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Preseason All-State Upperclass: Quick Hits

March 6, 2026
By: Illinois Staff

On Saturday, February 28th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted our crown jewel event of the winter, the Preseason All-State Upperclass showcase. This event was host to over 140 of the best players in the state, and gave our staff one final look at these prospects before the spring season begins.

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Today, we are taking a look at a number of the standouts from the upperclass event with scouting reports and videos, below.

Biggest Winners

+ RHP Colin Doyle (Downers Grove North, 2027; Duke commit): Long-levered 6-foot-7, 225-pound frame with lean strength and more room to add. Doyle gave arguably the most-impressive look of the entire Illinois preseason. The right-hander showed a clean, athletic delivery that is simple and allows him to repeat with ease, utilizing a shorter balance point and drop/drive lower-half that stays in-line. The arm action is loose and clean, working long out of the glove into a high ¾ slot. The fastball played 94-95 mph, topping at 96 mph with clear extension out front and life through the zone. The slider spin continues to get better, now averaging just under 2,400 rpm with shorter, tight break, 81-83 mph. The changeup is a real weapon for him with feel in the zone, averaging just under 17” of run, 82-84 mph. Also a standout on the basketball court, the ceiling is immense with Doyle and he’s made some eye-opening strides over the off-season, and he is a must-know name for pro teams to add to their early follow lists.

+ CIF Brady Cunningham (Brother Rice, 2027; Texas A&M commit): Stands out physically at 6-foot-2, 225-pounds with present strength throughout.The right-handed hitter delivered one of the loudest rounds of the day with a short, direct swing and control of the barrel, working the middle of the field with natural lift and a peak distance of 437’ - peaking at 109 mph for his EV with a 99 mph average. The bat-speed also stands out, averaging 76.6 mph. He’s highly athletic for his size with a 6.52 in the 60 with a 1.58 10-yard split and 21.2 mph peak run speed. He profiles on the corners of the infield with clean footwork and steady hands, pairing with a strong arm with natural carry that has been upper-80s across in previous looks. High-level right-handed hitter with a big power profile, continues to look like one of the premier right-handed bats in the Midwest, if not the country.

+ C Tristan Steger (St. Laurence, 2027; Kentucky commit): Lean, broad shouldered 6-foot-3, 199-pound frame with more room to add. The left-handed hitter impressed with explosive hand-speed and bat-speed (76.5 mph average) with ease. He showed minimal effort to create his 106 mph peak EV, averaging 98 mph in his round with a clean, athletic and balanced swing that showed middle of the field intent with natural lift (T401’). He’s a high-level defender behind the plate with a confident glove while receiving, and the transfers paired with his strong arm helped create a pop-time down to 1.78 (T82 mph). High-level left-handed hitting backstop with a well-rounded toolset, also a 6.84 runner in the 60.

+ 3B/OF Gavin Stanislawski (Brother Rice, 2027): Physically imposing 6-foot-2, 222-pound frame with proportionate strength throughout. The right-handed hitter delivered the loudest round of the day with a 111 mph max EV, averaging a staggering 104 mph with a 401’ peak distance. The ease it takes to get to his power stands out, and he showed a mature feel to use the middle of the field with a balanced operation that stayed on-time. He took defense in both the infield and outfield, showing steady hands and footwork in each respective spot, pairing with an above-average arm (T91 mph INF; T90 mph OF).

+ LHP/1B Quinn Rooney (Benet Academy, 2027; Notre Dame commit): Immediately stands out at a highly projectable 6-foot-6, 205-pounds with plenty more room to add strength. At the plate, the left-handed hitter showed easy power from his long-levered frame, with the ball jumping off the barrel with minimal effort up to 107 mph, averaging 96 mph. On the mound, the southpaw worked up to 91 mph with the fastball, sitting 88-90 mph with a stretch only, simple delivery with a tuck into balance point - moving into a higher over the top slot that hides the ball on the backside. The curveball showed big-breaking actions with up to -20.2” IVB, landing it in the zone per TrackMan 50% of the time, 69-70 mph. He also showed a changeup with natural fading action that he landed in the zone 75% of the time at 77-80 mph. High-ceiling two-way to follow on both sides of the ball.

