On Wednesday, April 15th, our staff hosted the Lockport Rising Stars ID at Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Lockport, IL. This event is annually one of our larger and more talented Rising Stars showcases, consistently producing players that go on to earn invites to the Rising Stars Games and Junior Future Games.

This year was another successful event with around 50 players in attendance, and we will be looking at every single position player from the day, found below. 

Positional Analysis (Listed Alphabetically) 

Owen Brosius, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 116 pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, leg lift load, extending out, straight lead leg. Hands drift back on load.  Slightly downhill path, hands work on top of the ball, flashes line drive ability, works middle/pull-side. 
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (69.4 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph.   Short to the ear, half-circle AA.
Defense: 2.66-2.82 pop time range; Quick out of the crouch, works downhill, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 8.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tommy Cook, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-0, 93 pounds. Loose, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed off; hands start with separation at the ears. Toe-tap trigger, wide base.  Loose, longer swing, line drive oriented, works middle/oppo, hands work on top of the ball at times. 
Power: 64 mph max exit velocity (58.2 avg.); 173-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 56 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields in middle of frame, crow hop, moves with a purpose, gets around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 9.20 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Griffin Cunningham, Brother Rice (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145 pounds. Long-levered, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, some rhythm in pre-pitch setup, toe-tap stride, linear lower-half. Loose, line drive approach, athletic, slightly uphill path, flashes easy jump off the barrel, works middle/pull-side, natural loft on the ball at times. 
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 79 mph. Compact arm action, loose 3/4 slot, plays with carry.
Defense: Easy mover, athletic, one hand gather, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Beau DeVorak, Yorkville Christian High School (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-6, 133 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: . Neutral base, knee-knocked, rhythm with the hands able to create seperation. Toe tap trigger.  Longer path, intent to lift, hands work on top of the ball at times, flashes backspin ability, works middle/pull-side. 
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 63 mph.  Shorter arm action works from multiple angles.
Defense: 2.47-2.57 pop time range; C: Soft receiver, works in-line to second, natural actions. INF: Two-hand gather, brings ball up to body, clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 8.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Zane Dituri, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-5, 115 pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-tap trigger, slight bend at the knees. Lands slightly closed off.  Downhill path, hands work on top of the ball, works to the middle/pull-side. 
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (64.1 avg.); 226-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph.  Short-arm action, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather in middle of frame.
Athletic Testing: 8.44 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tristan Egglesfield, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-3, 108 pounds. Well-built frame, even proportions.
Hit: RHH. Repeats. Neutral base, small leg-lift load, hands drift back on load, creating separation.  Slightly uphill path, loose, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses the whole field. 
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (67.6 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph.  Short arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Light feet, easy mover, two-hand gather, works around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brayden Enguita, St. Francis (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Stands tall, balanced base, hands start high at the ears. Medium-high leg lift to a long stride down the box.  Pullside hitter, high effort, rotates upper half quickly, leads to a lot of rollover, did demonstrate some strong pop when found the barrel.  
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (68.9 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 74 mph. Longer arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Flows easy, one-hand gather, attacks the ball, athletic mover. 1B: Two-hand gather, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 8.16 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Zachary Falkner, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 145 pounds. High-waisted frame, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base, leans into the back leg on approach. Small leg lift; hands work quite high at the ears. Stay quick and compact.   Strong hands, uphill path, line drive approach, uses the whole field, flashes jump off the barrel. 
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 72 mph.  C: Compact 3/4 arm action; plays with carry out of the hand; accurate throws. INF: Compact 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.13-2.28 pop time range; C: One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch, looks the part. INF: Works around the ball, brings the ball up to frame, light feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Casey Gabriel, Lockport (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135 pounds. Athletic, with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, front leg slight coil, knee-knock trigger.  Aggressive, uphill path with intent, flashes jump off the barrel, intent to lift, works to the middle/pull-side. 
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (70.5 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph.  Longer draw out of the glove, loose sidearm action.
Defense: Low-to-high, bouncy, athletic, hands play.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Josh Gandurski, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148 pounds. High-waisted, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, neutral base, slightly open base. Hands drop on load. Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, flashes jump off the barrel, works to the middle/pull-side, line drive intent. 
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph.  Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works around the ball, two-hand gather, pre-pitch hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colin Gaughan, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open base. Hands start with separation from the chest. Simple leg lift load.  Uphill path with length through the zone, intent to lift, uses the whole field, flashes jump off the barrel. 
