On Sunday, February 15th, our staff traveled over to MVP Sports in Lake Zurich, IL for the Lake Zurich Preseason ID. This year was the first time our staff has run this event, and it proved to be an event our staff hopes to continue to run on an annual basis. 

Today, we conclude our post-event rollout by taking a look at the top-10 prospects who impressed our staff the most from the event. 

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

TOP OVERALL PROSPECTS

1. JD Farkas, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 175.9-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, short/simple stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose, slightly uphill path, some intent to lift, hard elevated contact to the pull-side. 67.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Loose, clean, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean actions, fields cleanly off front foot, short crow hop to target, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.1 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm path in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-86 mph. 4S: Firm with life through the zone. 2S: Plays with arm-side run. T1961, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 1/7 shape, shorter downer. T2268, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Throws with intent, slight fade. T1464, 1427 average rpm.

2. Jenner Smith, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 188.2-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 86-86 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2250, 2185 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T2458, 2456 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. Short, horizontal action. T, average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Mostly straight, feel for the zone. T2165, 2129 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load, short stride, linear lower-half. Loose, athletic swing, strong hands, works slightly uphill, generates natural loft on the ball, easy barrel strength and jump off the barrel, hitterish. 75.5 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 395-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Plays with carry, 3/4 slot, clean action.
Defense: Long levers, fields cleanly off front foot, shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.47 Edge Score.

3. Jackson Roberts, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Trim, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose, athletic swing, slightly uphill path, hands work on top of the ball at times, has some jump off the barrel to the middle of the field. 65 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot, whippy.
Defense: Works around the ball, quick transfer, moves easy, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.54 Edge Score.

4. Braxton Goodfellow, Warren Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Trim, athletic build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, rhythm throughout pre-pitch setup, short/simple stride, strong lower-half. Strong, noticeable jump off the barrel, loose, uphill path, easy juice to the middle of the field. 72.1 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (95.8 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot, whip, half arm circle, compact.
Defense: Quick transfer, fields out front, two hand gather, athletic mover with range.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.89 Edge Score.

5. Howie Porath, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Lean, proportional frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, rhythm throughout pre-pitch setup, toe-tap stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Loose, slightly uphill path, line drive oriented, works to the middle/pull-side, hands work on top of the ball at times. 68.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. 3/4 slot, full action.
Defense: Two hand gather, fields in middle of body, quick transfer, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.96 Edge Score.

6. Alec Harer, St. Viator (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Trim, athletic build, high-waisted.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced base, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride, linear lower-half. RH: Balanced base, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, linear lower-half. LH: Flatter path with some length through the zone, some intent to lift, easy juice to the pull-side, on the barrel. RH: Loose, flat path, hands work on top of the ball, has jump off the barrel, works middle/pull-side. 72.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, athletic mover.
Defense: Chops feet, clean mover, fields on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.88 Edge Score.

7. Sebastian Urbanowski, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Lean, present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, step-back stride, aggressive lower-half. Strong hands, uphill path with intent to lift, uses the middle of the field, hands work on top of the ball at times. 76.3 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot, aggressive.
Defense: 2.12-2.16 pop time range; Plays through the ball, feet work inline, quick transfers. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, flashes large target pre-pitch, works up through the baseball, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.29 Edge Score.

8. Joseph Mueller, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Sturdy, proportional frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Strong hands, uphill path, loud jump off the barrel, works to all fields, hands work on top of the ball at times, hard line drive contact to the middle of the field. 76.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (93.1 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long action, quick 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Foot behind crow hop, chops feet before receiving, fields on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.13 Edge Score.

9. Mason Palmer, Warren Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 178.6-pounds. Wiry, loose-levered build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays with arm-side action. T1790, 1634 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sweeping, horizontal shape. T2538, 2422 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Throws with intent, plays with fade. T1498, 1430 average rpm.

T10. Robby Seifert, Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Simple mover on the mound, medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, arm-side run. T2378, 2317 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 1/7 shape, plays with depth. T2835, 2815 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 2/8, sweeping shape. T2929, 2906 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Downer action, throws with fastball intent. T1683, 1565 average rpm.
CUT: 71-71 mph. Heavy cutting action.

T10. Maddux Heilman, Palatine (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Trim, wiry frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, quiet pre-pitch setup, short leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Loose swing, longer flat path, works uphill at times, uses the middle of the field, athletic, line drive approach. 69.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 76 mph. INF: Short arm action, throws from multiple slots. C: Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.31 pop time range; INF: Clean actions, moves well, quick transfer, clean double play, athletic. C: Quick feet, directional, clean transfers. Receiving: Relaxed one-knee setup, presents large target pre-pitch, comfortable receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.85 Edge Score.

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