Dylan
Kassab

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central; Indiana commit) will be a name to follow in the coming years, showing a highly intriguing display of present power with more on the way. Listed at 5-foot-11, 207-pounds, there’s some present strength in his durable frame, but his young look indicates more strength and physical maturity in the coming years. The power is already a prominent tool for him, peaking at 106 mph in his round of BP while averaging 96 mph, sending his furthest ball 403’ - also averaging 23 mph for his hand-speed, 77 mph for his bat-speed and 24.6 Gs for his rotational acceleration. He is able to create some natural lift with easy jump off the barrel and raw strength, profiling him as a middle of the order type bat at the next level. He took a quality round of defense with a strong, accurate arm and steady glove-to-hand, peaking at 79 mph down to second and working as low as 1.93 for his pop-time.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 207 pounds. Strong, durable frame, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-taps with a long stride. Strong hands, uphill path, loud contact, worked line drives to the middle/pullside, creates natural loft on the baseball at times, easy jump off the barrel. 77.1 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 106 mph max exit velocity (95.9 avg.); 403-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws on the bag, accurate.
Defense: 1.93-2.07 pop time range; Works in-line from the chute, clean block, moves well from the chute. Receiving: Relaxed, flexible one-knee setup, presents large target pre-pitch, willing blocker, works up through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.45 Edge Score.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026; Indiana) had one of the loudest rounds of BP during the event. The physical catcher clocks in with a 5-foot-10, 205-pound frame. The right-handed hitter’s barrel creates leverage through the zone while swinging with intent. The Indiana commit connected on three home runs while coming in with an average exit velocity of 95.7 mph (max EV of 105 mph) while having a 92% hard hit percentage. Behind the plate, Kassab posted a pop time of 1.78-2.00. The catcher also showed off some advanced speed behind the plate as he posted a 7.15 60 time.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026; Indiana commit) further cemented his status as one of the premier right-handed power bats in the state. He showed easy strength from the right side, staying through the zone with extension through impact and creating lift up the middle while staying on the barrel, topping out at 103 mph for his EV with an average of 98 mph - also lifting his furthest ball 384’. He took an impressive round of defense, reaching as low as 1.78 for his pop-time to pair with 79 mph from the chute. 7.15 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 205 pounds. Sturdy frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright open setup, some pre-pitch rhythm, tow-tap stride, linear lower-half. Easy strength, creates length through the zone with extension through impact, on the barrel with lift up the middle. 78.9 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (98.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, whippy finish. Accurate.
Defense: 1.78-2.00 pop time range; Quick/clean transfers, steady glove, feet work in-line, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.89 Edge Score.

Verbally committed to Indiana University.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026) was all over the barrel throughout his round of BP. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound right-handed hitter produced a max EV of 100 mph to pair with an average of 94.3 mph. There’s some controlled aggression in the swing, coiling his lower-half with a toe-tap before throwing his hands through the zone with a flat path. He showed some tools on the other side of the ball as well, reaching as low as 1.94 for his pop time with a max velocity of 80 mph from the chute.

2024 Future Games: Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central) was on the barrel throughout the week during gameplay. The strong and well-proportioned 5-foot-10, 205-pound right-handed hitter tallied two doubles throughout the week, while juicing baseballs to the middle/pull-side parts of the field. Kassab’s power was on display during batting practice as well where he put up a max exit velocity of 99.7 mph (avg. 91.1), while his furthest ball traveled 390 feet, which was among the event’s best. Kassab’s bat speed also stood out during the workout, where his average bat speed of 82.3 mph was good for third-best in the entire event, while maxing out at 85.8 mph. Defensively, what stood out the most about Kassab’s play was his overall motor both behind the plate and also when he got time at first base. On one play in particular while playing first base, Kassab ranged a long way and made a sliding attempt at a ball in foul territory, and despite not making the play, it was a display of the type of effort and attitude Kassab plays the game with. He finished the week with four hits, two doubles, and four RBI.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 34 in the state. 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame, some strength throughout his build. Started behind the plate and hit out of the three-hole for the Red Devils, recording two hits on the day with a double, single and an RBI. Strong right-handed swing, flat path, creates some bat-speed through the zone, controlled aggression. Strong defender behind the plate with steady hands, active blocker, limits the run game with a quick glove-to-hand, strong arm plays with life and carry, plays true and on the bag. High-follow 2026 prospect.

Another physical right-handed hitter with impressive data from this past weekend is C/1B Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026). The 5-foot-10, 190-pound sophomore produced seven batted ball outputs at 94+ mph, with three at 97+ mph that includes a 97.7 mph high. Kassab’s Blast Motion metrics, on average, are all advanced for his age; average hand speed (23.5 mph), average bat speed (75.6 mph) and average rotational acceleration (23.1 g). Defensively, Kassab peaked at 78 mph from the chute - one of the day’s hardest throws - and he popped in the 2.00-to-2.05 range.

