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 continue the positional breakdown of the event with a look at the list of outfielders from the day. 

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

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Nate George, Minooka (IL), 2024; Eastern Illinois commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Explosive hand speed, aggressive swing, fast bat, on the barrel throughout and elevated hard, loud contact to the pull-side.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 377’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. Fluid, clean arm action. Deliberately gather towards the target. Carry and accuracy to throws.
Defense: Glove plays off side of body, active feet working to and through the baseball, big crow hop.
Run: 6.39 runner in the 60. 

Nate George

2. Nolan Maciejewski, Tinley Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 156-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Short, quick, twitchy hands, feel to hit and sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot. Carry on throws.
Defense: Deliberate through the ball, fields low to the ground, gains ground on the crow hop.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

3. Jacob Parr, Lemont (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 188-pounds. Projectable frame with developing strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open balanced setup, pre-pitch hand rhythm. Loose, strong hands, creates bat speed, natural loft through the zone and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Clean, fluid arm action. 3/4 slot. Carry to throws.
Defense: Shuffle through actions, upright through the baseball, slight hesitation at catch point.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

4. Tyler Peller, Andrean (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, quiet load and short stride. Strong hands, compact swing, short and direct with strength off the barrel. Hands work on top, creates lift and jump of the barrel to the pull-side. On the barrel with authority throughout.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long, loose arm loop, high 3/4. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays through the baseball with one hand, confident glove hand.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

5. Johnny Andretich, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Quiet fluid swing, path stays on-plane, whole field approach, loose athletic hands and finishes on backside.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm path, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active, quick footwork, plays through the baseball in stride.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

6. Riley Contreras, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Strong hands, creates bat speed, short direct path and ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Small gather into short arm path into 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Aggressive to and through the baseball, feet play through in stride, soft glove hand out front and through the baseball, shuffle through transfer works efficiently.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

7. Jorge Matos Jr, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Fluid swing, loose hands, controls the barrel, stays inside the baseball
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Gather into throws, short arm loop, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Deliberate, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball, fields ball on the side of his body.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

8. Russell Oros, Downers Grove North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-kick trigger. Quick, loose swing, direct to the baseball, works to the middle of the field, controls the barrel throughout.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm loop, high 3/4 slot, with carry to throws.
Defense: Deliberate through the ball, soft hands, easy glove to hand transfer.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.

9. Cody DelFavero, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Muscular build, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, slightly crouched setup, short toe-tap stride. Strong, physical hands, fast through the zone, lifted contact and ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Step behind transfer through the baseball, athletic feet, moves fast and covers ground.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

10. David Wick, Plainfield North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Easy, handsy swing, controls the barrel, tight window, Sprayed gap-to-gap lifted contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 82 mph. Quick, whippy arm, high 3/4 slot. Small gather towards target, some carry.
Defense: OF: Footwork plays through the baseball, glove hand work out front, shuffles through transfer with drag of back side. INF: gets around the baseball, fields out in front and through the middle, athletic footwork.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.  

11. Isaac Harris, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Loose, quick hands, level path, stays inside the baseball and lined hard contact to the opposite field.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm path. Quick, fluid arm. Carry through the target.
Defense: Fluid, loose actions, feet work through the baseball, confident glove hand, plays soft.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

12. Peter Pipikios, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Projectable frame, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, fluid load and short stride. Easy, loose, handsy swing, controls the barrel, and manipulates to line balls to all fields.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Short arm loop, high 3/4 slot. Strong arm, carry to throws.
Defense: Shuffle through transfer, controlled movements to the ball, step behind.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

13. Jack Dykas, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong upper half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, short stride. Short, quick swing, controls the barrel, on time and stays inside the baseball. Wore out the left-center field gap with hard contact throughout.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Stiff arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the baseball, fields off centered, one hand glove.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

14. Ryan Heitz, Oak Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Lean, long limb.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup and minimal stride. Simple swing, easy hands, creates leverage and jump off the barrel at times, short, uphill swing.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Small gather into throws. Long, whippy arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light footwork, showed bounce through actions, working through the baseball, gains ground and flashes crow hop.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

15. Michael Szatkowski, Lake Central (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Projectable, loose-bodied, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, short stride. Lets the ball travel, compact swing, stays on-plane, uphill tendencies and spray approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long arm loop into 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the baseball in rhythm, soft hands, directional and shuffles through transfer.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ethan Bielski, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, early load. Long path, level through the zone at times and middle, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Multistep gather into longer arm action. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Shuffles through release point, corner outfield type, clean glovework.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Quinn Borden, Providence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Simple swing, looks to control the barrel and worked the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.4 mph. 182’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Long arm action into a high 3/4 slot. Accuracy to throws.
Defense: Slight hesitation step at catch point, controlled movements to the baseball.
Run: 7.38 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: 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: 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. 

