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 2027 infielder that was in attendance.

Top Infield Prospects

1. Colin Campbell, Brother Rice (IL), 2027; Louisville commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8.4, 151.9-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with some more room to fill out.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, controlled load, short lift/place stride. Quick hands with bat speed, worked uphill with lift to the pull-side, also showed ability to keep it on a line and drive it the other way, polished approach. 60.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, athletic actions, smooth two hand gather, works up, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.

2. Kash VanHouten, Canton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.5, 180.6-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, medium base, simple lift/place stride. Whole field approach with the ability to drive it to all fields, strong hands. 63.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 93 mph. Quick, compact, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Athletic mover, clean two hand gather out front, works around, smooth and natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.42 Edge Score.

3. Parker Roop, Normal University (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.3, 158.7-pounds. High-waisted, projectable build with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base with an open setup, works back to even with a toe-tap stride. Loose, flat with length through the zone, line-drive approach up the middle, feel for the barrel. 68.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Works up, advanced footwork, moves well laterally, steady glove, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.48 Edge Score.

4. Aksel McKnight, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1.6, 216.3-pounds. Lean, broad shouldered frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short and simple stride. Direct to the ball, length through the zone with strength, pull-side results with lift. 74 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, quick.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around the ball, direct, clean double play turn, steady glove round.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.

5. Mikey Watson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10.2, 185.9-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame with twitchy athleticism present.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short lift/place stride. Flatter path, works slightly uphill at times, line drive approach, works the ball to all fields, creates backspin. 70.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, direct, steady glove, moves well laterally, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.55 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 75.36 Edge Score.

6. Julio Ayala, Montini Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 188.3-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with some strength present.
Hit: LHH. Fluid and simple load, short and repeatable. Fluid hands, whippy barrel through the zone, can stay through the ball the other way, whole field approach. 62 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, quick.
Defense: Plays with some hop, works around, direct, fluid actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66 Edge Score.

7. Cooper Johnson, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027; Purdue commit
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2.6, 192.7-pounds. High-waisted, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride, quiet hands, utilizes lower half. Simple, uphill path, creates easy jump off the barrel, juice to all fields, creates backspin. 73.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: One hand gather out front, works up, direct, active feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.24 Edge Score.

8. Evan Riiff, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 178.8-pounds. Broad shouldered, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, medium base, slight pre-pitch rhythm in hands, longer stride. Flat path, loose, handsy swing with barrel control, whole field approach with the ability to drive it to all fields. 66.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two hand gather out front, works up, smooth actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.38 Edge Score.

9. Zane Schneider, Lemont (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2.8, 189.8-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, some rhythm in hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, works back to even, utilizes strong lower half. Flat path, longer through the zone, has jump off the barrel, simple, creates backspin, easy. 74.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Low 3/4 arm action, easy
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct, range, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.69 Edge Score.

10. Miles Mazanowski, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2.8, 197.1-pounds. Physical, mature frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, has some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, utilizes lower half. Strong hands, longer uphill path through the zone, intent to lift the ball, generates jump off the barrel, middle/pull-side approach. 68.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 359-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. 3/4 arm action, loose.
Defense: Works in, direct, two hand gather out front, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.45 Edge Score.

11. Brady Dunnett, Oswego (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-6.9, 166.2-pounds. Compact frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, minimal stride. Loose hands, works to stay on top of the ball, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side. 67.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 84 mph. INF: Compact 3/4 arm action. C: Compact 3/4 arm action, throws play with some carry.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop time range; INF: Clean footwork, two hand gather out front, smooth action, works up, moves well laterally. C: One-knee receiver, quick first step, steady hands, works in-line, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.53 Edge Score.

12. Ryan Rodriguez, Batavia (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11.5, 181.2-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works back in-line with a medium lift/place stride. Flatter path with length through the zone, generates jump off the barrel to the pull-side, line drive oriented, creates natural carry. 78 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, gains ground to target, direct.
Athletic Testing: 6.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.08 Edge Score.

13. Vincent Junkas, Downers Grove South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10.6, 168-pounds. Trim, athletic frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced, open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, knee-knock stride works back to even, utilizes lower half. RH: Balanced, slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, fluid load, knee-knock stride, works back to even, utilizes lower half. LH: Quick hands with bat speed, fluid hands, works uphill, intent to lift. RH: Fluid, works with some intent to lift pull-side, all over the barrel. 71 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, works around, smooth.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.89 Edge Score.

14. Howie Porath, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10.6, 175.7-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, quick and short stride, toe-taps back to even. Flat path, works on top of the baseball, controls the barrel well. 67.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 arm action, easy.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around, direct, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.85 Edge Score.

15. ET Data, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 206-pounds. Strong, mature build with present physicality.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, weight starts on back leg, medium stride. Uphill with intent to lift, quick from launch, creates lag and length through the zone at times. 69.8 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.8 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works up, smooth, natural feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 87.96 Edge Score.

