By Illinois Scouting Staff

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The second annual Prep Baseball Report Preseason I.D. - McHenry at Pro Player Academy in McHenry, IL was held on Sunday, January 29, 2017. The event, which sold out, had over 100 2017-2020 high school graduates in attendance. We began the rollout of the event a couple of weeks ago taking a look at the Quick Hits and Stat Story.

Today we continue the analysis with the pitchers in attendance. Below we broke down the top pitchers in each graduating class. There are plenty of high-follow 2020 arms who made the cut.

Top 2017 Pitching Prospect

Brandon Komar, RHP/3B, Elkhorn, 2017
Madison JC commit. 6-foot, 182-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall, delivery with a closed toe landing. Upright finish with smooth rhythm. Fastball was straight at 85-87 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape and flashed sharp breaking action at 71-73 mph. Changeup sat 78-80 mph for strikes. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and long leg lift stride. Gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm and a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.69 runner down the line. Defensively has a loose arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 86 mph.

Top 2018 Pitching Prospects

1. Kyle Morgan, LHP, Huntley, 2018
Currently ranked No. 112 in the Illinois Class of 2018. Lanky, athletic frame at 6-foot-3, 180-pounds left-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loooe, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with an athletic finish. Smooth tempo with easy effort. Repeats well. Fastball worked down in the zone at 79-82 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 62-63 mph with depth. Showed feel for his changeup at 68-69 mph for strikes down in the zone.

2. Ryan Ignoffo, RHP, Cary Grove, 2018
5-foot-10, 191-pound right-handed pitcher with a compact frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a short stride and closed landing. Showed raw arm strength on the mound running his fastball up to 86 mph. Fastball has some tilt at 83-86 mph. Splitter is best secondary offering with downer action at 76-78 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 72-73 mph. Changeup sat 78-81 mph.

3. Andrew Schimmoler, RHP/INF, Oswego, 2018
6-foot-5, 180-pound, lanky, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works fast. Quick, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, late action, sat 79-82 mph, touched 85. Curveball, 11/5 shape, some feel, maintains arm speed, 66-69 mph. Changeup, 72-73 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, long stride, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, long, loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 82 mph across the infield. 4.43 runner home to first time.

4. AJ Golembiewski, RHP/OF, Marian Central Catholic, 2018
6-foot-4, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ slot with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with an athletic finish. Fastball was straight at 82-83 mph. Slider has short sweeping action at 66-69 mph for strikes. Showed feel for his changeup at 74-76 mph with sinking action. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride. Line drive hitter with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.22 runner down the line. Defensively showed off arm strength in the outfield throwing 81 mph.

5. Dylan Honkala, 1B/RHP, McHenry, 2018
6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed hitting 1B/RHP. At the plate hits from a tall setup with a leg kick stride. Pull, power hitter with a long, uphill swing path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.43 runner down the line. Defensively showed good footwork around the bag. Throws have carry across the infield throwing 80 mph. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball has sinking and running action at 82-83 mph. Throws curveball aggressively from a higher arm slot with 11-5 shape at 72-73 mph. Changeup blends with fastball at 79-80 mph.

5. Keegan Garcelon, RHP, Huntley, 2018
6-foot-4, 180-pound right-handed pitcher with a lanky frame. Works from an over the top arm slot with a long, loose arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a high front side. Smooth delivery with easy effort. Fastball showed some tilt at 80-81 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 67-69 mph for strikes. Changeup has occasional sinking action at 71-73 mph.

Top 2019 Pitching Prospects

1. Kyle Hetherington, LHP, Crystal Lake South, 2019
5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed pitcher. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort and a square landing. Fastball was straight at 79-81 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 70-72 mph. Changeup showed sinking action at 72-76 mph.

2. Joseph Kaminski, RHP/INF, McHenry West, 2019
6-foot-1, 170-pound, athletic, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with some projectability. Tall and fall delivery, stays in line, lands square, falls off to the first base side. Short arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 62-66 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, 72-73 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, some hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 87 mph from a tee. Wide, open setup, short stride. Defensively, clean exchange, short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and clocked at 75 mph across the infield. 4.55 home to first runner.

