Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers
July 31, 2017
By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2019 prospects and select 2020 prospects from our 30-plus state coverage area.
The Future Games is now just a few days away and the Team Illinois roster is set. Below is a look at the pitchers who will be representing Team Illinois. Of the 11 pitchers, nine of them are 2019's. Ben Hernandez and Jack Mahoney are the lone 2020's who will be taking the bump for Team Illinois.
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TEAM ILLINOIS PITCHERS
Angel Acevedo
Class of 2019 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: KanelandState: IL
- Summer Team: Next Level Baseball
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Height: 6-0Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Player News
- College Crosscheck: Fall Ball Week 4 - Oct 23, 2019
- Illinois Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 18, 2019
- PBR Fall Championships: Upperclass Scout Blog - Sep 17, 2018
- Illinois Scout Blog - Mar 26, 2018
- BMO Harris Bank All-Kickoff Classic Team - Mar 21, 2018
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Game Recaps - Mar 18, 2018
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
Zachary Gould
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Joliet CatholicState: IL
- Summer Team: DeMarini/Rake City
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Height: 6-4Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
10.23.16 - 6-foot-4, 205-pound, extra-large, imposing two-way prospect. Highly projectable, right-handed pitcher. Uptempo, tall and fall delivery, gets down the hill, strong front side, lands square and regular effort throughout. Arm works long and loose out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, thrown for strikes, heavy action, life through the zone, arm-side-run, sat 82-84 mph. Curveball sharp action, 11/5 shape and sat 66-69 mph. Changeup, arm-side-run, fade action, fastball arm speed and sat 74-77 mph. Offensively, left-handed hitter, fluid rhythm and line-drive approach. Balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger and average balance. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, athletic fielding position and clean exchange on the infield. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and clocked at 78 mph. Also, ran a 8.67 60.
Videos
Pitching (10/23/16)
Player News
- 4A St. Laurence Sectional: St. Laurence Cruises, Joliet Catholic Late Inning Heroics - May 29, 2019
- Inside the Illinois 2019 Rankings: Risers - Nov 5, 2018
- IL Unsigned Senior Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 2, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 1, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 9, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 8, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP Zak Gould - Oct 4, 2018
- 3A Ottawa Sectional Final: Coal City Upends No. 3 Joliet Catholic, Rally To 7-3 Victory - Jun 2, 2018
- No. 1 Joliet Catholic Rallies Late To Knock Off No. 5 Providence Catholic - Mar 29, 2018
- Illinois Scout Blog - Mar 26, 2018
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Game Recaps - Mar 18, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Joliet Catholic - Mar 14, 2018
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- The Buzz: Future Games Standouts Make Commitments - Aug 18, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Game Recaps - Mar 19, 2017
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 19, 2016
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 17, 2016
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 16, 2016
- Underclass Showcase: Stats Posted - Oct 25, 2016
- Quick Hits: Underclass Showcase - Oct 24, 2016
- PBR/BOMC 15U Midwest Championships - Jul 17, 2016
Michael Gurka
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Joliet CatholicState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier
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Height: 6-3Weight: 203lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
1.15.17 - Strong solid frame, 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed pitcher. Repeats a directional delivery, stays on line and works aggressively to target. Arm action is quick and projects, loose arm from an over the top slot, minimal effort. Four seam type fastball, straight with finish through the top of the zone, sat 81-84 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, flashed sharp bite, some feel, thrown aggressively at 72-75 mph. Changeup is firm with slight arm side action, mostly straight, 79-80 mph, deceptive arm speed.
Videos
(1/15/17)
Player News
- 4A St. Laurence Sectional: St. Laurence Cruises, Joliet Catholic Late Inning Heroics - May 29, 2019
- PBR Midwest Select: Game Recaps - Apr 14, 2019
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Game Recaps - Mar 18, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Joliet Catholic - Mar 14, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- Blaze Alexander Transfers To IMG Academy - Nov 3, 2017
- PBR Fall Championships 17U Preview - Sep 14, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 3 Recap - Aug 4, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- Border Battle Scout Blog - Jun 14, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 26, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Stats Story - Jan 18, 2017
Ben Hernandez
Class of 2020 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: De La SalleState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier
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Height: 6-0Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Scouting Report
9.21.16 - 6-foot, 180-pound, durable, projectable, right-handed pitcher. Smooth, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, easy effort, slight cross fire action, creates deception and lands closed. Long and loose arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Feel for a three-pitch mix. Fastball, thrown for strikes, arm-side-run, some sinking action when down, 77-79 mph, touching 80. Curveball, slurve type, 11/5 shape, tendency to get underneath and miss up in the zone; when down in the zone flashed depth, sat 61-64 mph. Changeup, advanced feel, located at the bottom of the zone, sink and fade action, 69-71 mph. High follow arm in the 2020 class.
