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 arms from the day, along with the best of the rest.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Jack Slightom, Lyons Township (IL), 2026; Cincinnati commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. High-waisted, extremely projectable, long-levered.
Delivery: Clean, controlled mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 90-92 mph. Clean out of hand with life, straight actions. T2200, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 75-75 mph. 11/5 shape, late, sharp actions. T2033, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Heavy fade and sink. T1966, 1893 average rpm.
CUT: 81-84 mph. Tunnels well, late actions.

2. Gavin Swartz, Normal Community (IL), 2026; Indiana commit
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Lean, long-levered, room to add on more strength.
Delivery: Athletic, uptempo mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 92-93 mph. Firm out of the hand with life through the zone. T2398, 2341 average rpm.
CB: 78-80 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp actions with depth. T2060, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 84-86 mph. Throws it hard, fade. T2034, 1931 average rpm.

3. Chase Rhodes, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170.6-pounds. High waist, long-levered with room to add more strength.
Delivery: Easy delivery, repeatable, and well-composed on the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, quick arm action out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 91-92 mph. Easy velocity, plays with arm side run, solid feel. T2231, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape at times. T2318, 2269 average rpm.
SL: 78-78 mph. Short lateral action separates well from CB. T2145, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Above average sink action, good feel. T1702, 1646 average rpm.

4. Keaton Reinke, St. Charles North (IL), 2026; Northwestern football commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Extremely athletic, high-waisted with strength, still has room to add on.
Delivery: Athletic, controlled delivery, medium leg life with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Clean out of hand with easy life, feel for the zone. T2140, 2048 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp actions, lands. T2412, 2395 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Feel for the zone, arm-side action. T1500, 1451 average rpm.

5. Frank Costabile, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Dynamic, uncommitted two-way prospect to know in the state.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T94, 90-93 mph. Life out of the hand, explodes, has control. T2379, 2246 average rpm.
SL: 79-80 mph. High spin, flashes feel for the zone, 10/4 shape. T2814, 2625 average rpm.
CH: 79-83 mph. Heavy sink, strikes. T1572, 1470 average rpm.

6. Tyler Townsend, Sycamore (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Highly athletic, rounded shoulders, developed lower-half.
Delivery: Athletic, easy mover, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 91-93 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone, has carry. T1930, 1860 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Feel for the zone, slurve-type. T2490, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 81-84 mph. Plays with heavy sink, feel for the zone. T1357, 1049 average rpm.

7. Paddy Roth, St. Patrick (IL), 2026; Michigan State commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 212.1-pounds. Durable and proportionate frame.
Delivery: Clean, easy mover, controlled leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 91-93 mph. Mostly straight, life through the zone. 2S: Arm-side run. T1940, 1783 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin. T1605, 1395 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. Downer and fade, throws it hard. T1883, 1773 average rpm.

8. Connor Elenteny, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026; Notre Dame commit
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 207-pounds. Long-levered with plenty of room to add strength, athletic.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone. T2098, 2049 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeper. T2386, 2232 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Fade and depth, can land. T1743, 1689 average rpm.

9. Samuel Chin, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Extremely projectable and wiry with room to fill out.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable delivery, medium balance point, works in-line, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, full, easy arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Clean out of hand with life, arm-side run. T2408, 2375 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 1/7 shape, wipeout potential, depth, lands. T2790, 2721 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Clean, natural fade, maintains arm-speed. T1632, 1409 average rpm.

10. Dean Miller, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Athletic build, skinny with room to add.
Delivery: Loose, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, extends down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Plays with arm-side run at times. T2329, 2103 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp action, can land. T2664, 2536 average rpm.
CH: 80-83 mph. Heavy fade and sink, feel for strikes. T1384, 1277 average rpm.

11. Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong lower-half, broad and rounded shoulders.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable mover, athlete, high leg lift with tuck and coil, in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T1932, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp actions, lands. T2592, 2553 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. 10/4 shape, lands, sharp action. T2651, 2612 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Heavy fade and sink. T1483, 1448 average rpm.

12. Luke Blackwell, Valmeyer (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Strong, broad back and shoulders, developed lower-half.
Delivery: Compact delivery, medium balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line and downhill, athletic and balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm circle, high out of the glove, hides it on the backside.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Life through the zone with four-seam action, feel for the zone, mostly arm-side. T2158, 2135 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Firm with bullet shape, flashed sweep. T2091, 2067 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Thrown with intent, late fade to the arm-side, kept mostly under and down in the zone. T2159, 2027 average rpm.

