Recruiting Roundup
February 10, 2018
Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. CLICK HERE to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Illinois prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.
Bryce Moskiewicz, C, Lyons Township, 2018
Pittsburgh
6.15.17 - 5-foot-9, 192-pound right-handed hitting catcher with a strong, compact frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Long transfer, accurate throws with carry out of the crouch. Popped 2.05-2.17 and threw 82 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a tall, open setup with a leg kick stride. Showed strength thru contact with 95 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.08.
McCade Brown, RHP, Normal West, 2018
Indiana
8.9.17 - 6-foot-5, 185-pound, lanky, right-handed pitcher, highly-projectable frame. On the mound, long, loose, athletic arm action, generates arm speed, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands toe-open. Fastball, mostly straight, flashed run, commanded, 85-87 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, 71-72. Changeup, sink action, down in the zone, 76-77. One of the top unsigned senior arms in Illinois.
Benji Brokemond, SS, Walter Payton, 2018
Miami (OH)
2017 Future Games (8.2.17) - 6-foot-1, 170-pound, highly-athletic, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder. Played the majority of the time on the infield during game play but showed the athleticism and actions to play the outfield on the workout day as well. Ran one of the top 60 times of the entire event; 6.54 laser-timed. Offensively, simple overall approach. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, minimal load and maintains good balance through contact. Bat stays short to the ball, sees the ball deep into the zone, creates easy bat speed at times, slight lift in swing and a gap-to-gap approach. 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, quick, fluid footwork, covers a lot of ground with ease and maintains body control. Short arm action, ability to change slots depending on what the play dictates, accurate arm, clocked at 79 mph across the diamond. Throws were clocked at 85 mph from the outfield on workout day. Highly athletic prospect with versatility.
Luke Lamm, RHP, Plainfield East, 2018
North Central
10.8.17 - 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic build. Delivery loads on back side, coils leg lift, squared landing. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, showed quickness. Fastball is straight, 86-87 mph, showed feel for the strike zone. Curveball had short action, 71-73 mph. Changeup had late arm side run, 74-76 mph. Strong follow unsigned senior with arm strength.
Jeffrey Morton, OF/LHP, Mundelein, 2018
Triton JC
1.21.18 - Recent Triton JC commit. 5-foot-11, 185-pound, strong, left/left two-way prospect. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and good balance through contact. Stays short to the ball, strong wrists, fast bat and makes a lot of hard contact; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, flashes natural outfield actions, fluid footwork, body control and a clean exchange. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry and topped at 84 mph. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, works on-line, smooth rhythm, lands square and regular effort throughout. Short, loose arm action from a high ¾ window. Fastball, occasional run and sink, 77-80 mph, touched 82. Curveball, 1/7 shape, firm, short break, 68-71 mph. Changeup, fade action, 72-74 mph.
Julian Lopez, RHP, Nazareth, 2018
Loras
Isaiah Davis, RHP/3B, Morton, 2018
Eureka
Mark Blonski, RHP, Lake Zurich, 2018
Robert Morris
Micah Holzwarth, OF, Libertyville, 2018
Hope
Frankie Flynn, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Robert Morris
Andrew Conn, RHP, St. Charles East, 2018
Triton JC
Maurice Munoz, OF, Marian Catholic, 2018
Aurora
Kolby Pemberton, RHP, Altamont, 2018
Morton JC
Joshua Gaines, RHP/OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
Prairie State JC
Isaiah Gaines, RHP/OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
Prairie State JC
Devin Smith, RHP/UTIL, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Triton JC
Brooks Appelt, RHP, Glenbrook South, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan
Bobby Dockendorf, MIF, Joliet Catholic, 2018
Manchester
Nate Davis, LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Triton JC
Ryan Flowers, 3B, St. Joseph, 2018
Blackhawk JC
Jack Donnelly, OF, Peoria Notre Dame, 2018
Illinois Central College
Andy Timm, RHP, Illinois Valley Central, 2018
Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Trey Korbel, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Triton JC
Riley Kocen, RHP, Warren, 2018
Triton JC
Connor Umbright, RHP/OF, Naperville Central, 2018
Triton JC
Nico Gutierrez, SS, Joliet Catholic, 2018
College of Dupage JC