Timmy
Leark

Showing some of the louder tools throughout the event was OF Timmy Leark (Oak Park River Forest, 2025). Twitchy, athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with room for added strength. Ran a 6.88 second 60 yard dash during the workout portion. Simple and repeatable swing that works explosively through the ball. Was on the barrel during BP (80% sweet spot) with a peak exit velocity of 93.6 mph. Translated a strong workout into gameplay, barreling a loud double to the pull-side gap. Strong arm that topped at 89 mph from the outfield. Has the tools to stick in centerfield and will only get better as he physically matures.

OF Timmy Leark (Oak Park-River Forest, 2025) was yet another left-handed hitter who caught our attention at the event. He began his day by showcasing some of the top outfield actions, playing light on his feet with pace to his game and natural feel playing through the baseball. Leark’s arm has progressed nicely since our last look over the summer, adding four mph to his outfield velocity - reaching up to 89 mph. At the plate he stays direct to the baseball, and through the zone a long time with ability to backspin line-drives to all fields. The 7.18 runner topped at 98 mph during BP while averaging 87.5. 5-foot-10, 1550-pound, left/left uncommitted outfielder to know moving forward. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with minimal movement and slight leg kick Highly-repeatable, flat swing, stays through the zone, was all over the barrel throughout.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Loose from high 3/4 slot with life and carry to target.  Ball jumps out of his hand.
Defense: Active footwork through the ball, soft hands, athletic actions.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

The 5-foot-9, 155-pound, left/left outfielder took a focused, polished round of BP that was on the barrel throughout while back spinning line-drives to all fields. The swing is highly-repeatable, stays flat and above the baseball, with above-average hand/eye; 90 mph max exit velocity. He played with a bounce in his step in the outfield, athletic actions and direct routes to the baseball. He plays through with strong, confident hands and quick exchange. His arm played strong, flashing carry at 85 mph. Name to know in the 2025 class.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Wiry frame with room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, fluid stride. Athletic, quick hands, bat stays flat and through the zone a long time. Hard line-drive contact to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot with loose arm actions, with life and carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, confident hands, and routes.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hits: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load, lift and place stride. Line drives, level path, finds the barrel, repeats, loose gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-82 mph. High over the top, accurate, some life, clean exchange.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays through the ball, sure-handed.