With opening week upon us, we wanted to take the time to highlight some of the teams that did not fall in our Preseason Power 25 at the 4A level, but are teams to watch throughout the spring.

Please note: Information and the “teams to watch” are strongly based off of coaches submissions and filling out our preseason questionnaire.

4A Teams to Watch 

Andrew Thunderbolts

Head Coach: Dave DeHaan
Classification: 4A
Conference: SWSC
2025 Record: 25-12, lost to LW Central 1-0 in Regional Championship
Key Players Lost: Austin Cusack (JJC), Jake Ross (Western Michigan), Robby Pursel (Millikin)
Season Highlights: Started the season 10-0, beat some quality opponents early on and late in the year, had a team ERA of 2.28

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: 6 returning starters back from our 25 win team.
Returning Positional Starters: 6 
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3 
Returning Relief Pitchers: 2

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Andrew's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 86.43 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 96.33 mph
• Max FB Velocity: 84.33 mph
• Top 60-Yard: 6.99s

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Caden Kendall (2026) - SS/RHP - 5-10 , 180 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 89.0 mph (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • INF arm: 91.0 mph (T-No. 6 in 4A, T-No. 8 in IL, No. 6 in 2026 class)
• James Iles (2026) - OF/RHP - 5-10.9 , 172 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 23.0g (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, T-No. 9 in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.74s (93rd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 19 in 2026 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.59s (T-No. 17 in 4A, T-No. 22 in IL, T-No. 8 in 2026 class)
  • vert. jump: 28.0 in (92nd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 22 in 2026 class)
• Nolan Kendall (2026) - C/OF - 5-10 , 170 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 29.0g (T-No. 3 in 4A, T-No. 4 in IL, T-No. 2 in 2026 class)
  • C arm: 78.0 mph (T-No. 20 in 2026 class)

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Bartlett Hawks

Head Coach: Alex Coan
Classification: 4A
Conference: Upstate 8 (West)
2025 Record: 19-17-1; Willowbrook Regional Champions, lost to South Elgin in Willowbrook Sectional Semi-Final
Key Players Lost: Alex Bihun & Austin Daubenmire (ECC), Vince Kamarat (College of San Mateo, Calif.)
Season Highlights: First regional championship since 2013

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Pitching
Returning Positional Starters: 6
Returning Starting Pitchers: 5
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Bartlett's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 92.37 mph (T-No. 23 in 4A)
• Max Exit Velocity: 99.00 mph
• Top 60-Yard: 7.21s

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Brandon Pelz (2026) - RHP/SS - 5-11.7 , 196 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 21.0g (92nd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 15 in 2026 class)
  • max fastball: 91.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 13 in 2026 class)
  • INF arm: 86.0 mph (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2026 class)
  • FB spin: 2221 rpm (85th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2026 class)
  • CB spin: 2381 rpm (No. 25 in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, No. 21 in 2026 class)
  • SL spin: 2622 rpm (No. 6 in 4A, No. 11 in IL, No. 7 in 2026 class)
• Josh Colaizzi (2026) - OF/RHP - 5-10 , 190 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 91.2 mph (81st pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 21.0g (92nd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 15 in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.71s (94th pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 15 in 2026 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 27.4 in (89th pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2026 class)
  • OF arm: 94.0 mph (T-No. 3 in 4A, T-No. 4 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2026 class)
• Ryan Smith (2029) - 1B/RHP - 6-0 , 252 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, No. 2 in 2029 class)
  • avg EV: 96.3 mph (T-No. 18 in 4A, 97th pctile. in IL, No. 1 in 2029 class)
  • bat speed: 72.0 mph (No. 11 in 2029 class)
  • FB spin: 2029 rpm (No. 17 in 2029 class)

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Benet Academy Redwings

Head Coach: Scott Lawler Jorge Acosta
Classification: 4A
Conference: ESCC
2025 Record: 27-13
Key Players Lost: Jake Rifenburg, Luke Wildes, Gino Zagorac, Merrick Sullivan, Josh Gugora
Season Highlights: 2nd in state 3A Best finish in school history

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Overall talent 
Returning Positional Starters: 3
Returning Starting Pitchers: 0
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Benet Academy's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 90.27 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 100.67 mph (T-No. 19 in 4A, T-No. 26 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 88.67 mph (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 26 in the state)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.68s (No. 4 in 4A, No. 5 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Carson Ebeling (2026) - SS/2B - 5-11.5 , 164 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 72.9 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 20.0g (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, T-No. 22 in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.60s (T-No. 10 in 4A, T-No. 16 in IL, No. 7 in 2026 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.55s (No. 4 in 4A, No. 4 in IL, No. 2 in 2026 class)
  • vert. jump: 26.7 in (85th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL)
• Luke Crowder (2028) - LHP/OF - 6-2.2 , 170 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 89.0 mph (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, T-No. 6 in 2028 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.85s (85th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, No. 22 in 2028 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.61s (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 3 in 2028 class)
  • vert. jump: 27.6 in (90th pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 8 in 2028 class)
  • OF arm: 88.0 mph (T-No. 20 in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 6 in 2028 class)
  • FB spin: 2306 rpm (No. 19 in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, No. 7 in 2028 class)
• Nathan Cerocke (2026) - SS/2B - 5-9.2 , 168 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.91s (80th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 25.6 in (82nd pctile. in IL)
• Peter Pignatiello (2028) - SS/RHP - 5-10.4 , 170 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 17.0g (80th pctile. in 4A, 81st pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.87s (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, No. 23 in 2028 class)
  • INF arm: 84.0 mph (T-No. 22 in 2028 class)
• Quinn Driscoll (2027) - OF/RHP - 5-11 , 165 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.76s (92nd pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 91st pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.61s (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 29.0 in (T-No. 19 in 4A, 97th pctile. in IL, No. 15 in 2027 class)
• Quinn Rooney (2027) - LHP/1B - 6-5.5 , 206 lbs
  
