On Feb. 18, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to the Pullman Community Center in Chicago to host the Chicago Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check in on some of the area’s top high school prospects and identify several new names to know as we prepare for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the Prep Baseball Illinois calendar.

Today we are taking a look at the top position players scouting reports from the day, including a top-10, ranked below.

1B Wesley Blitz (Taft, 2025), was one name to note, that just missed the top-10. Blitz is a 6-foot-4, 220-pound, left-handed hitter who averaged the second-best exit velocity on the day at 87 mph. He also launched the furthest batted ball on the day at 339’.

Read on below for a look at all of the position players.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Logan Nordentoft, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, repeatable hand load. Loose hands, steep path at times, looks to use the whole field, balanced finish. 75.5 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 release, lively across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic mover, clean actions, smooth hands, plays through the baseball with length through exchange at times.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

2. Israel Rodriguez, Taft High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 158-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Knee knock load, body flows, aggressive stride. Flat path, loose hands, creates some extension out front and stays through the zone, on the barrel up the middle with line-drives and lifted contact. 69.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release, multiple slots on the move, plays accurately
Defense: Stays low, plays from the ground up, works through the ball, comfortable on the move, soft hands and handles in between balls with ease.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

3. Matthew Jackson, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic frame, continues to tick up every time we see him.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, crouched, medium stride. Strong hands, quick bat with a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, on the barrel with authority to the middle. 79.3 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Loose, easy arm, plays with life.
Defense: Long levers, attacks ball with ease especially for his size.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

4. Bren Milburn, Crete-Monee (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, higher leg kick, hangs foot, transfers weight. Bat plays level through the zone, elevates up the middle of the field, some whip in the barrel at times.  65.5 mph bat speed with 26 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm, 3/4 release, plays from multiple angles with accuracy.
Defense: Works around the baseball, athletic actions, confident hands, quick release and comfortable on the move.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

5. Ellis Alexander, Jones College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 188-pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch load, medium stride. Strong hands, flat path, rotational at times through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line, stayed on the barrel and worked up the middle. 63 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, consistently around the bag.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Advanced receiver in bullpens. Flexible hips, low setup, works to present pitches, active blocker, motor to his game. Clean out the crouch, replaces feet, repeats.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

6. Brock Hamilton, Homewood-Flossmoor High School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Highly-advanced frame for his age. Physical, well-proportioned with functional strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, minimal hand movement/load, short stride. Flat path, elevates up the middle, present leverage with more power to come down the road. 65.4 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean mover, especially for his size, soft/sure hands, above-average overall defender for his age.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60. 

7. Liam Moroney, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, low hand set. Fluid load and quiet stride. Loose hands, rhythm throughout, consistently on time and on the barrel. Line-drive contact back up the middle and to the pull side. 67.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot. Played easy and consistently on the bag.
Defense: 2.16-2.22 pop times. Clean out of the crouch. Fluid glove to hand release, directional transfer.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

8. Christian Lott, Simeon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 212-pounds. Extra-large, strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, quiet setup, minimal load, short stride. Strong hands, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line; short and direct path.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Compact arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Frame fits the position. Natural receiving throws across. Steady hands, clean actions and above-average mover around the bag for his size.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60. 

9. Lucas Espinosa, Taft High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: SH. Similar setup and swing from both sides of the plate. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride; repeatable. RHH: Athletic hands, flat path, line-drive approach. LHH: Loose, easy hands with feel for the barrel, stays short and direct. 65.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, easy arm across, 3/4 release, played accurately.
Defense: Simple, athletic approach, quick feet, sure hands, gathers through release.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

10. Mason Hirsch, Deerfield (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance, fluid load and short stride. Loose hands, covers the whole plate, flashed extension through the zone, consistently on time and on the barrel. 61.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Throws flashed carry and backspin across the diamond; natural high 3/4 release, multiple slots when on the move, played accurate.
Defense: Hands work out in front, gets around the baseball and quick transfer at times. Smooth double play turn
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Justin Adams, Kenwood Academy High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal movement, toe tap short stride. Quiet, highly repeatable swing, simple, short to the ball, looks to use the whole field.  53.5 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop times. Plays low to the ground, secures the baseball, directional through release.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Jalen Allen, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Long-levered, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, minimal load and short stride. Direct hands, flat path, line-drive approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 189’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Light on his feet, easy mover, steady hands and gains ground through release.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Adrian Ayala, Brooks College Prep Academy HS (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Loose hands, flat path, balanced finish, looks to use the whole field.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, flashed body control on the move, hands play together.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60. 

