Lockport Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis

On Feb. 18, the PBR Illinois staff made its way back to Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, the site of the annual Lockport Preseason I.D. showcase. Every year, this event is one of the most heavily attended on our showcase calendar, with 200 prospects in attendance this time around.

We began the instant analysis of the Lockport Preseason I.D. a few weeks ago with our Quick Hits post and our Statistical Analysis. We continued our event rollout this week with each positional analysis (C, OF, INF) and today we dissect the 80+ pitchers in attendance.

A pair of Minooka arms claimed two of the top three spots in Scott Harper (2020) and Johnathan Forneris (2020) giving the Indians promise at the top of their rotation for the rest of this season and into 2020. Harper and Forneris both sport loose and live arm actions running their heaters up to 88 mph.

Nolan Vlcek (Lockport, 2020) took home the number two spot showcasing a feel for three offerings with a fastball touching 87 mph. He possesses a highly athletic delivery, a short and loose arm action with present arm speed that will bode well moving forward as he continues to hone in on his craft.

Brady Young (Hampshire, 2021) and Ysen Useni (Maine South, 2022) are the first two underclassmen to crack the top ranks. Young is an uber athletic right-hander with a live arm action pushing his heater up to 87 mph showing the ability to spin a plus breaker. Useni has an advanced frame and repertoire for a freshman and oozes upside on the dirt circle.

To see how the top-15 list played out along with analysis on all pitchers in attendance, continue on below.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Scott Harper, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
6-foot-1, 170-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, closed shoulders, linear direction, open landing, athletic recoil finish. Long, live loose arm action from a ¾ slot; arm action projects. Fastball showed life, late run, thrown for strikes, 84-87 touching 88 mph. Curveball had 10/4 shape, late action, 70-73 mph. Changeup showed sink with arm side run, command in lower third, 75-77 mph. Offensively, balanced setup, slightly open, long stride, engaged lower half. Showed consistent bat speed, short uphill path, gap-gap approach, fluid rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of 90 mph off the tee. Defensively, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, accuracy and carry on throws. Clean exchange while playing aggressively through the ball. Threw 88 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 6.92.

2. Nolan Vlcek, RHP, Lockport, 2020
6-foot-2, 190-pound, right-handed pitcher, broad shouldered, athletic frame, live actions. Repeats tempo in delivery, sturdy balance with hip load, sits on back side into extension down the mound, level shouldered, strides in-line with foot striking square, smooth rhythm and pop up at finish. Short arm action, loose throughout, maintains quick arm speed, over the top slot. Flashed a feel for three offerings. Fastball had life, easy through the zone, tilt with heavy run at times, in the zone, sat 84-86 mph, topped 87 mph. Changeup, showed hard fade with deception, bottom of the zone, 76-79 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, sharp with depth at times, 67-70 mph.

3. Johnathan Forneris, RHP/OF, Minooka, 2020
5-foot-11, 167-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stretch-only delivery, slight drop and drive, works on-line and lands front-toe slightly closed. Long, loose arm action works from a high ¾ slot. Fastball has life through the zone, works straight, sat 87-88 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, occasional depth, 64-68 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, feel, slight fade, ranged between 71-76 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, wide setup, pre-pitch load, toe-raise stride, quick hands, pull approach and present bat strength; 99 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, loose, quick arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 86 mph. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60.

4. Jacob Kampf, RHP/INF, Lockport, 2020
6-foot-2, 170-pound, two-way prospect; lean, athletic build. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, slow-paced, smooth, athletic, repeatable delivery. Clean arm action, works looks and quick from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, arm-side-run, thrown for strikes, sat 83-84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, thrown for strikes, 71-72 mph. Changeup, occasional fade, feel, 76-78 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open tall setup, long stride works back to square. Loose, athletic hands, flat bat path, line-drive pull approach and fluid rhythm; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, winds up on release. Loose, quick arm action and plus arm across the diamond; topped at 91 mph across the infield. 7.56 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

5. Brady Young, RHP/INF, Hampshire, 2021
6-foot-1, 180-pound, strong, two-way prospect. Impressed on the mound; right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, toe lands open and regular effort throughout. Loose, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, works straight, occasional tilt when down, sat 85-86 mph, touched 87. Curveball, 11/5 shape, tight spin, depth, above-average action, 71-72 mph. Knuckleball, 71-74 mph. Offensively, open tall setup, short stride, hands stays inside the baseball, line-drive approach and 82 mph across the diamond. Defensively, steady hands, clean release. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carried and topped at 87 mph. 7.28 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

6. Ysen Useni, RHP, Maine South, 2022
6-foot-2, 210-pound, right-handed pitcher, thick build with athletic actions, present lower half strength, advanced for classification. Methodical style, light on his feet, tall and sturdy at balance point, works in-line to home, toe strikes squared, athletic finish with ease and rhythm. Arm action is long on back side, speeds through a short over the top window, loose out front, some effort. Fastball, slight run on same vertical plane, finished through, sat 82-84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 and 12/6 shape, tight spin with short break, 67-69 mph. Changeup worked well of his heater, faded with arm speed, 72-73 mph.

7. Zachary Ward, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2020
6-foot-2, 176-pound, right-handed pitcher, chiseled and athletic build, broad shoulders. Athletic delivery, tall at balance, level shouldered, extends down the mound in-line, foot strikes square, smooth rhythm. Arm action has length, full swing, arm strength type, high ¾ slot, regular effort.
Fastball played straight and up, came out firm, sat 84-86 mph, topped 87 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 71-73 mph. Changeup, mostly straight with fade at times, in the zone with near fastball deception, 69-71 mph.

