The Five: Underclass Invitational 2022 Catchers
May 13, 2020
"The Five" highlights high-performing athletes from across the state of Illinois. This week “The Five” looks at five 2022 catchers from this winter's Underclass Invitational. All five are 2022s who currently remain uncommitted.
"THE FIVE"
Will Plattner
Class of 2022 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: GlenwoodState: IL
- Summer Team: Knights Knation/Dodgers Scout Team
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Height: 6-1Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Vizual_Edge
Videos
(2/16/20)
Player News
- IHSA Playoffs: Scout Blog - Jun 14, 2022
- IHSA 3A State Playoffs: Preview Story - Jun 9, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 2, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - Apr 25, 2022
- Illinois Power 25: Update - Mar 28, 2022
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 25, 2022
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Preview - Mar 17, 2022
- IL/WI Preseason ProCase: Quick Hits - Jan 31, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- 2021 PBR Third Team All-State - Jul 19, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Catcher Analysis - Jun 1, 2021
- Underclass Games: Catcher Analysis - Aug 20, 2020
- Underclass Games: Statistical Analysis - Jun 9, 2020
- Underclass Games: Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2022 Newcomers - May 28, 2020
- The Five: Underclass Invitational 2022 Catchers - May 13, 2020
- Illinois Underclass Invitational: Top Overall 2022 Prospects - Apr 10, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Apr 7, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Catcher Analysis - Apr 3, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2020
- Underclass Trials: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 22, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Catcher Analysis - Jun 17, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Quick Hits - Jun 7, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Statistical Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
- Junior Future Games Scout Blog: Teams Illinois and Wisconsin - Aug 14, 2018
- Future Prospects And Educational Camp: March 25th Analysis - Apr 27, 2018
Victor Izquierdo
Class of 2022 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: C
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High School: LockportState: IL
- Summer Team: Rhino Baseball Illinois
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Height: 6-2Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Vizual_Edge
Swift
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Athletic, strong, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth deep load, short stride and utilizes lower half. Swings with intent, fast bat, flashed twitch, stays inside the baseball at times, uphill bat path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel. Power potential.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.07-2.08 pop times. Defensively, showed well at first base and behind the plate. Athletic feet and actions at first base. Plays with bounce, feel around the bag and sure hands. Continues to make strides behind the plate. Quick feet and glove-to-hand release. Flexible hips, low target and steady hands.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Videos
(2/16/20)
Player News
- Preseason ProCase: Preview - Jan 26, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 14 Lockport Township - Mar 10, 2023
- Preseason ProCase: Preview - Jan 30, 2023
- 2022 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 24, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 23, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 9 - May 20, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Updated - Apr 6, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Update - Mar 31, 2022
- Illinois Power 25: Update - Mar 28, 2022
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Preview - Mar 17, 2022
- Super 60: Statistical Analysis - Feb 10, 2022
- Super 60: Illinois Analysis - Feb 10, 2022
- Super 60 Spotlight: Victor Izquierdo - Feb 4, 2022
- 2022 Super 60 Breakout Candidates - Feb 2, 2022
- IL/WI Preseason ProCase: Quick Hits - Jan 31, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- 2021 PBR Second Team All-State - Jul 16, 2021
- Week 2 Games - Apr 29, 2021
- Early offense keeps Brother Rice apart from Lockport; 16 runs on 14 hits earns St. Rita its first win - Apr 14, 2021
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Dec 15, 2020
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Dec 9, 2020
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Dec 7, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 16, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 14, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Statistical Analysis - Jul 3, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2022 Newcomers - May 28, 2020
- The Five: Underclass Invitational 2022 Catchers - May 13, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Apr 7, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Catcher Analysis - Apr 3, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2020
- Underclass Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 11, 2019
- Underclass Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 9, 2019
- Underclass Games: Statistical Analysis - Jul 25, 2019
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 25, 2019
Tony Pluta
Class of 2022 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: C
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High School: St. ViatorState: IL
- Summer Team: Prairie Gravel
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Height: 5-8Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly open setup, smooth load and short stride works back to even. Aggressive swing, loose hands, long bat path, extension through contact and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action, plays over-the-top. Throws carry and consistently on the second-base bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop times. Flexible, athletic actions and clean out of the chute, repeatable and directional. Soft hands, strong wrists.
Run: 7.3 runner in the 60.
