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 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 outfielder that was in attendance, with a top-10 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best in both gameplay and the workout.

Top Outfield Prospects

1. Cole Brent, Normal University (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10.8, 182.5-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, athletic base, short and simple stride. Athletic hands, easy strength with feel for the barrel, stays up the middle, balanced. 72.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, clean with life out of the hand.
Defense: Proper routes, works through the baseball with confidence.
Athletic Testing: 6.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.14 Edge Score.

2. Evan Adamczewski, Maine South (IL), 2027
Earned MVP honors going 5-for-6 with a home run, three doubles, two RBIs, two runs scored and a walk.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-9.4, 176.6-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, toe-taps into a medium stride. Strength at impact with bat speed, intentful swings, pull-side intent, line-drives. 69.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Steady actions, attacks and works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.77 Edge Score.

3. Brandon Beasley, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0.4, 202.6-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, medium leg kick stride works back to even, utilizes strong lower half. Easy strength and bat-speed, strong hands, bat stays in the zone a long time, uses the whole field. 71.4 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (96.5 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Full arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, efficient routes.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.74 Edge Score.

4. Omar Avalos Jr, Father McGivney (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-5.1, 159.6-pounds. Twitchy, compact frame with present strength and athleticism throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, quick and short stride, fluid load, rhythmic hands pre-pitch, utilizes lower half. Quick hands, slightly uphill path, stays on-plane, line drive oriented, generates jump off the barrel at times, middle/pull-side approach. 62.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Athletic, 3/4 slot with arm speed.
Defense: Athletic and efficient routes, attacks the baseball, easy range, fluid and clean hips, quick jumps with twitch.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.8 Edge Score.

5. Matthew Donnelly, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9.6, 188.7-pounds. Twitchy, broad shouldered, well-proportioned frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with pre-pitch rhythm, short leg kick stride, linear lower half. Compact swing, generates jump off the barrel, pull-side/middle approach, creates backspin, bat speed. 80.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Over-the-top arm action.
Defense: Light on his feet, especially for his size, attacks the baseball and plays through.
Athletic Testing: 6.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.12 Edge Score.

6. Carson Hamblin, Lake Zurich (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9.2, 175.3-pounds. High-waisted frame with present strength and athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open base, works back in-line with a high leg lift into a longer stride. Strong hands, length through the zone with bat-speed, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side. 69.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works behind and through the baseball, proper routes, some range.
Athletic Testing: 6.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.15 Edge Score.

7. Hayden Adamowicz, Schaumburg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0.3, 224-pounds. Strong, physical frame with notable strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short toe-tap stride. Short and direct to the ball, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side, loose hands. 71.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.4 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, attacks the baseball, sure-handed.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.

8. Jace Koth, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9.8, 148.6-pounds. Lean and wiry build.
Hit: LHH. Wide and open base, works back to even with a short stride. Twitchy hands with a direct path, flat through the zone, line-drives pull-side. 60.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes with range, attacks the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.41 Edge Score.

9. Connor Krumrei, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11.6, 211.6-pounds. Strong, durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal stride, slight load in the hands. Strength at impact, works on top of the ball, pull-side approach with intent to do damage, power to all fields. 76.2 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (96.3 avg.); 405-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes, two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.89 Edge Score.

T10. Isaiah Martin, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 170.4-pounds. Wiry, proportionate frame with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, quiet pre-pitch actions, minimal lift/place stride. Works slightly uphill, on the barrel with lift to all fields, loose, athletic hands with present bat speed. Finished 3-for-6 during game play. 65.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Full arm action 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic routes, clean hips and feet with range, works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.63 Edge Score.

T10. Mason Bruesch, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0.6, 168.4-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with fill coming soon.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short stride, utilizes lower half. Longer path through the zone, works uphill at times, quick hands, pull-side approach, generates easy jump off the barrel at times, backspin. 76.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Full arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions with easy range, works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.2 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Hunter Bergdahl, Lakes Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.3, 157-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short stride, utilizes lower half. Line drive approach, utilizes the whole field, level path, loose hands. 66.8 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes, works behind and through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.73 Edge Score.

Colin Byers, Streator Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1.1, 179.7-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build with more strength to come.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup with a longer stride. Smooth swing, balanced, on the barrel up the middle. 66.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick jumps, works behind and through the baseball, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.51 Edge Score.

Easton DeBernardi, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 170.4-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, fluid load, short stride works back to even, linear lower half. Loose and fluid, flat swing, balanced, showed lift to the pull-side at times. 68.5 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Full arm action, clean with arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes with range, works through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.18 Edge Score.

Ryan Brown, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0.3, 156.1-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with some strength present.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple load, medium stride. Loose, handsy swing, able to go the other way with authority, direct path, middle/opposite field approach. 63.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, works through the baseball, some range.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.57 Edge Score.

Chase Golding, Deerfield (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 177-pounds. Athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Medium base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short toe-tap stride. Works on top of the baseball, flatter swing, loud and on the barrel pull-side. 70.3 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, some range, clean hips.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.39 Edge Score.

Tommy Hosty, Marist (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11.5, 186.1-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short and controlled stride. Works on top of the baseball, steep path, pull-side approach. 63.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, some range, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.94 Edge Score.

Nate Kaminski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 168.4-pounds. Wiry frame with some present athleticism.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, simple, short stride. Athletic hands that can cover the plate and use the whole field, direct path, line drive approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Efficient routes, works behind the baseball, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.96 Edge Score.

Owen Kelley, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2.3, 185.9-pounds. Long-levered frame with strength coming in.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with some pre-pitch rhythm, slight step-back stride, linear lower-half. Uphill path, intent to lift the ball, flashed jump off the barrel. 70.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, works through it to the plate, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.33 Edge Score.

Anthony Kilimnik, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9.6, 149.5-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame with room for additional strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, longer stride, gains ground to the plate. Loose and athletic, pull-side approach, balanced, upside in the swing. 64.6 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions, proper routes, works behind and through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.35 Edge Score.

Nathan Klucker, Triad (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0.8, 190.3-pounds. Broad shouldered, high-waisted frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wider setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, hangs foot into short stride. Flat path, smooth hands, creates some length through the zone, on the barrel to the middle/pull-side. 73.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (93.3 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Clean 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Fluid actions, clean mover with range, proper routes.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.73 Edge Score.

Eli Matson, Sherrard (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0.4, 168-pounds. Wiry frame with some strength and athleticism present.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm, works back to even with short stride. Longer path, uphill, pull-side approach, hands work on top of the ball. 70.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Full arm action, 3/4.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, works through to the plate.
Athletic Testing: 6.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.34 Edge Score.

Ashton Miner, Newman Central Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10.2, 184.3-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, works back in-line with a longer stride. Bat speed, stays on-plane, has jump off the barrel, line-drives to the middle of the field. 69 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Full arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes, attacks the baseball, works through the baseball to the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.79 Edge Score.

Landon Workman, Mt. Zion (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-5.1, 188.9-pounds. Extra large, long-levered frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, active hands pre-pitch, short stride, linear lower half. Slightly uphill path, works to keep the ball on a line, middle of the field approach. 71.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 349-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: Proper routes, attacks the baseball, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.74 Edge Score.

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