This week we began our rollout of the positional analysis from the Unsigned Senior Showcase at The MAX on October 8th. Following the event we rolled out the full Statistical Analysis and Quick Hits from the event.

Today we take a look at the 40 plus right-handed pitchers who were in attendance. RHP Luke Lamm (Plainfield East) emerged as the top arm of the event. The 6-foot-3 right-hander has a loose arm and his fastball sat 86-87 mph with feel for the zone.

Later we will take a look at the top left-handed pitchers from the event.

Top RHP Prospects

1. Luke Lamm, RHP, Plainfield East, 2018
6-foot-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic build. Delivery loads on back side, coils leg lift, squared landing. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, showed quickness. Fastball is straight, 86-87 mph, showed feel for the strike zone. Curveball had short action, 71-73 mph. Changeup had late arm side run, 74-76 mph. Strong follow unsigned senior with arm strength.

2. Garrett Wiggs, RHP, Lowell (IN), 2018
Extra-large frame, 6-foot-5, 200-pound right-handed pitcher. Delivery loads over back side, works slightly open with finish to first base side. Arm action has length on back side, works out of short low window, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed slight arm side action, sat 84-85 mph. Slider flashed sharp action, slurve type on 10/4 plane, 72-75 mph. Changeup runs to arm side, 77-80 mph.

3. Jake Berger, RHP, Lockport, 2018
6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, lean strong build. Over the top arm action, quick arm, loose. Fastball showed feel for the zone, mostly straight four seam action, 82-84 mph, touched 85 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 66-71 mph, showed depth at times. Changeup is 71-76 mph.

4. Andrew Schimmoler, RHP/3B, Oswego, 2018
6-foot-5, 175-pound lanky, right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Projects well on the mound On the mound works from a ¾ to low ¾ arm angle with a long, loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Falls to first base side after release. Fastball sat 82-84 topping out at 85 mph with riding life. Curveball has 12-6 shape with sharp-breaking action at 70-73 mph for strikes. Maintains arm speed on changeup at 76-79 mph with straight action. Defensively showed the top arm strength across the infield throwing 85 mph. Long, loose arm action, throws showed carry. Long exchange, plays tall. At the plate balanced setup, leg lift stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.26.

5. Matthew Helwig, RHP/OF, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
5-foot-10, 170-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, with a live arm. Arm works loose and quick out of a high ¾ slot. Delivery works on-line with regular effort throughout. Fastball sat 84-87 mph. Curveball works mostly 11/5, occasional 12/6, 72-74 mph. Changeup sat 73-74 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced lightly open setup, short stride and average balance through contact. Long, uphill bat path through the zone, 88 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, clean exchange, loose arm action, ¾ slot, throws carry and clocked at 84 mph. 7.25 runner in the 60.

6. Gage Olszak, RHP/1B, St. Laurence, 2018
Recent St. Xavier commit. 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Slightly closed landing. Fastball sat 78-81 topping out at 82 mph. Slider has short sweeping action at 68-71 mph. Showed feel for his changeup at 72-73 mph with running action. Curveball has 11-5 shape with sharp breaking action at 65-68 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Short leg lift stride with good balance. Pull hitter with a long, uphill swing path. 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.77. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ arm angle. Threw 78 mph across the infield.

7. Matthew Mittelmark, RHP, Stevenson, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. Drop and drive delivery, works across his body, open toe delivery, keeps shoulders closed, some deception. Fastball is mostly straight, flashed arm side run, sat 80-82 mph, touched 84 mph. Curveball works on 11/5 plane, slurve type flashing sharp action. 71-73 mph. Has feel for changeup, fading action, near fastball arm speed, 73-75 mph.  

8. Joe Runnells, RHP, Fenwick, 2018
6-foot-3, 215-pound right-handed pitcher, solid thick build, strong lower half. High front side delivery, works on line. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked at 81-83 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 67-71 mph. Changeup is thrown with arm speed, arm side run, 69-72 mph.

