2026 Prep Baseball Illinois: Third Team All-State
June 26, 2026
By: Illinois Scouting Staff
Earlier this week, the Prep Baseball Illinois team released its First Team All-State and Second Team All-State for the 2026 season. Today, we’re announcing the recipients of our Third Team All-State honors. Given the amount of talent residing in the state, the Third-Team roster is stacked with selections representing all corners of Illinois.
Without further ado, here is the roster for the 2026 Prep Baseball Illinois’ Second-Team All-State.
PITCHERS
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Ian Tosi LHP / Mount Carmel, IL / 2026
| LHP |
52.1 |
8-0 |
41 |
58 |
9 |
2.03 |
0.97 |
3/28/26: "Miami (FL) signee. Currently ranked No. 26 in the state. Proportional, athletic 6-foot, 185-pound frame. Got the ball and turned in a clean two-inning start. Tosi works with a loose, repeatable delivery down the mound, showing a full arm action out of a high ¾ slot. His fastball sat 85-87 mph with some arm-side run, and he complemented it with a curveball that sat 66-67 mph with depth and the ability to throw it for strikes, and a changeup at 73-74 mph with fade. A talented southpaw to keep tabs on as he heads to Coral Gables in the fall. Line: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 5 K."
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| RHP |
54 |
8-2 |
38 |
76 |
16 |
1.82 |
1.00 |
4/11/26: "Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 43 nationally. Strong, durable 6-foot-4, 242-pound frame. Got the ball to start and tossed a complete game shutout for the Champions. His fastball sat 92 mph in the first inning before settling into the 86-89 mph range throughout the outing with armside run, consistently playing up at the top of the zone. His slider worked 81-83 mph and showed the ability to earn whiffs when needed. He has easy arm strength from a compact arm action and ¾ slot. Friedrich threw strikes at a high clip, working at 70% overall and attacking hitters early, throwing first-pitch strikes to 21 of 26 batters faced. Line: W, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 R, 9 K. A high-follow sophomore arm and one of the top names in the state to watch as August 1st approaches."
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Jimmy Benson LHP / St. Laurence, IL / 2027
| LHP |
54.1 |
7-1 |
46 |
59 |
22 |
2.19 |
1.25 |
5/20/26: "TCU commit. Currently ranked No. 29 in the state. 6-foot-8, 227-pound frame with long levers. One of the bigger upside arms in the state and perhaps the region. Got the ball to start for the Vikings. Loose mover on the mound who syncs up his long levers well out of a low ¾ slot with an easy arm stroke. His fastball sat 85-88 mph, touching 89 early with sink and run, before settling into the 84-86 mph range, touching 87 later in the outing. He flashed feel for a fading-changeup at 80 mph and also showed a curveball at 68 mph. Benson attacked hitters throughout his start while showing ultra-confidence on the hill, punching out five over four and a third. A high-upside TCU commit to keep tabs on as he continues to develop, leading the top team in the state."
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Anthony Eberlin RHP / OF / Edwardsville, IL / 2026
| RHP |
61 |
10-0 |
34 |
62 |
18 |
1.83 |
0.85 |
From 6/03/26: "Uncommitted. Currently the No. 52 ranked player in the 2026 class. Got the start against O’Fallon in the Sectional Semifinal and put together a strong start. Went six innings, allowing seven hits, one walk, two earned runs, and punched out five in the win. Attacked the zone with a mid 80s fastball in the 85-86 mph range, topping out at 88 mph. Eberlin also offered a slider in the 73-75 mph range."
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| LHP |
52.1 |
8-2 |
37 |
56 |
29 |
1.87 |
1.26 |
The John A. Logan JC commit led the way on the hill for Brother Rice, winning the CCL Blue Pitcher of the Year award, highlighted by a complete game at Wrigley Field against conference foe, Mount Carmel. McKendrick was the go-to arm in high leverage games and had collected 19 wins over the last two seasons.
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| RHP |
60 |
10-1 |
39 |
73 |
14 |
1.05 |
0.88 |
The right-hander was dominant for Freeburg throughout the season, collecting 10 wins and All-Conferecne honors. Merrill tossed a no-hitter in the regional semi-finals to get the Freeburg playoff run started.
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CATCHERS
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Zach Ohlund C / 3B / Wilmington, IL / 2026
| C |
.529 |
13 |
0 |
9 |
47 |
31 |
7 |
.645 |
.989 |
1.634 |
The Heartland CC commit finished his career winning All-Conference honors three times, two All-Area award honors, and finished his senior season second all-time in single season batting average at Wilmington HS. A memorable career for the backstop.
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Luka Stojakovic C / OF / Maine South, IL / 2026
| C |
.391 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
36 |
18 |
18 |
.471 |
.643 |
1.114 |
The Creighton commit was the co-player of the year in the CSL South and was one of the hottest hitters in the Maine South lineup throughout their deep state finals run. Also, finished the season with a .988 fielding percentage.
