On August 8th and 9th the PBR Illinois team hosted the second-annual Illinois State Games at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex in Rantoul, IL. This invite-only event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 300+ prospects at the end of the summer. The event featured 16 teams, a position player showcase, and a three-game guarantee per player.

The list below is a combination of a player's showcase performance, along with their in-game performance from the event.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. Today we begin to conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the 2025 pitching prospects from the event.

LHP Cameron Appenzeller (Glenwood, 2025) would arguably have been the top arm from this event but his outing got cut short due to rain, so unfortunately it would not be fair to stack him up against the other arms who got 2-3 innings of work in. Appenzeller did recently attend the Battle for the Arch where he seemed in mid-season form sitting:

From 9/26/23: “...checks so many boxes, starting with a long, lean-limbed 6-foot-5, 165-pound frame. He’s an ultra easy mover that exerts little-to-no-effort as he works downhill, producing presently impressive stuff with plenty more to come down the road. In this look, Appenzeller ran his fastball up to 88 mph, pitching at 84-87 mph, from as loose and clean of an operation you’ll find in the state. He showed feel for a 73-76 mph breaking ball that flashed sweep from the same arm angle as his fastball, and it’s a pitch that should continue to rack up swings and misses at a high rate as he starts to throw it with more velocity. A natural pronator, Appenzeller did throw a firm, naturally fading changeup at 79-80 mph with the action to be an effective pitch at the next level, though he used it sparingly. Just starting to scratch his ceiling on the mound, Appenzeller has the potential to be the next big arm out of Chatham, a high school program that has produced countless upper-tier arms over the last few decades.”

TOP 2025 PITCHING PROSPECTS

No. 1 Brady Rosenkranz RHP / 1B / Stevenson, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 9 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-6, 220-pounds. Delivery: Hybrid delivery with a rocker step, high leg kick into a tall and fall delivery, works in-line to the plate. Threw three innings, struck out six and walked four. Arm Action: RH. Fluid, loose arm action out of a 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Easy with ride through the zone. T2247, 2077 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. Lateral break, 11/5 shape. T2273, 1981 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Tight movement with depth and some sweep. T2418, 2179 average rpm. CH: 80-83 mph. Maintains arm speed, mostly straight, throws hard. T1941, 1650 average rpm. Missouri commit.

No. 2 Jackson Natanek SS / RHP / Brother Rice, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 30 / POS: 5 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Delivery: Methodical windup, high leg lift into drop and drive delivery, aggressive downhill. Went two innings of scoreless baseball, striking out three. Arm Action: RH. Athletic, quick arm, 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Carry through the zone, life to the arm-side. T2590, 2346 average rpm. SL: 77-79 mph. Sharp, late sweeping action. T2940, 2826 average rpm. CH: 81-81 mph. Mostly straight, plays similar to the fastball. T1877, 1877 average rpm. Illinois State commit.

No. 3 Tyler Powell RHP / 1B / Edwardsville, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 73 / POS: 15 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Delivery: Quick, balanced delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall, lands in-line. Went three innings with one hit, two walks and one strikeout. Arm Action: RH. Short and clean arm slot in the back, 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Arm-side-run, extra life. Explodes through strike-zone. T2016, 1688 average rpm. CB: 69-74 mph. 11/5 shape, lands in the zone. T2130, 1990 average rpm. SL: 78-79 mph. Tight-spin with sharp movement. T2045, 1985 average rpm. CH: 78-81 mph. Maintains arm-speed, downer action. T1384, 1352 average rpm.

No. 4 Joey Arend OF / LHP / St. Charles East, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 4 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Delivery: Medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery, open stride. Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot with whip. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Hard running action. T2182, 2010 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. Gradual 1/7 action, thrown for strikes. T1794, 1558 average rpm. CH: 73-77 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade with late depth. T2025, 1842 average rpm. Xavier commit.

No. 5 Henrik Conniff SS / RHP / New Trier, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 64 / POS: 18 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic frame. Delivery: Methodical, medium leg lift, some aggression downhill, works in-line. Threw two innings, struck out three and allowed one run. Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, whippy, lower 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Life through the zone with run. T2539, 2319 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. Gyro action, thrown at arm-speed. T2559, 2454 average rpm. CH: 81-82 mph. Some depth to the bottom of the zone, slows arm slightly. T1749, 1679 average rpm.