Braden Curran, Hall (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple, quiet swing, looks to control the barrel and repeat.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm arc into over the top slot. Some carry to throws.
Defense: Crowhop through release, flashes active footwork.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Grant Dose, Marquette (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Broad shoulders
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Loose strong hands, long through the zone, on time and worked to both gaps.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Big gather into throw.
Defense: Flashes aggressive actions, shuffle through release.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Landon Ehman, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-7, 142-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Open, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Simple swing, stays balanced, works uphill through the zone, fluidity throughout and finishes on balance.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Medium arm arc, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actions play through the baseball, average footwork, softer glove hand.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Kade Fatland, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Projectable frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, long stride. Long path, easy hands, balanced finish and level line-drive swing.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Deliberate gather towards the target. Short arm arc into high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive actions to the baseball, gains ground well and attacks the ball, feet continue to work through crow hop transfer.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Paul Feret, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced wide setup, smooth load and short stride. Strong hands, compact swing, stays inside the baseball, lined hard contact to the opposite field.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short arm path into 3/4 slot. Some carry.
Defense: Step behind first move, shuffle through, gains ground to target, works through the baseball.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Flanagan, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid early load and short stride. Fluid, loose swing, loft through the zone and gap-to-gap lifted approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 61.4 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Long, loose arm action. Some carry and accuracy to throws.
Defense: Rigid footwork and glove hand, transfer plays through with shuffle footwork. INF: two-hand gather out front, steady actions with a clean transfer
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 

Vincent Friscia, Lemont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride and minimal load. Level, long path, stays through the hitting zone, on time and used the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Long arm loop into 3/4 slot.
Defense: Actions play out in front, works with two hands through the ball, shuffle through transfer.
Run: 8.43 runner in the 60. 

Paul Galat, Glenbrook South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, long legs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load and minimal stride. Simple swing, lets the ball travel, controls the barrel, line-drive approach and uses the whole field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short stabbing action, 3/4 slot. Some carry to throws.
Defense: Shuffle through transfer, average footwork, glove hand works.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

Grady Garofalo, Lemont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lanky, projectable body.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, quiet pre-pitch actions, short stride. Short, level path, middle of the field approach.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 60.2 mph. 213’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Fluid arm action. Shorter arm path into 3/4 slot. Carry to throws.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid through the baseball, sets up feet well to work through it, sits back at time, easy shuffle through release.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Kaden Griswold, Washington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, muscular build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Quick, strong hands, aggressive swing, compact and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step, charges the baseball, fields ball out front.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Hartz, Brother Rice (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Wiry, long limb.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, loads into the back leg, long stride. Easy swing, balanced finish, looks to control the barrel, lifted approach at times.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm loop. Accuracy to throws. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Step behind first move, glove works out front sets up transfer early and efficiently.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Kelsey Howard, Niles North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportion frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands held high, toe-tap stride. Aggressive swing, lifted approach, uses the whole field and consistently on time.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action into over the top slot.
Defense: Quick feet plays through the baseball, crow hop transfer.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Noah Isaac, Loyola Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Muscular, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Aggressive swing, strong hands, short path, and creates bat speed.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 61.5 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Stiff, short arm path into 3/4 slot. 
Defense: Plays through the baseball, slight crow hop, excess footwork through release.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. 

Declan Kane, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean, long lower half.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Loose strong hands, long path, controlled intent and was on the barrel throughout.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Loose, whippy arm, 3/4 slot. Clean and fluid with carry to throws.
Defense: Active footwork, shuffles through the baseball.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Carter Kelso, Lockport (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Average build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal load and medium stride. Simple swing, controls the barrel, on time and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Side step start, works through the ball, fields low to the ground.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

William Klumpp, Sycamore (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, quiet load and stride. Long, uphill path, easy effort and balanced finish. Creates leverage and sneaky jump off the bat into the pull-side gap at times.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Medium arm loop. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Glove works out front and outside of framework, shuffle through transfer, average footwork.
Run: 6.65 runner in the 60. 

