Prep Baseball Report

McCook Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis


By Illinois Scouting Staff

The third Future Prospect event of 2021 took place on Wednesday, April 21st at The MAX in McCook, IL. The event featured close to 70 prospects from the 2025 and 2026 class. 

This event served as an introduction to several members of the state’s 2025 and 2026 graduating classes, while also serving as an identifier for the coveted PBR Junior Future Games held at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA.

Read on below for a look at all of the scouting reports from the event.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Gavin Ace, Geneva, 2025, IL
Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 125-pound lean projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Long level swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.51-2.57 pop times. Sure hands, clean exchange. Above average flexibility and athletic quiet setup.
Arm: 64 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.99 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, long arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands square.
FB: T69. 68-69 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 52-56 mph. Sweeping action, 10/4 movement.
CH: 55-57 mph. Sinking action. 

Deegan Aeilts, Lincoln, 2025, IL
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Fluid. Sets up in a balanced stance and has a short stride. Level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.36-2.51 pop times. Sure hands, in control footwork, clean lengthy exchange. 
Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.51 (60-yard dash).

Kamran Alikhan, N/A, 2026, IL
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Fluid smooth. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Above average bat speed.
Short flat swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Consistent hands, smooth footwork, clean quick exchange. Fluid. Fields the ball out front.
Arm: 65 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.17 (60-yard dash).

Elias Alvarado, Saint Patrick, 2025, IL
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound strong build.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall narrow stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Above average bat speed. Long uphill swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, quick clean exchange. Confident. Glovework is shown out front
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.79 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T75. 74-75 mph. Slight running action.
CB: 62-65 mph. Sweeping action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 70-72 mph. Low in the zone consistent control, late sinking action. 

Nick Antonowicz, St. Rita, 2025, IL
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Setup included a balanced stance and a short stride. Short flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, clean lengthy exchange.
Arm: 59 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 10.55 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, short arm action. In line shoulders.
FB: T61. 59-61 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 51-52 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 50-52 mph. Running action. 

Ethan Broyles, Schaumburg Christian, 2026, IL
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound strong build.
Hit: (RHH) Sets up in a balanced stance, leg kick timing trigger. Short level swing. Aggressive line drive approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Consistent hands, lengthy exchange. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 10.00 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Strong balance point, lands square.
FB: T70. 69-70 mph. Running, sinking action, hard movement.
CB: 54-57 mph. Gradual action, 10/4 movement.
CH: 55-56 mph. Slight cutting action. 

Gavin Burt, Geneva, 2025, IL
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Long level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Speed: 8.75 (60-yard dash).

Kiann Cardona, Simeon High School, 2026, IL
Position: LHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-2, 104-pound lean athletic frame.
Pitching: Smooth athletic. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, long loose arm action. Athletic balance point, lands square.
FB: T67. 63-65 mph. Consistent accuracy, straight movement. 

Gavin Chang, N/A, 2026, IL
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 4-foot-9, 85-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth small load, then uses a short controlled stride. Short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 58 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Consistent hands, clean exchange. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 57 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.66 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. In line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T60. 58-60 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 45-49 mph. Around the zone control, 11/5 shape.
CH: 51-52 mph. Straight movement. 

Gavin Conjar, Mount Carmel, 2026, IL
Position: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-1, 102-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 55 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, quick fluid footwork, natural exchange. Confident.
Arm: 62 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.51 (60-yard dash).

Patrick Connors, NA, 2026, IL
Position: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 127-pound athletic projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a tall narrow stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Above average bat
speed. Simple uphill swing. Up the middle gap to gap approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork. (OF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean fluid exchange.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. 69 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.98 (60-yard dash).

Cade Crafton, Lincoln-Way West, 2026, IL
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pound athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a tight load, then uses a short small stride. Above average bat speed. Short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, quick exchange.
Arm: 62 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.60 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, short arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders.
FB: T67. 63-66 mph. Straight movement.
CH: 53-57 mph. Slight running action. 

