Prep Baseball Report

PBR Illinois Best of 2023: Top Catcher Pop Times


Kevin Cronin
Tech Analyst, Area Scout

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 were rollout last week below:

+ 60-yard dash

+ Max Exit Velocity

+ Average Exit Velocity

+ Max Batted Ball

Earlier this week, we broke down the class leaders with Average Hand Speed and Average Bat Speed, and Average Rotational Acceleration. Today we will see with prospects throughout the year put up noteworthy Catcher Pop Times.

TOP POP TIMES (2023)

Rank Name School Class Pos Pop Time
1 TJ Schuyler Antioch 2023 C 1.86-2.03
2 Tyler Stack Oswego 2023 C 1.94-2.02
3 Dylan Johnson Waubonsie Valley 2023 C 2.02-2.08
4 Dawson Foster Sullivan 2023 C 2.04-2.16
5 Tysen Sorensen Normal University 2023 C 2.04-2.19
6 Charlie Bergin Hinsdale Central 2023 C 2.08-2.14
7 Gabe Luttinen Mount Vernon 2023 C 2.10-2.26
8 Payton Evans Bloomington 2023 C 2.11-2.19
9 Victor Zaragoza Sandburg 2023 C 2.13-2.20
10 George Salazar Lindblom 2023 C 2.13-2.21

TOP POP TIMES (2024)

Rank Name School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Michael Roberson III Providence Catholic 2024 C 1.88-1.95
2 Noah Tomaras Lemont 2024 C 1.88-1.97
3 Collin Senkpeil Lincoln-Way Central 2024 C 1.89-2.06
4 Kyle Hartmann Sycamore 2024 C 1.90-2.00
5 Jake Parpet Conant 2024 C 1.90-2.07
6 Seth Impson Springfield 2024 C 1.93-2.01
7 Brock Suding Tolono Unity 2024 C 1.93-2.02
8 Finnley Koch Fenwick 2024 C 1.93-2.08
9 Jimmy Janicki Downers Grove North 2024 C 1.94-1.97
10 Michael Wolverton Buffalo Grove 2024 C 1.94-2.02

TOP POP TIMES (2025)

Rank Name School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Quinn Schambow Libertyville 2025 C 1.86-2.00
2 John McAuliffe Marist 2025 C 1.87-2.01
- Charlie Meister Hersey 2025 C 1.87-2.01
4 Zach Bava Naperville North 2025 C 1.89-2.02
5 Noah Brandt Somonauk 2025 C 1.90-1.97
6 Enzo Infelise Providence Catholic 2025 C 1.90-2.02
7 Calen Scheider Hampshire 2025 RHP 1.91-1.96
8 Blaine Williams Tremont 2025 C 1.91-2.00
9 Freddie Matvias Walter Payton College Prep 2025 C 1.93-2.07
10 Benjamin Mitchell Harvest Christian 2025 C 1.95-2.03

TOP POP TIMES (2026)

Rank Name School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Colton Benaitis Lockport 2026 C 1.94-2.07
2 Adam Swanson Ottawa Township 2026 C 1.95-2.01
3 Brandon Thomsen St. Viator 2026 C 1.97-2.08
4 Addison Latko DePaul College Prep 2026 C 1.99-2.07
5 Max Heineman Normal University 2026 C 2.00-2.09
6 Trey Webster Brother Rice 2026 C 2.02-2.11
7 Colin Quinn St. Rita 2026 C 2.03-2.19
8 Hayden Noha Oak Forest 2026 C 2.04-2.18
9 Dylan Kassab Hinsdale Central 2026 C 2.07-2.12
10 Peter Corthinos Maine South 2026 C 2.07-2.20

TOP POP TIMES (2027)

Rank Name School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Brody Phillips Arcola 2027 SS 2.10-2.26
2 Jermaine Kenady Naperville Central 2027 OF 2.11-2.18
3 Brody Lindemann Belleville East 2027 C 2.12-2.22
4 Owen Bates Stevenson 2027 C 2.14-2.34
5 Jeremy Munoz Fenwick 2027 C 2.15-2.21
6 Ryan Wilberding Libertyville 2027 C 2.15-2.22