PBR Illinois Best of 2023: Top Average Curveball Spin Rate
January 19, 2024
With our 2024 event calendar on the horizon, our staff has dedicated some time to reflect on the top statistical performers that we saw at our events in 2023. We'll be shining some light on Illinois natives who put up loud numbers in 2023, showcasing their tools to our staff at PBR Illinois events.
These leaderboards were compiled solely based on numbers at our state events, including Preseason IDs, All-States, Open events, Scout Days, Future Games, and the inaugural All-American Game, too.
To see all of the events we ran this year, click HERE.
For a full list of our 2024 winter calendar that includes our upcoming events, click HERE.
Check out the Leaderboard stories that we've rollout the last two weeks:
+ Average Rotational Acceleration
So far this week, we layed out the Top Infield Velocity, Outfield Velocity, Max Fastball Velocity, and Average Fastball Spin Rate from our 2023 season. Today we will get into our bullpen sessions and see which pitcher had some of the best Average Curveball Spin Rate.
TOP AVERAGE CURVEBALL SPIN RATE (2023)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Hank Liss | Evanston | 2023 | RHP | 2,621 rpm |
| 2 | Dimitrios Bourmas | Harvard | 2023 | RHP | 2,508 rpm |
| 3 | Jack Zlogar | Providence Catholic | 2023 | RHP | 2,442 rpm |
| 4 | Antwan Harvey Jr. | Lindblom | 2023 | 2B | 2,202 rpm |
| 5 | Jarron Thompson | Waubonsie Valley | 2023 | RHP | 2,139 rpm |
| 6 | Zachary Spengler | Bolingbrook | 2023 | RHP | 2,071 rpm |
| 7 | Cal Sefcik | Marist | 2023 | SS | 2,043 rpm |
| 8 | Jason Sullivan | Sandburg | 2023 | OF | 2,032 rpm |
| 9 | Connor Hale | St. Joseph-Ogden | 2023 | RHP | 2,019 rpm |
| 10 | Maksymilian Pierga | Barrington | 2023 | RHP | 1,960 rpm |
TOP AVERAGE CURVEBALL SPIN RATE (2024)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | John Balla | Hersey | 2024 | RHP | 2,708 rpm |
| 2 | Enrico Veach | Springfield | 2024 | SS | 2,642 rpm |
| 3 | Max Woodward | Kaneland | 2024 | RHP | 2,614 rpm |
| 4 | Alexander Schiefer | Kaneland | 2024 | RHP | 2,591 rpm |
| 5 | Kaileb Hackman | Normal Community | 2024 | 3B | 2,582 rpm |
| 6 | Alex Schimmel | Moline | 2024 | SS | 2,552 rpm |
| 7 | Braden Grimm | Evanston | 2024 | RHP | 2,539 rpm |
| 8 | Ryan Exline | Tinley Park | 2024 | RHP | 2,523 rpm |
| 9 | Ethan Dorchies | Cary Grove | 2024 | RHP | 2,521 rpm |
| 10 | Devan Tupper | Normal University | 2024 | RHP | 2,517 rpm |
TOP AVERAGE CURVEBALL SPIN RATE (2025)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Zack Ziroli | Downers Grove North | 2025 | LHP | 2,633 rpm |
| 2 | Cole Kenyon | Lake Zurich | 2025 | RHP | 2,627 rpm |
| 3 | Jordan Shoemaker | Metea Valley | 2025 | OF | 2,626 rpm |
| 4 | Michael Boenzi | Lake Zurich | 2025 | RHP | 2,591 rpm |
| 5 | Luke Mensik | Lincoln-Way Central | 2025 | RHP | 2,584 rpm |
| 6 | Peter Thompson | Loyola Academy | 2025 | RHP | 2,580 rpm |
| 7 | Jackson Murphy | Wauconda | 2025 | OF | 2,529 rpm |
| 8 | Jackson Natanek | Brother Rice | 2025 | SS | 2,482 rpm |
| 9 | Declan Martin | Loyola Academy | 2025 | RHP | 2,434 rpm |
| 10 | Eddie Olszta | Providence Catholic | 2025 | SS | 2,433 rpm |
TOP AVERAGE CURVEBALL SPIN RATE (2026)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Tyler Townsend | Sycamore | 2026 | RHP | 2,622 rpm |
| 2 | Samuel Chin | Timothy Christian | 2026 | LHP | 2,588 rpm |
| 3 | Darren Law | Oak Park-River Forest | 2026 | RHP | 2,582 rpm |
| 4 | Nico Ojeda | Galesburg | 2026 | 1B | 2,510 rpm |
| 5 | Chase Lockwood | Libertyville | 2026 | RHP | 2,503 rpm |
| 6 | Colin Chung | Lake Zurich | 2026 | RHP | 2,500 rpm |
| 7 | Alec Novotney | Marquette Academy | 2026 | SS | 2,494 rpm |
| 8 | Nathan Cera | Maine South | 2026 | 3B | 2,464 rpm |
| 9 | Ken Kim | Vernon Hills | 2026 | RHP | 2,430 rpm |
| 10 | Joe Kelly | Loyola Academy | 2026 | 3B | 2,427 rpm |
TOP AVERAGE CURVEBALL SPIN RATE (2027)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Tyler Osmanski | Lincoln-Way East | 2027 | RHP | 2,354 rpm |
| 2 | Miles Mazanowski | Lane Tech | 2027 | 3B | 2,288 rpm |
| 3 | Jordan Culbreath | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 2,282 rpm |
| 4 | Evan Gardner | Lyons Township | 2027 | RHP | 2,279 rpm |
| 5 | Gavin Stanislawski | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 2,266 rpm |