Prep Baseball Report

McHenry Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis


By Illinois Scouting Staff

The McHenry Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp for the 2025 and 2026 graduating classes took place on Sunday, January 31st at Pro Player Academy in McHenry, IL. Over 50 prospects participated in a pro-style workout in front of the PBR Illinois Scouting Staff. A few days following the event, we looked at the statistical leaders as well as a few standouts from the day in our Statistical Analysis

Some 2025s highlighted in the statistical analysis were INF/C Peter Visconti (Warren, 2025), INF/C Ty Heimbuch (St. Charles North), LHH INF T.J. Jakubowski (Huntley, 2025), INF/RHP AJ Putty (McHenry, 2025), INF Mason Hirsch (Deerfield), INF Aadan Guerrero (Lyons Township) and RHP's Zachary Readdy (McHenry) and Brady Rosenkranz (Stevenson).

INF/RHP Jason Duy (Minooka) and OF/RHP Tyler Townsend (N/A) were two of the standouts when it comes to 2026 prospects.

Today, we conclude the event with a look at scouting reports on each and every prospect that was at the McHenry Future Prospects event.

CLICK HERE for a look at the roster. 

ALL PROSPECTS (Listed Alphabetically)

Konner Altergott, Crystal Lake Central (2026)
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 140-pounds.
Defense: Quick feet, works around the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple crouched stance, smooth load, short stride. Balanced throughout swing, quick hands, short level path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.12 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, easy effort, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Four-seam type.
CB: 58-61 mph. Maintains arm speed, 11/5 break.
CH: 64-67 mph. Maintains arm speed, occasional sinking action

Bennet Baumann, McHenry (2026)
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-8, 140-pounds.
Defense: Works towards 1st base, quick transfer turning double play.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, minimal load, small stride.  Short bat path, line drive approach.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.65 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with easy effort, works directionally with home.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T61, 57-59 mph. Plays straight, works down in the zone.
CB: 50-51 mph. 11/5 break.
CH: 51-54 mph. Sinking action.
CUT: 50-50 mph. 

Drew Borkowski, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 110-pounds.
Defense: 2.37-2.57 pop times. Catcher: Works toward second, average hands, clean exchange. INF: Fluid footwork, quick exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws play accurate and flashes carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow setup, closed feet, coil pre-pitch, short stride.  Repeatable quick swing, long level bat path, gets extension after contact, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.07 home-to-first.

Mavrick Buchan, Muskego (WI) (2025)
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds.
Defense: Fields ball deep at times, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Over-the-top arm slot, short action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small load, flashed front heel to pitcher, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Advanced short, level bat path for his age, flashed bat speed, repeatable actions, consistent hard contact, line drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.26 home-to-first. 

Tyler Butcher, Huntley (2025)
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-4, 93-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, flashed fluidity in footwork, plays through the ball at times.
Arm: RH. OF - 62 mph. 3/4 arm slot, long action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small stride, fast pre-pitch actions. Bat path works slightly uphill, imid/oppo, line drive approach.
Power: 55 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.26 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands slightly open, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T64, 62-63 mph. Mostly straight, intent to use arm-side of plate, flashed ability to throw for a strike.
CB: 51-54 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action, strikes at times.
CH: 53-56 mph. Straight change.

Liam Carney, Wauconda (2025)
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, no pre-pitch load, short stride. Short uphill swing, line drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.05 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Stretch only with regular effort, works in line, finishes upright and falls off.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Arm-side action.
CB: 63-65 mph. Sweeping 10/4 break.
CH: 63-66 mph. Maintains arm speed, sinking action.

Billy Christensen, McHenry (2026)
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-1, 95-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork, proper routes, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. OF - 55 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, calm, simple, balanced setup, minimal load, short toe tap stride.  Short path, line drive approach.
Power: 58 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.44 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tilt/topple delivery with some effort throughout, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T56, 54-55 mph. Plays straight, occasional cut.
CB: 51-53 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 52-55 mph. Maintains arm speed, straight action.

Ryan Dabe, Huntley (2025)
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds.
Defense: Quick feet, working around the baseball, average hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long loose arm action, H 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open balance setup, smooth load trigger, short stride to even.  Quick hands, short level swing, working pull side.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.61 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tilt/topple delivery with effort, works in line, falls off to 1st base.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, over-the-top delivery.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight.
CB: 50-53 mph. Big breaker 11/5 action.
CH: 60-62 mph. Maintains arm speed, sink action.

