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Matt Lynch
St. Ignatius HS, RHP, Class of 2010: As one of the top unsigned prospects in the state, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-hander shined at a recent PBR event. With funk in his delivery, Lynch hides the ball exceptionally well, making his 86-88 mph fastball that much more difficult to pick up. He showed good hand acceleration, as his fastball had late life. He also demonstrated feel for a 77-78 mph slider and changeup.
Sean Thomas
Glenbrook North HS, OF/LHP, Class of 2011: A two-way talent, Thomas was one of the top athletes at the event, running a 6.91 60, while also performing well on the mound. The 6-foot, 165-pound Thomas showcased a strong, accurate outfield arm (84 mph), moving with fluidity and purpose. On the mound, he was equally as impressive. The left-hander commanded three pitches for strikes, including an 81 mph fastball and excellent feel for his curve and changeup.
Tyler Farrell
Galesburg HS, RHP, Class of 2011: The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Farrell is a physical athlete with a solid pitcher’s frame. He has a loose, whippy arm, and a quick hand. His fastball topped at 84 mph with late life, while his curveball had two-plane break and late bite. He also featured a change-up with fade.
Evan Nietfeldt
Homewood-Flossmoor HS, RHP, Class of 2011: The 6-foot-4, 175-pound Nietfeldt features a long, athletic frame and a loose, quick arm – which leads us to believe that he has only begun to scratch the surface of his potential. With continued physical development, Nietfeldt’s 84-mph fastball should continue to climb in the coming years. He also showed a solid changeup with arm-side run and feel for a 71-74 mph curveball.
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|  The 2010 Season Preview magazine will be out next week. Once again we take an in-depth look at the top 50 teams in the state, led by preseason No. 1 Naperville Central. We also break down the Class 3A and 2A top teams, make our conference predictions, and closely examine the top players in each class. The new issue will serve as your complete guide to the spring season. Don’t have a subscription? Subscribe today. | |
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