Nathan McBroom, Minooka (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Athletic, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Strong hands, controlled aggression, sits into backside, up-the-middle, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Stiff arm action into 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, charges through the baseball, shuffle through transfer.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Max Mele, Marian Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Long lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Long, level swing, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm path into 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball and out front, one handed fielder, shuffle through transfer.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Molitor, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Wiry, long frame.
Hit: SH. Narrow setup, minimal load, long stride. Level, flat path, controls the barrel, middle of the field approach, repeats, sneaky jump off the barrel. Similar swing left-handed. Loose levers stays flat through the zone.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action. Carry to home.
Defense: Sets up feet to work through the baseball, crow hop transfer, athletic footwork.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Kevin Mundo, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet pre-pitch actions, short stride. Simple, repeatable balanced swing, looks to control the barrel, and uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 78 mph. Fluid, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Fields low to the ground, steady hands and actions. OF: Deliberate footwork, shuffle through transfer, methodical through reception.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Rios, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Compact, simple, repeatable swing, quick hands, present bat speed, on time and on the barrel throughout.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Medium arm arc. Accuracy to throws.
Defense: Active feet, shuffles through the baseball, glove hand works to the side of body.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Robles, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 142-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal pre-pitch load, short stride. Level path, creates backspin, line-drive contact at times and sprayed to all fields.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Big arm loop. Deliberate gather towards the target. Carry to throws.
Defense: Long actions, move through the baseball, shuffle through transfer, loose actions.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Jack Ryan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and short stride. Balanced swing, loose hands, swing stays on-plane, on top of the baseball at times and line-drive approach.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 139’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Big shuffle step gather. Over the top slot with some accuracy to throws.
Defense: Crowhop through the baseball, sits through receiving the baseball.
Run: 7.23 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: 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. 

M.J. Schley, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, lengthy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load, short stride. Balanced, repeatable, simple swing. Controls the barrel, easy effort, on time and uses the whole field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 187’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Big hop step gather into throws. Long, continuous arm path, over-the-top slot. Played with some carry.
Defense: Big crowhop through the baseball, footwork flashes bounce at times, showed light footwork but stayed back on baseball at times.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Michael Simental, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Well proportioned frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal movement, short stride. Compact swing, strong hands, direct path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 79 mph. Short, stiff arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Aggressive attack of the baseball, big crow hop, gains ground through transfer and works uphill. INF: two-hand gather out front, fluid footwork.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Stec, Lemont (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, pre-pitch load and long, toe tap stride. Short, direct path, handsy swing and worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action into a high 3/4 slot. Some carry
Defense: Footwork sets up to play through the baseball with short choppy steps, shuffle through transfer.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Luke Tesinsky, Oak Lawn (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, room to add muscle.
Hit: SH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Sprayed hard line-drive contact.  Sees the ball deep, simple swing, natural loft through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 72 mph. High 3/4 slot with some carry/
Defense: OF: Active feet, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, range laterally. INF: Fields out in front, works through the center of the body.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Ian Tosi, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, relaxed setup, leg-kick trigger. Easy loose hands, long path, level through the zone and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm path. Efforty with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, slight hesitation at reception, feet play through with shuffle transfer.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Preston Wallace, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well-proportion frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Controls the barrel, hands works on top, line-drive approach, on the barrel throughout and uses the big part.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Works through the ball, quick first step, clean transfer.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

Gabe Watzke, Andrew (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean, long limb.
Hit: LHH. Quiet, balanced setup, minimal wasted movement, short leg lift. Controls the barrel, uphill path, middle of the field approach and finishes balanced.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 77 mph. Long arm arc. High elbow with a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Quick feet. Moves well laterally. INF: Works through the baseball, one hand fielder.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Xavier White, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 178-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quiet load and a short stride. Stays on balance and repeatable. Strong hands, natural loft and sprayed hard contact to both gaps.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Big shuffle step gather. Quick arm into 3/4 slot.
Defense: Step behind to start, glove plays out front, slight hesitations at catch point.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Willis, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well proportioned frame, athletic, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride. Uphill path through the zone, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Longer, stabbing arm action into over the top slot.
Defense: Short, choppy footwork, sets up to work through the baseball, shuffle through transfer.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Wnukowski, Tinley Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced relaxed setup, short stride. Easy, leveled swing, loose, strong hands, line-drive middle of the field approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot with carry to throws.
Defense: Confident glove hand works one-handed through the baseball, stays behind and plays through with step behind transfer.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Wollschlager, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Lanky, projectable body.
Hit: RHH. Weight preset on the back leg, smooth load and toe tap stride. Hands works on top of the baseball, line drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short, over the top slot, throws play with some accuracy.
Defense: Actions play fluid through the baseball, rangy at times, big crow hop through transfer.
Run: 7.87 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: 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. 

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