On Sunday, February 11, our staff hosted the O’Hare Preseason ID at Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Bensenville, IL. This event is consistently one of the largest on our winter calendar, and this year was no different, as just over 200 prospects were in attendance. 

Today, we will be breaking down every single catcher that was in attendance at the event with scouting reports and a top-5 ranking of who our staff deemed as the top-overall catchers on the day. 

Two catchers that garnered a mention from the event are Alec Gunderson (St. Ignatius, 2025) and Michael Toole (Geneva, 2025). 

Gunderson, an athletic 6-foot, 179-pound right-handed hitter, impressed with his repeatable stroke and quality glove-to-hand work, reaching as low as 2.08 for his pop-time.

Toole, stands in at a physical 6-foot, 202-pounds and was all over the barrel throughout his round of BP, working up to 97 mph for his EV while averaging 88.4 mph and reaching up to 327’. 

Continue reading below for scouting reports on every catcher that was in attendance. 

TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

1. Brandon Thomsen, St. Viator (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Lean frame with some present upper body strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, slight coil in the lower-half with leg-lift, works into a long stride.  Loose hands through the zone, slight bat tilt in hand load before working through the zone with a flat path, uses the whole field, takes the ball where it is pitched. 66.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 91.1 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 81 mph. Shorter, compact arm path, 3/4 slot, throws have life.
Defense: 1.93-1.97 pop times. Confident receiver, subtle frames around the zone. Flows with ease, quick transfer, works in-line with rhythm, athletic out of the chute, deadens the ball out front on blocks.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

2. Zach Bava, Naperville North (IL), 2025 Illinois State
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 178-pounds. Muscular, well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Closed, crouched setup, small leg lift stride, strong lower half.  Strong hands, flat path, stays through the ball, elevated contact to the pull-side, showed ability to lift with authority. 81.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 372’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, to the ear, high 3/4 release, throws play with some carry, was on the bag.
Defense: 1.93-2.00 pop times. Quality receiver, strong hands, clean glove-to-hand, works in-line out of the chute, deadens the ball out front on blocks.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

3. Nick Sichel, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. Quiet hands, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Rhythm in the hands, works into an uphill path, intent to elevate pull-side, on the barrel pull-side, easy/simple swing, repeats. 67.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm circle, over-the-top slot, plays around the bag.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop times. Works under the baseball to present pitches around the zone. Clean glove-to-hand, short transfer, works in-line out of the crouch.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

4. Ryan Lee, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Sturdy with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup. Fluid hand load, short stride, strong lower half. Strong hands, stays through the zone with extension out front, balanced finish with easy effort, pull-side approach. 71 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 83 mph. C: Short arm path with quickness, high 3/4 slot, arm plays with life and accuracy. INF: Long, loose, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. C: Soft receiver, works to present pitches around the zone, fluid glove-to-hand, controlled tempo, works in-line, moves well into blocks. INF: Soft hands, fluid footwork, plays with some timing.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60. 

5. Joey Gainer, St Francis (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Sturdy frame with present upper body strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly crouched setup. Minimal load, short stride, linear lower half, stays balanced through finish. Short path to the ball, flat path with some extension through the ball, stays in the zone a long time. 55.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short to the ear, over-the-top slot, plays true to second.
Defense: 1.97-2.04 pop times. Sure-handed receiver, works to present strikes. Clean glove-to-hand, quick transfer, works in-line, quick into block, deadens the ball out front.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Best of the rest (listed alphabetically) 

Victor Cervantes, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 169-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright setup. Short leg-kick stride, utilizes lower half.  Downhill path, rotational through impact, throws his hands at the ball, looks to stay on top of the ball. 59.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 213’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Medium arm path, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.15 pop times. Steady hands, quick, clean transfer, has some bounce.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Preston Clarke, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 218-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hand load, short step-back stride, linear lower half. Flat path, all field approach. 71.5 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.33-2.37 pop times. Flexible in the crouch, steady receiver. Steady transfers, works in-line.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60. 

