On June 11th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Lee Pfund Field in Carol Stream, Illinois for the Illinois Rising Stars Game. This invite-only event was host to 40 players from throughout the state and acted as a tryout for our exclusive Junior Future Games, which numerous players ended up earning invites to.

Today, we are giving a look at every single position player from the day, along with a top-5 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best in the workout, found below.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Mason Koth, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short/simple stride, rhythmic hand load, linear lower-half. Short to the ball with extension and whip through the zone, easy bat-speed, can use the whole field with authority.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Compact, athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play true, accurate.
Defense: Fluid hands and feet, athletic actions, long-levered, easy movements.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.

2. Leo Kelly, Loyola Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch, short leg kick trigger, utilizes strong lower-half. Intentful swings from the right side, long through the zone with extension, whole field approach, loud round.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Life and carry across, short release and high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, makes plays on the move, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash.

3. Dempsey Steinmetz, Marist (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright narrow setup, quiet pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Strong with easy juice pull-side, can elevate with ease pull-side, ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, easy life across.
Defense: Clean double play turn, clean glove round, athletic actions, has a natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash.

4. Charlie Kohman, Downers Grove North (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, upright stance, toe-tap trigger into long stride. Loose uphill path, has jump off the barrel, uses the whole field, looks to elevate the ball.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short, athletic arm stroke, high 3/4 slot with whip to the finish.
Defense: Soft hands and fluid actions, quick first step, reads the ball well off the bat.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.

T5. Andrew Jones, Marist (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: -, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Short path, direct hands, line drive approach, balanced.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.1 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short and quick release, arm plays with carry, and accuracy.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, athletic actions, some natural feel for the position, clean double play turn, reliable glove, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

