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+ A number of talented prospects just missed the top-50 but have bright futures and are on track to find their names on the ranking list in future updates; OF Wyatt Wawro (Downers Grove South), MIF Gavin Triezenberg (Brother Rice), RHP/C Noah Brandt (Somonauk), 3B/RHP Andrew Kouris (Nazareth), Charlie Meister (Hersey), RHP Daniel Kane (Oak Park-River Forest), OF/RHP Gavin Powels (Downers Grove South), LHP/OF Talan Hull (Galva), OF Chase Petersen (Glenbrook North), C/RHP Brandon Stinson (Kenwood), OF Lance Moon (Brother Rice), LHP/OF Remo Indomenico (St. Ignatius), among plenty of others. All rights reserved. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform 3/01/23 Taking a look at some of the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Peoria Preseason ID. Barczis right-handed swing stays inside the baseball and he hammered baseballs with authority to both gaps. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. CLICK HERE to purchase a PBRPlus Subscription, 2023 Prep Baseball Report. T2002, 1779 average rpm. + C/RHP Blaine Williams (Tremont; Illinois commit) made a push into the Top-15 in the state with his showings this summer. Accueil Uncategorized class of 2028 baseball rankings. 1. How the NJCAA D2 Top-25 has fared to date this season. And it is because of that staff of more than 100 scouts, and a full summer and fall slate spent evaluating, that the initial 2025 Overall Rankings can now be unveiled. This class has made a loud first impression to our staff, so the rankings below are sure to expand as we continue to see these players more and more over the next few years. How the NJCAA D2 Top-25 has fared to date this season. IL T1812, 1699 average rpm. Stay tuned over the coming days for more in-depth coverage of the 2023 Illinois rankings. 3: Zander Mueth+ No. 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. Thrown with fastball intent, mainly straight but kept towards the bottom of the zone. 9: First state win for North Clay+ No. Working linear down the mound, there is no wasted movement, and Mueths impressive extension allows him nearly touch the glove. Commitments. CLICK HERE for the entire 2023 Illinois Rankings. 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. Allison Goodwin; Utility; Oklahoma Athletics 16U Premier Madden . Smith, a dynamic two-way player with premium arm strength, doubles as a quarterback in the fall, and his athleticism is obviously advanced. (Calhoun HS, GA), a Tennessee recruit, and C/UT, (Prosper HS, TX) head strong classes for Georgia and Texas respectively. Subscribe Already a subscriber? T1957, 1812 average rpm. For now, heres some insight on the news and notes from the top-10 players in the state. How the NJCAA D2 Top-25 has fared to date this season. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, creates a downward angle with shoulders while striding out, strides in-line. T2281, 2169 average rpm. Shortly after the events conclusion, our staff published several post-event content pieces where we detailed some of the days top performers, stat leaders, and more. + While Bakes rose over a dozen spots nationally, OF, (Joliet Catholic; Louisville) is almost up 100 spots. It shouldnt be a surprise following his performance at the Underclass Invitational, but Mueth has the makings of the kind of player who can run the table at the top of the rankings throughout the remainder of this class prep career. Bond also was all over the barrel in BP with surprising bat strength; 96 mph exit velocity off of a tee. *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers. Tue December 7, 2021 88 nationally), joins Rose and Detmers as three Illinois sophomores currently in the top-100 nationwide. + Two upside right-handed arms, RHP Ryan Schaffnit (Morton) and RHP/1B Connor Blue (OFallon), come in at No. 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. 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. Heres a report from that event, published inside our, one of the more physically impressive prospects in the 2023 class. 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. Delivery: Athletic delivery with a drop-and-drive lower-half, moves well down the mound with a long stride. After a long winter showcase season and about a month of live looks this IHSA season were expanding and updating the states Class of 2023 Rankings. The state's top juniors will be on display at The MAX on Saturday. Sean Gamble (IA/FL)The depth of talent, and astounding physical ability, is seen throughout the entire list. Rose has an impressive combination of strength/speed/power and an innate ability to find the barrel with authority in game. 4: Jack Bauer+ No. 6: Parker Detmers+ No. Schmitke, now 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, added 25 pounds since our last look and showed strong, athletic hands in his right-handed swing. CH: 60-61 mph. 1 Brother Rice (Chicago) 15-0. 6: Parker Detmers+ No. 2: E'ville are state 4A champs, again+ No. Gradual 1/7 shape. