On Monday February 17th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Lockport for the Lockport Preseason ID. This event is perennially one of our biggest on the winter calendar with over 130 prospects in attendance this year, and provides our staff one last look at the talent in the area before their spring seasons begin.

Today, we will continue our post-event process by rolling out the scouting reports for every catcher in attendance from the event. Be on the lookout for additional stories such as this one, as we will continue to move across the diamond rolling out reports position-by-position.

Brandon Oke (Batavia) and Sean Skrtich (Morris) were a couple noteworthy 2027 catchers who just missed the cut below. Oke has been producing at a high level this spring at the top of the order on varsity for Batavia.

Read on below for a look at all of the catchers from the day.

TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

1. Rocco Triolo, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Loose hands, fluid swing, works on-plane, level path that generates line drive contact. 66.5 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short, clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 1.88-2.01 pop time range; Athletic mover, soft hands, presents pitches and works on-line out of the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.22 Edge Score.

2. Luca Agne, Plainfield North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Starts balanced, gradual load, high leg kick. Stays on-plane and level, flashed whip in the barrel. Swings with controlled aggression. 69.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 85 mph. Hand to ear, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 1.89-2.06 pop time range; C: Works behind the plate during bullpens. Presents pitches, sure hands. Quick feet and glove-to-hand release out of the crouch. INF: Active footwork and confident/athletic actions, plays through the baseball in rhythm, soft hands and advanced double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.1 Edge Score.

3. Bryce Waichunas, Glenbard South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds. Lean, long-levered, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, quiet load, lands in-line, balanced finish. Fluid, level swing, consistently on time. 65.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop time range; Squared setup behind the plate, flexible hips. Easy mover behind the plate, soft hands, smooth transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.73 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Bryce Baxa, Yorkville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 225 pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, quiet load, longer stride. Strong hands, flat path, hands stay on top of the ball, middle/pull-side approach, hard line drive contact. 71.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.37 pop time range; Stays low with athleticism, quick into throwing position.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.41 Edge Score.

Austin Bielski, Lockport (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 175 pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load. Uphill path, looks to elevate, pull-side approach. 64.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (72.6 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short and compact, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.40-2.47 pop time range; Athletic stance, strong blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.72 Edge Score.

Noah Gaietto, Amundsen (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, loose hands, flat path, intent to keep the ball on a line, uses the whole field. 72.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, easy effort, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.29 pop time range; Loose, able to throw on the move, smooth transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.46 Edge Score.

Max Geske, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Strong and balanced, quiet load, longer stride. Flat path, quick hands, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 60.2 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick arm, short action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.09 pop time range; Athletic, smooth and quick transfer, repeatable.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.9 Edge Score.

Richard Gewont, Montini Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Starts tall and narrow in the back of the box, longer stride, balanced finish. Level path, looks to keep the ball on a line, oppo/middle approach, one-handed finish. 69.6 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short, over-the-top action.
Defense: 2.14-2.26 pop time range; Soft hands, smooth transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.73 Edge Score.

Jack Ingram, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 164 pounds. Long-levered, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Level path, hands stay compact, one-handed finish, pull-side/middle approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short and compact, 3/4 slot, stays on top of the ball.
Defense: 2.06-2.18 pop time range; Loose, smooth actions, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.02 Edge Score.

Renner Krivanec, Sandburg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Strong and wide stance, toe-tap stride, balanced finish. Level path, easy operation, stays on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 61.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Hand to ear, lower 3/4 slot, possesses some whip.
Defense: 2.17-2.36 pop time range; Soft hands, strong blocker, quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 8.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.05 Edge Score.

Chase Maher, Beecher (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Starts balanced, leg-kick trigger. Level path, looks to keep the ball on a line, pull-side approach, hands stay on top of the ball. 61.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (57.8 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Hand to ear, low 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop time range; Soft hands, athletic blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash;
Vizual Edge: 76.55 Edge Score.

Ash Marcel, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 177 pounds. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and open stance, longer stride, uses front side for leverage. Uphill path, long through the zone, intent to lift, middle/pull-side approach. 63.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (61.3 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short action, steady, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop time range; Stays in a low crouch, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.69 Edge Score.

Jake Mendoza, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open stance, gradual load, short and early stride. Short path, intent to keep the ball on a line, hands stay on top of the ball. 65.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.02-2.19 pop time range; Wide and athletic catching stance, throws in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 51.2 Edge Score.

Brandon Oke, Batavia (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 160 pounds. Compact frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, loose, easy operation. Flatter path, stays on-plane, long through the zone, loose hands, flashes bat speed. 69.7 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Shorter action, controlled, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop time range; Flashes athleticism out of the crouch, reliable transfers, feet work inline.
Vizual Edge: 62.06 Edge Score.

Nathan Pritchard, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. High-waisted, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Starts with weight on back side, loose hands, longer stride. Flat path, hands stay on top of the ball, some intent to lift, pull-side approach. 65.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 255-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short, hand to ear, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.44 pop time range; Clean actions, steady hands, clean transfer, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.29 Edge Score.

Joseph Seropian, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hands load, toe tap stride, aggressive lower-half. Uphill path, intent to lift, opposite field approach. 68.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, hand to ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop time range; Steady hands, athletic crouch, gains ground and works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash;
Vizual Edge: 65.5 Edge Score.

Sean Skrtich, Morris (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, early load, strides in-line, repeatable on both sides of the ball. LH: Some intent, loose wristed, level path, some intent to lift, whole fields approach. RH: Swings with intent, generates bat speed, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses the whole field. 67.7 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Quick arm, short action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.30 pop time range; Athletic blocker, sets up in a low crouch receiving.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.6 Edge Score.

Robert Soto Jr, Reavis (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load, strides in-line, balanced. Intentful, aggressive through the zone, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 70 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (78.9 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short and quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.11 pop time range; Soft hands, quick release on throws, balanced.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.35 Edge Score.

Matthew Staniszewski, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 188 pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, quick load, strides in-line. Level path, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side/middle approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Throws possess some carry, short action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop time range; Strong blocker, clean transfer, works in-line from the chute.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 51.89 Edge Score.

Joseph Straub, Lockport (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts narrow and slightly open, longer stride, lands in-line. Strong hands, looks to elevate, uphill path. 70.2 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 73 mph. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.44 pop time range; Athletic mover, quick into throwing position, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.60-inch max vertical jump.

Zander Zacarias, St. Laurence (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-7, 160 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in the back of the box, gradual load into stride, loose setup. Level path, intent to keep the ball on a line, middle of the field approach. 61.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (71.9 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short and compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.36-2.57 pop time range; Athletic, clean blocker, aggressive back leg swing during throw, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.08 Edge Score.

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