Lockport Rising Stars ID: Statistical Analysis & Takeaways
May 1, 2023
The annual Lockport Rising Stars was back yet again this April and took place on the evening of Wednesday, April 12th at The Bo Dome in Lockport, IL. The open event designed for 2027 and 2028 prospects featured 50+ prospects, many of whom showed extremely well and will be in consideration for future invite-only events and should be names that play prominently in the state for years to come.
Today we take a look at a couple of the standouts, as well as breakdown the top statistical performers from the day with our “Statistical Analysis” below.
TAKEAWAYS
Tennessee commit, UTIL Sebastian Wilson (Lane Tech), is no stranger to events and continues to shine every time we see him. He is one of the more advanced prospects we have seen to-date in the class and he swings an elite left-handed bat for his age.
OF Josh Morgan (Fenwick) emerged as a high-follow in the class, showing well-above average tools across the board. Morgan has a 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame and opened eyes running a 6.67 laser-timed 60, the best of the event. He then proceeded to take a polished, strong round of BP, routinely barreling baseballs up the middle of the field, working on the barrel and to both gaps with authority. He also moved with a purpose in the outfield and showed a strong arm that topped at 85 mph. Morgan will be a name to follow closely as he starts working his way through high school.
Gavin Stanislawski, Anthony Cartolano, Aidan Dillon, Mikey Watson, Jordan Culbreath and Brady Cunningham are just a few 2027s in attendance that showed well and are heading to Brother Rice next year. Of them, Stanislawski had one of the top all-around showings on the day. On the mound, he has a polished repertoire with a clean upside arm and fastball that topped at 82 mph. Stanislawski also had one of the more intriguing swings on the day, working highly-repeatable, short and flat through the zone with a knack for hard contact.
Luke Bryant and Jaxson Pinter are a pair of 2027s from Hall Township who deserve a mention with solid all-around showings and will be names to watch down the road.
Connor Kenjic (Hobart, IN) and Brody Lindemann (Belleville East) were two of the top catchers who also have ability and stuff on the mound. Both are two-way follows moving forward.
Carson Trivellini (Crystal Lake South) and Jacsen Tucker (Oswego East) both impressed with their infield actions and ability to stick on the left-side moving forward. Both were some of the better infield defenders on the day.
Of the 2028s in attendance, Landon Maisenbacher (Pleasant Plains), has all the makings to be a high-level defender up the middle of the infield moving forward. The diminutive middle infielder plays with pace, advanced footwork, soft confident hands and an advanced feel for the position given his age. Currently gets the most out of his frame and is fundamentally sound across the board with upside to all parts of his game.
Today we take a look at a couple of the standouts, as well as breakdown the top statistical performers from the day with our “Statistical Analysis” below.
STAT STORY
FASTBALL VELOCITY (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Gavin Stanislawski | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 82.5 mph |
2 | Connor Kenjic | IN | Hobart High School | 2027 | RHP | 81.6 mph |
3 | Brady Cunningham | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | RHP | 80.8 mph |
4 | Brody Lindemann | IL | Belleville East | 2027 | C | 79.1 mph |
5 | Jordan Culbreath | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 78.9 mph |
6 | Luke Bryant | IL | Hall High School | 2027 | SS | 78.7 mph |
7 | Tyler Osmanski | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2027 | SS | 77.8 mph |
8 | Conor Powers | IL | Minooka | 2027 | RHP | 77.7 mph |
9 | Aidan Dillon | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | LHP | 77.3 mph |
10 | Greg Zaber | IL | St. Rita | 2027 | RHP | 77.3 mph |
FASTBALL SPIN RATE (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (avg) |
1 | Brody Lindemann | IL | Belleville East | 2027 | C | 2220 rpm |
