On Aug. 23, the PBR Illinois team hosted this large, annual late summer showcase: the Chicagoland Open. Eligible to any and all high school-aged players, the Chicagoland Open is generally among the more well-attended events on our summer dockett, and this year’s edition was no different. There were 90 players who made it out to Carol Stream’s Lee Pfund Field for this showcase, and we began breaking down our findings in the days that followed. We previously published rapid analysis inside of our Quick Hits story, and we dove into the measured data gathered inside the Statistical Analysis.

Today, our positional analysis continues with the pitchers, after we started the week publishing the reports on the event’s catchers, outfielders, and infielders. 

Sophomore RHP Josh McDevitt (Effingham, 2023) made a long, worthwhile trip north to this event to showcase a live arsenal – one that landed him on our state’s first edition of the Class of 2023 rankings. His clean, quick arm action and advanced arm strength is a premium combination that’s pulled him onto our follow list early in his prep career.

Senior RHP Richie Snider (Springfield, 2021), committed locally to Illinois-Springfield, bounced way up the state rankings following his outing here. His highly projectable frame is able to produce live velocity in addition to upside offspeed offerings.

Uncommitted junior RHP Joseph Swanson (Chaminade College Prep, MO, 2022) made a tremendous impression at his first-ever PBR event. His 89.4 mph max fastball velocity was the day’s highest, and it flashed some hard carry and run with above-average spin rates.

Read the full reports of the aforementioned below, and check out the rest of the pitchers who made it to the Chicagoland Open.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Josh McDevitt, Effingham (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP; Debuted in the state's 2023 rankings after a breakout performance here.
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple tall and fall delivery, minimal wasted movement, stays closed down the mound, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, uninterrupted arm action, high 3/4 slot. Loose and quick out front.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, finish through the zone. Showed control, slight arm-side action. Max spin rate of 2,291 rpm .
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape, depth at times, 2,343 rpm max spin rate.
SL: 72-74 mph. Max spin rate of 2,413 rpm. Tight spin, short 10/4 action, around the zone.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown with intent, feel for the zone, mostly straight. 

2. Richie Snider, Springfield (IL), 2021; Illinois-Springfield commit.
Positional Profile: RHP; Rose over 100 spots up the senior rankings after a stellar performance here.
Body: 6-6, 195-pounds. Advanced frame; long loose limbs, high-waist and plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Controlled rocker step, slight coil at balance point and square on-line finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action plays quick out front; high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Lively out of the hand, late jump through the zone, mostly straight action; 2,396 max spin rate, average of 2,313 rpm, via TrackMan.
CB: 72-76 mph. 11/5 shape, short depth, maintains arm speed and landed for strikes at times.
CH: 78-81 mph. Thrown with intent, plays mostly straight, creates tilt at times, above-average feel.

3. Joseph Swanson, Chaminade College Prep (MO), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; Emerged as a high-follow 2022 with his performance.
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long, thin levers; room to add strength/weight.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, slight tuck at balance point and lands front-toe open.
Arm Action: RH. Long, lively, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-88 mph. Jumps out of the hand with late life and ride through the zone. Max spin rate of 2,435 rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Got better as the bullpen went on. Inconsistent action and shape. 2,243 rpm max spin rate.
SL: 76-80 mph. Thrown aggressively with cutter type of action. Late, short horizontal action. 2,319 rpm max spin rate.
CH: 75-79 mph. Above-average feel, consistently down in the zone, fade action at times. 

4. Meade Johnson, Mattoon (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP; Athletic right-handed arm emerged as a high-follow unsigned senior.
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Wiry, long levers; room to add strength, projects well.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, works in sync and in rhythm down the mound. Lands soft and on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle, loose and quick out front, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-84 mph. Clean and lively out of the hand, late arm-side-run and finish through the zone; showed control.
CB: 68-71 mph. Flashed well above-average spin rates; average of 2,491 rpm, max of 2,573. Thrown with conviction, sharp 10/4 action.
SL: 72-74 mph. Max of 2,403 rpm. 10/4 shape, leaves arm-side at times.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, located at the bottom of the zone with fade and occasional sinking action. 

5. Evan Eberle, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with more room to fill out.
Delivery: Smooth, controlled, tall-and-fall delivery, repeatable and stays on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays quick from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Creates tilt, sink and boring action at times. 2,178 rpm max spin rate.
CB: 67-70 mph. Thrown with arm speed, 11/5 shape, sharp late biting action at times.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays mostly straight. 

