Northwest Suburban Open: Positional Analysis
September 13, 2023
On Tuesday, July 11th the PBR Illinois team hosted the Northwest Suburban Open at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg, IL. This open event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 50+ uncommitted prospects.
OF Alex Babich (Maine South) and INF Ryan Lazewski (Fenwick) are two 2025 left-handed hitters that just missed the cut of the Top-10 listed below. Babich has a well-proportioned frame, easy clean swing and middle of the field approach. Lazewski has a long, athletic frame and fluid swing tailored for lifted contact.
INF Sam Nigro (New Trier; Colby College) is an incoming senior to know from the event. He has a relaxed, confident look and swings with controlled aggression. He also ran a 7.31 60 and was 83 mph across the infield.
Read on below for a look at all of the position players from the event, with the Top-10 prospects ranked.
TOP POSITION PLAYERS
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NO. 1 Zack Ziroli LHP / OF / Downers Grove North, IL / 2025
Rankings StateRank: 110 / POS: 13
Positional Profile: LHP/OF |
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No. 2 Alexander Clark OF / LHP / New Trier, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 203 / POS: 39
Positional Profile: OF/LHP |
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No. 3 Gabe Winkelman SS / OF / Prairie Ridge, IL / 2026Positional Profile: SS/OF |
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NO. 4 John Aquino SS / 2B / Prospect, IL / 2025Positional Profile: SS/2B |
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No. 5 Cooper Hanson SS / 2B / Conant, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 243 / POS: 36
Positional Profile: SS/2B |
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No. 6 Aidan Calvey 3B / OF / Minooka, IL / 2024Positional Profile: 3B/OF |
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No. 7 Carson Stevens C / 1B / Neuqua Valley, IL / 2025
Rankings StateRank: 145 / POS: 22
Positional Profile: C/1B |
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No. 8 Max Wille OF / Normal University, IL / 2025
Rankings StateRank: 147 / POS: 25
Positional Profile: OF |
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No. 9 Declan Spinner LHP / OF / New Trier, IL / 2024Positional Profile: LHP/OF |
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T10 Maddux Clarence C / RHP / DeKalb, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 242 / POS: 27
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP |
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T10 Gavin Awbrey 2B / SS / Orion, IL / 2025Positional Profile: 2B/SS |
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Santino Abbott, St. Francis (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 133-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, rocking load. Upward path, opposite-field approach. 59.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.38-2.57 pop times. Quick feet, transfer is smooth.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60.
Cody Allen, DeKalb (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. High hands, wider stance, short stride. Level path with intent to lift, pull-side approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 74 mph. INF: Short, 3/4 slot. C: Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.38 pop times. INF: Moves well laterally. C: Quick drop on block, throws were accurate.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.
Alex Babich, Maine South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Taller setup, slightly open setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Easy hands, minimal wasted movement, middle/pull-side approach. 60.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long, loose, clean arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with pace, gets around the baseball, natural outfield actions, plays through in rhythm and stays on-line.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Ryan Bannon, Willowbrook (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, standard stride. Upward path at contact and finish. 70.1 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick to the ball, presents glove, flashes soft hands and secures through release.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
Edgar Berge, Maine East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Standard setup, short leg lift load. Uphill path with intent to lift, pull-side approach. 60.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 70 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Long strides, fields ball off right foot cleanly.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Kyle Boma, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, quiet setup, quiet fluid load. Loose hands, creates whip at times, uphill path. 61.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, clean out of the hand.
Defense: Quick feet, plays fast and attacks the baseball. Soft hands, plays through in rhythm and gains ground.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Jacob Eriksen, Antioch (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. High hands, short stride/load. Uphill path. 66.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.46 pop times. Quality receiver, soft blocker, quick transfers.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.
Vic Flores, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, small up/down leg lift. Hands load back, long path that works level through the zone. 66.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, compact arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.22 pop times. Square setup, works to present pitches, steady hands. Quick first step, works in-line, throws on bag, easy blocker.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
Owen Fudacz, Downers Grove South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, rocking movement into load. Short path, stayed on plane, pull-side approach. 62.3 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Loose arm, whippy, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick hands, quick release, moves well.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Matthew Garcia, Addison Trail (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Hands start low, short stride. Flat path. 58.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Short, quick feet, shuffle crow hop, arm is in sync with glove.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Devin Haggerty, Woodstock (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 182-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands drop at load. Flashed pull-side pop, uphill path. 65.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense:
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
Maximilian Haggerty, Woodstock (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide stance, worked middle of field well. Uphill path. 57.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.39-2.53 pop times. Soft receiver.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.
George Holland, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, medium stride. Flat path, hard contact pull-side. 71.2 mph bat speed with 26 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 80 mph. OF: Short arm, high 3/4 slot, ball jumps out of hand. INF: Short, quick, 3/4 slot, with some life out of the hand.
Defense: OF: Patient, plays ball well off front foot. INF: Fields ball deep into body.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Ryan Hutko, Geneva (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, starts with his hands high. Hands are quick to the ball, hands work upward upon contact. 61.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flows well, moves laterally, loose with soft hands.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Joshua Jacques, Stagg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, slightly open stance, minimal stride. Long path, pull-side approach. 63 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 235’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot, one-hop to target.