T5. Chase Boykin, Marian Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, short stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Intentful swings with bat-speed, flat path, on the barrel pull-side and up the middle.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short, compact, quick arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean and athletic actions, quick transfers, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Vincent Alvarez, St. Laurence (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, leg kick stride with slight coil, utilizes lower-half. Flat path, line-drive approach, uses the whole field, works to stay on top of the baseball.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74.8 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady one-hand gather, pre-pitch hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Vicente Amaro, De La Salle (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, loads weight onto back leg, short stride, linear lower-half. Longer swing, pull-side approach, uphill bat path.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick release, high 3/4 slot, plays with carry and life.
Defense: Soft hands, two-hand funnel into body, natural and athletic actions, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Mason Anderson, Charleston (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Works on top of the baseball with bat-speed, ball jumps off the bat with backspin to the middle of the field, simple swing.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (68.6 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Clean arm with a longer path, ¾ slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, gets around the ball, makes plays on the move, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brock Bryowsky, Grant (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced base, works back to even, toe-tap trigger. Strong hands, pull-side approach, compact swing, uphill bat path.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (61.1 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 65.00 mph. Compact, high 3/4 release. INF: Short arm action, sidearm slot, can play on the move.
Defense: 2.31-2.41 pop time range; C: Clean transfers, feet work toward second. INF: Two-hand gather out front, short shuffle step top target, clean transfers, clean double play turn, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Grayson Buckley, Mt. Zion (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, works back to even, small foot hold. Works on top of the ball, quick hands with a compact finish, whole-field approach.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, one-hop throws to target.
Defense: 2.09-2.20 pop time range; Steady transfers, quick feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Sean Burke, Andrew (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Easy and handsy, short to the ball, flat path, used the whole field.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (59 avg.); 171-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Longer draw out of the glove, compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady one-handed gather off to the side, attacks the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Chase Carithers, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, upright stance, holds foot into long stride. Flatter path, intent to lift the ball, hard line drives the other way, easy jump off the barrel at times.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (71.7 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short/compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork to and through the ball, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ellis Conley, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Balanced, athletic hands, works on top of the baseball, whole field approach.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.7 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose and whippy arm, ¾ slot, clean.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, makes plays on the move, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Colten Dahm, Oswego East (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple load, short toe-tap stride, linear lower-half. Works on top of the baseball, easy hands, balanced, line-drive approach that can stay up the middle and the other way.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (72.3 avg.); 219-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short and to the ear from the glove, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, two-hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brayden Enguita, St. Francis (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 136-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, short leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Compact and simple swing, direct to the ball, works to stay on top, whole field approach.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (66.7 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 68 mph. Long out of the glove, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, one-hand gather, plays hard through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 8.44 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Austin Gertz, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds.
Hit: SH. RH: Wider base, loads weight onto back leg, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Wide base, loads weight onto back leg, short stride, utilizes lower-half. RH: Works to stay on top of the baseball, whole field approach. LH: Simple and direct to the baseball with a steep path, middle/pull-side approach.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (70.5 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 67 mph. Short and quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, has feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ethan Gonzalez, St. Laurence (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short step back stride, linear lower-half. Compact swing, athletic and handsy, flat path, balanced, uses the whole field.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Full arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays on the bag.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, athletic, plays well on the move, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kaleb Gossett, Yorkville (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, short leg kick trigger. Longer flat path through the zone, line drive approach, easy jump off the barrel at times, generates natural loft on the ball.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm and 3/4 release, plays with ease across.
Defense: Athletic actions, stays behind the ball, two-hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target, glove-pat transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Lucca Infelise, Providence Catholic (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Easy strength, loose hands, creates length through the zone.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.3 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short/medium circle out of the glove, high ¾ release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 8.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jacob Kaspar, Brother Rice (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, upright stance, small leg lift into small stride. Compact swing, loose hands, slight uphill bat path, long through the zone.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.09-2.21 pop time range; Clean transfers, feet work inline, has athleticism out of the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Rocky Kostyk, St. Rita (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, step-back stride, linear lower-half. On the barrel pull-side, intentful swings with the ability to elevate pull-side.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (69.2 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather to the side, plays through the ball with intent, steady hands and feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jake Kruiswyk, Plainfield East (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-3, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, rhythmic hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Athletic hands, works on top of the baseball with a compact swing, whip in the barrel, balanced, used the whole field.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (69 avg.); 210-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Quick release, low 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, gets around the ball, quick transfers, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 8.08 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Tyler Lanzi, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright narrow setup, rhythmic hands pre-pitch, fluid load, short leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Steep path, athletic with bat speed, showed the ability to use the whole field.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short, athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, fluid actions and hands, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Roman Lentine, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly bent base, toe-tap trigger. Longer path, quick hands, opposite field approach, looks to keep the ball on a line.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.); 234-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot, strong and accurate.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop time range; Clean and quick transfers, feet work inline, athletic out of the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 8.08 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Justin Les, St. Laurence (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, no stride, linear lower-half. Short and compact swing with bat-speed, works to stay up the middle, balanced, line-drive approach.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 199-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, reliable glove, plays well on the move, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Grant Liebing, Lemont (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, upright stance, small leg lift into a toe-twist. Athletic hands, flat path, pull-side approach, pure swing.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. 3/4 arm slot, short, compact, quick arm action.
Defense: Athletic feet, two-hand funnel into body, plays with pace, makes plays on the move, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Matthew Loeffel, Jr, Cary-Grove (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short/simple stride, linear lower-half. Works on top of the baseball, long through the zone, quiet and easy hands, looks to stay middle/away.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short, compact arm action, has some whip to the finish, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, plays low to the ground, easy movements laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Nolan Maranell, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 182-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Easy bat-speed and strength, on the barrel with authority to the middle and pull-side.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Plays with life and intent, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, soft hands, athletic, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryan Metz, Andrew (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, step-back stride, linear lower-half. Works on top of the baseball, short and quick to the ball.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (55.7 avg.); 193-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short and to the ear, high 3/4 slot, plays accurately.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Braden Murray, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 127-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Loose and handsy, athletic swing, flat path, rhythm and feel to hit, pull-side approach.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Easy carry across, flicks it with little effort, short release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, plays well on the move, clean double play turn, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 8.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Owen Nolte, Mattoon (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, step-back stride, linear lower-half. Intentful swings, flatter path, works up the middle and pull-side.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball with a one-hand gather, bounce in his step.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Van Ozment, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, short stride, utilizes lower-half, quiet pre-pitch setup. Loose and balanced swing, flatter path.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, quick release, lower slot, can play on the move, accurate.
Defense: Fluid two-handed funnel into body, plays well on the move, clean double play turn, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Easton Pickrel, Galesburg (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, short step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Long and easy swing, creates length through the zone, worked to stay up the middle.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot, easy, quick arm action.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, glove-pat transfer, plays well on the move, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Bryce Ramos, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 163-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Bat-speed with intent, flatter path, works to the whole field and can stay through it the other way.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose and easy, lower 3/4 release, plays around the bag.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two-hand gather into body, quick transfers, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Edmond Serifov, Antioch (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 153-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride, quiet hands pre-pitch, linear lower-half. Short to the ball, pull-side approach, can go the other way and cover the plate.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (72.1 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.41 pop time range; Steady transfers, steady footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Henry Shower, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Athletic and handsy, loose with feel to hit, balanced, line-drive approach, uses the whole field.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Full arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two-handed funnel into body, glove-pat transfer, clean double play turn, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Theo Shower, Jacobs (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, short stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Works through the zone with some length, flatter path.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (70.7 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, some whip to the finish.
Defense: Attacks the baseball with intent, active feet, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jonathan Zaragoza, Marian Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-4, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slightly open, works back to even. Athletic hands, balanced, flat path, compact and simple swing.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (69.4 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet break down before the ball, steady hands, plays through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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