On Monday, February 16th, our staff hosted the Chicago Preseason ID at the Pullman Center in Chicago, IL. This event was host to over 50 players from the area, and allowed our staff to get a good look at the gains these players have made in the off-season in a pro-style workout. 

Today we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at all the infielders from the day, found below. 

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

Samuel James (Chicago Hope, 2028), Ethan Gonzalez (St. Laurence, 2029) and Matejo Blakes (Homewood-Flossmoor, 2029) are a trio of underclassmen that showed well and deserve a mention. 

Top Infield Prospects 

1. Ryan St. Louis, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Long and wiry, will add.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, easy toe tap back to balance, easy stride back to centered hitting position.  Athletic, controlled swing, clean and flat, line-drive intent, middle of the field intent.  71.8 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.4 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Smooth and fluid, reliable feel to the defensive profile, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.09 Edge Score.

2. Noah Collins, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. Strong and projectable.
Hit: RHH. Upright, on time, controlled and aggressive to hitting position with simple hand trigger.  Strong and balanced, whole field approach with natural lift, works on top of the baseball. 71 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot with some whip, accurate.
Defense: Smooth, clean hands, ease of operation to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.28 Edge Score. 

3. Delval DeSavieu III, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Athletic build with current strength, very projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, centered, balanced, short and consistent hand trigger.  Strong hands, flat path with some whip, balanced through impact. 65.8 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot, whip with carry.
Defense: Smoothness with clean hands and transfers, gets momentum moving towards first base.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.43 Edge Score. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Austin Archuleta, Lincoln Park (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-6, 141 pounds. Athletic build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, high hands set up, step back with back foot load, consistent and on time.  Flat path, line-drive intent up the middle, simple swing, balanced through impact.  49.6 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 62 mph max exit velocity (53 avg.); 132-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 50 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, shows bounce, steady two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 8.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 13.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.49 Edge Score.

Loy Ballerini, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 195 pounds. Projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, crouched and balanced, small and controlled move into back hip and lands centered.  Whippy swing with loose wrists, intent to stay up the middle, balanced. 64.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Low 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: INF: Two hand gather under midline, gets moving towards first. 1B: Smooth hands and actions around the first base bag, turns the 3-6-3 double play with consistency.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.46 Edge Score.

Matejo Blakes, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 179.2 pounds. Strong build with more strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, easy and controlled move to the hitting position on time.  Easy, loose wrists, flat swing, very clean with more strength coming, middle of the field approach.  62.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.1 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 72 mph. INF: 3/4 slot, short and repeatable, carry with accuracy. C: Short and compact arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.43 pop time range; INF: Has fluid and athletic actions moving to all sides, steady glove. C: Intentful operation down to second, clean transfers while working in-line.
Athletic Testing: 8.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.67 Edge Score.

Christian Brouder, St Ignatius (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Athletic, will fill.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright and slightly open set up, loaded hand trigger with downhill posture.  Works on top of the ball, controlled and balanced, looks to stay up the middle of the field.  65.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Can throw from multiple slots, shows quickness to arm, accurate.
Defense: Smooth funnel under midline with clean transfers, gets momentum moving towards first.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.72 Edge Score.

Judson Carter, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 138 pounds. Long levers, high waist, sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open set up, smooth move to center, tight and consistent hand trigger.  Works on top of the ball, easy, balanced with loose wrists through impact, line-drive intent.  56.1 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 194-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 slot with whippiness.
Defense: Softness to hands, quick mover laterally, feel for up the middle defense.
Athletic Testing: 7.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.38 Edge Score.

Brandon Cisneros, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds. Long levers, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Upright, natural rhythm to hitting position with lower half, short and repeatable hand trigger.  Works on top of the baseball, length through the zone with extension out front, lift up the middle at times.  67.9 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Slings it from a low 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Has bounce and twitchy movements laterally, rangy.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.88 Edge Score.

Jacob Cordero, Ogden International (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195 pounds. Long levers, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up slightly back of center, short stride, on time and balanced.  Intent to lift pull-side, uphill swing and path with natural lift in the swing.  67.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, slings it, has some whippy action through the ball creating some carry.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, gets moving towards first, steady footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 45.23 Edge Score.

Matt Davis, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 170 pounds. Long levers, trim, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, centered hitting position, short hand trigger, strong back elbow, repeats, consistent and on time.  Twitch in the hands, uphill path, on the barrel up the middle. 59.9 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Quick and twitchy to both sides, clean hands and glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.2 Edge Score.

Caleb Flanagan, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 121.5 pounds. Trim, wiry with size and strength coming in future.
Hit: RHH. Upright and narrow, controlled crash to centered hitting position.  Flat swing with some uphill intent at times, balanced and up the middle approach, loose and handsy.  63.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot with whip and accuracy.
Defense: Quick first step laterally, gets good direction going towards first base, steady hands and transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump. 

