On Monday, Feb. 20, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, Ill., to host the Lockport Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepared for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar. 

We begin the positional breakdown of the event with a look at the list of catchers from the day. 

Continue reading to see which players stood out to our scouting staff on Monday.

CATCHER ANALYSIS

1. Dasaan Lee, Thornwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 198-pounds. Well-proportional, strong upper body.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet pre-pitch movements, small leg lift. Strong, quick hands, present bat speed, flat through the zone, on the barrel consistently and wore out the middle of the field with hard line-drive contact. Used the whole field and showed a feel to hit throughout.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play around the bag.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop times. Quality receiver, one-knee setup, athletic out of the crouch, quick, clean transfer.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

2. Elias Diaz, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: INF/C
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Lean, lanky body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, stays compact at times, level through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 79 mph. Plays from multiple slots, high 3/4 slot. 
Defense: 2.13-2.32 pop times. C: Soft hands receiving with ability to present pitches, clean footwork, gains momentum towards second. INF: Active, fluid feet, soft hands with a clean transfer, clear feel for the position, plays in rhythm
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

3. Hayden Fellows, Downers Grove South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Projectable body, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Loose, whippy swing, level through the zone, line-drive approach and hard line-drive contact up the middle of the field.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws plays with carry to the bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop times. Wide, athletic receiver, reliable hands, quick transfer, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

4. James Spellman, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Projectable, strong frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, relaxed look in the box, smooth load and stride. Loose hands, whippy through the zone, stays inside the baseball and works uphill through the zone.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Compact, over-the-top slot. Throws play accurate and with carry.
Defense: 2.09-2.26 pop times. Low setup without runners, reliable hands, tall out of the crouch, gains ground towards second, easy glove-to-hand transfer.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

5. Joshua Gutierrez, St. Ignatius (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic body, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, quiet setup, short stride. Compact swing, level through the zone, extension at times, line-drive approach, whole field approach and balanced finish.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, quick action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry to the bag.
Defense: 2.08-2.13 pop times. Low, balance crouch, clean glove-to-hand transfer, shuffles through transfer.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Peyton Ablin, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic body, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Quick bat, sits into backside, natural loft through the zone and barreled baseballs to both gaps.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.27-2.39 pop times. C: Tall setup, quick out of the crouch, receives through the baseball. INF: Range laterally, steady hands and actions.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Quinton Allen, Beecher (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 207-pounds. Sturdy build, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth, quiet load, short stride. Advanced bat speed, natural loft throughout and stays on-plane. Was on the barrel throughout with lifted hard contact to both gaps, finishes on back side at times.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.33-2.39 pop times. One-knee receiver, quality target, soft hands with ability to frame, deliberate out of the crouch.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Anthony Batshon, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong build with broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Loose, easy hands, uphill, lofted approach, elevates the baseball and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws with carry.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop times. Low, one-knee receiver, steady hands with the ability to stick pitches, fluid footwork while gaining ground.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Bergin, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023 Augustana College (IL)
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Sturdy build, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and leg-kick trigger. Strong hands, present bat strength, uphill, pull-side approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 85 mph. Short, full circle action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. C: Balance setup, present a strong target, deliberate out of the crouch. INF: Steady actions, reliable, sure-handed,
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Greyson Bickett, Hall (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, easy effort, loose hands, works on-plane and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 shot. Throws play with some carry.
Defense: 2.12-2.27 pop times. Tall, quick out the crouch, gains ground to second, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Micah Buikema, Chicago Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Quiet swing, level path at times and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.40-2.65 pop times. Wide, tall setup, early out of the crouch, receives out in front.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60. 

Owen Chael, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid load and hell-raise stride. Strong hands, repeats, stays through the zone, uses the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. OF - 81 mph. Longer arm arc, high 3/4 slot. Some carry and accuracy to throws.
Defense: 2.14-2.25 pop times. C: Tall, narrow stance, reaches for the ball, clean out of the crouch. OF: Plays through the baseball, shuffle through transfer, one glove hand out front actions.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Cosich, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride. Level path, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. OF - 79 mph. Short, loose arm action into 3/4 slot. Throws play with some accuracy.
Defense: 2.51-2.65 pop times. C: Sturdy hands, athletic stance, clean footwork. OF: Quality hands, shuffles through the baseball, deliberate footwork at times.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Salvatore Damico, Prospect (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Lanky framed with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short leg lift. Lets the ball travel, simple swing, stays inside the baseball and lined hard contact to the opposite field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.34 pop times. Low, wide receiver, quality target with above-average hands, gains ground to second.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Christian DeGroot, Oak Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportional, athletic lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple, balanced swing, lets the ball travel, direct path and hands, easy effort and balanced finish.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot with some carry on throws.
Defense: 2.21-2.38 pop times. Low setup, works directionally, reliable hands, clean glove-to-hand exchange.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 

