CLASS OF 2024
SS
Tyler
Bell
Kentucky
Lincoln-Way East (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 192.5LBS
S/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks Black 2024
Lincoln-Way East (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 192.5LBS
S/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks Black 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
9/21/23
86.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/24
24
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/22
79
Hard Hit %
2/04/24
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/21/23
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/24
382
Distance (max)
8/09/22
93
Sweet Spot %
8/09/22
6.68
60
9/21/23
3.71
30-yd
9/21/23
1.62
10-yd
9/21/23
20.7
Run speed (max)
9/21/23
90
INF Velo
2/04/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
15.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.8
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
378
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
382
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
378
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
382
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
278
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
86.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
80.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
86.6
Bat Speed (max)
80.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
82.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
83.3
Bat Speed (max)
79.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
80.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Aug 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.62
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Swift
1.62
10-yd
3.71
30-yd
6.68
60-yd
20.7
Run speed (max)
2.25
RSi (max)
35.3
Jump Height (max)
24.8
Jump Height (avg)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.98
RSi (max)
1.98
RSi (avg)
1,826
Jump Power (max)
33.2
Jump Height (max)
23.2
Jump Height (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.01
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
8.6
Run Speed (avg)
1.89
RSi (max)
2.37
RSi (avg)
1,654
Jump Power (max)
29.8
Jump Height (max)
15.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
82.98
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
81.88
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.69
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.31
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- MLB Draft Recap: Illinois - Jul 23, 2024
- 2024 Prep Baseball Illinois Second Team All-State - Jun 20, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 11 Lincoln-Way East - Mar 8, 2024
- Illinois 2024 Rankings: Preseason Update - Mar 8, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Preview - Feb 22, 2024
- Illinois & Wisconsin: Super 60 Recap - Feb 15, 2024
- Super 60: Shooter's Impact 11 - Feb 6, 2024
- Super 60 Preview: Illinois & Wisconsin - Feb 1, 2024
- MLB Draft 2024: Darkhorse 1st Round Picks - Jan 23, 2024
- Who are the top POTY candidates in each state? - Jan 10, 2024
- Top-10 Profiles of 2023: No. 10 Tyler Bell - Dec 18, 2023
- Illinois Signing Day: SEC Outlook - Nov 27, 2023
- 2024 Overall Rankings Update: Fall Helium - Nov 17, 2023
- Illinois 2024 Rankings: Update - Nov 15, 2023
- 2023 All-American Game: Tools of the Trade - Oct 5, 2023
- 2023 All-American Weekend: Workout Day, Data Dive - Sep 25, 2023
- 2023 PBR All-American Game, Spotlight: Tyler Bell - Sep 3, 2023
- 2023 Area Code Upperclass Games: White Sox Quick Hits & Superlatives - Aug 23, 2023
- Illinois 2024 Rankings: Update - Aug 23, 2023
- 2023 PBR Illinois First Team All-State - Jun 19, 2023
- Almost Famous: 25 Summer Helium Candidates - Jun 1, 2023
- Week 9 Games - May 18, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Top Overall Prospects - May 12, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - May 10, 2023
- Illinois 2024 Rankings Updated - May 10, 2023
- Week 7 Games - May 5, 2023
- Week 5 Games - Apr 17, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 9 Lincoln-Way East - Mar 13, 2023
- Preseason All State, Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Preview - Feb 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State, Underclass: Preview - Feb 23, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings Update - Aug 24, 2022
- Chicagoland Open: Preview - Aug 18, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Takeaways - Aug 15, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Roster Preview - Aug 4, 2022
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Infield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Top Overall - Jul 7, 2022
- Updated Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings - May 20, 2022
- Week 5 Games - Apr 26, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - Apr 25, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 13 Lincoln-Way East - Mar 10, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Blast Motion Board - Mar 3, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 2, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- IL Preseason All-State - Underclass: Preview - Feb 25, 2022
- Chicagoland Open: Top Overall Prospects - Jan 20, 2022
- Chicagoland Open: Infield Analysis - Jan 17, 2022
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
SS Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East, 2024; Kentucky commit) was fresh off a standout performance at the inaugural PBR All-American Game. He hit leadoff and played shortstop for Sparks Jupiter. The switch-hitting shortstop took a majority of his at-bats from the right-side of the plate on Sunday and showed premium bat speed with the ability to manipulate the barrel. Despite recording just one hit on the day, Bell made for a professional look both in the box and at a premium defensive position.
