The inaugural Chicago Preseason I.D. was held on Feb. 23 at the Pullman Community Center in Chicago, IL. The event saw 80+ players from the greater Chicagoland area ranging from all HS classes, 19' to 22'.

Shortly following the event we shared an instant analysis from the showcase with our Quick Hitsand Stat Story. Yesterday we  continued the positional breakdown with the outfielders and today we look at all infielders in attendance.

The No. 1 infield spot belongs to uncommitted junior, MIF Kevin Coe Jr., Coe, an advanced switch-hitter, arguably took the most impressive round of BP at the event and showed natural infield actions with the ability to play anywhere on the dirt.

Behind Coe, is high-level freshman INF/OF Brandon Rogers who was also the top outfielder of the event. Rogers has a strong, athletic frame, advanced right-handed swing and the athleticism to play the infield or the outfield.

To see how the Top-10 list played out along with analysis on all other infielders at the Chicago event, continue on below.

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Kevin Coe Jr., Whitney Young, 2020
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Athletic build, has added quality strength over the past couple of months.
Positional Profile: SS/2B. Has made huge strides in his game over the past year. One of the top uncommitted junior infielders in the state.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. Clean, straight line.
Hit: SH. Handles the bat well from both sides but left-handed swing is advanced. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Highly repeatable, compact, creates bat speed, level path, extension through contact, ability to backspin the baseball.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent hard contact, present bat strength.
Defense: Smooth actions, natural on the infield, maintains body control on the move, soft hands, clean release and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Loose arm action, can throw from multiple angles, carries across the diamond, accurate. Plenty of arm strength for left-side of the diamond.

2. Brandon Rogers, Brother Rice, 2022
Positional Profile: SS/OF. Advanced abilities for classification.
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Highly athletic frame, present lower half strength.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. Athletic runner, light on his feet.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, smooth load, short toe lift stride, calm-pre pitch, maintains control. Fluid bat path on an uphill plane, short to the ball, loose hands with quick twitch, line drive ability with rhythm through contact.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fast bat speed, flashed ability to lift the ball.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76 mph. OF - 82 mph. Short and loose arm action, showed carry and accuracy in the outfield. Similar arm action in the infield, multi-angle slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, work in rhythm through the ball, steady hands, quick and clean to release in the outfield. Soft hands in the infield, ranges with ease, stays low, plays through, quick to release.

3. Donavan Noble, Brooks, 2020
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Wiry-strong build.
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic infielder that continues to trend upwards.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. Athletic runner, easy effort.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Fluid rhythm, compact swing, loose hands, short path, controls the barrel and line-drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Quick feet, plays with bounce, fluid confident infield actions, soft hands and quick release.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, firm arm action from a high 3/4 slot.

4. Robert Walker III, Kenwood, 2020
Positional Profile: OF/SS Highly athletic upside, foot speed projects more in the outfield.
Body: 5-foot-9, 135-pounds. Wiry frame with highly athletic actions.
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60. Plus, fleet footed runner, quick strides.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short leg lift stride, maintains control and keeps it simple. Short, compact bat path, rhythmic hands, line drive hitter with an all fields approach, smooth.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential as his frame continues to fill out.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph. OF - 84 mph. Short, quick arm action in the outfield, long to release, over the top slot. Quicker release in the infield, loose and short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active, quick feet, plays with bounce, works through the ball in the outfield, some effort. Reliable hands in the infield, ranges with ease.

5. Abel Yolich, DePaul College Prep, 2021
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Smaller, athletic build.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short hanging leg-lift. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed, hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Active defender, plays with bounce and energy. Plays through the baseball, soft hands and quick clean release.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot and accurate across the infield.

6. Ryan Nevins, Loyola, 2020
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Compact, strong build.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth load and leg-kick timing trigger. Loose hands, short uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Sneaky pop for size.
Defense: Ranges well to both sides, sure-handed, clean release, natural double play turn.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate arm across the diamond.