Devin De Loach, Hampshire (2026)
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pounds.
Defense: Works towards the baseball.
Arm: LH. INF - 61 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, minimal load, short toe tap stride.  Strong hands, long bat path, pull approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.51 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, some effort,  works in line.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T61, 59-61 mph. Arm-side run.
CB: 48-52 mph. 1/7 break.
KN: 47-48 mph. 

Hayden DeMarsh, Dundee Crown (2025)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pounds.
Defense: Works around the baseball, fluid footwork, average hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Open balance setup, minimal load trigger, short stride to even.  Long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.00 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, regular effort, works in line, finishes upright/square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T65, 63-65 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 49-53 mph. Slow breaking 11/5 action.
CH: 61-63 mph. Slows down arm speed, slight sink action.

Hayden Dieschbourg, Cary-Grove (2025)
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds.
Defense: 2.30-2.48 pop times. Athletic setup behind the plate, clean footwork, soft hands. Quiet feet, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 73 mph. Arm works, short loose arm action, H 3/4 slot, throws flashes carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall balance setup, feet slightly open, minimal load, short toe tap.   Strong hands, quick swing, short uphill attack, looking to pull.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.44 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, easy effort with smooth rhythm, works in line, lands athletically and square.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight.
CB: 57-59 mph. Projectable 11/5 action.

Trent Dinsmore, Belvidere North (2025)
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds.
Defense: Corner infield type, funnels ball to center, flashed active feet, works around/through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, loose action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quick load, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Aggressive swing, short path, intent to pull the ball in the air, rotational lower half.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.32 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Rhythmic tempo, high leg-lift, works in line, lands square to target, flashed a strong front side, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Two-seam type, flashes arm-side run, ability to throw for a strike.
CB: 55-58 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, dropped in for a strike at times.
CH: 63-66 mph. Straight change, fade/sink at times, arm speed similar to fastball.

Jimmy Downs, Brother Rice (2025)
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 154-pounds.
Defense: Projects as a potential corner infielder, fields from center, reliable hands, flashed range, keeps body under control.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot,
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, easy pre-pitch actions. Advanced rhythm for his age, short swing, slightly uphill path, flashed bat speed, consistent hard contact in the air, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.69 home-to-first. 

Travis Dudycha, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds.
Defense: Fields out in front, works through the ball, feel for the bag.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, no pre-pitch load, short stride.  Strong hands, easy swing, short bat path, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.10 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Stretch only, some effort, lands, open. 
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 65-66 mph. Straight action.
CB: 53-55 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 57-60 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight.

Jason Duy, Minooka  (2026)
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 136-pounds.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, fields low to the ground, steady hands, quick glove-to-hand release.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup, smooth pre-pitch load, toe tap stride. Loose quick hands, whippy barrel, long level swing, line drive pull approach, fluid rhythm.
Run: 4.62 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Stretch only, easy effort, works in line, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T75, 71-73 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight.
CH: 55-59 mph. Arm side action. 

Alexander Edwards, Prairie Ridge  (2026)
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-foot-1, 125-pounds.
Defense: 2.43-2.51 pop times. Plus blocking for age, fluid footwork, quick clean exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws flash carry and accuracy.
Hit: SH. Simple stance, wide balance setup, no pre-pitch load, short stride.  Repeatable short level swing, line drive gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.17 home-to-first. 

Jack Finnerty, Mount Carmel (2025)
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-5, 120-pounds.
Defense: 2.76-3.25 pop times. Intent to funnel the ball to center of body while receiving, high sitting stance on throwdowns, flashed a clean exchange, deadened baseball on block.
Arm: RH. C - 55 mph. Over-the-top arm slot, short action.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, easy load, small leg lift/short stride. Bat path works slightly downhill through the zone, short path, line drive approach from both sides of plate.
Power: L-67 R-62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.25 home-to-first.

Grant Fordonski, Downers Grove North (2026)
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-3, 117-pounds.
Defense: Stays low to the ground, fields in the center of his body.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, drop load trigger, short stride.  Long level swing, gets extension after contact, line drive approach.
Power: 61 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.51 home-to-first. 

Johnny Geisser, N/A (2026)
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-4, 135-pounds.
Defense: Active feet, works through the center, average hands, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow setup, open feet, pre-pitch wrap load, high leg kick.  Flashes bat speed, short level swing, gets extension after contact, looking gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.01 home-to-first. 

Connor Gibour, Crystal Lake Central (2025)
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 145-pounds.
Defense: Fields off to side, two hands at times, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, flashed a long/loose action.
Hit: LHH. Tall, closed setup, short stride. Slightly uphill path, consistent pull-side line drives, flashed ability to use middle of the field.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.57 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Rhythmic tempo, quick leg lift, works in line, lands square to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 64-66 mph. Mostly straight, plays on both sides of the plate.
CB: 53-56 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 57-59 mph. Straight change, flashed run/sink, arm speed same as fastball.