Prep Baseball All-American Game: Starting in a slightly wide, open base, the natural switch-hitter utilizes a quiet, shoulder height pre-pitch load with a quick leg trigger. Short to the ball with a loose finish from both sides while creating loft with ease. Equally present bat-to-ball skills but boasts massive power potential from the left side. Plus bat speed with lean strength in the frame that continues to grow can allow Bell to carry a strong hit/power combo going forward. A true shortstop long-term with fluid actions in all directions and easy transfers. Plays confident and shows high, situational baseball IQ. Arm strength to make every play needed and can be accurate from multiple arm angles. 6.68 runner with a great first step and straight line speed. Showing the potential of a day one middle-infielder.
Prep Baseball All-American Game: MIF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East HS, IL, 2024; Kentucky commit) is another all-around impressive athlete, and all of his tools scored higher than the All-American average. He boasts an impressive set of tools which rank in the 76th percentile, about 11% higher than the All-American average. His average bat speed of 77.8 mph helps him stand out and it is 22.9% better than his peers who played in the game. Bell’s Edge Score (81.88) and jump height (35.26 in.) each stand out above the average as well.
Quietly, the Kentucky commit was outstanding in multiple facets of the game throughout the week. Flashed 60 grade run times down the line (4.08) and jumped all over a first-pitch fastball for a pull-side grand slam. Switch-hitter, but Bell is more advanced from the left-side with ability to create leverage with ease and present bat speed. Soft hands with impressive footwork and range makes me believe that Bell will stick up the middle long term as well.
Bell is quickly solidifying himself as a name-to-know 2024 grad on a national scale, riding a red-hot spring to land himself on our first team all-state. The Pittsburgh commit was the catalyst for a Lincoln-Way East team that spent a large chunk of the season towards the top of our Illinois' Power 25, slashing .446/.577/.843 with nine doubles, six triples, and nine home runs. Bell drove in 46 runs and scored 54 times on his own, walking 36 times while also chipping in 32 stolen bases. He did all of that while also being an asset defensively, starting at shortstop for the Griffins and playing it at an advanced rate. Currently the No. 2 overall 2024 graduate in Illinois, and No. 69 nationally, Bell should draw plenty of professional interest throughout the summer circuit and into next spring.
Pittsburgh commit, currently ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. Switch-hitting shortstop came into the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning due to Senior Day. Immediately made his presence felt with a clutch one-out double down the right-field line and he would later come around to score. He came up again in the bottom of the seventh and drove a pitch to center field which was deep enough for a walk-off sacrifice fly. Yet another quality look at one of the top juniors in the state.
Pittsburgh commit, currently ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. Switch-hitting shortstop came into the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning due to Senior Day. Immediately made his presence felt with a clutch one-out double down the right-field line and he would later come around to score. He came up again in the bottom of the seventh and drove a pitch to center field which was deep enough for a walk-off sacrifice fly. Yet another quality look at one of the top juniors in the state.
Pitt commit. Currently ranked No. 4 in the state, No. 154 nationally. Projectable 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, still has plenty of maturing to do physically. High-level defender up the middle with soft hands and athletic actions. Showcased ultra quick hands on transfers with and a clear overall feel for the position. The switch hitter showed similarly quick hands at the plate, seeing all of his at-bats from the right side. His swing is quick and direct to the ball, utilizing a fluid load and hanging his foot to stay on time before firing through the zone. He finished the day 1-for-2 with a double and two walks. High-level switch-hitting middle infielder that will certainly look to remain on the dirt moving forward.
