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 continue our post-event rollout with a look at the infielders, rolling out all the scouting reports from the day along with a top-5 ranking of who impressed our staff the most. 

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

One prospect that stood out from the day is Sawyer Valdez (Sycamore, 2028), showing a strong right-handed swing and a reliable glove on the infield. 

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Landon Clements, McHenry (IL), 2027; Illinois-Chicago commit
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Athletic and twitchy frame with continued room to add.
Hit: LHH. Easy, balanced setup works to even and separates in rhythm. Easy and athletic with feel for the barrel. Twitchy with feel for the barrel, drives the ball to all parts of the field. 67 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose, athletic; 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, natural actions, plays through the ball, clean release, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 3.81 runner in the 30-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.34 Edge Score.

2. Ryan Tucker, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic build, proportionate, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, easy load and stride.  Strong hands, direct and controls the barrel, balanced. 73.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.9 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Short draw, efficient; athletic throws with arm strength.
Defense: Gets around the ball, plays through, soft hands, clean funnel, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 3.89 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump. 

3. Alex Govoni, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11.5, 190-pounds. Athletic build, rounded shoulders, present strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced base, stays in his legs, open setup that works back to even.  Works on top of the baseball, athletic and balanced, on the barrel up the middle, some lift up the middle.  72.8 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, compact, low 3/4.
Defense: Athletic actions, clean two hand funnel into body, plays through the ball, feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 3.99 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.76 Edge Score.

4. Ian Boland, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.9, 160-pounds. Projectable build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride.  Athletic hands, works on top of the ball, clean swing, some feel to use the whole field. 74 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose with arm speed, low 3/4 slot. Athletic throws.
Defense: Clean two hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, flashes feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.10 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.3 Edge Score.

T5. Ashton Binz, Burlington Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 156-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame, plenty room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, starts in his legs, long stride.  Athletic hands with length through the zone, works on top of the ball, line-drives on the barrel.   mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, loose, high 3/4; easy arm strength.
Defense: Clean two hand funnel into body, flashes athletic actions and feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.07 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump. 

T5. Sean Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.5, 172-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, works in his legs, longer stride with a knee knock. Strong hands, athletic, works on top of the ball, some lift up the middle, loud round.  73.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short draw, 3/4; strength with effort.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two-hand gather into body, quick releases, feel for the position, confident actions.
Athletic Testing: 3.94 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.8 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Mason Aumann, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-5.2, 103-pounds. Trim, proportionate build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, medium stride, simple. Flat swing, works on top of the ball, line-drives.  54.6 mph bat speed with 2g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (68.2 avg.); 131-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long gather, draw, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, deliberate actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.66 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump. 

Bo Beattie, McHenry (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-10.9, 230-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open base, hands set lower, two tap stride. Flat path, uses the entire field, strong barrel. 67.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 186-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one-hand gather out front, shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.42 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.8 Edge Score.

Jackson Berndt, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2.3, 205-pounds. Strong, durable build, present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, toe-taps into a longer stride.  Strong hands, uphill swing with intent to lift pull-side.  71.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer.
Athletic Testing: 4.26 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.7 Edge Score.

Gerald Blahnik, Jacobs (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportionate build, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, easy and simple stride, controlled.  Direct swing, clean and on top of the baseball. 67.1 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, releases by ear, some arm speed out front.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, flashes feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.29 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.01 Edge Score.

Sean Blake, McHenry (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0.03, 155-pounds. Wiry, projectable build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, controlled and easy stride, gets the foot down early.  Works on top of the ball, loose hands, easy swing. 71.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (66.9 avg.); 237-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short draw and circle to 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.30 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.33 Edge Score.

Adam Boeke, Fremd (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-8, 139.6-pounds. Proportional build with strength.
Hit: LHH. Quiet pre-pitch, two tap stride, minimal load, low hands. Uphill, longer swing, stays tight. 64.2 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 225-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short draw, 3/4; quick to release.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, shuffle through to target, quick releases, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.06 runner in the 30-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.12 Edge Score.