8. Mason Kottmeyer, RHP, Kaneland, 2020
6-foot-5, 175-pound, right-handed pitcher, long and lean frame, athletic actions, projects. Short side step into a tall, high-knee balance, loads on back side as he extends down the mound, high front side, works in-line and lands square, smooth rhythm. Long and athletic arm action, quick and loose through a high ¾ slot, regular effort. Flashed a feel for three pitches. Fastball came out easy, flashed tilt with slight run late, located it, sat 83-85 mph. Changeup deceptively faded off the heater, sank at times, 73-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, short breaker with arm speed,  69-70 mph.

9. Logan Durling, RHP, Plainfield North, 2020
6-foot-3, 185-pound, right-handed pitcher, wiry frame, high-waisted with athletic actions, projects. Tempo in delivery, tall and fall style, high knee balance, heel lifted, level shouldered, extends in-line to home, toe strikes even, athletic finish with rhythm throughout. Athletic arm action, loose throughout, clean high ¾ slot, easy effort. Fastball, mostly straight with slight run, came out easy, sat 80-82 mph, topped 83 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual and short break, 66-70 mph. Changeup played straight with some sink, 76-78 mph.if

10. Lukas Kim, RHP, Conant, 2020
5-foot-11, 150-pound, right-handed pitcher, thin frame with live actions. Compact at balance point, shoulders open up, directionally strides open, spins off to first base after release, some rhythm involved. Arm plays long and two-part, speeds up through high ¾ slot, some looseness out front, regular effort. Fastball worked mostly straight, some same plane run, 83-86 mph. Changeup had feel and action, faded with slight sink with near fastball arm speed, 72-75 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, rolled in and played to his arm side, 65-68 mph.

11. Davey Fitzpatrick, RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2020
6-foot-3, 190-pound, right-handed pitcher, strong and athletic frame. Tall and tall style, uses his frame to create angle, rhythm in his footwork, strides in-line, foot strikes square, athletic finish. Full arm swing with length on back side, uninterrupted, speeds through an over the top slot, some rhythm throughout. Fastball, had run in the zone, heavy through at times, sat 82-83 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, gradual and short break, 65-67 mph. Changeup, flashed fade with fastball deception at times,  72-76 mph.

12. Harrison Dubois, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2020
6-foot-2, 180-pound, right-handed pitcher, well-built, athletic frame. Repeated tempo and pace into a sturdy and coiled balance, leg kicks out in-line to home, extends down, athletic finish with some rhythm throughout. Full, uninterrupted arm swing, slight wrap with looseness and arm speed out front, over the top slot, conviction in offerings. Fastball had occasional run, came out firm, sat 84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth at times, 69-72 mph. Changeup, faded with near fastball arm speed, 71-75 mph.

13. Anthony Sorrentino, RHP, Lyons Township, 2021
6-foot, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher, thin frame with athletic actions. Full over-head windup, sturdy balance, athletically extends down the mound, high front side, works in-line, smooth rhythm throughout. Arm plays short and loose through a clean over the top slot, quick out front, regular effort. Fastball, mostly straight with run and cut at times, 81-83 mph. Slider, short and gradual break, 10/4 shape, 68-72 mph. Changeup, played firm, occasional fade, 77-78 mph.

14. Jacob Paymaster, LHP, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
6-foot-4, 200-pound, left-handed pitcher, long-limbed frame with athleticism. Tall, high knee balance, tilts back with waist bend at hand break, uses length to extend down mound, in-line, toe strikes square, athletic finish with rhythm throughout. Arm plays long, full swing, some looseness out front, ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball came out of the hand easy, slight run in the zone, sat 78-80 mph. Changeup had action, faded hard at times with fastball arm speed, 72-75 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, gradual break, backed up at times, 76-77 mph.

15. Danny Smid, OF/LHP, Neuqua Valley, 2022
6-foot-1, 156-pound, left-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. Offensively, balance setup, smooth load, short leg kick stride, maintains balance. Short uphill bat path, line drive ability, exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee. Defensively, under control footwork, clean exchange, athletically played through the baseball. Short arm action, over the top slot, flashed carry on throws, topped 76 mph from the outfield. 7.92 runner in the 60. On the mound, drop and drive style, shoulders uphill, foot strikes open. Short arm action out of an over the top slot. Fastball showed slight run, ranged 76-79 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, gradual action, 61-64 mph. Changeup showed similar arm action to fastball, slight fade, ranged 68-70 mph.  

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ryan Adasiak, INF/RHP, Marist, 2020
6-foot, 184-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. 7.19 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, long, uphill bat path, opposite field approach and 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, quick and clean release and loose, easy arm action from a low ¾ slot. Throws topped at 73 mph across the diamond. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, delivery works on-line and lands square. Long arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works straight, sat 74-77 mph. Curveball, occasional slurve action, 54-57 mph. Changeup, ranged between 64-71 mph.

Collin Amsden, INF/RHP, Marist, 2022
6-foot-1, 175-pound, physically-advanced, strong, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced athletic setup, short stride, easy effort, loose hands, long bat path and 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, easy actions, body control, sure-handed, clean transfer. Short, loose arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 68 mph across the infield. 7.71 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth quiet tall and fall delivery, directional towards home plate. Full arm swing, loose and from a ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, arm-side-run, 71-73 mph, touched 75. Curveball 10/4 shape, 58-61. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, thrown for strikes, 64-67 mph.

