On Tuesday, July 18th the PBR Illinois team hosted the Central Illinois Open at The Corn Crib in Normal, IL. This open event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 70+ uncommitted prospects at the start of the summer.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. Today we conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the position players from the event.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

BEST THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Caden Addis, Prairie Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, small leg lift, tall/fall delivery, repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Fluid and easy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Armside run. T2034, 1859 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Gradual, slurve action at times, lands. T2039, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Some fade to the armside. T1925, 1841 average rpm.

Braden Arrenholz, Delavan (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate, easy mover, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Has some sink to it, comes out of the hand easy. T1880, 1772 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Knuckle-curve, varied break, 11/5 shape. T2116, 2068 average rpm.
CH: 67-72 mph. Has tumble to it, throws for strikes, out-pitch potential. T2045, 1761 average rpm.

John Baltz, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 198-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo, big rocker step back, high leg lift into tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Sinker action. T1899, 1815 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sweeping action, sharp, 10/4 shape, lands armside. T2175, 2136 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Lands, fade and depth to the pitch. T1692, 1589 average rpm.

Tyce Beckman, Normal Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long in the back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 72-76 mph. Mostly straight, some carry. T2001, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. Short break, plays with some movement. T2116, 2022 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Similar profile to the fastball. T1502, 1371 average rpm.

Samuel Beirne, Normal West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Some carry with armside run. T2062, 1986 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T1813, 1516 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Plays similar to the curveball, short break. T2002, 1871 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Fade to the armside, quality arm action. T1772, 1685 average rpm.
CUT: 73-76 mph. Some horizontal movement, lands.

Caleb Chamberlain, Glenwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Mostly straight action. T2032, 1937 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 action, quality movement, can land. T2132, 2072 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Kills spin, fade and depth, can land. T1818, 1660 average rpm.

Landyn Corbin, Normal Community, 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, up tempo after balance point, drop/drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Mostly straight, creates some run. T2018, 1894 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, can land, big break, quality spin. T2377, 2278 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Feel for pitch, can land, deceleration. T1540, 1493 average rpm.

Brayden Elliott, Gibson City (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, high leg lift into drop/drive delivery, toe lands slightly closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Plays with some cutting actions. T1950, 1811 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. 10/4 sharp, sweeping shape, feel for pitch, lands. T2335, 2250 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays with some fade to the armside, feel. T1240, 1187 average rpm.

Carson Fuiten, Lincoln (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with some tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1604, 1463 average rpm.
CB: 57-60 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual, lands at the bottom of the zone. T1721, 1679 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Fading action with deceleration. T1210, 1129 average rpm.

Eli Giganti, University (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Moves athletically, medium leg lift, lands in-line towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Plays with rise through the zone. T2236, 2175 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Plays better out of the stretch, 11/5 shape. T2031, 1978 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Circle-change, similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1864, 1794 average rpm.

Drake Giovacchini, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift with tuck, short stride, in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short, high 3/4.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Cutting action to it, locates well to the glove side. T1621, 1584 average rpm.
CB: 54-57 mph. Gradual, developing pitch. T1440, 1388 average rpm.
SL: 57-59 mph. Short action, similar to curveball. T1660, 1595 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Circle-change, spikes, developing pitch. T1310, 1167 average rpm.
CUT: 57-59 mph. Similar profile to the curveball.

Haden Giovacchini, Huntley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 163-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, works in-line, short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long, 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 65-70 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1756, 1554 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. 12/6 actions. T1780, 1769 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. Similar profile as curveball. T1784, 1726 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Some fading actions. T1354, 1215 average rpm.
CUT: 58-59 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch.

Landon Gray, Dunlap (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery, toe lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight actions, can land. T1813, 1778 average rpm.
SL: 64-68 mph. Horizontal actions at times, developing. T1899, 1835 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Maintains FB arm speed, slight deceleration. T1875, 1805 average rpm.

Levi Hoagland, A-C Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, toe lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Easy, clean, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Mostly 4-seam action, throws for strikes. T2278, 2201 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. Varied shape, 11/5 mostly, flashes out-pitch potential. T1947, 1854 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Some fade to the arm side, similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1816, 1665 average rpm.

Boston Katz, Heyworth, 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg kick, moves athletically downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short, efficient, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Has some cut to it, throws for strikes. T1987, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, lands, plays down in the zone. T2164, 2058 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. Throws for strikes, locates well to the glove side. T2170, 2096 average rpm.
CUT: 71-75 mph. Has depth to it, located well to both sides of the plate.

Aiden Lauritzen, St Anthony, 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, repeats, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Cutting action, throws for strikes. T1675, 1528 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, plays down in the zone. T1621, 1591 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Mostly straight, flashes arm-side fade, developing pitch. T961, 906 average rpm.

Miles Leman, Morton (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, foot lands open at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 78-78 mph. Carry on 4-seam, some sink on 2-seam. T2080, 2024 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Short break, 11/5 shape. T2242, 2181 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade to the armside, maintains same arm action as FB. T2029, 1949 average rpm.

