Prep Baseball Report

South Suburban Fall ID: Player Analysis


By: Prep Baseball Illinois Scouting Staff

On September 22nd, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the South Suburban Fall ID at Ozinga Field in Crestwood, IL. 10 players participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Illinois staff.

We've already posted a Statistical Analysis from the event, highlighting more of the traditional statistical categories, while also posting Data Dives for both Pitchers and Position Players.

Today, we take a look at the scouting reports on every player in attendance from the event.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Bryan Alanis, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3.1, 170-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: High leg-lift into a tucked balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing with layback, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Carry at the top of the zone. T2317, 2155 average rpm.
CB: 65-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2040, 1934 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Sharp 10/4 break with feel to land. T2079, 2078 average rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. Short wrinkle with true cut shape, strikes.

Jason Anguiano, ALSP-Fenton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-7.4, 175-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short toe-tap trigger, linear lower-half. Direct path, flat, uses the whole field, works on top of the ball, compact. 64.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Longer arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, has some feel for the position, hands work, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 52.26 Edge Score.

Delivery: Clean, compact delivery, medium balance point and leg-lift, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm out front, longer path and 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T1957, 1903 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. 10/4 shape. T1913, 1800 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Developing feel, kills spin. T804, 722 average rpm.

Carter Black, Lemont (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7.8, 165-pounds. Compact, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, static hands pre-pitch, short stride, linear lower-half. Uphill path, pullside approach, works under the ball. 61.9 mph bat speed with 9.8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 65 mph. C: Short, high 3/4 slot. INF: Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.36 pop time range; C: Steady actions, works through the ball, steady transfers. Receiving: Standard, square setup, presents large target pre-pitch, steady receiving actions. INF: Attacks the ball, one hand gather, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.19 Edge Score.

Noah Fuentes, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7.6, 208.8-pounds. Compact, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Static setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, shorter leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Quick bat, works pullside, power to the pullside, on the barrel. 64.1 mph bat speed with 11.1g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose, easy arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Plays through the ball, soft two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, has some feel for the position, comfortable actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 59.23 Edge Score.

Delivery: Clean, controlled side step into a medium leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half with a stack over the rubber, works in-line downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing with layback, loose action and 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Some carry/run through the zone. T1932, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with depth. T2026, 2009 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with natural fade/run arm-side, strikes. T1943, 1860 average rpm.

Landen Holba, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1.2, 165-pounds. High-waisted frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, shorter stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose hands, works both gaps, power to all fields, on time, works under the ball, natural lift up the middle. 72.2 mph bat speed with 9.3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, soft one-hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.12 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch only, quick and clean leg-lift, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm on the back side, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 69-73 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1970, 1887 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Short wrinkle, 10/4 shape. T1843, 1701 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Slight fade/dive. T1298, 1232 average rpm.

Christian Lovingfoss, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 218.7-pounds. Proportional frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride gains ground, utilizes strong lower-half. Flat path, direct to the ball, strong hands, uses the whole field, on the barrel. 71 mph bat speed with 11.7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, releases by ear, accurate with carry at times.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop time range; Clean transfers, feet work in-line, directional, natural actions. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, presents target pre-pitch, works up through the baseball, natural receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 70.51 Edge Score.

Briggs McNab, Brother Rice (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-7.5, 200-pounds. Compact frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Upright, crouched setup, leg kick stride works back to even, utilizes strong lower-half. Power to the pullside, works under the ball, strong hands, direct path. 70.3 mph bat speed with 15.2g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. Short, whippy arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, confident one-handed gather out front, confident turning double plays, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.54 Edge Score.

Rory Moore, Ottawa Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.2, 155-pounds. High-waisted frame with room to fill out in the future.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. On time, line drive approach, strong hands, works pullside, flatter path. 63.4 mph bat speed with 8.9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, active feet, confident glove, soft hands, clean double play turn, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 51.77 Edge Score.

Cooper Rourke, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6.3, 150-pounds. Proportional build with room to fill out in the future.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, static hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Uphill path, line drives to the gaps, works on the barrel, loose hands, simple. 67.9 mph bat speed with 9.3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, whippy arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two hand gather out front, confident hands, clean double play turn, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 58.63 Edge Score.

Jacob Shauger, Benet Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8.2, 175-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Side-steps into a medium leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, opens the hips and works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 67-68 mph. Slight run arm-side. T1645, 1615 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2216, 2124 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Plays with some drop and slight fade, strikes. T1686, 1563 average rpm.

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