By Matt Huck          
Area Scout

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.

Chris DeKrey, RHP, Jefferson, 2017
Concorida (WI)

3/13/16 - 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a strong frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with an athletic finish. Showed explosion in the core. Fastball was firm at 82-83 mph. Slowed arm on changeup at 61-65 mph. Cutter sat 77-80 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.06. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fluid footwork with average hands. Threw 83 mph from the outfield.

Adam Krajewski, C, Eau Claire Memorial, 2017
St. Thomas (MN)

7/14/15 - 5-foot-11, 180-pound, right-handed hitting catcher with present strength. At the plate hits form a wide, balanced setup with a short stride. Short, compact swing path with a fast bat. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.53. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Stand and throw with a click, clean transfer. Popped 2.22-2.26 and threw 70 mph from the crouch.

 

Sam Devorkin, C, Grafton, 2017
Rock Valley JC

5/7/16 - 5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed hitting catcher with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a wide base with a balanced setup. Short stride with good balance. Gap to gap hitter with a short, slightly uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.20. Behind the plate has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry from the crouch at 72 mph. Showed flexibility in the lower half receiving. Popped 2.33-2.45.

Austin Donahue, C, Unity, 2017
Finlandia

10/2/16 - 6-foot-1, 160-pound catcher, lean frame. Defensively arm played at 73 mph out of the crouch, short high ¾ slot. Pop times posted at 2.18-2.25. 7.51 runner in the 60, 4.7 down the line. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance from a taller setup, slight leg lift trigger. Hits off back side, path has some length and lift. 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.

 

Cam Anfang, RHP, Jefferson, 2017
Cornell College (IA)

10/24/15 - 5-foot-10, 150-pound two-way player, thin build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, average balance. Made deep contact on level path, 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays with a loose over the top arm action, 75 mph across the diamond. Showed ability to play through the baseball with some actions. On the mound delivery is clean, squared landing. Fastball is mostly straight 76-78 mph, topped at 79 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 58-60 mph. Changeup is 63-64 mph.

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