On Feb. 26, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill., featuring many of the state’s top players inside both the 2024 and 2025 classes. This invite-only event helped our staff gain a clearer picture of the on-the-rise underclassmen from around the state heading into the spring season. 

For a complete list of the player’s that attended this event, click HERE.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data compiled in TrackMan Files, swing metrics captured on the Blast Motion Board, and sight scores from an athletic perspective tracked on the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began rolling out the scouting reports from this event last week with the catchers and outfielders, and we’re turning to the infield crop today, found below. 

TOP 2024 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Kenny Perez, De LaSalle (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open stance, loose and relaxed pre-pitch. Some length to contact. Creates backspin. Natural loft.
Power: 96.9 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, quick arm action. 3/4 slot. Accuracy on throws.
Defense: Soft, confident hands. Plays light on his feet. Under control on the move. Plays with confidence.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

2. Nate Harris, Yorkville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Above average strength. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, toe-tap stride. Creates leverage. Easy power to all fields. Natural lift. Fluid rhythm.
Power: 96.5 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Short, clean arm action. 3/4 slot. Advanced arm strength. Ball explodes out of the hand with carry across the diamond.
Defense: Plays loose, athletic actions, quick feet, sure hands.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60. Long strider, gains ground.

3. Tyler Bell, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024 Pittsburgh commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose, easy swing. Uphill path, athletic hands, repeatable. Remains balanced throughout. Stays through the hitting zone. Natural lift, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 92.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Loose arm action. Works from a high 3/4 slot. Ball jumps out of the hand with carry to the target.
Defense: Easy, fluid actions. Moves efficiently and under control. Quick to release.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

4. Savion Flowers, Kenwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long, lean, athletic build. High upside frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Smooth load. Minimal stride. Easy, balanced swing. Polished approach. Used the whole field. Advanced feel for the barrel. Hard contact to all fields.
Power: 97.2 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot. Ball jumps out of the hand.
Defense: Athletic actions, balanced footwork, waits back on the ball.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

5. Cash Campbell, Montini Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Smooth load, short stride. Strong, whippy hands. Advanced bat speed, easy back side juice, power potential to all fields.
Power: 97.8 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose, clean arm action. 3/4 slot. Life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays with rhythm and tempo. Showed feel for size, soft hands.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

6. James Love, Joliet West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup. Short stride. Strong, athletic hands. Direct to contact. Swing on-plane early and through the zone. Gap-to-gap approach. Ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Power: 98.5 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, clean arm action. Plays from a 3/4 slot. Quick to release with carry and life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays to the baseball. Sure-handed. Efficient exchange.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

7. James Novakovic, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 182-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setu. Fluid load and leg-lift. Athletic hands, stays on-plane, natural lift, gap-to-gap approach, controlled finish.
Power: 89.3 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Easy carry on throws across the diamond.
Defense: Plays with rhythm and tempo. Quick, confident hands. Under control on the move.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

8. Jackson Smith, Providence Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long Projectable frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride. Easy, balanced swing. Handsy. Repeatable. Uses the whole field. Remains balanced throughout.
Power: 87.4 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, whippy arm action. 3/4 slot. Accurate throws to the base on the move.
Defense: Quick feet, aggressive, quick release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.

9. David Cox, Nazareth (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Long, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose, strong hands. Barrel strength through the zone. Compact swing. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 98.8 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Loose, quick arm action. Natural 3/4 slot. Multi-angle release. Advanced arm strength.
Defense: Balanced footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.  

10. Jackson Petsche, Oswego East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup. Smooth load, short stride. Quick, loose hands, stays short to the baseball, strong through contact. Rotational swing at times. Hard backspin contact to both gaps.
Power: 97.5 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot, life out of the hand.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, works from the ground up, clean exchange.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

11. Bennett Summers, Bloomington Central Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 171-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, open front foot, high back elbow. Slight lunge to contact, loose hands.
Power: 91.2 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the move with some life out of the hand.
Defense: Agile and athletic. Works from the ground up. Quick lateral movements.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

12. Jimmy Anderson, Joliet West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Hits off front foot, level path, loose hands at times, ability to backspin the baseball.
Power: 92.7 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays loose, soft hands, active feet, quick exchange.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.

13. Gavin Duran, Harvest Christian (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup. Fluid load, leg-lift timing trigger. Fast hands, present bat speed, Short path, advanced jump off the barrel for his size and age.
Power: 92.6 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick to release. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: Deliberate and controlled actions on the infield. Balanced footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. Powerful gait, strong runner.

