On Saturday, February 24th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass event at The MAX in McCook, IL. This event was host to just over 130 of the top 2026 and 2027 grads from around the state, and gave our staff one final look at these prospects before the spring season began. 

We started our event rollout earlier this week with a look at all of the infielders, outfielders and catchers from the event. Today, we continue with a look at each and every pitcher from the day.

Three sophomores that just missed out on the top-10 are LHP Callum Morrison (Lake Forest), LHP Braydon McKendrick (Brother Rice) and RHP Martin Kinnane (Lockport. 

Morrison, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound southpaw, impressed with a fastball up to 88 mph and feel for a diving changeup in the mid-70s. 

McKendrick stands in at 5-foot-10, 176-pounds and showed off a high-spinning fastball up to 86 mph (T2,387 rpm). He also showed some feel for a curveball, slider and changeup to fill out his four-pitch mix. 

Kinnane, a lean and projectable right-hander, stands in at 6-foot-4, 175-pounds. He’s an athletic mover that creates a lively fastball up to 88 mph, and there appears to be much more in the tank. 

Continue reading below to see the top overall pitching prospects from the day, separated by grad class. 

Top Pitching Prospects 

2026

1. Paddy Roth, St. Patrick (IL), 2026 Illinois
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Trim, projectable build, room to add strength.
Delivery: Simple, clean delivery, drop/drive delivery, works easy down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 90-91 mph. Firm out of the hand, mostly straight. T2036, 1982 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. 11/5 shape, real feel to land. T1628, 1500 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Noticeable deceleration, fade to the arm-side. T1767, 1706 average rpm.

2. Frank Costabile, Stevenson (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Compact build with strength.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, short leg lift, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 90-91 mph. Firm out of the hand with life through the zone, mostly straight. T2243, 2141 average rpm.
SL: 79-82 mph. Short, tight horizontal break. T2780, 2700 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Has some fading action to the arm-side. T1596, 1536 average rpm.

3. Keaton Reinke, St. Charles North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Athletic frame and build, moves well.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, works over bent front knee, closed toe and online.
Arm Action: RH. Loose athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot with some upside, shows present arm speed.
FB: T91, 87-90 mph. Has life out of the hand, 4-seam feel. T2064, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape with late bite. Has depth through the zone. T2178, 2057 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Decelerates slightly, has arm-side fade to it. T1599, 1509 average rpm.

4. Brandon Pelz, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 168.4-pounds. Lean, projectable frame, some present strength.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, slight drop and drive, gets into lower half, long stride, gets push off the rubber and rides it downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Loose live arm action, athletic, high 3/4 slot, long action, repeats it well.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Easy life out of the hand, has life through the zone, has feel for the zone. T2186, 2120 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Thrown with intent, has some downer action. 11/5 shape, lands. T2374, 2325 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. 10/4 shape with some depth through the zone. Decelerates some out front, has some feel for spin. T2314, 2213 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Arm-side action, has feel for the bottom of the zone. T1972, 1806 average rpm.

5. Ian Tosi, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Mostly straight, plays with rise through the zone. T2180, 2136 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Big 1/7 break, drops in the zone. T2274, 2206 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Throws with confidence, similar action to the fastball, sells it. T1772, 1675 average rpm.

6. Connor Elenteny, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-3, 193-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Easy delivery, high front side leads a tall/fall lower-half that stays in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, clean, high 3/4 release.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. 2-seam, has easy life out of the hand, arm-side run. Has life through the zone. T2233, 2053 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Thrown with intent, has 11/5 shape with depth. Has some feel for spin. T2464, 2352 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Plays with similar shape as the fastball, thrown with intent. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T1884, 1817 average rpm.

