Prep Baseball Report

Lockport Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects


Illinois Scouting Staff

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 the top overall in attendance from the event. We’ve already released all of the positional reports, found HERE.

Read on below for a look at all of the top overall prospects from the day.

TOP OVERALL

1. Josh Ouimette LHP / OF / Carmel Catholic, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds. Compact, strong frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and easy effort. Repeatable, fluid swing, possesses bat speed and intent to lift to the pull side at times. 71.2 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Long, clean arm action, quickness.
Defense: Athletic mover, fields ball out front, tracks down baseball with confidence and actions. Plays easy and with advanced body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.14 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple and balanced delivery, lands in-line, smooth mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer action, arm starts low, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Easy out of hand with some carry. T2120, 1980 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Heavy 12/6 break. T2234, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Late fading action. T1561, 1453 average rpm.

2. Lincoln Boersma RHP / SS / Providence Catholic, IL / 2027

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with control, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Heavy spin with some life through the zone.  T2348, 2199 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1950, 1735 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. 10/4 shape, horizontal action. T2283, 2076 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fading action. T2002, 1912 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in the back of the box, loose and relaxed, easy stride.  Easy swing, flat path, lets the ball travel and uses the whole field. 64.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Clean, athletic arm, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Clean defender, confident easy hands and quick release.
Athletic Testing: 7.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.5 Edge Score.

3. Luca Agne SS / C / 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.

4. Mason Marable OF / OF / Brother Rice, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame with plenty more physical development to come down the road.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, quiet load. Controlled intent, present levers, lifted approach with gap-to-gap contact. 70.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Compact arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic, active mover, gets around the baseball and plays through.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.69 Edge Score.

5. Ryan Rodriguez C / 3B / Batavia, IL / 2027

Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and balanced finish. Easy, repeatable swing and creates all kinds of bat speed and whip. Pull-side approach. 69.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (93.8 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady defender, presents glove, clean transfer and smooth double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.01 Edge Score. 

6. Colton Francisco SS / OF / Minooka, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Sloped shoulders, athletic, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, early load. Athletic, handsy swing, controls the barrel and creates whip and bat speed. Line-drive, whole field approach. 74.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.. 65.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.7 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 82 mph. Clean, full arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, quick mover, clean footwork, attacks the baseball, showed range.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.69 Edge Score.

Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, slight drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, easy out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Solid feel, strike thrower, shows arm side action. T1963, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, backup at times, works around it. T1952, 1894 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Kills spin, has feel and sink action. Maintains arm speed. T1383, 1316 average rpm.

7. Casey Mikrut SS / RHP / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2027

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Compact frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load, short stride. Balanced swing, direct path, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 67.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short and quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active, quick feet, plays comfortable and with body control on the move, sure hands. Advanced double play turn and run through play.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery, compact, tall and fall. Lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Flashed hard late arm side action. T1829, 1673 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Firm fastball arm speed, 11/5 shape.  T2261, 2212 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Slight fade action, showed feel. T1639, 1597 average rpm.

8. Rocco Triolo C / 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.

9. Griffin Dobberstein 3B / OF / Marquette Academy, IL / 2027

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load, short stride. Loose hands, bat stays through the zone a long time, whole field approach.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 80 mph. Clean, athletic arm, quick out front. Accurate throws.
Defense: OF: Athletic mover, ranges with ease from side-to-side, plays through the baseball with natural outfield actions. INF: fields the ball out front with confidence, moves well to both sides, ability to play all over the diamond.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.5 Edge Score.

 

10. Bryce Waichunas C / 2B / 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.

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