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Romeoville Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis

March 13, 2015

By Matt Huck
Area Scout

The Prep Baseball Report's Preseason ID showcase took place on Sunday February 16th at the Romeoville Athletic Center in Romeoville, IL. 111 prospects completed a pro-style workout for the PBR Illinois Scouting Staff, several of whom were new to PBR.

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Jay Militello leads our list of top pitching prospects using his athletic frame on the mound working 87-88 with his fastball and featuring a slider that showed good depth at 70-74 mph.

2017 LHP Ryan Eierman works with a crossfire delivery creating a tough angle for hitters. His fastball showed some run at 84-85 mph and his curveball showed sweeping action at 72-74 mph. 

Let's take a look at the top 10 pitching prospects from this February's Romeoville Preseason ID Showcase:

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Jay Militello, RHP/SS, Fenwick, 2016
6-foot-3, 185-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/SS. Athletic build. In the field has a long arm action from a side arm slot. Accurate throws with good carry. Average hands with fluid footwork, and plays thru the ball. Threw 86 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from an open stance, smooth load, and leg kick stride. Pull hitter with a short swing path and some extension. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.24. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose, easy arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with smooth rhythm. Threw fastball for strikes that sat 87-88 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape with good depth at 70-74 mph. Maintained arm speed on changeup that showed fade at 77-78 mph.

2. Ryan Eiermann, LHP, Naperville Central, 2017
6-foot, 180-pound, left-handed pitcher with a strong, athletic build. Works from a ¾ arm angle. Displays a short, stiff arm action, toe up at balance point. Closed shoulders thru delivery, and crossfire action, creating a tough angle for hitters. Fastball flashed run and sat 84-85 mph. Curveball showed side to side sweeping action and sat 72-74 mph. Changeup misses armside while flashing some run at 75-76 mph. High ceiling on the mound.

3. Michael Stupinski, RHP, Fenwick, 2017
6-foot-3, 178-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action, and a quick arm. Tall at balance point with some effort. Drop and drive, online delivery with a square landing. Good balance throughout with a little stiffness. Fastball sat 83-85 topping out at 86 mph. Slider with short break sat 78-80 mph. Maintained arm speed on changeup that showed some sink at 75-78 mph.

4. Jake Pomykalski, RHP/1B, Lincoln-Way East, 2017
6-foot-4, 210-pound, right-handed hitting 1B/RHP. In the field has a long, loose arm action. Carry on throws with fluid footwork while playing thru the ball. Threw 81 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a smooth load, and short stride. Showed good power at the plate with a long, level swing path. Strong thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.29. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action, and regular effort. Tall and fall online delivery with some rhythm. Fastball showed run and sat 81-83 mph. Curveball showed sweeping actions at 66-68 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 70-72 mph. Threw a knuckleball at 69-71 mph.

5. Sultan Solebo, RHP, Plainfield Central, 2016
6-foot-1, 200-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from an over the top arm slot, with a long, loose arm action, and easy effort. Tall and fall online delivery with uphill shoulders, and a square landing. Worked downhill with his fastball that sat 80-83 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with some depth and sat 62-65 mph. Slider sat 64-67 mph. Splitter showed downward action and sat 73-74 mph.

6. Jimmy McDonald, RHP/SS, Lake Park, 2016
6-foot-3, 160-pound, left-handed hitting RHP/SS. Lanky, athletic frame. In the field has a loose arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, some accuracy, with good arm strength and carry on throws. Threw 79 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall, balanced setup, smooth load, with a short stride. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with a short, level swing with good extension, and flashes good bat speed. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.63. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action, and regular effort. Tall and fall delivery with a slight crossfire. Fastball sat 81-83 topping out at 84 mph. Curveball with sweeping action sat 68-69 mph. Changeup flashed sink and armside run at 69-70 mph. Projects well on the mound.

7. Maliek Wade, SS/RHP, Bolingbrook, 2016
5-foot-9, 160-pound, right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Strong, athletic frame. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Some accuracy with life on throws. Threw 82 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a wide base and a balanced setup. Short stride with good balance. Line drive hitter with a long, level swing, and good extension. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Solid runner running the 60 at 6.81. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Quick arm with some effort.  Fast paced delivery with a slight crossfire, tall at balance point with uphill shoulders. Fastball showed occasional run and sat 82-84 topping out at 85 mph. Curveball showed 10-4 shape with occasional sharpness that sat 65-69 mph. Changeup showed arm side run that sat 72-73 mph.

