Prep Baseball Report

Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport: Player Analysis


By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

The PBR Future Prospects & Educational Camp showcase took place on March 31 at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, IL. This event saw 60 players from the 2023 and 2024 graduating classes participated in both an educational portion and a pro-style workout in front of the Illinois/Wisconsin Scouting Staff.

Shortly following the event, we dove into the statistical analysis from the day and highlighted a few of the standout players.

C/RHP Matthew Santana (Marian Catholic) will be a 2023 to watch in the coming years. Santana, who registered the highest exit velocity from the event, has advanced bat strength and bat speed from the right side. Defensively, he is polished behind the plate with a big arm that also plays on the mound (up to 79 mph).

LHP/1B Luke Brown (Plainfield North) is another two-way prospect that should be watched closely in the coming years. The 6-foot, durably-built, left/left, prospect has a clean arm and ran his fastball up to 79 mph on the mound. At the plate, Brown has a level swing with bat strength.

Tommy Atkinson (St. Rita), Ryan Jefferson (Providence Catholic) Tony Konopiots (Downers Grove North) were three infield prospects from the 2023 class that stood out. Atkinson ran a sub-7.00 60, the fastest sixty time at the event and creates advanced bat speed at the plate. Jefferson is an athletic, left-handed hitting infielder with athletic defensive actions. Konopiots has a strong frame, offensive upside and the ability to stick on the infield moving forward.  

There were plenty of other standouts from the day and their full reports can be found below.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Dominick Agate, Providence Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Strong, athletic build, strong base.
Defense: Reliable hands, fields the ball deep under center, clean exchange, flashed ability to play through the baseball
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, quick leg kick. Level path through the zone, head stays still, tendency to pull the ball.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, deceptive motion. lands closed off, athletic on the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Straight action, four seam type.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 67-73 mph. Sinking action.

Jude Allen, Providence Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange, plays through ball well, fields out in front.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride. Uphill path, pull side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.

Tommy Atkinson, St. Rita, 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball, quick release, athletic defender.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, slightly open, wide base, smooth load, short stride. Quick hands, present bat speed, level path through the zone, fluid rhythm, gap to gap power, pull-side approach, violent swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. Well-above average runner for his age

Luke Bafia, Benet, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds.
Defense: Fluid foot work, quick, clean exchange, rangy defender.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short, over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, long uphill path, line drive approach, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Colin Bailye, Plainfield Central , 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pounds. Tall, lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 67-71 mph. Straight action, showed ability to control pitch.
CB: 49-52 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 55-58 mph. Near fastball arm action, has sinking action.

Jacob Blunck, Maroa-Forsyth, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Reliable hands, quick footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long draw, over the top slot.
Hit: RHH. Hits from an open/tall setup, leg-kick timing trigger, level path through the zone.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for age.
Delivery: Sturdy at balance point, works in line, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, high 3/4 slot, showed easy effort.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Occasional cutting action, down in the zone.
CB: 56-58 mph. 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed.
CH: 64-67 mph. Near fastball arm speed, cut movement.

Krew Bond, Mendota , 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 155-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through baseball, advanced backhand for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long over the top arm action, flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/open set up, long stride with leg kick timing trigger. Present bat speed, level swing path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.

Damon Brena, Niles West, 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.36-2.50 pop times, Quick clean exchange in the field and behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, quiet front foot. Quick hands, short uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.

Luke Brown, Plainfield North, 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic, projectible frame.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate across the infield, has carry, above-average arm strength for his age.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced set up, smooth load, short stride. Present bat speed, short level path through the zone, spray approach, fluid rhythm and projectable power.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, in line with his target, lands square, easy effort.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose, fluid arm action, 3/4 arm slot, smooth rhythm.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Arm-side-run, control of the zone.
CB: 62-66 mph. 2/8 shape, sweeping action, potential swing-and-miss pitch.
CH: 63-66 mph. Near fastball arm action, sinking action, thrown for strikes.