  • max EV: 107.0 mph (T-No. 8 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 5 in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 96.2 mph (T-No. 20 in 4A, 97th pctile. in IL, T-No. 16 in 2027 class)
  • max fastball: 91.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 14 in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.67s (T-No. 20 in 4A, 97th pctile. in IL, No. 13 in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.53s (No. 2 in 4A, No. 2 in IL, No. 1 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 29.6 in (No. 16 in 4A, No. 20 in IL, No. 10 in 2027 class)
  • CB spin: 2267 rpm (83rd pctile. in 4A, 80th pctile. in IL)
  • IVB (rise): 18.9 in (No. 8 in 4A, No. 24 in IL, No. 9 in 2027 class)

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Downers Grove North Trojans

Head Coach: Kyle Briscoe
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Silver
2025 Record: 30-8. Lost in Sectional Final
Key Players Lost: Brady Schallmoser, Jimmy Reilly, JD Cumbee, Luke Fordonski, Nick Konopiots, Edgar Santos
Season Highlights: 30-8 Last season, Tied for conference with OPRF. ( 3rd in a row). Lost in the sectional final vs. Waubonsie Valley. Brady Schallmoser-4a All- State, All- Area, All- Conference. We Stole 166 bags last year setting program record.

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Frontline starting pitching. 
Returning Positional Starters: 5 
Returning Starting Pitchers: 2 
Returning Relief Pitchers: 0

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Downers Grove North's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 92.73 mph (No. 20 in 4A, No. 27 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 102.67 mph (T-No. 10 in 4A, T-No. 12 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 86.33 mph
• Top 60-Yard: 6.88s (No. 18 in 4A, No. 26 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Antonio Russotiesi (2027) - 3B/SS - 5-11.3 , 190 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 91.4 mph (82nd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 81st pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
• Colin Doyle (2027) - RHP - 6-6.4 , 224 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 96.0 mph (No. 1 in 4A, No. 1 in IL, No. 1 in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2234 rpm (86th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • SL spin: 2396 rpm (No. 20 in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, No. 13 in 2027 class)
• Emilio Gandarilla (2026) - SS/3B - 5-9.6 , 155 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 72.6 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
• Nate Burcham (2027) - SS/3B - 6-2 , 194 lbs
  
  • max EV: 101.0 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 73.9 mph (88th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 91st pctile. in 2027 class)
  • INF arm: 87.0 mph (88th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, T-No. 17 in 2027 class)
• Oliver Gibson (2027) - OF/OF - 5-7 , 173 lbs
  
  • max EV: 107.0 mph (T-No. 8 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 5 in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 96.6 mph (No. 16 in 4A, No. 25 in IL, No. 14 in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 73.3 mph (83rd pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 25.0g (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 3 in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.74s (93rd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.62s (90th pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, 87th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 26.1 in (82nd pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Sam Marshall (2027) - 3B/2B - 6-3.4 , 185 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 19.0g (86th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • INF arm: 88.0 mph (T-No. 21 in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, T-No. 10 in 2027 class)

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Highland Park Giants

Head Coach: Jason Newburger
Classification: 4A
Conference: Central Suburban League (North Division)
2025 Record: 24-11 (13-2). Lost to Libertyville in Regional Final
Key Players Lost: Ben Lichtenfeld, Charlie Cohen, Brett Karman, J.T. Killeen
Season Highlights: Conference Champions. 13 consecutive conference victories. 3rd all time in school history for wins in a season. CSL North Player of the Year Ben Lichtenfeld.

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Strong senior core, strong defense. 
Returning Positional Starters: 7
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Highland Park's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 90.13 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 98.00 mph
• Top 60-Yard: 7.21s

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Gustav Crane (2027) - C/3B - 5-11.6 , 197 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 91.2 mph (81st pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 23.0g (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, T-No. 11 in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 79.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, T-No. 11 in 2027 class)
• Simon Rose (2027) - SS/RHP - 5-11.2 , 168 lbs
  
  • max EV: 102.0 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 95.6 mph (94th pctile. in 4A, 96th pctile. in IL, No. 24 in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.65s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 25.3 in (80th pctile. in IL)
  • INF arm: 86.0 mph (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)

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Hinsdale Central Red Devils

Head Coach: Jason Ziemer
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Silver
2025 Record: 18-17 (Lost in first round to Plainfield North)
Key Players Lost: Brayan Hernandez, Alex Rivera, David Leung
Season Highlights: Patrick Connors broke the school record for stolen bases (45)

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Top-end talent, team speed, return all pitching. 
Returning Positional Starters: 6
Returning Starting Pitchers: 6
Returning Relief Pitchers: 2

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Hinsdale Central's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 94.77 mph (No. 12 in 4A, No. 15 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 104.00 mph (No. 5 in 4A, No. 6 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 87.00 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.75s (No. 11 in 4A, No. 13 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Billy Main (2026) - SS/RHP - 5-11.7 , 176 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 91.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 13 in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.84s (86th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • INF arm: 93.0 mph (T-No. 1 in 4A, T-No. 1 in IL, T-No. 1 in 2026 class)
  • FB spin: 2274 rpm (T-No. 25 in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, No. 18 in 2026 class)
  • IVB (rise): 20.1 in (No. 2 in 4A, No. 8 in IL, No. 3 in 2026 class)
• Dylan Kassab (2026) - C - 5-10.5 , 207 lbs
  
  • max EV: 106.0 mph (T-No. 10 in 4A, T-No. 13 in IL, T-No. 7 in 2026 class)
  • avg EV: 98.2 mph (No. 10 in 4A, No. 14 in IL, No. 7 in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 78.9 mph (No. 7 in 4A, No. 12 in IL, No. 9 in 2026 class)
  • rot. accel.: 25.0g (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 6 in 2026 class)
  • C arm: 79.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, T-No. 10 in 2026 class)
• Liam Allen (2027) - 3B/SS - 6-1 , 174 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 90.5 mph (80th pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 72.2 mph (80th pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 18.0g (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Luke McLaughlin (2027) - OF/3B - 6-1 , 174 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 21.0g (92nd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2027 class)
• Matthew Tomfohrde (2027) - OF/C - 6-0 , 200 lbs
  
