On June 18th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the Peoria Summer ID at East Side Complex in East Peoria, Ill. Over 30 players participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Illinois staff.

Today we are taking a look at every pitcher that was in attendance, along with a Top-5 ranking of who our staff deemed as the best prospects from the event.

RHP Jake Williams (Tremont) is a name-to-know in the state’s 2028 class. He’s an athletic mover down the mound with a loose, easy arm path. His fastball came out clean, sitting in the mid-70s, while also showing feel for a slider.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Madden Johnson, Mattoon (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Clean, up-tempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, plays with sink. T2030, 1855 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. 10/4 shape, late break. T1899, 1872 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with some fade, decel. T1563, 1494 average rpm.

2. Matthew Darling, Westville High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Mature, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Small leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with arm-side run and occasional sink. T1896, 1802 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. 10/4 shape, big sweep. T1890, 1790 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Mostly straight, some downward and fade actions at times. T1572, 1476 average rpm.

3. Colson Welgat, Kewanee High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Trim, loose-levered frame.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Plays clean and easy out of the hand, mostly straight. T2348, 2182 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp break. T2460, 2359 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp break, lowers arm slot. T2428, 2104 average rpm.

4. Braden Montgomery, Okaw Valley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Sturdy, mature build.
Delivery: Simple, athletic mover, medium leg lift with coil and tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight with some downer action at times. T2041, 1965 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape. T1995, 1943 average rpm.
SPLT: 76-78 mph. Downward action.

5. Parker Eggenberger, Dee-Mack (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action with acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Plays firm out of the hand with straight actions. T1699, 1518 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Short, 10/4 shape. T1931, 1887 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Downer action, maintains arm speed. T1446, 1321 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Cameron Ahart, Peoria Heights (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Mature, presently strong build throughout.
Delivery: Controlled, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, short, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Plays at the top of the zone, mostly straight actions. T2191, 1956 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short, horizontal actions. T1994, 1940 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Developing feel, mostly straight. T1799, 1688 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-74 mph. Some downer action.

Hayden Bates, St. Thomas More (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 160-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame, long-levered.
Delivery: Simple mover, medium leg lift, drop/drive down the mound, foot lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight actions, arm-side run at times. T2126, 2005 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 shape. T1688, 1613 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Short, horizontal action. T1749, 1678 average rpm.

Luke Bonnstetter, Charleston (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill.
Delivery: Simple, up-tempo mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot, quick out front.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight actions, 4-seam type. T1919, 1818 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, lands. T2122, 2053 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Short 10/4 action. T2020, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Decelerates, mostly straight actions. T1467, 1421 average rpm.

August Burr, St. Bede Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Plays straight out of the hand. T1840, 1713 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual actions. T1890, 1799 average rpm.
CH: 64-64 mph. Plays with fade and depth. T1394, 1301 average rpm.

Nate Kaufmann, St. Thomas More (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T1955, 1817 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 12/6 action. T1654, 1617 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Downer action, developing. T1852, 1651 average rpm.

Jacob Kenney, Mercer County (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, some quickness out front.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Arm-side action. T1965, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Short wrinkle, 1/7 bite. T2013, 1892 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Mostly straight action. T1684, 1518 average rpm.

Isaac Perez, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Arm-side run, clean out of the hand. T2186, 2125 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Short, horizontal shape. T, average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Arm-side fade, decel. T1885, 1864 average rpm.

Carter Reiners, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Long-levered frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, foot lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1807, 1687 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Plays with 10/4 sweeping action. T2056, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Short, horizontal actions. T2205, 2077 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Plays with downer action and some fade. T1638, 1495 average rpm.

Kaden Rickey, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build with some present strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with some coil, tall/fall down the mound, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1438, 1340 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, some feel to land. T1975, 1867 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. 10/4 gradual action. T1817, 1748 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Kills spin, mostly straight. T1286, 1212 average rpm.

Michael Roesel, St. Thomas More (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 66-72 mph. Clean out of the hand. T1605, 1454 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Short, horiztonal break. T1471, 1339 average rpm.
CH: 64-64 mph. Plays with downer action. T1361, 1361 average rpm.
SPLT: 58-62 mph. Downer action.

Jake Williams, Tremont (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, athletic mover, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: RH.Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Mostly straight actions with occasional sink. T1528, 1342 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Short 10/4 action with feel for the zone. T1662, 1508 average rpm.

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