On June 8, the PBR Illinois team hosted players ranging from the classes of 2023 through 2025 at The MAX facility in McCook for its Underclass Trials - North showcase.

As the Illinois scout team began to break down a lot of the talent being seen for the first time, there were a lot of takeaways, found inside our Quick Hits story. We then published our Stat Story, looking at the statistical leaders from the event, as well as our TrackMan Files and Blast Motion Board that highlighted data collected with the help of our technological partners. 

We started rolling out our individual player reports yesterday with our Positional Analysis and today our scouting staff brings you all the pitching reports, headlined by Hampshire RHP Colin Miller (2023) and Barrington RHP Maksymilian Pierga (2023).

Colin Miller (6/8/2021)

Read on below for a look at the rest of the prospects in attendance.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Colin Miller, Hampshire, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Highly projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery down the mound, strides in-line with landing foot square to the plate, smooth tempo with an upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Works mostly straight but has life and occasional hop through the zone.  T2258, 2080 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape.  T2181, 2106 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Generally straight with fastball arm-speed.  T1589, 1530 average rpm.

2. Maksymilian Pierga, Barrington, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 225-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strong frame with a developed lower-half.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery down the mound, gains ground quick, strides in line.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Generally straight, explodes out of the hand with life through the zone.  T2284, 2143 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape, thrown with intent. T2206, 2008 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Flashed sink, landed it for strikes at times. T1890, 1656 average rpm.

3. Jimmie Shifflett, Valparaiso (IN), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Wiry frame, highly projectable.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, smooth tempo, strides in-line with landing foot square to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Generally straight but has life through the zone, plays up. T2335, 2236 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with fastball arm-speed. T2168, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with sweeping action. T2149, 2066 average rpm.

4. Henry Stried, Zion-Benton 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Athletic build, high-waisted.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery down the mound with some rhythm, strides in-line with lead foot landing slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Generally straight, flashed sink.  T2270, 2226 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1965, 1922 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, flashed arm-side fade. T2023, 1971 average rpm.

T5. Tyler Martini, Stevenson, 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Highly projectable frame, long-limbs.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery moving down the mound, smooth rhythm while striding in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Generally straight, life through the zone.  T1924, 1802 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Hard downward action with feel for the corners of the plate, potential swing and miss pitch. T1854, 1748 average rpm.

T5. Carter Storti, Lemont 2023
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong build with evenly distributed strength.
Delivery: Starts with lead foot staggered closer to third base, drop and drive lower-half down the mound, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Generally straight but flashed arm-side run. T1983, 1897 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Tight 10/4 shape with some depth. T1970, 1847 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Showed arm-side fade with feel for the zone, thrown with fastball intent. T1595, 1527 average rpm.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Connor Anderson, Cary-Grove, 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall down the mound, smooth rhythm while landing square to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Sink with ability to throw strikes. T1787, 1720 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1825, 1740 average rpm.

Aiden Bernau, South Elgin, 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-3, 107-pounds. Skinny, projectable frame, plenty of room to add on additional strength.
Delivery: Starts on the third-base side of the rubber, feet staggered with lead foot closer to first-base, drop and drive, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Generally straight, feel for the zone. T1798, 1722 average rpm.
CB: 54-58 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1637, 1576 average rpm.
CH: 60-64 mph. Near fastball arm-speed. T1611, 1536 average rpm.

Michael Dabe, Huntley, 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame, strong lower-half.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half while striding in-line down the mound, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Short/loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Arm-side run with feel for the zone. T1624, 1475 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Short 10/4 action. T1460, 1415 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Arm-side fade/sink with fastball arm-speed, feel for the zone. T1340, 1258 average rpm.

Ryan Dabe, Huntley, 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm down the mound while striding square and in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Pounded the zone, generally straight but flashed sink at times. T1930, 1842 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Gradual 12/6 shape. T1498, 1448 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. Short 10/4 shape, feel for the zone. T1660, 1621 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Sink and kept down in the zone.  T1668, 1184 average rpm.

Patrick Gryzik, South Elgin, 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Strong frame, broad shoulders.
Delivery: Tall and fall, quick tempo while landing slightly open.
Arm Action: LH. long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Generally straight. T1682, 1587 average rpm.
CB: 55-57 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, flashed feel. T1464, 1330 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Sink towards the bottom of the zone with near fastball arm-speed. T1410, 1311 average rpm.

Olin Hemingway, Walter Payton College Prep, 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, room to add on additional strength.
Delivery: Short leg-kick, strides in-line with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Generally straight but plays up in the zone. T2127, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, feel for the zone. T1806, 1677 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Fastball arm-speed, flashed fade and kept down in the zone. T2011, 1952 average rpm.

Jayce Maranell, Wheaton Warrenville South, 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 185-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall while striding in-line, foot lands square, showed some rhythm on the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Flashed arm-side run.  T2169, 2102 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape.  T1905, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Near fastball arm-speed, flashed cut at times. T1872, 1591 average rpm.

Kenny Nanos, Mundelein, 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 120-pounds. Plenty of room to add on strength.
Delivery: Athletic/compact delivery, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Slight arm-side run. T2026, 1984 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with sweeping action, maintains fastball arm-speed. T1913, 1850 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Generally straight. T1561, 1508 average rpm.

Jack Rocen, Cary Grove, 2024
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Starts with leading foot closer to first-base out of the stretch, tall and fall delivery down the mound, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Generally straight with some life through the zone. T2107, 1995 average rpm.
KN: 60-62 mph.

Declan Smith, New Trier, 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Skinny, projectable frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, shoulders stay uphill when striding out, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Generally straight with the ability to pound the zone. T1650, 1574 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Gradual 12/6 shape. T1867, 1755 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Showed feel for the zone with arm-side fade, maintains fastball arm-speed. T1391, 1281 average rpm.

Bryce VanDeWostine, Erie, 2023
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action plays from a high ¾ slot.
FB: T65, 63-65 mph. Generally straight, high-volume of strikes.
CB: 54-56 mph.
CH: 57-61 mph. Sink and fade action at times, maintains arm speed.
CT:  63-64 mph. Late 10/4 wrinkle.

Patrick Weaver, Cary-Grove, 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Wiry, projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery down the mound with some rhythm, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Generally straight with the ability to throw strikes. T1773, 1644 average rpm.
CB: 55-57 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1561, 1476 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, arm-side fade with killed spin. T1174, 1099 average rpm.

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