabe, McHenry East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 128-pounds. Wiry frame.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, pre-pitch load back, short stride. Aggressive swings, slightly uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.97 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, easy effort.
FB: T60, 58-60 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 44-46 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 52-54 mph. Plays straight.
Hayden DeMarsh, Dundee Crown (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 120-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 53 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Fluid rhythm, long, uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 56 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.39 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T58, 54-56 mph. Plays straight, depth at times.
CH: 52-54 mph. Plays straight.
CUT: 51-52 mph. Slight cut action at times.
Brayden Downing, Plainfield South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-4, 95-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: LH. INF - 56 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long, slightly uphill bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.58 runner, home-to-first.
Aidan Garcia, Wauconda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, short bat path, fluid rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.18 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, uphill shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Slight sinking action.
CB: 54-57 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 56-59 mph. Slight sinking action.
Connor Gibour, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 115-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Defense: In the outfield; sure-handed, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball. On the infield; sure-handed, fluid footwork and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. OF - 67 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played with accuracy.
Hit: LHH. Wide, crouched setup, short stride. Quick hands, level bat path with extension and a line-drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.75 runner, home-to-first.
Casey Giese, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 112-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick stride. Long, level bat path with an opposite field approach.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.76 runner, home-to-first.
Khanon Gresham, Heritage (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-1, 105-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Defense: Soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride. Repeatable swing, fast hands, short bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.91 runner, home-to-first.
Josh Gutierrez, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Athletic, proportionally strong.
Defense: 2.25-2.33 pop times. Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, level bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.13 runner, home-to-first.
Colin Hart, Wilmot (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Sure-handed and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick stride. Long, uphill bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.18 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T69, 67-69 mph. Slight sinking action.
CB: 60-62 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 57-61 mph. Sinking action, arm side fade at times.
Kyle Hartmann, Sycamore (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: 2.25-2.37 pop times. Behind the plate; soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchanges and plays athletic. On the infield; Soft hands, fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, smooth, back load, long stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, long, level bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.13 runner, home-to-first.
T.J. Jakubowski, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 90-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Fluid rhythm, long bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.3 runner, home-to-first.
Zac Johnson, Wauconda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork, quick exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg-kick stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, short bat path, smooth rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.82 runner, home-to-first.
Eddie Johnson, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 173-pounds. Proportional strength.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, long stride. Aggressive swings, uphill bat path with a pull-side approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.37 runner, home-to-first.
Sir Jamison Jones, St. Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-6, 165-pounds. Frame carries strength throughout.
Defense: 2.44-2.56 pop times. Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Compact swing, fast hands, short bat path, fluid rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.29 runner, home-to-first.
Ryan Junge, Richmond Burton (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-1, 90-pounds. Wiry build.
Defense: Sure-handed and fluid footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 55 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.25 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T57, 56-57 mph. Slight sinking action.
CB: 49-51 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 54-55 mph. Slight sinking action.
Sean Kempf, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-5, 130-pounds.
Defense: 2.47-2.60 pop times. Behind the plate; sure-handed and clean transfers. On the infield; fluid footwork and sure-handed.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose hands, long bat path, fluid rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.05 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 64-68 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 55-57 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 59-63 mph. Arm side fade action.
Tommy Korn, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop times. Behind the plate; quick, clean transfers and plays athletically. On the infield; fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short stride, simple, direct swing. Fluid rhythm, long bat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.76 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works in-line, lands square and finishes athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Arm side run movement.
CB: 60-63 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, feel.
CH: 66-67 mph. Plays straight, slight arm side fade at times.
Jesse Lovell, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-2, 110-pounds.
Defense: 3.00-3.18 pop times. Behind the plate; fluid footwork and clean transfers. On the infield; sure-handed and fluid footwork.
Arm: RH. C - 53 mph. INF - 51 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Fluid rhythm, short bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 56 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.64 runner, home-to-first.
Kyle Maness, McHenry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-1, 111-pounds. Lean build.
Defense: Sure-handed and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short stride, repeatable swing. Fast hands, short, level bat path, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.9 runner, home-to-first.
Owen Micklinghoff, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 146-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Defense: Sure-handed, smooth footwork, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws played with carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, long stride. Quiet swing, quick hands, long, uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.67 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Slow, drop and drive delivery, fluid rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line, lands square and finishes athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Arm side run movement.
SL: 58-61 mph. 10/4 shape, feel, late movement.
CH: 63-64 mph. Firm, plays straight.
Triston Minor, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 4-foot-10, 91-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, quick footwork, clean transfers and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short, loose arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short, leg lift stride. Fast hands, level bat path, fluid rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.93 runner, home-to-first.
Lance Moon, N/A (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-3, 120-pounds. Wiry frame.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, short stride, direct swing. Fast hands, short, uphill bat path, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.58 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line, lands square and finishes athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Arm side run movement.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
Ryan Nagel, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pounds. Wiry frame.
Defense: In the outfield; sure-handed, fluid footwork and plays athletically through the baseball. On the infield; soft hands, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. OF - 74 mph. Short, athletic arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, toe-tap stride. Fluid rhythm, long, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.47 runner, home-to-first.
