On Feb. 25, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill., featuring many of the state’s top players inside both the 2025 and 2026 classes. This event helped our staff gain a clearer picture of the on-the-rise underclassmen in Illinois and who needs to be followed closely this spring and beyond. 

To view the event’s landing page, roster, and stats collected, click here. 

We began the positional analysis with a look at the catchers, outfielders and infielders. Today we finish off the positional breakdown with a look at the arms that were in attendance. Below you will find the Top-20 2025 arms, Top-10 2026 arms and every other arm that toed the rubber at the event.

When looking at the 2026 arms down below, right-handers Hunter Baugh (Edwardsville) and John Strzechowski (St. Laurence) are two freshmen that just missed the top-10 but look to have bright futures on the mound.

Read on below for a look at all of the pitchers from the day.

TOP 2025 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Jack Bauer, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025; Virginia commit.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Athletic, broad-shouldered build.
Delivery: Simple, hybrid delivery, tall and fall delivery works with extreme ease and on-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, free-flowing arm action, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 90-92 mph. Advanced life and ease out of the hand, all kinds of finish and jump through the zone. T2346, 2266 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Advanced spin, thrown aggressively, tight 2/8 sweeping action. Potential swing and miss pitch down the road. T2817, 2743 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Maintains arm speed, showed feel, mostly straight. T2199, 2117 average rpm. 

2. Tucker King, Lyons Township (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Long, loose-levered, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Lanky lever delivery, creates deception with cross body actions.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action, plays out of 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Heavy action at the bottom of the zone, plus arm side sink and run. T2314, 2243 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Well-above average spin and action, flashes sharp but tended to stay arm side. T2363, 2288 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Flashes plus arm side action for age, well above average feel. T1941, 1752 average rpm. 

3. Joshua Holst, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Physical, broad-shouldered build.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic, uptempo delivery, controls body well, works with rhythm and balance throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick, strong arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Filled up the zone, worked mostly straight, and jumped out of the hand. T2208, 2151 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, 2/8 shape, horizontal action, feel. T1978, 1966 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Fastball arm speed, kills spin, advanced feel at the bottom of the zone, slight fade. T1401, 1353 average rpm. 

4. Conor Essenburg, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025; Kansas State commit.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Broad-shouldered, athletic build.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, long levers work rotationally.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action out of 3/4 slot, easy arm.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Plays with arm side run, easy life. T2205, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Slurve type works across zone from lower slot. Occasional decel. T2244, 2148 average rpm.
KN: 75-77 mph. True knuckle action, minimal rotational, around the zone.

5. Remo Indomenico, St. Ignatius (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic build with room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Fluid, drop and drive delivery, works with intent down the mound, squared landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, quick arm; low 3/4 slot. Flashed premium arm speed.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Plays with life, creates angle at times, late finish. T2285, 2237 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Sweeper type, tight horizontal action.  T2514, 2388 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Pronates and turns over, plays well at the bottom of the zone, late sink. T1524, 1504 average rpm. 

6. Caden Earing, Mundelein (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Fluid, controlled, tall and fall, linear delivery, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with life, 3/4 slot, easy.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Pounds zone with easy velocity, shows arm side run. T2237, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Around it at times, showed above average spin, 11/5 shape. T2283, 2250 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Varied action, flashed sink at times and run at times. T1755, 1660 average rpm.

7. Joe Olson, St. Laurence (IL), 2025; Louisville commit.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong, muscular build.
Delivery: Fluid, repeatable, uptempo delivery, works online down the mound, controlled landing.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, above average arm speed.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Pounds the zone with tempo, plays with arm side run. T2358, 2307 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action, slight decel. T2073, 1931 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Deceled action creates arm side fade. T1792, 1678 average rpm. 

8. Lincoln Causero, Hersey (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Slow and controlled, tall and fall delivery, plays with rhythm and intent at foot strike, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick, clean arm action, stays on top from a high 3/4 window.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Live through the zone, carries. T2399, 2341 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Aggressive with tight, short bite; flashed the feel to spot it well on the outer half, glove side. T2021, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Firm with aggressive arm-side run/fade. Located it well, beneath the zone. T1646, 1567 average rpm. 

