Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted RHP's
May 14, 2020
As we prepare for arguably the most important summer of all time for amateur baseball, PBR Illinois takes a look into the latest rankings release for the 2021 class. If you missed the 2021 rankings release story, you can find it, here. Today, we will highlight the top 10 uncommitted right-handed pitchers in the state. Many of the prospects on this list are coming off impressive winter showings and are on the rise in the class.
TOP 10 UNCOMMITTED 2021 RHP'S
RHP RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS |
6 | Tyler Conklin | IL | Kaneland | 2021 | RHP |
7 | Ben Plumley | IL | Lane Tech | 2021 | RHP |
8 | Dominic Guzman | IL | Crystal Lake South | 2021 | RHP |
10 | Tom Egan | IL | Mount Carmel | 2021 | RHP |
11 | Connor Lockwood | IL | Libertyville | 2021 | RHP |
16 | Jackson Lee | IL | Effingham | 2021 | RHP |
17 | Bradin Baucum | IL | Altamont | 2021 | RHP |
19 | Drew Martin | IL | Mt. Pulaski | 2021 | RHP |
20 | Zach Kempe | IL | St. Charles North | 2021 | RHP |
22 | Anthony Sorrentino | IL | Lyons Township | 2021 | RHP |
Tyler Conklin
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: KanelandState: IL
- Summer Team: Elite Baseball Training
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Height: 5-11Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
(2/9/20)
Player News
- Fall College Crosscheck 1.0 - Nov 1, 2022
- PBR Illinois Diamond Notes: Week 7 - Jun 4, 2021
- PBR Illinois Diamond Notes: Week 3 - May 7, 2021
- Week 1 Games - Apr 23, 2021
- No. 25 Normal West hosts No. 8 Edwardsville and Kaneland - Apr 18, 2021
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted RHP's - May 14, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Risers - May 11, 2020
- Illinois Libertyville Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 30, 2020
- The Five: Preseason All-State RHP's - Apr 29, 2020
- Libertyville Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Apr 28, 2020
- Illinois Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 27, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Weekend Recap: Aurora, Chicago & Libertyville Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2020
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 29, 2018
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Nov 28, 2018
- Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 24, 2018
Ben Plumley
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Lane TechState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier 18U
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP A follow uncommitted right-hander in Illinois' 2021 class.
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Upright start from left side of rubber, simple side step to hip turn and high knee at balance point. High front side, shoulders stay closed, open upon squared landing, finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot; whippy.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Straight four-seam type; jumps.
CB: 73-76 mph. 11/5 shape that flashed tight action. Mostly maintains arm speed.
CH: 76-78 mph. Aggressive pitch thrown at arm speed; some slight fading action.
Videos
(3/1/20)
Player News
- Uncommitted 2021 Pitchers - Jan 20, 2021
- Unsigned Senior Arms: Velocity Edition - Dec 4, 2020
- Illinois Senior Games: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2020
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- Illinois Senior Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 13, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted RHP's - May 14, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Risers - May 11, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 10, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 9, 2020
- Progress Report: RHP Ben Plumley - Apr 8, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Newcomers - Sep 23, 2019
- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 5, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Infielders - Jun 20, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Quick Hits - Jun 7, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Statistical Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
- Illiana Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 31, 2019
- Illiana Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Jan 30, 2019
Dominic Guzman
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Crystal Lake SouthState: IL
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Height: 6-3Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Delivery: Delivery works with effort, tall balance point, hangs toe under knee, lands square on ball of foot with closed toe.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, stays connected, over the top slot, works out of tight window.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Mostly straight, occasional run and sink, lively finish with control.
SL: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape, frisbee type action, near fastball arm speed, ability to play for strikes.
CH: 70-73 mph. Near fastball arm action, fades to arm side, showed control.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Player News
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted RHP's - May 14, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Risers - May 11, 2020
- The Five: Preseason All-State RHP's - Apr 29, 2020
- Illinois Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 27, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2020
Tom Egan
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Mount CarmelState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier
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Height: 6-0Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Average frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery with high front side, works on line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, high 3/4 slot, low effort.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Mostly straight, played down in the zone for strikes.
CB: 70-73 mph. 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed.
SL: 76-78 mph. 10/4 plane, wipeout action.
CH: 74-76 mph. Showed above-average feel, arm side run and sink, deceptive arm speed.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Player News
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- Top Tier Scout Day: Takeaways - Jun 25, 2020
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- The Five: Preseason All-State RHP's - Apr 29, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2020
- Team Illinois: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2019
- Team Illinois: Game 2 Recap - Aug 2, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 22, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Outfield Analysis - Jun 21, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Quick Hits - Jun 7, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Statistical Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Preview - Jun 4, 2019
- No. 1 St. Rita Knocks Off Conference Foe Mt. Carmel in Sectional Semifinal - May 30, 2019
- Illinois Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 18, 2019
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2019
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Connor Lockwood
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: LibertyvilleState: IL
- Summer Team: Slammers Coyote
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Height: 6-0Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds. Lean build athletic levers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, repeats with tempo and balance, works on line with squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, works quick with arm speed, over the top slot, looks to have more in the tank.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type, showed control of the zone.
