Preseason All-State Underclass: Top Overall Prospects

1. Carver Cohn OF / LHP / McHenry, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 163.1-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: SH. LH: Balanced, slightly open setup, RH: Slightly open setup, short leg kick stride works back to even, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, utilizes lower-half. LH: Explosive hands, controls the barrel with feel to use the whole field, RH: Easy with control of the barrel to the whole field, ball jumps off the bat. One of the more polished bats in the state. 66.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (93.4 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 92 mph. Full arm action, athletic and clean, 3/4 slot. Strong, advanced arm strength.
Defense: Athletic with feel, clean and quick feet, athletic and aggressive routes, works through the baseball towards the plate.
Athletic Testing: 6.63 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 53.27 Edge Score. 

2. Anderson Kaufmann RHP / C / Alton, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 169.1-pounds. Trim, athletic build, some present strength.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, works in rhythm, highly repeatable and stays on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 91-92 mph. Easy jump out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2298, 2248 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Sweeping action at times, out-pitch potential. T2303, 2198 average rpm.
CH: 83-83 mph. Thrown at arm speed, firm, fade/sink, feel for the pitch. T1653, 1597 average rpm.

3. Dodger Friedrich RHP / OF / Lane Tech, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 216.3-pounds. Strong, mature build.
Delivery: Big rocker step, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm swing, 3/4 slot.
FB: T94, 92-94 mph. Explodes out of the hand, armside run. T2140, 2074 average rpm.
SL: 81-82 mph. Hard lateral action, flashes wipeout, swing & miss offering. T2300, 1638 average rpm.
SPLT: 82-84 mph. Hard downer action, swing & miss potential.

4. Jack Postma RHP / 1B / Barrington, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 186-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered, projectable.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, high leg lift with tuck, loose, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-90 mph. 4S: Clean and easy out of the hand, life through the zone. SNK: Arm-side run, firm. T2211, 2094 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Sharp, horizontal break. T1967, 1912 average rpm.
CH: 76-80 mph. Heavy fade and downer, feel. T1856, 1718 average rpm.

5. Nicholas Chiarodo SS / RHP / Edwardsville, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Trim, athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Athletic mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, athletic arm speed; loose, fluid, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Straight four-seam type. T2272, 2199 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Feel for spin; strikes. Tight shape with depth and sweep. Advanced offering. T2392, 2359 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Thrown with intent; arm-side sink, run. T1780, 1668 average rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. Differentiates from curve; slider-like with sweeper shape, feel to locate.

Positional Profile: SS
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short leg kick stride, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, linear lower-half. Easy and athletic swing, balanced through impact with middle of the field intent, flashed lifted contact to the whole field.  67.2 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.3 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Full and athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, feel for the spot, clean hands with feel to find the pocket on the move, easy range with fluid and active feet.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.83 Edge Score.

 

6. Collin Lawlor LHP / OF / Marist, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 196-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Clean and repeatable, easy, drop and drive lower half works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Life out of the hand, big carry action at the top of the zone. T1914, 1827 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Short wrinkle, feel to land in the zone. T1885, 1822 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Heavy fading action with feel to land at the bottom of the zone. T1977, 1809 average rpm.

7. Kanon Baxley SS / RHP / Kaneland, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 161.5-pounds. High-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Comes out clean and easy, life through the zone. T2033, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, two-plane, high spin. T2657, 2519 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Heavy sink, throws with fastball arm speed. T1154, 1020 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, short stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Twitch with strength, compact and controlled swing with jump off the barrel, some feel to use the whole field. 62.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.8 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Long, lively arm plays with carry across.
Defense: Steady actions, clean gather out in front, athletic actions with some feel to work off platform.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.11 Edge Score.

8. Peter Pignatiello SS / RHP / Benet Academy, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10.4, 154.3-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, utilizes lower-half. Balanced and athletic, feel to use the whole field, ball jumps off the barrel. 67.2 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Full and clean arm action, 3/4 slot, works on the move.
Defense: Athletic and clean actions, soft hands with feel for the pocket, quick transfer and release, confident.
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.03 Edge Score.

9. Luke Crowder LHP / OF / Benet Academy, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2.2, 165-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame, room for projection.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, short leg kick stride works back to even, quiet hands pre-pitch, linear lower-half. Flat and balanced swing, line-drives, easy, uses the whole field. 62.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, works through the baseball, clean and athletic routes.
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.25 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Simple mover, controlled at balance, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, shorter arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, plays straight. T2329, 2306 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 1/7 shape, depth, plays low in the zone. T2219, 2121 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. 2/8 shape, sweeping action, plays low in the zone. T2087, 2068 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays with fade, kills spin. T1460, 1380 average rpm. 

