On Tuesday, January 27th, Prep Baseball Illinois hosted the Preseason ProCase at Rhino Sports Academy in Shorewood, IL. This premier invite-only event is in its fifth year, and it has only grown over the years with the talent in attendance - with this year’s roster hosting over 30 of the best players from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio. 

Today, we are taking a look at every single position player that was in attendance with their full scouting reports from their workout, below. 

Position Players (Listed Alphabetically) 

Jimmy Angle, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2026 Eastern Illinois
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 209 pounds. Broad shoulders, room to continue to add strength, present muscle.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy lift and place stride, spread out, simple.  Strong hands, loose swing, uphill path, worked middle/pullside, intent to lift, flashed jump off the barrel. 72.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 86 mph. High release, clean circle, over the top slot, plays with carry.
Defense: Athletic feet, stays behind the ball, plays through the ball, fields cleanly off front foot, shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.73 Edge Score.

Anthony Chavez, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026 Illinois
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 216.7 pounds. Strong, evenly proportioned, room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly spread out base, hangs foot into a long stride, controlled and fluid.  Strong hands, uphill path, swings with controlled aggression, line drive contact middle/away, generates natural loft and backspin. 73.6 mph bat speed with 32g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 mph max exit velocity (98.7 avg.); 388-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 86 mph. Compact, loose arm action, 3/4 slot, strong.
Defense: Patient actions, soft hands, steady footwork, moves well around the bag, natural and soft footwork.
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.39 Edge Score.

Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026 Arizona
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 189 pounds. High-waisted, ultra-projectable, long-levered.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, knee-knocks into a long stride, easy.   Loose/quick hands, uphill path, generates jump off the barrel, line drive approach, creates natural loft on the ball, shows ability to backspin. 76 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (98.9 avg.); 403-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 92 mph. Easy arm action, plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: Long, athletic strides, easy on the move, athletic, glides easily up the middle, soft hands with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.3 Edge Score.

James Feigleson, St. Charles East (IL), 2026 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 186 pounds. Projectable and athletic build, long-levered, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, knee-knocks into a medium stride, controlled and easy.  Loose hands, uphill path, generates jump off the barrel at times, some intent to lift, worked line drives to the pullside. 73.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (91.2 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 89 mph. Plays from multiple angles and on the move, clean.
Defense: Athletic, clean actions, crisp, soft funnel into the body, natural feel and actions, moves well up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 81.4 Edge Score.

Max Heineman, Normal Community (IL), 2026 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 199 pounds. Compact and durable frame, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short/simple stride works back to even, short hand load, utilizes strong lower-half. Strong hands, uphill path, intent to lift at times, line drive contact middle/pullside, generates easy jump off barrel at times. 69.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Short arm action, releases by ear, arm speed out front, strong.
Defense: 1.94-2.10 pop time range; Soft hands, gains ground to second, stays in-line, moves well out of the crouch. Receiving: Relaxed one-knee setup, presents target pre-pitch, works up through the baseball, soft hands, works to present pitches.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.14 Edge Score.

Joey Ireland, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026 Illinois
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 192 pounds. Athletic with trim strength, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, higher leg-lift and stride, hangs foot.  Loose hands, uphill path, simple, intent to lift at times, flashed jump off the barrel, worked middle/pullside. 73.8 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (93.3 avg.); 365-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 86 mph. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, can also play from multiple angles.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, attacks the ball, athletic, quick release, comfortable on the move, soft hands, steady double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.74 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 76.13 Edge Score.

Dylan Kassab, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026 Indiana
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 207 pounds. Strong, durable frame, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-taps with a long stride.  Strong hands, uphill path, loud contact, worked line drives to the middle/pullside, creates natural loft on the baseball at times, easy jump off the barrel. 77.1 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 106 mph max exit velocity (95.9 avg.); 403-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws on the bag, accurate.
Defense: 1.93-2.07 pop time range; Works in-line from the chute, clean block, moves well from the chute. Receiving: Relaxed, flexible one-knee setup, presents large target pre-pitch, willing blocker, works up through the baseball.
Athletic Testing:  runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.45 Edge Score.

