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

Read on for a look at the Top-10 infielders from the day, along with the best of the rest.

TOP INFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026 Arizona
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. High-waisted, broad-shouldered, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Controlled and balanced throughout. Relaxed and easy, creates lift with ease, on the barrel up the middle 75.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, carry.
Defense: Easy, athletic actions, soft hands, plays from the ground up, natural on the move.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.30-inch max vertical jump.

2. Gavin Michaels, Normal Community (IL), 2026 Cincinnati
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 172 pounds. Lean, athletic, quick twitch frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, minimal stride. Athletic and compact, short and direct, works on the barrel, loud with sneaky juice and consistent loud line-drive backspin contact. 77.8 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic defender, plays with bounce, steady hands, clean release and high motor.
Athletic Testing: 6.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.86 Edge Score.

3. Johnny Nelson, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026 Wright State
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 177.5 pounds. Highly-athletic, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid connected load and slight leg-lift trigger. Strong with length through the zone, some whip in the barrel, 69.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 93 mph. Short, clean and athletic arm action, throws accurate from multiple platforms.
Defense: Athletic mover and actions on the infield. Fluid and easy actions, gathers through release at times.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.01 Edge Score.

4. James Feigleson, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 182 pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balanced setup, smooth controlled load and stride. Atheltic hands, fluid, on-plane, creates whip, present bat strength. 74.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 93 mph. Clean arm, throws from multiple slots.
Defense: Athletic defender, fluid footwork, soft hands and natural on the move.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.45 Edge Score.

5. Anthony Chavez, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 210 pounds. Long-levered frame with room for continued physical development.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, long stride. Atheltidc hands, creates above-average bat speed, short to the ball with leverage and lift through contact. Whole field power. 79.1 mph bat speed with 29g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 107 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.).
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Easy, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth defender around the bag, soft hands, clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.98 Edge Score.

6. Jailen Veliz, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 157.6 pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, short stride. Quick, athletic hands that work to stay inside the baseball, on the barrel to the whole field, balanced through impact. 67.8 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, clean arm, plays accurate.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays with fluidity, confident hands and quick release.
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.54 Edge Score.

7. Logan Nordentoft, Prospect (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 164.5 pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, simple toe-tap stride. Easy juice, uses levers to loft the baseball up the middle, repeatable and on-plane. 77 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft glove hand, plays with confidence, body control on the move.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.70-inch max vertical jump.

8. Daniel Coyle, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-8, 154 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet and comfortable setup. Minimal wasted movement. Athletic hands, feel to manipulate the barrel and use the whole field, polished swing. 71.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Active footwork, attacks the baseball, length and effort through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.

9. Easton Newman, Deerfield (IL), 2026; Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, loads into backside, simple toe-tap stride. Athletic hands, creates bat speed and leverage, gap-to-gap approach. 71.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Long, strong arm action, abilityt to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Athletic defender, confident hands, plays through the baseball, gathers and secures through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.70-inch max vertical jump.

10. Kyle Ziebell, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, fluid load and toe-tap stride. Loose hands, intent, long through the zone and looks to elevate to both gaps. 73.7 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short, quick arm action, multiple platforms.
Defense: Soft, confident hands, athletic actions, fluid footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.24 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Andres Aguirre, Lindblom (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 152 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple load and stride. Easy swing with balance, effortless, simple, elevated to the pull side. 69.5 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays with easy bounce and fluid footwork, soft hands, clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.

Carson Butler, Sacred Heart-Griffin (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Longer flat path, some ease in the swing, balanced, flashed extension through impact. 70.7 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm action, natural over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, plays easy at times, steady hands, clean release. Advanced double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.87 Edge Score.

Liam Darre, Batavia (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal stride. Strong hands, long path, whole field approach. 74.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Ability to throw from all slots, accurate.
Defense: Clean defender, natural on the move, advanced double play turn and sure hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.25 Edge Score.

Andrew Dawson, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 182.8 pounds. Strong well proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, slightly open, small leg lift back to even. Strong hands, direct, pull side approach, loud. 71.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, secures the baseball through release. Clean glove to hand.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.

Dominic Diamond, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Compact and strong, intent to lift up the middle, on the barrel and balanced. 66 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Athletic arm action that plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Plays low to thenground, steady hands, moved with pace and body control.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.52 Edge Score.

Drew Drzonek, Carl Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Easy swing, stays through the zone, line-drive approach, pull-side tendencies. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Athletic arm action, ability to throw from multiple slots.
Defense: Steady hands, gathers through release. Quick release on the move at times, natural double play turn.

Emilio Gandarilla, Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Simple, balanced swing, controls the barrel, stays inside the baseball and on time. 72.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, steady actions, gets around the baseball, natural on the move.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.27 Edge Score.

Layten Gerdes, Fieldcrest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 183 pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement. Creates leverage, on the barrel to the pull side. 64.1 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flashed athletic actions, steady hands, gathers through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.

