Preseason I.D. - Lockport: Pitcher Analysis
March 29, 2018
In February, we hosted our annual Lockport preseason event at Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports Dome. The showcase was our largest ever, meaning there were more pitchers on hand than we’d ever seen before, too, making the list below lengthy but also full of talent.
Brandon McPherson (Marmion), an uncommitted senior, recorded that day’s hardest fastball (91 mph) and paired it with a couple of breaking balls that might not make him uncommitted for long.
Lincoln-Way West’s Robert Jackman Jr., a junior, recorded the day’s next hardest fastball but he wasn’t the only 2019 to grab our attention. Jacob Karaba (Neuqua Valley) used his quick arm speed and advanced three-pitch mix to earn one of the top spot’s the the list below.
Sophomores Ryan Manikowski (Providence Catholic) and Alberto Lamas (Joliet Catholic) asserted themselves as two high-follow arms as they mature and develop further.
TOP 2018 PITCHER
Brandon McPherson, RHP, Marmion, 2018
6-foot-3, 230 pound, strong, athletic right handed pitching prospect. Drop and drive delivery, utilizes lower half very well and creates angle and tilt down in the zone, repeatable delivery. Directionally in line, slightly closed landing, occasionally falls to first base side, athletic finish. Regular effort throughout, long arm action, quick arm speed out front with an over the top slot. Fastball is heavy, creates downhill tilt, flashed hard sink when down in the zone, sat 88-90 mph, topped 91 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, breaks early out of the hand, ranged 73-79 mph. Slider, similar curveball shape, fluid arm speed, ranged 74-77 mph.
TOP 2019 PITCHING PROSPECTS
1. Jacob Karaba, RHP, Neuqua Valley, 2019
6-foot, 180 pound, athletic build, right handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple delivery, uses frame to create angle, 3rd base setup, gets extension to glove side. Square to home, in line directionally, slightly closed landing and finishes marginally upright. Loose, clean arm action, quick arm speed throughout, high ¾ slot, regular effort involved. Firm fastball, showed good run and occasional sink in the zone, 85-87 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat 73-75 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, arm side run, some feel, 77-78 mph.
2. Jack Hansen, RHP, Lane Tech, 2019
6-foot-1, 185 pound, long limbed, right handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple delivery, in line to home, square landing with an athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. High front side, loose, short arm action, quick arm out front, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Heavy fastball, straight with occasional run, around the zone, sat 85-86 mph. Curveball, 11/5 sharp break, thrown for strikes, 72-73 mph. Changeup had fastball arm speed, arm side run, 75-77 mph. Splitter, fastball plane, showed depth, ranged 70-74 mph.
3. Ryan Klainos, RHP/OF, Libertyville, 2019
6-foot-1, 205-pound, two-way prospect, strong lower half. Right-handed pitcher with repeatable, tilt and topple delivery, utilizes lower half, stays on-line, lands square, finishes athletically with easy effort throughout. Quick, loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball around the zone, run and sink action when down in the zone, sat 84-86 mph, touched 87. Curveball, sharp action, 10/4 shape, 72-74 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed, fade action to the arm side, 77-80 mph. In the outfield, flashed a well above average arm, short over the top arm action, throws carried at 88 mph. Fluid footwork at times, steady hands and plays through baseball. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, strong, simple swing, 79 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.66 laser timed 60.
4. Nathan Hardman, RHP, Normal University, 2019
6-foot-2, 190 pound, athletically built, right handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple style, directionally in line, square landing, solid, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. High front side, loose, short, clean arm action, quick arm speed, over the top slot, gets over front side well, creates angle, easy effort involved. Fastball was straight, occasional hard run, 81-85 mph, topped 86 mph. Curveball showed depth, 11/5 shape, 69-72 mph. Changeup, maintains fastball arm speed, good fading action, ranged 75-79 mph.
5. Robert Jackman Jr., RHP/OF, Lincoln-Way West, 2019
6-foot-3, 200-pound, athletically-built two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, easy delivery, strong balance point, level shoulders, utilizes lower half, stays in line with home plate, square landing and athletic finish. High ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Heavy fastball, around the zone, slight run at times, ranged from 83-89 mph, touched 90. Curveball, gradual action, 11/5 spin, 62-64 mph. Slider, dropped arm slot, horizontal frisbee action, good arm speed, sat 67-68 mph. In the outfield, showed natural ability, clean exchange, short and loose arm action, over the top slot, flashed above average arm strength with carry at 86 mph. Offensively, strong, balanced setup, long bat bath, 87 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.21 laser timed 60.
6. Jay Schueler, RHP, Rock Falls, 2019
6-foot-1, 165 pound, lean, right handed pitching prospect. Drop and drive delivery, no wasted movements, directionally straight, square landing, athletic finish. Short, loose arm on back side, quick out front out of a ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball was straight, firm, at 82-84 mph, topped 86 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, up in the zone, early release, sat 71-73 mph. Changeup, straight movement, maintains arm speed, showed feel, 79-82 mph.
7. Tim Rybarczyk, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2019
6-foot-5, 225 pound, strong build, projectable size, solid lower half, right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall style, rocks back at balance point, slightly opened landing, gets back in line directionally, smooth rhythm. Short, quick arm action, athletic out front, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort involved. In or around the zone with all three pitches. Heavy fastball, straight, occasional sink when down, 83-85 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed, down in the zone, 71-74 mph. Changeup has fastball arm speed, flashed hard fade, 78-81 mph.
8. Dean Procarione, RHP, Minooka, 2019
6-foot-1, 180 pound, athletically built, right handed pitching prospect. Up, down and out delivery, slight sit on back leg, directionally in line, square to home, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Short, clean arm action, quick arm speed out of a high ¾ slot, easy effort involved. Firm fastball, slight run in the zone, ranged 82-86 mph, topped 87 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, tight break, ranged 64-68 mph. Changeup, present arm speed, occasionally stiff, dropped out of the zone at 74-77 mph.
9. Tristan Cazel, RHP, St. Charles North, 2019
6-foot, 180 pound, long limbed, athletic right handed pitching prospect. Drop and drive delivery, quick tempo, rocker step load, athletic balance point, directionally in line, square landing, athletic finish. Loose arm action, quick out front, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball, straight, occasional run, ranged 80-84 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, 68-71 mph. Changeup showed sink, ranged 73-76 mph. Cutter, acted more as a slider, some depth, 10/4 break, ranged 72-75 mph.
10. TJ Heafey, LHP, Minooka, 2019
6-foot-4, 220 pound, wide frame, left handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, shoulders slightly uphill, in line directionally, lands closed with an athletic finish. High ¾ arm slot, short arm action, wraps at times, good arm speed, regular effort. Fastball, slight sinking action, sat 81-83 mph. Slider, sharp 10/4 spin, near fastball arm speed, in and around the zone at 70-73 mph. Changeup, maintains fastball arm speed, faded, ranged from 72-74 mph.
10. Noah Cantleberry, LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2019
6-foot, 155 pound, lanky, left handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, cross bodied style, high front side, closed landing, some athleticism in finish. Quick tempo, long, loose arm action, occasional stab on back side, high ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball, arm side run, 81-83 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, sweeps when arm speed is maintained, 66-67 mph. Changeup had good fade, in the zone, ranged 72-75 mph.
TOP 2020 PITCHING PROSPECTS
1. Ryan Manikowski, RHP, Providence Catholic, 2020
5-foot-11, 155 pound lanky, athletic right handed pitcher with plenty room for physical development. Hybrid delivery, tilt and topple style, extension with lower half, wraps shoulders at balance point, gets back in line directionally, athletic finish out front. Short, loose arm action, clean, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot and easy effort throughout. Heavy sinking fastball, down in the zone, sat 83-85 mph. Slider had 11/5 late break, present arm speed, plus pitch with depth, sat 75-76 mph. Changeup flashed sink, a little stiff, ranged from 74-78 mph.
2. Alberto Lamas, RHP, Joliet Catholic, 2020
6-foot-2, 175 pound average build, long limbed, right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, directionally in line, square to home, athletic in extension and finish. Fluid, clean arm action, can get long, breaks hands early, quick out front, over the top slot, some effort throughout. Fastball was straight, slight run, ranged 78-82 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, breaks early out of the hand, 63-68 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, similar to curve, 63-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, flashed sink in the zone, ranged 68-72 mph.
