Karim Patterson (2025 1B, Chicago, IL) was seeing the ball very well today, as he picked up two, hard hit singles in game action. For his first, he sat on a curveball in a two-strike count and sent a line drive into right field. He followed it up with another well-struck single into right field. The left-handed hitter has a smooth and easy swing and there is plenty of strength behind it. 

Cam Klein (2024 3B, Chicago, IL) showed some promise on the mound in a short, one inning look. The right-hander has a long and loose arm action with definite arm speed present, and he ran his fastball up to 82 mph. He has an uptempo delivery and the ball gets on you quick. He retired the side in short order, striking out two of the three hitters he faced.

Maxwell Meyer (2025 RHP, Zionsville, IN) stands at a big and physical 6-foot-4, 210-pounds, and he is an intimidating presence on the mound. The right-hander has a short and compact arm circle, and he ran his fastball up to 81 mph. He flashed two distinct breakers, both of which were effective. He would go on to strikeout seven opposing batters in his three innings of work.

Seth Lingford (2025 1B, East Troy, WI) was impressive in his short look on the mound, showing legit two-way potential. The strong and physical left-hander topped out at 85 mph in this one. He had a frisbee slider with a 2300+ spin rate in his repitiore, and his fastball had late movement on both sides of the plate.

Joey Kafka (2025 RHP, Mundelein, IL) showed a lot to like on the mound. The 6-foot-1,190-pound right-hander was up to 82 mph with a clean and fluid arm action. The frame and arm are certainly projectable, and he is a smooth mover down the mound. Look for him to make a big jump in the near future.

Matthew Yadgar (2024 OF, Park Ridge, IL) made the loudest contact of the day, as he destroyed a ball into left centerfield for a triple. The primary outfielder is a good athlete with advanced speed and arm strength, and he proved that he has some upside with the bat as well. There is definite power potential there, as his bat speed and strength are notable.

Connor Kenjic (2027 C, Hobart, IN) showed intriguing upside on the mound in this one, and although he is one of the youngest players at the event, he certainly didn't look like it. The primary catcher looked comfortable on the bump, as he ran his fastball up to 80 mph with a clean and crisp operation.

Cameron Barnes (2026 RHP, Oak Park, IL) is a big and physical young prospect who shows some definite arm talent on the mound. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound right-hander sat 80-82 mph during his outing, topping out at 83 mph. He also flashed a solid 12-6 breaking ball that he can throw for strikes.

Kosuke Sakamoto (2025 OF, Buffalo Grove, IL) continued to show the all fields hitting ability at the plate this weekend. Lining an opposite field extra base hit his first at-bat of the game. Line drive all fields approach.

Ellis Alexander (2025 C, Chicago, IL) made a highlight play tracking down a foul ball from behind the plate today. Ranged toward the dugout and made a diving catch.

Chase Williamson (2026 1B, Highwood, IL) showed sound fundamental defensive actions all showcase to go with some right handed power potential. Connected on an opposite field double in game today on a well struck baseball. Ran the bases with instincts as well.

Matthew Yadgar (2024 OF, Park Ridge, IL) drove in a run with a sharp line driving to the left centerfield gap in game today. Level swing that gets on plane and extended through the baseball.

Marty Hanna (2026 RHP, Mazomanie, WI) right-hander with a projectable frame, deceptive arm action and developing arm speed on the mound. Up to 81 on the mound today with an ability to locate the breaking ball.

Cameron Barnes (2026 RHP, Oak Park, IL) got to the barrel for a solid double into the opposite field gap in game today. Controls the barrel, shows a gap to gap approach at the plate.

Sean Cody (2025 SS, Oak Lawn, IL) athletic middle infielder that showed fundamental actions in the field throughout the showcase and some quick twitch hitting ability at the plate. Got to the barrel for a loud double to the pull side gap in game today. Developing all around athletic tools.

Nolan Coppens (2025 1B, Northville, MI) left-handed hitter with leverage and ability to consistently get the barrel on plane. Hit a sharp line drive through the right side today, one of the harder hit baseballs on the day. Added a triple off the right centerfield fence his last at bat of the day on one of the best swings of the day.