3. Jack Sauser, RHP/INF, Normal University, 2019
6-foot-4, 170-pound, lanky, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with some projectability, tall and fall delivery. Long, loose arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 77-79 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, slurve action, 68-71 mph. Changeup, slight sink, 66-69 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, above average bat speed, straight uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 80 mph from a tee. Balanced setup, short stride. Defensively, short arm action from an over the top to high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 79 mph across the diamond. 4.76 home to first runner.

Top 2020 Pitching Prospects

1. Tanner Dreher, INF/RHP, Covington (IN), 2020
5-foot-10, 175-pound, strong, athletically built, two-way prospect. Defensively, on the infield, flashed a plus arm for his age: clocked at 86 mph with life across the diamond. Athletic, clean arm action, short, quick and from an over-the-top slot. Hands are soft, fields athletically, plays through the baseball and fluid footwork. Offensively, flashed bat speed, uphill path and fluid rhythm throughout; 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Open setup, big pre-pitch movement and quick, long leg-lift stride. 4.60 home-to-first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, recoil finish. Athletic, clean, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot. Feel for a three-pitch mix. Fastball, straight, up in the zone at times, 82-83 mph, topped at 84. Good feel for his curveball, depth, occasional sharp action, 12/6 shape, 65-67 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, thrown for strikes, occasional sink, 72-76 mph.

2. Austin Greco, RHP/INF, Mundelein, 2020
5-foot-8, 153-pound, average build, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with above-average arm strength for his age; fastball was up to 82 mph. Long, quick arm action out of a high ¾ window. Slow paced, smooth, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Fastball, mostly straight, sat 79-82 mph. Curveball, tendency to slow arm speed, thrown for strikes, 12/6 shape, occasional depth, 62-64 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, fade action, 68-71 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, stays compact, minimal wasted movement and creates advanced bat speed; 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Short, uphill bat path, made consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach. Balanced setup, leg-lift stride and good balance throughout. Defensively, reliable hands, lets the ball get deep at times, long arm, high ¾ slot, throws carry and clocked at 82 mph across the diamond. 4.47 runner in the 60.

3. Cole Bhardwaj, RHP, Jacobs, 2020
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher with an athletic frame. Works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a short stride and regular effort. Smooth rhythm working in line with home plate. Fastball showed running action at 76-78 topping out at 79 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with occasional sharp breaking action at  64-68 mph. Changeup sat 65-68 mph.

4. Logan Tabeling, RHP/3B, Tuscola, 2020
5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Full over the head tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and upright finish. Fastball sat 79-82 mph. Curveball is a plus offering with 12-6 shape with tight rotation and sharp breaking action at 68-70 mph for strikes. Changeup sat 74-77 mph, controlled it better from the stretch. At the plate hits from a tall, open stance with a leg kick stride and average balance. Opposite field hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.42 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 81 mph.

5. Evan Tocmo, INF/RHP, Huntley, 2020
5-foot-9, 155-pound, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tall, open setup, stride gets back  to even and fluid rhythm throughout. Loose hands, uphill bat path and looks to pull. Registered a 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, steady hands, occasionally fields deep into the body. Arm works short, quick, loose with above-average arm strength and carry for age, clocked at 78 mph across the diamond. 4.76 home-to-first. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, loose arm from a high ¾ to ¾ slot. Tall and fall repeatable delivery, smooth rhythm, closed toe landing and easy effort throughout. Fastball, thrown for strikes, 74-77 mph. Curveball is highly advanced for age; tight spin, late downer action, depth, 12/6 shape, 64-65 mph. Changeup, drops arm slot slightly, arm-side-run, 67-68 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Will Anderson, 1B/RHP, Prairie Ridge, 2020
6-foot-, 180-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, line drive approach, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 74 mph from a tee. Wide, open setup, pre-pitch load, short stride. Defensively, long arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 70 mph across the infield. 5.37 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery. Short arm action from a high ¾ arm angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, 69-71 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual action, 62-64 mph. Changeup, 65-68 mph.

