On Saturday, February 17th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to the SportsBarn in Wood River, IL, to host the inaugural Southern Illinois Preseason ID. This event, which was open to all current HS grad classes, featured 60+ players from southern Illinois that participated in a pro-style workout in front of our staff, gathering unrivaled data and measurables in the process. 

All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff. We also use these events as identifiers for future invite-only events, like the Preseason All-State, the Illinois State Games, and the prestigious Prep Baseball Future Games that take place at the tail end of the summer.

For a full roster of those in attendance, click HERE. To see all of the statistics and all of the content we rolled out after the event, click HERE. 

We already rolled out the catchers, outfielders, and infielders. We’ll wrap up our individual player analysis from this event today by looking at all of the pitcher scouting reports from this event, which you can find below. 

TOP OVERALL PROSPECTS

1. Tommy Kramkowski, Belleville East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with present lean strength and room for more.
Delivery: Athletic, up-tempo mover. Quick side step start, leg lifts to balance point, drop/drive pattern down the mound, rides the backside. In-line mover, firm lead leg, finishes over his front side with an athletic and controlled finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, high ¾ finish. Easy arm speed, athletic.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. In the zone often with ride and run traits at peak. T2427, 2354 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, more gradual action with higher arch and depth than slider. Sharp at times, strikes. T2439, 2408 average rpm.
SL: 77-77 mph. Tight, bullet-like spin with out-pitch upside. Averaged 12.8 inches of horizontal movement, peaking at 14.6 inches. Strikes T2556, 2426 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed, limits spin and lift, fades it. Flashed strike feel. T1711, 1605 average rpm.

2. Dylan Huff, Chatham Glenwood (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with plenty of physical upside.
Delivery: Simple, easy, and athletic delivery. Works in rhythm, keeps his direction to the plate and lands with a closed front foot. Level shoulders, strong front side, finishes over his lead leg.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and continuous path, loose ¾ finish.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Free and easy out the hand. T1911, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape with depth and action. Developing feel for the strike zone.  T2436, 2412 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Similar shape to curveball, tighter spin at times. T2426, 2350 average rpm.

3. Chase Knebel, Highland (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Starts offset on the mound, simple, uptempo drop/drive delivery. Moves easy out of balance point, landing in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, low 3/4 arm slot with some deception.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph.  T1962, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Short wrinkle that flashes bite, 1/7 shape, has advanced feel for the zone with the pitch. T1781, 1723 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph.  T1843, 1787 average rpm.

4. Anderson Kaufmann, Alton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with lean strength.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, repeats. Tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path with quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, locates low. T2137, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1956, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Downer action with some fade, maintains  T1853, 1765 average rpm.

5. Brody Lindemann, Belleville East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Physical, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Clean, uptempo mover, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, short, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Firm out of the hand, some run. T2392, 2309 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, works the bottom half of the zone. T2473, 2404 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Fade and depth, locates low. T1649, 1583 average rpm.
KN: 67-69 mph. Kills spin, feel, plays like a true knuckle ball.

6. Austin Borries, Teutopolis (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Quick, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall delivery, foot lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, clean with quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Plays firm, mostly straight. T2226, 2088 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Plays down in the zone with 12/6 shape. T2097, 2044 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Clear fade and sink to the arm-side, maintains fastball arm speed. T1831, 1810 average rpm. 

7. Garrick Winkeler, Mater Dei (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive delivery, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Plays mostly straight T2285, 2192 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape, lands to the arm-side. T2301, 2268 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade to the arm-side, maintains armspeed. T1940, 1835 average rpm.

8. Kaleb Weber, O'Fallon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, clean, athletic delivery, drop/drive delivery, foot lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Full, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T2262, 2168 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Short, horizontal shape. T2213, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Slight arm-side fade, lands. T1287, 1223 average rpm.

9. Chase Butler, Bunker Hill (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Strong, physically advanced frame for age.
Delivery: Simple operation, side step start, high leg lift to balance point. Tall/fall type mover with some stack on the backside, stays connected to the rubber and swings lead leg to footstrike. Level shoulders, works across body some, front foot lands open at times.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, 3/4 slot. Clean and easy, arm speed out front.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Late arm-side action and in the zone at times.  T2100, 1805 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight bullet-like spin, feel for the zone.  T1873, 1631 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown at arm speed, some fade.  T1649, 1547 average rpm. 

