Updated 2018 Illinois Rankings: Top LHP's
April 8, 2016
By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director
On Monday of this week the 2018 rankings were updated and expanded from 35 to 75. Due to the numerous events since the last update the depth of the 2018 class has strengthened considerably. There are now 14 left-handed pitchers ranked in the sophomore class. The top left-hander in the class, Nathan Lavender (El Paso), was mentioned in the 2018 rankings story posted earlier this week.
The No. 3 left-hander in the class is Steven Sanchez (Mundelein). 6-foot-7, 220-pound, Sanchez, is still growing into his extra-large frame and currently sits in the low 80’s with his fastball. He also, spins a 12/6 breaking ball with good depth and shape. Sanchez is the No. 10 ranked sophomore in Illinois.
Below we take a look at the 14 left-handed pitchers who found themselves in the updated 2018 rankings:
TOP LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Commitment |
1 | Nathan Lavender | IL | El Paso | 2018 | LHP | |
2 | Danny Zimmerman | IL | Lincoln-Way North | 2018 | LHP | |
3 | Steven Sanchez | IL | Mundelein | 2018 | LHP | |
4 | Caden Monke | IL | Mount Olive | 2018 | LHP | Arkansas |
5 | Ryan Louck | IL | Plainfield East | 2018 | LHP | |
6 | Brodie Lenon | IL | Goreville | 2018 | LHP | |
7 | Ben Cornelius | IL | Lake Zurich | 2018 | LHP | |
8 | Sean Sinisko | IL | Aurora Central Catholic | 2018 | LHP | |
9 | Keegan Bates | IL | Plainfield North | 2018 | LHP | |
10 | Ryan Surin | IL | Joliet Catholic | 2018 | LHP | |
11 | Blake Struble | IL | Carrollton | 2018 | LHP | |
12 | Tyler Horvath | IL | Romeoville | 2018 | LHP | |
13 | Isaac Kaufmann | IL | Marian Central Catholic | 2018 | LHP | |
14 | Kyle Morgan | IL | Huntley | 2018 | LHP |
CLICK HERE for complete 2018 Illinois Rankings.
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