On Saturday, February 14th, our staff traveled to Pro Player Academy in McHenry, Illinois to host the McHenry Rising Stars ID. This event has produced plenty of talent throughout the years, with 50 players in attendance this time around and some promising names to follow moving forward.

Today, we are publishing every single scouting report from all players in attendance, found below. 

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

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Josef Agee, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-2, 140 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Short and narrow base, starts open, toe-taps into a long stride.  Longer path, slightly uphill, goes the other way with it, hands work on top of the ball.
Power: 65 mph max exit velocity (56 avg.); 132-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 53 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean two hand funnel into body, glove-pat transfer, steady defender.
Athletic Testing: 5.68 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Stretch only, short knee lift, stays in line, works off third base side of mound, slight drop and drive.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, full arm circle, clean.
FB: T59, 56-59 mph. Mostly straight with some ASR, misses armside.  T1662, 1553 average rpm.
CB: 49-50 mph. 12/6, gradual break, developing feel. T1798, 1679 average rpm.
CH: 49-51 mph. Some sink, developing. T1264, 1177 average rpm.

Tristan Baum, Huntley (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-4, 100 pounds. Wiry, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with a large knee knock, long stride.  Longer uphill path, swings with intent, works middle/oppo.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (66 avg.); 195-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 57 mph. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.72 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Tyler Beale, Grayslake North (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-0, 0 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, closed off setup, short stride, glides in-line.  Loose, handsy swing, flatter path with length through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line, uses all fields.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (67.6 avg.); 197-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Loose, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well, athletic, fields on glove side, advanced actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.59 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Cody Bihun, Huntley (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-7, 135 pounds. Proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy and minimal stride.  Loose hands, bat speed, uphill path, one-handed finish, balanced, hands work on top of the ball, hard contact middle/pull-side.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (58.7 avg.); 157-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Throws from multiple slots, full circle.
Defense: Athletic mover, fields off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 4.46 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Liam Blocker, Belvidere North (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 134 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, short and simple stride.  Longer uphill path, works the other way, hands work on top of the ball.
Power: 60 mph max exit velocity (46.4 avg.); 167-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 59 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean one-hand gather off front foot, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 5.08 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Stretch only, stays in line, higher knee lift, some drop and drive, quick knee lift.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, half circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T59, 53-58 mph. Some sink, misses high. T1299, 1085 average rpm.
CH: 49-51 mph. Gradual, around the zone with some feel.  T1294, 1218 average rpm.

Cohen Bruers, Grayslake Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Athletic, lean build, upside.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, easy and controlled stride.  Loose, slightly uphill path with length through the zone, line drive approach, hands work on top of the ball at times, uses all fields.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (65 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 65 mph. INF: Lower 3/4 slot, can throw from all angles. C: Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.33-2.47 pop time range; INF: Gets around the ball, two hand gather, fields in front. C: Quick, clean actions out of the chute, clean transfers. Receiving: One-knee setup, presents large target pre-pitch.
Athletic Testing: 4.23 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Ryder Budzynski, Huntley (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, starts on toe and moves into a medium stride, in-line and controlled.  Longer path with flatness through the zone, hands work on top of the ball, flashes jump off the barrel.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.); 240-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: Two hand gather, fields in front, clean transfer, quality double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 4.87 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Nathan Bush-Druml, Parkland School (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-4, 108 pounds. Wiry, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Open base, strides back to even, medium stride.  Loose, longer path through the zone, works slightly uphill, looks to keep the ball on a line to all fields.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (70.3 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Loose, whippy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields off front foot, attacks the ball, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.30 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Fluid, easy delivery, athletic delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, whippy arm, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Mostly straight actions, flashes arm-side run. T1931, 1857 average rpm.
SL: 63-66 mph. Horizontal shape, sweeping action, potential above-average offering down the road. T1813, 1744 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Kills spin, feel down in the zone, fade. T1511, 1394 average rpm.