Kyle Anderson, RHP, Minooka, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher, long and lean frame. Tall and fall style, high knee balance, slightly coiled, works across body with toe landing closed, upright finish. Arm plays long on back side, speeds up with looseness out front, high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball, flashed run and sink at times, 79-80 mph, topped 81 mph. Curveball, 10/4 gradual break, nice wrinkle in the zone, 65-66 mph. Changeup, faded with deception off his fastball, 70-74 mph.

Patrick Barry, LHP/INF, Lincoln-Way Central, 2022
6-foot-3, 150-pound, long, athletically-built, two-way prospect. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, smooth delivery, works on-line and with easy effort. Long arm action, comes out of a short ¾ window. Fastball, late running action, 74-76 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed at times, arm-side-run and sink, feel for the bottom of the zone, 65-67 mph. Offensively, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, long bat path, pull approach and 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean release, loose arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 72 mph across the infield. 7.96 runner in the 60.

Christian Bedolla, LHP, Walter Payton College Prep, 2020
5-foot-9, 154-pound, left-handed pitcher, thin frame. Stretch only delivery, tall and fall style, sets up open, high knee balance point, gets back square in landing to home. Arm plays short, some looseness out front, high ¾ slot. Fastball played straight, 74-76 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, played to his arm side, 60-63 mph. Slider, similar shape to his curve, a bit tighter spin, 61-63 mph. Changeup, flashed sink at times, 66-70 mph.

Adam Bendoraitis, INF/RHP, Batavia, 2020
5-foot-11, 165-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Simple swing, short bat path, line-drive approach and consistent hard contact to the pull-side. 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, fields deep at times, clean release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 82 mph across the infield. 7.43 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, lands front-toe open with regular effort throughout. Short arm action, from an over-the-top slot. Fastball, straight action, sat 83-84 mph, touched 85. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 69-70 mph. Changeup, cutting action, 73-74 mph.

Keagan Bobbitt, LHP/INF, Lincoln-Way West, 2021
6-foot-5, 175-pound, extra-long, two-way prospect with plenty of room for continued physical development. 7.06 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, smooth delivery, on-line, lands front-toe closed with easy effort throughout. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, run and sink, located down in the zone, occasional tilt; 76-77 mph, touched 78. Curveball, 1/7 shape, 64-65 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, 70-71 mph. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance, long bat path and 82 mph exit velocity from a tee.

Mark Brannigan, OF/RHP, Marist, 2021
6-foot, 150-pound, athletic-framed, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall balanced setup, slightly open, maintains balance throughout. Flashed bat speed, short path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 82 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball, high ¾ slot, long action, carry on throws. Threw 84 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 6.81, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, high ¾ slot, short quick arm action, uphill shoulders, closed out front landing. Fastball thrown for strikes, 79-80 mph. Curveball had sweeping action, 71-76 mph. Changeup sat between 72-74 mph.

Nickolas Briglio, OF/RHP, Maine South, 2022
5-foot-7, 150-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, small leg kick, engaged lower half. Short level barrel path, consistent line drive approach, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action high ¾ slot, plays through ball. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.56. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long arm action, linear direction, square landing. Fastball flashed sink, 72-74 mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, 59-64. Changeup also had sink, 64-67 mph.

Jack Carney, OF/LHP, Marist, 2021
5-foot-10, 158-pound, left-handed hitting and throwing, two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, slightly crouched, quick level barrel path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 77 mph. From the outfield, high ¾ slot, short arm action, clean exchange, throwing through target. Threw 75 mph from position. Ran the 60 in  7.45. On the mound, high ¾ slot, short arm action, level shoulders, high leg kick, square landing, linear direction, upright finish. Fastball ranged between, 71-73 mph. Curveball had 1/7 break, 63-66 mph. Changeup flashed fade, 65-67 mph.

Nico Carpello, OF/LHP, Downers Grove South, 2020
6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, high leg kick, short stride. Line drive approach. Exit velocity of 83 mph off the tee. Defensively, short arm action, over top slot. Threw 78 mph from outfield. 7.71 runner in the 60. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, clean arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, slight run, 73-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 54-58 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, located down in the zone, 65-69 mph.

Brendon Choi, INF/RHP, Waubonsie, 2022
5-foot-6, 150-pound, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, closed setup, short stride, simple swing, loose hands, long bat path and 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, loose arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 71 mph across the infield. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball straight action, thrown for strikes, 67-69 mph. Curveball, 10/4 slurvy shape, 58-59 mph. Changeup, 61-64 mph.  

Luke Chlystek, LHP/OF, Lake Forest, 2020
6-foot, 165-pound left-handed throwing pitcher and outfielder. On the mound, ¾ slot, long loose arm action, down hill shoulders, square landing, out front athletic finish. Fastball thrown for strikes, ranging between 76-78 mph. Curveball had 2/8 shape, feel, 65-67 mph. Changeup flashed arm side run, for strikes, 70-72 mph. Offensively, crouched setup, toe tap, short stride. Middle field approach, short level barrel path. Exit velocity of 88 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, flashing carry. Threw 80 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.39.

Evan Chung, INF/RHP, Lake Zurich, 2022
5-foot-9, 150-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, works on-line with smooth rhythm and regular effort. Long arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, heavy, arm-side-run, thrown for strikes, 74-75 mph, touched 77. Curveball, 11/5 shape, feel, 58-60 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 60-63 mph. On the mound, right-handed hitter, tall setup, minimal load, short stride, level bat path, line-drive approach; 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph. 7.66 runner in the 60.