16. Griffin Dobberstein, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10.4, 171.5-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with more room to add strength in the future.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride, utilizes lower half. Loose, longer path, line drive oriented to the middle/pull-side. 72.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. 3/4 slot, easy.
Defense: Works around, steady one hand gather, clean double play turn, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.06 Edge Score.

17. Dylan McCabe, St. Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11.6, 156.5-pounds. Lean build with room to fill in.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, hangs foot into longer stride. Easy and fluid, works on top of the baseball, creates length through the zone. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Easy 3/4 arm action.
Defense: One hand gather out front, works up, direct, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.17 Edge Score.

18. Antonio Russotiesi, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 192.8-pounds. Wiry, broad shouldered frame with present strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with shorter stride. Balanced and strong, flat path, easy strength with feel for the barrel. 65 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works around, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.02 Edge Score.

19. Reid Gerjerts, Wheeling (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0.3, 165.6-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with plenty of room to fill in.
Hit: LHH. Wide and balanced base, short stride, linear lower half. Simple and direct path, works to the whole field and inside the baseball, balanced finish. 72.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 arm slot, loose.
Defense: Works around, direct to the baseball, fluid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.46 Edge Score.

20. Eli Michanicou, Dunlap (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10.4, 182.8-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, medium leg lift into short stride. Longer path through the zone, creates leverage, has jump off the barrel to all fields. 72.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (93.1 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.13 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Daniel Bachler, Mount Carmel (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2.7, 176.4-pounds. Trim, long-levered frame with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short lift/place stride. Flat swing with strength, on the barrel to middle/pull-side, line drive approach. 69.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Steady two hand gather, works up, direct, range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.

Landon Beckman, Normal University (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1.3, 203.7-pounds. Athletic, durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, static hands pre-pitch, short step-back stride, aggressive lower half. Uses levers well, flat path with jump off the barrel, loud results pull-side. 72.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Works up, direct, natural feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.61 Edge Score.

Lincoln Boersma, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2.4, 166.5-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with more to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, works back to even with short stride, utilizes lower half. Longer path, creates leverage at times, line drive oriented to the middle/pull-side. 67.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Low 3/4 slot, quick arm action.
Defense: Works around the ball, direct, plays low, some range up the middle, reliable hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.92 Edge Score.

Jaydon Burrage, Geneseo (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1.6, 202.2-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, works back in-line with a longer stride. Strong hands, intent to lift the ball, uphill path, pull-side approach. 77.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, smooth actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.57 Edge Score.

Jake Cicero, Lake Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: -, -pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and simple stride/load. Easy and balanced, line-drive approach, stays middle/away. 56.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 163-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Low 3/4 slot, easy.
Defense: Works up, advanced footwork, controls the body well, sure-handed, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.58 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.28 Edge Score.

Aaden Colon, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0.4, 180.1-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, higher leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path, jump off the barrel, utilizes all fields, line drive approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Works up, direct, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.89 Edge Score.

Madden Cotts, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 159-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Medium base, short and quick stride. Loose and athletic hands, creates some whip in the barrel, bat speed, on the barrel to the pull-side. 69.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hands gather into body, works around, smooth actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.38 Edge Score.

John Curbis, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0.2, 145.9-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with more to come.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple toe-tap load. Loose and flat swing, stays in his backside and sprays line-drives. 64.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: Works around ball, clean footwork, smooth actions, showed range.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.58 Edge Score.

Sean Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.6, 157.2-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with plenty of room for additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride, utilizes lower half. Loose hands, longer path through the zone, pull-side approach, works to keep the ball on a line, generates jump off the barrel at times. 70.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm action.
Defense: Works around, direct, active footwork, showed some range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.82 Edge Score.

Evan Daxenbichler, Limestone (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.9, 187.6-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, start with weight on backside, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short lift/place stride. Sits into backside and works on top of the baseball, intent to lift, uses the entire field. 65.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, glove-pat transfer, direct, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.53 Edge Score.

Grey Ernat, Lasalle-Peru (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.4, 152.6-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short leg kick stride, gains ground, aggressive lower half. Flatter path, longer through the zone, line drive approach to all fields, quick hands. 64.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Active feet, two hand gather into body, works around, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.9 Edge Score.

Joey Escobarete, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8.9, 140.7-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Loose, flatter path with length through the zone, intent to lift at times. 66.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. High 3/4, long.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works around, clean double play turn, steady actions..
Athletic Testing: 6.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.15 Edge Score.

Connor Fox, Mt. Zion (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 160.7-pounds. Upside frame with more fill to come.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, fluid load, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Longer path, hands work on top of the ball, uphill, utilizes the whole field. 69.8 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.4 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short, loose arm action.
Defense: Works up, two hand gather out front, active feet, easy, smooth actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.35 Edge Score.

Collin Grosenheider, Williamsville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.6, 161.2-pounds. Compact build with noticeable strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Static setup, short/simple stride, utilizes lower-half. Uphill path, creates leverage, generates loft on the ball, works both gaps. 66.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Longer, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works around the ball, smooth, two-hand gather into his body, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.3 Edge Score.

