On the weekend of September 18th, we hosted the PBT Rock Fall Championships at The Rock in Franklin, WI. This is one of the more talented tournaments we run at The Rock, especially in the fall, and the talent was out in full force this weekend with a number of high-level prospects in attendance.

Today, we are taking a look at a handful of our staff's favorite players from the weekend, found below. 

Underclass

Dillon Rukel, LHP, St. Francis-Wheaton, 2029
Workhorse 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, currently ranked No. 47 in IL. Getting the start on the mound in difficult weather conditions, Rukel impressed, showcasing feel for three pitches for strikes. The fastball worked in the low-to-mid-80s, utilizing a low-to-mid-70s breaking ball and a mid-70s changeup to round off the arsenal. Clean, efficient worker who repeats, 63% strikes throughout the outing. Name to know as he continues to develop. 
- Will Calcaterra, Wisconsin Area Scout, Operations 

Caleb Reuland, INF, Appleton North, 2029
Strong and athletic 6-foot, 175-pound frame, currently ranked No. 22 in WI. Reuland came out of the event a big winner, showcasing strong feel for the barrel, lifting a home run on Saturday night through the strong wind and rain, and following it up by collecting three more hits on Saturday morning. A performer throughout the summer, Reuland has carried his success into the fall circuit. 
- Will Calcaterra, Wisconsin Area Scout, Operations 

Oliver Peltz, OF, Whitefish Bay, 2029
Strong 6-foot, 177-pound frame, currently ranked No. 8 in the Wisconsin 2029 class, Peltz put on a strong hitting performance on display throughout the tournament. In game one on Saturday, finished with two knocks and in game two finished with another two hits. Throughout the games, consistently was on the barrel. Showed strong hands and with the ability to use the whole field. Peltz was able to line the ball all over the field with a patient approach. One of the top prospects in the state with some high-level tools. 
- Nick DiBenedetto, Illinois Area Scout, Operations  

Todd Dulaney Jr., INF, Nazareth Academy, 2029
Currently ranked No. 8 in the Illinois 2029 class and No. 207 nationally, Dulaney impressed on Saturday morning. Hitting in the leadoff spot, the RHH finished with two hits, two runs scored, two RBIs, and two walks. Patient hitter with true feel to hit. Worked deep into counts and attacked each mistake made by the pitcher. Used the whole field, showed the ability to stay on plane with breaking balls. Defensively, looked comfortable in the MIF with smooth actions, moving around the diamond throughout the game. One of the top prospects in the 2029 class. 
- Nick DiBenedetto, Illinois Area Scout, Operations 

Tommy Cavaliere, RHP, Lyons Township, 2029
Measuring 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, currently ranked No. 5 in the Illinois 2029 class, the top RHP, and No 135 overall prospect in the country, Cavaliere continued to show well in front of our staff with his outing on Saturday morning. The right-hander tossed three innings, allowing four hits, and struck out four. Put a three pitch mix on display from a higher ¾ slot. The fastball played at 85-87 mph with some armside run and swing-and-miss traits, the curveball sat 73-74 mph with depth and downward bite, and the changeup played at 80-81 mph with some fade. One of the top arms in the class with a true starter profile. 
- Nick DiBenedetto, Illinois Area Scout, Operations 

Grant Liebing, MIF, Lemont, 2029
Standing in at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. It’s a simple, balanced setup with a toe-tap trigger that compliments a smooth RH swing that stays on plane with some polish to the operation. Bat-to-ball traits stood out in multiple looks with some bat speed present utilizing an all-field line drive approach. Picked up two hits in a look on Friday with clean actions up the middle that look to stick long term. An athlete to keep tabs on as continues to add strength and mature.
- Mason Tokarz-Deram, Associate Scout 

Tyson Adrianopoli, RHP, New Trier, 2029
Projectable 6-foot, 160-pound lean frame with present strength and capped shoulders. Presented an intriguing look as an opener in Saturday's matchup with a three pitch mix out the gates. Adrianopoli carries a downhill, drop and drive delivery working a clean and repeatable arm path from a ¾ slot with some crossfire. The fastball sat 75-78 mph, heavy with run generating soft contact, he presented an offspeed pairing; sharp downer action on the curveball 65-68 mph and a late diving changeup 68-70 mph both located for strikes in his appearance. 
- Stephaune Haylock, Associate Scout 