7. Callaghan O'Connor, Bishop McNamara (IL), 2026 Notre Dame
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds. Large frame, long limbs, room to add strength.
Delivery: Subtle side step rocker, high leg lift, lands heel to toe, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T90, 85-89 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, has some ride through the zone, 4-seam characteristics. T2285, 2197 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, has some depth to it, lands to both sides of the plate. T2161, 2097 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Thrown with similar arm speed as the fastball, flashes arm-side fade. Developing. T1883, 1772 average rpm.

8. Rocco Szambelan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Trim, athletic build with room to add strength.
Delivery: Slightly up-tempo, athletic leg lift, drop/drive lower-half, works with intent down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 release.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Clean with life out of the hand, plays with late arm-side run. Plays at the top and bottom of the zone. T1939, 1775 average rpm.
SL: 79-82 mph. Thrown with intent, short 3/9 break, has confidence for the glove-side part of the plate. Has late break at times. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T2170, 2118 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Similar arm-speed as the fastball, late arm-side tumble. T1687, 1607 average rpm.

9. Drew Borkowski III, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lean wiry frame, room to add strength.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, closed at top leans back into balance point, gets behind the baseball with intent. Loose and wiry athlete.
Arm Action: RH. Connected arm action, high 3/4 slot, stays behind the baseball with loose whippy arm action. Abbreviated backswing on offspeed, reaches more for fastball.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Has easy life out of the hand, carries through the zone, has some feel for the zone. T2142, 2087 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Thrown with intent, has 11/5 shape with depth through the zone. Best of the offspeed. T2187, 2114 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. 10/4 action with some depth, decelerates out front some. T2188, 2158 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Has arm-side tumble to it. T1918, 1823 average rpm.

10. Ian Campbell, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Strong body type, barrel chested and developed lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with effort, works with serious intent down the hill, stays behind it and gets into lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Live loose arm, high 3/4 slot, advanced arm speed and strength.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Firm out of the hand, has life through the zone. True 4-seam feel. T2236, 2203 average rpm.
SL: 78-82 mph. Tight 9/3 action, has some depth to it at times. T2027, 1974 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Decelerates, has some arm-side fade, developing. T1649, 1548 average rpm.

2027

1. Kaden Wasniewski, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, clean and repeatable with some controlled effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, loose with arm speed, slight plunge out of the glove.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. 4S: Has life out of the hand and some carry through the zone. 2S: Arm-side run, has feel for the zone. T2390, 2318 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Tight 9/3 action, plays at the bottom of the zone, thrown with intent. T2188, 1781 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side run, tumbles towards the bottom of the zone. T1641, 1536 average rpm.

2. Brady Buenik, Libertyville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long limbed, projectable build, room to add strength.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall delivery, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm path, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 87-90 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, firm. T2113, 1928 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Short, horizontal break. T2045, 1988 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Fade and depth to the arm-side, feel. T1552, 1517 average rpm.

3. Cole Ruggeri, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027 Missouri
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build with some projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with tuck, athletic, tall/fall down the mound. Works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Firm and clean out of the hand, arm-side run. T2170, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T2180, 2063 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays with fade and depth at the bottom of the zone. T1926, 1876 average rpm.

4. Brady Cunningham, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 207-pounds. Large frame and build, strength throughout.
Delivery: Directional delivery, works online, stays behind the baseball.
Arm Action: RH. Short back swing, clean and over the top.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Straight four seam type, showed some ride up through the zone. True backspin. T2016, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape. T2148, 2043 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Straight change, slight sink action. T1534, 1417 average rpm.

5. Cullen Schwigen, Rockridge (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Proportionate, athletic build.
Delivery: High leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Plays with life out of the hand. T2134, 2020 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, more vertical drop at times. T2060, 2016 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jimmy Benson, St. Laurence (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 195-pounds. Long lanky frame. High waisted.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery with deception, long limbed, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long whippy arm action, works from multiple slots with fastball.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Has some arm-side action, clean out of the hand. T2060, 1928 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 1/7 shape, decelerates some, flashes sharp bite. T1985, 1946 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 2/8 action, developing. T1995, 1945 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Flashes arm-side fade, developing. T1837, 1790 average rpm.

