The Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp took place on Sunday, March 4th at The MAX in McCook, IL. Over 70 2022 and 2023 high school graduates participated in the event. At the event we take the time to educate players on what scouts look for, the recruiting process, and the overall landscape of playing baseball at the next level.

A number of players in attendance will be high follow prospects as they continue to mature and step foot into their respective high schools.

Switch-hitting catcher Zander Buchan (Maine South, 2022) is certainly one to keep an eye on in the coming years. Buchan is a highly-advanced defensive catcher that has physicality form both sides of the plate, especially given his age.

RHP/1B Ethan Patera (Downers Grove South, 2022) is an athletically-built, projectable prospect who impressed his performance on the mound. Patera has a long, loose arm action, pitches with easy effort and his fastball sat 82-84 mph.

Izo Delgado (Marian Catholic, 2022), Brandon Rogers (Brother Rice, 2022), Jack Scheri (LaSalle-Peru, 2022), Seth Parkinson (Rochester, 2022) and Michael Ascencio (Plainfield Central, 2022) were all intriguing infield prospects who should be able to stay on the left-side of the diamond.

Also, keep an eye on Ysen Useni (Maine South, 2022), Alex Stanwich (Lincoln-Way East, 2022), Zack Labrec (N/A, 2022) with their abilities on the mound. Stanwich also showed well as a position player and Labrec is a 6.97 runner in the 60.

Brendan Som (Loyola, 2022), Jorgie Vazquez (N/A, 2022) Paolo Gennarelli (St. Charles North, 2022), Angelo Luna (St. Rita, 2022) and Braeden Gonzalez (Geneva, 2022) all have bright futures with the bat.  

A number of others not mentioned, held their own at the event and will be ones to watch in the coming years. Below we rolled out all of the analysis from the event, breaking down 2022, 2023 and the one 2024 graduates separately:

2022 PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Luke Adams, INF/RHP, Hinsdale Central, 2022
6-foot-1, 166-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player, long, lanky frame. At the plate, tall, balanced setup, wrap load, short leg kick trigger. Level bat path, can get uphill at times, gap to gap approach with line drive abilities, rhythm involved. Consistent hard contact, exit velocity topped 85 mph from a tee. Defensively, quick transfer, long arm action, ¾ slot. Throws topped 64 mph across. 8.17 runner in the 60. On the mound, works in line, square, closed toe landing, upright finish. Short arm action, quickness out front, ¾ slot, easy effort involved. Threw strikes with all three pitches. Fastball, slight run, 72-73 mph. Curveball 11/5 shape with depth and feel, 58-60 mph. Changeup faded, 66-68 mph.

Michael Ascencio, INF/RHP, Plainfield Central, 2022
6-foot-1, 165-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, well proportioned, athletic frame. Offensively, open, athletic setup, smooth back load, short stride, maintains balance. Utilizes lower half well, level path with extension, sprayed line drives to all fields with fluid rhythm and easy effort throughout. Present quick bat speed, exit velocity topped 86 mph from a tee. Defensively profiles as a corner infielder, fluid feet, steady hands, clean exchange, long arm, over the top slot. Exit velocity topped 74 mph from the infield. 7.93 runner in the 60. On the mound, open landing, works towards first base, with some athleticism in finish. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball worked straight, 73-77 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, flashed sharp break, 65-67 mph.

Easton Benes, 1B, Andrew, 2022
5-foot-8, 170-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, back bar load, short stride. Simple contact approach, level bat path, utilized all fields, flashed line drive ability with rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, left-handed fielding first baseman, arm played long, high ¾ slot, 48 mph across the infield. 8.75 runner in the 60.

Jackson Bessette, C/INF, South Elgin, 2022
5-foot-10, 150-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, athletic build. Offensively, open setup, low leg kick stride, slight bar load. Creates lift with natural uphill bat path, gap to gap approach, can get long, fluid rhythm involved. Present bat speed, exit velocity 82 mph from the tee. 7.40 runner in the 60. Behind the plate, solid block with ability to quickly recover, agile footwork, short arm, ¾ slot, 70 mph from the crouch with accuracy. Pop times ranged between 2.37-2.50. Long exchange in the infield, ¾ slot, 63 mph across.

Christopher Bieniek, INF/RHP, Niles Notre Dame, 2022
5-foot-9, 140-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky, athletic build. At the plate, tall, balanced setup, bar load, short leg kick trigger, present balance throughout. Creates lift though natural uphill path, line drive hitter, flashed extension through the zone, fluid rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 75 mph from a tee. Defensively plays through, quick, clean exchange, loose arm, over the top slot, throws topped 64 mph across. 8.42 runner in the 60. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, square landing. High front side, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, 70-73 mph. Curveball 12/6 shape, solid depth, 63-65 mph.

