Prep Baseball Report

Chicagoland Summer ID: Outfield Analysis


Illinois Scouting Staff

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 continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single outfielder from the day, found below. 

Top Outfield Prospects 

1. Beckham Francis, Oswego (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 171.5 pounds. Wiry, long-levered build with plenty of room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, minimal hand load. Loose swing, stays on plane, easy juice off the barrel, bat speed, works middle/pull-side, balanced at times. 69.4 mph bat speed with 6.9 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 398-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Over the top, quick arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean one-hand gather off front foot, shows a natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.53 Edge Score.

2. Bo Lundquist, Byron (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width, minimal movement, short stride. Uphill path, strong hands, hands work on top of the ball, works to the pull-side. 65 mph bat speed with 18.2 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 88 mph. OF: Has carry, over the top  INF- Quick arm action, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: OF: Stays behind the ball, clean one hand gather off front foot, natural actions, short crow hop to target. INF: Steady gather into body, some feel for the position, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.67 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 68.33 Edge Score.

3. Landon Hahn, North Boone High (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195 pounds. Trim, projectable build with more fill to come.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, longer stride. Longer, flat path, has some juice off the barrel, uses the whole field, balanced. 71 mph bat speed with 8.2 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Arm plays from multiple positions.
Defense: Attacks the ball, one hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target, has feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 55.33 Edge Score.

4. Jack Agran, Deerfield (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 170 pounds. Strong, compact frame with some twitch present.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider stance, medium toe-tap stride. Twitchy, flatter path with bat speed, easy jump off the barrel, flashes backspin ability, uses the whole field. 66.2 mph bat speed with 19.9 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Gets around the ball, clean one-hand gather off front foot, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 67.4 Edge Score.

5. James Carter, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145.3 pounds. Lean, proportional build with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, wider stance. Loose hands, flatter path, works uphill at times, line-drive intent, uses the whole field.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Clean 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 85.62 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Tyler Arnold, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 168 pounds. High-waisted, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Standard width, minimal stride and load. Longer, uphill path, hands work on top of the ball. 62.7 mph bat speed with 8.6 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Longer action, over the top.
Defense: Attacks the ball, fields cleanly off his front foot, short crow hop to target, has some feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 75.06 Edge Score.

James Casaccio, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds. Compact build with some strength in the upper half.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. short load and stride. Longer swing, flat through the zone, goes the other way with it. 59 mph bat speed with 9.4 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: Attacks the ball, one hand gather off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 57.82 Edge Score.

Charlie Dobry, Maine South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Wiry, athletic build with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrower stance, short stride. Longer, flat path, goes the other way with it, hands work on top of the ball.  mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Over the top arm action.
Defense: Steady one-hand gather, moves well laterally, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge:  Edge Score.

Dylan Doogs, Oswego (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 190 pounds. Athletic frame with some strength present in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, medium stride. Flat path, line-drive approach, hands work on top of the ball at times, uses the whole field, flashes jump off the barrel. 66.8 mph bat speed with 10.9 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Easy 3/4 release, has life.
Defense: Steady one-hand gather off front foot, ranges well, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 69.04 Edge Score.

Tavin Gonzalez, Proviso Math and Science Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-6, 148 pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, minimal load. Loose, uphill path, goes the other way with it. 65.4 mph bat speed with 8.1 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (67.6 avg.); 224-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 71 mph. Over the top arm action.
Defense: Steady one-hand gather off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 74.51 Edge Score.

Christopher Johnsen, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with longer stride. Loose, athletic swing, slightly uphill path, line-drive approach. 58.3 mph bat speed with 10.2 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, longer motion.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean one-hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 63.15 Edge Score.

Leo Lindahl, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Standard width, hands stay high with minimal load. Longer, uphill path, intent to lift pull-side, flashes jump off the barrel. 70.9 mph bat speed with 6.6 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean one-hand gather off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 59.27 Edge Score.

Kevin Ly, St. Patrick High School (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Standard width, easy movements. Longer, uphill swing, goes the other way with it, intent to lift. 60.5 mph bat speed with 9.4 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Standard 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather off front foot, stays behind the ball, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 77.74 Edge Score.

Evan McNeil, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 155 pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, minimal stride, calm hands. Flatter swing, looks to keep the ball on a line, works to the opposite field. 60.5  mph bat speed with 9 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.3 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Quick arm action, has some carry.
Defense: Attacks the ball, confident glove, fluid actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 72.01 Edge Score.

Conor Powers, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 186 pounds. Durable build with strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly wider stance, short toe-tap stride. Uphill path, strong hands, shows jump off the barrel to the pull-side.  mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.8 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Over the top, easy movement.
Defense: One-hand gather, short crow hop to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing:  runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 70.01 Edge Score.

Kedon Robinson,  (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wider stance, minimal hand load. Uphill path, longer through the zone, intent to lift to the middle of the field. 55.7 mph bat speed with 11 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Standard 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather off front foot, stays behind the ball, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 50.64 Edge Score.

jaciel rosario, Woodland Middle School (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-6, 140 pounds. Compact, high-waisted build.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, repeatable load. Loose, flatter path, works uphill at times, looks to keep the ball on a line.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71.1 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 69 mph. Over the top arm action.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one hand gather off front foot, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 8.18 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Johnathan Soto, Speer Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 129.2 pounds. Lean build with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, toe-tap stride. Loose, longer path through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line the other way. 59.3 mph bat speed with 8.2 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 77 mph. Longer arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: OF: One-hand gather off front foot, stays behind the ball, short crow hop through to target. INF: Steady one-hand gather out front, plays through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 43.77 Edge Score.

Jackson Sturner, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026 San Diego City College
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 142.6 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: LHH. Easy, short stride, minimal movement. Uphill path, flashes line-drive ability, works middle/pull-side. 59.6  mph bat speed with 10.7 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Clean 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 66.08 Edge Score.

Jack Torrez, Maine South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with athleticism present.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, slightly crouched. Flat path, hands work, intent to lift the ball at times, shows some feel for the barrel. 60.7 mph bat speed with 6.3 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Loose, high 3/4 arm action, has life out of the hand.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, steady one-hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.26 Edge Score.

Daniel Wells, Glenbard East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150.6 pounds. Twitchy, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Short stride, standard hand height and load. Flashes twitch, flatter path, hands work on top of the ball, works middle/opposite field. 62.6 mph bat speed with 10.1 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, longer arm path.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, steady one-hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 62.87 Edge Score.

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