13. Andrew Dawson, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 182.8-pounds. Strong well proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 88-91 mph. Plays straight through the zone with life. T2248, 2184 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp actions at times. T2021, 2020 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. 10/4 shape, short, horizontal actions. T2392, 2212 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Heavy fade, throws it hard. T1703, 1670 average rpm.

14. Braydon McKendrick, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 177.9-pounds. Athletic and proportionate build with present strength.
Delivery: Controlled, quick mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. High effort with some tilt. T2260, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 1/7 shape, above average action. T2347, 2221 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Slightly more lateral shape. T2375, 2301 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Decel arm action, slight sink. T1659, 1600 average rpm.

15. Jake Matise, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, easy mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Carry and ride through the zone, feel for the zone. T2271, 2184 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6, big break, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2280, 2226 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Feel to spin, 10/4 shape. T2370, 2321 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Plays with fade, firm. T2121, 2043 average rpm.

16. Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 173.7-pounds. Durable build with present strength, proportionate.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Clean out of hands, straight actions, life through the zone. T2312, 2221 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp actions, depth. T2525, 2381 average rpm.
SL: 80-82 mph. 10/4 shape, short action, lands for strikes. T2391, 2354 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Heavy fade, maintains arm speed, keeps low. T1596, 1533 average rpm.

17. Ronan Owens, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. Some present strength, high waist with broad shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Mostly straight actions, comes out clean. T2472, 2370 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, works down in the zone. T2415, 2345 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 11/5 shape, similar actions to CB. T2415, 2316 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Developing, downer action. T1930, 1864 average rpm.

18. William Houston, Stagg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, clean mover, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays firm through the zone. T1927, 1851 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with depth. T2240, 2076 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Plays with heavy fade and depth, feel to land. T1532, 1465 average rpm.

19. Chase Lockwood, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, slight cross-body.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long arm action.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Firm out of the hand with life through the zone. T2250, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Above average spin and depth, 12/6 at times. T2665, 2624 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Tight and short action, 10/4 shape, separates from CB well. T2408, 2349 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Arm side action, good feel. T2128, 2057 average rpm.

T20. Jason Phillips, Plano (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 249-pounds. Durbale, physical frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, glove pat separation, works on live, solid lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Shows run to arm side, mixes in sinker with similar attributes. T2373, 2232 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Lateral action, 10/4 type, short action, flashed plus action. T2745, 2371 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Slight decel with glove side tendency T2172, 2091 average rpm.

T20. Jack Schiek, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Lean and wiry build, projectable, long-levered.
Delivery: Loose, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2155, 1942 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Short, horizontal actions. T2092, 1949 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Mostly straight, kills spin, downer at times. T1021, 879 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Trevor Ames, St. Joseph-Ogden (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 162.9-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Loose, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 82-87 mph. Mostly straight action, clean out of the hand. T2126, 2062 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Short, horizontal action, showed some feel. T2416, 2379 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-75 mph. Flashed some fade and downer action.

Johnny Andretich, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Developed lower-half, strong and durable.
Delivery: Simple delivery, efficient movements, stays balanced throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Slight arm side run. T2154, 2053 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 slurve type. T2275, 2222 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Sink action. T1212, 1119 average rpm.

Cameron Barnes, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 213-pounds.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 87-87 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2020, 1975 average rpm.
CB: 75-75 mph. 12/6 shape, downer. T1992, 1928 average rpm.
SPLT: 79-79 mph. Slight fade action, decel.

Will Bemrich, Mundelein (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Athletic and highly projectable, broad shoulders, room to add more strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, long stride.
Arm Action: LH. Long, easy arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 86-86 mph. Clean out of the hand, arm-side run. T2231, 2193 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Sweeping action, 2/8 shape. T2673, 2594 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Deceleration, fade at times. T2198, 2142 average rpm.

Antonio Brown Jr., Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, uptempo mover, small leg lift, quick mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays through the zone with life. T2180, 2128 average rpm.
CB: 75-80 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. T2147, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Noticeable decel, slight fade. T1876, 1819 average rpm.

Kyle Christensen, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 193.1-pounds. Athletic, trim build with present strength in the shoulders.
Delivery: Quick, simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Clean out of hand, straight actions. T2251, 2215 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 10/4 shape, short horizontal break. T2153, 2115 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Slight sink, lands for strikes. T2187, 2098 average rpm.

