Prep Baseball Report

Lockport Rising Stars ID: Player Analysis


By: Illinois Scouting Staff

On Tuesday, April 19, the PBR Illinois team hosted the Lockport Rising Stars ID at Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Lockport, IL. The event featured over 70 prospects from around the area and gave our scouting staff an in-depth look at the next crop of talent that will be coming through the state.

Following the event we published the stat leaderboards from this event inside of our Statistical Analysis and Takeaways story, highlighting some of the standout performances from the day. 

Below is a full report on each and every prospect from the event.

ALL 2026 PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Michael Arroyo, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 137-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Toe-tap trigger. Rhythm throughout. Loose athletic hands, long and uphill bat path, flashed gap-to-gap feel, works in a fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Clean 3/4 slot, some carry to the base.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, plays through.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60. 

Dominic Battista, Oswego East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, high back elbow start, hands load back, leg kick trigger.  Athletic hands with above-average hand speed. Level bat path, barrel stays in the zone, gap-to-gap approach, flashed feel to elevate to the pull-side.
Power: 80.7 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Highly athletic actions, active/fluid feet with soft hands, plays through.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Up-tempo from balance point into a drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.4, 70.4-71.9 mph. Generally straight.  T1785, 1697 average rpm.
CB: 61.0-62.4 mph. Sharp 11/5 action, kept down, tunnels off fastball. T1957, 1869 average rpm.
SL: 64.2-66.4 mph. Shorter 10/4 action.  T1868, 1754 average rpm.
CH: 68.4-71.4 mph. Some horizontal life to the arm-side.  T1947, 1852 average rpm.

Colton Benaitis, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, tight hand start, minimal stride.  Loose hands, easy operation. Direct path to contact, short and level, repeats and stays on plane. Line drive feel to all fields, power upside.
Power: 79.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Quick/clean transfer, feet work direct with second, quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Blake Chandler, Clifton Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box. Wide base. Short Stride. Long and uphill bat path.
Power: 74.5 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm from a high 3/4 slot, some backspin and carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front.
Run: 8.37 runner in the 60. 

Brooks Colmone, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, tight hand start, slight drop, minimal stride.  Short direct hand path to contact, worked back up the middle some, high two-hand finish.
Power: 73.7 max exit velocity, averaged 69.6 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.51-2.58 pop times. Clean exchange, works in-line to second, reliable hands receiving.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60. 

Riley Contreras, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Poised in the box. Athletic base. Balanced setup. Strong hands with bat speed, advanced rotational athleticism for age and swings with controlled aggression. Short and uphill to contact, hard off the barrel, easy gap-to-gap juice. Middle-of-the-order type.
Power: 86.2 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: Active/athletic feet through the ball, soft hands.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

Frank Costabile, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall start with some knee bend, slightly open base, hands load back in rhythm, short stride.  Loose hands with bat speed, rotates well out of load, uphill bat path, flashed gap-to-gap feel with juice off the barrel.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 87 mph. Strong arm, short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.20 pop times. OF: Steady hands, plays through the ball. C: Clean transfer, momentum going towards second on throws, gains ground, deadens the ball out front on blocks.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, powerful drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, loose throughout, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.8, 84.5-86.3 mph. Rides through the zone. T2117, 1995 average rpm.
CB: 70.8-71.9 mph. Slurvy action, 11/5 plane.  T2319, 2248 average rpm.
SL: 74.5-76.0 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape. T2430, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 77.4-79.1 mph. Hard fading action. T1400, 1350 average rpm.

Cade Cunningham, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, short stride.  Clean easy hands, short bat path, worked on the barrel with line drive feel. Middle-way approach.
Power: 80.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot, some backspin.
Defense: Choppy feet up to the ball, plays through.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, front foot closer to third base, slight coil into balance point with a controlled leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.6, 70.3-72.2 mph. Mainly straight, four-seam action.  T2105, 2069 average rpm.
CB: 56.2-58.2 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2186, 2144 average rpm.
CH: 64.5-65.5 mph. Fading action. T1623, 1578 average rpm.

