Illinois 2025 Winners: 2026 Position Players
December 27, 2025
With the end of the year right around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to highlight players who stood out to our staff throughout the year - whether it was at an event, a tournament, or a game in the spring. Today, we continue our rollout with a look at some of the position player winners from the 2026 class.
Position Player Winners
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Landon Thome SS / 2B / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2026From 5/10/25: “Tennessee commit. Currently ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 181 nationally. Lean and athletic 6-foot, 185-pound frame with room for added strength in the future. Batted leadoff and played shortstop for Naz. Thome continues to look like one of the top hitters in the country each time we see him, with this game being no different. The left-handed hitter has a mature approach at the plate with an advanced feel to hit. Thome rarely expanded the zone, and found the barrel in his final two plate appearances, tallying a single and a triple to center field that nearly left the yard. Defensively, his athleticism continues to stand out with evident range up the middle paired with natural actions and a strong/accurate arm across the infield. Thome continues to cement himself as one of the top players in the midwest.” |
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Ethan Bass SS / RHP / Glenbrook North, IL / 2026From 5/24/25: “Wake Forest commit, currently ranked No. 2 in Illinois and No. 33 in the country. 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame, lean with twitch and more room to add strength, highly athletic. Started at shortstop and hit out of the two-hole, finishing the day 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored. The right-handed hitter has notable present bat-speed in his swing with athletic hands, staying back on spin and seeing it deep to drive it the other way for a double. Gave plus run-times throughout the day with a 4.19 down the line and 4.63 on a turn. Shortstop profile at the next level, confident hands with rhythm and timing, fluid feet with easy range to both sides of the glove, crisp glove-to-hand and transfers, makes double-play turns look easy to all angles. Arm can play on the move and from different slots, plays with easy strength and is quick to release. High-profile middle infield prospect, extremely versatile athlete that can impact the game in multiple ways, will be a draft follow this coming year.” |
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Dominic Battista OF / SS / Oswego East, IL / 2026From 8/05/25: “OF Dominic Battista (Oswego East, 2026; Illinois-Chicago commit) continued to stand out in all facets for our staff. A lean athlete standing at 6-foot, 157-pounds, the left-handed hitter was a big winner during the workout portion of the event; running a 6.57 60, reaching 90 mph from the outfield, and averaging 92.2 mph off the bat (T99 mph) during batting practice. He has a hitterish presence in the box, shows an advanced understanding of the strike zone, and showed minimal swing and miss in the zone. A willing and aggressive base-stealer, Battista also grabbed five bags in the three games during the event. To round out his stellar performance, Battista continued to play advanced defense in centerfield that our staff has become accustomed to seeing in the past. A high-level player who could garner pro interest next spring.” |
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Kaeden Schatsiek OF / RHP / Brimfield, IL / 2026From 8/05/25: “RHP/OF Kaeden Schatsiek (Brimfield, 2026), the Northern Illinois commit, capped off the Illinois State games with potentially one of the lousiest performances on the mound Wednesday night. The built, 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame tossed his two innings, collecting six strikeouts and allowing one hit, in a dominant performance. The right-hander worked out of the stretch only, working quick down the hill with a high leg kick. Then the arm worked quick and easy with short arm action from a ¾ slot. Working with an electric two-pitch mix, the fastball was up to 92mph, sitting lower 90s, playing with tons of life, getting up to 23 inches of IVB. The slider was dominant, sitting lower 80s with a sharp gyro profile with 2300 RPMs. Beating hitters with ease, Schatsiek was working with tons of confidence on the mound, getting whiffs with the slider and making hitters look uncomfortable. Schatsiek also showed upside on the position-side of things throughout the event. He topped out at 94 mph from the outfield (2nd highest for the event), while leading the entire event in max EV (108.3 mph) and also posting an average EV of 95.2 mph - all with a wood bat. Schatsiek’s bat would show well in-game as well, collecting a couple hits while being on the barrel on more than one occasion.” |
