On Saturday, Feb. 22, the PBR Illinois team hosted the inaugural Aurora Preseason I.D. at the Aurora Sports Zone. The event featured close to 150 prospects from all high school classes. 

Shortly after the event we released early analysis with our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis. This week we began our position-by-position breakdown, starting with the catchers. Today we complete the position analysis with a look at the near-60 arms from th day. 

Due to the depth and quality of arms at the event, we broke the top arms down by class. Arguably the top arm of the entire event was 2020 RHP Mason Kottmeyer. Kottmeyer, still uncommitted, is listed at 6-foot-6, 195-pounds and he sat 88-89 mph throughout his pen. Kottmeyer paired his lively fastball with feel for a 72-74 mph curveball.

In the 2021 group, two-way prospect, RHP/INF Mason Telford (Streator) took the top spot. Telford has a lively arm, sitting 84-86 mph and mixed in an aggressive, late-biting breaking ball at 71-73 mph. 

2022 RHP Matthew Cruise (Seneca) led the crop of 2022s. Cruise has seen a big jump in velocity since last summer and has a three-pitch arsenal that profiles him as a starter moving forward.

In the 2023 class RHP William Ho (Hinsdale Central) threw a polished bullpen, consistently locating his 78-81 mph, touching 82 fastball down in the zone while showing feel for his curveball that has depth and shape.

Read on below for reports on all of the pitchers from the event.

TOP 2020 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Mason Kottmeyer, Kaneland  (IL), 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/3B One of the top uncommitted arms in the state's senior class. High upside on the mound.
Body: 6-foot-6, 195-pounds. Extra-large, wide-shouldered frame. More projection to come.
Delivery: Works with a confident rhythm, shoulders stay level, front toe closed on landing, directional to target. Throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Jumps through the zone, flashed arm-side run, strikes.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action. Thrown with intent. Feel for pitch.
CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed and showed late dive at times. Some strikes.

2. Jacob Rans, Rockford Christian (IL), 2020
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Extra-large, physical frame.
Delivery: Steady drop and drive type delivery, strong front side, creates extension downhill. Works on line with target, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays straight. Strikes.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7 shape that showed gradual action.
SL: 76-78 mph. 2/8 shape thrown with intent.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Plays straight and down in the zone. 

TOP 2021 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Mason Telford, Streator (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Present strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Athletic drop and drive delivery, strong front side, twitchy lower half, direct to target with an athletic finish. Steady rhythm throughout motion.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Lively action with arm-side run at times.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape. Power breaking ball with late break. Swing-and-miss potential.
CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run. 

2. Andrew Cater, Glenbard West (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Delivery: Smooth drop and drive delivery, athletic at balance point, strong front side, works on line and lands squared to target.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Comes out easy. Plays with late arm-side run and sink.
CB: 68-72 mph. 1/7 shape with sharp break. Thrown with intent.
SL: 70-71 mph. 2/8 shape that showed sweeping actions.
CH: 72-74 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Primarily played straight but flashed fade.

3. Jack Bruington, Plainfield South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 220-pounds. Thick, strong, barrel-chested frame.
Delivery: Smooth rhythm throughout delivery. Works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, releases from a high 3/4 slot. Quick arm speed, arm works out front.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Slight arm side run action.
CB: 65-68 mph. 1/7 shape with sharp action. Maintained fastball arm speed. Flashed feel.
 CH: 68-71 mph. Maintained near fastball arm speed. Plays mostly straight with occasional fading action. 

4. Jacob Scharm, Naperville North (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 203-pounds. Physical presence. Athletic, wide-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, strong front side, hands separate in rhythm, sound mechanics. Throws on line with target, lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Two-seam type with present arm-side run. Showed strikes to both sides of the plate.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual action.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays straight. 

5. Charlie Brodell, New Trier (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-4, 183-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame. Projects.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, front foot slightly open on landing, works direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Jumps into the zone at times. Primarily played straight with occasional arm-side run.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape.
SPLT: 69-72 mph. Flashed both cut and sink. 

6. Will Frisch, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, athletic on the mound, level shoulders, front foot lands open at times, directional to target. Throws with some effort, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Flashed arm-side run.
CB: 62-64 mph. Slight deceleration in arm action. 11/5 shape that flashed late break.
CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Played with arm-side run. 

7. Eric Lee, St. Charles North (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean and lanky build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, closed toe landing at times, directional to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Difficult to pick up out of hand. Slight arm-side run at times. Strikes.
CB: 71-73 mph. Tight shape. Minimal break.
SL: 73-74 mph. Flashed tight, sweeping actions. Tunnels well with fastball.
CH: 73-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Plays with arm-side run. 