Grant Dose, Marquette (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Hands held close to body. Toe-tap trigger. Quick hands, short to contact, mostly flat through the zone but occasionally worked uphill.
Power: 82.2 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: Fluid feet, plays through, steady hands.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, starts front foot closer to third, high leg-kick into a drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm, quick throughout, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.9, 69.7-73.2 mph. Slight cutting action at times.  T1924, 1817 average rpm.
CB: 57.3-59.8 mph. 11/5 shape.  T1829, 1767 average rpm.
SL: 59.0-61.2 mph. 10/4 shape.  T1729, 1702 average rpm.

Carson Ebeling, Benet Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 123-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, narrow set up. Slightly open front side. Smooth, compact hand load. Short path, flashed line drive feel and to repeat, weight works out front.
Power: 76.2 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Some backspin from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fluid feet, soft hands, plays through.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, start front foot closer to third, high/athletic leg-lift, tall/fall down the mound while striding in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into an over the top slot.
FB: T67, 65.1-66.5 mph. Mostly straight.  T1796, 1751 average rpm.
CB: 58.2-59.2 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1666, 1631 average rpm.
CH: 57.8-60.9 mph. Mostly straight, similar to FB.  T1504, 1396 average rpm.

Ethan Glover, St Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Quiet. Tall stance. Strides short. Short direct path to contact with leverage to the pull-side, line drive approach, repeats and hits in rhythm.
Power: 83.2 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. 3/4 slot, short out of the glove.
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Harris, Adlai E Stevenson High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with some knee bend, hands load back in rhythm, toe-tap trigger.  Loose hands, easy operation, controlled throughout. Swings with intent, level path, gap-to-gap feel and repeats. Hard off the barrel, above-average raw power for age.
Power: 91.9 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 82 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.27 pop times. Quick exchange, clean transfer, steady hands receiving.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Max Heineman, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced setup, active hands, high leg kick trigger.  Quick hands with bat speed, controlled aggression and rotates well. Barrel stays in the zone, level path with some uphill tendencies, repeats with loud contact off the barrel.
Power: 87.5 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.38 pop times. Quick exchange, clean transfer, steady hands receiving, athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Sam Higgins, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 158-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed front side. Sets up off the plate. Quiet hands. Toe-tap trigger. Short stride. Loose hands, rotates well out of load. Barrel stays in the zone, uphill path to contact, hard off the barrel when synced up.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Long/loose arm, quick to release with easy velocity and carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front,  moves into an athletic crow hop.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall operation, remains in-line to the plate, simple and repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Deliberate draw out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75.9, 73.2-75.3 mph. Four-seam, mainly straight.  T2010, 1932 average rpm.
CB:  mph. 1/7 shape, downer action. T,  average rpm.
SL: 62.6-64.7 mph. 2/8 shape. T2012, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 60.9-62.2 mph.  T1924, 1848 average rpm.

Caleb Hornbrook, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth hand load, short stride.  Quick hands with some bat speed, swings with intent and rotates well out of load. Short and level to contact, line drive feel, flashed gap-to-gap juice.
Power: 84.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.27-2.34 pop times. Quick/clean exchange, fluid feet, works in-line to second.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

Christian Hudson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 122-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup on the plate. Short, smooth stride. Quick athletic hands, short flat path to contact.
Power: 73.5 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. OF - 69 mph. Short arm out of the glove, accurate throws.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays through the ball with steady hands. INF: Fluid, athletic feet, plays through.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Joey Ireland, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet. Balance and rhythm throughout. Short stride.  Loose athletic hands with bat speed. Barrel stays in the zone, works on an uphill plane to contact. Easy gap-to-gap juice off the barrel, plenty of power projection to come. Easy, fluid all-around operation and stayed in sync throughout.
Power: 86.8 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short/quick arm from an over the top slot, backspin with carry.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid feet, plays through with easy range to both sides.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half, controls body well down the mound, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75.3, 72.4-75.2 mph. Arm-side run.  T2171, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 65.0-66.5 mph. 11/5 downer action.  T2008, 1899 average rpm.
CH: 66.1-70.2 mph. Mostly straight, fastball arm-speed, slight fading action at times.  T1753, 1503 average rpm.

