On Saturday, February 15th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Pro Player Academy in McHenry, Illinois to host the McHenry Rising Stars ID. This event served as an open identifier into the state's 2029 and 2030 graduates, providing our staff an early look at the area's top players as they continue to progress as prospects.

These early Rising Stars events also serve as key identifiers for future invite-only events, including the Prep Baseball Junior Future Games.

Today we take breakdown all of the prospects at the event inside of this prospect analysis:

PROSPECT ANALYSIS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Riley Anderson, Johnsburg (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-2, 100 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Closed off setup, medium stride, stays balanced. Mostly pull-side, downhill path that works to stay on top of the baseball.
Power: 67 mph max exit velocity (59.1 avg.); 99-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 55 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, stays behind the ball, two-hand gather into body, moves well laterally, clean double play turn, short shuffle step through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.83 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Mason Aumann, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-2, 103 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short toe-tap stride, quick load. Quick hands, long path, middle of the field approach.
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (65.4 avg.); 221-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 66 mph. Full circle, 3/4 slot, whippy.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two-hand gather, quick transfers, soft hands with feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.50 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Austin Bihun, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-7, 145 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, knee-knocks into a medium stride, quick. Strong hands, direct flat path, elevated pull-side approach.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (65.7 avg.); 211-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. OF - 69 mph. Short, over the top slot, finishes over front foot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, fields ball off front foot, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.35 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Carter Bitterman, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 4-9, 84 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, toe-taps into minimal stride, works back in-line. Balanced, flat path through the zone, line-drive approach.
Power: 65 mph max exit velocity (58.4 avg.); 189-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 54 mph. OF - 59 mph. OF: Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, longer action. INF: Full circle, 3/4 slot, clean action.
Defense: OF: Plays low to the ground, anticipates, fields ball cleanly off front foot, short shuffle step through to target. INF: Steady two-hand gather into body, moves well laterally, reliable backhand.
Athletic Testing: 4.85 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Nathan Bobinski, Wauconda (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-1, 124 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly closed off setup, toe-taps into short stride. Direct, level path, works through the zone.
Power: 55 mph max exit velocity (49.9 avg.); 100-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. OF - 63 mph. 3/4 slot, clean and compact, some whip.
Defense: Attacks the ball, athletic actions, fields ball in-stride off front foot, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.85 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Austin Bond, Wauconda CUSD 118 ALOP (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple setup, medium stride, pre-pitch rhythm in hands. Easy and balanced, slightly uphill path, intent to lift the ball.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71.1 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.84-2.88 pop time range; Works in-line, stays low, quick out of squat, clean bunt recovery.
Athletic Testing: 4.16 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Clayton Brock, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-1, 105 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, some bend in the knees, short stride. Short direct, downhill, stays on top of baseball, controlled, line drive approach up the middle.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (65.7 avg.); 208-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 61 mph. Full circle, 3/4 slot, longer action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfers, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.60 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Cohen Bruers, Grayslake Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds.
Delivery: Medium knee lift, tall/fall, stretch only, staggered setup, falls in line with plate.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy action, long/full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T62, 57-61 mph. Throws both four and two seam. T1715, 1503 average rpm.
CB: 49-52 mph. 11/5 break at times. T1523, 1413 average rpm.
CH: 54-57 mph. Plays similar to the fastball. T1183, 1104 average rpm.

Brock Bryowsky, Grant (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 125 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, short toe-tap stride, quick. Short and direct to the ball, quick hands, balanced finish.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (67.9 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. INF - 62 mph. Throws from ear, high 3/4 slot. INF: Full arm circle, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.64 pop time range; C: Works in-line, soft chest on block, quick out of squat, quick transfer at ear. INF: Moves well laterally, steady actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.51 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Ryder Budzynski, Huntley (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, low setup, small hand movements pre pitch, toe-taps into minimal stride. Flat path, intent to work on top of the baseball, balanced finish.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (64.5 avg.); 152-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 59 mph. Half arm circle, short and compact 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 5.29 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Niko Chambers-Johnson, Woodstock (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-4, 115 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open setup, works back to even, short toe-tap stride. Loose hands, looked to work up the middle and pull-side.
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (59.4 avg.); 157-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 56 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.70-2.85 pop time range; Stays low in legs, moves well out of stance, soft block.
Athletic Testing: 4.59 runner in the 30-yard dash.

