Cole
Brent

Illinois commit, ranked No. 17 in the state's junior class. Stands in a 5-foot-11, 202-pound frame with strength throughout and an athletic build. Started in center field and batted leadoff. Didn't tally a hit on the day but barreled two well-hit balls to center field for flyouts, including one off a 93 mph fastball. A left-handed hitter, Brent showed plate discipline and zone awareness throughout, working with a simple swing and minimal pre-pitch movement, hands work direct to the ball, mostly flat path through the zone with impact off the bat. Continues to look like a top prospect in the state's junior class.

Illinois commit, currently ranked No. 17 in the Illinois 2027 class. 5-foot-11, 201-pound left-handed hitter. High-level athlete who hit leadoff and played center field in both games. Collected a number of free passes on the day and added a groundball single up the middle in his final at-bat of the first game. Bat speed stands out at the plate — loose, quick hands with controlled intent throughout his swing. Easy mover in center with a quick first step and a well-above average arm. One of the top 2027 outfielders in the state.

Strong, durable 5-foot-11, 201-pound frame with rounded shoulders. The left-handed hitter worked on the barrel with line-drives to the gaps with a peak EV of 105 mph, averaging 93 mph with an average bat-speed of 74 mph. He showed well defensively with bouncy footwork and a confident glove - paired with a 6.72 in the 60 to help boost his profile. His arm is also plenty strong, topping out at 92 mph from a crowhop.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10.9, 201.5-pounds. Strong, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, closed setup, simple stride, linear lower-half. Loose, easy swing, balanced, line drive approach, path works uphill at times, flashes juice off the barrel. 73.9 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (93.4 avg.); 395-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 92 mph. Long, quick arm action, throws carry.
Defense: Bouncy, athletic defender, moves with pace and actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Verbally committed to the University of Illinois.

OF Cole Brent (Normal University, 2027) would continue to cement himself as a must-follow left-handed bat within the state’s rising junior class. Presenting a narrow, athletic with a short & simple stride, Brent would show athletic hands and a present for the barrel. Took a quality round of batting practice, produced a max exit velocity of 102.1 mph and an average of 95.2 mph. Also showed athletic tools that consistently showed well throughout the event. Produced a 6.67-second 60-yard dash and a 28 inch vertical jump. Athletic 5-foot-11, 183-pound frame.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10.8, 182.5-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, athletic base, short and simple stride. Athletic hands, easy strength with feel for the barrel, stays up the middle, balanced. 72.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, clean with life out of the hand.
Defense: Proper routes, works through the baseball with confidence.
Athletic Testing: 6.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.14 Edge Score.

An athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with room to fill out, Brent started the weekend loud, showing well with the bat, while also flashing it on the mound. The left-handed hitter ended his first game going 2-for-2 with two doubles, two walks, and an RBI. It’s a simple setup in the box with a slight open stance from the back of the box. With a simple toe tap trigger and hands that create separation with a direct bat path, Brent is able to drive the ball to all parts of the field. With a two-hand finish, Brent is athletic out of the box, able to show game speed, previously running a 6.47 60-yard dash during the winter. The lefty would also get the start on the mound. While not the results he was looking for, Brent flashed a two-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 80-84 mph, T85 mph, with the curveball sitting 71-72 mph. 

Uncommitted, ranked No. 86 in the state’s sophomore class. Athletic 5-foot-19, 178-pound frame with strength. Started in right field and batted second. Showed a strong arm in right field during in-and-out, making throws on a line to third base and home. A left-handed hitter, Brent delivered a well-hit ball to centerfield in his second at-bat of the game for a flyout. We’ve seen big tools out of Brent at a showcase this past winter, and he remains a name-to-follow in Illinois.

OF/LHP Cole Brent (Normal University, 2027) has an athletic and lean frame at 5-foot-10, 178-pounds. During his ‘pen, his fastball was up to 89 mph with some arm-side actions at times. He mixed in a curveball with sweeping actions, playing low in the zone at times, and a change-up that played with downer action. Defensively, Brent plays with athletic feet that attack the baseball, utilizing a clean one-hand gather in-stride, while tying for the event lead for outfield velocity at 90 mph. At the plate, the left-handed hitter showed a simple swing with some ease in the operation, repeating and controlling his levers while also showing strong hands and bat-speed (101 mph peak EV; 95 mph avg.). He was able to elevate the ball with ease as well, lifting his furthest ball 368’.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, some strength.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound. Works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 84-89 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, some arm-side action. T2122, 1845 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 1/7 shape, sweeper, low in the zone at times. T2028, 1943 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Downer action, decel. T1514, 1460 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Tall setup, wider stance, toe-tap trigger, shorter stride. Simple swing with some ease, repeats, strong hands with bat-speed, controls the body throughout. 75.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.9 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, attacks the ball, clean one-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.95 Edge Score.

OF Cole Brent (Normal University, 2027) was no stranger to hard contact this past weekend. Left-handed hitter, Brent has a hitterish presence in the box that looks to use the whole field; flat path that stays through the baseball, takes the ball where it is pitched. Aggressive on the basepaths, swiping five bags on the weekend.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 107-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back in rhythm, toe-tap timing trigger. Short to contact, works uphill occasionally.
Power: 71.3 max exit velocity, averaged 62 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: LH.
Defense:
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.