On Tuesday, June 15, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Fox River Open Showcase at Hoffer Field in Elgin. The event featured over 45 prospects from all high school classes.

Today we take a look at the scouting reports on each and every pitcher at the event. 

LHP Michael Vitellaro (Huntley, 2022) took home the top spot on the list. The recent Heartland CC commit, throws from a unique low slot, creating hard run and sink on his 83-85 mph that was consistently around the zone. Vitellaro also showed off a three-pitch mix, including a sharp sharp sweeping curveball and sinking changeup.

RHP Cole Modrich, another 2022 who hails from Huntley, came in at No. 2 on the list. Modrich also topped at 85 mph with a three-pitch mix. Modrich is currently still uncommitted.

Read on below for a look at the rest of the arms from the day.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Michael Vitellaro, Huntley (IL), 2022. Heartland CC commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Wide-shouldered, compact frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, drop and drive lower-half down the mound, strides in-line with a back-foot recoil after the pitch is released.
Arm Action: LH. Short/clean sidearm slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Heavy arm-side run/sink. T2211, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sharp 2/8 shape with feel for the zone. T2001, 1916 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, flashed downward action. 

2. Cole Modrich, Huntley (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with a high leg-kick, drop and drive lower-half, utilizes his legs moving down the mound while striding in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight action, flashed arm-side life. T2451, 2397 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Short 11/5 shape with feel for the zone. T2185, 2082 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Showed arm-side fade, thrown with intent. 

3. Braden Alfano, Rochelle (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower-half.
Delivery: Athletic leg-kick, tall and fall delivery down the mound, strides in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Generally straight but flashed arm-side run, feel for the zone. T1850, 1762 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Gradual 2/8 shape. T2065, 2035 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, showed arm-side fade with feel for the bottom of the zone. 

4. Frank Freeman, Saint Ignatius College Prep (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half, turns hips away from the hitter to gain momentum down the mound, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Generally straight with feel for the zone. T2129, 2045 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1879, 1778 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-72 mph. Flashed downward action.

5. Evan Chung, Lake Zurich (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Compact/repeatable delivery, drop and drive lower-half, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight action, plays at the top of the zone. T2173, 2126 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2025, 1981 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm-side fade with feel for the zone. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Daniel Alworth, Geneva (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, drop and drive lower-half down the mound with a quick upper body through release.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/easy high 3/4 arm.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Generally straight, flashed cut at times. T1699, 1596 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel. T1929, 1809 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Generally straight, kept down in the zone. 

Joshua Caccia, St. Charles North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, tall and fall down the mound, strides in-line with landing foot closed at impact, arm recoil after release.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight, flashed arm-side run at times. T2096, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1755, 1638 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with feel for the zone. T1871, 1819 average rpm.

Evan Davidson, Stillman Valley (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, strides in-line with landing foot closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Flashed arm-side run. T2027, 1970 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, smaller shape. T2267, 2189 average rpm.

Owen Drummond, Jacobs (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery down the mound, strides in-line, glove stays in the center of his body through release.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Flashed arm-side run/sink. T1929, 1824 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Gradual 12/6 shape. T1687, 1614 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Flashed arm-side fade. 

Anthony Fedele, St. Charles North (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Wide-shouldered, athletic frame.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, front foot starts closer to third-base, drop and drive lower-half, strides in-line,
Arm Action: RH. Short/clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Generally straight, flashed arm-side life. T1931, 1889 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with feel for the zone. T2237, 2202 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Flashed arm-side fade, kept down in the zone. 

Josh Feucht, Geneva (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Compact delivery, tall and fall down the mound while striding in-line, short stride with foot landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Works mostly straight, occasional arm-side run. T1845, 1817 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1719, 1703 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Thrown with fastball intent and fading action, showed some feel for the pitch.

Eric Gonzalez, Batavia (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Strong/lean frame, evenly distributed strength throughout.
Delivery: Slow tempo through the leg-lift then explodes down the mound, extremely quick upper half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Flashed arm-side run/sink. T1919, 1838 average rpm.
CB: 67-79 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with feel. T1846, 1766 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, flashed arm-side fade. 

Owen Hensler, Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, drop and drive lower-half with a repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Generally straight but able to throw for strikes. T1962, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1916, 1869 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape. T2163, 2055 average rpm.

Braylon Kilduff, Byron (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall delivery, strides in-line, remains tall at release.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Occasional arm-side run. T1888, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 55-56 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1580, 1558 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Generally straight, flashed sink. 

William Klumpp, Sycamore (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, compact delivery, tall and fall down the mound while striding in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Generally straight, flashed arm-side run. T2200, 2130 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, kept down in the zone with some feel. T2140, 2045 average rpm.
CH: 58-61 mph. Flashed arm-side fade. 

Joe Krantz, Batavia (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 220-pounds.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, tall and fall delivery, strides in-line with the plate while staying upright at release.
Arm Action: LH Long, loose high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 67-71 mph. Flashed arm-side run. T1618, 1495 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape. T1444, 1416 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, flashed arm-side fade. 

Joshua Schumacher, Dixon (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, tall and fall down the mound while striding in-line, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Generally straight. T2046, 1983 average rpm.
CB: 62-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, kept down in the zone. T1951, 1702 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Generally straight, flashed some sink. 

Andrew Shall, South Elgin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Athletic leg-kick with a drop and drive lower-half, strides in-line with foot landing square to the catcher.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot, wraps hand behind him when he takes it out of the glove.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Works straight, ability to pound the zone. T1934, 1890 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Tight/sharp 11/5 shape with feel for the zone. T1858, 1817 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Flashed arm-side run/fade, kept down in the zone when he stays on top. 

Caden Sladek, Huntley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, controlled, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Works mostly straight. T1992, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, lands for strikes at times. T1885, 1810 average rpm.

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