Braden Mehn, Normal University (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, quick mover.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Armside run, throws for strikes. T1790, 1661 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape, plays down in the zone, out-pitch potential. T2179, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Throws for strikes down in the zone, some arm-side run to it at times. T1435, 1392 average rpm.

Thomas Mickels, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Sidesaddle delivery, high leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Has some ride up in the zone, throws for strikes. T2059, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Knuckle-curve, 11/5 shape, lands. T1464, 1380 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Gradual break, developing pitch. T1788, 1756 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Circle-change, has varied movement, developing pitch. T1769, 1638 average rpm.

Bryce Murphy, Glenwood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic actions, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Mostly straight action, some cut. T1971, 1889 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T1661, 1596 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade and depth, can land. T1702, 1547 average rpm.

Brooks Neuhoff, IMG Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Plays with sink and fade actions. T2095, 2004 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action, short wrinkle, can land at times. T1963, 1877 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Short action, horizontal. T1930, 1829 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Slows down arm slightly, kills spin, fade and depth. T1578, 1492 average rpm.

Tanner Nolin, Normal West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Long, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Throws with intent, has some cutting action to it. T1618, 1516 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. 11/5 shape, downer action. T2018, 1950 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual, lands, developing pitch. T2088, 2009 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1782, 1704 average rpm.

Brody Phillips, Arcola (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, repeats, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. 4-seam action, has ride up through the zone, throws for strikes. T1732, 1640 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 12/6 action, plays at the bottom of the zone, flashes out-pitch potential. T1562, 1496 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, lands, developing pitch. T1441, 1315 average rpm.

Kyle Popovich, Mahomet-Seymour (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, repeats, high leg kick.
Arm Action: LH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Has some sink to it, throws for strikes, controls it to both sides of the plate. T1855, 1656 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. Varied shape, developing pitch. T1870, 1847 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. 2/8 shape, has depth to it, plays down in the zone, best of the offspeed. T1900, 1876 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Shows arm-side fade, some downer action at times. T1343, 1242 average rpm.

Evan Reed, Bloomington (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery, works on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Mostly straight action. T2046, 1913 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 action, can land, short wrinkle. T2161, 2134 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Mostly straight pitch, vertical movement. T1372, 1253 average rpm.

Jack Roessler, Waterloo (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4, some arm speed out front.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Four-seam, some ride through the zone, plays up in the zone. T2220, 2166 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. 10/4 shape, hard bite, out-pitch characteristics. T2167, 2114 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Circle-change, similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T2035, 1926 average rpm.

Tanner Rogers, Monmouth United (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, accelerates downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Fluid, long, high 3/4.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Some sink to it, throws for strikes. T2136, 2053 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph.  12/6 shape, shows some feel. T1991, 1838 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. More vertical action to it, 11/5 shape, lands, out-pitch potential. T2006, 1914 average rpm.
KN: 69-71 mph. Downer action at times, developing pitch.

Luke Scherrman, Wheaton-Warrenville South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Quiet delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Some 2-seam action to it. T1936, 1835 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Varied shape, lands, developing pitch. T1728, 1627 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Circle-change, downer action to the armside. T1334, 1257 average rpm.

Nick Shelsta, Warrensburg-Latham (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift, short stride, foot lands closed, segmented
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-72 mph. Mostly straight actions, generic four-seam. T1900, 1730 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 shape, can land. T1956, 1899 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. 11/5 shape with quality movement. T2048, 1949 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Similar profile to fastball, slight decel. T1347, 1249 average rpm.

Mitchell Silver, EPG (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 120-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Armside run to the pitch. T1834, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 1/7 shape, more bite than SL. T1606, 1552 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Some horizontal actions, developing. T1593, 1511 average rpm.

Dillon Steelman, Stark County (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, uptempo, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 73-78 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1990, 1895 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, can land at times. T1997, 1928 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Gradual, horizontal break. T1956, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Developing feel. T1521, 1334 average rpm.

Noah Steiner, Paxton Buckley Loda (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable delivery, medium leg lift with coil, drop/drive delivery, foot lands open at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Mostly straight actions, mixed in two-seam with some run. T1742, 1647 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. 12/6 action, plays at the bottom half of the zone. T1585, 1360 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Run on the pitch, kills spin. T1548, 1485 average rpm.

Mason Vandegraft, El Paso Gridley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, tall/fall delivery, toe lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2319, 2208 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 10/4 shape, can land. T2123, 2011 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Plays with more horizontal action. T2101, 2038 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Fading action, keeps armspeed. T1807, 1739 average rpm.

Gavin Van Kanegan, Normal Community (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, lands open at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1800, 1714 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, lands at the bottom of the zone. T2015, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Fade and depth to the pitch. T1399, 1319 average rpm.

Daniel Wilson, Peoria Notre Dame (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 199-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery with acceleration at release.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Has some life to it out of the hand, 4-seam with ride through the zone. T1998, 1959 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, flashes out-pitch characteristics. T1627, 1571 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1659, 1560 average rpm.

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