Aadden Guerrero, Lyons Township (2025)
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds.
Defense: Flashed athletic infield actions, plays low to the ground,  confident hands, advanced double play turn for his age.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: SH. Balanced/athletic setup, smooth load, short stride, advanced pre-pitch actions for his age. Repeatable, fluid swing,, short and level path, feel for the barrel, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.60 home-to-first.

Connor Harvie, Waterford Union (WI) (2025)
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pounds.
Defense: 2.13-2.33 pop times. Catcher: athletic setup, easy receiver, quick feet, clean transfer. Infield: fields out front, works through the ball at times.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: SH. Open setup, slight knee-bend, smooth hand load,  small leg-lift, short stride. Easy swing, loose hands, level bat path, flashed bat speed, gap-to-gap approach, consistent hard contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.86 home-to-first. 

Ty Heimbuch, St Charles North (2025)
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pounds.
Defense: 2.22-2.57 pop times. Athletic setup behind the plate, smooth footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic feet, smooth transfer, advanced body control for age.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short loose arm action, H 3/4 slot, flashes accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Simple balance setup, smooth load to short leg stride. Easy repeatable short uphill swing, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.33 home-to-first. 

Mason Hirsch, Deerfield (2025)
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-5, 107-pounds.
Defense: Flashed quick feet, works around the baseball, steady hands, ability to change arm angle, above-average body control for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short, loose arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, smooth load, small leg-lift trigger, simple pre-pitch actions. Aggressive swing, short/level path, flashed above-average bat speed, fluidity/athleticism throughout, gap-to-gap approach.
Run: 5.26 home-to-first. 

Xavier Huber, Hononegah (2025)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-3, 115-pounds.
Defense: Fields from center of his body, sets his feet, works through target at times, flashed ability to change arm angle on double play.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride, hands load, quick pre-pitch actions. Short swing, looks to make contact out front, flashed ability to hit line drives.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.19 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Smooth windup, hands work over head, lands square to target, flashed a strong front side, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, short action.
FB: T63, 60-62 mph. Mostly straight, flashed ability to throw for a strike.
SL: 55-58 mph. Drops arm angle, somewhat tight, strikes at times.
CH: 57-58 mph. Flashed sink/run action, thrown for strikes.

Christian Hudson, Homewood-Flossmoor  (2026)
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-4, 100-pounds.
Defense: Quiet feet with fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 53 mph. OF - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open balance setup, minimal load, small stride.  Flashed bat speed, short level swing, working line drive gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.00 home-to-first. 

T.J. Jakubowski, Huntley (2025)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-5, 100-pounds.
Defense: Advanced feet and hands, fluid infield actions, plays athletically through the ball, clean exchange, plays comfortable on the move.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short action.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, rhythm and confident look in the box, smooth load/stride. Short path, stays level through the zone, works through the inside of the ball, line-drive approach, used the middle of the field at times.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.08 home-to-first. 

Brady Klepfer, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-1, 120-pounds.
Defense: Quick active feet, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, sightly open setup, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride.  Quick hands, short uphill swing, working gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.33 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Side saddle delivery with regular effort, works in line, falls off.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T65, 65-65 mph. Plays straight, sinks at the end.
CB: 53-56 mph. Sweeping 11/5 action.
CH: 56-58 mph. Maintains arm speed, sinking action.

Soran Leahy, Barrington (2025)
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 200-pounds.
Defense: Average hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open balance setup, smooth load, small leg kick to even. Strong hands, long uphill swing, working gap-to-gap.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.31 home-to-first. 

Delivery: tall/fall delivery with some effort, works in line, falls off to 1st base.
Arm Action: RH. Long stab arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Late sink action.
CB: 56-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 action.
CH: 56-60 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays straight.

Kyle Maness, McHenry (2025)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 125-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork working around the baseball, average hands, smooth exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open balance setup, smooth back load trigger, long stride to even.  Quick bat action, long uphill swing, looking to pull.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.86 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, regular effort, works in line, finishes square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, H 3/4 slot. quick arm speed.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight.
CB: 57-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 action,
CH: 62-65 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight.

Sonny Marsalla, Woodstock  (2026)
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-2, 105-pounds.
Defense: 2.70-2.97 pop times. Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 55 mph. INF - 54 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws flash carry and accuracy.
Hit: SH. Tall narrow setup, even feet, minimal load, toe tap stride.  Short level swin, gets extension after contact, line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: L-56 R-60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.39 home-to-first. 