Michael Collins, INF/LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2022
5-foot-10, 163-pound, strong-bodied, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, wide balanced setup, minimal stride, long uphill bat path and 69 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean transfer, long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate arm and throws topped at 62 mph. 8.85 runner in the 60. Left-handed pitcher, deliberate pace, short stride, in-line to home, toe closed, upright at finish. Arm plays short, full swing, high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball, slight run around the zone, 65-67 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, short breaker, 56-60 mph. Changeup played 61-63 mph.

Caleb Contreras, RHP, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
6-foot-3, 195-pound, right-handed submarine pitcher, sloped shouldered and athletic. Long gather step into a low hanging knee balance, actions speed after balance, strides in-line, toe strikes closed, some rhythm. Arm plays short and loose from a sidearm to submarine slot, regular effort. Showed feel for three pitches, tough at-bat. Fastball, heavy run and sink when down in the zone, 76-78 mph, topped 79 mph. Slider, short sweeper, frisbee like, played more to his arm side, 66-71 mph. Changeup, had cut and fade, kept it down, 69-73 mph.

Jason Cousineau, OF/RHP, Glenbard East, 2021
6-foot, 208-pound, left-handed hitting right-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, open setup, high leg kick, short to the baseball, uphill finish, gap-gap style swing. Exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, quick choppy feet. Threw  80 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.56. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long arm action, uphill shoulders, square landing, out front finish. Fastball sat between 75-77 mph. Curveball ranged from 64-65 mph. Changeup flashed cut, 74-76 mph.

Ben Dickerson, INF/RHP, Champaign Central, 2021
5-foot-9, 145-pound, wiry, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, uptempo linear delivery, works on-line and lands square. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, works mostly straight, cut at times, sat 73-76 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, 65-67 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed at times, occasional fade, 69-72 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance, uphill bat path and gap-to-gap approach; 72 mph exit velocity. Defensively, steady hands, fields out front, plays through the baseball, short loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph. 7.55 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Zachary Dinkel, INF/RHP, Naperville North, 2020
6-foot-2, 171-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Simple swing, uphill path, middle of the field approach, hard contact, 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, easy actions, sure-handed, plays through the baseball, clean release. Loose arm action, low ¾ slot, accurate arm and throws topped at 72 mph. Ran a 7.52 laser-timed, 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, quiet delivery, minimal wasted movement, online delivery and lands front-toe closed. Loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Fastball, mostly straight, thrown for strikes, 78-79 mph, touched 80. Curveball, 59-61 mph. Changeup, feel, maintains arm speed, straight action, 71-73 mph.

Nate Freeze, OF/RHP, Crystal Lake South, 2021
6-foot-2, 158-pound, long and lean, projectably-built, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintaining balance throughout. Flashed fast bat speed, long barrel path with extension, gap-gap approach. Exit velocity of 76 mph off the tee. Defensively, high ¾ slot, long arm action, playing through the baseball. Threw 76 mph from the outfield. Ran the 60 in 7.51. On the mound, short loose arm action, over the top slot, tall balance point, uphill shoulders, athletic out front finish. Fastball showed slight run, 77-80 mph. Curveball had 10/4 shape, ranging between 65-66 mph. Changeup showed arm side run, some sink, 73-75 mph. ulders, works in-line, athletic finish. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot with regular effort. Fastball flashed cutting action, 73-76 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, ranged 58-61 mph. Changeup showed sink, ranged 65-69 mph.

Matthew Garcia, RHP, Andrew, 2020
5-foot-11, 182-pound, right-handed pitcher, Tall and fall style, sturdy balance, strides slightly closed to home, toe strikes square, some rhythm with an athletic finish. Arm plays short and loose throughout, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Fastball, mostly straight with slight run, occasional tilt, pulled to glove side at times, 76-77 mph, topped 79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual shape, rolled in, 63-64 mph. Changeup, faded with near fastball arm speed, 65-67 mph.

Aidan Goggins, RHP, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
6-foot-3, 195-pound, right-handed pitcher, durable and strong frame. Stretch only to home, sets on third base side, compact balance, sits into his stride to home, in-line with toe striking closed, athletic finish with ease. Arm action has length, two-part, looseness out front, short high ¾ window, easy effort. Fastball had same plane run, rather easy out the hand, occasional tilt, sat 80-83 mph, topped 84 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed late break, mostly gradual, 71-74 mph. Changeup, slight fade, early out of the hand, in and around the zone, 75-77 mph.

Robby Gray, INF/RHP, Lake Forest, 2020
6-foot-1, 170-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, long stride, aggressive swing, fast bat, short path, gap-to-gap approach and 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, quick release, short arm action, high ¾ to over-the-top slot and throws topped at 80 mph. Ran a 7.46 laser-timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, hip coil at balance point, works on-line down the mound and lands front-toe closed. Short arm action out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball, straight action, tilt at times, thrown for strikes, sat 78-80 mph, touched 81. Curveball, 10/4 shape, 64-66 mph. Changeup, ranged between 68-72 mph.

Daniel Hiemer, INF/LHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2021
6-foot-1, 150-pound, two-way prospect, projectable lean build. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, methodical slow-paced delivery, works slightly across his body and lands closed. Short arm action from a low ¾, slinger type of slot. Fastball, comes out of the hand easy, occasional run, sat 75-76 mph, touched 77. Curveball, 2/8 sweeping action, 66-68 mph. Changeup, sink, 69-73 mph. At the plate, balanced quiet setup, short stride, uphill bat path, pull approach; 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, at first base, steady hands, clean release, short arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 74 mph. Ran a 7.95 60.

