Joliet Preseason ID: Infielder Analysis
June 4, 2026
On Sunday, March 1st, our staff hosted the Joliet Preseason ID at Rhino Sports Academy in Shorewood, IL. This event was host to nearly 130 players from the area, and allowed our staff to get a good look at the gains these players have made in the off-season in a pro-style workout.
Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single infielder from the day, along with a Top-10 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best on the day, below.
For a look at the entire event page, click HERE.
Top Infield Prospects
1. Javoris Bohannon, Rich Township High School (IL), 2026 Triton JC
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 185 pounds. Athletic, defined frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and leg-lift trigger. Quick hands, flat and on-plane through the zone, middle of the field approach. 69.8 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.1 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Arm has life, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, confident one-handed gather and glovework, plays low to the ground, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.46 Edge Score.
2. Alex Syska, Plainfield Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, long stride. Direct, on-plane swing, on time and on the barrel, uses the whole field. 70.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (93.2 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Full arm action, works from multiple angles.
Defense: Athletic mover, steady glove with range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.68 Edge Score.
3. Colin Sims, Saint Ignatius College Prep (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 206.6 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load with a short stride. Simple, explosive swing, on time and on the barrel with authority. 71.8 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (96 avg.); 386-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Whippy, throws from all angles.
Defense: Confident glove, two-handed gather, works through the baseball, awareness around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.7 Edge Score.
4. Bryce Gilmore, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 176.6 pounds. High-waisted build with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Repeatable, balanced swing, consistently on the barrel with authority back up the middle of the field. 71.8 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 78 mph. Quick, short, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: OF: Smooth glove-to-hand, patient actions with timing through the baseball, fluid feet. INF: Soft hands, smooth actions, funnels into the body, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.42 Edge Score.
5. Liam Precht, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 141.1 pounds. Lean build with some projectability.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow setup, short stride. Loose, athletic swing, stays balanced and on the barrel, whole field approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Fluid arm action, works from multiple angles.
Defense: Body works, twitchy, easy mover, two-handed funnel into body.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.02 Edge Score.
6. Diego A Gutierrez, Metea Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-2, 195.8 pounds. Athletic frame with more physicality to come.
Hit: SH. Narrow setup, fluid rhythm and toe-tap stride. Easy swing with a flat path, gets to the power easily, balanced throughout. 67.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 88 mph. High 3/4 release with life, arm plays.
Defense: 1.94-2.04 pop time range; Soft hands and fluid feet, plays with leverage, easy mover with natural actions, confident glove and transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.31 Edge Score.
7. Gavin Lustig, Oswego (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 182.5 pounds. Long-levered, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, early simple stride. Compact, repeatable swing, minimal wasted movement. 73.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.5 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Active feet, two-handed gather out front, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.64 Edge Score.
8. Quentin Santoria, Plano (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 195.6 pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride works back to even. Strong, lifted pull-side approach, aggressive swing. 70.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (93 avg.); 394-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Longer action, has life, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Presents the glove out front, soft hands, steady two-handed gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.65 Edge Score.
9. Gustav Crane, Highland Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 196.7 pounds. Well-proportioned with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, knee-knock stride. Flat path, strong with aggressive intent, bat-speed with some whip, middle and pull-side with line-drives, flashed lift up the middle. 70 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 82 mph. Arm plays, standard release.
Defense: 2.01-2.13 pop time range; INF: Steady two-handed gather out front, moves well up the middle. C: Soft hands, quick glove-to-hand transfers, works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.34 Edge Score.
T10. Ben Johnson, Batavia (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 167.6 pounds. Lean, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, long stride. Controlled aggression, present bat speed, hard pull-side contact at times. 68 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Standard release, arm works from multiple angles.
Defense: Active feet, steady two-handed gather, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.84 Edge Score.
T10. Eric Kaspar Jr., St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-8, 192.7 pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup. Simple strong swing, on time and on the barrel, gap-to-gap approach. 72.8 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (95.5 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4, arm plays.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.68 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.22 Edge Score.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Nolan Anderson, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-7, 157.2 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Open, slightly crouched setup, early load and stride. Lifted path, uses the whole field, loose hands. 52.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4, medium/full arm action 1B- Arm plays from multiple angles.
Defense: OF: Steady actions, deliberate footwork, one-handed gather. 1B: Smooth hands, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.14 Edge Score.
Aidric Arndt, Burlington Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 195.3 pounds. Tall, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, fluid load and long stride. Flat and direct path, works out front with middle of the field approach. 67.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Full action, multiple angle delivery.
Defense: Works around the ball, one-hand gather to the side.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.73 Edge Score.