Kyle Cianciarulo, Huntley (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-1, 91 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short and simple stride. Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, line drive oriented, works middle/oppo.
Power: 59 mph max exit velocity (47.1 avg.); 145-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 49 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.98 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only; short leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T54, 52-54 mph. Mostly straight actions, flashes feel fro the zone. T1455, 1322 average rpm.
CB: 43-45 mph. Developing action. T1465, 1417 average rpm.
CH: 49-51 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing. T1268, 1218 average rpm.

Henry Davis, Jacobs (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-11, 200 pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a short and quick stride.  Uphill path, strong hands, generates jump off the barrel, works to the middle of the field, hands work on top of the ball at times.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (66.2 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Half circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft two hand gather, attacks the ball, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.93 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, controlled medium leg-lift, works in-line, holds pre-bend in the back knee down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Mostly straight actions, slight run arm-side.  T1614, 1572 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1683, 1618 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Similar shape to the fastball, straight actions.  T1453, 1303 average rpm.

Lance Dekker, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 138 pounds. Trim, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, sits onto backside, short stride. Uphill path, intent to lift, works the other way, flashes jump off the barrel.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 238-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Strong arm, finsihes over front foot, clean, full 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Athletic mover, attacks the ball, fields cleanly off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.28 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Deliberate, clean tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 69-73 mph. Plays mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T1798, 1672 average rpm.
CB: 60-64 mph. Thrown with intent, short late action. T1726, 1654 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Maintains arm speed, sink at the bottom of the zone. Showed feel. T1413, 1241 average rpm.

Connor Fillipp, Westfield Community School (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-4, 110 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider, slightly open setup, short/quick stride. Loose hands, slightly uphill path, some intent to lift.
Power:  mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 55 mph. 3/4 slot, full circle.
Defense: 2.61-2.69 pop time range; Deliberate actions, steady transfers. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, flashes target pre-pitch, steady receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.89 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Phoenyx Gates, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2030 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-2, 115-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, shorter leg kick into coiled balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65, 61-64 mph. 4S: Clean out of the hand, flashes cutting action. 2S: Clean out of the hand, short running action. T1556, 1446 average rpm.
CH: 60-61 mph. Clean out of the hand, flashes fade. T1351, 1279 average rpm.

Finn Goodman, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-2, 100 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open base, works back to even with a longer stride.  Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, goes the other way with it.
Power: 64 mph max exit velocity (57.1 avg.); 146-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Lower slot, half circle.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two hand gather into body, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 5.08 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Caleb Haase, Hampshire (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 125 pounds. Wiry, upside build, long limbed.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride.  Loose, flatter path with length through the zone, hitterish, ability to go the other way.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (68.9 avg.); 243-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.43-2.51 pop time range; Directional, feet work toward the bag, steady transfers. Receiving: One-knee setup, presents target pre-pitch, relaxed receiver.
Athletic Testing: 4.46 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Axel Haese, Johnsburg (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-5, 120 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Loose swing, hands work on top of the ball at times, barrel stays in the zone, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (65.4 avg.); 174-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 65 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm curcle, finishes over front foot.
Defense: Moves well, stays behind the ball, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.93 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Big side-step into a shorter balance point, drop/drive in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer reach out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 66-69 mph. Straight actions, clean out of the hand.  T1904, 1804 average rpm.
CB: 61-61 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape with feel in the zone.   T1987, 1941 average rpm.
CH: 61-65 mph. Sells with arm-speed, loose and clean out of the hand, arm-side run.  T1872, 1559 average rpm.

Rhys Hardesty, Woodstock (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-3, 135 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short and easy stride, simple.  Loose, longer path with some flatness through the zone, line drive oriented to the middle/opposite fields.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (70.7 avg.); 174-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Two hand gather, quicker feet, moves well, clean double play.
Athletic Testing: 4.99 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Mostly straight actions, flashes run, feel for the zone. T1737, 1682 average rpm.
SL: 57-58 mph. 10/4 shape, big break, flashes feel for the zone. T1925, 1829 average rpm.
CH: 56-57 mph. Developing actions. T1820, 1784 average rpm.

