On Sunday, August 22, the PBR Illinois scouting staff hosted the ninth annual Chicagoland Open at Triton College in River Grove, IL. Roughly 80+ prospects attended and provided our staff with an up-to-date look at their particular skill-sets or, for some, a first glance at the talents they bring to the baseball field.

Shortly after the event our staff published several content-related pieces, including a quick analysis of the day's standouts, stat leaders, and a look at the advanced data we have at our disposal. You can find all of that information by clicking HERE.

We began rolling our individual player analysis from this event last week, starting with the position players that included catchers, outfielders, and infielders. We’ll head to the mound today and wrap up our scouting report roll-out with the pitchers. Here are a few names that stood out: 

+ RHP Tyler Haines (Burlington Central, 2022) made a big statement at his first-ever PBR event. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound, athletic, twitchy, right-hander showed off a quick arm, lively fastball and three-pitch arsenal that should make him a high-follow uncommitted 2022 moving forward. Haines has a long arm action that plays ultra-quick from an over-the-top slot and his fastball jumped through the zone, showing four-seam riding action at 88-90 mph, touching 91 mph. Haines also showed off above-average feel for a running changeup (76-77 mph) at the bottom of the zone and a 65-70 mph curveball (T2333 rpm) with depth and the ability to land it for a strike. Highly-intriguing initial look at one of the liveliest arms still available in the class.

+ LHP Teddy Andrews (Hinsdale Central, 2022) was one of the most impressive arms on the day. Andrews pitches from a loose/high ¾ slot with a clean arm action. The 6-foot-3 186-pound southpaw uses a drop-and-drive approach with his lower-half to gain momentum/power down the mound, helping him produce additional velocity with ease. Andrews’ fastball sat comfortably 85-86 mph touching 88 mph on his best bullet and featuring arm-side life. His breaking ball showed a sharp 1/7 break and was spinning in the 2300-2400 RPM range with late action. Andrews also showed the ability to command his changeup down in the zone, killing spin and flashing arm-side fade. He’s a high-upside southpaw still on the market.

+ RHP Tanner Spangler (Morton, 2024) catches your attention on the mound, first and foremost, thanks to his 6-foot-3, 190-pound, strong, well-proportioned frame. Spangler, who just attended the Central Illinois Open in early August, saw his stuff and velocity take a jump in a matter of weeks. The clean-armed right-hander saw his max fastball go from 80.5 mph up to 83.23 mph at the Chicagoland Open. The overall stuff improved as well as he saw his curveball sharpen up into the mid-60’s as well as adding rpm’s (2203 rpm average), depth and intent to the pitch. Spangler’s best PBR showing to date.

+ RHP Drew Koenen (Maine South, 2023) was yet another arm worth noting thanks to his impressive bullpen. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound, strong-bodied junior is aggressive with his three-pitch mix, was in and around the strike zone throughout and ran his fastball up to 87 mph. The fastball topped at 2127 rpm with a max IVB of 18.9 inches. Koenen also spun an above-average slider with a short, tight wrinkle off a 10/4 plane with an average of 2259 rpm. The changeup played straight at the bottom of the zone, sitting 77-79 mph. Yet another follow arm that popped up at his first ever PBR event. 

+ Another 2023 arm to pop up at the event was RHP Ryan Deist (Lincoln-Way East). Deist has a thick, durable, 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame to go along with intriguing spin metrics across the board. Deist sat 83-85 mph, T86 with his fastball which spun at an average clip of 2383 rpm; T2564 rpm. Deist also worked with two distinct breaking balls with well above-average spin. The curveball works off an 11/5 plane with sharp biting action and a max spin rate of 2617 rpm. The slider is thrown with intent, sharp 10/4 action and an average rpm of 2569, T2611. Given Deist’s size and ability to spin the baseball, the strong-bodied junior warrants a follow moving forward.

+ The top arm from Wisconsin at the event, RHP Beckett Davidson (Neenah, 2023), landed just outside the Top-5 but his bullpen deserved a mention. Davidson has an athletic, strong, 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame, clean, easy arm and sat in the low-80’s with more in the tank and a three-pitch mix.