  • max EV: 105.0 mph (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 19 in IL, T-No. 10 in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 95.0 mph (93rd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, 92nd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Max Judge (2027) - 3B/SS - 6-1.7 , 196 lbs
  
  • max EV: 101.0 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 91.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 73.7 mph (86th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 89th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 18.0g (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 30.5 in (No. 10 in 4A, No. 11 in IL, No. 7 in 2027 class)
  • INF arm: 85.0 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 82nd pctile. in IL)
• Owen Sunderson (2027) - SS/RHP - 6-0 , 179 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 91.1 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.89s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 26.3 in (83rd pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • INF arm: 91.0 mph (T-No. 6 in 4A, T-No. 8 in IL, T-No. 2 in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 80.0 mph (T-No. 10 in 4A, T-No. 20 in IL, T-No. 9 in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2218 rpm (85th pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Patrick Connors (2026) - OF/SS - 6-0 , 185 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 72.8 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.64s (No. 18 in 4A, No. 25 in IL, No. 10 in 2026 class)
  • OF arm: 90.0 mph (T-No. 12 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, No. 12 in 2026 class)

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Hononegah Indians

Head Coach: Matt Simpson
Classification: 4A
Conference: NIC-10
2025 Record: Regional Final
Key Players Lost: Ian Blakenship, Bryce Ewing, Jakob Deleo 
Season Highlights: 6th straight conference championship

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Experience
Returning Positional Starters: 6
Returning Starting Pitchers: All but 1
Returning Relief Pitchers: All but 1

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DATA CENTER

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Grant Statler (2027) - LHP/1B - 5-10 , 167 lbs
  
  • INF arm: 85.0 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 82nd pctile. in IL)
• Waylon Marko (2028) - C/OF - 6-0 , 188 lbs
  
  • max EV: 102.0 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 9 in 2028 class)
  • avg EV: 95.1 mph (93rd pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 5 in 2028 class)
  • bat speed: 74.8 mph (92nd pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 12 in 2028 class)
  • vert. jump: 28.5 in (T-No. 25 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, No. 5 in 2028 class)
  • C arm: 80.0 mph (T-No. 10 in 4A, T-No. 20 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2028 class)

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Jacobs Golden Eagles

Head Coach: Jamie Murray
Classification: 4A
Conference: Fox Valley
2025 Record: 16-20, lost to McHenry 2-1 in the Regional Final
Key Players Lost: Braden Behrens, Spencer Drummond, Kye Wayda, Gavin Grummer, Ethan Fait
Season Highlights: We were very young...we started 6 sophomores in our Regional Final against one of the best arms in the state (Brendan Shannon)....this year, we will return 17 players from our 2025 team....we lost six seniors (only one position player who was hurt most of the seaosn). We finished 16-20 overall but also played a very competitive non-conference record...that has always been a philosophy of mine....play the best programs no matter what....I have never cared of my own personal record...rather, I want to challenge our kids so they are prepared for the post-season and that has been a good recipe for us over the last 14 years.

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Young, talented group with experience. 
Returning Positional Starters: Even though we started 6 sophomores in our Regional Final, we had another 3 underclassman play a significant amount including Drew Robertson who broke his leg at Central in early May. A lot of experience returning and we are as deep with our 27's, 28's and 29's as we have been since 2014-2016 teams. 
Returning Starting Pitchers: 4
Returning Relief Pitchers: 6

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Jacobs's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 93.30 mph (No. 16 in 4A, No. 21 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 99.67 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A)
• Max FB Velocity: 84.33 mph
• Top 60-Yard: 6.73s (No. 9 in 4A, No. 11 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Jace Koth (2027) - OF/LHP - 5-10 , 158 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.78s (90th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, 89th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.60s (T-No. 23 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 17 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 27.1 in (88th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • OF arm: 92.0 mph (T-No. 6 in 4A, T-No. 10 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2027 class)
• Jacob Becker (2027) - 1B/3B - 5-11 , 238 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 92.2 mph (85th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, 85th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 17.0g (80th pctile. in 4A, 81st pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Luke Flaskamp (2027) - C/2B - 5-8.3 , 177 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 92.8 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 73.8 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 26.2 in (83rd pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 79.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, T-No. 11 in 2027 class)
• Mason Koth (2029) - OF/RHP - 6-2 , 182 lbs
  
  • max EV: 97.0 mph (T-No. 7 in 2029 class)
  • avg EV: 87.9 mph (T-No. 24 in 2029 class)
  • max fastball: 81.0 mph (T-No. 24 in 2029 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 7.02s (No. 7 in 2029 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.64s (87th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, T-No. 3 in 2029 class)
  • OF arm: 86.0 mph (T-No. 6 in 2029 class)
• Ryan Tucker (2027) - 3B/RHP - 5-10 , 178 lbs
  
  • max EV: 101.0 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 94.9 mph (92nd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, 91st pctile. in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 73.4 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 87th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.71s (94th pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 20 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 26.7 in (85th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • INF arm: 89.0 mph (T-No. 16 in 4A, T-No. 22 in IL, T-No. 7 in 2027 class)

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Lincoln-Way West Warriors

Head Coach: Jake Zajc
Classification: 4A
Conference: SWSC
2025 Record: 28-8 Lost vs Stagg in Regional Championship
Key Players Lost: Conor Essenburg, Lucas Acevedo, Anthony Vita
Season Highlights: Conor Essenburg - Atlanta Braves 5th round

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: 6 Returning starting positional players. 
Returning Positional Starters: 6
Returning Starting Pitchers: 1
Returning Relief Pitchers: 2

