The first Preseason ID of the year, the Aurora Preseason ID, was held on Saturday, February 4th at the Aurora Sports Dome. The open event featured 70 prospects from across the state of Illinois from all high school grad classes. 

A number of  unknown players heading into the event put themselves on the map, while a number of other familiar faces continued to show improvements to their game.

Ryan Lisowski (York, 2025), Gavin Grummer (Jacobs, 2025), Danny Paige (Plainfield North, 2025) and Josh Fleming (York, 2025) are a couple of infielders who just missed the cut below but deserve a mention, especially with their right-handed bats.

Read on below for more on the Top-five prospects and all other infielders in attendance.

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. James Love, Joliet West (IL), 2024; Eastern Illinois commit
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with high hands, short stride with rhythm. Athletic, direct path, short to the ball with feel for the barrel, slight uphill path geared to drive the ball to his pull side.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 94.9 mph. 392’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Quick arm with intent, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions, fluid footwork, moves well side-to-side.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

2. Jimmy Anderson, Joliet West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup, knee knock trigger, repeatable forward move. Direct path, long through the zone, uphill path geared to drive the ball in the air to all fields.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Strong, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions, smooth footwork, clean transfer, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

3. Kyle Ziebell, Harvest Christian (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with athleticism
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid stride. Fluid, athletic swing, stays on-plane, on the barrel, feel to hit and projectable swing and path.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot, plays with life.
Defense: Plays under control with a two-hand gather out front, athletic middle infield actions.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

4. Adam Bovinett, Collinsville  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Big-bodied, physical frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed, open setup, long stride. Strong hands, repeats and stayed on the barrel throughout. Lifted, powerful approach, ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose arm from a 3/4 slot, plays with life out of the hand.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

5. Joey Guiliano, Plainfield North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Compact, proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride. Loose, quick hands, short path, pull-side approach, occasional lift.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves with intent, light on his feet, maintains body control on the move, clean transfer.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Joseph Ables, Parkview Christian (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 143-pounds. Proportional build, strong upper half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Flat swing, length through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 9.56 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Albertson, Yorkville  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 176-pounds. Sturdy, proportional frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly upright setup, long leg-kick trigger. Whippy hands, creates leverage, flat path, occasional backspin off the barrel.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, keeps ball in front.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Christian Arenibar, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Wiry build, with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Presence in the box, short path, loose hands, whole field approach, finishes on balance.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields into body, clean transfer.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

Ian Bagaconza, St. Francis (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Compact, strong swing, stays connected and on-plane. Uphill path, looks to work to the pull-side.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 75 mph. INF: Quick arm, high 3/4 slot. OF: long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Clean actions, steady hands with a clean transfer OF: Plays low to the ground, steady actions, sure-handed.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Josh Burner, Naperville Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Wiry, athletic with some room for continued growth.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load, short stride. Level through the zone, pull-side approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Loose 3/4 slot, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid feet, plays in rhythm.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Sean Cabaj, Downers North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. High-waisted, lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly crouched setup, short, quiet stride. Simple swing, short path, controls the barrel, finishes on balance. Line-drive approach and on the barrel.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Clean arm 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer, fluid feet.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Adam Ceres, Yorkville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 169-pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and minimal stride. Loose hands, long path, uphill tendencies at times and used the middle of the field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 64 mph. C: Long draw into a 3/4 slot. INF: Long 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Replaces feet in-line to second, sound blocker. INF: Two-hand gather out front, feel for the first base bag.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Cronshaw, Yorkville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic frame, with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slight leg-lift trigger. Short, flat swing, hits out front, pull-side, line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, move well laterally, steady hands.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60. 

Josh Fleming, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, long stride. Balanced swing, stays on-plane, long through the zone at times, natural lift.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 369’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 78 mph. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Fluid/choppy feet, soft hands, clean transfer,  OF: Plays low to the ground, steady hands.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Justin Garcia Hernandez, St. Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Big-bodied, sturdy build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive swing, long flat path, flashed jump off the barrel, middle of the field approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 82 mph. High 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer. 