ZaRick Taiga DeLoney, Ogden International, 2025, IL
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 125-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Level finish, short swing. Line
drive approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Consistent hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 69 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.68 (60-yard dash).

Quinn Devine, Benet, 2025, IL
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pound solid build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.50-2.67 pop times. Sure hands, clean exchange. Quiet setup. (IF) Developing hands, natural exchange.
Arm: 61 mph infield velocity. 62 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.52 (60-yard dash).

Peter Ensign, Barrington, 2025, IL
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-4, 112-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Fluid. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Above average bat speed. Level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.27-2.49 pop times. Soft hands, quick in control footwork, clean exchange. Athletic setup. (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. 61 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.98 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Up-tempo tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, short clean arm action.
FB: T70. 67-70 mph. Slight cutting action, straight movement.
CB: 57-58 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 63-64 mph. Sinking slight action. 

Cade Everett, N/A, 2026, IL
Position: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pound athletic solid build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide stance with a big load, then used a short leg kick. Present bat speed. Short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Firm hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.50 (60-yard dash).

Lucas Grant, Trinity Christian, 2025, IL
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-1, 98-pound projectable lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced closed stance with a small arm bar load, then uses a short quick stride. Balanced finish, short level swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, fluid athletic footwork, clean exchange. Shows out front glove work.
Arm: 73 mph outfield velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.75 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, short quick arm action. Lands square, balanced finish.
FB: T72. 71-72 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 54-58 mph. Down in the zone command, gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 63-64 mph. Slight fading action. 

Brady Green, Oak Park-River Forest, 2025, IL
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal pre-pitch load and short stride. Simple swing, creates above-average bat speed and long path that stays through the hitting zone.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (INF) Aggressive to the baseball, quick footwork, steady hands and clean release.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.93 (60-yard dash).

Daniel Gross, Morton West, 2025, IL
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pound lean build.
Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced tall stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 68 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.11 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Up-tempo tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T68. 67-68 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 62-65 mph. Gradual action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 64-66 mph. Slight fading action, straight movement. 

Aadden Guerrero, Lyons Township, 2025, IL
Position: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-2, 101-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (Switch hitter) Confident. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Short uphill swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic fluid footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. (OF) Soft hands, in control athletic footwork, clean exchange. Out front fielding mechanics.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. 71 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.93 (60-yard dash).

Jackson Hatfield, McHenry, 2026, IL
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with an arm bar long load, then uses a small leg kick. Long level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 61 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.15 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T67. 63-67 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 57-61 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 60-62 mph. Some sinking action, straight movement. 

Haydon Hawksworth, Washington Community, 2026, IL
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-2, 98-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a tall narrow stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Balanced finish, short level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 58 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Fluid footwork, fluid exchange.
Arm: 55 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 9.69 (60-yard dash).

Ty Heimbuch, St Charles North, 2025, IL
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound long lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.43-2.51 pop times. Soft hands, in control fluid footwork, clean exchange. Athletic setup. (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean natural exchange.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. 64 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.34 (60-yard dash).

Gabriel Herrera, Oswego, 2025, IL
Position: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot, 129-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. High finish, short level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Consistent hands, developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 62 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 9.16 (60-yard dash).

Maximus Hetlet, Glenbard West, 2026, IL
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 160-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a controlled quick load, then used a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.67-2.87 pop times. Sure hands, clean exchange. Athletic setup. (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 60 mph infield velocity. 61 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 8.79 (60-yard dash).

Ashton Janowski, Oak Forest, 2025, IL
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 197-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall open stance with a quick load, then used a long stride. Level finish, short level swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.50 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Slow-tempo drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Lands square.
FB: T73. 70-71 mph. Late running action, straight movement.
CB: 63-67 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 66-70 mph. Slight sinking action, straight movement. 