Calvin Harmke, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-3, 110 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open base, short and quick stride.  Loose hands, uphill path, line drive approach, works middle/oppo.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (67.2 avg.); 177-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60 mph. INF - 59 mph. C: Compact, high 3/4 slot. INF: 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: 2.61-2.88 pop time range; C: Upright setup, directional, in line, quality block. Receiving: One-knee setup, works to present pitches, steady receiver. INF: Attacks the ball, two hand gather out front, deliberate actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.36 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T58, 57-58 mph. Plays mostly straight around the zone. T1437, 1371 average rpm.
CB: 48-51 mph. 12/6 shape, depth at times. T1365, 1333 average rpm.

Andrew Heckman, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 200 pounds. Present proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a medium stride.  Aggressive swing, longer through the zone, slightly uphill path, swings with intent, hands work on top of the ball, works pull-side.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 111-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, chest over ball, clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 4.34 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, compact delivery, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Present arm strength.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Hard, late, sinking action at times. T2210, 2059 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Sharp, tight action, 11/5 shape. T2227, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Flashed two-seam, late hard action. T2109, 1938 average rpm.

Bryce Kresal, Huntley (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-0, 125 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and minimal stride.  Longer uphill path, intent to lift, works middle/oppo.
Power: 64 mph max exit velocity (56.9 avg.); 194-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, funnels into body, deliberate actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.99 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Works in middle of mound, tall and fall, works in line, medium knee lift.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, longer action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T59, 56-59 mph. Some arm-side run, works around zone, touch and feel.  T1509, 1421 average rpm.
CH: 52-54 mph. Gradual, some feel, sink. T1102, 1102 average rpm.

Aaron Kuechel, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 163.2 pounds. Some present proportionate strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open base, easy stride.  Loose hands, flatter path, hands work on top of the ball, generates some natural loft at times, pull-side contact.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73 avg.); 247-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 67 mph. C: Longer arm action, high 3/4 slot. INF: Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.66 pop time range; C: Works low to high, high transfer, throws on bag, soft blocker. Receiving: Square setup, works to present pitches, steady receiving actions. INF: Two hand gather, fields in the middle of body, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Jacob Kuhfahl, Grant (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 120 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open base, toe-tap stride.  Loose, athletic swing, slighlty uphill path, line drive oriented, works middle/pull-side.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 67 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, athletic.
Defense: Fields on glove foot, finishes over front foot, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 4.50 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Connor Lawlor, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 145 pounds. Long-levered, strong for age.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open setup, quick toe-tap stide.  Uphill path, strong hands, intent to lift, flashes jump off the barrel, works middle/oppo.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.9 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Stronger arm, plays with carry, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around ball, clean mover, two hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 4.63 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Uptempo, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Easy out of the hand, hard run and sink. T1781, 1661 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Developing shape. T1992, 1880 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Thrown aggressively, down in the zone. T1379, 1223 average rpm.

Griffin Letzter, Richmond-Burton (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Open base, long and early stride.  Slightly uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, pull-side approach.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (57.3 avg.); 88-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, chops feet on approach, fields on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 4.74 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Max Molda, Huntley (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-4, 120 pounds. Athletic, trim build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, easy stride.  Loose hands, uphill path, line drive approach, athletic, ability to go the other way.
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (63.6 avg.); 138-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 67 mph. C: Compact, high 3/4 slot. INF: Compact, loose, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.68 pop time range; C: Works low to high, feet replace, clean transfer. Receiving: Comfortable one-knee setup, presents large target pre-pitch, steady receiving actions. INF: Athletic mover, two hand gather, range, clean.
Athletic Testing: 4.83 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Ethan Muniz, McHenry East (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4, 122 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open base, toe-taps into a medium stride.  Loose hands, hands stay compact through the zone, uphill path, works the ball to all fields, intent to lift.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (66.9 avg.); 192-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, gets around ball, shuffle hop, clean double play turn, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 4.47 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Elliot Newman, Woodstock North (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-11, 163 pounds. Projectable, high-waisted frame, long-levered.
Hit: LHH. Open base, quick stride, short and direct to the mound.  Uphill path, quick hands, hands work on top of the ball, works middle/oppo.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (61 avg.); 106-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. Whippy, full circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, short shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.28 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Stretch only, easy tall/fall operation, works in-line, fluid finish.
Arm Action: LH. Longer, clean arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Running action arm-side, kept down in the zone.  T1526, 1411 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Tighter 1/7 shape with feel in the zone.  T1758, 1683 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Gradual run arm-side.  T1453, 1304 average rpm.

