On Tuesday, June 9th, our staff hosted the Chicagoland Summer ID at Triton College in River Grove, IL. This event was host to nearly 60 players from the surrounding area and even some players from down state, kicking off our summer circuit on a high note with a plethora of players showing well for themselves. 

Today, we are beginning our post-event rollout with a look at every single catcher from the day, found below. 

Jaythan Collazo (Oak Park-River Forest, 2028) and Jack Kaplan (Loyola, 2027) are a couple right-handed hitting catchers that showed well on the day.

Kaplan, the No. 297 ranked player in the state, showed a strong swing with consistent line-drive feel up the middle of the field (T100 mph EV), pairing with a strong arm and quick release (T79 mph; 1.86 pop-time). 

Collazo was also impressive on both sides of the ball, showcasing a loose and clean swing with athletic actions behind the plate, reaching as low as 1.94 for his pop-time.  

Catching Prospects (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Josh Berke, Vernon Hills (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 174.4 pounds. Trim, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Standard width, easy medium stride. Loose, uphill path, generates some length through the zone, line-drive intent, feel to hit, works middle/pull-side. 67.4 mph bat speed with 16.8 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short, whippy 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.09-2.18 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather into body, active footwork, moves well laterally. C: One-knee receiver, clean glove-to-hand transfer, steady blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 79.01 Edge Score.

Jaythan Collazo, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 192.7 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Standard width, short/medium stride, quiet load. Quick hands, shorter swing, hands work on top of the ball, line-drive approach to the middle/pull-side. 64.5 mph bat speed with 14.6 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Quick, compact 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 1.94-2.01 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch, steady receiver, clean transfers, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jon Doogs, Oswego (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider stance, short stride, simple, repeatable load Short swing, intent to lift, uphill path, hands work on top of the ball. 59.9 mph bat speed with 15.3 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, whippy 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.04-2.15 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch, clean glove-to-hand transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 61.07 Edge Score.

Evan Fuller, Byron (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Athletic build with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, minimal stride, flat bat to start. Downhill path, looks to keep the ball on a line, hands work on top of the ball, works to the middle/pull-side. 57 mph bat speed with 15.5 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, loose 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop time range; Quick out of the crouch, works in-line to second, clean transfers, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 65.06 Edge Score.

Jack Kaplan, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 173.1 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Standard width, simple load. Bat speed, loose hands, flat path, line-drive approach, evident jump off the barrel, works middle/pull-side. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Strong, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 1.86-2.00 pop time range; Quick out of the crouch, athletic actions, steady glove-to-hand transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 73.81 Edge Score.

Lucas Mazurek, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 130 pounds. Trim, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, toe-tap stride. Loose, uphill path, hands work on top of the ball at times, some intent to lift, flashes feel for the barrel, works to the middle of the field. 61.1 mph bat speed with 9.5 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73.7 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short arm action, over the top release.
Defense: 2.26-2.51 pop time range; Steady receiver, clean transfers, competent blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 57.1 Edge Score.

Aaron Pastewski, Addison Trail (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Strong, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, rhythmic setup, toe-tap stride. Longer, flat path, line-drive oriented, can go the other way with it, has some intent to lift at times. 65.4 mph bat speed with 7.1 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 72 mph. Shorter draw out of the glove, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop time range; Athletic actions, quick out of the crouch, works in-line to second, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 45.05 Edge Score.

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