Carter Johnson, Wheaton North, 2025, IL
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 146-pound lean lengthy build.
Hit: (LHH) Starts in an open wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Short level
swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid in control footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Long loose arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.79 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T72. 69-71 mph. Late running action, straight movement.
CB: 54-56 mph. Down in the zone control, gradual action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 64-67 mph. Sinking action, straight movement. 

James Johnson, Washington Community, 2026, IL
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pound strong proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a tall narrow stance then uses a short quick stride. Short long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 61 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.92 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tilt-and-topple delivery. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T65. 62-63 mph. Late cutting action, straight movement.
CB: 53-56 mph.
CH: 53-55 mph. Sinking action, straight movement.
SL: Slurve action, 10/4 movement. 

Dylan Kassab, Hinsdale Central, 2026, IL
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pound athletic proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Begins in an open balanced stance with a quick arm bar load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Long uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.29-2.62 pop times. Sure hands, in control footwork, clean quick exchange. 
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.92 (60-yard dash).

Ethan Keller, DeLaSalle, 2025, IL
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 190-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short toe tap stride. High finish, short uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity.
Speed: 9.08 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Up-tempo drop-and-drive delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, long arm action. Lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T76. 74-75 mph. Hard running action.
CB: 60-63 mph. 11/5 tight movement.
CH: 70-71 mph. Sinking action. 

Drew Kosteba, Lake Central, 2025, IN
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 192-pound athletic proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced tall stance with a slow controlled load, then used a short toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Quick footwork, clean exchange. When fielding he gathers the ball out front.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.80 (60-yard dash).

Andrew Kouris, Oak Park-River Forest, 2025, IL
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound strong athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic balanced stance with a quick load, then used a short toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. High finish, short level swing. Fly ball pull side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 8.04 (60-yard dash).

Alejandro (AJ) Lajeune, N/A, 2025, IL
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 115-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (Switch) Began in a balanced open stance with a slow controlled load, then used a long stride. Short level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Glovework was used out front.
Arm: 67 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.30 (60-yard dash).

Isaac Lakin, Washington community, 2026, IL
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 132-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall narrow stance with an arm bar load, then used a long stride. Long level swing. Pull side line drive approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, in control footwork, clean exchange. Glovework is shown out front
Arm: 62 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.35 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, long arm action. Lands square.
FB: T64. 61-63 mph. Slight sinking action, straight movement.
CB: 48-51 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 50-53 mph. Straight movement. 

Ivan Mastalski, Andrean, 2025, IN
Position: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pound strong proportional build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a tall balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. High finish, short uphill swing. Fly ball gap to gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.40-2.69 pop times. Consistent in control footwork, clean exchange. 
Arm: 61 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 9.02 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T71. 70-71 mph. Slight running action, straight movement.
CH: 62-64 mph. Sinking action, straight movement.
SL: 58-61 mph. Gradual action, 10/4 movement.  

Logan McCabe, Huntley, 2026, IL
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 4-foot-11, 90-pound lean projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a quick long load, then used a quick toe tap stride. Long level swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 57 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange. (OF) Developing hands, aggressive footwork.
Arm: 51 mph infield velocity. 53 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 10.10 (60-yard dash). 

Mac McGarry, N/A, 2025, IL
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 105-pound lengthy lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Good extension on his finish, short level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean natural exchange.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.13 (60-yard dash).

Braylon McNair, St Rita, 2025, IL
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a tall balanced stance with a quick arm bar load, then used a short stride. Long level swing. Fly ball gap to gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Short loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 9.06 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T68. 65-68 mph. Late running action, straight movement.
CB: 53-55 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 56-58 mph. Up in the zone command, straight movement. 

TJ McQuillan, Lake Central, 2026, IN
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pound strong physical frame.
Hit: (LHH) Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short uphill swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 8.04 (60-yard dash).

Jonathan Medina Jr, St. Laurence, 2025, IL
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 128-pound athletic projectable build.
Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a quick toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short level swing. Aggressive pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, in control athletic footwork, natural exchange.
Arm: 69 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.38 (60-yard dash).

