On August 5th and 6th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the Illinois State Games, the premier invite-only event in our ecosystem. Now in its fourth year, the event has grown exponentially both in talent and in size, with this year wielding 20 teams with over 400 players in attendance.

There are already 67 commitments from this event, with many more still to come. Check out our State Games Commitment Tracker, HERE. 

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single 2028 catcher that was in attendance.

CATCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jack Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0.5, 187-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short toe-tap stride. Loose hands into a direct path, works on-plane, whole field approach. 68.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.09-2.35 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick first step, works in-line, steady hands and clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 8.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.02 Edge Score.

Monty Chalabi, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0.3, 191.4-pounds. Broad-shouldered, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, step-back stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path with some length through the zone, has plate coverage, pull-side approach, generates jump off the barrel. 79.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.25 pop time range; Works low-to-high, soft receiver, clean transfers, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.94 Edge Score.

Anderson Kaufmann, Alton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10.9, 169.1-pounds. Compact, projectable frame with room add on additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, medium stride.  Stays inside the baseball, whole field approach, balanced, on the barrel. 66.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Clean 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.02-2.09 pop time range; Plays on toes, quick out of the crouch, clean transfer and release, quiet blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.95 Edge Score.

Gunnar Larner, Maroa-Forsyth (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 202.6-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, medium base, longer stride. Uphill path, strong hands, intent to lift, pull-side approach. 69.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm action, accurate.
Defense: 2.06-2.09 pop time range; Steady hands, quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, replaces feet towards second, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.21 Edge Score.

Hunter Lockefeer, St. Viator (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8.3, 146.8-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with more to come.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, simple load, short stride.  Smooth swing, balanced, stays through the baseball and can drive it the other way.  64.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Clean 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.08-2.18 pop time range; Quick out of crouch, replaces feet towards second, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 45.13 Edge Score.

Brody Pilosi, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9.9, 190.7-pounds. Trim, athletic frame with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works back in-line with a big leg lift into a medium stride. Uphill path, hands work direct to the ball, middle/pull-side approach. 64.7 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 82 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.10-2.16 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather into body, works around ball, takes with gather, clean double play turn. C: Soft hands, clean transfers, steady blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.9 Edge Score.

Lucas Sloan, Olympia (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11.1, 187.4-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill in.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, medium leg kick stride, aggressive lower half. Longer path through the zone, works uphill at times, hands stay on top of the ball, opposite field approach. 72.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Clean 3/4 arm action, throws play with some carry.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop time range; Works high-to-low, steady receiver, clean transfers, athletic actions, active blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72 Edge Score.

Wes Thompson, Normal University (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 168.4-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with projectable strength,
Hit: RHH. Wide and balanced base, controlled stride.  Works on top of the ball, pull-side and middle approach, creates lift at time. 70.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. OF - 87 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop time range; OF: Steady and clean actions, works through the baseball, athlete. C: Quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, gains ground to second, steady blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.63 Edge Score.

Isaiah Wolter, Oswego East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9.5, 174.8-pounds. Athletic, mature frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, displays pre-pitch rhythm in hands, medium leg lift stride. Line drive approach, intentful swing, flat path, easy jump off the barrel. 73.9 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Compact 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 1.96-2.09 pop time range; One-knee receiver, clean transfers, quickly replaces feet towards second, active, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 47.76 Edge Score.

Weston Wyzukovicz, Libertyville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8.4, 183.2-pounds. Durable, compact frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, rhythmic hands pre-pitch, fluid load, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Flat path, loose hands, some length through the zone, simple, utilizes the middle/pull-side parts of the field, has jump off the barrel, easy. 73.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action, utilizes the long hop.
Defense: 2.18-2.41 pop time range; One-knee receiver, replaces feet towards second, active blocker.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.75 Edge Score.

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