Pitt commit. Currently ranked No. 4 in the state, No. 154 nationally. Projectable 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, still has plenty of maturing to do physically. High-level defender up the middle with soft hands and athletic actions. Showcased ultra quick hands on transfers with and a clear overall feel for the position. The switch hitter showed similarly quick hands at the plate, seeing all of his at-bats from the right side. His swing is quick and direct to the ball, utilizing a fluid load and hanging his foot to stay on time before firing through the zone. He finished the day 1-for-2 with a double and two walks. High-level switch-hitting middle infielder that will certainly look to remain on the dirt moving forward.
Pittsburgh commit. Currently ranked No. 4 in the Illinois’ 2024 class and No. 154 Nationally. Continues to impress with his advanced all-around skill set everytime we see him. Switch-hitting catcher, listed at a strong and athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Started at shortstop and hit in the two-hole. Has been one of the main catalysts offensively for the Griffins all season long. Made all the plays at shortstop look routine on the day. Also, if intentional, showed high baseball IQ, letting a line-drive drop out of his glove with a runner on first base, ultimately leading to a 6-3 double play. Plays with controlled pace and tempo, advanced body control and feel for the middle infield. Soft, confident hands, adjusted to a number of tough hops with ease. Arm plays strong and accurately with carry across the diamond. All the tools to stick on the left-side of the diamond moving forward. Offensively, only hit from the right-side of the plate. Short, direct, strong swing, stays through the zone a long time and uses the big part of the field. Finished 2-for-2 with a loud, two-run home run to center field, two runs and two walks. High-level 2024 prospect in the state of Illinois.
Pittsburgh commit. Currently ranked No. 4 in the Illinois’ 2024 class and No. 154 Nationally. Continues to impress with his advanced all-around skill set everytime we see him. Switch-hitting catcher, listed at a strong and athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Started at shortstop and hit in the two-hole. Has been one of the main catalysts offensively for the Griffins all season long. Made all the plays at shortstop look routine on the day. Also, if intentional, showed high baseball IQ, letting a line-drive drop out of his glove with a runner on first base, ultimately leading to a 6-3 double play. Plays with controlled pace and tempo, advanced body control and feel for the middle infield. Soft, confident hands, adjusted to a number of tough hops with ease. Arm plays strong and accurately with carry across the diamond. All the tools to stick on the left-side of the diamond moving forward. Offensively, only hit from the right-side of the plate. Short, direct, strong swing, stays through the zone a long time and uses the big part of the field. Finished 2-for-2 with a loud, two-run home run to center field, two runs and two walks. High-level 2024 prospect in the state of Illinois.
INF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East), a Pittsburgh commit, made the Illinois State Games his coming out party last August and skyrocketed up the 2024 Illinois board as a result. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound switch-hitter swings a mature bat from both sides of the plate, with loose athletic hands and easy effort throughout. Bell creates easy bat speed, natural loft off the barrel and works to both gaps. Throughout both rounds of BP, from both sides of the plate, Bell peaked at 99.3 mph, averaging 91.6 mph with his furthest batted ball traveling 350’. Bell also led the loaded field with an average bat speed of 79.6 mph. On top of the offensive prowess, Bell is one of the top infield defenders in the state with smooth, confident, easy actions and a strong arm that plays true with life across the diamond at 90 mph.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build, evenly proportioned weight with room to add on more strength.
Hit: SH. Relaxed, balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Athletic swing, stays through the zone a long time, consistent on time and on the barrel with loud contact to both gaps.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Plays on the move, short out of the glove with a quick release, changes slot when necessary.
Defense: Athletic, confident actions, soft hands, pre-pitch hop and fluid footwork through the ball, controls body well on the move.
