On Saturday, February 25th, our staff hosted the Joliet Preseason ID event at Rhino Sports Academy in Shorewood, IL. This event was host to over 80 prospects, and they gave our staff one final look at these before the spring season began.

A pair of underclassmen that showed well from the event were MIF Waijdy El Halabi (Elmwood Park, 2027) and C Mario Medina (Mount Carmel, 2026). El Halabi showed upside both at the plate and defensively, and Mendina showed well behind the plate while also showing intrigue with the bat.

Read on below for a look at all the positional prospects from the event.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Mason Palermo, Oswego East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Proportional, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride and balanced swing. Fast, athletic hands, creates above average bat speed, jump off the barrel and consistent hard contact. 71.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 371’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Quick, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot. Strong and accurate.
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop times. Quick and athletic out of the crouch, athletic feet, clean transfers.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

2. Shane Torres, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile:
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Sturdy frame with present muscle throughout.
Hit: . Wide, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Compact swing, easy hands, works to stay inside the baseball, fluid. 74 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.12-2.25 pop times. Clean actions out of the crouch, steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

3. Derrick Holmes, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Strong, lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Advanced bat speed, controlled intent, on time and on the barrel, hard, lifted contact back up the middle of the field. 63.6 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. OF - 94 mph. Short arm circle, easy and accurate from a 3/4 release.
Defense: OF: Athletic, soft hands, plays with rhythm and feel. INF: Steady hands, plays with rhythm through the ball, plays low and through it with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

4. Gavin Bailey, Mahomet-Seymour (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Trim, athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid load. Creates above-average bat speed, athletic hands, controlled intent, on the barrel throughout and used the whole field. 73 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. 3/4 release, clean arm circle.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, one-hand gather, moves athletically into crowhop.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

5. Zach Pomatto, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Thick, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, narrow setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Strong hands, uphill path, on the barrel with hard lifted contact up the middle. 72 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot, throws with intent.
Defense: 1.96-2.10 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, plays with intent.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

6. Nick Sichel, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 187.6-pounds. Well-proportioned, sturdy frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, smooth load and quiet stride. Strong, quick hands, presence and physicality at the plate. Hard, loud contact with feel to hit. 69.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Quick, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.21 pop times. Easy, athletic out of the crouch. Quick feet, works in-line, clean transfers.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

7. Pablo Herrera, Plainfield South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, short stride. Athletic, aggressive swing, compact. On the barrel and line-drive approach. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Plays with a quick release, 3/4 slot, some carry across the infield.
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork, has some rhythm, gets around the ball up the middle.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

8. Jimmy Phelan, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Trim, athletic frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup. Strong, physical bat; creates bat speed. Uphill path and swings with intent. 73 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 release, plays with some carry, longer arm action.
Defense: Active footwork pre-pitch, soft hands, secures into the body.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

9. Brandon Stinson, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 176.4-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, controlled stride. Fast, strong hands, controlled aggression. Flat through the zone at times, creates backspin. 65.5 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Quick, short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: 1.94-2.09 pop times. Quick and athletic out of the crouch, quick feet, works towards target, fluid transfers.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

T10. Rocco Szambelan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, stride works to square. Controlled intent, swing stays on-plane, on time and on the barrel to the pull side. 66.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Loose, clean arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active pre-pitch footwork, plays athletically through the ball into crowhop.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.

T10. Constantine Coines, Maine South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, long stride. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, loose hands, uphill tendencies and hard lifted contact. 67.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Carry out of the hand, 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, soft hands, has timing through the ball into crow hop.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Anthony Alagna, Lemont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, smooth controlled load. Easy swing, direct path, level through the zone and line-drive approach. 63.7 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.1 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather, deliberate footwork, short crowhop towards target.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.

Cody Allen, DeKalb (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds. Long-levered, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, minimal wasted movement. Balanced throughout, uphill path, pull-side approach. 62.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 77 mph. INF: Short arm circle, high 3/4 release. C: Short, high 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: 2.19-2.38 pop times. INF: Two-hand gather out front, clean actions, soft hands. C: Athletic actions, quick and clean transfers.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Cameron Barnes, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Controlled aggression, long path, works on-plane, middle of the field approach and consistently on the barrel. 61.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, steady hands, athletic actions around the bag.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Owen Bates, Stevenson (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Sturdy build with some present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, fluid load and short stride. Compact, aggressive swing, uphill path and hard lifted contact up the middle. 67.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.20-2.37 pop times. Steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.

