+ Theres a fresh face atop our 2025 board, and one thats quickly ascending as an upper-tier prospect in the Midwest: LHP Jack Bauer (Lincoln-Way East). Generally straight with the ability to fill up the zone. That same arm plays well on the mound where he sits comfortably in the mid-to-upper 80s. Wheeler has a chance to be a high-end 2025 in the state when all is said and done. * Please sign up to view the rest of the list. Barczis right-handed swing stays inside the baseball and he hammered baseballs with authority to both gaps. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform 7: Dillon Head+ No. 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. Illinois Staff. 19. FB: T80, 76-79 mph. T1412, 1309 average rpm. Home. Baseball Recruiting Rankings | Top 100 High School Baseball Prospects 61-80 81-100 Get Ranked - Find a Showcase 2022 Top 100 Prospects Top 100 Archive 2022 Think you've got what it takes to be a top prospect? 11 OF. 6-5 | 220 lbs. He then attended our Illinois State Games, where he bumped his fastball up a tick, peaking at 91.4 mph in his first inning of work. Sefcik repeats his right-handed swing well with on-time barrel feel that lives in the zone for a long time. 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. When the swing syncs up, the ball jumps off the barrel; Schmitke recorded a max exit velocity of 93.0 mph and max bat speed of 73.2 mph during his round of BP, and also showed advanced infield actions with soft, confident hands and the ability to throw from multiple angles while playing on the move. #4 Pearce Parks |6-0 G| Grand Forks Red River/ECI. East vs. West (MLB Draft Prospects) Attend a Baseball Factory National Showcase event Coaches and Scouts: In the Top 100 but don't have a video or headshot? 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. Arm Action: LH. #5 Jake Starcevic |6-1 G| Thompson/ECI. Offensively, he creates lift and leverage from the right side of the plate. Extra large/strong frame. 10: Ryan Geraghty, Top-10 Storylines+ 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. 2020 Best NFL Football Players in Illinois (0) 2020 . (Brother Rice; Louisville) remains the top-ranked position player in the states 2023 class, and he is ranked inside the national top-50 as well. Cameron Boozer Christopher Columbus HS (Miami, FL . FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Generally straight, showed the ability to fill up the zone. By: Illinois Scouting Staff. 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. Stack, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound catcher is one of the more advanced backstops in the class. 2023 Invite Only 9-12u! CH: 60-61 mph. The state's top juniors will be on display at The MAX on Saturday. Top-10 Most-Viewed Profiles+ No. 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? T1824, 1668 average rpm. Arm Action: RH. On the mound his arm works loose and quick with life out of the hand to go along with a high-spinning breaking ball that could be a true out-pitch down the road. 6: Parker Detmers+ 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. + Notre Dame commit, RHP Ryan Hussey (Providence Catholic) was another winter standout who has been getting his first taste of varsity baseball this spring. Stulga emerged as an athletic outfielder with upside at his first-ever PBR showcase. 1-ranked team in the state on our Power 25, and sophomore C. (South Carolina) has been heavily involved in the teams 18-1 start to their season. The definitive source for all Rivals news. 2022 ESPN 100. in early October but his biggest statement came at the St. Louis Open a few weeks later. 4: Jack Bauer+ 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.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. California, always a hotbed for talent, checks in with a state best 31 players in the top 250, including 20 in the top 100. 1 Huntley and runs his fastball up to 89 mph with an ever-improving breaking ball that spins close to 2700 rpm. 10: Team IL undefeated at FGs, 2023 Prep Baseball Report. Taking a look at some of the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Peoria Preseason ID. Gradual 1/7 shape, short action at times. T1681, 1592 average rpm. 2/27/23 From the Hip: Super 60 Standouts (Pitchers) 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. (Mount Carmel; Oklahoma) is another physically-imposing arm who rounds out the Top-10. Combo Guards - 1/18. T2002, 1779 average rpm. Almeyda rounds out the top five. 13 UTIL/ATH Cal Sefcik (Marist) are all uncommitted position players who made a statement this winter and have carried it over to the spring. 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. 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. PBRPlus Sefcik continues to see his stock pointing in the right direction. PF: 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. (Glenwood), both Louisville commits, remain at the top of the 2023 class in Illinois. All rights reserved. UC Invitational Quick Hits, , took one of the biggest leaps towards the top of the class, jumping 18 spots, now sitting at No. AJ Putty, Huntley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. 4: Jack Bauer+ No. Both continue to make big strides to their games and had their strongest showings to-date, at the event. Blast Motion leaders from the Feb. 26th Powerhouse Scout Day in Franklin, IN. 1: Two prep 1st rounders in MLB Draft+ No. The imposing 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is more than just the stuff as he also exhibits advanced pitchability, and already looks the part of a starter at the next level. THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION 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. Taking a look at the players that stood out to our scouting staff from the Lockport Preseason ID. CH: 68-69 mph. 