+ Two other Illinois arms to make a strong impression were RHP Brady Marques (Maine South, 2023) and RHP Will Moonan (St. Rita, 2022; Loras College commit). Marques is a strong-bodied 6-foot, 180-pound right-hander uses every ounce of his frame to gain ground down the mound with a drop-and-drive lower-half and highly athletic stride length. Marques sat around 83 mph with his fastball, reaching up to 84 mph with life through the zone. His breaking ball showed sharp 11/5 shape with developing spin in the 71 mph range, occasionally missing up in the zone. Moonan has a projectable 6-foot-4 frame, simple, repeatable delivery with a clean arm and fastball in the low-80’s. It would not be a surprise to see Moonan’s velocity continue to climb as he adds strength to his high-waisted frame.

Read below for a complete look at the day’s pitching reports. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Tyler Haines, Burlington Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; Currently one of the state's top uncommitted arms.
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic tall/fall type delivery, creates momentum downhill, shoulders stay level, strides in line to target, recoil finish. Throws with some effort.
Arm Action: R. Quick arm draw on the backside, high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm speed.
FB: T90.5, 88.2-89.9 mph. Straight four-seam type, jumps out the hand and enters the zone with carry, averaged 20.1 inches of IVB. T2120, 2067 average rpm.
CB: 65.4-69.5 mph. High spin off a 12/6 plane, above-average depth, strikes. T2333, 2283 average rpm.
CH: 75.8-77.3 mph. Thrown with all-around lesser intent than fastball, front toe lands open, consistently plays down with late fade and averaged 14.3 inches of horizontal movement. T2093, 2069 average rpm.

2. Teddy Andrews, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 186-pounds. Upside lanky levers with room for added mass.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, athletic at balance point, creates momentum downhill, closed shoulders. Works in line to target, square finish, easy effort.
Arm Action: L. Long arm action in the backside, slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T87.5, 85.9-87.2 mph. Jumps out the hand with life up in the zone, straight four-seam type. Above-average spin. T2401, 2290 average rpm.
CB: 71.9-73.2 mph. 10/4 shape, above-average rpm’s, developing feel for zone. T2468, 2408 average rpm.
CH: 75.3-77.6 mph. Slightly arm deceleration, thrown down in the zone and limits spin. T1671, 1613 average rpm.

3. Tanner Spangler, Morton  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds. Physically advanced for his age with room for added strength.
Delivery: Hands rock over head to initiate a simple tall/fall type delivery, high front side, lands slightly closed off from target, downward finish through release.
Arm Action: R. Long arm path on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.2, 81.1-83.1 mph. Lively out the hand, averaged 19.3 inches of IVB, per TrackMan. Potential to be effective up in the zone, plays from a high slot. T2175, 2102 average rpm.
CB: 65.6-67.0 mph. Spins off a 12/6 plane. Primarily played gradual with early break off a high plane, did flash late downer action and fastball conviction. T2269, 2203 average rpm.
CH: 72.9-75.6 mph. Thrown from fastball slot with fastball intent. Plays straight. T2086, 1958 average rpm.

4. Ryan Deist, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 220-pounds.
Delivery: Simple tall/fall type delivery, high front shoulder, strides in line to target and lands square, repeats.
Arm Action: R. Compact arm circle finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.1, 83.1-85.5 mph. Plays downhill from a high average release height (6.5 ft), above-average spin traits. T2564, 2383 average rpm.
CB: 68.5-70.7 mph. 12/6 shape with depth, occasional sharp downer break. T2617, 2503 average rpm.
SL: 72.0-75.3 mph. Decelerates some, similar shape and depth to curveball. T2611, 2569 average rpm.
CH: 78.1-79.6 mph. Lowers arm slot on average, sinks. T2016, 1921 average rpm.

