On Friday, February 28th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Upperclass event at The Max in McCook, IL. This event was loaded with talent from the 2027 group, with nearly 150 of the top players in Illinois. 

Today, we are taking a look at every single infield prospect from the day, with a top-10 ranking of who stood out the most, below. 

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Brady Cunningham, Brother Rice (IL), 2027 Texas A&M
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3.3, 225-pounds. Strong, mature build with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Loose, easy uphill swing, generates easy jump off the barrel to all fields, some polish. 76.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 109 mph max exit velocity (98.7 avg.); 437-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 99 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot, compact, feel from all angles.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball out front, clean footwork, moves well to both side.
Athletic Testing: 6.52 runner in the 60-yard dash;

2. Kash VanHouten, Canton (IL), 2027 Illinois
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.7, 192.5-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, stride gains some ground, utilizes strong lower-half. Loose hands, intentful, stays on-plane, line drive intent to all fields. 65.4 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (95.4 avg.); 390-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 93 mph. Clean actions, 3/4 slot, plays with carry, athletic, feel from all angles.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, sure-handed, clean footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump. 

3. Parker Roop, Normal University (IL), 2027 Belmont
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2.1, 168.9-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame with room to add.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, some rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, step-back stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Loose wrists with a fluid swing, easy effort with jump off the barrel. 65.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 352-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Full arm circle, whippy, 3/4 slot, athletic, clean actions.
Defense: Confident, sure-handed glove, fields ball to body, clean and quick footwork, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing:  runner in the 60-yard dash;
Vizual Edge: 78.21 Edge Score.

4. Julio Ayala, Montini Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11.7, 191.1-pounds. Proportional frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Loose and fluid, bat-speed with whip through the zone, balanced finish, looks to stay up the middle.  64.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot. quick arm, whippy,
Defense: Confident hands, clean footwork, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.75 Edge Score.

5. Gavin Stanislawski, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-2.1, 222.3-pounds. Physical build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, slight hand trigger, simple stride works back to even, utilizes strong lower-half. Strong hands, bat speed, barrel stays in the zone, easy jump off the barrel, line drive intent, works middle/pull-side. 74.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 111 mph max exit velocity (103.9 avg.); 401-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. OF - 90 mph. Clean actions, athletic, 3/4 slot, feel from all angles, full arm circle,
Defense: INF: Fields ball out front, confident hands, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn. OF: Easy and clean actions, steady one-handed gather out front, plays through to target.
Athletic Testing:  runner in the 60-yard dash;

6. Madden Cotts, Libertyville High School (IL), 2027 Bradley
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9.6, 168.7-pounds. Twitchy, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Simple, balanced setup, medium lift/place stride.  Athletic hands, direct to the baseball, fluid with length through the zone, balanced and athletic.  68.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, feel from all angles, clean out of hand.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean and quick transfer, clean footwork, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.81 Edge Score.

7. Luca Agne, Brother Rice (IL), 2027 Boston College
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-7.1, 165.8-pounds. Athletic build, proportionate.
Hit: SH. RH: Balanced base, loads onto backside, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. LH: Balanced base, loads onto backside, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. RH: Works on top of the baseball with athletic hands, natural loft in the swing, pull-side and middle approach. LH: Loose wrists, intentful and on the barrel, loud round with line-drives up the middle.  74.5 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 85 mph. High 3/4 slot, can throw from all angles, half arm circle.
Defense: 1.88-1.91 pop time range; INF: Clean footwork, sure-handed, moves well up the middle, clean double play turn. C: Athletic mover, quick out of the crouch, smooth hands, looks the part, steady blocker.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.66 Edge Score.

8. Mikey Watson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11.7, 185-pounds. Twitchy, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, higher leg kick stride gains ground, utilizes lower-half. Strong hands, bat speed, stays on-plane, line drive intent, flashes the ability to generate natural loft on the ball. 60.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, whippy, plays with carry, feel from all angles.
Defense: Confident hands, fields ball out front, clean footwork, bouncy, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.80-inch max vertical jump. 