Gabriel Caballero, Fremd (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0.8, 150-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, hands set slightly above ear, simple stride. Athletic, repeats, flat path, middle of the field approach. 66.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short draw, loose, 3/4; projects.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, glove-pat transfer, levers, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 4.14 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 48.05 Edge Score.

Connor Fox, Alleman (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, hands set low, longer stride, quiet. Flat path, extends past contact, up the middle approach works on top of the baseball. 61.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long draw, compact to 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.32 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.87 Edge Score.

John Gerren, Richmond-Burton (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6.2, 110-pounds. Proportionate build, lean.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe-taps into a long stride.  Longer swing, works on top of the ball.  57 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 234-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short, draw, high 3/4.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather into body, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.23 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.23 Edge Score.

Austin Gertz, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0.3, 135-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. LHH: Slightly open, two-tap stride. RHH: Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride.   LHH: Flat and handsy path with feel to drive the ball to multiple parts of the field. RHH: Loose hands, slightly uphill, balanced through impact.  65.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, stays behind the ball, two hand gather out front, pat-transfer.
Athletic Testing: 4.37 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.62 Edge Score.

Mason Gertz, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-7.2, 130-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple stride, crouched base. Flat path, feel to drive the ball in the air through the middle of the field. 60 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long draw, direct to high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, can make plays on the move, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash; 15.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.68 Edge Score.

Cole Haskins, Hampshire (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-3.7, 125-pounds. Trim build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a longer stride.  Loose hands, quick and athletic, flat swing, line-drive feel up the middle at times.   mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (60.1 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Compact circle, loose, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, clean funnel into body, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.65 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 35.34 Edge Score.

Kaden Heath, Antioch (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-4.4, 115-pounds. Trim build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open base, controlled load and stride.  Loose hands, athletic, works on top of the ball. 57.1 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (57 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short draw, compact/efficient to release; 3/4 window. Quick, accurate throws.
Defense: Gets around the ball, natural/athletic actions, advanced feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.28 runner in the 30-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.39 Edge Score.

Dominic Henderson, Burlington Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Two-tap stride, balanced base, hands set slightly above ear.  Works on-plane, gap-to-gap approach with consistent feel for the barrel. 67.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 241-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, loose, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, steady actions, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.18 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.87 Edge Score.

James Hooker, Warren Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4.9, 191.1-pounds. Lean frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, stock hands, simple stride. Direct path to the baseball, extends past contact, middle of the field approach. 59 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (75.6 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.39 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.35 Edge Score.

Jordan Hudson, Jacobs (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame with room to add.
Hit: LHH. Heavy stride, balanced base, some pre-pitch rhythm, athletic. Direct path pull side approach, some feel to drive the ball in the air. 63.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short draw, simple; easy effort.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, flashes athleticism, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 4.01 runner in the 30-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.08 Edge Score.

Santino Iacullo, Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 250-pounds. Proportional build with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Open base, longer stride, quiet pre-pitch, two-tap. Flat path, works direct, juice to the pullside.   72 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather out front, shuffle step to target, has some feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.24 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.15 Edge Score.

Jackson Keesey, Mchenry High School-west Campus (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 230-pounds. Well-proportioned, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, pre-pitch bat wiggle, simple two-tap stride. Direct path, drives the ball through the middle of the field, ball jumps off the barrel. 68.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two-hand gather out front, simple release.
Athletic Testing: 4.46 runner in the 30-yard dash; 14.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.94 Edge Score.

Travis Kieffer, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-4.6, 132-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open base, toe-taps into a longer controlled stride.  Athletic, flat path, hands work on top of the ball, line-drives on the barrel. 70 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, glove-pat transfer, flashes feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.26 runner in the 30-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.6 Edge Score.

