On Sunday, Feb. 26, the PBR Illinois team hosted the Joliet Preseason ID at Rhino Baseball Academy in Shorewood, Ill. The final winter event of 2023 featured 120 players from the surrounding area and gave our staff an in-depth look at numerous prospects before the IHSA season takes off.

Today, we conclude our positional analysis from the event with a look at all of the pitchers in attendance.

RHP Matthew Szyska, Prospect (IL) showed one of the top breaking balls of the event while running his fastball into the low-80's.

RHPs John Meier (Glenbrook South) and Elliott Alicea (Burlington Central) are two other 2024s that just missed the cut. Both have strong frames and easy fastballs that touched 85 and 86 mph. 

LHP Cody DelFavero (Morris) is another noteworthy 2024 who had a strong showing and pitched in the low-80s with steady three-pitch mix including a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal action.

RHP Adam Gerl (Lincoln-Way West, 2025) showed an above-average arsenal with a fastball at 82-85 mph and a tight low-70s curveball with depth, feel and an average of 2156 rpm.

There were a number of other prospects worth mentioning that you can find below. Read on below for a look at all of the arms from the day.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Keegan Waters, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 205-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift with tuck, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Lively, rides through the zone, flashes arm-side run at times. T2110, 1934 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Short, 10/4 horizontal shape. T2025, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Fade to the arm side, maintains arm speed. T1889, 1618 average rpm.

2. Ian Campbell, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Long levers, lanky build, projectable.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, gets into lower half, lands square, comes out.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. Plays with ride through the zone, four-seam type. T2082, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. Improper spin, backs up at times, flashes gyro action. Developing pitch. T1662, 1624 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Plays to arm side, showing fade action, varied control. T1605, 1509 average rpm.

3. Braydon McKendrick, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, repeats, slight drop and drive type.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm-side action, mostly straight. T2260, 2202 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. Plays with some depth, gets around it at times, sharp action when synced up. T2337, 2271 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Sink action. T2008, 1950 average rpm.

4. Ryan Exline, Tinley Park (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 220-pounds. Sturdy build with strength.
Delivery: Fluid, controlled pace, tall and fall delivery, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, uninterrupted arm action, high 3/4 slot, quick out front.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Clean and lively out of the hand, finishes through the zone. T2197, 2169 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Thrown with intent and aggression. 11/5 shape, sharp biting action. T2611, 2523 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Plays to the arm side, flashed fade, thrown with arm speed. T1765, 1638 average rpm.
KN: 60-62 mph. True knuckle action when right.

5. Ryan Sobun, Joliet West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Well proportioned with strength.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with coil into tall and fall delivery, toe lands slightly closed at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays like a sinker, flashes arm-side run at times. T2238, 2152 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Thrown with intent. 11/5 shape, flashes at times. Developing pitch. T2276, 2228 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Maintains arm speed with arm-side fade. T2153, 1944 average rpm.

6. Lucas Grant, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. High waisted, long levers.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with slight coil, tall and fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm-side run and sinking action. T2310, 2241 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, downer action. T2320, 2253 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Showed feel in the zone, cutting action. T1706, 1677 average rpm.

7. Michael Boenzi, Lake Zurich (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Present strength, well proportioned.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with tuck into drop/drive delivery, lands in-line, effortless.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, short circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight fastball, four seamer with slight arm-side action. T2246, 2143 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Showed hard action to glove side, 11/5 shape, tight spin, best of the two breaking balls. T2680, 2591 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. 10/4 shape, above average spin, back up at times.  T2360, 2275 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Fade to arm side, feel for arm side of the plate. T1698, 1663 average rpm.

8. John Balla, Hersey (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift into a coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half that works across body throughout stride.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Lively out of the hand, consistently plays down in the zone.  T2210, 2138 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Downer action, plays down in the zone. Developing pitch. T2722, 2622 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Downer action, feel for the zone, lands. T1890, 1867 average rpm.

9. Camden Loomis, Ottawa (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into leg-lift, athletic mover, drop/drive lower-half, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Plays with some finish through the zone. T2234, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Tight, sharp 11/5 shape, kept down.  T2281, 2230 average rpm.
CH: 70-74 mph. Thrown with intent, kept mostly down, some fade to arm-side.  T2119, 1708 average rpm.

10. Rocco Szambelan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build.
Delivery: Subtle rocker step, athletic delivery, tends to fall glove side at times.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, clean arm path.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Flashes cut action, gets on side at times.  T1909, 1823 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Flashed sharp action, showed depth at times. T2022, 1982 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Fade action, thrown with arm speed. T1601, 1387 average rpm.