CidJohan (CJ) Colwell, Lakes Community (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, toe-taps into medium stride. Direct flat path, loose feel, elevated pull side approach.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (67.5 avg.); 245-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 65 mph. Longer action, full circle, whippy arm.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two-hand gather into body, clean and quick transfers, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: High knee lift, arms split in line with knee, back knee bend, pushes off back leg hard, falls towards first base.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, full arm circle, whippy action.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Rides up in the zone, shape varies. T2267, 2135 average rpm.
CB: 56-57 mph. 11/5 shape, down action. T2193, 2108 average rpm.
SL: 59-60 mph. Sweeping action, looks like curveball. T2116, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. FORKBALL: Straight, comes out like a changeup. T1250, 1037 average rpm.

Liam Cresap, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-3, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance, long stride that gains ground, works back in-line. Longer flat path, direct hands, looks to drive the ball on a line.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (68.3 avg.); 206-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. 3/4 slot, throws from ear.
Defense: 2.63-2.80 pop time range; Soft blocker, clean bunt recovery.
Athletic Testing: 4.91 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Lance Dekker, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 123-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, simple, short leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 64-68 mph. Plays with run, strikes to the arm-side. T1745, 1631 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Short, gradual action, varies in shape, lands to the glove-side. T1568, 1488 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Mostly straight actions, circle-change, developing. T1385, 1154 average rpm.

Hawk Gallina, Grant (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 4-8, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, rhythmic hands pre pitch, short toe-tap finish. Balanced with a flatter path, works to stay on top of the baseball, handsy finish.
Power: 60 mph max exit velocity (54.3 avg.); 177-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 52 mph. Short action, over the top, full circle.
Defense: Two-hand gather, moves well laterally, shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 5.98 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Mason Gallina, Grant (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, knee bend, quiet hands pre pitch. Flatter path, intent to stay on top of the baseball, balanced finish, uses the whole field,
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (63.9 avg.); 202-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 56 mph. 3/4 slot, half circle, whippy.
Defense: Has some natural feel for the position, stays behind the ball, reliable two-hand gather, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 4.64 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Andy Gasner, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, lift-and-place type stride. Flat longer path, works around baseball, strong hands.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (68.5 avg.); 224-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 63 mph. Full arm circle, side arm slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well laterally, steady transfers.
Athletic Testing: 4.33 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, closed off start, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 release.
FB: T65, 64-65 mph. 4S: Some run on pitch. SI: Downer fade. T1774, 1715 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Downer drop. T1551, 1467 average rpm.

John Gerren, Richmond-Burton (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-3, 110 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short lift/place stride. Strong hands, level path, works to stay on top of the ball, whole field approach.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 198-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 57 mph. Long action, full arm circle, over the top slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, steady two-hand gather into body, reliable actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Austin Gertz, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-6, 135 pounds.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, toe-tap finish. RH: Athletic, slightly open setup, toe-taps into minimal stride, repeatable. LH: Quick and short to the baseball, flat path, balanced through impact, gap-to-gap approach. RH: Balanced, direct to the baseball, flatter path, quick hands.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (64.7 avg.); 211-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. INF - 65 mph. Long action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.44 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Easy effort, simple delivery, medium balance point, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line, shoulders work downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing, 3/4 window.
FB: T67, 65-66 mph. Small cut. T1812, 1708 average rpm.
SL: 56-58 mph. Small sweeping action. strikes. T1896, 1880 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Traditional changeup, some fade. T1503, 1377 average rpm.

Mason Gertz, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-4, 110 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple setup, loads early, toe-taps into medium stride, gains ground. Works with a shorter path to the ball, intent to lift up the middle at times, can stay through the ball the other way.
Power: 66 mph max exit velocity (62.4 avg.); 205-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 56 mph. Short actions, half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, attacks the ball, clean backhand.
Athletic Testing: 4.76 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Tom Gola, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, slight crossfire delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight action. T1946, 1860 average rpm.
CB: 57-62 mph. Tight, inconsistent shape, effective to the glove-side, played better out of the stretch. T2132, 2051 average rpm.

Finn Goodman, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 4-11, 84 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, wider base, simple and repeatable stride. Works on top of the baseball, loose hands, stays balanced through impact, looks to stay up the middle of the field.
Power: 62 mph max exit velocity (56.5 avg.); 153-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 51 mph. Half arm circle, short and whippy, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two-hand gather out front, clean double play turn, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 5.40 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Kaden Heath, Antioch (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 4-11, 80 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly open setup, stays in legs with some bend, small hand load. Utilizes the lower-half well through impact, flat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Arm: INF - 54 mph. High 3/4 slot, short and compact.
Defense: Two-hand gather, moves well laterally, some natural feel for the position, clean double play turn.