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Lincoln-Way West's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 88.33 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 96.67 mph
• Max FB Velocity: 87.67 mph (T-No. 19 in 4A)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.94s (No. 23 in 4A)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Adam Redmond (2028) - LHP - 5-11 , 156 lbs
  
  • CB spin: 2556 rpm (No. 10 in 4A, No. 17 in IL, No. 4 in 2028 class)
  • IVB (rise): 16.7 in (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2028 class)
• Cade Schoppe (2027) - OF - 5-10.2 , 162 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 72.9 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 25.0g (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 3 in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.86s (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.65s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 28.2 in (92nd pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, 92nd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Jackson Heinlen (2027) - RHP - 5-11.2 , 162 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2342 rpm (No. 12 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, No. 12 in 2027 class)
  • CB spin: 2387 rpm (No. 23 in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, T-No. 20 in 2027 class)
• Jackson Mansker (2026) - 3B/RHP - 6-1 , 200 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 90.7 mph (81st pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 75.9 mph (94th pctile. in 4A, 96th pctile. in IL, T-No. 25 in 2026 class)
  • rot. accel.: 18.0g (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 25.4 in (81st pctile. in IL)
• Jacob Howard (2027) - RHP/3B - 6-1.2 , 165 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 89.0 mph (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 31.1 in (No. 4 in 4A, No. 5 in IL, No. 3 in 2027 class)
  • IVB (rise): 16.7 in (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
• John Juarez (2027) - OF/3B - 5-9.2 , 180 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 18.0g (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Kevin Thatcher (2027) - SS/2B - 5-10.7 , 164 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.85s (85th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 85th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.59s (T-No. 17 in 4A, T-No. 22 in IL, T-No. 14 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 30.4 in (No. 11 in 4A, T-No. 12 in IL, No. 8 in 2027 class)
• Luke Stoner (2028) - SS/2B - 5-10.8 , 158 lbs
  
  • 10-yd. split: 1.65s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2028 class)
  • vert. jump: 27.0 in (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, T-No. 16 in 2028 class)
  • INF arm: 86.0 mph (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, T-No. 14 in 2028 class)
• Nathan Pritchard (2028) - C/1B - 5-10.3 , 173 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 19.0g (86th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, T-No. 17 in 2028 class)
• Owen Chudzinski (2027) - RHP/3B - 6-0.1 , 191 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2239 rpm (87th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, 85th pctile. in 2027 class)

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Loyola Academy

Head Coach: Sean Batti
Classification: 4A
Conference: Chicago Catholic League
2025 Record: 15-20 (Lost to Lane Tech in Regional Finals)
Key Players Lost: Joe Drehkoff, Tommy Regan 

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Deep pitching staff.
Returning Positional Starters: 8
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3
Returning Relief Pitchers: 4

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Loyola Academy's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 92.60 mph (No. 21 in 4A, No. 29 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 101.67 mph (T-No. 15 in 4A, T-No. 19 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 89.67 mph (T-No. 5 in 4A, T-No. 8 in the state)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.90s (No. 20 in 4A)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Alex Govoni (2028) - SS/RHP - 5-11.5 , 188 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL, 89th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • avg EV: 91.1 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • bat speed: 73.9 mph (88th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, No. 23 in 2028 class)
  • rot. accel.: 31.0g (No. 2 in 4A, No. 2 in IL, No. 1 in 2028 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.96s (80th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • SL spin: 2216 rpm (No. 18 in 2028 class)
• Barrett Schifferdecker (2028) - OF/RHP - 6-2.9 , 204 lbs
  
  • max EV: 104.0 mph (T-No. 16 in 4A, T-No. 23 in IL, T-No. 2 in 2028 class)
  • avg EV: 90.5 mph (80th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • bat speed: 72.9 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 89th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.71s (94th pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 8 in 2028 class)
  • vert. jump: 25.7 in (83rd pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • OF arm: 88.0 mph (T-No. 20 in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 6 in 2028 class)
• Bennett Kono (2028) - SS/2B - 5-9 , 188 lbs
  
  • max EV: 102.0 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 9 in 2028 class)
  • avg EV: 92.9 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, No. 21 in 2028 class)
  • bat speed: 74.7 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, T-No. 15 in 2028 class)
• Dominic Maloney (2027) - SS/RHP - 6-0 , 205 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 73.4 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 87th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • max fastball: 92.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 17 in IL, T-No. 11 in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • SL spin: 2355 rpm (82nd pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, No. 19 in 2027 class)
  • IVB (rise): 16.6 in (84th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
• Grant Wilson (2028) - OF/RHP - 5-8 , 179 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 72.4 mph (81st pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2028 class)
• Jack Kaplan (2027) - C/OF - 5-8.7 , 173 lbs
  
  • C arm: 77.0 mph (T-No. 25 in 2027 class)
• Joe Kelly (2026) - 3B/RHP - 6-1 , 191 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 93.6 mph (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 76.0 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A, 96th pctile. in IL, T-No. 23 in 2026 class)
  • SL spin: 2425 rpm (No. 17 in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, No. 21 in 2026 class)
  • IVB (rise): 16.4 in (83rd pctile. in 4A, 82nd pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2026 class)
• Langston Booth (2027) - RHP/OF - 6-3 , 199 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 89.0 mph (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2186 rpm (81st pctile. in 4A, 82nd pctile. in IL)
  • SL spin: 2358 rpm (83rd pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, No. 18 in 2027 class)
• Leo Kelly (2029) - 3B/RHP - 6-1.7 , 202 lbs
  
  • max EV: 96.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 2029 class)
  • avg EV: 91.3 mph (81st pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, No. 7 in 2029 class)
  • bat speed: 69.1 mph (No. 22 in 2029 class)
  • max fastball: 86.0 mph (T-No. 5 in 2029 class)
  • vert. jump: 24.1 in (T-No. 12 in 2029 class)
  • INF arm: 90.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 12 in IL, No. 1 in 2029 class)
• Logan Clemen (2028) - OF/OF - 6-0 , 169 lbs
  
