Angelo
Luna

Illinois-Springfield commit, currently ranked No. 57 in Illinois. Athletically built, 6-foot, 180-pound frame, round shoulders with evenly distributed weight. Has steadily been showing to be one of the most consistent right-handed bats in the state this spring, going off once again this game and finishing 4-for-4 with a home run and a walk. The right-handed hitter stays simple throughout his operation, working with a short stride to remain on time with a compact swing; easy pop off the bat to the pull-side with natural lift, consistently putting together quality at-bats. 

Illinois-Springfield commit, currently ranked No. 57 in the Illinois 2022 class. Athletic, 6-foot, 180-pound frame. Started in centerfield and hit out of the three-hole for the No. 5 team in the state. At the plate, Luna finished 2-for-3 with a home run, double and three RBIs. The right-handed hitter showed advanced bat-strength to the opposite field, taking a pitch on the outer-half and driving it over the wall for a homer; his swing is simple and repeatable, with a short stride that gets his foot down early. His hands work quick to the ball with an uphill path, creating easy bat-speed with power to the whole field, twitchy swing.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Doubled hard into the right-center field gap during game play. Balanced setup, short stride and minimal load. Simple, repeatable swing, stays compact, natural lift, and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 96.4 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 376’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Short, clean arm action, throws play with life and carry.
Defense: Plays with bounce, athletic actions, and clean transfer, gains ground.

5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletically-built, right-handed hitter. Forced to miss most of the summer due to injury. One of the top uncommitted outfielders in the Illinois’ 2022 class. Offensively, simple, quiet setup, tracks pitches deep into the zone, quick hands, bat stays through the hitting zone, natural lift in swing and works gap-to-gap with potential for pull-side power down the road. Easy runner, long strided, has run a 6.72 60 in the past. Defensively, athletic outfield actions, covers ground, can play all three spots. 2022 outfielder to follow.

Stats: 2-for-8, 2 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement and short stride. Compact simple swing, quick hands, present bat speed. Uphill bat path, controls the barrel, consistent hard contact and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Long, loose, and quick from an over-the-top slot. Throws played true, accurate and with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball in rhythm, soft hands and clean release. Potential to play any outfield spot.
Run: 6.72 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for his age.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Athletically-built.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, stays quiet, minimal load, short stride and maintains balance through contact.  Simple swing, easy effort, loose athletic hands. Fast bat, long through the zone, hard contact and sprayed balls to all fields.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot; throws carry, played true and were accurate.
Defense: Fluid outfield actions, light on his feet, body control, plays through the baseball in rhythm.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short lifted stride, athletic and loose hands. Bat path is level, hits in rhythm, line drive approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.90 runner down the line. 

(Junior Future Games) - 5-foot-9, 140-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, high-waisted frame. On the mound, keeps it simple, works in-line, repeats delivery, open toe landing, athletic finish. Arm is short and super quick, clean high ¾ slot. Fastball played 72-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 61 mph.

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.