Matthew Bivens, 1B/RHP, Yorkville, 2022
5-foot-11, 150-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player, long limbed, lanky frame. At the plate, crouched, open setup, bar load, short stride. Level bat path, flashed line drive abilities, middle of the field approach. Exit velocity topped 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean, long exchange, long arm, over the top slot. Throws topped 63 mph across. 7.58 runner in the 60. On the mound, deliberate delivery, works in line, square landing, stiff at finish. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball showed run, 69-71 mph. Changeup sank, some arm speed, 63-65 mph.

James Blokell, INF/RHP, Lyons Township, 2022
5-foot-11, 140-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. At the plate, balanced setup, open stance, back load, short stride. Utilized all fields with an uphill path, high finish, rhythm involved. Flashed hard contact, exit velocity topped 72 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, long, clean arm action, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 73 mph across. 7.85 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, quick tempo, works in line, open toed landing, slight twist to first base at finish. Long, loose arm, some quickness out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, in the zone, 71-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 break, 60-65 mph. Changeup faded, 62-65 mph.  

Hunter Brewer, INF/RHP, Gibson City, 2022
5-foot-7, 155-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, present lower half strength. At the plate, balanced, open setup, minimal load, short toe tap trigger. Level bat path, uphill at times, showed a gap to gap approach with line drive abilities. Above average bat speed, exit velocity topped 84 mph from a tee. Defensively, quick footwork and exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 72 mph across. 8.15 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, square landing, athletic finish. Short, loose arm action, quick out front, some effort involved. Fastball worked straight, ranged 68-72 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape with depth, 57-60 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, sank in the zone, 61-63 mph.

Nickolas Briglio, INF/RHP, Maine South, 2022
5-foot-7, 135-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, tall, balanced setup, back load, short leg kick trigger. Long, uphill bat path, flashed pull side pop, fluid rhythm throughout. Exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. 7.57 runner in the 60. Defensively, steady hands, arm plays short, high ¾ slot, throws topped 67 mph across the infield with accuracy. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, upright at finish. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, ranged 64-69 mph. Slider, gradual 11/5 shape, in the zone, 56-59 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, 59-63 mph.

Zander Buchan, C/INF, Maine South, 2022
5-foot-8, 175 pound, switch-hitting two-way player, well-proportioned, strong, athletic build. Highly-advanced 2022 prospect. Offensively from the right side, balanced setup, smooth back load, short leg lift stride. Showed a gap to gap approach, line drive hitter, creates lift with a natural uphill path, hard contact with extension through the zone. From the left side, similar setup and load, more of an uphill bat path with increased pull side tendencies. Above average bat speed, 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.71 runner in the 60. Highly-advanced defensive catcher. Steady hands, agile footwork, quick, clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot; 74 mph to second with accuracy and carry. Solid block, athletic actions, catches with confidence. Pop times ranged from 2.01-2.05. Projectable corner infielder, fluid footwork, sure hands, long transfer, short arm, high ¾ slot, 77 mph across the diamond.

Peyton Burgh, INF, N/A, 2022
5-foot-8, 195-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, closed toe stance, bar load, short stride. Level bat path, uphill at times, flashed line drive abilities, simple approach. Exit velocity topped 73 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, arm plays long, over the top slot, throws topped 67 mph across. 7.68 runner in the 60.

Jacob Buysse, 1B/RHP, Mundelein, 2022
5-foot-10, 180-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, balanced setup, wrap load, short stride. Level bat path, flashed a gap to gap approach with pull side pop. Exit velocity topped 73 mph from a tee. Defensively, arm plays long, high ¾ slot, throws topped 59 mph across the infield. 9.45 runner in the 60. On the mound, twist at balance point, slight closed lading, some athleticism in finish. Arm plays long out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed sink, 60-65 mph. Changeup faded, ranged 55-58 mph.

Josh Carroll, INF, St. Rita, 2022
5-foot-10, 180-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, high-waisted, athletic frame. Offensively, balanced, wide setup, wrap load, short stride, slight dive towards the plate. Long bat path, flashed gap to gap approach, regularly lifted the ball, swing can get choppy. Exit velocity topped 78 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange and release, arm plays long, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 65 mph across the infield. 9.14 runner in the 60.

Dominic Coda, INF/RHP, Joliet Catholic, 2022
5-foot-8, 135-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. At the plate, even, wide setup, back load, long leg kick trigger, balance involved. Short, level bat path, uphill at times, gap to gap approach with pull side tendencies. Exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, quick exchange, gets rid of it, arm is loose, ¾ slot, throws topped 69 mph across. 7.40 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, cross bodied delivery, closed landing, upright finish. Short, loose arm, present arm speed out front, ¾ slot, some effort throughout. Fastball occasionally cut, 68-70 mph. Slider, 1/7 shape, gradual break, 57-61 mph. Changeup cut, sat 59-61 mph.

Aaron Colleran, OF/INF, Hinsdale Central, 2022
5-foot-5, 100-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, high-waisted, lanky frame. Offensively, balanced, open stance, loads hands, short to tap trigger. Long, level bat path, uphill at times, exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. In the infield, fluid footwork, long exchange, arm plays from a high ¾ slot, throws topped 60 mph across. In the outfield, similar actions, longer arm, throws topped 62 mph to home. 8.37 runner in the 60.