Leo Connolly, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Lean, wiry frame, plenty of room to add on strength, athletic look.
Hit: RHH. Balanced crouched setup, hands load. Minimal knee-knock stride, linear lower half.  Short to the ball, flat path with some extension out front. 69 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.18 pop times. Starts higher in the crouch with left knee out front. Steady hands, clean, quick transfer.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Costello, Barrington High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Lean frame with more to come.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup. Sits into backside, utilizes lower half. Loose, flat path, stays through the ball up the middle, looks to elevate middle/away. 63.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short, over the top slot. One hop throws to the bag, clean block.
Defense: 2.26-2.43 pop times. Works low to the ground, has some agility, clean transfer.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

Trevor Cote, Woodstock (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean strength, wide shoulders, room to add on more strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched slightly wide setup, quiet load. Short toe-tap stride, utilizes lower half. Flat path, flashed extension through impact, middle of the field approach with line-drives 66.1 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.26 pop times. Clean transfer, quick feet, one-hops to the bag.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Datwyler, Plainfield North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, upright setup, quiet hand load. Small leg-lift stride, balanced through finish.  Loose, fluid stroke, some bat-speed through the zone, takes the ball where it is pitched.  67.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.10-2.19 pop times. Sure-handed, flexible hips, clean/controlled transfer, works in-line out of the crouch.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Gabe DuBois, Niles West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 175-pounds. Compact, wide shoulders, evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup. Minimal hand load, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Flat path, rotational through impact, looks to stay up the middle/pull-side. 58.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.8 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.58 pop times. Flexible setup in the crouch, confident receiver. Clean transfers.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Alec Gunderson, St Ignatius (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, fluid hands. Minimal stride, linear lower-half. Loose, quick hands, flat path, looks to stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach, easy effort. 68.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 84 mph. C: Short arm action, plays from a high over-the-top release. INF: Short path, athletic, quick arm, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: 2.08-2.26 pop times. C: Steady hands, quick transfer, works in-line. INF: Smooth arm action, soft hands that work with body movement, makes it look easy, quick transfer.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Carson Hubert, Carmel Catholic  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, quiet hand load. Short stride, linear lower half.  Loose hands, uphill path with intent to lift pull-side, flashed power to pull-side. 67.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, compact arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.32 pop times. Starts with left knee out front and in a higher crouched position, clean transfer, works in-line, throws on the bag.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Kheiron Jardinado, Niles West  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Trim, athletic look, some strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched setup. Quiet hands, short stride, utilizes lower half. Flat path, stays through the zone with extension out front, line-drive approach up the middle. 63.3 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, quick arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.25 pop times. Starts low to the ground, agile, steady hands with a clean, easy transfer, throws work on-line to target, soft blocker,
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

Ben Jarnecke, Fenwick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, quiet hand load, small leg-kick stride, utilizes lower half. Downhill path, loose hands through the zone with extension at times. 65 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 arm slot. Strong, accurate throws. Occasional one-hop to target.
Defense: 2.12-2.20 pop times. Flexible one-knee setup, steady receiver. Quick, clean transfers, works in-line.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. 

Luke Johnston, Von Steuben (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup. Step-back stride, utilizes lower half. Flat, rotational through impact, pull-side approach with intent to lift, flashed ability to use the whole field. 64.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 66 mph. C: Short arm path, 3/4 slot. INF: Short arm path, easy actions, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.40 pop times. C: Sure-handed, easy transfer, works in-line, one-hop throws to bag. INF: Clean, fluid footwork, two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer, moved well up the middle. Clean double play turn.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60. 

Patrick Kennedy, Champaign Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High-waisted with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, small leg-kick stride. Smooth, easy load, aggressive hands through the zone, looks to drive the ball toe the pull-side. 69.7 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.14-2.19 pop times. One-knee setup, steady receiver. Quick out of the crouch, works in-line.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Llewellyn, Naperville Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: LHH. Open, upright setup, quiet hands, small leg-lift stride, balanced through finish. Flat path, looks to work pull/middle with elevated contact. 66.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate around the bag, occasional one-hop to target.
Defense: 2.26-2.44 pop times. Sits deep into the crouch, steady receiver. Clean transfers out of the crouch. Soft blocker.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60. 

Charlie Martin, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, hangs foot into a short stride, some rhythm. Flat path, stays through the zone with extension, smooth operation.  66.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. OF - 77 mph. C: Shorter arm path, high 3/4 slot. OF: Clean out of glove, loose, high 3/4 slot
Defense: 2.04-2.11 pop times. C: Steady hands, clean transfer, feet work quick around the plate. OF: Some bounce, moves well to both sides, fluid foot work.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Mariano Martínez, Deerfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup. Exaggerated hand load, short knee-knock stride, utilizes lower half. Steep path, uphill on pitches up in the zone, pull-side approach. 62.4 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. One-knee setup, steady and soft receiver. Quick transfer out of the crouch, works in-line. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Evan Mendiola, York (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup, hangs foot into a long stride, loads hands with stride. Flat, rotational path, pull-side approach. 63.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate throws, occasional one-hop to target.
Defense: 2.26-2.43 pop times. One-knee setup. Athletic out of the crouch, clean transfers, works in-line.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Ryan O’Connor, Plainfield North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup. Quiet hand load, toe tap stride, utilizes lower half. Flat path, some looseness through the zone, showed ability to stay through it up the middle/away. 63.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short, clean path, brings ball to ear, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.02-2.22 pop times. Sits low in the crouch, glove works low to high, steady hands, clean and quick transfer, soft blocker.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Austin Paskewic, Streamwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strong, broad shoulders, strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright setup. Quiet load, short leg-lift stride, strong lower half. Uphill path, stays through the ball the other way, looks to elevate the baseball, strong hands, swings with intent. 72.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Longer arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Sits low in the crouch, steady hands with a clean transfer, works in-line towards the bag.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