Mariano Di Gangi, Tinley Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Well-proportion, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. SImple swing, strong hands, hits off front foot, middle/pull-side approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.45 pop times. Low, one-knee receiver, present a quality target, square feet, clean transfer.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Dunlap, Lockport (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Long path, easy effort, loose hands, finishes on balance.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.41 pop times. One-knee receiver, receives the ball near the body, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Aaron Gouwens, Illiana Christian (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 205-pounds. Strong lower half, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, long stride. Strong hands, short uphill path, hits off front foot and line-drive approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 220’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Quick, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.45 pop times. Low, wide setup, willing blocker, receive in front, gains momentum towards second.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Gozum, Bolingbrook (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Proportional body, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Simple handsy swing, works loose, easy and natural loft through the zone. Sprayed hard line-drive contact to all fields.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 76 mph. Plays from multiple slots, high 3/4 slot
Defense: 2.01-2.22 pop times. C: Squared feet, quality target shown, gets out of the crouch early, reaches for the ball. INF: Quick hands with a quick, clean transfer, active feet, easy range to both sides.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Maximus Hetlet, Glenbard West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, fluid load and short stride. Strong, quick hands, uphill path, middle of the field approach and finishes balanced. Sprayed hard lifted contact throughout.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, whippy action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.33 pop times. Narrow setup, receives out in front, presents a strong target, against ground.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Ian Hickling, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean build, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Quiet, repeatable swing, stays balanced. Long path, stays on-plane, loft through the zone.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play around the bag.
Defense: 2.01-2.19 pop times. Sets up low to receive, steady hands, quick, fluid footwork towards second.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Host, Minooka (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Projectable frame with room to add weight.
Hit: LHH. Narrow balanced setup, smooth load and long stride. Aggressive swing, long through the zone, loose hands, whole field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot. Some carry on throws.
Defense: 2.27-2.40 pop times. Low, one-knee receiver, steady hands, tall, quick out of the crouch, directional footwork.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Vincent Ippolito, Willowbrook (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Sturdy body, thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, smooth load and short stride. Advanced hand speed, aggressive swing, short and direct through the zone, ball jumps off the barrel, effort throughout.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play around the bag.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Low, one-knee receiver, early out of the crouch, two hand gather.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Keska, Shepard (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Balanced, quiet, easy swing, looks to control the barrel, sprayed contact to all fields.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Flashed carry and accuracy on throws.
Defense: 2.14-2.20 pop times. One-knee when receiving, Soft handed receiver with the ability to frame. works towards second, quick transfer.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Zach Konrad, Kaneland (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed, bat stays flat and through the zone a long time. Hard line-drive contact. Ability to backspin the baseball.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 78 mph. Long action, high 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: 2.06-2.15 pop times. C: Relaxed setup to receive, quick out of the crouch, gains ground, quality blocker. INF: two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, easy range to glove side, clean transfer.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. 

Alex Martino, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 125-pounds. Wiry, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, slightly open stance, minimal movement to a short stride. Short path, stays flat through the zone at times and worked to the pull-side throughout most of his round.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.57-2.62 pop times. One-knee receiver, sticks pitches, low, wide setup, clean release out of the crouch.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

Christian Martyn, Oswego East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Well-proportion frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Compact swing, length through the hitting zone, sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. One-knee receiver, deads the ball on blocks, tall setup, catches the ball out in front.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60. 

