On Wednesday, February 22nd, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, IL., to host the sixth annual Peoria Preseason ID. This open event provided our staff an opportunity for an up-to-date look on close to 70 players from the Central Illinois area prior to the start of the high school season. 

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

Today we take an in-depth look at all of the position players from the event and ranked the Top-10 prospects. One prospect to note was 2027 catcher Coley Palmer (Princeville). Palmer, despite being one of the youngest position players in attendance, fit right in, and just missed the cut on the top-10 below. Palmer has a wiry, upside frame, simple repeatable right-handed swing and natural catcher actions behind the plate. Palmer should be a name to keep eyes on in the future as he works into his high school career.

Read on below for a look at all of the position players from the event.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Tyler Humphrey, Washington Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load and leg-hang trigger. Athletic, loose swing, fluid and stays through the zone a long time. Natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Arm works with short action from an over-the-top window. Throws play with accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the dish. Long and low transfer near his waist. Pops up out of the crouch, gains ground towards his target. Natural blocking actions.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

2. Lance Ingold, Rochester (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-5, 220-pounds. Long limbs. Strength in lower half. High waisted
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Creates leverage and bat speed, uphill path and was consistently on time and on the barrel.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short in the back into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, efficient footwork around the bag. 
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

3. Sam DesCarpentrie, Normal West  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Athletic build with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, short stride. Athletic, compact swing, present bat speed and controlled the barrel. Easy, balanced swing was on the barrel throughout and used the whole field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, operates from a high 3/4 angle. Throws flashed carry across the diamond.
Defense: 2.06-2.20 pop times. Dependable hands, works with a long transfer down near his waist.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

4. Enrico Veach, Springfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Small frame. Some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Athletic swing, bat stays on plane and through the zone, gap-to-gap approach and balanced finish.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose, athletic arm, plays on the move, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, steady hands and actions, plays through the ball into a shuffle, secures the ball into his body. 
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

5. Jude Strahm, Brimfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic build. Long legs.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Athletic, loose hands, uphill path, stays on-plane, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 87 mph. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot with life out of the hand.
Defense: OF: Athletic actions with soft hands, fluid footwork. INF: Soft hands, plays through the ball with rhythm, athletic footwork with easy lateral range, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

6. Anson Zaiser, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup, short stride. Aggressive swing, stays on-plane, uphill tendencies and barreled baseballs into the pull-side gap.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Arm works with short and loose action into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry from the squat. Arm flashed accuracy.
Defense: 2.13-2.27 pop times. Sure handed behind the plate with a quick transfer. Reliable actions, stays low through his target. Clean blocker.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

7. Lawson Alwan, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, smooth load and knee knock stride. Simple handsy swing, stays short and level through the zone, line drive approach with the ability to backspin the baseball.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action that works into a 3/4 release point. Throws played with accuracy from the crouch.
Defense: 2.15-2.21 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving. Steady actions behind the dish with a clean transfer. Stays low and gains ground. Athletic blocker.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

8. Camden Taylor, Morton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. SLim build with broad shoulders. Room to add.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Athletic, fluid swing, loose athletic hands, natural lift and bat stays on-plane.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. High 3/4 slot, some life to the arm.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands and actions, clean/quick transfer, plays with some rhythm.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

9. Gavin Lawrence, Washington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Thickness throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet fluid load and short stride. Compact swing, strong hands, stays on-plane, present bat strength, natural lift and easy effort.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, some bounce to his step, clean transfer.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

10. Luke Martin, Mt. Pulaski (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet fluid load. Strong hands, creates bat speed, controlled aggression, ball jumps off the barrel at times, pull-side gap.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot on balls straight up, plays from different slots on the move.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Evan Anderson, Auburn  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, short leg-lift timing trigger. Short path, strong hands, lifted approach at times.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot, short arm circle in the back.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Andy Ballard, Morton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, smooth load and stride. Simple balanced, repeatable swing, on time and on the barrel, easy effort throughout. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, plays low to the ground and through the ball, steady hands
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Landon Binder, Brimfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 223-pounds. Physical build. Strength throughout especially legs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Simple strong swing, present bat strength, pull-side tendencies and ball jumps off the barrel when swing syncs up.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork pre-pitch, two-hand gather out front, moves well for size with fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Riley Blue, Metamora  (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds. Thick frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Level path, strong hands, line-drive, whole field approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, quick footwork to transition into throws.
Run: 8.99 runner in the 60. 