3.6.16 - 5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery. Creates slight crossfire action. Three pitch mix, for strikes. Fastball showed slight running action at 75-76 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball has 12-6 sharp with sharp breaking action at 55-60 mph. maintained arm speed on changeup with sinking action at 63-65 mph. Young arm to follow.
Videos
(9/21/16)
Player News
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Updated - Apr 6, 2022
- Looking Back On 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
- Top-10 Profiles of 2020: No. 3 Ben Hernandez - Dec 29, 2020
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Mar 9, 2020
- Senior Winter Standouts - Feb 12, 2020
- Super 60: Trackman Leaderboard - Feb 6, 2020
- Hard 90: SUPER 60 Highlights - Feb 5, 2020
- Super 60: Nine To Know - Feb 5, 2020
- Super 60: Illinois Recap - Feb 4, 2020
- 2020 Super 60 Highlights - Feb 3, 2020
- Super 60 Spotlight: Ben Hernandez - Jan 6, 2020
- Top-10 Profiles of 2019: No. 4 Ben Hernandez - Dec 30, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Nov 6, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Aug 13, 2019
- 2020 Standouts From NPI, PDP - Jul 3, 2019
- 2019 PDP: Friday Notebook - Jun 28, 2019
- 2020 Draft Follows - Jun 19, 2019
- 3A Super-Sectional: Vera Walks It Off In The 7th, Sends St. Laurence To State - Jun 3, 2019
- PBR Illinois Player Of The Week: RHP/1B Ben Hernandez - May 8, 2019
- Week 4 Games - Apr 8, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Apr 4, 2019
- Updated 2020 Overall Rankings - Apr 1, 2019
- No. 13 St. Rita Rallies Late To Defeat No. 20 De La Salle - Apr 1, 2019
- IL Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 8, 2019
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 7, 2019
- Junior Winter Standouts - Feb 27, 2019
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 11, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Nov 19, 2018
- PBR Fall Championships: Underclass Scout Blog - Sep 17, 2018
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Aug 28, 2018
- 2020 Overall Rankings: Illinois Representatives - Apr 26, 2018
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Apr 19, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 9, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 8, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 20, 2018
- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2020s - Sep 22, 2017
- Illinois 2020 Rankings: An Inside Look - Sep 7, 2017
- The Buzz: Horvath, Gilbert Commit; Winn Moves - Aug 25, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- Border Battle Scout Blog - Jun 14, 2017
- Pitcher Showcase & Analysis: Reports - Oct 17, 2016
- Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp: Stat Story - Mar 8, 2016
Cole Kirschsieper
Class of 2019 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: LHP
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High School: Lincoln-Way EastState: IL
- Summer Team: Cangelosi Sparks
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Statistics
Scouting Report
Player News
- Fall Prospect Notes: Illinois - Dec 1, 2021
- USA Collegiate National Team- Pitchers - Jul 26, 2021
- 2019 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 24, 2019
- Week 7 & 8 Games - May 7, 2019
- No. 3 Lincoln-Way East plates eight late, wins SWSC opener - Apr 9, 2019
- Illinois 2019 D-I Recruiting Classes: Part One - Dec 10, 2018
- PBR Fall Championships: Upperclass Scout Blog - Sep 17, 2018
- PBR Fall Championship: Cangelosi Sparks take down CSA in upperclass title game - Sep 16, 2018
- 2018 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 19, 2018
- 4A Lockport Sectional: Sandburg Uses Long Ball To Beat Lincoln-Way East - May 31, 2018
- 4A New Lenox Regional: Lincoln-Way East Routs Joliet West - May 23, 2018
- Week 6 Games - May 1, 2018
- No. 4 Lincoln-Way East Defeats No. 7 Sandburg Behind Strong Pitching Performance, Timely Hitting - Apr 26, 2018
- Week 5 Games - Apr 24, 2018
- No. 11 Lockport Rallies Late And Walks-Off No. 3 Lincoln-Way East - Apr 19, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 7 Lincoln-Way East - Mar 12, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 12, 2018
- Preseason All-State Preview - Feb 7, 2018
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 28, 2017
- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
- The Hotlist: Uncommitted 2019 Pitchers - Oct 11, 2017
- On the Hunt: Fast-Rising Uncommitted 2019-2020 Prospects - Oct 6, 2017
- PBR Fall Championship: Illinois Takeaways - Sep 19, 2017
- PBR Fall Championships: Day 3 18U Notebook - Sep 18, 2017
- PBR Fall Championship 18U Preview - Sep 12, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2019s - Aug 30, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 3 Recap - Aug 4, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- PBR/BOMC 15U Midwest Championships - Jul 17, 2016