10. Alec Novotney, Marquette Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Long levers, well proportioned, projectable build.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, works athletically, slight load at top of balance point.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Mostly straight four-seam type, slight arm-side run. T2147, 2069 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, spins with confidence, flashed sharp action. T2489, 2436 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Plays with more sink than fade. T1428, 1379 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Elliott Alicea, Burlington Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Athletic build, long levers, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, works on line, directional lines to target.
Arm Action: RH. Arm has some length, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Slight arm-side run. T2287, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action. T2144, 2071 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Straight change. T1855, 1767 average rpm.

Drew Anderson, Dwight (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. High-waisted.
Delivery: Stretch only, feet start staggered, high/athletic leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays with heavy fade/sink to the arm side.  T1919, 1748 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Short, 1/7 shape.  T2033, 1964 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown with arm-speed, flashed late dive to arm-side.  T1934, 1903 average rpm.

Justin Bjorgo, Prospect (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Well proportioned, fill coming.
Delivery: Medium leg-swing into balance point, tall/fall down the mound, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove into a high 3/4 to over the top slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight through the zone.  T1806, 1706 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2063, 1976 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Slight fade to the arm side.  T1436, 1359 average rpm.

Bode Bregar, Oswego East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build with fill coming.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, tall and fall delivery, toe lands slightly closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, short clean action.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Plays with cut action. T2229, 2187 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Short lateral break, throw with confidence. T2459, 2399 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Plays with cut action to glove side. T1967, 1888 average rpm.

Nash Brubaker, Herscher (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. Sturdy build with strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, methodical actions, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Straight four-seam action. T1856, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 11/5 type, gradual action. T1906, 1813 average rpm.
CH: 60-63 mph. Cuts at times, occasional sink. T1431, 1288 average rpm.

Nolan Buchen, Orion (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Room to fill, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works directional and gets in legs working to target.
Arm Action: RH. Clean high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Plays with arm-side run, showed intent, flashed late comeback action to glove side. T1974, 1870 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Gradual action, flashes gyro spin. T1583, 1142 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Turns over with slight arm-side action. T1337, 1226 average rpm.

Justin Buckner, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Fluid, smooth, tall and fall delivery, slight across body down the mound, lands balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, controlled the zone, works straight. T2182, 2099 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Thrown with intent, late, short bite, 11/5 shape. T2050, 1989 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown aggressively, plays straight with feel. T1749, 1687 average rpm.

Bradley Crawford, Glenbrook South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 205-pounds. Lanky build with some present strength, projectable.
Delivery: Smooth, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, easy effort, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean, uninterrupted arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Plays straight, easy out of the hand, showed control. T2215, 2147 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 shape, above-average depth, feel.  T2264, 2183 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains arm speed, creates angle, works straight, flashed feel. T1887, 1796 average rpm.

Cody DelFavero, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned build, strength present.
Delivery: Coils at top, high balance point.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, long loose arm.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Showed arm-side run. T2167, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. 1/7 shape, flashed late action, above average lateral break. T2103, 1889 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Flashes hard sink action. T1337, 1251 average rpm.

Lawrence Dennis Jr., Lincoln Park High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 141-pounds. Lanky build, fill coming.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive, works uphill at times, slight cross body, toe lift balance point.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full arm path.
FB: T70, 65-68 mph. Straight fastball, mixes two and four seam, both with similar properties. T2149, 1956 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Gyro type. T1855, 1792 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Flashed fade action. T1542, 1482 average rpm.

Collin Duffy, Maine West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, repeatable, on-line and upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Creates tilt at times, works straight, controlled the zone. T1947, 1908 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 top-to-bottom breaking ball, depth and feel. T2079, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown with arm speed, mostly straight. T1959, 1812 average rpm.

Caleb Edwards, Tremont (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build, long levers.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg-lift, slight drop/drive, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Straight, four-seam type. T1979, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T2429, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side.  T1548, 1419 average rpm.

Gavin Fuscone, St. Charles East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, works down tempo, toe lift into balance position, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Flashes cut, plays straight on-line. T2065, 1970 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Works around it, flashed 10/4 shape. T2507, 2288 average rpm.
CH: 70-75 mph. Straight change, slight sink action. T1835, 1576 average rpm.