Bobby Biggs, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 173-pounds. Lean, high-waisted and projectable build.
Delivery: High, athletic leg lift, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone. Plays at the bottom of the zone consistently. T2125, 2054 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, has some feel for the bottom of the zone, thrown with intent. T1922, 1812 average rpm.
CH: 77-81 mph. Arm-side tumble at times. Plays with similar arm-speed as the fastball. Throws with confidence at the bottom of the zone. T1387, 1350 average rpm.

Luke Blackwell, Valmeyer (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Trim and athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Simple, easy, athletic delivery, medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Easy, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Clean, firm out of the hand with life. T1975, 1914 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Short, horizontal break. T1964, 1893 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fade and depth, lands to the arm-side. T2109, 2074 average rpm.

Antonio Brown Jr, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, short leg lift and stride, works with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot, plays with intent into release.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Has life out of the hand with some arm-side run. Plays with life through the zone. T2139, 2098 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. 11/5 downer action, developing feel for the zone. T2160, 2129 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. 9/3 shape, flashed depth. T2185, 2109 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Arm-side action, thrown with similar arm speed as the fastball. T1963, 1918 average rpm.

Mason Bruesch, Geneva (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, side-arm slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T2254, 2077 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, feel at the bottom of the zone. T2222, 2118 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Sweeping, horizontal actions. T2212, 2178 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fade and depth to the arm-side. T2048, 1932 average rpm.

Charlie Caroselli, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Delivery: Hybrid, side-step windup, athletic down the mound, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Clean out of the hand with arm-side run. T1986, 1903 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T2265, 2209 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Fade and decel, shows control with the pitch. T2219, 1743 average rpm.

Samuel Chin, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 148-pounds. Wiry, skinny build, highly projectable.
Delivery: Clean, athletic actions, tall/fall delivery, short stride.
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean arm path, acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays firm out of the hand, easy low-80s velocities. T2262, 2111 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 sweeping shape, feel to land. T2723, 2624 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Maintains arm speed, slight decel and fade. T1853, 1718 average rpm.

Josh Colaizzi, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, foot land slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Plays firm out of the hand with ride through the zone. T2010, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape, plays low in the zone. T2351, 2225 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, throws firm. T2246, 2214 average rpm.

Cy Craft, Du Quoin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High-waisted, skinny build with projection.
Delivery: Clean, uptempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm path, 3/4 slot. Quick arm out front.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Heavy through the zone, some arm-side life. T2312, 2042 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape, throws it hard. T2336, 2265 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fade and depth, feel for zone. T1695, 1638 average rpm.

Jory Crocker, Willowbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 164.2-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame, uber projectable.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm path, quick 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Plays with ride through the zone. T2161, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 shape, finds the lower half of the zone. T1844, 1750 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1878, 1752 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Mostly straight actions with slight deceleration. T2015, 1795 average rpm.

Sean Dabe, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143.5-pounds. Athletic, proportionate frame.
Delivery: Full windup delivery works with some effort, slight drop and drive. Recoil finish at times, showed athleticism throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, clean circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Has life out of the hand, 4-seam feel. T2016, 1926 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 action, slows down arm some. Developing. T1876, 1786 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. 10/4 shape with late bite. Has depth. T1783, 1724 average rpm.
CH: 69-74 mph. Mostly straight, similar profile to the fastball, slows down arm some. Developing. T1783, 1659 average rpm.

Carsen DeKeyrel, Rockridge (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, drop/drive delivery, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Plays clean out of the hand with arm-side run. T2094, 1995 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 sweeping shape, feel. T1994, 1855 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Feel to land in the zone, fade and depth. T1450, 1393 average rpm.