3. Michael Vallone, LHP/OF, Lake Forest, 2020
6-foot, 160-pound, long-limbed, left/left, two-way prospect. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, directionally in line, good balance point, slight pause, closed landing, athletic finish, gets over front side well. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, regular effort throughout; Fastball, slight arm side run, commands the plate, ranged 76-78 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, sat 67-69 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fades, good feel, ranged 71-74 mph. At the plate, balanced setup, minimal stride. Compact, short bat path, occasional hard contact, line drive type. Exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 79 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60.
4. Daniel Dombrowski, RHP/OF, Providence Catholic, 2020
6-foot, 187 pound, strong, two way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, utilizes lower half well, in line directionally, athletic finish. Loose arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, favored arm side, sat 80-81 mph, topped 82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, occasionally gets around the ball, ranged 65-68 mph. Changeup, arm side run, in the zone, sat 71-72 mph. Cutter, best pitch, in the zone, 79-81 mph. Offensively, crouched, open setup, short stride, back load, balance throughout. Level path, gets extension, fast bat speed, creates lift, plus contact; 88 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the ball, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 83 from the outfield. Ran a 8.09 laser timed 60.
5. Ken Middleton, RHP, Providence Catholic, 2020
6-foot-3, 175 pound right handed pitcher. Tilt and topple delivery, smooth rhythm and easy effort throughout. Shoulders down hill, lands closed, tendency to fall off at finish. Consistent balance point, loose arm action, maintains arm speed. Fastball, cut out of the hand, down in the strike zone, sat 78-80 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual breaking shape, near fastball arm speed, sat 66-67 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, cut often, thrown for strikes, ranged from 69-72 mph.
TOP 2021 PITCHING PROSPECTS
1. Reed Gannon, LHP/OF, Minooka, 2021
6-foot-1, 150-pound, athletic-build, lanky, two-way prospect. On the mound, projectable left handed pitcher, tall and fall type, good balance point, directionally in line, slightly closed landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Long, clean, loose arm action, quick arm speed, easy effort, finishes out front with a high ¾ slot. Fastball showed run, arm side, sat 75-76 mph. Curveball, 1/7 in shape, ranged 62-66 mph. Changeup had arm side run, in the zone, 66-69 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, good arm speed, feel, 64-67 mph. At the plate, tall, open setup, leg kick trigger, rhythm throughout. Level path, compact swing, 78 mph exit velocity off tee. In the outfield, clean exchange, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 76 mph. Ran a 7.67 laser timed 60.
2. Jeremy Fox, RHP/INF, Riverside-Brookfield, 2021
5-foot-8, 150-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect. Above-average arm strength on the mound, for his age. Right-handed pitcher, repeated delivery, worked on-line, finished upright. Loose, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot with easy effort throughout. Fastball, ball comes out of the hand easy, slight arm-side-run, sat 79-80 mph, touched 83. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, ranged between 61-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed at times, fade and sink action, 68-71 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger, long, uphill bat path and a pull approach. Exit velocity clocked at 79 mph from a tee. On the infield, long, loose arm action, low ¾ slot and throws topped at 77 mph across the infield. 7.61 runner in the 60.
3. Charlie Cmiel, INF/LHP, York, 2021
5-foot-11, 145-pound, lanky, high-waisted two-way player. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, closed landing, cross-bodied style with some athleticism in finish. Long, loose arm action, some quickness out front, high ¾ arm slot with some effort involved. Fastball flashed run, around the zone, 74-76 mph. Slider, 1/7 shape, sat 61-63 mph. Changeup showed some sink with arm speed, 66-69 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, back load with a short stride. Long, uphill path, pull side tendencies and exit velocity topped 76 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady footwork, clean exchange, long arm with a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 74 mph across. Ran a laser timed 8.11 60.
3. Sava Dupor, RHP/INF, Glenbrook South, 2021
5-foot-10, 150-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting two way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive style, clean delivery, works in line with an athletic finish out front, some rhythm throughout. Quick arm speed, loose, short arm action out of an over the top slot with some effort involved. Fastball was straight, flashed late run, ranged 74-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sharp with tight spin, 64-67 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, faded in the zone at 68-70 mph. Offensively, balanced setup, short toe tap trigger. Compact swing, short, level bat path and exit velocity topped 75 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick, fluid footwork, short, loose arm action with an over the top slot. Throws were accurate, topped 75 mph across the infield. Ran a laser-timed 8.30 60.
Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)
Kyle Anderson, RHP/INF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound, lean, two-way prospect with plenty of room for continued physical development. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works across his body and lands slightly closed at times. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed slight arm-side-run, 77-78 mph, touched 79. Curveball 11/5 shape, 60 mph. Changeup, sinking action at times, 64-66 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide, quiet setup, heel-lift stride. Long, uphill bat path and 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, quick clean transfer, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 73 mph across the infield.
Will Anderson, RHP/INF, Prairie Ridge, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound, thick, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide, crouched setup and toe-tap stride. Present bat strength, occasional hard contact, gap-to-gap approach and 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, at first base, plays through the baseball at times, clean transfer, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, works on-line and front foot lands slightly closed. Clean arm action, high ¾ slot with regular effort throughout. Fastball works mostly straight, slight arm-side-run, sat 74-76 mph, topped at 77. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 66-67 mph. Changeup, mostly straight, sink at times, 71-72 mph.
Bryan Avalos, RHP/INF, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
5-foot-9, 135-pound, wiry, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm at times and stays on-line. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and regular effort throughout. Fastball, run and sink action, 71-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 62-65 mph. Changeup, fade action, 65-67 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride and early load. Long bat path stays level through the zone at times and 70 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, clean exchange, throws from a ¾ slot and clocked at 66 mph. 8.14 runner in the 60.
Christian Bedolla, LHP, Walter Payton College Prep, 2020
5-foot-8, 148 pound left handed pitcher, average built, athletic actions. Tall and fall style, stretch only, 3rd base setup, level shoulders, slightly closed landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm involved. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, aggressive out front, high ¾ slot with some effort throughout. Fastball showed some run, occasionally cut, in the zone, 74-76 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, firm spinner, present arm speed, 67-70 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, in the zone with fade, sat 71-72 mph.
Adam Bendoraitis, RHP/INF, Batavia, 2020
5-foot-10, 160-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, lands square, finishes athletically with regular effort throughout. Short arm action, from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works mostly straight, cut at times, down in the zone, 78-80 mph, touched 81.Curveball, 11/5 shape, sharp action, tight spin, depth at times, 66-67 mph. Changeup sat 68-72 mph. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced, slightly open setup, quiet in the box and short stride. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed at times, hard contact, extension through contact, pull-side approach; 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, steady hands, packs on exchange, loose arm action, low ¾ slot, accurate throws clocked at 78 mph across the infield. 7.68 runner in the 60.
Zachary Blazekovich, INF/P, Joliet Catholic, 2021
6-foot-3, 165-pound, high-waisted, lanky, two-way player. At the plate, tall setup, leg lift trigger, back drop load. Uphill bat path, looks to lift and exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. Defensively, long arm action with a high ¾ arm slot. Throws topped 61 mph across the diamond. Ran a 8.01 laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, quick, occasionally rushed tempo, open toe landing, falls to third at finish. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, regular effort involved. Fastball was straight, occasional cut, ranged 69-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat 58-60 mph. Changeup showed sink, around the zone, ranged 63-69 mph.
Collin Boyd, 1B/RHP, Yorkville, 2019
6-foot-1, 180-pound, two-way prospect, strong, well-proportioned build. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Long bat path and 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, at first base, clean transfer, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 75 mph across the diamond. 8.10 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works from the first base side of the rubber, deliberate tall and fall delivery, works on-line and finishes upright at times. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball arm-side-run at times, sat 74-76 mph, topped at 77. Curveball worked 11/5, 67-70 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed at times, 73-74 mph.
