On Saturday, February 10th, our staff hosted the McHenry Rising Stars ID at the Pro Player Academy in McHenry, Illinois. This event hosted nearly 70 players from all around the state and gave our staff a chance to get a look at some up-and-coming prospects before they make it into the high school ranks.

Yesterday, we published our scouting reports from all the position players that were in attendance, and that can be found here. Continue reading below for the scouting reports on every single pitcher that was in attendance. 

Pitcher Analysis 

Tyler Brooks, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 120-pounds. Long-levered.
Delivery: Starts at the back of the rubber, high leg-kick into a drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T60, 58-59 mph. Thrown with intent. Mostly straight actions in the zone. T1498, 1376 average rpm.
CB: 48-51 mph. Short 12/6 shape. T1583, 1449 average rpm.
CH: 55-56 mph. Straight actions, thrown at the bottom of the zone at times. T1336, 1266 average rpm.

Gabriel Caballero, Fremd (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 125-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted.
Delivery: Clean actions, repeats, high leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm, easy, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 67-68 mph. Slight two-seam action at times, comes out clean. T1741, 1698 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Plays similarly to slider, 10/4 shape. T1963, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Feel for pitch, lands around zone, 10/4 shape. T1938, 1869 average rpm.

Lucas Donaldson, Warren Township  (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, gets the lower-half moving in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, has arm-speed out front. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Cutting action, clean out of the hand. T1421, 1336 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. 10/4 bite. Plays with depth at times at the bottom of the zone. T1707, 1648 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, throws for strikes, similar characteristics to the fastball. T1337, 1234 average rpm.

Mason Gallina, Grant  (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-1, 100-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, easy delivery, small leg lift with slight coil, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T58, 55-58 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1492, 1397 average rpm.
CB: 48-51 mph. 12/6 action, lands at the bottom of the zone. T1420, 1361 average rpm.
CH: 55-55 mph. Lands with confidence, maintains fastball arm-speed. T1468, 1400 average rpm.

Tommy Gasner, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted.
Delivery: Simple, repeats. High leg kick into drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 71-73 mph. Has some arm-side run to it. Locates to the arm side. T1928, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Knuckle-curve. Short bite, 2/8 shape. Best of the off-speed. T1811, 1734 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Arm-side run, thrown with intent, flashes downer action. T1744, 1587 average rpm.

Tom Gola, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 115-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted, long-levered.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts with left foot closer to first base, works into a high leg lift, hands break into stride, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm in the back out of the glove, 3/4 release.
FB: T62, 59-62 mph. Mostly straight action, slight run to the arm-side. T1729, 1659 average rpm.
SL: 53-56 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel down and around the zone. T1801, 1753 average rpm.

Axel Haese, Johnsburg High School (IL), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/C
Body: 5-3, 100-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, simple operation, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 60-62 mph. Two-seam action, showed feel for lower-half of the zone. T1587, 1490 average rpm.
SL: 56-57 mph. Slight horizontal movement. T1687, 1532 average rpm.
CH: 56-57 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side. Plays similar to the fastball. T1124, 1068 average rpm.

Sam Healy, Palatine (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, easy action, tall/fall lower-half down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 64-68 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1774, 1732 average rpm.
CB: 53-56 mph. 10/4 shape, lands for strikes at times. T1765, 1699 average rpm.
CH: 53-57 mph. Plays with some sinking action. T1147, 1068 average rpm.

Jacob Hickey, Dundee Crown (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Well-proportioned.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, side-steps into a medium leg lift, tall/fall lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, low 3/4 release point.
FB: T72, 68-71 mph. Plays with natural run and sinking action to his arm-side, kept mostly arm-side. T1483, 1423 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape. T1619, 1572 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Similar actions and profile to the fastball, similar release window, plays with sink/run. T1373, 1214 average rpm.

Vincenzo Jean-Louis, Huntley  (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-4, 114-pounds.
Delivery: High, athletic leg lift into a tucked balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle in the back, high 3/4 release.
FB: T61, 59-61 mph. Plays with cutting action through the zone. T1684, 1572 average rpm.
CB: 48-55 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, big-breaking action. T1703, 1545 average rpm.
SL: 51-53 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1587, 1499 average rpm.
CH: 57-58 mph. Plays with similar action to the FB, some cutting action. T1510, 1251 average rpm.

Ethan Johnson, Lake Zurich High School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Skinny, long levered.
Delivery: Clean operation, fluid mover into a high leg-lift, clean lower-half down the mound with a drop/drive movement pattern, stride works in-line, little perceived effort.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm path, 3/4 release with looseness throughout.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with sinking action through the zone. T2121, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Flashed sharp 1/7 action, some feel for the zone. T2083, 1961 average rpm.

Nolan Jones, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 121-pounds. High-waisted, long levered.
Delivery: Stretch-only, slight stagger in his feet, front foot closer to third base, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle in the back, high 3/4 release.
FB: T69, 63-67 mph. 2-seam actions, locates in the zone. T2035, 1874 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. Short 10/4 shape, thrown with intent. T1878, 1833 average rpm.
CH: 62-62 mph. Some downer action, thrown with same arm-speed as fastball. Thrown with confidence. T1572, 1488 average rpm.

Luke Lopez, Wauconda (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T59, 57-58 mph. Mostly straight action through the zone. T1451, 1392 average rpm.
CB: 51-54 mph. 11/5 shape, lands for strikes at times. T1351, 1335 average rpm.
CH: 54-56 mph. Slight downer action through the zone. T1275, 1242 average rpm.