Colin Chung, Lake Zurich (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 175.7-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 87-87 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone, run. T2356, 2250 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp, high spin feel, 12/6 shape. T2618, 2466 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Spin feel, 10/4 shape, short. T2400, 2238 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-75 mph. Kills spin, hard downer, out-pitch potential.

Jackson Connoyer, Quincy Notre Dame (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Extremely projectable, long-levered with all sorts of room to fill out.
Delivery: Controlled, uptempo delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, firm through the zone, has carry. T2076, 2020 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 12/6 action, late bite. T2105, 2056 average rpm.
SL: 72-76 mph. Firm, short lateral break. T2102, 2048 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Hard, plays with fade, strikes. T1799, 1690 average rpm.

Liam Darre, Batavia (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Durable, proportionate frame.
Delivery: Quiet mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, body works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T2307, 2241 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T2368, 2311 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Maintains armspeed, heavy fade. T1795, 1593 average rpm.

Colin Dwyer, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 161-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, clean arm action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Slight run to arm side, feel for zone. T2068, 1954 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Well above average spin, good feel. T2715, 2674 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Arm side action, good feel. T1821, 1751 average rpm.

Owyn Edwards, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 175.1-pounds.
Delivery: Loose and easy mover, high leg-lift into a coiled balance point, holds some pre-bend down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing into a slightly high 3/4 window, clean arm.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Fastball has life through the zone, sinker plays with a hard run to the arm-side. T1985, 1905 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth, sharp bite. T2300, 2295 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, showed fading action. T1964, 1891 average rpm.

Ryan Flanagan, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 157-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable motion, high leg lift, knee knock.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Plays with armside run, feel for the zone. T1707, 1551 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. 11/5 shape, lands for strikes. T1500, 1427 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Sweeping action, longer breaker, 10/4 shape. T1490, 1375 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Around the zone, armside fade. T1649, 1436 average rpm.

Warren Furio, Lake Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175.5-pounds. Present strength, compact with strong legs.
Delivery: Stretch only, intentful, medium leg-lift, powerful drop/drive, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, 3/4 release.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Plays with life through the zone. T2155, 2049 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, gradual break. T2172, 2120 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. 10/4 shape, sharper break than curveball. T2165, 2102 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-77 mph. Kills spin, hard break.

Emilio Gandarilla, Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Wiry frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with carry. T2257, 2141 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, short, vertical action. T2203, 1928 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Mostly straight, strikes. T1982, 1914 average rpm.

Isaiah Giganti, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Some present strength in the shoulders and lower-half.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone. T2425, 2376 average rpm.
CB: 76-81 mph. Some feel to spin, developing. T2346, 2185 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Plays with fade, flashes out-pitch potential. T1858, 1799 average rpm.

Nico Harper, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Mostly straight, some tail. T2342, 2269 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 2/8 shape, big sweeping action. T2418, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Feel to work low in the zone, fade. T1875, 1800 average rpm.

Isaac Harris, Joliet West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean and athletic build, long-levered, high waist.
Delivery: Athletic, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Clean out of hand, arm-side run. T2001, 1829 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. 11/5 shape, late, downer actions. T2135, 1948 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Heavy fade, keeps low. T1462, 1351 average rpm.

Ryan Harris, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 184.1-pounds. Athletic and strong build, rounded shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 81-88 mph. Arm side run, feel for zone. T2291, 2225 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp actions, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2329, 2272 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Slight arm-side run. T1549, 1432 average rpm.

Jackson Heidemann, Harlem (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 199-pounds. High waist with projection, more room to add strength.
Delivery: Uptempo, small leg lift, tall/fall, short stride down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, over the top.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Straight out of the hand with life through the zone. T2119, 2052 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 12/6 shape, works down, tunnels well. T2299, 2209 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Maintains armspeed. T1694, 1576 average rpm.

Henry Humes, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2026; Navy commit
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, uptempo mover, high-coiled leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 85-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with life through the zone, has carry. T1854, 1738 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 downer, has feel for the bottom part of the zone. T1815, 1767 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Kills spin, plays with downer fade. T1002, 922 average rpm.

Dylan Ignacek, Barrington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 181.2-pounds. Durable frame with strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck, slight drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Clean out of hand, slight arm-side run. T2408, 2242 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, presets CB in glove, gets a slurve-type action. T2555, 2478 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Plays with sink. T2014, 2002 average rpm.

Aiden Jaquez, Oswego (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Quick, up-tempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, plays with run. T2127, 2060 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Heavy fade, keeps low. T1495, 1417 average rpm.
CUT: 80-82 mph. Slight cut.