9. Johnny Louise, Montini Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0.9, 233.5-pounds. Strong-bodied frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance, small leg lift trigger, minimal stride. Handsy swing with control of the barrel, strong hands. 75 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (98.1 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Loose arm, 3/4 slot, feel from all angles.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady hands, steady mover to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump. 

T10. Vincent Junkas, Downers Grove South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.3, 177.5-pounds. Proportional frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: SH. LH: Wider base, slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, toe-tap stride. RH: Balanced, open setup, leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. LH: Easy and simple swing with a flat path through the zone, balanced with a middle of the field approach. RH: Uphill path with strength, intent to lift at times, generated hard contact up the middle/pull-side. 68.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (89.4 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot, half arm circle, feel from all angles.
Defense: Fields ball out front, clean and quick footwork, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82 Edge Score.

T10. Cooper Johnson, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027 Purdue
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3.3, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance, minimal leg lift and stride. Steep path that works on top of the ball, easy strength at impact, looks to stay up the middle.  71.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Compact arm action, clean, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Daniel Bachler, Mount Carmel (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-4.1, 190-pounds. Trim, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride, stride gains ground, utilizes lower-half. Natural loft in the swing with length through the zone, strong and balanced, middle and pull-side intent.  72.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (87.8 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. 3/4 slot, feel from all angles, quick arm, longer action.
Defense: Steady hands, plays with some twitch, clean double play turn, easy range to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump. 

Cole Basak, Monticello (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9.7, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, rhythmic toe-tap stride. Intentful, slightly uphill with natural lift to all fields. 67 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Longer action, 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Steady hands, fields out front, quick mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.37 Edge Score.

Hunter Bergdahl, Lakes Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.1, 173.7-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short lift/place stride. Loose, handsy swing, line drive approach to all fields, level path. 70.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.55 Edge Score.

Lincoln Boersma, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 197.8-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Longer swing, works on top of the ball, flashes hard line-drives to all fields. 68.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 360-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, compact actions.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, steady hands, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.06 Edge Score.

Jaydon Burrage, Geneseo (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2.2, 202.2-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slight leg hang stride, utilizes lower-half. Easy strength with leverage, flat path with length through the zone, works to stay up the middle of the field. 75.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, compact, plays from all angles.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady mover to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.20-inch max vertical jump. 

Aidan Cullen, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.5, 140-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Athletic swing, flat path, relaxed and balanced, used the whole field with line-drives.  56.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Full arm circle. longer action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, steady hands, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.68 Edge Score.

Landon Currie, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0.8, 195.3-pounds. Athletic, broad shouldered frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, short toe-tap stride.  Strong hands with bat speed, slightly uphill path, showed the ability to lift the ball to all fields. 72.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Half arm circle, compact, 3/4 slot, feel from all angles.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well to both sides, athletic footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.

ET Data, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 208.8-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, static hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong with intent to elevate up the middle, natural lift in the swing, on the barrel throughout. 72.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (90.2 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 84 mph. Long action, full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Fields ball out front, steady hands, shuffle steps on throws across. OF: Plays through to the baseball, one-handed gather out front, shuffle-step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 

Evan Daxenbichler, Limestone (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.08, 207.9-pounds. Lean, proportional frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, stride works back to even, aggressive lower-half. Strong hands, flat path with uphill intent. 64.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, clean.
Defense: Steady hands out front, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump. 

Liam Decker, O Fallon Township High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.2, 175.1-pounds. High-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, slight hand trigger, stride works back to even and gains ground, utilizes lower-half. Works on top of the ball with a steep path, flat at times with length through the zone, loose wrists with a balanced finish, middle and pull-side approach.  67.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 351-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, plays with carry, clean out of hand.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball out front, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.58 Edge Score.

Griffin Dobberstein, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10.9, 173.9-pounds. Trim, athletic build, proportionate with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with short stride.  Flat swing with length through the zone, line-drive intent while staying up the middle, flashed lift at times, balanced. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.8 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Half arm circle, compact actions, feel from all angles, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident hands, clean footwork, fields ball well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.19 Edge Score.

