Prep Baseball Report

Illinois Senior Games: Infielder Analysis


By Illinois Staff

On Aug. 11, the PBR Illinois team gathered once again at the end of the summer to host this annual uncommitted event, the Senior Games. The summer’s sixth annual uncommitted senior showcase invited select members of the state’s 2021 class to Ozinga Field in Crestwood to participate in a workout and simulated gameplay, and it was streamed digitally in an effort to showcase these players to a larger audience.

In the days following this event, our team produced immediate analysis inside of our Quick Hits post, and published insight gathered by TrackMan and Blast Motion technologies inside of this Statistical Analysis. On Monday, we began our position-by-position breakdown with the event’s catchers, which led us to the outfielders yesterday, and we’re onto the infielders today.

Shortly after this event, the event’s top-ranked infielder, Andrew Jimenez (St. Charles North), committed to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Firstly, he makes an immediate impression for his broad, muscular stature, and he still turned in the fastest 60-yard dash time of the showcase. He also recorded some of the event’s best batted-ball data, and he showed it off in-game, too.

3B Giacomo Fanizza (Lake Park) is among the more intriguing, tooled-up uncommitted prospects in the state’s senior class. Statistically, Fanizza’s physicality shows itself best from the right-handed batter’s box, where he unleashes premium bat and hand speed that produces noteworthy power potential. He averaged the hardest and some of the farthest contact during batting practice at this event.

Check out the rest of these scouting reports, as there are still a number of interesting, uncommitted players among them.

TOP INFIELD prospects

1. Andrew Jimenez, St. Charles North (IL), 2021; Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit.
Positional Profile: 3B; One of the biggest winners of the event. Was towards the top of nearly every TrackMan category during BP and carried it over to the game.
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Wide-shouldered, physically-advanced, muscular frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth quiet load, short stride and balanced finish. Creates easy, explosive bat speed. Ball sounds different and jumps off the barrel. Short path, strong hands, power bat, routinely on the barrel.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee. Scorched a double off the left-field wall during game play. During BP, according to TrackMan, Max exit speed of 100.24 mph. Led the event with an average distance 304' and max distance of 391'.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sound actions, steady hands, plays light on his feet for size, athletic double play turn and made a couple of impressive body control plays during game play.
Run: 6.7 runner in the 60. Plus run time given his physical frame.

2. Giacomo Fanizza, Lake Park (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered, physical frame with more room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, open base, rhythmic pre-pitch hand movement, hands load straight back in sync with a high leg kick timing trigger, aggressive lower half drive. Physical presence in the box, strong hands with above-average hand speed: 26.80 mph of max hand speed and 80.70 mph of max bat speed, according to Blast. Short and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach, ball explodes off the barrel. Average exit speed of 93.32 mph with an average fly ball distance of 301 feet during his BP round, per TrackMan.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity from the tee. Profiles as a power-hitting corner infielder long term, well advanced raw power for age. Max exit speed of 100.51 mph in BP with a max fly ball distance of 388 feet, both numbers were tops at the event, according to TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot. Above-average arm speed for age, showed multiple arm slot accuracy to the bag.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, athletic feet shuffle in rhythm, moves well laterally on the move. Steady hands, clean exchange, quick hand transfer with some pack to release.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

3. Jayden Gonzalez, De La Salle (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Compact frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, athletic look in the box, fluid load and short stride. Aggressive approach, strong loose hands, present bat speed, feel for the barrel. Short, level path, routinely squared up balls to the pull-side gap.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above-average power for frame. Best rotational acceleration at the event; 31.10 mph, via Blast. Max exit velocity of 91.54 mph and a max distance of 343' during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, loose arm action plays with carry from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, active feet, present the glove out front, soft hands, plays through the baseball and clean release with length at times.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

4. Evan Funkhouser, Edwardsville (IL), 2021; St. Charles CC commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame with upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load and short stride. Aggressive approach, swings with intent, active lower half, flashed bat speed, creates leverage and was consistently on the barrel. Uphill path through the zone and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 91.64 mph, averaged 85.77 mph with a max distance of 325', via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws flash carry.
Defense: Bouncy, athletic defender, active feet, plays with pace, ranges well to both sides; looks most natural on the move. Soft, confident hands, plays through the baseball, advanced body control at times, instinctual.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

5. Matt Santarelli, Lockport (IL), 2021; Western Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced wide setup, smooth load and long stride. Strong hands, flashed bat speed, long path, uphill through the zone at times. Drove balls with authority to the pull-side.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 94.97 mph; one of the top of the event.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, fields out in front of his body, sure-hands, funnels through release. Plays with body control, smooth double play, athletic play ranging deep into the hole.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. 