Run: Did not run the 60 at the event.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build, evenly proportioned weight with room to add on more strength.
Hit: SH. Relaxed, balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Athletic swing, stays through the zone a long time, consistent on time and on the barrel with loud contact to both gaps.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Plays on the move, short out of the glove with a quick release, changes slot when necessary.
Defense: Athletic, confident actions, soft hands, pre-pitch hop and fluid footwork through the ball, controls body well on the move.
Run: Did not run the 60 at the event.
INF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East), a Pittsburgh commit, made the Illinois State Games his coming out party last August and skyrocketed up the 2024 Illinois board as a result. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound switch-hitter swings a mature bat from both sides of the plate, with loose athletic hands and easy effort throughout. Bell creates easy bat speed, natural loft off the barrel and works to both gaps. Throughout both rounds of BP, from both sides of the plate, Bell peaked at 99.3 mph, averaging 91.6 mph with his furthest batted ball traveling 350’. Bell also led the loaded field with an average bat speed of 79.6 mph. On top of the offensive prowess, Bell is one of the top infield defenders in the state with smooth, confident, easy actions and a strong arm that plays true with life across the diamond at 90 mph.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with plenty of room for physical projection
Hit: S. Athletic balanced setup, smooth load, short stride with controlled posture through finish. Loose wrists, easy effort, fluid throughout. Bat stays through the hitting zone a long time, looks to create leverage out front and elevate. Steeper angle from the left side.
Power: 86.7 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: R. INF - 80 mph. Shorter arm slot, tight window, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Nimble feet, comfortable bouncing around the infield and lower half works in rhythm. Soft sure-handed glove, clean transfer, efficient to release. Actions to stick up the middle in the long term.
Run: Did not run at the event.
Arguably the top prospect in attendance, regardless of class, was INF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East, 2024; Pittsburgh commit). A high-waisted athlete that’s 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, the switch-hitting Bell displayed a silky-smooth swing from both sides of the plate throughout the event, hammering balls off the barrel with gap-to-gap feel. He’ll grow into more power as he fills out his frame, and Bell owns one of the highest offensive ceilings in his class. Defensively, Bell’s sure-handed actions and arm strength should keep him on the left side of the infield long term. Expect him to be a high-end name in the state’s 2024 class throughout his amateur career.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned build.
Hits: . Wide open base, balanced lower half, smooth hand load, leg lift trigger to close. Athletic hands, easy juice out of rotation, uphill to contact with gap-to-gap feel. Smooth throughout; confident presence and repeats.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 MPH. 382' max distance.
Arm: . INF-87 mph.Strong arm, can throw from multiple slots, carries across the diamond and plays accurate.
Defense: Athletic smooth defender, plays with ease and confidence. Soft hands, plays low to the ground and clean release.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 79.69 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned build.
Hits: . Wide open base, balanced lower half, smooth hand load, leg lift trigger to close. Athletic hands, easy juice out of rotation, uphill to contact with gap-to-gap feel. Smooth throughout; confident presence and repeats.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 MPH. 382' max distance.
Arm: . INF-87 mph.Strong arm, can throw from multiple slots, carries across the diamond and plays accurate.
Defense: Athletic smooth defender, plays with ease and confidence. Soft hands, plays low to the ground and clean release.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 79.69 Edge Score
Arguably the top prospect in attendance, regardless of class, was INF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East, 2024; Pittsburgh commit). A high-waisted athlete that’s 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, the switch-hitting Bell displayed a silky-smooth swing from both sides of the plate throughout the event, hammering balls off the barrel with gap-to-gap feel. He’ll grow into more power as he fills out his frame, and Bell owns one of the highest offensive ceilings in his class. Defensively, Bell’s sure-handed actions and arm strength should keep him on the left side of the infield long term. Expect him to be a high-end name in the state’s 2024 class throughout his amateur career.
