Central Illinois Open: Top Overall Prospects
October 3, 2019
By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director
On Aug. 7, PBR Illinois hosted the annual Central Illinois Open at the Corn Crib. Soon after the event we took a quick look at some of the statistical standouts from the day.
Over the last week or so, we’ve been breaking down the event on a position-by-position basis. Today we conclude the event roll-out with a look at the top overall prospects. Mahomet-Seymour's RHP Kobe Essien takes the top spot thanks to his live, projectable arm and swing-and-miss slider.
Take a look at the top-10 below:
TOP OVERALL PROSPECTS
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Kobe Essien RHP / Mahomet Seymour , IL / 2020
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Athletic frame and actions, lean build, highly projectable. Delivery: Athletic delivery, lands square, loose actions. Arm Action: RH. Live arm, quick and loose. High 3/4 to over the top slot. FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Straight four seam type, jumped through the zone, occasional run. Showed feel for strikes. SL: 72-74 mph. 10/4 shape, tight spin, sharp action.
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Jack Bach RHP / Normal University, IL / 2022
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-4, 200-pounds. Large frame and build, sturdy pitchers build. Delivery: Tall and fall, uptempo with some effort, finishes to first base side. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, above average arm strength. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Showed steady run to arm side. CB: 59-65 mph. 12/6 shape, occasionally plays 11/5, gradual action. CH: 76-78 mph. Sinking action.
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