Prep Baseball Report

O'Hare Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis


Illinois Scouting Staff

On Sunday, February 11, our staff hosted the O’Hare Preseason ID at Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Bensenville, IL. This event is consistently one of the largest on our winter calendar, and this year was no different, as just over 200 prospects were in attendance. 

We started our post event content yesterday with a look at the catchers, and today we will be breaking down every single outfielder that was in attendance at the event, including a top-10 ranking of who our staff believed showed the best on the day. 

Two freshmen at Lane Tech that deserve a mention are Ethan Data and Nathan Wong

Data, a physical 6-foot-1, 187-pound left-handed hitter, impressed with a loud round of BP on the day, working his max EV up to 95.7 mph with a max distance of 322'. He also moves well for his size, recording a 7.30 in the 60.

Wong will be a name to know as he continues to develop physically. He’s an advanced runner with a 6.92 in the 60, and his athleticism easily transfers to the outfield with a quick first step and agile footwork. He also has a simple right-handed swing that should continue to trend up in the coming years. 

Continue reading below for a look at the top outfield prospects on the day. 

TOP outfield Prospects 

1. Chase Petersen, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed look in the box. Slightly crouched, open setup. Simple stride, utilizes lower-half. Quick, aggressive swing, creates extension at contact, present bat speed, whole field approach. 73.7 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 381’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Loose, full arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy mover, quick feet, one-hand gather through the ball.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

2. Joe DuSell, St. Edward (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 202-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Wider slightly crouched setup, leans into backside, short step-back stride, strong lower half. Strong, on the barrel with elevated contact to the whole field, intent to lift, balanced finish. 74.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Full arm loop, clean, loose, accurate throws. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean actions, some quickness, plays with bounce.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. 

3. Noah Delgado, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, hands load back, short leg lift trigger, utilizes lower-half. Strong hands, quick barrel, rotational through impact to pull-side, stays through the ball up the middle/oppo. 69.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Loose, quick arm action, carry to throws. 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean mover, easy, one hand gather out front.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

4. Andrew Lim, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Lean build with athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Upright balanced setup, quiet hands load, short leg lift trigger, aggressive lower-half. Quick hands and barrel, flat through the zone, one-handed finish, on the barrel to the pull-side. 73.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Aggressive throws, quick, whippy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, athletic actions.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

5. Ryan Lisowski, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Compact, barrel-chested frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, gains ground. whole field 72.4 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 77 mph. Full arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic movement, plays with pace. OF: quick first step.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

6. Edgar Santos, Downers Grove North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, strong upper-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup. Hands load back, short toe-tap stride, utilizes lower-half. Quick swing through the zone, hands work direct to the ball, creates extension at contact, slightly uphill bat path, whole field approach. 71.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, range to both sides, athletic.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60. 

7. Christian Guzman, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open setup, stride works back to even, loads hands with stride. Loose, flat path, creates extension through impact, on the barrel with elevated contact pull-side. 73.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Clean exchange, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, range to both sides.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. 

8. Cole Vander Velde, Evanston (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, hands load back, short stride, linear lower-half. Uses levers well, flat path, line drive contact, creates extension at contact. 72.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, one hand gather.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

9. Tommy Abbatemarco, Barrington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, hands rock back with stride, turns on front foot into a minimal stride. Utilizes lower half. Quick, strong hands, uphill path with intent to lift to pull-side. 65.4 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 86 mph. Loose, quick, carry to throws. INF: Long, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick feet, bouncy. INF- strong athletic movements 
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

