On Saturday, March 1st, we hosted our Preseason All-State: Underclass event, perennially our most exclusive and talented event on our winter calendar for rising freshman and sophomores. This past year we saw over 150 of the top players from around the state, giving us one final look before the spring season kicked off.

A pair of freshmen who just missed the cut for being ranked but showed well at the event were Trey Hrasky (O’Fallon) and Tyson Arbour (Bradley-Bourbonnais).

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single outfielder from the day, along with a ranking of who our staff thought showed the best on the day.

TOP 2027 OUTFIELDERS

1. Josh Morgan, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 184.1 pounds. Strong athlete with clean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, slightly open, small leg lift load, shorter stride. Strong hands with bat-speed, athletic hands, hard barrels to the middle/pull-side. Swings with intent. 73 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws with intent.
Defense: Athletic feet, stays behind the ball, quick first step, one-hand gather, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.

2. Anthony Cartolano, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 190 pounds. Athletic with noticeable strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, quiet, small leg lift load, longer stride. Compact, direct to the ball with strength, bat speed through the zone. Intentful with control. 71.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, clean arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, plays through the ball, has easy range, one-hand gather off front foot, confident actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.90-inch max vertical jump.

3. Mason Bruesch, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. High-waisted frame, lean with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, smaller leg lift with minimal stride. Loose, athletic hands, flat path with some length in the zone. 79.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Compact, low ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, soft glove, one-hand gather, has range.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.27 Edge Score.

4. Carson Hamblin, Lake Zurich (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 167.8 pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, small leg lift load with minimal stride. Quick, strong hands, on the barrel with lift pull-side, elevates with ease. 71.8 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Compact, quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, steady feet, flashes range, one-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.65 Edge Score.

5. Cole Brent, Normal University (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, wider stance, toe-tap trigger, shorter stride. Simple swing with some ease, repeats, strong hands with bat-speed, controls the body throughout. 75.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.9 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, attacks the ball, clean one-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.95 Edge Score.

6. Noah Hallahan, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Upside frame with seemingly more to come.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with slight crouch, small leg lift load, longer stride. Creates length through the zone at times with a flat path, pull-side approach. 75.8 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, quick feet, one-hand gather off front foot, has range going back.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.24 Edge Score.

7. Wade Ozment, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift stride. Flat path, creates extension through contact, flashes ability to backspin the ball. 70.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Long, loose arm action, low ¾ slot.
Defense: Confident actions, has range, one-hand gather off front foot, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 52.67 Edge Score.

8. Brandon Beasley, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 193.6 pounds. Well-proportioned frame, room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, slightly open stance, high leg lift with longer stride. Strong with bat-speed, on the barrel with lift pull-side. 72.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Compact, quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one-hand gather off front foot, short shuffle through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.19 Edge Score.

9. Matthew Tomfohrde, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Well-proportioned frame, strong.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, toe-tap trigger, long stride. Strong hands with intent to lift pull-side. 71.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (95 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, throws with intent.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two-hand gather off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.7 Edge Score.

10. Michael Kalkowski, Lemont (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow open setup, short leg lift stride. Easy effort, longer and flat path through the zone. 64.7 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick feet, stays behind the ball, one-hand gather off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.93 Edge Score.

TOP 2028 OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Carver Cohn, McHenry (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 161.8 pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. LH: Athletic setup, small, quiet stride with minimal stride. RH: Athletic, slight crouch, slightly open stance, short/simple stride. LH: Athletic hands with whip in the barrel, stays through the zone with intent. RH: Easy with length through the zone, slightly uphill path, barrel control, all fields approach. 74.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Clean, long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, stays behind the ball, confident actions, one-hand gather, has range.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.41 Edge Score.

2. Ryan Pipkins, Champaign Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Wiry frame, room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Taller setup, slight crouch, small leg lift load, short stride. Short and direct, creates extension through contact, balanced. 69.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, ranges well, one-hand gather, soft glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.67 Edge Score.

3. Barrett Schifferdecker, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride works back to even. Strong hands, short path, generates bat speed. 72.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Medium draw out of the glove, ¾ slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, one-hand gather off front foot, has some range.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.66 Edge Score.

4. Carson Ramoley, Brother Rice (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. High-waisted frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, small leg lift load, longer stride. Loose and whippy with extension through the zone at times, quick hands. 75 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick feet, plays through the ball, confident actions, one-hand gather, has range, soft glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.06 Edge Score.

5. Jay Baird, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 150 pounds. Wiry, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, toe-tap trigger, minimal stride. Flat path, short to the ball, stays on-plane. 78 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot.
Defense: Steady feet, stays behind the ball, one-hand gather, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.38 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Tyson Arbour, Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, slightly open setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Strong hands, short path, some easy strength at times, balanced. 69.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Longer draw out of the glove, high ¾ slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Athletic, attacks the ball, confident glove, moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.43 Edge Score.

