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 2028 infielder, and one 2029, that was in attendance.

A number of these rising sophomores stood out at the event and ultimately made an impact in the recently updated 2028 Illinois rankings. Plenty of young names to follow moving forward, especially next summer when the Future Games is on the horizon.

Read on below for a look at all of the outfielders from the two-day invite-only event.

Infield Prospects (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Mason Anderson, Charleston (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 179.5-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame with more room to fill in.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open setup, works back in-line with a short toe-tap stride. Uphill path, hands work short to the ball, intent to lift, loose finish. 65.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72.4 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 71 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works around, smooth actions, clean footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.61 Edge Score.

Kanon Baxley, Kaneland (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.5, 161.5-pounds. Projectable, well-proportioned frame with more to come.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride. Twitchy, flatter path, line drive oriented to the middle/pull-side, simple. 72.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 84 mph. OF - mph. Short, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Steady two hand gather into body, works around, natural actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.38 Edge Score.

Nic Bralts, Champaign Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0.1, 171.5-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame with more to come.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed off setup, direct, short stride. Longer, uphill path through the zone, hands work on top of the ball, looks to keep the ball on a line. 67.7 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 82 mph. OF - mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather out front, works around, smooth actions, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.69 Edge Score.

Nicholas Chiarodo, Edwardsville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.4, 142.4-pounds. Twitchy, high-waisted frame with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, linear lower half. Athletic and balanced swing, line-drive approach that stayed mostly pull-side. 67.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 83 mph. OF - mph. 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Plays with some bounce, clean two hand gather, works around ball, natural actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.97 Edge Score.

Cole Clower, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1.4, 184.8-pounds. Projectable, high-waisted frame with more fill coming soon.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple load, short stride. Works on top of the baseball to the pull-side, loose hands, longer path through the zone. 67.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 81 mph. OF - mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand funnel into body, works around, smooth actions, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.74 Edge Score.

Kameron Cox, Montini Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.1, 171.1-pounds. Compact, well-proportioned frame with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with short stride. Uphill path, line drive approach, easy hands through the zone, simple, line-drives to all fields. 67.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 85 mph. OF - mph. Quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Steady two hand gather into body, works up, steady glove, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.33 Edge Score.

Weston Ensign, Fisher (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3.3, 236.3-pounds. Strong, durable build with projection coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, loads onto backside, linear lower half. Hands work on top of the ball, loose hands, longer path, pull-side approach. 69.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 195-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 76 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: pop time range; Works around the ball, smooth actions, some feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.75 Edge Score.

Colton Francisco, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8.7, 153.4-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, stays in his legs, medium/longer stride. Length through the zone with a flat path, intentful swing, line drive approach, on the barrel throughout. 64.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 77 mph. OF - mph. Loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works up, direct, showed some lateral range.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.96 Edge Score.

Quincy Fulton, Newton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1.2, 211.6-pounds. Physically mature, projectable frame with present strerngth throughout.
Hit: SH. Wider base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, minimal stride. RH: Hands work short to the ball, generates easy jump off the barrel, easy barrel strength. LH: Easy strength with bat speed, direct path that works on top of the baseball. 74.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 72 mph. OF - mph. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: pop time range; Works up, smooth operator.
Athletic Testing: 6.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.18 Edge Score.

Tommy Gasner, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0.8, 200.4-pounds. Mature, high-waisted frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, medium stride, simple. Smooth swing, flatter path, pull-side approach, on the barrel up the middle/pull-side, bat-speed with length through the zone. 67.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. INF - 71 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, easy.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works up, direct to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.74 Edge Score.

Jameson Hanlon, Newman Central Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.8, 153.9-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with plenty of room to add strength,
Hit: RHH. Wide base, controlled, short stride. Works on top of the baseball, line drive approach up the middle, balanced. 63.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 72 mph. OF - mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works around, smooth and easy actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.79 Edge Score.

Blake Harris, El Paso-Gridley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5.2, 199.3-pounds. Extra large, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Spread out base, minimal stride. Direct to the ball with a steep path, creates backspin at times, line drive approach to all fields. 66.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 193-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 72 mph. OF - mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works up, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.59 Edge Score.

Gavin Hartigan, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7.6, 162.9-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame with some twitch.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride, utilizes lower half. Intentful swing, loose/quick hands, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach, bat speed. 68.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 77 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works around, smooth actions, active feet.
Athletic Testing: 6.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.74 Edge Score.

Braxton Hightower, Dunlap (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11.4, 245.2-pounds. Strong-bodied, strudy frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg kick stride, loads onto backside, aggressive lower half. Flat path with some length through the zone, opposite field approach, hands work on top of the ball. 67.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 76 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, easy.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works up, direct, easy actions, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.56 Edge Score.

Brady Jones, Metamora (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4.8, 195.8-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with short lift/place stride. Easy strength, balanced, loose hands, direct path, creates lift at times, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side. 64.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 83 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, easy, loose arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Steady two hand gather, works around, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.31 Edge Score.

Austin Leipart, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10.4, 145.7-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with plenty of time to add strenth.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and open setup, long stride, gains ground. Long and fluid path through the zone, line-drive approach up the middle. 61.5 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 83 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, loose arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works around, natural actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.9 Edge Score.

Sage Lelm, Morton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10.4, 191.8-pounds. Strong-bodied, compact frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open base, loads into short stride. Uphill path, longer through the zone, line drive oriented, pull-side approach. 76.1 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 84 mph. OF - mph. Compact, quick 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Attacks the baseball, works around, direct, some feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.34 Edge Score.

Landon Maisenbacher, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4.6, 137.4-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open base, works back in-line with a long stride. Loose hands into an uphill path, whole field approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 76 mph. OF - mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand funnel into body, works up, smooth actions, some range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.45 Edge Score.

Peter Pignatiello, Benet Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.4, 154.3-pounds. Wiry build with more room to fill in strength.
Hit: LHH. Medium base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride. Fluid swing, controlled and balanced, flat path, on the barrel pull-side with some lift. 64.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 78 mph. OF - mph. Short, low 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand funnel into body, works up, direct, clean double play turn, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.12 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. OF - 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.

Andrew Potthoff, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.3, 182.1-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with short toe-tap stride. Easy swing with strength, flat path, can stay inside the baseball and drive it to all fields. 69.4 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 83 mph. OF - mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Two hand gather into body, works around, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.81 Edge Score.

Ryder Rennette, Dunlap (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 144.4-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with more fill coming soon.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, higher leg-kick stride. Flat swing with length through the zone, works on top of the baseball with line drives. 66.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 84 mph. OF - mph. Low 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
Defense: pop time range; Works around, clean footwork, natural feel for the position, showed range to both sides, steady glove round.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.5 Edge Score.

Davis Venters, Mt. Zion (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.1, 155.4-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with long levers.
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, utilizes short knee-knock stride. Uphill path, intent to lift the ball, middle of the field approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 82 mph. OF - mph. Short 3/4 arm action, works from different angles.
Defense: pop time range; Soft two hand gather out front, works up, direct, steady glove and actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.04 Edge Score.

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