14. Luke Teschke, Monticello (IL), 2024 Illinois State commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Short stride. Aggressive swing, loose hands, long path, utilizes lower half.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Loose, athletic arm action. High 3/4 slot. Advanced arm strength.
Defense: Balanced footwork. Athletic actions, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

15. Jaden Obaldo, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Compact build. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, squared, hands set shoulder high, high back elbow.  Direct path to the baseball, consistent hard contact. Worked line-drives up the middle.
Power: 95.9 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Some life out of the hand.
Defense: Clean two-handed gather out front. Funnels to the center. Controlled, methodical actions on the infield.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

TOP 2025 INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Jack Wheeler, Morris (IL), 2025; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Long, slender frame. Projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, short stride. Aggressive swing, level bat path, line-drive approach. Flashed ability to backspin the baseball to all fields.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the move.
Defense: Advanced feel on the infield. Plays with body control, steady hands and clean release that plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

2. Jackson Natanek, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load, short stride. Athletic hands, bat stays on-plane, natural lift, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 83.6 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot. Life out of the hand. Accurate throws on the move. Carry to the base.
Defense: Fundamentally sound. Athletic actions. Under control on the move.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

3. Derrick Holmes, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 158-pounds. Long legged.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, fluid load, toe-tap stride. Athletic, loose hands. Direct path to the baseball, some jump off the barrel, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot. Above average arm strength.
Defense: Natural infield actions. Confident hands. Quick, active feet.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

4. Conor Essenburg, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long legged
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup. Smooth leg lift timing trigger. Athletic swing, lets the ball travel, fast hands, works uphill and on-plane throughout, stays inside the baseball.
Power: 91.7 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 85 mph. Short, clean arm action. High 3/4 slot. Quick to release at times. Throws play with carry across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick feet and exchange with feel for the position.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

5. Ryne Dzierzynski, Grant (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, quiet load, short stride. Highly repeatable, lets the ball travel, used the whole field, bat stays on-plane through the zone.
Power: 85.4 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick hands, quick feet, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

6. T.J. Jakubowski, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Long levers. Lanky build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open setup. Fluid load and stride. Loose hands, stays on top and inside the baseball, used the whole field. Balanced at finish.
Power: 74.4 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Clean arm circle into a quick, over-the-top-slot. Some carry with backspin to the base.
Defense: Aggressive actions, advanced feel. Plays with rhythm and tempo, soft hands.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

7. Xavier Crowder, Montini Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Electric bat speed for his age, uphill path, intent, present athletic twitch, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92.8 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Loose, quick arm action. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays loose. Easy, athletic actions.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. 

8. Peter Visconti II, St. Joseph (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Loose and relaxed. Quiet in the box. Short stride. Ultra-quiet, simple swing, highly-repeatable, works on the barrel with advanced hand-eye and easy jump off the bat. Works gap-to-gap throughout. High-level 2025 bat.
Power: 97.3 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 80 mph. C: Quick, clean, loose arm action. Works from an over-the-top arm slot. Some carry on throws to second. INF: Short circle out of the glove to a high 3/4 slot, some carry across the diamond.
Defense: C: Quick feet. Athletic actions. INF: Quick hands, clean exchange, some feel.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. Long low strided gait. 

9. Enzo Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup. Front leg open, some pre-pitch looseness/rhythm. Loose, athletic hands. Strong, aggressive swing. Lifted contact. Advanced jump off the barrel for his age.
Power: 97.4 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 84 mph. C: Loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Flashed accuracy on throws to second. INF: Loose, strong arm. Plays from a high 3/4 slot with easy life out of the hand, carry across the diamond.
Defense: C: Agile. Soft hands, quick exchange. Inf: Plays loose. Under control on the move. Balanced footwork.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

10. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load, leg-kick timing trigger. Advanced hand strength, consistently on the barrel with authority. Present power with feel to hit.
Power: 94.3 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws from multiple angles.
Defense: Developing footwork. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

10. DaMaurion Butler, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-4, 150-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Remains balanced throughout, lets the ball travel, athletic hands, uphill path, sprayed hard contact to all fields.
Power: 79.5 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, clean arm path into a quick, high 3/4 slot. Carry across the diamond with life out of the hand.
Defense: Quick hands, quick feet, athletic actions, advanced rhythm and tempo on the infield.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Julian Ashley-Friedman, Barrington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, athletic look, quiet load, short stride. Balanced approach. Short path, quick hands, flashed bat speed, stays on-plane.
Power: 88.6 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Loose actions, quick hands and feet, feel on the infield.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Brett Bounds, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Short path, lets the ball travel, stays inside, line-drive approach, consistently on the barrel.
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the move from multiple arm angles.
Defense: Soft hands, clean exchange, some feel on the infield.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Garrett Cox, Washington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Short stride. Lets the ball travel, uphill path, collapses into back side at times, strength through contact.
Power: 87.9 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, clean arm circle into a loose, high 3/4 slot. Carry on throws.
Defense: Loose actions, clean footwork.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