6. Conner Lutes, Libertyville (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP; Three-pitch mix and strike-thrower who is still uncommitted.
Body: 6-4, 223-pounds. Broad, durable build; strong.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, minimal effort and fluid rhythm. Feel for four-pitch repertoire.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm action plays from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Controlled the zone, works mostly straight and effective average velocity of 87.1 mph. Max spin rate of 2,152 rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, landed for strikes with a max spin rate of 2,127 rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharper action, 10/4 shape, potential out-pitch. Max spin rate of 2,231 rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plays at the bottom of the zone with sink. 

7. Oliver Barkal, New Trier (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Simple, uptempo delivery, works with rhythm, on-line and effort at times. 
Arm Action: RH. Uninterrupted arm action, works quick out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays up in the zone, straight action.
SL: 72-76 mph. Thrown with intent and aggression. Sharp action, 10/4 shape and flashed swing-and-miss potential.
CH: 75-77 mph. Feel at the bottom of the zone, straight action. 

8. Gavin Parkerson, Armstrong  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Durable lower half; long levers.
Delivery: Tall start from the left edge of the rubber; simple rhythm to fluid high knee lift, tall balance point, hip turn. Drops and drives with reach from break, shoulders closed, works on line, shoulders get level at square landing. Good posture at landing, generating some torque in torso. Athletic finish, square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing to high 3/4 slot; clean.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Low-spin pitch, straight four-seam type; 1,890 rpm spin rate on average.
CB: 64-67 mph. Generates substantial depth, break; presently gradual action but projects well. 11/5 shape at an average of -13.5 inches of vertical and -13.6 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 76-78 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; flashed arm-side action. 

9. Joseph Martin, Newark (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 158-pounds. Lean, wiry build with athleticism.
Delivery: Squared start from the middle of the rubber; slow tempo to level knee lift, slight hip turn balance point. Drives down mound at a good pace with shoulders closed. Generates some substantial crossfire while landing closed with his toe open. Noteworthy hip/shoulder separation, creating whippy arm with efficiency. Effort in athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, clean and loose to high 3/4 slot. Quick arm speed for age.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Spotted at and/or beneath the bottom of the zone with consistency; straight, four-seam type. Average spin rate of 2,131 rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Raw but projectable feel for spin; 10/4 shape at an average rate of 2,073 rpm. Flashed sharp, especially for age.
SL: 67-69 mph. Separate action; more sweep. Similarly early spin feel at 2,074 rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Straight change, at arm speed, thrown from a near-identical slot. 

10. William Applegate, Charleston (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame. Some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Rhythmic drop/drive type delivery, sits into back hip, high front side, rides downhill to an athletic posture at foot-strike. Closed-toe landing, throws in line with target, falls towards first base side after release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-81 mph. Flashed arm-side run, although showed mostly straight action.
CB: 64-68 mph. 11/5 shape, still developing feel to spin for strikes. 
CH: 70-72 mph. Fastball arm speed and intent. Plays straight, works on glove-side part of plate. 

11. Tyler Altenbaumer, Saint Joseph-Ogden (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Proportionally strong.
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable delivery, stays closed down the mound, short stride and lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm circle, over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Straight action, occasional carry through the zone.
CB: 73-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, sharp 11/5 action, short wrinkle. 
CH: 75-76 mph. Works straight with feel for the bottom of the zone. 

12. Teddy Andrews, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame that projects.
Delivery: Clean, slight drop and drive delivery, lands square and on-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Jump through the zone, works mostly straight. Max spin rate of 2372 rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 1/7 shape with a max spin rate of 2349 rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Best secondary offering. Showed feel for the zone, maintains arm speed. 

13. Roger Simon, Loyola Academy (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, room to add muscle.
Delivery: Tall/staggered start from the left edge of the rubber; simple to tall, hip turn balance point, level knee. Good, fluid momentum down mound; drops and drives with shoulders level, large stride, lands in a very closed position. Controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Straight, four-seam type, steep angle; average spin rate of 2,069 rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Aggressive, at arm speed; 11/5 shape with downer action. Flashed sharp.
CH: 74-78 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; slight arm-side run. Tunnels well from similar slot. 

14. Nathan Edders, Oswego East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall, slightly staggered start from the left of the rubber; slow tempo side step to hip turn balance point. Drops and drives on line, slight reach at break, good pace/momentum down the mound, large stride, lands square with some effort through an athletic finish. Efficiency in delivery creates flexion in hip/shoulder separation at plant, maintains good posture.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm circle to high 3/4 slot; loose, quick arm. Low average release height at 4.76 feet on average.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Slight arm-side run while also flashing some carry through the zone.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average depth and action; breaks early, gradually, but projects well. Slight deceleration in arm speed while maintaining slot.
SL: 65-67 mph. Similar movement profile as curve, but thrown with greater confidence and at arm speed. Shorter action and projects well as he develops.
CH: 71-73 mph. Aggressive, thrown mostly at arm speed. Straight, some slight/natural arm-side action. 