Sammy DeConcilis, OF, Lake Park, 2022
5-foot-4, 160-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, lanky frame. Offensively, balanced setup, pre-pitch load, short leg lift trigger, balanced throughout. Level path, some uphill at finish, gets separation, flashed ability to hit line drives to the middle of the field. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 80 mph from a tee. 7.49 runner in the 60. Defensively plays through the ball, clean exchange.

Izo Delgado, SS, Marian Catholic, 2022
5-foot-9, 169-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, thin frame. Offensively, balanced setup, minimal load, short stride, balanced throughout. Short, level bat path, line drive abilities, consistent hard contact, controls the barrel. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, highly-advanced infield actions; athletically plays through, fluid footwork, soft hands, quick exchange. Arm is loose, multi-angled arm slot, 80 mph across with accuracy and carry. 8.18 runner in the 60.

Juan Diaz, INF, St. Rita, 2022
5-foot-7, 110-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, lanky frame. At the plate, tall, open setup, bar load, short leg kick trigger, balanced throughout. Level bat path, line drive abilities, utilizes all fields with easy, fluid ,easy effort involved. Exit velocity topped 72 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, athletically plays through the ball. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, 67 mph across with accuracy. 7.65 runner in the 60.

Matt Dworsky, C, Deerfield, 2022
5-foot-6, 160-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, strong build. Hits from a balanced, tall stance, squats on back hand load, short stride. Flashed gap-to-gap approach, long, level bat path, occasionally uphill, fluid rhythm, hard contact, 80 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, solid blocking skills, long exchange, arm plays from a high ¾ slot, short arm action, 62 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.58-2.76. 8.42 runner in the 60.

James Ensign, OF/P, Barrington, 2022
5-foot-8, 132-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky, athletic build. At the plate balanced setup, slight wrap load, leg kick trigger, some balanced involved. Short, level bat path, can get uphill, flashed line drive capabilities, with rhythm throughout. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 86 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, arm plays long, over the top slot, 71 mph from the outfield. 7.94 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, square landing, some recoil at finish. Long arm on back side, some quickness out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, ranged 64-70 mph. Curveball 10/4 shape, 57-61 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, sat 63-66 mph.

Paolo Gennarelli, INF/RHP, St. Charles North, 2022
6-foot-1, 220-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, strong build. Offensively, balanced setup, short leg lift trigger, maintains balance. Utilizes lower half well, short bat path, creates lift through swing, showed pull side power with fluid rhythm involved. Above average bat speed, exit velocity topped 91 mph from a tee. Defensively profiles as corner infielder, steady hands, short arm, high ¾ slot, throws topped 73 mph across. 8.18 runner in the 60. N the mound, tall and fall style, works straight, closed toe landing, athletic, upright finish. Short loose arm action, present arm speed, high ¾ slot. Fastball slight run, 76-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 63-70 mph. Changeup sank, 59-62 mph.

Braeden Gonzalez, C, Geneva, 2022
5-foot-8, 140-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, athletic build. Offensively, open setup, smooth load, leg lift trigger, balanced throughout. Flashed line drive ability with pull side tendencies, occasional lift, hits with rhythm, exit velocity topped 69 mph from the tee. 8.03 runner in the 60. Defensively, soft hands, receives with rhythm, clean exchange, short arm, over the top slot, 70 mph to second. Solid block, athletic and quick out of the crouch, pop times ranged between 2.29-2.37.

Will Kistner, OF, Williamsville, 2022
5-foot-8, 135-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, well-proportioned frame. 7.20 runner in the 60. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth back load, short, toe tap trigger, balanced throughout. Utilized all fields, short bat path, slightly uphill, rhythm involved. Flashed hard contact, exit velocity topped 78 mph from a tee. Defensively, left-handed outfielder, plays through the ball, steady footwork, clean exchange. Arm plays short, high ¾ slot, 68 mph to home with some accuracy.

Zack Labrec, INF/RHP, Cary-Grove, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player, strong build. 6.97 runner in the 60. Offensively, closed setup, back bar load, short stride. Short, level path, can get uphill, showed hard contact with pull side tendencies. Fast bat speed, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee.
Defensively, quick actions, clean exchange, loose arm, high ¾ slot, true ball, throws topped 76 mph across. On the mound, drop and drive style, works in line, twists to first base at finish. Loose, long arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball had run, 77-80 mph. Curveball 11/5 shape, good depth in the zone, 65-68 mph. Changeup played 65-70 mph.

Quinten Lane, INF/RHP, Hinsdale Central, 2022
5-foot-7, 150-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. Offensively, tall, narrow setup, drop bar load, long stride, occasional dive towards the plate. Level pat path, uphill at times, used all fields, exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, loose arm action, ¾ slot, throws topped 65 mph across the infield. 7.97 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, open toe landing, spins to first base side at finish. Short arm, ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball, slight sink, 71-74 mph. Curveball,11/5 shape, ranged 53-59 mph. Slider, 10/4 sweeper, 59-62 mph. Changeup ranged from 62-65 mph.

