Chicago Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects

May 5, 2026
Illinois Scouting Staff

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 finishing up our post-event rollout with a look at the day's biggest winners.

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

Top Overall Prospects

1. Dominic Maloney RHP / SS / Loyola Academy, IL / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 30

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Strong and sturdy lower half, good proportions.
Delivery: Works off first base side of mound, rhythm in windup, stays in line, controlled delivery, medium leg kick, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Half arm circle, compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 88-91 mph. Firm, Arm-side run, sink, feel. T2250, 2123 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. 12/6 shape, downer, solid when spiked. T2271, 2192 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Horizontal breaker, feel, higher spin. T2401, 2355 average rpm.

2. Ryan St. Louis SS / RHP / 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.

Delivery: Works on first base side of mound, stays linear, medium knee lift, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer action, 3/4 slot, some whip.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Some arm-side run, feel. T2243, 2198 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 12/6 downer, around the zone, sharp break. T2699, 2595 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Works inner half, feel, sink. T2220, 2064 average rpm.

3. Nolan Hecht OF / LHP / DePaul College Prep, IL / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 60 / POS: 12

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Long levers, athletic build, will add.
Hit: LHH. Upright, rhythmic leg tuck, lands with controlled crash to centered hitting position. Flat swing, intent to do damage, whip and length through the zone. 74.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, power to it with carry and accuracy.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, intentful one-handed gather with timing and aggression through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 51.42 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch only, medium knee lift, stays linear, clean, rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Clean action, athletic, full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Feel, works around the zone, mostly straight with natural run. T1996, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Tight spin, works in the zone. T1754, 1700 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Natural run, developing feel. T1735, 1608 average rpm.

4. Tyler Osmanski RHP / SS / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 177 / POS: 51

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 156.8-pounds.
Delivery: Higher knee lift, controlled delivery, stays in line, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, quick arm, clean actions.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Arm-side run, firm, sink, works inner half. T2076, 1998 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp break, tight spin, 12/6, buries. T2417, 2395 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Arm-side run, works low, developing feel. T1107, 995 average rpm.

5. Noah Collins 3B / RHP / 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.

Delivery: Stretch only, works on first base side, medium leg kick, repeatable, tall and fall.
Arm Action: RH. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Mostly straight, feel for the zone, some sink. T2249, 2100 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Sharp breaker, some feel, horizontal breaker. T1936, 1863 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Some arm-side sink. T1731, 1644 average rpm.