Joe Bembenek, Reed Custer (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Quiet swing, level through the zone, line-drive approach. 60.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Clean arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, claen transfer.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.

Sam Beringer, Plainfield North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 128-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid load, short stride. Loose hands, long path, uphill tendencies at times. 63.7 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid hands and actions, athletic footwork through the ball, quick first step.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Greyson Bickett, Hall (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Well-proportioned with some present muscle in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, minimal pre-pitch load. Quiet, simple swing, looks to control the barrel, line-drive approach. 69 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: 2.16-2.22 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, quick feet work in-line, steady transfers.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Jordan Birks, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Static, balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Repeatable swing, works on plane, above average feel for the barrel. 61.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.24 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, quick feet, works in-line.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Cole Bissias, Plainfield South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 240-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, toe tap stride. Level path, strong hands, easy lifted loud contact to the middle of the field at times. 75.5 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady actions, two hand gather out front, plays with some rhythm.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.

Kyle Boma, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Upright, slightly open setup, short stride. Easy hands, short to the ball and uses the whole field. Balanced, controlled finish. 64.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm in the back, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, plays through the ball with intent, athletic, soft hands.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Evan Bradford, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-4, 157-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup. Loose, athletic hands, easy whip. Controls his levers and stays inside the baseball well. Controlled, balanced finish with feel to hit. 65.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Loose, whippy arm, 3/4 release with some life out of the hand.
Defense: Loose/soft hands, one-hand gather to the side, moves well for size.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

Nolan Buchen, Orion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, leg-kick trigger. Direct, strong swing, above-average bat speed; flat through the zone and hard line-drive contact. 73.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady and deliberate actions, some athleticism on the move.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Jack Burns, Aurora Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Long, loose-levered.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, short stride. Quiet, aggressive swing, level through the zone, lifted middle of the field contact. 68.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, clean arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft hands, pre-pitch rhythm with timing through the ball, range up the middle, gets around it with ease, clean transfer.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Owen Chudzinski, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Direct path, whole field approach with occasional lift. 59.4 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.

Landon Currie, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Athletic build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, short stride. Aggressive, intentful swing, present bat speed, uphill tendencies. 74 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Compact, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, shuffles feet towards target.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Liam Darre, Batavia (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy, broad-shouldered frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, long stride. Controlled aggression, intentful swing. Creates bat speed, was on the barrel throughout and drove balls to all fields. 69.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Clean, easy arm, 3/4 release with carry, plays accurately.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, soft hands, plays low to the ground, has some rhythm, clean transfers.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

John Dollinger, Grant Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load. Short path, compact and on-plane at times. Occasional hard lifted contact to all fields. 64.7 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front, active footwork.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.

Grant Dose, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 178-pounds. Athletic, strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, leg-kick trigger. Easy, fast hands. Compact swing, controlled intent, lifted tendencies. 65.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean one-hand gather, plays low and through the ball, glove-pat transfer into short crowhop.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Tyler Ebel, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Tall, trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, easy stride. Easy hands, stays on-plane, whole field approach and maintains balance through contact. 61.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Quick, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.27-2.47 pop times. Plays with some rhythm, feet work in-line, clean transfers.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

Lucas Farabaugh, Ottawa Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Trim, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Loose, athletic hands, works on-plane, on the barrel and uses the whole field. 64.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, plays through the ball, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Tim Flanagan, St. Patrick (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Shifts weight onto backside, minimal stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong hands, easy effort, sprayed hard contact throughout his round. 72.3 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.08-2.15 pop times. Athletic out of the crouch, clean footwork, clean transfers.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Mason Garcia, Plainfield East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and leg lift trigger. Controlled aggression, compact swing, whole field approach, lifted contact. 68.6 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Clean arm path, life out of the hand, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with some bounce, soft hands, clean transfer into crowhop.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Seth Gilliland, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 183-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, short stride. Direct, compact swing, whole field approach and finishes on backside. 59.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Loose, clean arm, life out of the hand, 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather, steady actions.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Isaac Griggs, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Swing works on-plane, uphill tendencies, opposite field approach. 61.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph. Short, quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions, two-hand gather out front, active footwork.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

