Jimmy
Downs

Verbally committed to Northern Illinois.

CIF Jimmy Downs (Kenwood, 2025) has some of the loudest power in the 2025 class, and put it on display multiple times throughout the event. Downs stands at a strong 5-foot-11, 200-pounds with a thick lower half. The right-handed hitter took arguably the loudest round of BP during the workout session. He uses a simple swing that gets on plane early, reaching a peak exit velocity of 100.6 mph while averaging 92.5 mph. Also showed one of the better arms across the infield, topping at 87 mph. Downs translated his loud workout into gameplay, launching a no-doubt home run during his first game of the event. A physical corner-infielder that produces loud contact almost every time we see him. Currently slotted at No. 39 in the state’s 2025 class.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 34 in the Illinois’ 2025 class. Noted in our Week 2 and our Week 7 Scout Blog. Downs continues to play a big role in the Kenwoods offense, going 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBIs. The home run was his third of the year and 38 RBIs on the season to lead the team. An uncommitted sophomore to watch as he continues to mature his approach at the plate and develop defensively.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 34 in the Illinois’ 2025 class. Right-handed hitter with a 5-foot-11, 190-pound, strong, thick build. Flashed advanced bat speed for his age at the plate. Finished 1-for-4 with an RBI. Flew out to left-field in his first at-bat; 6.76 second hang time on the fly ball. Singled to left-field in his second at-bat. Middle of the order presence with some of the better right-handed bat speed we have seen to-date in the class. Defensively, position profile remains to be seen but a right-handed bat to follow.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 34 overall in the Illinois’ 2025 class. 5-foot-11, 190-pound, physical right-handed hitting infielder with a strong lower half. Batted fifth in the lineup and played third base. Sets in a simple stance in the box, small leg kick timing trigger, balanced throughout the swing with a level path, strong hands, gap-to-gap approach and showed easy power to the opposite field. During his second at-bat, Downs lined a single off the right field fence. He followed up in his final at-bat of the night with a three run home run to right center field. Downs finished the game going 2-4 with 5 RBIs. 

CIF’s Jimmy Downs (Kenwood, 2025) and AJ Putty (Huntley, 2025) boast similar corner infield, right-handed hitting power potential profiles. Downs stays compact within his 5-foot-11, 190-pound, strong durable frame and has feel for the barrel with natural lift and pull-side tendencies throughout. Downs' impressive round resulted in a T101.4 exit velocity, 92.8 average to go along with a 344’ furthest batted ball. Putty has a 6-foot-4, 210-pound advanced frame with a loose, strong swing and intent to elevate the baseball; T98.3 mph exit velocity, 91.7 average and 353’ peak batted ball distance. Two uncommitted right-handed bats to know in the class.

Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong physical build.
Hit: RHH. Tall upright setup, small leg kick for timing. Loose, strong hands, easy and controlled intent, on the barrel with lifted contact to his pull-side.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Plays with life and backspin, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through with rhythm at times.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

CIF Jimmy Downs (Kenwood, 2025) continues to show off an advanced right-handed bat with big power potential. Downs put on a show in BP, which was one of the best of the day, using the entire field while showing off consistent, hard, lifted contact. It’s a loud, heavy barrel with loose, strong hands and jump off the bat. Downs registered the hardest hit ball of the day at 100.4 mph off the bat and his furthest batted ball traveled 374’. Defensively the corner infielder has clean footwork, steady hands and a strong accurate arm.  His top velocity across the infield was 83 mph.

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, smooth load. Advanced feel for the barrel, strong hands, compact swing, stays on-plane, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 93.2 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Clean footwork, steady hands, intent through release.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Downs has a 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame and strong, durable build that matches his compact right-handed swing and advanced feel for the barrel, resulting in repeat hard-hit contact. Downs registered a peak exit velocity of 93.2 mph and max distance off the bat of 339 feet.

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short leg-lift into a medium stride length.  Loose arms with a level path to the ball, swings with intent, quick/strong hands.
Power: 84.77 max exit velocity, averaged 81.69 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long firm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed with a clean transfer, works through the ball.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 154-pounds.
Defense: Projects as a potential corner infielder, fields from center, reliable hands, flashed range, keeps body under control.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot,
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, leg kick trigger, easy pre-pitch actions. Advanced rhythm for his age, short swing, slightly uphill path, flashed bat speed, consistent hard contact in the air, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.69 home-to-first. 

Positional Profile: 3B/C 
Body: 5-foot-4, 160-pounds. 
Defense: Reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, maintains balance. Short, uphill bat path.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 10.02 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands square to his target. 
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot. 
FB: T63, 56-60 mph. Sinking action. 
CH: 48-53 mph. 
CUT: 55-59 mph. Near fastball arm slot.