Tommy
Georgelos

Verbally committed to Eastern Illinois.

OF Tommy Georgelos (Lyons) is currently ranked No. 67 in Illinois’ now junior class. He’s an athletic prospect in a 5-foot-9, 162-pound frame with room for growth. Throughout gameplay, Georgelos showed some power in his left-handed bat, running hard down the line, while finishing the week 2-for-5 with a triple, one run and a walk. He posted a max exit velocity of 94.8 mph during his round of batting practice and an average bat speed of 73.3 mph, and defensively, showed athletic actions and a quality arm on throws to home, topping out at 84 mph.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 161.8-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, slight crouch, minimal leg lift or stride. Stays short and direct to the ball, slightly uphill path, hard barrels to pull-side. 71.8 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-5 with a triple, run scored, walk and two stolen bases.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, confident defender, attacks the baseball, shuffle steps on throws.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.

Georgelos would show an intriguing up-the-middle profile with a quality left-handed swing. The rising junior would show a patient approach, looking to create value out of the leadoff spot. Defensively, Georgelos showed rangy actions in center with the speed that translated on both sides of the ball. Athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with present strength.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean, proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, works in his legs, medium and repeatable stride. Balanced, flat path through the zone, worked to stay on top of the ball, polished round, backspin up the middle of the field. 74.5 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Active footwork, attacks the baseball with intent, steady hands.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts feet staggered with lead leg closer to third, gets hips moving downhill quickly from balance point, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm-bar into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Slight sink/run to the arm-side.  T1934, 1863 average rpm.
SL: 61-64 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, plays with depth.  T2067, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 66-66 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side.  T1250, 1181 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced setup, short stride and minimal load. Short, direct swing, stays quiet, minimal wasted movement and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short draw out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Plays through in rhythm, soft hands, fluid feet.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Wiry build with broad shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Quiet swing, stays balanced and repeats. Loose and easy overall swing.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short arm action comes out of a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean footwork, gets around the baseball, gains ground through release.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.