Brady Bolen, Pekin (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Small, athletic frame. Strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, quiet load and short stride, Strong hands, easy effort, on time, flashed backspin, line drive contact,
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot, plays with life.
Defense: Athletic look, fluid footwork with some bounce, soft/confident hands, receives the ball out front and secures into his body, quick/clean transfer.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Keardan Bolen, Pekin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. SLim build. Low waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Simple swing, flat path, showed some twitch, tries to stay up the middle of the field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short to the ear into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into the glove with the top hand.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Logan Booth, Pekin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds.  Thick lower half.
Hit: SH. Balanced, simple setup, fluid load and toe-tap stride. Long path, easy effort, level through the zone at times and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.25-2.33 pop times. Sure handed behind the dish. Stands up out of the crouch, gains ground towards target. Dependable blocker.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

Jake Branch, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Slim build. Some strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Simple swing, lets the ball travel, short path, level through the zone at times and line-drive approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Easy life and carry from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. 

Keegan Busby, Pekin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Physical athletic frame. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, short stride. Balanced, quiet swing, short to the ball, uphill tendencies, middle of the field, pull-side approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions through the ball, deliberate actions.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Kaden Cahill, Brimfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. High waisted. Room to add.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Long, level path, sits into the backside at times, whole field approach.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 65.3 mph. 192’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Ben Carnahan, University (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build. Strength in legs. Long arms.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Strong hands, intentful swing, direct path, stays on top of the baseball, line-drive approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Life out of the hand, quick arm with carry, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays through the ball with intent
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Joseph Catalano, Williamsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength. Room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Simple, quiet swing, repeats, bat stays on-plane, uphill tendencies.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, two-hand gather out front, fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Ryder Coone, Normal West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Short path, twitchy hands, sneaky jump off the barrel and lined balls to all fields.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 229’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, sure-handed.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Cameron Crawford, Morton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Thicker frame. Some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and leg-kick timing trigger. Strong hands, present bat strength, stays inside and short to the baseball, ball jumps off the barrel when synced up.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. 3/4 slot, clean arm circle with some looseness throughout.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 8.89 runner in the 60. 

Ben Cronkhite, Metamora (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Longer limbs.  Thick lower.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup, relaxed and minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple, repeatable swing, bat stays on-plane, natural lift and whole field approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 67.8 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Arm stabs out of the glove, works with long action into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: 2.25-2.38 pop times. Steady handed behind the dish. Short gather, transfer works near his mask. Stands up out of the crouch.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Dawson, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build. Long arms. High waisted.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced, upright setup, short stride. Compact swing, stays on-plane, natural lift through the zone and uses the whole field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Can play from multiple slots, mostly 3/4.
Defense: Active footwork, easy range, soft hands with a clean transfer, feel for the position.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Cade Farquer, Williamsfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Thick lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Easy effort, loose hands, short to the baseball with pull-side tendencies.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.8 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long/loose arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball and plays through.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

John Feldman, Dunlap  (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-5, 145-pounds. Small frame. Athletic.
Hit: SH. Balanced, narrow setup, short stride. Simple swing, long through the zone, looks to control the barrel, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, operates with long action into a 3/4 release point. Flashed accuracy out of the squat.
Defense: 2.31-2.52 pop times. Reliable hands, works with a long transfer near his belt. Stays low through his throws, gains ground towards second.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Christian Ferrari, Dunlap (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Thicker frame. Strong lower.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, fluid load and leg-kick trigger. Easy hands, short to the ball, fluid swing, stays inside and uses the whole field at times.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 67 mph. Short circle, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball, deliberate actions.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60. 