Daniel Brannigan, INF/RHP, St. Rita, 2019
6-foot, 220-pound, big-bodied, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load and short stride. Gap-to-gap approach, bat strength and 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. At first base, quick, clean release, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph across the diamond. Ran an 8.25 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, delivery works slightly across his body, high front side, regular effort throughout. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, sat 75-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 60-62 mph. Forkball, knuckle action at times, 65-67 mph. Changeup, ranged between 66-70 mph.
Keaton Bubala, RHP, Latin School of Chicago, 2018
6-foot-4, 195 pound, long-limbed, athletic, right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, closed landing, cross bodied style, athletic finish with a quick tempo. Long arm on back side, quick arm speed out front, good extension out of a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, straight, easy out of the hand, ranged 79-81 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual movement, sat 71-72 mph. Changeup showed sink at fastball arm speed, 76-77 mph.
Joshua Burke, INF/RHP, Notre Dame, 2021
6-foot, 170-pound, athletically-built, right-handed hitting infielder. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load, long leg kick trigger with some rhythm. Short, uphill bat path and showed pull side tendencies throughout. Occasional hard contact and exit velocity topped 79 mph off a tee. Defensively, loose arm, long on the back side, high ¾ slot. Throws flashed carry at 77 mph across. Ran a 7.37 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works in line, sturdy balance point, square landing. Long draw on back side, some arm speed out front with a high ¾ slot. Threw strikes with all three pitches. Fastball had run, occasionally cut, sat 73-75 mph topping 76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, good spin, ranged 60-62 mph. Changeup faded with fastball arm speed, flashed feel for pitch, sat 65-68 mph.
Hunter Burton, INF/RHP, Oak Lawn, 2019
6-foot-3, 220-pound, two-way prospect, durable frame. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride and uphill bat path; 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean transfer at times, short, over-the-top arm action, true ball clocked at 76 mph across the diamond. 7.95 runner in the 60. On the mound, delivery works on-line, lands square with regular effort throughout. Short, over-the-top arm action. Fastball worked straight, occasional tilt, thrown for strikes, 76-78 mph. Curveball 12/6 shape, maintains arm speed, strikes at times, 67-68 mph. Changeup, straight, 71-72 mph.
Nino Christopher, INF/RHP, St. Francis, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect. At the plate, tall, slightly open setup, short knee-knock stride. Simple swing, short, level bat path, sprayed balls to all fields. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long exchange, plays tall through release. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws clocked at 77 mph across the infield. 8.27 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth, deliberate tall and fall delivery, slight hesitation at balance point. Arm works loose and out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball thrown for strikes, works straight, sat 76-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed at times, 63-64 mph. Changeup, flashed arm-side-run, occasional fade 69-71 mph.
Joe Ciero, RHP/INF, Glenbard West, 2019
5-foot-11, 85-pound, strong, two-way prospect, durable lower half. On the mound, compact, smooth delivery, works on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Arm works short and quick form a high ¾ slot. Fastball, down in the zone, occasional arm-side-run, 80-82 mph, touched 83. Curveball worked 11/5, maintains arm speed, feel, sat 62-65 mph. Changeup, down in the zone, sinking action, 71-73 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, pronounced pre-pitch load, short stride. Long, level bat path, flashed bat strength, 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, fields athletically, receptive hands. Short, over-the-top arm action, throws clocked at 73 mph. 7.43 runner in the 60.
Kyle Coates, RHP, Elgin, 2019
6-foot-1, 195 pound, athletically built, right handed, side arm pitching prospect. Works solely out of the stretch, directionally in line, closed, athletic landing, smooth rhythm throughout. Short, loose arm action, side slot, regular effort involved, around the zone with all pitches. Fastball, good, late run, ranged from 76-79 mph. Slider, 1/7 shape, gradual movement, 67-70 mph. Changeup had sink, feel for pitch, sat 70-72 mph.
Austin Collinson, INF/RHP, Normal West, 2019
5-foot-11, 175-pound, two-way prospect, with well-proportioned strength in frame. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, wide setup, loads into backside and leg-kick trigger. Long bat path, pull approach and strength through contact; 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, receptive hands at times, plays through the baseball, winds up on release; long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws, carry across the diamond at 82 mph. 7.48 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, repeatable delivery, works on-line, lands slightly closed. Long draw out of the glove, comes out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works mostly straight, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, slows arm at times, 59-65 mph. Changeup, occasional feel, 70-73 mph.
Evan Cook, 1B/RHP, Minooka, 2021
6-foot-3, 144-pound, long-limbed, lanky, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, short stride and a minimal back load. Uphill bat path, loose hands flashed solid contact and exit velocity of 75 mph off a tee. Ran a 7.68 laser-timed 60. Defensively, clean exchange, short arm with a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 71 mph across the diamond. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tilt and topple delivery, works in line, open landing with some athleticism in finish. Short arm action, present arm speed, high ¾ slot with regular effort throughout. Fastball had slight run, in the zone, sat 73-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 62-64 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, arm side run, sat 65-68 mph.
Jacob Cook, RHP, Minooka, 2021
6-foot-3, 162 pound right handed pitcher, lanky, long limbed, thin. Projectable body with plenty room for physical development. Tilt and topple style, good balance point, directionally in line, square landing, athletic finish with occasional recoil. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed out front, over the top slot, creates angle, regular effort throughout. Fastball is straight, good tilt, sat 73-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, good depth, gradual break out of hand, ranged 60-63 mph. Changeup maintains arm speed, sinking movement, feel, sat 65-66 mph.
Cameron Demos, OF/RHP, Downers Grove North, 2020
6-foot-1, 175 pound, lean, athletic-build, two-way prospect. Offensively, left handed hitter, balanced, closed setup, leg-kick trigger, smooth load, shows balance throughout. Fluid rhythm, loose, whippy hands, uphill bat path, creates lift, occasional hard contact to the pull side; Exit velocity 80 mph off a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, plays through the ball, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped 81 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.41 laser timed 60. Right handed pitcher, tilt and topple delivery, rhythm, tends to fall to first base side, athletic finish. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, finishes out front. Fastball, showed slight run, ranged 77-80 mph. Curveball 12/6 shape, maintains arm speed, has depth, ranged 62-66 mph. Changeup faded, some sink as well, feel, sat 70-72 mph.
Jake Dirksen, RHP, Oswego East, 2019
6-foot, 165 pound, athletically built, right handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple delivery, shoulders uphill, in line directionally, square landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Short, clean arm action, swift arm speed, over the top slot, regular effort involved. Fastball was straight, up in the zone, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, thrown for strikes, 65-68 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, flashed good sink, ranged 68-72 mph.
Bobby Dix, RHP, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-11, 155 pound, stocky right handed pitching prospect. Stretch only pitcher, tall balance point, directionally in line to home, lands square, finishes athletically, occasionally falls to first base side. Long, loose arm action, alters between over the top and high ¾ arm slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball showed some sink, sat 76-78 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, in the zone, sat 68-69 mph. Changeup sank, near fastball arm speed, ranged from 69-72 mph.
Sammy Dubin, INF/RHP, Highland Park, 2021
5-foot-7, 135-pound, two-way prospect. Ran a 7.14 laser-timed 60. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger and average balance throughout. Opposite field approach and registered an 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, fluid footwork, works through the baseball, steady hands and clean release. Long arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 76 mph across the infield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, repeatable delivery, works on-line and with rhythm. Long arm action, ¾ slot. Fastball, arm-side-run, sat 75-76 mph. Curveball worked 11/5, depth at times, 60-65 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, 62-66 mph.
Logan Durling, RHP, Plainfield North, 2020
6-foot-2, 175 pound, lanky, athletic, long limbed right handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple style, slight sit on back side, lands closed, slight fall third base side, smooth rhythm throughout. Fluid, long arm action, quick through delivery, clean, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball was straight, some tilt, 79-81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, good depth, down in the zone at 64-67 mph. Changeup faded with some sink, sat 73-74 mph.
