By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

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The third annual Preseason I.D. - Gurnee Showcase at The Bat Speed Academy in Gurnee, IL took place Sunday, February 26, 2017. The event was open to all high school classes and featured just shy of 100 prospects from around the Chicagoland area.

We began the analysis from the event with the catchers last week. Today we continue by looking at the pitchers in attendance.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Paul Turelli, RHP/C, Lake Forest, 2017
6-foot-4, 195-pound, strong, athletically built, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with present arm strength. Repeats delivery, stays on-line, lands with a closed front toe and regular effort throughout. Clean arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, big downhill tilt at times, sat 84-87, topped at 88 mph. Slider, works 10/4, lateral action, maintains arm speed, thrown for strikes out of the wind up, 72-74 mph. Also, threw a splitter, 67-69 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced wide setup, short stride and flashed bat speed. Path works uphill, strength through contact; 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, worked out behind the plate, short, accurate, strong arm, clocked at 78 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.01-2.14. 4.58 runner, home-to-first.

2. McCade Brown, RHP, Normal West, 2018
6-foot-5, 185-pound, lanky, athletic right-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action and quick arm speed. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes falling off the mound. Fastball has life, flashed late run, controlled the zone, clocked at 84-86 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 67-69 mph.  Changeup, had feel for, flashed arm side run and fade, clocked at 69-73 mph.

3. Johnny Kubin, OF/RHP, Marist, 2020
6-foot, 180-pound, strong, athletic outfielder and right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short, loose arm action and quick arm speed. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands closed, finishes upright. Fastball, clocked at 81-83 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, sharp break, thrown with near fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 66-69 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, fade action, clocked at 65-67. Defensively, works from between an over-the-top and high ¾ arm slot with long, quick arm action. Plays through the ball, clocked at 87 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, wrap load, short, leg kick stride, lower half works, maintains balance through swing. Line drive hitter, short, level barrel path through the zone. Recorded an 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.43 home to first.

4. Dalton Lambert, RHP, Harrisburg, 2018
6-foot-3, 190-pound, right-handed pitcher with wide shoulders. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Fastball, good downward plane, clocked at 84-85 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, power action, good feel for, clocked at 71-73 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, sink and fade action, clocked at 75-77 mph.

5. Nick Gilhaus, 1B/RHP, Normal Community, 2019
6-foot-2, 220-pound, wide shoulders, right-handed pitcher and first baseman. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with long arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square and finishes in an athletic position. Fastball sat at 80-83 mph, topped out at 84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sharp action, clocked at 67-68 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, sinking action, clocked at 70-72 mph. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with long arm action. Clocked at 76 mph across the infield. Fields his position athletically. Offensively, balanced setup, wrap, bar load, short stride, lower half works, maintains balance through swing. Gap-to-gap hitter with pull power potential, short, level barrel path through the zone. Recorded an 87 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.87 home to first.

6. Ryan Leland, 3B/RHP, Sandburg, 2019
6-foot-3, 170-pound, lanky, athletically built, third baseman and right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with long, loose arm action and quick arm speed. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, works downhill, sat 79-80 mph, topped out at 81 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, gradual action, thrown with near fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 69-71 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, flashed fade, 67-69 mph. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, fluid rhythm, maintains good balance through swing. Line drive hitter with gap-to-gap ability, level barrel path through the zone. Recorded an 87 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively,  works from a ¾ arm slot with long arm action, kept throws around the bag. 74 mph across the infield. Ran a 4.81 home to first.

7. Sawyer Phillips, OF/RHP, Antioch, 2019
6-foot, 160-pound, athletic right-handed outfielder and pitcher. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long, loose arm action, kept throws around the bag with carry. Fielded his position athletically with quick footwork and clean exchanges. Clocked at 90 mph from the outfield. Offensively, tall, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Level barrel path through the zone, generates bat speed, recorded an 87 mph exit velocity off a tee. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with a long arm action and quick arm speed. Drop and drive delivery, lands closed, falls off the mound to finish. Fastball, clocked at 82-84 mph, topped out at 85 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, gradual break, resembled a cutter, clocked at 73-76 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 80-81 mph. Ran a 4.50 home to first.