Ezekiel Lopez, INF/C, Morton West, 2022
5-foot-2, 115-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, balanced, crouched setup, minimal load, short stride. Level bat path, some uphill at finish, flashed line drive abilities. Exit velocity topped 67 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, arm plays long out of a high ¾ slot, 60 mph across the infield. 9.12 runner in the 60. Pop times ranged between 2.43-2.60.   

Angelo Luna, OF, St. Rita, 2022
5-foot-8, 132-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, lanky, athletic build. Offensively, even setup, smooth back load, short stride, balanced throughout. Gap to gap approach, utilizes lower half well, level bat path, gets extension, high finish, fluid rhythm involved. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee. 7.77 runner in the 60. Defensively, athletically plays through the ball, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 76 mph from the outfield, with carry and some accuracy.

Jonny Marquez, 1B/LHP, South Elgin, 2022
6-foot, 236-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, narrow, open setup, bar load, short leg lift stride. Uphill bat path, flashed power abilities with pull side tendencies. Exit velocity topped 79 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, short, clean arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 49 mph across. 8.77 runner in the 60. Left-handed pitcher, tilt and topple style, works in line, square landing, athletic finish out front. Short arm, quickness out front, high ¾ slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball played 66-68 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, gradual break, 55-60 mph. Changeup showed sink, 57-61 mph.

Harout Meyer, INF, Huntley, 2022
5-foot-9, 125-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, long-limbed, athletic frame. At the plate, tall setup, smooth back load, high leg kick trigger. Uphill bat path, high finish, line drive abilities, flashed pull side pop, rhythm involved. Consistent contact, exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee. 7.75 runner in the 60. Defensively, quick footwork and exchange, long arm, some quickness out front, over the top slot, throws topped 68 mph across.

Nathan Mole, SS/RHP, Plainfield East, 2022
5-foot-7, 130-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, well-proportioned frame. 7.37 runner in the 60. At the plate, open, tall setup, back load, quick leg kick trigger, balanced throughout. Gap to gap approach, uphill bat path, some bat speed, exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. Defensively, quick footwork, reliable hands, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 71 mph across with accuracy. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tilt and topple delivery, works in line, square landing, stiff at finish. Long arm action, some quickness out front, over the top slot, regular effort involved. Fastball, slight run, 71-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, in the zone, 59-61 mph. Changeup sank, 54-57 mph.

Estevan Moreno, INF, N/A, 2022
5-foot-9, 148-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, high-waisted, strong build. At the plate, open, tall stance, back load, high leg kick trigger, present balance involved. Showed gap to gap line drive abilities, favored pull side, level bat path with lift, rhythm throughout. Exit velocity topped 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, quick exchange, long arm, high ¾ slot, throws topped 70 mph across. 7.61 runner in the 60.

Matthew Morsovillo, INF, Sandburg, 2022
6-foot, 140-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, lanky frame. At the plate, balanced setup, back wrap load, short stride, maintains balance. Level bat path, thinks middle of the field, flashed line drive abilities. Exit velocity topped 78 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, short arm, ¾ slot, throws topped 65 mph across. 8.40 runner in the 60.

Hunter Moser, C/INF, Williamsville, 2022
5-foot-9, 125-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. Behind the plate, pop times ranged from 2.26-2.48. Steady hands, clean transfer, gains ground, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, 69 mph to second. In the infield, fluid footwork, sure hands, clean release, short arm, high ¾ slot, throws topped 69 mph across. 7.73 runner in the 60. At the plate, balanced, open setup, toe tap trigger, bar load. Level bat path, flashed line drive abilities, 79 mph exit velocity from a tee.

Greg Neppl, C/INF, Glenbrook South, 2022
5-foot-4, 115-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate, open setup, short leg kick trigger, smooth back load, good balance. Flashed a line drive, gap-to-gap approach, level bat path, solid contact with rhythm involved, 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.92 runner in the 60. Behind the plate, soft hands, solid block with quick, fluid footwork, clean transfer. Arm action is short and loose, over the top slot, 63 mph to second. Pop times range 2.43-2.65. In the infield, fluid footwork, steady hands, quick release, throws topped 63 mph across.

Max Oliveira, C, Loyola, 2022
5-foot-7, 135-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate, open setup, short toe tap stride, back bar load, shows balance throughout. Level bat path, uphill finish, plus contact with present bat speed, exit velocity 81 mph form the tee. Defensively, pop times ranged 2.53-2.68. Agile blocker with ability to quickly recover, fluid footwork, short arm, high ¾ slot, 60 mph form the crouch. 8.46 runner in the 60.

Seth Parkinson, INF/RHP, Rochester, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky, athletic frame. At the plate, balanced, open setup, smooth back load, short toe tap trigger, maintains balance throughout. Level bat path, high finish, showed a gap to gap approach with consistent contact, fluid rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, clean exchange, springs up at finish, athletic actions. Short arm, high ¾ slot, 70 mph across with accuracy.  7.86 runner in the 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, open landing, slight upright finish. Short arm, some arm speed out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, 69-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual break, 59-61 mph. Changeup faded, 65-67 mph.

