Mason
Phillips

Uncommitted and standing in at a twitchy and athletic 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, Phillips showed upside on both sides of the ball Saturday morning. Currently ranked No. 92 in the state, the right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 with two walks and two RBI out of the leadoff spot for the Huskies. He displayed a very patient approach at the dish, drawing a bases-loaded walk at one point to give OPRF the lead in the game. He also put his athleticism on display on the basepaths stealing two bags. Defensively, he moves with ease and accuracy, and has the ability to cover ground gap-to-gap. As one of the top remaining uncommitted players in the state, Phillips is a name to keep an eye on throughout the spring.

Uncommitted. Ranked No. 92 in the state’s senior class. 6-foot-1, 185-pounds with an athletic frame and strength throughout. Started in center field and batted leadoff for the Huskies. Athletic actions in the outfield, showed easy range with speed and an above-average arm. At the plate, right-handed hitter, simple and easy swing with fluidity. Barreled a fastball to deep center field for a two-RBI triple. Another uncommitted senior to know in Illinois.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 77 in the state. Ultra-athletic, 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame with a high waist. Roams the outfield with long, athletic strides, tracking down fly balls with ease. Showed off some pop from the right-handed batter’s box, leaving the yard for a home run to centerfield. 

OF Mason Phillips (Oak Park-River Forest) started his day off running a 6.60 laser-timed 60, the best time of the day. He also reached a max speed of 21.5 mph during the 60 and jumped 28.1 inches in the vertical. Offensively, he had made some strides in his right-handed swing since the last time we saw him. Phillips stays balanced, sees the ball deep into the zone and stays simple and compact throughout. He has strong hands with the ability to spray line-drive contact to all fields. Defensively, Phillips moves around extremely well with clear athleticism; utilizing smooth and fluid actions to play through the ball with intent, also reaching up to 82 mph from a crow hop. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, mature frame, evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Balanced, easy swing, creates leverage to the pull-side. Bat stays through the zone and works uphill.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Lively arm. Works with long action into a 3/4 slot with a quick release.
Defense: Waits back with steady hands and actions. Gathers the ball deep on the glove side of his body. Long transfer.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted, highly athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic position, slightly hunched over, minimal pre-pitch movement. Compact/repeatable swing, level path to the ball with a line-drive approach to the whole field.
Power: 73.6 max exit velocity, averaged 60.4 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Clean, over-the-top arm action, showed true carry on throws to bases.
Defense: Highly athletic outfield actions with a quick first step, glides around the outfield with athletic/long strides, soft hands with a clean transfer.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. 

Uncommitted. 6-foot 175-pound highly-athletic frame with advanced strength for his age. Right-handed hitting outfielder starts on varsity as a freshman on a solid Oak Park-River Forest club. Offensively, starts in an athletic stance, leg-lift stride, hands work quick and direct to the ball. Was not overwhelmed by plus velocity (92-94 mph) and was comfortable in the box, especially for this age. Defensively; shows plus reads off the bat with athletic jumps, advanced fly-ball tracking ability and able to cut off balls going into the gap. Arm played well with strong and accurate throws to bases.

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight knee-bend, leg lift, short stride. Short, direct swing, path works efficiently uphill, line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90.05 max exit velocity, averaged 79.09 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Hands play out front, works through the baseball.
Run: 6.67 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, advanced for his age.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, flashed quick strong hands, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max distance of 329 feet during BP via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, flashed carry.
Defense: Flashed natural outfield actions, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball, potential at all outfield positions.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60; fastest time at the event.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, proportioned frame. Highly projectable.
Defense: Worked out as an infielder and outfielder. Showed athletic feet and the ability to work around the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Crouched setup, smooth load, short stride, stays balanced through contact.  Loose hands, quick bat, short path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. Top 60 time of the event. Well above-average speed for age.