Prep Baseball Report

The Five: Preseason All-State LHH OF's


By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

"The Five" highlights high-performing athletes from across the state of Illinois. Today “The Five” highlights five left-handed hitting outfielders from this winter's Illinois Preseason All-State. All five are 2021s who currently remain uncommitted.

The crop listed below features four left-handed bats and one switch-hitter. 

THE FIVE

 

Quinn Willard

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Cornerstone Christian Academy
    State: IL
  • Summer Team: Game 7 Legacy 2021
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
6.50
60-yard
(09/23/21)
90
OF Velo
(02/09/20)
101
Exit Velo
(09/23/21)
Position
60-yard
6.5
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
101
Position
60-yard
6.94
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
97
Position
60-yard
6.59
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
97
Position
60-yard
6.76
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
95
Position
60-yard
6.8
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
91
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/23/21)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/23/21)
235
Distance (avg)
(09/23/21)
358
Distance (max)
(09/23/21)
Hard Hit %
(09/23/21)
Sweet Spot %
(09/23/21)
Line Drive %
(09/23/21)
Fly Ball %
(09/23/21)
Ground Ball %
(09/23/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.9
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
(09/23/21)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(09/23/21)
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
(09/23/21)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/23/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(09/23/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(09/23/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(09/23/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(09/23/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.1
Hand Speed (avg)
24.4
Bat Speed (max)
78.5
Bat Speed (avg)
75.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

2/9/20

Positional Profile: OF. High-level combination of tools.
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Crouched open setup, pre-pitch load and leg-kick timing trigger. Controlled swing, present bat strength, lift in swing, consistent hard lifted contact to the pull-side.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed present pull power.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot; throws stay true.
Defense: Proper routes, steady hands, length to release at times.
Run: 6.59 runner in the 60. Quick out of the gate, powerful runner.


Videos

(2/9/20)


Nate Freeze

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Crystal Lake South
    State: IL
  • Summer Team: Phenom Illinois
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R

Statistics

Position
7.18
60-yard
(02/09/20)
83
INF Velo
(01/25/20)
85
OF Velo
(01/25/20)
93
Exit Velo
(01/25/20)
4.27
H-1st
(01/25/20)
Position
60-yard
7.18
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
92
Position
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
85
H-1st
4.27
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
7.51
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
76

Scouting Report

2/9/20

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Highly-athletic frame with well-proportioned strength.
Hit: SH. Handles the bat from both sides of the plate. Balanced setup, short stride and balanced finish.  Quick, strong hands, direct to the ball, present bat speed and strength from the right-side of the plate, line-drive approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, plays through in rhythm at times and gains ground on release.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 


Videos

(2/9/20)


Luke Trepanier

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Manteno
    State: IL
  • Summer Team: Top Tier Americans
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(06/14/20)
88 - 88
FB
(06/14/20)
77 - 77
CB
(06/14/20)
80 - 81
CH
(06/14/20)
74 - 75
SL
(07/12/19)
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
88 - 88
CB
77 - 77
CH
80 - 81
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
85 - 86
CB
75 - 76
CH
79 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
81 - 83
SL
74 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
82 - 84
CB
71 - 74
CH
74 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
75 - 76
CB
66 - 68
CH
65 - 67
Position
6.77
60-yard
(07/02/19)
92
OF Velo
(06/14/20)
94
Exit Velo
(06/14/20)
Position
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo
94
Position
60-yard
7.04
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
92
Position
60-yard
6.77
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.05
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.26
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
85
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
(06/14/20)
88.2 - 88.6
Velo Range
(06/14/20)
88.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/14/20)
2015
Spin Rate (max)
(06/14/20)
1977
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/14/20)
IVB (max)
(06/14/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/14/20)
HM (max)
(06/14/20)
HM (avg)
(06/14/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/14/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/14/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/14/20)
Zone %
(06/14/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.7
Velo Range
88.2 - 88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.5
Spin Rate (max)
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
1977
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.7
Velocity (max)
(06/14/20)
76.8 - 77.4
Velo Range
(06/14/20)
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/14/20)
1689
Spin Rate (max)
(06/14/20)
1615
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/14/20)
IVB (max)
(06/14/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/14/20)
HM (max)
(06/14/20)
HM (avg)
(06/14/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/14/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/14/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/14/20)
Zone %
(06/14/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77.7
Velo Range
76.8 - 77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.6
Spin Rate (max)
1689
Spin Rate (avg)
1615
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.1
Velocity (max)
(06/14/20)
79.2 - 80.9
Velo Range
(06/14/20)
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/14/20)
1470
Spin Rate (max)
(06/14/20)
1384
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/14/20)
IVB (max)
(06/14/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/14/20)
HM (max)
(06/14/20)
HM (avg)
(06/14/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/14/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/14/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/14/20)
Zone %
(06/14/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
81.1
Velo Range
79.2 - 80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.3
Spin Rate (max)
1470
Spin Rate (avg)
1384
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/14/20)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/14/20)
159
Distance (avg)
(06/14/20)
330
Distance (max)
(06/14/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/14/20)
Line Drive %
(06/14/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/14/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/14/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.2
Distance (avg)
159
Distance (max)
330
Hard Hit %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
(06/14/20)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/14/20)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
(06/14/20)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/14/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/14/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/14/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/14/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25
Hand Speed (avg)
24.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
73.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