Maddon Mckim, Prairie Ridge (2026)
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 135-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork around first base, sure handed, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 68 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Crouched stance, bar load, small stride.   Short uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.91 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Stretch only with max effort, works in line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T69, 66-68 mph. Clean out of the hand, straight action.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.
CH: 58-61 mph. Maintains arm speed, arm-side action.

Daniel O'Donnell, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds.
Defense: Quick active feet, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, wide open base, minimal pre-pitch load, small leg lift.  Repeatable short level swing, line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.01 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, works in line, finishes closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T63, 60-62 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 52-54 mph. Pops early, gradual 11/5 action.
CH: 57-59 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight, works down in the zone.

Wesley Penney, Harlem (2026)
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-2, 130-pounds.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, bar load, short stride.  Long uphill swing, working line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.51 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, regular effort, works in line, finishes square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T57, 55-56 mph. Arm-side action.
CB: 52-56 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 50-52 mph. Sinking action.
KN: 56-56 mph. 

Brody Peters, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds.
Defense: Active fluid feet, works to get around the baseball, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, open base, minimal pre-pitch load, medium leg kick. Aggressive swing, quick bat speed, long uphill swing, looking gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 61 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.05 home-to-first. 

Michael Peterson, Grayslake Central (2025)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 120-pounds.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, flashed athleticism/range.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot, flashed a whippy arm
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, simple load, leg-lift trigger. Bat long through zone, flashed ability to use all fields, athletic actions.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.83 home-to-first.

Shane Pfeiffer, Hampshire (2026)
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pounds.
Defense: Charges the baseball, stays low to the ground.
Arm: RH. OF - 61 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple balance setup, smooth bar load trigger, short stride.  Quick hands, long level swing, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.01 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with regular effort, works in line, finished upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T61, 57-60 mph. Arm-side action.
CB: 52-53 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, throws for strikes.
CH: 54-57 mph. Maintains arm speed, sinking action.

AJ Putty, McHenry (2025)
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, bar load trigger, quick toe tap. Balanced throughout swing, strong quick hands, short uphill swing, working gap-to-gap.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.76 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, easy effort, works in line, finishes square.
Arm Action: RH. Short quick arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-77 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight.
CB: 58-62 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, flashes slider like action.
CH: 62-63 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade action. 

Andrew Radzinski, Huntley (2025)
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-1, 82-pounds.
Defense: Infield: Gets around the baseball, steady hands, plays through to his target. Outfield: Proper routes, directional to his target, plays through in rhythm, clean release.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. OF - 72 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long arm action from outfield, plays shorter on the infield.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, quick loading action, short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, stays short to the ball, line-drive approach.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.86 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, flashed rhythm, lands square to target, finishes on balance.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short circle action.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight, arm-side run at times.
CB: 57-58 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 59-61 mph. Straight change, flashed downward action.

Zachary Readdy, McHenry (2025)
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 185-pounds.
Defense: Works around the baseball, average hands funneling center of the body, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Athletic balance setup, open feet, smooth load trigger, small leg kick to even. Strong hands, fast bat speed, short uphill swing looking to pull, gets extension after contact.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.08 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, regular effort working in line, finishing square.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays straight, occasional cut action.
CB: 61-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, throws for strikes.
CH: 63-66 mph. Near fastball arm speed, sink action.

Ethan Riska, McHenry (2026)
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-5, 150-pounds.
Defense: Charges the baseball, quick glove to hand transfer.
Arm: RH. OF - 61 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, wide balance base, minimal load, small leg kick. Strong hands, long level bat path, looks to pull, fluid rhythm.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.47 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with some rhythm, some effort, works in line, finishes square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 60-63 mph. Plays straight, slight arm side run.
CB: 51-54 mph. Slow breaking 11/5 action.

Andrew Robertson, Jacobs (2026)
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-4, 110-pounds.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall closed setup, no pre-pitch load, short stride. Long uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.90 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with regular effort, lands closed, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot. `
FB: T65, 62-63 mph. Plays straight, occasional cut.
CB: 51-54 mph. Sweeping 11/5 break.
CH: 56-58 mph. Slight sink action.

Owen Rog, N/A (2026)
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pounds.
Defense: Athletic position, stay low to the ground, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, minimal load,high leg stride.   Short uphill swing, advanced  gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.58 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with some effort, works directionally to home.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 67-70 mph. Plays straight, occasional glove side run.
CB: 52-56 mph. Big 1/5 break.
CH: 60-62 mph. Maintains arm speed, straight action. 

