The Illinois high school baseball season kicks off on March 16, opening day for regular season action under IHSA regulations. Over the next two weeks, leading up to opening day, we'll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason Power 25 Rankings.
Perennially, we've submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we're using the detailed insight they've provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis. 

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today.

High School: Huntley Red Raiders
Preseason Rank: No. 8
Head Coach: Andy Jakubowski
Classification: 4A
Conference: Fox Valley
2025 Record (Finish): 21-16 (sectional semi-finalists)

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ROSTER PREVIEW

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and the 2025 Illinois State Games, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Huntley's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 90.1 mph (No. 50 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 99.67 mph (T-No. 34 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 90.33 mph (No. 2 in the state)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.94s (T-No. 40 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Aydan Moore (2028) - SS/3B - 5-11 , 161 lbs
  
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • vert. jump: 28.3 in (95th pctile. in IL, No. 6 in 2028 class)
• Ben Wilgreen (2027) - OF/RHP - 5-9 , 159 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.75s (93rd pctile. in IL, 92nd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.64s (87th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Brady Klepfer (2026) - C/RHP - 5-11.6 , 191 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 78.2 mph (No. 14 in IL, No. 11 in 2026 class)
• Cooper Olmstead (2027) - C/RHP - 5-9 , 152 lbs
  
  • IVB (rise): 18.2 in (93rd pctile. in IL, No. 14 in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 18.0g (85th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Diego Herrera (2026) - OF/RHP - 5-9 , 195 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL, 71st pctile. in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 75.1 mph (94th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2026 class)
  • rot. accel.: 20.0g (91st pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2026 class)
• Drew Borkowski (2026) - RHP
  
  • max fastball: 90.0 mph (89th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2026 class)
• Hayden Wendt (2027) - OF/RHP - 6-3 , 182 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 90.7 mph (81st pctile. in IL, 77th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • IVB (rise): 17.7 in (91st pctile. in IL, No. 19 in 2027 class)
• Ian Kelly (2026) - OF/OF - 5-10 , 159 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 20.0g (91st pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2026 class)
• Jace Garcia (2027) - SS/RHP - 5-8 , 166 lbs
  
  • IVB (rise): 17.3 in (88th pctile. in IL, 87th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2203 rpm (84th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Josh Rudnick (2026) - RHP - 6-3 , 198 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2230 rpm (87th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2026 class)
• Liam Nash (2027) - RHP
  
  • max fastball: 90.0 mph (89th pctile. in IL, 85th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Matt Masura (2027) - 3B/1B - 5-11.9 , 194 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (86th pctile. in IL, 78th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Nate Larson (2027) - LHP/OF - 5-10.5 , 185 lbs
  
  • IVB (rise): 17.6 in (91st pctile. in IL, No. 20 in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2475 rpm (No. 4 in IL, No. 2 in 2027 class)
• Nathan Rosalez (2027) - SS/RHP - 5-11 , 142 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 74.5 mph (91st pctile. in IL, 93rd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Owen Borkowski (2027) - RHP/2B - 6-1.4 , 168 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 91.0 mph (93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 20 in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2398 rpm (No. 14 in IL, No. 7 in 2027 class)
  • SL spin: 2429 rpm (89th pctile. in IL, No. 11 in 2027 class)
• Parker Frost (2027) - OF/RHP - 6-0.8 , 161 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2267 rpm (91st pctile. in IL, No. 23 in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.61s (93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Sean Dabe (2027) - SS/RHP - 5-9.5 , 167 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (86th pctile. in IL, 78th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 73.3 mph (86th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL, 74th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Wyatt Miller (2028) - OF/3B - 5-8.8 , 163 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 19.0g (88th pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2028 class)