No. 6 Tanner Thomas RHP / OF / Arcola , IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 480 / POS: 143 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Delivery: Quick sidestep windup, medium leg lift into drop/drive delivery. Arm Action: RH. Long arm loop, whippy, loose, 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Life through the zone with run. T2267, 2176 average rpm. SL: 73-76 mph. Tight 11/5 action, late depth. T2360, 2250 average rpm. CH: 75-79 mph. Deceptive, late fade and depth. T1992, 1660 average rpm. Louisville commit.

No. 7 Carter Schaffner RHP / 1B / Yorkville, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 84 / POS: 18 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Delivery: Methodical, high leg lift, aggressive downhill, open footstrike with finish towards first base. Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy. 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 83-87 mph. Run to the arm-side with life. T2593, 2210 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. Tight spinner. Thrown with intent. T2304, 2234 average rpm.

No. 8 Davis Weeks SS / RHP / Dunlap, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 61 / POS: 17 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Wide-shouldered, high-waisted, athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development. Threw three innings, struck out three, allowed three hits and no runs. Delivery: Steady rhythm, controlled, athletic, high leg lift with tuck and some coil, drop/drive, toe lands slightly closed. Arm Action: RH. Clean, full arm circle, high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Arm-side run with late life. T2299, 2177 average rpm. CB: 65-69 mph. 11/5 shape, comfortable to throw in any count. T1740, 1669 average rpm. SL: 69-72 mph. T1854, 1678 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Thrown with intent, swing and miss potential. T1687, 1478 average rpm.

No. 9 Gavin Rosengren RHP / OF / Batavia, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 96 / POS: 22 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Delivery: Repeatable delivery, compact leg-lift into a short balance point, works in-line down the mound. Struck out four in two innings of shutout work and scattered one hit. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with some arm speed out front. 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Plays with sinking action through the zone. T2258, 2009 average rpm. CB: 74-77 mph. Short 11/5 action. T2127, 2046 average rpm. SL: 74-75 mph. Short horizontal action, flashed feel for the zone. T2045, 1992 average rpm.

No. 10 Joseph Stewart RHP / 3B / Mattoon, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 51 / POS: 10 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Delivery: Up-tempo, drop/drive delivery. Works in-line, powerful down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action. High 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Life through the zone. Plays at the bottom of the strike zone. T2101, 1999 average rpm. SL: 70-73 mph. 10/4 shape with depth, has feel for the zone. T1984, 1871 average rpm. CH: 80-80 mph. Some arm-side action. T1784, 1738 average rpm.

No. 11 Charlie Taczy RHP / 3B / Cary-Grove, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 94 / POS: 21 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Long-limbed. Delivery: Athletic mover, uses high leg kick into a drop and drive delivery. Works primarily out of the stretch. Faced the ProCase team and struck out five guys in three innings of work. Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action into a low 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Plays with some run and heavy sink, feel for the zone. T2394, 2230 average rpm. CB: mph. Flashed sharp break, short lateral movement, 10/4 shape. T, average rpm. SL: 72-74 mph. Sharp sweeping action, horizontal shape, flashed feel for the zone. T2630, 2465 average rpm. CH: 75-78 mph. Thrown with intent, plays with downer-fade and some run. T1974, 1913 average rpm.

No. 12 Keegan Luxem RHP / 1B / Hersey, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 69 / POS: 13 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. Physical, strong. Delivery: Short, simple, drop and drive delivery. Medium leg lift, lands in-line with home. Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action. High 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand with ride through the zone. T2371, 2261 average rpm. CB: 72-75 mph. High spin, late 11/5 action. T2444, 2330 average rpm. SL: 76-78 mph. Short break, thrown for strikes. T2437, 2099 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. Kills spin, plays with sink and some arm-side fade. T1329, 1288 average rpm.