10. Chase Williamson, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Highly-athletic, strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, active hand load. Short stride, utilizes lower half. 65.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. Shorter action, 3/4 slot. INF: Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, bounce, range to both sides.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Brody Aaron, Adlai E Stevenson High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow setup, active hands load back. Short leg kick stride, strong lower half.  Active hands pre-pitch, flat path, rotational through impact, looks to use the middle of the field 57.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 71 mph. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Long levers, lateral movement plus. OF: One hand gather.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Harlan Alexander, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Long levers, wiry.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, active hands load, short leg-kick stride with coil, utilizes lower half. Flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses the whole field. 58.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 66 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, quick feet, crow hop finish.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Baldassano, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider slightly crouched setup. Hands load back, short leg kick stride with coil. Flat path, stays through the zone, some extension out front, rotational through impact, looks to keep the ball on a line up the middle. 74.5 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Full arm action, some whip, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, has some range over the shoulder.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Barnitz, Schaumburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Wiry frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, active hands load, short leg lift stride, linear lower-half. Downhill path, hands work direct to the ball, uses the whole field. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Whippy, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick first step.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Maxwell Bell, Montini Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup. Quiet hands load, short stride, linear lower-half. Downhill path, loose and fluid, swings with controlled aggression, keeps the ball on a line, used the whole field. 70.3 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, some bounce, one hand gather.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

Mason Bloom, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands load back, short leg-kick stride, utilizes lower half. Quick, strong hands work in a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, works the middle of the field. 75.2 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, lets ball travel, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. 

Bryler Boeck, St Charles North High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced setup, short stride, utilizes lower half. Downhill path, loose arms,  56.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 65.2 mph. 226’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. OF - 71 mph. 3/4 slot. INF: Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, one hand gather. INF- direct path, cradles well.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Ryland Contreras, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal hand load. Slight leg-lift trigger, linear lower half. Downhill path, looks to stay up the middle of the field, keeps the ball on a line. 67.7 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short out of glove, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Some quickness to feet, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Curtiss Crossley, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. High-waisted frame, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup with a wide base, toe coils with load, no stride. Hands low into a flat path, one-handed finish, pull-side/middle approach. 69.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Shorter path out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, moves well to both sides with range, athletic actions, attacks the ball in-stride.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Donnelly, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow setup, active, fluid hand load. Short leg kick, strong lower half. Short, quick stroke, fast hands through the zone, intent to lift up the middle, worked on the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Strong arm, loose, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean mover, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Ethan (ET) Data, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright narrow setup, hands load back, short toe tap stride, utilizes lower half. Intent to lift, drops shoulder into an uphill path, strong hands, stays through the ball the other way  72.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 83 mph. 3/4 slot. INF: Longer arm path, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, one hand gather, tall. INF- Hands out in front, quick feet
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Quinn Drehkoff, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Wiry build, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup, hands load back. Short knee-knock stride, aggressive lower half. Flat path, looks to go up the middle of the field, one-handed finish at times. 67.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover with some athleticism, shuffle step on throws to home.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Grant Ettelson, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 161-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, active hand load, high leg-kick stride, aggressive lower half. Flat path, uphill at times with intent to lift pitches up in the zone. 64.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, one-hand gather, attacks the baseball, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Jimmy Findlay, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, hands load back, short step-back stride, utilizes lower-half.  Flat path, direct to the ball, worked up the middle/pull-side. 62 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy mover, quick first step.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Conor Fitzpatrick, Barrington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: LHH. Balanced upright setup, load into backside, short stride, aggressive lower half. Short to the ball, uphill path, intent to lift, uses the whole field. 63.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick first step, two hand gather out front.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Finn Ford, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Sturdy frame, strong lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, active hands load, short leg-lift trigger, linear lower half. Steep path, showed ability to go with the ball the other way, uses the whole field. 77.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Loose action, clean, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, athletic mover to both sides with above-average ranger.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Fostiak, Wauconda (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Strength through the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a high leg kick, medium stride, gains ground through stride. Flat path, worked on the barrel to pull-side with elevated contact, showed ability to work the other way. 67 mph bat speed with 24 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Utilizes a crow hop on throws, loose action, throws have carry. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Relaxed mover, quick feet, athletic actions.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Nicholas Gnutek, St. Charles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 133-pounds. High-waisted, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup. Hands load back, sits into backside, toe-tap trigger, aggressive lower half. Loose arms, drops back shoulder with intent to lift, aggression through contact. 50.7 mph bat speed with 1 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, relaxed, one-hand gather, crow hop finish.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Emilio Gomez, St Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, hands rock back, short leg-kick stride, linear lower half. Uphill path, looks to go the other way, flashed extension through the ball. 66.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm in the back, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showed quality range to both sides, attacks the baseball, small crow hops on throws.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. 

