Jack
Novak

Illinois Wesleyan commit. Novak helped the Knights go 3-2 on the week with wins over Batavia (19-4), Bolingbrook (15-12), and No. 3 St. Laurence (16-6). On the Week Novak went 12-for-20 (.600) with a triple, seven doubles, 13 RBIs, 11 runs scored, and only one strikeout. Against Batavia, he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, six RBIs, and four runs scored. He went a perfect 4-for-4 with a triple, two doubles, five RBIs, two runs scored and a walk against Bolingbrook, and he added a double with an RBI and a run scored against No. 3 St. Laurence.

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame with projection.
Hits: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, short stride. Quiet, easy swing, ball jumps off the barrel with above-average feel for the barrel.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 MPH. 246' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-86 mph. High over the top delivery with looseness in the arm and carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.18 pop times. Squared setup, directional transfer, clean release.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 74.44 Edge Score

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 185 in the state of Illinois. Lean, athletic 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder got the start at short and led off for Lincoln-Way Central. Balanced setup, slightly open front foot, bat rests on the shoulders, very minimal pre-pitch movement, short toe-tap stride. Short, repeatable swing, quick through the zone, uses the whole field, line drive type hitter. A sub 4.3 runner down to first base. At shortstop, plays on the balls of his feet. Works with steady hands while fielding out in front. 

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride, displays balance. Short, repeatable swing, level bat path, attacks inside of ball, consistently used middle of the field, line drives.
Power: 90.85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.14 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 to high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through baseball with small crow hop.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 185-pounds. Lanky, upside frame that projects.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, fluid pre-pitch hand rhythm into a subtle bat tip load, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Simple swing without much added movement, short and level bat path through the zone, line drive approach.
Power: 93.41 max exit velocity, averaged 85.28 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.22 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Wide base from the crouch, works upright at gather, long to release. Attacks the baseball on the outfield, glove hand works out front of body, crowhops to release.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RH. Tall setup, rhythmic pre-pitch movement in hands, smooth load, short stride to even.  Short and level path, sprays line drives to all fields.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. OF - 78 mph. Arm plays short and over-the-top behind the dish, accurate throws. Works more from a high 3/4 slot in the outfield.
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Feet work in line out of the crouch, quick transfer at times. Patient to the baseball on the grass, slight crow hop pre-release, plays through at times.. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Feet work in line out of the crouch, quick transfer at times. Patient to the baseball on the grass, slight crow hop pre-release, plays through at times.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.