Jonathan
Liesen

Verbally committed to Morton JC.

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9.8, 179.7-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, slightly open setup, short stride, linear lower half. Line drive approach, simple, flat swing, utilizes the middle of the field, generates loft on the ball at times. 63.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot, short.
Defense: Works up, smooth, clean double play turn, steady glove round.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.26 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 181 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, simple. Slightly uphill swing, minimal effort swing, worked the pull-side. 69.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural infield actions, plays from the ground up, clean release.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.73 Edge Score.

Lean, 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame, had several clutch at-bats out of the three spot in the order during Illinois Premier Lis’ Saturday afternoon pool-play game. The right-handed bat went 3-for-3, showcasing a center to pull approach with a pull-side single in the first inning and pull-side RBI single in the sixth inning, in addition to showing off the power with a solo homerun to straightaway centerfield in the third inning. Presented a fluid swing, on-time stride and front foot, still head at the point of contact, forceful hip torque, strong top hand, and a flat bat path. Defensively, he would also contribute at third base with a gloveside diving play and visible first step quickness. A productive day for the uncommitted Liesen.

Uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame, lean and athletic, still holds plenty of room for added strength. The right-handed hitter was taking quality at-bats all game, not resulting in any hits but lining out with a couple barrels to the outfield. He has a simple operation that stays on-time, working flat and through the zone with quick hands. Moves well around the third base bag, soft hands with fluid footwork, made a diving catch in-game and made it look easy, quick reactions. 2026 in the state to follow.

The Rams went 3-1 last week with wins over Richards (4-0 & 8-3) and Bremen (4-0), and Liesen was a big reason why. The sophomore went 7-for-14 with three doubles, three home runs, two walks, seven RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base to make for a strong, well-rounded offensive performance last week.