On Sunday, March 2nd, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Rhino Baseball in Shorewood, IL to host the Joliet Preseason ID. This event was host to about 120 players from around the state, and gave our staff one final look at a number of talented prospects before the spring season kicked off.

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single infielder from the day, found below. 

For a look at the catcher analysis, click HERE. 

For a look at the outfield analysis, click HERE. 

A group of underclassman that showed well and all look to have bright futures are Caleb Prendergast (Evanston, 2028), Owen Knox (Normal Community, 2027), Graydon Leonard (Gibson City-Melvin Sibley, 2027), Alex Syska (Plainfield Central, 2027), Matt Bullington (Marist, 2028) and Aidan Cullen (Oswego East, 2027). 

Some bats that stood out on the day with loud rounds and impressive exit velocities were Anthony Couch (Marquette, 2026), Beau Li (Barrington, 2026), Robert Miller (Vernon Hills, 2026), Gavin Geegan (Yorkville, 2027), Evan Jenks (Minooka, 2027) and Ralph Jones (Stagg, 2026). 

Top Infield Prospects 

1. Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Compact with an athletic build, some present strength in the lower-half, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple load and short stride. Quick hands, lets the ball travel, on time and on the barrel, pull-side tendencies 68 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. full circle, loose with some effort, athletic, primary 3/4 slot with ability to vary.
Defense: Quick gather, patient, athletic mover, works well laterally, sure-handed actions with range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump. 

2. Javoris Bohannon, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Direct path, twitchy hands, backspin contact at times, consistently elevated contact to the pull-side. 72.8 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Full arm circle, higher 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: Patient, athletic lateral movement, soft hands with range, athlete.
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.

3. Kamden Muell, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 157 pounds. Wiry and high-waisted, narrow build with plenty of room to add on strength,
Hit: LHH. Narrow, upright setup, long stride. Easy, loose hands, direct and on top of the baseball, consistently on time and on the barrel. 68 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Fluid with glove, quick transition, clean round, clean transfers with some feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.33 Edge Score.

4. Lucas Farabaugh, Ottawa Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-10, 152 pounds. Some present strength in the lower-half, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, fluid load and short stride. Loose athletic hands, swing works on plane, on the barrel and consistent hard contact to both gaps. 69.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, steady glove and footwork, clean transfers, plays low and through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.4 Edge Score.

5. Carson Ebeling, Benet (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Lean and projectable frame, high-waisted with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrows setup, leg-lift trigger. Fluid, athletic swing, on time and on the barrel. Controlled intent, looks to do damage to both gaps. 78.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Plays true, multiple angles, clean actions, full circle.
Defense: Moves well laterally, quick and steady hands, showed some feel for timing, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 6.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.15 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Ty Bachman, Normal West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds. Long-levered, wiry with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and minimal stride. Loose hands, level path, creates occasional whip through the zone.  70.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, gets around the ball, steady and clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.66 Edge Score.

Max Bakken, Glenbard West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 164 pounds. Proportionate and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slightly open, works back to square. On time, line-drive and pull-side approach. 69.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, fluid feet with some timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.53 Edge Score.

Brett Beerbower, Lakes Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 206 pounds. Proportionate with some present strength throughout, rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal stride. Strong hands, flashed bat speed, compact swing, on time and worked to both gaps. 70.1 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: Hands plays out front, repeatable, clean transfers, pre-pitch hop for timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.75 Edge Score.

Matt Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose, easy hands, stays inside the baseball at times, middle of the field approach. 60 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (73.4 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Full arm circle, ¾ slot, loose.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, deliberate footwork, clean transfers.
Vizual Edge: 52.27 Edge Score.

William Caddick, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 205 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, slightly crouched, short stride. Strong hands, compact swing, lifted hard contact to both gaps. 68.5 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Half arm circle, plays true, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, hands work out front, secures the ball with two-hands and steady actions, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.36 Edge Score.

Samuel Calderon, East Lyden (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 173 pounds. Proportionate with long limbs, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Strong, loose hands, hits off front foot, lifted approach. 69.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short and quick release, loose arm, ¾ slot
Defense: Soft hands, easy and deliberate actions, fluid and smooth.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 42.78 Edge Score.

Owen Chudzinski, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 172 pounds. Athletic and proportionate build, holds room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup. On time, direct swing, middle of the field approach. 60.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Full arm circle, longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hands play out front, smooth transition from glove to hand on the move, shuffles through the ball and stays in his legs.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.16 Edge Score.

Nicholas Cimino, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 157 pounds. High-waisted, trim build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Narrow,quiet, balanced setup. Loose, easy hands, level through the zone, on time and uses the middle of the field. 61.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle, plays true.
Defense: Moves well up the middle, steady hands that work out front, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.9 Edge Score.