5. Drew Koenen, Maine South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Strong, physical frame; wide shoulders.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, early hand draw, upright at balance point, strides in line to target and lands square.
Arm Action: R. Shorter draw on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.7, 83.8-86.1 mph. Higher release slot creates a steep, downhill angle as it enters the zone. T2127, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 76.9-78.3 mph. Power-type pitch that's thrown with fastball conviction, tighter shape, around the zone some. T2338, 2259 average rpm.
CH: 77.4-79.3 mph. Works with similar arm speed to fastball and from a lower slot on average, flashed sink. T1831, 1729 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

Nathan Anderson, Lyons Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pounds. Thick lower half.
Delivery: Stretch only, drop/drive type delivery, closed front shoulder and lands closed off from target. Deceptive some.
Arm Action: L. Arm draws straight down, high 3/4 release.
FB: T78.7, 75.3-77.5 mph. Present arm-side run, averaged 14 inches of horizontal movement. T2025, 1948 average rpm.
CB: 62.6-66.7 mph. Lateral action off a 2/8 plane, spots arm-side. T1648, 1586 average rpm.
CH: 67.3-68.9 mph. Lowers arm slot on average to fastball, spotted down in the zone. T1497, 1406 average rpm.

Michael Boyce, Naperville Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with room to add mass.
Delivery: Side step initiates a tall/fall type delivery, short strider downhill, works closed to target and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing on the backside, high 3/4 finish.
FB: T82.1, 80.0-81.8 mph. Straight four-seam type. T1952, 1906 average rpm.
CB: 65.5-67.7 mph. Downer spin off an 11/5 plane, flashed depth. T2146, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 73.0-76.2 mph. Releases from fastball arm slot, present sink and fade. T1587, 1509 average rpm.
CUT: 72-76 mph. Tighter shape to fastball, played up in the zone.

Josh Copher, Oak Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame that projects.
Delivery: Simple tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, lands in line to target with a square finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.2, 82.0-84.1 mph. Two-seam type that showed arm-side run throughout. T2177, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 68.1-69.6 mph. 11/5 shape with downer action, played in the zone and below it, above-average spin rates. T2361, 2262 average rpm.
CH: 73.2-74.6 mph. Similar arm slot and speed to fastball, played with run and averaged 13.8 inches of horizontal movement. T1602, 1528 average rpm.

Beckett Davidson, Neenah (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Strong, muscular frame.
Delivery: Simple and controlled tall/fall type delivery, athletic posture at balance point, open-toed landing and finishes towards the first base side.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.1, 81.2-82.0 mph. Jumps out the hand, plays straight and flashed life up in the zone, strikes. Above-average spin rates. T2282, 2199 average rpm.
CB: 70.7-71.3 mph. 11/5 shape with depth and natural downer action, feel to spin and for the zone. T2220, 2180 average rpm.
CH: 76.1-77.0 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and intent, spotted down in the zone. T1668, 1436 average rpm.

Owen Drummond, Jacobs (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with proportional strength
Delivery: Hands rock over head to initiate a tall/fall type delivery, tight lead leg, maintains direction to target and front toe lands open.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.7, 77.7-79.2 mph. Slight arm-side action, spotted at the knees for strikes. T1723, 1684 average rpm.
CB: 66.2-67.5 mph. 11/5 plane, flashed feel for the zone. T1794, 1570 average rpm.
CH: 71.9-72.2 mph. Lowers slot and plays with arm-side run, averaged 15.9 inches of horizontal movem T1671, 1542 average rpm.
CUT: 73-75 mph. Tight shape with a short wrinkle, maintains fastball intent, strikes. 

Brendan Fleming, York (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Lean frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, slight front hip turn, tight lead leg tuck, strides in line, downward finish
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.2, 75.2-76.2 mph. Hard-running sinker type, averaged 15.7 inches of horizontal movement. T2131, 2042 average rpm.
SL: 65.3-67.1 mph. Tight 10/4 shape. T1961, 1827 average rpm.
CH: 68.9-71.6 mph. Natural arm-side run created from lower slot, averaged 16.6 inches of horizontal movement. T1728, 1665 average rpm.

William Glenn, Barrington (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick to hand draw, open-toed landing, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: R. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.9, 76.1-76.9 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T1834, 1670 average rpm.
CB: 64.3-66.2 mph. 11/5 shape, developing feel to spin. T1829, 1756 average rpm.
SL: 65.1-67.7 mph. Similar action to curveball. T2009, 1953 average rpm.
CH: 70.6-71.3 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot, mimics fastball action. T1568, 1510 average rpm.

