By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

The annual Prep Baseball Report Unsigned Senior Showcase at the Max in McCook, IL took place on Sunday, October 9, 2016. The open showcase saw close to 100 unsigned seniors come out and show off their skills in front of 30 plus college coaches.

Following the event the PBR scouting staff compiled all of the notes from the workout and over the next week we will break down the event position by position. Yesterday we began the analysis looking at the catchers in attendance. Today we roll-out the outfield analysis from the event.

TOP OUTFIELD prospects  

1. Gaoshua Williams, OF, Providence Catholic, 2017
6-foot-1, 175-pound, lanky, athletic, outfielder. Ran an event best 6.66 laser timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter with fluid rhythm, present bat speed, ball jumps off the bat, gap-to-gap approach; exit velocity registered at 83 mph from the tee. Tall, narrow setup with a toe tap trigger. Defensively, clean exchange, short arm action from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 78 mph from the outfield.

2. Sean Cummins, OF, Lake Park, 2017
6-foot, 170-pound, strong, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, gap-to-gap approach, made consistent hard contact, ball has a tendency to jump off the bat; exit velocity clocked at 91 mph. Balanced setup, leg kick, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the ball, reliable hands. Short arm action from an over the top slot; clocked at 78 mph from the outfield. 7.03 runner in the laser timed 60.

3. Matthew Michalowski, OF, Sandburg, 2017
6-foot-2, 177-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.77 runner in the laser timed 60. At the plate, above average bat speed, line drive approach, level path; exit velocity registered at 88 mph. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Defensively, clean exchange, some accurate throws, short arm action from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 87 mph from the outfield.

4. Ernst Coupet, OF/INF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2017
6-foot-1, 180-pound, lanky, athletic multi-positional prospect. Ran a 6.68 laser timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, quick hands, fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap approach; exit velocity registered at 86 mph. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg kick, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, reliable hands, plays through the baseball. Flashed a long, accurate arm from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 78 mph from the outfield, 74 across in the infield.

5. Blake Milburn, OF, Crete-Monee, 2017
6-foot, 160-pound, athletic, outfielder. 6.90 runner in the laser timed 60. Offensively, left-handed hitter, fluid rhythm, looseness in swing, above average bat speed, long bat path; exit velocity clocked at 83 mph. Slightly open setup, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride. Defensively, fluid footwork, takes efficient routes, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Long, accurate arm from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 83 mph.

6. Bryant Diel, OF, South Elgin, 2017
6-foot, 189-pound, athletic outfielder. 6.84 runner in the laser timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, level path through the zone, above average bat speed; exit velocity clocked at 91 mph from the tee. Balanced setup with a leg kick timing trigger. Defensively, fluid footwork, athletic fielding actions, crow hop. Short arm action from an over the top slot, flashed accuracy; throws clocked at 85 mph.

7. Joseph Trezek, OF, St. Rita, 2017
5-foot-10, 175-pound, strong frame, outfielder. Offensively, left-handed hitter, present bat speed, short path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm; exit velocity registered at 86 mph. Balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Short, accurate arm from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 76 mph from the outfield. 7.1 runner in the laser timed 60.

8. Deston Martin, OF/RHP, Minooka, 2017
6-foot-3, 175-pound, lanky, athletic outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, loose and easy swing, uphill path; exit velocity clocked at 84 mph from the tee. Balanced setup, pre pitch load with a short stride. Defensively, fluid footwork, quick exchange. Accurate throws with carry; clocked at 87 mph. Short arm action from an over the top slot. 7.12 runner in the laser timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, long, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, mostly straight, sat 78-79 mph, T81. Curveball, varies between 12/6 and 11/5 shape, 67-70 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, maintained arm speed, features sink and fade action, 73-75 mph.

9. Ben Fitzgerald, OF, Grayslake, 2017
6-foot-1, 200-pound, strong frame, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, ability to get extension, uphill path through the zone; 91 mph exit velocity. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, explodes in lower half. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Flashed a short, accurate from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 85 mph from the outfield. 7.54 runner in the laser timed 60.

10. Neil Freeman, OF, Depaul College Prep, 2017
6-foot-2, 185-pound, athletic, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm; exit velocity registered at 90 mph. Balanced setup with a leg kick timing trigger. Defensively, plays through the ball with, crow hop. Flashed throwing accuracy, long arm action from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 86 mph. 7.12 runner in the laser timed 60.

BEST OF THE REST (Listed Alphabetically)

Ben Battley, OF, Zion Benton, 2017
5-foot-10, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, present bat speed, pull approach, made hard contact, uphill path; exit velocity clocked at 75 mph. Balanced setup with a long stride. Defensively, fluid footwork, short arm action from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 74 mph from the outfield. 7.02 runner in the laser timed 60.

Isaac Bracher, OF, Lake Park, 2017
6-foot-1, 165-pound, long and lean right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.90 laser timed 60. Offensively, closed setup, toe tap stride, lift in swing and maintains balance through contact; exit velocity registered at 84 mph. Defensively, plays through the baseball some, short arm action from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 78 mph with some accuracy.

Coopers Burns, OF, Wheaton North, 2017
5-foot-7, 150-pound, outfielder. Defensively, soft hands, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball. Flashed a long, accurate arm from an over the top to high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 77 mph from the outfield. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride. Long path through the hitting zone; exit velocity registered at 73 mph. 7.41 runner in the laser timed 60.

