On Saturday, February 14th, our staff traveled over to Pro Player Academy in McHenry, IL for the McHenry Preseason ID. This event is annually one of our more talented on the schedule, and this year proved no different with numerous players showing off the gains they made in the off-season.

Today, we begin our post-event rollout with a look at the catchers, rolling out all the scouting reports from the day along with a top-3 ranking of who impressed our staff the most. 

+ Roman Lentine (Huntley, 2029) and Brock Bryowsky (Grant, 2029) are a couple freshman from the day that deserve a mention, looking to be names to follow in the coming years. 

Max Geske (Crystal Lake Central, 2027) and Gavin Cheney (DeKalb, 2027) are two more names that showed well on the day, looking to be uncommitted juniors to know for the spring and beyond. 

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

TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

1. Luke Flaskamp, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7.5, 180-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy simple stride, minimal.  Direct, athletic hands clean swing, flat with line-drive intent, stayed up the middle. 73.8 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, compact; loose and strong.
Defense: 1.92-2.20 pop time range; High target, quick glove-to-hand; athletic and mobile. Receiving: One-knee setup, steady receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 3.96 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.72 Edge Score.

2. Anthony Nuccio, Rolling Meadows (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9.6, 165-pounds. Strong athletic frame, broad/sloped shoulders with room to add.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, sits into legs, knee knock stride, creates separation in rhythm. Direct path with extension through the hitting zone, strong hands, pull-side approach. 66.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short draw, compact.
Defense: 2.01-2.18 pop time range; High in the crouch; soft hands. Efficient through release. Receiving: One-knee setup, comfortable receiving actions, works up through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 4.15 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.09 Edge Score.

3. James Leppert, Burlington Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10.1, 173.5-pounds. Compact, athletic build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open base, longer stride that works back to even. Strong hands, flat path, some intent to lift up the middle, clean swing.  61.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Simple arm path; arm strength.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop time range; Efficient catch-and-throw; stays on target. Receiving: Flexible one-knee setup, works up through the baseball, comfortable receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.06 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.52 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Flip Acevedo, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 196-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Loose, slightly uphill path, balanced, looks to keep the ball on a line to the middle/pull-side. 65.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 191-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short draw, high window.
Defense: 2.09-2.39 pop time range; Simple, fundamental glove-to-hand; works through the plate. Receiving: One-knee setup, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 4.70 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.94 Edge Score.

Jack Bednarz, Rockford Christian (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1.1, 160-pounds. Wiry, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and quick stride.  Longer swing that stays on top of the baseball, some lift at times, pull-side intent.  62.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.13-2.38 pop time range; Attacks the ball, clean transfers, feet work in-line. Receiving: One-knee receiver, steady receiving actions, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 4.13 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.14 Edge Score.

Brock Bryowsky, Grant (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8.6, 145-pounds. Lean, high waisted and athletic frame, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Wide, sits in to legs, slight hand load, toe tap trigger. Direct path, stays tight inside, works on-plane with some feel for the barrel. 62.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 250-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short draw, high window; consistent transfer.
Defense: 2.21-2.38 pop time range; Quick, direct path through the plate; good direction, balance. Receiving: One-knee setup, flashes target pre-pitch, loose-wristed.
Athletic Testing: 4.15 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.39 Edge Score.

Niko Chambers-Johnson, Woodstock (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds. Lean and wiry build with room to add.
Hit: LHH. Simple and repeatable setup, leg lift trigger, hand load creating separation. Flat path, stays tight through swing with extension past contact, on the barrel through the middle of the field. 62.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 227-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Long exchange, gather; compact, short draw.
Defense: 2.25-2.34 pop time range; Confident receiver; good direction to the target. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, works up through the baseball, comfortable receiver.
Athletic Testing: 4.26 runner in the 30-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.79 Edge Score.

Gavin Cheney, Dekalb(IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9.7, 160-pounds. Athletic build, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, short and simple stride.  Direct, athletic hands, works on top of the baseball, loose and balanced.  65.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Longer draw, simple.
Defense: 2.02-2.09 pop time range; Soft receive; athletic catch-and-throw. Efficient and balanced. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 4.07 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.42 Edge Score.