Anthony Couch, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 188.8 pounds. Compact with present strength, evenly proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal pre-pitch action. Strong hands, compact swing, hard on the barrel contact, lifted to the middle of the field. 70.7 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Strong arm, full circle and high ¾ slot with intent.
Defense: Clean mover, tracks well, confident one-hand gather out front, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge:  Edge Score.

Jordan Culbreath, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 166 pounds. Compact with present strength throughout and in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load. Quick bat, on the barrel to the pull-side, flatter path. 68.4 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Half arm circle, compact.
Defense: Patient, smooth movements, fluid footwork, sure-handed actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.68 Edge Score.

Aidan Cullen, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 130 pounds. Compact and athletic build, wiry and high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square setup, short stride. Athletic swing, advanced feel to hit, loose hands, on time and line-drive approach. 60.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. loose; full circle; quick; 3/4 arm slot; showed ability to vary, accurate.
Defense: Easy effort, moves well, quick feet, soft hands, natural defender with feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.23 Edge Score.

Peyton Dane, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 168 pounds. Broad shoulders, strength present in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, leg-kick trigger. Short swing, on time, pull-side approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short circle and high ¾ slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, keeps the feet moving, steady hands, two-hand gather with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.01 Edge Score.

Grayor Feeney, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 147 pounds.
Hit: RHH.  Narrow setup, long stride that gains ground. Loose hands that work flat through the zone, pull-side approach that also worked up the middle at times, lifted contact. 65.8 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (75 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. low 3/s slot; loose.
Defense: Glove works in front, quick feet, gets around ball, clean backhand.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.99 Edge Score.

Cody Ganther, Morrisonville  (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 170 pounds. Long limbs, highly projectable with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, upright setup, smooth, quiet load. Bat stays on-plane, gap-to-gap contact, on time. 62.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. loose; athletic; 3/4 slot
Defense: Two hand gather, works around ball, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.35 Edge Score.

Gavin Geegan, Yorkville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 195 pounds. Present strength, round and broad shoulders, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, relaxed setup, short stride. Direct, strong swing, flat through the zone and backspun hard contact at times. 76 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Half circle, compact, short arm, 3/4 slot, some carry.
Defense: Patient, steady two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.68 Edge Score.

Zach Goldberg, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 164 pounds. Lean and projectable, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, fluid load and leg-hang timing trigger. Loose hands, long through the zone, middle of the field approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot, half arm circle, some whip.
Defense: Quick feet, soft hands, athletic actions, stays in his legs.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.08 Edge Score.

Aidan Hack, Lakes (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Proportionate and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Easy, balanced, repeatable swing, loose hands and uphill approach. 60.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Sidearm slot, compact, half arm circle.
Defense: Quality lateral mover, quick feet, easy transition, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.68 Edge Score.

Reid Hepperly, New Berlin (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 192 pounds. Plenty more room to add, some strength present in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, short stride. Strong hands, loose swing, long through the zone, middle of the field approach. 74.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Full arm circle, ¾ release.
Defense: Clean backhand, patient and deliberate actions, steady hands with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.08 Edge Score.

Lucas Jackson, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 167 pounds. High waisted and athletic build, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Controlled aggression, compact swing, works level through the zone. 67.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Plays with some carry, strong arm, full circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive, hands work out front, glove works on the move, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.54 Edge Score.

Evan Jenks, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Highly projectable, long-levered and high-waisted, plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride,  Loose hands, aggressive swings, ball jumps off the barrel and elevated to the pull-side. 71.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Primary higher slot; showed ability to vary.
Defense: Quick transfer, smooth mover, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.77 Edge Score.

Matt Johansen, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148 pounds. Wiry build, proportionate with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Direct, short swing, line-drive approach, stayed up the middle. 58.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73.9 avg.); 215-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Full circle, long arm, high ¾ release.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, shuffles through the ball, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.34 Edge Score.

Ralph Jones, Stagg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 167 pounds. Proportionate build, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride and minimal load. Quick, strong hands, present bat speed, maintains balance throughout. On the barrel and on time throughout. 69.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph.
Defense: Two hand gather, gets around the ball, clean transitions.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.18 Edge Score.

Aaron Katz, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190 pounds. Rounded, broad shoulders, present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, stride works to even. Aggressive swing, direct to the ball, middle of the field approach. 73.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. full circle; long arm path; ¾ slot.
Defense: Clean round, two-hand gather out front, comfortable footwork around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.77 Edge Score.

Owen Knox, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 144 pounds. Skinny and projectable, athletic with plenty more room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly closed, short stride. Simple swing, hands are direct and work inside the baseball at times. On the barrel and line-drive approach 73.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH: INF - 81 mph. Short release, ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick feet, steady two-hand gather with some timing through the ball, easy range and first step up the middle, athletic round.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.43 Edge Score.

