On Monday, January 19th, we kicked off our winter ID circuit with the Aurora Preseason ID, held at the Sports Zone in Aurora, IL. This event was host to roughly 50 players from around the state and allowed all in attendance to showcase their off-season gains in a pro-style workout. 

Today, we continue our post-event content with a look at every single outfielder from the day, including a top-3 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best on the day. 

For a look at the entire event page, click HERE. 

Top Outfield Prospects 

1. Nate Kaminski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 168.4 pounds. Compact frame with some present upper-body strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, short stride, easy and repeats. Simple swing, flat with a line-drive approach, balanced, middle and pull-side approach. 58.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Medium arm circle, athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one hand gather off front foot, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.78 Edge Score.

2. Seamus O'Meara, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Physical build, present strength in the upper-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, simple and quick stride. Clear bat-speed, intentful swing, loud results pull-side, simple swing with strength, flat path. 73.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.8 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather out front, attacks the ball, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.26 Edge Score.

3. Quinn Champion, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide and balanced base, long stride.  St rong hands with bat-speed, intent to lift, athletic swing, pull-side approach. 74.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.14 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Beau Bush, Plainfield North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal stride, simple.  Simple and short swing, works uphill with some extension through impact, middle and pull-side results with lift.  55.8 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (73.5 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Long, over the top slot.
Defense: Clean one hand gather off front foot, short crow hop to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.26 Edge Score.

Matthew Castaneda, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with upside.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, hangs foot into a longer stride.  Works on top of the ball, flat swing, line-drive intent, middle of the field approach.  67.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, one hand gather out front off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.53 Edge Score.

Braden Currer, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, medium stride, spread out and simple.  Slightly uphill swing, pull-side intent, elevated balls with some line-drives mixed in.  59.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.6 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one hand gather out front, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.52 Edge Score.

Terrance Mallory Jr, Plano CUSD 88 (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Weight starts in back leg, medium stride. Easy and balanced, middle of the field approach, simple swing, steep path.  62.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean one hand gather off front foot, short shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.45 Edge Score.

Mason Seyller, Naperville North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 164 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, medium stride, simple.  Works on top of the ball, some feel to stay up the middle and go the other way, flat path. 73.4 mph bat speed.
Power: 93.2 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.8-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.88 Edge Score.

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