No. 13 Braxdon Decker RHP / OF / Highland , IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 116 / POS: 28 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. High-waisted. Delivery: Sidesaddle, simple delivery, medium leg lift, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, low-effort operation. Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action with some whip. Low 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 81-86 mph. High spin, sinking action with arm-side run. T2469, 2369 average rpm. SL: 72-75 mph. High spin, short horizontal action. Thrown for strikes. T2482, 2321 average rpm. CH: 77-80 mph. Kills spin, downer action with some fade to the arm-side. T2194, 1670 average rpm.

No. 14 Connar Temple RHP / SS / Batavia, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 134 / POS: 34 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Delivery: Stretch-only, high, tucked leg lift, tall/fall delivery, simple, repeatable, finishes out front. Struck out three in two innings of work; scattered two hits, no walks and one run. Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, loose, 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Heavy sinking action at times. T2347, 2210 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. Tight horizontal movement, flashed sweeping action, lands for strikes, drops slot slightly. T2455, 2376 average rpm. CH: 79-81 mph. Thrown at arm speed, depth with some fade. T1578, 1530 average rpm.

No. 15 Lucas Grant LHP / OF / Joliet Catholic, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 108 / POS: 12 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Delivery: Fluid tempo, repeats, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line. Arm Action: LH. Short, easy, and quick arm action. 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Two-seam actions with hard arm-side run. Attacked the glove side of the plate against right-handed hitters. T2443, 2304 average rpm. SL: 70-75 mph. 1/7 shape, late break. T2053, 1812 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Kills spin, hard arm-side fade. T1797, 1780 average rpm.

No. 16 Tommy Kramkowski RHP / SS / Belleville East, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 59 / POS: 12 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High-waisted, long levers. Delivery: Side step windup. Medium leg kick, in-line stride that gains easy ground down the mound. Struck out two and walked one in three innings of work. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with some whip. 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 80-86 mph. Some life through the zone with arm-side run. T2233, 2122 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. Tight 11/5 action with depth. Had feel for both sides of the plate. T2371, 2265 average rpm. SL: 73-76 mph. Tight spinning action with feel for the zone. T2247, 2188 average rpm. CH: 76-77 mph. Fading action. Maintains arm speed. T1568, 1411 average rpm.

No. 17 Hayden Bernreuter OF / LHP / Triad, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 105 / POS: 18 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Delivery: High leg lift, drop/drive delivery, controlled and balanced, body works in-line, foot lands in-line. Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, short, clean, compact. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Heavy usage, armside run, effective on the inside. T2080, 1795 average rpm. SL: 69-70 mph. Quality depth, sharp, tunnels. T2053, 1784 average rpm. CH: 76-76 mph. Fade to the armside. T1631, 1631 average rpm.

No. 18 Kannon Kamp SS / 2B / Father McGivney, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 60 / POS: 16 Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-10, 156-pounds. Delivery: Stretch-only, up tempo, high leg lift, tall/fall, foot lands slightly closed. Did not allow a hit or walk in two innings of work and struck out three. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, full arm circle, acceleration out front. FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays up, arm-side run, effective on the outside. T2226, 2063 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. Short wrinkle, horizontal break. T2198, 2133 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Maintains arm speed, heavy fade, lands for strikes. T2006, 1806 average rpm.

No. 19 Wilson Wemhoff OF / RHP / Hampshire, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 106 / POS: 19 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Delivery: Simple, medium leg lift, quick after balance, tall/fall. Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, quick, 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Firm with carry, mostly straight. T2270, 2099 average rpm. CB: 73-77 mph. Short wrinkle, 12/6 shape. T2284, 2146 average rpm. SL: 74-77 mph. Horizontal actions, short break. T1383, 1383 average rpm. CH: 76-79 mph. Maintains arm speed, decel with fade. T1875, 1700 average rpm.

No. 20 Zack Ziroli LHP / Downers Grove North, IL / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 110 / POS: 13 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg lift, slight pre-set bend in the back knee, works in-line down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action. Lower 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Run. Ability to spot up. T2455, 2285 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Sharp 1/7 action with occasional depth. T2715, 2634 average rpm. CH: 76-78 mph. Thrown low in the zone with fade. T1971, 1917 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Cameron Appenzeller, Chatham-Glenwood (IL), 2025; South Carolina commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, controlled, tall/fall, short stride.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight with some arm-side run. T2192, 2136 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Sweeping actions, swing-and-miss potential. T2195, 1968 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Maintains same arm-speed and slot, plays with some fade. T1818, 1692 average rpm.

