Illinois Insider: 10 Under-the-Radar 2015 Prospects This Summer
July 23, 2014
By Sean Duncan
Executive Director
As is the case every summer, many new players have emerged over the last few months. Here is a list of 10 lesser-known, under-the-radar 2015 prospects that have popped up recently at various events:
1. Jordan Johnston, RHP, Lockport HS, 2015
6-foot-2, 180-pound lanky and projectable right-handed pitcher missed the spring with a knee injury and has come on strong recently. Reportedly was up to 90 mph at the Plainfield South Showcase. Sat 87-89 mph early on, 83-86 by the fifth, in the summer state playoffs vs. Sandburg from high-3/4, loose arm angle. Delivery is repeatable with lower half in line towards home and shoulders level. Slows arm on 70-72 mph curveball with 12/6 shape, but lacks tight rotation and depth. ...