Pittsburgh Commit and Preseason All-State Participant. 6-foot-0, 170-pound athletic frame with room for added strength. Hit leadoff and played shortstop for Lincoln-Way East. Switch-Hitter with an open-set up, consistently set the table for the middle of the Griffins order; drawing 4 walks and coming around to score all four times. Took an impressive round of I/O, showing off arm strength to make the necessary throws from the left-side of the diamond. Made a nice play in game on a sharply hit ground ball to his back hand, making an accurate throw to get the runner.
Pittsburgh Commit and Preseason All-State Participant. 6-foot-0, 170-pound athletic frame with room for added strength. Hit leadoff and played shortstop for Lincoln-Way East. Switch-Hitter with an open-set up, consistently set the table for the middle of the Griffins order; drawing 4 walks and coming around to score all four times. Took an impressive round of I/O, showing off arm strength to make the necessary throws from the left-side of the diamond. Made a nice play in game on a sharply hit ground ball to his back hand, making an accurate throw to get the runner.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose, easy swing. Uphill path, athletic hands, repeatable. Remains balanced throughout. Stays through the hitting zone. Natural lift, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 92.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Loose arm action. Works from a high 3/4 slot. Ball jumps out of the hand with carry to the target.
Defense: Easy, fluid actions. Moves efficiently and under control. Quick to release.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Switch-hitting Pittsburgh commit, Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East), is another impressive infielder with the tools to stay on the left side of the diamond for the long haul. The 6-foot, 170-pound Bell ran a 7.13, was 88 mph across the infield, and he made the infield defensive portion of the event look easy with clean and efficient actions and minimal effort. He looks equally as potent from both sides of the plate with an easy, loose swing with some strength through contact. Impressive 2024 infielder.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose, easy swing. Uphill path, athletic hands, repeatable. Remains balanced throughout. Stays through the hitting zone. Natural lift, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 92.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Loose arm action. Works from a high 3/4 slot. Ball jumps out of the hand with carry to the target.
Defense: Easy, fluid actions. Moves efficiently and under control. Quick to release.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Switch-hitting Pittsburgh commit, Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East), is another impressive infielder with the tools to stay on the left side of the diamond for the long haul. The 6-foot, 170-pound Bell ran a 7.13, was 88 mph across the infield, and he made the infield defensive portion of the event look easy with clean and efficient actions and minimal effort. He looks equally as potent from both sides of the plate with an easy, loose swing with some strength through contact. Impressive 2024 infielder.
Verbally committed to Pittsburgh.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with plenty of room for physical projection
Hit: S. Athletic balanced setup, smooth load, short stride with controlled posture through finish. Loose wrists, easy effort, fluid throughout. Bat stays through the hitting zone a long time, looks to create leverage out front and elevate. Steeper angle from the left side.
Power: 86.7 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: R. INF - 80 mph. Shorter arm slot, tight window, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Nimble feet, comfortable bouncing around the infield and lower half works in rhythm. Soft sure-handed glove, clean transfer, efficient to release. Actions to stick up the middle in the long term.
Run: Did not run at the event.
A 6-foot, 160-pound switch-hitter, MIF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East, 2024) offers noteworthy upside on the diamond. Bell swung it well from both sides of the plate yesterday, working uphill to the baseball and controlling his body well through contact. His glove looked the part defensively, comfortably roaming around the infield with light feet and sure hands that play. He also topped at 80 mph across the diamond from a loose, clean arm capable of working from multiple angles and slots.
A 6-foot, 160-pound switch-hitter, MIF Tyler Bell (Lincoln-Way East, 2024) offers noteworthy upside on the diamond. Bell swung it well from both sides of the plate, working uphill to the baseball and controlling his body well through contact. His glove looked the part defensively, comfortably roaming around the infield with light feet and sure hands that play. He also topped at 80 mph across the diamond from a loose, clean arm capable of working from multiple angles and slots.