On Sunday, October 6th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the annual Unsigned Senior Showcase at The MAX in McCook, IL. This was one of the deepest rosters we've had in recent memory, with a couple players already coming off the board following the event, and plenty more still looking for a future home. 

Today, we will be taking a look at every single position player from the day, as well as breaking down who our staff deemed as the top overall prospects with a Top-10 ranking, below. 

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Tyler Trapp, Lane Tech (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Defined, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, hitterish look, rhythmic load, simple stride, utilizes lower-half. Creates clear hand and bat-speed through the zone, flat path, swings with all sorts of intent, on the barrel throughout. 74.8 mph bat speed with 14g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Plays with intent across, short circle and high 3/4 release, has life across.
Defense: Patient actions, steady two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball, some range up the middle to his glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 31.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.46 Edge Score.

2. Collin Roche, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025, Harper College commit
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 184 pounds. Athletic frame with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, high leg-kick with a lift and place stride. Quick hands through the zone, works to stay flat, on the barrel middle/pull with elevated contact. 69.9 mph bat speed with 6g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Comfortable, one-knee receiver, works up through the baseball, confident glove, loose-wristed. Clean actions out of the crouch, clean transfers, feet work inline toward target/
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.50-inch max vertical jump. 

3. Nolan Galla, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Twitchy, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, low and relaxed hands, quiet hands load, short leg kick trigger, linear lower-half. Quick hands from launch, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, hitterish look. 68.2 mph bat speed with 9g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 291-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Medium arm circle, quick, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid, athletic actions, soft hands, confident actions, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 37.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.85 Edge Score.

4. Quaylen Petty, St. Laurence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, medium wide base, slightly open, minimal toe-tap stride. Works direct to the ball, steep path, balanced finish, looks to stay middle/away. 68.7 mph bat speed with 9g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 159-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Quick arm, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot, plays with life.
Defense: Athletic actions and footwork, light on his feet, gets around the ball with ease.
Athletic Testing: 6.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 36.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 53.1 Edge Score.

5. Angel Castro, De La Salle (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 221 pounds. Compact build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, tall setup, rhythmic hands load, simple stride, linear lower-half. Simple easy swing, minimal wasted movement, works flat through the zone, stays up the middle of the field. 68.8 mph bat speed with 11g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. One-knee receiver, confident actions, comfortable receiver, willing blocker. Steady actions out of the crouch, works inline towards target.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.56 Edge Score.

6. Monroe  Evans, Morgan Park (IL), 2025, Dillard University commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 183.4 pounds. Defined build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal stride, controlled load. Clear bat and hand-speed, swings with intent, looks to elevate middle/pull-side, balanced. 79.9 mph bat speed with 24g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Loose arm action, has life, over the top slot.
Defense: Steady actions, fields the ball off front foot, steady transfers, short crow-hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.90-inch max vertical jump. 

7. Danny Mackey III, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 175.1 pounds. Long, athletic, loose-bodied, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, minimal stride, simple and relaxed. Easy effort, stays balanced throughout, flat path, keeps the ball on a line, creates natural loft at times. 65.2 mph bat speed with 8g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Compact, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, two-hand gather out front, fluid footwork, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.63 Edge Score.

8. Elias Diaz, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, controlled knee-knock stride, gains ground to the mound. Athletic hands, stays through the zone with a flat path, balanced through impact. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop times. One-knee receiver, works up through the ball, confident glove, athletic look, flexible hips. Athletic actions out of the crouch, quick transfers, plays with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.54 Edge Score.

9. Nolan Canfield, Manteno (IL), 2025, Aurora University commit
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 157 pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slightly crouched, short stride. Flat path, stays through the zone, looks to generate loft on the ball. 65.2 mph bat speed with 14g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Presents the glove out front, quick transfer and hands, comfortable moving up the middle, is able to get around the ball, fluid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.67 Edge Score.

T10. Connor Peckham, Glenbard East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, stays in his legs, medium stride. Flat path with strength in his hands, stays through the zone, on the barrel up the middle, gets extension through impact. 64.5 mph bat speed with 15g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.1 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.08 pop times. Comfortable one-knee setup when receiving, soft hands, loose-wristed. Steady actions out of the crouch, steady transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.9 Edge Score.

T10. Lucas Jackson, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple setup and load, short stride. Flat path, loose wrists, some whip in the barrel, works to keep the ball on a line up the middle. 65.7 mph bat speed with 12g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Plays from multiple angles with looseness.
Defense: Sure-handed actions, plays through the ball with intent, clean DP turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.17 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ryan Bannon, Willowbrook (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. High-waisted frame with some present muscle throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, controlled toe-tap stride. Quick, strong hands, works flat through the zone, flashed backspin up the middle, intentful round. 68 mph bat speed with 17g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose arm, medium circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low and through the ball, two-hand gather out front, shuffles through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.14 Edge Score.