Maks Baker, St. Bede Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 261.9 pounds. Physical build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, relaxed setup, long stride. Aggressive swing, strong hands, bat stays on-plane. 75.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-handed gather, deliberate footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.68 Edge Score.
Liam Calvert, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 197.8 pounds. Long-levered build with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, sits into backside, long stride. Aggressive swing, flat through the zone, middle of the field approach. 69.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: Athletic feet, pre-pitch bounce, steady two-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.13 Edge Score.
Camren Campbell, Plainfield South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 182.8 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, long stride. Athletic with natural lift in the swing, looks to stay to the big parts of the field. 70.4 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 78 mph. Quick release, shorter 3/4 arm action
Defense: 2.08-2.13 pop time range; INF: Two-handed gather, steady hands, clean transfers. C: One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch, clean glove-to-hand transfer, works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.16 Edge Score.
Derrick Carnagio, Hampshire (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 158.3 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, knee-knock stride. Long through the zone, gap-to-gap approach. 59.1 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-handed gather, clean transfers, quick first step up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.51 Edge Score.
Peyton Delgado, Mt. Zion (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, closed setup, short stride. Repeatable swing, middle of the field approach. 62.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick arm action, standard 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick and twitchy, sure-handed, quick feet with range.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Josh Denny, Wauconda High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 160.7 pounds. Trim, proportionate build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load, short stride. On time and on the barrel, used the whole field, gap-to-gap lifted contact. 65.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.5 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4 release, quick arm action.
Defense: Soft two-handed gather, funnels into body, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.9 Edge Score.
Caden Durdan, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-11, 164 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Open, slightly crouched setup, early load. Lifted approach, uphill through the zone, controlled aggression. 61.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Standard 3/4 release, has life.
Defense: Two-handed funnel into the body, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.46 Edge Score.
Sawyer Ernat, Marquette Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 155.4 pounds. Athletic, upside frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, relaxed setup, slight leg-lift trigger. Loose, easy swing, level through the zone, line-drive approach. 61.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. 3/4 release, arm has upside.
Defense: Has some feel around the bag, steady two-handed gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.75 Edge Score.
Brody Follett, Bartlett, IL Bartlett High School (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 173.3 pounds. Lean, proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, closed setup, short stride. Simple swing, minimal wasted movement, middle of the field approach. 43.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (73.1 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. High 3/4 release with quick release
Defense: Hands flow, smooth transfers, gains ground to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.94 Edge Score.
Ryan Geiss, Morris (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 151 pounds. Wiry build with additional room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Open, quiet setup, stride works back to even. Simple swing, looks to control barrel, middle of the field approach. 61.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, quick transfers, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.56 Edge Score.
Forrest Greenhill, Maine South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 282.4 pounds. Durable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Loose hands, controls the barrel, gap-to-gap approach, line-drives. 70.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, quick transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.84 Edge Score.
Matt Griffin, St Francis - Wheaton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 201.3 pounds. Long, athletic frame, projects.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, long stride. Flashed above-average bat speed, on the barrel and on time, gap-to-gap with authority. 70.4 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Over the top release, longer action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays with some bounce, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.55 Edge Score.
Jeffrey Haiduke, Marquette Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 156.8 pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride. Barrel control, line-drive approach, sprayed to all fields. 63.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. High 3/4 release, fuller arm circle.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, quick feet and first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69 Edge Score.
Connor Jaffrey, Hinsdale South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 204.8 pounds. Lean, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride. Strong hands, on time and on the barrel, uses the middle of the field. 63.5 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action, has life.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.11 Edge Score.
Michael Johnson, Marquette Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 157.9 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal pre-pitch load and stride. Repeatable, balanced swing, sprayed line drives. 64.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Arm plays from multiple angles, has natural actions.
Defense: Twitchy, body flows well, two-handed gather out front, showed range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.43 Edge Score.
Jonathan Katsantones, St Francis - Wheaton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 169.5 pounds. Lean frame with plenty of room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, on the barrel and worked the middle of the field. 68.2 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Standard 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-handed gather into the body, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.07 Edge Score.
Ryan Koltz, Cary-Grove (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 161.2 pounds. Lean, wiry frame with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride works back to even. Quick hands, flashed twitchy bat speed, worked gap-to-gap. 69.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick arm action, arm plays
Defense: Fluid actions, athletic and natural feel for the position, confident glove, body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.7 Edge Score.
Luke Labuz, Lake Zurich (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 198.6 pounds. Proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, short stride. Loose, strong swing, on-plane, uses the middle of the field, lifted approach. 60.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. High 3/4 release, accurate throws.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, some feel for the bag, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.18 Edge Score.
