On Saturday, February 28th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass event, our premier invite-only event of the winter. There were over 130 of the top players in the state’s 2028/2029 classes in attendance, all showcasing the strides they made in the off-season.

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 entire event page, click HERE. 

TOP CATCHER PROSPECTS

1. Terrell Hampton Hall, De La Salle (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1.4, 210-pounds. Strong, physical frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, slightly open stance, toe-tap trigger. Rhythmic load, hands work direct to the ball, slightly uphill path, all fields approach. 72.2 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Clean and easy arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop time range; Steady hands, clean and easy transfer, works in-line, accurate throws on the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump. 

2. Weston Wyzukovicz, Libertyville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Physical, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, controlled stride while working in-line. Controls the barrel, loud results with jump and natural lift to the big parts of the field. Slightly uphill path. 79 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (95.3 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Compact, over the top slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop time range; Soft, confident hands, easy and clean transfer, works in-line, accurate throws, on the bag.
Athletic Testing: 6.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.95 Edge Score.

3. Isaiah Wolter, Oswego East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, leg hang stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Twitchy with strength, strong hands, intent to do damage, uphill path that worked the middle/pull-side.  75.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (94.8 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.88-2.03 pop time range; Quick worker, gets out of the crouch quick, one-hop throws on the bag.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump. 

4. Drew Whitney, Barrington High School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1.8, 200-pounds. Lean build with some physicality.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, static hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Direct and simple swing, long-levered with some jump off the barrel, flashed backspin line-drives up the middle.  68.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.19 pop time range; Steady hands, clean transfer, works in-line on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.81 Edge Score.

5. Maddux Carson, Geneva (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8.9, 136.7-pounds. Lean, trim build with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base, hangs foot into a longer stride.  Fluid, rhythmic swing, loose wrists, works direct to the ball, middle/pull-side approach. 64.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick out of the hand, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.06 pop time range; Steady hands, clean transfer, works towards target, accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump. 

6. Mason Carlson, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 175.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, slightly open stance, works back to even. Minimal pre-pitch movement, hands work direct to the ball with slightly uphill path, all fields approach. 65 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.3 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm path, quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.10 pop time range; Soft hands, quality receiver, clean and quick transfer, one-hop throws. Soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.70-inch max vertical jump. 

7. Matteo Banuelos, Von Steuben (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Fluid, longer flat path, balanced with a middle of the field approach, line-drives.  69 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 82 mph. C: Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.INF: Short arm action, quick trigger, 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: 2.06-2.13 pop time range; C: Steady hands, clean, quick transfer, athlete, moves well out of the crouch. INF: Athletic feet with range to either side, hands work clean with confidence, clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.37 Edge Score.

8. Evan Gomez, South Elgin (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-10.8, 170-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Open crouched setup, leg kick stride works back to even, aggressive lower-half. Pull-side intent with lift, uphill path, aggressive and intentful.  75.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Compact, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.96-2.06 pop time range; Glove works low-to-high, clean and quick transfer, quick first step, accurate throws on the bag, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.23 Edge Score.

9. Monty Chalabi, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0.8, 195-pounds. Proportionate build with present strength and physicality, room to add more.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, medium stride that works in-line with the rubber.  Flat path with strong hands, line-drive intent up the middle, loud results off the barrel, flashed lift pull-side.  75.4 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (95.1 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop time range; Clean transfer, easy first step, accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.03 Edge Score.

10. Jaythan Collazo, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9.3, 170-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Easy swing, works on top of the ball, whole field approach. Direct, quick hands through the zone, whippy. 67 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.06 pop time range; Steady hands, works low-to-high. Clean, quick and easy transfer, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.84 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Kayden Adams, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10.1, 195-pounds. Present strength in a proportionate build, room to continue to add.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, controlled stride with a simple forward move.  Steep path that works on top of the ball, middle of the field approach with line-drives.  70.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact, easy arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.98-2.03 pop time range; Steady hands, clean and easy transfer, works in-line, accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.22 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.22 Edge Score.

Chayse Bennett, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0.8, 200-pounds. Strong, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, aggressive lower-half. Flat swing with strength, works on top of the ball, pull-side/middle approach. 67.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 76 mph. INF: Short arm action, 3/4 slot. C: Longer arm path, low slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.43 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw. C: Steady hands, clean transfer, easy.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump. 

