On Wednesday, July 9th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to the John A. Logan in Carterville, Illinois for the Southern Illinois Summer ID. This open event was host to over 20 players, mostly from the southern region of the state, and it consistently gives our staff a strong look at the talent the area has to offer.

INF Ian Crabb (Harrisburg, 2027) is a switch-hitter who just missed the list below. Crabb showed intrigue with his left-handed swing and simple defensive actions while also putting together one of the better bullpens of the day.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

1. Macaibe Carter, Jackson (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open stance, quiet, minimal stride. Direct to the ball, slightly uphill path, all fields approach. 71.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Clean, shorter arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball out front, easy mover, athlete.
Athletic Testing: 6.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.7 Edge Score.