Smith, a dynamic two-way player with premium arm strength, doubles as a quarterback in the fall, and his athleticism is obviously advanced. Both continue to make big strides to their games and had their strongest showings to-date, at the event. Illinois 2023 Rankings Updated Thu May 13, 2021 By Andy Sroka and Drew Locascio Illinois Staff After a long winter showcase season - and about a month of live looks this IHSA season - we're expanding and updating the state's Class of 2023 Rankings. Arm Action: RH. Number of commitments only include the ones PG is notified or aware of. 5: Inaugural IL State Games+ No. Flashed arm-side fade. The definitive source for all Rivals news. California, always a hotbed for talent, checks in with a state best 31 players in the top 250, including 20 in the top 100. #4 Pearce Parks |6-0 G| Grand Forks Red River/ECI. Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Preview 6-5 | 220 lbs. High Choice (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. 2026 Players; 2027 Players; 2028 Players; 2029 Players; International Prospects. Delivery: Athletic, up-tempo delivery, drop-and-drive lower-half with aggression throughout his delivery. If Bauer can continue to harness his offerings and repeat his delivery, he will be an arm to keep close tabs on in the Illinois 2025 class. 6.69 runner in the 60, 101 mph Max EV, topped 83 mph from the crouch. 9: First state win for North Clay+ No. Weve been able to get a number of looks at the talented Rose this spring. The 5-foot-11, 152-pound Bauer has a loose, clean upside arm action, creates deception in his delivery and showed one of the better breaking balls on the day; a sweeping 63-65 mph with shape and occasional bite. Top-10 Most-Viewed Profiles+ No. 2: E'ville are state 4A champs, again+ No. Almeyda rounds out the top five. The state's top 2025 and 2026 talent will all be under one roof this Saturday at The MAX. All International; 2019 International; . 5: Sebastian Wilson+ No. 5: Sebastian Wilson+ No. (Providence Catholic) was another winter standout who has been getting his first taste of varsity baseball this spring. T1523, 1374 average rpm. 3: Historic season for POTY Murphy+ No. A unique combination of physicality and athleticism, combined with highly advanced tools, have Barczi as one of the top 2023s on the market in Illinois. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. On the mound, he impressed in his stint, showing a clean, polished delivery and uninterrupted arm action that plays over-the-top. Rose has an impressive combination of strength/speed/power and an innate ability to find the barrel with authority in game. More than half of our content is free to the public while exclusive content, including rankings, are premium and behind our paywall. CH: 69-72 mph. + Josh McDevitt, took one of the biggest leaps towards the top of the class, jumping 18 spots, now sitting at No. Sefcik has an impact right-handed bat, plays any position on the diamond and has even started on the mound when needed. (Bartram Trail HS, FL), a Florida recruit, each present the type of upside that could ultimately bolster them into the top overall spot. Ryan Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. T1842, 1642 average rpm. 2/24/23 #6 Sullivan Ihry |5-10 G| West Fargo Sheyenne/Inspired . Putty has a mature, strong, 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. Arm Action: LH. Delivery: Athletic delivery with a drop-and-drive lower-half, moves well down the mound with a long stride. Occasional arm-side run with a tough angle on hitters. 2/09/23. + While Bakes rose over a dozen spots nationally, OF, (Joliet Catholic; Louisville) is almost up 100 spots. Log in CH features late action under the zone.#UnderclassInvitational | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/D4bR214NVp. Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits T1824, 1668 average rpm. 16, is now listed at a defined, athletic, 6-foot, 180-pounds and took one of the more polished rounds of BP at the event. 