Ethan
Borggren

Northwestern commit. On the week, Borggren went 5-for-12 (.417) with a home run, triple, two doubles, four RBIs, six runs scored, three walks and a stolen base. His best game of the week came against No. 21 St. Rita where he went 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, two RBIs, three runs scored and a walk. He also threw 1 ⅓ innings, struck out one and allowed one hit to earn the save. He also threw 1 ⅔ innings in their win over No. 17 Mt. Carmel, striking out three and earning the save. He left 5-of-5 inherited runners stranded in both save opportunities.

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, high leg kick into forward move. Simple approach, controlled swing, slightly uphill path, pull-side/middle approach. Finished 2-for-7 with a triple and two RBIs. 70.1 mph bat speed with 8.8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 91 mph. Quick, acceleration out front, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic through the ball, soft hands.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.

1B/OF Ethan Borggren (Lane Tech, 2024; Northwestern commit) put together an impressive showing on Tuesday’s workout day. Borggren started his day by showing off his athleticism, running a 6.87 second 60 yard dash with a broad-shouldered 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. The Northwestern commit was all over the barrel during BP (78% hard hit rate), with his best barrel registering a 96.7 mph max exit velocity and a max distance of 349 feet. Borggren also showed one of the strongest arms from the outfield at the event, touching 91 mph on his hardest bullet. 

Uncommitted. Borrgren pitched one inning with two strikeouts, earning the win over York. On the week, he was 7-for-16 with seven RBIs and four runs scored. He shined in their second game against Taft going 3-for-5 with a double, four RBIs, and a run scored.

1B/OF Ethan Borggren (Lane Tech) was another prospect making his BP showcase debut that earned our attention with his showing. Borggren has a 6-foot-3, 180-pound, athletic, advanced frame and impressive offensive profile. He has an upside right-handed swing that also stands to have another level of physicality to it as he continues to develop and and fill out his big frame with more strength; he has a loose swing and he creates bat speed easily that helps him flash some upside power at impact that, again, projects to be one of his best traits as he continues to tack on strength to a projectable build.

Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Wide-shouldered, athletic build with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, rocks back into load with rhythm, hangs foot slightly into a medium/long stride.  Loads hands slightly, creates whip in the barrel through the zone, athletic swing with balance through impact, middle/pull approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 86 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release with some quickness to the arm.
Defense: Active feet through the ball, one-hand field to the side, athletic actions plays through in stride.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.