Nolan Blackburn, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Taller, open stance, stride works back to even, stays balanced through swing. Easy effort, handsy, some bat-tilt that works into a steeper path, works on top of the baseball. 66.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.6 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Compact, quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Ranges well, one-hand gather, confident actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.64 Edge Score.

Ryan Brown, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride, stays balanced throughout. Quiet hand load, flat path, worked on the barrel up the middle and the other way, feel to use the whole field. 62.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, confident actions, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.63 Edge Score.

MJ Castelloni, Fremd (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, wide stance, higher leg kick into coiled load. Flat path stays through the zone, handsy finish, some feel for the barrel pullside. 62.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (71.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 77 mph. INF: Compact, high ¾ slot. OF: Compact, high ¾ slot.
Defense: OF: Attacks the ball, athletic feet, has range, steady glove, flashes feel for the position. INF: Two-hand gather into body, steady glove, clean double play turn, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.39 Edge Score.

Alex Edgar, Deerfield (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, long stride. Simple, direct path, loose hands, utilizes lower-half. 65.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Short, compact arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick feet, plays through the ball, shows range, confident actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.16 Edge Score.

Evangelo Georganas, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 175 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, crouched setup, no stride. Simple and repeatable from launch, strong hands, intent to elevate pull-side, easy strength, some feel to work the middle of the field. 63.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Compact, over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, stays behind the ball, confident actions, one-hand gather off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.90-inch max vertical jump.

Gavin Helpingstine, Brother Rice (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, stride works back to even. A longer swing that works to stay on top of the baseball, creates some extension through the zone at times. 70.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Longer draw out of the glove, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Steady feet, two-hand gather off front foot, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 33.20-inch max vertical jump.

Trey Hrasky, O'Fallon (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Wiry frame, room for growth.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, closed setup, short leg lift stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong hands, uphill path, hard elevated contact to the pull-side. 69.1 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long, athletic arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic one-hand gather off front foot, quick feet, confident actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.28 Edge Score.

Anthony Kilimnik, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. High-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, stride works back to even. Loose, athletic hands, fluid rhythm, works on top of the baseball, handsy. 62.9 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (73.9 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Long, clean arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, confident glove, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.68 Edge Score.

Brady Koren, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 169 pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, minimal stride. Simple and compact with strength at impact, flat path. 67.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Compact, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, quick feet, two-hand gather off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.4 Edge Score.

Collin Lawlor, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. High-waisted frame with some present strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open setup, quicker trigger, short stride. Easy strength, stays through the zone, showed some feel to elevate pull-side, flashed line-drives up the middle. 64.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.).
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, steady feet, clean one-hand gather off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.49 Edge Score.

Sage Lelm, Morton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched slightly open setup, small leg lift load with minimal stride. Simple and compact with strength, intent through the zone with some feel to lift pull-side. 71.9 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Medium draw out of the glove, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather off front foot, ranges well going back.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.40-inch max vertical jump.

Isaiah Martin, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 170 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, wider setup, short stride. 73.2 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Compact, quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick feet, stays behind the ball, has range.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.11 Edge Score.

Jonah Sloane, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 163 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Longer path, creates extension through contact, hard elevated contact at times. 68.6 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long, high ¾ slot, throws with intent.
Defense: Steady feet, steady glove, one-hand gather off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.28 Edge Score.

Case Templin, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 182 pounds. High-waisted athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, small leg lift load, minimal stride. Length through the zone with extension out front, strong hands with a flat path, on the barrel up the middle. 72.6 mph bat speed with 22g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Clean, quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Confident/athletic feet, natural feel for the position, ranges well.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.67 Edge Score.

Mark Williams, Naperville Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 145 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: SH. LH: Wide, slightly open setup, toe-tap trigger, shorter stride. RH: Wide, slightly crouched setup, toe-tap trigger, small stride. LH: Athletic hands, balanced, uphill path, flashes barrel strength. RH: Balanced and athletic, loose hands, longer path through the zone. 74 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 83 mph. INF: Loose, clean arm action, high ¾ slot. OF: Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: OF: Quick feet, plays through the ball, one-hand gather. INF: Two-hand gather into body, shuffles through to target, moves well up the middle, confident glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.

Dylan Williamson, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-3, 210 pounds. Athletic frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, quick trigger, shorter stride, stays balanced. Easy swing with strength, loose hands, flat path, barrel strength. 67.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, one-hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.10-inch max vertical jump.

Grant Wilson, Loyola Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Compact frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Longer swing with a flat path, loose hands, one-handed finish. 72.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Compact, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, athletic feet, one-hand gather, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.65 Edge Score.

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