  • vert. jump: 25.6 in (82nd pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • OF arm: 87.0 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, T-No. 11 in 2028 class)
• Mark Atwood (2027) - OF/RHP - 6-2 , 213 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2289 rpm (No. 22 in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 17 in 2027 class)
  • CB spin: 2491 rpm (No. 12 in 4A, No. 23 in IL, No. 9 in 2027 class)
  • SL spin: 2361 rpm (No. 25 in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, No. 17 in 2027 class)
• Michael Thompson (2027) - C/1B - 6-2.7 , 203 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 20.0g (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, 89th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 78.0 mph (T-No. 19 in 2027 class)
• Peter LaFontaine (2026) - SS/3B - 5-11 , 190 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 74.3 mph (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 17.0g (80th pctile. in 4A, 81st pctile. in IL)
  • INF arm: 90.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 12 in IL, T-No. 7 in 2026 class)
• Sebastian Urbanowski (2027) - C/OF - 5-9.1 , 198 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 76.3 mph (T-No. 20 in 4A, 97th pctile. in IL, T-No. 8 in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 23.0g (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 25 in IL, T-No. 11 in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 78.0 mph (T-No. 19 in 2027 class)

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Marist RedHawks

Head Coach: Kevin Sefcik
Classification: 4A
Conference: Last year of ESCC
2025 Record: 20-13-1 lost Regional Semi
Key Players Lost: Aiden Flinn LHP and John McCauliffe OF
Season Highlights: Got back to a 20 win season and finished tied for first with Joliet Catholic for the ESCC conference title. Lost 4-3 in 11 innings to Stagg in Regional Semi

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Starting pitching and young talent. 
Returning Positional Starters: 8
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Marist's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 88.23 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 97.33 mph
• Max FB Velocity: 88.00 mph (T-No. 16 in 4A)
• Top 60-Yard: 7.05s

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Andrew Jones (2029) - SS/RHP - 5-8 , 154 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 83.0 mph (T-No. 11 in 2029 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 7.13s (No. 13 in 2029 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.71s (T-No. 21 in 2029 class)
  • vert. jump: 23.9 in (No. 15 in 2029 class)
  • INF arm: 84.0 mph (T-No. 5 in 2029 class)
  • IVB (rise): 15.4 in (T-No. 25 in 2029 class)
• Collin Lawlor (2028) - LHP/OF - 6-1.3 , 196 lbs
  
  • IVB (rise): 17.3 in (89th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, No. 22 in 2028 class)
• Jack Bullington (2028) - C/RHP - 6-1.3 , 210 lbs
  
  • C arm: 77.0 mph (T-No. 11 in 2028 class)
  • FB spin: 2215 rpm (84th pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, No. 21 in 2028 class)
  • SL spin: 2502 rpm (No. 11 in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, No. 3 in 2028 class)
    
    • OF arm: 89.0 mph (T-No. 15 in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, No. 3 in 2029 class)
• Tommy Hosty (2027) - OF/LHP - 6-0.3 , 201 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL)
  • max fastball: 91.0 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 14 in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.91s (80th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.65s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 26.2 in (83rd pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • OF arm: 88.0 mph (T-No. 20 in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 21 in 2027 class)

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Minooka Indians

Head Coach: Jeff Petrovic
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
2025 Record: 33-4
Key Players Lost: Brayden Zilis (Illinois State), CJ Deckinga (Michigan State), Isaac Goddard (Aurora), Carter Lennington (Lincoln Land)
Season Highlights: Most regular season wins (32). Brayden Zilis set the school home run record with 12.

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Young but good defensive players and really good No. 1 pitcher in Zane Caves. 
Returning Positional Starters: 3 
Returning Starting Pitchers: 1 
Returning Relief Pitchers: 1 

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Minooka's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 94.83 mph (No. 11 in 4A, No. 14 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 102.33 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, T-No. 16 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 87.00 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.84s (No. 16 in 4A, No. 21 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Colton Francisco (2028) - 3B/OF - 5-9 , 170 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL, 89th pctile. in 2028 class)
  • vert. jump: 27.6 in (90th pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 8 in 2028 class)
  • OF arm: 87.0 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, T-No. 11 in 2028 class)
• Evan Jenks (2027) - SS/OF - 6-1.8 , 177 lbs
  
  • max EV: 104.0 mph (T-No. 16 in 4A, T-No. 23 in IL, T-No. 13 in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 98.4 mph (No. 9 in 4A, No. 12 in IL, No. 7 in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 77.5 mph (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 22 in IL, T-No. 3 in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.90s (82nd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 81st pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.58s (T-No. 7 in 4A, T-No. 10 in IL, T-No. 7 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 29.3 in (No. 17 in 4A, No. 22 in IL, No. 11 in 2027 class)
  • INF arm: 90.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 12 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2027 class)
  • OF arm: 94.0 mph (T-No. 3 in 4A, T-No. 4 in IL, No. 1 in 2027 class)
• Howie Porath (2027) - 3B/SS - 6-03 , 177 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.96s (80th pctile. in IL)
• Joey Rutz (2027) - SS/RHP - 6-1 , 164 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2338 rpm (No. 14 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, No. 13 in 2027 class)
  • CB spin: 2555 rpm (No. 11 in 4A, No. 18 in IL, No. 7 in 2027 class)
  • SL spin: 2488 rpm (No. 13 in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, No. 8 in 2027 class)
  • IVB (rise): 18.4 in (T-No. 11 in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, No. 13 in 2027 class)
• Kyle Rodak (2027) - SS/RHP - 6-2.2 , 181 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 17.0g (80th pctile. in 4A, 81st pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • IVB (rise): 17.9 in (T-No. 16 in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, T-No. 16 in 2027 class)
• Landon Currie (2027) - SS/OF - 6-0.8 , 195 lbs
  