Levi Chilcote, Lakes Community (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Strong hands, slightly uphill path, some intent to elevate to the pull-side. 60.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (78.8 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Long draw to release; strength.
Defense: 2.10-2.26 pop time range; Tall at receive; good direction, athletic blocker. Receiving: One-knee setup, works up through the baseball, loose-wristed.
Athletic Testing: 4.20 runner in the 30-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge:  Edge Score.

Max Geske, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9.3, 175-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Controlled and easy stride, medium base.  Loose, athletic hands, fluid load, flat swing, some feel for the barrel up the middle.  61.5 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick, efficient draw; simple.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop time range; Quick to release; strong direction, balanced through release. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, loose-wristed, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 4.02 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.55 Edge Score.

Spencer Kim, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Durable, compact build with proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short and simple stride.  Easy, flat swing, works on top of the ball, line-drive intent up the middle and pull-side.  61 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 250-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Quick glove-to-hand; compact.
Defense: 2.02-2.27 pop time range; One-knee; simple catch-and-throw, efficient. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, works to present pitches, steady receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.11 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge:  Edge Score.

Trae Kole, cary grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. High-waisted build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short and quick stride.  Flat swing, on-plane, some feel to lift pull-side, easy effort.  62.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Long draw to a high 3/4 window.
Defense: 2.02-2.26 pop time range; Stays behind the dish; static lower half. Receiving: Stock setup, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 4.08 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.96 Edge Score.

Roman Lentine, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10.2, 140-pounds. Wiry, proportionate frame, long levered.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride, easy and direct.  Loose hands, flat path, line-drives up the middle and pull-side.   mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 204-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Loose, fluid arm.
Defense: 2.06-2.20 pop time range; Athletic catch-and-throw; efficient. Receiving: One-knee setup, loose-wristed, steady receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.44 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.43 Edge Score.

Jake Murdock, Cary Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Wiry, trim build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, longer stride, hangs foot.  Rocks hands back into a flat swing, works on top of the baseball.  62 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short draw, lower release; accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.28 pop time range; Works mostly on line; long to exchange. Receiving: Flexible one-knee setup, works up through the baseball, loose-wristed.
Athletic Testing: 4.11 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.28 Edge Score.

Samuel Reuter, Warren Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 148.8-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short toe-tap stride.  Easy, uphill swing, balanced with barrel feel, middle/pull-side intent.  65.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short draw; quick to low release.
Defense: 2.06-2.27 pop time range; Tall at receive; extra gather to release. Receiving: One-knee setup, comfortable receiving actions, loose-wristed.
Athletic Testing: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.81 Edge Score.

Santino Sauer, Hampshire (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, compact build, rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow base, works back to even with a long stride.  Uphill intent, some pull-side approach easy and balanced, barrel feel, used the whole field.  66.9 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.40 pop time range; One-knee; works on line. Receiving: One-knee setup, loose-wristed, comfortable receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.10 runner in the 30-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.31 Edge Score.

Edmond Serifov, Antioch (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8.1, 0-pounds. Proportionate, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short and controlled stride.  Longer, flat swing. 62.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Compact arm action to a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.51 pop time range; Soft hands at receive; deliberate release. Receiving: One-knee receiver, loose-wristed, comfortable receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.10 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.31 Edge Score.

Chace Waterson, Woodstock (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7.9, 175-pounds. Compact, strong build, rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, easy short stride.  Athletic hands, flat path, line-drive intent, balanced through impact.  64.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short draw, compact.
Defense: 2.02-2.14 pop time range; Simple to release; moves through the plate well, sound block. Receiving: Flexible one-knee setup, active receiver, works up through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash; 15.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.24 Edge Score.

Paul Withaeger, Streamwood (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Proportionate and durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open base, medium stride.  Direct swing, stays on top of the baseball, line-drive intent up the middle.  66.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short draw, high release.
Defense: 2.20-2.40 pop time range; Works on line; balanced. Receiving: One-knee setup, works up through the baseball, loose-wristed.
Athletic Testing: 4.10 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.97 Edge Score.

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