On Sunday, March 1st, our staff hosted the Joliet Preseason ID at Rhino Sports Academy in Shorewood, IL. This event was host to nearly 130 players from the area, and allowed our staff to get a good look at the gains these players have made in the off-season in a pro-style workout.

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single outfielder from the day, along with a Top-10 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best on the day, below.

For a look at the entire event page, click HERE.

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Beckham Francis, Oswego (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2.1, 171.5-pounds. Lean frame with additional room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Loose, whippy hands, creates length through the zone, easy effort and projects. 69.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. High 3/4 release, quick arm action.
Defense: One-handed gather to the side, long gliding strides, easy mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.48 Edge Score.

2. Quinn Champion, Lyons Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 175.5-pounds. Trim build with room for additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch. Repeatable swing, on the barrel with consistent lifted hard contact to the pull-side. 70.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.1 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Full circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic with intent through the baseball, long gliding strides, one-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.76 Edge Score.

3. Jalen Webb, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-7.6, 172-pounds. Athletic build with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, minimal load and short stride. Present bat-speed, jump off the barrel at times, flashed hard contact to the pull-side. 69.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Over the top, quick/short action.
Defense: Twitchy, active feet, quick hands with a one-handed gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.71 Edge Score.

4. Tyson Arbour, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8.2, 160.3-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, fluid load and minimal stride. Balanced, repeatable swing, controls the barrel, uses the whole field. 63.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.3 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Clean action, arm works from multiple angles.
Defense: Attacks the baseball with intent, one-handed gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.43 Edge Score.

5. Caleb East, Oswego (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11.8, 174.2-pounds. Trim build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid load with a short stride. Loose, easy swing, lifted contact, gap-to-gap approach. 71.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (92 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Arm plays, longer high 3/4 action.
Defense: Athletic footwork through the baseball, one-hand gather, timing through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.14 Edge Score.

6. Chace Kuhns, Sycamore (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-3, 182.3-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, long stride. Controlled aggression, loose, strong hands, works to elevate the baseball to the middle of the field. 66.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Standard high 3/4 release, generates some pop
Defense: Steady two-handed gather, secures the ball into the body.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.33 Edge Score.

7. Michael McCloud, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10.3, 191.1-pounds. Well-proportioned with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-tap stride. Simple strong swing, quick hands, consistently worked back up the middle of the field, gap-to-gap approach. 72.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Shorter arm action, explosive out of the hand.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic actions and footwork, plays with bounce.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.5 Edge Score.

8. Bryce Gilmore, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 176.6-pounds. High-waisted build with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride. Repeatable, balanced swing, consistently on the barrel with authority back up the middle of the field. 71.8 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 78 mph. Quick, short, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: OF: Smooth glove-to-hand, patient actions with timing through the baseball, fluid feet. INF: Soft hands, smooth actions, funnels into the body, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.42 Edge Score.

9. Mark Jackson, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11.7, 193.6-pounds. Physical, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, leg-lift trigger. Aggressive swing, present bat speed, lifted approach, contact to the middle of the field. 65.3 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Quick arm action, has life, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Intentful actions to the baseball, confident hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.21 Edge Score.

10. Ryan Lockerby, Niles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11.6, 161.2-pounds. Trim, athletic build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, toe-tap stride. Athletic hands, flashed bat-speed, occasional hard gap-to-gap contact. 73.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. 3/4 release, shorter action.
Defense: Plays with intent through the baseball, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.04 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Nolan Anderson, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-7.3, 157.2-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Open, slightly crouched setup, early load and stride. Lifted path, uses the whole field, loose hands. 52.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4, medium/full arm action 1B- Arm plays from multiple angles.
Defense: OF: Steady actions, deliberate footwork, one-handed gather. 1B: Smooth hands, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.14 Edge Score.

Ian Behl, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 238.5-pounds. Physical, imposing frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, leg-lift trigger. Strong, easy hands, consistent hard contact, pull-side tendencies. 65.8 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.6 avg.); 371-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. 3/4 short arm action.
Defense: One-handed gather to the side of the body, steady actions and footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.71 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.73 Edge Score.

Emerson Cardoza, William Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6.8, 149-pounds. Lean frame with some strength present in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, clean load. Simple swing, controls the barrel and stays balanced throughout. 60.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (76.4 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Over the top, short arm action.
Defense: Patient one-handed gather, active feet through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 32.35 Edge Score.

Andy DiGiovine, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11.7, 187.2-pounds. Well-proportioned build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly closed setup, short stride. Controlled aggression, works out front, strong hands. 65.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Full arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: One-handed gather to the side of the body, gets around the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.68 Edge Score.

Keigan Felton, Normal Community (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11.5, 158.1-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, smooth load, leg-lift trigger. Quick, twitchy hands, sneaky jump off the barrel at times. 73.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. True 3/4 release.
Defense: One-handed gather, deliberate footwork to the baseball, works through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.48 Edge Score.

Aiden Fitzgerald, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9.2, 164-pounds. Trim, proportionate build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Clean, direct swing, length through the zone, gap-to-gap approach. 68.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Full arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Active feet through the baseball, one-handed gather, plays through the baseball with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.94 Edge Score.