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound right-hander also showed quality feel for both a breaking ball and changeup, and there is good reason to believe that his velocity will continue to climb. Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 slot, athletic/quick arm. Rankings Menu for 2025 Class National Top 1000 Prospects By Grad Year select Clear filters *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers. 2020 Best NFL Football Players in Illinois (0) 2020 . 24 on the list. 10 in the class. Vice President, Scouting. 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 . 21 in the state. On Wednesday, July 7, the PBR Illinois staff travelled to Ozinga Field in Crestwood, IL, to host the 2025 Top Prospect Games. Back-to-back at Nos. + Huntley has played its way into becoming the No. While the recruiting class rankings aren't finalized until the players . This article is only available to PBRPlus Subscribers. CB: 57-59 mph. + RHP Andrew Ressler (Huntley) has long been a performer who continues to see his velocity and stuff tick up. 2/21/23 4: Naz's journey to 3A title+ No. 2/09/23 The new No. Posted at 01:41h . Recruiting Database. 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. He has impeccable command of an advanced three-pitch mix, including a slider and changeup.. 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. As well as the players who are on the rise in the class. Use the "Find my Team" feature to quickly locate your team! On the mound, he impressed in his stint, showing a clean, polished delivery and uninterrupted arm action that plays over-the-top. Bauers ease of operation, physical stature, and present loud arsenal all equates to a high ceiling on the mound moving forward. T1717, 1572 average rpm. He sits at No. + OF Ezra Essex (Marian Catholic) rises into the top-10 for the first time after standing out multiple times at PBR Tournaments this summer and catching our eyes at the Illinois State Games, too. Arm Action: RH. Kendalls wiry-athletic frame should see significant strength added in future years, which should help boost the present eye-opening production he displays on both sides of the ball whether hitting from the left side or defending at shortstop. The Tigers were 4-0 coming into this weekend's play, and with so much anticipation surrounding the team's performance this season, fans were eager to see how the Tigers performed in their second home weekend series, but the Tigers faced some struggles against the Knights. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. The uncommitted 6-foot, 195-pound right-hander emerged as one of the top power arms in the Midwest when he topped at 93.3 mph with his fastball, via TrackMan. 7: Homegrown stars thrive in MLB+ No. Top college prospects from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Christian, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Recommend 0; . The former intern is back in a more senior role to help relay useful data captured back to players and evaluators. SL: 66-67 mph. OR Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team. HERE to login * The 6-foot-2, 165-pound, long-levered right-handed hitter, ran a 6.85 laser-timed 60, showed aggressive, natural outfield actions and repeated hard contact in BP. Loose 3/4 slot, athletic arm. 1. There are four years before graduation (and the 2025 MLB Draft), and PBR is eager to be along for the ride, providing the most credible and up-to-date information on this class, and all things amateur baseball. 8: JCA's first 2A state title+ No. This is an enormous update, expanding from 35 to 125 players, made possible due to the number of impressive performances we have seen in the last handful of months. While he showed plus arm strength for his age, his ability to spin the baseball may be his biggest separator. (Marist) are all uncommitted position players who made a statement this winter and have carried it over to the spring. 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. 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. Bakes impressed a couple different occasions this winter moved up a spot on our board, and 16 spots up the national one. Caden Sladek, Huntley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. There are four years before graduation (and the 2025 MLB Draft), and PBR is eager to be along for the ride, providing the most credible and up-to-date information on this class, and all things amateur baseball.Below, an introduction to a group that has already made an impact on the national circuit including a glimpse at the top 25: Konnor Griffin (MS)Leading the way as the top player in the class, OF/RHP Konnor Griffin (Jackson Prep, MS) is equal parts present production as he is future projection. Class of 2025; Class of 2026; Class of 2027; Future RISE Players; Rankings. (Huntley) has long been a performer who continues to see his velocity and stuff tick up. Offensively, he creates lift and leverage from the right side of the plate. ANNOUCEMENT: Eitan Leff Named Technical Lead of PBR's Data Team. RHP Brett Crossland (Mountain Pointe HS, AZ) ran his fastball up to 93.7 mph in a bullpen setting at a PBR Arizona event. 