Tucker Henry, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds. Long levers, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short toe-tap stride, hands start high and drop with stride. Hands work down into a flat path, stays through the zone with extension, looks to keep the ball on a line. 65.3 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, relaxed, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Drew Hyland, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick/short stride, loads hands with stride. Flat path, stays through the zone with some extension, works the whole field, simple and repeats. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Full, loose, whippy arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Relaxed mover, one hand gather out front.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Cash Kaczmarek, Lake Zurich (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hangs foot into a long stride, rocks hands back with stride and coils lower-half. Fires through the zone with a flat path, shows controlled aggression through the swing. 70.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, quality range to both sides, fields ball in-stride, shuffle steps on throw.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Klobach, Hinsdale Central High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Upright slightly open setup, sits into backside on load, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Hands rock back into a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses the whole field, recoil finish. 66.6 mph bat speed with 22.4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Compact arm action, clean exchange. 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, bounce to first step, has range.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Riggins Kohl, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, athletic setup, short/simple stride, quiet hand load. Balanced swing, loose/flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses the whole field. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Loose, easy actions, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, works well to both sides, attacks the ball with a one-handed gather.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Eric (EJ) Kuhlman, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Strength throughout the build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, slightly open, works back to even with a long stride. Rhythm in the hands, works into a flat path, pull-side approach. 68.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean mover, easy actions, one-hand gather, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Kyle LaRose, St Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider crouched setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Steep path, showed ability to go with the ball the other way on a line 57.3 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 63.9 mph. 229’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 68 mph. Clean path, loose, 3/4 slot. INF: Short arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, easy mover.  INF- moves with easy, fluid actions.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Levine, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Sturdy frame throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride, loads hands with stride. Steep path, intent to lift to pull-side/up the middle. 67 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Shorter, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Relaxed mover, one-hand gather, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Martin, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, hangs foot into a short stride, some rhythm. Flat path, stays through the zone with extension, smooth operation.  66.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. OF - 77 mph. C: Shorter arm path, high 3/4 slot. OF: Clean out of glove, loose, high 3/4 slot
Defense: 2.04-2.11 pop times. C: Steady hands, clean transfer, feet work quick around the plate. OF: Some bounce, moves well to both sides, fluid foot work.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Cameron McCasey, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Some strength throughout.
Hit: SH. Upright setup, rhythmic load into backside, short step-back stride, aggressive lower-half. Strong/quick hands, stays flat and through the ball, goes the other way. 64.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Full arm action, clean out of glove, carry to throws, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, confident actions.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

Will McGarry, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds. High waisted frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, starts on front toe, hangs foot into a long stride, gains ground to the mound. Steep path, some whip in the barrel, looks to drive the ball up the middle. 66.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Short, compact path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, one-hand gather to the side.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

Mason Nolasco, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, long knee-knock stride, loads hands with stride. Flat path, loose hands, looks to keep the ball on a line. 68.8 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose and quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, moves well to both sides, one-hand gather, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