Ethan Godlewski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, chest leans over midline at balance point, high leg kick, strides in line to target and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.3, 78.5-81.2 mph. Four-seam type, plays straight. T2032, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 68.3-69.9 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth. T2107, 2042 average rpm.
SL: 66.9-69.2 mph. More lateral action than curveball, thrown with similar intent. T1970, 1935 average rpm.
CH: 70.1-73.6 mph. Lowers slot, slight arm-side action. T1609, 1494 average rpm.

Max Herring, Highland (IN), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, heavy quad load, strides across body, square finish
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing finishes out of an over-the-top slot.
FB: T75.7, 71.8-74.9 mph. Plays straight downhill from a high release point. T1832, 1634 average rpm.
CB: 63.0-65.4 mph. 12/6 shape, high arch and breaks early. T1538, 1424 average rpm.
CH: 63.1-64.3 mph. Similar release height to fastball, straight action. T1306, 1144 average rpm.

Anthony Huerta, Von Steuben (IL), 2022 Morton JC commit
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, high leg kick, rides the backside to a square landing.
Arm Action: R. Loose arm with length on the backside, slightly elevated 3/4 slot. Above-average arm speed.
FB: T83.6, 81.6-83.2 mph. Some jump out the hand, played to the glove-side corner. T2124, 1976 average rpm.
CB: 69.4-72.9 mph. Above-average spin off an 11/5 plane, downer action. T2126, 1939 average rpm.
SL: 69.6-72.6 mph. Tighter shape than curveball, similar spin axis. T2136, 2026 average rpm.

Anthony Johnson, Batavia (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 161-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Rhythmic drop/drive type delivery, athletic downhill, rotates well into front footstrike. Strides in line to target, lands square into a strong lead leg block.
Arm Action: R. Long arm draw with some hook on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.5, 78.2-78.5 mph. Four-seam type, straight action, strikes. T1980, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 65.0-66.8 mph. 11/5 spin with some depth, gradual action. T2186, 2161 average rpm.
SL: 67.8-69.6 mph. Thrown with more intent than breaking ball, tighter shape. T2055, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 73.6-74.2 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot, plays straight. T1828, 1790 average rpm.

Brennan Johnson, Morris (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Lanky, high-waiste
Delivery: Stretch only, drop/drive type delivery with heavy sit into the back quad, high leg kick, lead leg swings to footstrike and strides in line with target.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.5, 75.9-77.4 mph. Four-seam type, primarily played straight but flashed slight arm-side run T1915, 1836 average rpm.
CB: 61.6-62.6 mph. 12/6 shape with depth, gradual action and some feel for strikes. T2331, 2272 average rpm.
CH: 62.3-65.5 mph. Decelerates arm action. T1732, 1522 average rpm.

Danny Johnson, St. Ignatius (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean stature, high waist with plenty of room for physical projection.
Delivery: Drop/drive lower half downhill, heavy quad load, strides in line to target, throws with some effort and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R. Long arm path on the backside, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.9, 75.2-76.6 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T2044, 1999 average rpm.
SL: 66.1-68.0 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, landed for strikes. T1992, 1931 average rpm.
CH: 69.9-70.8 mph. Decelerates arm action, low spin and sinks. T1428, 1394 average rpm.

Cooper Jolin, Middleton (WI) (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, simple tall/fall type derlivery, level shoulders, works in line to target.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.9, 75.4-79.8 mph. Straight four-seam type. T2075, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 67.8-71.1 mph. Tight spin off an 11/5 plane, some depth, strikes. T2118, 1992 average rpm.
CH: 70.0-72.5 mph. Lowers slot and decelerates lower half; present run and sink. T2162, 1941 average rpm.

Colin Kornit, Grayslake Central  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Quick tempo, drop/drive type delivery, athletic downhill, lands open to target.
Arm Action: L. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick arm.
FB: T80, 78.9-79.9 mph. Plays straight, developing feel for the zone. T1882, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 63.5-66.3 mph. Spins off a 1/7 plane, flashed depth. T2112, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 70.0-72.4 mph. Thrown with lesser intent than fastball, fading action down in the zone. T1491, 1339 average rpm.