9. Andy Timm, RHP, Illinois Valley Central, 2018
6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Smooth repeatable delivery, lands square and stays online. Arm action is loose, slight wrap, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, showed control, 80-83 mph. Curveball plays 11/5, 68-70 mph, gradual action. Straight changeup is firm at 77-79 mph.

10. Logan Burbach, RHP, Harlem, 2018
Extra-large, 6-foot-8, 220-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall upright to balance point, strides across body, squared landing. Little effort, arm action plunges on back side to high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 80-82 mph, mostly straight, some tilt. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 70-72 mph. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed, 73-75 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Brandon Bickers, RHP, Macomb, 2018
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Directional delivery, tall and fall delivery, showed a feel for the strike zone. Over the top slot, arm action plunges on back side, long action. Fastball showed some tilt, 79-80 mph, touched 81 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 69-70 mph. Changeup is down, 71-74 mph.

Sean Bird, RHP, Mount Carmel, 2018
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Works directional with tall and fall delivery. Short arm action, over the top. Fastball played 78-79 mph, mostly straight. Offspeed offerings played similar. Curveball has 12/6 shape, gradual action 66-71 mph.  Changeup worked 71-73 mph.

Jason Bollman, RHP/SS, Dunlap, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound RHP/SS with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a slight pause after balance poting. Regular effort working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 78-82 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 64-67 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 68-72 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws across the infield at 77 mph. Athletic actions with soft hands. At the plate hits from an open setup, long leg kick stride. Pull hitter with a long swing path. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee.

Michael Botthof, 3B/RHP, St. Rita, 2018
6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Offensively balanced slightly open setup, smooth load with a short stride. Short, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.90. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays tall, threw 79 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high 3/4 arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Works in line with home plate, upright finish. Fastball was straight at 79-81 topping out at 82 mph. Slider has 10-4 shape at 69-70 mph. Gets underneath curveball, worked 67-68 mph. Changeup was mostly straight with occasional fading action at 75-78 mph.

Ryan Cox, RHP, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Drop and drive type delivery, lands closed. Arm action is shot from a high ¾ slot. Fastball worked 73-75 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 60-63 mph. Changeup is 67-68 mph.

Hunter De La Rosa, RHP/OF/2B, Moline, 2018
5-foot-8, 150-pound right-handed hitting utility player. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 77-78 mph. Signals for slider but shows downer action at 69-72 mph. Changeup worked 74 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup, long stride, with average balance. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.10. Defensively took drills in the outfield and infield, projects best in the outfield. Threw 82 mph from the outfield and 77 mph across the infield.

Robbie Dudzinski, RHP/1B, Kaneland, 2018
6-foot-3, 215-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with some effort. Square landing working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 79-81 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with depth and occasional sharpness at 65-67 mphs. Maintained arm speed on change at 74-76 mph with sinking action. At the plate balanced setup, short, linear stride with average balance. Line drive hitter with a level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.75. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 80 mph across the infield.

Jermey Fischer, SS/RHP, Normal West, 2018
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, short stride, average balance. Short, uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.51. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Compact exchange with slower actions. Threw 66 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball was straight at 69-71 topping out at 72 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 58-59 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 63-66 mph.

Garrett Gillund, OF/RHP, McHenry, 2018
6-foot-2, 190-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, long stride gets back to even and maintains good balance through contact. Simple swing, flashed loose hands, short bat path and works gap-to-gap. 87 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, plays through the baseball at times, long arm action, ¾ slot and clocked at 80 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, delivery works on-line, lands square and regular effort throughout. Long arm action, from a ¾ to low ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, arm-side-run, 73-75 mph. Curveball 10/4 shape, 64-67 mph. Changeup, works straight, 69-72 mph.    

Nolan Graf, RHP, Loyola, 2018
5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed pitcher. Full windup delivery, arm action is short and loose, high ⅘ slot. Fastball is straight, four seam type, 75-78 mph. Uses curveball and slider, curveball played 11/5, 62-66 mph. Slider had more sweeping action, 65-70 mph. Changeup is 66-68 mph,showed feel, occasionally pulls to glove side.

