Welcome to Illinois, Anthony Chavez! 🔸 1B/OF from Maywood, Illinois 🔹 Rated as the #20 prospect in Illinois and the #395 prospect overall in Prep Baseball Report’s Class of 2026 rankings 🔸 Rated as the #2 prospect in Illinois and #11 nationally at his position 🔹 Chose Illinois because “it felt like family and the perfect place for me to fit in. Baseball was a big part of my decision, and Illinois stood out as a program where I can continue to develop and compete at a high level. Coach Hartleb and Coach Christ played a big role, too. Compared to everyone else, they were the best.”