Prep Baseball Report

Lockport Preseason I.D.: Outfield Analysis


By Illinois Scouting Staff

On Monday, Feb. 17, the PBR Illinois team made its annual trip to the Bo Dome to host the Lockport Preseason I.D., the largest showcase on our calendar. Over two-hundred prospects participated, representing every high school level.

Soon following the event we released early analysis with our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis. Monday marked the start of our position-by-position breakdown, with the catchers from the event. 

Today we take a look at the near 60 outfielders who were in attendance and ranked the Top-10 from the day. Lucas Pajeau (Lockport, 2022) had an impressive all-around performance and comes away as the top outfielder from the group. 2021 Mark Brannigan (Marist) comes in right behind Pajeau on the list. Brannigan has a lean, upside frame, was the top runner of the event with a 6.68 laser-timed 60 and showed the actions, footwork and arm strength to play any outfield spot.

Read on below for reports on all of the outfielders from the event.

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Lucas Pajeau, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Wiry-frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride trigger. Loose, athletic hands, feel for the barrel, quick bat, repeatable, hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Sneaky jump off the barrel.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Clean arm, over-the-top slot; throws jump out of the hands, play true and carry. 
Defense: Clean actions in the outfield. Sure handed, fluid footwork, fluid transfer with length at times.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

2. Mark Brannigan, Marist (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lean, live-bodied frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal loading action, leg lift stride. Above average bat speed, loose whippy path, slightly uphill.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Long loose arm action, live arm, high 3/4 slot, arm carries.
Defense: Plays through the baseball aggressively, attacks the baseball. lively aggressive actions.
Run: 6.68 runner in the 60. Plus runner, live loose levers.

3. Andrew Jr Ivy, Brother Rice (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 135-pounds. Lean athletic frame, easy athlete.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, subtle stride and hand load. Slightly uphill path, loose easy bat path with above average bat speed, hits in rhythm.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Short over the top slot, played accurate to target, average arm strength.
Defense: Soft hands play confidently out in front, feet work fluid through the baseball, athletic defender, sets up feet behind the baseball and plays through with easy actions.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

4. TJ Schlageter, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Open athletic setup, smooth loading action, short leg lift trigger.  Long through the zone, uphill path, natural lift, flashed bat speed and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Long and loose arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot. Arm played accurate and with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions in the outfield. Fluid, quick footwork, gets behind the ball, plays through in rhythm, sure-hands.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

5. Nick Daugherty, Brother Rice (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, wide-shouldered, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, smooth load, short leg lift trigger. Simple swing, easy effort, loose hands, long and level swing path, gets extension through contact at times.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Footwork is quick and fluid, gets behind the baseball, play through, clean and quick exchange.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

6. Richard McPherson, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Small, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, short stride, minimal load. Simple, repeatable swing, quick hands, short uphill path and consistent hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long, clean arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Clean, natural actions, gets behind the baseball, fluid footwork, smooth sure hands and clean release.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

7. Cain Headrick, Providence Catholic (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build with well-proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and long stride.  Aggressive, efforty swing, creates bat speed and leverage. Long and level through the zone.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot and throws carry.
Defense: Aggressive to the baseball, steady hands, plays through the baseball and gains ground on release.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. Powerful runner.

8. Lucas Coyl, Joliet West (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, slightly closed, slight leg lift stride and bat wrap load, simple pre pitch actions. Path is short to the baseball, slightly uphill. Above average bat speed and hard contact.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Short loose arm action, plyas out of over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, showed soft hands out front, shuffles through the baseball with natural outfield action.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

9. Dominic Coda, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Lean frame and build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, short toe tap heel lift stride. Short uphill path, slots barrel and rotates through contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short loose arm action works out of a high 3/4 slot, flashed carry at times.
Defense: Moves well in the outfield, light footwork, plays through the baseball with clean exchange.
Run: 6.72 runner in the 60. Well above average runner.

10. Anthony Francone, Lockport (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, smooth loading actions, leg-kick timing trigger.  Fluid rhythm, loose hands, quick bat, level path and line-drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, throws from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, sure hands, quick fluid footwork and plays through the baseball in rhythm.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Josh Basinger, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. Wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, leg lift stride. Drops hands into slot, path works uphill through the baseball.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Arm action plays long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actions work through the baseball in stride, rounds the baseball when ranging to either side.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Bormann, York (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 130-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow stance, quiet load, short stride.  Short swing path, works on a slightly uphill plane.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, throws from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure handed, plays through the baseball at times.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Zach Bormann, York (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 205-pounds. Muscular build with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal load, toe tap stride. Bat travels on a long and level path through contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hands play steady, length in exchange.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Michael Boyce, Naperville Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Physically advanced, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup, minimal load, slight leg lift stride. Long, uphill bat path, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 arm angle. Plays with occasional carry.
Defense: Projects as a corner outfielder. Dependable glove, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Michael Cafagna, Andrew (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall and open setup, hands load, short leg kick trigger. Short swing path, handsy at times, uses the whole field.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Solid actions in the outfield. Active feet, attacks the baseball at times, clean transfer.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Jack Carney, Marist (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 168-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, slight leg kick trigger. Hits against firm front side, rotational at times, path works slightly uphill.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. High 3/4 slot, loose arm action short takeaway.
Defense: Works through the baseball, feet play fluid, clean exchange.,
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Andres Castaneda, Mendota (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Lean athletic frame, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight closed stance, lower half is active. Generates long swing with above average bat speed from the ground up, uphill plane.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Playus through the baseball, deliberate at times, step behind crow hop through release.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Rocco Chiarito, Oak Forest (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, short stride gets to square, hands load back. Level path with some length.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, works out of high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actions play with two hands through the baseball.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

