Riley
Hendren

Augustana College commit. Ranked No. 214 in the state’s senior class. Started in centerfield and batted second. Paced the Ironmen offense going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Simple right-handed swing at the plate with a small leg lift and load, hands stay direct to the ball with a flat bat path through the zone. Athletic defender in the outfield with quality speed that allowed him to chase down balls, showed an above-average arm.

Verbally committed to Augustana College.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no stride, repeats. Direct, easy, quick hands, line drive contact to all fields. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Two hand gather, attacks the ball and plays through.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60.

A standout during the IHSA season to our staff, and earning a mention within the Week 8 Scout Blog, OF Riley Hendren (Normal Community, 2024) has athleticism and projection attached to a 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. Hendren ran a 6.79 60, reaching a peak speed of 20.3 mph with a 1.66 10-yard split. He showed athletic hands and a short swing that stayed on plane (80%) regularly in BP while spraying line drives to all fields. Hendren plays with pace in the outfield too, and his firmest bullet peaked at 84 mph to home. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, stock, minimal up/down leg lift. Athletic hands, short to the baseball. 66.7 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full long arm swing, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Quick, active feet, plays with pace, attacks the baseball at times.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted. Stands at an athletic and strong 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Played center field and batted in the leadoff spot. Finished the game 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a walk and three stolen bases. Took quality at-bats throughout the game and showed to be a tough out at the plate. Showed speed and athleticism on the base paths and athletic actions in the outfield with a quality arm.