Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Showcase: Position Player Analysis


Illinois Scouting Staff

On Oct. 1, PBR Illinois hosted the fall’s Unsigned Senior Showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill., where over 50 prospects participated. These Class of 2024 athletes remain uncommitted headed into the final offseason of their prep careers, and this group underscored the unsigned talent still remaining in Illinois.

For a closer look at the showcase details, click here. For a complete look at those that were in attendance, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.

Griffin Troha (Mundelein), Logan Tomlinson (Maine South) and Trey Schilling (Lincoln) were three infielders who showed well on the day and just missed the cut below. Mark Flisk (Andrew) and Joey Corcoran (Nazareth) were two right handed hitters who put up noteworthy measurables during BP and can be found below.

Continue reading for a look at all of the position players from the event.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Dasaan Lee, DeLasalle Institute (IL), 2024; Morton JC commit.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Strong build, sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, confident look in the box, short stride and minimal load. Balanced, strong swing, lets the ball travel. Strong, quick hands, heavy barrel and loud contact throughout his round. 73.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 91.1 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.16 pop times. Soft, athletic hands, clean receiver. Smooth, easy transition, effortless, works on-line.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

2. Aidan Conners, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and toe-tap stride. Aggressive, intentful swing, length through the zone, lifted tendencies, gap-to-gap approach and the ball jumps off the barrel at times. 70.6 mph bat speed with 31 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm action with a quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean gather, fields ball to body, quick transfer, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

3. James Nydegger, Mount Carmel (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and controlled stride. Fast hands, creates advanced bat speed and jumps off the barrel for his size. Made a lot of loud, lifted contact to both gaps. 68.5 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball in-stride and out front, moves well around the ball.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60. 

4. Owen Radde, Downers Grove South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-3, 192-pounds. Defined, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, controlled load and stride. Easy, balanced swing, controls the barrels, stays on plane and lined balls to all fields. 71.3 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 80 mph. INF: Longer arm action, 3/4 slot. OF: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Two-hand gather, moves well around the bag on double play. OF: One-hand gather out front, attacks the ball, works in-line.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

5. Caston Norris, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, small leg lift, fluid load and stride. Loose, long levered, creates easy whip and stays through the zone. Balanced finish, natural uphill path and drove balls back up the middle of the diamond. Upside, fluid right-handed swing. 68.7 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, easy transfer, moves well up the middle, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. 

6. Johnny Dwyer, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, quiet load and stride. Easy, balanced swing, lets the ball travel and uses the whole field. Stays within himself, controls the barrel and sprayed contact to all fields. 65.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Compact arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Fluid, athletic actions, soft hands, clean and quick transfer, clean double play turn. Moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.

7. Michael Lucas, Lincoln Community (IL), 2024; John Wood CC commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, upright setup, up/down leg lift, fluid load. Quick, twitchy hands, creates bat speed, uphill path, lifted approach and made a lot of hard contact to both gaps. 63.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. 

8. Kristian Shinohara, Glenbard West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Strong, balanced setup, foot starts closed, quiet load and stride. Short, direct to the ball, intentful swing with uphill path. Stays controlled and balanced through contact. 70.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Shorter arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Moves with ease, one-hand gather out front, fields ball to body.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. 

9. Nathan McBroom, Minooka (IL), 2024; Triton JC commit.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, crouched, small leg lift with short stride. Uphill path with bat speed, intentful swing. 76.2 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball in-stride, works towards target, small crow hop.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

10. Jalen Moraga, Maine East (IL), 2024; Quincy commit.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift with longer stride. Fluid, athletic swing, lets the ball travel, strong hands, stays compact and on-plane. Gap-to-gap approach and was on the barrel throughout his round. 65.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 234’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Longer arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, fluid actions, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

10. Braeden Groszek, Glenbard West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, minimal leg lift and stride. Quick bat, short and direct, stays flat through the zone. 68.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, quick arm, changes slots.
Defense: Fluid, athletic action, fields ball to body, quick to release, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Antonio Alanis, Streamwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Compact frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift into short stride. Handsy with effort on an uphill plane, quickness at times, on the barrel up the middle. 62.8 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball in stride, one-hand gather, shuffle step crow hop, works towards target.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Alicea, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long-levered, wiry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced crouched setup, short stride. Loose hands, aggressive swing, lifted approach and sneaky jump off the barrel. 69.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Smooth hands, works through the baseball.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Liam Arnold, Palatine (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard, balanced setup, small leg lift with short stride. Simple, quick swing with intent. Barreled line drives when bat path stayed flat. 63.9 mph bat speed with 29 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays through with intent, reliable hands and gains ground through release.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Luis Arreola, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 197-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Strong hands, uphill path and flashed strength to the pull side. 70.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose, quick arm action with some strength from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Plays in rhythm, secures ball out front, clean release.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Cahill, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, minimal leg lift and stride. Uphill at times, mostly flat path, worked the middle/pull-side of the field. 63.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, stays low, fluid footwork, fields ball to body.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Joey Corcoran, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Lean frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, fluid load with high leg lift, long stride. Athletic swing, aggressive with control, uphill path, worked up the middle. 69.9 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Short arm action, quick out front, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on his feet, plays quick and with intent. Athletic actions, plays through in rhythm, gains ground with length through release.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

Lawrence Davis Jr, Champaign Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 178-pounds. Long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup, quiet load and stride. Loose hands, stays on-top of the baseball, long projectable levers and sneaky jump off the barrel at times. 67.2 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Varied arm angles. Loose, whippy arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, clean release.
Run: 8.87 runner in the 60. 