Ayden Lasson, Joliet West (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 159-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Steady tall/fall type delivery, upright posture, lead leg hitch, strides closed to target with a square finish.
Arm Action: R. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70.6, 69.5-70.5 mph. Straight action, strikes. T1911, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 61.5-63.8 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1373, 1282 average rpm.
CH: 68.1-70.2 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and slot, spotted down. T1827, 1740 average rpm.

Jackson Lee, South Elgin (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, lead leg swings to front footstrike, works direct to target, downward finish through release.
Arm Action: R. Compact arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70.7-73.4 mph. Creates some downhill angle, plays straight. T1918, 1840 average rpm.
CB: 60.1-62.4 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1912, 1845 average rpm.
CH: 66.3-67.4 mph. Fastball arm speed and slot, showed late sinking action. T1229, 1146 average rpm.

Will Lechner, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2022 Millikin University commit
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, chests leans over midline at balance point, pushes off the rubber to footstrike, strides in line to target and finishes towards the first base side.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.9, 77.4-78.6 mph. Plays straig T1975, 1922 average rpm.
CB: 65.0-66.4 mph. Decelerates arm action, 11/5 shape, gradual break. T1923, 1863 average rpm.
CH: 73.1-74.6 mph. Similar release height to fastball, flashed arm-side action and sink. T1673, 1585 average rpm.

Brady Marques, Maine South (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Proportionally strong frame.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, strong frontside, long downhill stride, open-toed landing.
Arm Action: R. Long arm draw with heavy scap load, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.3, 81.9-84.3 mph. Low average release height (4.5 ft.) created from downhill extension. Straight action, cuts it occasionally. Mixed in a two-seamer that ran to the arm-side. T2264, 2167 average rpm.
CB: 70.2-71.5 mph. Flashed sharp action off an 11/5 plane. T2331, 2260 average rpm.

Lucio Mockler, Fenwick (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, intentful push off the rubber, lands closed to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.4, 78.7-79.3 mph. Works from a lower average release height (4.8 ft) and in a crossfire motion, plays straight. T2233, 2156 average rpm.
CB: 64.3-65.2 mph. Flashed sharp, late break down in the zone off an 11/5 plane. T2095, 2009 average rpm.
SL: 68.7-69.6 mph. Harder than curveball with occasional late action off an 11/5 plane. T2226, 2145 average rpm.

Will Moonan, St. Rita (IL), 2022; Loras College commit
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 180-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with thin levers that project.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, controlled posture at balance point, advanced hip/shoulder separation at front foot strike, extends downhill and lands with an open front toe.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing finishes out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.5, 80.8-81.4 mph. Two-seam type with natural arm-side run created from slot, averaged 16.9 inches of horizontal movement. T2074, 1964 average rpm.
CB: 67.8-69.3 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1819, 1695 average rpm.
CH: 75.5-77.0 mph. Maintains fastball release height, thrown with similar arm speed and plays with fade down in the zone. T1705, 1678 average rpm.

Patrick Murray, St Rita (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, tight knee tuck, open stride to target.
Arm Action: R. Arm draws straight back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66.7-67.6 mph. Straight. T1565, 1461 average rpm.
CB: 57.5-61.3 mph. 1/7 shape, breaks early. T1342, 1225 average rpm.
SL: 59.9-63.0 mph. Similar to curveball. T1395, 1264 average rpm.
CH: 62.0-66.0 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight and flashed sink. T1387, 1351 average rpm.

Joshua Notini, Prospect (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, compact strength.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, heavy hip turn prior to working downhill, level shoulders, front toe lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm speed.
FB: T82.7, 78.7-81.8 mph. Jumps some out the hand, four-seam type that plays straight. T2100, 2015 average rpm.
SL: 67.7-68.9 mph. Sharp, late break off an 11/5 plane when wrist snaps out front, still developing consistent aptitude for spin. T2260, 2181 average rpm.
CH: 72.3-72.9 mph. Thrown with fastball intent but from a lower slot on average than fastball. Occasionally played with late arm-side action. T1439, 1370 average rpm.