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Gavin Michaels SS / 2B / Normal Community, IL / 2026From 6/07/25: “Cincinnati commit, currently ranked No. 11 in Illinois’ junior class. 5-foot-11, 167-pound frame, wiry, long levers with plenty more room for strength to come. Batted leadoff and played second base. Finished the week 3-for-7 with a two runs scored. Right-handed hitter at the plate, showed a simple and direct swing, ball jumped off the barrel. Athlete, translates to the basepaths, recorded a 4.18 on a turn. Confident glove up the middle, easy range, clean actions and an accurate arm. High-level prospect that seemingly has plenty of untapped potential still to come. To add, on Monday June 9th, barreled a ball off the centerfield wall for a triple.” |
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Cory Les SS / 3B / St. Laurence, IL / 2026From 6/19/25: “Louisville commit, currently ranked No. 17 in the state and No. 449 nationally. Strong 6-foot-1, 205-pound athletic frame. Started in center and hit out of the four-hole. Les was impactful on Saturday afternoon as he went 1-for-3 at the plate while coming around to score two runs. The left-handed hitter operates from a wide, balanced stance with no stride. Strong hands with pull-side power from a pure swing that has a flat path. Whole field approach. Connected on a single into left field in his second at-bat. Continues to be an all around weapon.” |
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Ryan Duncheon Jr. C / RHP / East Peoria, IL / 2026From 7/17/25: “Illinois State commit, currently ranked No. 21 in Illinois’s 2026 class. Displaying an athletic 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame with strength present throughout, Duncheon showed quality actions on both sides of the ball throughout the tournament. He got the start on the bump in Thursday’s 9-0 win, only allowing one hit and one walk in a five inning shutout. The right-hander only operated out of the stretch, utilizing an explosive lower half with a deceptive cross-fire landing, while working from a compact ¾ arm action. He was able to consistently miss barrels throughout the game with his four-pitch mix, securing eight strikeouts and showing a high feel for spin. His fastball played heavy, sitting 88-91 mph and showed up to 2456 rpm. He also utilized a tight 11/5 curveball at 72-74 mph at 2218 rpm, a sharp horizontal slider at 78-80 mph that was up to 2461 rpm, and a downer changeup at 80-82 mph that he killed spin on. He also showed off some easy power at the plate throughout the tournament. Duncheon finished 6-for-13 at the plate, with two home runs, eight RBIs, four runs scored, and two walks. Another impressive performance from one of the top two-ways in Illinois.” |
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Brandon Thomsen C / 3B / St. Viator, IL / 2026From 8/05/25: “C Brandon Thomsen (Saint Viator, 2026; Purdue commit) is one of the top defensive backstops in the region, and he continued to show those qualities at the State Games. Presenting a strong 6-foot-2, 199-pound frame, he led the event in pop time posting times as low as 1.78 seconds and also led the event in catcher velocity (84 mph). A quality receiver to pair, he has a soft glove and a loose wrist that allow him to help steal pitches on the corners. A right-handed hitter with barrel strength, Thomsen averaged 97.6 mph off the bat with wood during BP (T102.3 mph) while also reaching a max distance of 388 feet (avg. 308 feet). Another impressive stat from Thomsen’s workout is that he posted a 6.77 60 time, cutting nearly two-tenths off his time since we last saw him in March. During gameplay, he finished with two extra-base hits, three RBI, and a stolen base.” |
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Anthony Chavez 1B / OF / Mount Carmel, IL / 2026From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: 1B Anthony Chavez (Mount Carmel, 2026) came into this week as one of the top uncommitted left-handed bats in the state and has done nothing but elevate that status. He took one of the loudest rounds of the day with a 103.8 mph peak EV, working on the barrel routinely with five balls hammered over 102 mph. His BLAST metrics were off the charts, averaging 23.7 mph for his hand-speed and 81.3 mph for his bat-speed, also averaging 27.5 G for his rotational acceleration. The hit tool is very evident, but he also features a smooth glove at first base with feel for the position and natural actions. A 6.88 runner in the 60 to pair, Chavez will be a name to circle and follow throughout the rest of the week.” |
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James Feigleson SS / 3B / St. Charles East, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 9
