Chicagoland Summer ID: Pitcher Analysis
July 15, 2024
On Wednesday, June 5th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Triton College in River Grove, Illinois to host the Chicagoland Summer ID. The event hosted 40 players from across the state and allowed our staff to get a closer look at these players to kick off the summer circuit.
Today we take a look at all of the pitcher reports and break down a top-5 list.
Top Pitching Prospects
1. Neyderson Campos, Youth Connection Leadership Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 176-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with projection still to come.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery down the mound, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Plays with life through the zone. T2184, 2097 average rpm.
CB: 78-83 mph. Sharp, 12/6 shape. T2441, 2382 average rpm.
SL: 78-82 mph. Plays similar to the curveball. T2277, 2213 average rpm.
CH: 84-87 mph. Slight deceleration, similar actions as the fastball. T2038, 1969 average rpm.
2. Nathan Matoush, Hillsboro (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Clean, simple delivery, high leg lift, with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Clean out of the hand, slight arm-side run. T2173, 2102 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Plays with 1/7 action, feel to land. T1951, 1938 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Slight horizontal shape. T2019, 1946 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, slight fade. T1726, 1619 average rpm.
3. Cameron Delahoussaye, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 191-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with strength.
Delivery: Hybrid, uptempo delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays with ride through the zone. T2553, 2508 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Throws it hard, sharp, 11/5 shape. T2149, 2099 average rpm.
SPLT: 67-69 mph. Kills spin, drops off through the zone.
4. Tyler Osmanski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with projection.
Delivery: Clean, athletic delivery, high leg-kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2098, 2004 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T2379, 2317 average rpm.
CH: 69-74 mph. Slight deceleration, feel to throw low in the zone. T1604, 1487 average rpm.
T5. Luke Wildes, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, slightly up-tempo, high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing in the back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm out of the hand, mostly straight. T2306, 2217 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 11/5 shape, short actions. T1896, 1782 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin, feel to land. T2001, 1941 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, slight fade. T1583, 1547 average rpm.
T5. Matthew Steinberg, St. Charles East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. High-waisted frame with strength still to come.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Clean, firm out of the hand, straight actions. T2056, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Plays similar to the slider, slightly more vertical shape. T2144, 2098 average rpm.
SL: 72-76 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp actions. T2122, 2098 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Plays with arm-side fade, showed feel. T1795, 1749 average rpm.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Lucas Calderin, Glenbard East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Compact and simple delivery, medium balance point, works in-line to the plate with a drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle in the back, high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Plays with gradual running action through the zone, kept down. T2260, 2144 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Shorter, tight 11/5 shape, kept down. T2175, 2156 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Sells with arm-speed, plays with heavy dive at times to the arm-side. T1723, 1577 average rpm.
Owen Cypress, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 218-pounds. Well-proportioned with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Long, loose mover, high leg-kick with a tilt and coil, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, front foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long reach in the back into a loose 3/4 release.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Clean out of the hand with straight four-seam action. T2093, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Flashed sharp action with depth off an 11/5 plane. T2196, 2109 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown with arm-speed, plays with fade and run to the arm-side, sells the pitch with his arm action. T1368, 1242 average rpm.
Hunter Feldkamp, Antioch Community High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 158.7-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action in the back, over the top slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions, arm-side run at times. T1958, 1947 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1738, 1689 average rpm.
Max Judge, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into a medium leg lift, tall/fall operation down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing out of the glove, high 3/4 release.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Plays with some carry through the zone. T1915, 1845 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual, short 11/5 shape. T1608, 1521 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Kills spin, mostly straight. T1537, 1473 average rpm.
Xavier Martin, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength throughout the frame.
Delivery: High, athletic leg-lift, works with some pace, powerful drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm in the back out of the glove, high 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Life out of the hand with some cutting action at times. T1657, 1557 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth, thrown with intent, kept mostly to glove-side. T1786, 1652 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Thrown with arm-speed, shorter shape, lateral action. T1603, 1575 average rpm.
Seamus O'Meara, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: High, athletic leg kick, controlled tempo into balance point, long/controlled stride, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 release.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Plays with running action through the zone. T2240, 2095 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Feel for the zone, 11/5 shape with some depth. T2137, 2103 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Similar action to the curveball, some depth with feel. T2392, 2327 average rpm.
Everett Perschall, Glenbrook South High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Wiry frame with strength to come.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into a medium leg lift, holds bend in back knee down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium, clean arm circle, 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Straight four-seam action, some life and finish through the zone. T2046, 1986 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Gradual 10/4 action, some feel for the zone. T1758, 1621 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Lateral action, flashed some depth, loose and whippy release. T1699, 1634 average rpm.
Miller Peters, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift, controlled tall/fall delivery, down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Plays with slight cut. T2058, 2033 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Short, horizontal actions, 10/4 shape. T2378, 2328 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Slight decel, mostly straight. T1374, 1305 average rpm.
TJ Rodriguez, Grayslake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 182-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, feet start close together before working into a high balance point, slight coil, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long reach in the back, high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, mostly straight. T2410, 2340 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp actions. T2454, 2414 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Creates quality spin, horizontal actions. T2448, 2393 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side. T1504, 1406 average rpm.
Luke Stevenson, Batavia (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. High-waisted frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Easy delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with some run. T1911, 1797 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Short, 1/7 shape. T2096, 2009 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side. T1812, 1718 average rpm.
Beckett Weber, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Loose and easy mover, high leg-kick into a coiled balance point, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm, high 3/4 release with acceleration.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, straight actions. T2310, 2236 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Plays with 12/6 shape, locates low. T2291, 2226 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, short break. T2240, 2169 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Noticeable deceleration, arm-side fade. T1435, 1328 average rpm.
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