One of Illinois' premier events returns later this month as our staff heads to Rhino Sports Academy in Shorewood for our annual Preseason ProCase. Last year, over 15 scouts made their way to the Chicagoland area as some of the top talent in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin participated in our high-level event. We are less than a month away from the 2026 ProCase and already have 23 players from the Illinois and Wisconsin ranks. Today, let's take a look at six players who have been added to the roster and will make their way to Shorewood on January 27th.

New Additions

Jory Crocker SS / RHP / Willowbrook, IL / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 272 / POS: 69 Arizona Commit From 3/06/25: “INF Jory Crocker (Willowbrook, 2026; Arizona commit) has one of the higher ceilings in the state, and he has made some notable strides since our last look in the summer. Also an extremely high-level arm, Crocker only worked out as a position player over the weekend and was still highly impressive. The right-handed hitter has a relaxed and easy swing that stays balanced with the ability to lift up the middle of the field with ease, reaching up to 101 mph for his peak EV while averaging 90 mph - also launching his furthest ball 368’. He showed well on the infield with soft hands and natural actions, utilizing his levers well and showing easy range. His arm is plenty strong, topping out at 89 mph across. 6.83 runner in the 60.”

Henry Humes RHP / Homewood Flossmoor, IL / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 6 Northwestern Commit From 8/05/25: “RHP Henry Humes (Homewood, 2026) is set to rise in our rankings following a dominant appearance on the mound Wednesday night, Humes put together an eye-opening two-inning performance, striking out three and not allowing a single hit or walk. The right-hander worked with a three-pitch mix, the fastball sitting 88-90 mph, playing well out of the slot with 18.1 inches of horizontal movement. The slider was upper 70s, a gyro profile with slight sweep, 2200 RPMs. The changeup was mid-70s, killing spin, with a drop off getting -4.7 inches of IVB. The lanky, 6-foot-6, 185-pound frame with tons of room to fill out, worked out of a staggered setup, with the arm working long and loose from a lower ¾ slot. Humes, through his outing, showed complete dominance, showing a clear feel for his three-pitch mix, not afraid to go to his slider or changeup for out pitches.”

Nolan Ramoley OF / Brother Rice, IL / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 271 / POS: 49 Northwestern Commit From 7/17/25: “Kentucky commit. Currently ranked No. 5 in Illinois' rising senior class, Ramoley would continue to show a dynamic toolset that makes him a name to follow as he continues to add more polish to his present toolset. Standing in a physical 6-foot-1, 211-pound frame with strength and foot speed, the Brother Rice product showed a strong right-handed bat with advanced bat speed and developing feel for the barrel. Defensively showed developing reads and routes, with aforementioned foot speed that offers promise to the defensive profile.”

Chance Ruby SS / RHP / Wilmot, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 247 / POS: 62 Illinois-Chicago Commit From 7/17/25: “Illinois-Chicago commit and no. 5th ranked player in the Wisconsin 2026 class. Would showcase a premier right-handed hitting, up-the-middle profile throughout the weekend. A pure athlete who showed twitchy actions both at shortstop and at the plate, Ruby would finish the tournament 9-for-20 with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, and six runs scored. Will be a name to follow within next year’s MLB Draft. An athletic 6-foot, 187-pound frame, Ruby had an interesting appearance on the mound Sunday afternoon. The right-hander was working with a two-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 84-87 mph, T89, and the slider was sitting 75-76 mph, late sharp break. An athletic, fluid mover on the mound with long, clean arm action from the ¾ slot. A competitor on the mound, filling up the zone with ease, with feel for the slider.”

Adam Swanson C / OF / Ottawa Township, IL / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 5 Bradley Commit From 7/22/25: “2025 Senior Future Games: C Adam Swanson (Ottawa Township, 2026) returned to LakePoint this week as he was part of Team Illinois at last summer’s Future Games. Ranked No. 37 in the class, Swanson has some of the best tools all across the board, beginning the event running a 6.42 60 time. His round of batting practice was loud, posting a 100.1 mph max exit velocity while staying on the barrel for an average of 94.2 mph. Per Trackman, Swanson sent his furthest hit ball 389 feet. Defensively, Swanson worked out both behind the dish and in the outfield. He showed a strong arm catching, recording an 80 mph catcher velocity and a 1.81 pop time on his best bullet down to second. His strong arm translated to the outfield as well, posting 90 mph on his best throw to home.”

Rocco Szambelan LHP / OF / Joliet Catholic, IL / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 56 / POS: 9 Butler Commit From 8/05/25: “LHP Rocco Szambelan (Joliet Catholic, 2026) stood out on the mound at the Illinois State Games with an impressive showing. The southpaw featured a running fastball that sat comfortably at 85-88 mph, touching 89 mph, and showed significant arm-side life with -16.7 inches of horizontal movement. He paired it effectively with a tight-breaking slider, which he consistently landed for strikes, demonstrating advanced feel for the pitch. Szambelan works with a loose, athletic delivery, featuring an easy leg lift and explosive finish through release.”

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