On August 8th and 9th the PBR Illinois team hosted the second-annual Illinois State Games at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex in Rantoul, IL. This invite-only event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 300+ prospects at the end of the summer. The event featured 16 teams, a position player showcase, and a three-game guarantee per player.

The list below is a combination of a player's showcase performance, along with their in-game performance from the event.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. Today we begin to conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the 2025 infield prospects from the event.

Read on below for a look at all of the 2025 infielders from the event.

TOP 2025 INFIELD PROSPECTS

No. 1 Jackson Natanek SS / RHP / Brother Rice, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 30 / POS: 5 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.  Hit: RHH. Wide setup, knee knock trigger, gains ground. Quick, in control and on time, long through the zone, slightly uphill, consistent barrels to pull-side. Collected two hits, scored two runs and walked three times during game play. 68.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 331’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Quick, athletic arm action, accurate on the bag with carry. Defense: Fluid, athletic actions, soft hands, clear feel for the position, body control on the run-through. Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

No. 2 AJ Putty 1B / 3B / Huntley, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 2 Positional Profile: 3B/1B  Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Physical, broad-shouldered frame with strength throughout. Hit: RHH. Wide stance, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Smooth and fluid, physical swing, slightly uphill path, all fields approach with easy power. Finished game play 2-for-4 with a double, RBI and walk. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 377’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, compact, over the top slot.  Defense: Steady hands and actions, two-hand gather out front. Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

No. 3 Drew Church SS / 2B / Montini Catholic, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 43 / POS: 11 Positional Profile: SS/2B  Body: 6-3, 165-pounds.  Hit: RHH. Upright setup, leg-lift trigger, gains ground. Controlled, fluid swing, direct to the ball, barrels the ball up the middle. Collected two hits, scored a run and walked during game play. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 343’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short, quick to release, 3/4 slot. Defense: Athletic, fluid actions, soft hands, clean transfer, plays with rhythm and ease to his game. Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

No. 4 Brady Green SS / OF / Oak Park-River Forest, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 34 / POS: 7 Positional Profile: SS/OF  Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Continues to add quality muscle throughout. Hit: RHH. Upright setup, high leg kick into forward move, lower half coil. Quick, controlled aggression swing, slightly uphill, consistently barreled the ball. Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 350’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 slot with carry on throws. Defense: Soft, easy hands, moves well to both sides.  Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.

No. 5 Demir Heidelberg 1B / 3B / Homewood Flossmoor, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 76 / POS: 3 Positional Profile: 1B/3B  Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Highly-projectable, long, loose-levered frame with plenty of development still to come. Hit: RHH. Open stance, leg kick trigger gains ground. Controlled, simple, direct with a slight uphill path, all fields approach, accurate barrel. 76.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 330’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, quick, accurate, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Plays with bounce and in rhythm, soft hands, smooth mover. Run: 6.88 runner in the 60.

No. 6 Jimmy Downs 3B / 1B / Kenwood, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 49 / POS: 4 Positional Profile: 3B/1B  Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Present physicality. Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, leg lift trigger. Quick and direct swing with a slightly uphill path, consistently on the barrel, pull-side power. Finished game play 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.5 mph. 356’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. MIF: Compact, 3/4 slot, accurate. 1B: Compact, can change arm slots, accurate, 3/4 slot. Defense: INF: Plays on balls of feet, works into a crow hop, glove-pat transfer, reliable hands. 1B: Fields ball deep into the body, sure-handed glove-pat transfer, confidence around the bag. Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

No. 7 Aidan Nohava 3B / 1B / Brother Rice, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 72 / POS: 6 Positional Profile: 3B/1B  Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Broad-shouldered, physical build with developing strength throughout. Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, high leg kick into forward move. Direct, flat path, simple approach, quick hands, easy power to pull-side. Finished game play 3-for-4 with a double, RBI and a walk. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 355’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Soft hands with steady actions, fluid footwork, easy range to the glove side. Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

No. 8 Lucas Krebs SS / RHP / Edwardsville, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 47 / POS: 13 Positional Profile: SS/RHP  Body: 6-0, 174-pounds. Athletic frame with advanced strength in the lower half. Hit: RHH. Stock, relaxed setup, leg lift trigger into forward move. Controlled approach, above-average bat and hand speed, pull-side approach. Finished game play 2-for-5. Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 305’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Quick, compact, high 3/4 slot with carry. Defense: Sure-handed actions, efficient mover, clean transfer. Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