Zachary Lee
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: EffinghamState: IL
- Summer Team: Decatur Commodores 18U
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Height: 6-4Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
5.12.17 - Currently ranked No. 4 in the Illinois’ 2019 class and No. 87 overall. 6-foot-4, 185-pound, right-handed pitcher with an advanced frame for his age; strong, well-proportioned, projectable frame. Continues to prove he is one of the top uncommitted sophomores in the region. Started on the mound for Effingham, went 5.2 innings, gave up two hits, one earned run, struck out eight and walked three. Calm demeanor on the mound, works fast and showed feel for a three-pitch mix. Arm is long, loose and live from a ¾ slot. Stays on-line with his delivery, works with rhythm, and finishes upright. Fastball flashes hard arm-side-run and sink, works both sides of the plate, sat 88-89 mph, touching 90 early. Settled in anywhere from 85-89 mph and ran it up to 90 once more in the fourth inning. Breaking ball, throws it often, good feel, occasionally slows arm speed, slider action, 10/4 shape, flashed swing and miss at times, 75-79 mph. Only went to changeup a few times throughout, good feel, 83 mph, arm-side-run action. Has potential to develop a legitimate three-pitch mix. Overall, high-level uncommitted 2019 arm in Illinois.
7.26.16 - 6-foot-4, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a loose, live arm action. Low effort tall and fall, online delivery. Smooth rhythm with an open toed landing and upright finish. Fastball showed running action at 85-87 topping out at 88 mph. Curveball is firm at 71-75 mph with 11-5 shape and tight rotation. Sharp, late breaking action, will occasionally hang it, but flashes plus. Changeup sat 79 mph.
Videos
Pitching (7/25/17)
Player News
- Summer College Crosscheck- Week Six - Aug 12, 2020
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings: Final Edition - Jun 27, 2019
- Illinois Draft Preview - May 30, 2019
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 26, 2019
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Southern Illinois Senior Arms Impress - Mar 20, 2019
- Illinois Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 18, 2019
- High School Crosscheck: Week 5 - Mar 18, 2019
- Super 60: Trackman Leaderboard - Feb 13, 2019
- Super 60: Illinois Recap - Feb 4, 2019
- Illinoisans at the 2019 Super 60 - Feb 1, 2019
- 2019 Super 60 Breakout Candidates - Feb 1, 2019
- Super 60 Prospect Rewind - Jan 31, 2019
- Super 60 Spotlight: Zach Lee - Jan 15, 2019
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 1, 2018
- 2018 PBR Second Team All-State - Jun 20, 2018
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 28, 2017
- The Buzz: Louisiana State Lands Top Recruits - Sep 29, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2019s - Aug 30, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2019 Overall Rankings Update - Aug 25, 2017
- Updated 2019 Overall Rankings Released - Aug 24, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 4 - Aug 6, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 2 Recap - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- On the Hunt: Midwest Region Preview - Jul 25, 2017
- The Hotlist: Top Pitchers Coming To The Future Games - Jul 19, 2017
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 8, 2017
- St. Anthony Strikes Late Against Effingham - May 13, 2017
- On the Hunt: Uncommitted 2019 Arms in National Rankings - Dec 9, 2016
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Dec 6, 2016
- Inside the 2019 Overall Rankings: Illinois - Sep 23, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2019s On The Rise - Sep 21, 2016
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Sep 7, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games: Top Overall Prospects - Aug 31, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 30, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games - Stats Posted - Aug 1, 2016
Jack Mahoney
Class of 2020 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: St. ViatorState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier Amercan
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Height: 6-3Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
7.14.17 - 6-foot-1, 170-pound, athletically built right-handed pitcher. One of the top arms in the tournament. Started at shortstop on varsity for 3A state champion St. Viator this past spring. On the mound, athletic, repeatable delivery, pounded the strike zone. Clean, quick arm. Fastball sat 82-86 mph. Mixed in a slider at 74 mph. High follow 2020 two-way prospect.