+ RHP Traxton Roberts (Armstrong, 2027; Kentucky commit): Highly projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame, still holds plenty of room to fill in. Showed one of the more impressive and polished ‘pens of the day with confidence in his arsenal from top to bottom. The right-hander has a loose and high leg-lift into a tucked/coiled balance point before working in-line down the mound with a drop/drive lower-half. The arm is quick and clean, playing from a high ¾ slot and creating a fastball up to 95 mph, sitting 91-94 mph with 2,370 rpm on average. The curveball has wipeout potential with 2,621 rpm on average and -13.5” of horizontal break on average, showing big depth at 73-75 mph. The slider plays firmer with a tighter shape at 80-81 mph, playing with 11/5 action and 2,596 rpm on average. His final offering was a changeup at 83-85 mph with over 17” of run on average, looking to be a quality fourth offering in his already dynamic mix. Roberts is only scratching the surface of his upside, and will be a must follow for pro teams in the coming years.

Position Players

+ C Shane Torres (Waubonsie Valley, 2027; Oakland commit): Strong, compact 5-foot-10, 192-pound frame with rounded shoulders. The left-handed hitter took one of the better rounds of the day showcasing a direct path with whip in the barrel and a line-drive approach up the middle, flashing lift to the pull-side with a peak EV of 103 mph, averaging 97 mph with a 383’ max distance. The defense continues to trend up, now showing quicker transfers and a stronger arm with pop-times in the 1.88-1.97 range (T79 mph) - with his arm up four mph from last year.

+ OF Cole Brent (Normal University, 2027; Illinois commit): Strong, durable 5-foot-11, 201-pound frame with rounded shoulders. The left-handed hitter worked on the barrel with line-drives to the gaps with a peak EV of 105 mph, averaging 93 mph with an average bat-speed of 74 mph. He showed well defensively with bouncy footwork and a confident glove - paired with a 6.72 in the 60 to help boost his profile. His arm is also plenty strong, topping out at 92 mph from a crowhop.

+ OF Brandon Beasley (Oak Park-River Forest, 2027; Illinois State commit): Strong-bodied, durable 6-foot, 199-pound frame with proportionate strength. The left-handed hitter gave a polished look with a direct swing and line-drive results up the middle of the field and to his pull-side, peaking at 102 mph with an average of 96 mph. He moves well for his size and corner outfield profile, turning in a 7.03 in the 60 to pair with clean defensive actions and steady footwork. The arm is also sufficient with some life on his throws up to 89 mph.

+ SS Madden Cotts (Libertyville, 2027; Bradley commit): Lean, wiry 5-foot-10, 168-pound frame with upside and more physicality to come. The left-handed hitter showed a loose, athletic swing with length through the zone and a fluid operation, creating impressive exit velocities up to 98 mph with a 95 mph average. He’s a high-level defender on the dirt with sure-handed actions and range to both sides of his glove, pairing with a clean arm that can play from multiple angles and on the move. Also a 6.88 runner in the 60, there’s some present tools that should only continue to get better as he matures.

+ SS Mikey Watson (Homewood-Flossmoor, 2027; Illinois-Chicago commit): Athletic and trim 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame. Right-handed hitter showed a clean swing with line-drive intent to the gaps, working on the barrel with a peak EV of 101 mph, averaging 94 mph. He’s a premium runner with a 6.49 in the 60, second-best in attendance, and this only helps boost his profile up the middle of the field. He’s an advanced defender with bouncy footwork and a quick first step, creating proper angles to the baseball with range to both sides of his glove. The hands are confident and pair with a serviceable arm across, peaking at 84 mph with the ability to play on the move.