8. Christian Jensik, Oswego East (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-foot-2, 215-pounds. Physical, mature, strong frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, front toe lands closed, works on line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Advanced arm strength for age.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Natural arm-side run with lively action into the zone.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape with early break. Decelerates arm action.
CH: 71-73 mph. Decelerates arm action. Flashed arm-side run and sink. 

9. Nathan Gargano, Bartlett (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 185-pounds. Athletic, wide-shouldered build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, lands square and on line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Flashed sink and slight arm-side run.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action.
SL: 71-73 mph. 2/8 shape. Sweeping actions with sharp break. More efficient spin. 

10. Austin Miller, Oswego East (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Steady tall/fall type delivery, stays in rhythm, shoulders stay level, directional to target with a square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-81 mph. Plays with arm-side run, pounds the zone.
CB: 63-66 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action.
CH: 72-75 mph. Maintained near fastball arm speed. Showed sink that pairs well off fastball; feel for pitch.

TOP 2022 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Matthew Cruise, Seneca (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS 
Body: 5-foot-11, 173-pounds. Athletic well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Repeatable drop and drive delivery, athletic balance point, high front side, direct to target with an athletic finish. Smooth rhythm throughout motion.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Comes out easy. Showed slight arm-side run. More velocity left in the tank.
CB: 71-73 mph. 10/4 shape with sharp action, tight spin, swing-and-miss potential. Slight drop in arm slot.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run. 

2. Jordan Scholl, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, slight drop and drive delivery, level shoulders, creates extension downhill, falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Clean out the hand. Plays with arm-side run.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape. Tight spin.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with arm-side run. Flashed fade. 

3. Jake Kohanzo, Barrington (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Strong, barrel-chested frame.
Delivery: Physical presence on the mound, slight drop and drive delivery, high front side, works closed to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Hard action, flashed arm-side run at times.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape with early break. Thrown with intent.
CH: 73-75 mph. Slight deceleration in arm speed. Plays straight. 

TOP 2023 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. William Ho, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pounds. Compact build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Slight drop/drive type delivery, loads into back hip, level shoulders, directional to target, athletic finish. Works with a smooth and confident rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Controlled the zone, late arm-side-run.
SL: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. Flashed feel to spin; strikes.
CH: 72-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Showed sinking action and advanced feel for pitch. Late fade.

2. Christian Graves, Marengo  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Strong, muscular, wide-shouldered build.
Delivery: Easy effort delivery, smooth rhythm, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out easy.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Occasional arm side run with easy effort.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape with early action. Maintained near FB arm speed. Showcased feel for pitch.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Tends to slightly lower arm angle. 

3. Nick Mardis, Bloomington Central Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C 
Body: 6-foot, 202-pounds. Physical, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high front side, front toe lands closed, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Played with arm-side run. Strikes down in the zone.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 shape with some depth. Breaks early.
CH: 67-69 mph. Slight deceleration in arm speed, plays straight. 

4. Christopher McCormack, Naperville Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 140-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, long-limbed frame with upside; young look and plenty of room for added strength.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, works with a smooth rhythm, strong front side, on line with target, lands square, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 75-76 mph. Plays with sink. Strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape with late break. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Feel for strikes.
CH: 64-67 mph. Primarily played with sink and flashed arm-side run. Strikes down in the zone. Feel for pitch. 

5. Matthew Schuring, Dundee Crown (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C 
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: High balance point, short strider, lands open to target, falls towards first base side on release.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Flashed late arm-side run.
CB: 64-67 mph. Sharp 12/6 shape. Some feel to spin.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays straight. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Ethan Albright, Plainfield South  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 207-pounds. Thick durable build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high front side creates deception, lands square to target with an athletic finish. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Four-seam type with straight action. Pounded arm-side of plate.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape with some depth.
CH: 67-69 mph. Plays straight and down in the zone. 

Alex Beaird, Oswego (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Hands rock over head to initiate motion, tall/fall type delivery, high front side, front foot lands open to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action. Thrown with a slightly decelerated motion.
SL: 56-58 mph. Mirrors curveball actions.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Plays with arm-side run.

Brock Beatus, West Aurora (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Slight tall and fall delivery, works closed off from target, throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Two-seam type. Played straight with occasional arm-side run.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sharp 12/6 shape. Showed feel to spin.
CH: 67-69 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Flashed sink playing down in the zone. 

Michael Belbot, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Proportional, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, directional to target, front toe lands closed, upright finish after release.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Flashed arm-side run and sink, some strikes.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape, early break, plays towards glove-side of plate.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed, plays straight. 

Charles Bien, Grayslake Central  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, works on line to target, lands square with an upright finish. Throws with easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, side arm slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Primarily played towards glove-side of plate.
SL: 65-67 mph. Worked down in the zone.
CH: 66-69 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Plays with arm-side run and flashed sink. Strikes. 