5.15.17 - 6-foot, 170-pound, lean, athletically built, right-handed hitting shortstop. Starts on varsity as a freshman for St. Viator who finished fourth in the state last year in Class 3A. Defensively, sure hands, arm works short, accurate arm with carry across the diamond. Offensively, even, crouched setup, short stride, keeps head still throughout and has a short swing. Tracks the ball well, advanced knowledge of the strike zone, laid off tough pitches. Follow 2020 infielder.
Player News
- MLB Draft Recap: Illinois - Jul 17, 2023
- 2023 College Crosscheck- Week 13: Arkansas, Duke, South Carolina - May 18, 2023
- Fall Prospect Notes: South Carolina - Dec 9, 2021
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Mar 9, 2020
- 2020 Draft: Sleeper Pitchers To Know - Jan 15, 2020
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Nov 6, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Aug 13, 2019
- 2020 Standouts From NPI, PDP - Jul 3, 2019
- Week 5 Games - Apr 14, 2019
- Pitchers Duel Between St. Viator And Carmel Catholic Ends In A Tie - Apr 8, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Apr 4, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Nov 19, 2018
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Aug 28, 2018
- Week 8 Games - May 14, 2018
- Mahoney Deals As St. Viator Rolls Past St. Patrick - May 7, 2018
- 2020 Overall Rankings: Illinois Representatives - Apr 26, 2018
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Apr 19, 2018
- Week 4 Games - Apr 13, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 20 St. Viator - Mar 6, 2018
- Illinois Class of 2020 Rankings Updated - Dec 6, 2017
- Jaden Brown Commits To Kentucky - Oct 27, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2020s - Sep 22, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2020 Rankings And PBR Fall Championships - Sep 21, 2017
- Updated 2020 Overall Rankings Released - Sep 14, 2017
- On the Hunt: Updated 2020 Rankings - Sep 14, 2017
- The Hotlist: 2020s On The Rise - Sep 13, 2017
- Illinois 2020 Rankings: An Inside Look - Sep 7, 2017
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Sep 5, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2017 Future Games - Aug 19, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 3 - Aug 5, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 3 Recap - Aug 4, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Workout Day - Aug 2, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Position Players - Jul 31, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- Class of 2020 Underclass Games: Preview - Jul 23, 2017
- Class of 2020 Underclass Games: Preview - Jul 21, 2017
- 15U Midwest Championships: Scout Blog - Jul 15, 2017
- Resilient St. Viator Claims First 3A State Championship - Jun 10, 2017
- Class 3A State Semifinal Preview - Jun 8, 2017
Xander Rojahn
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Elk GroveState: IL
- Summer Team: Fastball USA
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
4.12.17 - 6-foot-2, 190-pound, strong, athletically built right-handed pitcher, has strength in lower half. Got the start and threw seven shutout innings. Scattered two hits, struck out five and walked two. Full wind-up delivery, with deep rocker step back, stays directional and finishes towards first base. Slight stab arm action out of the glove, comes out of a short window from a ¾ slot; arm is live, quick and loose. Fastball has life, arm-side-run, controls it around the zone, gets underneath at times and rides it up in the zone; sat 84-86 mph in the first inning, touching 87. In the sixth inning sat more 81-84 mph. Has feel and confidence for his breaking ball, went to it often, throws it aggressively, go-to pitch, can throw it in any count, gets good depth when he stays on top, 74-79 mph. Did not see a changeup. High-follow uncommitted 2019 right-handed arm.
10.23.16 - 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, average build. Full windup delivery, deep rocker step straight back to directional heel toe landing, recoil finish falls to first base side. Arm action is quick and loose, ¾ slot. Fastball finishes with straight four seam life through the zone, occasionally gets underneath and creates flat action, sat 83-85 mph, touched 86 mph. Throws two breaking balls, curveball has 11/5 shape, showed some feel at 63-67 mph. Slider has flatter action, more lateral with 10/4 shape, tight rotation at 71-73 mph. Changeup has good feel, arm side sink, 71-75 mph. High follow 2019 prospect with live arm and showed potential for four above average pitches.