Cade Laudeman, Morris Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 202 pounds. Proportionate build, some present strength, room to continue to add.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, short stride. Works on top of baseball, repeats swing, uphill finish. 60.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Half circle out of the glove; higher slot.
Defense: Fields out front, two-hand gather, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.32 Edge Score

Graydon Leonard, GCMS High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 172 pounds. Long-limbs, plenty more fill to come, highly projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride. Balanced, repeatable swing, on time and on the barrel. Worked gap-to-gap throughout. 61.8 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. athletic, loose, ability to vary, primary 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient, stays behind the ball, soft hands, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.81 Edge Score.

Beau Li, Barrington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 187 pounds. Proportionate build. Some present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, quiet setup, short stride. Simple swing, repeats and was on the barrel with elevation to the middle of the field. 69.4 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short and compact, ¾ release.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle steps through the baseball and stays low, quick and clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.34 Edge Score.

Juan Loera, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 161 pounds. Compact and proportionate frame, some strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, short stride. Simple, repeatable swing, level path, middle of the field approach. 67.2 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Defense: Works well on the run, range to both sides, fluid feet, steady two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82 Edge Score.

Gavin Lustig, Oswego (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds. Proportionate with present strength, round shoulders, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong hands, easy and balanced swing. On time and used the whole field. 73.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. 3/4 arm slot; full circle.
Defense: Pre pitch hop, fields out front, clean mover, soft hands with feel around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.98 Edge Score.

Koen Lynes, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 152 pounds. Wiry with room to add strength, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid load, short stride. Loose athletic hands, on-plane swing, lifted approach, repeats and stays balanced. 69.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. 3/4 slot, short circle out of the glove.
Defense: Two hand gather, fluid feet, secures the ball into his body.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.46 Edge Score.

Logan Mackin, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 225 pounds. Strong build with round shoulders, present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, toe-tap stride. Strong hands, on time and on the barrel with authority. Balanced finish. 63.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. primary lower slot; showed ability to vary slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, stays behind, works in line to first.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.71 Edge Score.

Nick Mandra, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 200 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load and stride. Strong hands, compact swing, on time and on the barrel, pull-side tendencies. 64.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, compact, half circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick gather, smooth transition, soft hands, secures the ball into his body and keeps the feet moving.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.76 Edge Score.

Canyon McKinney, Cary-Grove HS (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds. Broad shoulders, athletic build, some strength present throughout and in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup, long stride. Aggressive swing, loose hands, middle of the field, lifted approach, whip in the barrel. 69.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short and quick circle, ¾ slot.
Defense: Fluid feet with timing, soft hands, clean transfers, clear feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.77 Edge Score.

Colton Miller, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds. Proportionate with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive, long swing, on time and elevated hard contact back up the middle of the field. 68.1 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Full circle, more over the top/high 3/4.
Defense: Quick glove to hand transition, quick feet, two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.05 Edge Score.

Robert Miller, Vernon Hills (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. Athletic build with round shoulders and strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple strong swing, on time and catches it out front. Elevated contact to the middle of the field. 68.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Lower 3/4 slot, half arm circle, plays true.
Defense: Gets around ball, athletic lateral mover, quick transition, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.27 Edge Score.

Braxton Nelle, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 173 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup. Early load and preset, lifted path through the zone, stayed up the middle of the field. 60.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. C: Longer path, ¾ slot. INF - 68 mph. INF: Short, ¾ slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.57 pop time range; INF: Steady two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer. C: One-knee receiver, steady receiving actions. Steady transfer, feet work inline.
Athletic Testing: 8.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.05 Edge Score.

Gavin Newbern, St. Rita  (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Proportionate frame with room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, short stride. Loose, easy swing, maintains balance throughout. Line-drive approach. 62.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph.
Defense: Soft hands, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump. 

Kaden OLeary, Lockport (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds. High-waisted and long-levered, highly projectable.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, wide setup, short stride. Path works uphill, lifted approach and uses the middle of the field. 65.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. shorter path; 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean round, gets around the ball, hands work in front, gains ground and stays in his legs through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 38.61 Edge Score.

Josiah Patterson, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Present strength in the lower-half, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, short stride. Loose hands, direct swing, loose operation, fluid. 58.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (69.3 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Full circle, plays true, 3/4 slot, clean action.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands with timing through the ball, quick transfers when needed.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.38 Edge Score.

Antonio Perez, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 175 pounds. Compact and proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup. Flat, direct swing, on the barrel, line-drive contact. 60.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Full circle, 3/4 slot, plays true, clean action.
Defense: Smooth transition, two-hand gather out front, steady footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.19 Edge Score.

