Recruiting Roundup: January

Caden Addis LHP / 1B / Prairie Central, IL / 2024

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN COMMIT

From 7/19/23
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, small leg lift, tall/fall delivery, repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Fluid and easy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Armside run. T2034, 1859 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Gradual, slurve action at times, lands. T2039, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Some fade to the armside. T1925, 1841 average rpm.

Chase Alwardt 1B / OF / Edwardsville, IL / 2024

UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS COMMIT

From 10/4/23: “Big, strong build at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Hit in the middle of Extreme Elite’s lineup across our looks. A left-handed hitter, showed a quick bat with power. Stays short to the ball, long through the zone; was a tough out for pitchers throughout the weekend, stayed on the barrel, producing multiple hits both days. Showed some speed on the base paths with multiple extra base hits.”

Bryk Barnard C / 1B / Hersey, IL / 2024

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COMMIT

From 9/23/23: “Currently ranked No. 102 in the class, Barnard especially impressed in his showing on Sunday, both behind the dish and at the plate. Defensively, Barnard looked very comfortable handling all of the duties of playing behind the dish and executed them at a high level. Barnard blocked up baseballs all game for his pitchers and was a clear vocal leader for the team, getting the entire defense back on track when needed. Barnard also collected two hits in the game from the left side of the dish, including a double.” 

Talan Benbrook / N/A, IL / 2024

FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY COMMIT

Kamrin Borck C / RHP / McHenry, IL / 2024

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING COMMIT

Kaeden Bowles SS / 2B / Cuba, IL / 2024

LINCOLN LAND CC COMMIT

From 2/24/21: “...is an upside 2024 who, at just 5-foot-10, 135-pounds showed the makings of a well above average defender on the infield. He showed signs of glove confidence and bounce on the infield that will likely grow with maturity. The same holds true with his left-handed swing. Bowles hits with fluid rhythm, athletic hands, stays level through the zone and consistently drove line-drives back up the middle of the diamond. Follow 2024 infielder as he continues to mature and add strength to his lean frame.”

Brody Clark LHP / Bradley Bourbonnais, IL / 2024

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY COMMIT

From 10/1/23:
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy actions, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works toward plate as he moves downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot with some crossfire action.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Played in the zone with life. T1976, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with some late break. T2489, 2447 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm-speed with heavy arm-side movement. T1798, 1742 average rpm.

Tyler Cribbett 2B / SS / Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, IL / 2024

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY COMMIT

From 6/25/23: “Cribbett impressed on Saturday morning going 4-for-4 including a home-run straight into the wind. Strong build, with a simple swing and a fluid bat path. Showed off advanced bat-to-ball skills, taking pitches the other way and finding the barrel a number of times throughout the weekend. Also showed some quality power, shooting a number of balls into the gap for extra base hits.”

Ethan Cusack OF / OF / Maine West, IL / 2024

WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS COMMIT

From 2/13/22
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup. Lean load into back hip. Short stride. Long bat path through the zone. Works uphill at times. Hits the ball where it is pitched.
Power: 83.2 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Long to release at times.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Alex Dvorak RHP / Nazareth Academy , IL / 2024

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL JC COMMIT

From 2/21/22:
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, athletic lower half, active hands pre-pitch that load in towards the back shoulder, short stride. Quiet swing, long-levers, long path, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Deep draw to high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet. Efficient routes at times. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Braden Engel OF / LHP / Stillman Valley, IL / 2024

WHEATON COLLEGE COMMIT

From 6/25/23: “6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with room to grow. Athletic build that capped off the weekend with a five RBI performance with a couple extra base hits, including a homerun. An upright stance with a slight bend in the knees, consistently got a piece of every zone including barreling plenty of balls in the bottom of the zone.”

Andrew Good RHP / St Charles North, IL / 2024

LEWIS UNIVERSITY COMMIT

From 5/6/23: “6-foot-2, 180-pound, strong, athletically-built, right-handed pitcher. Got the start on the mound and intrigued in his four innings of work where he struck out seven. Controlled, repeatable delivery, clean arm plays out of a high ¾ slot with seemingly much more in the tank. Works with ease and pace down the mound and flashed a three-pitch repertoire. Fastball plays clean out of the hand, around the zone at 84-85 mph. Held the velocity throughout his four innings. Also went to a 70-72 curveball that worked off an 11/5 plane with occasional depth and bite. Had one changeup at 79 mph, sells the pitch. Uncommitted junior arm with polish to his stuff and should see his velocity continue to tick up moving forward.”

