Preseason I.D. - Lockport: Statistical Analysis
February 23, 2018
The Preseason I.D. - Lockport took place on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, IL. Nearly 250 prospects from all classes participated in a pro-style workout in front of the PBR Illinois Scouting Staff. We continue the event analysis with a breakdown of the statistical leaders.
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TOP 60 YARD DASH TIMES
11 of the 200 prospects to run the 60 yard dash posted times under 7.00 seconds. Michael Gattuso (St. Charles North, 2019) edged out Luke Montgomery (St. Laurence, 2020) by 1/100th of a second for the top time at 6.82.
11 of the 200 prospects to run the 60 yard dash posted times under 7.00 seconds. Michael Gattuso (St. Charles North, 2019) edged out Luke Montgomery (St. Laurence, 2020) by 1/100th of a second for the top time at 6.82.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60 Yard Dash |
| Michael Gattuso | IL | St. Charles North | 2019 | OF | 6.82 |
| Luke Montgomery | IL | St. Laurence | 2020 | OF/LHP | 6.83 |
| Justin McGuigan | IL | Plainfield South | 2019 | C | 6.86 |
| Nicky Giamarusti | IL | Notre Dame College Prep | 2021 | OF | 6.86 |
| Brian Croix | IL | Lincoln-Way West | 2020 | OF | 6.88 |
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
Brandon McPherson (Marmion, 2018) and Robert Jackman Jr. (Lincoln-Way West, 2019) were the only prospects to crack 90 mph on the mound. McPherson ran his fastball up to 91 mph while Jackman was up to 90.
Brandon McPherson (Marmion, 2018) and Robert Jackman Jr. (Lincoln-Way West, 2019) were the only prospects to crack 90 mph on the mound. McPherson ran his fastball up to 91 mph while Jackman was up to 90.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Fastball Velocity |
| Brandon McPherson | IL | Marmion | 2018 | RHP | 91 |
| Robert Jackman Jr. | IL | Lincoln-Way West | 2019 | RHP/OF | 90 |
| Ryan Klainos | IL | Libertyville | 2019 | RHP/OF | 87 |
| Dean Procarione | IL | Minooka | 2019 | RHP | 87 |
| Jacob Karaba | IL | Neuqua Valley | 2019 | RHP | 87 |
| Jay Schueler | IL | Rock Falls | 2019 | RHP | 86 |
| Jack Hansen | IL | Lane Tech | 2019 | RHP | 86 |
| Nathan Hardman | IL | Normal University | 2019 | RHP | 86 |
TOP EXIT VELOCITY
The top of the exit velocity leaderboard is packed, with not much separation. Brandon Hutson (Plainfield North, 2019) stands alone with the top exit velocity at 95 mph. A quartet of prospects follows him at 94 mph: Mason Kasprisin (Joliet West, 2019), Jake Novak (Loyola, 2019), Alex Marotta (Westmont, 2019) and Kyle Waxweiler (Lincoln-Way West, 2020).
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity |
| Brandon Hutson | IL | Plainfield North | 2019 | 3B/RHP | 95 |
| Mason Kasprisin | IL | Joliet West | 2019 | OF | 94 |
| Jake Novak | IL | Loyola | 2019 | OF/LHP | 94 |
| Alex Marotta | IL | Westmont | 2019 | RHP/OF | 94 |
| Kyle Waxweiler | IL | Lincoln-Way West | 2020 | C | 94 |
| Joseph Marcucci | IL | Rolling Meadows | 2019 | C | 93 |
| Drew Winters | IL | Routt Catholic | 2019 | OF | 93 |
| Joe Gonzalez | IL | Lincoln-Way West | 2019 | OF | 90 |
| Noah Schnell | IL | Neuqua Valley | 2020 | RHP/OF | 90 |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
Ryan Ritter (Lincoln-Way East, 2019) posted the top velocity across the infield at 87 mph. Coming in right behind him at 86 mph were Nick Gilhaus (Normal Community, 2019) and Jack Moran (Loyola, 2019).
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Infield Velocity |
| Ryan Ritter | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2019 | SS/2B | 87 |
| Nick Gilhaus | IL | Normal Community | 2019 | 1B | 86 |
| Jack Moran | IL | Loyola | 2019 | SS/2B | 86 |
| Luke Fiantago | IL | Prairie Ridge | 2019 | 3B/SS | 85 |
| Brody Macak | IL | Monticello | 2019 | SS/2B | 84 |
| Patrick Neenan | IL | Loyola | 2019 | SS/RHP | 84 |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
A pair of prospects were clocked at 90 mph or better from the outfield. Tony Mosher (Plainfield South, 2019) topped out at 91 mph, while Andrew Casmer (Lisle, 2019) was up to 90.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Outfield Velocity |
| Tony Mosher | IL | Plainfield South | 2019 | OF | 91 |
| Andrew Casmer | IL | Lisle | 2019 | OF | 90 |
| Mason Kasprisin | IL | Joliet West | 2019 | OF | 88 |
| Ryan Klainos | IL | Libertyville | 2019 | RHP/OF | 88 |
| Robert Jackman Jr. | IL | Lincoln-Way West | 2019 | RHP/OF | 86 |
| Alex Marotta | IL | Westmont | 2019 | RHP/OF | 85 |
| Adrian Rapier | IL | Home School | 2018 | LHP/OF | 85 |
| Adam Rose | IL | St. Joseph | 2019 | RHP/OF | 85 |
TOP CATCHER POP TIMES
Three prospects recorded sub-2.00 second pop times. Bret Bushka (Glenbard East, 2019) posted the top time at 1.95 seconds. Jack Jonota (Stevenson, 2019) and Justin McGuigan (Plainfield South, 2019) followed up with 1.96 and 1.97 pop times of their own.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Times |
| Bret Bushka | IL | Glenbard East | 2019 | C | 1.95-2.07 |
| Jack Jonota | IL | Stevenson | 2019 | C | 1.96-2.07 |
| Justin McGuigan | IL | Plainfield South | 2019 | C | 1.97-2.09 |
| Kyle Ives | IL | Cary Grove | 2018 | C | 2.00-2.08 |
| Nathan Garard | IL | Gibson City | 2019 | C | 2.00-2.10 |
| Sam LaBarbera | IL | Metea Valley | 2019 | C | 2.00-2.15 |
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
Part of the reason for their sub-2.00 pop times was the arm strength that Bushka and McGuigan possess. Both were clocked at 78 mph from the crouch, an event best.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Catcher Velocity |
| Bret Bushka | IL | Glenbard East | 2019 | C | 78 |
| Justin McGuigan | IL | Plainfield South | 2019 | C | 78 |
| Kyle Ives | IL | Cary-Grove | 2018 | C | 77 |
| Nathan Garard | IL | Gibson City | 2019 | C | 77 |
| Bradley Miller | IL | Oak Forest | 2019 | C | 77 |
| Andrew Petsche | IL | Oswego East | 2020 | RHP/C | 77 |
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