6. Rance Bryant, Bismarck-Henning (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, high hands as bat rests over back shoulder, smooth load, quick leg lift trigger.  Athletic hands with speed; averaged 25.43 mph of hand speed per Blast Motion. Short and simple stroke, stays inside the baseball, level bat path. Line drive approach, contact-oriented profile, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws to the bag.
Defense: Bouncy pre-pitch rhythm, athletic fielding position, works low to the ground, strong body control throughout. Fluid feet, quick hip turn, lower half plays through the baseball. Soft hands, clean exchange with a quick transfer.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

7. Tristan Samuelian, Burlington Central (IL), 2021; Wisconsin-Whitewater commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, lanky frame that projects to add strength as he continues to physically mature.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, wide base, minimal load, slight stride to closed.  Repeatable swing, minimal wasted movement, twitchy hands, short path stays level through the zone and line-drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Arm plays clean, natural over-the-top slot with the ability to change slots.
Defense: Active, athletic footwork, natural infield actions, soft hands, natural double play turn and body control play. Tools to play anywhere on the infield.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

8. Luke Flesner, Springfield (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, minimal loading action and short stride. Simple swing, easy effort, ball comes off the bat with authority at times. Short path, uphill through the zone and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 90.68 mph off the bat during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, quick, lively arm plays with carry and from a high 3/4 slot. Changes slots on the move.
Defense: Clean actions, quick feet and easy range to his glove side. Length through release at times.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. Clean, efficient straight line runner.

9. Nick Gehrke, Minooka (IL), 2021; Wabash Valley JC commit.
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, smooth hand load, short stride and stays balanced throughout. Loose, athletic hands, uphill path, pull-side approach and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays accurate and with carry.
Defense: Fluid footwork, light on his feet at times, comfortable ranging to his glove side, sure-handed and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

T-10. Camden Karczewski, Joliet West (IL), 2021; Triton JC commit.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted, loose-bodied frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands set in a strong position to hit, short leg-lift timing trigger and stays balanced throughout. Projectable swing; simple, repeatable, loose athletic hands, minimal wasted movement. Was consistently on the barrel and worked up the middle and to the pull-side.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose arm action with the ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Smooth easy infield actions, bouncy active feet, plays through the baseball. Soft hands, plays from the ground up, clean transfer with advanced glove-to-hand exchange at times.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

T-10. Kyle Washington, Jacobs (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Hit: SH. Similar setups from both sides, open base, short stride to even.  Loose hands, short and level bat path from the right side, intentful uphill plane from the left. Works on a line drive trajectory right-handed, peppers the pull-side gap with the left-handed swing. 
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active defender, quick feet, moves well laterally, hands play slightly out front of body.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Will Arnason, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, high hands, some pre-pitch rhythm, leg lift timing trigger.  Simple swing, long and uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sits back on the baseball, glove plays out front some, feet work around the bag.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Bobby Atkinson, St. Rita (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic, proportionally strong frame.
Hit: LHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, front leg lifts up then hands draw back.  Strong hands and wrists with bat speed, short bat path with natural elevation through contact, gap-to-gap approach. Consistently on the barrel, hard contact to the pull-side, hits in rhythm.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Middle-of-the-order thumper profile. Max exit speed of 93.02 mph with an average exit speed of 88.03 mph in BP, per TrackMan.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet that field in rhythm, soft hands that play out front, smooth exchange to a clean release, natural feel around the bag.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Drew Burkholder, Eastland (IL), 2021; Rock Valley JC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch hand waggle, steady leg lift timing trigger.  Short and uphill bat path, showed loose pull-side power with a middle-in approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm strength for age, some accuracy to the bag with carry across the diamond.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, glove plays out front, steady hands, clean hand transfer with some pack to release. Corner infield profile.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Ben Cash, Oak Lawn Community (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame; high-waisted. Projects.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with some bend in the lower half, rhythmic pre-pitch hand motion, bat wraps, short stride.  Short and flat bat path, sprays line drives, all fields approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, glove plays out front and low to the ground, clean exchange, long to release.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