Videos
(4/17/17)
Player News
- Elk Grove Jumps Out Early, Knocks Off York - May 23, 2019
- Illinois 2019 JUCO Commits - Dec 31, 2018
- Preseason Power 25: Bubble Teams - Mar 20, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- Underclass Showcase: Preview - Oct 18, 2017
- Q&A with Arkansas Commit Xander Rojahn - Sep 6, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2019s - Aug 30, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- The Buzz: Future Games Standouts Make Commitments - Aug 18, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 4 - Aug 6, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 2 Recap - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 19, 2016
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 17, 2016
- Underclass Showcase: Stats Posted - Oct 25, 2016
- Quick Hits: Underclass Showcase - Oct 24, 2016
Tyler Schlaffer
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Homewood-FlossmoorState: IL
- Summer Team: Midwest Rangers
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Height: 6-1Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
7.3.17 - 6-foot-1, 160-pound, lean, athletic two-way prospect. Above average actions at shortstop, hands play soft and through the baseball, athletic arm. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, pick up, put down stride. Line drive approach that can spray the ball to all fields. On the mound, loose, athletic arm action, ¾ slot, works on-line finishes athletically. Fastball, arm side run, glove-side cut, 82-84. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 69-71 mph.
1.28.17 - 5-foot-11, 145-pound, loose, live-bodied right-handed pitcher. Put himself on the map as a high-follow 2019 arm. Schlaffer has above-average arm strength for his age and the makings of a legitimate three-pitch mix. Smooth, repeatable delivery, stays on-line, lands square, finishes athletically with easy effort throughout. Arm works long, loose, uninterrupted and quick, out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, late life, arm-side action at times and sat 84-85 mph, touching 86. Curveball currently works 11/5, feel, tight spin and sits 68-71 mph. Given his arm slot, quick arm, and feel for spin he may be well-suited for a hard slider down the road. Changeup looks to currently be his best secondary offering. Maintains arm speed, good feel, late sink and sat 70-72 mph. Highly projectable 2019 right-handed pitcher.
Videos
(1/28/17)
Player News
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings: Final Edition - Jun 27, 2019
- 2019 PBR Third Team All-State - Jun 26, 2019
- MLB Draft: RHP Tyler Schlaffer, Rd. 9 No. 282 Chicago Cubs - Jun 4, 2019
- IHSA Playoffs - May 30, 2019
- Illinois Draft Preview - May 30, 2019
- Providence Catholic Wins Thriller Over Homewood-Flossmoor - May 22, 2019
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 19, 2019
- Week 4 Games - Apr 8, 2019
- High School Crosscheck: Week 8 - Apr 8, 2019
- Schlaffer, No. 25 Homewood-Flossmoor Rout Andrew - Apr 5, 2019
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 13 Homewood-Flossmoor - Mar 8, 2019
- PBR Fall Championships: Upperclass Scout Blog - Sep 17, 2018
- Preseason Power 25: Bubble Teams - Mar 20, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 12, 2018
- Preseason I.D - Illiana: Preview - Jan 11, 2018
- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
- PBR Fall Championship: Illinois Takeaways - Sep 19, 2017
- PBR Fall Championships: Day 3 17U/16U Notebook - Sep 18, 2017
- PBR Fall Championships 17U Preview - Sep 14, 2017
- The Buzz: More Future Games Participants Commit - Sep 1, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2019s - Aug 30, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 4 - Aug 6, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games: Horvath, Wohlgemuth and Butcher Headline Day 2 Standouts - Aug 4, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 2 Recap - Aug 3, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- 16u Midwest Championships: Scout Blog - Jul 3, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Apr 19, 2017
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 21 Homewood-Flossmoor - Mar 3, 2017
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Top Overall Prospects - Feb 18, 2017
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Pitcher Analysis - Feb 16, 2017
- On the Hunt: ARMS ARMS ARMS - Feb 9, 2017
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Quick Hits - Jan 30, 2017
Tyler Statler
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: HononegahState: IL
- Summer Team: Rockford Big Dogs
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Height: 6-6Weight: 225lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
7.27.16 - 6-foot-5, 215-pound, big bodied two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, uphill bat path; exit velocity clocked at 77 mph. Defensively, short, high ¾ arm slot, throws clocked at 77 mph across the diamond. Also, ran an 8.40 laser timed 60. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long arm action. Tall and fall delivery style, stays in line, lands square. Fastball, worked mainly straight, sat between 78-80 mph, topped 81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat between 63-67 mph. Splitter, down in the zone, sat between 57-61 mph.