Adam Gerl, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Smooth, controlled tall and fall delivery, stays closed down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Lively out of the hand, late ride and finish. T1971, 1802 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Thrown with intent, short 11/5 wrinkle, around the zone. T2219, 2156 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Plays with arm speed, flashed late run. Some feel. T1420, 1345 average rpm.

Canden Hardman, Lexington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Sturdy build with strength.
Delivery: Tall and fall, gets to balance point on backside, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side action. T1826, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Acts same as slider, slurve type. T2004, 1953 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Gradual action, slurve type. T1896, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Firm wristed, varied control. Straight change. T1084, 1007 average rpm.

Pablo Herrera, Plainfield South (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Athletic build, high waisted with present strength, projectable.
Delivery: Fluid, uptempo delivery, athletic mover, lands in control, on-line and front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Flashed late run and life through the zone, showed control. T1939, 1858 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Thrown with intent, tight spin, short horizontal break. T2219, 2161 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel to the arm-side, fade action, quality offering. T1924, 1771 average rpm.

Nolan Hooper, Yorkville Christian (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. High waisted, long levers, lanky build, fill coming.
Delivery: Side step rocker, tall and fall approach, slight coil at top of balance point, remains tall with balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long drawing arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. True backspin four-seam type, creates cut at times. T1919, 1867 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Showed depth with gradual action, 12/6 over the top breaking ball. T2128, 1929 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Plays similarly to curveball, slightly more lateral action. T2126, 2064 average rpm.

Jack Hughes, Marmion Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 160-pounds. Tall, lanky build, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple, repeatable tall and fall delivery, stays on-line.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Easy out of the hand, works straight. T1909, 1855 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. 1/7 shape, slight slurve action, lands for strikes. T1885, 1547 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Creates angle at times, mostly straight action. T1614, 1504 average rpm.

Ashton Janowski, Oak Forest (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 183-pounds. Long levers, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, extension at foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, plays over-the-top.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, creates angle, flashed finish. T1887, 1584 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Aggressive offering, 11/5 shape, small wrinkle, flashed late bite. T2167, 2118 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Showed feel, mostly straight. T1705, 1638 average rpm.

Aaron Katz, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 166-pounds. Tall, high-waisted build, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift tall and fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high draw, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Flashed sink action. T1922, 1777 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Sweeping curveball, 10/4 shape. T2170, 1950 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Arm-side run, locates around the zone. T1573, 1484 average rpm.

Subhaan Khan, Saint Charles North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Sturdy build with strength, high waisted.
Delivery: Works from first base side of rubber, slight drop and drive type.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, wide window.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Shows arm-side run. T1840, 1750 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Gyro spin, around the side, gets backup at times. T1994, 1910 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Some sink action, thrown firm, little separation from FB. T1890, 1845 average rpm.

Merek Klicker, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic build with strength, projectable.
Delivery: Slow, methodical, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, lively arm, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Mostly straight, flashes arm-side run at times. T2168, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Big, sweeping 10/4 action at times, flashed swing and miss traits. T2292, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Easy out of the hand, late fade. T1416, 1344 average rpm.

Jacob Kozelka, Lockport (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Long levers, fill coming.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg-lift, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight through the zone.  T1669, 1539 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Slurvy 11/5 shape and action.  T1898, 1818 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with some finish to the bottom of the zone.  T1650, 1568 average rpm.

Jack Krueger, Prospect (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Projectable build, well proportioned, room to fill.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift into balance point, tall/fall down the mound, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Plays with sinking action and run through the zone.  T1666, 1572 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape. T1694, 1589 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, plays with heavy fade and sink to the arm side at times. T1720, 1629 average rpm.

Colin Kuchay, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 148-pounds. Well-proportioned build, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, wide toe lift into balance point, slight coil at the top, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Four-seam action, mostly straight, flashed cut. T2078, 1913 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Above average spin, plays with short hard break for age. Flatter lateral action. T2383, 2332 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Sinks to arm side, slight velo separation from fastball. T1615, 1601 average rpm.

David Kundrat, Lockport (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Long levers, high waisted, lanky build.
Delivery: Medium leg lift coil into tall and fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, lower release window.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Standard fastball action. T1990, 1839 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1883, 1768 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Gets sink action, tends to pull arm side. T1569, 1399 average rpm.

Michael Langan, Neuqua Valley (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic frame, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, uptempo tall and fall delivery, works slightly across his body, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays out of a high 3/4 slot, quick out front.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Run and sink. T1877, 1737 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Thrown with intent, 11/5 shape, sharp spin at times. T2068, 2013 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Fastball arm speed, gets hard running action, flashed sink to the arm side. T1404, 1332 average rpm.