8. Camden Nisenson, LHP, Crystal Lake Central, 2018
6-foot-1, 175-pound, left-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Hides ball well with all three pitches. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands open and finishes athletically. Fastball clocked at 81-82 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, early break, good depth, clocked at 63-67 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 73 mph.

9. Tommy Windt, 3B/RHP, Sandburg, 2019
6-foot-2, 185-pound, athletic third baseman and right-handed pitcher. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short, loose arm action, kept throws around the bag with carry. Clocked at 82 mph across the infield. Fields his position athletically. Offensively, tall setup, smooth load, leg lift stride, dives towards plate, fluid rhythm, maintains balance through swing. Gap-to-gap hitter, long, uphill barrel path through zone, generates bat speed, recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph off a tee. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with long, stabbing arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands closed, and finishes falling off. Fastball sat at 79-82 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, early action, 67-70 mph. Changeup, straight, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 75 mph. Ran a 4.80 home to first.

10. Matthew Grubb, SS/RHP, Lakes Community, 2018
5-foot-10, 170-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, wide setup, loads back, leg kick, long path. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws flashed accuracy and carry, clocked at 84 mph across the infield. 4.43 home to first time. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with a three pitch mix. Uptempo delivery, works with some effort, stays in line, lands closed. Quick arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, occasional arm side run, sat 81-82 mph. Curveball, sweep action, flashed sharp break, 71-73 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sink action, 71-73 mph.

BEST OF THE REST (Listed Alphabetically)

Constantino Alivia, C/RHP, Carmel Catholic, 2019
5-foot-11, 160-pound, wiry, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, level path, line-drive approach, works the middle of the field. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, feet work quick out of the crouch at times, stay on-line, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws clocked at 74 mph. Pop times ranged between 2.18-2.29. 4.79 runner, home-to-first. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works from the stretch only, works across his body, lands closed and throws from a submarine arm slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, down in the zone, sinking, running action, 61-65 mph, touched 66. Curveball, thrown for strikes, maintains arm speed, 59-61 mph. Also, featured a knuckle-ball, 56-58 mph.

Charlie Anderson, LHP, Notre Dame, 2018
5-foot-11, 185-pound, left-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands closed, finishes athletically. Fastball, slight run, clocked at 76-78 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, clocked at 62-66 mph.

Michael Bedard, 1B/RHP, Barrington, 2019
6-foot-2, 185-pound, lanky right-handed pitcher and first baseman. Defensively, fields his position athletically with quick, fluid footwork, and quick exchanges. Works from an over-the-top arm slot with long arm action, clocked at 72 mph across the infield. Offensively, crouching setup, line drive hitter, short, level barrel path through the zone. Recorded an 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. On the mound, works from an over-the-top arm slot with short, firm arm action. Fastball, late run, clocked at 74-75 mph, topped out at 76 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, early action, clocked at 62-64 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, sinking action, clocked at 66-70 mph. Ran a 4.53 home to first.

Justin Binz, OF/RHP, Mundelein, 2019
6-foot-4, 165-pound, lanky outfielder and right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from an over-the-top arm slot with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, kept around the zone, clocked at 70-71 mph, topped out at 72 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, thrown with near fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 58-62 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, fade action, clocked at 68-70 mph. Defensively, works from an over-the-top arm slot, kept throws around the bag, played through the ball, clocked at 75 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Line drive hitter, long barrel path through the zone, recorded a 77 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.54 home to first.

Mathew Birtman, OF/LHP, Deerfield, 2020
5-foot-8, 145-pound, left-handed outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, works from an over-the-top arm slot with short arm action and quick arm speed. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands slightly closed, finishes in an athletic position. Fastball, late run action, clocked at 75-76 mph, topped out at 78 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, has depth, thrown with fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 65-67 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, kept down in the zone, clocked at 65-68 mph. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action, kept throws around the bag. Clocked at 76 mph from the outfield. Offensively, closed setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Line drive hitter, short barrel path through the zone, recorded an 80 mph exit velocity. Ran a 4.07 home to first.

