Illinois State Games: 2024 Pitcher Analysis
October 25, 2023
On August 8th and 9th the PBR Illinois team hosted the second-annual Illinois State Games at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex in Rantoul, IL. This invite-only event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 300+ prospects at the end of the summer. The event featured 16 teams, a position player showcase, and a three-game guarantee per player.
The list below is a combination of a player's showcase performance, along with their in-game performance from the event.
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 begin to conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the 2024 pitching prospects from the event.
RHP Clay Gadbois (Kankakee) is one arm who just missed the cut but warrants a mention thanks to his noteworthy performance. Gadbois, who committed to Kankakee CC after the event, went three innings with five strikeouts and no runs allowed, working behind a 83-85 mph fastball.
Tyler DeLuca, Minooka was yet another arm who committed shortly after the event but just missed the cut below. The Saint Xavier commit has a clean operation, did not allow a run in his two innings of work and his fastball sat 83-86 mph.
Read on below for a look at all of the 2024 pitchers from the event.
TOP 2024 PITCHING PROSPECTS
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No. 1 Brayden Mazzacano OF / LHP / Schaumburg , IL / 2024Positional Profile: OF/LHP Illinois commit. |
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No. 2 Henry Brummel RHP / Pontiac, IL / 2024Positional Profile: RHP Indiana commit. |
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No. 3 Ethan Eberle LHP / 1B / Normal Community, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 1
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Louisville commit. |
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No. 4 Tyler Holman RHP / Liberty , MO / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 7
Positional Profile: RHP St. Louis commit. |
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No. 5 Max Kaplan LHP / LHP / New Trier, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 5
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP USC-Upstate commit. |
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No. 6 Braden Grimm RHP / 2B / Evanston, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 129 / POS: 43
Positional Profile: RHP/2B |
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No. 7 Lance Kiesewetter RHP / RHP / Henry-Senachwine, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 32
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Heartland CC commit. |
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No. 8 Ethan Dorchies RHP / C / Cary Grove, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 9
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Illinois-Chicago commit. |
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No. 9 Casey Giemzik RHP / RHP / Brother Rice, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 111 / POS: 38
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Heartland CC commit. |
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No. 10 Toby Schriefer RHP / 1B / Bradley Bourbonnais , IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 126 / POS: 42
Positional Profile: RHP/1B North Central College commit. |
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No. 11 Bryce Koch RHP / OF / Barrington, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 17
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Cincinnati commit. |
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No. 12 Nick Jukovich RHP / Glenbrook North, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 182 / POS: 56
Positional Profile: RHP |
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No. 13 Brady Bengtson RHP / Normal Community, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 189 / POS: 59
Positional Profile: RHP |
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No. 14 John Balla RHP / Hersey, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 165 / POS: 54
Positional Profile: RHP |
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No. 15 Tyler Tylka RHP / 3B / Wauconda, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 162 / POS: 52
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Parkland JC commit. |
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No. 16 Matthew Wnukowski LHP / OF / Tinley Park, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 150 / POS: 15
Positional Profile: LHP/OF |
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No. 17 Eddie Ahearn RHP / C / Parkway South, MO / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 13
Positional Profile: RHP/C |
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No. 18 Nicholas Bestrick RHP / RHP / Sandburg, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 78 / POS: 26
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP |
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No. 19 Devan Tupper RHP / RHP / Normal University, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 15
Positional Profile: RHP Eastern Illinois commit. |
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T20 Frankie Bilecki LHP / 1B / Marist, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 7
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Bucknell commit. |
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T20 Alexander Schiefer RHP / 3B / Kaneland, IL / 2024
Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 69
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Saint Xavier University commit. |
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Jimmy Anderson, Joliet West (IL), 2024; Heartland CC commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, stride lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot, clean arm action.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm, mostly straight, effective at the top of the zone. T2348, 2252 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Effective out pitch that has quality depth and tunnels well off the fastball. T2238, 2194 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing feel and action at times. T1692, 1692 average rpm.
Alec Bergman, Mahomet-Seymour (IL), 2024; Parkland JC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced, drop/drive delivery with high leg lift, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing with over the top slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Played on the inside part of the plate with armside run. T1827, 1662 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 tilt, used as out pitch. T1975, 1871 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed, similar profile to fastball. T1618, 1594 average rpm.