Josh Jones, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 176.4-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in the lower-half, room to add.
Delivery: High front side, works online with some effort, slight drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, creates tilt.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Straight for seam, carry at times. T2072, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 75-78 mph. 11/5 shape. T2181, 2124 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Downhill with tilt, sink action. T1978, 1659 average rpm.

Peter Jurcenko, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 196.7-pounds. Present strength in the lower-half, broad shoulders.
Delivery: Quiet mover into balance, high leg lift, works quickly down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Firm out of the hand, mostly straight. T2115, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, short break. T2136, 2073 average rpm.
CH: 80-83 mph. Throws it hard, downer with some fade. T2034, 1804 average rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. Slight cut.
SPLT: 85-85 mph. Keeps low and below the zone.

Joe Kelly, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 191-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, easy mover, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Arm-side run, carry through the zone. T2202, 2017 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Slurve type breaking ball, above average spin. T2516, 2425 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Decel action, turns over for sink action. T1825, 1735 average rpm.

Caden Kendall, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic and proportionate build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. 2S: Plays with run and sink, strikes, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2144, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 big break, lands. T2257, 2155 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Plays more vertically, strikes. T2306, 2233 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Occasional fade. T1731, 1598 average rpm.

Martin Kinnane, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-4, 170-pounds. Skinny, long-levered build, room to add much more strength.
Delivery: Easy, controlled mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Arm-side action, comes out clean. T2185, 2101 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, with late actions. T2090, 1990 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains armspeed, slight sink. T1659, 1584 average rpm.

Brady Klepfer, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with run. T2257, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve action, depth. T2195, 2161 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Heavy fade, keeps low. T2041, 1915 average rpm.

Darren Law, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-4, 178-pounds. Highly projectable, high-waisted, all sorts of room to fill out.
Delivery: Quick, up-tempo delivery, coils into a medium leg-lift, tall/fall, finishes off to first base.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and whippy arm from a 3/4 window.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Life out of the hand, straight actions, explodes. T1937, 1820 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 11/5 shape, sweeping action. T2753, 2723 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp action, potential out-pitch. T2791, 2504 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Maintains armspeed, plays with sink. T2092, 2017 average rpm.

Nick Linares, Walter Payton College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Present strength, round shoulders and developed lower-half.
Delivery: Simple, quiet mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Carry and ride through the zone. T2115, 2037 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 shape, depth. T1643, 1546 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Flashed heavy fade at times, throws it down. T1583, 1529 average rpm.

Christian Lott, Simeon Career Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 212-pounds. Advanced, wide-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Simple, quiet mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T2016, 1846 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, downer action. T1935, 1863 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Maintains armspeed, slight sink. T1449, 1356 average rpm.

Sean McNair, Deerfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 5-8, 172-pounds. Compact, athletic build with round shoulders.
Delivery: Quick, up-tempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, compact arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with run, has some life through the zone. T2019, 1874 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. 2/8 shape, short break, lands for strikes. T1850, 1773 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-76 mph. Plays with sink.

Owen Novak, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 207.9-pounds. Physical build, strong lower-half, broad shoulders with a durable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand with straight actions. T1969, 1883 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Plays vertically, 11/5 shape strikes. T2437, 2411 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Plays with 10/4 action, has feel for the zone, feel to spin. T2397, 2376 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Plays with sink, lands for strikes. T1582, 1432 average rpm.

Hayden Peterson, Batavia (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportionate frame, round shoulders.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop and drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Mixes in sinker that gets downer action. T2503, 2410 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Lateral action, creates an angle. T2690, 2609 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Runs to the arm-side. T1700, 1633 average rpm.

Jameson Rapinchuk, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 193.8-pounds. Proportionate build, room to add more strength.
Delivery: Simple, quiet mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, full, quick arm action from a low 3/4 slot, intent through release.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Arm side run with life through the zone. T2014, 1831 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 1/7 shape, late break. T2142, 2084 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. 2/8 shape, depth, lands for strikes. T2138, 2070 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Slight fade, kills spin. T1082, 934 average rpm.

Owen Rog, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, long, quick arm, slight backside plunge.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Armside run, life through the zone. T2001, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 10/4 shape, lateral breaking ball. T2024, 1907 average rpm.
CH: 71-76 mph. Slight fade action, decel at times. T1577, 1361 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-78 mph. Kills spin, plays with sink.