Nick Bacarella, LHP/OF, Downers Grove North, 2018
6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF with a lanky, athletic frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Showed feel for three pitches, down in the zone for strikes. Fastball was firm at 78-79 mph. Curveball has 2-8 shape with tight rotation and short breaking action at 68-70 mph. Showed feel for his changeup with fastball arm speed at 72-74 mph. At the plate hits from a tall, open setup with a long stride and average balance. Uphill swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.37 runner down the line. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Quick footwork, playing thru the ball. Throws showed carry throwing 83 mph from the outfield.

Andrew Balkcom, OF/RHP, Jacobs, 2020
5-foot-10, 144-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands and quick footwork. Threw 70 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and fair balance. Short, floppy swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.69 runner down the line. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort and an upright finish. Fastball has sinking action at 70-72 topping out at 73 mph. Slider has 10-4 shape at 62-64 mph. Changeup sat 64-67 mph for strikes.

Ben Belgrave, RHP/1B, Cary Grove, 2018
6-foot-5, 175-pound, lanky, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher with some projectability. Tall and fall delivery, works with some rhythm. Slide step out of the stretch. Long arm action from a ¾ window. Fastball, slight sink action, sat 78-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, slurve action, 66-69 mph. Changeup, 71-73 mph. Offensively, Tall, slightly open setup, leg kick, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 86 mph. Defensively, short arm action from a ¾ to low ¾ arm slot. Throws clocked at 77 mph across the diamond. 4.86 home to first time.

Scott Bonebrake, RHP, Libertyville, 2018
6-foot-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher with an athletic frame. Works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with an open landing. Some rhythm with regular effort. Fastball has tilt at 80-81 mph down in the zone for strikes. Curveball has 12-6 shape with sharp breaking action at 66-69 mph for strikes. Changeup was straight at 73-75 mph.

Noal Brouwer, LHP/OF Delavan-Darien, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a side arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Smooth, uptempo delivery. Fastball sat 76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball has sweeping action with depth at 64-65 mph for strikes. Changeup has sinking action at 70-71 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Showed off raw arm strength throwing 85 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a wide base with a short stride and good balance. Level path with extension thru contact and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.61 runner down the line.

Jake Busse, LHP, Woodstock North, 2018
6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed pitcher. On the mound works form an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with regular effort. Fastball is straight, gets underneath it, at 75-76 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 68-69 mph. Changeup flashed fading action at 70-71 mph.

Brad Coble, RHP, Barrington, 2018
6-foot-1, 150-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works exclusively out of the stretch. Side arm delivery with a long arm action. Smooth tempo working in line with home plate. Fastball has sinking action at 69-70 mph for strikes. Curveball has sweeping action at 60-61 mph. Changeup flashes occasional arm side run, thrown firmly at 66-69 mph.

Kyle Dehn Franklin, RHP, Woodstock, 2018
Right-handed pitcher with a lanky, projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall and fall slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Good balance throughout delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 79-82 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 65-68 mph. Fastball arm speed on changeup at 73-75 mph.

Connor Devitt, RHP, Prairie Ridge, 2019
5-foot-8, 140-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a short stride. Works in line with home plate with a square landing and deliberate follow thru. Fastball worked up in the zone at 76-77 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with depth and late breaking action at 66-68 mph. Changeup sat 67-68 mph for strikes.

Nicholas DiBenedetto, INF/RHP, Crystal Lake South, 2020
5-foot-8, 132-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, short stride, long, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 76 mph from a tee. Defensively, short arm action from a low ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy, clocked at 68 mph across the diamond. 4.67 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays in line, lands square, repeats well. Short arm action from a low ¾ angle. Fastball, thrown for strikes, 71-72 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, sweep action, 64-67. Changeup, 66-69 mph.