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Beau Breyman C / SS / Freeburg, IL / 2027
| C |
.429 |
14 |
1 |
6 |
45 |
16 |
13 |
.520 |
.699 |
1.219 |
3/21/26: "Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 79 in the state. Strong, well-proportioned 5-foot-10, 182-pound frame. Batted third and caught for the Midgets. Showed to be one of the better defensive backstops in the class, with calm and relaxed receiving actions and loose wrists. His arm is strong out of the chute, recording pop times of 1.93-2.00 between innings and showing the ability to control the running game. Offensively, his aggressive right-handed swing works longer through the zone with a do-damage approach. One of the top uncommitted backstops to know in Illinois."
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FIRST BASEMEN
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Max Heineman C / OF / Normal Community, IL / 2026
| 1B/C |
.434 |
12 |
1 |
3 |
34 |
29 |
12 |
.492 |
.651 |
1.143 |
5/21/26: "Illinois-Chicago commit, ranked No. 35 in the state's senior class. Stands in a 5-foot-9, 200-pound frame with strength throughout. Started at first base and batted second. Finished the day 2-for-3 with a double, RBI, one run scored and a walk. A right-handed hitter, Heineman continues to be a consistent presence in the box with an all-fields approach, producing in big game situations. Athletic defender at first base with a confident glove. A name that continues to impress our staff."
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Alex Martinez 1B / RHP / Conant, IL / 2026
| 1B |
.490 |
15 |
0 |
5 |
39 |
16 |
16 |
.555 |
.790 |
1.345 |
The Oakton CC commit took home the Offensive Player of the Year award for thre MSL West. Martinez hit two walkoff homeruns this season and was the most dominant hitter in the Conant lineup throughout the season.
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MIDDLE INFIELDERS
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Carson Trivellini SS / 2B / Crystal Lake South, IL / 2027
| SS |
.391 |
14 |
2 |
1 |
21 |
37 |
15 |
.470 |
.521 |
1.024 |
4/21/26: "Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 22 in the state’s junior class. 6-foot-2, 183-pound, uber-athletic frame. Hit leadoff and played shortstop. Trivellini continues to show as one of the top defenders in the class, making numerous tough plays while flashing range to both sides with quick-twitch actions. At the plate, he added a single through the 5-6 hole, scored the first run of the game, and swiped a bag."
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Bennett Kono SS / 2B / Loyola Academy, IL / 2028
| SS |
.526 |
15 |
0 |
7 |
30 |
41 |
19 |
.610 |
.850 |
1.450 |
Kono had clutch hits throughout the season for Loyola and broke the school record for batting average and hits as a sophomore.
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Dax Randolph SS / 2B / Harrisburg, IL / 2028
| SS |
.500 |
16 |
3 |
4 |
38 |
52 |
22 |
.585 |
.758 |
1.342 |
4/23/26: "Uncommitted. Athletic 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame. Batted leadoff and played shortstop for the Bulldogs. Continues to look the part of a high-follow name in the state's sophomore class. Defensively, he has smooth and advanced actions present both pre-game and in-game, pairing a quick release with an accurate arm across the diamond. Offensively, the right-handed hitter was on the barrel multiple times, tallying a pair of hits including a double into the left-center gap in his final at-bat. His swing showed more bat speed than in a previous look earlier this spring while continuing to work loose and athletically through the zone with the ability to drive the ball to all fields. An uncommitted name to follow as we move into the summer."
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Gavin Michaels SS / 2B / Normal Community, IL / 2026
| SS |
.396 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
31 |
46 |
14 |
.500 |
.646 |
1.146 |
4/11/26: "Cincinnati commit, ranked No. 8 in the state's senior class. Stands in a 6-foot, 173-pound frame with projection and athleticism throughout. Started at shortstop and batted leadoff. Finished the day 3-for-3 with a double, RBI, two runs scored and a walk. A right-handed hitter, Michaels works with direct, quick hands and twitch in the swing, showing feel to work gap-to-gap. A 6.47 runner in the 60, speed translates on the bases and makes him a constant threat any time he reaches first. Defensively, shows athleticism with range to both sides, clean footwork with a steady glove and quality arm across the diamond. Plenty of projection still to come in his overall game."
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THIRD BASEMEN
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Finn Stovall 3B / RHP / Harlem, IL / 2026
| 3B |
.500 |
13 |
2 |
10 |
49 |
49 |
29 |
.610 |
.952 |
1.650 |
The Rock Valley JC commit has won back-to-back NIC-10 MVP honors and broke a handful of school records such as, doubles, triples, homers, RBI, HBP, and walks. A special career for Stovall.