Koen Lynes, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 169.3 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, leg-lift trigger. Quick hands, early trigger, pull-side approach. 65 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Arm plays, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Quick hands and athletic actions, moves well laterally, body flows.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.93 Edge Score.
Jayden Maldonado, Lane Tech (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165.1 pounds. Wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, fluid easy load. Loose hands, lifted pull-side approach. 56.3 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.6 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm release, high 3/4.
Defense: Quick actions, confident glove, secures the ball into the body, moves well through the baseball, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 8.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.94 Edge Score.
Ace Martin, Yorkville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 166.5 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, short stride. Easy swing, long through the zone, gap-to-gap approach. 55.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 release, easy motion.
Defense: Two-handed gather into body, clean backhand.
Athletic Testing: 8.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.46 Edge Score.
Briggs McNab, Brother Rice (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-8, 186.1 pounds. Compact frame with additional room to build on.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open setup, long stride. Flat path, aggressive swing, backspin contact, middle of the field approach. 70 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. 3/4 short arm release, arm plays.
Defense: Soft hands, active feet, confident glove, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.29 Edge Score.
Benjamin Miller, Hinsdale South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 197.5 pounds. Proportional, durable frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, fluid load, toe-tap stride. On-plane and on time, consistent hard contact to both gaps. 67.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 80 mph. OF: High 3/4 release. INF- Easy actions.
Defense: OF: Patient actions with a sure-handed gather, clean and easy. INF: Steady hands, smooth with range to the backhand, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 8.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.9 Edge Score.
Evan Monaco, Plainfield North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 202.6 pounds. Durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Strong hands, contact out front, flat and backspin contact back up the middle of the field. 67.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Standard 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, clean back hand, flashed range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.27 Edge Score.
Lincoln Neff, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 149.7 pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, big leg-lift hanging trigger. Aggressive swing, short and direct, backpin to the pull-side. 66.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (71.7 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Smooth hands, moves well laterally, two-handed gather into body.
Athletic Testing: 8.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.76 Edge Score.
Gavin Newbern, De La Salle (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 155.2 pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Simple swing, length and lift through the zone. 67.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Arm plays from multiple anges, accurate throws.
Defense: Soft hands, one-haded gather out front, flashed some range.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: Edge Score.
Anthony O'Neill, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 155.2 pounds. Trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, relaxed setup, short stride. Short path, direct to the ball, creates leverage and backspin, lift to the pull-side at times. 64.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Quick actions, arm plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Active footwork, two-handed gather into body, easy range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.93 Edge Score.
Ryan Pall, Naperville Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 220.9 pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, short stride. Steep path, strong hands with aggressive intent, natural lift to the big parts of the field. 74.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 73 mph. Short arm circle, true 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.07-2.21 pop time range; INF: Quick hands, two-handed gather, awareness around the bag. C: Steady glove, quick transfers, replaces feet to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.17 Edge Score.
Devan Patel, Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 132.7 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Simple swing, looks to control barrel, line-drive approach. 57.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 67 mph. Clean, short arm action, quick release.
Defense: OF: Active footwork with twitch, two-handed gather to the side of the body. INF: Clean footwork, two-handed gather in front, flashed range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.02 Edge Score.
Eli Reichenbach, Rantoul Township (IL), 2026 Olney Central JC
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 227.7 pounds. Projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, stride works back to even. Strong hands, comfortable leveraging baseballs to the opposite field gap. 71.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Fuller arm action into a 3/4 release
Defense: Steady two-handed gather, deliberate footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.62 Edge Score.
Josh Repmann, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 191.1 pounds. Long-levered, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride. Loose uphill path, lifted contact to the middle of the field. 65.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Fuller arm action, arm has pop
Defense: Active footwork, sure-handed actions, plays with awareness around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79 Edge Score.
Ryker Rissman, Sycamore High School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165.6 pounds. Lean, compact build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, upright, relaxed setup, short stride. Quick hands, flat path, line-drive approach. 69.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot, arm has some life, upside.
Defense: Has some feel for the bag, two-handed gather into body, works through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.93 Edge Score.
Kyle Rodak, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 181 pounds. Long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, toe-tap stride. Loose, easy swing, projectable. Easy jump off the barrel and uses the middle of the field. 69.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. High 3/4 release,
Defense: Soft two-handed funnel, steady actions, clean and easy mover, body flows.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.86 Edge Score.
Joey Rutz, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 164.2 pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride. Long path, on time and on the barrel, middle of the field. 63.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action, has life.
Defense: Athletic actions with clear feel for the position, soft and fluid hands, plays with timing and ease, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.38 Edge Score.
