Trey
Swiderski

Trey Swiderski, OF, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2023 Uncommitted. Returns as a middle of the order bat for the Volunteers after a successful freshman campaign which saw him go for double digit home runs. The physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound corner outfielder has tools across the board, a 6.58 runner with quick burst and a mid-90s arm from the outfield with feel to drive and lift the baseball. From the right-side Swiderski sets up wide while working back into his backside into his forward move. Swiderski swings with the intent to lift the baseball with extra leverage out in front with a pullside approach.

Louisville commit, currently ranked No. 27 in the Illinois 2023 class. Strong build, round shoulders, standing 6-foot-3, 210-pounds, physical lower-half. The right-handed hitter put on a clinic at the plate; going 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs. Swiderski starts with a wide/athletic base, moving into a short/repeatable stride; his hands work quick to the ball, moving with an uphill path through the zone and generating easy bat-speed, displaying advanced pop to his pull-side with both homers heading that way. Swiderski hopped on the mound later in the game and showed off his strong arm, sitting at 83-85 mph with his fastball throughout.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Minimal load into a short stride. Aggressive, uphill swing through the zone. Intent to lift the baseball. Power to the pull-side and up the middle of the field.
Power: 100.4 max exit velocity, averaged 92.7 mph. 363’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 93 mph. Clean arm swing into a high 3/4 slot. Life out of the hand with backspin and carry.
Defense: Quick feet, clean exchange, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.  

Louisville recruit OF Trey Swiderski (Joliet Catholic) is another outfielder who had a strong statistical showing across the board on Saturday. Swiderski continues to add strength to his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame, which didn't hinder his foot speed as he recorded a 6.75 laser-timed 60 time. Swiderski also topped at 93 mph from the outfield and took aggressive, intentful swings at the plate, registering a peak exit velocity of 100.4 mph, average of 92.7, and his farthest batted ball traveked 363 feet.

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Physically advanced frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, small leg lift, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Explosive, aggressive swing, advanced bat speed with an average of 73.9 MPH, barrel control, gap-to-gap approach with intent to do damage, advanced round of BP.
Power: 103.55 max exit velocity, averaged 97.57 mph. 380’ max distance. Best max exit velocity among outfielders.
Arm: RH. OF - 93 mph. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry with advanced arm strength.
Defense: Aggressive routes, hands play through baseball, plays with proper direction.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

Louisville commit. 6-foot-1, 170-pound outfielder; wide-shouldered, athletic build with room for continued physical development. High-ceiling, right-handed hitter with present pull-side power. Bat works fast and strong, short to the ball, uphill through the zone. Looks to do damage on every swing, pull-side tendencies. Free swinging mentality at times, occasional swing-and-miss. Stock will continue to ascend as he polishes his approach. Defensively, former first baseman has transitioned rather easily to the outfield. Potential to be one of the top right-handed power bats in the class.
Stats: 4-for-8, 2 RBI, 2 BB. 

Louisville commit. 6-foot-1, 170-pound, athletically-built, broad-shouldered, right-handed hitter. Has sneaky athleticism and has translated rather easily from first base to the outfield. Profiles as a potential power-hitting corner outfield type. Simple swing, quick twitchy hands, creates explosive bat speed at times. Inconsistent results and at-bats throughout the weekend but has the ability to leave the yard at any time. Upside right-handed hitter in the 2023 class.
Stats: 5-for-10, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with proportional strength. More room to add muscle, especially in the lower half.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high hands and leg kick at balance point, front foot lands closed to target , back leg drag to an upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Straight action, works around to cut it at times.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. Showed some feel to spin, max spin rate of 2,253 RPM.
CH: 72-72 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays down in the zone. 

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple load with a smooth rhythm, short stride to even. Athletic hands with twitchy bat speed, short and uphill bat path, creates natural loft through contact. Gap-to-gap approach, advanced raw power to all fields, swings with intent, fluid rhythm through contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced raw power, especially to the pull-side. Max exit speed of 98.90 mph in BP, per TrackMan, with an average exit speed of 93.22 mph. A max fly ball distance of 377 feet, averaged 309 feet of distance in BP as well.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active defender, quick feet that work around the baseball, steady hands, clean exchange at times, corner outfield profile.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Verbally committed to Louisville.

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load, toe-tap trigger, twitchy lower half.  Loose hands, quick bat, uphill path, middle-away approach, consistently on the barrel.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, reliable hands, quick double play turn, some feel around the bag.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Tilt/topple type delivery, high front side, lands closed to target, recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 67-71 mph. 10/4 shape, occasional sweeping action.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Strong frame.
Defense: Reliable hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long draw, high 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy on throws.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid rhythm, toe tap/short stride, maintains balance. Uphill path, pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, lands open. 
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Arm side run.
SL: 58-64 mph. 10/4 shape. 

5-foot-4, 125-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, balanced setup, drop bar load, short leg lift trigger. Uphill bat path, pull side approach, high finish. Exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, arm plays long, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 68 mph from the outfield. 8.89 runner in the 60. On the mound, works in line, closed toe landing, some rhythm involved. Long arm action, moderate quickness out front, high ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball showed sink, 64-67 mph. Slider flashed feel, 10/4 shape, in the zone, 58-61 mph.