Colin Buziecki, West Aurora (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 160-pounds. Long and long frame. Plenty of room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall/fall type delivery, front toe lands closed, works on line with target. Smooth rhythm at times.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Flashed arm-side run at times.
CB: 56-59 mph. 1/7 shape, breaks early.
CH: 64-66 mph. Plays straight. 

Ben Carlile, Manteno (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 200-pounds. Thick durable build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, front toe lands closed, works on line to target with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick draw.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Plays straight towards glove-side corner of plate.
CB: 60-62 mph. 1/7 shape with late break at times. Flashed feel to spin.
CH: 64-67 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. 

JD Carpenter, Lake Zurich  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Wiry frame.
Delivery: Athletic on the mound, slight drop and drive delivery, tall at balance point, works on line with target, throws with some effort.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Two-seam type. Flashed arm-side run and some jump into the zone.
CB: 60-62 mph. 12/6 shape that showed gradual action. Has feel to spin.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays with arm-side run with occasional fading action. Strikes down in the zone.

Joey Cecola, Oswego  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 135-pounds. Lean, lanky, projectable frame.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, works closed to target and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Heavy action. Showed arm-side run.
CB: 62-64 mph. 1/7 shape with solid feel to spin. Strikes.
SL: 63-64 mph. Sweeping actions. Should feel to spin.
CH: 70-73 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Flashed both arm-side run and sinking action. 

Bryan Collier, Lockport  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build with proportional strength.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, front toe lands closed, works open to target at times.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Showed arm-side run.
CB: 56-58 mph. 11/5 shape that showed late break. 
CH: 62-65 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Plays with cutting action. 

Michael Conway, St. Ignatius  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame. Wide-shouldered build.
Delivery: Athletic tall/fall type delivery, works in rhythm, strong front side with a sound balance point, directional to target with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Lively at times into the zone. Strikes to both corners of the plate. More velocity left in the tank.
CB: 62-64 mph. 12/6 shape with depth. Thrown with intent. Clear feel to spin.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Plays with fading action and thrown for strikes down in the zone. Clear feel for pitch. 

Matthew Davenport, Normal University (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pounds. Compact frame with lower half strength.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, aggressive leg kick, level shoulders, directional to target, smooth rhythm throughout with clean mechanics.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick draw.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Showed slight arm-side run. Strikes to arm-side of plate.
CB: 66-67 mph. 2/8 shape with early break. 
CH: 72-74 mph. Flashed cutting action. 

AJ DeBello, Huntley (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 210-pounds. Thick build.
Delivery: Works closed to target and throws across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Flashed arm-side run. Works towards arm-side of plate.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual action.
CH: 69-71 mph. Played down in the zone. 

Ryan Dempsey, Hersey  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Strong, physical build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, directional to target, front toe lands closed at times.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Flashed arm-side run.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape with late break at times. Feel to spin.
CH: 71-72 mph. Showed slight arm-side run. Firm. 

Chase Duffy, Stillman Valley (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Smooth and athletic delivery, works direct to target with an athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Primarily played with arm-side run.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape that flashed late break. Feel to spin; strikes.
CH: 71-71 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Showed arm-side run with feel for strikes.

Guy Fitzer, Lincoln-Way West  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall/fall type delivery, high front side, works on line with target,
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Tough angle to pickup. Primarily plays straight.
CB: 66-67 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 70-72 mph. Slight deceleration in arm action. Plays straight. 

Cayden Foster, Plainfield North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 180-pounds. Extra-large, well-proportioned, strong frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, leans back at balance point, works on line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays straight. Some strikes to glove-side.
CB: 57-59 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual action.
KN: 59-61 mph. 

Ben Franson, Genoa-Kingston (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic leg kick, high front side, front toe lands closed at times, works direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays with arm-side run. Some strikes.
CB: 63-65 mph. Tight 11/5 shape. Breaks late at times.
CH: 69-71 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action, showed slight sinking action. 

Giovanni Herrera, Plainfield South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 186-pounds. Athletic build with lean muscle.
Delivery: Athletic on the mound, simple delivery, level shoulders, front toe lands closed, upright finish, works quick.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Comes clean out the hand. Plays with arm-side run. Some strikes.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape. Minimal break.
CH: 69-70 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run. 

Chris Iannuzzi, Stevenson (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 147-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, level shoulders, works direct to target with an open-toe landing. Throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action. Thrown with intent.
CH: 65-67 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Plays with arm-side run and showed feel for pitch. 

Nick Kantzavelos, Bartlett (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lanky, highly projectable frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, athletic balance point, strong front side, works directional to target and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Comes out easy. Flashed arm-side run at times.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, breaks early into the zone.
CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run. 

