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Senior Future Games Workout: Illinois Quick Hits

July 24, 2025
By: Illinois Scouting Staff

From Tuesday, July 22nd, through Wednesday, July 23rd, the Prep Baseball Senior Future Games will take place at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Georgia. This event will feature select uncommitted 2026 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area and Canada.

Team Heartland consisted of prospects from both Illinois and Wisconsin, but within this piece we’re breaking down all of the Illinois position players from the Senior Future Games workout.

ILLINOIS QUICK HITS

1B Anthony Chavez (Mount Carmel, 2026) came into this week as one of the top uncommitted left-handed bats in the state and has done nothing but elevate that status. He took one of the loudest rounds of the day with a 103.8 mph peak EV, working on the barrel routinely with five balls hammered over 102 mph. His BLAST metrics were off the charts, averaging 23.7 mph for his hand-speed and 81.3 mph for his bat-speed, also averaging 27.5 G for his rotational acceleration. The hit tool is very evident, but he also features a smooth glove at first base with feel for the position and natural actions. A 6.88 runner in the 60 to pair, Chavez will be a name to circle and follow throughout the rest of the week.

OF Patrick Connors (Hinsdale Central, 2026) is coming off a strong spring season that landed him on the Prep Baseball Illinois Third Team All-State list, also earning Prep Baseball National Player of the Week in the middle of May. At Tuesday’s workout, Connors ran an impressive 6.41 60 time, and followed it up with a strong round of batting practice from the right-side. He barreled his hardest hit ball 97.6 mph, sending it 374 feet, while averaging 90.2 mph. There’s bat speed through the zone (avg. 74.2 mph), and his athleticism translates to the outfield where he recorded an 87 mph outfield velocity.

C Keenan Donaldson (New Trier, 2026) emerged as a high follow at the West Suburban ID earlier this spring, and he continues to establish himself as one of the top backstops in the state down here at the Senior Future Games. Listed at a muscle-bound 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, there’s loud tools across the board, starting with strength in his right-handed bat. He was all over the barrel in his round with a peak EV of 99.2 mph, averaging 94 mph throughout - also averaging 22.3 mph for his hand-speed and 77.2 mph for his bat-speed. He took a clean round of defense behind the plate, showing off plenty of arm-strength (T80 mph) and a quick/clean transfer (1.82 pop-time). On top of all that, he’s also a 6.93 runner in the 60.

INF James Feigleson (St. Charles East, 2026) was a name that was on the rise throughout the spring and summer circuits, and continued to look the part of a high-follow uncommitted prospect on Tuesday. Standing in an athletic and lead 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, Feigleson started his workout running a 6.76 60 time. He showed a loose and fluid right-handed swing during his round of batting practice, staying on the barrel consistently while posting a max exit velocity of 98.1 mph (93.9 mph avg.), and sending his furthest hit ball 371 feet. Defensively, he displayed confident hands and a quality arm across the diamond (T88 mph).

OF Adam Kozak (Lockport, 2026) has long stood out in gameplay, and he had a strong showing in the workout portion of this event. He started things off with his best tool, running to a 6.57 in the 60 to start his day. He has a loose and athletic left-handed swing that looks to work the gaps, peaking at 96.2 mph for his EV. He also put up quality BLAST metrics with an average hand-speed of 21.5 mph and average bat-speed of 71.1 mph. His athleticism easily translates to the outfield with fluid footwork and easy reads off the bat, ranging easily to balls to either side of him. He also topped out at 83 mph from a crowhop, delivering accurate strikes to his target.

C Andrew Satunas (Lockport, 2026) has been a name on the rise over the past year or so, and it’s easy to see why. His left-handed swing continues to trend up, and he was on the barrel in BP with a peak EV of 96.7 mph working to both gaps with some lift at times - also averaging 72.6 mph for his bat-speed. The catch/throw is also above-average, showing steady/sure-handed actions with a clean glove-to hand and quality arm (T75 mph; 1.93 pop-time). 7.08 runner in the 60 to pair.

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.

MIF Kyle Ziebell (Harvest Christian Academy, 2026) is a twitchy up-the-middle defender that has stood out this week at LakePoint. Currently ranked No. 73 in the class, the middle infielder showed tools across the board starting the day with a 6.69 run-time with burst off the line. At the plate the right-handed hitter worked in rhythm using the middle of the field throughout his round reaching 93.9 mph max exit velocity with a max distance of 369 feet. Defensively Ziebell is a steady defender with range and footspeed to stick in the middle of the field, the arm plays on the move and from multiple angles reaching 86 mph on his best throw across the diamond.

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