Aidan Dillon, Brother Rice (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 164-pounds. Athletic build, room to add on strength.
Delivery: Clean delivery, athletic and repeatable, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot, occasionally climbs over the top.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Plays with some arm-side run, clean out of the hand. T2044, 1898 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, has some depth to it. Lands for strikes. T1987, 1864 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Plays more vertically with a 1/7 shape, decelerates. Developing. T1853, 1738 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Has some tumble to it, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1528, 1347 average rpm.

Ryan Duncheon Jr., East Peoria Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong thick build, durable lower half.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, wide setup with quick load and go. Drop and drive style. Lands square, slight rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, slightly lower on spin pitches. Loose arm.
FB: T85, 81-83 mph. Has some life out of the hand with arm-side run. Has feel for the zone. T2147, 2080 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Short, 11/5 shape, thrown with intent. T1859, 1689 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Mostly straight actions, slight 10/4 shape. T2183, 2002 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Kills spin, plays with heavy arm-side run at times. T1595, 1498 average rpm.

Warren Furio, Lake Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight actions through the zone, some life. T2014, 1841 average rpm.
CB: 63-68 mph. Short, horizontal break, 11/5 shape at times. T1906, 1846 average rpm.
SPLT: 66-68 mph. Downer movement, developing.

Chase Golding, Deerfield High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 158-pounds. Some strength in the lower-half, proportionate.
Delivery: Stretch-only, small leg lift with coil, drop/drive delivery in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 72-77 mph. Four-seam plays mostly straight, two-seam has some arm-side run. T1678, 1519 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. 1/7 shape, big sweeping break. T1586, 1472 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Decel, downer action. T1217, 1100 average rpm.

Aiden Gonzales (Licea), Bremen (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 182-pounds.
Delivery: Down-tempo delivery, high toe lift into balance position, lands on line, closed toe, maintains balance.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, separates up and out of the glove.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with some arm-side run, has feel for the arm-side part of the plate. T2073, 1855 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. 10/4 shape, flashes depth. Lands for strikes. T1594, 1484 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Decelerates, mostly straight actions, developing. T1669, 1614 average rpm.

Nico Harper, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, medium leg lift with slight coil, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Comes out of the hand with life, stays mostly straight. T2311, 2245 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Plays with sweeping, 2/8 shape. T2240, 1774 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Shows slight fade to the arm-side. T1509, 1476 average rpm.

Brady Hasquin, Edwardsville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 215-pounds. Large frame, long limbs, high-waisted with some strength.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, short stride, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2054, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 12/6 shape, drops in the zone. T1973, 1910 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Downer action with slight fade. T1767, 1597 average rpm.

Sam Higgins, Maine South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Proportionate frame, some strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Easy, athletic delivery, medium leg lift, drop/drive down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Plays mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T2036, 1955 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape, feel to land. T2206, 2175 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. 2/8 action, sweeping shape. T2186, 2126 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Slight fade to the arm-side, feel to land. T1391, 1364 average rpm.

Jaidon Hilliard, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lean athletic frame, high waisted.
Delivery: High athletic leg lift, tucked at the top, loaded well. Swings into landing working online, athletic throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm, high 3/4 slot. Slight short plunge on back side. Showed arm speed. Loose and projectable.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with some arm side run, flashes feel for the zone. T2021, 1889 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown with similar arm speed as the fastball, similar profile as the fastball, developing. T1774, 1732 average rpm.
CUT: 69-72 mph. Has some depth to it, developing feel for the zone.

Blake Hoffer, Glenbrook South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Large frame, durable type.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, stays balanced and square, deliberate left handed leg lift.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, clean arm.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, has some life through the zone with arm-side run. T1750, 1660 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Short 1/7 shape. T1498, 1467 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-74 mph. Arm-side action, has some feel for the zone. Flashes downer action. 

Padraig Hurley, Illinois Lutheran (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 144.2-pounds. Some strength throughout, trim build.
Delivery: Linear, slight drop and delivery, hesitation at balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Short, connected arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Lively and clean out of the hand, plays straight. T2137, 2023 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, landed for strikes. T1978, 1883 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Short, tight, lateral action. T1758, 1726 average rpm.

