Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Statistical Analysis
October 10, 2017
By Phil Kerber
Associate Scout
The Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago took place on Sunday, October 8 at the MAX in McCook, IL. Over 120 unsigned seniors participated in a pro-style workout in front of the PBR Illinois Scouting Staff. Today, we start the event anaylsis with a look at the top statistical performers.
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TOP 60 YARD DASH TIMES
Luke Seidel (Fremd) posted the top 60 time, running a blistering fast 6.56. In total, eight prospects managed to record sub-7.00 second 60 times.
Luke Seidel (Fremd) posted the top 60 time, running a blistering fast 6.56. In total, eight prospects managed to record sub-7.00 second 60 times.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60 Yard Dash |
| Luke Seidel | IL | Fremd | 2018 | OF/SS | 6.56 |
| Michael Marseille | IL | Homewood-Flossmoor | 2018 | SS/OF | 6.69 |
| Bobby Grimes | IL | Nazareth | 2018 | C/SS | 6.75 |
| Tommy Nelsen | IL | St. Charles North | 2018 | OF | 6.82 |
| Marcus Gholston | IN | Valporaiso | 2018 | OF | 6.82 |
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
On the mound, some impressive uncommitted arms were in attendance led by Matthew Helwig (Lincoln-Way Central) and Luke Lamm (Plainfield East), both who topped out at 87 mph.
On the mound, some impressive uncommitted arms were in attendance led by Matthew Helwig (Lincoln-Way Central) and Luke Lamm (Plainfield East), both who topped out at 87 mph.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Fastball Velocity |
| Matthew Helwig | IL | Lincoln-Way Central | 2018 | RHP/OF | 87 |
| Luke Lamm | IL | Plainfield East | 2018 | RHP | 87 |
| Andrew Schimmoler | IL | Oswego | 2018 | RHP/3B | 85 |
| Jake Berger | IL | Lockport | 2018 | RHP | 85 |
| Garrett Wiggs | IN | Lowell | 2018 | RHP | 85 |
TOP EXIT VELOCITY
At the plate, Robbie Dudzinski (Kaneland) and Bryce Burton (Marmion) showed off their strength, coming away with 92 mph exit velocities off a tee. Five prospects were able to post an exit velocity of 90 mph oir greater.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity |
| Robbie Dudzinski | IL | Kaneland | 2018 | RHP/1B | 92 |
| Bryce Burton | IL | Marmion | 2018 | OF/3B | 92 |
| Brandon Cocco | IL | Lockport | 2018 | 1B/3B | 91 |
| Andrew Schimmoler | IL | Oswego | 2018 | RHP/3B | 90 |
| Gage Olszak | IL | St. Laurence | 2018 | RHP/1B | 90 |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
Looking at the top performers in the tables above and the one below, there are quite a few familiar names. Andrew Schimmoler (Oswego) had one of the top fastballs and exit velocities and continued to show well by posting the top infield velocity at 84 mph. Bryce Burton (Marmion) and Bobby Grimes (Nazareth) are no strangers either, Burton the top exit velocity and Grimes a top 60 time, both were clocked at 83 mph across the infield.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Infield Velocity |
| Andrew Schimmoler | IL | Oswego | 2018 | RHP/3B | 84 |
| Bryce Burton | IL | Marmion | 2018 | OF/3B | 83 |
| Bobby Grimes | IL | Nazareth | 2018 | C/SS | 83 |
| Marco Yates | IL | Belvidere North | 2018 | SS/2B | 82 |
| Sean Tillmon | IL | Plainfield North | 2018 | SS/2B | 82 |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Sean Hebreard (Plainfield East) and Tommy Nelson (St. Charles North) were tops amongst the outfiedlers in regards to arm strength, topping out at 89 mph. Bryce Burton (Marmion) makes yet another appearnce, coming in at 87 mph.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Outfield Velocity |
| Sean Hebreard | IL | Plainfield East | 2018 | OF | 89 |
| Tommy Nelsen | IL | St. Charles North | 2018 | OF/RHP | 89 |
| Bryce Burton | IL | Marmion | 2018 | OF/3B | 87 |
| Evan Jordan | IL | Champaign Centennial | 2018 | OF/RHP | 87 |
| Marcus Gholston | IN | Valporaiso | 2018 | OF | 87 |
TOP CATCHER POP TIMES
Statistically speaking, Bobby Grimes (Nazareth) was the top catcher in attendance, posting the best pop time at 2.04 seconds to go along with his top catcher velocity of 81 mph. Chase Grasso (McHenry West) trailed Grimes in both categories, recording a 2.08 pop time and being clocked at 79 mph.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Times |
| Bobby Grimes | IL | Nazareth | 2018 | C/SS | 2.04-2.12 |
| Chase Grasso | IL | McHenry West | 2018 | C | 2.08-2.15 |
| Logan Shepard | IL | Maroa-Forsyth | 2018 | C | 2.11-2.15 |
| Jared Mutter | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2018 | C | 2.11-2.19 |
| Nick Cecchi | IL | Oswego | 2018 | C | 2.11-2.22 |
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
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| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Catcher Velocity |
| Bobby Grimes | IL | Nazareth | 2018 | C/SS | 81 |
| Chase Grasso | IL | McHenry West | 2018 | C | 79 |
| Justin Wilk | IL | Stevenson | 2018 | C | 75 |
| Logan Shepard | IL | Maroa-Forsyth | 2018 | C | 75 |
| Dominic Zupo | IL | Oswego East | 2018 | C | 74 |
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