Brady Dunnett, Oswego (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-7.7, 180.8-pounds. Compact frame with strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, stride gains ground and works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Athletic hands with control of the barrel, longer, uphill path. 70 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 90 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.88-2.00 pop time range; INF: Confident hands out front, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn. C: Soft hands, quick glove-to-hand transfers, athletic footwork, active blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump. 

Grey Ernat, Lasalle-Peru (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.9, 152.6-pounds. Lean, athletic, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, minimal pre-pitch actions, slight leg lift. Flat swing, natural lift up the middle, gets extension through impact. 62.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Compact, half arm circle, 3/4 slot, clan action.
Defense: Fields ball out front, clean footwork, works well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Joey Escobarete, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, works band to even with short stride. Easy and athletic, balanced with middle of the field intent. 67.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long loose action, quick arm, 3/4 slot, feel from all angles.
Defense: Fields ball out front, clean mover to both sides, clean run through play.
Athletic Testing: 6.61 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.04 Edge Score.

Braxton Goodfellow, Warren Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0.7, 179.9-pounds. Lean build, room for additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slight leg-lift into stride. Fluid and loose swing, longer path, works on top of the ball. 68.3 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot, half circle, some carry, short.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball to body, clean footwork,.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.99 Edge Score.

Evan Jenks, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: -, 177-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch, wide stance, small leg lift back to even, toe-tap stride. Easy jump off the barrel, uses his levers well, natural loft in the swing, works to the big parts of the field with elevated contact.  77.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.); 392-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. OF - 94 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: INF: Athletic footwork, steady two-handed gather, clean glove, light on his feet. OF: Fields ball out front, covers ground, athletic mover, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Ashton Jones, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8.3, 160-pounds. Twitchy, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, step-back stride, linear lower-half. Athletic and simple swing, easy with line-drive intent to the whole field, balanced through impact.  66 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.8 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot, clean, plays true.
Defense: Steady hands, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.76 Edge Score.

Max Judge, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1.7, 200-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride works back to even, utilizes strong lower-half. Strong hands, compact and balanced swing with a middle of the field approach. 66.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Feel from all angles, 3/4 slot, athletic actions.
Defense: Bouncy, quick footwork, fields ball with confidence, quick and clean transfer, clean double play.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.80-inch max vertical jump. 

Sam Marshall, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3.4, 190-pounds. Wiry, long-levered frame with projection.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, toe-tap stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Loose, handsy swing, flatter path with length through the zone, line drive intent. 70.2 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields out front, flashed range up the middle, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.68 Edge Score.

Xavier Martin, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10.2, 194.2-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Strong hands, works on top of the baseball, controlled intent. 71.9 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 mph max exit velocity (99.7 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Compact, half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Miles Mazanowski, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1.5, 215-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, slightly open stance, small stride. Strong hands, handsy swing, works uphill, flashes barrel strength, worked middle/pull-side. 74.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (96.9 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. 3/4 slot, half arm action, works from multiple angles.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady mover, clean backhand, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump. 

Dylan McCabe, St. Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11.6, 165-pounds. Lean build, room for additional strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly crouched, higher leg-lift into stride. Fluid and loose swing, flat with length through the zone, intentful, line-drives.  69.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (96.2 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, clean arm.
Defense: 1B VIDEO
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.84 Edge Score.

Aksel McKnight, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2.1, 225.3-pounds. Strong, sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, stride works back to even and gains ground, aggressive lower-half. Bat-speed with aggressive intent, natural lift off the barrel to the middle and pull-side. 70.4 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (98.5 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Feel from all angles, 3/4 slots.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.91 Edge Score.

Eli Michanicou, Dunlap (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10.4, 188.3-pounds. Proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, slight pre-pitch hand trigger, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. Uphill path, strong hands, intent to lift. 64.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.5 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Longer action, feel from all angles, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, confident hands, moves well out front.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump. 