Ian Irps, Bishop McNamara (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup off the plate. Active hands pre-pitch. Short stride. Long flat path to contact, worked to the opposite field. 
Power: 81.7 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Strong arm with backspin from a short 3/4 slot, carry through the target.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves into an athletic crow hop.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, front foot starts staggered, closer to third, high/athletic leg-lift into a drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.3, 76.4-78.7 mph. Some life through the zone with ride.  T1915, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 59.7-61.1 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1962, 1891 average rpm.
CH: 63.5-65.9 mph. Slight fading action.  T1470, 1407 average rpm.

Noah Jaisingh, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright, open setup. Big leg lift into short stride. Long bat path, flat to contact.
Power: 72.5 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph. 196’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 63 mph. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through.
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery:
Arm Action: LH.
FB: T58.9, 56.8-58.6 mph.  T1554, 1444 average rpm.
CB: 47.9-51.1 mph.  T1356, 1314 average rpm.
CH: 52.1-55.9 mph.  T1465, 1388 average rpm.

Ian Kelly, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, balanced lower half, stacks the backside, smooth load and strides short.  Loose hands with bat speed, easy effort. Level path to contact, barrel stays in the zone, gap-to-gap approach. Easy, fluid operation.
Power: 88.2 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean arm circle, some backspin.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, athletic crow hop.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Haiden Lajcin, Mount Carmel (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup. Open front side. Crowds the plate. Smooth, rhythmic load. Fluid tempo throughout the operation, hand separation at foot strike, long/loose levers through contact, creates extension, hands work under the ball with an uphill path.
Power: 79.4 max exit velocity, averaged 69.1 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Clean arm, 3/4 slot, accurate throws with backspin.
Defense: Highly athletic actions, soft hands, plays through.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Cory Les, St Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS. Advanced physique; quick arm on the mound.
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, balanced lower half, minimal load.  Loose, flat path to contact.
Power: 84.5 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Loose arm from a 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, steady hands through the ball.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T77.2, 76.1-77.1 mph. Efficient backspin; projects to earn swings and misses on its own. T2278, 2207 average rpm.
CB: 60.9-64.4 mph.  T2063, 2033 average rpm.
CH: 68.5-70.0 mph.  T1921, 1862 average rpm.

Jackson Mansker, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open base, balanced lower half, active hands pre-pitch, high leg kick trigger.  Above-average hand speed for age, rotates well out of load and swings with intent. Flashed above-average raw power for age, hard on the barrel when synced up, some gap-to-gap feel.
Power: 85.7 max exit velocity, averaged 66.1 mph. 214’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Active feet, plays through, athletic actions and soft hands. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into a drop/drive lower-half, sits on back knee before striding down the mound, remains in-line, powerful footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slots.
FB: T72.9, 70.9-72.6 mph. Cuts naturally, almost slider-like; vertical plane. T2178, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 64.2-66.4 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape.  T1809, 1726 average rpm.

Luke Martin, Mt. Pulaski (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup. Smooth load of the hands. Strong athletic hands, short bat path, barrel stays in the zone. Flashed juice off the barrel when synced up.
Power: 84.2 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Strong arm with backspin.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, plays through.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Medlum leg-lift into balance point, quick lower-half down the mound, tall/fall, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm path into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.6, 74.3-76.3 mph. Ride through the zone,  T1746, 1570 average rpm.
CB: 64.1-65.9 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1657, 1538 average rpm.
SL: 64.0-67.0 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape.  T1685, 1632 average rpm.
CH: 67.0-68.3 mph. Mainly straight, slight fading action.  T1386, 1317 average rpm.