Brendan Duffy, LHP/OF, Marian Central, 2020
5-foot-6, 110-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and crossfire action. Athletic finish with good balance. Fastball was straight at 67-68 topping out at 70 mph. Curveball has gradual action at 58 mph. Changeup blended with fastball at 65 mph. At the plate hits from a tall, balanced setup with a short stride. Line drive hitter with a long swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.36 runner down the line. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 68 mph from the outfield. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Jacob Duncan, INF/RHP, Cary-Grove, 2019
5-foot-11, 180-pound, strong framed, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, lands closed. Long, quick arm action from a over the top angle to high ¾ angle.. Fastball, thrown for strikes, some tilt, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, sharp action, depth, tendency to change arm slot, 68-72 mph. Changeup, 69-74 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, line drive approach, strong contact, path works long and slightly uphill. Exit velocity registered at 88 mph from a tee. Wide setup, leg lift, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, short arm action from a high ¾ slot, throws flashed carry and clocked at 81 mph across the diamond. 4.43 home to first runner.

Jimmy Fairley, RHP/OF, Huntley, 2020
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loopy arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Slow paced delivery with good balance. Fastball sat 73-74 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 61 mph. Changeup sat 65-69 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride. Line drive hitter with a long, level swing path and fluid rhythm. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.92 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action with slower actions. Threw 74 mph from the outfield.

Carter Foat, INF/RHP, McHenry West, 2020
5-foot-6, 130-pound, wiry, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, fluid rhythm, simple swing, line drive approach, uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 74 mph from a tee. Open setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, showed body control. Short, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot.  Throws clocked at 67 mph across the infield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, works slow. Short arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 64-67 mph. Curveball, thrown for strikes, 11/5 shape, 59-60 mph. Changeup, 60-63 mph.

Drew Fryer, OF/RHP, Prairie Ridge, 2020
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a tall, open setup. Sinks into load, short, uphill swing path. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.35 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 74 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 71-73 mph. Curveball has gradual action at 64 mph. Changeup was straight at 64-65 mph.

Jake Fulton, OF/LHP, Crystal Lake South, 2020
5-foot-6, 150-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a high back elbow. Short stride with average balance. Opposite field hitter with a long, uphill swing path. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. 5.18 runner down the line. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 72 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action and high draw out of the glove. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and smooth rhythm. Fastball showed running action at 71-72 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 58-61 mph for strikes. Changeup worked down in the zone at 66-69 mph.

Tommy Giese, RHP/1B, Huntley, 2020
6-foot-3, 175-pound, lanky, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays in line, toe lands slightly closed. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight arm side run, sat 72-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual action, 63-65 mph. Changeup, some sink, 66-67 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short. Pull-side approach, path works long and uphill. Exit velocity registered at 79 mph from a tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 68 mph across the infield. 5.33 home to first runner.

Garrett Gillund, RHP/OF, McHenry, 2018
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. O the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a closed landing and crossfire action. Fastball sat 75-77 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with short breaking action at 66-68 mph for strikes. Changeup sat 70-73 mph. At the plate hits from a crouched, opens setup. Long, leg kick stride with fair balance. Uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.85 runner down the line. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.

Ryan Goudschaal, RHP/OF, Prairie Ridge, 2020
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. Works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and slow tempo. Fastball was straight at 68-69 topping out at 71 mph. Changeup was mostly straight showing occasional sinking action at 63-64 mph. Also threw a knuckleball at 60-62 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a leg lift stride. Long, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. 5.05 runner down the line. Defensively has a stiff arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 71 mph from the outfield.

Matthew Governale, INF/RHP, Huntley, 2019
6-foot, 150-pound, lanky, two-way player. Offensively, wide, closed setup, short stride, path works long and uphill. Exit velocity registered at 82 mph from a tee. Defensively, long arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 73 mph across the infield. 4.65 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays in line. Long arm action from a ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 75 mph. Curveball, 70 mph. Changeup, 69-72 mph.

Nicholas Gregory, OF/RHP, Dundee Crown, 2020
5-foot-9, 140-pound left-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a narrow, balanced setup with a short stride. Fluid rhythm with an uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions and quick, fluid footwork. Threw 76 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with an upright finish. Fastball sat 74-75 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with depth at 60-61 mph. Changeup was straight at 63-64 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Joseph Hansen, RHP/INF, Prairie Ridge, 2018
6-foot-3, 200-pound, strong frame, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, toe lands closed. Clean arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 77-80 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, sweep action, short break, 70-71 mph. Changeup, feel, kept down in the zone, 75-77 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, made strong contact, path works long and uphill. Exit velocity registered at 90 mph from a tee. Open setup with a short stride, ability to maintain balance through contact. Defensively, reliable hands, long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 73 mph across the infield. 4.65 home to first time.