Ian Kawczynski, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2026 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 177 pounds. Trim and wiry build, projectable with long levers.
Hit: RHH. Open base, works back to even with a longer stride.  Loose/quick hands, longer swing, works uphill, intent to lift, generates natural loft on the ball at times, worked middle/pullside. 74.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (95.9 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 92 mph. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, attacks the ball, athletic actions, rangy, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.24 Edge Score.

Trey Kerkhoff, Burlington (WI), 2026 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 194 pounds. Proportionate frame with room to add more strength in the coming years.
Hit: RHH. Controlled load, short stride, compact hand load.  Quick hands, works uphill, bat speed, line drive approach, worked middle/pullside. 71.4 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.2 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Bouncy actions, two hand gather out front, clean double play turn, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.97 Edge Score.

Addison Latko, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2026 Illinois
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 172 pounds. Strong, compact build, rounded shoulders, developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, hangs foot with some weight transfer into the back hip, creates separation in the hands.  Loose hands, flat path, line drive oriented, generates loft on the ball at times, worked middle/pull-side. 75.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (96.4 avg.); 374-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. INF - 83 mph. C: Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate. INF: Short and quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.85-1.94 pop time range; C: Clean glove-to-hand, works in-line and low from the chute, quick release, clean block, quick out of the crouch. Receiving: Comfortable, one-knee setup, presents large target pre-pitch, works up through the baseball, loose-wristed, presents pitches well. INF: Active footwork, steady hands out front, shuffles through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.10-inch max vertical jump. 

Caleb Liggon, Vel Phillips Memorial (WI), 2026 Bradley
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-4, 188 pounds. Lean and wiry build, projectable, athletic, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple and quick stride, balanced.  Loose hands, uphill path, easy swing, intent to lift at times, line drives to the middle/pullside.  71 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 84 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two hand funnel into body, clean footwork, comfortable on the move, soft hands, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.39 Edge Score.

Connor McGough, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (OH), 2026 Davidson
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 185 pounds. Lean and wiry build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, spread out with weight on back leg, simple and short stride.  Quick hands, uphill path, line drive oriented, worked middle/pullside, flashed backspin ability. 73.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 85 mph. OF - 91 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Attacks the ball, fields cleanly off front foot, steady footwork, short crow hop to target. INF: Patient actions, steady hands, two-hand gather that works out front.
Athletic Testing: 6.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.42 Edge Score.

Gavin Michaels, Normal Community (IL), 2026 Cincinnati
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Lean, wiry build, room to add strength, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, easy and quick stride, short.  Loose/easy hands, twitch, line drive oriented, flat path, works uphill at times, worked middle/pullside, generates jump off the barrel, shows ability to backspin. 74.7 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (99.9 avg.); 391-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 93 mph. Life out of the hand, 3/4 slot, short circle.
Defense: Athletic footwork, soft hands, clear feel for the position, quick first step, twitchy.
Athletic Testing: 6.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.18 Edge Score.

Easton Newman, Deerfield (IL), 2026 Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 161.8 pounds. Compact and trim build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe-taps into a long stride.  Strong hands, flatter path with length through the zone, line drive approach, swings with intent, hands work on top of the baseball at times, some intent to lift. 67.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.7 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 87 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, two hand gather into body, athletic feet, short shuffle step to target, quick release, athletic double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.30-inch max vertical jump. 

Nolan Ramoley, Brother Rice (IL), 2026 Kentucky
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 211 pounds. Strong, athletic build, rounded shoulders and advanced lower-half development.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, fluid load, toe-taps into a controlled forward move.  Strong/quick hands, athletic swing, slightly uphill path, generates jump off the barrel, swings with intent, line drive approach, worked middle/pullside. 78.6 mph bat speed with 29g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 107 mph max exit velocity (98.8 avg.); 409-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 96 mph. Quick arm circle, high 3/4 slot, easy life from the hand, explodes to his target.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, athletic footwork, short crow hop to target, athletic actions, fields cleanly off front foot.
Athletic Testing: 6.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.65 Edge Score.