Blake Crancer, Normal West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Athletic hands, flat path, backspins the baseball and uses the whole field.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Length out of the glove. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out front. Funnels to the center. Smooth, athletic actions on the infield.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Braden Deverman, Normal University (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load, short leg lift trigger. Easy swing, loose hands, stays on-plane, and utilizes the whole field. Gets extension through contact at times.
Power: 77.8 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm action. 3/4 slot. Quick to release.
Defense: Twitchy actions. Plays with tempo.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Jimmy Downs, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, smooth load. Advanced feel for the barrel, strong hands, compact swing, stays on-plane, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 93.2 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Clean footwork, steady hands, intent through release.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Cody Freitas, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2025 Illinois State commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Long, level path. Rotational at times, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, clean arm circle into a 3/4 slot. Above average arm strength, with carry to the target.
Defense: Soft hands, clean exchange with feel on the infield.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Gimbel, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build. Muscular upper body.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Easy swing, balanced throughout, bat works on-plane through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short, clean arm path. Works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, quick feet, clean exchange.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Brady Green, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick timing trigger. Direct path, gets extension through contact, highly repeatable, used the whole field.
Power: 92.1 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the move.
Defense: Loose actions. Quick hands and feet. 
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Andrew Kouris, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build. Lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall, relaxed setup. Short stride. Lets the ball travel, stays short at times, quick hands, uphill path, worked on the barrel throughout the round.
Power: 87.3 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot. Some life out of the hand. Accurate throws across the diamond.
Defense: Soft hands. Quick and balanced footwork.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Krebs, Edwardsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Aggressive. Long path. Swings with intent. middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 82.5 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short out of the glove. Quick arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, loose actions, flashed feel on the infield.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Michael Langan, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Stays short and uphill through the zone. Swing tailored for lifted contact, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 87.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, quick arm action. Works from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, clean footwork.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Jaime Luna, Mount Carmel (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Compact build. Strong lower half.
Hit: SH. Balanced base. Slightly open stance, leg kick trigger. Easy, balanced swing. Level path, stays through the zone and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 66.1 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Soft, steady hands. Deadens the ball out front. Feet work in line with second base bag. INF: Athletic footwork. Loose and easy actions. Plays under control on the move. Works through the baseball.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. High effort runner.

Xander Metke, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg-kick trigger. Loose, strong hands. Stays short to the baseball, level through the zone, easy jump off the barrel.
Power: 94.5 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Steady hands. Two-handed gather out front.
Run: 8.47 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Nagle, Lockport (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet pre-pitch actions, short stride. Athletic hands, compact and level through the zone, balanced at finish.
Power: 86.9 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, clean arm circle into a 3/4 slot. Quick to release.
Defense: Plays with bounce in his step, loose actions, feel on the infield, quick hands.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Logan Nagle, Lockport (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Stocky build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup. Toe-tap stride. Strong hands, flashed bat speed and bat strength, compact and uphill through contact. Worked on the barrel to both gaps.
Power: 89.8 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork. Two-handed gather out front.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. 

Keenan Oldani, South Elgin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride. Long, level path. Strong hands, flashed strength off the barrel.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. C: Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws play with accuracy and carry. INF: Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Loose actions, balanced footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. Forward lean, quiet head.

Karlos Otero, Romeoville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 128-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, front shoulder lean, short stride, minimal load. Stays on top of the baseball, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 83.5 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, clean arm path. Works from a 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the move.
Defense: Clean footwork, efficient actions.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Blake Phommachanhom, Plainfield South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, quiet load, short stride. Lets the ball travel, stays short to contact, level through the zone, spray approach.
Power: 82.7 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic movements, quick feet, quick exchange.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Rwakatare-Trapp, Lane Tech (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Loose, quick hands. Uphill path. Aggressive, intentful swing.
Power: 85.1 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long draw out of the glove. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with tempo and feel on the infield, quick hands.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. High knee, easy, athletic gait.

Cooper Shalin, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Balanced throughout, lets the ball travel, quick and athletic hands, feel for the barrel, direct path with slight lift.
Power: 85.5 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, quick draw out of the glove. Works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, quick feet, under control on the move.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Sobun, Joliet West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup. Leg-kick trigger. Level path, line-drive hitter, stays short to the baseball at times.
Power: 85.5 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, whippy arm action. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flashed feel on the infield. Soft hands, quick feet.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Gavin Triezenberg, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Athletic build. 
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Quiet load, short stride. Loose and easy. Balanced throughout, lets the ball travel, hands work inside, used the whole field.
Power: 82.1 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action. Natural 3/4 arm slot with multi-angle release.
Defense: Advanced feel on the infield. Clean two-handed gather out front. Confident hands. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60. 

Gael Urbieta, Loyola Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright start, hands set high with some pre-pitch looseness. Long path, uphill tendencies, strong hands, finished on balance and utilizes the middle of the field.
Power: 87.7 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 84 mph. C: Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Flashed accuracy and carry on throws to second base. INF: Loose arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot, some carry with life out of the hand.
Defense: C: Steady hands. Clean exchange. Directional footwork out of the crouch. INF: Plays loose. Steady hands. Balanced footwork.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Zebrauskas, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Lanky build.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Simple swing, loose levers, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 79.2 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Heavy shoulder rotation to release. Arm plays from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural infield actions. Soft hands. Clean footwork.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

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