Ethan Patera, RHP/1B, Downers Grove South, 2022
6-foot-2, 180-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, high-waisted, athletic frame. On the mound, high-follow 2022 with advanced arm strength for age. Tall and fall style, coiled at balance point, works in line, lands square with athleticism in finish. Loose, whippy arm, long arm on back side, quickness out front, high ¾ slot, easy effort throughout. Threw strikes with all pitches. Fastball showed run, 82-84 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, feel with arm speed, 67-69 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, similar to slider, 68-71 mph. Offensively, open setup, leg kick trigger. Level bat path, gap to gap approach, showed hard contact with plus bat speed, exit velocity topped 93 mph from a tee. Defensively, athletic actions, comfortable around the bag, soft hands, long, high ¾ slot, 74 mph across. 7.76 runner in the 60.

Max Petry, 1B/LHP, South Elgin, 2022
5-foot-8, 130-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing two-way player. Balanced, tall setup, back drop load, short stride. Short, level bat path, inside out swing, flashed line drive abilities with opposite field tendencies. Exit velocity topped 68 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Loose, short arm, high ¾ slot, throws topped 71 mph across. 7.88 runner in the 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, closed landing, sidewinding motions, some athleticism in finish. Arm is loose, quick out front, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball cut, 66-70 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat at 54 mph. Knuckleball ranged 55-62 mph.

Michael Pustelnik, 1B/LHP, Andrew, 2022
6-foot, 160-pound, left-handed hitting, two-way player, lanky frame. At the plate, open setup, back drop load, dives towards the plate, some rhythm involved. Long, level bat path, flashed line drive ability with pull side tendencies. Exit velocity topped 78 mph from a tee. Defensively, arm plays loose and long, ¾ slot,  throws topped 57 mph across. 8.41 runner in the 60. On the mound, tall and fall style, open landing, twists to third base at finish, athleticism in finish. Arm is loose, ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball played 65-68 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 54-57 mph. Changeup faded, sat 62-63 mph.

Luka Radicevich, INF/RHP, N/A, 2022
5-foot-10, 125-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. At the plate, open, tall setup, back bar load, leg kick trigger. Uphill bat path, pull-side approach, creates lift through swing. Exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. 7.54 runner in the 60. Defensively, agile footwork, reliable hands, quick exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 74 mph across. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, closed toe landing, recoil at finish. Short, loose arm action, some quickness out front, ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, 74-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, in the zone, 67-70 mph. Changeup, arm side run, 63-65 mph.

Aidan Rayburn, INF, Sandburg, 2022
5-foot-6, 120-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced, even setup, back bar load, toe tap trigger. Level bat path, can get choppy, showed line drive abilities, exit velocity topped 72 mph from a tee.  Defensively, steady hands, quick exchange, arm plays  short, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 65 mph from the infield. 8.00 runner in the 60.

Brandon Rogers, OF/INF, Brother Rice, 2022
5-foot-6, 143-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, well-proportioned, athletic build. Offensively, balanced, tall setup, minimal back load, short stride. Gap to gap approach, utilizes lower half well, short, level path, gets extension, present rhythm involved. Showed hard contact with bat speed, exit velocity topped 88 mph from a tee. 7.42 runner in the 60. In the infield, agile footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Short, quick arm action, clean, high ¾ slot, 73 mph across. Similar actions in the outfield with a longer arm action. Throws topped 77 mph to home.

Isaiah Rosado, P/C, Morton West, 2022
5-foot-9, 175-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, strong build. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line to home, square landing, slightly upright at finish. Quick tempo pitcher, short arm action, hides the ball well, high ¾ slot, some arm speed out front. Fastball had slight run, in the zone, 73-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 59-61 mph. Changeup, faded with arm speed, flashed feel in the zone, 66-68 mph. Behind the plate, pop times ranged 2.36-2.51. Arm worked short and loose out of a high ¾ slot, 66 mph from the crouch. At the plate, open setup, back load, short stride. Level bat path, occasionally uphill, flashed hard contact with pull side tendencies. Exit velocity 77 mph from a tee. 8.18 60-yard dash.

Owen Ross, C/INF/OF, Yorkville, 2022
5-foot-9, 140-pound, right-handed hitting utility player. Offensively, balanced stance, smooth load, leg lift trigger, maintains good balance. Fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap hitter, level path, naturally uphill at times, exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. Behind the dish, agile defender, quick feet, clean exchange, sure hands, quick release with an over the top slot; 68 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.25-2.37. In the infield, quick footwork, plays through the ball, clean release, 70 mph across. Similar actions in the outfield, longer arm, throws topped 69 mph. 8.07 runner in the 60.

