Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

SS
RHP

Ethan
Bass

Glenbrook North (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 171.5LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Select

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Best of Snapshot
Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
PitchAI
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
28.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/23
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
20.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/08/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
370
Distance (max)
10/16/22
75
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
Run
6.87
60
8/08/23
3.8
30-yd
8/08/23
1.67
10-yd
2/24/24
20
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
Defense
90
INF Velo
8/08/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
6/06/23
85.2 - 87
Velo Range
6/06/23
2530
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Changeup

66.4 - 68
Velo Range
10/16/22
1692
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22

Curveball

72 - 74
Velo Range
7/06/23
2286
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Slider

71.5 - 75.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
2302
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
6.92
Infield Velocity
89.0
Power / Speed Score
13.8
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Infield Velocity
90.0
Power / Speed Score
14.7
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
6.92
60-yard
89
INF Velo
96
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Position
6.87
60-yard
90
INF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Position
6.97
60-yard
88
INF Velo
97
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
6.96
60-yard
89
INF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Position
7.09
60-yard
82
INF Velo
97
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Position
7.25
60-yard
84
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
95.6
Exit Velocity Avg
89.0
Distance Max
347
Distance Avg
161
Launch Angle Avg
8.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
90.5
Distance Max
363
Distance Avg
245
Launch Angle Avg
23.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
96.8
Exit Velocity Avg
87.5
Distance Max
370
Distance Avg
140
Launch Angle Avg
8.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
77.7
Bat Speed Avg
75.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
28.4
Hand Speed Avg
22.4
Bat Speed Max
81.2
Bat Speed Avg
72.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
19.0
Bat Speed Max
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
71.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
28.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
74.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2519
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
29.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2160
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2238
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2386
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2038
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1585
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2059
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.9
Velocity (max)
85.2 - 87.0
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,578
Spin Rate (max)
2,510
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.3
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,112
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.8
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,184
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 86.0
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,596
Spin Rate (max)
2,530
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,403
Spin Rate (max)
2,286
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.2
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 75.3
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,325
Spin Rate (max)
2,278
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.4
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,568
Spin Rate (max)
2,514
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 67.8
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,352
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,342
Spin Rate (max)
2,302
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 68.0
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,692
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 83.0
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,414
Spin Rate (max)
2,258
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
60.8 - 65.6
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,944
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
67.8
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.4
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 65.2
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,670
Spin Rate (max)
1,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.0
PBRT Illinois Fall Open
Sep 30, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
80 - 85
FB
68 - 69
CB
15U National Championship
Jul 6, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
72 - 74
CB
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 8, 2023
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
67 - 67
CB
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Pitching
88
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
66 - 68
CB
70 - 72
SL
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
69 - 71
CB
71 - 75
SL
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
65 - 68
CB
66 - 68
CH
69 - 71
SL
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Pitching
83
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
61 - 66
CB
64 - 65
CH
65 - 67
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
3.80
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.62
30 Yard Dash
3.80
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.68
30 Yard Dash
3.93
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.67
10-yd
6.92
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
32.2
Jump Height (max)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.80
30-yd
6.87
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Swift
1.62
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.97
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
6.96
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
2.20
RSi (max)
1,607
Jump Power (max)
32.9
Jump Height (max)
32.6
Jump Height (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.68
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
2.47
RSi (max)
2.47
RSi (avg)
1,387
Jump Power (max)
28.7
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Swift
7
SwiftSixtyYard
1.64
10-yd
2
SwiftTenYard
4
SwiftThirtyYard
3.91
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
71.12
Edge Score
66.61

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

2/24/24

The top sophomore in the state, and No. 14 overall in the country, INF Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026; Illinois commit) has tools across the board. He had eight batted balls come off his barrel at 90+ mph in BP, peaking at 95.6 mph, and his furthest batted ball traveled 346 feet. Additionally, Bass ran a 6.92 60, jumped 32.5” in our vertical jump test, and he topped at 89 mph across the infield.