Tate Dynia, RHP/INF, Lincoln-Way Central, 2019
6-foot-3, 225-pound, strong-bodied, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, linear drop and drive delivery, works on-line. Loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball pounded the strike zone, sinking action at times, 77-79 mph. Threw a curveball and a slider. Slider worked 10/4 66-68 mph. Curveball 12/6 to 11/5 shape, 64-66 mph. Changeup, sat 65-68 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, closed setup, short stride and long, uphill bat path. Flashed strength through contact, 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph. 7.82 runner in the 60.
Jim Fitzmaurice, RHP, Plainfield South, 2020
6-foot, 150 pound right handed pitcher, small, lanky build. Tall and fall delivery, steady balance point, square, in line landing, slightly upright finish with a fall to the first base side. Long, loose arm action, slow on back side, more fluid out front, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort involved. Fastball had slight run, sat 75-77 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, good depth, present arm speed, 61-63 mph. Changeup thrown for strikes, some fade, ranged 66-69 mph.
Kai Formella, RHP/INF, York, 2020
5-foot-11, 170-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works out of the stretch only, works on-line, lands square. Short, loose, quick arm action, from an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, sat 80-82 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, 70-72 mph. Curveball worked 11/5 and sat 65-67 mph. Cutter, sat 66-70 mph. At the plate, crouched setup, short stride, uphill bat path and pull approach; 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean release, loose arm from an over-the-top slot and throws topped at 78 mph across the diamond. 7.96 runner in the 60.
Johnathan Forneris, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-9, 158-pound, lanky two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, high ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, some effort in delivery. Fastball, sinking action at times, sat 78-80 mph, touched 81. Curveball maintains arm speed, in between 11/5 and 10/4 shape, gradual action, 64-66 mph. Changeup, sat 69-71 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, long and level bat path. Registered an exit velocity of 82 mph from a tee. Defensively, in the outfield, throws from a low ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph. Ran a 7.61 laser timed 60.
Brandon Frankel, LHP/OF, Stevenson, 2020
6-foot-1,160-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Left-handed pitcher, tilt and topple delivery, some rhythm and effort, finished in line directionally, with a square landing. High ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, slight wrap on the back side. Fastball, straight with slight cut at times, ranged 73-76 mph and topped at 80. Curveball ranged from 59-64 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, slight fade, sat 68-69 mph. From the outfield, threw from ¾ slot and throws topped at 78 mph. Right-handed hitter, crouched setup, smooth load, heel-raise stride and 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.82 60 yard dash.
John Gallet, LHP, Lockport, 2019
6-foot-1, 165 pound, lanky prospect with a strong lower half and room for continued physical development. Left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, cross bodied thrower, in line directionally, aggressive finish. Long arm, wraps on back side, athletically gets extension out front with a ¾ arm slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball was straight, down and around the zone, 74-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball had 1/7 shape, good depth, fastball arm speed, 57-62 mph. Changeup faded, occasionally cut, sat 65-66 mph.
Caleb Green, OF/RHP, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-4, 125-pound, two-way prospect. Balanced setup, leg-kick trigger, bar load. Long, level bat path, occasional hard contact. Exit velocity of 73 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 69 mph from the outfield. Ran a 8.40 60. On the mound, good rhythm throughout delivery, lands slightly open, athletic finish. Regular effort, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot, fills up the zone with all pitches. Fastball ranged 66-68 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, ranged 57-59 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sinks with feel, 59-61 mph.
Jake Gritzenbach, INF/P, Lincoln-Way East, 2021
5-foot-2, 116-pound, lanky framed, two-way player. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, closed setup, short stride, minimal hand load. Uphill bat path and exit velocity topped 67 mph off a tee. Ran a 7.75 laser-timed 60 yard dash. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange, quick release, short arm with a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 65 mph across the diamond. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stretch only delivery, works in line, square, closed-toe landing, smooth rhythm throughout. Short arm action out of an over the top slot. Fastball was straight, ranged 64-67 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, gradual break, sat 50 mph. Changeup ranged from 52-57 mph.
John Hamer, OF/P, St. Charles North, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, tall setup, short leg-kick trigger. Exit velocity 87 mph off a tee. From the outfield, steady hands, plays through the ball, over the top arm slot, long arm action, 77 mph velocity. Ran a 7.25 laser timed 60. On the mound, right handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, worked with rhythm, directionally in line. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball showed run, ranged from 76-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat 66-68 mph. Changeup, arm side run, ranged 68-71 mph.
Scott Harper, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
6-foot, 160-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, on-line direction, lands square, athletic finish, some rhythm throughout. Long, loose arm action, quick arm speed, low ¾ arm slot, regular effort. Fastball, slight run, sat 80-82 mph. Slider, 1/7 slurve shape, ranged 65-69 mph. Changeup, maintains fastball arm speed, occasionally gets on side of ball, straight movement, ranged 69-73 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, knee-knock stride. Level, compact bat path, line-drive approach, 85 mph exit velocity off tee. Defensively, athletic footwork, clean exchange, long, loose arm action, ¾ slot, threw 82 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.31 laser timed 60.
Brian Henehan, C/RHP, Andrew, 2020
6-foot, 170-pound, lanky, right-handed hitting two way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, slightly open, minimal load with a small leg lift trigger. Compact, level swing, line drive approach, uses the middle. Exit velocity topped 84 mph off a tee. Defensively, pop timed ranged 2.11-2.19. Efficient footwork, clean transfer, short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws topped 70 mph from the crouch. Ran a 7.87 laser timed 60. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, in line, closed toe landing with an upright finish. Long arm on back side, some quickness out front, from a high ¾ slot. Fastball showed run, ranged 72-75 mph. Curveball/ 11/5 shape, gradual break, 65-68 mph. Changeup had arm side run, good arm speed, feel for pitch, sat 65-67 mph.
Giovanni Herrera, INF/RHP, Plainfield South, 2021
5-foot-10, 150-pound, lanky, right-handed hitting two way prospect with some lower half strength. At the plate, balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride with a smooth, minimal load. Long bat path, slightly uphill stroke, exit velocity topped 75 mph off a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action out of a high ¾ slot; Throws topped 68 mph across the infield. Ran a 8.00 laser-timed 60 yard dash. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, works in line, lands square with a closed toe landing, some athleticism in finish. Loose arm, long on the back side, some quickness out front, high ¾ slot with smooth rhythm throughout. Fastball had run, flashed sink, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball 11/5 shape, some depth in the zone, sat 61-63 mph. Splitter, maintains arm speed, gradual drop, sat 57-60 mph.
Daniel Hiemer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2021
5-foot-9, 150 pound left handed pitcher, lanky frame, average build. Sit and spin style, cross bodied, closed landing, front shoulder opens early, varies timing at balance point, some rhythm throughout. Long, loose arm action, ¾ arm slot, regular effort involved. Fastball had slight run, thrown for strikes, sat 71-72 mph. Curveball had slurve shape, swept across, arm side miss, ranged 61-63 mph. Feel for changeup, sank in the zone, 69-71 mph.
Bryce Howser, RHP/C, Metea Valley, 2020
5-foot-11, 155 pound, lean right-handed hitting, two way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, stretch only delivery, deliberate motions throughout. Tall and fall style, works in line downhill, closed toe landing and some athleticism in finish. Long, loose arm action, some quickness out front with an over the top slot, looks repeatable. Fastball was straight, down in the zone with tilt, spots up, sat 76-77 mph. Slider, 1/7 shape, can get around it, sat 65-66 mph. Changeup sank, near the zone with arm speed, 71-72 mph. Defensively, behind the plate, fluid footwork, clean transfer, loose arm, quick out front, throws were accurate and had some carry topping 75 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.11-2.19. Offensively, open, tall setup, pre-pitch load, short leg lift stride. Level bat path, contact hitter, used the middle of the field well. Exit velocity topped 77 mph off a tee and ran a laser timed 7.26 60.
Jake Huisman, RHP, Glenbard East, 2019
6-foot, 168 pound, lanky, right handed pitching prospect. Drop and drive style, in line directionally, square landing with an athletic finish. Fluid rhythm throughout, loose arm on back side, athletic out front, over the top arm slot, regular effort involved. Fastball had some run, down in the zone, sat 75-76 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, gradual 12/6 break, sat 61-62 mph. Feel for changeup, maintains arm speed, flashed sink, ranged 62-67 mph.