  • max EV: 102.0 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 72.9 mph (80th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.86s (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.65s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
• Rhett Harris (2026) - 1B/OF - 6-3.1 , 226 lbs
  
  • max EV: 101.0 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 83rd pctile. in 2026 class)
  • avg EV: 94.0 mph (90th pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 74.3 mph (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 25.8 in (80th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
• Ryan Keener (2026) - SS/2B - 5-5.9 , 150 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 74.1 mph (89th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.75s (92nd pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, No. 22 in 2026 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.60s (T-No. 23 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 11 in 2026 class)
  • vert. jump: 28.3 in (93rd pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, No. 20 in 2026 class)
  • INF arm: 87.0 mph (88th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, T-No. 18 in 2026 class)
• Tyler Ebel (2027) - C/1B - 6-0.8 , 190 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 92.1 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 77.0 mph (T-No. 25 in 2027 class)
• William Simpson (2027) - OF/RHP - 5-9.8 , 176 lbs
  
  • 10-yd. split: 1.63s (89th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2244 rpm (88th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Zane Caves (2026) - LHP
  
  • max fastball: 90.0 mph (T-No. 22 in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, T-No. 21 in 2026 class)

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Moline Maroons

Head Coach: Craig Schimmel
Classification: 4A
Conference: Western Big 6
2025 Record: 20-15, lost 1st round of playoffs
Key Players Lost: Zach Peterson, Tanner Soucinek, Bengt Luckey

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Experience
Returning Positional Starters: 5
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3
Returning Relief Pitchers: 2

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Oswego East Wolves

Head Coach: Brian Schaeffer
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie Conference
2025 Record: 17-20, Lost in the Regional Final to Lockport
Key Players Lost: Mason Palermo, Derek Kubek, Carter Rapp, Ernest Williams, TJ Anderson, Colin Sadauskas, Wilson Terrutty

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Offensive returners, strong defense. 
Returning Positional Starters: 4
Returning Starting Pitchers: 1
Returning Relief Pitchers: 7

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Oswego East's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 98.20 mph (No. 2 in 4A, No. 3 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 103.33 mph (No. 7 in 4A, No. 8 in the state)
• Max FB Velocity: 85.00 mph
• Top 60-Yard: 6.66s (No. 3 in 4A, No. 3 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Dominic Battista (2026) - OF/SS - 6-0.5 , 186 lbs
  
  • max EV: 108.0 mph (T-No. 3 in 4A, T-No. 3 in IL, T-No. 1 in 2026 class)
  • avg EV: 104.1 mph (No. 1 in 4A, No. 1 in IL, No. 1 in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 77.7 mph (T-No. 11 in 4A, T-No. 18 in IL, T-No. 14 in 2026 class)
  • rot. accel.: 19.0g (86th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.53s (No. 7 in 4A, No. 7 in IL, No. 3 in 2026 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.58s (T-No. 7 in 4A, T-No. 10 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2026 class)
  • vert. jump: 30.2 in (No. 13 in 4A, No. 17 in IL, No. 7 in 2026 class)
  • OF arm: 94.0 mph (T-No. 3 in 4A, T-No. 4 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2026 class)
• Grant Seppelfrick (2028) - C/RHP - 5-8.6 , 208 lbs
  
  • CB spin: 2318 rpm (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, No. 19 in 2028 class)
  • IVB (rise): 17.6 in (No. 21 in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, No. 18 in 2028 class)
• Isaiah Wolter (2028) - C/RHP - 5-9.5 , 174 lbs
  
  • max EV: 103.0 mph (T-No. 25 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 5 in 2028 class)
  • avg EV: 94.8 mph (92nd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, No. 9 in 2028 class)
  • bat speed: 75.3 mph (94th pctile. in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, No. 6 in 2028 class)
  • max fastball: 87.0 mph (T-No. 17 in 2028 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.77s (91st pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, T-No. 11 in 2028 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.65s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL, T-No. 24 in 2028 class)
  • C arm: 80.0 mph (T-No. 10 in 4A, T-No. 20 in IL, T-No. 4 in 2028 class)
• Jacsen Tucker (2027) - SS/3B - 6-2.5 , 180 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 72.3 mph (81st pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 17.0g (80th pctile. in 4A, 81st pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.69s (T-No. 24 in 4A, 96th pctile. in IL, T-No. 14 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 28.5 in (T-No. 25 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 20 in 2027 class)
• Joshua Wesby (2027) - 1B/LHP - 5-8.5 , 285 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 95.7 mph (94th pctile. in 4A, 96th pctile. in IL, No. 23 in 2027 class)
  • bat speed: 77.5 mph (T-No. 14 in 4A, T-No. 22 in IL, T-No. 3 in 2027 class)
  • rot. accel.: 22.0g (T-No. 23 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 19 in 2027 class)
  • IVB (rise): 17.0 in (86th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Niko Villacci (2026) - OF/RHP - 5-8 , 166 lbs
  
  • OF arm: 91.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 17 in IL, T-No. 9 in 2026 class)

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Plainfield North Tigers

Head Coach: John Darlington
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
2025 Record: 22-13
Key Players Lost: Brendan Henderson

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Pitching
Returning Positional Starters: 6
Returning Starting Pitchers: 4
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Plainfield North's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 91.10 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 99.00 mph
• Max FB Velocity: 87.00 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A)
• Top 60-Yard: 7.02s

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Chase Holtzman (2026) - RHP/3B - 6-0 , 190 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2366 rpm (No. 9 in 4A, No. 20 in IL, No. 8 in 2026 class)
• Colin Ogden (2027) - C/OF - 6-4.1 , 209 lbs
  