+ CIF Aksel McKnight (Libertyville, 2027): Physically imposing 6-foot-3, 216-pound frame. The left-handed hitter showed off some of the best raw power in attendance with a big power profile and natural feel to elevate the baseball pull-side and up the middle, peaking at 105 mph for his EV with an average of 98 mph. He moves well for his size with a 7.12 in the 60, and pairs that with steady hands and a serviceable arm across the infield (T86 mph). High-ceiling left-handed bat that should make an impact in the middle of the reigning 4A state champ’s lineup.

+ OF Evan Adamczewski (Maine South, 2027; Northern Illinois commit): Compact, 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame with rounded shoulders. Showed some feel to hit with a power/speed combination, turning in a 6.61 in the 60 with a 1.58 10-yard split. The left-handed hitter was on the barrel with a clean swing and flat path, naturally creating line-drives with a peak EV of 101 mph, averaging 97 mph with clear control of the barrel. He showed a clean release from the outfield with steady hands through the baseball, peaking at 82 mph on his throws. A proven in-game performer who took home State Games Most Valuable Player honors this past summer.

+ SS/C Luca Agne (Brother Rice, 2027): Trim, proportionate 5-foot-7, 165-pound frame. Impressive switch-hitter with a natural look from each side, creating loft in the swing with jump off the barrel to the middle and pull-side, peaking at 101 mph for his EV with an average of 90 mph. He also creates impressive bat-speed, averaging 74.5 mph with 24 Gs of average rotational acceleration. He’s a swiss-army knife on defense with the ability to play around the diamond, taking it both behind the plate and on the infield in this look. On the infield, he’s a sure-handed defender with athletic actions and footwork, pairing with a peak of 85 mph across the diamond. Behind the plate, he showed no issue handling premium velocity (96 mph) with strong hands and a confident glove, also pairing with a quick release from the chute (1.88 pop-time; T75 mph). Also a 6.83 in the 60, he’s a valuable new piece to the Crusaders that should add all sorts of versatility.

+ 3B/SS Julio Ayala (Montini Catholic, 2027): 6-foot, 191-pounds with some present strength throughout, athletic build with room to add. The left-handed hitter has a loose, fluid swing with whip through the zone, staying balanced throughout with a line-drive approach back up the middle of the field, peaking at 97 mph for his EV with an average of 94 mph. His 60-time continues to trim down, now a 7.12 runner, and his glove profiles him to stay on the left side of the infield long-term with confident hands and actions. The arm is sufficient as well with a quick release, peaking at 85 mph across.

+ OF Connor Krumrei (Oak Park-River Forest, 2027): Physically imposing 6-foot, 214-pound frame with broad shoulders and a wide back, developed lower-half. The right-handed hitter showed plenty of raw strength in the swing with a peak EV of 108 mph, averaging 99 mph with some lift at times, peaking at 369’ for his max distance. He’s a premium athlete, especially for his size, running a 6.55 in the 60 with a 1.60 10-yard split and 27.2” vertical.

+ OF Paxton Freeborn (Naperville North, 2027): Highly projectable 6-foot-3, 182-pound frame with long-levers and plenty of room to add on strength. The left-handed hitter showed a smooth, loose swing, working to the gaps with a peak EV of 102 mph, averaging 95 mph with more strength and power to come. He’s a premium athlete with a 6.59 in the 60, helping boost the profile, and he looks to be a smooth defender with long, fluid strides and confident hands. A high-ceiling name to follow that has made some significant strides since the summer.

+ C Lucas Beaty (Normal Community, 2027): Strong, compact frame with rounded shoulders, 5-foot-11, 205-pounds. The right-handed hitter showed a clean swing from the right side with some present strength, peaking at 96 mph for the EV while averaging 92 mph. He moves well for the position with a 7.13 in the 60, and he also stood out catching ‘pens on the day with strong hands and a confident receive. He showed a quick/clean release with a strong arm from the chute, peaking at 82 mph and reaching as low as 1.88 for his pop-time.

