Jack
Wheeler

RHP/INF Jack Wheeler (Morris; Illinois commit) is an upside two-way prospect to know. At 6-foot-5, 190-pounds, Wheeler showed impressive tools to start the event during the workout. He ran a 6.95 60, was one of the event leaders in infield velocity at 90 mph, while also putting up a max EV of 99.3 mph. On the bump Wheeler featured a three-pitch mix, with his fastball touching 88 mph, while tossing in a 73-76 mph curveball for strikes 67% of the time, and also turning over a changeup at 79-81 mph.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, small leg lift with a shorter stride. Simple approach, quick, direct hands, bat works slightly uphill through the zone. 71.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 368’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot, sidearm dropdown on DP and coming in.
Defense: Soft hands with fluid actions, moves well through the ball with rhythm, easy and long strides.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, foot lands slight closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action in the back, clean, 3/4 slot. Scattered two hits without allowing a run in two innings of work, striking out one and walking one.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Plays heavy with ride through the zone. T2256, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. 12/6 shape, confident to throw, can land. T1893, 1819 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Plays with slight fade. T1974, 1736 average rpm.

SS Jack Wheeler (Morris Community, 2025) Possessing a lanky 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame with room for added strength, Wheeler was impressive for the Sparks. The right-handed batter had two RBI’s on the day hitting a deep double to center field. Wheeler has a simple slight lifting swing with an easy stride driving through the ball. In the field, Wheeler is agile for his size and has a smooth throw to first base. He also showed well on the mound later in the weekend with a fastball that topped at 89 mph and sat 85-88 mph. His sharp curveball complemented his fastball thrown at 76-78 mph, also showing an 80-81 mph changeup that had hitters off balance.

Illinois commit. Ranked No. 36 in Illinois’ junior class. Stands in a 6-foot-5, 190-pound frame with more still to come. Threw one inning in relief on the mound and impressed. Fastball sat 88-89 mph with life through the zone, and also turned to a slider at 75-78 mph with tight, short break. He worked a quick tempo in his brief stint, with a high leg lift and tall/fall delivery down the mound. Short, compact arm action out of a ¾ slot; hid the ball well.

Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 36 in Illinois’ 2025 class. Stands in an athletic, projectable frame at 6-foot-5, 190-pounds. Started at third base and batted third. Finished the day 2-for-3 with a grand slam, a double, four RBIs, two runs scored and a walk. Right-handed hitter at the plate, simple with minimal effort, hands stay short and direct to the ball, slightly uphill bat path with easy power. Defensively showed a strong arm across the diamond and flashed quality actions during IO.

Illinois commit. Wheeler shined, putting together an impressive week both in the box and on the mound. In a tied game, Wheeler broke it open by unloading the bases on a three-run double. Later, he would added a sacrifice fly to bring his RBI total to four on the day. Wheeler then would take the mound for the final two innings collecting four strikeouts and the save. He would have another stellar performance against Ottawa, ending the day with a double, triple, and two RBIs.

Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 33 in the state. Long and lean frame, 6-foot-5, 190-pounds with a projectable build. Started at third and hit out of the three hole for Morris. Comfortable, natural defender on the infield; soft hands secure the baseball into his body, moves into a quick/clean transfer with a short and timely release, impressive body control for size. The right-handed hitter has an upside swing, hands rock back with his upper-half into a slight coil at footstrike, stays through the zone with a flat path. High-ceiling 2025 in the state.

Illlinois commit, currently ranked No. 26 in the state. Ultra-projectable 6-foot-5, 190-pounds, long limbs with lean strength throughout and plenty of room to fill out. The right-handed hitter started at third base and hit out of the three hole, finishing the day 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. The right-handed hitter has a compact setup, staying low throughout his operation and utilizing his lower-half, hands rock back with some rhythm to help with timing, flat path that looks to stay on top of the ball, pounded the ball through the six-hole for two of his singles on the day and also recorded a double to the left side. At third base, moves well for his size, confident hands with fluid footwork, arm plays with easy life across the diamond and accuracy. High-level prospect in the state with a high ceiling.

Plenty physical at 6-foot-5, 190-pounds, 3B/RHP Jack Wheeler (Morris, 2025; Illinois commit) put up numbers across the board in his workout. At his size, Wheeler ran a 6.94 60-yard dash and jumped 28.4 inches in our vertical jump test. He produced hard contact to the opposite field throughout BP and seven of his nine batted balls came off his bat at 93+ mph. His highest output registered at 98.2 mph on our TrackMan, with his two other hardest swings checking in at 96.3 mph and 97.9 mph, respectively. Wheeler tied for the event’s firmest throw across the infield (T90 mph) and his arm strength translated to the hill, where his fastball played at 88-90, touching 90.5 mph.

INF/RHP Jack Wheeler (Morris; Illinois commit) has all sorts of upside in his 6-foot-5, 190-pound frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses his levers well to create loud results off the barrel, working flat through the zone with whippy hands; maxing out at 98.2 mph for his EV with an average of 92.4 mph (T347’). He’s an above-average defender, playing with rhythm/timing to go along with soft hands and a clean transfer, also displaying a strong arm (T90 mph) across the diamond. Wheeler then hopped on the bump and showed some intrigue, running his fastball up to 90.5 mph. He also showed feel for the strike zone with his curveball, landing in-zone 60% of the time at 72-76 mph.