William Heasley, INF/RHP, St. Scholastica, 2019
5-foot-9, 155-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap approach, long uphill path. Exit velocity registered at 79 mph from a tee. Balanced, slightly closed setup, backload, toe tap timing trigger, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, flashed soft hands, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 75 mph across the diamond. 4.94 home to first runner. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works with some rhythm, stays in line, finishes athletically. Short arm action from a high ¾ window. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works mostly straight, sat 72-73 mph. Curveball, feel, 11/5 shape, slurve action, 64-65 mph. Changeup, fade action, 66-67 mph. Cutter, 66-67 mph.

Ghavin James, RHP/INF, Crystal Lake South
6-foot-4, 210-pound, strong, two-way player. On the mound,right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays in line, lands square. Long arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, slight run, sat 76-77 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, some depth, 65-69 mph. Changeup, 67-69 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, loads back, leg kick. Line drive approach, path works uphill. Exit velocity registered at 90 mph from a tee. Defensively, short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and clocked at 76 mph across the diamond. 4.94 home to first runner.

Brandon Jernigan, INF/RHP, Huntley, 2020
5-foot-11, 235-pound, strong, thick build, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter with advanced strength in swing; 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Pull-power potential, bat speed, fluid rhythm and natural lift in swing. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg-kick timing trigger and average balance through contact. Defensively, at first base, feel around the bag, clean, quick exchange. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot, clocked at 78 mph across the diamond. Ran a 5.11 home-to-first. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, slight cup on the backside and comes out of a high ¾ slot. Delivery works with regular effort and stays on-line. Fastball, mainly straight, sat 77-79 mph. Curveball , varied between 12/6 and 11/5, sat 64-66 mph. Changeup, tendency to slow arm, sink action, ranged between 59-62 mph.

Darian Langkan, RHP, Huntley, 2020
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Full overhead delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 73-74 topping out at 75 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape, will get on the side of it at 62-63 mph. Changeup was straight at 65-67 mph.

Ryan Linkletter, RHP/OF, Johnsburg, 2019
6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, up tempo delivery with an athletic finish. Fastball showed running action at 78-79 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with short breaking action at 65-68 mph. Changeup has downer action at 71-74 mph. At the plate hits from a crouched setup with a smooth load and leg kick stride. Gap to gap hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.59 runner down the line. Defensively has long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Aggressive routes with quick footwork. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Michael Machamer, 3B/RHP, Carmel Catholic, 2020
5-foot-11, 149-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a lanky frame. Offensively hits from a couched, balanced setup with a low hand set. Long stride with a long, level swing path. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.87 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 67 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a short stride and toe closed landing. Fastball sat 67-70 mph. Curveball has gradual action at 56-69 hmp. Changeup sat 60-64 mph.

Chase Maifield, 1B/LHP, Grant, 2018
6-foot-5, 250-pound left-handed hitting 1B/LHP. At the plate hits from an open stance with a long stride back to even. Pull, power hitter with an uphill swing path. Fluid rhythm with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Solid footwork around the base with soft hands. Threw 78 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with an open landing and some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 75-78 mph. Changeup sat 72-75 mph. Struggled to command curveball and slider. Curveball sat 65-67 mph, slider was thrown at 62-65 mph.

Nick Malmberg, LHP, Grant, 2018
6-foot-3, 175-pound left-handed pitcher with a lanky, thin frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Choppy rhythm with regular effort. Fastball flashed sink at 74-76 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 62-65 mph. Changeup is firm at 71-74 mph.

Jered Marrs, RHP, Prairie Ridge, 2019
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball showed occasional running action at 73-76 mph. Curveball sat 62-64 mph. Changeup thrown for strikes down in the zone at 68-70 mph.