9. Nathan O'Donnell, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength.
Delivery: Works with effort and intent, uptempo pace, slight drop and drive and recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Above average for age, intent in the zone,  T2034, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Firm breaking ball, plays with 11/5 shape, depth and feel. T1937, 1855 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Showed sink and fade action, fastball arm speed. T1504, 1464 average rpm. 

10. Joey Arend, St Charles East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic build with room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Clean delivery, toe lifted into balance point, works with tempo.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Showed run to arm side, plays down in the zone. T2290, 2084 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 1/7 shape, varies at times, gets on side but creates above average spin. T1810, 1764 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Well above average action, quality feel. T1915, 1872 average rpm. 

11. Blaine Williams, Tremont (IL), 2025; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with lean-strength throughout.
Delivery: High effort delivery with intent, works directionally.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm from 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Showed ability to pound zone, slight sink action. T2309, 2100 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Lateral action, plays like a cutter, lowers slot. T2264, 2197 average rpm.
CH: 76-81 mph. Heavy sink action, flashed plus for age. Occasional decel. T1894, 1814 average rpm.  

12. Hayden Bernreuter, Wesclin (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive style, works on line.
Arm Action: LH. Plays out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Gets run to the arm side. T2055, 2009 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sweep action, flashed late break on 10/4 plane. T2071, 1983 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Straight change, average feel. T1642, 1570 average rpm. 

13. Will Carter, Whitney Young (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted build with plenty more room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift, Uphill shoulders down the mound with a drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 to over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Plays straight, life through the zone T1888, 1695 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Flashed sharp 11/5 shape.  T2224, 2058 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side.  T1902, 1813 average rpm.

14. Daniel Kane, Oak Park River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, balanced leg lift works online, first base side finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Plays with heavy run through the zone at times. T2302, 2199 average rpm.
CB: 77-78 mph. Gets on side, acts more like a slider. T2347, 2262 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Heavy run to the arm-side at times. T1950, 1871 average rpm. 

15. Jake Ross, Andrew (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 210-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into a high leg-lift, drop and drive delivery lands square, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot, easy effort.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Armside run and sink. T2169, 2024 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 with gradual break.  T1864, 1808 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Armside sink and run with fastball arm speed. T1979, 1866 average rpm.  

16. Braden Deverman, Normal University (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with developing strength.
Delivery: Full windup delivery, clean repeatable, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Slight arm side action, showed feel for glove side half of the plate. T2375, 2315 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 shape, backup at times. T2383, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Down below the zone. Flashed heavy run and sink. T1742, 1665 average rpm. 

17. Jackson Natanek, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with effort and intent, works directionally. Uptempo pace, attacks.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, over the top slot, quick out front.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Played mostly straight, showed finish. T2508, 2413 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Well above average spin, sharp action. 11/5 shape. T2555, 2482 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Fade action, plays to the arm side. T1780, 1721 average rpm. 

18. David Leung, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Delivery: Fluid, smooth, tall and fall in-line delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact, easy arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Plays easy out of the hand, late life.  T1888, 1853 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Thrown with intent, 1/7 shape, feel and depth. T2224, 2179 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, tight short break. T2050, 2002 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Plays with heavy run at times. T1852, 1718 average rpm.

19. Brayden Zilis, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery lands square and on line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 to 3/4 slot, long full arm swing. Loose free and easy.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Well above average feel for glove side of the plate, slight arm side run. T2084, 2009 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short tight action, 10/4 shape. T2482, 2427 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Above average fade action, showed feel. T1914, 1855 average rpm. 

20. Tadgh Callaghan, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Delivery: Forward rocker step into drop and drive delivery, rotational.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, long path.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays with some arm-side run. T2167, 2138 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Shorter backstroke, 11/5 slurve action. T2365, 2167 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Works from lower slot, sink action. T1163, 1126 average rpm.