+ SS Parker Roop (Normal University, 2027; Belmont commit): Highly projectable 6-foot-2, 168-pound frame, wiry with longer levers. Left-handed hitter, loose wrists with a flat path, easy effort in the operation with jump off the barrel, peaking at 104 mph for the EV, should only continue to get stronger in the coming years. On the infield, he’s a smooth defender with sure-handed actions, pairing with clean footwork and range to both sides of his glove. He has a sufficient arm to pair, peaking at 88 mph across. High-ceiling name to know with his best days still ahead.

+ INF Ryan Tucker (Jacobs, 2027): Compact, strong 5-foot-11, 178-pound frame, rounded shoulders. The right-handed hitter showed a clean swing with easy effort, working on top of the baseball with a balanced operation and feel to use the whole field - peaking at 99 mph for his EV with a 92 mph average. On the infield, he moves well laterally to both sides with sure-handed actions, pairing with a peak velocity of 87 mph across and 6.71 in the 60.

+ OF Jazarris Mackmore Jr (Marian Catholic, 2027; Illinois-Chicago commit): Strong, lean 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame. The right-handed hitter has some notable twitch in the swing, staying direct with a peak EV of 106 mph, averaging 95 mph. He also gets to his bat-speed easily, averaging just under 73 mph throughout his round. Defensively, he is a clean and easy mover in the outfield, working directionally through the baseball and through his release, peaking at 85 mph from a crowhop. Also a 6.70 runner in the 60 with a 1.58 10-yard split.

+ OF Josh Morgan (Fenwick, 2027; Cincinnati commit): Physical 6-foot-1, 196-pound frame with broad shoulders. He’s a premium two-sport athlete with clear athleticism in everything he does, backed by his 6.54 in the 60. The right-handed hitter was on the barrel throughout his round with line-drives, peaking at 100 mph for the EV with an average of 95 mph. In the outfield, he covers ground easily with long strides and twitch, pairing with explosive foot-speed and sure-handed actions.

+ OF Anthony Cartolano (Brother Rice, 2027): Strong, compact 5-foot-9, 190-pound frame, wide back and broad shoulders. One of the premier in-game defenders in the state, Cartolano showcased soft hands with a confident glove in his round, attacking the baseball in-stride, moving into a longer over the top arm action with throws up to 86 mph. The right-handed hitter took a loud round with pull-side results, peaking at 101 mph with an average of 91.6 mph. High-level defender with a toolset that plays up in-game, also a 6.60 runner with a 1.61 10-yard split and 29.8” vertical.

+ INF Griffin Dobberstein (Marquette Academy, 2027): Trim, athletic 5-foot-11, 174-pound frame with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter showed a balanced swing with a short path, creating line-drives with a peak EV of 100 mph, averaging just under 92 mph in his round. On the infield, he showed clean footwork with confident hands and a natural double play turn. The arm plays from multiple angles, peaking at 83 mph across with a quick release.

+ OF Jace Koth (Jacobs, 2027): Compact, athletic 5-foot-10, 158-pound frame with room to add. The left-handed hitter showcased a twitchy swing with a fluid operation, creating natural line-drives with a flat swing and peak EV of 94 mph. He’s a bouncy, athletic defender with a natural look, showing confident hands that pair with foot-speed and quick cuts. The arm is plenty strong, peaking at 92 mph from a crowhop with life and carry - 6.78 runner to pair. Highly athletic prospect that continues to make jumps.

+ OF Keaton Ariano (Geneseo, 2027): Strong-bodied 6-foot, 218-pound frame with proportionate strength. The left-handed hitter showed plenty of strength in his swing with a 101 mph peak EV, averaging 90 mph with line-drives on the barrel. Defensively, he’s a premium runner with a 6.58, helping boost his outfield profile. He’s an aggressive defender that attacks the baseball in-stride with confident hands, pairing with a strong arm up to 90 mph.

