Prep Baseball Report

O'Hare Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis


By Illinois Scouting Staff

On Sunday, Feb. 12, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Bensenville, Ill., to host the O'Hare Preseason ID - one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar. 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 analysis of the event with a look at the long list of the outfielders from the day. 

Tyler Edmondson (Oak Park-River Forest) and Matthew Jackson (Prospect) are two freshman who just missed the top-10 below but warrants a follow moving forward. Edmonson is an upside athlete who ran a 7.04 60, played light and quick on his feet in the outfield and showed a loose, whippy right-handed swing. Jackson has an athletic, projectable frame, ran a 7.15 60, was 86 mph from the outfield and creates leverage in his right-handed swing. 

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

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Brayden Mazzacano, Schaumburg (IL), 2024 Illinois
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic build with evenly distributed strength, room to add on.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, long stride. Loose, fluid hands, whippy barrel, on-plane and uphill through the zone.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 385’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Short stab out of the glove, live arm that operates from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork. Sure handed with fluid actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60. 

2. Chase Petersen, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Room to fill out, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Bat stays in the zone for a long time, extension through contact, hard off the bat with fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long and loose arm into a 3/4 slot. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with active footwork. Sure handed with reliable actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

3. Ryan Harris, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, mature frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Balanced, easy swing, creates leverage to the pull-side. Bat stays through the zone and works uphill.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Lively arm. Works with long action into a 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Waits back with steady hands and actions. Gathers the ball deep on the glove side of his body. Long transfer.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

4. Mason Phillips, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Ultra athletic, upside frame with a high waist, some present strength with room for more as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch action. Quick, strong hands, simple swing, stays short and direct, line-drive approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, loose arm that works with short action from an over-the-top angle.
Defense: Smooth and fluid actions with active footwork. Glove plays out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.60 runner in the 60.  

5. Andrew Lim, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and stride. Loose, athletic hands, quick bat, on-plane and was on the barrel to the middle, pull-side of the field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Loose and quick arm that works from 3/4 slot with life.
Defense: Athletic actions. Sure handed, glove plays deep on the right side of the body. Plays through the ball
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

6. Riley Blackwell, Hersey (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, fluid load and knee knock stride. Athletic, quick hands, stays on-plane, through the zone and sprayed line-drive contact to all fields.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Loose arm, works with long action into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Feet stay active. Sure handed, glove plays out front on the right side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60. 

7. Anthony Sarro, St. Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, long stride. Compact swing, stays short and direct to the ball, extension through contact, spray line-drive approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short and loose action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays back on the baseball. Steady hands and actions, glove plays deep on the right side of the body. Long gather, packs at transfer.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. 

8. Noah Delgado, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Broad, round shoulders with some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Stock, balanced setup, fluid load and short stride. Strong, loose hands, stays on-plane and through the zone, hard contact into both gaps.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Clean and loose arm circle, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Active footwork. Steady actions, sure hands that play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

9. Angel Mohammad, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add on strength as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-lift trigger. Loose, quick levers, bat speed, uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short stab from the glove, operates from a high 3/4 angle. Throws play with occasional carry.
Defense: Steady footwork with meticulous actions. Plays through the ball.
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60. 

10. Kamran Alikhan, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Upside frame, high waist with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple, quiet setup. Twitchy, athletic swing, present bat speed, strong hands, uphill path, whole field approach.,
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean and quick release from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent. Sure handed, moves well laterally, gets in front of the ball to both sides.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

George Allen, Von Steuben (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Round shoulders, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Simple, easy swing, strong hands, level through the zone at times and used the big part of the diamond.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short and loose arm circle, works into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork. Flashed soft hands, glove plays deep with a clean gather. Reliable actions, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Liam Arnold, Palatine (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Round shoulders, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and stride. Long, strong swing, whole field approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long and loose arm action, operates from a high 3/4 window. Quick arm, flashed carry on throws.
Defense: Feet remain active. Steady hands, glove plays out front. Reliable actions, long gather. Packs at transfer.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

Alten Bergbreiter, Marengo (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions, short stride. Simple swing, stays up the middle of the field, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Short stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball. Dependable range to both sides. Steady hands, glove plays deep.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Boldog, Harvest Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg-kick trigger. Level path, long through the zone.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Clean and whippy arm action, releases from a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions and strides, sure-handed , moves well laterally.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Boma, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Simple swing, direct to the ball, looks to control the barrel.
Power: 66 max exit velocity, averaged 56.2 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short and loose arm action, works into a high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: Steady footwork. Reliable hands, glove plays out front. Long gather.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Nate Brezak, Lake Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Athletic build, some strength throughout, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup. Long path, level through the zone at times, middle of the field approach.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65 mph. 229’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action, operates from a low 3/4 release point.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent. Sure handed, glove plays deep with a clean transfer.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Gaetano Bucciferro, Rockford Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Flashes bat speed, intentful swing, stays on top.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with loose and quick action into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: OF: Waits back on the baseball. Sure handed with steady actions. INF: Twp-hand gather, glove plays out front. Secures into the body, clean transfer
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Alex Caldwell, Evanston (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lean, upside frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, minimal wasted pre-pitch movement. Direct swing, easy effort, looks to control the barrel.
Power: 66 max exit velocity, averaged 57.6 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Long and whippy arm action, works into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet remain active, plays through the ball. Sure handed, glove plays out front.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60. 