Zach Hedrick, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-7, 126 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, creates some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride. Long flat path, compact finish, works through zone.
Power: 65 mph max exit velocity (58.6 avg.); 165-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 55 mph. 3/4 slot, full circle, whippy actions.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, quick transfers, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 5.08 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, closed off and staggered start with the front foot, holds some pre-bend in the back knee while working down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing out of the glove, 3/4 release.
FB: T56, 55-56 mph. Mostly straight, controls it well T1436, 1386 average rpm.
SL: 53-55 mph. Gradual downer shape. T1522, 1457 average rpm.
CH: 51-53 mph. Downer movement. T1025, 965 average rpm.

Hank Holbrook, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-5, 155 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple, wider setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, lift/place stride. Some strength at impact, works hard on the barrel up the middle, strong hands.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (69.6 avg.); 230-foot max batted distance.
Arm: OF - 71 mph. Longer arm circle, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady footwork, stays behind the ball, steady hands, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Easy perceived effort, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half that works in-line down the mound, shoulders work slightly uphill, closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle and path, high 3/4 release.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Has life with some run. T1324, 1204 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Small lateral ride. T1201, 1181 average rpm.
CH: 55-58 mph. Developing feel. T1225, 1148 average rpm.

Collin Johnson, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-10, 125 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced setup, short lift/place stride. Short, slightly uphill path, intent to lift the ball.
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (57.3 avg.); 210-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 55 mph. Full arm circle, whippy, clean action, higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady glove, clean double play turn, has feel around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 4.72 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Easy effort, controlled leg-lift into a medium balance point, stride works in-line with a drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 release.
FB: T62, 58-61 mph. Plays up with some carry. T1788, 1641 average rpm.
CB: 54-56 mph. Gradual downer action. T1696, 1579 average rpm.
CH: 55-57 mph. Similar arm action to FB, plays with some fade. T1367, 1309 average rpm.

Rhys Kinney, McHenry (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-1, 97 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider, open setup, toe-taps back to even with a medium stride. Hands work from a high position into a flatter path, intent to stay on top of the baseball at times.
Power: 59 mph max exit velocity (49.7 avg.); 166-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. OF - 54 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Plays with bounce, attacks the ball, one-hand gather into body, steady transfers, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.95 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Kyle Kozlowski, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-2, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, hands far from body, creates pre-pitch rhythm in hands. Strong hands, balanced, flatter path through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (62.4 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 61 mph. Full circle, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, one-hand gather, shuffles through to target.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, patient delivery, works clean and repeatable down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Plays mostly straight, arm-side-run at times and played around the zone. T1596, 1557 average rpm.
CB: 58-59 mph. Big sweeping action, occasional depth and showed feel. T1828, 1782 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Maintains arm speed, developing pitch. T1029, 900 average rpm.

Aaron Kuechel, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-6, 135 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, knee-knocks into a longer stride, gains ground. Strong hands, flatter path, works to stay on top of the baseball.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (67.6 avg.); 205-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 59 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Attacks the ball, steady two-hand gather, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.84 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Jacob Kuhfahl, Grant (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 106 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Weight starts on back foot, toe-taps into minimal stride. Loose hands, barrel works flat through the zone.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (66.8 avg.); 190-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. OF - 59 mph. 3/4 slot, short and compact.
Defense: Attacks the ball, one-hand gather off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 4.81 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Eli Laudadio, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-6, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, loud pre-pitch movements, works toward the ball with longer stride. Quick hands, intent, middle away approach, worked on barrel.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (67.3 avg.); 258-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 66 mph. Half arm circle, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays with some bounce and anticipation, shuffles through to target, clean double play turn, clean glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.33 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Connor Lawlor, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-4, 128 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, longer stride, gains ground, creates some length in the load. Longer, flat path through the zone, looks to work on top of the baseball.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (63.7 avg.); 204-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 65 mph. Half arm circle, short, whippy.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, attacks the ball, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.48 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium/high leg kick into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 66-69 mph. Straight actions, clean out of the hand. T1807, 1665 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. Gradual action, developing. T1951, 1777 average rpm.
CH: 61-61 mph. Straight with occasional cut, developing. T1447, 1424 average rpm.

Roman Lentine, Huntley (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 140 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, toe-taps into short stride. Loose and strong hands, some whip in the barrel, worked on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (73.2 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Whippy actions, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.34-2.46 pop time range; Clean transfer at ear, works towards second, stays low in squat, quick out of squat.
Athletic Testing: 4.65 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled windup, medium leg-lift, tall/fall, works in-line, shoulders work level into foot plant.
Arm Action: RH. Short and compact arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 69-72 mph. Mostly straight four-seam type action. T1873, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Some feel for the zone, 11/5 plane with depth, slurvy at times. T1963, 1919 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Flashed feel for the zone, slight run to the arm-side. T1663, 1585 average rpm.