Aiden Robles, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Wiry, long-limbed, room to add strength.
Delivery: Uptempo mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 79-83 mph. High spin, throws with intent, cuts. T2742, 2602 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with depth. T2217, 2023 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Lands for strikes, slight sink. T2059, 1989 average rpm.

Josh Rudnick, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 197.3-pounds. Athletic and projectable frame, room to add more strength.
Delivery: Clean, controlled mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, firm through the zone, strikes at the top of the zone. T2288, 2230 average rpm.
CB: 73-73 mph. Curveball gets more lateral action than the slider. T2138, 2073 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. 10/4 shape, short, sharp action. T2235, 2162 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Firm, fade action to the arm side. T1675, 1635 average rpm.

Gabe Sanders, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 146-pounds. Wiry build with wide shoulders.
Delivery: Easy, side saddle delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, whippy arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 82-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with run, has feel for the zone. T2077, 1963 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Plays with 2/8 shape, throws for strikes. T2081, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Heavy fade, also has sink, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1811, 1776 average rpm.

Renzo Sansonetti, Jones College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 161.2-pounds. Proportionate frame.
Delivery: Side saddle delivery into a coiled balance point, medium/high leg-lift, works slightly across-body.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing out of the glove, 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Plays with carry through the zone. T2303, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Heavy fade, keeps low, kills spin. T1433, 1312 average rpm.
CUT: 77-78 mph. Tunnels well, slight cut.

Trace Schaaf, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 161.2-pounds. Lean and wiry, plenty of upside, long-limbed.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, long stride.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Arm-side action, comes out clean. T1855, 1773 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 1/7 sweeping shape. T2412, 2315 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Throws it hard, mostly straight, fade at times. T1939, 1809 average rpm.

Jackson Schlott, Plainfield North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 228-pounds. Highly physical with present strength, broad shoulders, developed lower-half.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, whippy, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Four seam type, mostly straight. T2181, 2077 average rpm.
CB: 77-78 mph. Some 12/6 shape, shows depth. T2223, 2167 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Arm side fade action, firm. T1661, 1572 average rpm.

Nick Sichel, New Trier (IL), 2026; Richmond commit
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Lean frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Compact delivery, simple and repeats, medium balance point, stride works in-line, some drop/drive, holds pre-bend in the back knee.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and clean arm circle, high 3/4 window.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays from a lower release, plays with some carry. T2092, 2030 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. More over the top shape than the slider, 11/5, developing feel. T2266, 2180 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Above-average spin and depth with 10/4 shape, some feel below the zone. T2471, 2439 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, gradual fading action. T1632, 1554 average rpm.

Cole Sisti, Plainfield Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds. Broad shoulders with a high and trim waist, developed lower-half.
Delivery: Controlled, methodical delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Clean out of hand, some sink. T1765, 1647 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth. T2239, 2147 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Slight sink action, keeps low. T1694, 1617 average rpm.

Reed Sooley, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only athletic delivery, compact, on-line, repeats well.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Plays with run to arm side, also uses a sinker that flashed good depth. T2237, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve action. T2483, 2448 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Arm side action, deceptive arm speed, thrown with confidence. T1454, 1349 average rpm.

Thomas Sosinski, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 208-pounds. Strong-bodied, durable build with a developed lower-half.
Delivery: Quick, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight with some life through the zone. T2246, 2075 average rpm.
CB: 67-72 mph. 12/6 shape with depth at times. T2396, 2188 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Maintains armspeed, plays with sink, occasional fade. T1547, 1445 average rpm.

John Strzechowski, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Strong lower-half, rounded shoulders.
Delivery: Controlled mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose, quick arm action.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Arm-side run, shows feel. T1945, 1834 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Sweep type action. T1979, 1910 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Arm side fade, gets above average sink at times. T1637, 1570 average rpm.
CUT: 78-82 mph. Solid cut action.

Rocco Szambelan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 184.5-pounds. Athletic and broad shouldered build.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Straight out of the hand, some life. T1826, 1777 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Short, horizontal action. T2156, 2085 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Slight fade, throws it hard and with fastball intent. T1397, 1350 average rpm.

Johnny Weiss, Mundelein (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 139-pounds. Lean frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, wide base, drop/drive delivery, some cross-fire and deception.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action, submarine arm slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays with heavy sink, run. T1973, 1913 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Sweeping action, spin-feel, strikes, out-pitch potential. T2506, 2450 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Plays with fade, sink. T1646, 1599 average rpm.

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