Julian Cabanin, N/A, 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-4, 90-pounds.
Defense: Works around the ball, active footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouch, barrel tip load, long stride. Level path through zone, pull side hitter, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery, works on line, short stride, lands square, easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, short draw, loose out in front, average arm speed for age.
FB: T64, 60-63 mph. Mostly straight, thrown strikes.
CB: 49-51 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action with depth.
CH: 51-53 mph. Flashed cut.

Jovani Contreras, St. Laurence, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds. Lanky build.
Defense: Soft hands, plays with bounce, athletic footwork, clean exchange, plays through baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm action, flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced set up, pre-pitch load, short stride, maintains balance. Quick hands, level bat path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

Kamrin Cox, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with a defined lower half.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic actions and plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, above-average balance. Short, uphill path, line drive/pull hitter.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Advanced speed for age.

Austin DeMers, Bolingbrook, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 130-pounds. Lanky build.
Defense: Steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long and loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short stride, long and level bat path.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in line, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Arm-side-run.
CH: 65-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight.

Jimmy Downs, Brother Rice, 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-4, 160-pounds.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, maintains balance. Short, uphill bat path.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T63, 56-60 mph. Sinking action.
CH: 48-53 mph.
CUT: 55-59 mph. Near fastball arm slot.
 
Destin Edwards, Simeon , 2024
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-5, 105-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, quick fluid feet, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate arm.
Hit: RHH. Short, toe-tap stride, balanced through contact. Short uphill path, quick hands, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Anthony Estrada, Marmion Academy, 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 160-pounds. Strong/athletic build.
Defense: Profiles as a corner infielder, fluid foot work, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open set up, pre-pitch load, long stride, confident approach. Present bat speed, short/ level path, line-drive approach, fluid rhythm.  
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery works on-line, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose, live arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Occasional cut.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve action.
CH: 66-67 mph. Sink, plays off fastball well.

Carlos Garcia Jr., N/A, 2024
Positional Profile: CIF/RHP
Body: 5-foot, 118-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange, advanced backhand for his age.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall and balanced setup. Level path throughout zone.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.13 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, uptempo rhythm, lands square, maintains arm speed throughout on all pitches.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short draw.
FB: T63, 60-63 mph. Straight, thrown for strikes
CB: 52-54 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 59-62 mph. Firm pitch, sinking action, maintains arm speed.

Jacob Garcia, Providence Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds.
Defense: Clean exchange, active footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and slightly closed setup, short toe tap stride, fluid rhythm throughout. Long and level path through the zone, line drive and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action at a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Sinking movement, worked both sides of the plate.
CB: 57-60 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 63-64 mph. Firm pitch with sink and fade action.

Andrew Gould, Neuqua Valley, 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 115-pounds.
Defense: Reliable hands, quick and clean exchange, feet work through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, strong, accurate arm with carry.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced stance, high leg-kick timing trigger. Violent swing, bat speed, gap-to-gap, pull-side approach, hard contact.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Level shoulders, works on-line, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long, loose arm action.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Mostly straight, flashed arm-side-run.
CB: 57-61 mph. Tight spin, fastball arm speed.
CH: 59-61 mph. Sinking action.

Andrew Glassberg, Deerfield, 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pounds.
Defense: 2.33-2.44 pop times, Fluid foot work, clean, quick exchange, athletic behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, consistently around the second-base bag.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Short level path through the zone, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60.

Kaden Griffitts, Williamsville , 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid, athletic footwork, natural outfield actions, clean exchange, plays through baseball.
Arm: OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws were accurate with carry.
Hit: LHH. Wide balanced set up, short leg lift, short stride, utilizes lower half. Fast bat, level swing path, gets extension through contact uphill, line-drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, closed-toe landing, regular effort throughout.
Arm Action: Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Arm-side-run, life, thrown for strikes.
CH: 62-65 mph. Maintains arm speed, sink, feel for pitch, works down in the zone.

