Our Fall Rising Stars ID took place on Sunday, October 15th at The MAX in McCook, IL. The open event was designed for 2028 and 2029 prospects and featured 18 future Illinois high school products, many of whom took part in their first PBR event.

We posted the Takeaways and Statistical Analysis from the event in late October, highlighting some of the top prospects and metrics that we saw, which can be found by clicking HERE.

Contiunue reading below to find all of the scouting reports from the event:

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Chase Boykin, Undecided (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-3, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, leg kick trigger. Quick hands, on time and on the barrel, line-drive spray approach.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 62 mph. 178’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Quick and whippy arm action, accurate throws around the bag, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Highly-athletic feet and actions for his age. Soft confident hands, clean release and natural on the move. Has a chance to be an advanced defender on the infield moving forward.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Quinn Champion, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: SH. Wide setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride. Compact swing, creates bat speed and stays on plane. Consistently on the barrel, natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Long draw out of the glove, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, clean routes, sure handed and gains ground through release.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth delivery, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Slight cutting-action. T1565, 1430 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. Short 9/3 action. T1527, 1491 average rpm.

Aiden Garxia, Undecided (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright open setup, quiet hands load, small leg lift stride. Fluid swing, long at times, natural lift through the zone and stays through the baseball. Made consistent hard contact to both gaps.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 71 mph. INF: Short, quick arm action, strong, accurate throws, 3/4 arm slot. C: Loose, clean arm action, consistently around the bag, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.46 pop times. INF: Athletic actions on the infield. Comfortable and natural on the move, soft hands and easy release at times. C: One-knee setup, willing blocker, sure-handed.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, uptempo drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Straight actions, lands for strikes. T1585, 1535 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Short break, 11/5 action, plays at the bottom of the zone with depth. T1766, 1702 average rpm.
SL: 61-64 mph. Similar profile to the curveball, developing. T1724, 1596 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing. T1636, 1461 average rpm.

Paris Head, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Athletic build, projectable frame, high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, small leg-lift stride. Loose hands. Simple swing, stays short and direct through the zone. On the barrel to the middle of the field with line drive feel.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on a line.
Defense: Easy, highly-athletic actions, advanced glove presentation and confidence. Plays through in rhythm and natural on the move.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Clean, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action with acceleration out front. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Clean out of the hand, straight actions. Plays low in the zone. T2044, 1924 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, big break. Lands for strikes. T2458, 2351 average rpm.

Nolan Hecht, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal hands load, small leg-lift stride. Loose hands with strength. Short and simple swing, level path, line drive approach. Repeats.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Comfortable actions around the bag, glove-pat transfer to throw.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, medium leg lift with coil, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Natural arm-side run. T2091, 1992 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 shaped, plays low in the zone. T1857, 1685 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Downer action, used two different grips. T1677, 1608 average rpm.

Ameen Khan, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. High-waisted, long levers.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Controls the barrel, consistently on time, stays on-plane, line-drive approach.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 61.9 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Short, quick arm action. Low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the baseball in rhythm, sure handed and clean release.
Run: 9.37 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, foot lands slightly closed at foot strike.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 66-67 mph. Mostly straight actions, keeps low in the zone. T1868, 1825 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. 10/4 shape with depth. Plays low in the zone. T2338, 2216 average rpm.
SL: 56-57 mph. Short 9/3 shape. Developing. T2278, 2242 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing. T1513, 1377 average rpm.

Nolan Maranell, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, slightly open stance, exaggerated toe-tap stride. Long and level bat path, flashed gap-to-gap feel.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 62.4 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: Active defender, plays with bounce and actions, soft confident hands and fluid release that plays with rhythm.
Run: 8.66 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Clean out of the hand. Mostly straight actions. Has feel for the zone. T1838, 1774 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. Best of the offspeed. T1723, 1555 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Some arm-side-run. Developing. T1524, 1400 average rpm.

Henry Murphy, Maine South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-9, 125-pounds. Wiry, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, quiet load and toe-tap stride. Easy, loose hands, uphill through the zone, lifted contact to both gaps.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 60.3 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Whippy arm action, some arm speed out front. Accurate around the bag.
Defense: Natural and comfortable on the move, above-average double play feed/turn for his age. Soft hands and steady actions.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth, fluid delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 70-74 mph. Arm-side run, stays around the zone. T1921, 1823 average rpm.
CB: 57-60 mph. 12/6 action, can land. T1765, 1719 average rpm.
SL: 59-62 mph. Short, quick, horizontal break. T1794, 1729 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Downer action, developing feel. T1216, 1131 average rpm.

Carl Pedersen, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-5, 150-pounds.
Hit: SH. LHH: Slightly crouched open setup, quiet hands load, minimal-to-no stride. RHH: Wide setup, quiet hands, minimal stride. Some bat strength, uphill path to contact.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. INF - 66 mph. C: Short, quick arm action, 3/4 arm slot. INF: Quick arm action, accurate, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.59-2.68 pop times. C: One-knee down setup. Feet work in-line toward bag, clean transfers. INF: Active feet, fields ball out front, works toward target.
Run: 8.63 runner in the 60.