From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: INF James Feigleson (St. Charles East, 2026) was a name that was on the rise throughout the spring and summer circuits, and continued to look the part of a high-follow uncommitted prospect on Tuesday. Standing in an athletic and lead 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, Feigleson started his workout running a 6.76 60 time. He showed a loose and fluid right-handed swing during his round of batting practice, staying on the barrel consistently while posting a max exit velocity of 98.1 mph (93.9 mph avg.), and sending his furthest hit ball 371 feet. Defensively, he displayed confident hands and a quality arm across the diamond (T88 mph).” |
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Johnny OBrien OF / LHP / Fremd, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 5
From 4/12/25: “QB1 committed to Northwestern for football. 6-foot-2, 190-pound, athletic, wide-shouldered, high-waisted frame with more quality strength to come. Left/left center fielder hit in the three-hole. Would be a high-level prospect in the 2026 class if he chose the baseball route. Loose, fluid overall mover, long-strided and easy overall athlete. Has presence and is selectively aggressive in the box. Faced a left/left matchup until his final at-bat. Quality at-bats throughout the game and seemed to elevate his game in his final at-bat facing 88-90 mph fastball. Bat speed seemed to tick up and after fouling a fastball straight back, fought a single off into left field for a single. Finished 3-for-3 with a double, three runs scored, a stolen base and a walk. Had him sub-4.40 down the line on a double down the right-field line; fluid runner, cuts the first base bag with ease on the turn. Defensively, runs plenty good enough to profile in center field. Handled everything his way with ease. Arm plays above-average and with a loose arm stroke. Accurate with carry. High-level 2026 prospect with a strong overall showing in our first look in the last couple of years.” |
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Jason Phillips 3B / RHP / Plano, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 3
From 3/07/25: “INF/RHP Jason Phillips (Plano, 2026) continues to impress as a physical two-way prospect in the state. He took an ulta-loud round of BP, reaching up to 103 mph for his EV while averaging 92 mph, showcasing a direct and quick swing with easy bat-speed (81.5 mph avg.), creating loud contact up the middle and to his pull-side. On the mound, the right-hander has a loose and whippy ¾ arm, creating a fastball with natural sink in the 86-88 mph range, topping at 89 mph. He paired the fastball with a slider that showed short 10/4 shape, flashing sharp action and depth at 77-79 mph (T2745 rpm). His final offering was a changeup at 77-80 mph, playing with hard running action to his arm-side.” |
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Adam Swanson C / OF / Ottawa Township, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 5
From 7/22/25:“2025 Senior Future Games: C Adam Swanson (Ottawa Township, 2026) returned to LakePoint this week as he was part of Team Illinois at last summer’s Future Games. Ranked No. 37 in the class, Swanson has some of the best tools all across the board, beginning the event running a 6.42 60 time. His round of batting practice was loud, posting a 100.1 mph max exit velocity while staying on the barrel for an average of 94.2 mph. Per Trackman, Swanson sent his furthest hit ball 389 feet. Defensively, Swanson worked out both behind the dish and in the outfield. He showed a strong arm catching, recording an 80 mph catcher velocity and a 1.81 pop time on his best bullet down to second. His strong arm translated to the outfield as well, posting 90 mph on his best throw to home.” |
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Braden Fournie C / 3B / Belleville West, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 6
From 8/05/25: “+ C Braden Fournie (Belleville West, 2026; Lindenwood) is a 5-foot-10, 177-pound backstop with advanced defensive actions. Throughout gameplay, the defense was standout for the catcher out of Belleville East, Fournie flashed a 2.06 in game pop time, throwing two runners out at second in the first game of gameplay. At the plate, worked at-bats throughout and recorded a double in game two. Fournie stood out enough to commit to Lindenwood right after the event.” |
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Patrick Connors OF / SS / Hinsdale Central, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 6
From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: OF Patrick Connors (Hinsdale Central, 2026) is coming off a strong spring season that landed him on the Prep Baseball Illinois Third Team All-State list, also earning Prep Baseball National Player of the Week in the middle of May. At Tuesday’s workout, Connors ran an impressive 6.41 60 time, and followed it up with a strong round of batting practice from the right-side. He barreled his hardest hit ball 97.6 mph, sending it 374 feet, while averaging 90.2 mph. There’s bat speed through the zone (avg. 74.2 mph), and his athleticism translates to the outfield where he recorded an 87 mph outfield velocity.” |