Joe Cicero, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean, high waist.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, smooth load, short stride. Short, compact swing, loose hands, stays inside the baseball and uphill through the zone.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork. Reliable hands and actions, glove plays out front.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Tommy Clark, Fenwick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Some strength throughout, evenly distributed weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Strong hands, bat stays on-plane, long through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action into a 3/4 window.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the baseball. Dependable hands, glove plays deep.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Cameron Clarke, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean, evenly proportioned weight, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load. Short path, simple swing, line-drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Arm works with short action into a 3/4 angle.
Defense: Steady feet. Sure hands, glove plays out front with reliable actions. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Harrison Clarkson, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong lower-half, some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Compact swing, lifted approach, worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Waits back on the baseball, moves well laterally. Steady hands and dependable actions. Long gather, packs at transfer.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Jordon Dumas, Grayslake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, lean frame. Strength throughout with room to add, mature look.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, long stride. Athletic swing, compact swing, whole field approach and on the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, releases from a 3/4 angle. Throws play with occasional carry.
Defense: Waits back on the ball. Dependable hands, glove plays deep. Reliable actions.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Edmondson, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, minimal load and short leg-lift timing trigger. Loose, athletic swing, creates whip through the zone, short path, spray approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Loose and whippy arm action into a 3/4 angle. Throws play with life.
Defense: Feet remain active. Reliable hands that play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Braden Engel, Stillman Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, minimal load and short stride. Uphill path, stays on balance, middle, opposite field approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Arm operates with long action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork, waits for the baseball. Sure hands that play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Peter Farren, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Short swing, strong hands, creates sneaky jumps off the barrel, especially to the pull-side.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot, throws flashed carry.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball with intent. Soft hands, play deep on the glove side of the body. Showed ability to range to both sides.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Channing Glick, West Lafayette Harrison (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Projectable, wiry frame, room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and minimal stride. Simple, compact swing, controls the barrel, stays short, line-drive, spray approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Loose arm, works with long action into a 3/4 release window. Quick arm.
Defense: Active footwork. Steady hands, glove plays deep. Reliable actions. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Colton Holmes, Warren (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and short stride. Uphill path, stays on-plane, uphill path and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. OF - 84 mph. Short and loose arm action from the squat, works from a high 3/4 slot. In the outfield, operates from a high 3/4 slot with long and loose action.
Defense: Flashed soft hands. Athleticism is apparent behind the plate. Clean transfer, remains low, gains ground through his throw. OF: Feet remain active, uses long and athletic strides. Displayed athletic actions with sure hands.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Drew Hyland, Nazareth (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. High waist, wiry with room to add, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, minimal load and stride. Simple swing, handsy, level through the zone,
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Loose and whippy arm, works with long action into 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the baseball with intent. Dependable glove, hands play out front.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Jackson, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, lean frame, some present strength with upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, quiet load. Present levers, loose hands, aggressive swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Short arm action into a high 3/4 window, throws play with life.
Defense: Feet stay moving, plays through the ball with intent. Steady hands and actions. Glove plays deep with a clean gather.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Jackson, Lyons Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Present strength throughout, round shoulders with a developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced setup, smooth load and stride. Strong hands, short to the ball, creates bat speed, middle of the field approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, arm works with short action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet remain active, moves well laterally. Steady hands, glove plays deep. Plays through the ball.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. 

Brennen Jones, Jones College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, long stride. Loose levers, easy swing, stays on top of the baseball, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Arm works with long action into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Feet stay moving, displayed range to both sides. Reliable hands and steady actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Jake Jurkacek, Warren Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong frame, lean with present strength, proportioned weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, pre-pitch load. Quick, loose hands, aggressive swing, whippy barrel through the zone at times.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 78 mph. INF: Arm works with long action into a high 3/4 window. OF: Long arm action, operates from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: INF: Active feet, two-hand gather. Glove plays out front. Long gather, packs at transfer. OF: Feet remain active, plays through the ball with intent. Moves well to both sides. Steady hands, glove plays deep.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

Jason Keefe, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-8, 166-pounds. Some strength throughout, evenly distributed weight.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive swing, long path, flashed bat speed, spray approach.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long and loose arm action that operates from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Feet remain active, moves well laterally. Plays through the ball with intent. Sure handed, glove plays out front.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Kyle Larson, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Evenly distributed weight, lean.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Simple swing, loose, strong hands, flashed jump off the barrel to the pull-side, finishes on backside.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Slight stab out of the glove. Works with long action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Steady footwork, dependable hands that play out front. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Carlo Lissuzzo, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame, long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Simple, easy swing, controls the barrel, level and through the zone, line-drive approach, uses the whole field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 81 mph. Clean arm action, operates from a high 3/4 window with carry.
Defense: OF: Feet remain active. Reliable hands that play out front. Plays through the ball. INF: Active footwork. Two-hand gather, secures the ball into the body. Moves well laterally
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Martin, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-kick trigger. Loose hands, uphill path, stays on-plane, middle of the field approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. OF - 77 mph. C: Arm works with short action from a high 3/4 angle. OF: Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: C: Sure handed receiver. Low and quick transfer, stays low, gains distance towards target. Reliable blocker. OF: Uses active footwork, plays through the ball, sure-handed.
Run:  runner in the 60. 