10: Ryan Geraghty, Top-10 Storylines+ No. Loose 3/4 slot, athletic arm. IL Check out the Prep Redzone 2025 California Watch List. FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Both continue to make big strides to their games and had their strongest showings to-date, at the event. The Iowa commit has a starter profile and features some of the best spin-metrics in the class. Delivery: Athletic tall-and-fall delivery starting from a high leg-kick, creates a tough angle on hitters. Bond turned in an impressive showing at the October event, running a 6.91 60 with aggressive, confident outfield actions as well as a strong arm that topped at 89 mph from the outfield. While he showed plus arm strength for his age, his ability to spin the baseball may be his biggest separator. Delivery: Athletic/repeatable delivery, drop-and-drive lower-half with a long stride. #3 Walker Braaten |6-0 G| Westhope-Newburg/ECI. He sat 88-90 mph, T91-92, with jump and run. Defensively, he is a steady defender with a clean arm that plays at 82 mph across the infield. SOUTH CAROLINA 2024 RANKINGS RELEASE + 2024 State Rankings Release + 2024 Overall Rankings Release; SOUTH CAROLINA 2026 RANKINGS RELEASE + 2026 State Rankings Release + 2026 Overall Rankings Release + Mid-ATL & Carolinas Rankings Preview; SOUTH CAROLINA RANKINGS + 2023 Rankings + 2024 Rankings + 2025 Rankings + 2026 Rankings; SC DIRECTOR'S LISTS Bakes impressed a couple different occasions this winter moved up a spot on our board, and 16 spots up the national one. Delivery: Starts with feet staggered (right foot closer to third base), drop-and-drive lower-half that glides into his stride. +CLICK HERE for the updated 2023 rankings. Jax Bishop (GA)RHP Jax Bishop (Calhoun HS, GA), a Tennessee recruit, and C/UT Luke Billings (Prosper HS, TX) head strong classes for Georgia and Texas respectively. Sefcik continues to see his stock pointing in the right direction. + OF Dillon Head is yet another high-end prospect who has been standing out on varsity this spring. Read more about each one below: Bond is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder with a top-of-the-order, center field profile. Athletic frame. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform 1: Owen Murphy+ No. 1: Owen Murphy+ No. Class of 2025; Class of 2026; Class of 2027; Future RISE Players; Rankings. The recent Ole Miss commit (ranked No. Thrown with fastball intent. 2: Noah Schultz+ No. It is a fluid, easy, twitchy swing that stays compact and works with natural lift to the pull-side. OR Advanced feel to spin CB; 2,700 to 2,800-plus rpm. Complimenting his fastball, Rosenkranz used an 11/5 breaking ball that flashed sharp action throughout his pen. 1 overall prospect in this class: RHP Zander Mueth (Belleville East; Mississippi commit). Hes a low-effort 88-90 mph, topping at 91.7, the days highest mark. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. 13 OF Xavier Neyens (Mount Vernon HS, WA), an Oregon State recruit, and IF Ethan Holliday (Stillwater HS, OK), an Oklahoma State recruit, among others, stand out in an early glimpse of the class as a whole. + Barczi has been a standout performer with an arrow up next to his name for the last couple of months and the trend only continued with his showing at the Underclass Invitational. + Matt Sauser (Normal University) is a 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with one of the highest-ceilings in the class. 10 in the class. 1 overall prospect in this class: RHP, (Belleville East; Mississippi commit). FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Wheeler showed an above-average three pitch mix with a fastball that worked 79-81 mph and pounded the zone. ANNOUCEMENT: Eitan Leff Named Technical Lead of PBR's Data Team. Arm-side movement with the ability to locate in the zone. 3: Historic season for POTY Murphy+ No. All rights reserved. Demand Command Scout Day: Blast Leaderboard, Blast Motion leaders from the DC Scout Day on Feb. 26, TN High School Team Preview: Northpoint Christian Trojans. Heres his latest scouting report featured in the April 14 edition . Rose sits towards the top of the batting order and is athletic enough to play all over the diamond but his preferred spot is behind the plate. + CLICK FOR TOP 250Each year, a new crop of players is ushered into the high school ranks, stepping into the big hallways for the first time as wide-eyed freshmen. From the Hip: Southwest Swing (2023s) 5: Sebastian Wilson+ No. Smith, a dynamic two-way player with premium arm strength, doubles as a quarterback in the fall, and his athleticism is obviously advanced. He works with a tall and fall style delivery, creating a tough angle on hitters. Occasional arm-side movement. There, Mueth sat an easy 89-91 mph with his fastball, pairing it with an advanced slider at 76-77 mph (max spin rate of 2,509 rpm) with feel for a changeup. Bond also was all over the barrel in BP with surprising bat strength; 96 mph exit velocity off of a tee. Sefcik repeats his right-handed swing well with on-time barrel feel that lives in the zone for a long time. It is easy to dream on the upside he has on the bump, thanks to his loose levers and quick arm. Stat leaders from the final event of our winter calendar, broken up by upperclass and underclass. Karson Stiefer, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. The ball jumps out of his hand. Vice President, Scouting. Short, high 3/4 slot. From the Hip: Super 60 Standouts (Position Players) From those first hits in the spring to the summer circuit and fall championships, and to see the hard work put in during the off-season, PBRs boots-on-the-ground scouting staff will be there. 