Easton Newman, Deerfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Hands start back. Smooth  load into back hip. Balanced throughout. Quick athletic hands with twitch, rotates well out of load. Short path to contact, flat plane with some leverage.
Power: 82.7 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 82 mph. Clean/quick arm with backspin. INF: plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Highly athletic actions, soft hands into an athletic crow hop. INF: Highly athletic actions, fluid feet with soft hands, easy range to both sides.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Michael Nora, Beloit Memorial (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple, quiet. Loose and relaxed in the box. Short stride. Long and uphill bat path, intent to elevate and flashed gap-to-gap juice on the barrel.
Power: 81.8 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Easy velocity out of the hand, carry from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out in front, plays through.
Run: 9.01 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High, controlled leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line, front foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into an over the top slot.
FB: T75.1, 73.1-75.1 mph. Life out of the hand, four-seam action, mostly straight.  T1914, 1823 average rpm.
CB: 59.4-65.1 mph. 11/5 shape.  T1734, 1592 average rpm.
CH: 63.8-68.9 mph. Thrown with intent, mostly straight.  T1683, 1596 average rpm.

Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bat rests vertical at load, short stride.  Short and level bat path, comfortable to all fields, line drive approach and repeats.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.5 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Carry from a clean 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth, athletic actions, soft hands, plays through, fluid feet.
Run: 8.31 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid/controlled tempo, slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate, strong front shoulder into footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.6, 72.9-74.2 mph. Some life to the armside.  T2043, 1966 average rpm.
CB: 63.3-64.2 mph. Feel with 11/5 shape, kept down.  T2258, 2203 average rpm.CH: 67.4-67.9 mph. Fading action to the armside with feel. T1193, 1146 average rpm.

Keegan O'Bryan, Lake Central (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 111-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced lower half. Closed front side. Lean load of hands. Short stride. Simple swing, direct path to contact, short and level path. Sprayed line drives to all fields, advanced feel to hit and repeats.
Power: 74.9 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 208’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Choppy feet up to the ball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Fluid tempo, slightly up-tempo from balance point, pre-bend in the back-knee, glides downhill while remaining in-line, front foot landing slightly closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long stab out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 65.0-68.7 mph. Slight sinking action.  T1773, 1683 average rpm.
CB: 55.5-57.7 mph. 1/7 shape.  T1576, 1563 average rpm.
CH: 57.2-58.4 mph. Slight fading action.  T1397, 1288 average rpm.

Frankie Pavlik, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced set up. Short hand load. Long inside/out bat path, front elbow leads the barrel to contact.
Power: 73.3 max exit velocity, averaged 68.5 mph. 193’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. High 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with steady hands.
Run: 8.62 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Slight drop/drive delivery, high front side, strides in line to target and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.9, 72.5-74.4 mph. Clean out the hand, four-seam type that plays straight and projects.  T1924, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 58.2-58.7 mph. 12/6 shape with depth, gradual action.  T2336, 2276 average rpm.
CH: 66.1-67.5 mph. Maintains arm speed, flashed fade and sink.  T1750, 1585 average rpm. 

Colin Quinn, St. Rita (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, active hands pre-pitch, smooth load, short stride.  Twitchy hands with bat speed, short and uphill to contact, gap-to-gap approach with intent to elevate.
Power: 87.7 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.32 pop times. Clean transfer, gains ground to second on throws, athletic blocker, steady hands receiving, uses two hands on throw downs.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Ramoley, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Smooth load into back hip. Rhythm throughout Strong hands, long path to contact, attacked the pull-side gap.
Power: 90.3 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Clean 3/4 slot, carry.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, plays through, steady hands.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High/athletic leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, strides slightly across body with a closed front foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.5, 76.6-78.7 mph. Generally straight.  T2229, 2079 average rpm.
CB: 70.9-71.6 mph. 11/5 shape.  T1798, 1711 average rpm.
CH: 72.7-73.2 mph. Locates with sinking action. T1696, 1604 average rpm.