Justin Parchomenko, Dundee Crown (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lean lanky levers, thin frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo, high leg kick creates momentum, front hip leads downhill, long stride downhill, maintains direction.
Arm Action: R. Shorter arm circle that finishes out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.9, 75.3-78.7 mph. Plays straight, flashed slight arm-side run. T1824, 1751 average rpm.
CB: 63.1-64.3 mph. 11/5 shape, developing consistency to spin. More effective from the stretch. T1858, 1554 average rpm.
CH: 66.9-69.2 mph. Thrown at near fastball arm speed and slot, plays straight and kills spin. T1600, 1546 average rpm.

Malik Pedraza-Palominos, Jones College Prep (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Pauses prior to engaging downhill, drop/drive type with some sit onto the back quad, high front side, strides to target and lands square.
Arm Action: L. Short arm draw, over-the-top slot.
FB: T75.7, 73.2-75.6 mph. Plays straight. T1974, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 62.9-65.1 mph. 1/7 shape with more depth than slider, landed for strikes. T2301, 2159 average rpm.
SL: 65.3-66.1 mph. 2/8 shape with lateral action as it enters the zone. T2154, 2087 average rpm.

Josh Pribel, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds. Lean, lanky build.
Delivery: Methodical tall/fall type delivery, upright at balance point, open fron tside, strides in line to target.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71.8-74.0 mph. Plays straight, flashed slight arm-side run. T1496, 1376 average rpm.
CB: 57.5-59.4 mph. 11/5 shape, early break. T1287, 1195 average rpm.
SPLT: 64-66 mph. Decelerates arm action, sinks. 

Andrew Sloan, Huntley (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 220-pounds. Large imposing physical presence.
Delivery: Stretch only, drop/drive lower half, lands slightly acrossed body with a crossfire action
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.1, 73.1-76.2 mph. Sinker-type that played in the lower third of the zone, averaged 16.2 inches of horizontal movement created from slot. T1883, 1789 average rpm.
SL: 63.3-67.8 mph. Developing feel to spin, 10/4 plane. T1654, 1614 average rpm.
CH: 67.7-69.2 mph. Maintains fastball slot and speed, flashed sink. T1667, 1613 average rpm.

Ian Solger, Huntley  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 168-pounds. Well-proportioned frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick, works in line to target.
Arm Action: L. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T68.9, 67.4-68.8 mph. Played up in the zone, straight action. T1862, 1744 average rpm.
CB: 57.0-57.5 mph. 12/6 shape. T2104, 2035 average rpm.
SL: 59.6-61.5 mph. Shorter arch than curveball and plays off a 1/7 plane. T2087, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 65.3-66.3 mph. Plays straight. T1283, 1162 average rpm.

Connor Tulley, Marmion (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg kick into a tall/fall type motion downhill, level shoulders, works in line to target with a closed-toe landing.
Arm Action: R. Long draw on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.5, 79.2-81.2 mph. Steep downhill angle, worked at the knees. T1971, 1872 average rpm.
CB: 65.7-68.0 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual action, flashed depth. T2111, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 71.5-73.5 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed and slot, straight action. T1667, 1514 average rpm.

George Weems, Geneva (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, tall at balance point, strides to target and lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.5, 78.4-79.5 mph. Four-seam type, straight. T2148, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 66.8-67.9 mph. Spins off a short 11/5 plane, downer action, played below the zone. T2032, 1974 average rpm.
CH: 69.5-71.9 mph. Decelerates arm action and lowers slot, played to the arm-side corner of the plate. T1996, 1885 average rpm.

Tyler Zay, Glenbard North  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, patient downhill, level shoulders, strides in line to target and lands square; repeats.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.7, 71.5-72.5 mph. Two-seam type with horizontal action. T1749, 1678 average rpm.
CB: 66.9-68.9 mph. Feel to spin for strikes, plays off an 11/5 plane with downer action. T1794, 1743 average rpm.
CH: 66.8-69.3 mph. Near fastball arm speed and slot, plays with arm-side run. T1743, 1613 average rpm.

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