Casey Mikrut, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8.7, 175.7-pounds. Compact, athletic build with developed strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Loose, strong hands, direct path, generates jump off the barrel, hard contact to all fields.  66.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Some whip, compact, some hitch, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, sure-handed, quick feet, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump. 

Tommy Miller, Lockport (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0.4, 161.8-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, loads onto backside, minimal stride, utilizes lower-half. Works on top of the ball, easy effort with a balanced swing. 66.6 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. High 3/4 slot, clean, compact, half arm circle.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball out front, quick transfer, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash;
Vizual Edge: 70.08 Edge Score.

James Obaldo, Fenwick (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8.9, 170-pounds. Compact frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short stride, utilizes strong lower-half. Loose swing, flat swing and path, some feel to lift up the middle. 67.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Quick arm, whippy 3/4 slot, feel from all angles, clean.
Defense: Clean footwork, confident hands, moves well to both sides, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 87.39 Edge Score.

Howie Porath, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0.03, 177.3-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, works back to even with two-tap stride. Compact and simple swing, controls the barrel, loud results middle and pull-side with line-drives and lifted contact.  69.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Athletic, 3/4 slot, full arm circle, plays with carry.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, quick mover, clean double play.
Athletic Testing: 6.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.3 Edge Score.

Simon Rose, Highland Park (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11.2, 168.2-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, static hands pre-pitch, minimal/no stride, linear lower-half. Loose and athletic, simple with a steep path, balanced with an easy swing with middle/pull-side intent. 72.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.6 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, compact half arm circle.
Defense: Sure-handed, quick mover, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 86.1 Edge Score.

Antonio Russotiesi, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11.3, 189.6-pounds. Strong build, proportionate strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, rhythmic pre-pitch actins. Direct to ball, flatter path through the zone, strong hands. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.4 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Feel from all angles, 3/4 slot. half arm circle.
Defense: Confident hands out front, clean footwork, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.27 Edge Score.

Austin Rutter, Sacred Heart-Griffin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9.3, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Athletic hands, works on top of the baseball, intent to stay up the middle.  66 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot, plays with carry.
Defense: Steady hands, moves well to both sides, clean footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.73 Edge Score.

Charlie Surowiec, Grayslake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11.8, 169.5-pounds. Trim, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple toe-tap stride.  Longer swing with a flat path, hard line-drive contact to the middle/pull-side. 69.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.6 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Half arm circle, short, 3/4 slot, feel from all angles.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, quick mover to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.14 Edge Score.

Dominic Talaga, Stagg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0.6, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short leg kick stride, utilizes lower-half. Steep path with extension through impact, natural lift up the middle at times.  72.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94.5 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 slot, loose, half circle, plays with carry.
Defense: Clean footwork, moves well to both sides, steady hands, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash;

Kevin Thatcher, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10.7, 163-pounds. Lean, wiry build with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, minimal lift/place stride. Works on top of the ball with a flat path, whole field approach. 66 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Half arm circle, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, bouncy, sure-handed, moves well to both sides
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.43 Edge Score.

Tanner Toback, Lane Tech (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-6.5, 168.4-pounds. Compact build with developed strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, twitchy, short stride. Works on top of the ball with a steep path, feel to lift up the middle of the field, balanced with length through the zone.  73.3 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, half arm circle, compact action.
Defense: Sure-handed gather out front, quick footwork, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Ryan Tucker, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10.8, 178-pounds. Proportional build with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, static hands pre-pitch, step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Easy effort, works on top of the ball with feel to use the whole field, balanced and simple, comfortable going the other way.  68.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (92.3 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 slot, compact, half arm circle, feel from all angles.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields ball with confidence, moves well to both sides, clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 6.71 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump. 

Alex Vale, Maine South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8.5, 134-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, minimal stride.  Loose, handsy swing, line drive approach with a gap-to-gap feel. 63.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 183-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Clean, athletic action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, clean footwork, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.35 Edge Score.

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