Chance Ruby, Wilmot (WI), 2026 Illinois-Chicago
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 187 pounds. Athletic and trim build, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Knee-knocks into a long stride, creates separation in the hands into footstrike.  Loose hands, uphill path, generates natural loft on the ball at times, creates jump off the barrel, worked middle/pullside, some intent to lift. 71.9 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (97.1 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 90 mph. Athletic can play on the move and from different angles.
Defense: Patient, natural actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, quick release, moves well up the middle, quick first step with range, crisp double play.
Athletic Testing: 6.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.74 Edge Score.

Drew Stevens, Normal Community (IL), 2026 Valparaiso
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 192 pounds. Projectable frame with some lean strength, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, even setup, long stride, short hand load.  Strong hands, flat path, generates jump off the barrel, natural loft at times, line drive approach to the middle/pullside. 76 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 mph max exit velocity (94.4 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: 1.94-2.16 pop time range; Clean transition and glove-to-hand, smooth, clean footwork. Receiving: Flexible one-knee setup, presents target pre-pitch, works up through the baseball, soft hands, works to present pitches, willing blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.

Adam Swanson, Ottawa Township (IL), 2026 Bradley
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 190.7 pounds. Athletic build with present strength, rounded shoulders, lean.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base, works back to even with a subtle knee-knock stride.  Loose hands, uphill path, simple operation, generates loft on the ball, worked middle/away with line drives. 73.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (96.2 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. OF - 91 mph. C: Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws are around the bag. OF: Longer arm circle, high 3/4 release, consistent throws on target.
Defense: 1.94-2.04 pop time range; C: Quick transfer, footwork stays in-line, clean actions, soft block. Receiving: Relaxed, one-knee setup, flashes target, works up through the baseball, loose-wristed, comfortable receiving actions. OF: Fields cleanly off front foot, athletic footwork, comfortable actions, shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.34 Edge Score.

Ian Taylor, St Theodore Guerin High School (IN), 2026 George Mason
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds. Compact, strong build, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open, narrow base, works back to even with stride.  Strong hands, uphill path, intentful swing, works line drives to the middle/pullside, generates jump off the barrel, flashes the ability to backspin. 75.8 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 mph max exit velocity (101.2 avg.); 401-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  OF - 94 mph. Clean, quick arm, high 3/4 slot, explodes from the hand, carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball, athletic footwork, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.74 Edge Score.

Brandon Thomsen, St. Viator (IL), 2026 Purdue
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 212 pounds. Athletic build, proportionate with present strength and room to continue to add.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy stride, simple and repeats, controlled load with some shoulder coil into footplant.   Fluid/strong hands, uphill path, generates easy jump off the barrel, elevates the ball, worked to all fields. 74.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (95.2 avg.); 418-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 84 mph. Short arm action, releases by ear, works downhill, accurate throws on the bag.
Defense: 1.80-1.94 pop time range; Soft hands, clean footwork from the chute, works in-line, efficient and clean glove-to-hand. Receiving: Athletic one-knee setup, flashes large target pre-pitch, works up through the baseball, loose-wristed, comfortable receiving actions, presents pitches.
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.78 Edge Score.

Jailen Veliz, Yorkville (IL), 2026 Lewis University
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic build, proportionate.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, controlled load, longer stride.  Loose hands, uphill path, intent to lift, fly ball contact to the middle/pullside. 73.2 mph bat speed with 23g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (91.3 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph. Quick release, can play from multiple angles.
Defense: Steady hands, quick feet, works in-line through his target, plays low to the ground, can make plays on the move.
Athletic Testing: 27.50-inch max vertical jump. 

Jake Winger, McCutcheon (IN), 2026 Indiana
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-5, 215 pounds. Long-levered with present strength, lean with room to add more.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, some rhythm throughout pre-pitch, short stride works back to even, quiet hand load, utilizes lower-half. Quick hands, long swing, swings with intent, uphill path, generates jump off the barrel, intent to lift, worked middle/pullside. 76 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 mph max exit velocity (97.5 avg.); 420-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 89 mph. Compact arm action, loose, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, plays through the ball with ease, fluid funnel, short shuffle step to target, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.98 Edge Score.

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