Lucas Bixby, New Berlin (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, repeatable, rocker step into a high leg kick, on-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action into a 3/4 slot, loose.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Life through the zone, strikes. T2188, 1889 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6, gradual action, lands at the bottom of the zone. T2237, 2202 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Hops out of the hand, gradual 10/4 break, confident to throw in any count, backdoor to RHH. T2277, 2166 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Deceleration, some fading actions. T1408, 1406 average rpm.
Spencer Boudreau, Bradley Bourbonnais (IL), 2024; North Central College commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, drop/drive, controlled with ease.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Arm-side run, likes to place it at the top of the zone, better arm-side. T2243, 2091 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Likes to place it at the bottom of the zone, 11/5 action. T2146, 2086 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Keeps down, has some fade. T1589, 1546 average rpm.
Jake Branch, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, drop and drive delivery, works slightly open to home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action into a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays with sink and hard running action. T2140, 1979 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Sharp downer movement, 11/5 shape. T2227, 2091 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Fading action with depth. T2019, 1927 average rpm.
Ben Carnahan, Normal University (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Quick/upbeat, fluid motion, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing out of the glove with high 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Plays down in the zone with some arm-side run. T2042, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 tilt that jumps up out of hand. T2276, 2233 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Tight, 10/4 shape, flashed feel. T2297, 2289 average rpm.
Joseph Catalano, Williamsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, tall/fall, light effort that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, long, repeatable.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Commands well, sneaky fastball that takes little effort. T2404, 2182 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, has depth. T2209, 2098 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Kills spin, heavy arm-side run, some fade at times. T1673, 1594 average rpm.
Conrad Charpentier, Routt Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck, uses full body, drop/drive delivery, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, long out of the glove, some effort.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Has some ride to the pitch. T1925, 1731 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Gradual break, good depth, out-pitch, places it confidently. T1714, 1576 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-71 mph. Kills spin, downward movement.
Alex Chopra, Glenwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical, medium leg lift with toe point, in-line stride downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop, higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Life through the zone, mostly straight. T2230, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Late 11/5 action, sharp. T2360, 2172 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Run to the arm-side. T1796, 1705 average rpm.
Aidan Conners, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: High, methodical leg lift with tuck, aggressive downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 76-81 mph. Mostly straight, some life up in the zone. T2018, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Short downer action, thrown for strikes. T2137, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade with occasional depth. T1634, 1530 average rpm.
Bauer Dalke, Althoff Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-6, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Medium, in-line leg lift, easy downhill, some tall and fall.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, some whip out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Thrown downhill with some run. T2048, 1829 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Cutting action with occasional depth. T2066, 1885 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Some depth with occasional cut. T1796, 1557 average rpm.
Cody DelFavero, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, swings front leg, tall/fall, compact, lower-half heavy.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4, long, loose.
FB: T81, 77-81 mph. Effective at the top of the zone, plays up. T2203, 2078 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Short, 1/7 break, landed for strikes. T1895, 1815 average rpm.
CH: 65-73 mph. Some armside run to it, sinking action, throws for strikes. T1491, 1333 average rpm.
Tyler DeLuca, Minooka (IL), 2024; Saint Xavier commit.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, drop and drive delivery, reaches down the mound with front foot, gains ground while working in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Plays with ride through the zone. T2036, 1876 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Thrown with intent, sharp 12/6 break. T2352, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Similar movement profile to the fastball. T1652, 1585 average rpm.
Ben Fawcett, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift with lean back, tall and fall delivery, stays closed down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm loop, quickness to arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays up in the zone with life. T2360, 2209 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Tight 11/5 break, feel for the zone, flashed depth. T2552, 2313 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Thrown at arm speed, some depth to the pitch. T1452, 1452 average rpm.
Luca Fiore, Nazareth (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical windup, medium leg lift, closed downhill into closed footstrike.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm loop, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 81-86 mph. Run through the zone, ability to spot up, flashed heavy sinking action. T2310, 2008 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Sweeping action to the glove side, tighter to armside. T2318, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 71-77 mph. Maintains arm speed, depth to the pitch with some fade. T2250, 1713 average rpm.