Nick Nabielec, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works quick down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action with quickness out front, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 66-68 mph. Comes out of the hand clean and firm. T1663, 1553 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Short 10/4 action. T1777, 1659 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Slight fading action to the arm-side. T1463, 1361 average rpm.

Max Nickle, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted.
Delivery: Stretch-only. High leg kick, drop/drive delivery with deception to it.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, loose arm action, sidearm slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Arm-side action, thrown consistently to the arm side. T1407, 1301 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Short wrinkle, 3/9 shape. Throws for strikes. T1722, 1663 average rpm.
CH: 63-63 mph. Circle-change. Mostly straight, thrown with intent to the glove side. T1324, 1225 average rpm.

Connor Nissen, Warren Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted.
Delivery: High leg lift, drop/drive delivery, minimal effort, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle in the back, simple and repeatable, 3/4 release.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Slight cutting action through the zone at times. T1908, 1697 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. 10/4 shape, some depth at times. T2115, 2089 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Feel for the ptich, noticeable fade to the arm-side. T1546, 1465 average rpm.

Jack Reina, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 125-pounds. High-waisted, long levered.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple delivery, medum leg lift, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight actions, comes out clean. T1611, 1580 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, slight horizontal action, feel. KN: 11/5 actions, developing. T1756, 1653 average rpm.

Samuel Reuter, Warren (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Broad-shouldered.
Delivery: Simple, repeats, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions, locates consistently to the glove-side. T2056, 1991 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Knuckle-curve. 11/5 shape with depth, out-pitch characteristics, thrown with intent. T1705, 1650 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Short wrinkle, similar shape to the curveball, developing. T1738, 1635 average rpm.
CH: 62-66 mph. Has some downer action, similar shape to the fastball, has feel for the zone. T1583, 1514 average rpm.

Charlie Schmidt, Hampshire  (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-2, 95-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeats. High leg lift into drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, short arm action, high 3/4 release.
FB: T69, 62-66 mph. Throws with intent, flashes arm-side run. T1833, 1572 average rpm.
CB: 56-57 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. Thrown with intent in the zone. T1918, 1748 average rpm.
SL: 54-54 mph. Plays with 10/4 shape, feel for the zone. T1902, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 54-56 mph. Mostly straight, similar profile to the fastball. Developing. T1953, 1893 average rpm.

Ethan Sehmer, Lakes Community (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Athletic mover, repeatable, moves well down the mound, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, firm. T2147, 2056 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. 11/5 shape with quality movement, feel for zone. T1858, 1779 average rpm.
CH: 59-64 mph. Some fade to the arm-side. T1922, 1734 average rpm.

Edmond Serifov, Antioch (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 153-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, front leg swings into an in-line stride, controlled finish with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm bar into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Plays with some cutting action through the zone. T1816, 1769 average rpm.
SL: 56-59 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, showed ability to land below the zone. T1658, 1600 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Similar profile to the FB, slight cutting action at times. T1016, 964 average rpm.

Nolan Terhaar, N/A (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into a high leg lift, up-tempo from balance point into a drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into an over-the-top release point.
FB: T61, 59-61 mph. Straight four-seam action, some tilt through the zone. T1638, 1562 average rpm.
CH: 57-58 mph. Straight action, developing control. T1214, 1072 average rpm.

Wyatt Thurston, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 137-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, pitches from third base side of the rubber, medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall operation down the mound, works in-line, simple and repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 release.
FB: T64, 61-63 mph. Straight four-seam action, clean out of the hand. T1855, 1682 average rpm.
CB: 53-56 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with some feel around the zone. T1682, 1629 average rpm.
CH: 56-58 mph. Similar action to the fastball, mostly straight, kept down and around the zone.  T1708, 1301 average rpm.

Cam Turkington, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-4, 110-pounds.
Delivery: Side-saddle delivery, uptempo. Drop/drive lower-half that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T65, 63-64 mph. Flashes cutting action. T1905, 1863 average rpm.
CB: 54-55 mph. Short wrinkle, 11/5 shape. Developing. T1785, 1707 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Circle-change, thrown with intent. Has downer action to it. Consistently plays at the bottom of the zone. T1325, 1283 average rpm.

Nico Vavalle, Grant  (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-1, 98-pounds.
Delivery: Side-step delivery, high leg-kick with some torque. Drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, quick, clean arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Clean out of the hand, locates to the glove side. T1909, 1855 average rpm.
CB: 62-62 mph. 1/7 shape, has advanced feel for the zone for his age. T2189, 2081 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Has depth, 2/8 shape. Throws for strikes at times. Thrown with intent. T2188, 2119 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Mostly straight actions, similar profile to the fastball. Developing. T1337, 1306 average rpm.

Nicholas Vingelis, Cary-Grove Community High School (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High-waisted, long levered.
Delivery: Stretch only, controlled leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, rides back leg down the mound, strides slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into an over-the-top slot.
FB: T69, 69-69 mph. Mostly straight four-seam action through the zone, plays with some downward tilt.  T1558, 1469 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, near fastball arm-speed. T1677, 1584 average rpm.
CH: 60-62 mph. Mostly straight action, some tilt through the zone. T1174, 1025 average rpm.

Ethan Willard, Woodstock (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-5, 110-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T58, 54-57 mph. Slight cutting action. T1504, 1338 average rpm.
CB: 46-48 mph. 12/6 shape, slight decel in the arm. T1461, 1337 average rpm.
SL: 46-48 mph. 11/5 shape, lands around the zone. T1549, 1460 average rpm.
CH: 49-51 mph. Plays similar to fastball, sells with arm-speed. T1314, 1244 average rpm.

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