Caden Nyquist, Hampshire Middle School (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Present proportionate strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, medium stride, minimal hand load.  Strong hands, flatter path, works slightly uphill at times, noticeable jump off the barrel, middle/pull-side approach.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 41-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 72 mph. C: 3/4 slot, on the bag, plays with carry. INF: Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.26 pop time range; C: Works in-line, directional, steady transfers. Receiving: One-knee setup, works up through the baseball, comfortable receiving actions. INF: Two hand funnel into body, steady actions, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.17 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium knee lift, works in line, repeatable, works in middle of mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, 3/4 slot, athletic.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Armside run, around the zone, locates armside.  T1983, 1814 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 action, gradual breaker, plays up in the zone.  T1943, 1886 average rpm.
SL: 62-65 mph. Plays laterally, sharper breaker. T1714, 1677 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Feel, locates armside, some sink and run. T1391, 1169 average rpm.

Mason Orgler, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-3, 120 pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short and simple stride, quick.  Loose, longer path, hands work on top of the ball, works middle/oppo.
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (57.1 avg.); 126-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Lower 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: 2.32-2.54 pop time range; Upright setup, feet replace, soft block. Receiving: Square setup, presents target pre-pitch, steady receiving actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.30 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, higher leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, layback, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. 4S: Mostly straight actions, flashes cut. 2S: Plays with short running action. T1912, 1696 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape, big break. T2028, 1987 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Plays with sink, out-pitch potential, flashes fade. T1749, 1655 average rpm.

Karter Paice, Cary Jr High School (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-7, 137 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open base, minimal stride.  Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, works middle/oppo, longer swing.
Power: 66 mph max exit velocity (51.1 avg.); 135-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 56 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather into body, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.72 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Kelten Paice, Cary Jr High School (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-3, 85 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short and controlled stride. Slightly uphill path, some intent to lift, longer swing, works middle/oppo.
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (61 avg.); 191-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Throws from multiple slots.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, attacks the ball, steady actions, clean glove round.
Athletic Testing: 4.90 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Rylie Petrey, Hampshire (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 4-11, 0 pounds. High-waisted, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed off with a toe-tap stride, short stride to the mound.  Longer path, works uphill, hitterish look, some intent to lift, flashes line drive ability middle/oppo.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (63.1 avg.); 220-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields in middle of body, clean backhand, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.58 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Matthew Pletz, Huntley (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-4, 95 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knee-knocks into a longer stride.  Uphill path, loose hands, goes the other way with it.
Power: 63 mph max exit velocity (54.7 avg.); 114-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 51 mph. Long, whippy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions, stays behind the ball, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 5.40 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Luke Redman, Hampshire (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Athletic build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple and short stide.  Longer swing, uphill path, line drive approach, works to the middle of the field.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short, easy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, clean funnel, has some feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.39 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, controlled, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2179, 2099 average rpm.
CB: 54-55 mph. Gradual 12/6 action. T1992, 1939 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Mostly straight, cuts some. T1431, 1315 average rpm.

Mark Roeder, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 135 pounds. Highly projectable, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base, long stride, works into the plate.  Longer path with some flatness through the zone, loose hands, line drive approach, middle/pull-side contact, flashes jump off the barrel.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 63 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, fields cleanly off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.40 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive while working in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long reach out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Straight action with some life through the zone.  T1882, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 57-60 mph. Short, 11/5 action.  T1746, 1699 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Clean out of the hand, slight fade, locates around the zone.  T1803, 1747 average rpm.