Clay Gadbois, Kankakee (IL), 2024; Kankakee CC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with some rhythm. Threw three innings with five strikeouts and no runs allowed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, full arm swing out of glove with 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Four-seam profile with occasional sink. T2479, 2374 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sweeper action with 10/4 shape. T2202, 2038 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Downward action with deceleration. T1661, 1661 average rpm.
Ethan Godlewski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift with tall/fall delivery, lands in-line towards home with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Two-seam action, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1925, 1769 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp break, lands. T2112, 1985 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short break, more horizontal than CB, lands for strikes. T1976, 1958 average rpm.
SPLT: 76-76 mph. Kills spin, mostly straight.
Mason Hartman, Collinsville (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, medium leg lift with some coil, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Two-seam actions with some run. T2341, 2214 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual, feel for pitch. T2448, 2288 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Late fade to the armside, maintains arm-speed. T1558, 1459 average rpm.
Danny Johnson, St. Ignatius (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Compact, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm loop, whippy, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Armside run, played up in the zone at times. T2249, 2144 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Late, deceptive break, 11/5 shape. T2369, 2153 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Fade, maintains arm speed. T1630, 1571 average rpm.
Spencer Kennamann, Lakes Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Arm-side run, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2095, 1945 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. Go-to out pitch, quality depth with 11/5 shape. T2085, 2053 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Cutting action, lateral shape. T2121, 2042 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Mostly straight, developing pitch. T1954, 1842 average rpm.
Cal Korosa, Lockport (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, slight pause in leg-lift at top, head and shoulders are level throughout motion.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Two-seam actions, stays true through the zone. T1735, 1494 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, lands at the bottom of the zone, confident. T1978, 1769 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fading action, swing-and-miss potential. T1440, 1311 average rpm.
Tyler Ledvina, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Rhythmic delivery, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, on-line land to home.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action into an over the top slot, quick out front.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays with life out of the hand with feel for the zone. T2330, 2147 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Tight breaking movement with depth., 10/4 shape. T2643, 2496 average rpm.
CH: 82-82 mph. Thrown with intent, tumbling action. T1373, 1337 average rpm.
Ben Llewellyn, Downers Grove North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, rocker step into a high leg kick, compact drop/drive lower-half, gets momentum moving downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2164, 1821 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Knuckle-curve, short, 10/4 shape, throws for strikes. T1779, 1661 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Tight-sweeping movement, thrown with intent, tunnels off the fastball. T2001, 1658 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Thrown with intent, plays with fade. T1513, 1430 average rpm.
Jack LoConte, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg kick, moves fluidly down the mound, works on-line to home.
Arm Action: LH. Athletic arm action, loose and whippy out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Life out of the hand with ride through the zone. T2280, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Plays with sweep, thrown with intent. T2220, 2099 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Heavy fading action with run. T1841, 1608 average rpm.
Gage Luttrell, Sacred Heart Griffin (IL), 2024; SWIC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Side-step windup, medium leg lift with toe point, tall and fall delivery, slightly open stride.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 81-86 mph. Some life through the zone with run. T2230, 2020 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. 11/5 action with depth, swing-and-miss, feel for the zone. T2267, 2123 average rpm.
CH: 76-81 mph. Arm-side run with depth, maintains arm speed. T2059, 1908 average rpm.
Wyatt Mammen, Lincoln (IL), 2024; St. Johns River State JC commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into drop and drive lower half, on-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Thrown downhill with backspin, carry through the zone. T2177, 1950 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Gradual break, tight sweeping movement. T2351, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Thrown with intent, fading action to the armside. T1731, 1576 average rpm.
Samuel McArthur, Champaign Central (IL), 2024; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, cross-fire stride, creates some deception and tough angles.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Plays with ride through the zone. T2226, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. Short, two-plane break. T2246, 2088 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Short lateral break with depth. T2284, 2120 average rpm.
Kaden Meeker, Harvest Christian (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, drop/drive, quick, uses full-body, lands towards home.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4, long, loose, repeatable, some effort.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Attacks outside, armside run. T2238, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5, has depth, effective at the bottom of the zone. T2074, 1879 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. Similar look to the curveball with some depth off an 11/5 plane. T1690, 1690 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Downer action with fade to the arm-side, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1768, 1725 average rpm.
Danny Newman, Wauconda (IL), 2024; Black Hawk JC commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, tall/fall, works in-line, front foot lands slightly open.
