Mike Papierski
Rank: 194 Lemont HS (Ill.), Senior Height: 6'3", Weight: 205 Position: C DOB: 2/26/1996 Bats: S, Throws: R Twitter: @mpappy14 Commitment: Louisiana State Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
In a deep crop of Illinois high school catchers, Papierski could have the highest all-around ceiling of them all. He offers more physical projection than Evan Skoug (Libertyville), defends better than Simeon Lucas (Grant Community) and provides more offense than Mitch Trees (Sacred Heart-Griffin).
A switch-hitter with a strong build, Papierski shows bat speed and power from both sides of the plate. He can let hittable pitches go by at times, but when he turns the bat loose he makes consistent hard contact.
Though Papierski is tall for a catcher, he should be able to stay at the position. He has solid arm strength, developing receiving skills and good agility behind the plate. He's a Louisiana State recruit, as is his highly regarded Lemont teammate, lefthander Jake Latz.