Sam Gurgone, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, attacks the ball, fluid footwork, gains ground, plays through the ball.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long action, over the top slot, shows accuracy, ball has carry.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set up, leg kick, short stride, fluid rhythm, easy effort, short, level path, line drive approach, gap-to-gap potential.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth delivery, rhythm, level shoulders, in line with plate, square landing.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm works from a high ¾ slot.
FB: T75, 70-73 mph. Sinking action, late life, thrown for strikes.
CB: 56-59 mph. 1/7 shape, tight spin.
CH: 59-62 mph. Fade action, shows control.

Shemar Harris, N/A, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Athletic build, projectibile frame.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic infield actions, controls body well for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, accurate throws across the infield, occasional carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride, solid balance. Simple swing, level path, stays inside the baseball, fluid rhythm, line-drive approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.

Jaidyn Harrell, Brooks , 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 157-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable build, plenty of room for continued physical development.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean footwork, athletic outfield actions, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot, played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, above average balance, fluid rhythm. Short path, extension through contact, gap-to-gap/line drive approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Dillon Head, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pounds. Athletic, live-body.
Defense: Soft hands, quick, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic actions, plays through the baseball and gains ground towards target.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Loose, over the top arm action, accurate arm, shows carry.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set up, short stride, incorporates lower half and maintains balance. Compact swing, loose hands, fast bat, extension through contact, consistent hard line-drive contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for age.

Peter Hernandez III, New Trier, 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pounds.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, steady hands, clean quick transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, short toe-tap stride. Short path to the baseball, opposite field approach.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side-saddle motion, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, strong front side, lands square and in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 59-62 mph. Showed occasional run.
CB: 44-52 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 50-59 mph.
CH: 54-56 mph. Sinking action, best secondary offering.

William Ho, Hinsdale Central, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds.
Defense: Quick and clean exchange, fields ball out in front, plays through.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open, smooth load, leg-lift timing trigger. Present bat strength, short uphill path, fluid rhythm.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.62 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, level shoulders, lands closed, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Cut, late action, comes out easy.
SL: 63-65 mph. 10/4 shape with early action.
CH: 66-70 mph. Sink and fade, thrown for strikes.

Derek Huber, Huntley, 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-5, 110-pounds.
Defense: Flashed soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchange, plays through the ball. Above average body control on run through play.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, smooth load, short leg kick, stays balanced through contact. Long and uphill path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Ryan Hussey, Providence Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Strong accurate arm for age, ball gets deep at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long and loose arm action, played accurate across the field with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and wide setup, short stride, fluid rhythm throughout. Short and uphill path, looks to lift the baseball, easy effort.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands square, athletic finish, easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long and loose action, projects to add velocity.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Above-average velocity for his age, showed arm-side-run.
CB: 63-64 mph. Maintains arm speed, 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 71-73 mph. Sink and fade, worked bottom/below zone.
 
Joshua Janowski , Providence Catholic, 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Strong build.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange, natural infield actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg kick stride, fluid rhythm throughout. Short and level path towards the baseball, line drive hitter.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.74 runner in the 60.

Ryan Jefferson , Providence Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 127-pounds.
Defense: Advanced hands and actions for age, active footwork, clean exchange, plays through baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short 3/4 arm action, carries across the diamond.
Hit: LHH. Wide balanced set up, leg kick timing trigger. Fast bat, long uphill path, gap-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Collin Jennings, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 130-pounds.
Defense: Quick, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short over the top arm action.
Hit: LHH. Tall balanced set up, short stride. Long level bat path, early rhythm.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.18 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall, smooth delivery, level shoulders, in line with target, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long high 3/4 arm slot
FB: T68, 64-68 mph. Shows sink, present control for his age.
CH: 57-61 mph. Sinking action, feel.

Paul Kladis, Shepard, 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 131-pounds.
Defense: Quick footwork, quick exchange, plays through the ball.
Arm: LH. OF - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow, open set up, present bat speed for age, level bat path, line-drive approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop and drive, uphill shoulders, open toe landing.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, quick arm speed.
FB: T67, 64-67 mph. Straight action.
CB: 50-55 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Sink and fade action, down in the zone.