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X-FACTOR

RHP/OF Drew Borkowski (2026; Heartland CC) enters his senior season as one of the most experienced hitters in the Red Raiders’ lineup, while also providing a veteran presence on the mound. Borkowski is no stranger to the varsity level, recieving All FVC honors in his sophomore season on the mound, the right-hander will be relied upon to help lead this offense and pitching staff in his final high school season. Last spring, the right-handed hitter logged 82 at-bats, collecting 15 hits, including five doubles, a triple, and a home run, while driving in 19 runs. With the departure of AJ Putty (2025; Illinois) and several other key 2025 graduates, Borkowski will be counted on to help spark the offense this spring. At his most recent event, Borkowski posted exit velocities up to 102.5 mph with a 92 mph average, while also showing solid bat speed (73.4 mph average). Defensively, he recorded throws up to 95 mph from the outfield. Borkowski will also be an important piece of the pitching staff. Last season, he threw 16 1/3 innings and struck out 20. His fastball has been up to 90 mph with life, and he pairs it with a sharp high-70s curveball that shows 12/6 break. He has also shown feel for a slider with late action and a changeup in the low-80s with 14+ inches of horizontal movement. Look for the senior to take on an even larger role offensively and on the mound this spring.

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NEWCOMER TO WATCH

The Red Raiders add two high-level transfers in RHP Liam Nash (2027; Houston) and MIF Kyle Ziebell (2026; Lake Land CC). Nash transfers in from Westminster Christian, while Ziebell comes over from Harvest Christian. Both players attended events at LakePoint this past summer, competing in the Future Games and Senior Future Games. Nash impressed for Team Select, running his fastball up to 91 mph with above-average horizontal movement, averaging 17.5 inches. He also showed a tight-spinning slider with late break and a changeup in the high-70s with fade and depth. Nash enters an already strong pitching staff and has the potential to anchor the rotation as a true ace, capable of impacting the game every time he takes the mound. Ziebell competed for Team Heartland at the Senior Future Games, where he showcased his tools throughout the event and put together a solid performance in game action. He recorded exit velocities up to 94 mph, has been up to 90 mph across the infield, and ran a 6.69 60-yard dash. Ziebell should fit seamlessly into the Red Raiders’ lineup and provide impact both offensively and defensively. These two additions rank among the highest-profile transfers in the state and could help position the Red Raiders as a serious contender in a loaded Fox Valley Conference and the 4A playoffs.

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TEAM OUTLOOK

The Huntley program showcases impressive pitching depth that ranks among the elite in Illinois, boasting the No. 2 average fastball velocity statewide based on their top three arms. RHP Drew Borkowski (2026) headlines the senior class with a 90 mph fastball, while the underclass pitching corps offers tremendous upside led by RHP Owen Borkowski (2027) and RHP Liam Nash (2027), both capable of touching 90-91 mph. Borkowski stands out particularly with elite spin metrics, ranking 14th in Illinois with 2398 rpm fastball spin and 11th in the state with slider spin at 2429 rpm.

The Red Raiders' offensive potential centers around power and athleticism across multiple class years. C/RHP Brady Klepfer (2026; Wisconsin-Parkside) anchors the senior class behind the plate while showing impressive bat speed metrics that rank among the top 15 in Illinois. The 2027 class features multiple impact bats, with 3B/1B Matt Masura (2027) and SS/RHP Sean Dabe (2027) both recorded 100 mph exit velocities during showcase events. The middle infield depth continues with Garcia, Rosalez, and Obrochta all capable of contributing at shortstop.

Huntley's athletic profile suggests strong defensive capabilities, particularly in the outfield where OF/RHP Ben Wilgreen (2027) posted a 6.75-second 60-yard dash time ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide. The program's showcase metrics place them competitively within their conference, sitting in the middle tier for offensive numbers while their elite pitching velocity gives them a significant edge over most conference opponents.

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BOTTOM LINE

Elite pitching velocity paired with emerging power bats creates a foundation for competitive play, though depth and consistency will determine whether Huntley can capitalize on their measurable talent advantages.

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Find more information on the 2026 Huntley program below:

+ Follow them on social media: @huntley_bball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason Power 25 homepage

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