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Will Graba RHP / 3B / Fremd, IL / 2026
| 3B |
.464 |
10 |
0 |
9 |
39 |
30 |
16 |
.541 |
.800 |
1.341 |
4/30/26: "Harper JC commit, currently ranked No. 112 in the state. 5-foot-10, 193-pounds, proportionate strength with rounded broad shoulders, strong lower-half. Started at third base and hit three-hole for the Vikings, finishing the day 3-for-4 with a double, RBI and a run scored. Left-handed hitter, dangerous look in the box with intent to do damage, minimal chase or swing/miss with quality at-bats all day long, missed a home run by one foot off the top of the wall to his pull-side, compact and strong swing, simple and repeats, showed the ability to loft the baseball and also manipulate the barrel to keep it on a line. Steady at third base with reliable hands and a strong arm, delivered accurate throws across."
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OUTFIELDERS
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| OF |
.377 |
13 |
1 |
11 |
39 |
37 |
26 |
.500 |
.796 |
1.296 |
Kozlowski is headed to Findlay to play football after putting together a special senior season for Minooka. The senior won conference MVP and hit a handful of clutch homers throughout the regular season and the teams' sectional run.
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Carson Hamblin OF / SS / Lake Zurich, IL / 2027
| OF |
.485 |
14 |
4 |
5 |
30 |
44 |
29 |
.612 |
.851 |
1.463 |
4/14/26: "Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 40 in the state. Lean, athletic 5-foot-10, 183-pound frame. Batted leadoff and played centerfield for the Bears. The left-handed hitter has twitch and the ability to control the barrel with bat speed, working quality at-bats throughout the game with a patient approach and the discipline to not expand the zone. Defensively, he has quick feet and the range to stick in center at the next level. A high-follow uncommitted name in the state's junior class."
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Drew Ward OF / 2B / Sacred Heart-Griffin, IL / 2026
| OF |
.461 |
14 |
3 |
30 |
32 |
52 |
21 |
.551 |
.725 |
1.277 |
6/03/26: "Illinois Wesleyan commit. Currently ranked No. 140 in Illinois’ 2026 class. 5-foot-11, 179-pound athletic frame. Got the start on the mound and hit in the leadoff spot. Battled in his start, going six innings and giving up four runs. Fluid mover on the mound with a clean arm action out of a ¾ slot. Attacked with a mid-80s fastball that topped out at 87 mph. Mixed in a mid-70s breaking ball to keep hitters off balance. At the plate, Ward was on the barrel multiple times with a single to left field and a lineout to center field."
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Dominic Battista OF / SS / Oswego East, IL / 2026
| OF |
.442 |
14 |
4 |
37 |
17 |
28 |
17 |
.607 |
.837 |
1.440 |
5/21/26: "UIC commit. 6-foot-1 185-pounds, strong, lean, athletic frame. Started in center and batted first in the lineup. At the plate did not have any hits but showed an athletic, controlled swing with awareness of the strike zone as evidenced by three walks on the day. Plus runner, 6.53 60-yard dash whose speed translates to the base paths - four stolen bases on the day. Played with confidence, maintained composure in the batters box when calls did not go his way."
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UTILITY
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Johnathon Stunkel 3B / OF / Putnam County, IL / 2026
| OF/SS |
.438 |
14 |
7 |
39 |
49 |
17 |
10 |
13 |
1.288 |
The Illinois Central College was a force on both sides of the ball and took home numerous awards such as Putman County HS Male Athlete of the Year and First-Team All-Conference in the Tri-County Conference. The right-hander was the winning pitcher in each game from the Regional Championship all the way to the Sectional Championship.
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Ryan St. Louis SS / RHP / Harvest Christian Academy, IL / 2027
| SS |
.422 |
10 |
3 |
30 |
43 |
20 |
34 |
.527 |
1.155 |
St. Louis earned First-Team All-Conference after a dominant season on both sides. The right-hander was 3-0 in the playoffs and earned a big win over Freeburg in the state semi-finals.
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Nolan Lebert RHP / SS / Mascoutah, IL / 2026
| SS |
.417 |
4 |
4 |
21 |
53 |
29 |
17 |
.567 |
1.140 |
4/22/26: Olivet Nazarene signee. Currently ranked No. 103 in the state. Athletic, high-waisted 5-foot-10, 167-pound frame. Batted leadoff and started at shortstop before coming on in relief for the Indians. An athletic defender at short with confident hands and an accurate arm. The right-handed hitter has a simple swing with quality bat-to-ball feel at the plate, tallying a single and a walk in his at-bats. On the bump, he is an athletic mover downhill throwing from a high ¾ slot. His fastball worked 84-86 mph with slight arm-side run, while his tight breaking ball sat 71-74 mph and earned consistent swing and miss. He punched out four over four innings of relief work."
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