Daniel
Coyle

Verbally committed to Lewis University.

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8.2, 148.2-pounds. Wiry, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, minimal stride. Longer path with flatness through the zone, hands stay on top of the ball, works to keep the ball on a line, middle/pull-side approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, advanced footwork, natural feel for position, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.12 Edge Score.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 42 in the state. Athletic 5-foot-8, 153-pound frame with room to add strength. Started at third and hit out of the three-hole. Coyle shined Saturday afternoon as he went 2-for-3 at the plate. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide, bent stance with a toe-tap. Compact swing that is quick through the zone with a path direct to the ball. Has a whole field approach with quality bat-to-ball abilities. Connected on a line drive into right field for an RBI single in his first plate appearance. In his third, Coyle drove a ball over the left fielder's head for an RBI double. Made a diving stop at third base and got up with plenty of time to throw the runner out at first. Hopped on the mound and sat 83-84. An uncommitted 2026 name that can fill multiple roles.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 42 in the state. 5-foot-8, 153-pounds, trim and athletic build, more to come physically. Always impresses with his high-level bat-to-ball skills, routinely takes quality at-bats with minimal chase or swing/miss, well above-average feel for the barrel and barrel control, covers all quadrants of the zone with ease, pesky out. Looks the part at third base and should be able to stick on the left side of the infield, quick feet, is able to come in on balls easily with a quick first step, changes direction quickly, crisp glove-to-hand. Arm plays with easy life and some flick across, clean and quick release with accuracy. One of the top uncommitted bat left in the state that continues to make strides with the glove, too.

INF Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) is a proven in-game performer, and he has a lot to like in his right-handed swing. Throughout his round, he showed the ability to manipulate the barrel and use the whole field, giving a polished look while consistently working on the barrel (T95 mph EV; 89 mph avg. EV). On the infield, Coyle showed active footwork through the baseball to pair with steady hands and a clean transfer. His arm showed clear life with effort across the diamond, topping out at 88 mph.

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 154 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet and comfortable setup. Minimal wasted movement. Athletic hands, feel to manipulate the barrel and use the whole field, polished swing. 71.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Active footwork, attacks the baseball, length and effort through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.

Coming off a Third-Team All-State selection in 2024, Coyle is a name to keep an eye on this coming spring. Playing in the Chicago Catholic League Blue which is undeniably one of the toughest conferences in the state, Coyle turned in a .410 batting average with nine doubles, four triples, 34 RBIs, 32 runs scored, 12 walks and 13 stolen bases. Perhaps the most impressive stat for Coyle was the fact that he only struck out twice all year, and we expect him to continue to be busy at the plate once again in 2025.

INF/OF Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence) was all over the barrel during the workout and throughout gameplay. Coyle swings with a direct, flat path that produces consistent line drive contact, paired with a whole field approach. The athletic 5-foot-8, 154-pound right-handed hitter put up a max EV of 90.4 mph during batting practice, while continuing to be on the barrel during gameplay evidenced by his three hits - including a double. Defensively, Coyle seemed to be comfortable playing wherever on the diamond; spending time both at the hot corner and in the outfield, and playing the game hard at both spots.

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, minimal pre-pitch movement in the hands, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Direct path, flat, line drives, middle of the field approach. 66.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Medium arm swing, 3/4 slot, drops slot on DP and running in, athletic action.
Defense: Soft hands, light on his feet with fluid footwork, confident hands through the baseball.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 29 in the state. Compact, 5-foot-7, 149-pound frame with plenty of room for added strength. Started at third base and hit out of the three-hole as only a sophomore. The right-handed hitter takes scrappy at-bats, working to get his pitch to hit and taking advantage when he gets it; relaxed setup, hands have some rhythm throughout his load and work into a direct/flat path. Impressed defensively in this look, boasting smooth actions with a clean transfer, showing quality range with a quick first step, comfortable to his back-hand, sets his feet and makes strong throws across, also had a diving catch to his glove side. High-follow 2026 in the state.