Brayan Hernandez, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, narrow feet, short and controlled stride. Strong hands, flat path, on the barrel up the middle of the field. 61.6 mph bat speed with 7g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 84 mph. INF: Can play from multiple angles, high 3/4 release. C: Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Two-hand gather out front, steady and deliberate actions, shuffles through the ball. C: 2.06-2.13 pop times. One-knee setup when receiving, steady hands, flashes flexibility. Athletic and intentful out of the crouch, quick transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.35 Edge Score.

Tyler Kirk, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 182 pounds. Trim frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, coils and gets into his lower-half with a toe-tap stride. Throws his hands through the zone with a flatter path, gets some whip in his barrel through the zone, on the barrel up the middle of the field. 62.4 mph bat speed with 10g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, athletic actions, plays low to the ground, soft two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.94 Edge Score.

Maddox Klawitter, Heyworth (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, longer toe-tap stride. Works to stay on top of the baseball, level path, balanced finish. 63.8 mph bat speed with 5g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, utilizes pre-pitch footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash; 31.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.48 Edge Score.

Alexander Kvasnicka, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 205 pounds. Well-proportioned, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, more weight in back leg, minimal stride, fluid and controlled hand load. Flat path, strong hands through the zone, swings with intent, on the barrel up the middle of the field with line-drives. 66 mph bat speed with 10g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 220-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, presents the glove out front, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.23 Edge Score.

Eric Lowrie, Glenbard West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with projection.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, crouched setup, bowed back leg, balanced, gets the foot down early. Simple, works with minimal hand movement, quick from launch, intent to elevate to the pull-side. 68 mph bat speed with 7g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Medium, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, plays low to the ground, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.99 Edge Score.

Angelo Lundeen, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 206 pounds. Sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple and minimal stride, minimal hand load. Loose hands through the zone, balanced finish, uses the whole field. 68.9 mph bat speed with 16g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.28 pop times. Comfortable one-knee setup, works up through the baseball, steady hands. Steady transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump. 

Nate Markese, J Sterling Morton West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 161 pounds. Lean frame with some present muscle.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short and simple stride. Quick, direct hands to the ball, works to stay on top of the baseball, on the barrel up the middle of the field. 63.1 mph bat speed with 15g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot, short arm circle, accurate throws.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball, two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.95 Edge Score.

Jordan Ortega, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic, trim frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, works back to even with a short stride, hangs foot. Controlled operation, athletic hands, on the barrel middle/pull-side. 61.6 mph bat speed with 7g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long reach out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, plays through the ball athletically.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.44 Edge Score.

Ramsay Perez, Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quick lift and place stride, relaxed hands. Flat path with intent to keep the ball on a line, intentful swing, middle of the field approach. 61.8 mph bat speed with 13g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (74.4 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles through the ball, quick feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.14 Edge Score.

Zachary Peters, Taft  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, upright setup, short toe-tap stride. Short path to the ball, works with a steep path, middle/pull-side approach. 56.3 mph bat speed with 7g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (68.5 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.38-2.50 pop times. One-knee setup, loose-wristed, steady receiver. Steady transfers, feet work inline.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.99 Edge Score.

Vijay Sreedharan, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 150 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall setup, relaxed and low hands, short stride. Works flat through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line, works into lower-half, balanced finish. 61.7 mph bat speed with 17g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release, can play on the move.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, feel for the position, plays with timing, range to the glove side.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.28 Edge Score.

Aidan Stumpf, Jacobs (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup with a controlled toe-tap stride. Loose hands, works to stay flat through the zone, pull-side intent, some whip in the barrel. 69.8 mph bat speed with 21g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 81 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Athletic actions, attacks the baseball out front, gets around the ball before moving into crowhop. INF: Two-hand gather that works out front, shuffles through the ball and plays low.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.32 Edge Score.

Diego Tafolla, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride, some rhythm pre-pitch in the hands. Strong hands through the zone, steep path that works to stay on top of the ball. 63.3 mph bat speed with 9g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (70.7 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick arm action, can play from multiple angles.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, quick transfer that secures the ball into his body.
Athletic Testing: 8.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.9 Edge Score.

Bryan Tunison, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Athletic, trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, pre-pitch hand waggle for timing, knee-knock stride. Works to stay on top of the ball, balanced though impact, stays up the middle of the field. 63.2 mph bat speed with 8g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.27 pop times. Comfortable receiver, works to present the pitch, one-knee setup. Steady actions, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.21 Edge Score.

Jayden Vega, J Sterling Morton West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 215 pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly crouched, medium stride, fluid hand load. Loose-wristed, level path, creates leverage, looks to elevate the ball middle/pull-side. 62.5 mph bat speed with 5g  of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm circle out of the glove, 3/4 release.
Defense: Deliberate actions, soft two-hand gather out front, fluid hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.61 Edge Score.

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