Ryan Mendenhall, Williamsville, 2025, IL
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 126-pound athletic projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a tall open stance with a quick load, then uses a quick short stride. Flashed bat speed. Short uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.36-2.39 pop times. Consistent hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Athletic setup. (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. 67 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.87 (60-yard dash).

Xander Metke, Nazareth, 2025, IL
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short leg kick. Flashed bat speed. Level finish, short uphill swing. Aggressive pull side approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. Short arm action,  ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.75 (60-yard dash).

Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Lands square, falling off finish.
FB:
T75. 73-75 mph. Arm side command, straight movement.
CB: 60-64 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 movement.
CH: 65-66 mph. Late sinking action.

Benjamin Mitchell, Hampshire, 2025, IL
Position: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 175-pound strong athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a tall balanced stance with a quick load, then used a long stride. Quick bat speed. Long level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.18-2.31 pop times. Developing hands, in control footwork, clean exchange. Staggered setup.
Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.87 (60-yard dash).

Mason Monce, Wheaton Warrenville South, 2025, IL
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 190-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Long level swing. Line drive up the middle approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.22-2.48 pop times. Consistent hands, in control footwork, quick exchange. Athletic setup. (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. 66 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T76. 74-75 mph. Glove side accuracy, late running action, straight movement.
CT: 67-69 mph. Arm side command, late action.
CB: 63-66 mph. Down in the zone command, gradual action, sharp movement.
CH: 70-72 mph. Straight movement. 

Jalen Morgan, Fenwick, 2025, IL
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pound athletic physical build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, side slot.
Speed: 7.79 (60-yard dash).

Henry Murray, St. Edwards, 2025, IL
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound strong athletic frame.
Hit: (Switch) Starts in a wide open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Flashed bat speed. Short
level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Developing hands, smooth in control footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 74 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.32 (60-yard dash).

Kaleb Navarro, De La Salle, 2025, IL
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 140-pound projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. Short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.26-2.37 pop times. Consistent hands, in control footwork, clean quick exchange. Athletic setup.
Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.08 (60-yard dash).

Callaghan O'Connor, Bishop McNamara, 2026, IL
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Level finish, short level swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid athletic footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.00 (60-yard dash).

Pitching: Smooth tall-and-fall delivery. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Lands square, athletic finish.
FB:
T80. 75-79 mph. Around the zone command, straight movement.
CB: 56-59 mph. Down in the zone, 12/6 movement.
CH: 65-67 mph. Arm side control, late sinking action.

Karlos Otero, Romeoville, 2025, IL
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-1, 94-pound athletic projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Balanced finish, short long swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Next level hands, athletic footwork, natural exchange. Advanced.
Arm: 68 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, side slot.
Speed: 7.57 (60-yard dash).

Noah Pflederer, Washington, 2026, IL
Position: OF/1B
Body: 4-foot-7, 100-pound lean frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride. Flashed bat speed. Short
level swing. Pull side line drive approach.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Developing hands, fluid in control footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 59 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.59 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T57. 56-57 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 50-52 mph. Sweeping action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 54-56 mph. Straight movement. 

William Pleviak, Lyons Township, 2025, IL
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide balanced stance with a controlled arm bar load, then uses a quick toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. High finish, long uphill swing. Fly ball pull side approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 60 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, side slot.
Speed: 9.00 (60-yard dash).

Nathan Pollard, Hinsdale Central, 2023, IL
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 110-pound athletic projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. High finish, short long swing. Up the middle pull side approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Short loose arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.30 (60-yard dash).

William Rewers, N/A, 2026, IL
Position: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 210-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a short stride. Long level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.65-2.76 pop times. Consistent hands, clean exchange. Calm setup.
Arm: 64 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 10.01 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Up-tempo tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T68. 67-68 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 59-62 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 62-65 mph. Sinking late action. 

Roberto Rey Jr, N/A, 2025, IL
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 190-pound strong frame.
Pitching:  Tall-and-fall slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, long loose arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
FB: T72. 69-70 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 58-60 mph. Slight action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 64-66 mph. Sinking action. 

