CLASS OF 2026
3B
OF
TJ
McQuillan
Mount Carmel (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 215LBS
L/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
6' 0" • 215LBS
L/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
87.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
37.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
90
Hard Hit %
2/24/24
102.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
98.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
392
Distance (max)
8/08/23
90
Sweet Spot %
7/26/22
7.01
60
8/08/23
3.94
30-yd
8/08/23
1.7
10-yd
8/08/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
86
INF Velo
2/24/24
89
OF Velo
2/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.77
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.5
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
382
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
392
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
102.4
Exit Velocity (max)
98.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
382
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
330
Distance (avg)
392
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.4
Exit Velocity (max)
94.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
102.6
Exit Velocity (max)
95.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
264
Distance (avg)
339
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
285
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
87.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
78.6
Bat Speed (max)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
87.7
Bat Speed (max)
77.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
80.8
Bat Speed (max)
78.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
79.4
Bat Speed (max)
75.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
83.0
Bat Speed (max)
77.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.01
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.35
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.43
RSi (max)
1.43
RSi (avg)
1,912
Jump Power (max)
26.7
Jump Height (max)
26.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
73.11
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- 2024 Playoff Scout Blog - Jun 5, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Outfield Analysis - May 15, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 17 Mount Carmel - Mar 6, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Takeaways - Feb 28, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Data Dive - Feb 28, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Preview - Feb 22, 2024
- Illinois 2026 Rankings: Update - Dec 6, 2023
- Illinois State Games: Top 2026 Prospects - Nov 1, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2026 Infielder Analysis - Oct 24, 2023
- PBRT Illinois Fall Open: Takeaways - Oct 6, 2023
- Illinois 2026 Rankings: Update - Sep 6, 2023
- Top Tier HQ: Takeaways - Sep 1, 2023
- Illinois State Games: Takeaways, 2026s - Aug 22, 2023
- 15U National Championship: Dynamite Follows - Jul 14, 2023
- Top Tier Scout Day: Data Dive - Jun 14, 2023
- Updated Illinois 2026 Rankings - May 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Top Overall Prospects - May 19, 2023
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- Illinois Class of 2026 Rankings: Initial Release - Nov 16, 2022
- PBR Junior Future Games: Team Illinois Game Recaps - Aug 3, 2022
- McCook Rising Stars ID: Statistical Analysis - Apr 18, 2022
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2022
- McCook Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis - Sep 20, 2021
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Louisville commit. Currently ranked No. 2 in the state, No. 102 nationally. 6-foot, 223-pound frame, strong, barrel-chested, wide shoulders with strength throughout and a trim waist. Premier left-handed hitter in the state, finished the day 3-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored. Advanced approach and presence in the box, clear plan of attack and, showed the ability to cover the entire plate with ease. Relaxed setup with a simple load, hands rock back slightly and work on-plate through the zone with easy bat-speed. His damage was done as a DH in this look but he took a strong round of IO third base, boasting steady hands with feel for the position and a strong arm. High-profile 2026 to follow closely.
Few boast the sheer physicality at the plate in the Midwest that 3B/OF TJ McQuillan (Mount Carmel, 2026; Louisville commit) does. At 6-foot-1, 215-pounds, the left-handed hitting Louisville commit blistered baseballs on repeat throughout BP at Saturday’s event. He averaged an event-best 98.4 mph per batted ball, with eight of his 10 swings resulting in exit velocities at 96+ mph. Five of those eight came off his bat at 100+ mph, including a 102.4 mph high. McQuillan comfortably produced the furthest batted ball of the event (381 ft.) and he had four other outputs that traveled more than 340 feet into the right-center gap. All of his Blast Motion metrics are highly advanced; 24.6 mph average hand speed, 77.1 mph average bat speed, and 32.1 g of rotational acceleration on average. To add onto his pure physicality, McQuillan led all those in attendance in grip strength with both his right (198) and left (183) hand. He put up numbers in other aspects of his workout too, as he ran a 7.04 60-yard dash, was up to 89 mph from the outfield, and also peaked at 86 mph on his hardest throw across the infield.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-2, 222.7-pounds. Strong, barrel chested frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, quiet load, simple and repeatable, medium stride. Explosive hands through the zone, stays through the zone with a whippy barrel and extension, worked hard elevated contact up the middle and to his pull-side. 77.1 mph bat speed with 32 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 98.4 mph. 382’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 89 mph. Clean arm path, high 3/4 release. Plays from multiple slots on the INF and on the move.
Defense: OF: Strong, athletic mover, arm works. INF: Fluid glove to hand transfer, powerful, active pre-pitch, moves well for size with feel for the position.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
CIF/OF TJ McQuillan (Mount Carmel, 2026; Louisville commit) continues to cement himself as one of the premier left-handed bats in the IL 2026 class. Strong-bodied, 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame, wide shoulders. McQuillan was on the barrel numerous times throughout the weekend for extra-bases; short load allows him to stay on-time, hands create separation before firing through the zone with a quick and uphill path, easy jump off the barrel to the whole field. Clear feel to hit, not afraid to use the whole field and take pitches where they are thrown. Quality actions on the infield with steady hands and some range to both sides of his glove. Arm plays with some carry and life across the diamond.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight crouch, slightly open, narrow stance, simple, balanced load, gets square with longer stride. Ultra-physical presence in the box for his age. Creates advanced bat speed and thump off the barrel to all fields. 77.6 mph bat speed with 27 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.7 mph. 392’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Longer arm action, some quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean actions, fluid footwork, moved well on the run.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
A premier prospect in the Midwest’s 2026 class that made the trip to Rantoul: CIF/OF TJ McQuillan (Mt. Carmel, 2026; Louisville commit). McQuillan’s sheer physicality rivals that of anyone in the state, regardless of age, and the 6-foot-1, 210-pound left-handed slugger showed noticeable raw power in BP. McQuillan’s firmest ball jumped off his ball at 100.5 mph, averaging 92.7 mph per batted ball, and he did so while routinely elevating the baseball (330 ft. avg), swatting his furthest an estimated 392 feet, per TrackMan. On top of that, McQuillan ran a 7.01 60-yard dash and was 83 mph across the infield.