Brady Rosenkranz, Stevenson (2025)
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Projectable, advanced frame with well-proportioned strength throughout.
Defense: Fluid footwork, athletically works around the baseball, soft hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, H 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. SImple frame, wide slightly open setup, minimal load trigger, short stride.   Easy swing, short level bat path, working line drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.55 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, easy effort, works in line, finishes athletic/square.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-76 mph. Occasional run/sink action.
CB: 66-70 mph. Sweeping 11/5 action, acts like a slider.
CH: 72-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed, fade action.

Josh Rudnick, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 106-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork around the bag, average hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, minimal pre-pitch load, high leg kick.  Long uphill swing, looking gap-to-gap.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.37 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Stretch only with some effort, works closed, stops finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-66 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 56-57 mph. Gradual 11/5 action. 

Tyler Samaan, Central (2026)
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 4-foot-2, 85-pounds.
Defense: Charges the baseball, fundamentally sound, sure-handed, fields out in front at times, and clean release.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Closed setup, minimal load, short toe tap stride.  Long level swing, gets extension through contact, line drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.86 home-to-first. 

Calen Scheider, Hampshire (2025)
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds.
Defense: 2.18-2.34 pop times. Clean footwork working towards second, quick exchange. Fluid footwork, works around the baseball, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws play accurate and flashes carry.
Hit: RHH. Athletic open setup, minimal load trigger, short stride to even. Aggressive approach, quick bat speed, short uphill swing, looking gap-to-gap.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.64 home-to-first. 

Gunnar Schwartz, Westosha Central (2026)
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 220-pounds.
Defense: Works to get around the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, minimal load, short leg lift.  Strong hands, short bat path, pull approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.69 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Stretch only with some effort, works in line, finished upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 67-68 mph. Arm-side break.
CH: 55-58 mph. Maintains arm speed, arm-side run. 

Karson Stiefer, Prairie Ridge (2025)
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 137-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, works through the ball, smooth feet at times, advanced 1B actions for his age.
Arm: LH. INF - 65 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, rear leg load, front foot starts on toes, toe-tap trigger. Loose, fluid swing, repeatable actions, short/uphill path, consistent line drives.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.51 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, leg kick works across body, lands square to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T69, 68-68 mph. Mostly straight, intent to play at the top of the zone.
CB: 57-58 mph. 1/7 shape, tight at times, flashed strikes.
CH: 56-61 mph. Straight change, arm speed same as fastball.

Tyler Townsend, N/A (2026)
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 140-pounds.
Defense: Quick first move, stays low, works to get around the baseball, confident hands.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, tall, open stance, no pre-pitch load, short stride to even.  Quick hands, long uphill bat path, working gap-to-gap.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.33 home-to-first. 

Peter Visconti, Warren Township  (2025)
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 168-pounds.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop times. Catcher: athletic setup, quiet receiver, flashed quick feet, clean transfer, flashed accuracy to 2B. Infield: flashed soft hands, quick feet, quick/clean exchange, advanced double play turn/body control, athletic actions.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 80 mph. Short, athletic action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry, advanced arm strength for his age, highest velocity at event.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, smooth load, small stride, advanced pre-pitch actions. Short swing, path works slightly uphill, advanced bat speed/strength, easy power for his age, simple actions, gap-to-gap approach, hard contact to all fields.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.61 home-to-first. 

Brandon White, Huntley (2026)
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-4, 120-pounds.
Defense: 2.47-2.68 pop times. Catcher: upright position, average hands, clean transfer. INF: active feet, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. INF - 64 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Crouch closed setup, minimal load, small leg kick.  Short level bat path, sitting gap-to-gap.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.18 home-to-first. 

Mason Willis, Antioch (2025)
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 124-pounds.
Defense: 2.30-2.55 pop times. Catcher: intent to stick pitches, staggered stance on throwdowns, flashed a clean exchange. Infield: fields the ball deep, funnels to center of his body, potentially projects as a corner-infield type.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 67 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, flashed a long/loose action.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, small stride, minimal pre-pitch actions. Flashed a short path, works downhill at times, uses lower half with rotation.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.97 home-to-first. 

Ryan Wolverton, Mundelein (2026)
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-3, 90-pounds.
Defense: Active feet, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple balance setup, smooth pre-pitch load, toe tap stride.  Short level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 54 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.36 home-to-first. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, regular effort, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T61, 59-61 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 46-46 mph. Sharp 12/6 break, throws for strikes.
CH: 52-57 mph. Fade action.

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