On Sunday, Aug. 21, the PBR Illinois team hosted the Chicagoland Open at the Triton College in River Grove, Ill. The open event featured close to 90 prospects from all high school classes (2023-2026), and gave our staff an ample look at a number of prospects to follow moving forward.

For a complete list of the player’s that attended this event, click HERE. 

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece and some other measurable data inside our Data Dive.

2024 OF/INF Alex Galindo (LaSalle-Peru, 2024) was a bat worth mentioning that just missed the top-five. Galindo stays extremely calm and quiet in the box with a highly-repeatable right-handed swing, above-average feel for the barrel and line-drive approach. Polished round for the multi-positional prospect.

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Timmy Leark, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Wiry frame with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, fluid stride. Athletic, quick hands, bat stays flat and through the zone a long time. Hard line-drive contact to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot with loose arm actions, with life and carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, confident hands, and routes.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

2. Morgan Wachler, Palatine (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong build with a developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Flashed above-average bat speed, jump off the barrel, strong hands.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. High over the top slot, long arm action, some life and carry.
Defense: Clean footwork, confident, athletic actions.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

3. Hank Gomric, Althoff Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Long, lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Long levers, flat path, line-drive pull-side approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92.9 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Long draw, plays out of a short 3/4 window.
Defense: Clean routes, two-hand gather, shuffle to release.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

4. Brady Coon, Triad (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build with round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and stride. Long-levered swing, creates leverage to the pull-side, and the ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Athletic arm action, plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork and actions. Plays through the baseball, sure-handed.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.

5. Carlito Collins, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2023: Milwaukee Area Tech commit.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly crouched, toe-tap stride. Swings with intent and aggression. Creates bat speed, uphill through the zone at times and looks to drive the ball with authority.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long full arm circle, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Clean actions, gets behind the baseball and plays through.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Brendan Arnold, Brother Rice (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Athletic build, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, short stride. Direct path, hands stay on top of the baseball, hard pull-side contact and easy effort.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Choppy footwork,  direct routes, clean exchange.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Bosak, Lane Tech (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Loose hands, level hands stays short to the ball and line-drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 61.6 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose arm 3/4 slot, long draw.
Defense: Clean actions, gets behind the baseball, steady hands, proper routes.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Henry Brent, St. Anthony (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, early toe-tap stride. Lets the ball travel, long path, creates lifted contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Plays with a bounce in his step, concise routes.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Antonio Brown Jr, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load and short stride. Sneaky strength and bat speed. Lifts the baseball, jumps off the barrel.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Low 3/4 slot, accurate on the bag.
Defense: Clean footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 8.32 runner in the 60. 

Brady Carlson, Grayslake Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, toe-tap stride. Keeps hands inside the baseball, lifted approach, pull-side middle of the field tendencies.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, plays through at times and directional release.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Carlson, Grayslake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, stays on balance. Easy effort, long path, line-drive approach.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 145’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy footwork, gets behind the baseball, steady hands.
Run: 8.62 runner in the 60. 

Joey Corcoran, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, stride gets to even. Long path, stays balanced, finishes on back side and has pull-side tendencies.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Athletic arm action, plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork and actions. Plays through the baseball, sure-handed.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Dubinsky, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Closed setup, no load and short stride. Simple swing, strong hands and stays direct to the baseball with strength to the pull-side.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 70 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive to the baseball, quick feet, proper angles, clean hands.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Alex Galindo, LaSalle-Peru (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet setup, minimal load and short stride. Quiet swing, highly-repeatable, loose, quick hands, all over the barrel with hard line-drive contact back up the middle. Polished round.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action, plays quick from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Easy actions and footwork, plays light on his feet at times with length through release.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Tommy Georgelos, Lyons Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Wiry build with broad shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Quiet swing, stays balanced and repeats. Loose and easy overall swing.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action comes out of a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, gets around the baseball, gains ground through release.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Owen Klosinski, Lakes Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Stays short and quick to the ball, jumps off the barrel at times. Consistent hard contact to the middle of the field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Low 3/4 slot accurate on the bag.
Defense: Soft hands, clean footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Johnny Leoris, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride. Simple swing, minimal wasted movement, stays inside the baseball, consistently on the barrel.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long arm swing plays from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, easy, clean release.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Connor Martin, Pekin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong build with evenly proportioned strength, round shoulders and a developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and minimal stride. Simple swing, strong hands, creates above-average bat strength.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Strong arm, high 3/4 slot, life and carry.
Defense: Clean confident footwork, two hand field, glove pat before throw.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Nicholas Nitti, Conant (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, smooth load and short stride. Balanced setup, quiet simple swing. Lets the ball travel, stays inside and uses the whole field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Easy arm action, some carry, accurate, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, athletic actions, soft hands.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Nikolas Nudo, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short lifted stride. Easy effort, lets the ball travel, controls the barrel, line-drive, whole field approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Long over the top, slow release, accurate on the bag.
Defense: Clean footwork, clean exchange, direct routes to the ball.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. 

Russell Oros, Downers Grove North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load and leg-kick trigger. Athletic swing, fast bat, stays on plane and repeatable. On the barrel, polished approach, hard contact to the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short over the top arm action, accurate, some life and carry.
Defense: Clean footwork, athletic movements, two hand fields out front.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Patrick O'Toole, Oswego (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with upside.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Handsy swing, loose wrists, creates bat speed at times.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, plays from a 3/4 window.
Defense: Flashed quick feet and range, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Rosenberg, Wauconda (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, quiet load and short stride. Quiet lower half, minimal wasted movement, simple swing, stays direct to the baseball.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.2 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short arm action, over the top, accurate on the bag.
Defense: Confident direct routes, confident with the glove, clean exchange in the outfield.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60. 

Aedon Segovia, South Elgin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 161-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Lets the ball travel, long bat path, uphill path.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy range, plays with body control, gets around the baseball.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Sherwin, Vernon Hills (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, short leg-kick trigger. Short path, stays inside the baseball. Easy effort and uses the whole field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot, some life and carry.
Defense: Nimble footwork, loose actions, athletic confident feel.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60. 

Francisco Toro, Lindblom (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. High-waisted, wiry build. Plenty of room to add on additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, short stride. Simple swing, quiet actions, finishes on balance.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short over the top, accurate on the bag.
Defense: Clean footwork, clean exchange, soft hands.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Rafael Vargas, Hubbard (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Strong, athletic frame. Developed lower-half with round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride. Uphill path, strong hands, looks to lift the baseball.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active defender, moves with fluidity and quickness. Steady hands and plays through exchange.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Yuhki Yamada, Fremd (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Simple swing, repeats line-drive contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action plays from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick footwork, comes and gets the baseball at times, plays through in rhythm.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

Jace Weaver, Spoon River Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, strong build. Round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall setup, short stride. Advanced bat speed and bat strength. Ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, gets behind the baseball, sure hands and winds up through release.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

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