Jack Scheri, SS, LaSalle Peru, 2022
5-foot-10, 165-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, athletic frame. 7.25 runner in the 60. At the plate, balanced, even setup, smooth back load, short stride, balanced throughout. Sprayed line drives to all fields with a level path, some natural uphill lift, fluid rhythm, confident hitter. Showed consistent hard contact with present bat speed, exit velocity topped 84 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady footwork, reliable hands, clean exchange, loose, short arm, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 79 mph across the infield with carry.

Hogan Schmitt, OF, Yorkville, 2022
5-foot-8, 150-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, well-proportioned frame. 6.95 runner in the 60. Offensively, balanced, even setup, back bar load, short back tap trigger. Uphill bat path, pull side tendencies, flashed line drive abilities. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 82 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, steady hands, quick exchange. Long arm on the back side, some quickness out front, high ¾ slot, 74 mph from the outfield.

Kyle Smith, C, Warren, 2022
5-foot-9, 175-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, thick, strong build. Defensively, pop times ranged from 2.05-2.19. Fluid footwork, quick, clean transfer and release with a short arm action, over the top slot, 69 mph from the crouch. Offensively, balanced, wide setup, leg kick trigger, smooth back load. Long, uphill bat path, flashed pull side pop, solid contact with bat speed, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.18 runner in the 60.

Brendan Som, SS, Loyola, 2022
5-foot-9, 165-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, strong, athletic build. At the plate, balanced, athletic setup, smooth back load, short stride, hits with balance throughout. Utilizes lower half well, level bat path, line drive abilities, pull side tendencies, repeatable, plus pop, fluid rhythm involved. Hard contact, exit velocity topped 81 mph from a tee. Defensively, agile footwork, steady hands, arm plays short, high ¾ slot, 65 mph across the infield. 7.58 runner in the 60.

Alex Stanwich, RHP/OF, Lincoln-Way East, 2022
6-foot, 163-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, high-waisted, athletic frame. Offensively, open, tall setup, wrap load, leg kick trigger, balanced throughout. Gap to gap approach, long, level bat path, showed extension through the zone, some rhythm involved. Above average bat speed, exit velocity topped 99 mph from a tee. Did not run the 60. Defensively, athletic actions, fluid footwork, steady hands, plays through the ball. Long arm, high ¾ slot, true ball, 79 mph from the outfield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, square to home, spins to first base at finish. Long arm, quick out front, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball, slight run, 77-79 mph, topped 81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, spins it with depth, 77-79 mph.

Tucker Thompson, INF, Providence Catholic, 2022
5-foot-4, 120-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, high-waisted frame. At the plate, open, tall setup, back bar load, short toe tap trigger. Level bat path, some uphill, flashed line drive abilities. Exit velocity topped 69 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Present arm speed, throws topped 72 mph across. 7.93 runner in the 60.

Ysen Useni, 1B/RHP, Maine South, 2022
6-foot, 195-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player, strong, athletic build. At the plate, open, wide setup, leg kick trigger, maintains balance. Short, uphill bat path, flashed pull side pop with hard contact, rhythm involved. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 85 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, arm plays short and loose, high ¾ slot, throws carried at 74 mph across. 7.93 runner in the 60. On the mound, tall and fall repeatable style, works in line, lands square, athletic finish. Long arm action, some quickness, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Fastball showed tilt and run, 78-80 mph. Curveball, 12/6 with depth, 62-64 mph. Changeup sank, 66-70 mph.

Jorgie Vazquez, INF/RHP, Mount Carmel, 2022
5-foot-11, 168-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player, wide-shouldered, athletic frame. At the plate, even setup, back drop load, short leg lift trigger, maintains balance throughout. Level bat path, uphill at times, showed a gap to gap approach with line drive abilities, rhythm involved. Easy effort, above average bat speed, hard contact, exit velocity topped 87 mph from a tee. Defensively, athletically plays through the ball, agile footwork, soft hands, quick exchange and release. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws topped 72 mph across. 7.76 runner in the 60. On the mound, tilt and topple style, works in line, athletic finish with recoil. High front side, short, quick arm, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball, slight run, 78-81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 hard breaker, depth, 65-69 mph. Changeup faded in the zone, 71-72 mph.

2023 PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Nick Argersinger, LHP/OF, Westosha Central (WI), 2023
5-foot-1, 95-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. At the plate, balanced, even setup, back load, short leg lift trigger. Line drive abilities, level bat path, simple stroke, rhythim involved. Showed repeatable solid contact, exit velocity topped 66 mph from a tee. 9.03 runner in the 60. Defensively, plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchange, short arm, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 57 mph from the outfield. On the mound, slight drop and drive style, works in line, athletic finish out front. Arm plays short, high ¾ slot, regular effort involved. Fastball worked straight, 57-61 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, flashed depth, 52-54 mph. Changeup maintained fastball arm speed, cut it, 57-58 mph.