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Zach Toma LHP / 1B / West Aurora, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 7
From 8/05/25: “+ LHP/1B Zach Toma (West Aurora, 2026) came away one of the event’s biggest two-way winners. Coming off a huge spring, the physical left-handed hitter picked up where he left off in game one with a loud swing, driving a ball over the left/center wall for a home run. He finished the week 3-for-6 with the home run, three RBIs and a run scored. Toma then hopped on the mound and missed bats, recording three strikeouts in his two innings of work. The 6-foot-1, 191-pound southpaw sat 81-84 mph (T86) with his fastball that had late run to it, pairing that with a tight 71-73mph curveball. His changeup sat 73 mph and flashed fading action.” |
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Adam Kozak OF / OF / Lockport, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 7
From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: OF Adam Kozak (Lockport, 2026) has long stood out in gameplay, and he had a strong showing in the workout portion of this event. He started things off with his best tool, running to a 6.57 in the 60 to start his day. He has a loose and athletic left-handed swing that looks to work the gaps, peaking at 96.2 mph for his EV. He also put up quality BLAST metrics with an average hand-speed of 21.5 mph and average bat-speed of 71.1 mph. His athleticism easily translates to the outfield with fluid footwork and easy reads off the bat, ranging easily to balls to either side of him. He also topped out at 83 mph from a crowhop, delivering accurate strikes to his target.” |
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Mickey Lotus SS / OF / St. Laurence, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 65 / POS: 15
From 8/05/25: “MIF Mickey Lotus (St. Laurence, 2026) would showcase an athletic switch-hitting profile within the state’s senior class, producing a 6.59-second 60-yard dash and an event-best 3.58 max RSI. An athletic, narrow setup with a fluid, controlled load, Lotus would show a present feel for the barrel throughout his rounds of batting practice. From the left-side showed fluid hands with barrel control and line-drive intent. From the right side showed a direct and simple operation with similar line-drive intent. Athletic defender who was also up to 82 from across the diamond. Twitchy 5-foot-9, 137-pound frame.” |
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Nathan Cera OF / RHP / Maine South, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 73 / POS: 10
From 8/05/25: “INF/RHP Nathan Cera (Maine South, 2026) is an uncommitted senior whose game continues to trend in the right direction with each look our staff gets. A trim, high-waisted athlete standing at 6-foot, 159-pounds, Cera was on the barrel during gameplay, collecting a couple base-knocks, while also stealing a bag when he reached. Defensively, he plays with bounce and handles the hot corner well. Cera also ran a 6.61 60 time, shedding 0.58 seconds off his time since we last saw him in July. Showed an interesting look on the mound as well. Features a drop-and-drive delivery landing cross-fire. Clean arm-action with a side-arm slot. Strong two pitch mix. Fastball sat 81-83 mph with sink and slider sat 72-75 mph with a max spin rate of 2811 rpm with sweep and feel.” |
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Andrew Satunas C / Lockport, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 9
From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: C Andrew Satunas (Lockport, 2026) has been a name on the rise over the past year or so, and it’s easy to see why. His left-handed swing continues to trend up, and he was on the barrel in BP with a peak EV of 96.7 mph working to both gaps with some lift at times - also averaging 72.6 mph for his bat-speed. The catch/throw is also above-average, showing steady/sure-handed actions with a clean glove-to hand and quality arm (T75 mph; 1.93 pop-time). 7.08 runner in the 60 to pair.” |
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Arjun Patel OF / LHP / Conant, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 78 / POS: 12
From 8/05/25: “+ OF Arjun Patel (Conant, 2026; Harper JC) consistently found ways on base throughout the two-day event. Athletic 5-foot-9, 171-pound frame. Patel, recent Harper JC commit, went 6-for-10 at the plate while swiping seven stolen bases. The left-handed hitter displayed advanced bat-to-ball abilities with a whole field approach. Defensively, Patel showed off his range in the outfield as he played in all three spots.” |
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Drew Hyland OF / RHP / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 79 / POS: 13
