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2026 PG Great Lakes Uncommitted Prospect Showcase (08/14/2026 - 08/16/2026)

Game 1 Blog >>

8/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Kingston Holman (2027, Ackley, IA) worked 3 innings while punching out 6 batters. Running the fastball (2217 RPM) up to 84 showing some life to it. Mixed a low-70s curveball (1704 RPM) showed 12-6 depth. Flashed a changeup in the mid-70s. High ¾ slot with a long arm-action.

Garrett Smith (2027, Hortonville, WI) spun 2 hitless innings striking out 4. Fastball (2104 RPM) was up to 87 with some run to it. Flashed a low-70s curveball (2206 RPM) showed solid 11-5 depth to it. Long and loose arm-action. Repeatable mechanics down the slope. Also added a double in this one. Whippy stroke that throws the hands well through the zone.

Henry Foreman (2027, Fitchburg, WI) pitched 3 scoreless and struck out 5. Worked the fastball (2012 RPM) up to 79. Mixed a high-60s curveball (2530 RPM) showed 1-7 shape and depth. Lived in the zone throughout the outing. Repeated the arm-slot well working from a high ¾ slot. 

Connor Vlcek (2027, Plainfield, IL) swung it well in this one adding a double to RF. Works from an open stance and stays inside it. Keeps the move short to it letting the hands work direct. Coils the hands before getting into his move.

Jake Kaczmarek (2029, Richland, MI) with a triple to deep CF. Shows a wide base with high-hands. Compact move to it that works uphill through the swing. Stays in the lower-half well before getting extended.

Andrew Windle (2028, Elburn, IL) lined a triple into opposite-field. Smooth and repeatable stroke from the right-handed hitter. Short to it and long through it. Stays inside it well while matching plane.

Game 2 Blog >>

8/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jack Joiner (2028, Wheaton, IL) displayed a feel to go the other way, driving a double and triple into right and right-center field while adding a stolen base and scoring twice. Struck out three over two innings on the mound, working the fastball at 75-83 mph while mixing in a 72 mph slider and 74 mph changeup.

Aydin Gundogdu (2028, Palos Heights, IL) went 2-for-2 with a triple and scored twice on the day. Stayed compact and kept the bat through the zone while driving the triple deep to center field.

Dylan Wilk (2028, Bolingbrook, IL) struck out four over two innings while allowing one hit and no earned runs. Worked the fastball up to 74 mph with some arm-side run while mixing in a mid-60s 12-6 curveball with vertical depth.

Jake Kaczmarek (2029, Richland, MI) struck out three over 1 2/3 innings without issuing a walk. Ran the fastball (2392 RPM) up to 80 mph with life out of the hand while mixing in a mid-60s 12-6 curveball (2424 RPM) with vertical depth.

Batting Practice Highlights >>

8/15/2026 9:53:45 PM

Maxwell Aziaka (2028 OF, South Elgin, IL) turned in a solid round of batting practice, producing loud contact with a controlled barrel. Worked from a balanced setup with good rhythm, staying through the zone on a direct path to produce line drives in the round.

Marc Decarlo (2029 C, New Lenox, IL) displayed a compact stroke and solid bat speed, generating loft while driving the baseball with authority. Works from a narrow, upright setup with a small leg trigger and quality rhythm in the load.

Daniel Houston (2027 1B, Mokena, IL) showcased present strength and impact during a productive round. Displayed quick hands with a direct, level path to the baseball, producing line-drives throughout the round.

Jacob Heier Jr (2029 SS, Ortonville, MI) produced quality contact, staying on time and driving the ball with authority. Works from an even setup with a controlled load, creating good separation with a compact bat path and good extension through the zone.

Finnley Gregoire (2027 OF, Plainfield, IL) flashed quick hands and present strength, getting the barrel out front to produce hard contact. Worked from a slightly open setup with high hands, a high leg lift, and rhythm in the box.

Devon Hester (2029 3B, Chicago, IL) displayed quick hands and bat speed, creating impact up the middle and pull side. Operates from a slightly upright, open stance with a small waggle and double toe tap before firing the barrel through the zone.

Aydin Gundogdu (2028 SS, Palos Heights, IL) put together a strong round, trusted the hands with good bat speed and quality extension through contact. Worked from a balanced setup with a controlled load and quiet head, creating separation while remaining compact through the zone.

Logan Hadsall (2028 3B, Stanford, IL) put together a solid round with a simple, repeatable swing. Started from a wide base, displayed quick hands, and created solid separation in the load while maintaining a flat path through the zone.

Brenden Paige (2028 1B, Lisle, IL) displayed quick hands and some strength in the round, generated loft, and made quality contact. Worked from a narrow setup, kept his weight back, and displayed easy rhythm in the box with bat whip.

Andrew (AJ) Windle (2028 RHP, Elburn, IL) displayed quick hands and a level path during a quality round to produce hard contact. Works from an even stance with a balanced setup and good posture. Maintained a quiet front side with good extension through contact.