Kyle Hussey, INF/RHP, Providence, 2021
5-foot-10, 145-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced, open setup, short stride with a smooth back load. Long, level bat path, compact swing with some balance throughout. Exit velocity topped 73 mph off a tee. Defensively played through the ball with fluid footwork, a quick, clean exchange and soft hands. Arm can get long out of a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 75 mph across. Ran a laser timed 7.39 60. On the mound, worked with rhythm, in line directionally, high front side, square landing and an athletic forward finish. Loose arm action, quick arm speed with an over the top slot, some effort involved. Fastball was straight, some run, around the zone, sat 73-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, ranged 65-71 mph. Changeup maintained fastball arm speed, faded, 68-71 mph.
Brandon Hutson, RHP/3B, Plainfield North, 2019
6-foot-3, 180-pound, long-limbed, two-way prospect. On the mound, stays tall at balance point, level shoulders, on-line to home plate, lands square, athletic finish and regular effort. Short, quick arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, sinking action at times, ranged from 81-83 mph. Curveball, maintains arm speed, 11/5 break, sharp action and sat 74-75 mph. Changeup sat 73-75 mph. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws clocked at 82 across the infield. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride, long, level bat path with a 95 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.30 laser timed 60.
Joel Jacobucci, INF/RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2021
5-foot-10, 130-pound, lanky, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride with fluid rhythm throughout. Long, uphill bat path exit velocity topped 70 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady feet, long arm with an over the top slot. Throws topped 74 mph across the infield. Ran a laser timed 8.15 60 yard dash. Right handed pitcher, clean, tilt and topple delivery, works in line with an athletic finish out front. Long, loose arm action out of an over the top slot, some effort involved. Fastball was straight, some tilt when down, sat 71-73 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, occasionally gets on the side, sat 63-64 mph. Changeup maintained fastball arm speed, faded, 67-69 mph.
Aaron Jayne, INF/RHP, Blue Ridge, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound, strong lower-half, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced setup, no load and leg-kick timing trigger. Flashed bat strength and hard contact at times. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, plays tall through the baseball. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws clocked at 80 mph across the diamond. 8.03 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, methodical, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square. Long arm action, high ¾ slot with some effort throughout. Fastball sat 76-78 mph, topped at 80. Slider, 10/4 shape, 69-71 mph. Changeup, cut action at times, 69-72 mph.
Owen Jones, 1B/P, Mundelein, 2021
5-foot-11, 190-pound, well-proportioned, athletic-framed, right-handed hitting two-way player. At the plate, balanced, open setup, short stride, back load, slight dive towards the plate. Short, level bat path, gap to gap approach, quick bat at times and exit velocity topped 84 mph off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Throws topped 70 mph across. Ran a 8.39 laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, in line directionally, square landing with an athletic finish out front. Short arm action, some arm speed with regular effort throughout. Fastball cut, around the zone, ranged 71-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, 60-62 mph. Changeup faded, near the zone, 62-64 mph.
Brandon Keyster, LHP/1B, Minooka, 2020
6-foot-3, 182-pound, long-limbed, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, natural cut at times, thrown for strikes, 73-74 mph, touched 76. Curveball, 1/7 shape and sat 61-65 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sink and fade action at times, 62-63 mph. At the plate, left-handed hitter, closed setup, short stride and short, uphill bat path. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, loose arm action, ¾ to high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 74 mph across the diamond. 7.93 runner in the 60.
Mason Kottmeyer, RHP, Kaneland, 2020
6-foot-4, 165 pound, lanky, long limbed right handed pitching prospect with plenty of room for physical development. Repeatable, clean tilt and topple delivery, gets extension with lower half, square landing, athletic finish towards home and some rhythm involved. Long, loose and fluid arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot; Fastball was straight, flashed run in the zone, ranged 75-79mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, early and gradual break, sat 59-61 mph. Changeup showed sink, near the zone, 66-69 mph.
Braden Krumwiede, RHP/INF, Batavia, 2020
5-foot-9, 150-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works closed down the mound with regular effort throughout. Clean arm circle and comes out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, flashed occasional run and sink, thrown for strikes, 74-76 mph. Curveball, works 12/6 to 11/5 and sat 62-65 mph. Changeup, cut action at times, thrown for strikes, 67-70 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, short stride and minimal wasted movement. Long bat path and 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, loose arm action, ¾ slot, accurate throws topped at 74 mph across the infield. 8.05 runner in the 60.
Richard LaCien, INF/RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2021
5-foot-8, 150-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tilt and topple style, high front side, in line directionally, closed toe landing, with some athleticism in finish. Long, loose arm action with an over the top slot, regular effort involved. Fastball was straight, thrown for strikes, sat 66-67 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, in the zone, 56-58 mph. Changeup maintained fastball arm speed, faded, ranged 62-65 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, short toe tap trigger with a minimal hand load. Long bat path, line-drive approach and exit velocity topped 73 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady footwork, clean, long transfer, long arm action with a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 64 mph across the diamond. Ran a 8.99 laser-timed 60.
Ethan Lambrigger, RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2019
5-foot-10, 170 pound, athletic right handed pitcher. Drop and drive, cross bodied style, closed landing, shoulders get square to home and stays in line through delivery, slight upright finish. Good balance point, long, loose arm action out of a high ¾ slot, regular effort involved. Fastball had arm side run, occasional sink, in the zone, sat 80-81 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed some late, sharp break, ranged 71-74 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight, occasional cut, 68-69 mph.
Bailey Lapka, RHP, Stagg, 2020
6-foot-3, 175 pound average build, lanky right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, shoulders open early, can get rotational, get back to square landing and finishes athletically. Short arm action, slight wrap on back side, quick arm speed and a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball showed run, ranged 74-77 mph. Slider had 11/5 shape, spins it well, tight, ranged 63-70 mph. Changeup had present arm speed, some sink, sat 67-69 mph.
Jack Lemke, INF/RHP, Oswego, 2020
6-foot, 170-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Fast bat at times, aggressive swing, gap-to-gap approach; 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick footwork and release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 79 mph across the infield. 7.22 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, works on-line and lands square. Loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, arm-side-run, sat 80-81 mph, touched 82. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sinking action, 69-71 mph. Curveball, worked 11/5, 63-67 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, backed up at times, 65-67 mph.
Sean Lindquist, RHP/INF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2021
5-foot-9, 160-pound, athletically-built, two-way player, with a thick lower half. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall style, deliberate to home, level shouldered, open toed landing, some rotational fall to third at finish. Long arm on back side, some quickness out front, ¾ arm slot with some effort involved. Fastball showed run at times, sat 70-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, ranged 61-64 mph. Changeup had occasional sink, sat 62-64 mph. At the plate, left-handed hitter, open setup, toe tap trigger, back drop load. Uphill bat path and exit velocity topped 73 mph off a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, low 3/4 arm slot, throws topped 69 mph across the diamond. Ran a 8.78 laser-timed 60.
Nick Loizzi, RHP, Notre Dame, 2019
6-foot-2, 197 pound, strong, solid lower half, right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall style, utilizes lower half well, level shouldered, in line to home, slightly closed landing, sturdy, athletic finish, fluid rhythm throughout. Short arm action, quick out front, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball showed run, sat 81-82 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, gradual break, 67-70 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, flasked some sink, 74-78 mph.
Josh Loomis, RHP, Reed Custer, 2019
6-foot-1, 170 pound, average sized, athletically built, right handed pitching prospect. Utilizes a tall and fall delivery, slightly rotational at hand break, works in line, square landing and an athletic finish. Long, whippy arm action, quick out front, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort involved. Fastball had some run, 2-seam movement, 78-80 mph, topped 82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, pulled out of the zone, 69-71 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, faded, occasionally cut, at 72-73 mph.
Frank Luce, LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2019
6-foot, 175 pound, strong, athletically built left handed pitching prospect. Slight drop and drive style, in line directionally, square landing, athletic finish. Long arm action, slight stab on back side, present arm speed, over the top slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball had slight run, down, around the zone, 74-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 spinner, in the zone, at 61-64 mph. Changeup faded, flashed some sink, ranged 62-65 mph.