Cameron McCasey, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 160-pounds. Athletic, compact build. Some present strength.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Twitchy, strong hands, stays short and level to the baseball, whole field approach. 
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action that works into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Feet remain active, moves well to each side. Two hand gather out front. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Luke McClure, Champaign Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame, room to add on strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Level swing, long through the zone, line-drive approach, uses the whole field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Loose action, quick arm that works from a high 3/4 release slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, moves well to each side. Sure handed, glove plays deep. Reliable actions.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Daniel McCoy, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, evenly proportioned weight. 
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, long stride. Handsy swing, long through the zone at times, sits into the backside.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent. Steady hands, glove plays deep on the left side of the body. Dependable actions.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Mirante, South Elgin (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Present strength with evenly proportioned weight.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, narrow setup, short stride. Strong hands, short, uphill path, middle of the field, lifted approach, on the barrel.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Short stab out of the glove, works into a 3/4 window.
Defense: Fluid and active footwork. Dependable hands play deep on the glove side of the body. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Michael Navigato, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Room to add strength, upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-lift trigger. Controlled intent, finishes on balance, line-drive, middle of the field approach.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Slight stab out of the glove, works with long arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet remain active, plays through the baseball. Reliable hands with steady actions. 
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Jack Nelson, Johnsburg (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Lean, strong frame, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, quiet load and stride. Athletic swing, uphill path, stays on-plane and on the barrel. Lifted hard contact to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with short and clean action, circles into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with life.
Defense: Active footwork. Soft hands, play deep on the glove side of the body. Steady actions, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Nolan, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, short stride. Simple swing, easy effort, long path, on the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Active footwork, steady and reliable hands. Long gather, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

Mason Nolasco, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. High waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, pre-pitch load and leg-kick timing trigger. Short, quick bat, level through the zone at times, line-drive approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Stabs out of the glove. Long arm action, works into a high 3/4 release with some life out of the hand.
Defense: Feet remain active with range to both sides. Reliable hands, glove plays out front.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Novakovic, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Lean frame, evenly distributed weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, minimal load and stride. Balanced swing, controls the barrel, line-drive approach, hands work on top of the baseball.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Arm stabs out of the glove, works with short action into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Active footwork, sure handed with reliable actions. Moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Papadopoulos, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, short stride. Loose hands, easy effort, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Arm works with long action into a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Feet stay moving, displayed solid lateral range. Steady hands and actions, glove plays out front. Finishes through the baseball.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Emiliano Perez Zeeb, Lane Tech (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Lean, projectable frame, room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, short stride. Quiet swing, loose hands, uphill path, uses the whole field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long stab out of the glove, works into a high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Moves well to both sides with active feet. Reliable hands with steady actions. Plays through the ball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60. 

Chase Powrozek, Burlington Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, stride works to even. Strong hands, level path, stays through the zone, whole field approach, developing power.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long and clean arm action, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws flashed carry from the outfield.
Defense: Active footwork. Plays through the ball with steady hands and dependable actions.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Ramirez, Montini Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds. Compact, strong lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Tall, relaxed setup, smooth load, short stride. Simple swing, quick hands, works on top of the baseball, line-drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long and loose arm circle with a quick release. Arm works into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet stay moving, plays through the ball with intent. Flashed soft hands with steady actions.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Justin Rausch, New Trier (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 177-pounds. Strong lower-half, round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Balanced quiet setup, smooth load and short stride. Quick, loose hands, creates sneaky jump off the barrel and looks to work gap-to-gap.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Loose arm action, operates from a high 3/4 release point. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, active feet, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Oliver Spencer, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean with sneaky strength throughout, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Simple, easy swing, level through the zone.
Power: 40 max exit velocity, averaged 40.1 mph. 80’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Arm works with long action out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet stay moving, plays through the ball with aggression. Reliable hands with steady actions.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Thomas, Prospect (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders with a strong lower-half, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, tall setup, short stride. Present levers, creates leverage to the pull-side. Worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Slight stab out of the glove. Arm works with short action into a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Feet stay moving. Reliable hands and steady actions in the infield.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

Sam Thursby, Valparaiso  (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, short stride. Short path, line-drive approach, quick hands, sprayed line-drives to the opposite field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short and loose arm action that works into a high 3/4 release window.
Defense: Reliable footwork, plays through the baseball. Dependable glove with steady actions.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Cole Vander Velde, Evanston (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-4, 172-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame. Round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, leg-lift trigger. Easy swing, loose hands, long path.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose and clean arm action, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Steady feet that stay active and play through the baseball. Sure handed with a reliable glove.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

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