Illinois State Games: 2026 Overall Prospects

1. Dominic Battista OF / SS / Oswego East High School, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 177.3-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide and athletic setup, weight on back leg, controlled load. Strong and fluid hands, on the barrel pull-side, flat swing that stays on-plane.  76 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, life and accurate.
Defense: Athletic actions and routes, attacks the baseball, works through towards the plate.
Athletic Testing: 6.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.16 Edge Score.

2. Kaeden Schatsiek 3B / RHP / Brimfield, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 215.2-pounds. Physical, highly projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, quick high leg kick, quick down the mound, intentful and powerful.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean, short 3/4 arm action.
FB: T92, 89-91 mph. Plays with tons of life and ride through the zone, high IVB. T2475, 2326 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Slurve action. T2184, 2149 average rpm.
SL: 79-81 mph. Sharp gyro shape, plays with slight sweep. T2398, 2308 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance, works back to even with a medium stride. Easy bat speed, flat path, creates jump off the barrel, leverages the baseball, utilizes the whole field, has juice to all fields. 80.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 386-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot, plays with life and accuracy to the plate.
Defense: Clean actions, efficient routes, works behind and through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.51 Edge Score. 

3. Samuel Finn LHP / Plainfield North, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Trim, projectable build with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Staggered setup, high pace, medium leg kick, drop and drive, works down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, clean, short 3/4 arm action.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays with a lot of ride through the zone, slight cut. T2453, 2321 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. Big break curveball, high spin, 12/6 shape. T2889, 2789 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. High spin, horizontal action. T2937, 2886 average rpm.

4. Cory Les SS / 3B / St. Laurence, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 210.5-pounds. Physical, compact frame with athleticism and strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Spread out base with a minimal load and stride.  Easy strength, quick from launch with the ability to drive the ball in the air, whole field approach.  72.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (93.9 avg.); 391-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, direct to the ball, smooth actions, clean glove round.
Athletic Testing: 6.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.40-inch max vertical jump.

5. Brandon Thomsen C / 3B / St. Viator, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 199.5-pounds. Durable, compact frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple setup, short stride. Easy bat speed, strong hands, easy uphill swing that generates natural jump off the barrel, hitterish look, utilizes the whole field. 77.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration. During gameplay, he finished with two extra-base hits, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (97.6 avg.); 388-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 84 mph. Quick, clean 3/4 arm action, throws play with carry, accurate.
Defense: 1.78-1.94 pop time range; Flexible one-knee receiver, steady hands, natural feel for the position, clean and quick release, quiet blocker.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.90-inch max vertical jump.

6. Henry Humes RHP / Homewood Flossmoor, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-6, 174.2-pounds. Tall, projectable frame with long levers present.
Delivery: Staggered setup, high leg tuck, quick motion, slight tall and fall, works down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Slight ride for the slot with arm-side run. T2119, 2002 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Gyro shape with slight sweep and depth. T2251, 2158 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Kills spin, dropping off with negative six IVB, works down and away effectively. T1453, 1253 average rpm.

7. Ryan Duncheon Jr. C / RHP / East Peoria, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 179.2-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Staggered setup, long leg kick, drives down the mound with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, whippy, short 3/4 slot arm action, high intent.
FB: T91, 87-89 mph. Plays with late ride, clean out of the hand. T2527, 2342 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Gyro profile with slight sweep. T2471, 2334 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Similar profile to FB, kills spin, drop off with arm-side run. T1719, 1570 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm, works back in-line with a short stride. Flatter path with length through the zone, generates natural loft on the ball at times, utilizes all fields, balanced, line-drives. 71.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (91.1 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Quick, compact 3/4 arm action, accurate throws.
Defense: 1.87-2.03 pop time range; Steady hands, quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, natural actions, quiet blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 86.12 Edge Score.

8. Hunter Baugh SS / RHP / Edwardsville, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.3, 147.5-pounds. Wiry and compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base, works back to even, short stride. Simple, flat path, line drive oriented, utilizes the middle/pull-side, balanced. 64 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Steady two hand gather, works around the ball, advanced footwork, moves well laterally, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71 Edge Score.

Delivery: Segmented wind-up, easy leg lift, soft landing, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Strong rising action through the zone. T2485, 2299 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Late break, possesses some depth. T2181, 2090 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Keeps low, deceptive with feel. T1627, 1609 average rpm.

9. Frank Costabile OF / RHP / Stevenson, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 177.3-pounds. Trim, compact build with present strength and athleticism throughout.
Delivery: Easy and smooth mover, deliberate, quick lift, soft landing.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and easy arm, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 86-89 mph. 4S: Plays mainly glove-side with some life. 2S: Plays with sink. T2457, 2101 average rpm.
SL: 79-81 mph. Sharp movement, heavy spin. T2985, 2644 average rpm.
CH: 82-82 mph. Flashed, killed spin. T1373, 1373 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Open setup, short toe-tap stride works back to even. Loose hands, flat path with some length through the zone, line-drives, pull-side approach, easy swing. 72.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (95.8 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 98 mph. Easy arm strength, low 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Athletic and clean actions, works behind and through the baseball, efficient and athletic routes.
Athletic Testing: 6.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge:  Edge Score.

T10. Lucas Simulick SS / RHP / Joliet Catholic, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Trim, athletic build with some more room to add strength,
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wider setup, pre-pitch rhythm, minimal stride. Simple, flat swing, line drive approach, easy bat speed, balanced. 69.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, advanced footwork, athletic actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.71 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.

T10. Josh Jones RHP / OF / Normal Community High School, IL / 2026

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 188.9-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Controlled operation, medium/high leg swing into balance point, slight drop/drive down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean, high 3/4 slot, loose full-circle.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Firm, tending to ride.  T2338, 2164 average rpm.
CB: 79-81 mph. More gyro shape, with sharp break. T2314, 2293 average rpm.
SL: 75-75 mph. Plays with sweep and slight depth. T2249, 2249 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Arm-side run with slight drop off from FB. T2234, 1930 average rpm.