From 5/17/25: “Uncommitted. Hyland showed an intriguing profile across the Saturday Doubleheader. The right-handed hitter had a hitterish presence in the box, presenting a strong athletic base, utilizing a short leg kick to get into a position of launch, with a direct bat path and quick, strong, intentful hands. The Nazareth junior presents an athletic 5-foot-9, 161-pound frame with wiry strength & remaining physical projection. An uncommitted name to follow as we enter the summer.” |
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Keenan Donaldson C / 2B / New Trier, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 85 / POS: 11
From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: C Keenan Donaldson (New Trier, 2026) emerged as a high follow at the West Suburban ID earlier this spring, and he continues to establish himself as one of the top backstops in the state down here at the Senior Future Games. Listed at a muscle-bound 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, there’s loud tools across the board, starting with strength in his right-handed bat. He was all over the barrel in his round with a peak EV of 99.2 mph, averaging 94 mph throughout - also averaging 22.3 mph for his hand-speed and 77.2 mph for his bat-speed. He took a clean round of defense behind the plate, showing off plenty of arm-strength (T80 mph) and a quick/clean transfer (1.82 pop-time). On top of all that, he’s also a 6.93 runner in the 60.” |
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Kamran Alikhan OF / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 87 / POS: 15
From 10/05/25: “OF Kamran Alikhan (Nazareth Academy, 2026) came into the event as one of the top uncommitted players in the 2026 class and showed why as he shined throughout the event. Currently ranked No. 86 in the state. Alikhan is listed with a strong 5-foot-11, 190-pound athletic frame. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide base with a small stride. He has a compact swing that creates loft on impact with a pull-side approach. Alikhan had an average batted ball distance of 226 feet with a max of 397 feet. He also posted a max exit velocity of 101.6 mph. The senior showed serious bat speed as he posted an average of 77.8 mph with a max of 85.3 mph. Defensively, Alikhan posted an impressive 90 mph outfield velocity.” |
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Andrew Deegan SS / 2B / Harry D Jacobs High School, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 89 / POS: 16
From 2/19/25: “INF Andrew Deegan (Jacobs, 2026; Belmont commit) was one of our favorite prospects on the day. His round of BP really stood out, showing off a simple/compact swing with some strength, looking to elevate up the middle and to his pull-side with a 95.3 mph peak EV and 355’ max distance. Defensively, Deegan plays low to the ground, while getting around the ball and playing through it with intent. His arm played from multiple angles, reaching a max velocity of 91 mph.” |
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Quinn Roberts OF / OF / DePaul College Prep, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 91 / POS: 17
From 8/05/25: “+ OF Quinn Roberts (DePaul College Prep, 2026) would showcase an all-around impressive toolset across both the showcase and gameplay of the event. Took a quality round of batting practice showcasing a loose, line-drive oriented right-handed swing with easy power that would eventually show up in game after producing a max exit velocity of 99.1 mph average and 91.9 mph average. Also showed some present bat speed with a max of 75.5 mph and an average of 73.7 mph. Was on the barrel throughout gameplay, collecting multiple extra-base hits throughout. Defensively showed clean actions in the outfield with quality routes and a strong arm that was up to 89 mph during the showcase portion of the event. Ran a 6.79-second 60-yard dash with foot speed that played up on both sides of the ball. 6-foot, 171-pound frame with present strength and athleticism. A must know uncommitted name within the state's senior class.” |
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Justin Canvin C / SS / Oak Lawn, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 94 / POS: 12
From 7/17/25: “Illinois-Chicago commit. A well-built, 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame, Canvin was all over the barrel. The right-handed bat went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and two singles out of the leadoff spot. Setting up with a neutral base and small leg kick. Mature presence in the box with whole-field power, able to send an outside fastball over the right-field fence. Behind the plate, Canvin is an athletic workhorse, working well out of his stance.” |
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Griffin Meeker SS / RHP / Tremont, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 110 / POS: 20