7. Justin Janowski, Providence Catholic, 2021
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B. Right-handed bat is carrying tool.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Confident in the box, balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride and stays balanced throughout. Fast bat, flat bat, extension through contact, consistent hard contact and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present bat strength, power potential in the future.
Defense: Sure-hands, winds up through release.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.

8. Adrien Dumas, Lyons, 2020
Body: 6-foot, 158-pounds. Wiry build, plenty of room for added strength.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance. Aggressive swing, flashed bat speed, level path, line-drive approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Natural infield actions, fluid footwork, sure-handed, plays through, clean release.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action, natural high 3/4 slot but can throw from multiple angles when needed. Accurate across the infield.

9. Sam Del Valle, Mount Carmel, 2021
Positional Profile: SS/OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with loose levers.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. Able runner, fluid strides.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide stance, bar load, short toe lift stride, keeps it simple. Fluid path works on an uphill plane, some length, flashed line drive ability with an all fields approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present quick bat speed with easy pop in the bat.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80 mph. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot in the outfield. Shorter action on the infield, similar slot.
Defense: Steady hands in the outfield, fluid footwork into a long exchange, plays through. Reliable hands on the infield, quick funnel into midsection with a quicker release.

10. Kyle Schupmann, Luther Prep, 2022
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable build.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Projectable 2022 infielder.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Long, loose levers, extension through contact, gap-to-gap, pull approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel.
Defense: Natural infield defender, maintains body control, fluid footwork, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot and accurate across the diamond.

10. Lukas Wenz, Neuqua Valley, 2021
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Long, athletic build, projection in frame.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Projectable right-handed hitter.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, slight pre-pitch bat tip and short stride. Loose hands, occasional bat speed, uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Hands are steady, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Nico Andrade, T.F. North, 2021
Body: 5-foot-7, 149-pounds. Small, athletic frame.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, stays quiet, short stride. Easy swing, long bat path.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Natural infield actions, fluid footwork, sure-handed and maintains body control.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Joseph Bacarella, Elmwood Park, 2020
Body: 6-foot-2, 158-pounds. Long-bodied, projectable build.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. Long, clean strides.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Long, level bat path and line-drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Reliable hands, length in release.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action works from an over-the-top slot.

Joshua Bell, St. Laurence, 2022
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong, thick build.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride. Simple swing, strong hands, fast bat, short uphill bat path and line-drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Defense: Reliable hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Adam Bendoraitis, Batavia, 2020
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, carries strength well.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Closed setup, quiet pre-pitch and short stride. Simple swing, creates bat speed, pull approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Reliable hands, funnels into exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws flashed carry.

Justin Bobb, Munster (IN), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/INF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open stance, high hands, smooth load, short stride. Level bat path with some length, uphill at times, loose hands, pull side tendencies.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, long draw out of glove, high 3/4 slot, flashed carry.
Defense: Quick footwork, clean exchange, long to release, plays through in the outfield. Fields out front in the infield, high 3/4 slot.

Brendon Bradford , Kenwood, 2020
Body: 6-foot-2, 140-pounds. Long, athletic build; highly-projectable.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. Long strided.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch load and short leg-lift trigger. Level bat path, pull approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Arm works short and from a high 3/4 slot. Accurate.

Jacob Brown, Massac County, 2020
Body: 6-foot-1, 145-pounds. Long and lean, projectable build.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long, level path.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense:
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.

Blaze Cano, Hanover Central (IN), 2021
Body: 5-foot-6, 127-pounds. Wiry-frame.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. Clean, twitchy; should improve will added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, smooth load and short stride. Flashed twitch, short path and line-drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Clean footwork, plays through the baseball, winds up through exchange at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot, accurate arm with carry at times.

Raymond Cantelo, Marian Catholic, 2021
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Strong build; present strength in lower-half.
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal wasted movement, short stride. Simple swing, short bat path, hands works on top, line-drive approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady hands, length in release.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Josh Carroll, St. Rita , 2022
Body: 5-foot-10, 172-pounds. Athletic build, well-proportioned
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, pre-pitch rhythm and short stride. Long bat path, line-drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Presents glove, natural infield actions, soft hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate throws across the infield.

