Class of 2023 Showcase: Position Player Analysis
November 24, 2021
On Wednesday, July 14, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Class of 2023 Showcase at Lee Pfund Stadium in Carol Stream. This event was open to players in the class of 2023. It also served as an identifier to select, invite events like the Future Games and Preseason All-State. Of the 60 participants in attendance, several had stand out performances.
Now, as we wrap up our post-event coverage, we’ll roll out our player analysis from the day, starting with the position players and wrapping up with the pitchers later on.
Leading this crop of prospects is ATH Jaden Correa, who represented Team Illinois at this year’s PBR Future Games and recently committed to Nebraska. He’s a high level athlete with versatile actions that play around the field, flashing upside on offense, too.
Joining us on this day from the Hoosier State was MIF Josh Adamczewski, performing as one of the day’s standouts, like Correa. Adamczewski also participated in this year’s Future Games, using this performance and an extremely impressive showing at The Rock later on in the summer to earn a spot on Team Indiana.
Read below for all the position players scouting reports from this event.
TOP POSITION PLAYERS
1. Jaden Correa, De La Salle (IL), 2023: Nebraska commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 176-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced stance, smooth weight transfer, short stride. Quick, athletic hands, short to the baseball, uses the whole field.
Power: 94.97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.83 mph. 372’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play with life.
Defense: Natural movements to the baseball, fields out in front, soft hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
2. Josh Adamczewski, Lake Central (IN), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: LHH. Preloaded weight to the back leg, smooth, controlled load, short leg stride. Quick bat speed, short, uphill swing, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91.94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.74 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play with life.
Defense: Plays light on the balls of the feet, works to the baseball, natural hands, cleans exchange.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
3. Michael Farina, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Weight preload to the back side, minimal load, leg kick stride. Loose, effortless swing, athletic hands, compact swing path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92.05 max exit velocity, averaged 82.61 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play with carry.
Defense: Athletic footwork, works low to high, flashed soft hands, quick transfer.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
4. Luca Morelli, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance, smooth load, toe tap stride. Flashes bat speed, creates easy lift, short, uphill swing, line drive approach.
Power: 89.62 max exit velocity, averaged 84.08 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.22 pop times. Upright setup, consistent footwork, advanced block, meets the baseball to the spot.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
5. Joe Richardson, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance, hands start low, arm bar load, long stride. Athletic hands, compact swing, consistently on the barrell, line drive type hitter.
Power: 92.92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.82 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, stays low to the baseball, sure handed.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
6. Jake VanBooven, St. Viator (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open, tall stance, smooth, controlled load, long stride to even. Fluid rhythm, quick bat speed, short, uphill swing path, line drive approach.
Power: 88.21 max exit velocity, averaged 81.25 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth, natural footwork to the baseball, soft hands, clean hands.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.
7. Connor Cotton, Crown Point (IN), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pounds. Slender build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, minimal load to a short stride. Athletic hands, uphill swing plane, line drive, pull hitter.
Power: 87.72 max exit velocity, averaged 73.66 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Outfield: Fluid footwork towards the baseball, sure handed. Infield: Pays to the baseball, fields low to high, developing hands.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
8. Isaiah White, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Lean, muscular build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, smooth load, high leg kick. Loose, athletic hands, compact swing, line drive, opposite field approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 91.9 max exit velocity, averaged 80.71 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, quiet feet, soft hands.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.
9. Luke Wallace, Lemont (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balance stance, smooth load, short stride. Quick, compact swing, short follow through, pull side approach.
Power: 84.72 max exit velocity, averaged 76.64 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Control, charge to the baseball, developing hands, clean exchange.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60. Best time of the event.
10. Christian Seminaro, Mundelein (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance, minimal load, short stride. Repeatable, short, level swing, whole field approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 87.13 max exit velocity, averaged 78.39 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, fields low and out in front, sure handed.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Alexander Bagley, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed, balance stance, hands held tight to body, arm bar load, short stride. Compact swing, hits the ball where it's pitched, line drive type hitter.
Power: 80.47 max exit velocity, averaged 72.35 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Smooth movements to the baseball, sure handed, clean exchange.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Nolan Baudo, Marist (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balance stance, back, drop load, leg lift stride. Athletic hands, short, level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85.67 max exit velocity, averaged 78.21 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, charges the baseball, natural hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Matthew Bressler, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced start, hands held high, smooth load to a short stride. Hands drop, long, uppercut swing, line drive hitter to the gaps.
Power: 80.36 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields off to the side, gets his eyes behind the baseball, soft hands, athletic feet.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.
