Recruiting Database. CB: 65-68 mph. + Notre Dame commit, RHP Ryan Hussey (Providence Catholic) was another winter standout who has been getting his first taste of varsity baseball this spring. (Downers Grove South; Louisville), who showcased a 94 mph high . Gradual 12/6 shape with depth. 2: Noah Schultz+ No. Preseason All-State, Underclass: Preview Was also up to 88 on the bump in last nights playoff game. Hes a 6.57 runner that posts plus run times out of the box and seamlessly floats around the outfield with ease. 2025 Players; Underclass Players. Working linear down the mound, there is no wasted movement, and Mueths impressive extension allows him nearly touch the glove. (Stillwater HS, OK), an Oklahoma State recruit, among others, stand out in an early glimpse of the class as a whole. 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. 1: Owen Murphy+ No. Both states are well represented throughout the list, and historically, it is a good bet that more players will enter after the spring. Chris Hansen : 2023-01-03 07:30 : ELITE 30 Rankings - 2025 Class Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Hes a low-effort 88-90 mph, topping at 91.7, the days highest mark. Bauer erupted at our Top Tier Scout Day this summer and followed that up with an eye-popping performance at The Rock. Jack Wheeler, Morris (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. His ability to turn the barrel along with advanced athleticism stand out at a young age. #UnderclassInvitational pic.twitter.com/B4gXgKc3n6. Ryan Montgomery, out of Findlay (OH), is a four-star in the class of 2025 according to Rivals and () 3: Zander Mueth+ No. 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. 1: Two prep 1st rounders in MLB Draft+ No. But this class has hardly revealed itself, and with the fall season over, we look forward to seeing all the progressions made in the off season, and especially for the impact in the high school season next spring***CLICK FOR WINTER SHOWCASE SCHEDULE***, RELATED CONTENT: Arm Action: RH. 8: George Wolkow+ No. All rights reserved. 8: JCA's first 2A state title+ No. 9: First state win for North Clay+ No. At the plate, it is a fluid, quick right-handed bat with sneaky pull-side power and his arm strength plays well behind the plate. 3 in the state. 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. Site By: PUREi. The state's top juniors will be on display at The MAX on Saturday. Featured a leg kick that kept him in rhythm and on time. Here's that video: The biggest jump in the update came from 6-foot-4, 170-pound RHP, (Belleville East) who moved from No. 9: Alex Stanwich+ No. The top three risers; No. 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. The new No. Evan Stinson, N/A (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: OF/3B Body: 5-9, 158-pounds. This 2025 invite-only event featured around 30 of the top 2025 prospects in Illinois, that we have seen to-date. 9: Alex Stanwich+ No. From the Hip: Big 3 (Super 60) His showing at that event invoked PBR Executive Director Sean Duncan to compare his ceiling to the likes of a pair of big leaguers who passed through the early days of Prep Baseball Report events. Illinois Scouting Director. Essex is one of the top uncommitted names in the states 2025 class. Barczi looks to be a middle-of-the-order type of bat who can stick behind the plate. 1 overall prospect in this class: RHP, (Belleville East; Mississippi commit). West Johnston Beats Southern Nash in Extras. Generally straight with the ability to fill up the zone. 7: Dillon Head+ No. (Providence Catholic) was another winter standout who has been getting his first taste of varsity baseball this spring. Hussey creates easy low-effort velocity with the makings of an above-average three-pitch mix. Flashed arm-side fade. It is a fluid, easy, twitchy swing that stays compact and works with natural lift to the pull-side. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. Complimenting his fastball, Rosenkranz used an 11/5 breaking ball that flashed sharp action throughout his pen. Long, over-the-top slot. 12 C Colin Barczi (Naperville Central) and No. Colt Langdon Millbrook (Raleigh, NC) 6-7 / 205 . + OF Dillon Head is yet another high-end prospect who has been standing out on varsity this spring. CB: 66-68 mph. The state's top juniors will be on display at The MAX on Saturday. Class of 2025; Class of 2026; Class of 2027; Future RISE Players; Rankings. Generally straight, showed the ability to fill up the zone. And shortly after that, we hosted a couple late fall events that prompted us to take another hard look at the rankings prior to the 2021 showcase season kicking off. (Bartram Trail HS, FL), a Florida recruit, each present the type of upside that could ultimately bolster them into the top overall spot. * Please sign up to view the rest of the list. Fri December 3, 2021 Gradual 1/7 shape, short action at times. 