2/24/24
MIF Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026; Illinois commit) continues to look the part as a premier middle infield prospect in the state. Currently ranked No. 1 in Illinois and No. 14 in the country, Bass was all over the barrel throughout his round, averaging 89 mph for his EV with a max of 95.6 mph, reaching up to 347’ for his max distance. He showed his usual athletic actions and soft hands on the infield, topping out at 89 mph across the diamond. His pure athleticism is hard to ignore as well, cruising to a 6.87 in the 60 with a max vertical of 32.9”.
10/06/23

Currently ranked No. 14 nationally, and No. 1 in the state, UTL Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2024; Illinois commit) looked the part this weekend. Bass measures in at a loose-levered 6-foot-2, 160-pounds with room left to fill in the frame. Bass contributed at the plate and on the mound this weekend for Top Tier, showing real two-way potential for the next level. Offensively, Bass is a right-handed hitter who has a tall setup in the box with a high leg-lift trigger that keeps him balanced throughout his swing. Bass was able to tally a couple hits during our look on Sunday. On the bump, Bass has a fluid, clean operation down the mound throwing from a repeatable ¾ arm slot. Bass’s repertoire contained a fastball that played in the low-to-mid 80’s, touching 86 mph with life through the zone (2500+ rpm). Bass would work in an upper 60’s breaker that showed downer action for whiffs when needed. Bass finished the day with nine strikeouts over 4.2 IP.

8/08/23

One of the top prospects in attendance regardless of class, INF Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026; Illinois commit) once again rose his stock with one of the better showings of the week. Currently ranked No. 2 in Illinois and No. 31 in the country. Bass is listed at a lean 6-foot-2, 160-pounds with plenty of room to add on strength. Bass started his workout on the right foot, cruising to a 6.87 in the 60-yard dash, with speed that easily translates to the middle of the infield and on the basepaths. The right-handed hitter had one of the better rounds of BP in the entire event, averaging 90.5 mph for his exit velocity with a max EV of 101.3 mph (T363’). Bass has quick/direct hands to the ball, working on the barrel with easy pop and controlled aggression. His BLAST metrics were some of the highest in-event, averaging 22.4 mph for his hand-speed (T28.4 mph) and 72.2 mph for his bat-speed (T81.2 mph). In-game, Bass showed to have no trouble facing above-average velocity, sending a ringing double to the right-center gap on the first day of gameplay. Advanced defender up the middle; quick/soft hands with a quick transfer, moves well laterally with feel for the position, ability to make accurate throws on the move with easy life across the diamond (T90 mph). 

8/08/23

One of the top prospects in attendance regardless of class, INF Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026; Illinois commit) once again rose his stock with one of the better showings of the week. Currently ranked No. 2 in Illinois and No. 31 in the country. Bass is listed at a lean 6-foot-2, 160-pounds with plenty of room to add on strength. Bass started his workout on the right foot, cruising to a 6.87 in the 60-yard dash, with speed that easily translates to the middle of the infield and on the basepaths. The right-handed hitter had one of the better rounds of BP in the entire event, averaging 90.5 mph for his exit velocity with a max EV of 101.3 mph (T363’). Bass has quick/direct hands to the ball, working on the barrel with easy pop and controlled aggression. His BLAST metrics were some of the highest in-event, averaging 22.4 mph for his hand-speed (T28.4 mph) and 72.2 mph for his bat-speed (T81.2 mph). In-game, Bass showed to have no trouble facing above-average velocity, sending a ringing double to the right-center gap on the first day of gameplay. Advanced defender up the middle; quick/soft hands with a quick transfer, moves well laterally with feel for the position, ability to make accurate throws on the move with easy life across the diamond (T90 mph).

6/06/23

SS/RHP Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026) solidified himself as one of the top prospects in the Midwest throughout the summer and this event was no different. The Illinois commit is a versatile athlete that can play the infield, outfield and also jump on the mound and show well above-average stuff. Listed at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds with more lean strength to come down the road, Bass ran a 6.97 60, was 88 mph across the infield, T97 exit velocity, 361’ max distance and topped at 88 mph on the mound as well. The right-handed hitter has a knack for hard, lifted contact working with an uphill swing and averaged 91.9 mph off the bat, well above-average for his age. Defensively, he is a natural athlete that moves with all kinds of pace and bounce to his step. Even with his impressive showcase performance, Bass tends to elevate and show even better in a game setting where his baseball IQ, athleticism, pitch recognition and multiple other attributes shine. On the mound, Bass showed off a long and loose arm that played well, topping his fastball at 87.9 mph, and sitting 85-87 mph. He mixed in two separate breaking balls. His curveball showed 11/5 shape, with tighter action, and his slider showed 10/4 shape, and was thrown from a slightly lower slot. Bass is a big name to follow in the coming years in Illinois’ 2026 class.