From 3/07/25: “INF Griffin Meeker (Tremont, 2026) came away a winner from the day, showing well particularly at the plate. Listed at a projectable and lean 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, the right-handed hitter took a quality round of BP with a direct and slightly uphill stroke, working on the barrel throughout with a middle/pull-side approach (T92 mph EV). On the infield, he plays low and through the baseball while securing the ball out front, gaining ground through the ball and into release (T86 mph).” |
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Nolan Kendall C / OF / Andrew, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 112 / POS: 14
From 8/05/25: “C Nolan Kendall (Andrew, 2026) had a great week with the bat, finishing 4-for-5 against some of the toughest arms in attendance. He still has plenty of room to add on strength to his lean and wiry frame, and he’s a well above-average athlete that also hits left-handed. Intriguing profile with his best days still ahead.” |
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Asher Cantu C / OF / O'Fallon, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 115 / POS: 15
From 8/05/25: “C Asher Cantu (O’Fallon, 2026) finished the event going 2-for-3 in the final game. Lean 6-foot-4, 208-pound frame with room to add strength. The left-handed hitter operates from a wide base with no stride. Compact swing that is long through the zone with pull-side power while having a gap-to-gap approach. Cantu posted a max exit velocity of 102 mph during the workout portion of the event. The catcher connected on a double to the right-center gap and then followed up with a line drive to center field for a single in his final at-bat. Cantu produced at the plate all Spring and continued to shine at the plate during the event.” |
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Chase Nelson SS / OF / Fremd, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 117 / POS: 21
From 8/05/25: “INF Chase Nelson (Fremd, 2026) is a smooth defender that showed well in gameplay. Soft hands to pair with athletic footwork, quality feel for the position with timing through the baseball, also a 6.81 runner with range to both sides of his glove. Sneaky jump off the barrel with a 101 mph peak EV in the workout, intentful and balanced swing that can drive it all over the yard.” |
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Lou Ratcliffe 3B / OF / Lyons Township, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 121 / POS: 9
From 8/05/25: “INF Lou Ratcliffe (Lyons Township, 2026) posted one of the top BP rounds during Tuesday’s workout. The right-handed hitter collected six 96-plus mph exit velocities with his top coming in at 103.3 mph. Strong 5-foot-10, 178-pound frame. Ratcliffe operates from a wide base with a small leg lift. Has a pure swing that is quick through the zone with pull-side power. Ratcliffe also posted a 6.77 60 time. Ratcliffe is another 2026 name that has versatility defensively and will be an interesting name to keep an eye on.” |
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Drew Ward OF / 2B / Sacred Heart-Griffin, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 129 / POS: 22
From 6/10/25: “Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 187 in the state’s 2026 class. Stands in a lean and athletic 6-foot, 170-pound frame. Went 2-for-4 with a double, one run scored, and drove in the game tying runs in the seventh, eventually leading to a Cyclones’ win. Ward stands in the plate with a slightly crouched, wider base and has a toe-tap trigger into a level swing. His first hit came in the 6th that started a rally, eventually coming around to score. In the seventh, he drove in two on a double that was roped into left-center field. Still uncommitted, a name to follow next year as he heads into his senior season.” |
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Michael Arroyo SS / OF / Plainfield Central, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 131 / POS: 25
From 8/05/25: “INF Michael Arroyo (Plainfield Central, 2026) was a standout from gameplay. Natural, comfortable actions at third base, showed proper timing with fluidity and soft hands, quality arm to pair. Found some success in gameplay, finishing 3-for-7with a home run, double, three RBIs and two runs scored - loose and athletic swing with a flat path, showed the ability to drive the ball with authority to the whole field with his home run going out to right field.” |
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Sam Webb C / 1B / Providence Catholic, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 137 / POS: 16
From 8/05/25: “C Sam Webb (Providence Catholic, 2026) would continue to show a physical right-handed bat in the state’s rising senior class. A controlled, aggressive approach with line-drive intent and a present feel for the barrel, Webb would finish gameplay 2-for-5 with two doubles. Also took a quality round of batting practice, producing a max exit exit velocity of 99.1 mph. Strong 6-foot-1, 206-pound frame. Recent Wisconsin-Parkside commit.” |