Daniel Connelly, Mundelein (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, smooth load, short stride. Strong, quick hands, short, uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91.44 max exit velocity, averaged 83.21 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.26 pop times. Athletic setup, quick feet, deadens the ball on a block, soft, quiet hands receiving.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.
Rylan Dorsey, Ottawa (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, back, drop load, leg kick stride. Short, level swing with bat speed, gets extended after contact, line drive type hitter.
Power: 85.86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.81 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Plays to the baseball, fields low to high, long transfer.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Nolan Eddy, Coal City (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balance, high hands, smooth load, toe tap stride. Long, level swing, whole field approach, one hand finish.
Power: 82.57 max exit velocity, averaged 74.83 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays low to the ground, fluid footwork, developing hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.
Kevin Geake, Glenbrook North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouch, balance setup, minimal load, quick leg lift. Quick, compact swing, line drive, spray hitter.
Power: 92.05 max exit velocity, averaged 87.38 mph. 348’ max distance. Top max exit velocity from the catchers.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.21 pop times. Simple setup, consistent footwork, quick exchange, soft hands receiving.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Spencer Geake, Glenbrook North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance, smooth load, long stride. Quick, compact swing, gets extension after contact, hard line drive type hitter.
Power: 96.55 max exit velocity, averaged 84.13 mph. 378’ max distance. Max exit velocity and distance among outfielders.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled movement to the baseball, quiet feet, soft hands, fluid exchange.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Jack Glasstetter, St. Viator (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Weight on the back leg, hands held low, minimal load, short stride. Short, level swing, creates lift, line drive, spray hitter.
Power: 73.8 max exit velocity, averaged 69.37 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, fluid movement, stays low, flashed soft hands.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. Short, quick strides.
Justin Harris, Morgan Park Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balance, athletic stance, smooth load, short stride. Short, level swing, whole field approach, high finish.
Power: 82.29 max exit velocity, averaged 61.63 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. OF - 63 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Outfield/Infield: Developing footwork and hands.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
PJ Hayes, Loyola Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot-5, 190-pounds. Long limb.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balance stance, minimal load, short leg kick. Short to the baseball, high finish, middle, opposite field approach.
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 80.95 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing hands and footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
Ryan Hendrickson, St. Thomas More (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed, wide setup, minimal load, leg lift stride. Short, level swing, opposite field approach.
Power: 86.66 max exit velocity, averaged 80.41 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive, charges the baseball, developing hands.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.
Wyatt Isaacson, Plainfield North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 215-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, minimal load, short stride. Strong hands, short, uphill swing, stays inside the baseball, opposite field approach.
Power: 86.6 max exit velocity, averaged 80.81 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork, sure handed, clean exchange.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Jacob Janisko, Harvest Christian (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 200-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open, wide setup, hands preloaded, short stride to even. Strong hands with bat speed, short, uphill swing plane, line drive type hitter.
Power: 94.18 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic movements to the baseball, footwork plays around the bag, clean transfer.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Niklaus Janssen, Rock Island (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 209-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Weight on the back leg, smooth load, leg kick stride. Stays inside of the baseball, short, level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 85.42 max exit velocity, averaged 67.05 mph. 171’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work around the bag, sure handed, clean transfers.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.
Brandon Johnson, Lemont (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, wide stance, smooth wrap load, short stride to even. Aggressive, short, uphill swing, elevates to the pull side.
Power: 85.37 max exit velocity, averaged 79.52 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, athletic feet, gets around the baseball, sure handed.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
Drew Koenig, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, arm bar load, short stride. Long, uphill swing plane, pull side approach.
Power: 83.63 max exit velocity, averaged 77.38 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper route, developing footwork and hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Sawyer Laffoon, Milford (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open stance, smooth load, short stride to even. Flashed bat speed, long, level bat path, pull side approach.
Power: 83.6 max exit velocity, averaged 73.07 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, ability to throw from the knees.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Balance stance, soft hands, clean exchange, developing footwork.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Austin Leonard, Hampshire (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Long legs.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, minimal load, short leg lift. Quick bat, compact swing, line drive, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.64 max exit velocity, averaged 85.19 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Athletic start, soft hands, quick transfer, fluid footwork,
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.
Jared Lortie, Evanston (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, hands held high, smooth load, short toe tap stride. Long, level swing with extension after contact, high finish, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91.76 max exit velocity, averaged 78.51 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork, fields low to high, natural hands, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
Liam Maloney, Maine South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Weight preloaded into the back leg, minimal load, toe tap stride. Long, level swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79.87 max exit velocity, averaged 71.12 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Charges the baseball, long crow hop, sure handed, clean exchange.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Vinnie Marvucic, Niles North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balance, upright stance, smooth load, short stride. Strong, quick hands, level, uphill swing, pull side approach.