Matthew Loeffel, Jr, Cary-Grove (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 138 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, low hands, small stride. Short and direct to the ball, looks to drive the ball on a line, whole field approach.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: OF - 78 mph. Short compact, creats carry, 3/4 slot, whippy action.
Defense: Clean actions, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, attacks the baseball, anticipates, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.30 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, medium and controlled leg-lift, simple operation, some drop/drive in the lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm-circle out of the glove, 3/4 release with some looseness.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. Plays with some run. T1923, 1821 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Some lateral movement. T2035, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Downward action, similar arm action. T1673, 1633 average rpm.

Luke Lopez, Wauconda (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-4, 115 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, toe-taps into load, minimal stride. Loose, flatter path, controls levers well, repetable motion.
Power: 69 mph max exit velocity (59.2 avg.); 153-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 66 mph. Full arm circle, whippy, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.45 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Clean, relaxed, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-66 mph. Easy out of the hand, arm-side-run, around the zone. T1589, 1474 average rpm.
CB: 56-60 mph. Thrown with arm speed, short break, gradual depth at times. T1608, 1538 average rpm.
CH: 57-60 mph. Worked around the zone, late fading action at times. T1374, 1143 average rpm.

Ethan Muniz, McHenry (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-0, 105 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, works back to even, hangs foot into medium stride. Smooth, level path, some feel and control over the barrel, balanced finish.
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (61.4 avg.); 185-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 53 mph. Quick arm, whippy, low 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: Steady actions, two-hand gather, some natural feel for the position, quick transfer.
Athletic Testing: 4.71 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Brennan Murphy, Burlington Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 110 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, created some bend in the knees, small load, simple. Controlled and direct, flat path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (65.6 avg.); 220-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 65 mph. Whippy, short and compact, 3/4 slot, clean motion.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, athletic actions, two-hand gather into body, anticipates, moves well laterally, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.81 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, controlled, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 64-67 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T1638, 1537 average rpm.
CB: 56-59 mph. Short shape, inconsistent break. T1628, 1545 average rpm.
CH: 61-63 mph. Circle-change: mostly straight actions, clean out of the hand, flashes sink, lands at the bottom of the zone. T1409, 1344 average rpm.

Braden Murray, Cary-Grove (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 127 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open stance, controlled load, with medium stride. Easy and handsy swing, controls levers well, short, flatter path through the zone.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity (71.6 avg.); 219-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 73 mph. Short and compact, half arm circle, whippy.
Defense: Anticipates, steady glove, clean double play turn, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 4.59 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Nick Nabielec, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup. quick toe-tap into a medium stride. Easy, stays through the zone, quick hands, worked to stay up the middle.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 261-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 66 mph. Half arm circle, short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays on the move, athletic actions, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.42 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled operation, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with run. T1933, 1868 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Short shape, 11/5 action, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1742, 1694 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Circle-change: plays with sink, lands at the bottom of the zone. T1411, 1291 average rpm.

Brayden Nashif, Burlington Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-5, 125 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, rhythmic hands, high leg lift into minimal stride. Direct, downhill path, works to stay on top of baseball.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (63.8 avg.); 236-foot max batted distance.
Arm: OF - 66 mph. Longer arm circle, 3.4 slot, strong arm.
Defense: Plays with bounce, athletic footwork, moves well laterally, attacks the ball, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.87 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Elliot Newman, Woodstock North (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, works back in-line with a long stride, gains ground. Works short to the baseball, strong hands, pull-side to middle approach.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (64.6 avg.); 119-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. C - mph. OF - 65 mph. Full arm circle, whippy, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, steady hands, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.66 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Kelten Paice, Cary Jr High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-3, 85 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, quiet hands, toe-taps into a medium stride. Flatter path, stays through the zone, line-drive approach
Power: 64 mph max exit velocity (59.7 avg.); 87-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 52 mph. Side arm slot, short and compact.
Defense: Athletic actions, two-hand gather out front, moves well laterally, flashes natural feel for the position, relaible transfers.

Eli Parks, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-3, 120-pounds.
Delivery: Staggered setup from windup, high knee lift, tall delivery, controlled, works in line to plate, balanced setup from stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, long swing, true 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 61-66 mph. Firm, clean release, four seam. T1660, 1559 average rpm.
CB: 56-57 mph. Minimal break, 11/5 shape. T1900, 1854 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Maintains arm speed, late sinking action. T1281, 1208 average rpm.