T-15. Jack Wajda, Providence Catholic (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; abrupt to high knee tuck at balance point, coil and turn. Drops and drives in a slightly closed direction, lands closed, toe square. Low effort in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose to a high 3/4 slot; clean circle.
FB: T82, 81-81 mph. Straight, four-seam type.
SL: 72-74 mph. Slight downer action, above-average feel for it.
CH: 74-76 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; some feel to locate in the lower third. Fade/run. 

T-15. Cooper Burk, Springfield (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Long side step rocks into a tall/fall type delivery, straight leg lift, quick glove pack before working downhill, upright finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Comes out the hand with some jump, four-seam type that plays straight. Averaged 2,236 rpm, strikes.
CB: 65-68 mph. Sharp 12/6 shape with depth. Developing consistent feel for spin, flashed above-average potential. 
CH: 71-72 mph. Near fastball arm speed, natural arm-side run down in the zone. Some feel. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Nicolas Altobelli, Andrew (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, straight leg kick to an upright posture at balance point, athletic at foot-strike, lands closed to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Straight, four-seam action. Strikes.
CB: 60-64 mph. Occasionally spins off a tight 11/5 plane. 
CH: 64-66 mph. Decelerates arm action, primarily works around to cut it. Loose, sinking action when wrist pronates out front.  

Bobby Black, Evanston Township (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Proportional strength.
Delivery: Methodical, tall and fall delivery. Works on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 62-66 mph. Thrown aggressively, 12/6 shape, late wrinkle.
CH: 64-67 mph. Fade action. 

Andrew Bollman, Lincoln Way East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Lean frame with some strength in lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, stays on-line and lands front-foot closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot with some quickness out front.
FB: T83, 82-82 mph. Run and sinking action with a max spin rate of 2082 rpm, according to TrackMan.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, occasional depth.
CH: 72-75 mph. Showed better action and feel from the stretch, sink at times. 

Peyton Burgh, Prospect (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Four-pitch mix. Stretch-only tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm and lands front-toe open.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 76-77 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 64-64 mph. 11/5 shape with a max spin rate of 2083 rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Drops arm slot at times, 2102 max rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Fastball arm speed, works mostly straight. 

Connor Carter, Williamsville (IL), 2021; St. Charles CC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Durable build with long levers; comfortable projection.
Delivery: Quick tempo on the hill, slight drop/drive type delivery, lead leg swings to foot-strike, square landing, maintains direction to target, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Creates some downhill angle from a high release point, strikes at the knees. Enters the zone with above-average carry, averaged 18.5 inches of Induced Vertical break.
CB: 67-68 mph. Developing feel to spin, stayed elevated in the zone.
SL: 70-74 mph. Throws it with fastball intent and aggression. Hard, late break off a 10/4 plane, low-spin pitch.
CH: 72-76 mph. Fastball arm speed, slight drop in arm action. Plays with sink. 

Anthony Chavez, Undecided (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Large frame for age.
Delivery: Steady tall/fall type delivery, high front side, lands square and in line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 61-63 mph. Cuts it at times.
CB: 50-54 mph. 2/8 shape, gradual action. Advanced feel to spin for age. 
CH: 61-63 mph. Fastball arm speed and slot. Downward action.  

Joe Chiarelli, Downers Grove North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Delivery: Squared start from the left edge of the rubber; simple pace to high knee lift, tall balance point, slight coil. Drops and drives with shoulders closed, lands closed with toe open; generates substantial torque in torso at plant, creating whip in arm action. Low, easy effort, athleticism in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean, loose arm action to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Natural cut; generates noteworthy spin for velocity and age, at an average of 2,402 rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Present early/gradual action but projects very well; features true depth. 11/5 shape that spins at a high rate, 2,408 rpm on average.
CH: 67-71 mph. Feel pitch; slight deceleration. Mostly straight with some arm-side run/fade, flashed late. 

Jayden Clark, Thornton Fractional South  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 253-pounds. Large, physical presence.
Delivery: Upright, staggered set from the center of the rubber; quick pace to high knee, square balance point. High front at break, drops and drives to a slightly closed position, toe to target with some recoil in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, abrupt and direct to high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Arm-side run/sink with a feel to spot at the bottom of the zone.
CB: 59-63 mph. Shorter action, 11/5 shape. Raw feel for spin at present.
CH: 65-67 mph. Straight, thrown at arm speed. Feel for strikes. 

