On Tuesday, July 9th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg, Illinois to host the Northwest Suburban Summer ID. The event hosted nearly 50 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. Enrique Villanueva, St. Laurence (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg lift into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Mostly straight, plays with occasional arm-side run. Life out of the hand. T2026, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 action, has depth, lands to the glove-side. T1943, 1836 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. 11/5 action, occasional feel for the zone. Flashes depth. T1974, 1899 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Arm-side fade and sink, flashes feel for the zone. T1393, 1313 average rpm.

2. Andrew Ulmer, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. High-waisted, broad-shouldered, projectable frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half. Repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. Plays with arm-side run, fills the zone. Life out of the hand. T2294, 2216 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Slurve action, has feel to spin, above average feel for the zone. T2541, 2507 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Has feel to spin, 9/3 action. T2439, 2402 average rpm.

3. Grant Statler, Hononegah (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg lift into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, has some arm-side run to it, has some feel to spin, fills the zone. T2177, 2080 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 2/8 shape, has some depth, developing. T1911, 1824 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Occasional sink, plays at the bottom of the zone. Decelerates some. T1542, 1369 average rpm.

4. Max Lerner, Glenbrook North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Delivery: Methodical, controlled, short leg lift into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, over the top slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, fills the zone. T2382, 2254 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 12/6 action, has feel for the zone. T2407, 2334 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, has some arm-side run to it, developing. T1776, 1655 average rpm.

5. Xavier Fernandez, Richards (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Simple, uptempo delivery, short leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-82 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life, mostly straight actions, feel for the zone. T2139, 1976 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action, lands. T2451, 2288 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, heavy arm-side fade. T1940, 1806 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Colin Albano, Wauconda (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame.
Delivery: Controlled, repeatable delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Clean out of the hand, some arm-side run. T2066, 2041 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 1/7 shape with depth, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2145, 2089 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Short 3/9 shape, has some feel for the arm-side. T2089, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Plays with arm-side fade, some occasional feel for the zone. T1796, 1707 average rpm.

Nathan Beers, St. Charles East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 151.2-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Rocker-step back, controlled, medium leg lift into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw out of the glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2231, 2101 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 1/7 shape, flashes sweep. T1849, 1687 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing. T1808, 1762 average rpm.

Grayson Caine, St. Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg lift into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. Mostly straight, occasional arm-side run. T1837, 1762 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. Inconsistent shape, developing. T1507, 1383 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T1618, 1546 average rpm.

Carter Dees, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 147-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot, armspeed out front.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life, mostly straight, fills the zone, occasional arm-side run. T2051, 1939 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, flashes depth. T1983, 1941 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Heavy arm-side fade at times, has some sink to it. T1520, 1485 average rpm.

Cavan Dunne, Benet Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build with projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Clean and lively out of the hand, effective at the top of the zone. T2245, 2133 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, has downer bite, out-pitch potential. T2154, 2092 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-73 mph. Flashes arm-side run, developing.

Caleb East, Oswego (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Trim, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Big rocker step, medium leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side run and sink. T1894, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 56-57 mph. 1/7 shape, developing. T1740, 1606 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Slight arm-side fade, developing. T1578, 1533 average rpm.

Tyler Gadomski, Plainfield Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Compact, trim frame.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Arm-side run, threw it for strikes out of the stretch. T1937, 1861 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. 12/6 big break, occasional feel for the zone. T2150, 2067 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. 10/4 shape, feel for the zone. T2207, 2149 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side fade. T1699, 1540 average rpm.

Declan Gallicho, Fremd (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned, compact frame.
Delivery: Controlled, athletic delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Clean out of the hand, some feel to spin, plays with arm-side run. T2310, 2233 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 12/6 shape with downer action, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2002, 1945 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. 10/4 action with occasional depth. T1963, 1924 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Arm-side fade, has feel for the zone. Above-average feel for his age. T1508, 1381 average rpm.

Joey Kahn, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Physical, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, plays with occasional sink. Has feel for the zone. T2063, 1895 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 shape, has feel for the zone. T1763, 1675 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Plays with sink, has occasional feel for the zone. T1649, 1561 average rpm.

Jason Keefe, Lake Park (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled, medium leg lift into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays with sink, has some life out of the hand. T2568, 2394 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short 11/5 shape. T2746, 2597 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with arm-side run, occasional feel for the zone. T2103, 1934 average rpm.

Lucas Kohlmeyer, Benet Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. High-waisted, muscular build.
Delivery: Athletic, high leg lift into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, loose, quick, 3/4 slot, acceleration out front.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Heavy arm-side run, clean out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2305, 2230 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Short, horizontal shape, has some sweep, lands to the glove-side. T2038, 2010 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Plays with arm-side fade and sink, plays to the arm-side. T1773, 1752 average rpm.

Tyler Lebak, Lemont Twp High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with athleticism.
Delivery: Controlled, uptempo delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, sits into backside down the mound, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw out of the glove, compact, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Mostly straight actions, flashes arm-side run, has feel for the bottom of the zone. T2181, 1992 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Gradual 12/6 actions, developing. T1936, 1889 average rpm.
SL: 61-66 mph. Gradual 2/8 shape, lands. T1908, 1905 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing. T1632, 1544 average rpm.

Ryan Lindbloom, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned, compact build.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, medium leg lift into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with arm-side run, has feel for the zone. T1964, 1883 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Short 10/4 bite, has some feel for the zone. T2012, 1912 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Maintains fastball armspeed, mostly straight actions, flashes arm-side run. T1699, 1595 average rpm.

Jake Mensching, Maine West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Mature frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Sidesaddle, medium leg lift into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, releases by the ear, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight actions, flashes sink. T1951, 1709 average rpm.
CB: 57-60 mph. 12/6 action, has feel for the zone. T1949, 1843 average rpm.

Andrew Merza, Maine East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Trim frame.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, medium leg lift into balance piint, sits into backside down the mound, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, occasional arm-side run. T2099, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 12/6 shape, lands. T1893, 1826 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Arm-side fade, above average feel for the pitch. T1639, 1514 average rpm.

Everett Perschall, Glenbrook South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 169.8-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple, controlled, medium leg lift into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Has some life out of the hand, mostly straight actions, flashes carry. T1992, 1926 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, flashes downer action, has feel for the zone. T1835, 1750 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. Short 10/4 action, has some feel for the glove-side. T1867, 1721 average rpm.

Chase Riccelli, Wheaton North (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Trim, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled, medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Mostly straight actions, clean out of the hand, has feel for the zone. T2149, 2132 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Gradual 12/6 shape, plays at the bottom of the zone, strikes. T1849, 1692 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Arm-side fade, flashes feel for the zone. T1531, 1458 average rpm.

Tyler Rizzatto, Romeoville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Compact, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, releases by the ear.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays with sink. T2243, 2053 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T2278, 2243 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short 9/3 action, flashes hard bite, has feel for the bottom of the zone, best of the offspeed. T2258, 2195 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-71 mph. Mostly straight actions, occasional arm-side fade.

Peyton Tucker, Turner (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg lift into balance point with coil, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Arm-side run, plays at the top of the zone. T2091, 1965 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 12/6 shape, lands. T1759, 1653 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Heavy arm-side fade, has feel for the zone. T1659, 1556 average rpm.

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