Cody
Busch

Currently ranked No. 7 in the state’s 2029 class and No. 147 nationally. Busch has a 5-foot-9, 148-pound frame with upside and room for more to come in the frame. Busch played shortstop for the Hilltoppers on Saturday and collected two hits and two RBIs in the first game of the day against Glenwood, continuing to plug himself into the lineup nicely. The former Junior Future Gamer is a name to follow throughout his high school career.

Busch has been one of the top gamers and performers that we have seen so far in the past when it comes to the 2029 class. His baseball IQ and instincts stand out in game. At the plate the right-handed hitter has an easy, balanced swing, used the whole field and averaged 83.2 mph off the bat. Defensively, he is a steady, smooth defender that plays with body control and accurate arm across. He also showed a feel for a four-pitch mix on the mound with a fastball that played at 80-82 mph. One to follow over the coming years.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.3, 144-pounds. Trim, athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Easy effort with a balanced operation, feel to use the whole field, slightly uphill path. 60.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 256-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Athletic arm action, 3/4 slot with feel to work on the move.
Defense: Athletic and clean feet, soft hands with feel for the pocket, confident, range.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.35 Edge Score.

Delivery: Clean delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2105, 2089 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T2042, 1941 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, lateral action, out-pitch potential. T2162, 2020 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, flashes sink. T1889, 1763 average rpm.

2025 Junior Future Games: INF/RHP Cody Busch (Joliet Catholic, 2029) was a sparkplug for Team Illinois’ offense throughout the tournament. Busch has developing showcase tools but is a true gamer. In gameplay, Busch had five hits out of the leadoff spot, finishing the week 5-for-11 with four runs and four RBIs. There is true bat to ball skills and feel for the barrel present already for Busch, a top of the lineup bat with more room to add strength. In the first game of bracket play, Busch was given the start on the mound and didn't disappoint. The 5-foot-9 right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out eight, allowing just one hit and one walk. This was true dominance on the mound for Busch, the gamer mentality and intensity that he pitches with really stood out and was a large reason for his success on the hill. Busch is a name to circle as he enters his high school career at JCA.