@JohnnyOB20 
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Johnny
OBrien
Fremd (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 20yr
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North 16U Black - Thome
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/23
13.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
83
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
300
Distance (max)
2/04/23
64
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
7.38
60-yd
2/04/23
4.00
30-yd
2/04/23
1.74
10-yd
2/04/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
2/04/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
2/04/23
79 - 82
Velo Range
2/04/23
1639
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
2/04/23
1770
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Curveball
66.9 - 68.2
Velo Range
2/04/23
2423
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
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Verbally committed to Northwestern for Football.
LHP/OF Johnny O’Brien (Fremd, 2026) emerged as a high-follow, two-way freshman with upside to all parts of his game. The 6-foot, 165-pound, left/left prospect, who also plays quarterback on tis a fluid, easy mover with long, loose-levers and polish on the mound. O’Brien has an easy, fluid delivery, threw a high-volume of strikes and ran his fastball into the low-80s with -14.1 inches of horizontal movement. He separated himself with his secondary offerings, showing a well above-average curveball that has a chance to be a plus offering down the road. He landed the high-spinning (2422 average rpm) 67-68 curveball for strikes throughout with the ability to manipulate it and create more sweep for back-foot action to a right-handed hitter. His 72-74 mph changeup is also an above-average offering for his age and gives him a starter profile moving forward. On top of that, he impressed just as much as a position player, running a 7.38 60 while showing off all kinds of fluidity and rhythm in the left-handed batters box to pair with quality actions in the outfield and a strong arm (T83 mph). O’Brien is a name to know in the Illinois’ 2026 class.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High waisted with long levers, upside frame.
Delivery: Lanky, stretch only, athletic repeatable delivery, moves well, drop/drive delivery, works on-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean, quick arm action, projectable arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Lively fastball with feel, late run action to arm side. T1773, 1639 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Highly-advanced pitch for his age. Thrown with conviction and feel, 1/7 plane, tight spin and depth. T2521, 2423 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Same arm action as fastball, late fade action, feel for pitch. T1866, 1770 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, smooth load and long stride. Fluid, athletic swing, short path, stays on-plane and through the zone. Whole field approach. Highly projectable swing.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Long/loose arm into a high 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, steady hands, athletic mover.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.