South Suburban Open: Statistical Analysis
June 23, 2023
On Tuesday, June 20th the PBR Illinois team hosted the South Suburban Open at Ozinga Field in Crestwood, IL. This open event was for all high school classes (2024-27), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 30+ uncommitted prospects before the summer gets into full swing.
For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.
Earlier today, we published our Quick Hits from the positional players from the event. Now, we will be looking at the top measurable data performers from the event, found below.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for much more from this event.
FASTBALL VELOCITY (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Andrew Dawson | IL | Oak Forest | 2026 | RHP | 86.5 mph |
2 | Wilson Wemhoff | IL | Hampshire | 2025 | OF | 86.1 mph |
3 | Brady Backes | IL | La Salle-Peru | 2025 | RHP | 85.6 mph |
4 | Ethan Highfill | IL | Sandburg | 2024 | OF | 83.6 mph |
5 | Jack Wilson | IL | New Trier | 2024 | RHP | 83.3 mph |
FASTBALL SPIN RATE (AVG.)
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Spin Rate (avg)
1
Jack Wilson
IL
New Trier
2024
RHP
2389 rpm
2
Nicholas Cutaia
IL
Lincoln-Way East
2024
RHP
2292 rpm
3
Hunter Johnson
IL
Oak Forest
2024
SS
2252 rpm
4
Brady Backes
IL
La Salle-Peru
2025
RHP
2201 rpm
5
Gabriel Kotwasinski
IL
Fenwick
2024
RHP
2147 rpm
60-YARD DASH
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
60-yard
1
Tyler Earmsmuth
IL
Thorton Fractional South
2024
OF
7.03
2
Javon Carter
IL
Kenwood Academy
2026
SS
7.06
3
Kevin Epinger
IL
Oak Forest
2025
OF
7.10
4
Jaylen Ware
IL
Simeon Career Academy
2026
SS
7.11
5
Nicholas Cutaia
IL
Lincoln-Way East
2024
RHP
7.16
^
Griffin Meeker
IL
Tremont
2026
SS
7.16
^
Wilson Wemhoff
IL
Hampshire
2025
OF
7.16
EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Exit Velocity (max)
1
Karim Patterson
IL
Latin School of Chicago
2025
1B
99.0 mph
2
Wilson Wemhoff
IL
Hampshire
2025
OF
97.1 mph
3
Peyton Barborek
IL
Joliet West
2025
OF
94.4 mph
4
Peyton Ablin
IL
Lincoln-Way Central
2025
C
94.3 mph
5
Jack Hughes
IL
Evergreen Park
2024
3B
94.0 mph
6
Anthony Massa
IL
Lincoln Way West
2024
3B
93.1 mph
7
Cody DelFavero
IL
Morris
2024
OF
92.9 mph
8
Ethan Highfill
IL
Sandburg
2024
OF
92.7 mph
9
Robert Soto Jr
IL
Reavis
2027
C
91.7 mph
10
Tyler Earmsmuth
IL
Thorton Fractional South
2024
OF
91.5 mph
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
INF Velo
1
Karim Patterson
IL
Latin School of Chicago
2025
1B
84
2
Brady Backes
IL
La Salle-Peru
2025
RHP
83
^
Benjamin Shea
IL
Lincoln-Way West
2024
SS
83
3
Andrew Dawson
IL
Oak Forest
2026
RHP
82
4
Jack Hughes
IL
Evergreen Park
2024
3B
81
5
Anthony Massa
IL
Lincoln Way West
2024
3B
79
^
Dylan Visvadra
IL
Huntley
2025
SS
79
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
OF Velo
1
Karim Patterson
IL
Latin School of Chicago
2025
1B
88
2
Wilson Wemhoff
IL
Hampshire
2025
OF
87
3
Cody DelFavero
IL
Morris
2024
OF
84
4
Ethan Highfill
IL
Sandburg
2024
OF
83
5
Andrew Miller
IL
Hinsdale South
2024
3B
80
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
C Velo
1
Drew Rader
IL
University High School
2025
C
75
2
Hayden Noha
IL
Oak Forest
2026
C
73
3
Peyton Ablin
IL
Lincoln-Way Central
2025
C
71
TOP POP TIMES
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Pop Time
1
Hayden Noha
IL
Oak Forest
2026
C
2.04-2.18
2
Peyton Ablin
IL
Lincoln-Way Central
2025
C
2.10-2.18
3
Drew Rader
IL
University High School
2025
C
2.17-2.22
+ CLICK HERE for a look at the complete statistics from the event.