Arm Action: LH. Low 3/4, short, clean.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. Arm-side run, effective inside, snuck up on hitters. T2009, 1785 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Quality depth, 2/8 shape, sharp. T2156, 1753 average rpm.
SL: 71-71 mph. Changes arm slot, has some bite to it, plays low in the zone. T2147, 2080 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Plenty of fade, keeps down, effective low in the zone. T1914, 1803 average rpm.
Michael Pasquesi, Highland Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Short, simple, medium leg lift, drop/drive, leg-swing finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, low 3/4.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand with ride through the zone. T2261, 2201 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Slight cut to it, developing spin. T2111, 1975 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tight downer movement, can locate in zone. T2147, 2056 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Short, arm-side run, tunnels well off fastball. T1655, 1564 average rpm.
Peter Pipikios, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2024; North Park College commit.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical, medium leg lift, in-line stride.
Arm Action: LH. Medium, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 78-83 mph. Jumps out of hand, noticeable run on two-seam. T2184, 1975 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, hard fade with depth. T1685, 1685 average rpm.
Nicholas Rayyan, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, side-step windup, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line throughout stride.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4, full arm circle with looseness.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Heavy, arm-side run, above-average spin. T2183, 2071 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 break, tunnels well. T2073, 2041 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2109, 2024 average rpm.
Ty Reaka, Belleville East (IL), 2024; Kaskaskia JC commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, side-step windup, tall/fall, works in-line, gets lower-half moving down the mound quickly.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4, short, clean.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Arm-side run, effective inside. T2262, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Has depth, 1/7 shape. T2282, 2136 average rpm.
SL: 67-72 mph. Sharp, late break with feel. T2324, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 72-77 mph. Fading action. T2248, 1970 average rpm.
Lucas Riebeling, Columbia (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Up tempo, high leg lift with slight tuck, shorter stride, foot lands closed. Gave up one run in three innings of work while striking out two.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, easy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Heavy sink on pitches to armside. T2209, 1930 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Late-break with 11/5 shape. T2340, 2228 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Fades out of zone. T1496, 1340 average rpm.
Lewis Slade, Lake Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, works on-line to home.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action into low 3/4 slot, loose.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Hard running action, life through the zone. T1975, 1665 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Plays with 10/4 shape, big breaker. T2223, 2041 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Similar shape to the fastball. T1224, 1058 average rpm.
Mark Takasaki, Jacobs (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, quick, medium leg lift, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Medium, in-line arm loop, whippy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Mostly straight, occasional cut. T2504, 2325 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape, sharp. T1984, 1834 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Sinking action, armside run. T1730, 1730 average rpm.
Casey Tyrell, Joliet West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, athletic delivery, high leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. Plays with run and depth. T1885, 1790 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Gradual break, 11/5 shape. T1801, 1615 average rpm.
SL: 62-65 mph. Tight downer action, flashed 10/4 shape. T1807, 1582 average rpm.
CH: 66-70 mph. Plays with depth, flashed running action. T1719, 1445 average rpm.
Jackson Ugo, Andrew (IL), 2024; Murray State commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, tall/fall, lands in-line with home, works downhill.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4, long, loose, repeatable.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Arm-side run, better glove-side, plays up at top of the zone, heavy. T2316, 2110 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Quality depth, has out-pitch potential. T2302, 2036 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade, keeps down. T1799, 1709 average rpm.
Enrico Veach, Springfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Quick sidestep windup, high leg lift into tall and fall, shorter, controlled stride.
Arm Action: RH. Full, continuous arm stroke, loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Mostly straight with occasional cut. T2331, 2196 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Sharp 11/5 action with late depth. T2524, 2467 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Mostly straight, developing feel and shape. T2168, 2168 average rpm.
Jack Wilson, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step into a high leg kick, works in-line down the mound, controlled tempo throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, whippy arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Life out of the hand, ride through the zone. T2394, 2183 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Some depth to the pitch, shorter break. T2254, 2123 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Tight breaking movement, some sweep. T2293, 2002 average rpm.
Max Woodward, Kaneland (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy, high leg lift with coil into balance point, tall/fall delivery, quick down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Mostly straight, four-seam actions, mixed in a two-seam with some sink. T2261, 2140 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape with late break, feel for pitch. T2649, 2501 average rpm.
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