Matthew Hara, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-10.8, 172.2-pounds. Compact frame with some lean strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in hands, medium stride. Uphill path, some twitch in the swing, intent to lift to all fields. 78.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.1 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around ball, smooth actions, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.78 Edge Score.

Michael Haran, carmel catholic hs mundelein (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2.7, 202.8-pounds. Physical, long-levered frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open setup, works back to even with a short toe-tap stride. Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, middle/pull-side approach. 67.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 80-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Low 3/4 arm action, loose.
Defense: Two hand gather, works up, smooth, natural feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.71 Edge Score.

Max Judge, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0.8, 192-pounds. Wiry, long-levered frame with room for additional strength,
Hit: RHH. Wide and open base, works back to even, medium stride. Strong hands, controlled intent, works on top of the baseball strength at impact with loud results. 72.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, works well up the middle, direct.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.52 Edge Score.

Owen Knox, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11.3, 142-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill in strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works back to even with shorter stride. Direct to the ball, line drive oriented, pull-side approach, on the barrel. 65 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short 3/4 arm action
Defense: Smooth two hand gather, plays through the ball, easy actions, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.62 Edge Score.

Graydon Leonard, GCMS High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0.6, 185.4-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame with more fill coming in.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, gains ground, aggressive lower half. Uphill path, longer path through the zone, opposite field approach, works to keep the ball on a line. 66.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (74.1 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, easy.
Defense: Soft two hand gather, works up, smooth and athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.58 Edge Score.

Xavier Martin, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.7, 184.4-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, medium stride. Stays inside the baseball and can drive it the other way, bat-speed, loud contact to all fields. 69.5 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 395-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Longer, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, direct, steady glove round.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.03 Edge Score.

Sam Marshall, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-2.9, 166.9-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame with some additional room to fill in.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, simple and easy load, short stride. Works on top of the baseball, easy effort, line-drive approach, balanced finish. 70.9 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, works around the ball, direct, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.4 Edge Score.

Casey Mikrut, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8.5, 170.4-pounds. Durable, compact frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, mostly quiet actions pre-pitch, simple lift/place stride. Level path, line drive oriented, hands work direct to the ball, pull-side approach, balanced. 70.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, works around, clean double play turn, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.03 Edge Score.

James Obaldo, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8.1, 157.6-pounds. Lean and compact build.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, shifts weight back into load, short toe-tap stride. Loose, flat path with length through the zone, pull-side approach, hands stay on top of the ball, some twitch in the swing. 68.8 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, steady two hand gather, works up, smooth, natural actions, clean glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 87.82 Edge Score.

Tyler Osmanski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10.4, 155.6-pounds. Trim, wiry frame with some projection.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, aggressive lower half. Hands work on top of the baseball, pull-side approach, hands work short to the ball, flashes loft off the bat. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, athletic.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather, natural feel for the position, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.28 Edge Score.

Brody Phillips, Arcola (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.1, 160.1-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide and spread out base, simple stride, linear lower half. Direct hands, works on top of the ball, easy and simple swing. 70.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
Defense: Soft two hand gather into body, works around the ball, smooth actions, gains ground to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.1 Edge Score.

Nathan Rosalez, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 133.4-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, weight on backside, slightly open, short stride. Direct path, stays on top of the ball, line-drives. 62.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (73.7 avg.); 245-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around, smooth actons, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 74.74 Edge Score.

Austin Rutter, Sacred Heart-Griffin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8.4, 157.4-pounds. Compact frame with some athleticism present.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, controlled toe-tap stride. Loose and fluid, athletic hands, works on top of the baseball, line drive approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, clean double play turn, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.46 Edge Score.

Kannon Seipp, Triad (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10.1, 180.6-pounds. Compact frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, some pre-pitch rhythm throughout his setup, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower half. Downhill path, intent to keep the ball on a line, intentful finish, generates some backspin, pull-side approach. 64.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 arm slot, quick.
Defense: Works in, direct, two hand gather out front, some range up the middle, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.03 Edge Score.

Grant Statler, Hononegah (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11.4, 167.6-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, gains ground with a longer stride. Smooth, easy swing with feel for the barrel, direct path, able to drive the ball to all fields. 71.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Easy 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.1 Edge Score.

Charlie Surowiec, Grayslake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.4, 169.5-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short leg kick stride, works back to even, linear lower half. Hands stay compact, longer path, works to keep the ball on a line, pull-side approach. 68.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. 3/4 arm action, loose.
Defense: Works up, direct, soft two hand gather into body, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.48 Edge Score.

Tanner Toback, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-6.4, 160.1-pounds. Compact frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wider setup, shorter stride. Flat path, works on top of the baseball, on the barrel to the pull-side. 72.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works around, smooth actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.8 Edge Score.

Ryan Tucker, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9.8, 172.4-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some twitch present.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short toe-tap stride. Hands work on top of the ball, level path, pull-side approach, loose hands. 68 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.05 Edge Score.

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