This barrel chested beast wasn’t just one of the best power hitters at the 15U National Championship, he was one of the best hitters overall. McQuillan consistently put himself in hitter’s counts due to his selectiveness at the plate, and he did not miss when he got something in the zone. His bat speed+bat strength combo is as real as it gets, with some of the best hitting metrics in the entire class at our showcases. His average launch angle of 18.1 matches up with many of the game's best power hitters (Adames 17.8, Olson 17.2, Arenado 18.4, Rizzo 18.4, Bellinger 19.0, Trout 19.2). Long story short, this means he is consistently driving the ball with backspin that most often produces the trajectory of 2B’s and HR’s. He’s not just a hitter who is stronger than the rest in his age group, TJ also has well above average bat speed (83.0 max), rotational acceleration (28.6 max), and elite exit velo (94.6 avg, 102.6 max) to go along with 88.9% hard hit rate that just puts him in a completely different class from others his age. The best part about it is the juice is to all fields, typically staying from the right center to left center gap. His repeatable, naturally handsy trigger flows perfectly with his simplified forward move and efficient timing+stretch in separation.. McQuillan is so strong, that he doesn’t need to add any effort or extra movement to produce power. He doesn’t just have the physical traits to hit for power, he has exceptional timing and muscle memory. The Louisville commit showed time and time again throughout the tourney how well he can manipulate the barrel to any pitch location, giving him the ability to cover the entire zone and further simplify in deeper counts. One of his biggest separators is the ability to see spin early, decelerate to get on time, and smash breaking balls in the zone nearly as well as he does FB’s. Another standout trait is his talent for hitting LHP’s, as he had a few hits off them in this tourney. Not only his swing comp, but the offensive profile of the gap 2 gap power production, BB’s, and OBP reminds me strongly of former Oakland Athletic Jack Cust. As he begins to be evaluated as a pro follow by scouts next summer, he will quickly distinguish himself with the ability to get on base and hit quality pitching for consistent power production.
3B/OF TJ McQuillan (Mount Carmel, 2026) is an alumni of the PBR Junior Future Games and one of the top bats in the 2026 class. Heading into the event, the Louisville commit was coming off an impressive freshman spring where he slashed .327/.425/.551 with five home runs, nine XBHs, and 28 RBI. At the plate he continues to show big bat speed and power with the quickest bat speed at the event on average (78.7 mph). He also consistently barreled the baseball to the pull-side with power, recording a max exit velocity of 98.4 mph, an average exit velocity of 94.2 mph, and a max distance of 377 feet. He also ran a 7.13 60 time, above-average for his age and frame. McQuillan continues to solidify himself as a name to know in the Midwest.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup with a short stride. Advanced bat speed and bat strength, physical presence. On time and on the barrel with loud contact to all fields.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Arm can play from multiple angles, 3/4 release primarily.
Defense: Soft hands, moves well for size, plays through the ball, quick hands at times.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
T.J. McQuillan (Mount Carmel), a 6-foot-1, 210-pound, CIF/COF prospect committed to Louisville shortly following his appearance at the Junior Future Games for Team Illinois this past July and he continues to prove that he is one of the top left-handed bats in the class at the All-State event. McQuillan took one of the more mature rounds we have seen from him to-date, staying balanced and within himself creating advanced bat strength and bat speed with minimal effort. McQuillan seemed intent on showing his all-field power potential instead of cheating and looking to pull everything with authority to the pull-side. McQuillan registered a T102.6 exit velocity, 95 mph average to go along with a 339’ max batted ball (has been 351’ in the past).
Junior Future Games: TJ McQuillan had two hits and two RBIs. McQuillan is a high-end bat that will continue to improve with age. He has great understanding of the strike zone and when he ambushes pitches they trampoline off of his bat.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Efficient movements in the box. Smooth load into back hip. Easy bat-speed, uphill path to the ball with intent to lift, easy pop.
Power: 93.7 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm swing, accurate from multiple angles, arm works.
Defense: Advanced actions, projects well at 3B, plays with tempo.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
TJ McQuillan (Lake Central IN, 2026) put together the loudest round of BP on the day and also looks to have the makings of a dangerous power/speed combination; reaching up to 93.7 mph for an exit velocity with intent to lift the baseball, easy pop and bat-speed - also cruised to a 7.49 60-yard dash, made even more impressive given his 6-foot, 210-pound frame.
2021 Junior Future Games Participant. Thick, 6’0 205lb frame. Possesses natural barrel strength with an average exit velocity of 90 mph in his BP round. Counter-rotates a touch – but really showed the ability to deliver the barrel to the front of the zone. Projects to show big time power potential. Max EV of 100 mph.
TJ McQuillan, Lake Central, 2026, IN
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 6-foot, 205-pound solid frame.
Hit: (LHH) Advanced. Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity, average 90.3 mph. 77.3 mph bat speed average. 24.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, natural exchange. Solid.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.52 (60-yard).
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pound strong physical frame.
Hit: (LHH) Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short uphill swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Developing soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 8.04 (60-yard dash).