Cole
Crafton

Louisville commit, currently ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 6-foot-3, 210-pound, broad-shouldered, highly-athletic frame. Started in left-field and hit in the three-hole. Had a big day offensively going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Quiet, simple swing, minimal wasted movement and easy effort overall. Bat stays through the zone a long time and is comfortable driving the ball to the opposite field with authority. His single in the first inning was driven deep to the left-field wall and he was forced to stay at first base due to the runner ahead of him. Also singled to left-field in his third at-bat and grounded a single back up the middle in his final at-bat. The two-sport athlete features some of the highest upside in the class.

Louisville commit, currently ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame. Highly-athletic, wide-shouldered build that fills out the uniform and stands out on the field. Left-handed hitting multi-sport athlete played left field and hit in the three hole. Finished 1-for-3 with a single back up the middle. Ran a 4.33 on a groundout to third base in his second at-bat. Also flew out to left field in his first at-bat; ball stayed in the air for much longer than a normal high school fly ball. Simple swing with minimal wasted movement, bat stays through the zone a long time and creates advanced leverage and jump off the barrel with easy effort. One of the top athletes in the 2024 class.

Louisville commit. Currently ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 51 nationally. Was PBR Illinois Player of the Week to start the 2022 season. Highly-athletic, advanced, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, continues to impress out on the field. A left-handed hitting infielder got the start in left field. Balanced stance with smooth rhythm pre-pitch, confident look in the box, short stride. Loose, athletic hands with bat speed, direct to the baseball with extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach with a power swing to the pull side. Crafton’s one hit came in his second at-bat where he barrelled a double off the left center fence to score a run. Defensively, had a quick first step to the baseball with athletic actions in the outfielder. Later moved to shortstop to end the game.

Louisville commit. Highly-athletic, advanced, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. One of the top athletes we have seen in the 2024 class to date. Left-handed hitter can play all over the field, including on the mound where he has been up to 84 mph. Future primary position is yet to be determined as he plays a smooth shortstop and looks natural out in center field. Easy range, fluid mover, light on his feet and his arm plays strong for age. Offensively, uneven results throughout the weekend. Confident, calm look in the box. Loose hands, above-average bat speed and uses the middle of the field. High-ceiling prospect in the 2024 class.
Final Line: 2-for-7, 2B, 2 BB.

Positional Profile: INF/RHP; High-ceiling two-way player who is already among the top freshmen in the state.
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Highly-athletic frame. Lean, defined muscle. Room for added strength moving forward.
Delivery: Straddles the rubber, slow tempo rock to knee tuck and hip turn at athletic balance point. Brief high front, working on line, shorter stride to closed landing. Effort through finish, momentum carries him off to the first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot; quick, loose.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Showed only fastball at this event. Generates advanced carry for age and velocity; 17.7 Induced Vertical Break on average, per TrackMan. Steady run, averaged 10.8 inches of horizontal break. 

Hit: LHH. Balanced, tall setup, quiet load and short stride. Confident look in the box, athletic, loose hands, creates advanced bat speed. Level path, stays through the zone a long time, gap-to-gap approach and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. 95.82 mph max exit velocity, second-best at the event and max distance of 345', via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot and throws play with carry and accuracy across the infield.
Defense: Versatile athlete, can play all over the field. Took it on the infield at this event. Steady infield defender, gets around the baseball, fields out front, reliable hands and clean release.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. Long-strided runner.

A physical looking left-handed hitting SS/3B; lean, wiry frame with more projection to come as he matures. Hit out of the two-hole for Chicago Elite. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride to even. Loose hands, present bat speed, controls the barrel well, line-drive approach. Fluid rhythm throughout, advanced overall offensive game. Went 3-for-4 combined in two games on Saturday, with a double and a triple.