Rhett Harris, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-2, 216.7 pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced simple setup, minimal stride. Simple strong swing, balanced and easy power. Whole field approach. 66.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures the baseball, clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.14 Edge Score.

Brady Holland, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 162.7 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow setup, fluid load. Compact and balanced, athletic hands, easy and gap-to-gap approach. 73.4 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy, athletic actions, plays from the ground up, smooth double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.9 Edge Score.

Ty Hudik, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Athletic and handsy, looks to control the barrel, pull-side approach. 69.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, length through release.
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 85.91 Edge Score.

Caden Kendall, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and varying stride. Controlled intent, direct swing, heavy barrel and consistent hard contact to all fields. 70.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (83.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays from the ground up, secures the baseball, length through release at times.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.36 Edge Score.

Peter LaFontaine, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 191 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, leg-lift trigger. Controlled intent, creates leverage, uphill and lifted approach. 74.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, gets around the baseball, soft hands and gathers through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.16 Edge Score.

Ryan Lawlor, Marist (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Easy and simple swing, works on the barrel, gap-to-gap approach and balanced finish. 66.4 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.3 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic footwork, body control on the move.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.66 Edge Score.

Jonathan Liesen, Reavis (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 181 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, simple. Slightly uphill swing, minimal effort swing, worked the pull-side. 69.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural infield actions, plays from the ground up, clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.73 Edge Score.

Christian Lott, Simeon Career Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 212 pounds. Advanced, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal leg lift and stride. Strength at impact, intent to lift pull-side. direct hands, creates backspin at times. 72.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Over-the-tiop slot, accurate.
Defense: Steady hands, length through release, natural moving around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.

Mickey Lotus, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Lean, developing frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced setup, minimal wasted movement. Simple and handsy, RH: Compact and repeatable with a line-drive approach, looks to stay up the middle. 68.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, plays low to the fground, soft hands and ultra-quick release.
Athletic Testing: 6.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.84 Edge Score.

Billy Main, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 176.2 pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load and stride. Compact, on-plane swing, bat speed and repeats, pull side contact. 70.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 93 mph. Short, strong arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays with pace, hands work from the ground up, gains ground through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.48 Edge Score.

Griffin Meeker, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 183 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy, creates some separation in the hands Direct, slightly uphill path, on the barrel throughout the round, middle/pull-side throughout. 70.6 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, secures the baseball through release and gains ground.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.19 Edge Score.

Jorey Myren, Rochester (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-9, 238 pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load. Strong hands, longer path with intent, RH: intent to elevate up the midle. LHH: Big power intent, uphill approach and bat speed. 73.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays from the ground up, soft hands, clean release with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.22 Edge Score.

Mason Netcel, St. Charles North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Controlled intent, loud contact with some lift to the pull-side. 78.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (90.4 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Ability to throw from multiple angles, accurate.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays with pace, steady hands, clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.

Jonathan Osornio, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 203 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, comfortable, simple setup. Strong and compact, slightly uphill path, hard line drives to the pull-side/middle of the field. 74.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (92.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays from the ground up, soft hands, gets behind the baseball and gains ground through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.

Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 173.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup, smooth load. Long path, whole field approach, lift to the pull side at times. 71.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, secures through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.10-inch max vertical jump.

Jason Phillips, Plano (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 249 pounds. Durbale, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, long stride. Direct, twitchy, above-average bat speed, showed pull-side/up the middle power. 81.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (92.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on his feet for size, steady hands, plays with body control and clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.99 Edge Score.

Lou Ratcliffe, Lyons Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, simple stride and load. Compact and balanced, easy, heavy barrel and strong hands. 75 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays from the ground up, natural actions, clean on the move and quick release at times.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.42 Edge Score.

Jackson Schlott, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 228 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, narrow setup, long stride. Uphill path, whole field approach. 72.7 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (93 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, secures the baseball and clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.92 Edge Score.

Cole Sisti, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal wasted movement. Strong, conpact swing, flat path through the zone. 65.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays from the ground up, gets behind the baseball, gains ground through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.

Bryce Tencza, Providence Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 273 pounds. Physical, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, short stride. Direct, flat path through the zone, backspins the baseball, pull-side approach. 74.7 mph bat speed with 2g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean release, size fits position.
Athletic Testing: 8.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 83.84 Edge Score.

Jaylen Ware, Simeon Career Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. High-waisted, projectable build with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, minimal stride. Athletic hands, compact and direct swing, on the barrel, 71.9 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 86 mph. Short arm action high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Quick feet, attacked the baseball, long strider. High motor defender in the outfield. INF: plays low to the ground, steady hands and quick release.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.94 Edge Score.

Johnny Weiss, Mundelein (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 139 pounds.
Hit: LHH.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Easy arm, multiple angles.
Defense: Clean, steady defender, plays low to the ground, quick release and comfortable on the move.

Logan Wroughton, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. High-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, long stride. Athletic hands, balanced through impact, easy leverage. 66.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, ability to throw from multiple angles.
Defense: Steady infield defender, flashed actions, steady hands, gathers through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.

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