4: Jack Bauer+ No. (Downers Grove South; Louisville), who showcased a 94 mph high . Back to Ranking Index. 90696 players have committed to college and counting. SL: 66-67 mph. Head plays a lock-down center field and hits towards the top of the No. + C/CIF Enzo Infelise (Providence Catholic) climbs a few spots as well, jumping up to No. A host of projectable players with some polish at an early age is seen throughout the list in California with talent featured all over the state. Barczi ran one of the top 60-times of the event, a 6.91 while also taking a loud round of BP. 3 in the state. EFR CPR/AED; Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. @PBRIllinois @ShooterHunt #UnderclassWS pic.twitter.com/K6DL4n3PRY. View Illinois Basketball ranking list. Cal Sefcik (Marist) and Colin Schmitke (Stevenson), the top-ranked infielders from the Underclass Showcase, enter the top-20 overall for the first time. Bishops present ability to work both sides of the plate with intent on a fastball that has been up to 89 mph along with aptitude for a sharper slider lends well to future advancements made as he continues to mature. Arsich displayed presence on the mound and his fastball sat 77-80 mph with sink in the bottom of the zone. The recent UIC commit has a chance to be a two-way player at the next level, possessing a highly-athletic arm on the mound and clean right-handed swing. 1: Two prep 1st rounders in MLB Draft+ No. 10: Ryan Geraghty, Top-10 Storylines+ No. How the NJCAA D2 Top-25 has fared to date this season. A stacked Underclass Showcase on Oct. 25 was our final event of the year, and it also provided us with an excellent opportunity to add several new names to the '23 board. 6: Parker Detmers+ No. Generally straight. Schmitke has a solid all-around game with middle-of-the-order potential with the bat and the actions, hands and arm to play anywhere on the infield. 2/28/23 The 6-foot-3, 175-pound southpaw donned Team Illinois jersey at the PBR Future Games as an underclassman, running his fastball up to 90.4 mph, pitching in the upper-80s across two dominant looks. (Marist) are all uncommitted position players who made a statement this winter and have carried it over to the spring. Commitments. CB: 65-68 mph. By: Illinois Scouting Staff. Still others, young and determined, eye the four years ahead of them as a chance to make incremental advancements in hopes of one day contributing at the varsity leveland beyond.No matter what level or stage in development that each player might be at, PBR is committed to being there for every step of the way. 1: Two prep 1st rounders in MLB Draft+ No. Hes a power athlete who adds a 6.80 run time and 93 mph arm to his profile.. Long/loose over-the-top slot. He looks to be one of the top bats in the class that should impact a middle-of-an-order moving forward. The recent UIC commit has a chance to be a two-way player at the next level, possessing a highly-athletic arm on the mound and clean right-handed swing. 11, (Mount Vernon HS, WA), an Oregon State recruit, and IF. 10: Ryan Geraghty, Top-10 Storylines+ No. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound left/left prospect has top-end speed that plays up on the diamond and he is ultra-aggressive on the bases. By: DJ Cadden. FB: T75, 72-74 mph. The player debuting the highest on the updated '23 board is. The former intern is back in a more senior role to help relay useful data captured back to players and evaluators. Working linear down the mound, there is no wasted movement, and Mueths impressive extension allows him nearly touch the glove. Gradual 12/6 shape with depth. Recruiting Database. IL Generally straight with the ability to fill up the zone. T1708, 1648 average rpm. Here's that video: The biggest jump in the update came from 6-foot-4, 170-pound RHP, (Belleville East) who moved from No. Jack Wheeler, Morris (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. Rankings Menu for 2023 Class National Player Rankings By Grad Year select Clear filters *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. T2177, 2096 average rpm. He showed two distinct breaking balls, highlighted by his curveball that has plus-type depth and spin, revving at 2,600 to 2,800-plus rpm, in the 73-76 mph range. (Normal University) is a 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with one of the highest-ceilings in the class. All rights reserved. Rankings Menu for 2026 Class National Player Rankings By Grad Year select Clear filters *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. 