Chris Heywood, OF/RHP, Glenbrook North, 2018
6-foot, 193-pound, strong build, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, smooth load, stride varies and average balance through contact. Uphill bat path through the hitting zone, pull approach and 80 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, arm works short and loose from a high ¾ slot; topped out at 78 mph. 7.40 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, repeats with easy effort throughout. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works straight, 78-80 mph. Curveball, short break, 12/6 shape, thrown for strikes, 69-73 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, feel, 72-75 mph.

Richard Jesse Jr., RHP, Lockport, 2018
6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed pitcher, solid build, long limbs. Arm plays from a high ¾ slot, long arm action. Fastball played 76-79 mph, slight sinking action. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 59-65 mph. Changeup showed slight sinking action, 72-74 mph.

Jonathan Keller, RHP, Hoffman Estates, 2018
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed pitcher. Uptempo and worked fast, repeatable with rhythm. Short quick arm from high ¾ slot. Showed overall feel for the strike zone. Fastball topped at 83 mph, sat 81-82 mph, riding action. Curveball showed depth, 12/6 plane, 67-69 mph. Changeup thrown aggressively with fastball arm action, sat 79 mph.

Zach Litke, RHP/3B, Brother Rice, 2018
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball was straight at 77-78 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 65-69 mph. Changeup sat 69-70, straight action. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, short leg lift stride. Line drive middle of the field approach. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.49. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 72 mph across the infield.

Julian Lopez, RHP, Nazareth, 2018
6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. Arm plays from a ¾ slot, long arm action. Delivery works uptempo and on line. Fastball played 76-79 mph, occasional action to arm side. Curveball played 63-64 mph, gradual action. Changeup is thrown aggressively with fastball arm speed, 73-74 mph.

Andrew Luehr, RHP, Crystal Lake South, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed pitcher. Showed ability to fill up the strike zone with multiple pitches. Arm action is short from an over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 79-81 mph. Curveball plays 12/6, gradual action, 66-70 mph. Straight changeup, showed feel, 70-73 mph.

Michael McGuire, RHP/3B, Romeoville, 2018
6-foot, 185-pound switch hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 76-77 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 71-74 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 70-74 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 76 mph across the infield. Offensively tall, open setup, leg kick stride. Better from the right side. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran the 60 at 7.79.

Riley Mindock, OF/RHP, Kennedy, 2018
6-foot-2, 148-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Ran a 7.16 laser-timed 60. Closed setup, short stride and opposite field approach. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, long arm action from a high ¾ slot, topped out at 74 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works slightly across his body and out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 70-73 mph, topped at 75. Curveball, gradual 12/6 shape, ranged between 56-62 mph. Changeup, thrown near fastball arm speed, 63-66 mph.

Christian Nesterowicz, RHP, Grant, 2018
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Drop and drive delivery, stays closed. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 76-78 mph, topped at 79 mph. Curveball plays on 11/5 plane, short action, 66-67 mph. Changeup thrown with fastball arm action, 72-74 mph.

Eric Olvera, RHP, Nazareth, 2018
6-foot, 180-pound, right-handed pitcher. Mechanical delivery, clean and balanced, lands squared stays level. Arm plays out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, ranged 78-81 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, slurve type action, 62-69 mph. Knuckleball flashed some sink, 66-69 mph.

Alex O’Malley, RHP, Maine South, 2018
6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, lanky type frame. Specialist type pitcher, side arm delivery with deception. Fastball flashed sink, 73-76 mph. Curveball has sweeping action, 57-59 mph. Changeup is 66-69 mph.

Joey Pakula, RHP/3B, Lincoln-Way West, 2018
6-foot-3, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Slow paced after balance point. Fastball was straight at 75-77 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 62-65 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 68-71 mph. Tall, slightly open setup at the plate. Short leg lift stride with average balance. Uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.43. Defensively has long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 72 mph across the infield.

Jimmy Patock, RHP/3B, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm and max effort. Recoil finish. Fastball was straight at 82-83 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with sharp breaking action at 70-74 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 74-77 mph. At the plate hits from a wide base, balanced setup. Short stride with good balance. Gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm and an uphill swing path. 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.70. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball. Threw 76 mph across the infield.