Rahul Champaneri, 1B/LHP, Mundelein, 2019
5-foot-10, 165-pound, lanky, athletically built, right-handed hitting two-player. On the mound left-handed pitcher, works from a ¾ arm slot with long, loose arm action and quick arm speed. Tall and fall delivery, easy effort, lands slightly closed, finishes athletically. Fastball, late run action, clocked at 77-78 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, gradual action, thrown with near fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 61-63 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, slight fade action, kept down in the zone, clocked at 65-67 mph. Defensively, works form a high ¾ arm slot with long, loose arm action. Clocked at 78 mph across the infield. Offensively, tall, open setup, long stride, occasionally dives towards the plate. Barrel path stays level through the zone, flashed loose hands. Recorded a 77 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 5.13 home to first.

Isaac Crabb, C, Harrisburg, 2020
6-foot-1, 200-pound, solidly built, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tall, balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load, toe-tap load, loose hands, flat path at times, stays through the baseball, uses the middle of the field. Exit velocity clocked at 78 mph exit velocity. Defensively, behind the plate, athletic actions for age, clean arm, high ¾ slot, clocked at 72 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.11-2.26. 4.94 runner, home-to-first. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with three-pitch feel. Flashed a quick, loose, short arm out of a high ¾ window. Full wind up, smooth rhythm, stays on-line, closed toe landing and athletic finish. Fastball, flashed slight run, 76-78 mph, touched 79. Curveball works between, 11/5 and 12/6, thrown for strikes, 63-66 mph. Changeup, sinking action, feel, maintains arm speed and sat 66-68 mph.

Jordan Craig, SS/RHP, Marian Catholic, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works exclusively out of the stretch. East effort delivery, lands open. Long arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, flashed late action, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball, plus pitch, varied between 12/6 and 11/5 shape, sharp, downer action, sat 69-70 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, 72-73 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, narrow setup, long stride, level path. Exit velocity registered at 73 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a clean exchange. Long arm action from a ¾ to low ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 74 mph across the infield. 4.54 home to first time.

Dalton DuPre, LHP, Glenbrook North, 2017
5-foot-10, 180-pound, left-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a low ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball, late sinking action, clocked at 77-78 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, occasionally gains depth, clocked at 63-64 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 72-73 mph.

Jack Elkin, SS/RHP, Niles West, 2018
5-foot-10, 165-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, slight load, short stride, balance through contact. Line drive approach, path stays level, 80 mph exit velocity. Defensively, has a long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws were clocked at 78 mph across the infield. 4.78 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works with regular effort, lands open. Short arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 72-73 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 59-63 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, 66 mph.

Nick Gavin, LHP, Carmel Catholic, 2019
6-foot, 190-pound, strong left-handed pitcher. Works from a ¾ arm slot with long, stabbing arm action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands closed, finishes falling off. Straight fastball, clocked at 73-75 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, late break, clocked at 66-68 mph. Changeup thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 70-71 mph. Around the plate with all three pitches, had good feel for secondary pitches.

Nolan Graf, RHP, Loyola, 2018
5-foot-9, 145-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, controlled the zone, clocked at 75-76 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 58-61 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 68-70 mph.

Brandon Kaihara, RHP/3B, Niles West, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays in line, lands square. Short arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, slight arm side run, sat 71-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, maintains arm speed, 54-55 mph. Changeup, flashed fade action, 61-63 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, short stride. Pull-side approach with a slightly uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. Defensively, has a clean exchange, fields deep at times. Short arm action from high ¾ to ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 73 mph across the diamond. 4.83 home to first runner.

Marcus Keller, RHP, Wauconda, 2019
6-foot-1, 150-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands closed, finishes spinning off the mound. Fastball, located in, clocked at 76-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, early break, clocked at 58-61 mph. Changeup, sink action, clocked at 62-64 mph.