7/28/15 - 6-foot-3, 200-pound, RHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long am action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Slow paced delivery with easy effort. Fastball showed run at 72-73 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 59-62 mph. Changeup sat 59-62 mph. Will continue to improve with coordination and maturity. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and slower actions. Threw 75 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a tall relaxed setup with a long stride. Pull hitter with a long swing path. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.63.
Player News
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings: Final Edition - Jun 27, 2019
- MLB Draft: Day 3 Recap (IL) - Jun 6, 2019
- Illinois Draft Preview - May 30, 2019
- Weekly Diamond Notes - Apr 19, 2019
- PBR Illinois Player of the Week: RHP Tyler Statler - Apr 3, 2019
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 24, 2019
- Inside the Illinois 2019 Rankings: Risers - Nov 5, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 12, 2018
- Blaze Alexander Transfers To IMG Academy - Nov 3, 2017
- MCYSA: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 29, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings: An Inside Look - Aug 18, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
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Kyle Wisch
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Hinsdale CentralState: IL
- Summer Team: Chi Town Cream 18U
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Height: 6-4Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
7.3.17 - 6-foot-4, 195-pound, tall, athletic first baseman with further room for physical development. Highly projectable frame. Offensively, balanced setup, loose swing resulted in a two-run homerun to left center.
4.28.17 - Currently ranked No. 14 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 6-foot-4, 195-pound, strong, durable, athletically built, right-handed pitcher. Came out of the bullpen, threw the seventh inning and picked up the save in the 7-5 win. In the one inning of work he struck out two. Works with a short, quick arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Ball jumps out of his hand at times. When his delivery times up, pitches at the bottom of the zone with tilt. Fastball flashed life, mostly straight action, sat 84-85 mph. Mixed in a 12/6 curveball with advanced spin and depth, swing and miss potential, 68-70 mph. At times struggles to repeat his delivery but Wisch has a high ceiling with more velocity to come. High follow 2019 right-handed pitcher.
1.28.17 - 6-foot-4, 195-pound, physically advanced, strong, well-proportioned two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, advanced arm speed and arm strength on the mound. Arm is short, loose and quick out of a high ¾ window. Delivery works with rhythm, slight hip coil at balance point and lands slightly closed. Fastball, life, sat 86-88 mph. Threw a curveball and slider. Curveball, works 11/5, good depth and spin at times, 68-70 mph. Slider, tighter, more lateral action than curveball, 10/4 shape, 71-74 mph. Changeup, slows arm action at times, thrown for strikes, straight action, 74-77 mph. Offensively, balanced, open setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Creates easy bat speed, occasional hard contact and gap-to-gap approach. Registered an 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles as a third baseman. Soft hands, plays through the baseball tall, short, loose arm clocked at 81 mph across the infield. 7.96 runner in the 60.
6.8.16 - Currently ranked No. 5 in the 2019 class. 6-foot-3, 190-pound, physically advanced, strong, two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher with big upside on the mound. Showed feel for a four pitch mix; slider and curveball have two distinct shapes and velocities. Tall and fall, controlled, repeatable delivery; lands closed and falls off towards first base at times. Arm works quick and loose out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, thrown for strikes, flashed life and boaring action when located down in the zone, sat 82-83 mph. Curveball, feel, works mostly 12/6, good spin and depth; 66-68 mph. Slider, tight, sharp 10/4 action, 69-71 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, arm-side-run and clocked at 72-73 mph. Offensively, hits from the right side. Flashed bat speed, lift in swing, pull approach; 80 mph exit velocity. Balanced setup, slight load and short stride. Defensively, profiles as a third baseman. Steady hands and a clean transfer on the infield. Long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot, throws were accurate across the diamond and clocked at 79 mph. Also, ran an 8.06 60. High level 2019 prospect on the mound.
1.31.16 - Advanced frame, prototypical pitchers build 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher and infielder. On the mound is one of the better 2019 graduates we have seen in Illinois. Clean, quick, short arm action, from a high ¾ slot. Smooth rhythm, slight cross fire action and a repeatable delivery. Fastball worked mainly straight, up in the zone at times and clocked at 83-84 mph. Curveball, solid feel, short and sharp break at times, worked 11/5 and ranged between 69-70 mph. Defensively, at third base, showed body control, soft hands, fielded the ball athletically and flashed a clean transfer. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws with carry, clocked at 74 mph. Also, ran a 7.90 60 yard dash.
Videos
Pitching (1/28/17)
Player News
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