Antonio Benson Jr, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, fluid load. Short to the ball, line-drive approach, flat path, uses the whole field. 63.9 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, attacks the baseball and plays through in rhythm at times.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Jace Binion, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 178-pounds. Strong frame, thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, minimal stride, high hands, short stride. Strong hands, flat path, looks to elevate the baseball with authority. 71.7 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Stays low and athletic, quick feet, plays with body control on the move.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Wesley Blitz, Taft (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Physical, strong overall build.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, fluid pre-pitch load, leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive swing, strong hands, short to the baseball, compact finish.  67.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean defender, picked the baseball with comfort on throws across. Moved around the bag with pace.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Javoris Bohannon, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, free-flowing load, leg-kick timing trigger. Strongs hands, level through the zone and elevated contact up-the-middle of the field. 70.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm in the back, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, sure hands, gains ground and shuffles through release.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. Athletic, clean strided, straight-line runner.

Gelyn Boling, Brooks (IL), 2024 Augsburg University commit.
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 171-pounds. Athletic frame with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, minimal wasted movement, repeatable pre-pitch action. Easy, quick hands, compact direct swing, worked up the middle of the field. 66.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacks ball with short quick footwork, sure handed.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Jake Bonino, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, short stride, minimal pre-pitch movement. Strong hands, stays short to the ball with a flat path, looks to use the whole field, flashed extension out front. 73.6 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady defender, minimal wasted movement, upright through release.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 

Javon Carter, Kenwood Academy High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide, quiet setup, minimal wasted movement, repeatable. Loose hands, uses the whole field, looks to elevate the baseball. 69.1 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm out of the glove, 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic, easy actions, quality glove presentation, sure hands.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Cera, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load, toe tap stride. Loose hands, rotational through the zone at times, looks to keep the ball on a line, pull-side approach. 61.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 85 mph. Long arm swing, 3/4 release, plays from multiple slots on the move. OF: Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 release with some quickness into release.
Defense: INF: Easy, fluid actions, natural on the move, soft hands. OF - Fluid footwork, plays with pace, intent through release.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Fred Chandler, Leo Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 144-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Simple swing, long path, balanced finish. 60.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Over-the-top slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, directional through release.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Taki Chronopoulos, Whitney Young (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Strong, defined frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open and upright setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Fluid swing, sits into backside at times, natural lift off the barrel, whole field approach. 62.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action, throws played true and around the second base bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.26 pop times. Quality setup and receiver behind the plate. Worked to present pitches; quiet, soft hands. Clean and directional out of the crouch. Quick release.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Derrick Davis, Leo Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, fluid load. LH: Wide stance, minimal load, short stride. R: Aggressive swing, flat path, line-drive approach. L:  Level path, backspin off the barrel with natural lift. 66.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 82 mph. INF: Short, quick arm, 3/4 release, plays from multiple slots on the move . OF: Loose arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: OF: Quick feet, plays with pace, athletic crow hope and gains ground from the outfield. INF: Clean footwork, comfortable on the move, smooth double play turn.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Dallas Dixon, Kenwood Academy High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, knee knock stride Simple swing, flat path, looks to control the barrel, middle of the field approach. 64.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 66 mph. Long arm in the back, 3/4 release.
Defense: Works behind the baseball and directional to target. Fields out front.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Joseph Falkowski, Taft High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Present strength in frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, pre-pitch hand rhythm, leg-lift timing trigger. Swings with controlled intent, strong hands and lifted approach.    mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Medium arm circle in the back, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Works behind the baseball, secures through release and works directional to target.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Steven Feeney, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load and short stride. Flat path, pull-side/middle approach, on time. 60 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm in the back, 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean on the move, maintains body control, flashed quick transfer.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Keenan Harrell, Ogden Int High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 130-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, fluid load and leg-kick timing trigger. Long, flat path, some rhythm in the hands, uses the whole field. 59.2 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long, loose arm swing, 3/4 release.
Defense: Light on his feet, smooth mover, clean actions, gains ground through release.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Christopher Hicks, Homewood-Flossmoor High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load with ease, short stride. Some looseness in the hands, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, works up the middle. 66.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, steady hands, plays through with minimal effort.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Christian Hudson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Long, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet, open setup, stride works to square. Hands work to stay inside the baseball, line-drive approach, looks to use the whole field. 64.2 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 217’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot with some quickness out front.
Defense: Patient through the catch; gains ground with intent through exchange.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Cameron Ingram, Marian Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, deep pre-pitch load and medium stride. Flat path, pull-side approach, on time. 58.9 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 60.8 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, body control on the move, steady hands.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Ashton Janowski, Oak Forest High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, tall setup, minimal hand load, longer stride, works back to square. Strong hands, flat path, rotational at times, flashed hard contact up the middle. 68.1 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, quick release.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Cooper Johnson, Lincoln-Way East High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 174-pounds. Long-levered frame with plenty more physical development to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, sturdy base, minimal hand load and stride. Flat path, short to the ball, looks to elevate the baseball. 61.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick/active feet, attacks the baseball at times, gathers through release.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60. 