Nolan Kiel, RHP, Carmel Catholic, 2019
5-foot-10, 145-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands closed, finishes athletically. Fastball clocked at 75-77. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, controlled the zone, clocked at 65-67 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 69-71.

Andrew Kurcz, 2B/RHP, Marian Central, 2018
6-foot-2, 155-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, some looseness in swing, line drive approach, bat stays flat through the zone. Hits from a balanced setup, long stride. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, has a clean exchange, reliable hands. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 78 mph across the diamond. 4.86 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with a three pitch feel. Easy effort, stays in line, lands square. Long, loose arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, slight arm side run, sat 77-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 60-62 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, slight fade, 69-73 mph.

Alberto Lamas, RHP, Joliet Catholic, 2020
6-foot-2, 175-pound, right-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm slot with long, stabbing action. Tall and fall delivery, works towards the plate, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, straight, clocked at 77 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, early action, clocked at 67 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, sinking action, clocked at 68-70 mph.

Matthew Langevin, RHP/2B, Warren, 2018
5-foot-6, 145-pound, two-way player. Offensively, left-handed hitter, crouched, open setup with a short stride, maintains balance through contact. Line drive, gap-to-gap approach with a short path through the zone. 78 mph exit velocity. Defensively, has a short arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 74 mph across the infield. 4.97 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays in line, lands square, some effort. Short arm action from a high 3/4. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball, has 11/5 shape, gradual action, 65-68 mph. Changeup, has feel, maintains arm speed, sink and fade action, 69-70 mph.

Marcus Maristela, INF/RHP, Grayslake Central, 2020
5-foot-5, 130-pound two-way prospect. Defensively, on the infield, quick, fluid footwork, plays well on the move, maintains body control, soft hands, clean transfer, occasionally packs on exchange, clean arm, 74 mph across the diamond. Offensively, open setup, short leg-lift timing trigger. Opposite field approach, path works uphill, 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran a 4.60 home-to-first. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, two-pitch mix. Long arm, high ¾ window, delivery has some effort throughout, stays on-line and lands square. Fastball works mostly straight, 75-76 mph. Curveball, maintains arm speed, 11/5 shape, 64-67 mph.

Owen Martin, 3B/RHP, Normal University, 2018
6-foot, 185-pound, two-way prospect with a strong frame. Offensively, right-handed hitter, pull approach, level path, some power potential. Exit velocity registered at 88 mph from a tee. Open setup with a short stride. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange. Long, quick arm action from an over the top angle. Throws flashed accuracy and carry, clocked at 84 mph across the diamond. 4.76 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, uptempo, opens early, some effort. Short arm action from an over the top angle, above average arm speed. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 80-81 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, maintains arm speed, flashed sharp action, 64-68 mph. Changeup, firm, flashed arm side run, 75-78 mph.

Joseph McKermitt, OF/LHP, Loyola, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, left-handed outfielder and pitcher. Defensively, works from a ¾ arm slot with a long, loose arm action. Plays through the ball with soft hands and clean on exchanges. Clocked at 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced, open setup, short stride, fluid rhythm maintains balance throughout. Line drive hitter, level barrel path through the zone, generates bat speed. Recorded a 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.65 home to first. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with long arm action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, falls of mound to finish. Fastball, late run to it, clocked at 77-79 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed, early action, clocked at 66-68 mph. Changeup, sinking action, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 69-72 mph.

Jeff Morton, OF/LHP, Mundelein, 2018
5-foot-11, 190-pound, athletic left-handed outfielder and pitcher. Defensively, works from a high ¾-to-over-the-top arm slot with a short, loose arm action, kept throws around the bag with carry. Plays through the ball athletically, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges. Clocked at 84 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced, crouching setup, short stride, maintains balance throughout. Pull hitter, has gap-to-gap ability, level barrel path. Recorded a 92 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.55 home to first. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, soft, closed landing, finishes athletically. Fastball clocked at 77-79 mph, topped out at 80 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, tight action, clocked at 69-70 mph. Changeup, fade action, clocked at 70-71 mph.