6/06/23

SS/RHP Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026) solidified himself as one of the top prospects in the Midwest throughout the summer and this event was no different. The Illinois commit is a versatile athlete that can play the infield, outfield and also jump on the mound and show well above-average stuff. Listed at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds with more lean strength to come down the road, Bass ran a 6.97 60, was 88 mph across the infield, T97 exit velocity, 361’ max distance and topped at 88 mph on the mound as well. The right-handed hitter has a knack for hard, lifted contact working with an uphill swing and averaged 91.9 mph off the bat, well above-average for his age. Defensively, he is a natural athlete that moves with all kinds of pace and bounce to his step. Even with his impressive showcase performance, Bass tends to elevate and show even better in a game setting where his baseball IQ, athleticism, pitch recognition and multiple other attributes shine. On the mound, Bass showed off a long and loose arm that played well, topping his fastball at 87.9 mph, and sitting 85-87 mph. He mixed in two separate breaking balls. His curveball showed 11/5 shape, with tighter action, and his slider showed 10/4 shape, and was thrown from a slightly lower slot. Bass is a big name to follow in the coming years in Illinois’ 2026 class.

6/01/23

Illinois commit, currently ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2026 class and No. 31 in the country. 6-foot-1, 165-pound, long-levered, twitchy, right-handed hitting shortstop. Started at shortstop and hit in the two-hole as a freshman. Highly-advanced baseball player, plays with a motor and all kinds of confidence for his age. Defensively is a play maker at shortstop. Made a number of well-above average plays look relatively easy. Quick first step, plays with body control and arm is advanced across the infield for his age. Offensively, is in attack mode when he steps in the box, hunts the fastball and creates leverage and bat speed. Hit a three-run home run over a high-left field wall in his third at-bat of the game. Finished 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored. High-level talent in the 2026 class.

6/01/23

Illinois commit, currently ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2026 class and No. 31 in the country. 6-foot-1, 165-pound, long-levered, twitchy, right-handed hitting shortstop. Started at shortstop and hit in the two-hole as a freshman. Highly-advanced baseball player, plays with a motor and all kinds of confidence for his age. Defensively is a play maker at shortstop. Made a number of well-above average plays look relatively easy. Quick first step, plays with body control and arm is advanced across the infield for his age. Offensively, is in attack mode when he steps in the box, hunts the fastball and creates leverage and bat speed. Hit a three-run home run over a high-left field wall in his third at-bat of the game. Finished 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored. High-level talent in the 2026 class.

3/01/23

INF/RHP Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North), an Illinois commit, opened eyes with his round of BP and went on to stand out in every area of the event. The right-handed hitter creates advanced bat speed for his age and gets all kinds of easy jump off the barrel in BP. Bass has loose, elite hands at the plate, creating leverage and natural lift with innate feel for the barrel. The 6.96 runner registered a max exit velocity of 100.5 mph off the bat, 89.8 mph average and a peak batted ball of 350’. Defensively he continues to trend in the right direction, adding five mph to his arm across the diamond (now T89 mph) with his usual soft hands and clear feel for the position. He also hopped on the mound, where he showcased a long and quick arm out of a ¾ slot and sat an easy 84-86 mph on the mound with a pair of breaking balls. The slider played best at 71-75 and spinning at over 2300 rpm. High-level 2026 prospect.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched stance, backside load and knee lift trigger, slight hand load. Long, quick levers, stays through the zone a long time and the ball jumps off the barrel. Loud consistent contact into the pull-side gap.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, strong arm, high 3/4 slot, plays on the move, easy life across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, athletic pre-pitch, plays low and through the ball, quick hands with a clean transfer, mature round of defense with clear feel for the position.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Drop and drive type, lines vary at times, works with slight effort, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, long arm action, quick arm.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Showed life through the zone, good feel and ease, arm side run.  T2596, 2530 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, slightly higher slot. Flashed feel. T2403, 2286 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Better of the two breaking balls. T2325, 2278 average rpm. 

