Class of 2026 Showcase: Position Player Analysis
December 9, 2024
On Sunday, October 13, we hosted the Class of 2026 Showcase at The MAX in McCook, IL. There was nearly 50 prospects in attendance, all from the class of 2026, and it gave our staff one final look at some of the top talent in the area before the off-season fully kicked off.
Today, we are taking a look at every single position player from the day, while also breaking down who our staff identified as the top prospects from the event.
TOP POSITION PLAYERS
1. Colin Quinn, St. Rita (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 180.6 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a narrow and balanced stance with a leg lift stride. Hands start low and stay relaxed through load. Twitchy, direct to the ball, flat path, above-average bat speed through the zone, controlled and balanced. On the barrel throughout to the middle of the field. 70.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop time range; One-knee down, steady hands, clean transfer, works in-line on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 33.08 Edge Score.
2. Rhett Harris, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-2, 216.7 pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a balanced setup with his feet wide apart. Hands start at his shoulders. Knee-knock stride, draws hands back into load. Loose, strong hands, direct to the ball, slightly uphill path, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side. 72.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 84 mph. OF: Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot. INF: Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Easy mover, fields ball in-stride. INF: Sure-handed, fields the ball to body, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.46 Edge Score.
3. Quinn Roberts, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 176.2 pounds. Athletic, lean frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance, high leg lift, long stride. Flat path, strong hands, looks to keep the ball on a line. 78 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball in-stride, fields ball out front, works in-line on throws.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 86.8 Edge Score.
4. Javoris Bohannon, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance with his feet open. Long stride brings feet even. Hands start high, barrel wraps at load. Direct, intentful swing, stays balanced through, flat through the zone, works the pull-side/middle of the field. 65.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Easy arm action, quick release, high 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, clean/quick transfer, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.38 Edge Score.
5. Landon Ehman, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 151 pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Stands in a tall and open set up with the bat on his shoulder. Long stride brings feet even, draws hands back with smooth loading actions. Loose, athletic hands, above-average bat speed, uphill path, worked the middle/opposite fields. 67.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, fields ball in-stride, clean transfers, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 31.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.17 Edge Score.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Brady Alstott, Kaneland (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Trim frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, wide stance, minimal up/down leg lift. Longer path to the ball, slightly uphill path. 62.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action in the back, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady footwork, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.91 Edge Score.
Trenton Bridges, Warrensburg-Latham (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Hit: LHH. Stands in a balanced and athletic setup with his hands high. Lifts leg into a knee-knock trigger, raises hands into load. Longer path to the ball, bat speed through the zone, flat path, all fields approach. 60 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, attacks in stride, fields around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.35 Edge Score.
Max Broughton, Marengo (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 142.6 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, slight crouch, small leg lift, minimal stride. Direct, short to the ball, works slightly uphill, all fields approach. 61.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 253-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Compact, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady footwork, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.11 Edge Score.
Brayden Carlson, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in an athletic and slightly open stance. Knee-knock stride brings feet even, arm bars slightly at load. Simple, easy approach, slightly uphill path, works the middle of the field consistently. 62.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Compact, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.36 pop time range; Starts higher in the crouch, clean transfer, throws stay on-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.42 Edge Score.
Michael "MJ" Chavez, Plainfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 145 pounds. Trim frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift with short stride. Easy, direct path, works slightly uphill, pull-side/middle approach. 59.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, athletic footwork, soft hands, clean double play work, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.17 Edge Score.
Emmit Collins, Marmion Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 190.5 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Sets up in a balanced and athletic stance with relaxed hands. Toe-tap trigger, raises hands smoothly into load. Strong hands, direct path, slightly uphill through the zone, easy power to the middle/pull-side. On the barrel throughout. 72.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.17-2.24 pop time range; Steady hands, clean transfer, works in-line, one-hop throws to the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.57 Edge Score.
Kristian D’Alexander, Glenbard North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Mature, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, wide setup, small up/down leg lift. Strong hands, short to the ball, flat path, all fields approach. 62.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (67.4 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.23 Edge Score.
Raphael Davino, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-6, 140 pounds. Athletic with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Level path, looks to keep the ball on a line, pull-side/middle approach. 66.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, attacks the ball in-stride, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 44.77 Edge Score.