  • max EV: 102.0 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 90.8 mph (81st pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 73.1 mph (82nd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 85th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.61s (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • C arm: 83.0 mph (No. 2 in 4A, No. 3 in IL, No. 2 in 2027 class)
  • FB spin: 2176 rpm (80th pctile. in 4A, 80th pctile. in IL)
  • IVB (rise): 19.7 in (No. 4 in 4A, No. 13 in IL, No. 5 in 2027 class)
• Drew Carlson (2029) - OF/C - 5-9.5 , 136 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 7.19s (No. 16 in 2029 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.71s (T-No. 21 in 2029 class)
  • OF arm: 79.0 mph (T-No. 22 in 2029 class)
• Evan Monaco (2028) - 3B/RHP - 5-10.9 , 203 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 86.0 mph (T-No. 22 in 2028 class)
  • IVB (rise): 18.2 in (No. 14 in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, T-No. 14 in 2028 class)
• Jackson Schlott (2026) - 3B/RHP - 6-0 , 218 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 93.0 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 72.7 mph (83rd pctile. in IL)
• Johnny Andretich (2026) - OF/LHP - 5-10 , 175 lbs
  
  • vert. jump: 27.5 in (89th pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2026 class)
  • IVB (rise): 17.3 in (89th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, T-No. 17 in 2026 class)
• Matthew McCormick (2026) - OF/1B - 5-10.2 , 173 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 22.0g (T-No. 23 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 13 in 2026 class)
• Samuel Finn (2026) - LHP - 6-3 , 200 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 89.0 mph (85th pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • FB spin: 2321 rpm (T-No. 16 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, No. 13 in 2026 class)
  • CB spin: 2789 rpm (No. 2 in 4A, No. 4 in IL, No. 2 in 2026 class)
  • SL spin: 2886 rpm (No. 3 in 4A, No. 4 in IL, No. 2 in 2026 class)
  • IVB (rise): 17.9 in (T-No. 16 in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, No. 10 in 2026 class)
• Tyler Pekarek (2029) - SS/OF - 5-5.2 , 130 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 7.01s (T-No. 5 in 2029 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.61s (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, No. 2 in 2029 class)

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Rolling Meadows Mustangs

Head Coach: Niko Klebosits
Classification: 4A
Conference: MSL (Mid-Suburban League)
2025 Record: 2025 Season Record: 22-14
Key Players Lost: Ryan Schneider, Cal Paisley, Charlie Hoeper
Season Highlights: Program’s most wins since 2004 (22 wins). Ryan Schneider set many individual single season records last season: 1st ever in Batting Average - .542, 1st in doubles - 18, 1st in HBP’s - 18, Tied 1st in Triples - 6, Tied 2nd in RBI - 41. He had 26 XBH on the season, with .917 SLG, and only 6K in 137 plate appearances.

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Returners and a strong senior crop. 
Returning Positional Starters: 7
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Aiden Gallucci (2027) - RHP - 6-1.6 , 198 lbs
  
  • max fastball: 90.0 mph (T-No. 22 in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, T-No. 21 in 2027 class)
• Luke Schneider (2028) - OF/LHP - 6-0 , 164 lbs
  
  • OF arm: 89.0 mph (T-No. 15 in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, No. 5 in 2028 class)
  • IVB (rise): 19.9 in (No. 3 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 1 in 2028 class)

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South Elgin Storm

Head Coach: David Palmer
Classification: 4A
Conference: Upstate 8
2025 Record: 25-11 , sectional champions
Key Players Lost: Connor Lund, Ryan Mirante, Justin Pold, Jack Zaimins
Season Highlights: Sectional champions

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Pitching and defense
Returning Positional Starters: 4
Returning Starting Pitchers: 5
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how South Elgin's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 86.23 mph
• Max Exit Velocity: 93.33 mph

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Evan Gomez (2028) - C/C - 5-10.8 , 179 lbs
  
  • max EV: 101.0 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, T-No. 12 in 2028 class)
  • avg EV: 94.3 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, No. 12 in 2028 class)
  • bat speed: 75.1 mph (93rd pctile. in 4A, 94th pctile. in IL, T-No. 8 in 2028 class)
  • C arm: 81.0 mph (T-No. 8 in 4A, T-No. 14 in IL, T-No. 2 in 2028 class)
• Kyle Iott (2027) - OF/LHP - 5-7.3 , 187 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.83s (87th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, 86th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.60s (T-No. 23 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 17 in 2027 class)
• Michael Stephan (2027) - SS/RHP - 5-9.7 , 171 lbs
  
  • IVB (rise): 16.3 in (80th pctile. in 4A, 80th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2027 class)

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St. Charles East Fighting Saints

Head Coach: Derek Sutor
Classification: 4A
Conference: Dukane
2025 Record: 15-19 overall, Lost in Regional Finals to York
Key Players Lost: Joey Arend (Xavier), Matthew Steinberg (Manhattan), Nathan Beers (North Central)
Season Highlights: 4 players 1st Team All-Conference; Joey Arend set the Dukane Conference Record for Career Strikeouts (114), Career Wins (14) and Strikeouts in a season (51)

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Experience, pitching and defense. 
Returning Positional Starters: 6
Returning Starting Pitchers: 3
Returning Relief Pitchers: 1

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how St. Charles East's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 91.60 mph (No. 25 in 4A)
• Max Exit Velocity: 99.00 mph
• Max FB Velocity: 87.00 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A)
• Top 60-Yard: 6.82s (No. 13 in 4A, No. 18 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Aiden Quidayan (2027) - OF/LHP - 5-9.6 , 166 lbs
  
  • rot. accel.: 18.0g (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.89s (83rd pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, 82nd pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 27.1 in (88th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Dominic Scialo (2028) - SS/RHP - 5-7 , 140 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2269 rpm (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, No. 12 in 2028 class)
  • IVB (rise): 16.3 in (80th pctile. in 4A, 80th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2028 class)
• Dylan McCabe (2027) - 1B/LHP - 5-11.6 , 166 lbs
  
  • max EV: 102.0 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • avg EV: 96.2 mph (T-No. 20 in 4A, 97th pctile. in IL, T-No. 16 in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 27.0 in (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Gavin Fuscone (2026) - RHP/1B - 6-5 , 203 lbs
  