7 and 12 respectively. Site By: PUREi, Peoria Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis, University of Evansville - Evansville, IN, Bo Jackson's Elite Sports Dome - Lockport, IL, Rantoul Family Sports Complex - Rantoul, IL. 9 to No. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015 1 Brother Rice (Chicago) 15-0. The right-handed hitter, has a simple, repeatable swing and recorded a max exit velocity of 92.34 mph during BP. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. California, always a hotbed for talent, checks in with a state best 31 players in the top 250, including 20 in the top 100. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. * (Mount Carmel; Oklahoma) is another physically-imposing arm who rounds out the Top-10. Arm Action: RH. 10 prospect in the state is still harnessing his command but he sat 90-92 mph, touching 93, (reaching a 2,573 rpm max spin rate) in his bullpen while featuring an above-average changeup and an aggressive slider at 79-83 mph (2,357 rpm max) that flashed wipeout potential. 5: Inaugural IL State Games+ No. 5: Sebastian Wilson+ No. T1717, 1572 average rpm. Arm-side movement with the ability to locate in the zone. FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Taking a look at some of the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Peoria Preseason ID. 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Stat leaders from the more traditional categories taken at last week's Peoria Preseason ID. + 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. 10 in the class. Our rankings algorithm requires a minimum number of games played before we can accurately rank teams. + OF/RHP Liam Arsich (Lincoln-Way Central, 2025) is a highly-projectable 6-foot, 135-pound two-way prospect. 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. All International; 2019 International; . Bonilla broke out at the Illinois Summer Championships showing an advanced left-handed bat that should be followed closely moving forward. FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Sefcik continues to see his stock pointing in the right direction. 1 224.83 2 164.79 3 LSU 157.44 4 155.19 5 120.12 6 115.87 7 115.53 8 Oregon 107.89 9 Tennessee 107.84 Alabama 105.58 Fran Brown Holmon Wiggins Steve Clinkscale Tommy Rees Marcus Woodson Jay Bateman. 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. Listed at 6-foot-4, 170 pounds, he looks every bit the part of a frontline arm. Continue reading to learn more about the state of the current sophomore class - a group that's shaping up nicely in the early goings. Ronald Acua Jr., OF (27) As much as I love Juan Soto, it's hard not to have Ronald Acua atop this list. His feet work quick and clean out of the crouch with an advanced glove-to-hand release. Sefciks bat looks to be his calling card and this spring he has done a little bit of everything for the No. 21 in the state. 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. Cooper Cohn (McHenry) did his best work this fall at a tournament in LakePoint, in front of the PBR Georgia director, Phil Kerber. More. 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 OF Kaden Griffitts (Williamsville), No. Defensively, continues to show advanced ability behind the plate; Frames and presents pitches in and around the zone, athletic/willing blocker. 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. 1. Rose has an impressive combination of strength/speed/power and an innate ability to find the barrel with authority in game. New Jersey SS Luis Ayden Almeyda (PCTI, NJ) already looks the part at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds with big power potential from the right side to go along with advanced glove-to-hand abilities on the infield along with a strong (88 mph) arm across. 4: Naz's journey to 3A title+ No. CB: 58-63 mph. Rankings Menu for 2025 Class National Player Rankings By Grad Year select Clear filters *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. Wed August 31, 2022 FB: T76, 74-76 mph. *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers. Arm Action: RH. CH features late action under the zone.#UnderclassInvitational | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/D4bR214NVp. Arm Action: RH. Site By: PUREi, + One of the most substantial news items within this update is the new 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. Gradual 11/5 shape. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. 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. Taking a look at the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Lockport Preseason ID. article: CLICK RHP, (Mountain Pointe HS, AZ) ran his fastball up to 93.7 mph in a bullpen setting at a PBR Arizona event. 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. He looks to be one of the top bats in the class that should impact a middle-of-an-order moving forward. Peoria Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis, University of Evansville - Evansville, IN, Bo Jackson's Elite Sports Dome - Lockport, IL, Rantoul Family Sports Complex - Rantoul, IL. 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