Tony Konopiots, Downers Grove North, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, soft hands, quick fluid feet, clean exchange, ranges well to both sides.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long loose arm action, over the top slot, flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, slightly open, smooth load, short stride. Quick hands, short uphill path, consistent, hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.

Tyler Koscinski, Lincoln-Way West, 2023
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean build.
Defense: Feet stay active through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot, played accurate across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Closed setup, short leg lift stride, long path, pull-side approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.

Hank Liss, Evanston , 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Lanky, athletic build.
Defense: 2.40-2.52 pop times, High setup, length to release.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Arm plays long, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup, wide base, short stride. Short uphill path.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in line with his target, open landing.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Showed occasional run and sink.
CB: 57-61 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 66-71 mph. Flashed arm side run.

Alex Malizia, N/A, 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Athletic, projectible frame.
Defense: Ranges well, played through the baseball at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, long, uphill path, looks to lift the baseball.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, in line with target, occasionally lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Straight action.
CB: 57-58 mph. 12/6 shape, best secondary offering.
CH: 64-66 mph. Sink, maintains arm speed.

Grayson Massey, Lockport, 2023
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pounds.
Defense: 2.50-2.69 pop times.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. INF - 60 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride Long level bat path, line drive hitter.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60.

Joey O'Hara, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds.
Defense: Funnels into body.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long loose over the top arm.
Hit: RHH. Tall/narrow set up, leg kick and long stride. Present bat speed, long and level bat path, line drive approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Luke Olsen, Naperville Central, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 124-pounds. Long-limbed frame.
Defense: Fluid footwork, attacks the ball.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Long, high 3/4 arm action, shows accuracy.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set up, toe tap, short stride, long bat path, pull-side approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Joseph Palomo, West Leyden, 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot, 100-pounds.
Defense: Flashed soft hands, attacks the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long over the top arm action, accurate.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced set up, maintains balance and smooth rhythm. Short level path, line drive hitter.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth delivery for age, in line with target, lands square consistently.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long and loose arm action.
FB: T59, 57-59 mph. Fastball, thrown for strikes.
SL: 55-57 mph.
CH: 53-56 mph. Sinking action.

Antonio Parsayar, N/A, 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, quick feet, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Long draw, over the top slot, accurate.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger, path works level from the right side; more natural lift in swing from the left side.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Justin Phillips, Lockport , 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short toe tap stride. Long, uphill path.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.

Ryan Quinlan, Huntley, 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds.
Defense: Fluid actions, plays through ball well, fluid footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Long, 3/4 arm action, accurate across the diamond.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced set up, smooth load. Quick hands, slightly upward path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Peyton Robinson, N/A, 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 138-pounds.
Defense: Flashed soft hands.
Arm: LH. INF - 52 mph. Long, high ¾ slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, long level swing, flashed pull side approach, high finish.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.03 runner in the 60.
Delivery: In line, tall and fall delivery, lands open, recoil finish.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, easy effort.
FB: T58, 56-58 mph. Straight action.
CB: 45-49 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 52-56 mph.

Owen Ruff, St. Viator, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lanky frame.
Defense: Steady hands, quick feet.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy across field.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Long, uphill path through the zone.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 angle, long arm action.
FB: T75, 72-72 mph. Arm-side-run.

Matthew Santana, Marian Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 160-pounds.
Defense: 2.10-2.25 pop times, Soft hands, clean exchange from glove to hand, athletic out of the crouch.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, short leg-kick trigger, maintains balance through contact. Advanced bat speed, long, uphill path through the zone, natural lift in swing, fluid rhythm and consistent hard contact.  
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength and physicality for his age.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in line with his target, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Short loose arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Slight arm-side-run, thrown for strikes.
CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 66-69 mph.

