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 continuing our post-event rollout with a look at all the infielders from the day, found below. 

1B Mason Phillips (Metamora, 2027) was one of the more physical prospects in attendance and took one of the louder rounds of BP on the day. He peaked at 100.1 mph off the bat, while averaging 90.2 mph, swinging with controlled intent. He did not workout on defense at the event but deserved a mention for his bat strength alone.

For a look at the event page, click HERE. 

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Jake Weeks, Dunlap (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open base, more narrow, medium leg lift, stock hand setup.  Easy and handsy, fluid with uphill intent,  65.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Over the top with a full arm circle.
Defense: Smooth mover, hands and feet work in unison, two hand gather, effortless.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump. 

2. Bradley Jones, Mahomet-Seymour (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strength throughout, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap stride, balanced base, open setup.  Strong with uphill intent, can match plane and cover the top of the zone, on the barrel up the middle.  69.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.6 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Arm plays, medium arm circle, athletic.
Defense: Easy mover, athletic, works around the ball, clean transfer, sure hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.77 Edge Score.

3. Colin Eickhorst, Bloomington Central Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 150.4-pounds. Lanky, long levers, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, weight on back leg, toe-tap stride.  Easy, long-levered swing with jump off the barrel, natural lift up the middle,  64.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Ability to throw from all angles, loose arm.
Defense: Long levers, two hand gather in front, clean double play. 
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.71 Edge Score.

4. Camden Vescogni, Washington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Strong frame, proportionate strength throughout, rounded shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and wide base, long stride, hangs foot.  Easy strength and bat-speed, flat swing with little perceived effort to get to his power  70.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. High 3/4 release, longer action, full circle.
Defense: Athletic mover, works around the ball, two hand gather, glove tap.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.6 Edge Score.

T5. Braxton Hightower, Dunlap (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 245.2-pounds. Sturdy, present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Hangs foot into a longer stride, balanced.  Fluid and easy with strength, flat through the zone, easy barrel flick with jump. 63.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick arm action, medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feel around the bag, works around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash;

T5. Collin Crumrine, Normal Community (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple stride, belanced base, controlled.   Works on top of the baseball with strong hands, creates some length through the zone, natural lift at times up the middle. 71.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (98.2 avg.); 388-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Accurate, 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: Hands work, works around the ball, two hand gather, clean transfer. 
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.76 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Isaac Babbs, Dunlap (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong, physical throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, spread out base, simple and minimal stride.  Strong with natural lift pull-side and up the middle.  71.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.3 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields in middle of frame, two hand gather, works well off the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.18 Edge Score.

Ty Bachman, Normal West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long-levered, high waisted, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Longer stride, balanced, quiet pre-pitch, simple stride.  Easy flat swing with length through the zone, balanced. 72.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (94.8 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.92 Edge Score.

Caden Castleman, El Paso-Gridley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11.5, 220-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Tow-tap stride, open base, balanced, lower hands.  Flat path, smooth, loose hands, works on top of the ball.   68.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 release, compact.
Defense: Easy transfer, works around the ball, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash;
Vizual Edge: 63.97 Edge Score.

Mason Conaway, Rochester (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Room to add, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy stride, athletic.  Flat swing, loose hands, balanced and easy. 58.4 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.2 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Accurate arm, longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works around the ball, two-hand gather in the middle of frame, active feet. 
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.41 Edge Score.

Carter Fisher, Morton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open base, simple stride, hands set at ear, balanced.  Flatter path, worked line drives, direct.   66.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (77.7 avg.); 254-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 78 mph. Quick arm action, half circle, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: OF: Works behind ball, moves well to the spot, crow hop. 1B: Feel, works well around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump. 

Lucas Hendren, Leroy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 130.5-pounds. Lanky, athletic.
Arm: RH. Quick arm, arm plays, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather in middle of body, clean round. 
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.88 Edge Score.

Gavin Klecker, Limestone (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, weight in the back leg, toe-taps into a longer stride.  Compact swing and flat path, line drive approach.  61.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (71.3 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 45.91 Edge Score.