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph.  Clean, full-circle AA, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid steps, two-hand gather, glove tap transfer. Easy actions to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Liam Gilley, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds. Athletic, loose, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open front foot, quick leg lift trigger. Hands work calm at approach.   Simple, line drive approach, hitterish, uses the whole field, generates natural loft on the ball at times. 
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph.  Full arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Clean DP feed, moves well to both sides, range.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colin Gurney, Providence Catholic (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, open front foot, stands upright, hands at the ears, drop on load.  Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, intent to lift, works middle/pull-side. 
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (73.1 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph.  Full arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works around the ball, range to both sides, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 8.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Moody Hasan, undecided (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-3, 110 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Extended front leg, leans straight back, wide base, small leg lift load.  Uphill path, very middle of the field round, looking to lift the ball, demonstrated a good ability to find the barrel and had good contact quality.  
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (64 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph.  Shorter draw, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick funnel, clean transfer, sure hands, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 9.05 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Trevor Hebel, Normal Community (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 168 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Neutral base, knee-locked, small leg lift, load down the box, hands coil on load.  Flatter swing, simple, hands work on top of the ball, flashes line drive ability. 
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (72.9 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph.  Full arm action, loose high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Low-to-high, athletic action, range both sides, clean DP feed, soft feet.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Sean Henry, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Leans over the lead leg, neutral base, small leg lift to load. Hands drift back on load.  Athletic, flatter swing, line drive oriented, uses the whole field, hitterish look. 
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 73 mph. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: OF: Chops feet on approach, one hand gather, crow hop. INF: Two-hand gather, works around the ball, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Trae Herring, Normal Community (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. Long-levered, wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slight lean into the back leg, simple toe tap load.  Creates a loose, long path working through the zone. Uphill path, with feel to lift the ball. Able to work the ball around the field.  
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (71.8 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH.  OF - 82 mph. Compact arm action, whippy 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, athletic mover, clean actions, quick feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kayden Hetelle, Morris (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-3, 115 pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, stands tall, extends down the box, with a toe-tap trigger.  Uphill bat path, loses top hand at times. Works up the middle.  
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (62.5 avg.); 195-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 57 mph. INF - 56 mph. OF - 64 mph. Longer arm action, full circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: 2.62-2.78 pop time range; OF: Plays low, works behind the ball, one-hand gather. C: Quick out of the crouch, steady glove-to-hand transfer, replaces feet towards second, soft blocker. INF: Range both ways, two-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 8.78 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tanner Higgins, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 120 pounds. Wiry, long-limbed frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide base; works with some rhythm. Quick leg lift to short stride.  Simple, hitterish, quick hands, uphill path, line drive intent, hands work on top of the ball. 
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (68.4 avg.); 205-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. INF - 64 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.50-2.68 pop time range; C: Quick out of the crouch, steady receiver, works in-line to second, soft blocker. INF: Feet play, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 8.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Michael Hussey, Providence Catholic (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 154 pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slight lean into the back hip, hands work with separation on approach, small toe loft load.  Athletic, feel for the barrel, consistent line drive feel, uses the whole field, flatter swing with length through the zone. 
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (67.6 avg.); 247-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph.  Compact 3/4 arm action, loose, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works around the ball, low-to-high, light feet, range both ways.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Lucca Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Filled out, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Controlled, repeatable actions. Balanced base, open front foot, simple leg-lift load. Hands work quick and calm through the zone.  Flatter path, hands work on top of the ball, flashes line drive ability, works to the middle/pull-side, generates easy jump off the barrel at times. 
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph.  Longer draw out of the glove, loose low 3/4 action.
Defense: Two-hand gather in the middle of the frame, clean backhand.
Athletic Testing: 8.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jack Johnson, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-6, 135 pounds. Filled out, long-limbed frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, leg lift load, drifts back, hands calm dropping at load.  Long, uphill path, works the ball on a line the opposite way.  
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (68.1 avg.); 190-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph.  Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, soft hands, moves well around bag.
Athletic Testing: 8.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Nick Kelly, St. Rita (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 145 pounds. Lean, filled out frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, straight lead leg, works closed off. Simple hands, slight bat wrap.  Downhill path, works on top of the ball, worked middle of the field to pull side.  
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (74.8 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH.  OF - 74 mph. Shorter draw out of the glove, compact higher 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Crow hop, soft hands, attacks the ball, flows, chops feet on approach.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Noah Koller, Illiana Christian High School (IN), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-3, 110 pounds. Short torso, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands upright, feet together, extends down the box through a leg kick load. Hands create tons of separation from the body.   Flatter path with length through the zone, line drive approach, works middle/oppo. 