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. Bauer, the top uncommitted prospect in the class, should have a number of high-level programs to choose from down the road. 12 ranked Homewood-Flossmoor lineup. + One of the most substantial news items within this update is the new No. Sefcik continues to see his stock pointing in the right direction. 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. 28: Mark Mitchell Video | Scouts Report. 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. A Clemson quarterback target in the class of 2025 announced his Spring visit schedule on Monday morning. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. The former intern is back in a more senior role to help relay useful data captured back to players and evaluators. + OF Dillon Head is yet another high-end prospect who has been standing out on varsity this spring. Here's that video: The biggest jump in the update came from 6-foot-4, 170-pound RHP, (Belleville East) who moved from No. FB: T75, 72-74 mph. + Another physically impressive two-way prospect was 3B/RHP AJ Putty (Huntley, 2025). CB: 62-65 mph. Putty has a mature, strong, 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. 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. Physical 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame with loud tools across the board. 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. OR These rankings are modified based upon your feedback and recommendations. 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. Posted at 01:41h . 5: Inaugural IL State Games+ No. This 2025 invite-only event featured around 30 of the top 2025 prospects in Illinois, that we have seen to-date. 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. Top college prospects from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Christian, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Bauers ease of operation, physical stature, and present loud arsenal all equates to a high ceiling on the mound moving forward. T1830, 1689 average rpm. Cohn, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound, twitchy, C/RHP ran his fastball up to 88 mph on the mound and showed off that same strong arm multiple times from behind the plate. Hes a 6.57 runner that posts plus run times out of the box and seamlessly floats around the outfield with ease. 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 Sausers curveball has topped at 2669 rpm in the past. 6: IL's memorable '23s have Draft hopes+ No. ELITE 30 Rankings - 2025 Class: Chris Hansen & Brandon Clay : 2022-12-30 13:49 : ELITE 60 Rankings - 2024 Class: Staff (Bartram Trail HS, FL), a Florida recruit, each present the type of upside that could ultimately bolster them into the top overall spot. Caden Sladek, Huntley (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Rating Str. Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team. 2/09/23 As we continue to sift through all of the information we collected during the spring and summer seasons, our staff turns its attention to the states 2025 rankings. 6: Parker Detmers+ No. Mon January 18, 2021 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. 1: Two prep 1st rounders in MLB Draft+ No. 9: First state win for North Clay+ No. 6: Parker Detmers+ 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. Arm Action: RH. On top of his prowess on the mound, Blue swings a potent right-handed bat that stays on-plane and projects for more power to come down the road. Gradual 11/5 shape with downer break. + While Bakes rose over a dozen spots nationally, OF, (Joliet Catholic; Louisville) is almost up 100 spots. 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. 4: Naz's journey to 3A title+ No. Back to Ranking Index. 10: Ryan Geraghty, Top-10 Storylines+ 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. Floridas immense talent is always of intrigue, and it is no different in 2025. 88 nationally), joins Rose and Detmers as three Illinois sophomores currently in the top-100 nationwide. Cohn plays the game with a high-level of confidence and has advanced bat speed from the right side of the plate. DaMaurion Butler, N/A (IL), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-4, 146-pounds. 2: Noah Schultz+ No. T1523, 1374 average rpm. Both states are well represented throughout the list, and historically, it is a good bet that more players will enter after the spring. Projectable frame. Both continue to make big strides to their games and had their strongest showings to-date, at the event. 1 Huntley and runs his fastball up to 89 mph with an ever-improving breaking ball that spins close to 2700 rpm. Projected Top-25 Players for Fantasy Baseball in 2025. His report from this spring season (from April 23): Muscular 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. While he showed plus arm strength for his age, his ability to spin the baseball may be his biggest separator. Arsichs breaking ball showed a sharp 11/5 shape, occasionally 10/4 when got on the side of it. Generally straight with the ability to fill up the zone. 6.69 runner in the 60, 101 mph Max EV, topped 83 mph from the crouch. Site By: PUREi, https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/PBR/2022-Overall-Rankings-Update-3524608917. 3: Zander Mueth+ No. Update your college commitment and other player . Perfect Game's Class of 2025 HS Baseball Player IL State Rankings. 5: Inaugural IL State Games+ No. Log in (Normal University) is a 6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed pitcher with one of the highest-ceilings in the class. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. 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. Arsich displayed presence on the mound and his fastball sat 77-80 mph with sink in the bottom of the zone. Mueth shined at the Illinois. Delivery: Athletic/repeatable delivery, drop-and-drive lower-half with a long stride. 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