MLB Draft: RHP Quinn Priester, No. 18 Pittsburgh Pirates
June 4, 2019
Quinn Priester
Class of 2019 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 1 / POS: 1
OverallRank: 9 / POS: 4
HS Draft 100Rank: 9 / POS: 4
PBR Draft BoardRank: 22 / POS: 6
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Cary GroveState: IL
- Summer Team: Crystal Lake Cardinals
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
96
Max FB
(04/06/19)
90 - 95
FB
(04/06/19)
76 - 82
CB
(04/06/19)
84 - 87
CH
(04/06/19)
Position
4.36
H-1st
Videos
(4/5/19)
Player News
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- Top-10 Stories of 2021: Detmers, Thomas, Priester Make MLB Futures Game In 2021 - Dec 22, 2021
- Top-10 Profiles of 2019: No. 2 Quinn Priester - Dec 31, 2019
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings: Final Edition - Jun 27, 2019
- 2019 PBR Third Team All-State - Jun 26, 2019
- MLB Draft: RHP Quinn Priester, No. 18 Pittsburgh Pirates - Jun 4, 2019
- Illinois Draft Preview - May 30, 2019
- 4A McHenry Sectional: Cary fends off comeback; Hampshire wins marathon - May 29, 2019
- High School Crosscheck: Week 14 - May 20, 2019
- No. 20 Prairie Ridge earns share of FVC crown with gritty win in Cary - May 17, 2019
- 2019 Mock Draft - May 7, 2019
- PBR Draft Board Risers - Apr 17, 2019
- Week 4 Games - Apr 8, 2019
- High School Crosscheck: Week 8 - Apr 8, 2019
- Priester Does It All As Cary-Grove Walks Off No. 15 Huntley - Apr 6, 2019
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Mar 18, 2019
- Top-10 Player Profiles: No. 4 Quinn Priester - Dec 26, 2018
- 2019 Multi-Sport Athletes - Nov 14, 2018
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 1, 2018
- Under Armour All-America Game Notebook - Jul 22, 2018
- 2018 TOS: Saturday Notebook - Jun 24, 2018
- 2018 TOS: Wednesday Notebook - Jun 21, 2018
- 2019 Draft Follows - Jun 13, 2018
- Get To Know The Top 2019 Draft Prospects - Jun 12, 2018
- Week 9 Games - May 23, 2018
- No. 9 St. Charles North Rallies Past Cary-Grove - May 7, 2018
- Preseason Power 25: Bubble Teams - Mar 20, 2018
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 2 Quinn Priester - Dec 28, 2017
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 28, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2019s - Aug 30, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
- Area Code Underclass Games: Saturday Notebook - Aug 13, 2017
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 8, 2017
- Two Big Innings Get Crystal Lake South Past Cary-Grove - May 18, 2017
- The Buzz: Top Underclassmen Make Commitments - Apr 28, 2017
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Apr 19, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2019 Overall Rankings Update - Apr 7, 2017
- Updated 2019 Overall Rankings Released - Apr 6, 2017
- Mighty Quinn Dominates In No. 19 Cary-Grove's Shutout - Apr 4, 2017
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 19 Cary-Grove - Mar 6, 2017
- Inside the 2019 Overall Rankings: Illinois - Dec 13, 2016
- The Hotlist: Top Uncommitted 2019s - Dec 7, 2016
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Dec 6, 2016
- Inside the 2019 Overall Rankings: Illinois - Sep 23, 2016
- On the Hunt: A New Weekly Feature Highlighting High-Ceiling Uncommitted Prospects - Sep 23, 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
- 2019 Top Prospect Games Preview - Jul 26, 2016
- Initial Illinois 2019 Rankings Released - Apr 14, 2016
- Preseason I.D. - Gurnee: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 6, 2016
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Scouting Report
4.16.19 - Texas Christian commit. Ranked No. 1 in the Illinois’ 2019 class and No. 20 overall. 6-foot-3, 200-pound, broad-shouldered, athletically-built, well-proportioned right-handed pitcher; plenty of room for added strength. One of the top high school arms in the country and one of the best to come out of the Midwest in recent memory. Started on Saturday against Huntley and it was his first start with no pitch-count restrictions. Delivery is slow and methodical, highly-repeatable and with extremely easy effort. Arm is clean and quick working from a high ¾ slot and gets extension out front. Ran his fastball up to 96 mph and sat 90-95 mph throughout his 6.2 innings of work. The majority of his fastballs sat 92-95 mph and he kept the same stuff and velocity from the stretch. Was still touching 95 in the sixth inning and 94 in the seventh. Fastball, varies in action, occasionally gets hard arm-side-run, boring in on RHH’s. Will also flatten out and straighten out, especially to the glove side. Overall, he showed control of the fastball. Curveball is an advanced secondary offering with swing-and-miss action. Ability to manipulate depending on count/situation. Drops it in for strikes early and can expand with two; 11/5 shape, tight spin, depth and ranged between 77-82 mph. Only saw a couple of changeups, thrown aggressively, arm-side-run, 84-87 mph. Has a chance to be a plus offering in the future.
5.17.18 - Texas Christian recruit, currently ranked No. 1 in Illinois’ 2019 class and No. 15 overall. 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher with lean, wiry-strong, athletic build. Highly athletic frame, long limbs, high-waisted with considerable room for continued physical development. Overall high level of projection with premium current ability. Made his first start of spring after a few short stints coming out of the pen. Looked sharp, making quick work in his four-inning performance, yielding two hits, no runs, no walks while striking out four. Pounded the strike zone, working in and out confidently and comfortably. Four-seam fastball sat 89-91 in the first two innings, touching 92, and settled in at 87-90 in final two innings. Easy and effortless out of the hand, seemingly plenty more in the tank. Four-seamer plays true with some deception coming from the ease of delivery. Two-seamer flashed late darting arm-side action with occasional sink at 87-88. Worked primarily off his four-seam fastball, inducing a lot of weak contact. Curveball progressively got better, 11/5 shape with depth at 72-75, recording all four of his strikeouts with it. Didn’t need his changeup, but flashed a few in the low-80s, excellent feel with fastball arm action. Calm, confident demeanor on the mound, works with rhythm, efficiency and athleticism. Clean, uninterrupted arm swing out of a high-3/4 window, fast hand at foot strike with minimal head movement at release. Thoroughbed athlete. (Ran a 4.10 on a sacrifice bunt; starting quarterback in football) Three-pitch starter repertoire and delivery. Overall, Priester should establish himself as a high-level draft prospect in the 2019 class.