Matt Sauser, N/A, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 125-pounds. Lanky, athletic build.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short and loose arm action, ability to throw from multiple arm slots, showed carry across the diamond.
Hit: LHH. Tall and open setup, long stride. Long path.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.32 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, lands open.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long and loose action.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Straight, showed control.
CB: 51-54 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 62-64 mph. Occasional sink.
 
Clay Schrader, Naperville Central , 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 147-pounds. Lanky, athletic, and projectable frame.
Defense: Reliable hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball at times.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short/quick draw, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced,wide setup, fluid rhythm, leg kick/short stride. Short, level path, line drive hitter.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Straight action, occasional cut.
CB: 58-64 mph. 11/5 shape.

Parker Schwarting, Joliet West, 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 100-pounds.
Defense: 2.75-2.85 pop times, Quick feet for his age, clean transfer.
Arm: RH. C - 56 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate arm.
Hit: RHH. Slightly opened balanced setup, long stride, short level path, pull-side tendencies and consistent hard contact.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.76 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, lands square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Occasional sink, thrown for strikes.
CB: 54-55 mph. 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed.
CH: 56-58 mph.

Cal Sefcik, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Defense: Reliable hands, quick, fluid feet, attacks the baseball, athletic actions.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot, throws flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced set up, slightly open, strong hands, short path to the ball, stays inside the baseball, fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Hunter Sefcik, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 140-pounds. Muscular build, defined lower half.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Slightly opened balanced setup, smooth load, short toe-tap stride. Short path to the ball, line drive hitter with a pull-tendency, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, closed shoulders, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Straight action, around the zone.
CB: 57-61 mph. 10/4 shape, feel.
CH: 58-60 mph. Fade action.

Jake Stefanos, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 130-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Flashed soft hands, fields the ball deep under center at times, maintained body control on run-through play.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, highly-accurate across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid rhythm, smooth load, short stride, stays balanced throughout. Short path, line drive approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tilt and topple delivery, easy effort, in line, lands square, finishes athletic. Maintains similar arm speed on all offerings.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short and loose action.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Arm side run, thrown for strikes.
SL: 59-61 mph. 10/4 shape.
CH: 61-64 mph. Circle change, sinks and fades, ability to throw it for strikes.
CB: 62-68 mph. 10/4 shape.

Trey Swiderski, Joliet Catholic , 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Strong frame.
Defense: Reliable hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long draw, high 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy on throws.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid rhythm, toe tap/short stride, maintains balance. Uphill path, pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, lands open.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Arm side run.
SL: 58-64 mph. 10/4 shape.

Jonathan Torres, N/A, 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 4-foot-11, 102-pounds.
Defense: Flashed soft hands, clean footwork, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short toe-tap stride. Simple swing, short path to the baseball, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.91 runner in the 60.

Cole Vazzana, Sandburg, 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, long toe-tap stride, utilizes lower half. Level path through the zone, gap-to-gap approach and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 61 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.56 runner in the 60.

Alexander Vinci, Marist, 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 115-pounds. Lanky frame.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long/loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Long/uphill path through the zone.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm, works in line, lands slightly closed, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Arm-side-run, late action, thrown for strikes.
CB: 64-69 mph. 2/8 shape, sweeping action, maintains arm speed.
CH: 64-67 mph. Fade action.

Jonah Weathers , N/A, 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 133-pounds.  
Defense: Clean exchange, works through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open balanced setup, short stride. Uphill path, loose hands and pull-side approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, in line with target, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65, 59-64 mph. Straight fastball, showed control.
CB: 51-53 mph. 11/5 shape.

Kaleb Wilkey, Lincoln-Way West, 2023
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-7, 148-pounds.
Defense: 2.54-2.69 pop times, Athletic setup behind the plate, fluid feet.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: SH. Open setup, smooth load, leg-kick timing trigger. Short path, pull-side approach, fluid rhythm from the left side.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
 
Will Withers, Providence Catholic, 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-foot, 145-pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build.
Defense: 2.54-2.61 pop times, Steady hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 70 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, pre-pitch load with a high leg kick. Long uphill path, pull-side approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.

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