Cannon Foster, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 245-pounds. Thick frame. Low waist.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Strong hands, present bat strength, natural lift through the zone and looks to elevate the baseball to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, active footwork.
Run: 9.13 runner in the 60. 

Landon Gray, Dunlap (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Long limbs. Room to add.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, short stride. Loose swing, creates whip through the zone, bat stays through the hitting zone a long time. Works gap-to-gap, elevated tendencies and upside overall swing.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball with intent
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Zach Haahn, East Peoria (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid load and short stride. Swing stays on-plane, natural lift through the zone and looks to elevate the baseball to both gaps.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm action that works into an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.26 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving. Long and low transfer below his waist. Pops up out of the crouch, gains some ground.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

David Hartwell, Pekin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 161-pounds. Short limbs.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, long stride. Long path, uphill tendencies, pull-side approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot, clean/quick arm.
Defense: Steady actions through the ball, sure-handed.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Haydon Hawksworth, Washington Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Slim build. Some strength in lower. Room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth quiet load and short stride. Controls the barrel, loose athletic hands, covers the whole plate, uses the whole field and was on the barrel.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 76 mph. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active footwork through the ball, sure-handed. INF: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer,
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60. 

Landen Hidden, East Peoria (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Slimmer build. Low waist.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride. Loose, strong hands, flat through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Easy life with carry, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, fluid hands with a two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

Owen Hidden, East Peoria  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic frame. Room to add.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, long stride. Strong hands, compact swing, heavy barrel, spray approach, backspin off the barrel at times.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm, 3/4 slot, quick release.
Defense: Plays with some rhythm, two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball into a slight shuffle, athletic look on the run-through. 

Drew Hittmeier, Mt. Zion (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build. Strength in lower.
Hit: LHH. Upright, narrow, balanced setup, fluid load. Loose swing, uphill path, on time and on the barrel. Worked consistently to both gaps throughout his round.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. Loose arm, 3/4 slot, life across the diamond.
Defense: Active footwork through the ball, steady hands. INF: Steady actions, clean transfer, active feet.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Sean Jenkins, Normal West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Present bat speed, simple swing, stays on-plane and repeats. Line-drive, spray approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. OF - 77 mph. C: Arm works with short and loose action into a high 3/4 window. Flashed accuracy from the crouch. OF: Arm stabs out of the glove, operates with long action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.26 pop times. C: Sure handed while receiving. Clean and quick transfer near his mask. Steady actions, reliable blocker. OF: Active footwork, soft hands. Glove plays deep on the left side of the body. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Brody Kenney, Brimfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame. Strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, stock setup, minimal load and long stride. Short path, handsy swing, on time and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Plays from multiple slots depending on the play, mostly 3/4.
Defense: Athletic footwork, steady hands, two-hand gather, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Macon Kessler, Rushville-Industry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Slim build. Room to add.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, early load and short stride. Balanced, simple swing, loose hands, bat stays on plane, lifted approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Loose/whippy arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady actions, clean transfer.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Ethan Krutke, East Peoria (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 208-pounds. Thick build. Especially the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock, slightly open setup, works back to even.  Hands start low and work flat through the zone, rotational through impact.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action into an over-the-top angle.
Defense: 2.13-2.33 pop times. Steady hands behind the plate, long transfer near his chest. Pops up out of the crouch, gains distance towards second. Flashed reliable blocking skills.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60. 

Michael Lucas, Lincoln (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load and stride. Simple swing, short uphill path, flashed quick twitch through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Some hop to his step, sure-handed with a two-hand gather out front, easy lateral range.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Noah Lusher, IVC Chillicothe (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and leg-kick trigger. Strong hands, long path, hands stay on top of the baseball.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.40-2.46 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving. Long and low transfer, gathers below his waist.
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60. 

