Top Prospect - Chicago: Statistical Analysis
June 20, 2019
The Top Prospect - Chicago, an invite only event, took place on Tuesday, June 18 at Dupage Medical Group Field in Joliet, Illinois. As was expected, plenty of high-level uncommitted talent was on display at the event -- with over 50 collegiate and MLB scouts in the stands to watch the showcase take place.
The event Quick Hits have already been released, which cover our initial impressions on some of the top performers. Below, the statistical analysis will break down the top numbers from each statistical category recorded at the event.
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MAX FASTBALL
RHP Jack Feely sat an easy 88-89 mph, touching 90, leading the way with the hardest fastball of the day. RHP Cameron Demos sat 83-84, but showed he could run the fastball up there when he wanted to -- topping out at 88 on one of his final pitches of the bullpen setting.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
1 | Jack Feely | IL | Normal University | 2020 | RHP | 90 mph |
2 | Cam Demos | IL | Downers Grove North | 2021 | RHP | 88 mph |
^ | Matthew Salomonson | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | RHP | 88 mph |
3 | Scott Harper | IL | Minooka | 2020 | RHP | 87 mph |
^ | Martin Sosna | IL | Fenwick | 2020 | OF | 87 mph |
^ | Donovan Schultz | WI | Kimberly | 2020 | LHP | 87 mph |
4 | Patrick Rafferty | IL | Sandburg | 2020 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Justin Rivera | IL | Lake View | 2020 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Mitchell Alba | WI | Franklin | 2020 | OF | 86 mph |
^ | Magnus Sivertson | IL | New Trier | 2020 | RHP | 86 mph |
^ | Will Tenuta | IL | Sandburg | 2020 | RHP | 86 mph |
60-YARD DASH
OF/SS Robert Walker and OF Brendan Holloway showed off their impressive run tools, turning in a 6.63 and 6.71, respectively.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Robert Walker | IL | Kenwood | 2020 | OF | 6.63 |
2 | Brendan Holloway | IL | Vernon Hills | 2020 | OF | 6.71 |
3 | Clay Conn | IL | St. Charles East | 2020 | SS | 6.80 |
^ | Martin Sosna | IL | Fenwick | 2020 | OF | 6.80 |
4 | Dylan Nevar | WI | Wisconsin Dells | 2020 | OF | 6.81 |
5 | Bryan Broecker | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 6.83 |
6 | Thomas Kenney | IL | Warren | 2020 | C | 6.87 |
7 | James Harris | IL | Brooks College Prep | 2020 | 1B | 6.88 |
8 | Ben Wright | IL | Benet | 2020 | C | 6.89 |
EXIT VELOCITY
Both C/1B Thomas Otto and 1B Carter Dawson broke 100 MPH on exit velocity off the tee, putting their raw power on display. In total there were 33 players who eclipsed the 90 mph mark from the tee.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velo |
1 | Thomas Otto | WI | Appleton North | 2020 | C | 105 |
2 | Carter Dawson | IL | Pontiac | 2020 | 1B | 100 |
3 | Matthew Salomonson | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | RHP | 99 |
4 | Matthew Murphy | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 98 |
5 | Gabriel Schmitt | IL | Warren Township | 2020 | 3B | 97 |
6 | Kyle Czarnecki | IL | Minooka | 2020 | C | 96 |
^ | Luke Napleton | IL | St. Rita | 2020 | C | 96 |
^ | Thomas Kenney | IL | Warren | 2020 | C | 96 |
7 | Logan Sapp | IL | Rochester | 2020 | OF | 95 |
^ | Lucas Kozlowski | IL | Barrington | 2020 | SS | 95 |
^ | Joshua Kirnbauer | IL | Andrew | 2020 | 3B | 95 |
INFIELD VELOCITY
SS Sebastian Parchomenko had the highest infield velocity across the diamond on the day, while both SS/RHP Matthew Salomonson and SS Will Jaynes were right behind him.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Sebastian Parchomenko | IL | Dundee Crown | 2020 | SS | 87 |
2 | Matthew Salomonson | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | RHP | 86 |
3 | Will Jaynes | IL | Waubonsie Valley | 2020 | RHP | 85 |
4 | Bryan Broecker | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 84 |
5 | Sean McDevitt | IL | St. Rita | 2020 | SS | 83 |
6 | James Harris | IL | Brooks College Prep | 2020 | 1B | 82 |
^ | Robert Walker | IL | Kenwood | 2020 | OF | 82 |
^ | Carter Dawson | IL | Pontiac | 2020 | 1B | 82 |
OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Luke Picchiotti was the lone outfielder to touch 90 MPH from the outfield. Martin Sosna, Mitchell Alba, and William Kafer were all just one tick shy -- topping out at 89 MPH on throws home.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Luke Picchiotti | IL | Hersey | 2020 | OF | 90 |
2 | Mitchell Alba | WI | Franklin | 2020 | OF | 89 |
^ | Cam Demos | IL | Downers Grove North | 2021 | RHP | 89 |
^ | Martin Sosna | IL | Fenwick | 2020 | OF | 89 |
^ | William Kafer | IL | Normal West | 2020 | OF | 89 |
3 | Dylan Nevar | WI | Wisconsin Dells | 2020 | OF | 87 |
^ | Cole Conn | IL | St. Charles East | 2020 | C | 87 |
^ | Scott Harper | IL | Minooka | 2020 | RHP | 87 |
4 | Tyler Chron | IL | Glenbrook North | 2020 | OF | 86 |
CATCHER VELOCITY
Matthew Murphy, Bryce Miller, Ryan McCoy, and Jake Masini all tied for the top spot on velocity throws from behind the dish at 80 mph.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Ryan McCoy | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2020 | 1B | 80 |
^ | Bryce Miller | WI | Franklin | 2020 | C | 80 |
^ | Matthew Murphy | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 80 |
^ | Jake Masini | IL | Prairie Ridge | 2020 | C | 80 |
2 | Bryan Broecker | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 79 |
^ | Colin Summerhill | IL | Loyola Academy | 2020 | C | 79 |
^ | Cole Conn | IL | St. Charles East | 2020 | C | 79 |
POP TIMES
Matthew Murphy and Cole Conn were the two catchers on the day to flash a sub 2.00 pop time.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Matthew Murphy | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 1.97-2.08 |
2 | Cole Conn | IL | St. Charles East | 2020 | C | 1.98-2.11 |
3 | Bryan Broecker | IL | Notre Dame | 2020 | C | 2.04-2.12 |
4 | Colin Summerhill | IL | Loyola Academy | 2020 | C | 2.05-2.13 |
5 | Ryan McCoy | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2020 | 1B | 2.06-2.15 |
Colleges/Pro Scouts in Attendance:
Atlanta Braves, Augustana, Aurora University, Ball State, Benedictine, Concordia-Wisconsin, Cornell College, Dayton, Dominican, Earlham, Eastern Illinois, Elmhurst, Finlandia University, Hill College, Hillsdale College, Illinois Tech, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan, Iowa Wesleyan, Judson, Kalamazoo College, Kankakee CC, Kaskaskia JC, Lewis, Maryville, Millikin, Northern Illinois, North Park, Northwood University, Philadelphia Phillies, Quincy, Roosevelt, Saint Louis, SIU-Edwardsville, South Suburban JC, Southeastern CC, St. Charles CC, St. Olaf College, Triton JC, Illinois-Chicago, Illinois-Springfield, Dubuque, Upper Iowa, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, Webster, Western Illinois, Western Michigan, Westminster College
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