On Feb. 19, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Pullman Community Center in Chicago to host the Chicago Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s top high school prospects and identify several new names to know as we prepare for the IHSA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar, like Saturday’s Preseason All-State events.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data compiled in TrackMan Files, swing metrics captured on the Blast Motion Board, and sight scores from an athletic perspective tracked on the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began our position-by-position scouting reports process last week with the catching group and followed it up with the outfielders. The position player analysis was concluded shortly afterwards with the event’s infielders and we’ll wrap things up today with the event’s pitchers - found below. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS 

1. Kenneth Jackson, Simeon (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Compact, repeatable delivery. Drop and drive lower half. Flexible while striding in line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action. Works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.1, 83.6-85.0 mph. Jumps out of the hand to the arm side.  T2156, 2087 average rpm.
CB: 65.0-69.2 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape. Feel for the zone with depth.  T2103, 2047 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm speed with late diving action to the bottom of the zone. 

2. Owen Ruff, Barrington (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry, twitchy frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo, Tall and fall delivery. Upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle. Quick out front. Works from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T86.5, 85.3-86.4 mph. Clean out of the hand. Jumps through the zone. Late finish. T2288, 2237 average rpm.
CB: 72.4-73.0 mph. Thrown with intent. Tight, sharp spin. 11/5 shape. Lands for strikes. Potential out pitch. T2216, 2150 average rpm.
CH: 78.3-80.2 mph. Maintains arm speed. Mostly straight. Feel for the bottom of the zone. T1488, 1432 average rpm.

3. Mason Lei, Freeport (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive delivery. Strides in line to the plate with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action. Over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T84, 80.2-83.4 mph. Tough angle out of the hand. Jumps through the zone.  T2151, 2128 average rpm.
CB: 62.7-64.4 mph. 12/6 shape with depth. Kept primarily down.  T1788, 1757 average rpm.
SL: 66.6-67.4 mph. Short 10/4 shape. Thrown for strikes.  T1909, 1861 average rpm.
CH: 70.9-71.7 mph. Thrown with intent. Heavy arm-side action at times. Kept down in the zone.  T1559, 1422 average rpm.

4. Brandon Stinson, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Loose, athletic, drop and drive delivery. Remains in line down the mound. Front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm action. Works from an over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T81.6, 79.4-81.5 mph. Jumps out of the hand. Sinking action to the lower-right quadrant of the zone.  T1898, 1770 average rpm.
CB: 62.8-68.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Thrown with fastball arm speed. Depth at times.  T1853, 1583 average rpm.
CH: 70.3-73.1 mph. Thrown with intent. Kept down in the zone with arm-side fade.  T1583, 1434 average rpm.

5. Marcus Wolfe Jr, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic build. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Smooth, tall and fall delivery. Works slightly across body. Stays closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, quick arm action. Works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.2, 78.8-80.1 mph. Lively out of the hand. Late arm-side life through the zone. T1917, 1614 average rpm.
CB: 62.2-63.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Thrown with intent. T1220, 1126 average rpm.
SL: 60.1-63.8 mph. Sweeping action. 10/4 shape. Feel for the zone. T1374, 1304 average rpm.
CH: 62.6-65.0 mph. Comes out of similar fastball window. Late fade. T1383, 1336 average rpm.

5. Caleb Martinez, Wheeling (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Barrel-chested, with strength throughout.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive lower-half while striding in line. Efficient and repeatable delivery. Above-average feel for three-pitch mix with minimal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Short circle out of the glove.
FB: T81.9, 80.5-81.9 mph. Life through the zone to the arm-side. T2352, 2238 average rpm.
CB: 69.9-71.2 mph. Sharp 10/4 action. Slurvy shape with depth. T2343, 2218 average rpm.
CH: 72.7-75.2 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed. Kept down with arm-side life.  T1980, 1823 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jalen Allen, Marian Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 150-pounds. Long, lanky frame. Rounded shoulders.
Delivery: Clean, methodical, tall and fall delivery. Lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T65.6, 62.3-64.7 mph. Plays mostly straight. Showed control. T1544, 1365 average rpm.
CB: 53.8-57.6 mph. 11/5 shape. Consistently around the zone. T1439, 1428 average rpm.
CH: 57.4-58.7 mph. Plays from fastball arm slot. Thrown for strikes. T1339, 1300 average rpm.

Bernabe Astorga III, Eisenhower (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Methodical delivery into balance point. Quick into foot plant. Works on line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove. Quick out front. Works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.9, 73.9-75.9 mph. Controls the zone at times. Arm-side run and sinking action. T1844, 1670 average rpm.
SL: 60.5-65.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Slurve type action. Consistently landed for strikes. T1666, 1571 average rpm.
CH: 68.9-72.8 mph. Maintains arm speed. Same window as fastball. T1612, 1529 average rpm.

Mac Collins, Blue Springs South  (MO), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Athletic build. Lean strength throughout.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery. Quick tempo. Remains in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82.2, 79.1-81.3 mph. Jumps out of the hand with arm-side life. T2181, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 67.0-68.1 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape. Thrown with fastball arm speed. Depth. T2090, 2007 average rpm.
CH: 74.9-76.3 mph. Thrown with intent. Some arm-side life. Mainly straight. T1976, 1866 average rpm.

Danny Johnson, St. Ignatius (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Long, lean build. Upside frame.
Delivery: Controlled, smooth, tall and fall delivery. Upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action. Works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.6, 77.4-78.4 mph. Easy out of the hand. Flashed arm-side-run. T1822, 1739 average rpm.
SL: 70.1-71.8 mph. 10/4 shape. Short wrinkle. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T2007, 1872 average rpm.
CH: 70.8-72.5 mph. Feel for the zone. Slight fading action at times. T1313, 1212 average rpm.