Jake Lynch, OF/LHP, Wheaton North, 2020
6-foot, 185 pound, strong, two-way prospect. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced, open setup, short stride, minimal load. Looks to lift the baseball, occasionally long through the zone; 86 mph exit velocity off a tee. In the outfield, athletically plays through the ball, steady hands, long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws showed some accuracy and carry, topped at 81 mph. Ran a 7.28 laser timed 60. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, in line to home, square landing, athletic finish. Long arm action, wraps on back side, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball has sink, around the zone, sat 74-76 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, good depth, thrown for strikes, ranged 59-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, faded, ranged 67-72 mph.
Frank Magnelli, INF/RHP, Ridgewood, 2021
6-foot-1, 200-pound, well-proportioned, physically-advanced two-way prospect with present lower half strength. At the plate, balanced, quiet, square setup, leg kick trigger. Present bat speed, uphill bat path, gap to gap approach, showed hard, solid contact with lift; exit velocity topped 89 mph off a tee. Defensively profiles as a third baseman, steady hands, clean exchange, long arm action with a high ¾ slot. Throws were accurate, topped at 74 mph. Ran a 7.51 laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, closed landing, cross-bodied style, athletic finish. Long arm on back side, slight wrap, clean and quick out front with a high ¾ slot. Fastball had late arm side run, sat 75-77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, ranged 66-72 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, faded, occasional cut, 70-73 mph.
Alex Marotta, OF/RHP, Westmont, 2019
6-foot-3, 215-pound, strong, wide-shouldered, right handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced, slightly crouched setup, minimal load and stride, shows balance throughout. Bat strength, level bat path. Exit velocity topped 94 mph off a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, some effort and throws clocked at 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.23 timed 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, slightly closed landing. Long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, effort involved. Fastball, showed run at times, ranged 78-82 mph topped at 84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 in shape, sat 69-71 mph. Changeup, flashed arm side run, ranged from 72-77 mph.
Joseph McKermitt, LHP, Loyola, 2019
5-foot-10, 170 pound, small, lanky, left handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple style, directionally in line, slightly closed landing, some rhythm involved. Long, fluid arm action, high ¾ arm slot, present effort needed. Fastball had hard run, some sink, 77-79 mph, topped 81 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, gradual break, occasionally sharp, 64-67 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, showed sink, ranged 69-73 mph.
Alex Mikula, RHP, Andrew, 2019
6-foot-1, 190 pound, average build, right handed pitcher. Level shouldered, in line directionally, slight closed landing, some athleticism in finish. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball, flashed run, ranged 72-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, ranged 66-69 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, showed sink, 69-71 mph.
Matthew Mirabella, RHP/3B, Marist, 2019
6-foot-3, 165-pound lanky frame two-way prospect; has added 20 pounds to his frame since last winter and has seen his fastball velocity climb as well. On the mound,right handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, stays in line with home plate, square landing and finishes upright. High ¾ slot with short and loose arm action, easy effort throughout. Fastball, around the zone with slight run, sat 77-80 mph. Curveball maintains arm speed, gradual 10/4 break and sat 63-66 mph. Changeup ranged from 63-66 mph. At the plate, open and tall setup, leg kick trigger, long, uphill bat path, 85 mph exit velocity off the tee. On the infield, short arm action, high ¾ arm slot, clocked at 79 mph across the field. Ran a 7.52 timed 60.
Luke Montgomery, OF/LHP, St. Laurence, 2020
5-foot-9, 140-pound, lean, two-way prospect. Ran a 6.83 laser timed 60. Left handed hitter, excellent balance throughout setup and swing, short bat path, fluid rhythm, line drive approach, exit velocity at 80 mph. From the outfield, quick and fluid footwork, plays through the ball athletically, short arm action, flashed accuracy and carry at 80 mph. On the mound, left handed pitcher, worked in line towards the plate, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, ranged from 72-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, power break with fastball arm speed, in the zone ranging from 62-65 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, ranged 62-67 mph.
Riley Morris, OF/RHP, Plainfield East, 2020
5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced setup, loads hands, short leg-lift stride. Fluid rhythm, loose, quick hands, creates bat speed, uphill bat path, ball jumps off the barrel at times. Exit velocity clocked at 83 mph off tee. From the outfield, athletically plays through the ball, fluid footwork, steady hands, long arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws topped 83 mph. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, directionally in line, square landing with slight hitch, athletic finish. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, smooth rhythm and regular effort involved. Fastball, flashed run, sat 81-82 mph, topped 83 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, ranged 58-62 mph. Changeup, arm side sink, in the zone, maintains arm speed, feel for pitch, sat 67-69 mph.
Will Morris, 1B/RHP, Plainfield South, 2021
6-foot-2, 150-pound, high-waisted, long-limbed two way prospect. At the plate, right handed hitter, wide, even setup, minimal back load, short stride with balance throughout. Long, uphill bat path flashed bat speed, exit velocity topped 86 mph off a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, steady hands, short arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 70 mph across. Ran a 8.19 laser timed 60. On the mound, drop and drive style, in line with home, finishes out front athletically. Short, whippy arm action, slight stab on back side with a high ¾ slot. Fastball had slight sink, in the zone at 69-72 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, gradual break, 59-61 mph. Changeup was straight, occasional cut, sat 66-68 mph.
Patrick Morrissey, 1B/LHP, Morton Cicero, 2019
5-foot-10, 195-pound, solidly built, two-way prospect. At the plate, left-handed hitter, quiet, wide setup, rests bat on his shoulder; short stride and average balance through contact. Short to the ball, occasional backspin and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. At first base, reliable hands, quick release and athletic fielding position. Short arm action, ¾ slot and throws clocked at 71 mph across the diamond. 8.07 runner in the 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, hybrid wind up, drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Long arm action, plunge on the backside, high ¾ slot and easy effort throughout. Fastball thrown for strikes, mostly straight, occasional cut, 69-72 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, thrown for strikes, 58-67 mph. Also, featured a slurve, sat 59-62 mph.
Jackson Nance, RHP/1B, Yorkville, 2019
6-foot-2, 195-pound, athletically built, two-way prospect with present strength. Right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, lands square and finished upright. Loose arm action, inconsistent length on the backside and comes out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball has gradual cut, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, down in the zone, better feel out of the windup, ranged from 60-66 mph. Changeup is 68-70 mph. At the plate, wide setup, short stride, level bat path, worked middle of the field and occasional strong contact. 88 mph exit velocity off a tee. At first base, long arm action at a high ¾ slot, throws flashed carry at 77 mph. Ran a 7.39 laser timed 60.
Patrick Neenan, INF/RHP, Loyola, 2019
5-foot-10, 170-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, Slightly higher front side, works on-line, lands square with some effort throughout. Long, clean arm circle, quick out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed arm-side-run, sat 81-84 mph, touching 85. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sinking action, 74-78 mph. Curveball 12/6 shape, depth, thrown for strikes 62-66 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short leg-lift timing trigger and finishes on back side. Exaggerated uphill bat path, flashed bat speed, 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady sure hands, athletic actions, packs glove on exchange, winds up. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, accurate throws, true ball with carry, clocked at 84 mph. 7.45 runner in the 60.
Jake Novak, OF/LHP, Loyola, 2019
6-foot-1, 175-pound, lean, athletically built, two-way prospect. Ran a 6.98 laser timed 60. At the plate, balanced, wide setup, heel-raise stride and maintains balance through contact. Loose hands, creates bat speed, uphill bat path and fluid rhythm throughout. Occasional hard contact to the pull-side gap and registered a 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, works through the baseball at times. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and topped at 82 mph. On the mound, left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, shoulders slightly uphill at foot strike, finishes athletically and square to home plate. High ¾ arm slot, quick arm speed, loose and long arm action, with some effort and rhythm. Fastball, flashing slight run down in the zone, sat 79-81 mph. Curveball has depth, 11/5 shape, ranged 64-67 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, around the zone at 69-70 mph.