Joe Kelly, Loyola Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 179.9-pounds. Some present strength, evenly proportioned.
Delivery: Athletic, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, some arm-side run. T2203, 2152 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Throws it hard, short, 11/5 shape. T2503, 2404 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade and depth, feel for zone. T1838, 1777 average rpm.

Martin Kinnane, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lean, wiry, long-limbed.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, foot lands open at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Mostly straight, comes out of the hand with life. T2167, 2027 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Tight, short break with 11/5 shape. T2048, 1993 average rpm.
CH: 70-76 mph. Clear fade and depth to the arm-side. T1426, 1364 average rpm.

Carter Lippens, Dunlap High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, fluid mover, high leg kick, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Has 2-seam actions, plays with arm-side run. Has feel for the bottom of the zone. T1897, 1774 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Short 12/6 shape with downer action, has feel for the zone. T2187, 2151 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T2154, 2120 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Late arm-side run, heavy. Thrown with intent, plays at the bottom of the zone. Best of the offspeed. T1299, 1221 average rpm.

Chase Lockwood, Libertyville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Trim, projectable build, room to add strength.
Delivery: Smooth, easy mover downhill. Athletic drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, clean.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, flashes carry through the zone. 4-seam characteristics. T2119, 2054 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sweeping 10/4 action, has feel for the glove side. T2343, 2266 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short 10/4 bite. Has feel for the zone on the arm-side. Flashes downer action. T2326, 2240 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Mostly straight actions, plays with similar arm-speed as the fastball. T1950, 1907 average rpm.

Braydon McKendrick, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 168.9-pounds. Athletic, lean build, developed lower-half.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, aggressive arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Firm out of the hand, mostly straight, some cut. T2387, 2307 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action. T2338, 2283 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Short, horizontal break. T2357, 2295 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Downer action through the zone. T1836, 1748 average rpm.

Callum Morrison, Lake Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Proportionate frame.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic, slight drop and drive delivery, lands on-line and balanced.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with arm-side action. Has feel for the bottom of the zone. T2118, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short 1/7 shape with late bite. Throws with intent, has feel for the glove side. T2171, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Heavy arm-side run, pronates, late tumble. Out-pitch characteristics. T1699, 1609 average rpm.

Johnny Nelson, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Broad shoulders, lean strength throughout.
Delivery: Balanced tall and fall delivery, lands on firm front side, works tall over landing leg. Slight cross body, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, connected arm action.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. 2-seam, plays with some arm-side run, has life out of the hand, plays consistently to the arm-side. T2002, 1880 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Thrown with intent, has 11/5 shape with depth. Developing feel for the zone. Has feel to spin the pitch. T2523, 2444 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Arm-side fade, plays at the bottom of the zone consistently. Out-pitch potential. T1721, 1662 average rpm.

Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143.3-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Athletic, controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Mostly straight, firm out of the hand. T1956, 1770 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, shows feel, 12/6 shape at times. T2418, 2360 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Plays similar as the curveball, 11/5 shape. T2300, 2202 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Fade and depth to the arm-side. T1363, 1288 average rpm.

Jason Phillips, Plano (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 245-pounds. Durable, strong build.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, works quick with intent, short side rocker into leg lift, kicks into closed toe landing, rotational finish at times.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 to high 3/4 slot, long loose arm, clean and repeats. Glove pat separation.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Has some life out of the hand, plays at the bottom of the zone, flashes feel for spin. T2183, 1990 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 10/4 action with depth through the zone at times, has some feel for spin, has feel for the zone. T2361, 2318 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Circle-change, plays with arm-side run, flashes tumble. T1948, 1823 average rpm.

Matt Ritchie, St. Charles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Wiry frame, thin lower half. Room to fill out.
Delivery: Clean delivery, stays tall, lands closed, balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm action, works downhill.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. 4-seam characteristics, mostly straight actions. Easy out of the hand. T2065, 1991 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, lands. T2263, 2182 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Circle-change, plays with some horizontal action at times, developing. T2061, 1892 average rpm.