Devin Rohrbacher, Jacobs (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 123 pounds. Lean and wiry frame, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, closed setup, minimal and simple stride.  Loose, uphill swing, handsy, hands work on top of the ball at times, flashes jump off the barrel, uses the whole field.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (70.6 avg.); 203-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Fields out front, funnels into body, shuffle step to target, flashes athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 4.35 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Jayden Rowe, Hampshire (IL), 2030 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-3, 95-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift works in-sync with a hand raise, stride works in-line with a slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm stretch out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T59, 56-59 mph. Plays with arm-side run.  T1600, 1511 average rpm.
CB: 46-49 mph. Big-breaking 1/7 shape.  T1687, 1665 average rpm.
CH: 51-56 mph. Clean out of the hand, arm-side fade.  T1222, 991 average rpm.

Dylan Santucci, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 120 pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a simple and short stride. Loose hands, uphill path, hitterish, line drive oriented, uses the whole field.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (73.8 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: Gets around baseball, two hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 4.42 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Jason Schaal JR, Woodstock (IL), 2031
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 152 pounds. Proportionate build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, quick and short stride.  Tight turn, uphill path, intent to lift at times, middle/pull-side contact.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (60 avg.); 194-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: 2.82-2.94 pop time range; Deliberate actions, feet work toward target. Receiving: One-knee setup, works to present pitches, steady receiver.
Athletic Testing: 5.00 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Nolan Schaefer, Grayslake North (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions.  T1771, 1679 average rpm.
SL: 59-62 mph. 2/8 shape, big break. T1730, 1529 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Plays with fade, has some feel for the pitch. T1246, 948 average rpm.

Brayden Schuepbach, Jacobs (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-6, 130 pounds. High-waisted, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow base, starts on toe and moves into a short stride.  Loose, flatter path, hands work on top of the ball, pull-side approach.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (59.2 avg.); 201-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Loose, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Shuffle step, gets around ball, fields in front, clean double play.
Athletic Testing: 4.81 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, easy, smooth and clean tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy, athletic arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Easy out of the hand, natural arm side action. T1971, 1904 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Plays with 10/4 shape, easy out of the hand. T1782, 1710 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays down in the zone, late fade. T1456, 1380 average rpm.

Andrew Sebastian, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Proportionate build, plenty of room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Open, spread out base, medium stride, quick and controlled.  Uphill path, hands work on top of the ball, loose hands, works to the opposite field.
Power: 62 mph max exit velocity (47.7 avg.); 93-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68 mph. 3/4 slot, stronger arm, full circle.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, flashes athleticism, some feet for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.89 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, medium knee lift, works on first base side, tall and fall.
Arm Action: LH. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, short and compact.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Plays straight with some sink. T1815, 1741 average rpm.
CB: 54-56 mph. Gradual break, works in the zone, 12/6. T1811, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Works around the zone, feel. T1405, 1339 average rpm.

Blake Stump, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-4, 102 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open base, hangs foot into a longer stride.  Loose hands, longer path through the zone, works slightly uphill, hands work on top of the ball, line drive approach.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (65.8 avg.); 229-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, deliberate actions, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.88 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Sebastian Torres, Marlowe Middle School (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-4, 130 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, spread out base, short and minimal stride, foot down early.  Uphill path, intent to go the other way, hands work on top of the ball.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (68.6 avg.); 126-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 49 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, fields in middle, gets around ball.
Athletic Testing: 4.89 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Caleb Wiggins, Jacobs (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-0, 84 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, hangs foot into a medium stride.  Loose hands, longer path, hands work on top of the ball at times, works middle/oppo.
Power: 63 mph max exit velocity (55.6 avg.); 150-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. OF - 60 mph. OF: Compact, high 3/4 slot, clean actions, half arm circle. INF: Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Athletic, attacks the ball, crow hops to target, steady one-hand gather off front foot. INF: Two hand gather out front, flashes feel for the position, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.70 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Joey Zarr, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Athletic and proportionate build.
Hit: RHH. Medium base, quick knee knock stride.  Uphill path, strong hands, hands work on top of the ball at times, middle/pull-side approach.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (67.1 avg.); 188-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Throws from multiple slots.
Defense: Attacks, fields off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.42 runner in the 30-yard dash.

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