David Flores, chicago heights marian catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-5, 150 pounds. Strong and sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, shifts back with leg lift, lands centered with consistency.  Balanced and simple swing, feel to stay up the middle with line-drives.  61.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 62 mph. Slings it from 3/4 slot, 3/4.
Defense: Clean mover around the first base bag, can turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 8.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.64 Edge Score.

Noah Fuentes, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 220 pounds. Sturdy build with strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, upright, centered move to hitting position on time.  Flat swing, simple operation, stays middle of the field. 67.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Clean and loose arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, deliberate footwork, shuffles through the baseball with proper direction.
Athletic Testing: 8.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 12.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.84 Edge Score.

Ethan Gonzalez, St. Laurence (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. Wiry build, will add.
Hit: RHH. Controlled move back into a toe tap, smooth to centered hitting position on time.  Athletic, loose hands and wrists, balanced, athletic swing, line-drive approach.  63.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.7 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Slings it from low 3/4 slot, has carry.
Defense: Athletic with some twitch and bounce, confident glove, rangy actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.57 Edge Score.

Marcus Jackson, Rich Township High School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140 pounds. Trim, more strength coming, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, smooth, has rhythm and timing to repeat the load and gets into strong hitting position on time.  Works on top of the baseball, some lift pull-side at times, balanced finish.  65.5 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (65 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Quick arm, short and compact stroke, has carry with some arm strength.
Defense: Quick mover to both sides, has some feel to play up the middle, confident glove. 
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 60.53 Edge Score.

Samuel James, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Athletic, very projectable, high trim waist with sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Crouched and athletic set up, lands centered, quiet move to the hitting position.  Athlete with twitch, balanced, bat-speed, whippy and flat path.  62.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot with arm quickness.
Defense: OF: One hand gather into shuffle step with clean transfers. INF: Quick mover laterally, clean and soft hands, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 86.69 Edge Score.

Emiliano Leon, Hancock College Prep (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 216 pounds. Strong build, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with minimal movement, small and efficient move to the hitting position, repeats.  Works on top of the baseball, easy and balanced through impact, stays middle of the field.  63.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77.6 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. High 3/4 slot, downhill, high front side, quick arm.
Defense: OF: Aggressive, crow hop, athletic. INF: Smooth and clean hands around the first base bag with quality footwork.
Athletic Testing: 8.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.18 Edge Score.

Dominic Maloney, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Strong and sturdy lower half, good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open set up, strong back elbow, controlled stride away from hands creating athletic hand load, on time.  Works on top of the baseball, loud contact middle of the field, line-drive intent. 73.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Can throw from multiple arm angles, shows accuracy and carry.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline with clean hands, can move laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.04 Edge Score.

Finn Owens, Lane Tech (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds. Projectable and strong.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched, slightly open set up with balance, moves well with controlled weight shift to center.  Longer swing that works on top of the ball, some lift pull-side. 60.8 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. 3/4 slot, with whip, has carry.
Defense: Two hand gather into funnel to the midline, twitch and quickness laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.95 Edge Score.

Henry Powell, St Ignatius (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Lower half reach, shifts weight to center on time.  Intent to lift up the middle, flashed line-drives, uphill swing.  62.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (73.1 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short and compact arm stroke, accurate.
Defense: Quick mover, has some reliability feel to the overall defensive profile.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.13 Edge Score.

Colin Sherman, Lane Tech (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Stock, slightly open, lands centered, on time.  Easy and simple swing, looks to go the other way, stays inside the baseball.  62.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.2 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Can throw from multiple slots, shows quickness to arm, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, gets move going towards target, accurate.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.36 Edge Score.

Raul Sebastian Zarco, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-4, 123.2 pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Hit: RHH. Pre set into back side with strong back elbow, hovers front foot with controlled crash to centered and strong hitting position at launch.  Easy swing, flat path, works to keep the ball on a line, some feel to stay up the middle.  59.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (68.9 avg.); 240-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Moves fluid and free through the ball, aggressive.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.05 Edge Score.

Savion Sisney, Simeon Career Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 210 pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Hitterish and rhythmic, no leg lift, smooth shift back and into the ball on time.  Easy and loose wrists, strong, simple with balance through impact, flicks line-drives with ease up the middle.  67.9 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. 3/4 slot, has some arm quickness.
Defense: INF: Two hand gather funnels into midline, gets direction moving to target, clean hands. 1B: Soft hands with clean transfers around the first base bag, understands the footwork to turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 8.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 13.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.99 Edge Score.

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