Edward Konow, Providence Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Sloped shoulders. Lean build. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Clean, easy, tall and fall, stretch-only delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, loose arm action. Over-the-top slot.
FB: T80.1, 78.2-79.9 mph. Some ride through the zone, strikes.  T1922, 1860 average rpm.
CB: 68.4-70.9 mph. Tight 11/5 shape. Feel for the zone. Kept mainly down with short action.  T2079, 2019 average rpm.
CH: 69.6-72.3 mph. Slight arm-side fade. Maintains arm speed.  T1433, 1341 average rpm.

Julian Lopez, Disney ll Magnet (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 178-pounds. Broad shoulders. Thick through shoulders and chest.
Delivery: Smooth, tall and fall delivery. Lands square with a controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean out of the glove. Works out of a short 3/4 window.
FB: T66, 64.0-66.0 mph. Plays straight. T1751, 1614 average rpm.
CB: 48.3-51.1 mph. 10/4 shape. Sweeping action at times. T1130, 1082 average rpm.
CH: 58.3-59.9 mph. Late running and sinking action. T1498, 1404 average rpm.

Jeremiah Markwalder, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery. Remains in line down the mound. Front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.9, 76.0-78.2 mph. Slight arm-side run, thrown for strikes.  T1787, 1723 average rpm.
CB: 66.2-67.7 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape. Kept primarily down.  T2114, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 68.5-70.1 mph. 10/4 shape. Some depth. Kept down in the zone. Good feel. T2119, 2071 average rpm.
SPLT: 66-68 mph. Thrown with intent. Dives to the bottom of the zone. 

Tyler Patterson, Simeon (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong, defined, athletic frame.
Delivery: Simple, tall and fall delivery. Upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle. Works from both a high 3/4 and over-the-top arm slot at times.
FB: T82.5, 80.2-82.1 mph. Creates angle and tilt. Occasional running and sinking action. T2145, 2069 average rpm.
SL: 63.9-70.5 mph. 11/5 to 12/6 shape. Gradual depth at times. T2085, 1991 average rpm.

Max Pavlik, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: RH: Fluid, drop and drive lower-half. Strides in-line. Smooth tempo. LH: Fluid drop and drive delivery. Smooth tempo. Works downhill while remaining in line.
Arm Action: RH. RH: Clean arm action. Short arm circle out of the glove. Works from a 3/4 slot. LH: Short, clean arm action. Works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.1, 73.5-79.4 mph. Slight arm-side action. Thrown for strikes.  T2124, 1983 average rpm.
CB: 59.0-63.8 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape. Feel for the zone. T2345, 2237 average rpm.
SL: 62.4-66.5 mph. Sharp 10/4 action. Thrown with fastball arm speed. Slurvy shape at times.  T2371, 2250 average rpm.
CH: 64.6-65.4 mph. Heavy arm-side fade and sinking action. Kept down in the zone.  T1344, 1242 average rpm.

Maurice Pinkney II, Marion Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. Rounded shoulders. Compact frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Sidesaddle before moving into a drop and drive lower-half. Strides slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T61.6, 59.8-61.2 mph. Generally straight. Kept down in the zone.  T1371, 1325 average rpm.
CB: 57.8-60.5 mph. Short 12/6 shape. Kept primarily down.  T1424, 1267 average rpm.
CH: 58.4-59.9 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed. Arm-side fade. Kept down in the zone.  T1114, 1082 average rpm.

Nicholas Rayyan, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Developed lower half. Strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Repeatable, drop and drive delivery. Remains in line with a strong front side down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80.3, 79.1-80.3 mph. Fills up the zone. Slight action to the arm-side.  T1888, 1833 average rpm.
CB: 61.0-62.1 mph. Thrown with fastball intent. Kept primarily down. 11/5 shape and depth. T1900, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 72.2-74.3 mph. Thrown with intent. Featured arm-side fade.  T1583, 1525 average rpm.

Evan Stinson, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only. Highly repeatable. Works on-line with a controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm action. Over-the-top slot.
FB: T75.3, 73.8-74.8 mph. Easy out of the hand. Late run to the arm-side. T1904, 1656 average rpm.
CB: 66.4-68.6 mph. Thrown with intent. 11/5 shape. Short wrinkle. Played with sharper action and more depth from the stretch. T1785, 1717 average rpm.
CH: 67.1-70.5 mph. Tilt, late running action. T1323, 1177 average rpm.

Larnce White, Kenwood (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Durable, sturdy frame with strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Drop and drive lower half. Strides in line with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action. Over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T82, 80.0-81.6 mph. Tough angle through the zone and out of the hand. Thrown for strikes.  T2023, 1895 average rpm.
CB:  mph. 11/5 shape. Thrown with fastball arm speed.  T,  average rpm.
SL: 71.7-75.8 mph. 10/4 shape. T2265, 2128 average rpm.
CH: 75.8-77.7 mph. Thrown with intent. Arm-side life. T1797, 1626 average rpm.

Dellvyn Williams, Kenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery. Methodical with a controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Uninterrupted out of the glove. Works from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T72.7, 69.4-72.1 mph. Works with angle at times. Flashed run. T1642, 1590 average rpm.
CB: 60.6-61.5 mph. 11/5 shape. Inconsistent action. T1468, 1453 average rpm.
CH: 60.8-67.2 mph. Comes out of the same window as the fastball. Plays mostly straight. Works at the bottom of the zone. T1365, 1276 average rpm.

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