Gavin O'Neil, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 173-pounds. Wiry frame with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open base, works back to even, short stride, repeats. Flat path, smooth/loose arms, looks to elevate up the middle of the field. 66.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action. Low 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays with some bounce and comfortability on the move.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Papadopoulos, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, room for more to come.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knee-knock into a long stride. Flat path, rotational through impact, stays mostly up the middle, keeps the ball on a line. 64.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Full action out of glove, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball with a one-hand gather, shuffle step throws.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Pierce, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Wiry build, high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-tap leg lift with minimal stride. Downhill path, rotational swing, showed ability to use the whole field. 64.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 226’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short, compact path, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, easy mover, clean actions.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Pierce, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, minimal stride, hands load at footstrike. Uphill path, looseness in the hands, pull-side approach. 66.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Quick, loose arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, moves well around the outfield, attacks the ball, clean actions.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Danny Raible, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider slightly crouched setup, minimal load. Minimal stride, utilizes lower half.  Downhill path, balanced finish, looks to use the middle of the field, easy and repeats. 67 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quality range to both sides, shuffle step on throws to home.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Matt Reilly, Metea Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Trim look, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, hangs foot into a medium stride. Hands work into a flat path, rotational through impact, worked mostly middle/pull. 72.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 81 mph. OF: Short out of glove, high 3/4 arm slot, some carry to throws. C: Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate, one-hop throws to target.
Defense: 2.12-2.28 pop times. OF: Quick feet, some bounce, one hand gather, steady hands. C: One-knee setup, steady receiver. Quick out of the crouch, works in-line.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. 

Owen Rog, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Wiry frame with room for development.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short leg lift trigger, linear lower-half. Some whip in the barrel, some feel to hit to the whole field, flat path. 67.7 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Full arm action, some looseness, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, relaxed, one hand gather.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Connor Salvatori, Lyons Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, hands load back, medium leg-lift stride, utilizes lower half. Steep path, flash backspin to pull-side and up the middle. 66.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Full arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Showed above-average range to both sides with quality footwork, attacked the ball in-stride.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Scardina, Jacobs (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Upper-half strength.
Hit: RHH: Athletic, crouched setup, medium stride, loads hands with stride. Hands drop slightly into an uphill path, above-average bat speed with controlled aggression. 72 mph bat speed with 17.6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Compact arm path, ¾ slot.
Defense: Easy mover, range to both sides.
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Schader, Fremd (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, hands load back, minimal stride, utilizes lower-half.  Flat path, works to stay up the middle, line-drive approach. 67.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Full arm loop, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick first step, one hand gather.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Sepe, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Sturdy frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, knee-knock trigger, utilizes strong lower half. Short, direct to the ball with controlled aggression, uphill path, looks to elevate the ball to the pull-side. 65.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Full loop, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, one-hand gather to the side.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Isaac Solomon, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, hands load back, short stride, aggressive lower half. Downhill path, some whip through the zone, pull-side approach. 70.9 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Shorter action out of glove, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, one-hand gather, small crow hop on throws.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Spencer, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean strength, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup, hands load back. High leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose, quick hands, works to stay on top of the ball, loose operation with easy effort, balanced finish. 70.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short, compact arm action, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick feet, range over the shoulder.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Louis Stubblefield, IC Catholic Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, hands start in the middle of the body, quiet hands load back, short leg kick trigger, utilizes lower-half. Loose hands, uphill path, middle of the field approach. 63.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick feet, athletic actions, confident.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

Jack Vergamini, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, minimal hands load. Sits into backside, short leg kick stride. Loose, flat path, some extension through impact, up the middle approach. 69.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm path out of glove, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Relaxed mover, showed some range, attacks the ball.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Kendall Wallace, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-tap into a short stride, linear lower-half. Flat path, quick hands, athletic hands, works the whole field. 71.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Short draw out of glove, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Bounce to the first step, one hand gather out front.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. 

Grayson Waters, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with long levers.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, leans into backside, short stride, linear lower half. Downhill path, looks to go the other way and stay up the middle. 64.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Loose, clean, whip out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well side-to-side, attacks the ball, gains ground on throws.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Wong, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider crouched setup, hands rock back, leg kick stride. Utilizes lower half. Steep path, high finish with the hands, intent to lift pitches up in the zone.  62.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 79 mph. Shorter, compact, some looseness. INF: Short, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, one hand gather. INF: Fields ball out front, clean, quick transfer, feet work well, clean double play turn.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Young, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame, room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back, minimal stride, aggressive lower half. Flat path, creates some extension out front, uses the whole field. 67.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long and loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Range over the shoulder, moves well to both sides, athletic, fluid footwork, attacks the baseball in-stride.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.

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