Adam
Swanson

C/UTL Adam Swanson (Ottawa) really stood out behind the plate at the State Games. Fresh off a Future Games appearance, the athletic 5-foot-10, 181-pound Swanson continued to show off his speed tool - running a 6.66 60 during the workout, while also posting a 4.66 run time in-game. He is quick and athletic out of the crouch, evidenced by his 1.89 pop time paired with the event’s second-highest velocity for the position at 81 mph. In-game he showed comfortable and natural actions when receiving both with his soft glove and overall attempt to present pitches on the edges of the plate. Offensively, he showed a patient approach and worked deep counts on numerous occasions. Swanson is a versatile uncommitted name to follow in the state.

2024 Future Games: Adam Swanson (Ottawa) had a strong overall showing at the Future Games, leaving the event a winner on Team Illinois. He owns a strong and athletic 5-foot-10, 181-pound frame with all kinds of tools. His 101.1 mph max exit velocity was up there with one of the highest at the entire event, and he stayed on the barrel throughout his round, posting an average exit velocity of 93.1 mph and a max distance of 381 feet. He worked out at both a catcher and an outfielder during the showcase, throwing his best bullet to home at 86 mph, recording a 1.98 pop time, and a 78 mph velocity on his hardest ball down to second base. His athleticism shined throughout, running a 6.66 60 time while jumping a max vertical height of 32.5 inches.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 181-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly narrow setup, quiet hands load, quiet short stride, linear lower-half. Quick hands, direct path through the baseball, flat, leverages the baseball. 74.1 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, athletic/fluid action.
Defense: 1.89-2.02 pop times. Squatted stance, replace step footwork, gains ground under control, quick transfer.
Run: 6.66 runner in the 60.

C Adam Swanson (Ottawa Township, 2026) swings a fast, highly physical right-handed barrel that produced some of the loudest contact we saw this past weekend. Plenty strong at 5-foot-10, 187-pounds, Swanson barreled eight balls in BP at 94+ mph, with his three highest coming off his bat at 98.3, 98.7, and 99.9 mph. Swanson’s average exit velocity (95.1 mph) and max exit velocity (99.9 mph) each came in fourth, respectively, on our TrackMan hitting leaderboards. He’s a standout athlete too, bolting to a 6.71 time in the 60-yard dash with a 1.61 10-yard split, 20 mph max run speed, and 35.9” vertical jump. To cap off a highly impressive day, Swanson led all catchers in throwing velocity (80 mph) and pop times (1.87-2.00).

C Adam Swanson (Ottawa Township, 2026) is a no-doubt name to know from the event, showing well across the board this past weekend. Listed at 5-foot-10, 186-pounds with round/sloped shoulders and strength throughout, the right-handed hitter put on a show in BP with a max EV of 99.9 mph, averaging 95.1 mph throughout his round with a strong, easy swing that stays through the zone with a balanced finish. He took an impressive round of defense, working with a quick/clean glove-to-hand transfer, staying in-line while gaining ground on throws to second to create a pop-time as low as 1.87 seconds. His arm is also plenty strong, playing quick to release at 80 mph. He’s also a premium athlete, recording a 6.71 in the 60 to pair with a 35.9” max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Strong build, round shoulders, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup with more weight on back leg, short leg lift into medium stride. Quick, strong hands, flat path, worked mostly middle/away, gets the head out when driving it up the middle and pull-side. 74.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 95.1 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 1.87-2.00 pop times. Soft hands, quick/clean transfer, works directional out of the chute, quick footwork.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60.

C Adam Swanson (Ottawa Township, 2026) is a strong, athletic 5-foot-9, 183-pound backstop to monitor going forward. Swanson posted the second-highest vertical jump for the event at 33”, the second-fastest 60-yard dash for the event at 6.84 seconds, and also reached the third-highest run speed at peak (19.9 mph). Swanson had a strong showing with the bat as well, flashing above-average bat speed (avg. 75.9 mph) and the second quickest hands at the dish (avg. 24 mph), allowing for hard, lifted contact from the right side (93.3 mph max EV, avg. 85.3 mph). Swanson was quick and clean behind the dish with a max velocity of 80 mph from the crouch with a pop time range of 1.95-2.01.

Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, slightly open and short stride works back to square. Compact swing, creates above-average bat speed at times, stays on plane, lifted approach and finishes on balance. 75.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.01 pop times. Feet work around the plate, quick, clean transfer, works towards target. Soft hands, quality receiving actions. Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.

Swanson stood out early and often on Friday at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a triple, walk, and four RBIs from the right side. He has a balanced setup with a short stride and loose hands that create a level bat path. Was on the barrel to both gaps. Someone to watch the rest of the weekend. 

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Broad shoulder, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hand load and short stride. Controlled aggression, lets the ball travel, uphill path, strong hands, present bat strength and sprayed contact to both gaps.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play accurately to the bag.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop times. Relaxed, one-knee receiver, shuffles through a clean transfer, gains momentum towards second.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Methodical, medium leg kick, online to the plate, low effort, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Slight run, flashed feel for the zone. T1988, 1926 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. 10/5 shape, with depth. T2135, 1969 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Slight arm-side movement, maintains slot and arm speed. T1430, 1374 average rpm.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic  frame, some strength attached.
Hit: RHH. Quiet start, looks the part. Balanced lower half, high hand start loads straight back, short stride.  Loose easy hands, uphill bat path, gap-to-gap juice with intent to elevate. Repeats, works in rhythm.
Power: 80.9 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.25 pop times. Athletic mover out of the crouch, gains ground to second, steady hands receiving.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.