Gage Luttrell, Sacred Heart Griffin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Physical build. SLight barrel chest.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and short stride. Strong hands, uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short in the back into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the ball into the glove with the top hand.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

Evan Marcy, Bloomington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 170-pounds. Slim build. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, uphill path, quiet approach, lifted tendencies and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, keeps the ball in front to both sides.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Marsh, East Peoria  (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long arms. Some broadness to shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow setup, knee knock stride. Level swing, on time, line-drive approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long in the back into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Thomas Mickels, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Slim build. High waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch actions and short stride. Simple swing, direct hands and path, on time and used the whole field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Steady actions through the ball, athletic footwork, one-hand gather off to the side.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Coley Palmer, Princeville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Simple, athletic, repeatable swing, on time and flat through the zone. Uses the whole field, mature approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 66.4 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short and loose arm action that works into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Dependable hands behind the plate. Clean transfer near his mask. Displayed soft blocking actions.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Drew Phelps, Moline (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some thickness in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, short stride. Athletic aggressive swing, direct flat swing, stays through the zone and finishes on balance.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays through the ball, steady hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Phelps, Moline (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strength throughout. Broad shoulders with long arms.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, quiet load and short lifted stride. Loose, strong hands, long path, uphill tendencies, on times and on the barrel.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Plays on the move and from multiple slots, loose arm.
Defense: Athletic look, fluid hands, secures the ball into his body, moves well to both sides with a quick first step showed body control on the run-through.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Gage Ratliff, Williamsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Slim build. HIgh waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, quiet load and stride. Simple swing, level path, line-drive approach and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 64.8 mph. 217’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60. 

Eli Roedell, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Slim build. High waisted.
Hit: SH. Narrow, relaxed setup, fluid rhythm and short stride. Fluid swing, loose hands, short to the ball, natural lift, easy effort and finishes on balance.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Clean circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, secures the ball into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Schaefer, Pekin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Athletic build. Strength in the lower half. Broad shouldered.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load, short stride. Quick strong hands, barrel stays on-plane, hard contact at times.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short circle, quick 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well laterally, clean transfer.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. 

Curt Sosnowski, East Peoria (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Slim build. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Compact, strong, simple swing. Flat through the zone and line-drive approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two-hand gather, clean transfer.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Talon Thompson, Routt Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. long limbs. Slim
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and long stride. Fluid swing, controlled aggression, uphill path, loose athletic hands and lifted approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm stabs at draw, operates with short action. Works into a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.34 pop times. Dependable glove with a clean transfer. Remains low through his release, feet replace one another.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Twist, Springfield Southeast (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds. Slim build. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, quiet actions pre-pitch. Loose hands, easy effort, stays on-plane, natural lift in swing and works to both gaps.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose arm, 3/ 4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Weaver, Mt Zion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-3, 137-pounds. Small, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and leg-lift timing trigger. Loose, athletic hands, uphill path, on time and on the barrel. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot with some life.
Defense: Active footwork, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Lane Wheelwright, Farmington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Slim build. Some strength in the lower half. High waisted.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, quiet load and leg-lift trigger. Leverage to the pull-side, easy effort, finishes on balance and uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short circle into a 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the ball, moves well to his glove side, clean transfer.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

Daniel Wilson, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. Thickness in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, long stride. Strong hands, level path, on time and on the barrel, middle of the field tendencies.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions through the ball, breaks down feet before the ball, one-hand gather off to the side.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Mitchell Wilson, El Paso Gridley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 230-pounds. XL frame. Low waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, fluid load and short stride. Strong hands, fluid path, works uphill and worked the middle of the field throughout his round.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 168’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Whippy arm, short and low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, secures the ball into the glove with top hand.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60. 

Christian Witte, Illinois Valley Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Simple swing, long path, works level through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer, quick feet and first step.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Korbin Woerly, Canton (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some thickness in legs. Long arms.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, toe-tap stride. Simple swing, quick-twitch hands, creates bat speed, short to the ball, middle of the field approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Can play on the move, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, two-hand gather out front, ranges well to both sides, clean transfer.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Cole Yates, Illinois Valley Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Small, slim build. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load, balanced finish. Repeatable, loose hands, long and level through the zone, feel for the barrel and sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, some bounce to his step, steady/quick hands, quick first step.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

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