Vincent Oldenstedt, RHP, Andrew, 2020
5-foot-6, 155 pound right handed pitcher, thick frame, strong lower half. Methodical, slower rhythm, pause at balance point, in line directionally, closed toe landing, athletic, slightly upright finish. Fluid, long arm action, high on back side leads to high ¾ slot, some effort throughout. Fastball is straight, some slight run, 73-75 mph, topped 77 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, loopy, sat 67-69 mph. Cutter ranged 58-63 mph.
Ethan Over, LHP, Oswego, 2020
6-foot-1, 155 pound left handed pitcher, average, lanky build, thin. Tilt and topple style, works solely in stretch, shoulders downhill, closed landing, sidewinding motion after balance leads to occasional fall off to third base side, deceptive. Long arm action, slow on back side, sped up through delivery, regular effort throughout. Fastball showed some sink, left up, sat 69-71 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, gradual break with near fastball arm speed, 58-60 mph. Changeup had present arm speed, faded, 63-64 mph.
Andrew Petsche, C/RHP, Oswego East, 2020
6-foot-1, 170 pound, long-limbed, lanky, right-handed hitting, two-way prospect. At the plate, spread, balanced setup, small toe tap trigger, smooth load. Aggressively attacks the ball, uphill path, quick bat and creates natural lift throughout. Occasional hard contact and exit velocity topping 89 mph off a tee. Defensively popped 2.10-2.26 down to second. Gains ground to second, clean exchange, long arm out of a high ¾ slot. Throws topped 77 mph down. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60. On the mound, rocker step delivery, tall and fall style, works in line and lands square to home. Long, loose arm action with a high ¾ slot, some rhythm throughout. Fastball had slight run, in the zone, sat 77-78 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, flashed depth, 70-73 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, faded at 73-76 mph.
Holden Phelps, RHP, Prairie Ridge, 2020
6-foot-4, 185 pound, tall, long limbed, projectable right handed pitcher with plenty of room for physical development. Tall and fall delivery, minimal wasted movements, short stride, directionally in line, athletic, easy finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Slower tempo, long, fluid arm action, high ¾ slot, effortless; Works downhill with angle. Fastball showed sink with tilt, 80-83 mph. Curveball had 11/5 gradual break, slider shape at times, ranged 64-68 mph. Changeup, straight movement, stiff at times, ranged 70-73 mph.
Sam Pileggi, RHP/OF, Plainfield Central, 2020
5-foot-8, 168-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, directionally in line, lands square to the plate, athletic finish. Long arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, gradual cut, ranged from 73-78 mph. Curveball, 10/4 in shape, sat 65-67 mph. Changeup, good fade, shows feel, down in the zone, sat 68-71 mph. Offensively, balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, back bar load. Uphill bat path, 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively plays through the ball, steady hands, over the top slot, throws topped 81 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.34 laser timed 60.
Codey Quirin, LHP, Oswego, 2019
6-foot-1, 176 pound, lanky left handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, level shouldered, square landing to home, balanced, athletic finish. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball flashed sink, 82-85 mph. Curveball and slider both showed 1/7 shape, curve more firm at 70-71 mph. Slider ranged 68-71 mph. Changeup, straight movement, maintains arm speed, occasionally stiff, sat 76-78 mph.
Michael Ranieri, RHP, Riverside-Brookfield, 2020
6-foot-2, 162 pound lanky, slender framed, right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall delivery, closed shoulders at balance point, gets back in line, lands square with an athletic finish. Long arm on back side, stabs down, quick out front into a high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight run, sat 73-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, flashed good depth, 62-64 mph. Changeup thrown with arm speed, faded, 70-73 mph.
Adrian Rapier, OF/LHP, Home School, 2018
6-foot, 155-pound, lanky, athletic, two way prospect. At the plate, left handed hitter, spread setup, smooth load, toe tap trigger, balanced throughout. Fast bat, long, uphill bat path, extension through the zone, shows power to pull side. 80 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, fluid, quick footwork, steady hands, plays through the ball, clean exchange gets long at times. Loose, quick arm action, throws showed carry at 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.41 60. Left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, in line directionally, upright finish. Short, quick arm, high ¾ arm slot with regular effort throughout. Fastball, straight, in the zone at 81-83 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, tight spin, ranged from 66-70 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight movement, sat 68-70 mph.
Joseph Rickert, RHP, Hinsdale South, 2018
6-foot, 165 pound, average build, right handed pitching prospect. Tall and fall type, directionally in line, square landing, slight fall to first base side. Athletic balance point, long, loose arm action, finishes out front with an over the top slot, regular effort and some rhythm involved. Fastball shows sink, sat 79-81 mph. Curveball, 12/6 break, has depth, thrown for strikes, sat 69-71 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, some sink, sat 74-75 mph.
Noah Riley, RHP/OF, Joliet Central, 2020
5-foot-11, 175-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive type, open landing. Long, loose arm action, wraps on back side, high ¾ arm slot, some effort involved. Fastball, slight run, in the zone, sat 72-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual break, ranged 61-65 mph. Changeup maintains arm speed, flashed sink, sat 62-64 mph. At the plate, right-handed pitcher, balanced stance, long leg-lift stride. Long, uphill bat path, flashed hard contact, exit velocity topped 82 mph off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, over the top slot, threw 77 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.88 laser timed 60.
Justin Rohde, RHP/INF, Marian Central, 2020
5-foot-9, 155 pound, athletic, two-way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, easy, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, tends to fall off to 3B side. Over the top arm action. Fastball, straight with occasional cut, ranged from 74-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual movement flashed sharp break, near fastball arm speed, sat 61-63 mph. Changeup ranged from 68-73 mph. From the infield, long arm action, accurate, 80 mph across the field. Right handed hitter, strong, balanced setup, short leg kick trigger, gap to gap approach. 86 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.91 laser timed 60.
Adam Rose, OF/RHP, St. Joseph-Ogden, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, right handed hitter, spread setup, leg kick trigger, athletic hands, line drive hitter, fast bat, good extension and rhythm throughout. 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, agile footwork, plays through the ball, gains ground on transfer, long arm action, throws carry at 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.47 laser timed 60. On the mound, right handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, steady rhythm, directionally in line, lands slightly closed to the plate, athletic finish; High ¾ arm slot, short arm action, four pitch feel; Fastball, slight run, ranged 76-81 mph. Curveball, 12/6 in shape, has depth, in the zone, ranged 62-65 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, showed sink, sat at 69 mph. Cutter ranged 63-73 mph.
Max Rundberg III, OF/LHP, Chicago Bulls College, 2020
5-foot-10, 145-pound, lanky, athletically built, two way prospect. Offensively, left handed hitter, tall, balanced setup, long stride, minimal load. Present bat speed, athletic, loose hands, level bat path, gap to gap approach, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity topped 81 mph off a tee. Defensively, quick, fluid footwork, moves well, concise routes, soft hands, athletically plays through the ball. Short, loose arm action, over the top slot, accurate throws showed some carry at 84 mph fromm the outfield. 7.38 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, left handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, shoulders uphill, lands closed. Short arm action, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball, showed sink, down in the zone, ranged from 75-77 mph. Curveball, gradual 1/7 break, sat 62-65 mph. Changeup, maintained arm speed, sat 68-71 mph.
Matt Santarelli, INF/RHP, Lockport, 2021
5-foot-9, 140-pound, well-proportioned right-handed hitting two-way prospect. At the plate, open setup, short stride with a minimal back load. Showed pull side tendencies with an uphill bat path, can create lift through swing with balance throughout. Exit velocity topped 75 mph off a tee. Ran a laser timed 7.85 60. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, long arm action with a high ¾ slot. Utilized multiple arm slots during infield drills. Throws were accurate and topped 76 mph across the infield. Right-handed pitcher, slight drop and drive style, directionally in line, closed landing with a slight fall to third base at finish. High ¾ slot, short arm with some arm speed. Fastball was straight, around the zone at 73-74 mph; topped 75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, solid spin, ranged 58-65 mph. Changeup maintained arm speed, sank, 62-65 mph.
