Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted RHP's

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Smaller frame with stocky build. Compact, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, side rocker into balance point, stays balanced and works directional, solid front side, works with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose quick arm, arm strength present.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type action, showed control of the zone.
SL: 77-77 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, repeats well with above average consistency, excellent control.
CH: 81-82 mph. Fastball arm speed, sinking action.

Positional Profile: RHP A follow uncommitted right-hander in Illinois' 2021 class.
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Upright start from left side of rubber, simple side step to hip turn and high knee at balance point. High front side, shoulders stay closed, open upon squared landing, finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot; whippy.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Straight four-seam type; jumps.
CB: 73-76 mph. 11/5 shape that flashed tight action. Mostly maintains arm speed.
CH: 76-78 mph. Aggressive pitch thrown at arm speed; some slight fading action.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Delivery: Delivery works with effort, tall balance point, hangs toe under knee, lands square on ball of foot with closed toe.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, stays connected, over the top slot, works out of tight window.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Mostly straight, occasional run and sink, lively finish with control.
SL: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape, frisbee type action, near fastball arm speed, ability to play for strikes.
CH: 70-73 mph. Near fastball arm action, fades to arm side, showed control.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Average frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery with high front side, works on line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, high 3/4 slot, low effort.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Mostly straight, played down in the zone for strikes.
CB: 70-73 mph. 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed.
SL: 76-78 mph. 10/4 plane, wipeout action.
CH: 74-76 mph. Showed above-average feel, arm side run and sink, deceptive arm speed.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds. Lean build athletic levers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, repeats with tempo and balance, works on line with squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, works quick with arm speed, over the top slot, looks to have more in the tank.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type, showed control of the zone.
CB: 69-75 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed above average depth, sharp at times.
SL: 76-77 mph. Works on 10/4 plane, sharp action.
CH: 76-77 mph. Thrown with arm speed, creates arm side action with feel down in the zone.

2019 Future Games: 6-foot, 210-pound, strong, right-handed pitcher, thick lower half. Efficient, directional delivery, repeats and works in rhythm. Arm is clean and quick from a high 3/4 slot; projects for more velocity. Showed off a three-pitch repertoire in both outings. Fastball, comes out clean, works straight, occasional tilt, control of the zone, occasionally will elevate, sat 84-86 mph, touched 87. Throws an aggressive slider, 10/4 shape, feel, 76-77 mph. Maintains arm speed on changeup, works mostly straight, late fade, 76 mph. Follow 2021 right-handed arm. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Lean proportional body type, athletic.
Delivery: Easy delivery, slight high front side as he works down the hill, lands square and heavy, heel first, works on line and smooth tempo throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, quick arm action, shorter swing, stays connected.
FB: T87, 86-86 mph. Hard late running action, excellent finish and late life, average feel.
CB: 75-76 mph. Sharp biting curveball, thrown aggressively, 11/5 shape.
CH: 74-78 mph. Sink and fade action, showed above average feel, fastball arm speed.

2019 Future Games: 6-foot-1, 190-pound, long-limbed, squared-shouldered, right-handed pitcher with plenty of room for continued physical development. Athletic, linear delivery, lands square. Long draw out of the glove, comes out of a short, over-the-top slot, quick out front. Fought through mound issues in his first inning and put together a strong second inning. Fastball sat anywhere from 82-87 mph, mostly 84-86 in the second inning. Fastball flashed late life. Throws a curveball and a slider. Curveball has advanced depth at times, tight spin, 11/5 shape, 72-73 mph. Follow 2021 right-handed arm who can spin it.

Despite only being a sophomore, was one of the key arms for a St. Charles North team that finished as 4A runner-up in 2019. During the state finals Kempe sat 85-87 mph with a hard-biting mid-70's slider. 

2/18/19

6-foot, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher, thin frame with athletic actions. Full over-head windup, sturdy balance, athletically extends down the mound, high front side, works in-line, smooth rhythm throughout. Arm plays short and loose through a clean over the top slot, quick out front, regular effort. Fastball, mostly straight with run and cut at times, 81-83 mph. Slider, short and gradual break, 10/4 shape, 68-72 mph. Changeup, played firm, occasional fade, 77-78 mph.