Jackson Knickerbocker, Yorkville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. High waisted, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Two tap stride, wider base, bat wiggle.  Easy and flat swing, works on top of the ball  69.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Over the top release, half arm circle.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather in front, transfer plays. 
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.32 Edge Score.

Gavin Long, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-7, 175-pounds. Compact, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, hangs foot into a longer stride.  Uphill swing, strong hands, worked under the baseball.  66.5 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot, plays.
Defense: Clean lateral movement, easy transition, works low to high.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.66 Edge Score.

Dean Marchand, Dunlap (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Strength throughout, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, hangs foot into a longer stride.  Flat swing, line-drive intent up the middle.  67.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Arm plays, lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather in front of body, shuffle step towards target, works around the ball. 
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.82 Edge Score.

Oscar McLaren, Spoon River Valley Elem School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic, proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, stands tall, simple stride, bat wiggle. Flatter path, quick hands, compact.  66.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Gains ground, two hand gather, clean round.
Athletic Testing:  runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.47 Edge Score.

Teagan McLaughlin, Eureka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic, room to fill in.
Hit: LHH. Heavy stride, weight back, longer load.  Flat with length through the zone,  62.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Ability to throw from all angles, half arm circle.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather in middle of frame, feet work.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.99 Edge Score.

Wade Naylor, Springfield Lutheran (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 210-pounds. Compact, athletic build, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, stock setup, some pre pitch bat wiggle, simple stride.  Uphill path, uses the whole field, strong hands.  70.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work around the bag, two hand gather in the middle of the body.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.82 Edge Score.

Mason Phillips, Metamora (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 257-pounds. Strong, physical throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, simple rocker stride.  Flat path, strong hands, works the gaps.  72.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.61 Edge Score.

Wade Putnam, Mt. Zion (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-6.5, 140-pounds. Compact, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, crouched setup, stock hands, balanced base, toe-tap stride.  Balanced, athletic hands, natural lift up the middle with an uphill swing.  mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (78.3 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Over the top arm slot, quick arm, clean.
Defense: Wider base, two hand gather in middle of frame, works around the ball. 
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55 Edge Score.

Carter Reiners, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 196.4-pounds. Long levers, strong, proportional.
Hit: LHH. Stands taller, narrow, longer stride, quiet hands.   Strong hands,  flat swing with length through the zone, bat-speed  70.6 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.9 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Longer arm swing, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, two hand gather in middle of frame, works well off the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.96 Edge Score.

Callan Rykhus, Maroa-Forsyth (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, toe-tap stride.  Works on top of the ball, flat swing, loose hands.  59.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Body flows laterally, two-hand gather, funnles ball up to body.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.19 Edge Score.

Nico Salvati, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Present strength, physical.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, quick and short stride.  Flat swing with uphill intent at times, some length and extension through impact. 63.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Half arm circle. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works low to high, shuffles through the target, steady hands, repeatable actions, hands work.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.31 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.

Aaron VanOpdorp, Normal Community (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Simple stride, balanced base, pre-pitch actions.  Strong, flat swing, works the whole field.  70.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works well around the bag, clean actions, two hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.46 Edge Score.

Maxwell Virgil, Washington (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Compact, strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Upright, narrow, heavy stride, slightly open.   Works uphill, looks to lift to the gaps, stays compact.   63.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Longer arm action, easy 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gathers in front, easy transfer, works around the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.39 Edge Score.

Cooper Weyant, Metamora (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1.6, 160-pounds. Long levers, lanky.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base with a minimal stride, simple, and repeats  Works on top of the ball, flat swing, easy effort. 61.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.8 avg.); 222-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. 3/4 release, athletic arm actions.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather in front, quick transfer. 
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.78 Edge Score.

Peyton Yetter, Washington (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Compact, proportional strength.
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap stride, wider base, slightly open. Flat swing, uses whole field, stays compact.  54.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Over the top, accurate throws.
Defense: Shuffle step towards first, works around the ball, two hand gather in middle of body.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.85 Edge Score.

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