Waijdy El Halabi, Elmwood Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride works to even. Athletic hands, stays on plane, repeats, hard contact and comfortable driving the ball to the opposite field. 59.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose 3/4 release, plays on the move.
Defense: Athletic and fluid footwork, soft hands, secures into the body, some bounce in his step.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Jaden Henry, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Simple swing, present twitch, uphill path and pull-side approach. 71.9 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Easy life and carry, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active and athletic footwork, two hand gather out front, flashes soft hands.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Sean Hogan, Joliet West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame with present muscle throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, long stride. Easy hands, loose swing, uphill tendencies, middle of the field approach. 66.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot. Strong, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.09-2.25 pop times. Steady transfers, quick feet, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Peyton Horowicz, McHenry (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Long path, uphill tendencies, on time and worked consistently to the pull-side. 76.7 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Medium arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather off to the side, deliberate footwork into crowhop.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Luke Kamienski, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and short stride. Fluid swing, loose hands, bat works on-plane, uphill approach and used the middle of the field. 63.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, range up the middle, gets around the ball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

Anthony Kilimnik, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet, smooth pre-pitch action. Easy hands, fluid swing, uphill path and lifted approach. 61.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Short, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Bounce in his step, plays with rhythm, soft hands, one-hand gather.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.

Nick Mandra, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, pre-pitch hand rhythm. Balanced quick swing. Compact, present twitch and line-drive approach. 64.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Plays on the move, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, soft footwork with some rhythm, plays low to the ground.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Dylan Manna, Glenbard West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, short stride. Controls the barrel, repeats, lifted up-the-middle contact at times. 60.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Quick, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.38 pop times. Athletic out of the crouch, clean footwork, steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Connor Marino, St. Laurence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 179.9-pounds. Trim, high-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Compact swing, stays inside the baseball, line-drive approach. 67.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. Loose, 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft hands, plays through the ball, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Liam Martin, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load. Easy, strong hands, ball jumps off the barrel at times, middle-of-the-field approach. 66.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 83 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: OF: Deliberate footwork and actions, one-handed gather to the side. INF: One-handed gather, steady hands, fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.

Mario Medina, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Easy, athletic hands, uphill path, lifted approach and consistently on the barrel; comfortable working the ball to the opposite field gap. 65.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: 2.13-2.16 pop times. Some athleticism out of the crouch, quick feet, steady transfers.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.

Evan Mendiola, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 176.4-pounds. Long, athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-kick trigger. Easy, fast hands, present twitch, uphill path, and whole field approach. 58.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate.
Defense: 2.18-2.28 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, feet work in-line, steady transfers.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Justin Miller, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, fluid load. Strong hands, present bat speed, uphill approach and loud off the bat. 72.9 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, two-hand gather out front, plays low to the ground.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

Kamden Muell, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 141-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, quiet load and stride. Simple, repeatable swing, direct to the ball, line-drive approach and uses the whole field. 66 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, clean transfer, active footwork pre-pitch.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Tyler Mueller, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 119.1-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and long stride. Long, level path, up the middle, line-drive approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 61.1 mph. 201’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, active footwork.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Michael Murphy, Joliet West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Simple swing, looks to control the barrel, easy hands, line-drive approach. 62.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 214’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release, plays accurately.
Defense: One-hand gather off to the side, sure-handed, quick and clean transfer.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Nicolas Olszewski, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow setup, long stride. Strong, twitchy hands, present bat speed. Compact swing with lift. 72.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Jacob Ortinau, Montini Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. High-waisted frame, with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced narrow setup, short stride. Level path, stays on-plane, line-drive approach and on time throughout. 67 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose, clean arm with carry, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active feet, some bounce in his step, soft hands.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Evan Patrick, Downers Grove South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Trim, high-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Easy effort, direct path, levers, line-drive contact. 70 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, deliberate actions, glove-pat transfer.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.