+ C Beau Breyman (Freeburg, 2027): Lean, 5-foot-10, 182-pound frame with room for added strength. The right-handed hitter took a clean round with consistent line-drives, peaking at 101 mph for his EV with an average of 91.4 mph. He moves well for his positional profile with a 7.04 in the 60, and he showed a strong, accurate arm to second with a pop-time down to 1.94 (T82 mph).

+ C/OF Rocco Triolo (Lincoln-Way East, 2027): Proportionate 5-foot-11, 191-pound frame, some present strength. The right-handed hitter controlled the barrel well throughout his round with elevated contact to the middle of the field, peaking at 101 mph for his EV while averaging 96 mph. Behind the dish, he showed clean transfers with steady actions during his workout, pairing with a clean glove-to-hand and strong arm which created a pop-time down to 1.87 (T79 mph).

+ OF Carson Hamblin (Lake Zurich, 2027): Lean, athletic 5-foot-10, 183-pound frame. The left-handed hitter ran an event-best 6.48 in the 60 to kick off his day with a 1.55 10-yard split, and he followed it up with an impressive round of BP from the left side - peaking at 102 mph for his EV with an average of 92 mph, staying short and direct to the baseball. He’s a clean and bouncy defender in the outfield to pair with a strong arm (T90 mph), and he looks to have the tools to stick in center long-term.

+ INF Antonio Russotiesi (Downers Grove North), C Hudson Lovell (Morton), INF/C Brady Dunnett (Oswego), INF Casey Mikrut (Lincoln-Way East), INF/OF Evan Jenks (Minooka), C Sam McCully (Normal West), C Tyler Ebel (Minooka), INF Evan Daxenbichler (Limestone), CIF Cooper Johnson (Lincoln-Way East; Purdue commit), INF Landon Currie (Minooka), INF Simon Rose (Highland Park), OF Isaiah Martin (Lane Tech), 1B ET Data (Lane Tech), 1B Dylan McCabe (St. Charles East) and C Myles Broome (Brother Rice) are some more names that showed well in multiple facets on the day.

Two-Way Prospects

+ INF/RHP Kash VanHouten (Canton, 2027; Illinois commit): Athletic and strong 6-foot-1, 192-pound frame with rounded shoulders. VanHouten impressed on both sides of the ball with loud showings, starting at the plate where he showed a clean, direct swing with a line-drive intent to the middle and pull-side, peaking at 103 mph for the EV with an average of 95.4 mph. Defensively, he has steady hands that profiles him on the left side of the infield and he has the arm-strength to go along with it (T93 mph INF). Staying on his arm-strength, The right-hander was up to 93 mph with the fastball while sitting right around 92 mph in his ‘pen with an event-best 2,442 rpm average on it. The slider also showed quality spin with an average of 2,458 rpm, showing up to 12” of horizontal break, 77-78 mph. His final offering was a fading changeup that he killed spin on, playing at 83-84 mph. High-follow two-way prospect with a chance to make an impact at the next level on both sides of the ball.

+ OF/RHP Easton DeBernardi (Marquette Academy, 2027): Trim, athletic 5-foot-11, 181-pound frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter impressed with a fluid, athletic swing that stayed balanced and on-time, peaking at 102 mph for his EV with an average of 90 mph. He’s a well-rounded athlete with a 6.99 in the 60, pairing it with athletic actions in the outfield and a strong arm (T91 mph). On the mound, the right-hander is an athletic mover with a simple and clean delivery, pairing with a quick arm that helped create a fastball in the 88-90 mph range with 2,319 rpm on average. The slider looks like a promising secondary with tight 10/4 shape and spin, playing at 80-81 mph.