10. Brock Hamilton 1B / RHP / Homewood-Flossmoor, IL / 2028

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-5.4, 230-pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg kick stride, quiet hands pre-pitch, utilizes lower-half. Easy swing, hands stay direct, works slightly uphill, all fields approach. Generates easy power off the bat. 59.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.89 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 84-88 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T2168, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 shape, shorter action. T1641, 1554 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-77 mph. Downer action, fade, kills spin.

1. Terrell Hampton Hall C / 3B / 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. Paulie Hobbs OF / RHP / Hanover Central, IN / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 188.5-pounds. Proportional frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Clean, controlled tempo, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, arm speed out front.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Firm out of the hand, life through the zone. T1998, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Short wrinkle, plays more laterally. T1899, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Decels some, mostly straight actions, flashes fade. T1756, 1691 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Hit: RHH. Open setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, short stride works back to even, utilizes strong lower-half. Easy strength with natural lift to the whole field, comfortable going the other way with authority.  67.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks and works through the baseball, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.45 Edge Score.

3. Theo Schroedter OF / RHP / DePaul College Prep, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1.9, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room for projection.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, quiet hands pre-pitch, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Longer swing while working on top of the ball, flashed flat and on-plane, uses levers well, whippy.  64 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 277-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Clean and quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball aggressively, fields the baseball out in front working towards the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.12 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Loose, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, carry through the zone. T2152, 2096 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action. T2166, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Heavy fade, confident to land. T1710, 1602 average rpm.
CUT: 77-80 mph. Short, cutting action.

4. Todd Dulaney Jr SS / 2B / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10.5, 150-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, open setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, short leg-kick stride, works back to even, linear lower-half. Athletic with barrel flick, controls the barrel with ease while using the whole field, polished round and approach.  67.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Loose arm, plays multiple slots.
Defense: Athletic actions, clean and twitchy feet, soft hands with a clean transfer and release.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.51 Edge Score. 

5. Chase Boykin SS / 2B / Marian Catholic, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, quiet pre-pitch setup, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. Flat swing with some length, natural lift up the middle, some feel to spray it all over the yard.  62.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.7 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, feel to work on the move.
Defense: Steady hands, clean and active feet with range, quick trigger release with a clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 44.59 Edge Score.

6. Cylis Rainey OF / RHP / Mount Carmel, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11.5, 180-pounds. Lean build with some physicality.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short leg kick stride works back to even, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, utilizes lower-half. Easy strength with natural lift, balanced and gets to his strength easily. 66.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 320-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean with feel, athletic actions with steady hands and feel for the pocket.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.86 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery; simple, high knee, works uphill and on line. Low effort, easy and clean.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, continuous; 3/4 release.
FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Natural arm-side run, tail; easy. Rise/run projection. T1845, 1704 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Flashed feel, locates; short sweeper. T2111, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Deceptive, thrown at arm speed; late arm-side run/sink. T1263, 924 average rpm.

7. Maddux Carson C / 2B / 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.

8. Mason Koth OF / RHP / Jacobs, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1.8, 181.9-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Balanced with strength, easy and simple operation with body control, lifted contact up the middle with loud results.  51.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic routes to the baseball, clean feet, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.63 Edge Score.

9. Mason Carlson C / RHP / 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.

T10. Leo Kelly 3B / RHP / Loyola Academy, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Physical, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, intentful, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Firm through the zone, carry. T2146, 1984 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp downer, feel to land. T1753, 1657 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape, shorter action, feel. T1847, 1712 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Some fade, throws with intent. T1594, 1522 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, aggressive lower-half. Intentful swing with an uphill path, looks to elevate pull-side, loud results.  69.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.3 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, attacks the baseball, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 47.29 Edge Score.

T10. Easton Pickrel SS / RHP / Galesburg, IL / 2029

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg lift into balance point, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Life out of the hand, developing feel for the zone. T2007, 1885 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Two plane action, feel to land, sharp projects as an out pitch. T2182, 2063 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Heavy fading action off the fastball, thrown out of the same window. T1184, 1158 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS
Hit: LHH. Open setup, quiet hands pre-pitch, short stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Flat swing that works on top of the ball, looks to use the whole field. 66.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 172-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, shuffle to throws, easy mover.
Athletic Testing: 6.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.17 Edge Score.