Joseph Bedtke, OF/P, N/A, 2023
5-foot-9, 128-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky, athletic build. At the plate, balanced, relaxed setup, smooth back load, short leg kick trigger. Gap to gap hitter, flashed line drive pop, level bat path, fluid rhythm involved. Present, easy bat speed, exit velocity topped 84 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, deliberate exchange, long arm, over the top slot. Throws topped 67 mph from the outfield. 7.96 runner in the 60. On the mound, works in line, square landing, upright at finish. Long arm on back side, some quickness out front, high ¾ slot, easy effort involved. Fastball, slight run, 67-69 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 58-63 mph. Changeup showed sink with arm speed, 64-66 mph.

Charlie Chaffee, C, Marist, 2023
5-foot-2, 140-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, thick frame. Offensively, crouched, wide setup, back load, leg kick trigger. Uphill path, high one-handed finish, pull side tendencies. Exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. Behind the plate, clean exchange, arm plays short out of an over the top slot, throws topped 57 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.78-3.00. 9.55 runner in the 60.

Payton Crims, INF, Richards, 2023
5-foot-1, 90-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced, crouched setup, high hands into a back drop load, short toe tap trigger. Level bat path, utilizes all fields, flashed line drive abilities. Exit velocity topped 59 mph from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, short arm action, gets rid of it, high ¾ slot, throws topped 53 mph across. 8.06 runner in the 60.

Evan D’Aguanno, INF/P, Mount Carmel, 2023
5-foot-4, 115-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, balanced, open setup, back load, long leg kick trigger. Middle of the field approach, flashed line drive abilities with a level path, uphill at times, rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 70 mph from a tee. Defensively, arm plays short, high ¾ slot, 58 mph from the infield. 8.97 runner in the 60. On the mound, works straight, lands square, finishes athletically. Quick arm speed, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball occasionally cut, 60-62 mph. Curveball played 51-54 mph. Changeup played 56-58 mph.

Aidan Duggan, INF/RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2023
5-foot-2, 88-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player. Offensively, balanced, open setup, back load, short stride. Level path, high finish, flashed line drive abilities, exit velocity topped 63 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean, quick exchange, short arm, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 63 mph from the infield. 9.40 runner in the 60. On the mound, works in line, lands square, athletic finish with slight fall to third. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball played 62-62 mph. Slider, 11/5 gradual break, 55-56 mph. Changeup played 56-58 mph.

Ryan Geraghty, INF/P, Mundelein, 2023
5-foot-5, 117-pound, right-handed hitting, two-way player, lanky frame. Defensively, athletic actions, fluid footwork, steady hands, clean exchange. Loose, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 63 mph across. At the plate, tall, closed setup, drop wrap load, short stride. Short level bat path, can get uphill at times, exit velocity topped 65 mph from a tee. 8.72 runner in the 60. On the mound, wrap at balance point, gets back to even, works straight, athletic finish, some recoil. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Works quick out of the stretch. Fastball worked straight, 65-68 mph. Curveball, 10/4 gradual break, 56-60 mph. Changeup played 52-59 mph.

Adan Guzman, OF/RHP, N/A, 2023
5-foot-9, 128-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, closed stance, minimal load, short stride. Short, level bat path, exit velocity topped 59 mph from a tee. Defensively, arm plays long out of a ¾ slot, throws topped 60 mph from the outfield. 8.17 runner in the 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, closed landing, upright at finish. Loose, long arm action, high ¾ slot, regular effort involved. Fastball worked straight, 60-63 mph. Changeup ranged 51-54 mph. Knuckleball sat 50 mph.

Cayden Hart, INF/P, Lakes, 2023
5-foot-7, 125-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, crouched, open setup, wrap load, long leg kick trigger. Uphill bat path, showed pull side tendencies, one handed finish. Exit velocity topped 67 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, long arm, over the top slot, 62 mph from the infield. 8.75 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works in line, closed toe landing, upright at finish. Long arm on back side, plays out of a high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball played 61-62 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 53-55 mph. Changeup played 54-56 mph.

Colton Kachinsky, 1B/LHP, Lincoln-Way West, 2023
5-foot-3, 110-pound, left-handed hitting/throwing, two-way player. At the plate, balance setup, smooth back load, short toe tap trigger. Uphill bat path, showed line drive ability with some lift through swing, utilized all fields with rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 62 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady footwork, arm plays long, over the top slot, throws topped 49 mph across. 9.30 runner in the 60. On the mound, advanced for classification, deliberate delivery, works in line, lands square, athletic finish out front. Short arm, quickness out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball played 59-61 mph. Curveball 1/7 shape, 49-50 mph. Changeup cut and sank, 53-54 mph.

Zachary Korol, INF/P, Plainfield South, 2023
5-foot-4, 160-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balance setup, back load, short stride. Level bat path, can get long, flashed line drive abilities to the middle of the field.  Exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. Defensively, projects as a corner infielder, steady hands, loose, long arm action, ¾ slot, throws topped 63 mph across. 8.89 runner in the 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, works in line, athletic finish out front. Loose arm action, wraps on back side, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball, occasional cut, 60-63 mph. Curveball played 51-57 mph. Changeup worked straight, 58-60 mph.