No. 9 Dominic Bonilla 3B / C / Hope Academy, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 54 / POS: 5 Positional Profile: 3B/C  Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strength in the lower half. Hit: LHH. Stock setup, body load, steady hands. Quiet, calm demeanor in the box. Athletic hands, present bat speed, stays on plane, uses the whole field and was on the barrel throughout. 66.5 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 300’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, compact, accurate, can make throws from various angles. Defense: Active feet, athletic actions, sure-handed, rangy, smooth. Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

No. 10 Drew Kleinheider SS / 2B / Father McGivney, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 90 / POS: 22 Positional Profile: SS/2B  Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.  Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, gains ground. Simple approach, quick and direct, consistently barrels the ball to all fields. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 333’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, 3/4 slot. Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, plays through the ball with rhythm. Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

No. 11 Aadden Guerrero SS / RHP / St. Laurence, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 78 / POS: 20 Positional Profile: SS/RHP  Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame. Hit: RHH. Stock setup, sits backside, high-leg kick into forward move. Short, simple swing, slightly uphill at times, consistent line drives, above-average bat-to-ball skills. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 295’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, quick, 3/4 slot with carry. Defense: Soft hands, athletic actions, bounce in his step with rhythm. Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.

No. 12 Davis Weeks SS / RHP / Dunlap, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 61 / POS: 17 Positional Profile: SS/RHP  Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Wide-shouldered, high-waisted, athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development. Hit: RHH. Relaxed, athletic setup, leg kick trigger, gains ground. Uphill path, controlled, easy swing with fluidity, all fields approach. 70.5 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 334’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Loose, fluid arm action from high 3/4 slot. Defense: Soft hands, clean transfer, secures the ball into his body. Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

No. 13 Kannon Kamp SS / 2B / Father McGivney, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 60 / POS: 16 Positional Profile: SS/2B  Body: 5-10, 156-pounds.  Hit: LHH. Wider stance, stock hand placement, medium/high leg kick. Simple, controlled approach, short to the ball, flat path, barrels at times, stays balanced through contact. Finished game play 3-for-7 with a double, RBI, run and walk. 61.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 252’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, athletic arm, changes slots. Defense: Sure-handed, athletic/fluid footwork, fields ball to body, clean double play turn. Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.

No. 14 Cole Lockwood SS / 2B / Libertyville, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 95 / POS: 24 Positional Profile: SS/2B  Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.  Hit: RHH. Stock setup, minimal stride, simple load. Simple, quiet swing, easy effort, controls the barrel, on the barrel, line-drive contact to all fields. Was on the barrel throughout game play; Finished 4-for-6 with an RBI and two runs scored. 66.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 319’ max distance.  Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Defense: Sure-handed, secures the ball into his body, clean transfer, plays through the ball. Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

No. 15 Luke Yolich SS / SS / Whitney Young, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 71 / POS: 19 Positional Profile: SS/SS  Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.  Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, sits backside, gains ground. Short, direct and flat path. Quick, barrels the ball to all fields. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 335’ max distance.  Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Quick, short, from a high 3/4 slot.  Defense: Quick hands, confident, secures into the body, moves well laterally. Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Hayden Bugger, Triad (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, toe-tap trigger, gains ground. Simple, uphill swing path, pull-side line drives. 68.5 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, sidearm with quickness.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Henrik Conniff, New Trier (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Short, direct path, flat, controlled approach, barrels the ball at times.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, loose, whippy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with rhythm and tempo, soft hands, fluid actions, secures the ball into his body,
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.

Tyler Dowling, Bloomington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, early stride/load, on time. Easy, balanced swing, quiet hands, stays on-plane, natural lift and works gap-to-gap. 58.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Medium arm length, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, clean transfer, showed body control on slow roller.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Theodore Greco, Lane Tech (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, knee-knock trigger, gains ground. Quick, direct to the ball, uphill at times, on the barrel, up the middle. 65.4 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Longer arm arc, quick, changes slots.
Defense: Sure-handed, quick first step, clean transfer.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Dane Hrasky, O'Fallon (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, up and down trigger. Twitchy, quick swing, slightly uphill, barrels the baseball to all fields.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long, loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, fields ball to body, quick hands, clean transfer, quick to release.
Run: 6.66 runner in the 60.