Cade Laudeman, Morris Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Tall, lanky build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Lanky levers creates some deception, high knee lift into short stride, balanced finish, occasionally synced up.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot, tight window.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Standard action. T1752, 1660 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Slurve action with developing control. T1876, 1811 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Gets sink action at times. T1559, 1501 average rpm.

Carter Laudeman, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Lanky build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Tall and fall, slight high front side, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long firm arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Standard fastball action, slight run to arm side, quality control. T1896, 1778 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Slight fade action. T1393, 1357 average rpm.
CUT: 70-73 mph. Occasional slight-cut action.

John Meier, Glenbrook South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch only, fluid and easy delivery, medium and controlled leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Life through the zone.  T2026, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Developing feel, 11/5 shape.  T2076, 2049 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slight fade to arm side, slows arm speed. T1747, 1545 average rpm.

Carson Miller, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned strength.
Delivery: High leg lift with coil, tall and fall delivery, toe lands open at foot strike.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top slot, tight window.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight, gets occasional cut. T2134, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Flashed sharp depth, 12/6 type. Better of the two breaking balls. T2072, 1947 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Played similarly to CB. T2197, 2114 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Flashed fade action. T1798, 1665 average rpm.

Jackson Miranda, Minooka (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Well proportioned with strength, projectable.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg-lift into balance point, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Consistent arm-side run, stays up in the zone. T1505, 1458 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. 10/4 shape. T1618, 1564 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Fade and depth, locates down. T1510, 1465 average rpm.

Carter Mosher, St. Laurence (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Well proportioned with some present strength.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with tuck into drop/drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight four-seam type, flashes cutting action at times. T2169, 2095 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Gradual, 11/5 action.  T2157, 2119 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Firm-wristed, flashes sink. T2073, 1834 average rpm.

Andrew Mueller, St. Francis (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Well proportioned, strength coming.
Delivery: Side step rocker, works out of the middle of the rubber, into medium lift with toe down, lands square working slightly across the body.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-82 mph. Showed arm-side run, varied in action between two and four seam. T2011, 1841 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape, worked with efficient spin. T1952, 1914 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Showed fade action. T1489, 1462 average rpm.

Jerry O'Reilly, Ridgewood (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long levers, high waisted.
Delivery: Relaxed, balanced, slight coil, drop and drive delivery, slightly open toe at landing.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Slight arm-side run, firm. T1918, 1849 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual. T1915, 1873 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Fade and depth, shows feel for the pitch. T1405, 1299 average rpm.

Jacob Oberwise, Saint Viator (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Well proportioned, tall build.
Delivery: Balanced delivery works down tempo, slight drop and drive type.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, slight push.
FB: T75, 71-74 mph. Mostly straight, on plane. T1885, 1775 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. 11/5 shape, more lateral than depth. T1712, 1616 average rpm.
CH: 60-63 mph. Cut action on change, gets on side. T1167, 1129 average rpm.

Colin Pfeifer, Morris (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well proportioned with strength.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift coil, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Plays mostly straight. T1967, 1853 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 1/7 break, finds the zone. T1976, 1918 average rpm.
KN: 65-65 mph. Developing feel, control for the pitch.

Noah Pharo, Minooka (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned build, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, slight coil into a high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line. 
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Some life out of the hand. T2067, 1914 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Showed quality feel for the zone, sharp 11/5 break.  T1907, 1854 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. 10/4 shape.  T2171, 2091 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, mostly straight with slight sink at times.  T1242, 1210 average rpm.

Joshua Prosise, Joliet West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well proportioned with some present strength.
Delivery: Uptempo, tall and fall delivery, works slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, over-the-top slot, plays loose.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, works to the glove side, flashed arm-side run. T1787, 1717 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 plane, short wrinkle.  T2083, 1955 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with angle. T1368, 1210 average rpm.

Payton Ptak, York (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Long levers, fill coming.
Delivery: Subtle rocker from first base side, low balance point, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Throws both two and four seam, two seam gets slightly more sink action. T1957, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape. T2148, 2097 average rpm.

Daniel Quiros, Joliet Central (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. High waisted, long levers.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, works with tempo and pace, lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, connected arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Flashed arm-side-run and around the zone. T2027, 1990 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, slight downer wrinkle. T2092, 1965 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Sells the pitch, around the zone. T1650, 1537 average rpm.