William Duff, St. Ignatius (IL), 2021; Illinois Wesleyan commit.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Defined, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back from a shouldered start, short stride, some balance through contact.  Quick hands, level bat path with an optimal attack angle, line drive approach, pull-side tendency. Feel for the barrel, loose controlled actions throughout.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit speed of 94.73 mph with a max fly ball distance of 333 feet in BP, per TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work on a fluid angle around the baseball, quick lower half shuffle to throwing position, steady hand transfer to a quick release, advanced feel around the bag.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Evan Herpstreith, Nokomis (IL), 2021; Lincoln Land CC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Long bat path, works flat through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max distance of 331' during BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Short active feet, quick release.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Joshua Kendall, Andrew (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Quick, loose hands, creates bat speed. Direct path, stays level through the zone and line-drive pull-side tendencies.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Had one of the top max exit velocities of the event during BP; 95.79 mph via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, quick release at times, ability to lower slot when needed.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Trent Lawrence, York (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Physical, athletic, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, quiet smooth load and short stride. Repeatable simple swing, direct path stays level through the zone, feel for the barrel and pull-side approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 91.94 mph with an average of 85.70 mph, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Corner infield profile. Clean actions, steady hands, plays under control, ability to change arm angles when needed.  
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Darryl Loyd III, Morgan Park (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 240-pounds. Barrel-chested, wide-shouldered, physical frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup from both sides of the plate, smooth load and short leg-lift trigger. Strong hands, direct path to the ball, minimal wasted movement with feel for the barrel and present bat strength.
Power: L- 90, R-90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Doubled down the right-field line during game play. 82% on plane efficiency, via Blast. Max exit velocity of 91.90 mph with a max distance of 340' during BP, according to TrackMan.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth defender with feel for the first base bag. Quick feet for his size, plays with body control.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Maloney, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletically-built.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth loading action, small leg-lift timing trigger. Easy effort, long through the zone, natural lift and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 87.85 mph during BP, via Trackman
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws played accurate and with carry across the diamond.
Defense: Light on his feet, plays through the baseball, sure-handed, clean and easy on the move.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Michael Maloney, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Loose hands, uphill path, created natural pull-side lift.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 88.10 mph during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot, and throws carried across the diamond.
Defense: Smooth defender, natural on the move, steady hands, showed body control and athleticism.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Alex Milone, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2021; Milwaukee Area Tech commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, stride works back to even.  Strong hands, feel for the barrel and line-drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average exit velocity of 87.92 mph during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean infield actions, fields out in front of his body, sure-handed, clean release and comfortable on the move.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Danny Mulcare, Glenbard West (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Advanced frame. Athletically-built with well-proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide, quiet setup, short stride.  Simple swing, long, uphill path with present bat strength.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 89.13 mph during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, plays over-the-top.
Defense: Steady hands, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Austin Murray, Lemont (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Long, wiry levers with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands set high, away from body; some pre-pitch rhythm. Abbreviated load, short/rushed path to the zone. Bat path is level/flat, produced some line-drive contact with above-average bat speed.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Light on feet, helps position himself well on approach.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60. 

Ben Plumley, Lane Tech (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall setup, short leg-lift timing trigger and finishes on balance. Strong, quick hands, uphill path and looks to elevate the baseball.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 90.81 mph off the bat during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long, quick arm action and throws carry across the infield.
Defense: Steady hands, play out in front of body, body control and winds up on release at times.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Michael Rivera, Warren (IL), 2021; Heartland CC commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Quiet balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Simple swing, athletic hands, works uphill through the zone at times with rhythm and a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max distance of 326' during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, quick arm action, plays with carry, out of a 3/4 to high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays on the balls of his feet, athletic actions, plays through the baseball, steady hands.
Run: 6.9 runner in the 60. 

Nick Rodriguez, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2021; Spoon River JC commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Advanced frame. Long-limbed, loose-bodied, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet smooth load and short stride.  Loose levers, short path, stays level through the zone, gap-to-gap approach and easy effort throughout.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Clean, loose arm action, plays accurate with minimal effort.
Defense: Easy, athletic actions, fluid defender, steady hands, clean release. Upside defender.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Steve Sanderson, St. Rita (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strength and athleticism in a physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/narrow setup; hands set medium height, bat rests on shoulder. Hands load back, short stride stays even. Bat path is simple; short to the zone, level plane. Generates bat speed, with strength, showed gap-to-gap abilities. Maintained a fluid rhythm.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Averaged an exit velocity of 87.6 mph with a 93.8 mph high, per TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 86 mph. Short, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot; flashed arm strength and accuracy.
Defense: Plays under control, direct routes to the ball. Plays through.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60. Low-effort gait.

Ryan Smith, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 184-pounds. Athletic, live-bodied, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, smooth minimal load and long stride.  Loose, quick hands, level path and consistently worked the pull-side gap.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 24.20 mph max hand speed, per Blast Motion.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Lively, loose arm plays accurate with life and carry across the infield.
Defense: Soft hands, active feet, plays through the baseball, winds up on release at times.
Run: 7.3 runner in the 60. 

Jake Tapia, Belvidere North (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame. Has added strength since our last look.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start out at chest height and load upward, smooth toe-tap trigger.  Loose hands, level bat path, simple line drive approach, repeats.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm swing comes out of a high 3/4 window. Did show multiple arm angle accuracy.
Defense: Athletic feet that work in a smooth tandem, comfortable on the move, works around the baseball. Soft hands play out front, clean funnels, quick hand transfer to release. Confident actions throughout.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Mason Telford, Streator (IL), 2021; Heartland CC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds. Strong, defined build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with some bend in the lower half, rhythmic bat tip causes a high elbow load, long stride to even, drives lower half.  Strong hands with present bat speed; averaged 74.47 mph of bat speed per Blast Motion. Short and level bat path, line drive approach, knack for the barrel, repeats. Average exit speed of 88.93 mph in BP, per TrackMan.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Some pre-pitch bounce, nimble on his feet, loose strides cover ground up the middle. Hands play under center of body, long to release.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

Hunter Thornton, Limestone (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Slender, athletic build with more projection to come.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, hands waggle pre-pitch, closed toe-tap timing trigger.  Level bat path, line drive approach, sprays some.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm circle, high 3/4 slot. Showed multiple arm angles, particularly on the move.
Defense: Active feet, glove plays low to the ground, hands field out front, two-hand gather with some length to release.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. 

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