T10. Andrew (Drew) Zacha, Marquette Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Mixes in a two-seam with run, four-seam plays mostly straight. T1908, 1797 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Plays with 12/6 shape. T1455, 1305 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays mostly straight, lands. T1891, 1712 average rpm.

T10. Evan Day, O’Fallon (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 203-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with coil, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T2249, 2190 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sharp, 11/5 break. T2132, 2121 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Short, horizontal break. T2262, 2089 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Fade and sink to the arm-side. T1949, 1863 average rpm. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Jayce Baedke, MARSHFIELD HIGH (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Compact with strength.
Delivery: Uptempo mover, intentful drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 70-74 mph. Plays mostly straight at the top of the zone. T2023, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 1/7 big break, has some feel for the zone. T1485, 1410 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Mostly straight actions with occasional arm-side fade. T1377, 1327 average rpm. 

Beau Breyman, Freeburg Community High Sch (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Sturdy frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable, small leg lift, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 69-77 mph. Mostly straight, mixes in two-seam with some run. T1744, 1507 average rpm.
CB: 63-63 mph. Tight spin, 11/5 shape with depth and strike feel. T1788, 1788 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Short, horizontal break. T1981, 1860 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, fade and sink to the arm-side. T1712, 1643 average rpm.
KN: 49-54 mph. Minimal spin, noticeable drop. 

Jonathon Caudle, O'Fallon (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-77 mph. Clear arm-side run. T1768, 1680 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Short, 12/6 shape. T2245, 2126 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. T1721, 1676 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Some fade to the armside. T1790, 1628 average rpm.

Cameron Crowe, Sullivan (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-73 mph. Arm-side run, firm out of the hand. T1788, 1724 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Sharp, 1/7 break, feel to land. T2164, 2096 average rpm.

Ty Etcheson, Father McGivney (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with physical projection to come.
Delivery: Side step start with some pause, high leg lift, controlled at balance point. Long strider, in-line at times with intent through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 finish.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Clean out of the hand with arm-side action. True 2-seam feel. T2244, 2173 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Short bite with 11/5 shape. Has feel for the zone at times. T2015, 1850 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown with same armspeed as fastball, plays with arm-side fade and downer action.  T2006, 1840 average rpm.

Logan Faust, Belleville East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean-bodied frame.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Tall/fall lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Whippy arm action, comes out at a tough angle for left-handed hitters. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Mostly straight actions.  T2034, 1928 average rpm.
CB: 60-64 mph. 1/7 action with depth.  T1649, 1497 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Some arm-side fade at times.  T1724, 1575 average rpm.

Tyson Filyaw, O'Fallon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with long, upside levers.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, clean action, 3/3 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Firm and clean out of the hand, plays with arm-side run. T2363, 2334 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land for strikes. T1980, 1810 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Fade T1724, 1601 average rpm. 

Quinn Ford, Mascoutah High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build with upside.
Delivery: Quick tempo, high leg kick, tall/fall type delivery with an open-toed landing. Intentful through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot
FB: T75, 71-74 mph. Straight, four-seam type. T2036, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. T1931, 1672 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Maintains arm speed and slot, straight action, flashed feel for the bottom of the zone. T1623, 1470 average rpm. 

Owen Hodapp, Belleville East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall, foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight actions, comes out clean. T2241, 2144 average rpm.
CB:  mph. 12/6 shape, consistently kept it low. T,  average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph.  T1911, 1811 average rpm. 

Nolan Lebert, Mascoutah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic, clear lower half strength.
Delivery: Smooth, easy operation.
Arm Action: RH. Easy, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Arm-side tail, true 2-seam feel.  T1994, 1928 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Sharper 11/5 action, has feel for the arm-side.  T2300, 2277 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. 10/4 shape with some depth. T2283, 2195 average rpm.
CH: 67-72 mph. Arm-side fade, has above average feel for the pitch. T1648, 1558 average rpm. 

