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.

Read on below for a look at the top overall prospects from the day:

TOP 2027 PROSPECTS

1. Brady Buenik, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B. Put himself on the map as one of the top arms in the country.
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Durable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square, short leg lift, intentful to target.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T95, 93-95 mph. Firm with above average arm side action, some carry through the zone. T2096, 1984 average rpm.
SL: 80-82 mph. Sharp action, 10/4 shape. T2467, 2344 average rpm.
SPLT: 85-85 mph. Fastball arm action, gets late downer action. Deceptive.

2. Tyler Gluting, Metea Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athlete with room for more to come.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, athletic arm with quickness, 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 89-93 mph. Firm with life through the zone, straight. T2256, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. 1/7 shape, shorter action. T2207, 2180 average rpm.
CH: 83-86 mph. Throws with intent, some fade. T1672, 1564 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open stance, big leg lift, shorter stride. Strong, quick hands, explosive, stays through the zone with whip and extension, 71 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 297-foot max batted distance.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 46.83 Edge Score.

3. Kash VanHouten, Canton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 179-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm in the back, high 3/4 slot, clear acceleration out front.
FB: T94, 91-93 mph. Life out of the hand, clean. SNK: Slight arm-side action. T2459, 2364 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp with depth. T2422, 2328 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Low in the zone, some fade. T1865, 1767 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slightly open stance, small leg lift, short stride. Intentful, looks to elevate up the middle and pull-side, balanced. 67.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.45 Edge Score.

4. Jacsen Tucker, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-4, 185 pounds. Upside, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open setup, smaller leg lift stride. Short and handsy, highly athletic, easy effort, balanced, all fields approach. 72.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88.8 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Compact, quick arm action, easy effort, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, plays through the ball, short shuffle step to target, has easy range, reliable glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.50-inch max vertical jump.

5. Blake Ragsdale, Lyons Township (IL), 2027 Texas Christian
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 162 pounds. Athletic frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg kick stride, balanced. Athletic hands, works on top of the baseball, some feel to use the whole field. 70.4 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Longer arm path at times, quick, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, plays through the ball, presents the glove, athletic actions, has easy range up the middle, confident glove.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.

6. 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.

7. Gavin Stanislawski, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 207.7 pounds. Well-proportioned frame, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, small leg lift, short stride, calm look to him in the box. Easy strength and bat-speed, intent to lift pull-side, strong hands, controls body well for intent level, worked middle/pull-side. 81.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (93.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target, steady glove, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.81 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.

8. Brady Cunningham, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 222-pounds. Strong, mature frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Strong arm, high 3/4 to over the top slot.
FB: T91, 89-90 mph. Mostly straight four seam type with carry though the zone. T2019, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 75-78 mph. Gradual action, vertical shape. T2128, 2085 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Straight change, firm. T1861, 1729 average rpm.

9. Colin Doyle, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 200-pounds. High-waisted, imposing frame.
Delivery: Short side step rocker, long high lift, methodical down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Slight arm side run. T2034, 1968 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Gets depth on breaking ball, 11/5 shape, slight decel. T2154, 2107 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Sink action, mostly down in the zone. T1617, 1574 average rpm.

10. Chase Reinhart, Normal West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 167.8-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, athletic, with tempo, lands square, solid balance.
Arm Action: LH. Clean quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Throws both four and two seam fastballs, above average feel. Two seam gets more sinking action. T2102, 1904 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sweeping breaking ball, slurve type. T2305, 2215 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Sink action, fastball arm speed, thrown with conviction. T1588, 1563 average rpm.

11. Shane Torres, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 187.8 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Wide stance, open stance, coil load with no stride. On the barrel with some lift up the middle, worked the ball on a line the other way at times, strong. 71.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick, compact arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.10 pop time range; Flexible, soft receiver, glove works low-to-high, clean, quick transfer, works in-line, accurate throws. Soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.30-inch max vertical jump.

12. Tristan Steger, St. Laurence (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Lean frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance, small leg lift with long stride. Athletic hands, controls his levers well, balanced, uphill path through the zone, up the middle/pull-side approach. 72.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Easy, clean path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.88-2.01 pop time range; Flexible, clean receiver, clean, transfer, works in-line on throws. Accurate throws, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.84 Edge Score.

13. Ryan Wilberding, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Compact, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup, minimal leg lift with stride. Strong hands, stays direct and short, easy strength with balance, on the barrel up the middle with loud contact and some lift. 71.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Compact arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.21 pop time range; Flexible, soft receiver, clean and easy transfer, throws work on a line, on the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.12 Edge Score.

14. Matt Ritchie, St. Charles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Clean, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, acceleration out front, over the top slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Clean out of the hand, firm. SNK: Heavy arm-side action. T2080, 1990 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Short action with depth. T2444, 2313 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Downer action with fade. T1370, 1289 average rpm.

15. 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.

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