Julian Payne, OF/RHP, St. Laurence, 2018
5-foot-5, 155-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride and minimal wasted movement in swing. Short bat path, line-drive approach, 70 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long arm action from an over-the-top slot, throws clocked at 65 mph from the outfield. 7.70 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, easy effort throughout and lands open. Long arm action from a ¾ slot. Fastball sat 68-71 mph. Curveball ranged between 56-60 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, 62-64 mph.

Andrew Pounder, RHP, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, works online, squared landing. Arm action is short and firm, over the top slot. Fastball topped at 76 mph, sat 73-75 mph. Curveball has gradual 12/6 action, 66 mph. Changeup is 66-69 mph, fastball similar arm action.

Luke Reilly, RHP, Lincoln-Way West, 2018
6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed pitcher, long frame. Easy balanced delivery, squared landing, works on line. Arm action draws long, over the top slot. Fastball played 72-75 mph, straight four seam. 12/6 curveball, gradual action, 61-64 mph. Changeup played 63-67 mph.

Tucker Teskey, OF/RHP, Verona (WI), 2018
6-foot, 170-pound, well proportioned two-way prospect. 7.04 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Left-handed hitter, tall setup, short leg-lift stride and simple swing. Short bat path, line-drive approach and uses the middle of the field. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, plays through the baseball at times, clean release, throws from a ¾ slot, clocked at 80 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, recoiled finish. Long arm action from a ¾ slot. Fastball sat 75-76 mph, touching 77. Curveball works 10/4, 68-69 mph. Changeup ranged between 70-73 mph.

Nicholas Torres, RHP, Andrew, 2018
6-foot-2, 225-pound right-handed pitcher. Simple delivery down the hill, smooth and balanced. Easy arm, loose high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, 79-80 mph, topped at 81 mph. Changeup was best secondary offering, thrown with arm speed, sinks and runs to arm side, 74-76 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 65-67 mph.

Matt Turner, RHP, Elgin, 2018
6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, solid lanky frame. Tall balance point with leg swing to slight open landing. Arm action is clean and loose, over the top slot. Fastball played 81-82 mph, four seam type. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 65-68 mph. Changeup played 71-73 mph.

Connor Umbright, RHP/OF, Naperville Central, 2018
6-foot-4, 181-pound, long, lean two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm and squared landing. Long and loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball works straight, 76-78 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 67-68 mph. Changeup, sinking action, 68-70 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride and finishes on balance. Long bat path and exit velocity clocked at 85 mph. Defensively, throws from a high ¾ slot, long arm action, topped at 77 mph from the outfield. 7.34 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Jack Warshawsky, RHP, Highland Park, 2018
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Delivery works with regular effort, closed and across his body. Arm action is short, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight armside run and sink, 79-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball flashed 11/5 plane, 68-70 mph, occasional soft back up action. Changeup fades, 71-73 mph.

Braeden Wegner, OF/RHP, Jacobs, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound, athletically built, strong, two-way prospect. Ran a 7.21 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter, tall, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance. Long, uphill bat path, looks to lift the baseball and finishes on his back side. 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, flashed quick feet, works through the baseball at times, long arm action from a high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 84 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, long arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball ranged between 73-76 mph. Curveball backs up at times, 63-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, 71-72 mph.

Kyle Winkle, RHP/SS, Joliet Catholic, 2018
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery, regular effort. Square landing, works in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 78-81 mph for strikes. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 62-65 mph. Slider sat 67-68 mph. Throws changeup from a lower slot, worked 73-75 mph with fading action. Offensively balanced, slightly open setup. Short stride with average balance. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.79. Defensively long arm action. Threw 76 mph across the infield.

Tyler Yang, RHP, Bartlett, 2018
5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed pitcher. Shows feel for multiple pitches, around the zone and works with good tempo, works from a high ¾ slot, regular effort. Ability to command the fastball, 77-78 mph, touched 79 mph, running action. Curveball played 67-70 mph, downer action. Slider is more lateral, thrown harder, 74-75 mph. Changeup sinks, 72-75 mph.

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