Michael Lucas, Chatham Glenwood (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Stretch only, leg lifts to a tall balance point, strides in line to target and finishes over his front side.
Arm Action: RH. Arm draws with some reach on the backside, high 3/4 finish.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Plays straight.  T2326, 2241 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Sharp spin at times with some bite, 11/5 action.  T2518, 2465 average rpm.
CH: 66-72 mph. Thrown at arm speed, some fade.  T2234, 1477 average rpm.

Alex McCarthy, Francis Howell  (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only. Medium leg kick, drop/drive delivery, explodes out of balance point, lands in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, has quickness to it our front. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Mostly straight with life out of the hand. T2217, 2143 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. T2395, 2235 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. T1864, 1715 average rpm. 

Carter Murphy, Springfield Southeast  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with slight coil, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, clean action, acceleration out front.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Some run to the arm-side. T2025, 1876 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp break. T2196, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short, horizontal break. T2029, 2020 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph.  T1684, 1517 average rpm.

Ethan Murphy, Springfield Southeast  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-10, 188-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, simple delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, quick clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Firm and clean out of the hand. T2171, 2117 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 shape, shows feel to land in the lower half of the zone. T2185, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, feel for lower half. T2378, 2310 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph.  T1284, 1276 average rpm. Noticeable arm-side fade, maintains arm speed

Reid Neumayer, Belleville East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 151-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, clean, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Slight arm-side run. T2051, 1922 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. 2/8 sweeping shape, throws it hard. T2244, 2044 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade and depth to the arm-side. T1587, 1505 average rpm.

Baron Odam, Taylorville Sr High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Long limbs, lean levers, upside frame.
Delivery: Controlled levers, medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Plays mostly straight. T2104, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, plays more vertical at times. T2132, 2079 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Tighter, more downer spin than breaking ball. T2079, 2046 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed, plays straight. T1312, 1282 average rpm.

Lucas Owen, Collinsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type, short strider at foot strike and works across body some.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, low 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Arm-side run, has feel for the zone. T1869, 1785 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Short 10/4 action, best of the offspeed offerings. T1881, 1847 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Some downer action to it. T1539, 1382 average rpm.

Wyatt Pierson, Delavan (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 184-pounds. Strong, sturdy stature.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays clean out of the mound with arm-side run. SNK: Similar actions as fastball. T2080, 1949 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Short, 10/4 sweeping shape. T2293, 2166 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Fade with same armspeed as the fastball. T1461, 1413 average rpm.

Jack Puent, Alton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Side step start, drop/drive delivery, level shoulders and keeps his direction to the plate. Front leg swings to an in-line front foot, still head, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 finish.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Clean out the hand, plays down in the zone.  T2134, 2025 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, more gradual than slider with added depth.  T2029, 1971 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Tighter, more lateral tilt.  T2244, 2138 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed, some feel for the bottom of the zone.  T1412, 1342 average rpm. 

Ajay Runkel, Rochester (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Physically advanced, mature stature.
Delivery: Repeats, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Has some run to the arm-side. T2267, 2181 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape. T2301, 2221 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short, horizontal break, 2500 spin rate. T2472, 2309 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm-side fade, feel for the zone. T2017, 1958 average rpm.

Brayden Saling, Williamsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, front foot crosses back knee at leg lift, lead leg swings into an open-toed landing. High front side, upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Mostly straight, plays at the top of the zone. T2286, 2216 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth.  T2421, 2364 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, slows arm down slightly compared to fastball. T1970, 1720 average rpm. 

Luke Schuckenbrock, Gillespie  (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic build, looks the part.
Delivery: Athletic, clean mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Come out of the hand, mostly straight. SNK: Similar profile as the fastball. T1914, 1832 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Short, horizontal break. T1657, 1546 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Some downer action and fade. T1274, 1208 average rpm.

Frank Stefano, Rochester High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Side step start, leg lifts into a tight hip turn, athletic mover, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 finish.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Clean out the hand, plays down in the zone and strikes.  T1960, 1881 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape with big bend and arch. Developing feel for the zone. T2537, 2466 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Circle grip, decelerates arm and throws it with less intent. T1471, 1390 average rpm. 

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