Rudy Rangel, Lyons Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup. Back elbow held high. Minimal load. Short stride. Short and uphill bat path.
Power: 76.3 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Over the top slot, backspin with some carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall operation down the mound, remains in-line to the plate, shoulders remain level.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.1, 69.4-71.3 mph. Mostly straight, some tilt through the zone,  T1808, 1710 average rpm.
CB: 57.4-60.1 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1732, 1450 average rpm.

Aiden Robles, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 122-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed front side. Short stride. Long flat bat path.
Power: 75.6 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Quick arm that moves into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball, two-hand gather.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery, controlled leg-lift into balance point, uptempo mover downhill, drop/drive lower-half, quick to release at footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove with a high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T74, 73.0-74.0 mph. Life out of the hand and through the zone. T2129, 2057 average rpm.
CB: 58.9-61.8 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1952, 1873 average rpm.
CH: 65.2-69.9 mph. Mostly straight, thrown with intent.  T1475, 1395 average rpm.

Brady Rossa, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Simple pre-pitch actions. Toe-tap trigger. Lean load of the hands. Loose hands, short and uphill path, middle-in approach.
Power: 79.6 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot, some carry across the diamond.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, plays through, easy range to both sides.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Connor Ryan, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, active hands, bat wraps slightly at load, toe-tap trigger.  Long path to contact, uphill barrel, covered the plate some and worked the other way.
Power: 74.9 max exit velocity, averaged 69.6 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.50-2.65 pop times. Clean transfer, feet gain ground to second on throws, deadens the ball out front on blocks, sure-handed.
Run: 8.68 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Sacchetti, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 132-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, on front toe, short/repeatable stride.  Short flat bat path, stays on plane and works direct to contact. Worked up the middle, line drive approach.
Power: 75.4 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Clean arm, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, uptempo pace down the mound with a drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long. quick arm from a high 3/4 to over the top slot.
FB: T72.7, 69.4-72.1 mph. Locates fastball, plays mostly straight, flashed ASR. T1805, 1675 average rpm.
CB: 59.3-61.1 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape. T1923, 1816 average rpm.
CH: 63.7-65.8 mph. Fades horizontally to arm-side.  T1627, 1560 average rpm.

Jack Sciackitano, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-7, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance. Some bend in the knees. Quiet. Short, quick stride.  Creates some hand separation at foot strike, long/loose arms, sneaky bat-speed, stays through the zone with extension after contact.
Power: 81.2 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 57 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through.
Run: 8.86 runner in the 60. 

Emiliano Serrano, Nazareth (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic look, active hands pre-pitch, bat tips to load, short stride.  Uphill to contact, pull-side approach.
Power: 75.2 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.56 pop times. INF: Two hand gather out front, steady hands. C: Clean transfer, feet work in-line with second, gain ground, tall block, steady hands.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60. 

John Skordas, Stagg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with some bend in the knees. Open front side. Short stride. Quick hands, level path, primarily worked to the pull-side.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, range to glove side, steady hands.
Run: 8.81 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High leg-kick with a deliberate pace into balance point, tall/fall operation downhill, remains in-line with the plate, front foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T73.4, 70.1-72.9 mph. Slight sinking action to arm-side.  T2148, 2051 average rpm.
CB: 59.4-62.5 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with depth.  T1836, 1613 average rpm.
CH: 64.9-68.9 mph. Fading action to arm-side.  T1940, 1562 average rpm.

Adam Swanson, Ottawa (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic  frame, some strength attached.
Hit: RHH. Quiet start, looks the part. Balanced lower half, high hand start loads straight back, short stride.  Loose easy hands, uphill bat path, gap-to-gap juice with intent to elevate. Repeats, works in rhythm.
Power: 80.9 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.25 pop times. Athletic mover out of the crouch, gains ground to second, steady hands receiving.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Brady Tunkel, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate, lands toe open,
Arm Action: LH. Long arm out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T73.4, 72.0-73.2 mph. Arm side run, arm side command. T1718, 1641 average rpm.
CB: 60.5-61.5 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape.  T1670, 1600 average rpm.
CH: 62.4-64.3 mph. Sinking action, down in the zone. T1732, 1698 average rpm.