Christian Derosena, Glenbrook South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 169.1 pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, athletic setup, closed stance, toe-tap trigger, medium stride. Twitchy, uphill path, looks to elevate the ball. 60.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (72.6 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Longer arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.75 Edge Score.
Dominic Diamond, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-9, 175 pounds. Mature, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, slight crouch, small leg lift into short stride. Direct, flat path through the zone, pull-side approach. 65.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Compact slot, quick release.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, fields ball out front, soft hands, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.38 Edge Score.
John Dollinger, Grant (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 195 pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall and closed stance with low hands. Trigger varies between toe-tap and leg kick, raises hands into load. Longer path through the zone, uphill path, middle/pull-side approach. 62.5 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (68 avg.); 245-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.41 pop time range; Steady hands, easy transfer, works around the plate, one-hop throws to bag.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.8 Edge Score.
Chase Ferreiro, West Aurora (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-4, 195 pounds. Long-levered frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift with short stride. Direct, easy swing, mostly flat through the zone, middle of the field approach. 67.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Over the top slot, longer arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.17 Edge Score.
Tim Flanagan, St Patrick (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. Strong, mature frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced set up with low hands. Slight leg lift load, draws hands back. Short, direct path, slightly uphill, works the middle/opposite side. Controlled and balanced through. 61.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73.4 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.19 pop time range; Clean, easy transfer, clean footwork, throws stay on-line.
Athletic Testing: 8.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.35 Edge Score.
Trent Harradine, Highland Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 164.2 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame, long-limbed.
Hit: RHH. Tall and balanced stance with his hands high. Toe-tap trigger, barrel wraps at load. Loose, uphill path, long through the zone, middle of the field approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 73 mph. INF: High 3/4 slot. C: Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop time range; INF: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands. C: Steady hands, clean transfer, quick first step, accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.77 Edge Score.
Christian Hudson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 145.3 pounds. Trim frame, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in an open stance with his feet wide apart. Toe-tap trigger with a long stride. Hands start high above the head and drop into a barrel wrap load. Twitchy, quick bat through the zone, flat path, worked the middle of the field. 62.7 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action in the back, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, steady hands, shuffle steps on throws to home.
Athletic Testing: 6.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 33.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.14 Edge Score.
Evan Johnson, DeKalb (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 183.4 pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift, minimal stride. Strong hands, works direct, flat path through the zone, hard-hit contact to the middle/pull-side. 69.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Longer arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady footwork, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.07 Edge Score.
Ralph Jones, Stagg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 181.2 pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and balanced stance with his hands starting below his shoulders. Long stride, barrel wraps at load. Controlled, balanced swing, direct, flat path, middle/pull-side approach. 70.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4 compact slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 49.99 Edge Score.
Chase Kolbe, Niles West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 145 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a wide and open setup with low hands. Stride varies between toe-tap and leg kick. Smooth loading actions. Athletic hands, some bat speed through the zone, looks to lift the baseball, all fields approach. 68.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Compact arm action, some quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball in-stride, athletic mover, confident hands, fields ball to body, shuffle steps on throws.
Athletic Testing: 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.21 Edge Score.
Andrew Korolis, Taft (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 152 pounds. Athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, narrow setup, slightly open stance, strides back to even. Twitchy, level path, swings with intent. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (77.6 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. High 3/4 release, easy arm action.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays low to the ground, moves well to both sides. Clean and quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.27 Edge Score.
Bobby Labuda, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a tall and balanced stance with his feet slightly open. Hands stay quiet through smooth loading actions. Easy, uphill bat path, some power to the middle of the field/pull-side. 66.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm action.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, clean transfer, shuffle steps on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.53 Edge Score.
Chuck Laurenson, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, slight crouch, small leg lift with short stride. Controlled, direct, slightly uphill path, power to the pull-side. 67.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, athletic mover, fields in-stride.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.88 Edge Score.
Alberto 'AJ' Lopez, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Starts in a balanced and athletic stance with low hands. Leg kick trigger, draws hands back into load. Loose, athletic hands, slightly uphill path, intentful swing with control. Worked the pull-side. 65.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 225-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, fields ball in-stride, attacks.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.09 Edge Score.