Traxton Roberts, Armstrong High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift into a slight hunched upper-half, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm circle, high 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, has some life through the zone. T2072, 1947 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. 10/4 action, plays with some sweep. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T2253, 2157 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Arm-side action, has feel for the bottom of the zone, thrown with intent. T1619, 1561 average rpm.

Aiden Robles, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 156-pounds. Wiry, long-limbed frame, highly projectable.
Delivery: Uptempo, quick delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-85 mph. Firm and clean out of the hand. T2495, 2453 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 12/6 shape, real feel to land for strikes, quick arm. T2303, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 75-79 mph. High spin, has some arm-side action. T2306, 2204 average rpm.

Owen Rog, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 169.3-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Small leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays with cutting action at times. T1816, 1718 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. More horizontal shape, 2/8 action. T1981, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Deceleration with some arm-side fade. T1575, 1482 average rpm.

Josh Rudnick, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 156-pounds. Lean, wiry frame, plenty of room to fill out.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift, tall/fall delivery, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Some life out of the hand, mostly straight. T2105, 1938 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. 12/6 shape, plays in the lower half of the zone. T1788, 1678 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Mostly straight arm path, slight deceleration. T1522, 1440 average rpm.

Gabe Sanders, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 142-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, relaxed delivery, controlled tempo, medium leg lift, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm swing, high 3/4 release.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Plays like a true 2-seam, has arm-side run. Has feel for the zone. T1676, 1555 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Plays with 1/7 shape and has depth to it. Lands for strikes. T1629, 1566 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Some arm-side tumble, has feel for the bottom of the zone. T1691, 1578 average rpm.

Kaeden Schatsiek, Brimfield (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High-waisted, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, short leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight, firm out of the hand. T2163, 2005 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, developing feel. T2062, 2039 average rpm.
CH: 76-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, flashed heavy arm-side run. T2105, 1985 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-78 mph. Downer action, developing.

Jack Slightom, Lyons Township High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. High-waisted, projectable build.
Delivery: Slightly up-tempo, high leg-lift, clean delivery and pace, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, has arm speed out front.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Has some life out of the hand, plays mostly straight with 4-seam characteristics. T1986, 1880 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Slurve tendencies, 11/5 shape with depth, lands. T2107, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Circle-change. Slows down arm some, plays with arm-side run. T1866, 1771 average rpm.

John Strzechowski, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Projectable build, evenly proportioned.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Firm and clean out of the hand, some arm-side run. T2037, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, lands. T2048, 1886 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Fade and depth, feel for arm-side. T1453, 1417 average rpm.

James Wasson, NAZARETH ACADEMY (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. Wiry, lean frame, highly projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, pre-sets front hip closed, up-tempo into balance point, works quickly down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action with some whip and arm speed out front, low release.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with life through the zone. Has a feel to spin, plays at the top of the zone. T2554, 2366 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape with depth through the zone, has feel for the glove-side. Has some downer action to it. T2519, 2464 average rpm.
SL: 69-74 mph. Short 10/4 action. Has feel to spin. Flashes depth. T2544, 2443 average rpm.

Sebastian Wilson, Lane Tech (IL), 2027 Tennessee
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 187-pounds. Physically advanced frame, proportioned strength.
Delivery: Clean, easy delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose and easy arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 76-82 mph. Mixes in a two-seam with arm-side run, four-seam has slight cut. T2073, 1921 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape, more vertical. T1919, 1856 average rpm.

Ryan Wollschlager, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. High-waisted, wiry, ultra-projectable.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive delivery, foot lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, easy arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-82 mph. Plays clean and mostly straight out of the hand. T2309, 2238 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 shape, slows down arm slightly. T2184, 2154 average rpm.

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