Luke Vercelli, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet in the box, slight knee bend, controlled load, strides short.  Quiet hands, short path to contact with a slightly uphill angle, easy and repeats.
Power: 72.4 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Short, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.63-2.63 pop times. Clean transfer, deliberate footwork to second that works in-line, tall block.
Run: 9.17 runner in the 60. 

William Walsh, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, crouched lower half, high hand start, bat wraps at load, short stride.  Long and uphill path to contact.
Power: 82.7 max exit velocity, averaged 71.2 mph. 184’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Shot over the top slot.
Defense: 2.43-2.66 pop times. Clean transfer, gains ground to second on throws, deadens the ball out front on blocks.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60. 

Sean Washkevich, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, tall start, minimal stride.  Direct path to contact, short through the zone and stays on plane, easy effort. Flashed gap-to-gap feel, power upside.
Power: 78.9 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.51 pop times. Tall setup, clean exchange, gains ground on throws to second.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled pace throughout, athletic leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line with the plate, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.5, 77.0-78.4 mph. Jumps out of the hand with life to the arm-side.  T1955, 1905 average rpm.
SL: 70.0-70.5 mph. 10/4 shape.  T1964, 1928 average rpm.

Sam Webb, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, crouched posture, bat starts rested over back shoulder, toe-tap trigger into a short stride.  Short and level path to contact, works uphill occasionally. Gap-to-gap approach with projectable juice to come.
Power: 78.2 max exit velocity, averaged 68.9 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Shor, 3/4 slot, loose arm.
Defense: 2.26-2.27 pop times. Clean transfer, feet work in-line with second, sure-handed.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60. 

Treylan Webster, N/A (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-6, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, vertical barrel set, minimal hand load, short stride.  Strong hands for age, loose quick wrists, uphill path to contact and showed above-average gap-to-gap strength.
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.44 pop times. Clean transfer, gains ground to second on throws, starts on one knee receiving.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

ALL 2027 PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Cole Brent, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 107-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back in rhythm, toe-tap timing trigger. Short to contact, works uphill occasionally.
Power: 71.3 max exit velocity, averaged 62 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: LH.
Defense:
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Dillon, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-8, 122-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup. Short stride.  Athletic hands, long and level path to contact with some leverage to the pull-side, line drive approach and repeats.
Power: 80.2 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 75 mph. Strong arm, long out of the glove with backspin.
Defense: Choppy feet through the ball, athletic actions, soft hands. 1B: Soft hands, fluid footwork.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: High/athletic leg-lift, slight drop into back knee before striding downhill, remains in-line to the platem foot lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing into an over the top slot.
FB: T70.6, 66.4-69.4 mph. Mostly straight, four-seam action. Two-seamer runs to the arm-side.  T1836, 1722 average rpm.
CB: 59.7-62.0 mph. 1/7 shape with depth.  T1731, 1661 average rpm.
CH: 62.9-63.7 mph. Mainly straight, slight fading action.  T1493, 1461 average rpm.

Carter Gugle, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base. Rhythm throughout. Short stride. Compact, level path through the zone. Pull-side power.
Power: 80.6 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Short 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chopp feet through the ball, steady hands.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Owen Heidorn, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, closed front side. Hands held close to body. Short stride.  Long and flat bat path, worked to the backside.
Power: 78.7 max exit velocity, averaged 63.6 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm circle, clean into release from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork around the base.
Run: 8.45 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout, tall/fall operation from balance point, remains in-line with the plate, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into an over the top slot.
FB: T68.9, 66.0-68.0 mph. Four-seam, mostly straight.  T1713, 1485 average rpm.
CB: 52.3-54.1 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1493, 1415 average rpm.
CH: 57.3-60.3 mph. Cutting action.  T1224, 1085 average rpm.