Connor Corrigan, Yorkville (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Works fast on the mound. Slight drop and drive delivery, works on-line down the mound and lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-80 mph. Run and sinking action at times; 2165 rpm max spin rate.
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 shape, inconsistent action and feel.
CH: 71-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, arm-side-run and sinking action. Around the zone. 

Alex Day, Andrew (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Above-average build for age; projects well.
Delivery: Upright start from the center of the rubber; simple side step to level knee lift, squared at balance point. Drops leg, hesitates at bottom, works on line, level shoulders, shorter stride to square landing, toe closed. Controlled, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Straight, tilt, steep angle; upside pitch.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve-y action; above-average action overall for age. Averaged -10.1 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 62-66 mph. Circle grip; decelerates arm speed. Inconsistent feel. Flashed fade/run. 

Nick Drtina, Lemont  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 163-pounds. Projectable frame; plenty of room for added physical development.
Delivery: Squared start, slow tempo side step rock to tall/coiled balance point. Drops and drives in a high front, works on line, lands square, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, short draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Four-seam type, straight; some slight arm-side run.
CB: 64-66 mph. Inconsistent feel; flashed short horizontal action.
CH: 70-71 mph. Straight change, at arm speed. Some fade. 

Derrick Holmes, Undecided (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Upright start from the center of the rubber; fluid, quick tempo to tall balance point, high knee lift/tuck. Works on line, level shoulders, steady pace and stride to square landing. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean, quick arm action to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-71 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 58-60 mph. Gradual action with depth and above-average movement, especially for his age. 11/5 shape with a feel to locate.
SL: 57-61 mph. Very similar movement profile to his curveball. Actions does tend be shorter.
CH: 61-64 mph. Straight change, at arm speed. 

Dylan Huang, New Trier (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Upright set from the left of the rubber; simple, fluid rhythm to high knee balance point. Drops and drives down mound at a good pace, large stride, lands closed with toe-open, creating crossfire. Good posture at plant, load in torso, separation in hip and shoulder. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Packs at draw which seems to help rhythm; repeats. Short draw, loose/flexible arm action, over-the-top slot; quick arm speed.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Straight, low-spin pitch; averaged 1,751 rpm. Some slight, natural tail.
CB: 61-63 mph. Inconsistent feel to locate, but above-average spin and action. Breaks early, but features depth and noteworthy horizontal movement. Upside offering.
CH: 72-74 mph. Aggressive, at arm speed. Straight change that tunnels well. 

Christopher LeCrone, Dunlap (IL), 2021; Milwaukee Area Technical JC commit.
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Wiry, highly projectable frame.
Delivery: Wide start from the middle of the rubber; front step rock in a slow tempo to a tall balance point, high knee, hip turn. Pivots at break, drives on line to home, shoulders level. Quick pace down mound with momentum to long stride, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw down, compact circle to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Some heaviness, spots at the bottom of the zone; features some arm-side run.
CH: 62-66 mph. Slight deceleration; generates more notable arm-side run/sink.
SPLT: 70-73 mph. Thrown with intent, at arm speed. Showed some late drop beneath the zone.

Wyatt Mammen, Lincoln Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Upright set from the middle of the rubber; simple side step to high knee balance point. Lead leg drops and strides to closed landing, shoulders are level.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm circle to a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Straight four-seam type; low-spin pitch at an average rate of 1,403 rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action; flashed some depth.
CH: 62-63 mph. Maintains arm action; produces run/fade. 

Joshua Michalski, Lockport Township (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 143-pounds. Compact, durable build.
Delivery: Simple tempo to big coiled hip turn balance point. Breaks into a high front side, shoulders closed, lands square. Generates noticeable flexion at plant in hip/shoulder separation, efficient; controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, long circle, loose to over-the-top slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Heavy type with steady arm-side run/sink. Averaged 12.6 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action; above-average feel for spin, however, that flashed depth. Projects.
CH: 70-72 mph. Matches his typical arm speed/slot effectively; similar run/fade. 

Ethan Petsch, Sun Prairie (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Squared start, longer side step rock to high knee kick and at a tall balance point; level shoulders square to home. Works on line, level, lands square, low effort finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, direct to high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-75 mph. Four-seam type, straight.
CB: 68-68 mph. 10/4 shape that flashed above-average action; inconsistent, but projects. Showed some feel to locate.
SL: 67-70 mph. Thrown with a little more confidence; shorter, firm action. Similar 10/4 shape.
CH: 72-73 mph. Maintains arm speed from a similar window; straight change with an ability to spot it. 