Nicholas Kohlhase, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: -, 140-pounds. Athletic, wiry build.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, pre-pitch rhythm, hands set low, simple stride. Direct path, uses the middle of the field, loads in rhythm with separation. 61.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.7 avg.); 192-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, loose, athletic arm.
Defense: Clean two-hand gather into body, can make plays on the move, confident actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.13 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Kyle Kozlowski, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7.2, 150-pounds. High-waisted frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, quiet hands pre-pitch, linear lower-half. Steep, uphill path, some intent to elevate. 71.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (72.7 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, glove-pat transfer, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.37 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.18 Edge Score.

Fernando Lendechy,  (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7.7, 180-pounds. Compact, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, short toe-tap stride.  Strong hands, works on top of the ball, some loud contact up the middle.  60.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 201-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather into body, shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.26 runner in the 30-yard dash; 15.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.12 Edge Score.

Garet Lobbins, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, trim build, well proportioned, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Open base, quick toe-tap stride.  Strong, twitchy hands, some feel to lift, line drives up the middle and pull-side.  73.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, loose, compact; easy, quick.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, steady actions, two hand gather into body.
Athletic Testing: 4.07 runner in the 30-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.54 Edge Score.

Luke Lopez, Wauconda (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, two tap stride. Direct path to the baseball, feel to use the entire field. 55.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (67.5 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Compact circle to 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, deliberate actions, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 4.24 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.22 Edge Score.

Brody Mertz, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. High-wasited frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open setup, works back to even, leg lift trigger that gains ground, creates hand separation with rhythm. Loose hands with some feel to work in sync, flat path with feel to leverage the ball in the air. 61 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long draw and circle to high 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft two hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.72 runner in the 30-yard dash; 14.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.61 Edge Score.

Parker Mylin, Barrington (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9.7, 180-pounds. Long-levered, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, weight in the back leg, longer stride.  Flat swing with length through the zone, works on top of the baseball. 62.9 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (71.5 avg.); 180-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two hand gather out front, flashes athleticism, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 4.26 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.16 Edge Score.

Nick Nabielec, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, weight on back leg pre-pitch, stock hand placement.  Strong hands, direct path with feel to drive the ball through the middle of the field. 63.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.); 196-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, loose, athletic slot; projects.
Defense: Soft two hand gather, can make plays on the move, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.30 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.84 Edge Score.

Ryan Obrochta, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Trim, wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short and simple stride, easy load.  On-plane, uses the middle of the field, ball jumps, handsy with extension past contact. 66 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short draw, compact circle; athletic arm. Projects overall.
Defense: Steady actions, gets around the ball, deliberate two hand gather out front, can make plays on the move.
Athletic Testing: 4.17 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.61 Edge Score.

Rowan Parker, Huntley High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1.1, 190-pounds. Strong proportional frame with room to continue to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, quiet pre-pitch, simple stride, on time load. Direct path with extension past contact, uses multiple parts of the field. 67.1 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, soft two hand gather out front, clean release, some feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.45 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.08 Edge Score.

Joey Pristera, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Open base, narrow, low hand setup. Direct path, feel to backspin, up the middle approach. 59.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 262-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short draw, direct to high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, stays behind the ball, flashes feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.13 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.4 Edge Score.

Jack Reina, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11.6, 160-pounds. Athletic, trim build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, easy and simple stride.  Easy, uphill intent, some lift up the middle of the field. 66.2 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short draw, direct to high 3/4.
Defense: Deliberate two hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.21 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.71 Edge Score.

Nathan Rosalez, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 133-pounds. Wiry, athletic build, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open base, toe-taps into a longer stride. Athletic hands, flat path, used the whole field.  74.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.8 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short, efficient, loose; easy carry, plays up. Athletic.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, plays through the ball, short shuffle step to target, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 3.88 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump. 

Elliot Ross, Jacobs (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11.5, 175-pounds. Athletic, long-levers, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, hangs foot into a medium stride. Longer, flat path, line-drive intent, easy and balanced, looked to stay up the middle.  66.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (75.4 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long, loose, easy effort; athletic throws, projects.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, steady actions, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.40 runner in the 30-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump. 