8. Christian Sidoti, RHP, St. Charles North, 2016
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Athletic build. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action, and regular effort. Tall and fall online delivery with some rhythm and level shoulders. Fastball showed hard action with run and sink and sat  81-82 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball sat 64-70 mph. Slider with plus sweeping action sat 70-74 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 71-74 mph. Good projectability.

9. Damian Pierce, OF/LHP, Springfield, 2017
6-foot-1, 205-pound, left-handed hitting OF/LHP. Strong lower half. In the field has a short arm action with some carry on throws. Threw 81 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from an open, spread out stance. Smooth load with a short stride. Line drive, gap-to-gap hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.70. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle, with a short, stiff arm action, max effort. Tall and fall, online delivery, with a square landing and recoil. Erratic command of fastball that showed some life and run at 81-82 mph. Curveball showed 2-8 and occasional sweeping shape at 63-67 mph. Changeup sat 69-72 mph.

10. Matt Sonntag, LHP, Crete-Monee, 2016
5-ffot-11, 175-pound, left-handed pitcher. Strong lower half. O n the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, clean arm action. Over head, tall and fall delivery. Online, balanced delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 80-82 topping out at 84 mph. Curveball with 1-7 shape and gradual break sat 65-70 mph. Changeup flashed sink and sat 65-66 mph. 

Best Of The Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Jonathan Barlas, RHP/3B, Andrew, 2016
5-foot-11, 185-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Strong build. In the field uses a low ¾ arm slot. Threw 73 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from wide, balanced setup, toe turn load, with a short stride. Line drive, pull hitter wit average bat speed and a short, level swing path. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.43. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Level shoulder throughout delivery with regular effort. Fastball flashed run and sat 75-77 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape and sat 63-66 mph. Maintained arm speed on straight changeup that sat 70-71 mph.

Parker Bogdan, RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2017
6-foot-1, 150-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle. Crossfire, tall and fall delivery with good balance, and regular effort. Slow paced delivery. Straight fastball sat 74-75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 and occasional 11-5 shape and sat 65-67 mph. Changeup with sinking movement sat 67-68 mph.

Rick Criscione, RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2016
5-foot-11, 158-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with along arm action, and short stride. Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, lands open. Momentum takes him to first base side on delivery. Fastball was straight, flashing occasional sink and sat 75-77 mph. Curveball flashed good action, showing 11-5 shape and sat 65-67 mph. Straight changeup sat 69-70 mph.

Jonathan Dahl, RHP, Geneseo, 2015
6-foot-1, 145-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works form an over the top arm angle, short arm action, with regular effort. Tall, and fall, online delivery with a closed landing. Straight fastball that sat 78-79 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape and sat 61-63 mph. Straight changeup sat 68-71 mph.

Ryan Ferreri, MIF/RHP, Downers Grove South, 2016
5-foot-9, 170-pound, left-handed hitting MIF/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, shows some body control. Threw 75 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall, balanced stance, loads to backside, with a short leg lift stride. Line drive, gap to gap hitter, who looks to pull at times, with a long, uphill swing path. Showed some strength with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.50. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery, online, with some rhythm. Straight fastball sat 73-74 topping out at 75 mph. Curveball with 11-5 shape sat 59-61 mph. Slowed arm on changeup that flashed some sink at 64-67 mph.

Michael Fossali, 1B/LHP, Batavia, 2016
6-foot-2, 185-pound, left-handed hitting 1B/LHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Some accuracy with average arm strength and average hands. Threw 74 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, loads back, with a long stride. Showed some strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.03. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Online delivery with some rhythm and a square landing, and a weak front side. Fastball sat 74-78 mph. Threw curveball for strikes with 1-7 shape at 65-67 mph. Threw a straight changeup for strikes at 67-70 mph.

Scott Fuchs, RHP, Lake Park, 2015
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle, average arm speed, stiff arm action, with regular effort. Full, overhead delivery, with an open toe landing. Fastball flashed some run and sat 80-81 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 and 11-5 shape and sat 71-72 mph. Changeup sat 68-71 mph.