Michael Hughes, INF/RHP, Lockport, 2021
6-foot-2, 155-pound, two-way prospect; athletically-built with plenty of room for continued physical development. 7.14 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, long uphill bat path, opposite field approach; 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, maintains body control on the move, steady hands, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 75 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, methodical tall and fall delivery, on-line and lands square. Long, over-the-top arm action. Fastball works straight, 72-76 mph, touched 77. Curveball 12/6 shape, 55-57 mph. Changeup, 64-67 mph.

Blake Kachinsky, INF/RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2022
5-foot-8, 125-pound, lean, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, long bat path, line-drive opposite field approach; 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands, clean transfer, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 68 mph. 7.90 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, stays on-line, lands front toe closed. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball, straight action, 68-70 mph. Curveball 11/5 shape, 59-61 mph. Changeup, fade action, 62-64 mph.

Daniel Kalinowski, LHP, St. Patrick, 2020
6-foot, 165-pound, left-handed pitcher, thin frame with length. Tall and fall style, hip leads down mound, strides in-line with toe striking squared to home, some rhythm. Arm action plays long, two-part, high ¾ to over the top slot, regular effort. Fastball played straight and up, 72-75 mph. Curveball, flashed present depth with 12/6 shape at times, 58-61 mph. Changeup, mostly straight with occasional fade, 68-71 mph.

Jude Kasiak, OF/RHP, Oak Park-River Forest, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed hitting multi positional prospect. Offensively, wide crouched setup, early stride, maintaining balance throughout. Stays inside baseball, quick hands, level path with uphill finish. Exit velocity of  84 mph off the tee. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. On the mound, works from more over the top angle, lose arm action, tall balance point, level shoulders, linear direction, easy effort, athletic out front finish. Fastball flashed running action, ranging between 68-70 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, sitting between 57-60 mph. Changeup showed arm side run with slight sink, between 62-64 mph. Ran the 60 in 7.48.  

Michael Knezevic, LHP, Oak Forest, 2021
5-foot-11, 160-pound, left-handed pitcher, sturdy build with some lower half strength. Repeats clean delivery, tall at balance, strides down mound in-line, foot lands square, athletic finish with rhythm. Arm swing has length, higher action before working through a high ⅗ window, looseness out front, effort is rather easy. Fastball, slight run to both sides of the plate, 77-78 mph. Slider, gradual 2/8 break, worked more to his arm side, 65-68 mph. Changeup, slight fade with a slower arm speed, 67-68 mph.

Josh Kosky, RHP, Batavia, 2020
6-foot-8, 175-pound, right-handed pitcher, large frame, long-limbed and wiry with sloped shoulders. Steps behind rubber, tilt and topple style with sit on back side, high knee balance, leg kicks out and lands in-line with toe striking square, some rhythm with an athletic finish. Arm plays long, jabs down out of the glove, high ¾ slot. Fastball had run with occasional tilt, sat 75-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, early and gradual break, depth at times, 63-68 mph. Changeup played straight with occasional fade, maintains arm speed, 70-72 mph.

Johnny Lambert, LHP, St. Charles North, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound, left-handed pitcher, well-proportioned frame, athletic actions. Tall and fall style, tall, high-knee balance, deceptive cross-bodied landing to home, athletic finish with smooth rhythm. Arm plays long and loose out of a lower ¾ window, regular effort. Showed a feel for three offerings. Fastball had slight run to his arm side, 75-76 mph. Curveball, 2/8 sweeper, frisbee like break across, 64-66 mph. Changeup faded off the fastball with arm speed, in the strike zone, 67-69 mph.

Tyler Lawrence, RHP, York, 2020
6-foot-1, 195-pound, right-handed pitcher, sturdy build. Tilt and topple style, tall at balance, loads on back side, high front side pull down, strides in-line, toe strikes square, some rhythm involved. Arm plays long and loose throughout, full swing, over the top slot. Fastball, came out easy, slight run in the zone, sat 80-82 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, sharp depth at times, 65-67 mph. Changeup, occasional fade, played 72-74 mph.

Michael Machamer, OF/RHP, Carmel Catholic, 2020
6-foot-1, 185-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, short barrel path, line-drive approach, uphill finish. Exit velocity of 83 mph off the tee. Defensively, aggressively played through the ball, short arm action, over the top release, flashing accuracy, threw 75 mph from the position. Ran the 60 in 7.79. On the mound, remains over the top, short arm action, high leg kick, tall balance point, level shoulders, linear direction, square landing, out front finish. Fastball ranged between 74-76 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, gradual downward action, 59-63 mph. Changeup displayed sinking action, 69-71 mph.  

Brian McNamara, LHP, Jones College Prep, 2020
6-foot-2, 165-pound, left-handed pitcher, thin, high-waisted frame. Tall and fall side armer, high hands at balance, cross bodied to home, foot lands square, upright finish with spin to third. Side arm slot, arm plays somewhat short with looseness, effort is easy. Tough bullpen matchup. Fastball, run and sink when down, 69-71 mph, topped 73 mph. Slider, 2/8 shape, some sweep at times, 57-62 mph. Changeup, flashed fade, 60-65 mph.

Brendan McQuillan, RHP, Brother Rice, 2021
5-foot-11, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher, durable and athletic frame. Ran the 60 in 7.39 seconds. On the mound, tall and fall style, sturdy balance, shoulders downhill, leg swings into a closed landing, foot strikes square, easy finish. Arm plays short, loose and compact, high ¾ slot with looseness out front, easy effort. Fastball, mostly straight with occasional cut, sat 76-80 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, early and gradual break, 68-70 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, tighter spin than the curve, 69-70 mph. Changeup, faded with arm speed, some deception, 72-75 mph.

