Mickey
Lotus

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 120 in the state. Lean 5-foot-9, 143-pound athletic frame with room to add strength. Started at second and hit out of the two-hole. Lotus impressed on Friday as he went 3-for-4 at the plate. The switch-hitter operates from a wide, balanced base with a small foot lift. Compact swing that is direct to the ball with strong hands. Whole field approach with quality bat-to-ball abilities. In his first plate appearance, Lotus connected on a line drive into center field for a single. Worked an eight-pitch at-bat for a walk in his second plate appearance. In his third plate appearance, Lotus connected on an inside-pitch for a double into right field. Smooth operator at second base.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 120 in the Illinois’ 2026 class. Could easily see him climbing up the board steadily as he moves closer to graduation. So much more to come in his 5-foot-9, 143-pound frame and overall game. Switch-hitter, played second base and hit out of the two-hole. Only saw him hit right-handed against a left-handed arm on Saturday. Controls the barrel, looks to use the entire field and stays within himself. Seems to pride himself on taking a quality at-bat. 6.79 runner and steady defender up the middle. Name to follow in the 2026 class.

Uncommitted, Lotus had a big week at the plate for the Vikings going 6-for-8 with three walks, a double, four RBIs, three runs, and five stolen bases.

INF Mickey Lotus (St. Laurence, 2026) looks to have made some notable gains over the last year. A switch-hitter, his rounds of BP stood out with the ease and repeatability he has, remaining loose and handsy with a line-drive approach that stays middle of the field. On the infield, he showed quick feet and soft hands with an ultra-quick release.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Lean, developing frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced setup, minimal wasted movement. Simple and handsy, RH: Compact and repeatable with a line-drive approach, looks to stay up the middle. 68.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, plays low to the fground, soft hands and ultra-quick release.
Athletic Testing: 6.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.84 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup with toe tap stride. Short path, stays on top of the baseball, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 62.8 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, shuffles through the ball, athletic actions.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.