2/25/23

INF/RHP Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North), an Illinois commit, opened eyes with his round of BP and went on to stand out in every area of the event. The right-handed hitter creates advanced bat speed for his age and gets all kinds of easy jump off the barrel in BP. Bass has loose, elite hands at the plate, creating leverage and natural lift with innate feel for the barrel. The 6.96 runner registered a max exit velocity of 100.5 mph off the bat, 89.8 mph average and a peak batted ball of 350’. Defensively he continues to trend in the right direction, adding five mph to his arm across the diamond (now T89 mph) with his usual soft hands and clear feel for the position. He also hopped on the mound, where he showcased a long and quick arm out of a ¾ slot and sat an easy 84-86 mph on the mound with a pair of breaking balls. The slider played best at 71-75 and spinning at over 2300 rpm. High-level 2026 prospect.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched stance, backside load and knee lift trigger, slight hand load. Long, quick levers, stays through the zone a long time and the ball jumps off the barrel. Loud consistent contact into the pull-side gap.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, strong arm, high 3/4 slot, plays on the move, easy life across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, athletic pre-pitch, plays low and through the ball, quick hands with a clean transfer, mature round of defense with clear feel for the position.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Drop and drive type, lines vary at times, works with slight effort, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, long arm action, quick arm.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Showed life through the zone, good feel and ease, arm side run. T2596, 2530 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, slightly higher slot. Flashed feel. T2403, 2286 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Better of the two breaking balls. T2325, 2278 average rpm.

10/16/22

Illinois commit, SS Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North), has had a huge fall, standing out everywhere he has been, and the Underclass Showcase was no different. Bass, one of the top 2026s we have seen to-date in Illinois, continued to show off an elite right-handed swing while leading the event with a 96.8 mph max exit velocity and launching the furthest batted ball at 370’, more than 15’ further than anyone else in attendance. Bass has athletic hands with bat speed, stays flat through the zone and looks to do damage with hard, loud contact off the barrel while working gap-to-gap. Defensively, he plays best on the move, playing with active feet and a loose arm that topped at 82 mph. On the mound, Bass impressed with a high-spinning fastball that sat in the 81-83 mph range, spinning routinely over 2,500 RPM with over 13” of run at times. His breaking balls are both well above-average for his age as well; with the curveball playing with sharp 11/5 action at 65-68 mph (T2352 RPM) and the slider playing with more 10/4 shape and late bite, 69-71 mph (T2342 RPM), occasionally pulling both offerings to his glove-side but overall showing control down in accordance with the zone. To fill out his repertoire he went to a changeup at 66-68 mph, killing spin and reaching over 16” of horizontal movement at times. Bass continues to show upside to all aspects of his game and is a legitimate two-way name to know in the 2026 class.

10/16/22

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, uptempo delivery, high leg-kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half with a long stride that remains in-line with the plate, shoulders remain level throughout the operation.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into a high 3/4 release.
FB: T83.5, 81-83 mph. Above-average spin, explodes through the zone with arm-side life and finish.  T2568, 2514 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Thrown with intent, 11/5 shape with depth.  T2352, 2245 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Shorter shape than the CB, 10/4 action with sharp bite.  T2342, 2302 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, plays with fade and dive to the bottom of the zone.  T1934, 1692 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, high hand load, hangs foot into a long stride. Athletic hands with bat speed and strength, rotates with aggression out of load, barrel stays in the zone with a level path. Hard off the barrel, worked gap-to-gap and looks to do damage.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose arm, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Active feet, plays low and out front at times, easy and clean on the move, advanced double play turn.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

7/23/22

Verbally committed to Illinois.

4/13/22

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic in the box. Balanced. Smooth stride. Easy bat-speed, quick hands with a flat path to the ball, line-drive approach up the middle, mature presence.
Power: 89.7 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short and quick actions, throws from multiple arm angles, live arm.
Defense: Advanced actions, plays with tempo, looks the part, clean transfer.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Polished delivery, athletic with a slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm action, plays from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83.3, 82.1-83.0 mph. Life out of the hand with arm-side action, explodes through the zone. T2414, 2257 average rpm.
CB: 60.8-65.6 mph. 11/5 shape, some feel for the zone. T1943, 1872 average rpm.
SL: 64.5-67.4 mph. Short 10/4 shape, kept down. T1895, 1815 average rpm.
CH: 63.9-65.2 mph. Fading action to the arm-side.  T1669, 1477 average rpm.

4/13/22

One of the top all-around performances came from Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026), who started off his day by running a 7.25 60-time, tied for second in the event. Bass led the event in infield velocity, reaching up to 84 mph across the diamond. His arm easily translated to the mound as well, running his fastball up to 83 mph with control over a mature four-pitch mix. At the plate, the right-handed hitter impressed with one of the louder rounds of the day; recording a 90 mph exit velocity with easy bat-speed and quick hands.

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Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
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6' 0"
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171.5
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Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
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164.0
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