Antonio Garcia, IF/RHP, St. Joseph, 2016
5-foot-8, 145-pound, right-handed hitting IF/RHP. In the field threw 69 mph across the infield. At the plate hit from a tall stance with a leg kick stride. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.16. On the mound worked from a high ¾ arm angle with regular effort. Straight fastball sat 72-74 mph. Curveball with slurve action sat 63-65 mph. Changeup with sink sat 65-67 mph.

Dominik Garcia, OF/LHP, Lake Park West, 2016
5-foot-6, 170-pound, left-handed hitting OF/LHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ to over the top arm slot. Some accuracy with average hands. Threw 68 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride, and average balance. Gap-to-gap, line drive hitter with short, level swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.17. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Slight drop and drive delivery, online, level shoulders throughout, with a closed landing. Fastball sat 67-68 topping out at 69 mph. Slider showed 2-8 shape and sat 60-64 mph. Changeup showed cutting action and sat 67-68 mph.

Emilion Guitron, 1B/RHP, Lyons Township, 2016
5-foot-11, 210-pound, right-handed hitting 1B/RHP. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, some accuracy, with average arm strength. Threw 75 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a narrow, balanced stance, with a high hand set. Short stride, with average balance, and a long, uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.80. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle, with a short arm action, and regular effort. Tall and fall delivery, lands on heel, with an open toe. Threw fastball for strikes that sat 75-76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 and sweeping shape that sat 62-66 mph. Threw straight changeup for strikes that sat 71-73 mph.

Rayme Hamilton, 3B/RHP, Mattoon, 2017
5-foot-10, 160-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays low to the ground with slower footwork. Threw 73 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short load and a short uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.19. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, stiff arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery, level shoulders throughout with a square landing. Fastball with occasional sink sat 70-72 mph. Worked with a curveball that showed slider shape and sat 62-65 mph. Threw curveball foe strikes. Changeup showed arm side run and sat 65-66 mph.

Josh Hart, LHP, Lincoln-Way North, 2016
6-foot-3, 163-pound, left-handed pitcher. Lanky build. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action and slight wrap. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and smooth rhythm. Fastball sat 76-77 topping out at 79 mph. Threw curveball for strikes, that showed 1-7 shape and sat 64-65 mph. Changeup sat 65-68 mph. Shows some projection on the mound.

Jake Heyman, LHP/1B, Glenbard East, 2016
5-foot-10, 170-pound, left-handed hitting LHP/1B. Lanky, athletic build. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Average arm strength with a clean exchange, picks throws well at 1st. Threw 79 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall, balanced setup, with a short stride. Line drive, hitter with an uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.68. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle, with a long arm action, and regular effort. Tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, closed shoulders, with slight crossfire action. Glide step from stretch. Gets good downward angle on his fastball, that flashed some run and sat 78-82 mph. Threw curveball for strikes that showed 1-7 shape and sat 66-69 mph. Changeup for strikes sat 70-74 mph.  

Jared Jones, RHP, Joliet Catholic, 2016
6-foot-1, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher. Long, Lanky, projectable frame. On the mound works exclusively out of the stretch from a high ¾ arm angle, with regular effort. Tall and fall, online delivery, with some rhythm. Threw fastball for strikes and showed sinking action that should induce a lot of groundballs. Fastball sat 78-79 topping out at 80 mph.  Curveball showed occasional 11-5 shape and sat 62-66 mph. Changeup with sink action for strikes sat 68-69 mph.

Kyle Knight, LHP, Sandburg, 2016
5-foot-11, 180-pound, left-handed pitcher. On the mound works form an over the top arm slot, long arm circle in back, and short out front, with regular effort. Tall and fall online delivery, uphill, closed shoulders, with a square landing. Fastball sat 76-77 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape and sat 64-66 mph. Changeup with sink sat 71-72 mph.