Caleb McBurnie, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Compact balanced swing, strong loose hands, ability to manipulate the barrel, whole field approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.28 pop times. Low, one-knee receiver, quality blocker, athletic footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Christopher Miller, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, short stride. Twitchy, quick hands, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach and sneaky jump off the barrel at times.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Some accuracy on throws.
Defense: 2.38-2.45 pop times. Narrow, staggered setup, catches out in front, gains ground.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Packston Miller, Ottawa (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Strong, athletic body.
Hit: RHH. Open, slightly crouched setup, leg-kick trigger. Sits into backside, quick hands, present bat strength, uphill path and pull-side approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.39 pop times. Simple, narrow setup, quiet receiver, move towards second.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Connor Mirocha, Grant (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Athletic frame, strong body.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight pre-pitch load and short stride. Strong hands, long through the zone, creates elevated contact, sits into the backside at times and the ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, clean action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate to second.
Defense: 2.15-2.32 pop times. One-knee receiver, quiet hands, fluid footwork and gains ground to second.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Newman, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Loose hands, uphill path, whole field approach, finishes on balance, creates leverage at times.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot with some accuracy.
Defense: 2.31-2.44 pop times. Ability to present pitches, quality blocker, quick glove-to-hand transfer.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Purpura, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic body.
Hit: LHH. Balanced quiet setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong, direct swing, short to the baseball, uphill through the zone and ball jumped off the barrel at times.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.33 pop times. One-knee receiver, wide stance, fluid footwork, receives out in front.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Robby Pursel, Andrew (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 166-pounds. Long, athletic body, room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Easy strong hands, creates leverage through the zone, finishes on balance.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm, high 3/4 slot. Carry to the bag.
Defense: 2.14-2.26 pop times. Tall crouch, quick transfer, gains ground towards second.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Radtke, Tinley Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 198-pounds. Strong, thick legs.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, simple pre-pitch actions. Simple, balanced swing, sees the ball deep, short path and strong wrists.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact arm, over-the-top slot. Throws play on the bag with some carry.
Defense: 2.20-2.40 pop times. Athletic stance, works directionally, minimal movement, clean glove to hand.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Brenden Rempert, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, load into the back leg, short stride. Balanced swing, level path, stays through the hitting zone, backspin off the barrel at times.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.50-2.62 pop times. Gets out of the crouch early, average hands.
Run: 8.64 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Ridgway, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long limb, wiry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Loose easy hands, uphill path, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.39 pop times. One-knee when receiving, balance setup, clean transfer.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Julian Rosales, Bolingbrook (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Well-proportion, strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced setup, smooth quiet load and stride. Strong hands, simple balanced swing, works uphill and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact arm, high 3/4 slot. Some accuracy on throws.
Defense: 2.39-2.45 pop times. Soft hand receiving, athletic stance, gains ground.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60. 

Edgar Santos, Downers Grove North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and short stride. Balanced, compact swing, sees the ball deep. Short quick swing, repeats, on the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 74 mph. Shorter arm loop, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.21-2.31 pop times. C: Steady hands, presents a quality target, works directionally, fluid footwork. OF: Controlled movement through the baseball, fields ball on side of body, deliberate transfer.
Run: 6.71 runner in the 60.

Adam Swanson, Ottawa Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Broad shoulder, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hand load and short stride. Controlled aggression, lets the ball travel, uphill path, strong hands, present bat strength and sprayed contact to both gaps.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play accurately to the bag.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop times. Relaxed, one-knee receiver, shuffles through a clean transfer, gains momentum towards second.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

 Michael Toole, Geneva (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Projectable frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Compact, strong swing, easy effort, stays through the zone and works to both gaps with authority.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.39 pop times. Low, athletic receiver, tall out of the crouch, catches out in front.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60. 

Sam Webb, Providence Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Projectable frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Loose hands, uphill, lofted approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play accurately with carry.
Defense: 2.26-2.51 pop times. Low, staggered stance, quick footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Michael Wolverton, Buffalo Grove (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup. Compact swing, lets the ball travel, strong hands, line-drive approach and uses the whole field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. OF - 84 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot with carry to target.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop times. C: Quiet hands when receiving, gets out of the crouch early, gains ground to second. OF: Shuffle through the baseball, flashed quick aggressive footwork.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Brandon Young, Lockport (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, wide setup, short stride. Simple, balanced swing, loose hands, flat through the zone and used the big part of the diamond.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play around the bag.
Defense: 2.25-2.34 pop times. Receives out in front, tall setup, works directionally.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60. 

Victor Zaragoza, Sandburg (IL), 2023; Saint Xavier University commit
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 182-pounds. Broad shoulder, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock, quiet setup. Short stride, minimal load. Quiet, strong swing, uphill through the zone, balanced finish and worked gap-to-gap throughout.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry and on the bag.
Defense: 2.13-2.20 pop times. Athletic receiver, quick, fluid footwork, easy glove-to-hand transfer, directional worker.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.

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