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, knee-knocks into a medium stride. Strong hands, flat path, on the barrel up the middle of the field with line-drives and some elevated contact. 75.6 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.1 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.00-2.05 pop times. Sure-handed receiver, works to present pitches around the zone for strikes, clean transfer, works in-line on throws.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026) is coming off a strong summer and he showed no slowing down at the Chicagoland Open. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound, physical right-handed hitter swings with controlled intent and well above-average bat speed for his age; averaged 80.9 mph, T84.1 mph bat speed according to Blast. Kassab stayed on the barrel with authority for much of his round with a highly-impressive 93.7 mph average exit velocity, 100% hard hit percentage and also launched his furthest batted ball 350’. The 7.08 runner (led the event) also got behind the plate and was on the bag out of the crouch at 71 mph and a low pop time of 2.11. Right-handed bat to follow closely in the 2026 class. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong build with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, high hands start, toe tap to medium stride. Strong, loose hands, creates whip and advanced bat speed, Stays flat and long through the zone, consistently on the barrel, creates lift and leverage to the pull-side, power potential. 80.9 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 93.7 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Accurate throws, short arm action.
Defense: 2.11-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, quick and clean transfer, works in-line, accurate throws on the bag, soft blocker.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026) is coming off a strong summer and he showed no slowing down at the Chicagoland Open. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound, physical right-handed hitter swings with controlled intent and well above-average bat speed for his age; averaged 80.9 mph, T84.1 mph bat speed according to Blast. Kassab stayed on the barrel with authority for much of his round with a highly-impressive 93.7 mph average exit velocity, 100% hard hit percentage and also launched his furthest batted ball 350’. The 7.08 runner (led the event) also got behind the plate and was on the bag out of the crouch at 71 mph and a low pop time of 2.11. Right-handed bat to follow closely in the 2026 class.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026) took a notable round of BP and has made some significant strides to his game, adding seven mph to his catcher velocity (now T78 mph) and reducing his pop-time down to 2.07 seconds. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound, solidly-built, right-handed hitter was also creating loud, consistent hard lifted contact off the bat, registering a 351’ max batted ball with a 96.7 mph peak exit velocity. The most impressive stat however was the frequency he was on the barrel, resulting in a 93.4 average exit velocity. If Kassab’s big tools translate to the field, he will be a name to know in the 2026 class.

C Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central, 2026) took a notable round of BP and has made some significant strides to his game, adding seven mph to his catcher velocity (now T78 mph) and reducing his pop-time down to 2.07 seconds. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound, solidly-built, right-handed hitter was also creating loud, consistent hard lifted contact off the bat, registering a 351’ max batted ball with a 96.7 mph peak exit velocity. The most impressive stat however was the frequency he was on the barrel, resulting in a 93.4 average exit velocity. If Kassab’s big tools translate to the field, he will be a name to know in the 2026 class.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance, short toe-tap stride. Strong, fast swing, present bat strength, ball jumps off the barrel and flashed big power potential.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 93.4 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Tight short arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. Square start, gathers out front with a steady transfer to release. Received on one knee in bullpens, flexible hips.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Junior Future Games: Kassab finished the game with a walk and a hit that included two RBIs. He is a strong-bodied catcher/pitcher with a strong arm behind the plate.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright. Slightly open setup. Quick/strong hands, uphill path to the ball with intent to lift, easy bat-speed with juice.
Power: 87.4 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short and loose arm swing, carry.
Defense: 2.14-2.31 pop times. Clean transfer, athletic hop.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, minimal stride, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.2, 76.7-80.2 mph. Plays straight, finish through the zone at times. T1811, 1742 average rpm.
CB: 62.8-64.3 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin, depth. T1971, 1908 average rpm.
CH: 65.5-66.3 mph. Fade action, down in the zone. T1087, 1050 average rpm.

Another member of the 2026 class that showed well in multiple aspects was Dylan Kassab (Hinsdale Central). Kassab started his day by running a 7.42 60-yard dash; then proceeded to hop behind the plate and lead the event in pop-time (2.14) as well as catcher velocity (71 mph). His arm strength translated easily to the mound, where he reached up to 81.3 mph, third best in the event. The right-handed hitter also impressed with an 87.4 mph max exit velocity to pair with his quick/strong hands at the plate.

Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pound athletic proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Begins in an open balanced stance with a quick arm bar load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Long uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.29-2.62 pop times. Sure hands, in control footwork, clean quick exchange. 
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.92 (60-yard dash).