Evan Clark, Fenwick (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed stance, short stride, good balance through contact, stays quiet. Above average bat speed, aggressive bat speed.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Showed hard contact in BP.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Long arm action, plays out of 3/4 slot, sinking action.
Defense: Plays through the baseball, glove works out front, step behind the baseball release.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. Above average runner. 

Jake Collins, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, open stance, closes off stride, bat wrap load. Path works uphill though contact, with effort, gets into lower half.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Over the top slot, long arm action.
Defense: Plays through the baseball, showed athletic actions, shuffles through exchanging the baseball, above average defender.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Jovani Contreras, Lockport (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 120-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall and open stance, barrel wrap load and leg lift trigger. Level swing path through contact. Bat stays through the zone, loose hands.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot with long arm action.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the baseball in rhythm, steady hands.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Asher David, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic shape.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, short quick stride, balanced through contact. Above average bat speed, path works uphill with some length, flashed hard contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, plays over the top.
Defense: Glove plays out in front, waits on the baseball and plays aggressively through release.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

Owen Duffy, Marist (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, short leg lift stride.  Swing path is short and uphill through the zone. Showed gap-to-gap tendencies and fluid rhythm at times.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, throws from an over the top slot. Shoulders work uphill.
Defense: Feet stay active, plays through in rhythm at times and clean exchange.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Quinn Duffy, Marist (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, bat rests on shoulder, bar load, slight leg lift trigger, short stride.  Short path to contact, pull-side tendency.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Shorter arm action behind the plate.
Defense: In the outfield, attacks the ball, active feet, strong breakdown, fields the ball cleanly. Behind the dish, crouched setup, clean transfer, feet work in line with right handed batters box, accurate throws around the bag.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Dwyer, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 133-pounds. Long, lean projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short leg-lift stride. Long path works level through the zone at times, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Over the top slot, full arm action.
Defense: Plays the ball deep on his glove side with active feet.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Mike Fahy, Brother Rice (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, sloped shoulders, lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with open stance, leg kick trigger, bat wrap load. Path has length, on slightly uphill plane, pull side approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, plays out of over the top slot.
Defense: Clean actions, works through the baseball, exchange is efficient and clean.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Trevor Griffin, Andrew (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong lower half, muscle bound build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, crouched, slightly open stance, short quick stride. Uphill path, quick twitch swing, aggressive through contact.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Over the top slot, long arm action.
Defense: Attacks the baseball at times, gets low through fielding position, glove plays off left side, long exchange.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Cole Jackson, Manteno (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lean athletic body type.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short timing stride gets to even, hands load back. Short path works uphill, showed feel for the barrel, solid contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Over the top arm slot, short arm swing.
Defense: Plays through the baseball in stride, easy actions, hands work out front and continues to move through release.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Janke, Huntley (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, bat wrap load, timing stride back to even. Short uphill path.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Showed ability to play through the baseball, feet are active to setup behind the baseball.
Run: 6.78 runner in the 60. Well above average runner.

Tyler Jewett, Oswego East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and open stance, leg kick trigger, draws hands back into load. Long swing path, bat travels on uphill plane through contact.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Long and loose arm action from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Dependable glove with some solid actions. Clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Jeremy Johnson, Sandburg (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, weight loaded on back side, short stride to even with minimal hand load. Path is short to the ball at times, showed strength in hands to create bat speed.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 63 mph. OF - 69 mph. Over the top slot, short arm stroke.
Defense: In the outfield, short choppy footwork sets up behind the baseball as glove hand plays out front, At first base keeps active feet while playing through the baseball, showed general feel around the bag.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Colton Kachinsky, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot, 162-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, pre-pitch load and leg kick trigger. Swings with intent, short uphill path, elevates the baseball.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Arm action is long, plays from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Sure-handed, active feet, fields out in front of body and plays through in rhythm.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Kasper, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open, short stride to contact. Aggressive swing made hard contact in BP.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long firm arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Feet setup behind the baseball, glove works left of footwork, step behind through release.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. Powerful runner.