Videos
(2/16/20)
Player News
- 2022 PBR Second Team All-State - Jun 28, 2022
- Final Illinois Power 25 Team Rankings - Jun 15, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 16, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 9, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 2, 2022
- Week 4 Games - Apr 13, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 2 - Apr 1, 2022
- Illinois Power 25: Update - Mar 28, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 1 - Mar 25, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 7 Saint Viator - Mar 11, 2022
- Top-10 Stories of 2021: Inaugural Illinois Summer Championships helps identify break-out prospects - Dec 20, 2021
- Updated Illinois 2022 Rankings - Nov 19, 2021
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 2 - Jun 26, 2021
- St. Viator Sweeps a ESCC Double-Header Over Marian Catholic - May 23, 2021
- Illinois 2022 Rankings: Risers - Sep 23, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Top Overall Prospects - Sep 18, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 17, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 14, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 17U: Quick Hits Days 4 & 5 - Jul 26, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Statistical Analysis - Jul 3, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2022 Newcomers - May 28, 2020
- The Five: Underclass Invitational 2022 Catchers - May 13, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: 2022 Pitcher Analysis - Apr 8, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Catcher Analysis - Apr 3, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2020
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall 2022 Prospects - Nov 22, 2019
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 21, 2019
- Underclass Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Nov 18, 2019
- Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 21, 2019
Brendan Summerhill
Class of 2022 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: C
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High School: Whitney YoungState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier Americans
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Vizual_Edge
Swift
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Quiet balanced wide setup, smooth load and maintains balance through contact. Loose, athletic hands, generates bat speed with minimal effort. Repeatable swing, uphill path, occasional hard contact to the pull side.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 85 mph. Short arm action, plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.21 pop times. Worked out as an outfielder/catcher. In the outfield, gets behind the baseball, steady hands and clean release. Behind the plate, directional and repeatable out of the chute, sure-hands and active blocker.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. Well above-average for age and position.
Videos
(2/16/20)
Player News
- 2022 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 24, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 4 - Apr 15, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Updated - Apr 6, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Update - Mar 31, 2022
- Super 60: Statistical Analysis - Feb 10, 2022
- Super 60: Illinois Analysis - Feb 10, 2022
- Super 60: Draft Perspective - Feb 9, 2022
- Super 60 Spotlight: Brendan Summerhill - Jan 24, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Top-10 Stories of 2021: Illinois' prep talent makes for a bright future - Dec 21, 2021
- Shooter's Summer Favorites - Sep 17, 2021
- 2021 PBR Third Team All-State - Jul 19, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 12, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Outfield Analysis - Jun 2, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Mar 22, 2021
- Illinois 2022 Rankings: Risers - Sep 23, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 16U: Day 3 Quick Hits - Jul 20, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2022 Newcomers - May 28, 2020
- The Five: Underclass Invitational 2022 Catchers - May 13, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Apr 6, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Catcher Analysis - Apr 3, 2020
- Underclass Games: Outfielder Analysis - Sep 10, 2019
- Underclass Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 9, 2019
- PBR Illinois Limited Series: Scout Blog - Jul 16, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 22, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Catcher Analysis - Jun 17, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Quick Hits - Jun 7, 2019
- Oak Park-River Forest Cruises Past Whitney Young, Advance To 4A Regional Finals - May 22, 2019
Ryan Louthan
Class of 2022 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Joliet CatholicState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier Americans
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Height: 5-8Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Swift
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 187-pounds. Strong, wide-shoulder build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced slightly closed and crouched setup; minimal load and short stride. Simple swing, strong hands, natural lift in swing and pull-side approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short, firm arm action, over-the-top arm action.
Defense: 2.08-2.18 pop times. Squared setup, replaced feet, gains ground, clean release. Quiet receiver and agile blocker.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Videos
(2/16/20)
Player News
- Top-10 Stories of 2022: No. 8 Joliet Catholic Captures 2A State Title - Dec 21, 2022
- Joliet Catholic Caps 26-Win Season With 2A State Title - Jun 4, 2022
- Week 6 Games - May 5, 2022
- PBR at The Rock Fall Championships: All-Upperclass Teams - Sep 30, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 14, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 16U: Day 3 Quick Hits - Jul 20, 2020
- The Five: Underclass Invitational 2022 Catchers - May 13, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Catcher Analysis - Apr 3, 2020
- Underclass Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 9, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Catcher Analysis - Jun 17, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Statistical Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load and stays balanced throughout. Compact swing, minimal wasted movement, quick strong hands, repeatable, short direct and level through the zone. Consistent, hard, line-drive contact and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 79 mph. Short, firm arm action plays over-the-top.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Multi-positional profile; worked out behind the plate and at first base. Behind the plate, clean release, quick glove-to-hand, directional. Soft fundamentally sound blocks; deadens ball in front.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.