Carter Johnson, Wheaton North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider setup, open stance, stock hand position. Fluid, athletic swing, stays inside the baseball, comfortable working to the opposite field gap, natural lift through the zone. 61.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 64.1 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. Long, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident hands, athletic, fluid footwork, moves around the bag well, clean double play.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.

Griffin Kelly, Buffalo Grove (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open, relaxed setup. Easy swing, strong hands, natural lift, and finishes on balance. 64.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Long, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft, steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60.

Ethan Kieser, Normal University (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long, loose-limbed projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, up and down leg lift trigger. Controlled, simple approach, loose, above average bat speed, flatter path, all fields. 73.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose, whippy, 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: Soft, fluid hands, clean transfer, feel for the position.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Andrew Kouris, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock, relaxed setup, slight leg-lift trigger. Quick, short to the ball, uphill path, loose, aggressive swing, can barrel to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, quick, changes slots.
Defense: Smooth, fluid actions, fields ball to body, clean transfer, works well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Juhthaniel Lebron, Ogden International (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, knee-knock trigger, gains ground. Direct, flat path, quick, pull-side contact.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Longer arm action, changes slots, quick out front.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands, active footwork.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Adolfo Lopez, Maine East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, repeatable load into forward move, leg-kick trigger. Short to the ball, sent balls to all fields, power to pull-side. 70.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Whippy, accurate, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean gather with quick transfer, fields ball to body.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Kyle Maness, McHenry (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, knee-knock trigger into forward move. Controlled, fluid swing with easy power to the pull-side.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, athletic arm, quick release, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball, two-hand gather out front, sure-handed, clean transfer.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Nikolas Nelson, Dekalb (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, high leg kick, replicable stride. Fluid swing, loose, athletic hands, creates whip through the zone, controlled finish, whole field and line-drive approach. 63.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Longer arm circle, quick, changes slots.
Defense: Clean gather out front, soft hands, fields ball to body, athletic mover, clean double play.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Rhett Ozment, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup, leg kick into forward move, gains ground. Fluid swing, direct, controlled path, natural power.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Clean, loose, long at times, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Karim Patterson, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, smooth easy load, short stride. Fluid swing, athletic hands, present bat speed, stays on-plane, natural loft through the zone, on time and was on the barrel to all fields. 62.6 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 92.3 mph. 379’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 85 mph. Long, accurate, some whip out front, one-hop to target.
Defense: Athletic, fluid footwork, plays through the ball with intent and confidence.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Nolan Simios, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg-lift trigger that gains ground. Slightly uphill at times, accurate barrel, pull-side/middle approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Has some rhythm, steady hands, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Ryan Sobun, Joliet West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, leg kick into forward move, gains ground. Short, flat path, whippy barrel, aggressive swing.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long arm action, quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, athletic actions, showed some range up the middle.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

James Spellman, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Advanced frame with present levers.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, high leg kick, simple load. Creates above-average leverage, lifted approach and developing power to all fields. Was on time and on the barrel throughout. 66.1 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, clean, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, long strides,covers ground easily up the middle, clean transfer.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.

Nick Szalony, Mundelein (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 148-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Slightly uphill path, fluid and easy swing that barrels the ball to pull-side/up the middle.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot, can change slots.
Defense: Active feet, fields ball out front, clean transfer.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

Carson Wort, Pawnee (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Sits into backside, up and down leg lift trigger. Direct, aggressive swing, occasional lift and creates occasional leverage to the pull-side. 70.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 77 mph. Short, whippy arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Defense: Plays low and gains ground out of the crouch. Reliable hands.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.

Brayden Zilis, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, no stride, loose, fluid load with weight shift back. Fluid swing, stays on plane, uses the middle of the field, balanced finish and stays within himself. 58.4 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, quick arm, loose, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball with intent, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

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