Jaxson Pernat, Grayslake Central (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 130 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, early load, hands load with stride, toe tap finish. Handsy swing, loose with some ease, stayed mostly up the middle.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 65 mph. Clean action, full arm circle, whippy.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, deliberate actions.

Dylan Santucci, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, toe tap load, small hand load, short stride. Longer, flat path through the zone, gap-to-gap approach, sprays ball to both sides of the field.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (65.2 avg.); 229-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 59 mph. Half arm circle, smooth action, 3/4 slot, clean.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two-hand gather into body, clean transfers, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.82 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Finishes over front foot, front leg hovers over ground after knee lift, brings hands up during motion.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, longer arm action, arm comes across body.
FB: T61, 60-61 mph. Four seam type pitch, played mostly straight. T1654, 1487 average rpm.
CB: 52-54 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown down in the zone. T1656, 1519 average rpm.
SL: 53-55 mph. Late sweeping 10/4 action. T1725, 1655 average rpm.
CH: 55-57 mph. Arm side run. T1273, 1209 average rpm.

Nolan Schaefer, Grayslake North (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-0, 95-pounds.
Delivery: Clean mover, high leg-lift into a slight coil at balance point, works in-line with a tall/fall lower-half, closed landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Long and clean arm action, high 3/4 release.
FB: T57, 53-57 mph. Some cut through zone. T1284, 1215 average rpm.
SL: 48-51 mph. Pops out of hand, gradual drop. T1454, 1363 average rpm.
CH: 52-54 mph. Plays with drop and fade. T1037, 1007 average rpm.

Edmond Serifov, Antioch (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 153 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, some bend in the knees, works back in-line with short stride. Strong with bat-speed, handsy swing, looked to drive the ball to all fields.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.7 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: OF - 72 mph. Short and clean actions, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, fields the ball off front foot, quick transfers, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.33 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with sink. T2044, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Tight, late bite, locates at the bottom of the zone. T2140, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Plays with cut at times, developing. T1248, 1192 average rpm.

Henry Shower, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 130 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, simple setup, quiet hands, short lift/place stride. Advanced operation at the plate, loose and strong hands, quick, flat path, line-drive approach.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 72 mph. 3/4 slot, half circle, clean actions.
Defense: Plays with bounce, natural athletic actions, reliable two-hand gather, clean double play turn, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.04 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Rylan Stumpp, Round Lake (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-2, 105 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance, creates pre-pitch rhythm in hands, minimal stride. Longer, flat path, middle-middle approach, looks to drive the ball on a line.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (69.4 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 70 mph. Short and whippy, quick arm, 3/4 slot,
Defense: Attacks the ball, two-hand gather out front, moves well laterally, natural athletic actions for the positon, relaible glove.
Athletic Testing: 4.20 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Macklin Templin, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-4, 117 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Controlled load into his back hip, stays in his legs, gains some ground at times with a medium stride. Direct flat patch, elevated approach, utilizes lower half.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (63.8 avg.); 210-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 64 mph. Over the top, short, half arm circle.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two-hand gather out front, plays with some rhythm, fields the ball in stride.
Athletic Testing: 4.49 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Works towards plate, finishes over front foot, finishes in-line.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, full arm circle.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Plays mostly straight, four-seam action T1826, 1693 average rpm.
CB: 58-58 mph. Gradual downer action, thrown at the bottom of the zone. T1751, 1710 average rpm.
CH: 61-62 mph. Plays with some arm-side fade. T1791, 1726 average rpm.

Nolan Terhaar, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, segmented delivery, tucked at balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Short, over-the-top arm action.
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Works mostly straight, creates angle at times. T1826, 1656 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Thrown aggressively. 11/5 shape and flashed bite. T2072, 1933 average rpm.

Wyatt Thurston, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 161 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced low setup, wide base, toe-taps into minimal stride. Loose, compact hands, looks to drive ball on the line, middle/pull-side approach.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (73.5 avg.); 252-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 64 mph. Clean action, full arm circle, some whip, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, shuffles through to target, deliberate actions, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 4.45 runner in the 30-yard dash.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, works easy and on-line down the mound. Repeatable and balanced at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, long arm swing, 3/4 slot, clean arm motion.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Mostly straight four-seam action, thrown for strikes. T1983, 1943 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, developing. T1987, 1883 average rpm.
CH: 60-63 mph. Similar action to fastball. T1639, 1373 average rpm.

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