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. He works with a tall and fall style delivery, creating a tough angle on hitters. 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. (Normal University) is a 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with one of the highest-ceilings in the class. Here's that video: The biggest jump in the update came from 6-foot-4, 170-pound RHP, (Belleville East) who moved from No. Strong lower body with superior strength in his forearms and hands. 5: Sebastian Wilson+ No. He is a weapon behind the plate, playing with a bounce in his step while showing a plus arm (85 mph from the crouch) that should stifle running games for years to come. 90696 players have committed to college and counting. Putty pounded the zone with all of his offerings, including a fastball that sat 76-82 mph with minimal effort and occasional jump through the zone. + 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. Top247 247Sports Composite. Stat leaders from the more traditional categories taken at last week's Peoria Preseason ID. Generally straight. Billings made a LOUD impact at the PBR Future Games in August where his present strength and bat speed provided firm contact to all fields. Delivery: Athletic, up-tempo delivery, drop-and-drive lower-half with aggression throughout his delivery. 9: First state win for North Clay+ No. + C/RHP Cooper Cohn (McHenry) was one of the top two-way prospects we saw all winter long. 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. Outside of the top-10 there were a number of revelations this winter that caused some high-end talent to rise towards the top of the class. CH: 68-69 mph. 6 in the state after a strong summer that included an invitation to the PBR Future Games, where he was one of the top bats on the roster. 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. Thu May 13, 2021 Hes a power athlete who adds a 6.80 run time and 93 mph arm to his profile. Check out the player rankings on RecruitingNation.com. UC Invitational Quick Hits, , took one of the biggest leaps towards the top of the class, jumping 18 spots, now sitting at No. 9: Alex Stanwich+ No. 2/23/23, Top-10 Most-Viewed Profiles+ No. The recent Ole Miss commit (ranked No. McHale, Brooke; Lady Dukes Gold Torres; RHP/1B, 089. T2029, 1780 average rpm. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. Perfect Game's Class of 2025 HS Baseball Player IL State Rankings. 8u Illinois Cangelosi Sparks Knap Hitters/UDC Naperville Renegades 9u Illinois Hitters/UDC Naperville Renegades Quad City Hitmen Elite Cangelosi Sparks Callaghan Tinley Park Bulldogs Geneva Vikings Blue SI Gators Kenawee A's SI Strikers 10u Illinois 23 C/RHP Cooper Cohn (@TEAMELITENATION) unleashed a cannon down to 2nd, 1.97 pop time, throw is high but runner slides past 2nd and is tagged out. Well also spend some time in an accompanying piece later on shouting out the players who are making their rankings debuts in this update, and, naturally, the large majority of those players are still uncommitted. By Andy Sroka and Drew Locascio At the event, McDevitt. He flashed dynamic stuff on the mound; up to 88 mph with a hard-biting 75-76 mph curveball that spins at an average of 2667 rpm and an impact right-handed bat. 9: First state win for North Clay+ No. Butler started at shortstop this past spring as a freshman and was on the barrel a number of times in our looks this summer. PBRPlus 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. Delivery: Athletic/repeatable delivery, drop-and-drive lower-half with a long stride. Arguably the biggest winner from this years showcase circuit: C Colin Barczi (Naperville Central, 2023). Wheeler has a chance to be a high-end 2025 in the state when all is said and done. 28: Mark Mitchell Video | Scouts Report. By: Drew Locascio Taking a look at the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Lockport Preseason ID. ELITE 30 Rankings - 2025 Class: Chris Hansen & Brandon Clay : 2022-12-30 13:49 : ELITE 60 Rankings - 2024 Class: Staff T1842, 1642 average rpm. Long/loose over-the-top slot. Arm Action: RH. 10: Ryan Geraghty, Top-10 Storylines+ No. 9 to No. The uptick in velocity seemed likely to come in the spring, but Mueth gave a glimpse at his immense upside touching 91+ mph in a bullpen setting in late October. Sefciks bat looks to be his calling card and this spring he has done a little bit of everything for the No. Our rankings algorithm requires a minimum number of games played before we can accurately rank teams. Bauer sat 75-79 mph with his fastball. 4: Jack Bauer+ No. Along with arms like Crossland, sweet left-handed strokes from players like No. By Drew Locascio Ryan Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. T1632, 1473 average rpm. 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