+ RHP/OF Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027): Strong and durable 6-foot-3, 212-pound frame. The right-handed hitter has clear strength in the swing, peaking at 104 mph for his EV while showing easy bat-speed (74 mph avg.). He’s a well above-average runner for his size with a 6.73 in the 60, and he moves well in the outfield with present arm-strength with life to his target (T92 mph). On the mound, he’s a simple mover with the ability to repeat his delivery, coming through with a clean ¾ release. The fastball played 89-91 mph with some carry and finish through the zone, pairing well with a tight curveball at 76-78 mph with feel to land it in the zone.

+ CIF/RHP Johnny Louise (Montini Catholic, 2027): Durable, strong 6-foot-1, 233-pound frame, proportionate strength. The right-handed hitter has easy juice in the swing with strong hands and a quick/direct stroke to the ball, peaking at 104 mph for his EV with a 98 mph average. He’s a steady defender on the dirt that profiles on either corner, showing sure-handed actions with a strong arm (T87 mph). On the mound, he has made some notable jumps with a fastball that now works up to 90 mph, cruising at 89 mph throughout his ‘pen. The curveball has shorter 11/5 shape at 75-77 mph, while the slider showed more lateral actions at 78 mph. To fill out his four-pitch mix he went to a changeup with natural fade, killing spin on the offering and playing 79-80 mph.

+ 3B/RHP Miles Mazanowski (Lane Tech, 2027): 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame, wide back with proportionate strength. The right-handed hitter creates loud results easily with a 103 mph peak EV, averaging 97 mph in his round to pair with an average bat-speed of 74.7 mph. He’s a steady defender that profiles on the corners of the infield, showing steady hands and actions while fielding the ball cleanly out front, pairing with a strong arm across (T89 mph). On the mound, the right-hander showed a quick arm from a ¾ window with a fastball in the 89-90 mph range, averaging 2,356 rpm with a peak of 91 mph (T16.9” IVB). The slider showed well above-average spin with an event-best 2,905 rpm average, playing at 75-77 mph. He rounded things out with a changeup that compliments his fastball, showing fading action with similar arm-speed at 81-83 mph.

Pitcher Onlys

+ LHP Hayden Adamowicz (Schaumburg, 2027): Durable 6-foot-1, 227-pound frame. The southpaw features a loose and lower ¾ arm action, gaining ground down the mound while working in-line with pace. The fastball sat 87-89 mph, topping at 90 mph with natural running action from a deceptive slot. The curveball showed tight shape at 68-70 mph, while the slider also showed short action with more bullet traits at 67-73 mph. To round out his mix he went to a changeup with natural running action and some tumble.

+ RHP Tommy Miller (Lockport, 2027): Projectable 6-foot-1, 162-pound frame with a wiry build. The right-hander showed a compact, clean arm action with a ¾ slot, creating a fastball in the 87-88 mph range with sinker traits. The slider is a quality secondary offering in the 76-77 mph range, showing some depth with an innate feel to land it in the zone. He completes his mix with a heavy running changeup (T23” HM), killing spin and averaging 3.3” IVB, 80-83 mph.

+ LHP Tommy Hosty (Marist, 2027): 6-foot, 200-pound frame with a durable build, broad shoulders with proportionate strength. The southpaw impressed with a jump in velocity, up nearly seven mph and now topping at 91 mph, sitting 88-90 mph in this look with sinker traits and heavy arm-side run. The slider showed some bullet shape at 74-76 mph, and the changeup showed mostly straight action at 80-82 mph, killing spin in the process.

+ RHP Mason Bruesch (Geneva, 2027; Michigan State commit): 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, lean with a trim build and wiry levers. The right-hander creates an ultra-tough look from a sidearm slot, creating a fastball that lived at the bottom of the zone at 88-90 mph with natural run arm-side. The curveball showed some sweep in the 76-78 mph, looking like a true weapon when kept around the zone, and the changeup showed downer action at 84-86 mph with fastball arm-speed.

