J3 Training Academy

J3 Training Academy is a premier baseball/softball training facility in Mattoon, IL.

[Lake Land Baseball @LLC_Baseball]

First today for Laker Uncommitted Spotlights is So 2-way MIF/RHP @MaddenJohnson3
All Conference UTIL Player in 2026 Spring

Pitches:
4Seam: 88-91 18-20 IVB
SPL: 80-82
SL: 79-81

Hitting 2026 Stats:
.392 AVG
.513 OBP
16 2B
3 HR
53 RBI
40 BB/HBP - 22 K in 196 PA

@DeegsBaseball @CoachKsAcademy @J3Training @The_Noah_Sharp

[Prep Baseball JUCO @PB_JUCO]

𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 ���

So. SS/RHP @MaddenJohnson3 was an impact 2-way for @LLC_Baseball, putting up EVs over 💯 mph at the #PumaClassic with an 89-91 mph FB, swing-and-miss SL and spin-killing SPL. 😼

🔗: https://t.co/CY35KuQJSB | @PBTourney | @bestofmwbase | @PrepBaseballIL

[J3 Training Academy @J3Training]

P3 athlete having a massive fall after his recent commitment to @LouisvilleBSB

Trainer: @bjhecht11
Facility: @J3Training

[Blaine Peterson @BPonbase]

Charley Spour | RHP | 2027 | IL
@RedsScoutTeam

CF video MW Champions Cup

FB: 90-94 | 2505 RPM
SL: 80-85 | 2570 RPM

4-year: @LouisvilleBSB

@SpourCharley | @StAnthonyBsbl

[J3 Training Academy @J3Training]

Another J3 athlete looking to have an impactful FR season!

[Evan Furfaro @evanfurfaro]

FR RHP/INF Grady Jones (@ShawneeSaintsBB) looks the part of another impact FR for the Saints.

Pitching at 83-86 mph w/ arm side action. Spun upper-70s BB.

#SCJuco | @ScoutConnectBB

[J3 Training Academy @J3Training]

J3 athlete coming off a massive FR year for LLC. Also trains with P3 on the pitching side.

Trainer: Ben Hecht
Facility: J3 Training Academy

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph INF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) is also one of the top bats for this Lake Land club.

Feel for the barrel from a flat LH swing, HR in a L/L matchup here.

#SCJuco

@MaddenJohnson3 | @ScoutConnectBB

[J3 Training Academy @J3Training]

P3 athlete primed for another impactful JUCO season will be a guy to follow!

Trainer: Ben Hecht
Facility: J3 Training Academy

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph RHP Brock Fearday (@BlueStormBSB) sat 86-87 mph in his inning of work with a 78-79 mph SL.

#SCJuco

@BrockFearday | @ScoutConnectBB

[J3 Training Academy @J3Training]

A P3 athlete showing well in his freshman fall!

Trainer: Ben Hecht
Facility: J3 Training Academy

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Another upside newcomer for SWIC is FR RHP Jack Compton (@BlueStormBSB).

FB 85-88 mph with two breaking balls; low-70s CB, bigger shape, 77-79 mph SL, tight & hard downer.

#SCJuco

@JackCompton24 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Evan Furfaro @evanfurfaro]

FR RHP/INF Grady Jones (@ShawneeSaintsBB) looks the part of another impact FR for the Saints.

Pitching at 83-86 mph w/ arm side action. Spun upper-70s BB.

#SCJuco | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph INF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) pitching in the upper-80s this AM; athletic, up-tempo, comes out clean.

Spun SL at 78-79 mph with bigger, more depthy CB, 75-76 mph.

Showed one SPL CH, 84 mph.

#SCJuco

@MaddenJohnson3 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Soph INF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) is also one of the top bats for this Lake Land club.

Feel for the barrel from a flat LH swing, HR in a L/L matchup here.

#SCJuco

@MaddenJohnson3 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

So. RHP/UTL Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) was mentioned below as a notable two-way coming out of the #PumaClassic.

Fastball sitting 89-91 mph, coming off a year slashing .392/.513/.568

Read more about Johnson and other Illinois natives down below ⤵️

@MaddenJohnson3 || @PB_Uncommitted

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

Soph UTL/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) is another two-way prospect to follow through the fall.

FB sat 88-90 mph in today’s look. Went to 75-78 mph BB for swing/miss in and out of the zone.

#SCJuco | @MaddenJohnson3

[Lake Land Baseball @LLC_Baseball]

After a great day at the @bestofmwbase yesterday, time to showcase our heat sheet! Catch the Lakers next week at the @DingerJUCO

@Steiny_matt25
@tinovilla18
@MaddenJohnson3
@AndrewTay13
@Max_Flack65
@MattMurphy_34
@milleville_kade

@DeegsBaseball @The_Noah_Sharp @CoachKsAcademy @J3Training

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

So. RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) showed well during his singular inning of work.

FB: 89-91 mph, 2400+ rpm
SL: 78-79 mph
SPL: 81 mph

Athletic frame; two-way performer as a freshman.

@bestofmwbase | #PumaClassic

[Lake Land Baseball @LLC_Baseball]

Next up is So 2-way MIF/RHP @MaddenJohnson3

2026 Spring Stats:
.AVG - .392
.OBP - .513
2B/3B - 16
HR - 3
RBI - 53
BB+HBP/K - 40/22

Pitching:
4-Seam: 87-91 w/17-21 Vert
SL: 78-80
SPL: 78-81

@DeegsBaseball @CoachKsAcademy @The_Noah_Sharp @J3Training

[Madden Johnson @MaddenJohnson3]

SO UTL/RHP @LLC_Baseball
FR Year Stats (52 Games): .392/.513/1.081
58 Hits, 53 RBI’s, 62 RS, 15 2B’s, 3 HR’s, 40BB/HBP

1st fall outing vs Heartland (9/2):
FB: 89-91 AVG 19.4 IVB
SPL: 80-82 AVG 4.0 IVB, 15.0 HB
SL: 79-81 AVG 2.4 IVB, -8.8 HB
trackman data available

Playing at Puma Classic (9/11): 12&3:30 on D-4.
@gabeblack_22 @JucoPipeline @2YearBaseball @PB_JUCO

[Gabe Black @gabeblack_22]

A great day at Laker Field as we officially recognized the 24-25 World Series team!

Very grateful for the guys that were able to make it down to the field and stick around for the scrimmage and cookout after. A special group that showed what it meant to be a Laker every day!

[Evan Furfaro @evanfurfaro]

Soph MIF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) pitching at 86-88 MPH (18+ IVB), went to sweeping SL/SPL mix in upper-70s, low-80s.

Top of the order bat to follow as well.

#SCJuco

@MaddenJohnson3 | @ScoutConnectBB

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

Soph MIF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball)

Hit .392 with a .513 OBP in 148 AB last spring.

+ 96.25 mph average EV
+ 98.6 mph max EV
+ 353.4 ft max distance

#SCJuco | @MaddenJohnson3

🗣️: https://t.co/9ElC5BDABA

[J3 Training Academy @J3Training]

Congrats to the 26'-27' Central IL GBA 15u - Johnson roster!