Luke Essary (2030 SS, Hawthorn Woods, IL) displayed good rhythm in the box and produced a solid contact in the round. Worked from an even, upright stance with a double tap stride, keeping the bat head through the zone and landing strong on the front side.

Jackson Martin (2030 OF, Clarendon Hills, IL) showed quick hands and a compact stroke, producing solid contact while staying through the zone. Worked from a narrow, upright setup with rhythm in the load and good posture in the swing.

Lucien Vachon (2031 SS, Elmhurst, IL) displayed a compact swing with solid barrel control. Worked from a balanced setup with rhythm, made good use of the lower half, loading into the back hip while staying in his legs.

Levi Bush (2030 OF, Plainfield, IL) displayed a smooth swing with some bat whip. Operates from an open stance with a small leg trigger, landing soft on the front side and maintaining a quiet head at contact. Peppered line drives throughout.

Maverick Barth (2030 OF, Chatham, IL) displayed a level path and solid feel for the barrel from both sides of the plate. The switch-hitter operates with a balanced setup, medium leg trigger, and landed strong on the front side through contact.  

Patrick Wilson (2031 3B, Moline, IL) turned in a strong round, staying on time and under control, sending line drives up the middle. Worked from a wide, balanced base with quick hands and a compact swing through the zone.

William Harvey (2030 RHP, Plainfield, IL) displayed a direct, level path through the zone, getting the barrel out front to produce quality contact. Operates from an athletic setup with a small leg trigger and rhythm in the box.

Top Exit Velos >>

8/19/2026 2:12:21 PM
NameExit VeloGradSchoolHometown
Logan Hadsall922028Christian Life AcademyStanford, IL
Warren Bell IV882029Acero GarciaMatteson, IL
Garrett Smith882027HortonvilleHortonville, WI
Kingston Holman872027Applington ParkersburgAckley, IA
Aydin Gundogdu862028St. LaurencePalos Heights, IL
Jack Joiner862028Wheaton NorthWheaton, IL
Brenden Paige862028LisleLisle, IL
Luke Domain852027Joliet WestJoliet, IL
Dylan Wilk852028Plainfield EastBolingbrook, IL

 

Top C Pop Times >>

8/19/2026 2:11:38 PM
NamePopGradSchoolHometown
Alex Pryzyzycki2.172027Hinsdale CentralHinsdale, IL
Jack Joiner2.212028Wheaton NorthWheaton, IL

 

Top C Velos >>

8/19/2026 2:11:07 PM
NameCGradSchoolHometown
Jack Joiner732028Wheaton NorthWheaton, IL
Alex Pryzyzycki722027Hinsdale CentralHinsdale, IL

 

Top 1B Velos >>

8/19/2026 2:10:36 PM
Name1BGradSchoolHometown
Kingston Holman852027Applington ParkersburgAckley, IA
Jake Kaczmarek732029Gull LakeRichland, MI
Cody Schiller732029CarmelCarmel, IN

 

Top IF Velos >>

8/19/2026 2:10:06 PM
NameIFGradSchoolHometown
Aydin Gundogdu842028St. LaurencePalos Heights, IL
Connor Vlcek822027Plainfield SouthPlainfield, IL
Logan Hadsall802028Christian Life AcademyStanford, IL
Brayden Kirchwehm802027Wauconda CommWauconda, IL

 

Top OF Velos >>

8/19/2026 2:09:36 PM
NameOFGradSchoolHometown
Garrett Smith922027HortonvilleHortonville, WI
Jake Kaczmarek792029Gull LakeRichland, MI
Andrew (AJ) WIndle782028Marmion AcademyElburn, IL

 

Top 60-Yard Dashes >>

8/19/2026 2:08:59 PM
Name60GradSchoolHometown
Brayden Kirchwehm6.812027Wauconda CommWauconda, IL
Blake Head6.892029Homewood-FlossmoorGlenwood, IL
Connor Vlcek6.932027Plainfield SouthPlainfield, IL
Garrett Smith7.002027HortonvilleHortonville, WI
Luke Domain7.072027Joliet WestJoliet, IL
Logan Hadsall7.142028Christian Life AcademyStanford, IL
Kingston Holman7.222027Applington ParkersburgAckley, IA
Andrew (AJ) WIndle7.272028Marmion AcademyElburn, IL

 

Top 10-Yard Splits >>

8/19/2026 2:08:24 PM
Name10GradSchoolHometown
Luke Domain1.582027Joliet WestJoliet, IL
Brayden Kirchwehm1.622027Wauconda CommWauconda, IL
Blake Head1.642029Homewood-FlossmoorGlenwood, IL
Aydin Gundogdu1.652028St. LaurencePalos Heights, IL
Alex Pryzyzycki1.672027Hinsdale CentralHinsdale, IL
Connor Vlcek1.682027Plainfield SouthPlainfield, IL
Logan Hadsall1.722028Christian Life AcademyStanford, IL
Garrett Smith1.722027HortonvilleHortonville, WI