Joshua Kendall, Andrew (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Present strength throughout frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, reverse toe tap trigger. Level path, flat through contact, path has some length. Aggressive violent swing.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 83 mph. Long arm path, plays out of high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showed best on the infield, ability to make all the routine plays there, flashed quick exchange.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Paul Kladis, Shepard (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and open stance, smooth load, short stride.  Loose, athletic hands, quick bat, extension through contact, consistent hard contact.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Reliable hands, proper routes, clean release.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Noah Klein, Loyola Academy (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall and open setup, minimal load and stride works back to even. Short swing path, hands stay inside the ball, creates leverage and lift.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws play with carry.
Defense: Projects as a corner outfielder. Dependable glove, fluid footwork and clean exchange.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Jason Kusibab, Loyola (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 210-pounds. Strong lower half, wide shouldered build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride to even, barrel tip load. Uphill bat path, showed bat speed and strength.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Over the top slot, short arm action.
Defense: Corner outfield profile, glove works out front, rolls down to field.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Jake Mackowiak, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Solid build with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance at the front of the box, loads hands back, with short stride.  Quick twitch bat speed on level plane.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long, firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actions sit behind the baseball, shuffles through release with rigid actions.
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60. Plus runner for his age.

Jack Maniatis, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-5, 145-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Simple swing, long path that works on an uphill plane.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Short over the top arm action.
Defense: Natural outfield actions active feet and clean exchange.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Patrick McBride, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, hands load, barring action, short stride. Simple swing, level path, maintains balance through contact.
Power:  mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Easy actions,sure handed, fields the ball on his glove side, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Jeremy McGuigan, Plainfield South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 166-pounds. Small compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, leg lift stride, foot down on time. Path works uphill, hits off back side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Short over the top arm action.
Defense: Showed ability to play through the baseball, hands work, feet setup behind the baseball to work through, step behind transfer.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Matt Miglieri, Lyons Township (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 152-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with plenty of room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short stride.  Easy effort, long uphill path and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Long arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Proper routes, gets behind the baseball, plays through and quick release.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60. 

Aaron O'Grady, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, stride closes to square, flexed into lower half. Long path works on uphill plane with lifted contact.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Long deliberate strides, uses crow hop through the baseball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Jake Petak, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a leg lift trigger. Bat works on a long and uphill path through the zone, works gap-to-gap and flashes power potential.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Projects as a corner outfielder. Steady handed, glove plays out front, length in exchange.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Zach Polubinski, Oswego East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 150-pounds. Long-levered, highly-projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall and balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Level swing path through the zone, looks to pull the baseball.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 72 mph. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions in the outfield. Reliable glove, fluid exchange.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Joey Robinson, Lyons Township (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Strong, muscle bound build with quick twitch actions.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, leg kick trigger, quiet hands with minimal load. Bat strength swing, works on uphill plane.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short over the top arm action.
Defense: Sets up behind the baseball and works through, occasionally with two hands.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Quick twitch runner.

Dylan Rudolph, Andrew (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Lean wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, reverse tap stride, minimal hand load. Short path to the baseball, stays inside.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Over the top slot, short arm action and release.
Defense: Plays through the baseball, hands work out and front and feet continue to move through exchange.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Kade Schneider, Barrington (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pounds. Athletic frame with a lanky build.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, slightly open when hitting from the left side. Similar load from each side, draws hands back, short stride trigger from each side. Similar path from each side. Long swing on a level plane.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 70 mph. Short arm action, throws from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet stay active, plays the ball deep on his glove side.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60. 

Cullen Seville, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Crouched and slightly open setup. Hands draw back into load, leg lift stride.  Swing path is long and level through contact.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Long arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball on his glove side, steady hands, long and clean exchange.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Snell, Benet Academy (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Strong-bodied frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands load, leg kick stride. Level path through the zone, flashed bat speed, line drive hitter with gap-to-gap tendencies.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, works from an over the top angle. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Sure handed, glove plays out front. Clean footwork, plays through the ball in rhythm.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Stanley, Andrew (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, dives to contact. Abrupt swing works slightly uphill with some effort.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Feet move through the baseball while glove fields out front and off the side.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Stokes, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, short toe tap stride. Flat path, rotational through contact, gets extension at times.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long over the top arm action, showed some accuracy.
Defense: Hands play out front in aggressive stride, works through the baseball to gain ground into crow hop release.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Danny Sullivan, Maine South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, leg kick stride, average balance through contact. Swing works uphill, athletic through contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Over the top slot, full arm action.
Defense: Works through the baseball, long exchange.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Vorwald, Manteno (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, short quick toe tap stride, pre pitch bat waggle. Level bat path, flat through contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Arm plays over the top, long arm action.
Defense: Actions move through the baseball, glovewrok plays out front with two hands.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Webber, Lisle (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. Physical, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and slightly open stance, draws hands back into load, short leg lift.  Simple swing, strong wrists, long and level swing path through contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Arm action is long, works from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Glove plays out front, feet stay active, long exchange.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Jake Wilk, Lemont (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Strong athletic build. Sturdy lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, leg lift trigger, loads hands and weight back, stays balanced through contact. Strong hands, pull side contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot, played accurate at times.
Defense: Corner outfield projection, fields off glove side, out front and in stride.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Robert Woods, Moline (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slightly open stance, hands load back, on time. Above average bat speed, hands work, creates lift.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Short over the top arm action, occasional carry.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the baseball well, feet are light and lively.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Well above average runner, athletic.

Wyatt Young, Manteno (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, minimal load and toe tap stride.  Swing path is long and level through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet stay active, fields the ball on glove side.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

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