By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Supervisor - Illinois/Wisconsin

The second annual Midwest ProCase is in the books, again bringing some of the top 2017 draft prospects from around the Midwest to Silver Cross Field in Joliet, IL. Last year 10 of the roughly 50 ProCase participants were drafted in the 2016 MLB Draft earlier this June. This year’s roster was again impressive, so let’s take a look at some of the top statistical performers.

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Top 60 Yard Dash

Dylan Criquet-Danielson, SS, Marshall (MN) - 6.66
Brad Czerniejewski, OF,  Lake Forest (IL) - 6.67
Blake Dunn, C,  Saugatuck (MI) - 6.73
Ryan King, SS, Brother Rice (IL) - 6.76
Donivan Williams, 3B, Morgan Park (IL) - 6.88
Obie Ricumstrict, SS, Mount Pleasant (MI) - 6.89

Top Infield Velocities

Zion Pettigrew, SS, Mount Carmel (IL) - 87 mph
Zach Clayton  3B, Oconomowoc (WI) - 87 mph
Blake Dunn 3B, Saugatuck (MI) - 86 mph
Donivan Williams 3B, Morgan Park (IL) - 84 mph

Top Outfield Velocities

Jimmy Burnette OF St. Laurence (IL) - 91 mph
Michael Gunartt OF Niles West (IL) - 91 mph
Keegan Watson OF New Palestine (IN) - 90 mph
Brad Czerniejewski OF Lake Forest (IL) - 89 mph
Nick Elsen OF Indian Trail (WI) - 89 mph

Top Catcher Velocities

Nick Airola C Minooka (IL) - 80 mph
Keaton Rice C Geneseo (IL) - 80 mph
Jack Kelly C St. Michael Albertville (MN) - 79 mph
Nick Neibauer C Detroit Country Day (MI) - 78 mph
Blake Dunn C Saugatuck (MI) - 77 mph

Top Pop Times

Brian Fuentes C Crystal Lake South (IL) - 1.93
Jack Kelly C St. Michael Albertville (MN) - 1.94
Nick Airola C Minooka (IL) - 1.94
Keaton Rice C Geneseo (IL) - 1.97

Top Exit Velocities

Griffin Doersching 1B Greendale (WI) - 102 mph
Brad Czerniejewski OF Lake Forest (IL) - 99 mph
Brian Fuentes C/INF Crystal Lake South (IL) - 94 mph
Michael Gunartt OF Niles West (IL) - 93 mph
Bryce Davis 1B Sparta (MI) - 92 mph

Top Fastball Velocities

Konnor Ash RHP Plainfield South (IL) - 91 mph
Marius Balandis RHP Lithuania - 90 mph
Austin Marozas RHP Plainfield South (IL) - 90 mph
Jackson Rutledge RHP Rockwood Summit (MO) - 90 mph

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