John Greenwood 1B / 3B / Providence Catholic , IL / 2024

NORTH PARK COMMIT

From 2/21/22
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 212-pounds. Thick lower half
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, bat wraps at load, leg lift timing trigger. Uphill to contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 87.8 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Plays with rhythm. Glove pack on the exchange. Average hands.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Will Hickey SS / 2B / Hersey , IL / 2024

TRITON JC COMMIT

From 2/20/23
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, quiet setup, short stride. Hands work on top, level through the zone, balanced finish and used the whole field.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer, moes well side-to-side.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.

Charlie Hobbs SS / 3B / Champaign Central, IL / 2024

PARKLAND COLLEGE COMMIT

Marc Iozzo 3B / RHP / Benet Academy, IL / 2024

MIAMI (OH) COMMIT

From 10/9/22
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic build, wiry strength, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, toe tap/leg lift trigger. Loose swing, flat path with a line-drive approach, athletic.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Some life on throws, high slot, loose arm action.
Defense: Some feel, soft hands, quick feet.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Jack Lansu C / RHP / Huntley, IL / 2024

OAKTON CC COMMIT

Chris Ludwig 1B / Glenbard East, IL / 2024

ELMHURST UNIVERSITY COMMIT

Brenden Mack RHP / Yorkville, IL / 2024

ROCK VALLEY JC COMMIT

From 2/26/22
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Proportioned build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, short stride, up and over lead leg, works with effort.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, elbow led draw. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.9, 79.7-81.9 mph. Mostly straight, running action to the arm side at times. T1810, 1753 average rpm.
CB: 67.0-68.7 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1995, 1947 average rpm.
CH: 74.3-75.8 mph. Flashed fading and sinking action. T1518, 1500 average rpm.

Caleb McBurnie C / Bradley-Bourbonnais, IL / 2024

OLIVET NAZARENE COMMIT

From 2/20/23
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Compact balanced swing, strong loose hands, ability to manipulate the barrel, whole field approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.28 pop times. Low, one-knee receiver, quality blocker, athletic footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Kenny Nanos RHP / OF / Mundelein, IL / 2024

VALPARAISO COMMIT

From 6/5/23: “6-foot, 160-pound athletic frame impressed on the bump in this look. Nanos moved well on the mound with a whippy ¾ arm slot. His fastball had arm-side run and sat 81-83 mph, topping out at 84.4 mph. Nanos’ curveball showed big break and sharpness with 10/4 shape. His changeup was thrown with intent and showed depth. Nanos completed his repertoire with a cutter that plays true and showed out-pitch potential.”

Thomas Offill 2B / SS / Bradley Bourbonnais, IL / 2024

KANKAKEE CC COMMIT

From 7/21/23: “5-foot-7, 140-pound, athletic frame. Offill picked up three hits Friday afternoon while showing off impressive speed. Offill has a wide stance with bent upper half that allows him to make quality contact and get to the ball in any part of the zone. Offill showcased impressive bat-to-ball abilities as well as advanced speed that allowed him to pick up a stolen base.”

Kade Patton RHP / 2B / Marshall , IL / 2024

PARKLAND COLLEGE COMMIT

From 2/20/23
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Well proportioned, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, coiled load and short stride. Easy hands, level path, works the whole field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, two-hand gather, works in-line.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Delivery works across body, deceptive lines, finishes first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, slight wrap, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side run. T2059, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape plays with above average depth and spin efficiency. T2470, 2360 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. More lateral than curveball, 10/4 shape. T2308, 2242 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Downer action, flashed above average sink. T1963, 1756 average rpm.