Oscar Perez, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 100-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched open setup, hands load back, small leg lift stride. Long, level path, natural lift off the barrel at times and used the middle of the field.
Power: 68 max exit velocity, averaged 59.8 mph. 178’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front off front foot, sure-handed.
Run: 8.88 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Methodical stretch-only delivery. Drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T64, 63-64 mph. Clean out the hand, straight actions. T1563, 1418 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Short 11/5 shape, developing. T1600, 1559 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Arm-side action. T1316, 1230 average rpm.

Cylis Rainey, N/A (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 138-pounds. High-waisted, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, minimal stride. Direct swing, stays on top of the baseball, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 108’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 76 mph. OF: Long draw out of the glove, quick out front, high 3/4 slot. INF: Quick, clean arm action, changes arm slots. Accurate.
Defense: OF: Easy actions, fields the ball cleanly in the outfield. INF: Fluid footwork and actions, plays easy and with rhythm. Plays comfortable on the move.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth, relaxed delivery, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, fluid arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life, lands for strikes. T1858, 1790 average rpm.
SL: 60-64 mph. Short wrinkle, flashes depth with 11/5 action. Out-pitch potential. T2048, 1993 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Flashes downer action, plays to the arm-side. T1430, 1247 average rpm.

Nathan H. Ramirez Mata, Highland Park (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 181-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, loads into back leg, leg-lift stride. Strong hands, long and uphill path.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 61.7 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Compact arm action with some whip. Low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through in rhythm, length and patience to release.
Run: 9.25 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Easy, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, foot lands slightly closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Mostly straight action, works around the zone. T1693, 1522 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Short break, keeps it low. T1644, 1603 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Downer action, developing. T1368, 1241 average rpm.

Jenner Smith, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Long, high-waisted frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Upright open setup, quiet hands, minimal stride. Long, level path, creates lift off the bat and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 66.4 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Loose arm action, accurate, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, active feet, comfortable actions.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, controlled, tall and fall delivery, works on-line; lands balanced and square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, uninterrupted arm action, plays out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Straight, plays at the bottom of the zone. Throws for strikes.
CB: 60-63 mph. Quality offering for his age. Works off a 11/5 plane with feel and depth at times.
SL: 61-63 mph. 10/4 shape with depth. Best of the offspeed.
CH: 61-65 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing.

Terrence Sortor Jr., (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-1, 105-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, balanced stance, minimal stride. Short, uphill path, looks to elevate the ball.
Power: 61 max exit velocity, averaged 53.9 mph. 93’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 53 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, works to get behind the baseball, attacks and plays through.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

Dempsey Steinmetz, N/A (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, open stance, hands load, leg-lift stride. Long and level path, pull-side approach.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short, loose arm action. Low 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, clean mover, played with body control at times.
Run: 8.69 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, low leg lift, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, fluid arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 67-68 mph. Straight actions, throws for strikes. Plays low in the zone. T1742, 1640 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Some downer action. Lands for strikes. T1619, 1570 average rpm.

Jayden Trujillo, Civic Memorial (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 4-11, 85-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, hitterish look, leg lift stride. Uphill path, lifts the ball, uses the whole field.
Power: 62 max exit velocity, averaged 51.7 mph. 172’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 54 mph. INF - 56 mph. INF: Loose, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. C: Loose, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.81-2.85 pop times. INF: Fields ball out front with soft hands, comfortable actions around the first base bag. C: Soft hands, works through the pitch.
Run: 8.90 runner in the 60.

Julian Trujillo, Civic Memorial (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 4-11, 85-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, quiet hands, short stride. Swings with intent, long path, stays through the hitting zone, lifted approach and works to both gaps.
Power: 60 max exit velocity, averaged 55.6 mph. 182’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59.00 mph. Varies arm slots, accurate.
Defense: Plays with active feet, fields ball deep into body, glove pat transfer.
Run: 8.82 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, rhythmic delivery, repeats and works on-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, full arm action, plays from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 62-63 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1796, 1739 average rpm.
SL: 60-61 mph. 9/3 shape, short. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T1786, 1753 average rpm.
CH: 52-53 mph. Similar profile to the fastball. Flashed downer action. T1232, 1195 average rpm.

Jonathan Zaragoza, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 4-10, 90-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, slightly open stance, leg-lift timing trigger. Short and direct path, level through the zone.
Power: 59 max exit velocity, averaged 54.8 mph. 188’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 59 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on his feet, steady hands, secures the baseball through release and gains ground.
Run: 9.13 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Big rocker step, high leg lift into tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T60, 59-60 mph. Arm-side run, throws for strikes. T1667, 1565 average rpm.
CB: 55-56 mph. Short 12/6 shape, lands. T1700, 1654 average rpm.
CH: 55-57 mph. Arm-side action, throws with intent. T1455, 1366 average rpm.

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