Jordan Gozum, Bolingbrook (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Athletic, with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight load and leg-kick trigger. Short path, looks to control the barrel, line-drive middle of the field approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 77 mph. C: Over the top, carry to second. INF: High 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Quick/clean hands, quick feet, works in-line to second. INF: Quick feet, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Groberski, Lockport (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 202-pounds. Sturdy build with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock, toe tap, minimal forward move. Direct, uphill path, long through the zone, middle to pull side approach.
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, high 3/4 slot, plays with life.
Defense: Steady hands, keeps ball in front to both sides.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Grummer, Jacobs  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. High waisted frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, long stride. Athletic, strong hands, stays short to the ball, controlled aggression and was on the barrel to the pull-side.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well laterally, steady hands.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Cole Harris, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Quick hands, lets the ball travel, balanced finish, ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Lamb, Plainfield North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 160-pounds. Long limbed, wiry frame with room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, slight coiled load. Simple swing, stays short, line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Short out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hand.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Mason LaVigne, Plainfield East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Sturdy build with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Long path, stays through the zone, uses the whole field and finishes on backside.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Lee, Morris (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Big-bodied, proportional frame, with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Easy swing, long path, strong hands and ball jumps off the bat at times.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Lisowski, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strong frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid load and no stride. Strong, quick hands, compact swing, stays on-plane, natural lift and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 74 mph. INF: Loose, high 3/4 slot, longer draw. OF: Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Two-hand gather out front, fields into body OF: Steady actions and hands, fluid feet
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Lopez, Oswego East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with room for physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple swing, flat path, looks to control the barrel, middle of the field approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields low to the ground, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Trevor Mark, Woodstock North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 134-pounds. Lean frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and leg-kick trigger. Loose hands, flat path, long through the zone, line-drive approach and used the whole field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, fluid footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Menelli, Plainfield East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, fluid load. Aggressive swing, uphill approach at times, whole field approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields out front, clean transfer.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Danny Paige, Plainfield North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Projectable, lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, quiet stride. Athletic hands, direct path, flashed bat speed, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, has some feel for the position.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Perez, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-4, 140-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Long path, occasional uphill tendencies, on time, middle to pull side-approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 68 mph. C: Quick transfer into an over the top slot. INF: Short compact draw, free and easy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Gains ground to second, feet work in-line. INF: Steady hands, two hand gather out front.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Perry, York  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load in the lower half, leg-lift trigger. Loose hands, stays through the zone, middle of the field approach.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 231’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 74 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot, plays with some life.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields into body.
Run: 8.53 runner in the 60. 

Evan Pohl, Johnsburg (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 114-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, wide setup, minimal stride. Short, flat swing, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60. 

Quade Richards, Dixon (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-kick trigger. Quick hands, stays short to the ball, flat through the zone.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 75 mph. INF: Compact arm action, loose, low 3/4 slot. OF: Short draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Choppy feet, two-hand gather out front. OF: Choppy footwork, steady hands.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Owen Roberts, Waubonsie Valley  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High waisted, lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and leg-kick trigger. Athletic swing, stays on-plane, middle/pull-side approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Austin Siddon, Yorkville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 125-pounds. Proportional build with room for more physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and short stride. Short, flat path, stays through the zone, middle to opposite field approach.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 60 mph. 181’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. short compact draw, gets ball out quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields out front, two-hand gather, smooth actions.
Run: 8.46 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Weigand, Northside College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Proportional frame with some room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-tap stride with length. Aggressive swing, long, level path, stays through the zone, middle of the field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well side-to-side, clean transfer.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Phillip Yu, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced, upright setup, minimal load and controlled stride. Athletic hands, bat stays on plane, level through the zone and line-drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 72 mph. C: Short compact draw into a high 3/4 slot. INF: Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Advanced receiver, replaces feet towards second. INF: Two-hand gather out front, shuffle to throw.
Run: 8.39 runner in the 60. 

Ian Zarnick, Wheaton Academy  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Long path, uphill tendencies at times, pull-side approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Clean 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

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