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Logan Rosenthal OF / RHP / St. Joseph-Ogden, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 138 / POS: 23
From 8/05/25: “OF Logan Rosenthal (St. Joseph-Ogden, 2026) is an uncommitted left-handed bat that took quality at-bats throughout the event. A physical 5-foot-9, 173-pound prospect, Rosenthal began his event by running a 6.74 60 - which was among one of the better times for the event. He also reached a max EV of 96.6 mph in batting practice. He would also show the ability to be on the barrel in-game, tallying a couple extra-base hits including ain impressive left-on-left triple.” |
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Brady Holland SS / 2B / Mount Carmel, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 139 / POS: 28
From 3/07/25: “INF Brady Holland (Mount Carmel, 2026) keeps raising his stock with strong showings in front of our staff. The 5-foot-11, 168-pound infielder showed his usual smooth and athletic actions on the dirt, playing from the ground up with soft hands and a clean double-play turn. At the plate, the right-handed hitter looked the part with a balanced and compact stroke, showing athletic hands with feel to work on the barrel throughout with line-drives (T96 mph EV; 91 mph avg. EV).” |
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Jacob Newman C / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 143 / POS: 17
From 4/14/25: “Uncommitted. 6-foot, 180-pound frame, trim and athletic with room to add strength. Started behind the plate and hit out of the eight-hole, finishing the day 1-for-3 with a double. Premium defender, handles elite velocity with ease and confidence, strong hands with soft receiving actions, is able to beat the ball to the spot and work under it, presents pitches around the zone, moves athletically into blocks. Quick glove-to-hand, gets rid of it quickly with accurate throws, recorded a 1.94 pop-time in-game.” |
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Ty Hudik 3B / OF / Lincoln-Way East High School, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 154 / POS: 12
From 8/05/25: “+ INF Ty Hudik (Lincoln-Way East, 2026) is a left-handed hitter to know. There’s projection in his 6-foot, 175-pound frame with more power likely. He has a smooth and balanced swing with some uphill intent through the zone, resulting in a pull-side home run in the first game. He’s a smooth defender on the dirt with the actions to stay on the infield at the next level.” |
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Eli Roedell SS / RHP / Washington, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 161 / POS: 30
From 7/08/25: “MIF Eli Roedell (Washington, 2026) continued to look the part of an uncommitted name with upside at the Central Illinois Summer ID. He stands in a wiry 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame with plenty more room for strength to come. A switch-hitter, he showed well on both sides, showcasing an easy and loose swing with more power still to come while peaking at 93.2 mph (336’ max distance), per Trackman. There’s clear bat speed through the zone, averaging 70.8 mph, a top-5 metric from the day. A 7.14 runner, Roedell had a confident glove during the defensive portion with quality actions to pair. He’s an upside and uncommitted name in the state’s incoming senior class.” |
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Joshua Ziemer 1B / OF / Glenbard East, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 176 / POS: 6
From 8/05/25: “1B Joshua Ziemer (Glenbard East, 2026) is coming off a monster spring where he hit .536, and his hit tool continued to shine at the State Games where he finished 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs, two runs scored and a walk. There’s present strength with some more power to project on, working up to 100 mph for his EV in the workout with hand/bat-speed to pair. Gets intentful swings off with length through the zone.” |
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Ryszard Gewont C / OF / Montini Catholic, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 178 / POS: 22
From 2/17/25: “Positional Profile: C/RHP |
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Zolan Wyatt C / 1B / Lane Tech, IL / 2026Rankings StateRank: 196 / POS: 25
From 8/05/25: “C Zolan Wyatt (Lane Tech, 2026) showed some of the best raw power in attendance. He reached an eye-opening 108 mph for his peak EV in the workout, averaging 96 mph with a max distance of 420’. He showed the same power in gameplay with a compact, quick swing with intent to lift, leaving the yard to his pull-side. 6-foot-2, 192-pound frame.” |
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