On Wednesday, February 18th, our staff traveled to the Louisville Slugger Dome in Peoria, IL for the Peoria Preseason ID. This event consistently gives our staff a good look at players in the area, and this event was no different with over 60 players in attendance.

Today, we are beginning our post-event rollout with a look at all the catchers from the day, found below. 

For a look at the event page, click HERE. 

CATCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Brennan Bailey, Mahomet-Seymour (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Compact, some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Lower hands, simple stride, slightly open base.  Flatter path, worked line drives, direct.   66.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot, throws from ear.
Defense: 1.93-2.07 pop time range; Athletic out of the crouch, quick feet, feet replace.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.38 Edge Score.

Caleb Barrick, Washington Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Physical frame, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Simple stride, stock hands, open base, crouched.  Easy, direct, swing with natural lift, middle of the field approach.  65.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Lower transfer, higher arm slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.29 pop time range; Quick feet, jumps our of crouch, feet replace.
Athletic Testing: 6.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.69 Edge Score.

Grayson Buckley, Mt. Zion (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple stride, slightly open base.  Strong hands, works on top of the ball, pullside approach.  67.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (79.7 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: 2.10-2.32 pop time range; Works in line to second, lower transfer, soft block.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.58 Edge Score.

Ryan Cunningham, Unity (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: -, 185-pounds. Proportionate build, some present strength.
Hit: LHH. Short toe tap stride, slightly open, stock hands, balanced.  Uphill path, looks to elevate, works the whole field.  65.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop time range; Feet replace, lower transfer, soft block, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 8.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 45.8 Edge Score.

Oliver Dykeman, Williamsfield (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, stands tall, lower hands, simple stride, balanced.   Easy effort, works on top of the baseball, looks to stay middle and away. 61.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. 3/4 slot, uses one hop to advantage.
Defense: 2.37-2.57 pop time range; Feet replace, transfer at chest, works in line.  
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.69 Edge Score.

Evan Gleckler, Rochester (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Room to add, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Crouched base, wider setup, open, bat wiggle, longer stride.   Loose hands, flat swing, strong hands.  59.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (73.3 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Whippy arm, 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: 2.29-2.39 pop time range; Transfer at chest, soft blocker, feet replace, works in line.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.58 Edge Score.

Nathan Hattermann, Limestone (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Compact, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Longer stride, open base, quiet pre-pitch.  Flat swing, works on top of the ball, hands stay tight.  67.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 209-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. 3/4 slot, plays  true.
Defense: 2.29-2.44 pop time range; Soft block, transfer at chest, feet replace.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.31 Edge Score.

Chris Lemke, Champaign Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/LHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic frame. will add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, quick stride, longer stride, crouched.  Easy swing, balanced through impact, natural lift pullside. 68.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.36 pop time range; Works in line to second, feet replace, works low to high.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge:  Edge Score.

Landen Lewis, Rantoul Township (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds. High-waisted, athletic.
Hit: SH. Wider base, crouched, toe-tap stride, simple stride.  Easy swing, works on top of the ball, quick hands with a flat path.  70.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.24-2.38 pop time range; Feet replace, works in line to second, transfer at chest, athletic out of crouch.  
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.85 Edge Score.

Josh Stewart, Charleston (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 188-pounds. Compact, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Heavy and long stride, stands tall, athletic base.  Strong with uphill intent, worked all fields, gap-to-gap approach.  63.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, plays.
Defense: 2.18-2.32 pop time range; Quick transfer, athletic out of crouch, works low to high.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 44.97 Edge Score.

Camden Tarter, Morton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 192.7-pounds. Strong, rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap stride, heavy leg kick, stock hands.  Short and direct swing with pull-side intent, natural lift in the swing.  66.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. 3/4 slot, clean.
Defense: 2.25-2.27 pop time range; Works low to high, transfer at chest, feet replace.
Athletic Testing: 7.44 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.28 Edge Score.

Brayden Tindall, Morton  (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, wide base, simple and minimal stride.  Clean, flat swing, balanced, on the barrel up the middle, fluid with length through the zone. 67.2 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 69 mph. OF - 75 mph. Short arm, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: 2.20-2.33 pop time range; OF: Works behind the ball, one hand gather, easy mover. INF: Two had gather in middle of frame, works around the ball, works low to high. C: Feet replace, lower transfer, soft block.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.23 Edge Score.

Jay Webb, Brimfield (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Compact, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, front foot hovers into simple stride.  Easy, direct swing, natural lift up the middle of the field.  61.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (69.2 avg.); 286-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. 3/4 slot, works around the bag.
Defense: 2.25-2.33 pop time range; Quick out of crouch, feet replace, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.44 Edge Score.

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