Ashton Jones, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-4, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance. Sets up off the plate. Toe-tap trigger. Long, level path through the zone. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 71.5 max exit velocity, averaged 64.6 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Jazarris Mackmore Jr, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched base. Balanced setup. Smooth load into back hip. Short stride. Compact, flat path through the zone. Used the middle of the field.
Power: 82.6 max exit velocity, averaged 68.9 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 71 mph. Long/loose arm out of the glove, some carry.
Defense: Steady hands, fields low to the ground. INF: Two-hand gather, steady hands.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60. 

Revin Maldonado, Lemont (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-3, 106-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth hand load, short stride.  Level path to contact, stays short through the zone and sprayed line drives throughout.
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. INF - 61 mph. Short 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.71-2.76 pop times. INF: Two hand gather out front, fields low to the ground, plays through, choppy feet. C: Feet work in-line to second on throws, clean transfer, deadens the ball out front.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High/athletic leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line with the plate, front foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65.4, 63.1-65.1 mph. Mostly straight. T1636, 1519 average rpm.
CB: 50.9-53.6 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1537, 1404 average rpm.

Joshua Morgan, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, slightly open front side. Smooth hand load. Bat speed. Compact, uphill path through the zone. Looks to lift. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 79.9 max exit velocity, averaged 71.5 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Strong/loose arm from a high 3/4 slot,some carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, choppy feet.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. 

Kaden OLeary, Lockport (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-6, 106-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup. Short stride.  Direct path through the zone. Balanced throughout. Pull-side tendency.
Power: 71.3 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. OF - 66 mph. OF/INF: Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Choppy feet through the ball, steady hands. INF: Two-hand gather out front.
Run: 8.81 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Parks, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Short stride.  Creates hand separation at footstrike, flat path through the zone, favors pull-side.
Power: 78.4 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front.
Run: 9.43 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo into balance point, remains in-line to the plate with a closed off front foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68.3, 61.1-65.9 mph. Generally straight.  T1611, 1484 average rpm.
CB: 49.2-51.2 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1468, 1398 average rpm.
CH: 55.4-59.8 mph. Running action to the arm-side.  T1464, 1397 average rpm.

Braden Quinn, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-4, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic in the box, balanced setup, minimum load or stride.  Short and direct path to contact, line drive feel, consistently worked middle-away.
Power: 75.3 max exit velocity, averaged 70 mph. 185’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Carter Reiners, Normal (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance with slight knee bend, smooth hand load, slight bat wrap, toe-tap trigger.  Strong hands, short and flat to contact, flashed hard off the barrel with line drive feel.
Power: 80.6 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, fields low.
Run: 8.50 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, strides in-line with a slightly closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70.5, 68.6-70.3 mph. Slight running action to the armside.  T1793, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 50.7-53.8 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1700, 1635 average rpm.
CH: 56.7-58.9 mph. Running action to the arm-side.  T1314, 1258 average rpm.

Parker Robinson, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS. Premium projection, upside in athletic, long-levered frame.
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup on the plate. Open front side. Loads hands before footstrike, creating separation, long/loose levers, uphill path at times, and uses the whole field.
Power: 79.1 max exit velocity, averaged 71.5 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Easy velocity with backspin, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with a quick transfer, confident.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery, controlled tempo into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line, shoulders tilt slightly upward during stride but level out at footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.2, 70.0-71.8 mph. Four-seam action, mostly straight.  T1665, 1509 average rpm.
CB: 59.5-61.1 mph. 11/5 shape. T2055, 1954 average rpm.
SL: 60.5-62.7 mph. Short 10/4 shape. T2042, 1916 average rpm.
CH: 63.5-69.4 mph. Similar FB action, plays straight.  T1482, 1384 average rpm.

