West Suburban Open: Pitching Analysis
September 11, 2023
WEST SUBURBAN OPEN
On Tuesday, June 27th the PBR Illinois team hosted the West Suburban Open at Lee Pfund Field in Carol Stream, IL. This open event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 30+ uncommitted prospects at the start of the summer.
For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. Today we conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the position players from the event.
TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS
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no. 1 Bryce Loeger RHP / OF / Conant, IL / 2024Rankings StateRank: 80 / POS: 27
Positional Profile: RHP/OF |
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no. 2 Madden Johnson RHP / SS / Mattoon, IL / 2025Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 16
Positional Profile: RHP/SS |
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no. 3 Nick Tickle RHP / C / Oswego , IL / 2024Positional Profile: C/RHP |
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no. 4 Owen Walsh RHP / RHP / saint Ignatius college prep, IL / 2025Positional Profile: RHP/3B |
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t5 Kosta Kokos RHP / William Fremd, IL / 2024Positional Profile: RHP |
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t5 Scott Scheffler OF / RHP / Hampshire, IL / 2025Positional Profile: OF/RHP |
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Gavin Addison, Latin School of Chicago (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, medium leg lift, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long with acceleration out front, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Arm-side run, feel for the zone. T2085, 1961 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 shape, lands, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1497, 1425 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Fades arm-side at times, developing pitch. T1235, 1171 average rpm.
Grant Cook, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 230-pounds.
Delivery: Segmented delivery, medium leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Long, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 71-75 mph. 4S: Mostly straight. 2S: Similar profile to the 4-seam. T1772, 1659 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual break, developing pitch. T1616, 1546 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual, best of the off-speed offerings. T1967, 1891 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, downer action at times, developing pitch. T1425, 1358 average rpm.
Kameron Couch, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, medium leg lift, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, high 3/4.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Has carry to it through the zone. T1821, 1612 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, plays at the bottom of the zone, best of the off-speed offerings. T2217, 2126 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1548, 1433 average rpm.
Chase Dykstra, Fulton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Calm delivery, medium leg lift with torque to it.
Arm Action: RH. Loose with acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays like a 4-seam, feel for the strike zone. T2194, 2114 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Gradual, 11/5 shape, lands. T2020, 1924 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Circle-change, downer action, fades arm-side at times, developing pitch. T1834, 1639 average rpm.
Tim Flanagan, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Defined frame with some muscle.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift, lands in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Plays at the top of the zone, arm-side run at times. T1948, 1775 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Gradual, 10/4 shape, developing pitch. T2046, 1996 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Circle-change, similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1159, 1128 average rpm.
Tyler Gerrick, Yorkville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, small leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. 4S: Mostly straight, has sink (9.5” avg IVB). 2S: Arm-side run, feel for the strike zone. T2141, 2010 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Gradual, 12/6 shape, lands for strikes. T2266, 2172 average rpm.
Joshua Gliszczynski, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, small leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. Cutting action. T1769, 1685 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2052, 2010 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1440, 1360 average rpm.
Bengt Luckey, Moline (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, medium leg lift.
Arm Action: LH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-76 mph. Cutting-action at times, has some ride through the zone. T2030, 1906 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 10/4 shape, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1989, 1935 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Circle-change, fades arm-side at times, developing pitch. T1413, 1362 average rpm.
CJ Regillio, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds. Tall, filled in, projectable, proportioned.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, high leg lift, lands in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, with acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Heavy, plays like a 4-seam. T1929, 1748 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-74 mph. Downer action, has feel for the zone.
Aiden Sofie, Woodstock North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift, lands in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact, low 3/4.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Plays like a 4-seam, has feel for the zone. T1860, 1825 average rpm.
CB: 58-59 mph. Knuckle-curve, gradual break, developing pitch. T1634, 1486 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. 1/7 shape, lands. T1973, 1917 average rpm.
Jake Williams, Wheaton North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds.
Delivery: Quiet delivery with a pause in the leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Heavy sink through the zone (6.4” avg IVB). T1862, 1762 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, lands. T1962, 1867 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Gradual 10/4 action, developing pitch. T1880, 1825 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Circle-change, fades to the arm-side. T1641, 1466 average rpm.
CUT: 70-75 mph. Gradual, developing pitch.
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