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (64.3 avg.); 202-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH.  OF - 63 mph. Shorter draw, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean mover, one hand gather on the glove foot, minimal crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 9.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Logan Krestan, Brother Rice (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-1, 97 pounds. Loose, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slight bend at the knees, works closed off, quick toe-tap trigger.  Uphill path, loose, line drive approach, uses the whole field, hands work on top of the ball at times. 
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (62.1 avg.); 179-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph.  Short arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works around the ball, low-to-high, pre-pitch hop, sure hands, advanced glove.
Athletic Testing: 8.19 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jacob Labriola, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 125 pounds. High-waisted, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose, athletic, swing stays on-plane, line drive approach, easy jump off the barrel, feel for the barrel, uses the whole field. 
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 216-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 74 mph. Longer arm action, full circle, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: OF: Plays behind the ball, one hand gather, step behind crow hop. INF: Athletic mover, two hand gather, low-to-high. 
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Wyatt Laux, Pittsfield South Elem School (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Long-limbed frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, sits into the lower-half, simple leg lift load. Hands calm at load, staying compact to the body.  Uphill bat path looking to create lift, got on top of a lot of balls, demonstrated ability to drive the ball, top spinned several line drives, middle to oppo contact through the round.  
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.6 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph.  Shorter draw, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Two-hand gather, works low-to-high, moves well around bag.
Athletic Testing: 8.23 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Owen Martino, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145 pounds. Long-levered, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open front foot, stands tall, knee-knock trigger. Long stride down the box, hands working with some rhythm, dropping at approach.  Athletic, slightly uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, loose, works to the pull-side. 
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph.  Longer draw out of the glove, compact 3/4 arm action, accurate throws.
Defense: Works around the ball, clean mover, range up the middle, clean DP feed.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Maverick McKerrow, Morris (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 245 pounds. Powerful frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly closed off,  knee-knock trigger, able to get into the lower half.  Longer swing, hands work on top of the ball, intent to lift. 
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph.  Short arm circle, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: INF: Fields in the middle of body, two-hand gather, works around the ball. 1B; Two-hand gather, works low-to-high.
Athletic Testing: 8.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brady McNamara,  (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160 pounds. Tall, filled-out, lean frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, with presence, toe-tap trigger. Long stride down the box, able to get into the lower half.  High-intent swing, uphill path with good jump off of the bat.  
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (73.9 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph.  Long draw out of the pocket, short AA, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Quick feet, chopping at approach. Two-hand gather middle of the body, sits slightly up right.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Matthew Melinauskas, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. High-waisted, long-limbed frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly bent knees, short and quick stride.  Uphill path, intent to lift, elevated contact to the middle/pull-side. 
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (70.6 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 53 mph. INF - 61 mph.  Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.56-2.72 pop time range; C: Two-hand receiver, quick out of the glove. INF: Two-hand gather in middle of frame.
Athletic Testing: 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryan Noonan, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. High-waisted, filled out frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open base, hands start with separation high at the ears. Simple toe-tap trigger.  Flatter bat path, demonstrated strong pullside contact with a lot of line drives, does have a tendency to get around balls 
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph.  Full arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works low-to-high, athletic mover, works around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Caden Pawula, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 115 pounds. Long-limbed, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, slight open front foot, rhythm in hands, knee-knock trigger, works long down the box.  Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball at times, flashes line drive ability to the middle/pull-side. 
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (65.3 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph.  Full arm circle, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Moves well to both sides, two-hand gather,
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jaden Payton, St. Charles East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with projection.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slight hand trigger pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. High intent swing, uphill bat path, middle/pull-side approach. 
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 60 mph.  Short arm action, whippy, works from multiple angles.
Defense: Quick feet, works around the ball, athletic, moves well around bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gavin Phillips, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-5, 125 pounds. Athletic build, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open front foot. Hands coiled behind the back, no load.  Longer swing, hands work on top of the ball, simple, line drive approach to the middle of the field. 
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (72.7 avg.); 216-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph.  Longer draw out of the glove, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works around the ball, clean DP feed, moves well.
Athletic Testing: 9.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Bode Preston, Normal Community (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 135 pounds. Lean, long-limbed frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, sits into the lower-half, hands working with late movement, creating separation on approach.  Muscle swing with a lot of effort, gets around balls. Showed some pop when found the barrel.  
