Preseason I.D. Illiana: Statistical Analysis
January 17, 2018
The Preseason I.D. Illiana Showcase took place on Monday, January 15 at Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center in Lynwood, IL. Prospects from all classes participated in a pro-style workout in front on the PBR Scouting Staff. This event was a joint effort between PBR Illinois and Indiana. Today, we start the event analysis with a stats story.
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TOP 60 YARD DASH TIMES
Four prospects were able to run sub-7.00 60 yard dashes. Teammates (Marian Catholic) Pierce Jones and Cameron Bufford led this group with times of 6.83 and 6.96, respectively. Mason Hsieh-Bailey posted the top time by a 2020 at 6.96, 0.03 seconds better than Mathew Birtman.
Four prospects were able to run sub-7.00 60 yard dashes. Teammates (Marian Catholic) Pierce Jones and Cameron Bufford led this group with times of 6.83 and 6.96, respectively. Mason Hsieh-Bailey posted the top time by a 2020 at 6.96, 0.03 seconds better than Mathew Birtman.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60 Yard Dash |
| Pierce Jones | IL | Marian Catholic | 2019 | OF | 6.83 |
| Cameron Bufford | IL | Marian Catholic | 2019 | SS/2B | 6.96 |
| Mason Hsieh-Bailey | IL | Oak Park-River Forest | 2020 | OF | 6.96 |
| Mathew Birtman | IL | Deerfield | 2020 | LHP/OF | 6.99 |
| Myles Henry | IL | Crete-Monee | 2019 | SS/OF | 7.01 |
| Adam Huekels | IL | Marian Catholic | 2020 | OF | 7.01 |
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
A trio of prospects top our fastball velocity leaderboard. The lanky Joel Holtcamp, physical Chandler Kerr, and wiry-framed Ethan Alexander all topped out at 83 mph.
A trio of prospects top our fastball velocity leaderboard. The lanky Joel Holtcamp, physical Chandler Kerr, and wiry-framed Ethan Alexander all topped out at 83 mph.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Fastball Velocity |
| Joel Holtcamp | IN | Andrean | 2019 | RHP/3B | 83 |
| Chandler Kerr | IL | Marian Catholic | 2019 | LHP | 83 |
| Ethan Alexander | IL | Marian Catholic | 2020 | RHP/2B | 83 |
| Mike Sullivan | IL | Wheaton North | 2019 | RHP | 82 |
| Cody Harrison | IL | Plainfield North | 2019 | RHP/1B | 81 |
TOP EXIT VELOCITY
Parker Mathieson had, arguably, the top statistical performance. The athletic Mathieson posted a 94 mph exit velocity. Coming in just behind him was Brandon Lucero at 92 and Joel Holtcamp at 90.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity |
| Parker Mathieson | IL | Normal University | 2019 | SS/OF | 94 |
| Brandon Lucero | IN | Merrillville | 2019 | C | 92 |
| Joel Holtcamp | IN | Andrean | 2019 | RHP/3B | 90 |
| Pierce Jones | IL | Marian Catholic | 2019 | OF | 89 |
| Vince Borrelli | IL | Andrew | 2020 | OF | 89 |
| Derrick Dawson | IN | Mishawaka | 2020 | C | 89 |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
Kyle Wisch reared back on the infield portion, topping out at 90 mph across the infield. Not surprsing, Mathieson posted the second best velocity at 83.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Infield Velocity |
| Kyle Wisch | IL | Hinsdale Central | 2019 | 3B | 90 |
| Parker Mathieson | IL | Normal University | 2019 | SS/OF | 83 |
| Brendon Herrin | IL | Andrew | 2019 | SS/2B | 82 |
| Joel Holtcamp | IN | Andrean | 2019 | RHP/3B | 82 |
| Nathan Sanchez | IL | Lakeview | 2019 | C/3B | 80 |
| Marc Babicz | IL | St. Laurence | 2020 | OF/2B | 80 |
| Jonny Gonsalves | IL | Tinley Park | 2020 | SS/3B | 80 |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Once again Mathieson posted the second hardest velocity from the outfield at 85 mph. Vince Borrelli takes home the top spot at 87 mph.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Outfield Velocity |
| Vince Borrelli | IL | Andrew | 2020 | OF | 87 |
| Parker Mathieson | IL | Normal University | 2019 | SS/OF | 85 |
| Marc Babicz | IL | St. Laurence | 2020 | OF/2B | 84 |
| Pierce Jones | IL | Marian Catholic | 2019 | OF | 83 |
| Elijah Covington | IN | Boone Grove | 2020 | SS/OF | 81 |
| Adam Huekels | IL | Marian Catholic | 2020 | OF | 81 |
TOP CATCHER POP TIMES
Nathan Sanchez was hopping behind the plate as he earned the events top pop time at 2.07, edging out Derrick Dawson by 0.01 seconds. Brandon Lucero was the most consistent catcher as his pop times were all between 2.15 and 2.19.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Times |
| Nathan Sanchez | IL | Lakeview | 2019 | C/3B | 2.07-2.19 |
| Derrick Dawson | IN | Mishawaka | 2020 | C | 2.08-2.15 |
| Brandon Lucero | IN | Merrillville | 2019 | C | 2.15-2.19 |
| Jonny Crowel | IL | Marist | 2021 | C/3B | 2.18-2.33 |
| Connor Cassady | IL | Lyons Township | 2020 | C/RHP | 2.18-2.36 |
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
It should come as no surprise that the top catcher velocities belong to the three catchers who posted the best pop times, in the same order.
| Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Catcher Velocity |
| Nathan Sanchez | IL | Lakeview | 2019 | C/3B | 77 |
| Derrick Dawson | IN | Mishawaka | 2020 | C | 76 |
| Brandon Lucero | IN | Merrillville | 2019 | C | 75 |
| Lane Clevenger | IN | McCutcheon | 2020 | C | 72 |
| Connor Cassady | IL | Lyons Township | 2020 | C/RHP | 71 |
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