Alexi Phillips, Depaul College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. High-waisted and wiry with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup. Sits into backside on load, small leg kick stride, linear lower half. Flat path, rotational through impact, balanced finish, works up the middle of the field. 66.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.26 pop times. Starts higher out of the crouch, clean, quick transfer, accurate throws to the bag.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Przyzycki, Nazareth Academy  (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds. Well-proportioned with more to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup. High leg-kick stride shifts weight into backside, balanced through finish. Downhill path, looks to stay on top of the ball, one-handed finish, uses the whole field. 64.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 68 mph. C: Longer arm path, 3/4 slot. INF: Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.44 pop times. C: Sits higher in the crouch, clean transfer, steady block. INF: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60. 

Christopher Ray, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame, some strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup with a backside lean. Leg-kick stride with slight coil into backside. Uphill path, looks to lift the ball middle/pull. 68.8 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop times. Glove starts low to high, quick transfer, works in-line. One-hop throws to target.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Matt Reilly, Metea Valley  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Trim look, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, hangs foot into a medium stride. Hands work into a flat path, rotational through impact, worked mostly middle/pull. 72.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 81 mph. OF: Short out of glove, high 3/4 arm slot, some carry to throws. C: Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate, one-hop throws to target.
Defense: 2.12-2.28 pop times. OF: Quick feet, some bounce, one hand gather, steady hands. C: One-knee setup, steady receiver. Quick out of the crouch, works in-line.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. 

Jack Romsey, Downers Grove North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Trim look, high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, upright setup. Quiet load, short leg-lift stride, utilizes lower half. Downhill path, looks to keep the ball on a line, stays middle/pull-side, showed ability to go the other way. 70.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. One-hop throws to target.
Defense: 2.05-2.32 pop times. Flexible one-knee setup. Confident receiver, loose-wristed. Athletic out of the crouch, works in-line. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Mike Sokan, John Hersey (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean and athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load. Short leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Flat path, stays through the zone with some extension, line-drive approach. 71.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.33 pop times. Sits low in the crouch, quick transfer, works in-line.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Luka Stojakovic, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, some strength in the lower-half, room to add on more muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, small leg lift with minimal stride, aggressive. Flat path, stays through the zone, on the barrel with line-drives pull-side, flashed ability to stay through it the other way. 68.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop times. Glove works low to high, steady hands with a clean, quick transfer. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Zachary Surowiec, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame with projection.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. High leg lift stride, utilizes lower half.  Hands work into a steep path, looks to go the other way, line-drive approach. 66.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 249’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.42 pop times. Starts in a higher crouch, clean transfer, works in-line.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60. 

Michael Toole, Geneva  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 198-pounds. Well-proportioned with present lower-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, loads the hands pre-pitch. Short stride, exaggerated lower half. Downhill path, worked elevated contact up the middle/pull-side, flashed backspin to pull-side. 72.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.04-2.11 pop times. Strong hands, works to stick the ball around the zone. Controlled transfer, works in-line to second, quiet, easy blocker.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Joshua Torres, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 195-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, fluid hand load. Medium leg-kick stride, strong lower half.  Short, loose swing with above-average bat speed through the zone, uphill path, looks to elevate the baseball up the middle. 74 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 71 mph. C: Short arm path, over the top slot. INF: Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.14 pop times. C: Quick transfer, quick feet into throw, works in-line, accurate one-hop throws to the bag. INF: Smooth movements, stays low and athletic, soft hands.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Zielinski, Wheaton North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long-limbed.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, hands rock back with stride, turns on front foot into a minimal stride. Flat path, uses the whole field with intent to keep the ball on a line. 63.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.22-2.27 pop times. Flexible one-knee setup, steady receiver. Steady transfers out of the crouch, works in-line. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

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