Bradley Lins, INF/P, St. Charles North, 2023
5-foot-4, 115-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, athletic setup, minimal load, short stride, maintains balance. Line drive hitter with a level bat path, showed an all field approach. Exit velocity topped 66 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, arm plays short, over the top slot, 65 mph from the infield. 8.35 runner in the 60. On the mound, arm played long, high ¾ slot. Fastball, hard run, 56-61 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual break, 51-53 mph. Changeup faded, 56-57 mph.

Carter Mizeur, INF/P, Sacred Heart-Griffin, 2023
5-foot-4, 124-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. On the mound, works in line, square landing, some recoil at finish. Loose arm action, hides the ball well, high ¾ slot, easy effort involved. Fastball worked straight, 56-60 mph. Slider, 10/4 gradual break, 50-52 mph. Changeup played 51-53 mph. At the plate, balanced setup, toe tap trigger, heavy front foot. Uphill bat path, flashed power abilities to the pull side. Exit velocity topped 59 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, loose, long arm, high ¾ slot, throws topped 53 mph across. 9.51 runner in the 60.

Michael Roberson III, C/P, Providence Catholic, 2023
5-foot-1, 93-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced, open setup, backdrop load into a short leg kick trigger, maintains balance throughout. Level bat path, uses the middle of the field with rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 59 mph from a tee. Agile blocker, short, loose arm action,high ¾ slot, throws topped 56 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 3.04-3.18. 10.31 runner in the 60. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, square landing, athletic finish. Arm plays short and clean, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, 59-61 mph. Cutter, 10/4 slider shape, 49-54 mph. Changeup sat 52-56 mph.

Andy Roman, C/RHP, Wheaton, 2023
5-foot-8, 135-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect, high-waisted, lanky frame. At the plate, tall, open setup, back bar load, long leg lift stride. Long, level bat path, gets extension, high finish, flashed line drive abilities. Exit velocity topped 80 mph from a tee. Behind the plate, steady hands, quiet receiver, clean exchange, quick release. Arm plays short, over the top slot, throws topped 61 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.44-2.51. 8.83 runner in the 60. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works in line, some athleticism in finish. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, ranged 62-65 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 54-56 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, 57-61 mph.

Cal Sefcik, INF, Marist, 2023
5-foot-7, 120-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, well-proportioned frame. At the plate, balanced setup, back bar load, short stride, maintains balance. Short, level bat path, simple middle of the field approach with line drive abilities, fluid rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 70 mph from a tee. Defensively, flashed range to the ball, steady hands, arm plays long, high ¾ slot, throws topped 56 mph across with accuracy. 8.35 runner in the 60.

Joshua Sutker, OF/LHP, N/A, 2023
5-foot-6, 160-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player. Offensively, balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Level path, occasionally uphill, pull side tendencies, flashed line drive ability. Exit velocity topped 61 mph from a tee. Defensively plays through the ball, arm plays long, high ¾ slot, throws topped 59 mph from the outfield. 9.69 runner in the 60. On the mound, tilt and topple delivery, momentum works to third base, open landing, some athleticism in finish. Long, loose arm action, ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball sat 61-62 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 54-57 mph. Changeup worked straight, some arm speed, 59-61 mph.

Oliver Vigerust, C/INF, N/A, 2023
5-foot-6, 140-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, athletic build. Behind the plate, soft hands, quick release, short arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 57 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.72-2.94. From the infield, fluid footwork, clean, quick exchange, short arm, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 59 mph across. At the plate, balanced, closed setup, back load, short toe tap trigger. Uphill path, opposite field approach, tall at finish. Exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. 9.16 runner in the 60.

Ryan Wilbee, INF, Geneva, 2023
5-foot-2, 125-pound, switch hitting infielder. At the plate, from the right side, tall, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance. Level bat path, can get choppy, thinks middle of the field. From the left side, similar setup, harder contact, showed line drive abilities with pull side tendencies. Exit velocity topped 69 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long exchange, short arm, high ¾ slot, 57 mph across the infield. 8.61 runner in the 60.

Charlie Wolf, INF/P, N/A, 2023
5-foot-8, 110-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. At the plate, balanced, narrow setup, minimal load, short stride. Level bat path, tends to get uphill, flashed line drive abilities to the middle of the field, exit velocity topped 74 mph from a tee. Defensively showed athletic actions, reliable hands, clean, quick exchange, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 66 mph across. 7.85 runner in the 60. On the mound, works out of the stretch only, simple delivery, works straight, clean, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, athletic finish, easy effort involved. Fastball, slight run, 69-72. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 51 mph. Changeup faded, 62-64 mph.

2024 PROSPECT

Aiden Cicogna, INF, Stillman Valley, 2024
4-foot-9, 80-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Advanced abilities for 2024 classification. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth back load, short stride, maintains balance. Confident hitter, hits with a level path, some uphill, line drive abilities to all fields with fluid rhythm throughout. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 61 mph from a tee. Defensively, solid baseball actions, agile feet,  soft hands, clean exchange, short arm, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 56 mph from the infield. 8.70 runner in the 60.

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