TOP 2026 PITCHING PROSPECTS 

1. Ethan Bass, Glenbrook North (IL), 2026; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive type, lines vary at times, works with slight effort, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, long arm action, quick arm.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Showed life through the zone, good feel and ease, arm side run.  T2596, 2530 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, slightly higher slot. Flashed feel. T2403, 2286 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Better of the two breaking balls. T2325, 2278 average rpm. 

2. Paddy Roth, St. Patrick (IL), 2026; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Advanced, high-waisted, loose-levered frame with developing strength.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery syncs up well, lines work well to target, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Strong live arm, out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays firm with some heavy feel through the zone. T1821, 1738 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sharp 10/4 action with late bite.  T1714, 1680 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Above average feel, with arm speed and fade action. T1467, 1401 average rpm. 

3. Joseph Kelly, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Delivery: Hands work up and over his head before moving into an up-tempo leg-lift, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Above average arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Runs to arm side. T2161, 2075 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape, above average action for age. T2371, 2281 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with sink action. T1735, 1612 average rpm. 

4. Gavin Swartz, Normal University (IL), 2026; Indiana commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, works in-line, simple with minimal perceived effort, projects.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy over the top slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays with some tilt through the zone. T1829, 1647 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Knuckle-grip; flashed some bite off an 11/5 plane. T1900, 1716 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Firm, thrown near fastball velo; some run/fade. T1443, 1316 average rpm.

5. Samuel Chin, Timothy Christian (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Loose, uptempo delivery; fluid throughout. Balanced, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Rise/run traits; some carry with arm-side action. T1946, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Sweeping breaking ball; flashed depth, sharpness. T2659, 2588 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Misses down consistently; projects, matches arm speed/slot well. T1916, 1769 average rpm.

6. Frank Costabile, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works slightly uphill. Big arm out of small frame, Flashed near-plus breaking balls but inconsistent action and feel.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with scap load, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Flashed ride through the zone. T2023, 1953 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Separates from the slider, 11/5 shape. Flashed above average. T2522, 2425 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Lateral action,  T2273, 2160 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Fade action from lower slot, gets sink at times. T1264, 1160 average rpm.

7. Hayden Peterson, Batavia (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 153-pounds.
Delivery: Rotational delivery with some repeatability, slides into the third base side of rubber, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, occasional cut action. T2582, 2480 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Slightly lower slot, above average spin creates sweeping action. T2492, 2397 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Gets fade action with above average feel. T1942, 1818 average rpm. 

8. Isaac Harris, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Loose, athletic delivery, medium balance point with a controlled lift, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with some sink and run through the zone. T1932, 1757 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, got on the side of it at times for more 2/8 action.  T2187, 2071 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Similar action to fastball, some run and sink. T1719, 1581 average rpm. 

9. Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Long, highly-athletic build with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Works with uber easy effort; in-line to the plate, finishes square to target. Repeats well for his age; athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, easy and clean; sneaky arm speed.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Heavy fastball that jumps out of his hand, works mostly straight, creates angle. T2061, 2013 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Profiles more like a curve but has downer, sharp action that he located well. T1674, 1531 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown deceptively and at arm speed; locates. Arm-side run/fade. T1488, 1429 average rpm. 

10. Chase Lockwood, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Long, athletic frame. Upside build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, clean operation, works in-line down the mound, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long/loose swing out of the glove.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Slight arm side action. T2386, 2269 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. More over-the-top, downer shape. T2531, 2503 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Shorter, 10/4 shape.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plays with sink action. T2026, 1843 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Colt Armbrust, St. Francis (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid, tempoed delivery, on-line direction. lands balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 74-82 mph. Plays straight, showed control. T2300, 1905 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Tight spin, short horizontal wrinkle, feel for strikes. T2330, 2186 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Lowers slot, thrown with intent, short wrinkle. T2301, 2272 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Fade action, above-average feel. T1493, 1475 average rpm. 