Reed Robinson, New Prairie, 2026, IN
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 153-pound athletic physical build.
Hit: (Switch) Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Flashed bat speed. High finish, short level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.52-2.62 pop times. Sure hands, in control footwork, quick exchange. Athletic setup.
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.85 (60-yard dash).

Trevion Robinson, Simeon, 2026, IL
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot, 105-pound athletic projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Level finish, short level swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 58 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid in control footwork, natural exchange.
Arm: 52 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 9.33 (60-yard dash).

Brayden Saling, Williamsville, 2025, IL
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pound lean proportional frame.
Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. High finish, short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.79 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Up-tempo tall-and-fall delivery, max effort. ¾ arm angle, long loose arm action. In line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T73. 71-73 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 60-62 mph. Slurvey action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Sinking action. 

Landon Sarkey, Hanover Central, 2025, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pound strong athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Started in a tall athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, athletic in control footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 83 mph outfield velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.52 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, max effort. High ¾ arm angle, long loose arm action. Lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T81. 79-80 mph. Arm side accuracy, hard running action.
CB: 60-62 mph. Down in the zone control, sharp 1/7 movement.
CH: 64-67 mph. Sinking action. 

Vincent Skokal, St Rita, 2025, IL
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 140-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Short level swing. Line drive opposite field approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.51-2.73 pop times. Developing hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Calm setup. (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 63 mph infield velocity. 59 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.34 (60-yard dash).

Charlie Sollars, Andrean, 2025, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Short level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.78 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Stretch only delivery. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
FB: T77. 74-77 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 58-61 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 57-60 mph. Slight sinking action. 

Alek Terlecki, Glenwood, 2025, IL
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (Switch) Begins in a wide open stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a short stride. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.87 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T67. 64-66 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 56-59 mph. Gradual action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 57-60 mph. Sinking action. 

Pancho Vazquez, Mount Carmel, 2026, IL
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 155-pound athletic projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Short uphill swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.14-2.26 pop times. Sure hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Athletic setup.
Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.08 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, max effort. High ¾ arm angle, long loose arm action. Even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T75. 73-74 mph. Hard running action.
CB: 62-64 mph. Around the zone control, 11/5 shape.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slight sinking action, straight movement. 

Luke Walker, Fenwick, 2025, IL
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-3, 140-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. High front foot finish, short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (OF) Developing hands, in control footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 71 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.28 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. Low ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Uphill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T72. 68-71 mph. Around the zone accuracy, slight running action, straight movement.
CB: 59-61 mph. Down in the zone control, sharp 1/7 movement.
CH: 65-69 mph. Straight movement. 

Kendall Wallace, Oak Park-River Forest, 2025, IL
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound athletic physical build.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced open stance with a slow load, then used a short stride. High finish, short uphill swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 63 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.60 (60-yard dash).

Logan Warda, Brother Rice, 2025, IL
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 120-pound lean proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a tall balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Level finish, long level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, clean exchange.
Arm: 62 mph infield velocity. 57 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.73 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T67. 65-66 mph. Glove side accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 58-63 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 61-63 mph. Sinking action. 

Davis Weeks, Dunlap, 2025, IL
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 120-pound athletic projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall open stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. High finish, long uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing hands, in control quick footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, side slot.
Speed: 8.71 (60-yard dash).

Anson Zaiser, Washington Community, 2026, IL
Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 140-pound strong projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth arm bar load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.44-2.68 pop times. Developing hands, in control footwork, clean exchange. 
Arm: 63 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.30 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
FB: T71. 68-69 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 55-57 mph. Down in the zone command, 12/6 shape.
CH: 53-54 mph. Straight movement. 

Matthew Zebrauskas, N/A, 2025, IL
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 110-pound athletic build.
Hit: (Switch) Began in a tall narrow stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short level swing. Aggressive pull side approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, natural exchange.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Short loose arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.95 (60-yard dash).

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