On Wednesday, February 21st, our staff hosted the Peoria Preseason ID at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, Illinois. This event has consistently provided our staff a look at players from the central/southern parts of Illinois over the last few years, and this year was no different with nearly 70 players in attendance. 

We started our post-event content yesterday with a look at all of the position players from the event, and we'll be moving on to the pitchers today, which can be found below. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Kash VanHouten, Canton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high-leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery. Intentful mover.
Arm Action: RH. Long in the back, acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Firm out of the hand, rise through the zone. T2373, 2297 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. 11/5 shape, short, tight break. T2141, 2093 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Clear fade and depth, maintains arm speed. T1583, 1516 average rpm.

2. Isaiah Giganti, Normal University (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Wiry build with athleticism, room to add strength.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, repeatable, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive delivery. Foot lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays mostly straight out of the hand. T1972, 1866 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1897, 1644 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Downer action, throws it with intent. T1889, 1744 average rpm.

3. Brady Booth, Tremont (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with room for more to come.
Delivery: Repeatable, medium-leg lift, tall/fall delivery, foot lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm path, clean actions, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Plays with some arm-side run. T2319, 2192 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short, tight spin, feel to land low in the zone. T2347, 2255 average rpm.
CUT: 83-83 mph. Short, horizontal movement.

4. Chase Rhodes, Tremont (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Easy out of the hand, mostly straight. T2192, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, feel for pitch, lands at the bottom of the zone. T2238, 2193 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays with fade, slows down arm slightly. T1327, 1247 average rpm.

5. Hudson Lovell, Morton (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Strong frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery down the mound, foot lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, clean actions, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, plays with life through the zone. T1971, 1879 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Plays with 12/6 action, short break. T1897, 1825 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Slows down arm slightly, fade action, locates to arm-side. T1444, 1342 average rpm.

6. Tanner Rogers, Monmouth United (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build, high-waisted.
Delivery: Stretch-only, clean, easy actions, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Both 4S and 2S play with arm-side run. T2338, 2164 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 12/6 shape with late drop. T2315, 2229 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Similar shape as the curveball, more horizontal, sharp action. T2183, 2157 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing feel. T1853, 1780 average rpm.

7. Luke Klunke, Normal Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery with a high leg lift, controlled through balance, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Mixes in a two-seam with arm-side run, four-seam mostly straight. T2232, 2113 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Plays with short, horizontal break. T2150, 2048 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Mostly straight, some fade at times. T1569, 1496 average rpm.

8. Drew Ward, Sacred Heart-Griffin (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Athletic mover, slightly uptempo, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. 2S: Plays with arm-side run, locates to the arm-side. 4S: Mostly straight actions, plays clean out of the hand. T2192, 2083 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Short, late bite. 10/4 shape, thrown with intent. Has feel for the glove-side. T2300, 2124 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Circle-change. Plays with arm-side fade. Flashes downer action. T1910, 1800 average rpm.

9. Brady Bolen, Pekin (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Hybrid, deliberate, directional and athletic down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, ¾ slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, late arm-side action at times. T2119, 2018 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Short, sharp lateral action. T2234, 2211 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown with intent, plays with heavy fading action. T1728, 1566 average rpm.

10. Parker Eickhorst, Bloomington Central Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 180-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Athletic, high-leg kick into a crossfire finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and athletic arm action.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Slight arm-side run, hard sinking action, strikes. T1954, 1875 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Tight break, some depth, 10/4 shape. T1947, 1870 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, some cut. T1951, 1833 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Tucker Bond, Roanoke-Benson (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned, strong frame.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays clean out of the hand with cutting action. T1887, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Bigger break with 12/6 shape. T2119, 2081 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. 10/4 shape that flashes depth at times. T2194, 2141 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph.  T1520, 1476 average rpm.
CUT: 74-74 mph. 

Shane Correll, Deemack (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Mostly straight, plays like a 4-seam. T1978, 1863 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. 10/4 shape with depth at times. Developing feel. T2167, 2066 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Thrown with similar arm speed as fastball, plays with arm-side action at times. T1543, 1462 average rpm.

Cameron Crawford, Morton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: High-leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Natural four-seam actions, straight. T2073, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 12/6 shape, developing feel, slows down arm at times. T1890, 1809 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side. T1563, 1480 average rpm.

Cannon Foster, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 240-pounds. Well-proportioned with strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, repeats, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Feel to spot gloveside, some cut. T1788, 1728 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Plays with sweeping action. T1780, 1750 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Similar shape to the fastball. T1331, 1238 average rpm.

Landon Gray, Dunlap (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, high-waisted.
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. Flashes arm-side run. T1791, 1709 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape T1919, 1795 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Some downer T1908, 1844 average rpm.

Collin Grosenheider, Williamsville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Wiry build, long levers.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays with some ride through the zone, clean out of the hand. T2010, 1882 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 12/6 shape with downer action at times, showed feel. T1838, 1652 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Cuts at times, developing. T1843, 1628 average rpm.