Quinn McQuade, LHP, Lakes, 2018
6-foot-1, 180-pound left-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action, ball comes out tight to head. Tall and fall uptempo delivery with a square landing. Fastball was straight at 71-73 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 55-57 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 63-65 mph.

Benjamin Minneci, LHP/OF, Marian Central Catholic, 2020
5-foot-9, 135-pound right-handed hitting LHP/OF. Works out of a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and wrap on the backside. Tall and fall slow paced delivery with a closed toe landing. Fastball flashed sinking action at 66-67 topping out at 68 mph. Slider has gradual action at 60-61 mph. Changeup showed sinking and occasional fading action at 59-61 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with no load and a long stride. Line drive hitter worked the middle of the field with an uphill swing path. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.36 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 70 mph from the outfield.

Tyler Parker, LHP, Jacobs, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound left-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and some effort. Fastball has slight cutting action at 70-72 mph. Slider has sweeping action at 59-60 mph. Changeup sat 63-66 mph.

Davis Pasco, RHP/OF, Huntley, 2019
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with an open toed landing. Fastball sat 76-78 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 64-66 mph. Showed feel for his changeup with fading action at 70-72 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Heel lift stride with minimal lower half involvement. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.51 runner down the line. Defensively has a long, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Aggressive routes to the ball. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.

Holden Phelps, RHP, Prairie Ridge, 2020
6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed pitcher with a lanky frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball was straight at 75-76 topping out at 77 mph for strikes. Curveball has slurve action at 65-67 mph. Changeup is mostly straight showing occasional cutting action at 68-71 mph.

Nathan Ricken, RHP/OF, Oswego, 2018
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a strong frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a stiff arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball flashed sinking action at 78-79 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 67-68 mph. Changeup was firm at 73-75 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a short stride and minimal lower half. Short, level swing path. 77 mph exit velocity form a tee. 4.43 runner down the line. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Cooper Schmidt, RHP/INF, Cary-Grove, 2019
5-foot-11, 153-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays in line, toe lands closed. Short arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 75-76 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual action, 62-65 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, occasional sink, 69-70 mph. Defensively, clean exchange, short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 74 mph across the infield. Offensively, narrow setup, long stride, path works uphill. Exit velocity registered at 74 mph from a tee. Also ran a 4.82 home to first time.

Jake Staples, OF/LHP, Crystal Lake Central, 2018
6-foot, 182-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short heel lift stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a short, uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.00 runner down the line. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with solid footwork. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort. Slow paced delivery with an open landing. Fastball flashed heavy sinking action at 80-81 mph. Curveball has slurve action with loose rotation at 70-72 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 74-76 mph.

William Stelk, LHP, Fremd, 2018
5-foot-11, 180-pound left-handed pitcher. Works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, stiff arm. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball has running action at 74-76 topping out at 77 mph, worked up in the zone armside. Curveball sat 56-62 mph. Changeup flashed fading action at 71-73 mph.

Zach Swearingen, SS/RHP, Romeoville, 2018
5-foot-10, 135-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Offensively hits from a tall, slightly open stance. Short leg kick stride with average balance. Gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm and a level swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.58 runner down the line. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws with carry across the infield throwing 79 mph across the infield. Plays thru the ball with quick footwork and soft hands. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing. Fastball was straight at 74-75 topping out at 76 mph for strikes. Curveball has short, slurve action at 64-66 mph. Changeup was firm at 70-72 mph for strikes.

Jack Wenninger, RHP, Cary Grove, 2020
5-foot-8, 130-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Good tempo with a square landing. Fastball sat 66-68 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 57-59 mph. Showed feel for his changeup at 63-64 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Grant Yakimisky, RHP/INF, Huntley, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound, lanky, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, toe lands closed. Short arm action from an over the top angle. Fastball, thrown for strikes, slight run, sat 82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, sat 62-64 mph. Changeup, occasional sink, near fastball arm speed, 69-72 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, line drive approach, uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 81 mph. Balanced setup with a long stride. Defensively, reliable hands, clean exchange. Short arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 76 mph across the infield. 4.43 home to first runner.

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