Austin Lucas, Lincoln (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 145 pounds. High-waisted frame with room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Stands in an open and tall stance with the bat on his shoulders. Long stride brings feet even, minimal loading actions with the hands. Works uphill through the zone, middle of the field approach. 61.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.5 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.91 Edge Score.
Joshua Luciano, Lincoln Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-8, 163.1 pounds. High-waisted, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, medium up/down leg lift. Direct, loose hands with some intent, uphill path, worked the pull-side/middle of the field. 61.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Compact arm slot, quick release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, athletic footwork, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.44 Edge Score.
Evan Mendiola, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 187.6 pounds. High-waisted, long-levered frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a tall and athletic set up with low hands. Big leg lift trigger, barrel wraps at load. Loose, quiet load, uphill path with some easy pull-side power. 64.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact action, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.23 pop time range; Clean, easy transfer, quick first step, throws play accurate to the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.32 Edge Score.
Mason Meskimen, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 155.9 pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, open stance, minimal leg lift, strides back to even. Twitchy, direct, slightly uphill, all fields approach. 64.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm action.
Defense: Steady hands, plays with some bounce, clean footwork, moves well up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.5 Edge Score.
Carter Morell, Pawnee (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds. Sturdy frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, medium leg lift into short stride. Strong hands, direct to the ball, bat speed through the zone, uphill path. 63.9 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 slot, compact arm action.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, shuffle steps on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.22 Edge Score.
Joey Pozzi, Kaneland (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Strong, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall and slightly open stance with a leg kick trigger. Hands start back, slight arm bar at load. Short to the ball, hands stay inside, slightly uphill path, opposite field approach. 64 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (59.9 avg.); 247-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.38 pop time range; Starts low in the crouch, fields ball to hand, quick first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.16 Edge Score.
Arnie Rosenband, Whitney Young (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Sets up with a slightly open stance. Leg lift trigger, hands drop slightly into clean load. Direct to the ball with intent, slightly uphill path, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side. 63 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields in-stride, shuffle steps on throws to home.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.33 Edge Score.
Luka Stojakovic, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 188.7 pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with a toe-tap trigger. Draws hands back into smooth load. Direct, slightly uphill path, works the middle of the field. 67 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Compact, quick arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.08 pop time range; Starts low in the crouch, clean quick transfer, works on-line, accurate throws. Soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.05 Edge Score.
Finn Stovall, Harlem (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 227.7 pounds. Well-proportioned, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slightly open stance, strides back to even. Slightly uphill path, lifts the ball to the pull-side/middle of the field. 66.8 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Compact, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer, moves well around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.76 Edge Score.
Conor Sullivan, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 179.5 pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide and open stance with the bat on his shoulder. Big leg kick trigger, draws hands back into a smooth load. Barrel wraps at load. Short to the ball, looks to elevate the baseball to the middle/pull-side of the field. 69.2 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean and quick transfer, steady hands, deliberate footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.89 Edge Score.
Luke Vercelli, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 218.7 pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a narrow and slightly open setup. Slight leg lift stride, pulls hands back into arm bar load. Easy swing, flat path through the zone, middle of the field. 60 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (69.5 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Compact arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.33 pop time range; Quick transfer, works quick out of the crouch, in-line throws.
Athletic Testing: 8.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.44 Edge Score.
Aidan Whildin, Kaneland (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Trim, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hitterish look in the box, short stride, linear lower-half. Loose, level path, line drive approach, balanced finish. 66.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball off front foot, steady footwork, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.59 Edge Score.
Zach Wojtas, St. Edward (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Trim, long-levered frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a tall set up with his hands high and the barrel wrapped. Longer path to the ball, direct, slightly uphill, pull-side/middle approach. 61 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.06 Edge Score.
Matt Young, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: /LHP
Body: 5-7, 149.9 pounds. Trim, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Starts in an athletic stance with his weight on his backside. Toe-tap trigger. Hands begin high, lowers into his load. Strong hands, direct to the ball, bat speed through the zone, slightly uphill. Middle/pull-side approach. 63.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, attacks ball in-stride, works around the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.4 Edge Score.
Alex Zeigler, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 159.6 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a wide setup with his hands near his shoulders. Toe-tap stride, draws hands back into load. Strong hands, swings with intent, remains balanced through swing. 66.3 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 36.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.93 Edge Score.