Dylan Ryan, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Trim, wiry build with room to add.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, minimal stride, hands set at ear. Longer swing, uphill, loose, balanced at times, looks to keep the ball on a line. 47.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short, compact circle, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, steady actions, flashes athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 4.09 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 46.17 Edge Score.

Cam Sanabria, Jacobs (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9.4, 194-pounds. Proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, simple stride, quiet pre-pitch. Direct path, works on-plane, middle of the field approach, ball jumps off the barrel. 68.5 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short circle to high 3/4 slot; easy arm strength.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.38 Edge Score.

Ethan Sehmer, Lakes Community (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Some present strength, developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slightly open and works back to even. Strong hands, bat-speed through the zone, works on top of the ball. 75.1 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.8 avg.); 170-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, compact, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, deliberate actions, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.11 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.7 Edge Score.

Henry Shower, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Compact and athletic frame with twitch and room to add.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands set below ear, some pre-pitch bat wiggle, weight distributes evenly. Direct path with feel to drive the ball through the middle of the field, quiet hands, stays inside.  mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 143-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long draw, compact circle, loose, high 3/4; easy.
Defense: Plays through the ball, two hand gather out front, athletic actions, glove-pat transfer.
Athletic Testing: 3.88 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.98 Edge Score.

Josh Speer, Johnsburg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch, longer stride, hands set high. Direct path, pull side approach with extension. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 191-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long circle to high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, stays behind the ball, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.00 runner in the 30-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.13 Edge Score.

Zach Techen, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, lower hands, heavy leg kick, stock hands.  Direct path with extension past contact, up the middle approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 263-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short to high 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand funnel into body, confident actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.14 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.17 Edge Score.

Lukas Thompson, Johnsburg (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-5.3, 145-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short and quick stride.  Flat path, balanced through impact, some lift up the middle.  59.1 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (69.4 avg.); 223-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, glove-pat transfer, shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.24 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.74 Edge Score.

Ryder Thurston, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Trim, wiry build, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Front foot coiled back, longer stride, balanced base. Athletic, flat path with feel to use the entire field, flashed feel for the barrel. 56.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 250-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long draw, plunge, high 3/4.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two hand gather, short shuffle step to target, reliable hands.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.93 Edge Score.

Wyatt Thurston, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11.8, 180-pounds. Proportional build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, crouched, simple leg kick, pre-pitch rhythm. Flat path, on-plane middle of the field approach. 61.2 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, compact high 3/4.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather out front, funnels into body, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.36 runner in the 30-yard dash; 15.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.02 Edge Score.

Cam Turkington, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5.2, 130-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced base, pre-pitch bat wiggle, longer stride.  Handsy, works in rhythm, direct path with feel to use the middle of the field. 64.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (67.9 avg.); 190-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short draw, compact, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, short shuffle step to target, athletic, flashes feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.08 runner in the 30-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.98 Edge Score.

Sawyer Valdez, Sycamore (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8.3, 170-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, tall, hands set at ear, longer stride. Athletic, handsy and direct path, extends past contact, pull side approach. 70.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4; carry.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two hand funnel into body, short shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.05 runner in the 30-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.24 Edge Score.

Nicholas Vingelis, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0.8, 172-pounds. Athletic, projectable build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride.  Hands rock back into load, works uphill, middle and pull-side approach.  66.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, deliberate actions, two hand funnel into body, shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.7 Edge Score.

Liam Walkington, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0.7, 165-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and tall base, bat wiggle, stock hands, simple stride.  Flat and direct path, middle of the field approach, easy. 65.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (73.9 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, deliberate actions, short shuffle step to target, flashes athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 4.33 runner in the 30-yard dash; 14.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.04 Edge Score.

Max Wiginton, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2.5, 225.3-pounds. Strong bodied frame, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open base, hangs foot into a longer stride.  Strong from launch, uphill intent pull-side. 77.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Longer arm swing, releases by ear.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, funnels into body, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.14 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.92 Edge Score.

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