Lucas
Krebs

INF Lucas Krebs (Edwardsville, 2025) impressed during the Illinois State Games workout day. Krebs barreled balls in the upper-80s during his round of BP with his hardest hit ball being recorded at 93.8 mph. While still developing consistency from the right side, Krebs owns noticeable bat speed, and he’s a fast, athletic mover out of his load. Perhaps the most impressive trait he showed at the event was his defense; sure-handed with fluid actions, Krebs paired that with a strong arm that produced an 88 mph ball across the diamond. We’ve also seen him play an adequate left field at times, starting there for the state champion Edwardsville Tigers this spring. He also ran a 7.12 60-yard dash, slightly quicker than his last recorded time in February. Krebs is an upside athlete in the 2025 class with college bloodlines to pair. 

Athletic 6-foot, 174-pound well-proportioned frame, really looks the part. Started in left field for the Tigers, hit in the nine-hole. Quiet at the plate, balanced and poised, hands tuck into back shoulder at load, strides short. Loose athletic bat with hand speed, barrel enters the zone on a level path and stays on plane. Top spun a single to left field in his first at-bat, worked a deep, competitive count in his second before driving a ball to center field for a sacrifice fly. Showed plus arm strength from the outfield in pregame warmups, creating natural backspin and carry on the baseball with life through his target. A high follow prospect with upside in all facets in the Illinois’ sophomore class.

RHP Lucas Krebs (Edwardsville, 2025; IL) and RHP Eli Skidmore (Francis Howell, 2025) both flashed plenty of intrigue on the mound during their 'pens. Krebs recorded the second-hardest fastball amongst 2025 prospects in attendance, touching 85 mph on his hardest bullet, while Skidmore filled up the zone with all three of his pitches, including an 83 mph best with his fastball.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Aggressive. Long path. Swings with intent. middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 82.5 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short out of the glove. Quick arm action into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, loose actions, flashed feel on the infield.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.