Breven Daugherity, RHP/OF, Joliet West, 2017
5-foot-11, 195-pound, two-way player. 6.93 runner in the laser timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, strike thrower, pitches with some rhythm, lands closed. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, heavy, sat 81-83 mph. Curveball, varied between 12/6 and 11/5 shape, short break, 68-71 mph. Changeup, tendency to slow arm, mostly straight, 71-73 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tendency to find barrel, short, uphill path; exit velocity registered at 82 mph. Balanced setup, smooth pre pitch load, leg lift. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, accurate throws; clocked at 85 mph from the outfield.

Alec Honickel, OF, Fremd, 2017
5-foot-10, 180-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, pull-side approach, ability to find barrell; exit velocity registered at 84 mph from the tee. Open setup with a short stride. Defensively, long arm action from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 78 mph. 7.19 runner in the laser timed 60.

Chase Jamison, OF, Plainfield North, 2017
5-foot-8, 150-pound, outfielder. 7.01 runner in the laser timed 60. Defensively, soft hands, plays through the baseball. Flashed a long, accurate arm from an over the top to high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively, right-handed hitter, long path through the zone; exit velocity registered at 79 from the tee. Balanced setup with a short stride.

Troy Jones, RHP/OF, Sandburg, 2017
5-foot-11, 190-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with feel for three pitches and smooth rhythm. Long, quick arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, throws for strikes, cut action, sat 81-83 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, late action, swing and miss pitch, 70-71 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sink action, 78-80 mph. Defensively, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball, reliable hands. Accurate throws with carry; throws clocked at 81 mph from the outfield.  Long, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Offensively, right-handed hitter with a gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm; exit velocity registered at 81 mph. Balanced setup with a short stride. 7.68 runner in the laser timed 60.

Joe Kelleher, OF, Jones, 2017
6-foot,170-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.93 laser timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, above average bat speed, fluid rhythm, long, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity clocked at 85 mph. Defensively, plays through the ball, reliable hands in the outfield, high crow hop. Accurate throws, short arm action from a high ¾ slot; clocked at 78 mph from the outfield.

Randy Lawrence, OF, Bloomington, 2017
6-foot, 163-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, short path through the zone; exit velocity registered at 75 mph. Defensively, flashed a long, accurate arm from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 73 mph from the outfield. 7.07 runner in the laser timed 60.

Nicholas Mitchell, OF, Neuqua Valley, 2017
5-foot-8, 160-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.03 runner in the laser timed 60. Offensively, quick hands, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity clocked at 77 mph. Balanced setup with a long stride. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange. Short arm action from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 74 mph from the outfield.

Brenden Norberg, OF, St. Charles North, 2017
5-foot-8, 171-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, plays through the baseball, long arm action from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. Offensively, open setup, short, uphill path through the zone, tendency to cut off his finish; exit velocity registered at 83 mph. 7.51 runner in the laser timed 60.

Brent Norkus, OF/RHP, Batavia, 2017
5-foot-11, 190-pound, wide shoulder, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, showed ability to find barrel, gap-to-gap approach, long, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity registered 89 mph. Balanced setup, pre pitch load, leg kick. Defensively, flashed a short, loose, accurate arm from an over the top to high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 83 mph. 7.74 runner in the laser timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, throws from a high ¾ arm angle. Fastball, run action, sat 79-81 mph. Curveball, sharp action, 74 mph. Slider, hard, sweep action, 74-76 mph. Knuckle curveball, 74-77 mph.

Bobby Pierce, OF, Marmion, 2017
5-foot-10, 180-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, fluid rhythm, average bat speed, long, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity registered at 89 mph. Balanced setup, smooth pre pitch load, leg kick. Defensively, plays through the baseball with reliable hands. Short arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ slot; throws clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. 7.36 runner in the laser timed 60.

Juan Robles, OF, Lane Tech, 2017
5-foot-9, 180-pound, strong frame, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, strong, pull-side approach, short, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity clocked at 78 mph. Balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, flashed a short, accurate arm from an over the top to high ¾ slot; clocked at 76 mph from the outfield. 8.00 runner in the laser timed 60.    

Ryan Rose, OF, Bloomington, 2017
6-foot, 180-pound, lanky, athletic, outfielder. 6.95 runner in the laser timed 60. Offensively, left-handed hitter, looseness in swing, wide, crouched setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact; exit velocity registered at 82 mph. Defensively, quick, clean exchange, reliable hands. Flashed a short, loose accurate arm from a high ¾ slot; throws clocked at 73 mph from the outfield.

Adam Scharf, OF, Joliet West, 2017
5-foot-9, 150-pound, right-handed hitting, outfielder. Defensively, quick footwork, aggressive routes, plays through the baseball with reliable hands, and an athletic crow hop. Short arm action from an over the top slot; clocked at 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively, short, uphill path, short stride, hands load pre pitch; exit velocity registered at 77 mph. 7.63 runner in the laser timed 60.

Max Warren, OF, Yorkville, 2017
5-foot-10, 175-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, long, uphill path through the zone, fluid rhythm, average bat speed; exit velocity registered at 83 mph. Balanced setup with a long stride. Defensively, long, accurate arm from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 81 mph from the outfield. 7.19 runner in the laser timed 60.

Nick Wenkus, OF/RHP, Hinsdale South, 2017
5-foot-8, 195-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, long, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity registered at 89 mph. Defensively, clean exchange, short arm action from a ¾ slot; throws clocked at 74 mph across the infield. 7.26 runner in the laser timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, throws from a ¾ slot. Fastball, sink action, 64-66 mph. Curveball, 58-61 mph. Changeup, sink action, 63-65 mph.

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