Dallan Krewatch, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Wiry frame with more physical development to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load, quiet stride. Loose hands, initiates lower half, uses the whole field, finishes on balance.  67.4 mph bat speed with 2 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Loose, easy arm, over-the-top release.
Defense: Directional and gains ground through transfer. Steady hands, natural outfield actions.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

CJ Ladaga, Waubonsie Valley High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, deep load and leg-kick timing trigger. Fluid swing, uphill path, uses the whole field. 55.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop times. Quality receiver in bullpens. Low setup, flexible hips and soft hands. Clean and athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Lopez, Taft (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced setup, repeatable load and stride. Compact, strong, flat path, balanced finish, on the barrel to the whole field with authority,  71.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean mover, works to play from the ground up, easy glove action, sure-hands, length through transfer.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Logan Lopez, Whitney Young (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 176-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, medium stride, high hands. Easy effort, loose hands, natural lift through the zone, works gap-to-gap. 68.6 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm out of the glove, quick release, 3/4 release with some looseness.
Defense: Works around the baseball, plays from the ground up, naturally moving to his glove side.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. Clean, straight line runner.

Jazarris Mackmore Jr, Marian Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong, long-levered, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch load, knee knock, toe tap stride. Swings with intent, hands work direct to the ball, gap-to-gap approach; overall upside to the swing. 71.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Comes out of a short, high 3/4 window.
Defense: Secures the baseball, directional transfer.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Daniel Marr, Taft High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-4, 132-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, rhythm in the hands, minimal load and stride. Simple swing, middle-of-the-field approach, on time. 65.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Medium arm circle, clean into a 3/4 release, loose arm.
Defense: Works on-line, clean transfer and release.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Aiden Nelson, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, short stride. Short to the ball, flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, simple swing that repeats.  65.2 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Loose, easy arm, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick, active feet, crow hops with intent, steady hands.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Josh Nobriga, Brooks College Prep Academy HS (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Flat path, looks to control the barrel, up-the-middle approach.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Shuffles through release and gains ground.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Eli Ordower, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 158-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, deep pre-pitch load, long stride.  Aggressive swing, flat path, quick hands, rotational at times, on the barrel at times up the middle.  64.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm swing, 3/4 release with some life across the diamond.
Defense: Athletic mover, hands played soft at times, maintained body control and shuffled through release.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Rocco Perricone, Buffalo Grove (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, aggressive stride. Swings with intent, loose strong hands, flat path and present effort. 61.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 235’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release, some quickess into release, plays on the move.
Defense: Works around the baseball and from the ground up. Soft smooth hands, clean release.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60. 

Joe Peters, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid early load, short stride. On the barrel up the middle with some line-drives; stays through the ball the other way.  68.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short, clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.21-2.46 pop times. One knee receiver, quiet glove hand. Clean out of the crouch, replaces feet.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Peters, Taft (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Long path, minimal effort, gap-to-gap approach. 57.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 58.8 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.33-2.40 pop times. One-knee receiver in bullpens, steady hands. Replaces feet out of the crouch.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60. 

Maurice Pinkney II, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/1B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, minimal stride, coiled load.  Flashed strength off the barrel, rotational swing, gap-to-gap approach.  55.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. 3/4 release, some accuracy across the diamond.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, secures the baseball through exchange.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Jared Ramsey, Gwendolyn Brooks (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, deep hand load, long stride. Long, flat path, works mostly to the pull side and up-the-middle. 66.4 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, works around the baseball, quick release at times.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Colin Renteria, Aurora Central Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, knee knock stride. Aggressive swing, looks to stay up the middle of the field, flashed barrel strength 68.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm swing, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, secures it through release, directional transfer.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

David Richardson, Gwendolyn Brooks (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Quiet swing, minimal wasted movement, rotational through the zone at times. 48.1 mph bat speed with 28 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. OF - 74 mph. Short, firm arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.46-2.64 pop times. OF: Quick release, gets behind the baseball, upright finish. C: One knee receiver, quiet steady hands, presents pitches. Upright and directional out of the crouch.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Arnie Rosenband, Whitney Young (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Loose, intentful swing, flat path, some extension through the zone and consistently works back up the middle. 65.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 80 mph. INF: Short arm circle, easy effort into a 3/4 release. OF: Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release .
Defense: INF: Patient, hands out in front, clean on the move and gathers through release. OF: Easy, clean mover, sure handed, clean release.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Jack Vergamini, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, quiet setup, knee knock stride, hands stay high. Short path, consistently on time and lifted contact to both gaps.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Over-the-top release, medium arm circle.
Defense: Stays low, gets behind the baseball, calculated approach.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

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