+ RHP Lincoln Boersma (Providence Catholic, 2027; Illinois-Chicago commit): 6-foot-3, 197-pound frame, highly projectable with a young look. The right-hander is a clean mover with an athletic operation, gathering into a high leg-kick before employing a drop/drive lower-half down the mound. The fastball sat 89-90 mph with some carry through the zone, also kept around the zone for strikes. The curveball showed big-speeping action with over -17” of horizontal break at times, 77-78 mph. He’s able to spin the slider at an above-average clip, peaking over 2,400 rpm with shorter action, 79-82 mph. He showed feel for his changeup with heavy arm-side run, averaging 4.8” IVB at 82 mph.

+ RHP Austin Winge (Lockport, 2027): 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame, athletic with present strength, proportionate. The right-hander has an athletic delivery with a controlled leg-lift into balance point, working in-line with a clean operation. The arm plays full out of the glove into a ¾ release with electric arm-speed, creating a fastball in the 91-93 mph range with 2,417 rpm on average and up to 20” of IVB at times. The slider appears to be ahead of the curveball right now, spinning over 2,300 rpm with sweep feel in the zone at 79-81 mph, while the curveball shows less spin and control with shorter action at 76-78 mph. His changeup is a quality fourth offering, playing with 3.5” IVB on average and over 18” of run at times, 82-4 mph.

+ RHP Mason Rychetsky (Kennedy, 2027): Durable 6-foot-3, 193-pound frame with proportionate strength. The right-hander worked exclusively out of the stretch with a higher leg-kick into balance point, incorporating a drop/drive lower-half that stays in-line. His arm played with a medium circle from the glove into a high ¾ slot. His fastball sat 88-89 mph with running action through the zone, and compliments a high-spin curveball that he flashed feel for in the zone (T2459 rpm), 75-77 mph. His final offering was a changeup with heavy arm-side run and just 4.9” IVB on average, 75-77 mph.

+ RHP Russell Hengels (Maine South, 2027): 6-foot-4, 214-pounds, projectable frame with long-levers and room to add more strength. Hengels continues to make jumps, up four mph from the last time we saw him and now topping out at 92 mph while cruising 91 mph in his ‘pen. His curveball looks like a true weapon at 77-79 mph, spinning over 2,400 rpm at times with sweeping action and feel around the zone. The changeup is a real third pitch for him, averaging -0.3” IVB with over 12” of run at times. 83-85 mph. He’s a loose and fluid mover with more in the tank, and it’s no surprise to see the velocity jump the way it did.

+ RHP Owen Satterlee (Prairie Ridge, 2027): 6-foot, 195-pound frame, proportionate and strong build. The right-hander worked out of the stretch exclusively, working into a high leg-lift and tall balance point before working downhill. The arm action is long and loose out of the glove, playing from a high ¾ slot. The fastball worked in the 90-92 mph range, showing carry traits with some feel in the zone. He went to a slider/changeup mix to complete his repertoire, with the slider playing with short 10/4 break at 80-82 mph, and the changeup showing some dive and arm-side run at 83-84 mph.

+ RHP Owen Borkowski (Huntley, 2027): Lean and athletic 6-foot-2, 169-pound frame, holds plenty of room to add strength. The right-hander delivers his arsenal from a deceptive low release height, working with a controlled leg-lift into a higher balance point before transitioning into a drop/drive lower-half that stays in-line. The fastball played at 88-89 mph with 2,398 rpm on average, showing ride/run traits through the zone. He has a knack to spin the slider, averaging over 2,400 rpm with heavy sweeping action (T-22.1” HM), 71-73 mph). He also showed a sinker with much lower IVB than the four-seam and slightly more arm-side run, killing spin a bit at 87-89 mph.

+ RHP Graydon Leonard (Gibson City-Melvin Sibley, 2027): 6-foot-2, 181-pounds, athletic build with room to add strength. Also a standout three-sport athlete, the right-hander has a fluid and fast arm with a simple delivery that works slightly across his body, creating some deception before moving into a lower ¾ slot. The fastball sat 89-90 mph with carry through the zone and a lower release height. He went to a slider/changeup mix for his off-speed, with the slider spinning over 2,400 rpm at times with a shorter wrinkle and some sweep, while the changeup looks to have heavy fade to the arm-side with over 17” of run at times, 83-84 mph. He’s made some significant jumps over the last half year, up nearly five mph on the fastball, and it’s easy to dream on the three-sport athlete as he continues to focus more on baseball.