2/24/23 Arm Action: RH. Dynamic down the mound with elasticity, the delivery is polished and compact with the arm stroke working free and continuous to a loose whip that delivers from a slot. PBRPlus Top college prospects from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Christian, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Loose/clean arm action, over-the-top slot. Also, a standout on the gridiron, Head is a dynamic athlete who should continue to be a mainstay towards the top of the 2023 rankings over the next few years. T1717, 1572 average rpm. 9: Alex Stanwich+ No. For now, heres some insight on the news and notes from the top-10 players in the state. Six other 2023 prospects emerged as uncommitted high-follows from the loaded Underclass Showcase this fall and earned a spot in our updated rankings. 23 and No. 2025 Illinois HS Basketball Player Rankings | Prep Girls Hoops Illinois 2025 Rankings WL indicates Watch List Access all of Prep Girls Hoops Subscribe for access to all premium articles and rankings. It is a fluid, easy, twitchy swing that stays compact and works with natural lift to the pull-side. Illinois Signed. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Our colleagues at PBR Tennessee actually took in a recent winter look at the top player in Illinois' 2023 class, Rose, at an event on Dec. 19. This comes even with California natives, OF, (IMG Academy, FL), a Vanderbilt recruit, and LHP/OF, (IMG Academy, FL), a Mississippi State recruit, representing the state of Florida at Nos. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound backstop is an imposing right-handed hitter with 6.69 60 speed and some of the best power in the class. 3: Zander Mueth+ No. By Drew Locascio Flashed arm-side life. 10: Team IL undefeated at FGs, 2023 Prep Baseball Report. Both states are well represented throughout the list, and historically, it is a good bet that more players will enter after the spring. Back-to-back at Nos. ANNOUCEMENT: Eitan Leff Named Technical Lead of PBR's Data Team. 48: James Brown Video | Scouts . Thrown with fastball intent. 10: Team IL undefeated at FGs, 2023 Prep Baseball Report. Its an intentful, aggressive swing with a whippy, strong barrel through the zone. The 6-foot, 175-pound, left-handed hitting showed arm strength behind the plate with on-the-bag accuracy, popping at 2.01-to-2.04 during his workout. CLICK HERE for the entire 2023 Illinois Rankings. FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Gradual cutting action. At the Underclass Invitational, Barczi matched the aforementioned Swiderski for the highest max exit speed of the event, measured at 103.6 mph, and also reached a 83 mph high from the crouch. Schaffnit, listed at 6-foot-5, 195-pounds, saw his velocity tick up this summer and is turning into one of the top follows out of Central Illinois. While he showed plus arm strength for his age, his ability to spin the baseball may be his biggest separator. Heres a report from that event, published inside our Quick Hits (March 29): one of the more physically impressive prospects in the 2023 class. CH: 60-61 mph. Lean build. Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger Fall Report 2022 Fall Report: Illinois Patrick Ebert Fall Workouts Fall Nuggets: Mississippi State, Illinois, Nebraska, UConn, Iowa, Troy, Illinois St., HPU, Indiana St. D1 Baseball Staff Analysis 2022 Top 100 Programs: By The Numbers D1 Baseball Staff Summer Baseball Northwoods Showcase: Who Were The Top Pitchers? CH: 68-69 mph. + C/RHP Cooper Cohn (McHenry) was one of the top two-way prospects we saw all winter long. Thrown with fastball intent. Mueth shined at the Illinois Fall Limited Series in early October but his biggest statement came at the St. Louis Open a few weeks later. Tall, slender build, highly projectable frame. Back to Ranking Index. 3 in the state. Projected Top-25 Players for Fantasy Baseball in 2025. California, always a hotbed for talent, checks in with a state best 31 players in the top 250, including 20 in the top 100. The state's top 2025 and 2026 talent will all be under one roof this Saturday at The MAX. Flashed a changeup with potential to be a go-to pitch in the future; showing arm-side fade and sink in the 68-69 mph range with fastball arm-speed. A pristine 6-foot-3, 180-pounder with electric athleticism on a frame that will hold much more strength in the future, Griffin is dynamic in all phases of the game. (Calhoun HS, GA), a Tennessee recruit, and C/UT, (Prosper HS, TX) head strong classes for Georgia and Texas respectively. 