Nolan McQuilllan, OF/RHP, Brother Rice, 2019
6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, engaged lower half. Level barrel path, gap-gap style swing with fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 86 mph off the tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot, threw 76 mph from position. On the mound, works primarily from stretch, ¾ slot, tall balance point, level shoulders, linear direction, open landing, out front finish. Fastball thrown for strikes, 76-77 touching 79 mph. Splitter flashed sink in lower part of the zone, 64-65 mph. Changeup ranged between 65-67 mph.

Bobby Meifert, RHP, Montini Catholic, 2020
6-foot-2, 190-pound, right-handed pitcher, athletic build. Sturdy balance, loads hip into firing position, strides across his body, toe strikes open, easy finish. Arm action has length, looseness throughout, clean high ¾ slot, effort is easy. Fastball played straight with occasional cut, sat 77-80 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape with late bite at times, 66-68 mph. Changeup, faded to his arm side with fastball deception, 71-73 mph.

Matt Nolan, LHP, Minooka, 2021
5-foot-10, 185-pound, left-handed pitcher, athletic build with strength in frame, advanced for classification. Athletic delivery, leg lift balance, strides down the mound in-line, toe strikes slightly closed, finishes athletically with rhythm. Arm action has length, speeds up through a ¾ to high ¾ slot, looseness out front, effort is rather easy. Fastball, mostly straight with occasional late run, same plane, 78-80 mph, topped 81 mph. Changeup, hard fade with fastball arm speed, present feel for the pitch, 69-71 mph. Curveball, early break with 1/7 shape, gradual, 63-64 mph.

Ryan Norman, INF/RHP, Minooka, 2022
5-foot-11, 160-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. 7.53 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, long uphill bat path, 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, clean release, long arm action, ¾ slot, accurate throws, topped at 68 mph across the diamond. 7.53 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive approach, smooth rhythm, stays on-line and finishes athletically. Short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball, run action, thrown for strikes, 72-74 mph, touched 76. Curveball 10/4 shape, 61-64 mph. Changeup, arm-side-run and sink, 65-67 mph.

Vincent Oldenstedt, RHP, Andrew, 2020
5-foot-9, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher, durable build. Deliberate pace, tall at balance point, shoulders leveled, strides in-line, toe strikes closed, some rhythm. Arm plays long, gets high over head, works through a high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball played straight, occasional cut, 75-76 mph. Curveball, 10/4 shape, gradual spinner,  67-70 mph. Changeup occasional drop, 70-74 mph.

Giacamo O’Neill, LHP, Wheaton North, 2020
5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed pitcher, athleticism in actions. Quick tempo, crunched balance and set, drops on back leg, short stride in-line to home, some rhythm involved. Arm plays short and loose, two-part, ¾ slot, effort is rather easy. Fastball, early run to the arm side, flashed late, 76-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball, gradual 2/8 break, 70-72 mph. Changeup played 73-75 mph.

Christian Orend, OF/RHP, Notre Dame, 2020.
6-foot-2, 190-pound, strong, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, open tall setup, smooth load, long stride. Flashed bat speed, stayed inside ball, natural lift, uphill finish, gap-gap style swing, exit velocity of 87 mph off the bat. Ran the 60 in 6.94, laser-timed. Defensively, aggressive footwork at times, throwing through target, over-the-top release, long arm action. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound, over top slot remains, long loose arm action, level shoulders, linear direction, square landing, some effort, out front landing. Fastball ranged between 76-78 touching 80 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, sitting between 63-67 mph. Flashed feel on changeup, 69-71 mph.

Cole Palmore, LHP, Marian Catholic, 2022
5-foot-6, 135-pound, left-handed pitcher, sturdy build. Drop and drive delivery, coils at balance, cross-bodied landing, some rhythm involved. Arm action has length out of a ¾ window, regular effort. Fastball, had sink to his arm side, ranged 67-69 mph. Curveball, 2/8 shape, early break out of the hand, 60-61 mph. Changeup played 62-64 mph.

Joshua Paun, OF/LHP, Downers Grove South, 2020.
6-foot, 145-pound, lanky, left-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall open setup, smooth load, toe-tap, short stride, engaged lower half. Long uphill path, extension through swing. Exit velocity of 70 mph off the tee. From the outfield, attacked ball aggressively, clean exchange long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 77 mph from the outfield. Ran 7.92 in the 60. On the mound, high ¾ slot, long loose arm action, easy effort. Linear direction, level shoulders, closed landing, out front finish. Fastball 72-75. Curveball had 2/8 shape, 58-61 mph. Changeup thrown with command, sitting between 68-70 mph.  

John Persino III, INF/RHP, Huntley, 2021
6-foot, 185-pound, two-way prospect, strong lower half. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, side-step delivery, stays on-line and lands front toe closed. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, straight action, 75-78 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 57-64 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, sinking action, 66-67 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach and 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick release, short arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 78 mph. Ran an 8.06 laser-timed 60.  

Colton Powell, RHP, Plainfield North, 2020
6-foot, 175-pound, right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall style with a deliberate pace, sturdy balance, swings leg into a squared landing, works in-line, athletic finish. Arm plays short and loose, over the top slot, effort is easy. Showed a fell for the rubber. Fastball, came out easy, played straight in the zone, 77-80 mph. Slider, 11/5 gradual shape, showed a few 12/6 breakers with depth, 63-67 mph. Changeup, faded down in the strike zone, flashed feel for, 63-68 mph.