Daniel Dellaria, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, slight crouch, foot-twist load. Stays short to the ball with aggression in the swing, flat path, barreled the ball up the middle/pull-side. 58.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm circle, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Rodney DeSilva, Joliet Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, high leg-kick load, stays balanced through finish. Aggressive swing, uphill path, mainly worked the baseball to the opposite side. 64.3 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Active footwork, glove flows through the baseball, gains momentum through crow hop.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Fell, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid controlled load and short stride. Loose, easy swing, stays on balance, controls the barrel and used the whole field throughout. 66.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean transfer, quick to release.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 

Mark Flisk, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and short stride. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed, loose hands, natural lift at times, ball jumps off the barrel. 66.2 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Longer arm in the back, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.36 pop times. Quick, athletic actions, works in-line, soft blocker.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Brett Lane, Monroe (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, small leg-lift stride, hands load back. Hands stay on top of the baseball, uphill swing with intent to lift the ball. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Secures ball deep into body, two-hand gather, flashed athleticism on the move.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 

Carter Laudeman, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, weight starts back, short stride. Short, uphill path, quick at times, stays in control. 68.6 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, one-hand gather out front, works in-stride, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Diego Lugo, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 167-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow setup, fluid load and short stride. Fluid swing, easy loose hands, finishes on balance and uses the whole field. 68.6 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, fields ball to body, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Matthew Maue, Columbia (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Level path, line-drive approach, easy effort and finishes on balance. 65.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68.7 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action with quickness out front, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic movements, plays with confidence, plays through the baseball, sure-handed.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. 

John McCabe, Naperville North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and stride. Strong hands, bat stays on plane, middle of the field approach with lifted tendencies at times. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, flashes range.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

MJ McKinney, St. Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: SH. Taller setup, medium leg lift with minimal stride. Short to the ball, quick hands, uphill path at times. 58.4 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic actions, fluid footwork, moves well up the middle, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Cody Neilson, Fremd (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, medium stride. Long, uphill path. 57.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Glove-pat transfer. Short, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Sure-handed, secures ball deep into body.
Run: 8.54 runner in the 60. 

Ramon Nepomuceno, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, fluid load and easy stride. Balanced swing, short to the ball, balanced finish and uses the middle to pull-side of the diamond. 60.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.5 mph. 207’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Varied arm slots, flashed whippy arm action.
Defense: Active feet, sure-handed, comfortable mover, clean release.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

Evan Niernberg, Mundelein (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and stride. Lets the ball travel, stays compact and sprayed to all fields. 64.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.08 pop times. Soft hands, agile and athletic mover, quick first step, soft blocker.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Adan Nieves, Rochester (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow tall setup, short stride. Loose hands, creates whip, stays on-plane and level through the zone at times. 68.5 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, works well up the middle.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Jack Okun, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 185-pounds. Strong with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, no stride, minimal load. Short path, aggressive swing, hard contact pull-side. 66.2 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short, quick arm action, plays accurately.
Defense: Clean footwork, gets behind the baseball, steady hands, maintains body control on the move and easy, clean release.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Nico Ruoti, Glenbard West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Compact frame, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Strong hands, simple swing, stays on balance throughout. Flashed natural lift through the zone. 70.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body quick and clean, athletic actions.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60. 

Trey Schilling, Lincoln Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow setup, fluid load and leg-kick trigger. Easy, strong hands, stays on-plane and uses the middle to pull side of the diamond. 64.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft, confident hands, clean/quick transfer, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Johnny Thomas, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal pre pitch movement. Short, direct uphill bat path. Worked an all-fields approach. 62.2 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Plays in rhythm, clean actions, looks comfortable.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Logan Tomlinson, Maine South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Strong hands, above-average bat speed, twitchy and strong off the bat. Drove balls with authority to both gaps. 75.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Lukas Trippiedi, Addison Trail (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid loading action, knee-knock stride. Aggressive swing, level through the zone at times, above-average hand strength. 68.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action with quickness out front, over the top arm slot.
Defense: Rangy actions, sure-handed, secures ball deep into body.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Griffin Troha, Mundelein (IL), 2024; Wartburg College commit.
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal leg lift, short stride. Fluid, athletic hands, short to the ball, uphill path. 62.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, quick to release, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Benjamin White, Bolingbrook (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-0, 202-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, narrow setup, toe-tap stride. Stays short to the ball and compact. Strong hands, lifted approach. 63.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, over the top arm slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop times. One-knee setup, plays with intent, clean transfer. Soft hands, comfortable framer.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Billy Zitis, Maine South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Projectable frame, long levers, wiry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and stride. Sits into backside, loose hands, flashed bat speed, pull-side lifted approach. 67.1 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long, over the top arm action.
Defense: Fields ball to body, clean transfer, clean double play turn.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

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