Noah Schnell, RHP/OF, Neuqua Valley, 2020
6-foot-2, 160-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, gets separation, short stride, maintains balance throughout. Level, compact bat path, can get long, loose hands, occasional bat speed, 90 mph exit velocity off tee. Athletic defender, fluid footwork, clean exchange, long, over the top slot, throws topped 77 from the outfield. Projectable, right handed pitcher, utilizes lower half well, good extension, directionally in line, square landing, athletic finish. Loose, short, clean arm action, quick arm speed, regular effort involved, repeatable delivery. Fastball, straight, sat 74-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 gradual break, ranged 59-63 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, some fade, at 66-71 mph. Ran a 7.01 laser timed 60.
Brandon Seidner, LHP, Schaumburg, 2020
6-foot-4, 166 pound, lanky, long limbed left handed pitching prospect. Stretch only, tall and fall type, directionally straight, shoulders level, slight fall off at finish, some rhythm involved. Long arm on back side, tends to stab down, loose out front, ¾ slot, easy effort throughout. Fastball, had run, thrown for strikes, ranged 75-79 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, gradual break, slows arm, 60-63 mph. Changeup faded with arm speed, ranged 70-73 mph.
James Sibert, RHP/3B, Huntley, 2020
6-foot-2, 195 pound, athletically built, strong, two way prospect. On the mound, right handed pitcher, threw with rhythm, shoulders slightly uphill, finished in line with home, occasionally falling to 3B. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed and loose arm action. Fastball, occasional cut, lived around the zone, sitting 79-82 mph. Slider, gradual 10/4 spin, near fastball arm action, ranged 65-68 mph. Splitter, fastball arm speed, good movement and depth, ranged from 70-74 mph. Right handed hitter, balanced setup, leg kick stride, flashed fast hands, strong player with gap to gap approach, favored the opposite field, 84 mph exit velocity. Defensively, short and compact arm action from high ¾ slot, 78 mph across the field. Ran a 7.62 laser timed 60.
Brendan Slota, INF/RHP, Providence Catholic, 2020
5-foot-11, 200-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands front foot slightly closed. Loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, run and sink action, sat 73-75 mph. Curveball and slider have similar action. Curveball thrown for strikes, 11/5 shape, 63-65 mph. Slider, sat 64-66 mph. Changeup, sinking action, 67-69 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, tall setup, leg-lift trigger and hits off front foot. Loose hands at times, long bat path and works gap-to-gap; 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, soft hands, moves well around the bag at first base, quick clean release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 78 mph. 8.04 runner in the 60.
Nathan Sobek, RHP/INF, Brother Rice, 2020
6-foot-1, 220-pound, big-bodied, two-way prospect, durable lower half. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, methodical delivery, works on-line, lands open and finishes towards first base. Long arm action, slight cup on the backside and comes out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball worked straight, sat 74-78 mph. Curveball works 12/6 and sat 62-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed at times, straight action, 67-70 mph. At the plate, tall setup, short stride, pull approach and registered an 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph across the diamond. 8.22 runner in the 60.
Tyler Spiecker, INF/RHP, Romeoville, 2021
5-foot-5, 120-pound, two-way prospect. Ran a 7.26 laser-timed 60. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride and 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick release, long arm action, low ¾ slot and throws topped at 67 mph across the diamond. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, throws from a high ¾ slot with some effort throughout delivery. Fastball sat 63-64 mph. Curveball worked 10/4, 56-57 mph. Changeup sat 62-63 mph.
Conrad Tauer, LHP, Lemont, 2019
6-foot-2, 160 pound, lanky, long limbed, left handed pitching prospect. Tilt and topple style, high front side, directionally in line, slightly closed landing with an athletic finish. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some rhythm involved and easy effort throughout. Fastball showed slight run, around the zone, 76-78 mph. Curveball had 2/8 gradual break, 67-68 mph. Changeup/palmball maintained arm speed, flashed heavy sink, ranged 72-75 mph. Slider showed similar to curveball, more firm, 71-73 mph.
Joseph Tor, RHP, Lockport, 2019
6-foot, 205 pound, athletic right handed pitching prospect. Utilizes a three pitch mix with a repeatable delivery and good tempo throughout. Slight drop and drive on back side, rhythm involved, directionally in line, square landing with an athletic finish. Long arm action leads to a quick arm speed out front, high ¾ arm slot, with regular effort throughout. Creates angle on fastball, showed run in the zone, 79-81 mph, topped 82 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, sharp break down in the zone, 58-61 mph. Changeup maintains fastball arm speed, faded, sat 67-68 mph.
Ryan Tribe, INF/RHP, St. Rita, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square and athletically with easy effort throughout. Clean, uninterrupted arm circle and comes out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed arm-side-run, thrown for strikes, 73-75 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, 63-65 mph. Changeup, quality secondary offering, thrown for strikes, arm-side-run and sink, 66-68 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide, slightly open setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Long bat path and 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, plays through the baseball, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph. 7.71 runner in the 60.
Joe Unger, C/P, Schaumburg, 2019
5-foot-9, 175 pound, thick, stocky framed, right-handed hitting two way prospect. Offensively, balanced, tall setup, high leg kick trigger with some rhythm throughout. Long, uphill bat path, showed pull side tendencies. Exit velocity topped 84 mph off a tee. Defensively, blocked the ball well, showed soft hands with a clean exchange. Throws down to second topped 71 mph and pop times ranged 2.15-2.18. Ran an 8.33 60. On the mound, works in line to home, lands square and finishes athletically. Throws with rhythm, long arm on the back-side, some quickness out front with a high ¾ slot. Fastball was straight, sat 77-78 mph. Curveball, 12-6 shape, flashed depth, down in the zone, ranged 64-67 mph. Slider, same shape as curveball, thrown harder at 68-69 mph. Changeup, faded, with arm speed, 70-73 mph.
Justin Valdez, LHP, St. Rita, 2020
6-foot-2, 155 pound left handed pitcher, lanky, long limbs. Fluid motions in delivery, in line to home, slight open landing, rotational after balance point, easy effort throughout. Long, loose arm action, a little whippy, ¾ arm slot, utilizes a five pitch mix. Fastball had some run, sink when down, ranged 72-75 mph. Curveball gradually broke with 2/8 spin, up in the zone, 65-72 mph. Changeup faded around the zone, 64-67 mph. Knuckleball tumbled, feel for pitch, 61-65 mph. Cutter had a some depth, acted as a firm slider, sat 68 mph.
Dallas Vanmeter, INF/RHP, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-5, 134-pound, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, wide setup, no load and short heel-lift stride. Level bat path and 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws topped at 72 mph across the infield. 7.44 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, coiled at balance point, works on-line, lands front foot slightly closed. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 73-75 mph, topped at 77. Splitter sat 62-66 mph. Changeup, 64-66 mph.
Dylan Wrona, SS/RHP, Metea Valley, 2020
6-foot-1, 145 pound, lanky and athletically framed, two-way player. Some effort in delivery, quick rhythm and tempo, throws from a high ¾ arm slot with some arm speed. Fastball showed natural run and occasional heavy sink. Sat 75-78 mph. Curveball showed gradual 12/6 break, ranged 65-69 mph. Changeup had straight movement, 65-68 mph. Defensively, showed good hands, plays through the ball, high ¾ arm slot, long arm action, 78 mph across the diamond. Right handed hitter, balanced stance, toe tap trigger, long bat path, flashed bat speed. 78 mph exit velocity off the tee. Ran a laser timed 60 at 7.89.
Jacob Zandy, INF/P, Tinley Park, 2020
5-foot-10, 150-pound, wiry, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, toe-tap stride that gets back to square. Uphill bat path and 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot and throws clocked at 73 mph across the infield. 8.05 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, slight drop and drive delivery, works on-line with regular effort throughout. Long arm action out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball works straight, sat 75-77 mph. Curveball, around the zone, 12/6 shape, 60-63 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, feel, 65-67 mph.
Brandon Zuniga, RHP, Rolling Meadows, 2020
6-foot-4, 186 pound right handed pitcher, athletic build. Consistent balance point, with some effort and rhythm. Athletic finish towards the plate with high ¾ arm slot and repeatable arm speed. Fastball ranged 77-81, with slight natural cut. Curveball showed late 11/5 break, down in the zone, ranging from 66-69 mph. Changeup maintained fastball arm speed, straight movement, around the zone at 69-74 mph.