Upperclass

Chase Estrada, C, New Trier, 2029
Strong 6-foot-1, 207-pound frame. Currently ranked No. 6 in Illinois and No. 147 nationally. Playing up with the underclassmen, Estrada continued to show the makings of one of the region's better young backstops. A hitterish look from the right side, the New Trier product presents an athletic base, utilizing a simple toe tap trigger to get into a consistently good position to hit. Also showed an unorthodox but advanced two-strike approach, getting extremely low to the ground with limited upper- and lower-half movement. A pure hitter, Estrada has an advanced feel to hit at this stage, with consistent barrels to all fields across multiple looks. Defensively, showed the makings of a solidified backstop with present flexibility and confident hands. Must-know name in the emerging 2029 class.
- Charles Frady, Associate Scout 

Jimmy Haas, C, Saint Patrick, 2027
Northwestern commit. Lean 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame with room for added strength. Currently ranked No. 119 in Illinois. A big winner from the summer, Haas continued to show one of the more intriguing profiles in the state’s 2027 class. The left-handed bat plays with present bat-to-ball skills thanks to a simple operation and approach. Has flashed developing power across multiple looks, and it should develop into at least an average trait as he adds more strength to his frame. Defensively, showed developing actions behind the dish with confident hands that played up accordingly. Still fundamentally raw, Hass’ track record of performance makes him a must-follow as he enters his senior season at Saint Patrick.
- Charles Frady, Associate Scout 

Gaston Lopez Jr, UTL, Saint Patrick, 2028
Uncommitted. Wiry 6-foot-5, 176-pound frame with present strength and athleticism, along with ample room for added strength. Another summer winner for our staff, Lopez continued to take quality at-bats from both sides of the plate. A natural right-handed hitter, the Saint Patrick product was consistently on the barrel thanks to an athletic operation and natural feel for hitting. The left-handed swing remains a work in progress but has shown similar athleticism and developing bat speed, making his continued progression as a switch-hitter a legitimate component of his overall profile. Primarily an infielder by trade, Lopez spent time in center field this weekend and showed developing reads and routes that played up thanks to his natural instincts and athleticism. Must-know uncommitted name.
- Charles Frady, Associate Scout 

Reid Schultz, OF, Wauwatosa West, 2028
Strong and athletic 5-foot-9, 179-pound frame, currently ranked No. 54 in WI. Presenting a simple LH operation in the box, Schultz produced this past weekend collecting multiple hits. A tight rotator with strong barrel feel, Schultz presents an all-fields line-drive approach. The athleticism plays all over the field, with aggressive base running traits and rangy actions in the outfield to pair. 
- Will Calcaterra, Wisconsin Area Scout, Operations

Ian Justman, OF, Ashwaubenon, 2028
Athletic build at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds, currently ranked No. 66 in WI. A true gamer, Ian impressed defensively and at the plate. He continues to expand his range in the outfield, making good split second decisions on routes, making some diving plays, and a big arm from the center field position. Twitchy actions form the left handed bat, sporting a new toe-tap trigger simplifying the swing, maintaining an uphill barrel path, he gets into a good position to do damage routinely collecting a handful of barrels over the weekend including a triple that narrowly missed leaving the yard. An Uncommitted 2028 who continues an upward trajectory. 
- Stephaune Haylock, Associate Scout 

Myles Broome, C/OF, Brother Rice, 2027
Uncommitted, strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame. Currently ranked No. 175 in Illinois’s 2027 class. The right-handed hitter showed quality at-bats Friday. Using a strong, level swing, in combination with having a patient and selective approach. Broome has a strong feel for the barrel and was on base three times plating a run on a base hit to center with two walks. 
- Jacob Gonzalez, Associate Scout  

Mason Hood, INF, Battle Creek Lakeview, 2028
Athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with room to add. Currently ranked No. 46 in Michigan’s 2028 class. Calm presence in the left-handed batter's box, quick toe-tap load, swings with intent, staying tight through the zone. Hood showed well Saturday at the plate, plating five runs on a double and a single. 
- Jacob Gonzalez, Associate Scout 

Jack McDaniel, C/1B, Hinsdale South, 2027, MSOE Raiders
Physical 5-foot-11, 187-pound frame. Currently ranked No. 192 in Illinois’ 2027 class. The left-handed hitter stands in an even, slightly wide base and stays tight through the zone with a quick, powerful swing. Hit a two-run home run Saturday afternoon to right field. 
- Jacob Gonzalez, Associate Scout 

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