Justin Richa, RHP, St. Charles East, 2021
6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall style, sturdy balance, heel lifted, directionally in-line, toe strikes open, spins off to third base after release, some rhythm. Arm plays short and loose throughout, clean high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball, slight run in the strike zone, occasional sink, 78-79 mph. Curveball, early 11/5 break, gradual, 62-66 mph. Changeup, flashed fade off the heater with arm speed, 69-70 mph.

Kaleb Rogers, OF/RHP, Springfield, 2021
6-foot-3, 190-pound, athletically-built, strong, right-handed hitting multiposition prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, high leg kick, level path, consistently staying inside the baseball, uphill finish. Gap-gap style approach. Exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee. Defensively, played through ball, fluid footwork, short, over-the-top arm action, throwing through his target. Threw 80 mph from position. On the mound, high ¾ slot, short loose arm action, slightly rushed, uphill shoulders, closed landing, upright finish. Fastball ranged between 76-78 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, 58-62 mph. Changeup sat between 58-64 mph.

Justin Rohde, INF/RHP, Marian Central Catholic, 2020
5-foot-9, 170-pound, two-way prospect. Right-handed hitter, balanced, closed setup, smooth load and slight leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive swing, long, uphill bat path, looks to lift the baseball and fluid rhythm throughout. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, reliable hands, funnels into body on exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws topped at 82 mph. 7.71 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, side-step delivery, works on-line, lands square with some effort throughout. Clean arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball works straight, sat 79-81 mph, touched 83. Curveball, occasional slurve type action, 65-68 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, cut and sink action at times, 73-75 mph.

Christian Rosales, OF/RHP, Richards, 2022
5-foot-8, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, high leg kick, flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 77 mph off the tee. Defensively, plays through ball well, clean footwork, long arm action, over top release point. Threw 71 mph from the outfield. Ran home to first in 7.74. On the mound, long arm action, over top release. Easy effort, uphill shoulders, closed out front landing. Fastball ranged between 65-70 mph. Curveball had 10/4 break, sitting between 58-61 mph. Changeup ranged between 64-67 mph.

Matt Santarelli, INF/RHP, Lockport, 2021
5-foot-10, 155-pound, athletically-built, loose-bodied, two-way prospect; plenty of room for continued physical development. 7.11 runner in the 60, laser-timed. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, aggressive swing. Short level bat path at times, line-drive approach and fluid rhythm; 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, quick active footwork, sure-hands, plays through the baseball, clean release. Loose arm action, throws carried and topped at 82 mph across the infield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth delivery, works on-line and lands front toe closed. Clean arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball straight action, 77-78 mph. Curveball tight spin, depth, 11/5 shape, 66-68 mph. Changeup, 71-75 mph.

Noah Schnell, OF/RHP, Neuqua Valley, 2020
6-foot-2, 168-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, hands drift back, short stride, maintains balance. Short level barrel path, middle of the field approach, rhythm throughout. Above average bat speed, exit velocity of 95 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick footwork, plays through the ball athletically. Long arm action, over the top slot, throws topped 80 mph from the outfield. Fleet footed runner, 7.00 60-yard dash. On the mound, high knee balance, closed shoulders, works in-line, athletic finish. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot with regular effort. Fastball flashed cutting action, 73-76 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, ranged 58-61 mph. Changeup showed sink, ranged 65-69 mph.

Brian Schuler, OF/RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2021
5-foot-11, 165-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, lanky frame. Offensively, tall set up, drop load, short stride. Short bat path, uphill plane, flashed line drive ability, exit velocity of 75 mph off the tee. Defensively, aggressively played through the ball, clean exchange, short, over top arm action, throws topped 74 from the outfield. 7.62 runner in the 60. On the mound, low hanging balance, works in-line, short stride with a closed toe, upright finish. Shorter arm action, over the top slot, easy effort. Fastball played 71-73 mph. Curveball, 11/5 break, ranged 60-64. Changeup played 66-68 mph.

Brandon Smentek, RHP/INF, Plainfield North, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound, strong-bodied, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, long stride, level long bat path, gap-to-gap approach, present bat strength and 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, long firm arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 74 mph. 7.61 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, rocker-step delivery, works on-line, lands front-toe closed and throws out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball works straight, sat 73-74 mph, touched 76. Curveball 10/4 shape, 62-64 mph. Changeup, 67-69 mph.

Jacob Sullivan, RHP/INF, Brother Rice, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, compact, linear delivery, works on-line and lands front-toe closed. Arm works clean and loose from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, works straight, occasional tilt, sat 77-80 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, tight, late action, 69-70 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 68-70 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, fade action, 70-72 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short leg-lift timing trigger, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach and fluid rhythm throughout; 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean actions, steady hands, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 76 mph. Ran a 7.38 60, laser-timed.

Mitch Thomas, INF/RHP, Minooka, 2022
5-foot-9, 135-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced setup, high hands, smooth load, short stride. Simple swing, short bat path, line-drive approach and fluid rhythm; 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, sure-hands, plays through the baseball and clean release. Loose arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 72 mph. 7.69 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, smooth and stays on-line. Long arm action, high ¾ to ¾ slot. Fastball, run and sink, 71-75 mph, touched 76. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 56-60 mph. Changeup, sinking action, 63-67 mph.  