Hunter Baugh, Edwardsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Easy delivery with toe lift into balance, athletic mover, long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose, clean and easy.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Good feel for the zone, shows slight arm side run. T2429, 2365 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Flashed sharp action, 11/5 shape.  T2057, 2056 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Lateral action, 10/4 shape. T2005, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Showed sink action. T1514, 1473 average rpm. 

Brett Bounds, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Slightly uptempo with a high leg-kick, gets lower-half moving down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Solid feel with run to arm side. T2001, 1873 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type. Flashes tight and sharp action. Gyro spin T2022, 1994 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Straight change with slight decel. T1245, 1152 average rpm. 

Antonio Brown Jr, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts feet staggered, tall fall down the mound, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Life out of the hand.  T1968, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 59-67 mph. Developing feel and spin, 11/5.  T1763, 1585 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Flashed some fade to the arm-side.  T1634, 1557 average rpm. 

Christian Clark, St. Rita (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, works in rhythm, loads on back side.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top, clean arm action, loose and easy.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, flashes arm side action. T1934, 1895 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 to 12/6 shape. T1649, 1538 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Straight change, showed feel. T1875, 1817 average rpm.
CUT: 70-71 mph. Flashed cut action, slight downer. T1881, 1738 average rpm.

Daniel Coyle, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, varies timing and lines, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, quick reach on back side showed arm speed.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, backspin and stays true. T1853, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Showed depth, better action than SL. T1951, 1893 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Short lateral action, some gyro. T2064, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Flashes sink to arm side. T1387, 1304 average rpm. 

Ryan Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive, lands square with closed toe.
Arm Action: RH. OVer the top slot, firm arm.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Straight fastball. T2016, 1903 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Over the top curveball, 12/6 shape. T2023, 1939 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Sink action on changeup. T1457, 1336 average rpm. 

Liam Darre, Batavia (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, athletic mover, controlled leg-lift into a high balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight, slight fade to the arm-side.  T1909, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Tight 11/5 shape with some feel to spin.  T1987, 1935 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Short, tight 10/4 shape.  T1999, 1800 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains arm-speed, slight fade to arm-side.  T1259, 1223 average rpm. 

Jason Duy, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall with medium lift and stride, lower effort, maintains balance throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Mostly straight with some tilt through the zone. T2189, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1937, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 69-74 mph. Kills spin and creates slight tumble action. T1654, 1547 average rpm. 

Isaiah Giganti, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall out of full windup, works on line.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, out of a tight window.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight T2158, 2102 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Gradual action, some downer. T1881, 1793 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Shows sink action. T1835, 1662 average rpm. 

Joshua Kursell, Judah Christian (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm bar out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Slight run to the arm-side.  T1892, 1785 average rpm.
CB: 64-69 mph. Shorter shape, tight action. T1700, 1591 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. Short lateral shape.  T1663, 1609 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays mostly straight. T1200, 1153 average rpm. 

Braxton Madrigal, Derby (KS), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 200-pounds. Physical, advanced build.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, tall and fall type out of large frame, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, average arm speed.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Straight fastball, flashes arm side run. T2126, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2178, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Showed fade to arm side. T1642, 1591 average rpm. 

Nick Mandra, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical tall and fall delivery, stays on line.
Arm Action: RH. Pulls out of the glove with a full path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Showed arm side run. T1819, 1697 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Short action, some gyro. T1632, 1588 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Gets sink to arm side. T1587, 1337 average rpm. 

Andrew McCormick, Mount Carmel (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg-lift, front leg swings out and around into an in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove, high ¾ release, simple path.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. True four-seam that projects; ride/carry type. T2022, 1882 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Raw feel right now; flashed some depth. T1796, 1666 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; slight decel. Straight. T1457, 1133 average rpm. 

Xander Metke, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Moves well for size, athletic leg-lift that coils into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, works downhill.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with tilt, works downhill showed sink. T1954, 1873 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape. T1679, 1570 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sink action, plays down. T1719, 1614 average rpm.

