Charlie
Vercruysse

Notre Dame commit, currently ranked No. 11 in the Illinois 2024 class. Athletically built, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, lean build. Vercruysse impressed throughout the day with a couple quality at-bats and lock-down defense up the middle. The right-handed hitter starts in a wide setup that moves into a short, toe-tap stride; his hands are quick to the baseball, creating easy bat-speed with a flat path and line-drive approach - connecting for multiple barrels throughout the day with some pop off the bat. On the infield, Vercruysse is a fluid mover with range to both sides of his glove, maintaining body control throughout his movements and pairing his athleticism with soft/receptive hands that work out in front. His arm plays with carry and velocity across the diamond, showcasing multiple slots on the move. High-level 2024 middle infielder to know. 

Notre Dame commit, currently ranked No. 11 in Illinois. Athletically built, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with room for added growth. Hit in the three-hole and started at second base as just a sophomore for the No. 3 team in the state. Mature presence in the batter’s box; works counts and has a simple/fluid right-handed swing - doubled down the line in a R/R matchup. Took impressive reps during IO; active feet around the ball paired with soft hands, playing through the ball into a clean transfer, arm plays with backspin and obvious velocity. Moves athletically around the diamond with a confident presence - high-level 2024 prospect with upside to all parts of his game.

Verbally committed to Notre Dame.

Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, ability to mess with timing, level shoulders, works in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.03, 83.3-85.1 mph. Late two seam action, thrown for strikes. T1918, 1742 average rpm.
CB: 68.1-70.6 mph. Gradual 11/5 movement, flashes tight spin. T2048, 1943 average rpm.
CH: 73.76-75.17 mph. Arm side run, flashed sinking action at times. T1612, 1555 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, quick pre-load actions, short stride. Flashed bat speed, athletic hands, compact swing, ability to drive the ball to all fields.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with natural hands, clean transfer, quick double play actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, athletic action.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, slight pause at top of leg lift, lands square, level shoulders, works in line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Two-seam type, sink/run, consistent strikes. T1885, 1794 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 10/4 shape, flashes tight spin. T2152, 2098 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Downward action, feel for it. T1436, 1391 average rpm. 

Hit

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride to slightly closed. Short, athletic swing, average bat speed of 70.7 MPH, barrel control, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91.28 max exit velocity, averaged 85.62 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, active feet, funnels ball to center, plays with proper direction.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

6-foot-2, 155-pound, high-waisted, long-limbed, advanced build, right-handed hitting, two-way prospect. Frame should continue to add quality strength as he matures.  Long-strided, graceful runner, ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60 at the 2024 Top Prospect Games in August. Offensively, has some rawness to the approach and swing but makes up for it with athletic, quick, strong hands. Ball comes off the bat hard for his age. Finished 3-for-6 with a triple and two RBI’s.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Highly-athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee tuck balance point, slight coil. Tall/fall down mound, on line, square landing, tall finish in control.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle, 3/4 slot; quick, loose arm action.
FB: T82, 77-79 mph. Mostly straight, slight tail; low-spin type (averaged 1,809 rpm).
CH: 70-73 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; generates some late arm-side run/fade. 

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, loads into backside and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick, strong hands, creates bat speed at times, short uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 91.07 mph max exit velocity and 326' max distance off the bat during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws flashed carry.
Defense: Steady defender, hands play out in front and in the center of his body. Sure-handed, plays through the baseball with length through release at times.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. Gets to top speed quickly. Clean straight line runner.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Physically-advanced, athletic frame with room for continued physical development.
Defense: Natural infield actions, fluid footwork, steady hands and quick release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph.  Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands, uphill path, line-drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall repeatable delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Plays with sinking action at times, thrown for strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, depth with feel for the zone.
CH: 64-67 mph. Arm-side-run and feel.