Matthew Schlenhardt, Glenbrook North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Active hands pre-pitch.Short stride. Quick hands. Compact, level path through the zone. Looks middle-in.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 81 mph. Strong/quick arm from a high 3/4 slot, carry.
Defense: Athletic mover through the ball, moves into a highly athletic crow hop. INF: Two hand gather out front.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Isaac Serrato, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup. Simple pre-pitch actions. Short path to the baseball. Balanced throughout. Used the middle of the field.
Power: 74.9 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, active feet, plays through.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Benjamin Smet-Cooper, Tremper (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-9, 195-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall narrow stance, tight hand load, short stride.  Flat path to contact, worked the other way.
Power: 73.9 max exit velocity, averaged 60.9 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot, easy arm, some carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through.
Run: 9.39 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Stanislawski, Yorkville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Crouched base. Toe-tap trigger. Smooth, athletic drive through the hips. Level path through the zone. Quick hands. Worked on the barrel.
Power: 83.5 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Strong arm, clean quick with carry from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Works with a fluid pace, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line, front foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.9, 72.3-74.6 mph. Slight running action to the arm-side.  T2151, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 65.7-66.4 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with depth.  T2167, 2104 average rpm.
CH: 69.2-71.0 mph. Thrown with intent, downward fading action. T1680, 1596 average rpm.

Andrew Talbert, Freeport Aquin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, some bend in the knees. Sets up close to the plate. Short stride. Loose easy hands, athletic. Short bat path, works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap rhythm and repeats.
Power: 75.7 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 79 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot, backspin.INf: clean 3/4 slot, carry.
Defense: Highly athletic mover with fluid feet, plays through the ball. INF: Athletic mover, soft hands, plays through.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP. Athletic mover down the mound, smooth mechanically; upside.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick into a drop/drive lower-half, flexible down the mound with his lower-half, long stride, gains ground easily, remains in-line while landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing into an over the top slot.
FB: T76, 73.6-75.8 mph. Life out of the hand with some ride through the zone. T1861, 1645 average rpm.
CB: 62.6-63.2 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with feel, plays with depth.  T1851, 1726 average rpm.
CH: 66.5-68.3 mph. Fades to the arm-side, thrown with fastball intent and deception.  T1222, 1114 average rpm.


Jacsen Tucker, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with some bend in the knees. Hands held low and behind body. Open front side. Smooth stride. Short path through the zone. Works uphill. Pull-side tendency.
Power: 74.6 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short, clean 3/4 slot, easy life.
Defense: Soft hands, plays through the ball with athletic actions.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Dillon Twiddy, Hanover Central (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Active hands pre-pitch. Toe-tap trigger. Strong quick hands, short and direct to contact, line drive approach, repeats.
Power: 84.5 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front.
Run: 9.82 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Slight drop/drive lower-half from balance point, remains in-line with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65.2, 61.6-64.6 mph. Generally straight, slight running action to the armside. T1510, 1452 average rpm.
CB: 50.0-52.2 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1434, 1406 average rpm.
CH: 58.1-60.8 mph. Slight fading action to the arm-side. T1473, 1391 average rpm.

Jaxson Weiss, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-4, 90-pounds.
Hit: SH. Open base, balanced setup, low hand slot, controlled load and strides short.  Long and level bat path, hands work direct to the baseball, line drive approach.
Power: 63.9 max exit velocity, averaged 53.5 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short, clean arm, plays from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid, choppy feet, soft hands.
Run: 9.03 runner in the 60. 

Sebastian Wilson, N/A (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, controlled leg kick trigger.  Loose easy hands with bat speed, rotates well out of load and swings with controlled aggression. Short and uphill path to contact, gap-to-gap approach, repeats and stays in rhythm. Loud off the barrel, middle-of-the-order type.
Power: 88.6 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Loose arm from a 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Athletic feet through the ball, moves into an athletic crow hop.
Run:7.32 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Deliberate leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T78.7, 75.3-77.6 mph. Plays straight with life through the zone.  T2022, 1978 average rpm.
SL: 57.8-59.5 mph. Gets under it at times, 10/4 shape, flashed depth.  T1914, 1825 average rpm.
CH: 64.9-69.3 mph. Thrown with arm-speed, fading action to arm-side.  T1527, 1376 average rpm.

Jackson Yates, Marmion Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-2, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup. Short stride. Athletic hands, short and slightly uphill path.
Power: 71.4 max exit velocity, averaged 61.8 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Clean arm circle into a 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Athletic mover through the ball, steady hands.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

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