Max
Wille

OF Max Wille (Normal University) is an athletic uncommitted left-handed hitter to follow. Presenting a 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame, Wille showed to have an athletic swing during gameplay that could also handle velocity, tallying two hits. Wille also had a well-rounded showing during the workout portion of the event; running a 6.93 60, maxing out at 86 mph from the outfield, and also posting a max exit velocity of 95 mph.

Verbally committed to South Suburban CC.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, toe-tap into a longer stride. Twitchy, quick hands, works uphill into a high finish, looks to elevate the baseball. Above-average bat speed. 67.2 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. High 3/4 slot, ful arc, stays through throw, accurate.
Defense: Funnels ball high into body, fluent through the ball, works hands upward quickly.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 196 in Illinois’ junior class. Started in center field and batted fourth. Stands in an athletic 6-foot, 167-pound frame with room for continued development. Led the way for the Pioneers, finished the day 3-for-3 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored. A left-handed hitter at the plate, has a fluid load with a toe-tap trigger, stays short and direct to the ball with a mostly flat path. An athletic mover in the outfield with quality range, Wille showed a strong arm on throws to home during IO. An uncommitted junior to follow in Illinois.

Uncommitted. Wille had an impressive week going 7-for-8 with one triple, one double, 10 RBIs, three walks, two runs scored and seven stolen bases. In their game against Mahomet-Seymour, Wille went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and one walk, and went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBIs and one walk in their win over Jacksonville. His most impressive performance of the week came in their win over Pekin, going 3-for-3 with a triple, five RBIs, two runs scored and one walk.

Season Stats: Wille is hitting .385 AVG with a .500 OBP with a HR, 3 3B, 2 2B, and 18 R.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 196 in Illinois’ junior class. Started in left field and batted fifth. A left-handed hitter, hands stayed short and direct to the ball and displayed a quick, slightly uphill path. Wille went 1-for-3 on the day with a triple, one RBI, two runs scored and a walk. He has advanced speed on the base paths, flying around the bases on his triple.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, high hands, compact load, medium leg lift, short stride. Short to the ball, uphill plane at times, mostly flat, aggressive swing, barreled balls to the pull-side. 64.4 mph bat speed with 24 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short, quick out front, uses turf on throws, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, works in-stride, fields ball to body, crow hops on throws, quick to release at times.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.

OF Max Wille (Normal University, 2025) is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound, left-handed hitter who recently showed well at the Super 16 held at Creekside. He also took one of the day’s most consistent BP rounds. His feel for the barrel was evident (85%) while sending line drives to the middle-in part of the field.Wille produced a max exit velocity of 91.5 mph (84.5 mph avg) and sent his farthest ball 318 ft. He was also up to 84 mph from the outfield where he consistently attacked the baseball.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider stance, crouched setup, pre-pitch load and minimal stride. Creates bat speed, slightly uphill tendencies, up the middle/pull-side approach. 62.2 mph bat speed with 24 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Quick arm action, ¾ slot and throws flashed life.
Defense: Long stride, plays in stride, aggressive approach, two-hand gather, crow hops through release.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, crouched, smooth load and heel-lift trigger. Swings with controlled aggression, loose hands, uphill tendencies through the zone.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Quick arm circle into a high 3/4 slot, life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, steady hands, active footwork.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.