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 over 75 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 2026 infielder that was in attendance.

Top Infield Prospects

1. Cory Les, St. Laurence (IL), 2026; Louisville commit
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.

2. Hunter Baugh, Edwardsville (IL), 2026; Lindenwood commit
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.

3. Lucas Simulick, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026 Eastern Illinois commit
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.

4. Logan Nordentoft, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 174.2-pounds. Athletic, proportionate frame with long levers present
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, short lift/place stride. Loose, uphill path, strong hands, hands stay on top of the ball, worked middle/pull-side. 72.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Longer 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Smooth two hand gather out front, works around the ball, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 88.69 Edge Score.

5. Lou Ratcliffe, Lyons Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10.4, 178.1-pounds. Athletic, strong-bodied frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with pre-pitch rhythm, short leg kick trigger, utilizes lower half. Easy swing, easy bat speed, generates jump off the barrel, uphill path. 71.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Low 3/4 slot, quick.
Defense: Works around, smooth actions, two hand gather into body, showed some range, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.48 Edge Score.

6. Zach Toma, West Aurora (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0.8, 191.1-pounds. Physical, high-waisted frame with present strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, high leg lift into a longer stride. Loose hands, slightly uphill path, on the barrel with mainly pull-side results. 72.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: One hand gather out front, works up, direct.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.57 Edge Score.

7. Mickey Lotus, St. Laurence (IL), 2026; Lewis commit
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8.8, 136.5-pounds. Lean, compact frame with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, narrow base, fluid load, controlled. LH: Fluid hands with barrel control, flat and direct swing, line drive approach. RH: Direct and simple, flat with a line drive approach, works to stay on top of the ball. 62.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Quick, athletic feet, smooth two hand gather, works up, advanced footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.

8. Ty Hudik, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Wiry frame with some strength and athleticism present.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, wider setup, short stride. Short to the baseball, athletic hands, balanced, middle of the field approach with some lift, flashed pull-side power. 66.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around, smooth, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 83.26 Edge Score.

9. Gabe Winkelman, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2026; Wisconsin-Parkside commit
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.4, 162-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, crouched setup, loads onto backside, short stride, utilizes lower half. Line drive oriented, flatter path with length through the zone, line-drives to all fields, has bat speed, quick hands. 64.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (92 avg.); 207-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Works up, direct to the ball, soft two hand funnel into body, some natural feel to the position, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.19 Edge Score.

10. Jackson Ahrens, East Peoria (IL), 2026; Kirkwood JC commit
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11.3, 170.3-pounds. Athletic, upside frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, medium base, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short, simple lift/place stride. Flat path, works slightly uphill, line drive oriented, pull-side approach. 71.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, advanced footwork, moves well laterally, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.1 Edge Score.

11. Luke Schuckenbrock, Gillespie (IL), 2026; Lincoln Land CC commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7.9, 151.7-pounds. Wiry and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and fluid stride. Fluid swing, easy and balanced, stays on top of the baseball, line drive approach. 67.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 253-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Active footwork, two hand gather, works around, smooth actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.53 Edge Score.

12. Michael Arroyo, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026; Heartland CC commit
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10.3, 174.6-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, short lift/place stride. Flatter path with length through the zone, line drive oriented, utilizes the middle parts of the field. 67.2 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Steady one hand gather out front, works around ball, direct, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.65 Edge Score.

13. Isaac Wendler, Father McGivney (IL), 2026; Illinois-Springfield commit
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0.5, 218.9-pounds. Physical, durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide and spread out base, minimal stride, simple. Strong hands with a steep path, works on top of the ball, can use the whole field. 67.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. 3/4 slot, loose arm action.
Defense: Clean one hand gather, works around, advanced footwork, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.95 Edge Score.

14. Chase Nelson, Fremd (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10.3, 166.5-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short step-back stride, aggressive lower half. Longer and fluid swing with bat-speed, intent to lift, middle/pull-side approach. 75 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
Defense: Works up, smooth two hand gather, fluid actions, showed range, looks the part.
Athletic Testing: 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.83 Edge Score.

15. Jailen Veliz, Yorkville (IL), 2026; Lewis commit
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165.1-pounds. Trim build with some lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride. Loose hands, uphill path, looks to keep the ball on a line, pull-side approach. 71 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Easy, clean 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Works around the baseball, sure-handed, advanced footwork, clean actions, athletic.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.84 Edge Score.

16. Will Graba, Fremd (IL), 2026; Harper JC commit
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9.5, 193.6-pounds. Strong-bodied, durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, stays in legs, medium stride. Longer, flat swing with strength at impact, middle/pull approach with line-drives. 70.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around, smooth, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.31 Edge Score.

17. Billy Main, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.7, 176.2-pounds. Athletic build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short/simple stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, some intent to lift, pull-side approach. 71.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Low 3/4 slot, quick, throws carry.
Defense: Works around the baseball, smooth and natural actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.91 Edge Score.

