Kai Formella

From earlier an extended look at RHP Jimmy O’Connor (@Baseball_Naz, 2028) FB: T88 mph, sat 85-88 mph thru 4IP SL: 75-77 mph Struck out 7 in 4IP.

From last night at Ozinga a good look at LHP Jimmy Benson (@stlbaseball1, 2027; TCU) 6-8 | 230 lbs FB: T89, sat 85-87 mph CH: 80-83 mph SL: 72-76 mph Final Line: 6IP, 7H, 3R, 1ER, 0BB, 5K @ShooterHunt

Good look at Braylen Brown (2027; Cincinnati) during his outing at Belleville East. He threw 4+ hitless innings on the mound for @SHSBulldogbsebl Final line: 4.2 IP, 0 H, 3 BB, 10 K FB: 86-88 mph (T89) CB: 70-72 mph SL: 72-74 mph Currently ranked No. 30 in the 2027 class.

From Viator: The @ViatorBaseball offense exploded in the bottom of the first to take an 8-0 lead. Highlighted by this drive through the infield by DH Charlie Staker (2026) for a two run single. OF Hunter Lockefeer (2028) later added to the rally with a deep two run home to RF. Both swings here👇.

From Viator: @ViatorBaseball grabs three more in the bottom of the fourth. 2B Alec Harer (2027) got the rally started with this RBI double to RF, SS Jonathan Tschanz (2026; SWIC) added with a hard line drive down the LF line for a two run double. Lions now lead 12-1 heading into T5.

From Viator: Quality look at C Brandon Thomsen (@ViatorBaseball, 2026; Purdue). Hard worker behind the dish w/ advanced catch and throw. Consistently generated hard contact to the pull-side, finishing 3-for-3 with a double. Currently ranked No. 20 in IL, No. 400 nationally.

From last night at Ozinga an extended look at RHP Jack Slightom (@Lyons_Baseball, 2026; Cincinnati). FB: T97-98 in the 1st, sat 93-95 thru 6 CH: 85-87 mph SL: 78-81 mph, S/M Final Line: 6IP, 2H, 3R, 0ER, 2BB, 12K @ShooterHunt | #MLBDraft

Update from Normal: CF Drew Borkowski (Huntley, 2026; Heartland CC) sends this no-doubt, three run home run over the L/C wall.👇 No. 4 Huntley leads No. 2 Normal Community 3-1 heading into B4. @huntley_bball | @BorkowskiDrew

🚨WALK OFF WINNER🚨 No. 2 Normal Community scores 5 runs in B7 to defeat No. 4 Huntley 7-6. C Drew Stevens (2026; Valparaiso) ties the game with a no-doubt three run homer. CF Andrew Naour (2026) sends one to deep CF to drive in the game winning run. @NCIronBaseball

Impressive look at RHP Jack Postma (@bhsbleacher, 2028). 6-5 | 200 pounds Consistently kept hitters off balance to earn a no-hitter w/ six strikeouts in the MSL Championship. FB: 87-90 mph early; settled at 85-88 mph SL: 73-75 mph; S/M CH: 76-79 mph; fade @ShooterHunt

SS Julio Ayala (@montinibaseball, 2027; @PB_Uncommitted) is a LHH to know in Illinois. 6’0” | 191 lbs. Aggressive in the box, flashes barrel strength to the pull-side. Confident & athletic defender up the middle. Currently ranked No. 55 in the state.

RHP Anderson Kaufmann (2028) continued to show why he is one of the top arms in the 2028 class. FB: 87-89 mph (T90) SL: 76-79 mph CH: 81-82 mph Final line: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB, 9 K Currently ranked No. 3️⃣ in the ‘28 class.

C/OF Rocco Triolo (@LWEastBaseball, 2027; @PB_Uncommitted) continues to show well in front of our staff this spring. 6’0” | 191 lbs. Easy barrel strength & uses the whole field. Strong arm behind the dish; 1.95-2.07 pop time range between innings. Up to 11 💣 on the year.

1B Brady Jones (@MTHS_Baseball, 2028) continues to look like an upside name in the class. 6-foot-5, 196-pound frame. Quality bat-to-ball, finished 2-for-3. Standout on the 🏀 court, too. @ShooterHunt | @Brady_Jones28

RHP Eli Michanicou (Dunlap, 2027) put together a strong performance last night. FB: 86-88 mph, T89x2 CB: 74-77 mph CH: 80-81 mph, sink 6 IP | 6 K | 0 BB | 2 ER | 8 H Recent Bradley commit. @elimichanicou10 | @EagleBaseb_DHS

From yesterday: LHP Aidan Dillon (@BR_Baseball, 2027; @PB_Uncommitted) was highly effective with his three-pitch arsenal. Possessed feel for each pitch, finishing w/ a 71% strike percentage. FB: 81-85 mph T86 mph early; settled at 80-84 mph CB: 68-71 mph; gradual 1/7 shape CH: 75-77 mph; heavy fade Final Line: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 SO

From yesterday: LHP Ian Tosi (@CaravanBaseball, 2026; Miami) was dominant in a complete game performance. FB: 87-90 mph early w/ ASR; 85-89 mph in 7th CB: 70-73 mph; 1/7 shape w/ depth CH: 78-80 mph; fade Final Line: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 SO

From yesterday: RHP Austin Winge (@PorterBaseball, 2027) showed some electric stuff despite the result, remaining one of the top @PB_Uncommitted arms still on the board. FB: 89-92 mph T93 mph; settled at 86-90 mph in 5th CB: 73-75 mph; 11/5 bite SL: 79-82 mph; sweep CH: 82-84 mph; ASR @ShooterHunt

2B Kameron Cox (@montinibaseball, 2028) is a name to follow in Illinois. 6’0” | 180 lbs. Led off last night’s game against No. 3 Lincoln-Way East with a HR to the opposite field. Natural actions & quality defender up the middle. Currently ranked No. 21 in IL.

RHP Tyson Resch (Menomonee Falls, 2028) exits with a 2-0 lead after five complete innings. FB: 84-87 mph, held CUT: 77-80 mph CH: 78-80 Final line: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 8 K Falls leads 2-0 heading into the sixth.