Anthony Perez, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright quiet setup, minimal pre-pitch load. Quiet swing, easy hands, pull-side lifted contact. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 73 mph. INF: Short arm action, 3/4 slot. C: Short, quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.28 pop times. INF: Steady hands, clean transfer, plays low and through the ball. C: Has some athleticism out of the crouch, two hand transfer, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Noah Pharo, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Trim build with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no stride. Athletic, fast hands, compact on-plane swing. Occasional loud contact, sprayed to all fields. 70.1 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork to the ball, steady two-hand gather, clean transfer.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Carson Pollard, Elkhart (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load. Quick hands, bat stays on plane, uses the whole field. 61.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 175’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose arm, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands, secures into the body, fluid footwork, plays low through the ball, quick first step with range up the middle.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.

Howie Porath, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Loose-limbed, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Direct swing, stays inside the baseball at times, line-drive approach and on the barrel consistently. 70 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4 release, some effort behind it.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, athletic footwork, steady hands, shuffles towards target.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.

Brody Roberts, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Uphill path, finishes on backside, lifted tendencies. 66.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Clean arm path into a high 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather to the side, steady actions, plays around the ball.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

Cristiano Rodriguez, St Patrick (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Works to stay inside the baseball, opposite field approach. 60 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 153’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, athletic actions, plays low to the ground.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.

Nathan Scates, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Easy, balanced swing, uphill through the zone, middle of the field approach. 60.4 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm swing, 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather to the side, deliberate footwork, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Jackson Schlott, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Sturdy, physically imposing frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, short stride. Balanced, strong swing, above-average bat speed, loud, pull-side lift contact at times. 68.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 slot, quick release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, clean glove to hand with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Jake Sellis, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load. Flat, direct swing, occasional backspin contact, lifted approach at times. 61.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Easy, loose arm, some carry across, 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, gets around the ball, plays low to the ground.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Ryan Sobun, Joliet West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 173.3-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, leg lift trigger. Creates bat speed, flat through the zone, aggressive swing and up the middle contact. 71.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Loose, easy arm with carry, 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean and athletic actions, plays low to the ground, soft hands, two hand gather out front.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Tyree Taylor, Galesburg (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, minimal load and stride. Simple swing, easy hands, uphill tendencies. 60.9 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Easy, loose arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Sure-handed, two-hand gather, secures into the body.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.

Devin Vassel, Leo Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Sturdy, imposing frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Easy strong hands, line-drive approach. 60.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady and deliberate actions, soft hands.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.

Luke Vercelli, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 205-pounds. Thick, sturdy and strong build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, short stride. Compact swing, strong hands, uses the whole field, occasional lift. 65 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.40 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, quick feet. Steady transfers.
Run: 8.53 runner in the 60.

Zander Vest, Galesburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, wide setup, quiet load and short stride. Long, level path, line-drive approach and used the whole field. 63.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws with some carry.
Defense: 2.25-2.27 pop times. Athletic out of the crouch, clean footwork, feet work in-line. Clean transfers.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.

Santino Vicencio II, Oswego East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, lifted tendencies and drove hard contact to pull-side gap. 68.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Clean arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Moves well through the ball, soft one-hand gather, short crowhop.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Cameron Williams, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 225.8-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal pre-pitch load. Strong hands, heavy barrel, repeatable compact swing. Minimal moving parts, flat bat and backspin contact at times. 70.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.38 pop times. Quickness out of the crouch, steady transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.

Phillip Yu, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: SH. Balanced, slightly open setup, controlled leg-lift. Aggressive swing, athletic hands, long through the zone at times, occasional lift. 67 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 248’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.18-2.38 pop times. Plays in rhythm, clean transfers, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.31 runner in the 60.

Chase Yusi, West Aurora (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 131.8-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced, quiet setup. Balanced, controlled, repeatable swing, easy. Middle of the field, lifted approach. 61.5 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 216’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft hands, some rhythm in the feet, easy range up the middle, deliberate and clean transfer.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

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