On Feb. 19, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Pullman Community Center in Chicago to host the Chicago Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s top high school prospects and identify several new names to know as we prepare for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar, like Saturday’s Preseason All-State events.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data compiled in TrackMan Files, swing metrics captured on the Blast Motion Board, and sight scores from an athletic perspective tracked on the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began our position-by-position scouting reports process earlier today with the catching group, and we’ll keep working around the diamond with the outfield group, which you can find below. 

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. William Hill, Brooks (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Highly-athletic, high-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base. Back knee bowed inwards slightly. Simple, long stride with a fluid load. Advanced hand speed. Quick and short to the baseball. Highly-repeatable. Present twitch. Balanced. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 97.2 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Loose, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws with carry and life out of the hand.
Defense: Soft hands with athletic outfield actions. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.57 runner in the 60. 

2. Lance Moon, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup. Knee-knocks with a slight coil into a long stride. Fluid load/rhythm. Athletic swing. Controlled aggression. Loose, quick hands. Uphill path. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85.3 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Short, quick arm action. Works from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions with fluid footwork, soft hands through the ball with an athletic crow hop.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

3. Kolin Adams, Mount Carmel (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 144-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Toe-taps into a long stride. Fluid load.  Fluid rhythm. Simple, quiet swing. Loose hands. Stays inside the baseball at times. Feel for the barrel. Ability to use the whole field. Polished swing with upside.
Power: 83.5 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Short, clean arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions. Fluid footwork around the ball. Plays through.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

4. Jaidyn Harrell, Brooks (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base with knee slightly bowed inwards. Fluid load into a steady/short stride.  Fluid, balanced swing. Direct path. Strong hands that work on top of the baseball. Uses the middle of the field.
Power: 91.7 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Steady outfield actions, plays with body control, gets behind the baseball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

5. Marcus Wolfe Jr, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic build. Projectable frame.
Hit: SH. Simple/balanced setup. Hands start low before moving into a short, repeatable stride.  Quiet, compact swing. Short, uphill path. Lifted contact, gap-to-gap approach. Easy effort. Controlled finish.
Power: 90.4 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Steady hands. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Terrell Carpenter, Thornwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 163-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. Fluid load into a steady, consistent stride.  Loose hands. Level path. Creates easy barrel-whip at times. Line-drive approach. Balanced finish.
Power: 83.1 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot. Flashed accuracy.
Defense: Fluid footwork. Good instincts.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Olin Hemingway, Walter Payton College Prep (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced, athletic setup. Slight leg-kick timing trigger into a long stride. Long bat path. Pull-side approach. Natural lift. Hits off front foot at times.
Power: 86.1 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Moves athletically around the ball.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Derrion Howard, Leo Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Quick, minimal lift and place type stride.  Simple, balanced swing. Controlled finish. Long path, easy hands, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands. Clean transfer. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Mason Jarrett, Munster (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup. Transitions weight into back knee through a long stride.  Loose, twitchy hands. Flat path. Ability to backspin the baseball. Gap-to-gap approach. Ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Power: 92.9 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Lanagan, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 143-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Hands start low before moving into a long, toe-tap stride.  Long path. Line-drive approach. Finishes balanced.
Power: 71.6 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fluid actions. Steady hands. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Joshua Moss, Thornton Fractional South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Drops into knees during load while moving into a short stride.  Fluid, balanced swing. Hands work uphill through the zone. Occasionally hits off front foot. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 84.4 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural outfield actions.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Derrick Owens, Simeon (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Hands start low before moving into a minimal, simple stride.  Simple swing. No wasted movement. Stays balanced. Steep entry into the zone. Middle-of-the-field approach. Present bat strength.
Power: 91.2 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Fluid footwork around the ball. Athletic actions. Soft hands.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Keshaun Parker, Simeon (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with weight evenly distributed on both legs, short/minimal stride with a fluid load.  Simple, fluid swing. Balanced throughout. Quality approach. Lets the ball travel. Uses the whole field. Controls the barrel.
Power: 82.8 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. OF - 79 mph. C: Short, over-the-top arm slot. Ball carries to the plate. OF: Short, clean arm action. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Soft hands with a quick/clean transfer. Moves athletically out of the crouch on throws and balls in the dirt. OF: Fluid footwork around the ball, plays through with athletic outfield actions.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Richard Taylor, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched setup. Knee-knocks into a long stride with an upbeat tempo. Loose, athletic hands. Short, level path through the zone. Ability to create backspin at times. Line-drive, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 82.3 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 68 mph. Clean, high 3/4 slot. Flashed accuracy.
Defense: Plays through the baseball before moving into a crow hop. IF: Two-handed gather. Keeps the ball out in front to both sides. Clean transfer out of the glove.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Dellvyn Williams, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Short, simple stride.  Simple, uphill swing. Loose hands. Balanced finish. Gap-to-gap approach. Upside swing as he adds strength to his frame.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean, high 3/4 arm slot. Flashed accuracy.
Defense: Fluid outfield actions. Plays through the baseball with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

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