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Team Heartland: Workout Takeaways

July 22, 2026
Illinois & Wisconsin Scouting Staff

We’re down in Georgia at LakePoint Sports for our annual Future Games event, the largest and most prestigious uncommitted event in the country. We kicked things off yesterday with the Senior Future Games, running the players through a pro-style workout and then gameplay not long after, with more still to come. 

Today, we are reviewing all of the position players that worked out for Team Heartland, with scouting reports and videos, below. 

Position Players 

+ 1B/RHP Derrik Beckstrand (Elkhorn Area, 2027) physically stands out inside the lines, standing at a strong and imposing 6-foot-5, 242-pounds with physical strength to the frame. Took a loud round of batting practice with a clean and repeatable left-handed swing with simple strength and leverage, averaging 91.3 mph off the bat with a max exit velocity of 97.3 mph. 

+ C Ethan Miller (Slinger, 2027) is one of the top catchers regardless of class hailing from the Badger State, standing at a strong 5-foot-9, 206 pounds with lean strength throughout the frame. Looks the part of a high-level catch and throw defender with an athletic and repeatable move towards second, strong arm with accuracy consistently places the ball on the bag. Repeatable right-handed swing with feel to drive the baseball in the air reaching a max exit velocity of 99.2 mph throughout the round.

+ Standout workout from OF Alex Michna (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2027) showing multiple “ticked up” tools throughout the day. Started the day running a 6.64 60-yard dash, improving his previous best of 6.78 from the winter. Strong and athletic left-handed swing with feel for the barrel reaching a max exit velocity of 99.1 mph. Athletic and steady defender in the outfield reaching 88 mph from the outfield.

+ MIF Nolan Julseth (New Glarus, 2027) is an athletic middle infielder that showed well throughout the workout. Strong 5-foot-8, 170-pound frame with lean strength throughout. Looked the part of a high level infielder with a ceiling at the next level, clear arm strength that plays from the left side at 90 mph across the diamond. Worked on the barrel throughout his round of BP, quick left-handed swing with feel for the barrel, 89.9 mph average exit velocity, 94.7 mph max exit velocity. 

+ C/OF Rocco Triolo (Lincoln-Way East, 2027) has done nothing but impress with the bat over the last calender year and the workout was much of the same. The frame is lean and trim with room to add strength, standing in at 6-foot, 189-pounds. The right-handed hitter showed off easy power with a natural ability to lift the baseball pull-side, peaking at 101.3 mph for his EV with numerous homers in the round. He showed well defensively, starting behind the plate where he showed a strong arm with accuracy and carry to the bag, T80 mph, 1.83 pop-time. 

+ C/INF Lucas Beaty (Normal Community, 2027) stands out at a physical 5-foot-11, 200-pounds and has the strength in his swing to match. The right-handed hitter has a clean swing with a tight turn, working uphill with lift pull-side, peaking at 98.7 mph for his EV. He’s a versatile defender that took defense both behind the plate and on the infield. Behind the plate, he showed a strong arm with directional actions from the chute, topping at 79 mph and 1.84 for his pop-time, showing life and carry to the bag. He’s a steady defender on the infield that moves well for his size, showing sure-handed actions and a strong arm (T86 mph). 7.12 runner. 

+ OF Carson Hamblin (Lake Zurich, 2027) showed a clean and upside swing from the left side in his workout. It’s a simple move with a flat path, working on top of the baseball up the middle and pull-side with a peak EV of 94.6 mph. He showed steady hands and footwork in the outfield with a peak velocity of 83 mph from a crowhop. 

+ MIF Jackson Roberts (Barrington, 2027) impressed in numerous aspects, starting his day on a high note with a 6.60 in the 60. He’s slender and projectable with a 6-foot, 158-pound frame. He showed a clean, twitchy swing with line-drive spray in his round, peaking at 96 mph for his EV. He’s a savvy defender with athletic actions and a quick first step, making his round of defense look easy. The arm is sufficient with a quick release, topping at 86 mph across. 

+ OF Keaton Ariano (Geneseo, 2027) stands out at a broad shouldered 5-foot-11, 205-pounds with proportionate strength throughout. He creates strength from the ground up and works in his legs into an uphill path, creating some natural loft with a 98 mph peak EV. He moves well for his size with a 6.74 in the 60, and his actions are sure-handed in the outfield with a peak of 81 mph from a crowhop. 

+ CIF Johnny Louise (Montini, 2027) is a physical right-handed bat that took a loud round of BP. He showed some impressive bat-speed from the right side, working from a flat path and some lift at times pull-side, peaking at 100.6 mph for his EV. He showed a strong arm across up to 87 mph, pairing with steady hands that profile him on the corners. 

+ CIF Zane Schneider (Lemont, 2027) really looks the part at 6-foot-3, 196-pounds, and he has some tools to match. The right-handed swing is projectable with a long-levered operation, working flat through the zone with results pull-side, peaking at 91 mph for his EV. He’s a smooth defender with a confident glove, pairing with athletic footwork and a 6.77 in the 60. 

+ OF Easton DiBernardi (Marquette, 2027) showed a clean left-handed swing in his round, peaking at 101 mph for his EV with results up the middle and pull-side. Athletic and proportionate 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. The swing is athletic with a direct path that works on top of the baseball, flashing lift at times pull-side. Athletic defender in the outfield, 6.98 runner with a quick first step, arm is plenty strong with a 91 mph peak from a crowhop. 

+ OF Anthony Cartolano (Brother Rice, 2027) had one of the toolsier showings of the group, and he’s a must-follow name throughout the week. Strong, broad shouldered 5-foot-8, 195-pound frame. He’s a 6.69 runner in the 60 and the speed really plays up in the outfield with a quick first step and confident actions. Twitchy right-handed swing that is short to the ball and long through the zone with a flat path, 98.1 mph peak EV. 

+ CIF/OF Gavin Stanislawski (Brother Rice, 2027) showed some of the biggest power out of the group, peaking at 102 mph for his EV with numerous home runs pull-side. He’s a physical presence at 6-foot-2, 225-pounds and he has the strength in the swing to match. The swing is balanced with intent through impact, showing a flat path with natural lift. Steady defender at third with actions that profile on the corners, arm is strong with an 85 mph peak across. 

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