Logan Mueller, SS/RHP, Lakes Community, 2019
5-foot-10, 160-pound, two-way player, strong, athletic frame. Defensively, arm slot varies between over-the-top and high ¾ with a long arm action, kept throws around the bag with carry. Clocked at 90 mph across the infield. Plays through the ball, soft hands, quick, fluid footwork. Offensively, open, balanced setup, leg lift stride, fluid rhythm, maintains balance through swing. Uphill barrel path, generates bat speed, recorded an 87 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.54 home to first. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with a short, stabbing arm action. Drop and drive delivery, max effort, works on-line, lands toe closed, finishes upright. Fastball, downward action, sat 83-84 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, late action, 72-74 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 70-72 mph.

Edward Nelson, RHP, Stagg, 2019
5-foot-10, 150-pound, lanky, right-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm slot with long arm action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands open, finishes falling off. Straight fastball, clocked at 71-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, early action, clocked at 63-64 mph. Changeup clocked at 67-69 mph.

Jake Novak, OF/LHP, Loyola Academy, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, left-handed outfielder and pitcher. Defensively, works from between a high ¾ and ¾ arm slot with a long, firm arm action, kept throws around the bag with some carry. Plays through the ball, gains ground on exchange, clocked at 76 mph from the outfield. Offensively, tall, open setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Line drive hitter, level barrel path through the zone, recorded an 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. On the mound, works from a a ¾ arm slot with a long, firm arm action. Tall and fall delivery, lands closed. Fastball, late sink action, clocked at 74-76 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, early action, has depth, clocked at 58-59 mph. Changeup, sink action, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 65-68 mph. Ran a 4.58 home to first.

Matthew Papke, OF/RHP, Loyola Academy, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound, right-handed outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders work uphill occasionally, lands closed, finishes athletically. Heavy fastball, sink and run action, controlled the zone, clocked at 78-80 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, gradual break, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 65-67 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 72-74 mph. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with long arm action, kept throws around the bag, clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced, open setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Pull hitter, can go gap-to-gap, uphill barrel path through the zone, recorded an 85 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.69 home to first.

Michael Pastuovic, OF/LHP, York, 2018
6-foot-2, 165-pound, athletic left-handed outfielder and pitcher. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with long, fast arm action, kept throws around the bag with carry. Clocked at 87 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball, flashed soft hands, clean on exchanges. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, fluid rhythm, maintains balance through swing. Line drive hitter, has an approach, barrel path stays level and gets extension. Recorded a 90 mph exit velocity. On the mound, works from a ¾ arm slot with a long, firm arm action. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands toe open and finishes athletically. Fastball, late run, clocked at 78-79 mph, topped out at 80 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, early action, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 66-68 mph. Changeup, sinking movement, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 71-72 mph.

Jay Patel, RHP, Grant, 2018
5-foot-10, 170-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with a loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery, easy effort, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball clocked at 74-76 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, thrown with fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 66-67 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, clocked at 69-70 mph. Changeup, thrown with fastball arm speed, sink and fade action, controlled the zone, clocked at 70-72 mph. Showed feel for all four pitches.

Shawn Riley, RHP/3B, Grant, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound, two-way player with a strong, athletic build. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works slightly across his body. Long arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball, has 12/6 shape, flashed sharp action, 65-67 mph. Forkball, thrown for strikes, sink and fade action, 66-68 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, easy bat speed, simple swing, hard contact, 91 mph exit velocity. Tall setup, short stride, long, uphill path. Defensively, has a clean exchange and reliable hands. Long arm action from an over the top to high ¾ angle. Throws clocked at 77 mph across the diamond. 4.63 home to first runner.

Ed Roncone Jr, 2B/RHP, Lakes Community, 2018
5-foot-9, 135-pound, two-way player with a thin frame. Defensively, athletic arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws clocked at 75 mph across the infield. Has a clean exchange and flashed fluid footwork. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tall setup, short stride. Line drive approach, long, level path, 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.59 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, some effort in delivery, stays in line. Long arm action from a high ¾ arm angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 71-72 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual action, 52-54 mph. Changeup, flashed sink, slows arm speed, 59-61 mph.

