Jude
Warwick

Michigan State commit. Currently ranked No. 20 in the state. Lean and ultra-projectable 6-foot-1, 152-pound frame. Hit out of the leadoff spot and took some quality L/L at-bats against a premium arm, also making some highlight-reel plays at shortstop. The left-handed hitter has above-average zone awareness and was making quality swing decisions all-game, not recording a hit on the day but finding the barrel twice which included a sharply hit lineout to center. It’s an easy, simple swing that stays flat through the zone, working short to the ball with some extension through impact. Advanced defender on the infield, working with easy range to both sides of his glove, making plays both up the middle and to his backhand easily, including a Jeter-esk jump throw play in the ⅚ hole to nab the runner at first. Soft hands play with confidence on the dirt, fields with rhythm and timing. Arm plays with life and accuracy across the diamond with a quick release. High-ceiling left-handed hitting shortstop who’s best days are still very much ahead of him.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame. Long limbs.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed, athletic setup, even weight distribution, hangs foot into a medium stride, controls his body well into foot strike. Easy, loose hands, line-drive approach, worked the whole field, showed the ability to stay through and inside the baseball and drive it the other way at times; creates easy whip through the zone. 69 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Loose, fluid 3/4 release, plays on the move and from multiple slots.
Defense: Soft and confident hands, athletic actions with fluid footwork, gains easy ground to both sides, plays with rhythm and clear feel for the position, above-average body control on plays taking him to his back hand and slow rollers, clean double play turn with the ability to change angles and body position.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.

SS Jude Warwick (Downers Grove North; Michigan State) comes in as the No. 30 ranked prospect in the state, and he has some of the highest upside in Illinois as well. Listed at 6-foot-1, 160-pounds, Warwick has all sorts of room to add on strength in the coming years with plenty of present athletic ability. The left-handed hitter has shown quality bat-to-ball skills in numerous looks, staying balanced throughout his operation and using the whole field with sneaky power to his pull-side at times, which will only trend upwards with added physicality. He patrols the infield with confidence, moving well to both sides of his glove while covering easy ground, pairing with soft/quick hands and a clean transfer. Also a 6.64 runner in the 60, Warwick has a lot to like about him, and he should only continue to get better in the coming years.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock, short stride, small leg kick. Lets the ball travel, short/quick swing, twitchy bat speed, stays inside the baseball and uses the whole field. 3-for-7 with a double and RBI during game play. 64 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Medium arm circle, accelerates out front, changes arm angles, accurate.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid hands and actions, clean transfer.
Run: 6.64 runner in the 60.

Michigan State commit. Currently ranked No. 39 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 6-foot, 148-pound, long-levered, high-waisted, upside, left-handed hitting shortstop. Led off and started at shortstop. Sees spin early out of the hand, stays within himself, rarely chases out of the zone and knack for the barrel. Loose, fluid, easy swing, natural uphill loft and has the ability to stay inside the baseball and drive the ball the other way. Finished 1-for-3 on the day with three quality at-bats. Singled through the left-side of the infield in his final at-bat. Stands out at shortstop, especially when on the move. Plays with ease and body control on the move with quality range. Above-average glove-to-hand release, throws with confidence and comfort from multiple angles and low stress. Also has the ability to show off arm strength when needed. Clear internal clock and understanding for the middle infield. Plenty more physicality and ceiling to tap into down the road.

Michigan State commit. Currently ranked No. 39 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 6-foot, 148-pound, long-levered, high-waisted, upside, left-handed hitting shortstop. Led off and started at shortstop. Sees spin early out of the hand, stays within himself, rarely chases out of the zone and knack for the barrel. Loose, fluid, easy swing, natural uphill loft and has the ability to stay inside the baseball and drive the ball the other way. Finished 1-for-3 on the day with three quality at-bats. Singled through the left-side of the infield in his final at-bat. Stands out at shortstop, especially when on the move. Plays with ease and body control on the move with quality range. Above-average glove-to-hand release, throws with confidence and comfort from multiple angles and low stress. Also has the ability to show off arm strength when needed. Clear internal clock and understanding for the middle infield. Plenty more physicality and ceiling to tap into down the road.

Michigan State commit. Currently ranked No. 39 in the state. Listed at an extremely projectable 6-foot, 150-pounds. Warwick plays an extremely athletic shortstop, ranging easily to both sides of his glove with a quick first step and fluid actions. The left-handed hitter was ready to hit the second he got in the box, attacking early in the count and finishing the day 2-for-3 with a run scored. His speed plays up on the bases with accurate angles and aggressiveness, though he’s proven to be an above-average runner in the past (6.94 60-time). High follow 2024 with tremendous upside. 

A name that had already shown well to our staff this summer, left-handed hitting MIF Jude Warwick (Downers Grove North, 2024) impressed again at the Illinois State Games. His ability to find the barrel in-game is noteworthy, as Warwick backspun line drives to all fields throughout our three game sample. A 6-foot, 148-pound athlete that oozes physical projection and also ran a 6.94, Warwick is certainly a follow name in the state’s 2024 class.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 148-pounds. Long-levered, athletic frame with upside.
Hits: LHH. Tall setup, open base, hands slot down at load, high leg kick trigger. Easy, loose swing, hands stay inside the baseball and uphill bat path.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 MPH. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Short, loose arm, plays natural out of a 3/4 slot and can throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Clean, easy defender, plays with body control on the move, sure-hands,
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 76.88 Edge Score

A name that had already shown well to our staff this summer, left-handed hitting MIF Jude Warwick (Downers Grove North, 2024) impressed again at the Illinois State Games. His ability to find the barrel in-game is noteworthy, as Warwick backspun line drives to all fields throughout our three game sample. A 6-foot, 148-pound athlete that oozes physical projection and also ran a 6.94, Warwick is certainly a follow name in the state’s 2024 class.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 148-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hits: LHH. Wide, slightly open setup, fluid load into a simple/short stride. Loose, athletic, projects, feel for barrell, some bat speed present, line drive pull side approach, slightly uphill.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 MPH. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph .Strong, accurate arm, short/quick 3/4 slot, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Athletic feet through the ball, clean transfer, feel for the position, soft hands.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 76.68 Edge Score

Jude Warwick (Downers Grove North, 2024) is an upside left-handed hitting middle infielder with a 6-foot, 135-pound, high-waisted frame. Warwick has loose hands, creates occasional whip through the zone with a line-drive, pull-side approach. Defensively, he has a natural feel for the infield, moving with fluidity, athletic actions, soft hands and is comfortable on the move. His arm topped at 80 mph and he ran a 7.02 60. Warwick is a 2024 left-handed hitting middle infielder with upside to all parts of his game.

The uncommitted sophomore put together one of the more exciting performances so far this spring, making his varsity debut and going a perfect 4-for-4 with some highlight-reel defense as well. Standing at 6-foot, 135-pounds, Warwick is highly projectable with a lean/wiry frame and high waist, possessing plenty of room to fill out in the coming years. The left-handed hitter starts with a slightly open setup, moving back to the plate with a long stride; he creates some hand separation at footstrike before moving with an uphill path through the zone, maintaining a fluid rhythm throughout his entire swing, also putting the barrel on the ball consistently with some sneaky jump off the bat. At second base, Warwick displayed soft hands with a quick transfer, showing the ability to handle the short hop with ease. His footwork is fluid around the ball, working with easy range to both sides of the glove; also making a stellar diving catch on a line-drive up the middle where he also doubled up the runner at first base.