OF Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) is one of the top prospects in IL’s 2026 class, currently slotted at No. 17 in the state. 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame with some strength, round shoulders and an athletic build. Coyle looks the part in the uniform and backs it up with his play, roaming centerfield with athletic actions and clear feel for the position; range to balls in the gaps with steady hands and a strong arm to pair. The right-handed hitter has a confident presence in the box with clear feel to hit; fluid hand load with a short and repeatable stride, loose/quick hands fire through the zone with intent and a flat path, stays through the ball and looks to use the whole field. Upside right-handed hitter that saw a notable amount of playing time on varsity last season.

There were a number of position players on the Hitters 2026 squad that deserve a mention despite getting a quick look. Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) was hitting out of the three-hole and despite not having any results to show for it, he took aggressive swings throughout. Coyle has loose hands, creates whip through the zone and stays on top and flat through the baseball.

3B/OF Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) is yet another 2026 prospect whose performance in gameplay warrants attention. Coyle is athletically built at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds with broad shoulders and sneaky strength; still more to come in the frame. The right-handed hitter impressed with a polished approach at the plate, taking several quality at-bats with most ending in hard contact. His ability to backspin the baseball off the barrel is impressive and the minimal swing-and-miss, coupled with an all-fields feel, gives Coyle future top-of-the-order potential. Aside from his offense, Coyle is also a confident defender with a true arm across the infield. 

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, up tempo delivery, high leg kick with tuck in the upper half, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 77-80 mph. Arm-side-run on the pitch, stayed low in the zone. T1973, 1733 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape with late break. T2269, 2039 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, has fade to the arm-side. T1211, 1157 average rpm.

Uncommitted. 5-foot-9, 150-pound, well-proportioned right-handed hitting infielder. Started at third base as a freshman and hit in the six-hole. Impressive offensive day, finishing 2-for-3 with two singles. Lined a single to right field in his first at-bat and had a ground ball single in his second at-bat. Also, lined out hard to center field. Simple, repeatable swing with advanced feel for the barrel, loose hands and is in the zone a long time and consistently on time. Minimal swing and miss and line-drive approach. Steady defender at third base with the ability to stick on the infield moving forward. High-follow infielder to follow in the freshman class who is still a long way from reaching his ceiling from a physicality standpoint.

Coyle stands at a strong and athletic 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Started at third base and hit seventh. At the plate, a right-handed hitter, crouched stance with wide setup, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Direct, flat bat path, loose hands, on time and made a lot of quality contact. At third base, showed smooth infield actions with athleticism. Went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and a walk, flew out to center field on a well-hit fastball.

Uncommitted. Listed at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, Started in right-field and hit out of the seven-hole for the (at the time) No. 3 team in the state and finished the day at a perfect 3-for-3 clip. The right-handed hitter showed no fear or sense of being overpowered, staying calm and appearing comfortable in the box against premium velocity. His swing is fluid and loose, looking to keep the ball on a line to the whole field. High-follow 2026.  

Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence), Lucas Simulick (Joliet Catholic), Charlie Rosynek (Brother Rice), Nehemiah Torres (Glenbrook North), Logan Wroughton (Mount Carmel) and Lucas Espinosa (Taft) all have the tools to stay on the left-side of the diamond moving forward and were some of the top 2026 infield defenders on the day. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with short stride and minimal hand movement. Loose, quick hands, sneaky jump off the barrel, balanced finish and highly-repeatable, barrel-control swing.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 release, can play on the move.
Defense: Fluid two hand gather out front, ranges well up the middle, controls body well on the move.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Uptempo delivery, varies timing and lines, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, quick reach on back side showed arm speed.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, backspin and stays true. T1853, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Showed depth, better action than SL. T1951, 1893 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Short lateral action, some gyro. T2064, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Flashes sink to arm side. T1387, 1304 average rpm. 

Athletic 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with proportional strength. Got the start on the mound in a win for Upper Deck Cougars on Thursday afternoon and also hit in the two-hole. Struck out four across two innings of work. Long arm draw out of the glove with a continuous path to release, over-the-top slot; loose shoulder. Methodical tempo throughout motion, high leg kick to balance point, worked in line to target, controlled finish. Fastball sat 75-77, topping at 78 mph with straight four-seam action, favored the glove-side corner of the plate. Turned to a slider at 68-69 mph on occasion, 2/8 shape, cutter-type. Athletic in the box with length to contact and a slightly uphill attack angle.