Casey Shell, Lake Zurich (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. High-waisted, projects well.
Delivery: Tall start, slow tempo back step into hip turn and upright balance point. Tall/fall down mound to closed landing, good separation between hip and shoulder. Low effort in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw with stiff circle to high 3/4 slot; gets loose out front.
FB: T82, 77-77 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 64-68 mph. Raw feel for spin; 10/4 shape.
CH: 68-72 mph. Decelerates; produces arm-side run/fade. 

Henry Stried, Zion-Benton (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lanky, highly projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; fluid to balance point, drops into load and drives with shoulders level, closed direction. Lands closed from large stride down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw and arm swing to high window, over-the-top slot. Loose arm. Average release height of 6.21 feet.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Heavy feel; slight sink and run at an average spin rate of 1,743 rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. 10/4 shape, some feel to spin it for his age; features above-average depth and horizontal break.
CH: 67-69 mph. Similar arm speed and slot helps it tunnel well; run/fade. 

Cristian Ruiz, Oak Lawn (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Thin frame.
Delivery: Fluid pace to slightly coiled balance point. Breaks with a short draw, high front side, leg swings out to square landing from a shorter stride. Demonstrable torso lean at landing, controlled/athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw creates short arm action, almost directly to over-the-top slot. Quick arm speed, loose.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Arm action adds some deception; generates high spin rates for age and velocity, at an average of 2,239 rpm. Features some carry through the zone, at 16.8 inches of Induced Vertical Break, on average; natural slight arm-side run/tail.
CB: 67-71 mph. Shorter action at arm speed; projects best long-term as a slider working off a vertical plane.
CH: 71-72 mph. Slight deceleration, but matches arm speed and slot effectively. Straight change type with a feel to locate under the zone. 

David Weinstein, Deerfield (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, works in line to target, finishes towards third base side of rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Heavy sinking action. 
SL: 62-67 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp spin at times when thrown out front with a loose wrist. Still harnessing full feel to spin.
CH: 65-67 mph. Decelerates arm action and body intent. Plays with cut. 

Brendan Whalen, Grayslake Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Long levers, durable build. Projects well.
Delivery: Tall/staggered start, rhythmic pace to coiled/tucked balance point. Breaks into a high front while working on line, lands square with toe open, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Heavy type; consistent arm-side run at 11.6 inches of horizontal action on average.
CB: 67-69 mph. Shorter, gradual action off an 11/5 plane. Raw feel to spin at present.
SL: 71-73 mph. 10/4 shape with short wrinkle; similarly raw feel for spin.
CH: 71-74 mph. Drops slot, mostly maintains arm speed; arm-side run/sink, at 14.2 inches of horizontal break on average. 

Cameron Wieczorek, Northwest Cedar Hill (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some tilt at balance point, simple ride downhill, level shoulders, lands square with a downward finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-76 mph. Two-seam type, natural arm-side run. Averaged 2,271 rpm. 
SL: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break with developing feel to spin.
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed and release height, glides towards the arm-side. 

Jack Wilson, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Lanky frame, projects.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, athletic posture at balance point, early hip extension funnels into an open-toed landing at foot-strike, falls towards first base side through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with loose/whippy arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Four-seam type, fingers work around the seams to cut it at times. Above-average raw spin for age; averaged 2,227 rpms.
CB: 61-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action with feel to spin. Landed for strikes.
SL: 61-62 mph. Mimics curveball action.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed, straight action that flashed fade. 

Joe Wright, Northwest-Cedar Hill (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Stocky, durable build; lanky levers.
Delivery: Slight drop/drive type delivery, quick sit into back leg before pushing off back rubber downhill, closed shoulders, lead leg swings to foot-strike.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Straight action, primarily worked on the arm-side corner.
CB: 65-86 mph. 1/7 shape, honing feel to spin. 
CH: 70-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed, has some cut to it. 

Jack Zlogar, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength throughout.
Delivery: Quick side step initiates a simple tall/fall type delivery, shoulders stay level, lands square through target, upright posture at release. 
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-77 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight. Averaged 2,271 rpm of spin, maxed at 2,328 rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. Flashed sharp spin off a tight 11/5 plane, still developing feel to spin. Averaged 2,325 rpm. 
CH: 69-70 mph. Near fastball arm speed, works underneath to guide it with the wrist.
CUT: 69-72 mph.

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