CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Landon
Thome
Nazareth Academy (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 182LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Sparks North Black 15u
6' 0" • 182LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Sparks North Black 15u
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
24
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
78.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
38
Hard Hit %
7/24/24
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
349
Distance (max)
7/24/24
50
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
6.82
60
7/24/24
3.82
30-yd
7/24/24
1.7
10-yd
7/24/24
20.5
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
85
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.82
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.8
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
292
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
78.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.82
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.82
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.82
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
1.71
RSi (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois 2026 Rankings: Risers - Sep 5, 2024
- Illinois 2026 Rankings Updated - Sep 4, 2024
- Team Illinois Future Games: Takeaways - Aug 12, 2024
- Week 9 Games - May 13, 2024
- Week 5 Games - Apr 16, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Coutndown: No. 2 Nazareth Academy - Mar 12, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Preview - Feb 22, 2024
- Top-10 Stories of 2023: No. 3 Nazareth Academy Captures Second Consecutive State Title - Dec 27, 2023
- Illinois 2026 Rankings: Update - Dec 6, 2023
- Illinois 2026 Rankings: Update - Sep 6, 2023
- IHSA Playoff Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2023
- Nazareth Acacdemy Wins Low-Scoring Affair To Advance To 3A State Championship - Jun 9, 2023
- 3A IHSA State Finals Preview - Jun 7, 2023
- Week 10 Games - May 26, 2023
- Updated Illinois 2026 Rankings - May 24, 2023
- Illinois Power 25: Early Takeaways - Mar 27, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 2 Nazareth Academy - Mar 14, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2026 Rankings: Initial Release - Nov 16, 2022
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
2024 Future Games: Participating in his first ever Prep Baseball event, Landon Thome (Nazareth) continued to show to be one of the more advanced hitters in the class. Standing at an athletic 6-foot, 170-pounds, the left-handed hitter stood out with the bat throughout the week, both with results and his overall approach to the game. He started the week off with an impressive showing during the workout day where he posted a 6.87 60, an 85 mph infield velocity, and a max exit velocity of 94.2 mph. His bat speed metrics also impressed on the workout day with an average speed of 74.6 mph, and a max of 78.6 mph. Thome’s overall game translated even better in-game where his feel for the game shined. Offensively, he has been known to have a very mature and advanced approach, and that was no different down at LakePoint. In a tough left-on-left matchup during the last game of the week, Thome showed the ability to be patient, let the ball travel, and work the middle of the field for a hard single; which is something he did in the spring against tough southpaw arms. Defensively, he made one play in particular at third base in the same aforementioned game, where he made an advanced read on a tough ground ball, making the play look routine. Thome finished the week with three hits, including a double, two walks, and a stolen base.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 6 in the state, No. 250 nationally; started at second base and batted sixth for the Roadrunners. The left-handed hitter continues to impress with his overall approach to the game. His baseball pedigree shines in the box with a mature and disciplined approach for his age. His swing is simple and athletic with intent to take the ball where it is pitched. In a pivotal moment in the game, Thome swatted an RBI double to right field to give Nazareth a lead late in the game; similar to how he performed in the clutch when I saw him earlier in the season.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 6 in the state; No. 250 nationally. Consistently put together quality at-bats against tough left-handed pitchers, showing comfortability in those matchups. Listed at an athletic 5-foot-11, 170-pounds, Thome has a quiet confidence about him in the box, with apparent relaxed actions. The left-handed hitter has minimal pre-pitch movement in the box with a short stride. His hands work quick and direct through the zone to make for an athletic swing with a whole-fields approach. In his first at-bat, he went the other way to the left-center gap for a triple. In another at-bat, he came up with the bases loaded and maintained his approach, ripping a 2-RBI single into right. He finished the day 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI, making for a solid overall week at the dish.
Uncommitted. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounds left handed hitting infielder displayed why he is one of the top players in the Class of 2026. Currently ranked No. 6th in the state and No. 250 nationally, Thome went 3-for-4 from the sixth spot with an RBI. With the first at-bat, Thome displayed his bat to ball skills and zone knowledge on a seven pitch at-bat with fouling off tough pitches before lining out to the left fielder. The second at-bat comes through with a sharply hit single through the right side for a double. Third at-bat lays down a perfect bunt down to the left side for a single and comes through with another hard hit single to center fielder for his last at-bat.
5-foot-10, 150 pound frame with room to build muscle and grow. Started at second base for the state champion Roadrunners. Calm, collected presence at the plate, advanced and mature approach for age. Simple and direct left-handed swing with little swing-and-miss in our looks. Limits zone expansion and selective in hitters counts. Advanced bat-to-ball skills for age, fluid hands that stay through the zone on a level plane, controls the barrel. Knack for consistent contact, will start to hit for more power as he mature physically. Soft glove that works out front, rhythmic feet, comfortable mover on the dirt. A high-end prospect in the Illinois’ 2026 class, currently No. 4 overall, who’s skill-set is seemingly capable of positively impacting the game in multiple ways.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 4 in the Illinois’ 2026 class. 5-foot-10, 155-pound, left-handed hitting middle infield with strength in the lower half. Defensively, showed smooth, natural infield actions throughout the day at second base, including pre game, where he flashed soft confident hands and the ability to change platforms with his arm that plays loose and accurate. At the plate, hit in the eight-hole. Advanced approach and presence in the box, especially for his age. Stays within himself, uses the whole field, keeps his hands inside the baseball and highly-advanced bat-to-ball skills; very minimal swing and miss and features a heavy barrel. Natural loft through the zone, looks to elevate the baseball and ball jumps off the bat, given his age and stature. High-follow left-handed hitter in the class.
Athletic left-handed hitting shortstop with an advanced approach at the plate. Showed patience and refused to extend the strike zone. Sets up in a balanced, slightly open stance with a short stride and smooth loading actions. Thome has a short and compact swing that he is able to repeat easily. His barrel works on a slight uphill path through the zone to lift the baseball to all fields.
A 5-foot-4, 122-pounds, left-handed hitter. Simple, balanced setup, hands resting on his shoulder, squared feet, controlled load to a short stride. Athletic hands, compact swing through the zone, whole field approach, fluid rhythm.