CB: 69-75 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed above average depth, sharp at times.
SL: 76-77 mph. Works on 10/4 plane, sharp action.
CH: 76-77 mph. Thrown with arm speed, creates arm side action with feel down in the zone.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Player News
- PBR Illinois Diamond Notes: Week 6 - May 28, 2021
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- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2020
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Jackson Lee
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: EffinghamState: IL
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Height: 6-1Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Scouting Report
2019 Future Games: 6-foot, 210-pound, strong, right-handed pitcher, thick lower half. Efficient, directional delivery, repeats and works in rhythm. Arm is clean and quick from a high 3/4 slot; projects for more velocity. Showed off a three-pitch repertoire in both outings. Fastball, comes out clean, works straight, occasional tilt, control of the zone, occasionally will elevate, sat 84-86 mph, touched 87. Throws an aggressive slider, 10/4 shape, feel, 76-77 mph. Maintains arm speed on changeup, works mostly straight, late fade, 76 mph. Follow 2021 right-handed arm.
Videos
(7/31/19)
Player News
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- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 5, 2019
- IL/WI All-State Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 3, 2019
- Team Illinois: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2019
- Underclass Games: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 30, 2018
Bradin Baucum
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: AltamontState: IL
- Summer Team: St.Louis Pirates
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Lean proportional body type, athletic.
Delivery: Easy delivery, slight high front side as he works down the hill, lands square and heavy, heel first, works on line and smooth tempo throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, quick arm action, shorter swing, stays connected.
FB: T87, 86-86 mph. Hard late running action, excellent finish and late life, average feel.
CB: 75-76 mph. Sharp biting curveball, thrown aggressively, 11/5 shape.
CH: 74-78 mph. Sink and fade action, showed above average feel, fastball arm speed.
Videos
(2/9/20)
Player News
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 1, 2020
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- The Five: Preseason All-State RHP's - Apr 29, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2020
Drew Martin
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: Mt. PulaskiState: IL
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
ProPlayAI
Scouting Report
2019 Future Games: 6-foot-1, 190-pound, long-limbed, squared-shouldered, right-handed pitcher with plenty of room for continued physical development. Athletic, linear delivery, lands square. Long draw out of the glove, comes out of a short, over-the-top slot, quick out front. Fought through mound issues in his first inning and put together a strong second inning. Fastball sat anywhere from 82-87 mph, mostly 84-86 in the second inning. Fastball flashed late life. Throws a curveball and a slider. Curveball has advanced depth at times, tight spin, 11/5 shape, 72-73 mph. Follow 2021 right-handed arm who can spin it.
Videos
(7/31/19)
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Zach Kempe
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: St. Charles NorthState: IL
- Summer Team: Pro Player Canes
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Height: 6-1Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Scouting Report
Despite only being a sophomore, was one of the key arms for a St. Charles North team that finished as 4A runner-up in 2019. During the state finals Kempe sat 85-87 mph with a hard-biting mid-70's slider.
Player News
- DeMarco and Co. Get No. 7 St. Charles North Past Wheaton Warrenville South - Jun 4, 2021
- Week 5 Games - May 28, 2021
- No. 4 St. Charles North Takes Down St. Charles East in a Pitchers Duel - May 13, 2021
- 2021 ACC Recruiting Classes - Dec 3, 2020
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- Midwest-NorCal-SoCal Procases - Jul 15, 2020
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- 4A Super-Sectional: St. Charles North Out-Hits Plainfield Central, Advances To State - Jun 3, 2019
Anthony Sorrentino
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: Lyons TownshipState: IL
- Summer Team: Rake City
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitch_Scores
Scouting Report
2/18/19
6-foot, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher, thin frame with athletic actions. Full over-head windup, sturdy balance, athletically extends down the mound, high front side, works in-line, smooth rhythm throughout. Arm plays short and loose through a clean over the top slot, quick out front, regular effort. Fastball, mostly straight with run and cut at times, 81-83 mph. Slider, short and gradual break, 10/4 shape, 68-72 mph. Changeup, played firm, occasional fade, 77-78 mph.
Videos
(2/18/19)
Player News
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 1, 2020
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- Illinois Lockport Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 13, 2019
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Smaller frame with stocky build. Compact, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, side rocker into balance point, stays balanced and works directional, solid front side, works with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose quick arm, arm strength present.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type action, showed control of the zone.
SL: 77-77 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, repeats well with above average consistency, excellent control.
CH: 81-82 mph. Fastball arm speed, sinking action.