2/9/20

Positional Profile: OF Two-way potential.
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced calm setup, smooth load and slight leg-hang timing trigger. Quick, strong hands, feel for the barrel, lift in swing, balanced controlled finish.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, gets behind the baseball, sure hands, plays through in rhythm at times.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, works on-line, squared landing, head leaves early.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick arm action from a high 3/4 window.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Works mostly straight, late jump through the zone, thrown for strikes.
CB: 75-76 mph. Thrown aggressively, late tumble, 12/6 shape.
CH: 79-80 mph. Same window as fastball, feel. Pronates and get late fade at times.


Videos

(2/9/20)


Braden Sayles

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Hononegah
    State: IL
  • Summer Team: Elite Baseball Training
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(07/01/21)
84 - 87
FB
(07/01/21)
66 - 69
CB
(07/01/21)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
84 - 87
CB
66 - 69
Position
6.78
60-yard
(07/17/19)
88
OF Velo
(08/11/20)
91
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
Position
60-yard
6.88
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
89
Position
60-yard
6.82
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
6.78
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
81
Position
60-yard
6.91
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
85
Position
60-yard
7
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
81
Position
60-yard
7.16
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
80
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/11/20)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/11/20)
136
Distance (avg)
(08/11/20)
304
Distance (max)
(08/11/20)
Hard Hit %
(08/11/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/11/20)
Line Drive %
(08/11/20)
Ground Ball %
(08/11/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.1
Distance (avg)
136
Distance (max)
304
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
(08/11/20)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/11/20)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
(08/11/20)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/11/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/11/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/11/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/11/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
70.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

2/09/20

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with well-proportioned strength.
Hit: LHH. Upright, narrow setup, short stride and bat-cock load. Easy controlled swing, loose hands, consistently looks to lift the baseball to the pull-side.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Easy pull-side power at times.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: Smooth, easy actions, attacks the baseball, plays through in rhythm, gains ground on release and clean transfer.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60. Clean, easy strides.


Videos

(2/9/20)


Joshua Notriano

Class of 2021 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Johnsburg
    State: IL
  • Summer Team: Pro Player Canes
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
84
Max FB
(07/15/20)
80 - 84
FB
(07/15/20)
68 - 69
CB
(01/27/19)
74 - 76
CH
(01/27/19)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 81
CB
68 - 69
CH
74 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
75 - 77
CB
54 - 57
CH
65 - 70
Position
7.33
60-yard
(02/09/20)
86
OF Velo
(01/26/20)
91
Exit Velo
(01/26/20)
4.44
H-1st
(01/26/20)
Position
60-yard
7.33
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
87
Position
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
91
H-1st
4.44
Position
OF Velo
85
H-1st
4.5
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.5
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
85

Scouting Report

2/9/20
Positional Profile
: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. Physical frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Quiet, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and short stride. Quick, strong hands, short and uphill path. Twitch and bat speed present. Flashed hard pull-side contact.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, gets behind the baseball, plays through in rhythm, steady hands.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 


Videos

(2/9/20)

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