Jackson Smoko, 3B/RHP, Kenosha Bradford (WI), 2018
6-foot, 175-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tall, balanced setup, toe tap timing trigger. Pull-side approach, level path, 76 mph exit velocity. Defensively, flashed footwork, reliable hands. Short arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws had accuracy and were clocked at 74 mph across the diamond. 4.83 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, lands closed, athletic finish. Short arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 72-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 61 mph. Changeup, sink action, 63-68 mph.

Adam Spenk, RHP, Hampshire, 2020
6-foot, 180-pound, right-handed pitcher. Works from an over-the-top arm slot with long arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, straight, left up, clocked at 72-74 mph, topped out at 75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, controlled the zone, clocked at 58-60 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, fade action, clocked at 65-69 mph.

Colin Spranger, 3B/RHP, Warren, 2018
6-foot-2, 155-pound, two-way player with a lanky frame. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, long stride. Pull-side approach, long, uphill path. Recorded an 81 mph exit velocity. Defensively, has a short arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and were clocked at 73 mph across the infield. 5.01 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with projectability. In line direction, lands closed, some effort. Long arm action from a ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 71-73 mph. Curveball, has 10/4 shape, keeps it down, 59 mph. Changeup, late sink action, tendency to slow arm, 64-65 mph.

Mike Sullivan, RHP, Wheaton North, 2019
5-foot-10, 160-pound, lanky right-handed pitcher. Works from an over-the-top arm slot with long arm action. Tall and fall delivery, shoulders uphill, works on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Fastball, straight, clocked at 72-73 mph. Curveball, flashed 12/6 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 64-65 mph. Changeup, kept down in zone, clocked at 63-65 mph.

Noah Valin, OF/LHP, DeKalb, 2018
6-foot, 186-pound, athletic left-handed outfielder and pitcher. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action, kept throws around the bag. Plays through the ball, clean on exchanges. Clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, short, toe tap stride, maintains balance throughout. Line drive hitter, good approach, level barrel path. Recorded an 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. Fastball, clocked at 76-77 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, late downward break, clocked at 68-71 mph. Changeup, thrown with fastball arm speed, clocked at 72-74 mph. Ran a 4.10 home to first.

Danny Wizceb, RHP, Vernon Hills, 2019
6-foot-4, 175-pound, lanky right-handed pitcher.  Works from an over-the-top arm slot with long arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright. Fastball, downhill, clocked at 79-81 mph, topped out at 84 mph. Curveball, 11/6 shape, thrown with fastball arm speed, clocked at 68-72 mph. Changeup, kept down in the zone, clocked at 74-76 mph.

Tyler Yakimisky, 2B/RHP, Mundelein, 2019
6-foot-1, 155-pound, lanky right-handed pitcher and second baseman. On the mound, works between a high ¾ and ¾ arm slot with short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands open, finishes upright. Fastball flashed slight run, controlled the zone, clocked at 76-78 mph, topped out at 80 mph. Curveball, varied between a 12/6 and 11/5 shape, flashed sharp and gradual breaks, thrown with near fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 62-65 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, controlled the zone, clocked at 69-71. Showed feel for all three pitches. Defensively, works from a low ¾ arm slot with a short, loose arm action, kept throws around the bag. Clocked at 73 mph across the infield. Fields with soft hands, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges. Ran a 4.72 home to first. Offensively, crouching setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Level barrel path through the zone, recorded an 82 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Rob Zagorski, OF/RHP, South Elgin, 2019
6-foot-2, 165-pound, athletic right-handed outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long, loose arm action and quick arm speed. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes falling off. Fastball, run and sink to it, flashed late action, clocked at 79-82 mph, topped out at 83 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, clocked at 59-62 mph. Changeup clocked at 59-63 mph. Defensively, works from a ¾ arm slot with long arm action. Clocked at 84 mph from the outfield. Offensively, tall setup, bar load, long stride. Long barrel path through the zone, recorded an 80 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.69 home to first.

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