Collin Severson OF / Sycamore , IL / 2024

CORNELL COLLEGE COMMIT

From 9/26/23: “OF Collin Severson (Sycamore, 2024) is a wiry 5-foot-10, 165-pound athlete with quick twitch that showed in multiple ways in this workout. Severson ran the day’s second fastest 60 (6.78), reaching a peak speed of 20.5 mph with a 1.66 10-yard split. He showed an accurate barrel in BP, staying on it throughout his round while spraying line drives to all fields from a short, direct, and balanced right-handed swing. Severson’s speed plays naturally in the outfield - he’s a fast mover with athletic, tempo’d feet that work around the baseball, and he made a spectacular diving grab in left field during the gameplay portion of the event.” 

Lewis Slade LHP / 1B / Lake Park, IL / 2024

SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS JC COMMIT

From 6/23/23: “At 6-foot, 185-pounds, Slade was effective in his outing Friday against Top Tier South. The southpaw sat 79-82 mph on his fastball, maintaining velocity throughout with a ¾ arm slot and a balanced delivery. Also threw a sweeping breaking ball at 68-69 mph for strikes.”

Kevari Thunderbird LHP / Kenwood, IL / 2024

JOHN A. LOGAN JC COMMIT

From 9/23/23: “LHP Kevari Thunderbird (Kenwood, 2024; Eastern Kentucky commit) looked to have one of the better breaking balls in attendance on the whole weekend. The southpaw ripped off a low-70s sweeper with sharp lateral action, thrown both for strikes and to put hitters away. Tunnels especially well off fastballs that start up and out of the zone. His fastball cruised in the 85-87 mph range with heavy arm-side run at times. Loose and projectable, should continue to add on velocity as he fills out.”

Caleb Williams 3B / RHP / South Elgin, IL / 2024

ELGIN CC COMMIT

From 10/20/23: “RHP Caleb Williams (South Elgin, 2024) gave a strong look in his outing on Saturday. Listed at 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. The right-hander uses his body well throughout his delivery, loading into his back hip before firing down the mound with a drop/drive lower-half. Hides the ball well throughout his arm circle before releasing from a high ¾ slot. Williams’ fastball played in the 80-82 mph range with some life through the zone, working it to both sides of the plate. To pair off the fastball he went to a 10/4 slider at 69-71 mph, collecting some swing and miss.”

Jason Wolter C / RHP / Huntley, IL / 2024

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY COMMIT

From 7/11/23
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift, long stride. Short, level path, consistent and repeatable. 68.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop times. Quick feet, smooth transition, works in-line, downward action on throws to second.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Jeremy Wrona OF / LHP / Metea Valley, IL / 2024

COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO COMMIT

Owen Ziaja 2B / C / Jacobs , IL / 2024

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE COMMIT

From 2/11/23
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. High waisted frame with room for added muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, leg-hang trigger. Aggressive swing, quick hands, stays through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Plays from multiple slots, mostly high 3/4 except when on the move.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, moves well laterally, clean transfer.
Run: 4.1 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Carson Stevens C / 1B / Neuqua Valley, IL / 2025

WABASH VALLEY JC COMMIT

From 8/8/23: “C/1B Carson Stevens (Neuqua Valley, 2025) impressed our staff with loud contact during his round of BP at the Northwest Suburban Open, earning an invite to this event as a result. Stevens generated loud contact consistently throughout his round, blasting his furthest ball 101.4 mph, and sending multiple out of the park, too. Behind the plate, his best pop was 2.01 with his hardest bullet being recorded at 74 mph. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound strong-framed catcher is sure to draw eyes with his strength and noticeable power.”

Gavin Triezenberg SS / 3B / Brother Rice , IL / 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COMMIT

From 7/26/23: “MIF Gavin Triezenberg (Brother Rice, 2025) is another smooth middle infielder who continued to do what we have become accustomed to seeing defensively. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound, broad-shouldered right-handed hitter took one of the easier, polished rounds of defense on the day. Triezenberg never gets sped up and played with all kinds of body control and ease while showcasing confident, soft hands and the ability to throw accurately from multiple platforms while topping at 84 mph across. Triezenberg has also cut down his 60-time considerably over the last few years, now running a 7.05 while working to both gaps in BP, registering a 93.4 mph max exit velocity and a furthest batted ball of 347’.”