Braden Arrenholz, Delavan (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, minimal effort, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, short stride, foot lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Arm-side run, with late life. T1945, 1848 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. 1/7 shape, lands in the zone at times. T2098, 2098 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Played down in zone with minimal sink T1793, 1708 average rpm.

Jacob Baud, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds. Loose-levered.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high tucked leg lift, controlled tempo into balance point, moves into an intentful release.
Arm Action: LH. Loose and whippy arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Arm side run. Flashed sink. T2263, 2145 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. Late 1/7 wrinkle, tight. T1911, 1847 average rpm.
CH: 67-67 mph. Depth to the pitch. Flashed fade. T1839, 1839 average rpm.

Tadgh Callaghan, Brother Rice (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, quick and whippy out front.
FB: T87, 82-85 mph. Some life through the zone, plays in the upper part of the zone. T2450, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Plays with sweep, gradual break. T2486, 2249 average rpm.
CH: 75-80 mph. Plays with run and depth, flashed feel to locate in the bottom part of the zone. T1972, 1524 average rpm.
CUT: 76-80 mph. Tight cutting action.

Will Carter, Whitney Young (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Attacks the botttom of the zone, firm. T2160, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Sharp, big break, 12/6 actions. T2372, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Thrown hard with some fade. T1946, 1762 average rpm.

Connor DeWeerdt, Zeigler (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-6, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Big rocker step, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, big stride, foot lands slightly open.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm in the back out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays with heavy run to the arm-side, flashed some finish through the zone. T1906, 1792 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Short break with some downward action. T1881, 1831 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with clear fade to the arm-side. T1554, 1474 average rpm.

Tyler Dowling, Bloomington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Delivery: High leg kick with a slight upper-body tuck, tall and fall delivery, simple, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop, loose and whippy, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 76-81 mph. Mostly straight with life through the zone, occasional cut. T2030, 1905 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 break with late depth. T2470, 2322 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Maintains arm-speed, hard running action. T1817, 1657 average rpm.

Bobby Eidell, IMG Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, simple drop and drive delivery. Repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Some life out of the hand. Flashed arm-side run. T2484, 2378 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Tight, horizontal action. Feel for the zone, lands for strikes. T2748, 2503 average rpm.

Anthony Fry, Libertyville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step into a high leg kick, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Lively fastball, plays up in the zone. T2036, 1875 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Short lateral movement, plays with some depth. T2151, 1953 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, throws around the zone, confident. T2144, 2137 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with fade to the arm side, lands for strikes. T1363, 1230 average rpm.

Luke Gallet, Dwight (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Physical.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot with deception. Repeatable and easy arm action.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. Plays down in the zone with some sink and arm-side run. T1910, 1802 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, out-pitch potential. T1922, 1775 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Late fading action. T1767, 1352 average rpm.

Cole Harris, Providence Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery. High leg lift with some tuck in the upper-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with some whip. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Some life out of the hand with arm-side run. T1863, 1718 average rpm.
CB: 65-71 mph. Shorter 11/5 action. T1880, 1768 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. More vertical action, developing pitch. T1830, 1830 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Fade to the pitch with feel for the zone. T1726, 1480 average rpm.

John Hilpert, Belleville West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Up tempo, high leg kick with tuck and some coil, tall/fall delivery, foot lands slightly open at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight actions, has run at times. T2162, 2080 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. Short, horizontal wrinkle. T2479, 2244 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Downer action, kills spin, maintains arm speed. T1796, 1796 average rpm.

Ethan Kieser, Normal University (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long, loose-limbed projectable build.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery with small leg kick, keeps hips closed, creates deception.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, arm moves fast from break point to release point.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Some arm-side run. T2232, 2031 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Spins in the zone creating more sink than sweep. T2062, 1940 average rpm.

Merek Klicker, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into a drop and drive delivery. Works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, with quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Life through the zone, plays with some ride. T2276, 2152 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Plays with depth, confidence to throw in any count, lands. T2485, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Thrown with intent, fading action. T1439, 1370 average rpm.