Ryan Kordik, RHP/3B, Johnsburg, 2017
6-foot, 170-pound, left-handed hitting RHP/3B. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 70 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a long, uphill swing path. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.17. On the mound showed a 3 pitch feel from a high ¾ arm angle, with a long arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing. Fastball flashed some run and sat 72-73 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape and sat 58-60 mph. Straight changeup sat 67-68 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Cameron Litwiller, LHP, Olympia, 2016
6-foot-4, 160-pound, left-handed pitcher. Lanky build. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and regular effort. Tall and fall online delivery with level shoulders, and an open landing. Showed some life on his fastball that sat 78-79 mph. Curveball sat 61-64 mph. Straight changeup sat 69-70 mph.

Ryan Louck, OF/LHP, Plainfield East, 2018
5-foot-10, 150-pound, left-handed hitting OF/LHP. In the field has a long, stiff arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Slower footwork with some accuracy on throws. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. At the plate has a balanced setup, loads to backside, with a linear lower half. Line drive pull hitter with a level swing. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.74. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose, clean arm action. Tall and fall delivery with average arm speed. Athletic delivery with smooth rhythm. Closed shoulders, crossfire, with an open toed landing. Fastball flashed sink and sat 73-74 mph. Sweeping curveball while maintaining arm speed that sat 58-61 mph. Splitter sat 68-69 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Giuseppe Mattera, OF/LHP, Pleasant Plains, 2018
5-foot-10, 148-pound, left-handed hitting OF/LHP. Lanky, athletic frame. In the field has a long, loose arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with online actions. Threw 82 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a tall balanced setup with a short heel-lift stride. Line drive gap-to-gap hitter with a solid, uphill swing path. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.52. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Regular effort with a tilt and topple delivery, and flashed a quick arm. High hands throughout, uphill shoulders, and spins off to 1st base side. Fastball showed occasional cut and sat 77-80 mph. Curveball with 2-8 shape that sat 58-59 mph. Changeup with cutting action sat 62-64 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Jeffrey Massey, RHP/MIF, Brooks College Prep, 2018
5-foot-8, 120-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/MIF. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, some accuracy, with average arm strength. Solid defensive actions with good body control.  Threw 71 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall, open stance, with high hands. Short stride with good balance. Gap-to-gap, line drive hitter with a short swing path and some lift. Projects at the plate with added strength. 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.24. On the mound worked from a high ¾ arm angle with regular effort. Tall and fall, online delivery with some rhythm. Straight fastball that sat 69-71 mph. Threw Curveball for strikes with 11-5 shape that sat 57-60 mph. Maintained arm speed on changeup that showed sink at 67-68 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Ian McCormick, RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2017
6-foot-2, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher. Athletic build. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm slot, with a short, loose arm action, and regular effort. Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm. Threw a straight fastball for strikes that sat 75-76 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball with 11-5 shape sat 57-61 mph. Changeup sat 61-64 mph.

Nolan Moeller, LHP/OF, Rock Falls, 2016
6-foot, 155-pound, left-handed hitting LHP/OF. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot with some accuracy. Threw 72 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a spread out, slightly open stance with a smooth load, and heel lift stride. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with a short, level swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.31. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle long arm action, and easy effort. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing. Fastball showed some armside run and sat 71-72 mph. Threw curveball for strikes that sat 59-60 mph. Changeup flashed sink and sat 60-64 mph.

Ryan Molina, SS/RHP, Oak Park-River Forest, 2017
5-foot-9, 160-pound, right-handed hitting SS/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from a side arm slot. Playable arms, with slower actions, and average hands. Threw 75 mph across the infield. At the plate hit from an open stance with a wrap load, and short stride. Average balance with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.28. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Tall at balance point with a high arm draw, toe lands open. Fastball with run that sat 76-77 mph. Curveball with 11-5 shape that sat 63-66 mph. Slows arm on changeup that sat 59-62 mph.

Matt Mulhearn, RHP, Marian Catholic, 2016
6-foot-2, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher. Lanky build. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm circle in back, and easy effort. Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm and a slight crossfire delivery. Threw his fastball for strikes and sat 77-78 mph. Slider with 10-4 shape sat 64-67 mph. Threw changeup for strikes with sink action that sat 71-73 mph.

Kyle Nolan, OF/RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2016
6-foot, 155-pound, right handed hitting OF/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Some accuracy with average hands. Threw 74 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a wide, balanced setup with a short stride. Good balance with average bat speed, and a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and regular effort. Slight crossfire with a closed, square landing. Straight fastball for strikes that sat 72-74 mph. Curveball showed sluve shape and sat 63-64 mph. Changeup sat 68-69 mph.