15 6: Parker Detmers+ No. Each year, a new crop of players is ushered into the high school ranks, stepping into the big hallways for the first time as wide-eyed freshmen. CH: 70-72 mph. Griffitts has a highly-repeatable swing with quick/strong hands, is consistently on time and drives the ball with authority and backspin off the barrel. 8: JCA's first 2A state title+ No. 3: Zander Mueth+ No. Bauer, the top uncommitted prospect in the class, should have a number of high-level programs to choose from down the road. Perhaps the most exciting part, and a big reason for being slotted in the top spot, Griffin exhibits aptitude to make adjustments which, combined with his eye-opening athleticism, should only help provide for the ability to reach even greater heights in coming years. T1412, 1309 average rpm. The uncommitted catcher is listed at a strong, wide-shouldered, 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. CB: 66-68 mph. T2002, 1779 average rpm. The state's top 2025 and 2026 talent will all be under one roof this Saturday at The MAX. Here are a few names that stood out amongst their peers: + One of the highest-ceilings at the event belongs to INF/RHP Jack Wheeler (Morris, 2025). By Andy Sroka and Drew Locascio Illinois Scouting Director. 1 Brother Rice (Chicago) 15-0. is yet another high-end prospect who has been standing out on varsity this spring. 1. At 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, he looks the part of an imposing middle-of-the-lineup bat, and swings it with similar intent. 8: George Wolkow+ No. Use the "Find my Team" feature to quickly locate your team! + RHP Andrew Ressler (Huntley) has long been a performer who continues to see his velocity and stuff tick up. Hussey creates easy low-effort velocity with the makings of an above-average three-pitch mix. Stat leaders from the more traditional categories taken at last week's Peoria Preseason ID. 4 overall, RHP Sam Cozart (Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC), a Mississippi State recruit, has shown the ability to dominate older competition thanks to a full arsenal of power stuff that includes a low-90s fastball. + While Bakes rose over a dozen spots nationally, OF Trey Swiderski (Joliet Catholic; Louisville) is almost up 100 spots. Perhaps the most exciting part, and a big reason for being slotted in the top spot, Griffin exhibits aptitude to make adjustments which, combined with his eye-opening athleticism, should only help provide for the ability to reach even greater heights in coming years. Thu May 13, 2021 + Huntley has played its way into becoming the No. No matter what level or stage in development that each player might be at, PBR is committed to being there for every step of the way. + CIF/RHP Aidan Nohava (Brother Rice, 2025) 6-foot, 166-pounds has a strong frame and uses it to his advantage. Home. Almeyda rounds out the top five. 2/21/23 Loose/efficient arm action, high 3/4 slot. 16, is now listed at a defined, athletic, 6-foot, 180-pounds and took one of the more polished rounds of BP at the event. Stay tuned over the coming days for more in-depth coverage of the 2023 Illinois rankings. * Defensively, he has the versatilityto catch and play first base but if he can stick behind the plate, his stock should continue to rise moving forward. Hussey creates easy low-effort velocity with the makings of an above-average three-pitch mix. 2022 ESPN 100. We first launched the state's Class of 2023 Rankings back in October, on the heels of the national update. Delivery: Starts with feet staggered (front foot close to third base), moves down the mound efficiently with a drop and drive lower-half. The definitive source for all Rivals news. The talent and skill level rises with each new class, and many of these rookie high schoolers are not only ready to compete at the varsity level, but also poised to excel from day one. CB: 57-59 mph. While the recruiting class rankings aren't finalized until the players . Generally straight with occasional horizontal break, ability to fill up the zone. Ranking Last Updated 2/10/2023. (McHenry) was one of the top two-way prospects we saw all winter long. Wheeler has a 6-foot-3, 165-pound, long lanky build with quick twitch qualities. Jack Bauer, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 152-pounds. Update your college commitment and other player . 12 ranked Homewood-Flossmoor lineup. Barczi produced an average exit velocity of 88.3 mph (max of 95.31 mph) while producing one of the highest average bat speed marks (74.2 mph). Stulga emerged as an athletic outfielder with upside at his first-ever PBR showcase. (Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC), a Mississippi State recruit, has shown the ability to dominate older competition thanks to a full arsenal of power stuff that includes a low-90s fastball. 