+ RHP Noah Hallahan (Geneva, 2027): Physical 6-foot, 201-pound frame, proportionate strength with broad shoulders. The right-hander worked exclusively out of the stretch with a shorter leg-lift and a tuck into balance point, working into a tall/fall lower-half downhill. The arm action works with a full circle from the glove into a ¾ slot with quickness out front. The fastball played in the 91-92 mph range with some finish through the zone, setting up a slider he landed in the zone 100% of the time per TrackMan, showing short 10/4 shape at 76-77 mph. His changeup is a serviceable third offering with heavy arm-side run, showing developing command of it, 82-83 mph.

+ RHP Cole Ruggeri (Waubonsie Valley, 2027; Missouri commit): 6-foot-2, 182-pound frame, lean and highly projectable with an athletic build. The right-hander has a long reach out of the glove and on the backside before moving through with a ¾ slot. He’s a stretch-only worker, using a tall/fall operation to get down the mound in-line. The fastball has clear life out of the hand at 92-93 mph, running heavily to the arm-side (T21.2” HM). His slider has wipeout potential with dynamic break off a 10/4 plane, flashing feel in the zone at 81-82 mph. His changeup is another quality offering that could be a real weapon with refined control, showing heavy arm-side fade life the fastball at 80-82 mph.

+ RHP Colin Giles (St Ignatius, 2027): 6-foot-5, 185-pound frame, highly projectable with long levers and room to add strength. The right-hander worked out of the stretch only with a medium leg-lift into balance point, moving down the slope with a tall/fall lower-half. The arm plays loose out of the glove into a ¾ slot, producing a fastball in the 87-90 mph range with heavy natural run (T21.7” HM). He flashed feel for his curveball at 74-78 mph, showing some 10/4 shape with over 2,400 rpm at times. The feel for the changeup was scattered in this look, but it has quality action with 0.5” IVB on average and up to 20” of run.

+ RHP Liam Decker (O’Fallon, 2027): 6-foot, 175-pound frame, projectable with room to add strength. The right-hander utilizes a hybrid windup with a small leg-lift and coil into balance point, riding a tall/fall lower-half down the mound before moving into a clean ¾ slot. The fastball played 88-89 mph in this look with some carry through the zone and feel for strikes. He can spin the breaking ball at an above-average clip, spinning his curveball over 2,500 rpm on occasion with big sweeping action, 70-72 mph. The changeup showed similar shape to the fastball with over 20” of run, 80-82 mph and flashed strikes.

+ LHP Jimmy Benson (St. Laurence, 2027; Texas Christian commit): 6-foot-8, 227-pound frame, long-levers with plenty more room to add strength. The southpaw gives a deceptive look with a low release, hiding it on the backside and moving quickly downhill. The fastball sat in the 82-86 mph range, showing natural running action through the zone that consistently generates whiffs in-game. The slider showed big sweeping shape with scattered feel, 74-76 mph - while the changeup also showed developing feel in the 76-79 mph range, showing heavy arm-side fade. Extremely high ceiling and in-game performer that is a tough look for any opposing hitter.

+ RHP Jacob Howard (Lincoln-Way West), RHP Connor Fox (Mt. Zion), RHP Brett Alkire (Dunlap), LHP Grayson Waters (Oak Park-River Forest), RHP Landon Workman (Mt. Zion), RHP Logan Mackin (Minooka), RHP Jackson Heinlen (Lincoln-Way West), RHP Charlie Caroselli (Providence Catholic), RHP Aiden Gallucci (Rolling Meadows) and RHP Michael Garner (Willowbrook) are some more arms from the day that deserve a mention and a follow.

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