Danny Newman, Wauconda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, pre-pitch load back, leg-kick stride. Short, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.42 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T65, 64-65 mph. Slight arm side run action.
CB: 55-56 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 57 mph. Arm side run action.
Jaden Obaldo, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-3, 125-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, quick footwork, clean transfers and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, leg-kick stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, short bat path, fluid rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.9 runner, home-to-first.
Luke Oblen, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Proportional strength.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, repeatable swing. Explosive hands, short, level bat path, smooth rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.86 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works in-line, lands square and finishes athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, easy effort.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run action.
CB: 59-62 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action, depth at times.
CH: 64-66 mph. Sinking action.
Landen Patton, Sangamon Valley/Tri City (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork and plays athletically.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. Long, loose arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played with carry.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, pre-pitch load back, leg-kick stride. Long, uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.00 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands open and finishes athletically.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Arm side run action.
CB: 58-60 mph. 1/7 shape, sweeping action at times.
CH: 62-65 mph. Plays straight, feel.
Michael Peterson, Grayslake Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Defense: Sure-handed and quick exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg-kick stride. Short, uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.31 runner, home-to-first.
Brock Pfeiffer, Wauconda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 110-pounds. Wiry frame.
Defense: Sure-handed and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. OF - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.04 runner, home-to-first.
Luka Phillips, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride, simple swing. Short, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 56 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.94 runner, home-to-first.
AJ Putty, McHenry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot, 145-pounds. Athletic, proportional strength.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws played with carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Simple swing, fast hands, level bat path, fluid rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.72 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, slightly uphill shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Plays straight, arm side run at times.
CB: 60-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 60-62 mph. Sinking action.
Andrew Radzinski, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-1, 82-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, short stride. Long, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 54 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.36 runner, home-to-first.
Calen Scheider, Hampshire (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-3, 84-pounds.
Defense: 2.61-2.76 pop times. Behind the plate; fluid footwork and clean transfers. On the infield; sure-handed, fluid footwork and quick exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 57 mph. INF - 56 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride, easy swing. Loose hands, long, level bat path, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.96 runner, home-to-first.
Trey Schilling, Lincoln (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick transfers and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, short bat path, fluid rhythm with a pull-side approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.72 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 55-56 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 57-59 mph. Plays straight, slight sinking action at times.
Payton Sensabaugh, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 133-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: In the outfield; athletic defender, quick footwork, and plays through the baseball. On the infield; soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, and plays athletically through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 73 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, pre-pitch load back, leg-kick stride. Fluid rhythm, quick hands, short bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.51 runner, home-to-first.
Caden Sladek, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Proportionally strong.
Defense: Clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played with accuracy.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Quick hands, level bat path with extension and a pull side approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.9 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, fluid rhythm and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T69, 66-68 mph. Tilt at times.
CB: 55-57 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 59-61 mph. Plays straight, feel for pitch.
Riley Spears, Richmond (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot, 130-pounds.
Defense: 2.57-2.69 pop times. Fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive swing, quick hands, short, level bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.16 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T65, 62-65 mph. Plays straight, thrown for strikes.
CB: 53-54 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 52-54 mph. Plays straight.
Cole Tilley, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Long, athletic frame.
Defense: Sure-handed and clean exchanges.
Arm: LH. INF - 65 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, short stride. Short, slightly uphill bat path with a pull-side approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.65 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Plays straight, tilt at times.
CB: 51-52 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 51-55 mph. Plays straight.
Peter Visconti, Warren Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: In the outfield; fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically through the baseball. In the infield; sure-handed, clean transfers and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 77 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Quick, quiet hands, fluid rhythm, short, level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, swings with intent.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.8 runner, home-to-first.
Logan Voelz, Antioch Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Strong, physically advanced frame.
Defense: Sure-handed, quick footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, short, leg lift stride. Fast hands, uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.69 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Arm side run movement.
CB: 54-56 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 58-61 mph. Sinking action.
Ryan Waligurski, Cary-Grove (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-5, 145-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.94-3.01 pop times. Behind the plate; fluid footwork and clean exchanges. On the infield; sure-handed and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. INF - 55 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, short stride. Long, slightly uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.83 runner, home-to-first.
Carson Weidner, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 4-foot-8, 79-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with some accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.01 runner, home-to-first.
Mason Willis, Antioch (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-3, 124-pounds.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride. Long, slightly uphill bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.26 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders and works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T61, 59-61 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 50-53 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 56-59 mph. Sinking action, feel.
Marcus Wolfe, University of Chicago Laboratory School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-5, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: LH. INF - 64 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: SH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride, direct swing. Fast hands, short bat path, fluid rhythm with a pull-side approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.32 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Slow, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm and works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T63, 61-62 mph. Arm side run action.
SL: 49-51 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
CH: 50-52 mph. Arm side fade movement at times.
Brandon Wolkowitz, Grant (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: INF
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws played with some accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, long bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.1 runner, home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands closed.
Arm Action: . Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Plays straight.
CH: 58-61 mph. Plays straight.
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