2026 Players; 2027 Players; 2028 Players; 2029 Players; International Prospects. Heres a report from that event, published inside our, one of the more physically impressive prospects in the 2023 class. Wheeler has a chance to be a high-end 2025 in the state when all is said and done. #UnderclassInvitational pic.twitter.com/B4gXgKc3n6. From the Hip: Big 3 (Super 60) Continue reading to learn more about the state of the current sophomore class - a group that's shaping up nicely in the early goings. PBRPlus Stack, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound catcher is one of the more advanced backstops in the class. 2023 Invite Only 9-12u! Below, an introduction to a group that has already made an impact on the national circuit including a glimpse at the top 25: Leading the way as the top player in the class, OF/RHP. 15u Rankings USA Prime Nationall (TX) MBA 2026 Scout (FL) ZT Prospects (CA) DBacks Elite Alexander/Perry (MI) MVP Hustle Black (CA) ZT Elite (TX) Canes Florida Clutch (FL) Wow Factor National (TN) Texas Twelve Black (TX) Stars Baseball Camp (VA) Michigan Bulls- Hermelyn (MI) MCBC Hit Dogs Scout-Leonard (MI) Top Tier Biondich (IL) CB: 62-65 mph. His compact physicality generates advanced right-handed bat strength, and it translates to premium arm strength from behind the plate. 2: E'ville are state 4A champs, again+ No. His ability to turn the barrel along with advanced athleticism stand out at a young age. has been a standout performer with an arrow up next to his name for the last couple of months and the trend only continued with his showing at the Underclass Invitational. class of 2028 baseball rankings. At 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, he looks the part of an imposing middle-of-the-lineup bat, and swings it with similar intent. Email us now. 2024 ESPN 60. 2025 Top Basketball Recruits. His changeup was his best secondary offering this day, featuring arm-side fade with feel for the bottom of the zone at 70-71 mph, while also throwing a low-70s breaking ball that spun off an 11/5 plane. 4: Naz's journey to 3A title+ No. Delivery: Starts with feet staggered (lead foot closer to first base), athletic delivery with a drop-and-drive lower-half, strides in-line, gains ground down the mound. Taking a look at the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Lockport Preseason ID. From SS, (#139, Granite Hills HS, CA) in San Diego to SS, (#20, Great Oak HS, CA) in Temecula to 3B/RHP, (Huntington Beach, CA) in Orange County, and all the way up north to RHP. Above-average arm behind the plate for his age. 1 second baseman Ozzie Albies led the National League with 189 hits while batting .295/.352/.500 with 43 doubles, 24 home runs and 15 steals in a 5.2-WAR season in . Aidan Nohava, Brother Rice (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 166-pounds. Head plays a lock-down center field and hits towards the top of the No. Listed at 6-foot-4, 170 pounds, he looks every bit the part of a frontline arm. Recommend 0; . Taking a look at the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Lockport Preseason ID. Peoria Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis, University of Evansville - Evansville, IN, Bo Jackson's Elite Sports Dome - Lockport, IL, Rantoul Family Sports Complex - Rantoul, IL. The former intern is back in a more senior role to help relay useful data captured back to players and evaluators. McAuliffe made it impossible not to notice him, seemingly barreling up everything thrown his way into a gap; finished the tournament 5-for-8 with three loud doubles. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform 4: Naz's journey to 3A title+ No. 9: Alex Stanwich+ No. Still others, young and determined, eye the four years ahead of them as a chance to make incremental advancements in hopes of one day contributing at the varsity leveland beyond. T1812, 1699 average rpm. The right-handed hitter has a fluid stroke with quick hands and impressive balance, and demonstrates the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Kentucky 2025 Football Prospects. C Zion Rose (Brother Rice) and RHP Parker Detmers (Glenwood), both Louisville commits, remain at the top of the 2023 class in Illinois. + A quartet of high-follow infielders to know in the Top-30 of the updated rankings are 3B/C Dominic Bonilla (Hope Academy), Brady Green (Oak Park-River Forest), DaMaurion Butler (Kenwood) and Ryne Dzierzynski (Grant). 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