Kaleb Navarro, De La Salle (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, large frame gets down the hill.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Straight four seam type. T2266, 2177 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. 11/5 shape, showed depth. T2182, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. With sink action.  T2016, 1881 average rpm. 

Jackson Newton, Dunlap (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Slight crossbody delivery, works out of full windup, some tempo down the mound, athletic.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Plays with run and sink to the arm-side. T2128, 2018 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Slurve type, 1/7 shape. T1984, 1930 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Lower slot, slightly more sweep action. T2071, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Showed sink action. T1771, 1657 average rpm. 

Jake Rifenburg, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced lift into leg-lift, closed toe landing, gets out over front side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, creates some angle, slight arm side run. T1959, 1861 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T2060, 1750 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Shows fade to arm side. T2000, 1919 average rpm. 

Dan Sheehan, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds.
Delivery: High leg-kick, drop/drive lower-half, jumps down the mound with a stride that works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, slight back side plunge.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Plays with running action to the arm-side.  T2117, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Sweeping breaking ball, showed feel. T1492, 1391 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Creates arm side fade. T1423, 1378 average rpm. 

Lucas Simulick, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build with developing strength.
Delivery: Simple operation, medium balance point, jumps down the mound, works slightly across body, open toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Four-seam action, some finish through the zone.  T2142, 2045 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.  T2214, 2145 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Showed fade action. T1686, 1610 average rpm. 

Evan Stinson, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Full windup delivery drop and drive lands closed, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Arm-side run. T2027, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape gradual break. T1908, 1858 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Armside sink with fastball arm speed.  T1168, 1082 average rpm. 

John Strzechowski, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Clean delivery, hip tilt at top, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick reach out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Plays with some ride/run.  T1900, 1771 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape. T1730, 1678 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Showed fade action, above average deception and arm speed, kills spin. T1585, 1393 average rpm. 

Rocco Szambelan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery; works closed and on line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm speed; short circle to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Straight, heavy type. T1784, 1731 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Sweep-type, some depth; locates well for age. Above-average action. T1925, 1719 average rpm.
CH: 68-73 mph. Straight change, firm. T1330, 1187 average rpm. 

Oliver Thulin, Downers Grove North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Hands work up in-sync with leg lift, simple delivery, works in-line, tall/fall.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Plays with backspin, showed ride through zone. T2076, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Gradual action. 11/5 T1390, 1309 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Thrown aggressively with intent. T1703, 1615 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. T1505, 1428 average rpm. 

Tyler Townsend, Sycamore (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Delivery: High leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm bar into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Plays with cutting action through the zone.  T2385, 2295 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Slurvy, flashed sharp action. T2669, 2622 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Sinks to the arm-side.  T2303, 2140 average rpm. 

Davian Villalobos, Chicago Hope Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, works slightly across the body, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. Plays with some finish through the zone. T2164, 2048 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. Gradual action with depth. T2116, 2050 average rpm.
SL: 62-62 mph. Similar to curveball. T1989, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Mostly straight, showed to have some feel for the bottom of the zone. T1650, 1474 average rpm. 

Owen Walsh, Saint Ignatius (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Full windup, tall and fall delivery, lands square with a cross-fire delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. 4 seam plays straight with some life T1857, 1685 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape gradual break T2350, 2208 average rpm.
SL: 66-73 mph. Resemble his curveball action` T2244, 2131 average rpm. 

Davis Weeks, Dunlap (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Hip load at top of balance point, controlled tempo, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Has some length on the back side, slight wrap, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Mostly straight, showed above average control. T2201, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Solid feel of the zone, 11/5 shape. T1871, 1765 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Fade action T1592, 1461 average rpm. 

Logan Wroughton, Mount Carmel (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Long, athletic build with projection.
Delivery: Controls body into leg-lift, slight lean backwards at balance point with a medium leg-lift, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, slight reach on back side.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Plays straight, backspin fastball. T1723, 1655 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Short action, flashed 12/6. T2071, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Sink action. T1715, 1578 average rpm.

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