Chase Knebel, Highland (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth delivery. High leg kick, intentful finish down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Fluid, loose arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays low in the zone with some sink and arm-side run. T1969, 1875 average rpm.
CB: 61-66 mph. Sharp with 12/6 shape. T1749, 1650 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Has some sink and slight arm-side action. T1749, 1681 average rpm.

Kaleb Navarro, De La Salle (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Long-levered, athletic build with plenty more physical devlopment to come.
Delivery: Rocker step into a high leg kick, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Plays with arm-side-run. Feel for the bottom of the zone. T2304, 2105 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Plays with depth, flashed the ability to land in the zone. T2492, 2241 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. T1721, 1608 average rpm.

Mason Orton, Mahomet-Seymour (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Athletic, loose-limbed.
Delivery: Athletic, uptempo, simple delivery, medium balance point, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, fluid arm action. Low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Arm-side run, has feel for the zone. T2281, 2140 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Short horizontal wrinkle, flashed feel for the zone. T1943, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Kills spin, showed arm-side fade. T1463, 1388 average rpm.
CUT: 77-78 mph. Short break, feel for the zone. Developing pitch.

Jacob Parr, Lemont (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift, stays tall, tall/fall delivery, short stride, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with heavy sinking action and run. T2010, 1749 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Thrown with intent, depth, strikes. T2301, 2195 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Developing feel, flashed running action. T1496, 1391 average rpm.

Karim Patterson, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Closed leg tuck, works closed downhill, simple, easy mover.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm loop into 3/4 slot, hides ball.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Four-seam: Carry through the zone. Two-seam: Plays with hard running action. T2008, 1772 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Tight 1/7 action with depth, feel for the zone. T2275, 2040 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Tighter horizontal action. T2287, 2072 average rpm.

Colin Pfeifer, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Big rocker step, up tempo delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Some arm-side run at times. T1997, 1809 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 actions with downward break. T1990, 1990 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape with gradual break, has depth to it. T2099, 2016 average rpm.
KN: 66-68 mph. Minimal spin, unpredictable action.

Chase Powrozek, Burlington Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, tall and fall, slightly up-tempo and gets momentum moving towards the plate from balance point, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Running action with tilt. T1716, 1581 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 12/6 action with depth. T2052, 1968 average rpm.

Chase Reeder, Naperville Central (IL), 2025 Illinois State
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned.
Delivery: Quick, uptempo delivery, high leg lift into balance point, gets lower-half moving down the mound, slight cross-fire stride at times.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action with quickness out front. 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Short arm-side run. T2117, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Late break, 1/7 shape. Flashed some feel for the zone. T1714, 1656 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Similar movement profile to the fastball. Thrown for strikes. T1647, 1598 average rpm.

Jake Ross, Andrew (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 210-pounds. Strong and sturdy.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery. High leg kick into drop and drive lower half, works in-line, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, fluid arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Life out of the hand, flashed arm-side run. T2355, 2208 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. Downer action, tight 12/6 shape, flashed feel for the zone. T1939, 1837 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Arm-side action, developing feel for the pitch. T1541, 1484 average rpm.

Ryan Sobun, Joliet West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Quick, up tempo delivery, medium leg tuck into drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Down out of glove, hides ball behind back leg, short path, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Hard running action, life through the zone. T2249, 2116 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight horizontal break, flashed depth, feel for the pitch. T2312, 2207 average rpm.

Anthony Tardif, Metea Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, uptempo delivery, coils into a medium balance point, stride works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Has some life through the zone, arm-side run. T2532, 2327 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. Thrown for strikes. T2017, 1658 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Mostly straight, developing pitch. T2870, 2014 average rpm.

Andrew Tay, St. Thomas More (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step start, high leg kick into a tall and fall delivery, front hip opens and swings into footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Life out of the hand, some ride through the zone. T2019, 1868 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Short, tight. Developing feel. T1980, 1864 average rpm.

Drew Wahlbrink, Glenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery. High leg lift into a slightly coiled balance point, moves quickly down the mound with a stride that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays with some sink. T2071, 1942 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T2316, 2287 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Plays with some run. T1425, 1425 average rpm.

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