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (72.5 avg.); 247-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph.  OF - 70 mph. Shorter draw out of the glove, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.44-2.53 pop time range; OF: Two hand gather, fields in middle of body, short crow hop. C: One-knee receiver, soft hands, works in-line to second, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jake Reyes, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Strong, well-built frame.
Hit: RHH. Sits in the lower half, neutral base, small foot lift load, lands closed off.  Strong hands, uphill path, generates jump off the barrel, intent to lift at times, uses the whole field. 
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph.   Compact 3/4 arm action; plays with some carry. Slow to the draw.
Defense: 2.25-2.43 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 8.07 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Quinn Riechers, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 140 pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, short stride, linear lower-half. Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball at times, line drive approach, uses the whole field, flashes easy jump off the barrel.  
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph.   Compact 3/4 arm action, throws play with carry, accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.16 pop time range; Natural actions, soft blocker, quick glove-to-hand transfer. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, presents target pre-pitch, comfortable receiving actions, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 8.02 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Callahan Robitz, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-5, 143 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, neutral base, hands starting at the ears. Leg lift load working down the box.  Loose, slightly uphill path, one-handed finish, some intent to lift, simple, works to the middle of the field. 
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (62.8 avg.); 246-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph.   Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.56-2.62 pop time range; Steady receiver, replaces feet towards second.
Athletic Testing: 8.61 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ricky Sampognaro, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-2, 115 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, stride gains ground, linear lower-half. Simple, athletic, longer path, flat, line drive approach, easy jump off the barrel, hitterish, uses the whole field, balanced. 
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.2 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph.  Shorter draw, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works around the ball, plays low-to-high, soft hands, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 8.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Rocco Sampognaro, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-0, 110 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slight lean into the back leg, hands create separation in a ready position.  Flatter path with length through the zone, line drive oriented, goes the other way with it, hands work on top of the ball at times. 
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (61.6 avg.); 218-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph.  Short arm circle, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Works around the ball, clean DP feed, feel both ways.
Athletic Testing: 9.47 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mason Shefcik, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-2, 100 pounds. Athletic, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slightly open front foot, hands start at the ears, dropping on small toe lift load.   Uphill path, intent to lift, longer swing, work to the opposite field, flashes line drive ability. 
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (64.1 avg.); 217-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph.  Compact 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action.
Defense: Works around the ball, feet play, clean DP feet.
Athletic Testing: 8.39 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Michael Staudt, Lockport (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-1, 105 pounds. Twitchy, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slight bend into the knees, twitchy hands, quick toe-tap trigger.  Flatter bat path, line drive approach, works the pull-side.  
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (62.5 avg.); 217-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph.  Clean, half-circle AA, 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: Quick feet, attacks the ball, two-hand gather, short shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 8.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Hank Tepavchevich, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-4, 105 pounds. Wiry build, long long-half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, stands straight up. Slight knee-knock trigger; extends down the box.  Aggressive, line drive intent, utilizes lower-half, uses the whole field, hitterish look. 
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 72 mph.  C: Compact 3/4 arm action, accurate throws on the bag. INF: Compact arm action; plays from multiple angles.
Defense: 2.30-2.40 pop time range; C: One-knee receiver, steady receiver, clean actions. INF: Funnels ball to the body, light feet, range, sure hands, feel.
Athletic Testing: 8.29 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ashton Turner, Marian Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-2, 110 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Flatter path with length through the zone, simple, hands work on top of the ball, line drive approach, uses the whole field, hitterish. 
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph.  Longer draw out of the glove, compact arm action, plays from multiple angles, accurate throws.
Defense: Two hand gather, works around the ball, bouncy, light feet, athletic mover, sure hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.07 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Michael Valdivia, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 115 pounds. Long-limbed, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slight bend at the knees, short stride down the box. Hands create separation, starting high at the ears.  Longer swing, hands work on top of the ball, loose, intent to lift. 
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (66.8 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 69 mph. Longer draw out of the glove, whippy 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Clean actions, one hand gather, crow hop, flows easy, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 8.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Harry Vercruysse, Normal Community (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Filled out frame, even proportioned build.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, shifts weight in the back leg, hands work short and compact to the ball.  Downhill path, found the barrel but contact was hard ground balls, worked middle of the field to oppo. Was on the barrel just on the ground. Did not turn on balls overly well in the round.  
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph.  Longer draw, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Works low-to-high, two-hand gather, funnels into body, clean DP.
Athletic Testing: 8.39 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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