Michael Pastuovic, 1B/ LHP, York, 2018
5-foot-10, 135-pound, switch-hitting 1B/LHP. In the field has a long arm action from a low ¾ arm slot. Average hands with slower footwork. Threw 72 mph across the infield. Switch hitter with good feel from both sides. Similar mechanics, tall setup with a leg lift trigger, short stride, raises hands on load. 73 mph exit velocity right-handed and 72 mph exit velocity left-handed. Ran the 60 at 8.14. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery, stays high on the front side. Lands on heel with an open toe. Fastball flashed sink and sat 73-75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape at times and sat 59-62 mph. Showed arm on changeup that flashed sink at 62-64 mph. Projects as he continues to mature.

William Porcaro, LHP, Notre Dame College, 2016
6-foot-2, 185-pound, left-handed pitcher. Lanky, athletic build. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action and slight wrap. Tall and fall online delivery with level shoulders, square landing, and some rhythm. Occasionally uses a glide step. Fastball sat 77-80 topping out at 81 mph. Threw curveball down in the zone for strikes, showing 1-7 shape at 66-69 mph. Threw straight changeup for strikes at 68-69 mph. 

Colin Rogiers, RHP/1B, Rock Island Alleman, 2018
6-foot-2, 180-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/1B. Lanky Build. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot and a long exchange. Threw 70 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Uphill, closed shoulders, with an online delivery and square landing. Fastball sat 76-79 mph. Curveball with 12-6 shape sat 60-63 mph. Changeup sat 64-67 mph.

Brennan Showers, OF/LHP, Stillman Valley, 2016
5-foot-10, 160-pound, right-handed hitting OF/LHP. In the field has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 72 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced, closed stance, short stride with average balance. Long, level swing. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.70. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle. Regular effort, online delivery, with a square landing. Fastball flashed sink and sat 72-73 mph. Cutter showed slider action at 65-66 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape at 58-59 mph. Changeup sat 66-68 mph.

Alex Steinbach, 3B/RHP, Plainfield North, 2017
6-foot-3, 175-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Lanky, athletic frame. In the field has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot, showed good actions on the backhand. Threw 74 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a wide, balanced stance, with a short stride, and average balance. Uphill swing path and flashed above average bat speed. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.59. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with average arm speed and a stab in the back. Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm. Straight fastball sat 74-76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball sat 67-69 mph. Changeup flashed sink and sat 69-70 mph.

Ben Swords, 3B/RHP, Freeport, 2017
5-foot-11, 195-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, and slower actions. Threw 76 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a narrow, open stance, with a toe tap to back foot stride. Pull hitter with a long, uphill swing path. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.78. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot and occasionally comes from over the top. Short arm action with good balance. Tall and fall, online delivery with some rhythm. Fastball sat 77-79, topping out at 82 mph. Curveball with sweeping action sat 61-64 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 67-69 mph.

Kyle Werries, IF/RHP, Glenwood, 2018
5-foot-7, 175-pound, right-handed hitting infielder/pitcher. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, with some accuracy. Slower actions with ok hands. Threw 72 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift trigger, and an uphill swing path. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.76. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery , lands square with smooth rhythm. Regular effort with good feel. Threw strikes with his fastball that sat 72-74 topping out at 75 mph. Short breaking Curveball with 11-5 shape that sat 63-67 mph. Changeup with sink action sat 65-67 mph.

Alex Wiedemann, RHP, St. Charles North, 2016
5-foot-10, 215-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a ¾ to high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo leg lift, high front side, long arm circle in back, short arm out of ear. Tall and fall delivery with uphill shoulders. Fastball with run sat 77-79 mph. Curveball sat 66 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup that flashed sink sitting 72-75 mph.

Joseph Yanke, LHP, Plainfield South, 2017
5-foot-9, 160-pound left-handed pitcher. Small, athletic frame with some strength. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery, gets to front side early. Slower paced delivery, shoulders open throughout delivery. Fastball sat 71-73 mph. Curveball sat 63-64 mph. Slider sat 62-63 mph. Changeup that showed occasional cut at 64-66 mph.

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