Anthony Perez, Reavis (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 190 pounds. Present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, fluid load and leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive, intentful swing, long path and looks to elevate the baseball with authority. 62.2 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, has feel for the position, showed some range up the middle, clean transfers. 
Athletic Testing: 8.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.96 Edge Score.

Caleb Prendergast, Evanston (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds. High-waisted frame with more fill to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and easy stride. Loose easy levers, on time and on-plane. Was on the barrel to both gaps. 69.9 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. 3/4 Arm slot.
Defense: Athletic, quick feet, some bounce in his step, aggressive two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.17 Edge Score.

Jacob Prosise, Joliet West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. High-waisted, projectable with room to add more strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, tall setup, long stride. Gets separation, on time and on the barrel to the middle of the field. 62.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. loose; 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, soft hands, some feel around the bag with fluid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.84 Edge Score.

Payton Ptak, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 153 pounds. Proportional with room to fill out more.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup. On time, balanced finish and worked the whole field. 61.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. short path; low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean transfer, works behind the ball, clean round, two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 12.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 43.66 Edge Score.

Giovanni (Gio) Rangel, Fenwick  (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 143 pounds.
Hit: SH. Athletic, balanced setup, fluid load. Athletic swing, hands get separation, uphill through the zone, middle of the field approach. 65.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.1 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Compact, short arm, 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: Plays with leverage, works around the ball, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.51 Edge Score.

Kyle Rodak, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 168 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, short stride. Loose hands, hits off front foot at times, spray, gap-to-gap approach. 60.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. whippy; long arm path; primary 3/4 arm slot; showed ability to vary slot as needed.
Defense: Clean and athletic, soft hands, two hand gather, works through the ball, smooth mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.9 Edge Score.

Michael Roesel, St. Thomas More (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 187 pounds. Broad shoulders, present strength with room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Controlled aggressions, long path, on time and on the barrel. Lifted pull-side approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 78 mph. Lower 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: Fields with two hands out front, shuffle crow hop through the baseball, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.75 Edge Score.

Camden Rujawitz, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 200 pounds. Broad shoulders with a developed lower-half, present strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, stride works to even. Long path, on time, elevated contact, pull-side tendencies. 68.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Strong arm, 3/4 slot, full circle.
Defense: Athletic, tracks well, two hand gather, repeatable.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.42 Edge Score.

Caden Russell, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 151 pounds. Projectable and lean frame, high-waisted with room to add more strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, early load. Easy athletic swing, direct to the ball, flashed backspin lifted contact. 66.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Arm circle, some whip, ability to throw from multiple angles, clean arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, gets around ball, plays on the move easily with feel, quick first step and range up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.81 Edge Score.

Isaac Serrato, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 169 pounds. Athletic build with room to add more strength, wide shoulders and narrow waist.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Balanced, repeatable swing, loose hands, on-plane and balanced finish. 68.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 315-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Compact, half circle, plays with some carry.
Defense: Stays low, simple repeatable hands, steady two-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.41 Edge Score.

Hunter Smith, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155 pounds. Lean and wiry build, room to add much more strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Loose, easy hands, on time, and elevated contact to the pull-side gap. 69 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 arm slot; half arm circle.
Defense: Range laterally, long strides, athletic mover, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.14 Edge Score.

Alex Syska, Plainfield Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 172 pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders with some strength in the lower-half, more room to add.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, short early stride. Loose, athletic hands, on time and whip through the zone.  69.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. accurate; 3/4 slot; showed ability to vary; loose; full circle.
Defense: Quick feet, clean transfer, sound and soft hands, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.72 Edge Score.

Trevor Tinsley, South Elgin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 172 pounds. Athletic build, trim with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Loose, athletic hands, lifted approach, sneaky jump off the barrel at times; sits into backside. 68.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Clean action, longer motion, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally, comfortable going to the backhand, steady two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 51.42 Edge Score.

Connor Vrastil, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Athletic and compact build with room to add more strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Loose hands, on time, pull-side approach. 67.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. loose; 3/4 slot; full circle; showed ability to vary slots.
Defense: Works around the ball smooth, soft hands, loose mover, athletic, clean glove work.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.8 Edge Score.

Koyie Williams, Monticello (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Round shoulders, present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: SH. Relaxed confident look in the box, short stride. Repeatable, balanced swing, middle of the field approach. 65.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Plays true, half circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, some pre-pitch bounce in his feet, comfortable using his backhand.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.23 Edge Score.

Zach Wojtas, St. Edward (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup, leg-kick trigger. Direct swing, works on top of the baseball and flat through the zone. On time. 69.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Compact, strong arm, some carry, short arm, half circle.
Defense: Aggressive, quick feet, confident using one hand, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.75 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.25 Edge Score.

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