18. Daniel Coyle, St. Laurence (IL), 2026; Lewis commit
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8.2, 148.2-pounds. Wiry, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, minimal stride. Longer path with flatness through the zone, hands stay on top of the ball, works to keep the ball on a line, middle/pull-side approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, advanced footwork, natural feel for position, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.12 Edge Score.

19. Joshua Ziemer, Glenbard East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10.4, 208.6-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, active hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride works back to even, aggressive lower half. Intentful swing, line drive oriented, utilizes the middle of the field, quick hands, uphill path. 73.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works around the ball, direct, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.7 Edge Score.

20. Liam Darre, Batavia (IL), 2026; Indian Hills JC commit
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10.7, 190-pounds. Strong, durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, longer stride that works back to even. Loud contact to pull-side with some lift, intentful, creates length through the zone. 74.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (98.3 avg.); 410-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Easy 3/4 arm action.
Defense: One hand gather, works up, direct, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.78 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Konner Altergott, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1.8, 166.9-pounds. Lengthy, long-levered frame with room to fill in strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid and simple load, short stride. Works on top of the baseball, fluid and balanced. 65.5 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Low 3/4, loose arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather, works up, direct, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.78 Edge Score.

Andres Aguirre, Lindblom (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 155.9-pounds. Compact build with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup with pre-pitch rhythm, toe-tap stride, utilizes lower half. Compact path, line drive approach to the middle/pull-side, hands work on top of the ball at times. 68.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 arm action, easy.
Defense: Works around, smooth and natural actions, plays on the hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.76 Edge Score.

Javoris Bohannon, Rich Township High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with some projection.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, rhythm in hands pre-pitch, short stride, linear lower half. Pull-side approach, longer path through the zone, hands work on top of the baseball, intent to keep the ball on a line. 70.6 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 82 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Athletic and twitchy actions, easy range, fluid feet and hips, works behind and through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.31 Edge Score.

Nathan Cerocke, Benet Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.2, 168.2-pounds. Strong, proportional frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid and controlled load, linear lower half. Easy swing, balanced, can drive the ball to all fields, uphill path. 62.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Works up, clean two hand gather into body, smooth mover, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.07 Edge Score.

Cameron Crawford, Morton (IL), 2026; Jefferson County JC commit
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11.5, 216.7-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, slightly open setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works back in-line with shorter stride. Longer path through the zone, strong hands, hands work on top of the ball, pull-side approach, flashes bat speed and jump off the barrel. 70.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 212-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Loose, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct actions, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.19 Edge Score.

Colin Dreckmann, Warren Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.8, 159.2-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, loose hands, pull-side approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, loose arm action.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, smooth operator, active feet, clean glove round.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.51 Edge Score.

Carson Ebeling, Benet Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.5, 163.6-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, quiet presence in the box, slightly open, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower half. Hands work on top of the ball, uphill path, intent to lift to the pull-side. 72.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, works up, smooth actions, showed range, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.67 Edge Score.

Lucas Farabaugh, Ottawa Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-9.6, 165.6-pounds. Athletic build with some present strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, crouched setup, hangs foot into medium stride. Longer path, flat through the zone, gap-to-gap approach, loose hands, creates loft on the ball. 72 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 77 mph. Low 3/4 slot, quick.
Defense: 2.03-2.40 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather, works up, smooth actions, clean double play turn. C: Steady glove, clean transfers, works in-line to second, quiet blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.59 Edge Score.

Gavin Fuscone, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4.6, 192.2-pounds. Extra large, projectable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works back in-line with a longer stride. Longer path, intent to lift, hands work on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 64.8 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Loose, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Clean footwork, two hand gather out front, works up, direct, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.38 Edge Score.

Emilio Gandarilla, Downers Grove North (IL), 2026; DMACC commit
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9.6, 155-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, wider setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, no stride. Simple, longer path, hands work short to the ball, line drive approach, middle/pull-side approach. 72.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.27 Edge Score.

Layten Gerdes, Fieldcrest (IL), 2026; Southwestern Illinois JC commit
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0.1, 186.3-pounds. Wiry frame with some strength present in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick hand twitch at load, simple lift and place stride. Longer swing with strength, intentful to the pull-side, creates some lift. 69.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, steady two hand gather, works up, direct, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.88 Edge Score.

Justin Giese, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 156.1-pounds. Compact build with rounded shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short and compact load/stride, simple. Compact and balanced swing, works on top of the baseball with line-drives, flat path with length through the zone. 64 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand funnel out front, works around, smooth and clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.9 Edge Score.

Bryson Houchens, Saint Joseph Ogden (IL), 2026; Morton JC commit
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1.6, 283.3-pounds. Strong-bodied, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, pre-pitch bat wiggle, short lift/stride. Intentful swing, uphill path, generates easy jump off the barrel to all fields. 75.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, works up, direct, some feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 8.09 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 62.13 Edge Score.

Jacob Johnson, Wheaton North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10.7, 176.2-pounds. Compact frame with rounded shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, weight on the backside, short load and stride. Direct hands to the ball, loose hands, middle/pull-side approach. 66.6 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Steady two hand gather out front, works around, direct, showed some lateral range.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 49.34 Edge Score.