Brayden Saling, Williamsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High waisted, long levers.
Delivery: Uptempo, works down the mound, coil into drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Flashes cutting actions. T2140, 1986 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin, locates down in the zone. T2190, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Deceleration, throws with fastball intent. T1734, 1560 average rpm.

Gabe Sanders, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lanky build, well proportioned.
Delivery: High front side, balanced lift, lands square and stays on-line.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, long arm action.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Fastball plays with run to arm side. T1610, 1514 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Gradual action, slight decel. Solid feel for zone. T1759, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Mostly straight change. T1426, 1369 average rpm.

Benjamin Shea, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, lift and go, working down the hill, stays on-line and over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter draw hides well, deceptive release.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four seam fastball. T1842, 1689 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Late release, played mostly up, showed above average spin rates. T2499, 2375 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Darting action to arm side, thrown firm with arm speed. T1368, 1227 average rpm.

Jimmy Sloan, St. Laurence (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build.
Delivery: Slightly up tempo, medium leg lift, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Some finish through the zone.  T1944, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Downer 11/5 shape, some feel.  T1840, 1755 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, slight fade at times. T1906, 1838 average rpm.

Thomas Sosinski, Mount Carmel (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, fill to come.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into a high leg-lift, slight coil, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw into a high 3/4 to over the top slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Slight sink through the zone. T2102, 1984 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Flashed sharp 11/5 shape with downer action. T2191, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, similar action and profile to the FB.  T1470, 1429 average rpm.

Jackson Stahl, Hononegah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic build, projectable, room to fill.
Delivery: Uptempo, slight drop and drive delivery, works athletic down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays strong and firm out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Flashed life out of the hand, slight arm-side run, around the zone. T2149, 2011 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Intent, 11/5 shape, flashed depth. T2275, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Fastball arm speed, pulls to glove side at times. When at its best, flashed slight fade. T1548, 1466 average rpm.
CUT: 72-75 mph. Plays well off the fastball, thrown with intent, late 10/4 shape.

Dominic Stottler, United Township (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lanky build, projectable.
Delivery: Works slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full arm path.
FB: T78, 74-76 mph. Slight arm-side action, mostly straight. T1552, 1490 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Slight decel, 11/5 shape. T1709, 1654 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Sink action, works down. T1407, 1329 average rpm.

Nolan Sullivan, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. High waisted, lanky build.
Delivery: Lanky levers, works with wide arms.
Arm Action: LH. Arm plays with length, loose whip, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 69-73 mph. Slight arm-side run. T1762, 1630 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Slight action to glove side. T1488, 1369 average rpm.

Matthew Szyska, Prospect (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. High waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, tall and fall delivery, works in-line, athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, loose whippy action.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Runs to arm side. T2370, 2305 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, above average feel, can land for strikes. T2384, 2312 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Slider plays with lateral action, short 10/4 shape. T2521, 2503 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Well above-average fade, solid feel and arm action. T1962, 1858 average rpm.

Alek Terlecki, Glenwood (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 181-pounds. High waisted, projectable build.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift with coil into tall and fall delivery, front half opens slightly early.
Arm Action: LH. Underneath from a 3/4 slot. Long arm action.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Plays with run to arm side. T1712, 1652 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Gyro spin. T1398, 1330 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Fade action. T1443, 1381 average rpm.

Ryan Young, Manteno (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lanky build, long levers.
Delivery: Balanced, slight coil, tall and fall delivery, short stride, toe lands in-line at foot strike.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Arm-side run and sinking action. T2012, 1971 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. 2/8 shape, sweeping feel at times. T1776, 1698 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade and depth, above average feel. T1663, 1574 average rpm.

Joshua Ziemer, Glenbard East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Sturdy build with strength.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts feet staggered with lead foot closer to third, medium balance point into a drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, medium arm circle.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Arm-side run with sink at times. T1953, 1876 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Slurve action with feel for the zone. T2170, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Slight horizontal movement. T2270, 2164 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Downer action, consistently plays in the bottom of the zone. T1651, 1537 average rpm.

Jack Zlogar, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023; Saint Xavier commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, toe lifted balance point, finish on line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Plays with arm-side run, above average feel for the zone. T2343, 2234 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Plays with lateral action, acts more slider with above average spin rate, well above-average feel. T2470, 2422 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T1832, 1612 average rpm.

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