INF/RHP Jack Wheeler (Morris, 2025), fresh off a unanimous First-Team All-Conference basketball selection, continued to look like one of the top 2025 baseball prospects in the state. The Illinois commit has a 6-foot-4, 185-pound, long-limbed build with plenty more physicality to come down the road. His bat speed and strength continued to tick up as he routinely made some of the hardest contact of the day while staying repeatable, flat through the zone and up the middle of the field. Wheeler averaged 94 mph off the bat during BP (up from 85.9 mph in 2022), and peaked at 97. Wheeler, a 7.08 60-runner, moves around the infield well, especially when looking at his size and age. His actions are steady and fluid, pairing with a strong arm (T91 mph INF) - which is seven mph harder than our previous look last winter. Wheeler continues to trend in the right direction and looks poised for a big spring.

INF/RHP Jack Wheeler (Morris, 2025), fresh off a unanimous First-Team All-Conference basketball selection, continued to look like one of the top 2025 baseball prospects in the state. The Illinois commit has a 6-foot-4, 185-pound, long-limbed build with plenty more physicality to come down the road. His bat speed and strength continued to tick up as he routinely made some of the hardest contact of the day while staying repeatable, flat through the zone and up the middle of the field. Wheeler averaged 94 mph off the bat during BP (up from 85.9 mph in 2022), and peaked at 97. Wheeler, a 7.08 60-runner, moves around the infield well, especially when looking at his size and age. His actions are steady and fluid, pairing with a strong arm (T91 mph INF) - which is seven mph harder than our previous look last winter. Wheeler continues to trend in the right direction and looks poised for a big spring.

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Long, loose-levered, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, wide upright stance, small stride. Fast bat, flat through the zone, repeatable, routinely barrels up the middle of the field, line-drive profile.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 94.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Easy life with carry across the field, 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid with ease and feel, athletic footwork, plays through the ball with some rhythm, gathers himself before throws.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Long, loose-levered, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, wide upright stance, small stride. Fast bat, flat through the zone, repeatable, routinely barrels up the middle of the field, line-drive profile.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 94.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Easy life with carry across the field, 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid with ease and feel, athletic footwork, plays through the ball with some rhythm, gathers himself before throws.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Illinois commit. High-end freshman prospect that was a member of the 2021 Team Illinois Junior Futures team. Muscular build, athletic frame, 6-foot-3, 165-pounds right-handed hitting middle infielder started at second and batted third for Morris. At the plate; athletic setup with a wide base, fluid rhythm into a short stride. Repeatable, compact swing with bat speed through the zone, whole field approach. Wheeler went 1-for-2 with a single down the right field line and later stole second base. A future shortstop at the next level; has advanced defensive actions, lateral range, soft hands, and a quick exchange.

Wheeler, an Illinois verbal commit, features one of the highest upsides out of all the 2025s in attendance, as he features a long-limbed, high-waisted 6-foot-3, 165-pound frame fit with athleticism. Wheeler ran a 7.40 in the 60 and showed advanced feel on the infield with loose actions, clean hands, and his arm topped at 84 mph to first. He also showed an aggressive right-handed swing that works level through the hitting zone. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Long, slender frame. Projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, short stride. Aggressive swing, level bat path, line-drive approach. Flashed ability to backspin the baseball to all fields.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot. Accurate throws on the move.
Defense: Advanced feel on the infield. Plays with body control, steady hands and clean release that plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Long, lean, projectable frame.
Delivery: Athletic, up-tempo delivery, drop-and-drive lower-half with aggression throughout his delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm with a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Arm-side movement with the ability to locate in the zone. T1708, 1648 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, fading action towards arm-side.
CUT: 73-77 mph. Gradual cutting action. 

Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a leg kick trigger. Path works slightly uphill, on plane from a lower hand position, pull-side approach.
Power: 90.11 max exit velocity, averaged 82.77 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Well above average arm strength, high 3/4 slot, arm showed ability to play athletically.
Defense: Soft hands with athletic infield actions, fluid footwork, covers ground easily.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds. Wiry high-waisted frame, lanky levers.
Defense: Defends with some pre-pitch bounce, active on the infield. Attacks the baseball, fluid on the move. Soft hands, quick hand transfer to release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick arm circle, high 3/4 finish. Throws played true to target.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open base, slight hand drop at load, quick leg lift trigger.  Loose hands, quick wrists, projectable bat speed. Level bat path, line drive approach with barrel feel and juice to the backside.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Subtle side step initiates an athletic tall/fall type delivery, quality posture at balance point, accelerates quickly downhill. Maintains direction, throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Clean out the hand, slight arm-side action.
CB: 71-71 mph. Minimal action.
CH: 68-70 mph. Body decelerates. Primarily straight action; did flash sink. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open balance setup, leg kick. Fast hands, short level swing, gets extension, line drive gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, works in line, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 68-70 mph. Plays straight.
CH: 59-61 mph. Slight fade action.
CUT: 61-62 mph. Minimal action.