Defense: 2.18-2.39 pop times. Two-hand receiver, recovered well on block.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
Joseph Kraushaar, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, hands drop, knee knock stride. Upward path. 63.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Quick, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.06-2.27 pop times. Throws on the bag, quick feet, transition works.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Ryan Lazewski, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, fluid load and short stride. Loose hands, stays on-plane, uphill through the zone and consistent lifted contact to the big part of the diamond. 62.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick and loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, steady hands, two-hand gather out front, fluid actions.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Braden Mann, Warren Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, small leg lift into short stride. Short, flat path, barrel stays in the zone. 68.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, quick arm, plays with life.
Defense: One-hand gather, patient, shuffle step on throws to home.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.
Lukas Martinez, St Joseph (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, quiet hands. Flat path, contact pull-side. 61.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 71 mph. OF: Long, high 3/4 slot. INF: Long, 3/4 slot, acceleration out front.
Defense: OF: Quick feet. INF: Hands flow well.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Canyon McKinney, Cary-Grove (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, feet closed inward, standard stride. Hands are direct to the ball, level path with intent to lift. 64 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Glove and throwing hand work in unison. 1B- Quick hands, moves well.
Run: 8.54 runner in the 60.
Jacob Meiners, Schaumburg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 132-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, knee-knock load. Hard contact gap-to-gap, uphill path. 49.8 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 66.7 mph. 188’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hands work well, fields ball deep into body.
Run: 9.04 runner in the 60.
Nathan Moline, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, slightly open stance, medium leg lift, long stride. Arms extend through swing, slightly uphill path, quick, on barrel at times. 61.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Ryan Nagel, McHenry (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, hands were quiet and easy through the zone. Stayed on the barrel, showed a quick bat. 61.7 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally with body control, fields ball in the middle of the body.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
Sam Nigro, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Developing strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, relaxed, confident look, short stride and sits into backside at times. Swings with controlled aggression, loose hands, creates whip and bat speed, line-drive approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, quick feet, steady hands, infield actions and plays with body control.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Kevin O'Connor, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, balanced, small leg lift, medium stride. Easy, simple swing, strong hands and middle/pull-side approach.. 68.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 83 mph. Long, easy arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions around the bag, fluid and easy turn.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Jordan Ortega, Chicago Hope (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, stride gets back to square. Lets the ball travel, repeats and creates lift off the barrel. 61.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays through in stride, gains ground through release and steady hands.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Connor Peckham, Glenbard East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Flat through zone, long through it at times, line drives to all fields. 63.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 71 mph. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.18 pop times. INF: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, clean, easy transfer, works well to both sides. C: Quiet receiver and presents pitches. Loose hips, good transition, quick hands, soft blocker.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Bobby Pitula, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance, high hands. Level path. 52.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 60.7 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth and easy glove.
Run: 9.64 runner in the 60.
Eltan Powles, Harvard (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, generates whip, opens early at times. Slightly uphill path, pull-side approach. 59.8 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 68 mph. INF: Short, low 3/4 slot. C: Short, quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.47-2.57 pop times. INF: Stays low and moves well. C: Soft glove.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Jeremiah Schmidt, Plainfield East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, balanced stance. Flat path, found the barrel. 64.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Sean Sherwood, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, fluid load, long stride. Direct, flat path, pull-side approach. 62 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: gets around the baseball, plays through and gains ground through release at times.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Xander Shevchenko, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, minimal wasted movement and short stride. Short, flat path, uphill at times, line drives. 62.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays fast, light on his feet, attacks the baseball and gains ground through release.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Jordan Shoemaker, Metea Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, loose hands, higher leg kick. Quick bat, flat path. 65.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Fields ball naturally off front foot.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.
Matt Sonnenschein, Naperville North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with developing strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, finishes on balance. Easy, loose hands, direct to the zone, hands work on top of the baseball, creates occasional backspin off the bat. 64.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 67.7 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Compact, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions, steady hands, quick release at times and maintained body control on the move.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Grant Statler, Hononegah (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small leg lift into short stride. Direct and flat path, middle/away approach. 63.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather, attacks the ball, in-line.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Rowan Stec, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup. Flat path with hands staying inside the ball at contact. mph bat speed with G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Matthew Steinberg, St. Charles East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, open stance, small leg lift, long stride. Short, flat path, sometimes showed an uphill path, aggressive swing. 66.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, soft hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.
Liam Sullivan, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift into medium stride. Easy path, slightly upward, hard barreled contact. 60.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather, patient, works in-stride.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Avan Teuer, Evanston Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, toe-tap back, small stride. Quiet hands, quick path that stays on plane. 65 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, attacks the ball.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Peyton Tucker, Beloit Turner (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet setup, slightly open stance, standard stride. Hands stay inside the ball, flat path. 56.1 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Ball comes out clean, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy lateral movement, attacks the ball well.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Ruben Velasco III, Peotone (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, tall, high leg lift with coil, medium stride. Uphill path, arms extend with swing, mostly pull-side. 66.5 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, two-hand gather, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.
Michael Wickersham, Marian Central Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. High hands, short stride. Uphill path with intent to lift. 67.3 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Christian Wolff, Badger (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Strong look in the box, balanced setup. Flat path, swung with intent. 68.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works through the ball well, shows soft hands.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Jason Wolter, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift, long stride. Short, level path, consistent and repeatable. 68.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop times. Quick feet, smooth transition, works in-line, downward action on throws to second.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
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