Ryan Keener, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5.9, 150.4-pounds. Compact frame with some lean strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider, open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works back to even with short lift/place stride. Short, compact path, quick hands, works uphill at times, pull-side approach. 74.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Easy 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct, moves well laterally, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.9 Edge Score.

Nolan Lebert, Mascoutah (IL), 2026; Olivet Nazarene commit
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-7.2, 167.1-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and controlled stride. Athletic hands, works on top of the baseball, short to the ball with length through the zone. 66.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Works around, clean footwork, moves well laterally, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.13 Edge Score.

Jonathan Liesen, Reavis (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9.8, 179.7-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, short stride, linear lower half. Line drive approach, simple, flat swing, utilizes the middle of the field, generates loft on the ball at times. 63.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Works up, smooth, clean double play turn, steady glove round.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.26 Edge Score.

Daniel Lukancic, Joliet West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10.6, 180.1-pounds. Athletic, compact frame with rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride. Uphill path, pull-side approach, hands work on top of the ball, intent to lift. 69.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Low 3/4 slot, loose arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather, works up, direct, steady glove, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.1 Edge Score.

Nathan Moline, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0.1, 157.4-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with long levers present.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short lift/place stride. Longer path through the zone, hands work on top of the ball, line drive oriented, utilizes the opposite field. 64.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Easy, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works around the baseball, sure-handed.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 81.57 Edge Score.

Nathan Olivares, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9.2, 162.5-pounds. Athletic, compact build with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, toe-taps into shorter stride. Flatter path with some length through the zone, hands work on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 70.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather, works around, natural actions, showed range laterally.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.48 Edge Score.

Jonathan Osornio, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1.1, 201.4-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with a developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short and minimal stride, simple. Length through the zone with the ability to drive the ball to all fields, stays inside the baseball. 76.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Steady two hand gather into body, works around, smooth.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.15 Edge Score.

Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026; Valparaiso commit
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11.7, 195.6-pounds. Durable, well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, works back to even with short stride. Flat path, works on top of the baseball, pull-side approach. 70.3 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, loose, easy.
Defense: Works around, direct, two hand funnel into body, some range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.

Adrian Perez, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/1B
Body: 5-9.4, 204.6-pounds. Compact build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, medium leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Slightly uphill path, intent to lift the ball, line drive round to the middle/opposite field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Works around, smooth and natural actions, some feel for the bag, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash

Alek Ramey, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2.9, 207-pounds. Physical, long-levered frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright, wider setup, quiet pre-pitch actions, simple lift/place stride. Simple, repeatable swing, slightly uphill path with intent to lift, on the barrel, pull-side approach with easy power, loud results. 71.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (93.6 avg.); 404-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. 3/4, long
Defense: Works up through the ball, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.99 Edge Score.

Lon Roberts, Lyons Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6.7, 147.5-pounds. Compact, athletic build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, controlled stride. LH: Athletic hands, compact swing with length and extension through the zone, flat path. RH: Works on top of the baseball, fluid and balanced, easy with a whole field approach. 66.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, two hand gather out front, works around, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.76 Edge Score.

Ajay Runkel, Rochester (IL), 2026; Illinois-Springfield commit
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 248.5-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced base, short lift/place stride. Uphill path with some length through the zone, loose hands, easy bat speed, has easy jump off the barrel, generates carry on the ball. 71 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather, works up through the baseball, smooth and natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.97 Edge Score.

Jackson Sturner, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7.3, 142.6-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, weight on the back leg, short and quick stride. Direct to the ball, flat path, line drive approach, uses the middle of the field. 59.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick jumps with some range at both positions, works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.8 Edge Score.

Bryce Tencza, Providence Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2.7, 293.2-pounds. Physical, imposing frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup with pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride, utilizes lower half. Big strength at impact, flat path, easy bat-speed, strong hands, middle/pull-side approach. 72.2 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.5 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Works up, direct, feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.07 Edge Score.

Brett Tucker, Lemont (IL), 2026; Southern Illinois-Edwardsville commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.5, 166.7-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base, works back to even with a short toe-tap stride. Hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach, intentful swing, creates some length through the zone. 68.8 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, smooth operator, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.90-inch max vertical jump.

Ethan Wolf, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.5, 175.9-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present strength and athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short lift/place stride. Direct path, works uphill at times, line drive oriented. 68 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot, compact arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather,works up, smooth, flashed some range up the middle, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.91 Edge Score.

Braxton Yates, Triad (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6.2, 147.7-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, slightly open setup, higher leg kick stride, works back to even, utilizes lower half. Hands work on top of the ball, longer path, line drive oriented, utilizes the whole field. 64 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather out front, smooth and natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.88 Edge Score.

Charlie Zebig, Marmion Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10.2, 164.5-pounds. Athletic, broad shouldered frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, stays in his legs and in backside. Uphill path, short to the ball, creates extension through the zone. 63.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, smooth double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.18 Edge Score.

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