Justin Cousineau, Montini, 2022
Body: 5-foot-4, 120-pounds.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, toe-tap stride and balanced through contact. Long bat path, line-drive approach.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady defender, sure-handed, plays through the baseball, clean release.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Joshua Del Valle, Mount Carmel, 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Tall, closed setup, minimal load, leg kick stride, dormant lower half through swing. Path works uphill with some length, worked opposite field.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH.  INF - 67 mph. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Long strides in the outfield, ranged well laterally, clean exchange, two-handed. Steady hands in the infield, quick release on the move.

Joey Glickman, Highland Park, 2021
Body: 6-foot, 210-pounds. Big-bodied frame.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Uphill bat path, finishes on backside.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.

Adam Graham, Hanover Central (IN), 2021
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Durable, strong frame, present physicality.
Defense: 2.30-2.44 pop times. Reliable hands on the infield. Behind the plate, clean release from the crouch, occasionally gets tall through exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. INF - 80 mph. Long, high 3/4 arm action from both positions.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, minimal loading action and leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive swing, quick hands, strong wrists, present bat speed and works gap-to-gap
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for a catcher.

Jmaes Johnson, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2020
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic build, plenty of room for continued physical development.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. Clean, long strided.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, smooth loading action and maintains balance through contact. Fluid rhythm, loose hands, long level path, line-drive, spray approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Fluid footwork, quick first step, soft hands, effort through release.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, ability to throw from multiple slots.

Michael Johnson, St Ignatius, 2021
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Wiry-frame.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, slightly open, minimal loading action and short stride. Simple swing, short, uphill bat path and middle of the field approach.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, works over-the-top.

Luke Meister, Oak Park-River Forest, 2020
Positional Profile: INF/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Long-limbed and lanky frame.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, short leg lift stride, lunges at ball. Path plays level and long, high finish.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH.  INF - 77 mph. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, balls came out on a line, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands at both positions, longer to release in the outfield with effort, active feet at first.

Hector Mendoza Jr., Morton West, 2022
Body: 5-foot-10, 135-pounds. Long, lean build.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, short stride. Short bat path, line-drive approach
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, steady hands, clean release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.

Nick Miketinac, Mt. Carmel, 2020
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, long stride, gets off backside. Long, level path, strong hands.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present bat strength.
Defense: Feel for first base, sure-hands, clean release
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, accurate with carry across the infield.

Isaiah Ramos, Northside College Prep, 2020
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Wide, quiet setup, short stride. Level bat path, line-drive approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.

Devin Redmond, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Wiry build.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, hands get separation. Level path, occasional gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady hands, packs through exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot and plays accurate across the diamond.

Baylor Rowell, St. Viator, 2022
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable build.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, short stride. Short bat path, handsy swing, line-drive approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady infield defender, fluid footwork and clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Arm works short and from a high 3/4 slot. Flashed accuracy.

Ben Sacor, Maine South, 2020
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Lean build.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. Quick first step, light on his feet.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Short, uphill bat path, pull approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Fluid footwork, sure-handed, plays through the baseball, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Sam Sanchez, Geneva, 2020
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. Quick first step, forward lean.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Short, uphill bat path.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady infield actions, quick active feet, soft hands and clean release.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot and accurate across the diamond.

Alexander Velazquez, Elmwood Park, 2020
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride gets to square. Path works uphill, line-drive approach
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Reliable hands, natural making the play to his backhand.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.

Austin Ver Wey, T.F. South, 2020
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned build. Strong lower half.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, smooth load and leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive swing, fast bat, uphill path.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Steady hands, length in transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Arm works short from a high 3/4 slot. Accurate across the infield.

Collin Williams, Morgan Park Academy, 2022
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds. Athletic build.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, short stride. Short bat path.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Flashed steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.

Scotty Young, Barrington, 2019
Body: 6-foot, 200-pounds. Thick lower half.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Unsigned senior.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup and leg-kick timing trigger. Strong, quick hands and level bat path at times.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present bat strength.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot.

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