Ryan Tomaras, INF/RHP, Lemont, 2021
6-foot-1, 168-pound, two-way prospect, well-proportioned strength. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide setup, leg-kick timing trigger, quick hands, level bat path, line-drive approach, uses the middle of the field, 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fields out front, reliable hands, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 77 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth delivery, lands front-toe closed, regular effort throughout. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Fastball, straight, 75-77 mph. Curveball 64-65 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, straight, 70-73 mph.

Mark Tor, INF/RHP, Lockport, 2022
5-foot-10, 170-pound, well-proportioned, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced closed setup, short stride, strong wrists, occasional bat speed, short uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach, 88 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, 78 mph across the infield. 7.65 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, clean delivery, minimal wasted movement. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, straight, 73-76 mph, touched 78. Curveball, 10/4 shape, 58-60 mph. Changeup, 61-65 mph.

Cade Turner, C/RHP, Lincoln-Way West, 2020
5-foot-11, 160-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Hits from a balanced, crouched setup, short toe tap trigger, smooth load. Path is short to the ball, showed line drive ability with rhythm through contact, present bat speed, exit velocity topped 86 mph from a tee. Defensively, pop times ranged 2.03-2.18. Clean transfers, plays through into a short arm action, high ¾ slot. Accurate throws on top of the bag, topped 75 mph from the crouch. 8.21 runner in the 60. On the mound, stretch only, tall and fall delivery, high-knee balance, works in-line, stays in the doorway, accelerated actions after release, rhythm involved. Shorter, two-part arm action, looseness out front, regular effort. Fastball played straight in the zone, ranged 80-82 mph, topped 83 mph. Curveball, 12.6 shape, early break, flashed depth, 62-65 mph. Changeup played 72-74 mph.Cutter had slight cut, 80-81 mph.

Nick Verzoni, INF/RHP, Marist, 2022
6-foot, 160-pound, wiry, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, closed shoulders, lands front toe closed. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, arm-side-run, 72-75 mph. Changeup, straight action, 66-69 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, 66-68 mph. Ran a 7.32 laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced open setup, short stride, uphill bat path and pull approach; 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean release, loose arm action, low ¾ slot and throws topped at 67 mph.

Dylan Walenga, OF/LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2021
5-foot-8, 130-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, balance set up, leg kick, short stride, engaged lower half, remains balanced. Short level barrel path, line-drive approach. Exit velocity of 73 mph off the tee. Defensively, quick footwork, clean exchange, plays through ball, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, whippy arm action. Threw 81 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.34. On the mound, worked more over the top, quick loose arm action, consistent balance point, level linear shoulders, square athletic landing. Fastball thrown for strikes in lower part of zone, late run, sitting at a consistent 77 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, between 61-63 mph. Changeup showed arm side run, slight sink, 68-72 mph.

Jake Wilk, Lemont, OF/RHP, 2021
6-foot-1, 180-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher, present lower half strength. Light on his feet, 6.95 runner in the 60. Offensively, slightly open setup, toe tap timing trigger, attacks the baseball. Short barrel path, uphill finish, consistent middle of the field approach. Exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee. Defensively, clean exchange, long arm action, over the top slot,. Throws topped 79 mph from the outfield. On the mound, linear direction to home, level shoulders, small leg kick, square landing. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat between 74-75 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, 61-62 mph. Slider had sweeping action, 63-67 mph. Knuckleball ranged between 57-58 mph.    

Kyle Winston, RHP, Andrew, 2020
6-foot-3, 240-pound, right-handed pitcher, thick build. Tall and fall style, sturdy balance, level shouldered, works in-line, squared toe landing, upright at finish. Full arm swing, short high ¾ window, regular effort. Fastball, mostly straight with occasional tilt, sat 77-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape with gradual break in the zone, 68-71 mph. Changeup, played straight with cut at times, 72-73 mph.

Conor Wright, LHP, Joliet Catholic, 2020
6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed pitcher, high-waisted and athletic frame. Sturdy balance point, level shouldered, tall and fall style, strides in-line with toe striking square, smooth rhythm. Arm plays short and loose, hides on back side, high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball, mostly straight with slight cut, 74-76 mph, topped 79 mph. Curveball, 1/7 shape, flashed depth, spins off after release, 58-63 mph. Changeup played straight with occasional fade, fastball arm speed,68-72 mph.

Mason Zahara, INF/RHP, Lockport, 2021
5-foot-11, 210-pound, strong, big-bodied, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tall open setup, toe-tap stride gets to even. Bat speed, bat strength, short level bat path, consistent hard gap-to-gap contact and fluid rhythm; 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean release, plays tall at times, short loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws topped at 77 mph. 7.92 runner in the 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, on-line delivery, lands front toe open. Compact arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, mostly straight, occasional run, 74-75 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 61-63 mph. Slider, tighter shape than curveball, 10/4 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup, fade, 64-68 mph.

Donavan Zielke, OF/RHP, Oswego East, 2021
5-foot-9, 145-pound, athletic left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, engaged lower half, balance on finish. Short level barrel path with extension, line drive approach, maintaining rhythm throughout. Exit velocity of  77 mph off the tee. From the outfield, fluid footwork, played through the ball, quick clean exchange, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Threw 82 mph from position. Ran the 60 in 7.44. On the mound, long loose arm action, over top slot, repeatable balance point, uphill shoulders, linear direction with square landing, athletic finish. Fastball had natural cut, heavy action, 76-78 mph. Curveball had 11/5 break, late action, 62-67 mph. Changeup thrown with confidence, for strikes, between 70-72 mph.