  • bat speed: 72.2 mph (80th pctile. in IL)
  • rot. accel.: 20.0g (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, T-No. 22 in 2026 class)
  • max fastball: 92.0 mph (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 17 in IL, T-No. 6 in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.82s (88th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 80th pctile. in 2026 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.64s (87th pctile. in 4A, 87th pctile. in IL, 81st pctile. in 2026 class)
  • INF arm: 87.0 mph (88th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, T-No. 18 in 2026 class)
  • FB spin: 2273 rpm (91st pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, No. 19 in 2026 class)
  • SL spin: 2423 rpm (No. 18 in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL, No. 22 in 2026 class)
• James Feigleson (2026) - SS/3B - 6-2.7 , 186 lbs
  
  • avg EV: 91.2 mph (81st pctile. in 4A, 84th pctile. in IL)
  • bat speed: 74.6 mph (91st pctile. in 4A, 92nd pctile. in IL, 81st pctile. in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.83s (87th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.63s (89th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2026 class)
  • INF arm: 93.0 mph (T-No. 1 in 4A, T-No. 1 in IL, T-No. 1 in 2026 class)
• Kyle LaRose (2027) - OF/LHP - 5-10.5 , 160 lbs
  
  • vert. jump: 25.6 in (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • FB spin: 2253 rpm (89th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 87th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Tyler Phillips (2027) - C/OF - 6-0 , 175 lbs
  
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.81s (88th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 88th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.61s (91st pctile. in 4A, 93rd pctile. in IL, 90th pctile. in 2027 class)
  • vert. jump: 26.9 in (87th pctile. in 4A, 90th pctile. in IL, 87th pctile. in 2027 class)
• Veer Jiyani (2028) - LHP/OF - 5-8.8 , 150 lbs
  
  • FB spin: 2216 rpm (84th pctile. in 4A, 85th pctile. in IL, No. 20 in 2028 class)
  • IVB (rise): 19.2 in (No. 7 in 4A, T-No. 18 in IL, T-No. 5 in 2028 class)

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United Township Panthers

Head Coach: Bryce Luken
Classification: 4A
Conference: Western Big 6
2025 Record: 21-13. Lost in regionals
Key Players Lost: Landon Skiles, Kellan Kennedy, Carter Ramsey

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Very experienced lineup
Returning Positional Starters: 7
Returning Starting Pitchers: 5
Returning Relief Pitchers: 3

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DATA CENTER

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Dominic Stottler (2026) - SS/OF - 5-11.5 , 174 lbs
  
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)

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Willowbrook Warriors

Head Coach: Vic Wisner
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Gold
2025 Record: We were 26-10 (School Record). Lost to Bartlett in Regional Championship.
Key Players Lost: Sam Maresse, Vinny Ippolito, Ryan Bannon, Troy Wisner
Season Highlights: Noah Edison WSC Gold Pitcher of the year We set the school record for wins.

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ROSTER PREVIEW

Team Strengths: Deep pitching and returners with the bat. 
Returning Positional Starters: 4
Returning Starting Pitchers: All 
Returning Relief Pitchers: 5

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DATA CENTER

TEAM RANKS:

This data is sourced from the 2026 Illinois winter showcase circuit and some select 2025 events, compiled by Prep Baseball. We took the top-three metrics recorded by players from each high school in the following categories. Here is how Willowbrook's top-three performers averaged across each category:

• Avg. Exit Velocity: 95.07 mph (No. 8 in 4A, No. 11 in the state)
• Max Exit Velocity: 102.33 mph (T-No. 13 in 4A, T-No. 16 in the state)

INDIVIDUAL DATA STAND-OUTS:

• Alek Ramey (2026) - 1B/LHP - 6-2.9 , 207 lbs
  
  • max EV: 103.0 mph (T-No. 25 in 4A, 95th pctile. in IL, T-No. 15 in 2026 class)
  • avg EV: 93.6 mph (89th pctile. in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, 84th pctile. in 2026 class)
• Alex Rodriguez (2027) - C/RHP - 5-10.5 , 193 lbs
  
  • max EV: 100.0 mph (84th pctile. in 4A, 86th pctile. in IL)
• Jake Bonino (2026) - OF/1B - 5-11 , 190 lbs
  
  • max EV: 99.0 mph (82nd pctile. in IL)
  • avg EV: 92.7 mph (87th pctile. in 4A, 89th pctile. in IL, 81st pctile. in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 72.7 mph (83rd pctile. in IL)
  • OF arm: 86.0 mph (T-No. 24 in 2026 class)
• Jory Crocker (2026) - SS/RHP - 6-1 , 189 lbs
  
  • max EV: 104.0 mph (T-No. 16 in 4A, T-No. 23 in IL, T-No. 10 in 2026 class)
  • avg EV: 98.9 mph (No. 5 in 4A, No. 8 in IL, No. 4 in 2026 class)
  • bat speed: 76.0 mph (T-No. 24 in 4A, 96th pctile. in IL, T-No. 23 in 2026 class)
  • rot. accel.: 25.0g (T-No. 9 in 4A, T-No. 11 in IL, T-No. 6 in 2026 class)
  • 60-yd. dash: 6.83s (87th pctile. in 4A, 88th pctile. in IL)
  • 10-yd. split: 1.66s (81st pctile. in IL)
  • vert. jump: 30.3 in (No. 12 in 4A, T-No. 14 in IL, T-No. 5 in 2026 class)
  • INF arm: 92.0 mph (T-No. 4 in 4A, T-No. 6 in IL, No. 5 in 2026 class)
• Michael Garner (2027) - RHP/1B - 6-4.3 , 185 lbs
  
  • CB spin: 2304 rpm (84th pctile. in 4A, 83rd pctile. in IL, 81st pctile. in 2027 class)
  • SL spin: 2501 rpm (No. 12 in 4A, 91st pctile. in IL, No. 7 in 2027 class)

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