Adyn Fowler, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7.2, 167.8-pounds. Compact build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, minimal load and long stride. Easy swing, fluid rhythm, balanced finish. 65.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (71.4 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Longer action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather, secures the ball out front, active footwork.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.59 Edge Score.

Aidan Gaud, Morgan Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9.6, 198.2-pounds. Strong build with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Quiet setup, minimal load. Simple swing, controls the barrel, middle of the field approach. 58.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Over the top, shorter arm circle.
Defense: Steady actions, fields ball out front, one-handed gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.41 Edge Score.

Michael Hartmuller, Glenbrook South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0.8, 185.9-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, short stride. Bat works on-plane, lifted approach and flashed power to the pull-side gap. 69.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.8 avg.); 391-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4 release, higher ceiling.
Defense: One-handed gather, deliberate footwork, works through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.89 Edge Score.

Cooper Hill, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10.4, 160.5-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch rhythm, leg-lift trigger. Level path, stays on-plane, worked to the right-center field gap. 65 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Arm has life, med/full circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-handed gather, deliberate footwork to the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.41 Edge Score.

Jack Homerding, Yorkville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7.5, 163.6-pounds. Compact build with strength present in the upper body.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, short stride. Strong hands, bat stays on-plane, contact out front and works gap-to-gap. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Arm has life, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Steady hands, one-handed gather to the side of the body.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.45 Edge Score.

Connor Kern, Yorkville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9.5, 174.2-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced setup, short stride. Easy swing, whole field approach, bat works on-plane. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Smooth one-handed gather out front, deliberate footwork to the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.97 Edge Score.

Santiago Lopez, Hinsdale South (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-6.2, 137.1-pounds. Compact build with plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Simple swing, long path and middle of the field approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (74.9 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Over the top, longer action.
Defense: Steady actions, quick first step, one-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.48 Edge Score.

Benjamin Miller, Hinsdale South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0.1, 197.5-pounds. Proportional, durable frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, fluid load, toe-tap stride. On-plane and on time, consistent hard contact to both gaps. 67.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 80 mph. OF: High 3/4 release. INF- Easy actions.
Defense: OF: Patient actions with a sure-handed gather, clean and easy. INF: Steady hands, smooth with range to the backhand, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 8.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.9 Edge Score.

Liam Muffler, Marquette Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 157.2-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load and minimal stride. Balanced swing, on time and gap-to-gap approach. 62.2 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Longer action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-handed gather to the side of the body, gets around the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 43.62 Edge Score.

Devan Patel, Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 132.7-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, knee-knock stride. Simple swing, looks to control barrel, line-drive approach. 57.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. OF - 67 mph. Clean, short arm action, quick release.
Defense: OF: Active footwork with twitch, two-handed gather to the side of the body. INF: Clean footwork, two-handed gather in front, flashed range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.02 Edge Score.

Richard (Richie) Ricciardi, St Francis - Wheaton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10.1, 149.3-pounds. Trim, athletic build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load. Controls the barrel, line-drive approach, on time. 69.4 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. High 3/4 slot, quick arm action
Defense: Patient actions, soft one-handed gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.91 Edge Score.

CLARK SANSON, North Mac (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0.2, 179-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, crouched setup, short leg-lift trigger. Flashed bat speed, controlled, aggressive, lifted approach. 63.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77.8 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active feet through the baseball, plays low and through the baseball with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.69 Edge Score.

Blake Schlipf, Normal University (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9.2, 149.7-pounds. Wiry build with room to add on strength.
Hit: LHH. Closed, upright setup, short stride. Direct swing, hands stay inside the baseball, sprayed line-drives to all fields at times. 60.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Fast action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball with a one-handed gather, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.42 Edge Score.

Braden Shaw, Princeton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10.5, 158.3-pounds. Trim build with some strength and athleticism present.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and stride. Simple, repeatable swing, hard line-drive contact. 75.5 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady actions, moves well laterally, clean hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.2 Edge Score.

Colin Stuckwisch, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9.3, 157.9-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly closed setup, minimal stride. Uphill path, lifted approach at times, flashed hard pull-side contact. 72.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 85 mph. Short arm motion, quick 3/4 action.
Defense: OF: Steady one-handed gather out front, athletic actions, works through to target. INF: Steady hands, showed range to both sides of the field, clean glove round.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.63 Edge Score.

Jake Swan, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0.7, 200.2-pounds. Durable build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, upright setup, easy load and leg-lift trigger. Strong hands, length through the zone, works to the big part of the field. 67.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 87 mph. OF: High 3/4 release. 1B: Easy motion, upside.
Defense: OF: One-handed gather, steady and deliberate actions through the baseball. 1B: Steady two-hand gather, moves well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.85 Edge Score.

Will Westall, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 162.5-pounds. Compact build with some strength present.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, short stride. Clean, athletic swing, repeats, on the barrel and works the middle of the field. 62.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (77.8 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Quick, high 3/4 arm, arm has life.
Defense: Moves well laterally, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.79 Edge Score.

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