Keegan Schwarting, Joliet West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-5, 190 pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, short stride. Loose and easy hands, fluid throughout, balanced finish. 67.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 release, arm has life.
Defense: Steady hands, two-handed gather out front, patient and clean, clean trasnfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.72 Edge Score.
Gavin Sepe, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 225 pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and toe-tap stride. Strong, aggressive swing, loose, quick hands, flashed above-average pull-side power. 67.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 395-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - 75 mph. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 release from a fuller circle.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.32 Edge Score.
Ryne Shroff, Wheaton North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 187.6 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, toe-tap stride. Easy hands with control, natural lift up the middle. 63.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 75 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: 1.95-2.22 pop time range; INF: Steady two-handed gather and funnel into the body, shuffles through to target. C: Athletic actions, quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.32 Edge Score.
Maddox Solum, Mundelein (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175.9 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load with a short stride. Lifted approach through the zone, gap-to-gap approach. 68.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Full arm action, arm plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands, plays with intent through the baseball and fluid feet, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.7 Edge Score.
Paul Sprandel, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, static setup, short stride. Flat path, controls barrel and line-drive contact to all fields. 61.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (73.3 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. High 3/4 release, accurate.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, flashed range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.63 Edge Score.
Michael Stephan, South Elgin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170.9 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and toe-tap stride. Loose, athletic swing, on-plane, gap-to-gap approach. 62.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 release, quick motion.
Defense: Steady two-handed gather, gains ground to second, plays well on the move.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.65 Edge Score.
Luke Stoner, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 158.1 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, short stride. Flat, direct swing, on-plane, middle of the field approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick arm action, accurate round.
Defense: Steady two-handed gather, flashed range up the middle, clean backhand.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 43.44 Edge Score.
Colin Stuckwisch, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 157.9 pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, minimal stride. Uphill path, lifted approach at times, flashed hard pull-side contact. 72.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 85 mph. Short arm motion, quick 3/4 action.
Defense: OF: Steady one-handed gather out front, athletic actions, works through to target. INF: Steady hands, showed range to both sides of the field, clean glove round.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.63 Edge Score.
Jake Swan, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 200.2 pounds. Durable build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, upright setup, easy load and leg-lift trigger. Strong hands, length through the zone, works to the big part of the field. 67.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 87 mph. OF: High 3/4 release. 1B: Easy motion, upside.
Defense: OF: One-handed gather, steady and deliberate actions through the baseball. 1B: Steady two-hand gather, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.85 Edge Score.
Owen Thiede, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 167.8 pounds. Lean, upside, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow setup, long stride. Loose hands, lifted, middle for the field approach. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 slot, fuller action.
Defense: Soft hands, two-handed gather, plays with timing, fluid feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.93 Edge Score.
Luke Torrance, Aurora Central Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190.7 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, closed setup. Aggressive swing, creates leverage and bat speed, gap-to-gap approach. 69.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Has actions, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Plays with intent through the baseball, two hand funnel into body, works through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.3 Edge Score.
Declan Wanderski, Hampshire (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-3, 116.8 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly closed setup, leg-lift hanging stride. Fluid swing, loose hands, uphill path. 50.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (56 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Standard release, arm action has potential.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.73 Edge Score.
Casey Westin, Andrew (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load. Long path, gap-to-gap approach, on time. 66.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. High 3/4 release, shorter arm action.
Defense: Quick and clean actions, smooth hands and transfers, natural feel for the position, body control on the slow roller.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.73 Edge Score.
Sam Widloe, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 227.1 pounds. Durable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch load. Bat-speed with strong hands, pull-side intent with line-drives, flashed lift up the middle. 66.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 78 mph. INF: Arm plays from multiple angles, has upside. C: Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.33-2.39 pop time range; INF: Two-handed gather into body, clean footwork, steady glove. C: One-knee receiver, soft glove, works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 8.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.73 Edge Score.
Jack Wieczorek, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-4, 266.1 pounds. Durable build.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Strong, simple swing, creates backspin, elevated contact to the pull-side at times. 75.8 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Standard high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, some feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.14 Edge Score.
Griffin Yates, Marmion Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 142 pounds. Lean and projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Upright, narrow setup, short stride. Loose hands, level swing, hands work on top of the baseball, line-drive approach. 59.4 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (72.5 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. High ceiling, fuller action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Presents the glove out front, works around the baseball, steady actions and hands, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.68 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.91 Edge Score.
Noah Zappia, Aurora Christian School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 188.3 pounds. Athletic, upside frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Easy, fluid swing, on time, lifted approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Fuller arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, awareness around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.27 Edge Score.