Hurley Bennett, New Berlin (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8.8, 150-pounds. Wiry, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, weight-shift load, front foot coil. Hands work direct to the ball, flatter path through the zone, worked middle/opposite fields. 61.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 227-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Compact arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.13 pop time range; Quick and clean transfer, quick first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump. 

Landon Bernotus, Mount Carmel (IN), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean, trim build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open stance, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride. Direct, handsy swing, slightly uphill path, middle/pull-side approach. 68.2 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.22 pop time range; Glove works low-to-high, clean transfer, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.24 Edge Score.

Jack Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1.3, 195-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Easy strength with balance through impact, fluid mover with little perceived effort, middle of the field approach.   63.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Clean transfer, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop time range; Glove works low-to-high, steady receiver, clean and easy transfer, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.20-inch max vertical jump. 

Carter Fuhrmann, Geneva (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9.7, 160-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, static hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose and handsy, middle of the field approach with some lift. 63.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.20 pop time range; Steady hands, clean transfer, easy, body works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 8.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 53.52 Edge Score.

Hayven Gamboa, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9.1, 160-pounds. High-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Handsy, quick hands with bat speed through the zone, up the middle/pull-side approach. 67.6 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 87 mph. OF: Clean and athletic, compact action, 3/4 slot. C: Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop time range; OF: Athletic and fluid actions, attacks the ball in rhythm. C: Quick mover, clean transfer, works in-line, accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.79 Edge Score.

Jacob Kaspar, Brother Rice (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9.6, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced slightly open setup, short stride works back to even, quiet hands pre-pitch. Fluid, hands stay direct, uphill path, looks to elevate to the pull-side/middle of the field. 64.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (68.6 avg.); 161-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop time range; Steady hands, clean and quick transfer, body works in-line to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.50-inch max vertical jump. 

Anthony Nuccio, Rolling Meadows (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11.1, 161.8-pounds. High-waisted frame, room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced crouched setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Steep path, some bat speed through the zone, showed feel to use the whole field. 66.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Compact arm path, lower slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop time range; Steady hand, easy transfer, quick worker.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.97 Edge Score.

Brody Pilosi, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11.2, 190.7-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced frame, weight-shift load with leg kick. Strong hands with a steep path, works on top of the baseball while staying up the middle, flashed backspin line-drives up the middle. 57.6 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 82 mph. C: Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot. INF: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays true across.
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop time range; C: Soft blocker, steady transfer, works in-line. INF: Active and fluid feet, steady hands, quick trigger release.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.11 Edge Score.

John Rose, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10.1, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, static hands pre-pitch, no stride, utilizes lower-half. Simple and direct swing, flat through the zone with line-drive intent, looks to use the whole field.  68 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Compact arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop time range; Clean and easy transfer, works quick out of the crouch, accurate throws, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.39 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.65 Edge Score.

Isaiah Roundtree, Champaign Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 151-pounds. Compact, proportionate build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slight crouch, high leg lift. Loose hands and wrists, works on top of the baseball, flashed lift to his pull-side.  67.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Longer arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.22 pop time range; Soft hands, glove works low-to-high, clean transfer, works in-line towards target.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.57 Edge Score.

Michael Savino, Libertyville (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6.8, 155-pounds. Compact frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, static hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Pull-side approach with some lift, flashed line-drives, flat swing.  69.4 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm path, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.41 pop time range; Steady hands, easy transfer, works towards target.
Athletic Testing: 8.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.34 Edge Score.

Lucas Sloan, Olympia (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11.7, 190-pounds. Proportionate build with room to add more strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple and minimal stride, creates a stretch in the hands.  Works on top of the ball, slightly uphill path, flashed middle/pull-side lift. 72.7 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Compact, over the top slot.
Defense: 1.98-2.10 pop time range; Soft hands, works high-to-low, quick out of the crouch, works in-line, throws on the bag at times.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Julian Stump, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0.3, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance, slightly open, gains ground. Fluid swing, works on top of the baseball with a steep path, middle and pull-side approach. 69 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Longer arm path, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop time range; Glove works low-to-high, steady hands, quick mover with a clean transfer, accurate throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.47 Edge Score.

Wes Thompson, Normal University (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10.5, 170.4-pounds. Trim build, proportionate levers with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, controlled stride, slight foot hang.  Strong hands, works on top of the baseball, comfortable going up the middle and the other way.  66.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Compact, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop time range; Steady receiver, quick feet, clean transfer, works in-line on throws, one hop throws down to second, accurate.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump. 

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