Sammy Heer, Morton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Study frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivey down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2011, 1935 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2087, 1983 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Similar actions as the fastball. T1556, 1518 average rpm.

Lucas Holly, Dee-Mack (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, easy mover, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straighter actions, plays at the top of the zone. SNK: Arm-side action, plays heavy. T1519, 1448 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Short wrinkle, plays at the top of the zone with horizontal action. T1597, 1495 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with arm-side fade, kills spin. T1088, 1030 average rpm.

Brody Kenney, Brimfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high-leg kick, drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Finish, some feel for the zone. T1966, 1817 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 shape, late break, flashed sharp actions. T2277, 2193 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Similar shape and intent as the fastball. T1408, 1307 average rpm.

Simon Malcolm, Dunlap (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Wiry build with long levers.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, intentful arm action.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T2057, 2008 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Short 11/5 shape, lands at times. Developing. T2131, 1987 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Thrown with intent, plays at the bottom of the zone with mostly straight actions. T1348, 1233 average rpm.

Evan Marcy, Bloomington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long levers, wiry build.
Delivery: High leg lift with some tuck, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T1861, 1752 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Plays with more vertical, 12/6 shape. T1714, 1469 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Plays to the arm-side part of the plate. T1438, 1377 average rpm.

Nico Ojeda, Galesburg  (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 210-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Uptempo, athletic delivery, high-leg lift, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Arm-side run and sink, plays straight at times. T1974, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 62-69 mph. Big, sweeping break, slows down arm slightly. T2606, 2389 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade and depth, feel to land. T1986, 1696 average rpm.

Isaac Perez, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick, in-line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, quickness out front.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays with life, hard running action. T2183, 2107 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Spike grip, tight lateral break, developing feel. T2432, 2422 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Slows down arm, plays with heavy fade and run. T2075, 2021 average rpm.

Jarek Quinn, Richwoods (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, clean out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with arm-side run. T1924, 1814 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 action with depth, plays at the bottom part of the zone. Advanced feel for the zone. T2144, 2083 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Straighter actions, flashes downer movement at times. Developing. T1365, 1281 average rpm.
CUT: 74-76 mph. Plays with horizontal movement to the glove side. Has feel for the zone.

Gage Ratliff, Williamsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry build, long levers.
Delivery: Methodical tempo, stretch-only, in-line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Thrown downhill, strikes, arm-side run at times. T2036, 1948 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. Tight break, 10/4 shape. T2041, 1975 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Developing feel, tight sweep. T1951, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with same armspeed as fastball, mostly straight actions. T1430, 1281 average rpm.

Evan Reed, Bloomington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned, long levers.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high-leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2063, 1998 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tight, horizontal break. T2176, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Mostly straight, fade at times. T1438, 1334 average rpm.

Caden Riley, Galesburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame, long levers.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, drop/drive delivery down the mound, moves quick.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2103, 2050 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. 1/7 gradual shape. T2268, 2176 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, slight arm-side fade. Lowers slot. T1688, 1639 average rpm.

Dominic Rosa, Midland (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high-leg kick into a drop and drive lower half in-line finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, loose.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Life out of the hand some cut, flashed ride. T2101, 2021 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Gradual break, 11/5 shape. T2414, 2305 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tight lateral break, some feel for the zone. T2209, 2196 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-73 mph. Depth, thrown out of the same slot.

Cayden Rose, Maroa-Forsyth (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Methodical tempo, high-leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, whippy.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Finish through the zone, strikes. T1816, 1704 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Short downer action, can spot at the bottom of the zone. T1185, 1093 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, lateral movement, strikes. T1598, 1557 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown with intent, similar shape to the fastball. T1445, 1404 average rpm.

Ajay Runkel, Rochester (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 240.3-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift with tuck, short stride, easy mover.
Arm Action: RH. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Arm-side run at times, mostly straight. T2234, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual, 12/6 shape. T2067, 2005 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Short, horizontal shape. T2211, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Some fade to the arm-side. T1936, 1908 average rpm.

Alan Spencer, St. Bede (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift with coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, mostly straight, has feel for the zone. T1963, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Tight, 11/5 shape. Has feel to spin. T2330, 2269 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Tight, sharp break, has above average feel for the zone. T2179, 2135 average rpm.

Ethan VanOpdorp, Normal Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Delivery: Repeatable, high-leg kick, in-line land, minimal extension.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Life through the zone, cutting action. T2161, 2095 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Flashed sharp break, 11/5 action. T2418, 2330 average rpm.
SL: 64-64 mph.  T2383, 2383 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Higher slot, some sink. T1745, 1411 average rpm.

Daniel Wilson, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 199-pounds. Well-proportioned build with long levers.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg lift, drop/drive down the mound, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. 2-seam feel, plays with horizontal action. T1935, 1884 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Short wrinkle, 10/4 shape, has feel for the zone. T1870, 1763 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Downer action to it, has feel for the pitch and for the bottom of the zone. T1587, 1473 average rpm.

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