Alfred King Jr., Lindblom (IL), 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 200-pounds. Thick, strong, compact build.
Delivery: Steady side-step initiates delivery, athletic at balance point, front foot lands open, online to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Flashed arm-side run and sink.
SL: 63-66 mph. Similar actions to cutter.
CUT: 67-69 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual action.

Josh Kirkwood, Marshall (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Defined lean muscle.
Delivery: Slight tilt at balance, falls towards first base side on release, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-74 mph. Primarily plays straight but occasionally showed arm-side run.
CB: 58-64 mph. 10/4 shape thrown with near fastball arm speed. 

Jackson Krieger, Plainfield South  (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean, lanky frame. More projection to come.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, creates extension downhill. Works directly in line with target, lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Primarily plays straight but flashed occasional arm-side run.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape. Early break.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays straight and down in the zone. 

Bradley Lins, St. Charles North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 143-pounds. Average proportional build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, sound balance point, strong front side, works on line with target, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Primarily played straight but flashed arm-side run.
CB: 62-62 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual action.
CH: 65-68 mph. Arm plays more over-the-top. Plays straight and down in the zone. 

Cody Lutchen, Andrew (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Tall and fall repeatable delivery, coiled at balance point, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Plays mostly straight, occasional arm-side-run and thrown for strikes.
CB: 60-61 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 65-68 mph. Mostly straight action with occasional cut.

Clayton McKinstry, Grant Park (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 186-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, works on-line, lands open and regular effort throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Works mostly straight.
CB: 63-64 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 68-69 mph. Showed advanced feel, fade action.

Ryan Navarro, Yorkville (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, front side stays tucked, works on line with target, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-70 mph. Plays straight, four-seam type.
CB: 59-60 mph. 1/7 shape, late break, works down in the zone.
CH: 66-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed, flashed both arm-side run and sink, some feel. 

Ryan Norman, Minooka (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Methodical drop and drive type delivery, athletic balance point, high front side stays strong, throws in line with target, aggressive motion.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Clean out the hand. Plays straight and down in the zone at times.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape that showed depth. Breaks early.
CH: 66-69 mph. Slightly decelerated arm action. Plays with arm-side run. 

Owen Piazza, Sycamore (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Compact frame, durable lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery. Smooth rhythm, works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm angle.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Plays mostly straight, occasional slight run. Showed control of strike zone.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape. Nice depth with gradual action. Maintained fastball arm speed.
CH: 68-71 mph. Plays with fading action. Maintains near fastball arm speed.

Keaton Sirek, Minooka (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only, crossfire delivery, front foot lands closed, throws on line with target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 66-68 mph. Plays with both run and sink.
CB: 55-56 mph. 1/7 shape. Some strikes.
CH: 59-62 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. Showed fading action and feel for pitch.

Jacob Sitterly, Lockport (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 168-pounds. Physical, durable, strong build.
Delivery: Methodical tall/fall delivery, sound balance point, works on line to target, finishes.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-75 mph. Plays straight. Works on a downhill angle at times.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. Decelerates arm action.
CH: 67-68 mph. Flashed arm-side run. 

Nathan Sommerfeld, Plainfield Central (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame. Projects.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall delivery with some rhythm, front toe lands open at times, works direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Lively action at times. Flashed arm-side run. Some strikes.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 shape with some depth. Flashed feel to spin.
SL: 68-70 mph. Similar actions to curveball.
CH: 72-74 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run and some strikes. 

Colin Tarr, West Aurora (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 146-pounds. Athletic frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery. Flashed rhythm. Lands closed, heel spins open to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 angle.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Plays with slight arm side run action. Showcased command of glove side of the zone.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, maintains near fastball arm speed. 

Zach Threde, Wauconda (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 181-pounds. Proportional frame. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Steady tall/fall type delivery, high front side, lands open to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 67-68 mph. Tight 11/5 shape. Played towards glove-side of plate.
CH: 68-70 mph. Played with sink and down in the zone.
CUT: 66-69 mph. Tight shape with late break at times. 

Gavin Von Pieschel, Plainfield Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 147-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Delivery: Steady tall and fall delivery, slight elevation in front side, works on line and lands square to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Played straight.
CB: 59-63 mph. 11/5 shape that showed some depth. Thrown with intent.
CH: 63-65 mph. Showed gradual fading action. Feel for pitch. 

Shane Zabinski, Plainfield Central  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 166-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Hands rock over head, tall/fall type delivery, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Four-seam type.
CB: 60-62 mph.
CH: 61-63 mph. Straight movement. 

David Zaragoza, Lockport Township (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pounds. Average, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic at balance point, level shoulders, directional to target with an upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Flashed arm-side run and sink. Some strikes.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, early break. Showed feel to spin.
SL: 64-66 mph. Actions similar to curveball.
CH: 67-69 mph. Showed both arm-side run and sink, plays down in the zone. 

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