Power: 92.31 max exit velocity, averaged 81.96 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball, developing hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Tommy Maynard, Geneva (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Simple, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Long, uphill swing path, high finish, pull side, line drive approach.
Power: 83.49 max exit velocity, averaged 78.78 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.5-2.6 pop times. Wide setup, developing hands and footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60.
Carl Moland-Kovash, Rolling Meadows (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. Lean, long limbed build.
Hit: LHH. Open, balance stance, controlled load, short stride. Quick hands, short, uphill swing plane, line drive type hitter to the pull side.
Power: 89.04 max exit velocity, averaged 80.48 mph. 340’ max distance. Top max distance from the catcher.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.2-2.33 pop times. Starts upright, clean exchange, soft hands receiving.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Max Mueller, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, smooth load, short stride. Long, level swing, line drive, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79.62 max exit velocity, averaged 74.07 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Outfield: Developing footwork and hands, clean exchange. Infield: Works low to high, plays to the baseball, clean exchange.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Michael Nix, St. Viator (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic look, balance stance, smooth load, small leg lift stride. Short to the baseball, compact, repeatable swing, line drive, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87.99 max exit velocity, averaged 78.89 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, plays to the baseball, developing hands, clean exchange.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.
Joe Pagni, York (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, weight starts on the front foot, smooth load, leg kick stride. Short, uphill swing plane, quick hands to the pull side.
Power: 80.98 max exit velocity, averaged 68.91 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing hands and footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Mario Recio, UIC College Prep (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced stance, minimal load, lunging stride. Short, level swing path, line drive, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 76.87 max exit velocity, averaged 67.89 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Wide base, fluid movement, developing hands.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.
Jp Reiger, James B Conant (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, balance stance, arm bar load, short stride. Shoulders drop, long, uphill swing, fly ball hitter.
Power: 86.1 max exit velocity, averaged 80.76 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, gets around the baseball, developing hands, quick transfer.
Run: runner in the 60.
Braden Reilly, Coal City (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balance stance, smooth load, short leg kick. Strong hands, short, level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 90.95 max exit velocity, averaged 75.47 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays to the baseball, fields low to high, developing hands.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Jared Rodriguez, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Strong legs.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance, smooth load, short stride. Flashed bat speed, long, uphill swing plane, lifts the baseball to the pull side.
Power: 89.33 max exit velocity, averaged 84.91 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet to the baseball, fields out in front with soft hands, quick, clean exchange.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60.
Samuel Schmitt, Warren Township (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balance setup, arm bar load, short stride. Long, slight uphill swing, line drive, gap-to-gap approach, high finish.
Power: 88.36 max exit velocity, averaged 82.06 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled movements to the baseball, soft hands, clean transfer.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60.
Nate Scialabba, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, wide stance, back, drop load to a short stride. Short, uphill swing, whole field approach, high finish.
Power: 86.55 max exit velocity, averaged 73.77 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Outfield: Quick footwork, sure handed, clean exchange, plays to the baseball. Infield: Fluid footwork, low fielding position, plays out in front, soft hands.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Bobby Seltzer, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, hands out in front, minimal load, toe tap stride. Compact swing, hits the ball where it is pitched.
Power: 87.17 max exit velocity, averaged 78.73 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Charges the baseball, developing hands.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Harley Sharp, Williamsville (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balance, wide stance, arm bar load, short stride. Quick hands, long, level swing path, power line drives to the pull side.
Power: 85.8 max exit velocity, averaged 73.19 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, stays low to the baseball, developing hands.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.
Julian Silva, Plainfield Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: SH. Simple, balanced stance, minimal load, short lunge stride. Repeatable, compact swing with extension, high finish, line drive approach.
Power: 82.8 max exit velocity, averaged 76.24 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, quiet footwork, fielding out in front, flashed soft hands.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Vinny Spotofora, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal load, leg kick stride. Athletic hand, short, uphill swing path, pull side approach, high finish.
Power: 90.09 max exit velocity, averaged 82.51 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, gets the body to the side, natural transfer.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Dylan Swanstrom, Lemont (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 171-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouch, balanced start, minimal load, lunging stride. Compact swing, line drive type hitter, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85.65 max exit velocity, averaged 80.35 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural footwork, plays to the baseball, soft hands.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.
Nathan Zambori, Glenbard South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, hands drop, minimal pre-pitch load, short stride. Flashed bat speed, short, uphill swing plane, line drive, whole field approach, level finish.
Power: 84.89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.45 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Aggressive, charges the baseball, quick exchange.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. Quick first step.
Aiden Zelenski, Plainfield North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, balance stance, pre-pitch drop load, short stride. Flashed bat speed, short, level swing, line drive hitter, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.39 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork and hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
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