Carver
Cohn

One of the top players in the entire 2028 class, OF Carver Cohn (McHenry) gave one of his strongest looks to date. Currently slotted at No. 15 in the country and No. 1 in Illinois, Cohn is an extremely toolsy and athletic prospect that we expect to stick at the top of the class as he moves through the high school ranks. Listed at 5-foot-9, 161-pounds with lean strength and plenty more to come, Cohn got his event started with a 3.83 in the 30-yard dash - and he’s been down to a 6.97 in the past for the 60. He’s a true switch-hitter with feel to hit from both sides, showing impressive strength and athleticism with a 100 mph EV from the right side and 99 mph EV from the left. He has a similar operation from both sides, showing feel for the barrel with a path that stays through the zone, also hitting routinely in front of our staff in-game. Cohn continued to look the part of a top player in the class with his defensive workout; showing athletic footwork and natural actions for the position, while also reaching 86 mph with lively arm action that could have more in the tank moving forward.

Cohn would continue to cement himself as one of the best players in Illinois’ emerging 2028 class on Saturday as he performed well across two games. In game 1, Cohn would go 1-for-3, with a double from the left side. In game 2, he would go 1-for-2 with an inside-the-park home run from the right side. A recent attendee of the 2024 Junior Future Games, the switch-hitter showed a line-to-line approach that translated on both sides of the plate. In setup, he presents similar looks from both the left & right side, with an upright slightly-open stance & a swing that plays heavily on his loose, quick hands. Defensively, the outfielder would show rangy actions with advanced routes for his age. The McHenry product’s athleticism and gritty gameplay would stand out consistently, making his profile even more interesting. 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame.

OF/LHP Carver Cohn (McHenry) is a toolsy left/left prospect that showed well for Team Illinois. He has above-average tools that he uses to his advantage, boasting a 6.97 in the 60 that allows him to cover all sorts of ground in the outfield as well as take extra bases with ease. His arm is plenty strong, reaching up to 84 mph from a crow hop and 83 mph on the mound. He is a tough out at the plate, consistently fighting deep into counts while looking to keep the ball on a line to the gaps - finishing his week 4-for-7 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored. There is much more to tap into as he matures throughout high school, and all the clay is there for a high-level prospect.

Cohn, coming in at an athletic and agile 5-foot-7, 150-pound frame, had an outstanding weekend going 6-for-8 at the plate with three doubles, a triple, three walks, and 3 RBIs. He mostly swung it from the left side this weekend but the few at-bats where he did swing right-handed he looked very comfortable; roping the ball down the foul line in an at-bat where he would eventually walk. He displayed strong bat-to-ball skills and was able to hit the ball to all sides of the field. On the defensive side, he demonstrated an ability to track down fly balls and was able to showcase his strong arm from the outfield multiple times this weekend. He also showed his potential on the mound this weekend, showcasing his loose and whippy arm action on the mound sitting 80-82 mph with his fastball and 68-69 mph with his slider. Cohn is certainly an intriguing prospect and will certainly be one to follow for the future.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: SH. LH: Open setup, works back to even with a short stride. RH: Upright slightly open setup, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Loose, easy hands, quick hands, balanced finish. RH: Loose, quick hands, level path creates natural loft on the ball, balanced finish.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Compact, quick, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic footwork, athletic mover, clean actions, soft hands, short shuffle-step towards home, intentful.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Slight drop/drive lower-half, holds pre-bend in the leg, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm circle, 3/4 slot, acceleration out front.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Life out of the hand, arm-side run, occassional sink. T2167, 1989 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Downer action, plays more vertically. T2251, 2183 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains arm-speed, arm-side action. T1668, 1594 average rpm.

OF Carver Cohn (McHenry, 2028) is a highly intriguing switch-hitting prospect to know from the day. His swing really plays in-game, staying short to the ball with quick hands, working on the barrel a couple times. His round of BP was also impressive, topping out at 90 mph for his max EV. He’s an athletic defender in the outfield, attacking the baseball with intent and also showing some range in the gaps. He has well above-average arm-strength, topping out at 82 mph from the outfield and 83 mph on the mound from the left side.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: SH. Simple, controlled load, simple and repeats. LH: Relaxed, athletic hands, path works uphill, creates bat speed through the zone. RH: Quick, athletic hands, looks to stay on top of the ball.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball cleanly off front foot, moves well laterally, natural actions.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

There were a couple of 2028s worth noting from the day, but one in particular, was switch-hitting OF Carver Cohn (McHenry). Cohn’s left-handed swing is advanced for his age. It's balanced, easy and highly repeatable with loose, easy hands and feel for the barrel. He also looked natural in the outfield with a clean arm that topped at 74 mph. 

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-3, 115-pounds. Athletic, long levers, projectable build.
Hit: SH. Balanced, slightly open setup, fluid controlled load and short stride. Athletic, simple swing, on-plane and on the barrel. Natural lift throughout, feel to hit and balanced finish.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 207’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Short, clean 3/4 slot, plays with life and carry.
Defense: Fluid actions, plays through the ball in rhythm, soft hands.
Run: 4.46 30-yard split. 

Delivery: Smooth, controlled delivery, works with rhythm and fluidity throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Works mostly straight, easy out of the hand. T1919, 1796 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. 1/7 shape, feel and depth. T2088, 2015 average rpm.

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-0, 100-pounds.
Hit: SH. RH: Wide, slightly open setup, athletic. LH: Starts with a wide base, short/simple stride. RH: Fluid hands, level path with noticeable balance throughout. LH: Creates hand separation before moving into a fluid, level path, line-drive approach.
Power: 71.4 max exit velocity, averaged 66.6 mph. 197’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 66 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, played true.
Defense: Charges the ball, clean footwork, lfields off to the side, long crow hop.
Run: 5.15 runner home-to-first.