TJ
McQuillan

A premier prospect in the Midwest’s 2026 class that made the trip to Rantoul: CIF/OF TJ McQuillan (Mt. Carmel, 2026; Louisville commit). McQuillan’s sheer physicality rivals that of anyone in the state, regardless of age, and the 6-foot-1, 210-pound left-handed slugger showed noticeable raw power in BP. McQuillan’s firmest ball jumped off his ball at 100.5 mph, averaging 92.7 mph per batted ball, and he did so while routinely elevating the baseball (330 ft. avg), swatting his furthest an estimated 392 feet, per TrackMan. On top of that, McQuillan ran a 7.01 60-yard dash and was 83 mph across the infield. 

3B/OF TJ McQuillan (Mount Carmel, 2026) is an alumni of the PBR Junior Future Games and one of the top bats in the 2026 class. Heading into the event, the Louisville commit was coming off an impressive freshman spring where he slashed .327/.425/.551 with five home runs, nine XBHs, and 28 RBI. At the plate he continues to show big bat speed and power with the quickest bat speed at the event on average (78.7 mph). He also consistently barreled the baseball to the pull-side with power, recording a max exit velocity of 98.4 mph, an average exit velocity of 94.2 mph, and a max distance of 377 feet. He also ran a 7.13 60 time, above-average for his age and frame. McQuillan continues to solidify himself as a name to know in the Midwest. 

T.J. McQuillan (Mount Carmel), a 6-foot-1, 210-pound, CIF/COF prospect committed to Louisville shortly following his appearance at the Junior Future Games for Team Illinois this past July and he continues to prove that he is one of the top left-handed bats in the class at the All-State event. McQuillan took one of the more mature rounds we have seen from him to-date, staying balanced and within himself creating advanced bat strength and bat speed with minimal effort. McQuillan seemed intent on showing his all-field power potential instead of cheating and looking to pull everything with authority to the pull-side. McQuillan registered a T102.6 exit velocity, 95 mph average to go along with a 339’ max batted ball (has been 351’ in the past). 

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup with a short stride. Advanced bat speed and bat strength, physical presence. On time and on the barrel with loud contact to all fields.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Arm can play from multiple angles, 3/4 release primarily.
Defense: Soft hands, moves well for size, plays through the ball, quick hands at times.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Junior Future Games: TJ McQuillan had two hits and two RBIs. McQuillan is a high-end bat that will continue to improve with age. He has great understanding of the strike zone and when he ambushes pitches they trampoline off of his bat.

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Efficient movements in the box. Smooth load into back hip. Easy bat-speed, uphill path to the ball with intent to lift, easy pop. 
Power: 93.7 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm swing, accurate from multiple angles, arm works.
Defense: Advanced actions, projects well at 3B, plays with tempo.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

TJ McQuillan (Lake Central IN, 2026) put together the loudest round of BP on the day and also looks to have the makings of a dangerous power/speed combination; reaching up to 93.7 mph for an exit velocity with intent to lift the baseball, easy pop and bat-speed - also cruised to a 7.49 60-yard dash, made even more impressive given his 6-foot, 210-pound frame. 

TJ McQuillan, Lake Central, 2026, IN

Position: 3B/OF

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound solid frame.

Hit: (LHH) Advanced. Started in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple upward swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 100 mph exit velocity, average 90.3 mph. 77.3 mph bat speed average. 24.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, natural exchange. Solid. 

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.52 (60-yard).

Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pound strong physical frame.
Hit: (LHH) Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short uphill swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 8.04 (60-yard dash).