Carlo Cinabro (2024 RHP, Tinley Park, IL) up to 83 on the mound today with developing off speed stuff. Feel for spin and quality fastball movement that played well in the zone. Solid average arm speed on the mound with a chance to grow into more velo in the future. Added a solid single at the plate as well.

Chase Dykstra (2026 RHP, Fulton, IL) Right-hander with repeatable athletic movements in the delivery. Up to 80 with the baseball today with feel for spinning a breaking ball. Struck out 2 over 2 scoreless innings.

Trey Blanchette (2024 1B, Bourbonnais, IL) sharply hit line drive for a triple in game today. Some strength and quickness in the swing with feel for the barrel and ability to drive the baseball.

Joey Kafka (2025 RHP, Mundelein, IL) showed some quickness to the wrists and got to the barrel for a sharp line drive to the pull side. Blend of strength and hand speed in the swing with feel for the barrel.

Karim Patterson (2025 1B, Chicago, IL) left-handed hitter with balanced swing and was on time consistently at the plate today. Put together consistent quality at-bats, made quality contact and showed next level traits all showcase. Showed fastball and breaking ball with a clean arm action on the mound. 

Blake Cope (2026 1B, Zionsville, IN) physical left-handed hitter with a compact swing and ability to drive the baseball when the arms get extended. Got to the barrel for a solid line drive single up the middle in game today.

Kosuke Sakamoto (2025 OF, Buffalo Grove, IL) outfielder that put together quality at-bats throughout today. Shows some bat to ball skills with an all fields approach. Also threw a clean inning on the mound throwing plenty of quality strikes.

Karim Patterson (2025 1B, Chicago, IL) stood out throughout the day in drills and in BP, turning the barrel hard and generating good leverage, consistently squaring the ball up with impact to the pull-side. 

Trey Blanchette (2024 1B, Bourbonnais, IL) has good present physicality and strength and shows it off in BP, showing the ability to really turn and burn pull-side with authority. 

Carter Funk (2025 3B, Rochester, MN) does a good job of keeping his swing compact and staying on plane, allowing his strength to play in the swing, showing big pop to the pull-side in this one with some consistency. 

Max Mackenzie (2026 OF, Chicago, IL) has a very projectable frame with present twitch to his swing, showing whip to the barrel and getting it out front consistently, driving balls up both gaps during his round. One to follow. 

Nico Mullen (2025 SS, Chicago, IL) has good strength to his frame and does a good job of using it with leverage off of his front side, allowing his bat speed to play with more impact and taking a very strong round with jump off the barrel. 

Joey Kafka (2025 RHP, Mundelein, IL) took a really consistent round, showing loose hands with strong wrists and a quick bat overall, spraying hard liners around the field and projecting well. 

Adolfo Lopez (2025 1B, Niles, IL) is strongly-built and shows that strength in his swing, generating good loft to the pull-side and really driving the ball into the air. The swing should produce serious power as he continues developing. 

Kosuke Sakamoto (2025 OF, Buffalo Grove, IL) handles the barrel well and shows innate ability to direct it around the zone, spraying hard line drive contact to all fields and showing the ability to turn on it hard pull-side. 

Sean Cody (2025 SS, Oak Lawn, IL) has athleticism to his profile and twitch in his swing, repeating his stroke well and showing good whip to the barrel with the ability to direct it well, consistently hitting balls hard on the barrel with projection for more power. 

Easton Newman (2026 SS, Deerfield, IL) had a very good day overall including BP, where he has quick hands born of a sudden launch, getting the barrel accelerating on plane in a hurry and doing a nice job of working to all fields with the projection for more power. 

Chase Williamson (2026 1B, Highwood, IL) is very physical with present bat speed, showing the ability to sting balls up both gaps with a relatively simple and low-effort swing. The power upside here is enormous. 

Matthew Yadgar (2024 OF, Park Ridge, IL) takes a big move into his swing with a big leg lift and shoulder dip, showing off the strength and power he has in his righthanded swing. He was consistently on the barrel with lift and carry. 

Henry Murray (2025 OF, Chicago, IL) is a switch-hitter with tools from both sides but really stood out today on the strength of his lefthanded swing, which is fast and strong with serious power pull-side and the ability to really impact the ball.