2 | Gavin Stanislawski | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 2192 rpm |
3 | Connor Kenjic | IN | Hobart High School | 2027 | RHP | 2186 rpm |
4 | Conor Powers | IL | Minooka | 2027 | RHP | 2076 rpm |
5 | Jordan Culbreath | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 2062 rpm |
6 | Miles Mazanowski | IL | Lane Tech | 2027 | 3B | 2029 rpm |
7 | Jaxson Pinter | IL | Hall High School | 2027 | OF | 1989 rpm |
8 | Greg Zaber | IL | St. Rita | 2027 | RHP | 1980 rpm |
9 | Aidan Dillon | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | LHP | 1942 rpm |
10 | Luke Bryant | IL | Hall High School | 2027 | SS | 1941 rpm |
60-YARD DASH
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yard |
1 | Josh Morgan | IL | Fenwick | 2027 | OF | 6.67 |
2 | Jermaine Kenady | IL | Naperville Central | 2027 | OF | 6.81 |
3 | Sebastian Wilson | IL | Lane Tech | 2027 | OF | 6.90 |
4 | Mikey Watson | IL | BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 3B | 7.00 |
5 | Nathan Wong | IL | Lane Tech | 2027 | SS | 7.02 |
^ | Jacsen Tucker | IL | Oswego East | 2027 | SS | 7.02 |
6 | Will Henry | IL | Lincoln-Way Central | 2027 | SS | 7.21 |
^ | Carter Gugle | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2027 | OF | 7.21 |
7 | Brady Cunningham | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | RHP | 7.29 |
^ | Luke Bryant | IL | Hall High School | 2027 | SS | 7.29 |
8 | Dylan Jones | IL | Lockport | 2027 | OF | 7.32 |
9 | Joey Escobarete | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | SS | 7.35 |
10 | Isaac Serrato | IL | Providence Catholic High School | 2027 | SS | 7.36 |
^ | Ethan Link | MI | Lansing Catholic | 2027 | SS | 7.36 |
EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Sebastian Wilson | IL | Lane Tech | 2027 | OF | 92.8 mph |
2 | Gavin Stanislawski | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 92.3 mph |
3 | Josh Morgan | IL | Fenwick | 2027 | OF | 91.3 mph |
4 | Jazarris Mackmore Jr | IL | Marian Catholic | 2027 | OF | 90.6 mph |
5 | Brady Cunningham | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | RHP | 89.4 mph |
6 | Max Judge | IL | Hinsdale Central | 2027 | SS | 88.8 mph |
7 | Connor Kenjic | IN | Hobart High School | 2027 | RHP | 86.8 mph |
8 | Dylan Jones | IL | Lockport | 2027 | OF | 86.6 mph |
9 | Jacsen Tucker | IL | Oswego East | 2027 | SS | 86.5 mph |
10 | Benjamin Smet-Cooper | WI | Westosha Central | 2028 | 3B | 86.3 mph |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
1 | Sebastian Wilson | IL | Lane Tech | 2027 | OF | 81 |
2 | Gavin Stanislawski | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 79 |
3 | Conor Powers | IL | Minooka | 2027 | RHP | 76 |
^ | Jacsen Tucker | IL | Oswego East | 2027 | SS | 76 |
^ | Brody Lindemann | IL | Belleville East | 2027 | C | 76 |
^ | Luke Bryant | IL | Hall High School | 2027 | SS | 76 |
4 | Alexander Barsky | IL | Amundsen High School | 2027 | LHP | 75 |
^ | Greg Zaber | IL | St. Rita | 2027 | RHP | 75 |
5 | Nate Anton | IL | Providence Catholic | 2027 | RHP | 74 |
^ | Max Judge | IL | Hinsdale Central | 2027 | SS | 74 |
^ | Tyler Osmanski | IL | Lincoln-Way East | 2027 | SS | 74 |
^ | Carson Trivellini | IL | Crystal Lake South | 2027 | SS | 74 |
^ | Kaden OLeary | IL | Lockport | 2027 | SS | 74 |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
1 | Josh Morgan | IL | Fenwick | 2027 | OF | 85 |
2 | Jaxson Pinter | IL | Hall High School | 2027 | OF | 81 |
3 | Aidan Dillon | IL | Brother Rice | 2027 | LHP | 80 |
4 | Nathan Wong | IL | Lane Tech | 2027 | SS | 78 |
5 | Jermaine Kenady | IL | Naperville Central | 2027 | OF | 77 |
^ | Jazarris Mackmore Jr | IL | Marian Catholic | 2027 | OF | 77 |
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
1 | Connor Kenjic | IN | Hobart High School | 2027 | RHP | 76 |
2 | Jack Kaplan | IL | Loyola Academy | 2027 | C | 72 |
3 | Brody Lindemann | IL | Belleville East | 2027 | C | 70 |
TOP POP TIMES
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
1 | Jermaine Kenady | IL | Naperville Central | 2027 | OF | 2.11-2.18 |
2 | Connor Kenjic | IN | Hobart High School | 2027 | RHP | 2.14-2.19 |
3 | Brody Lindemann | IL | Belleville East | 2027 | C | 2.18-2.25 |
+ CLICK HERE for a look at the complete statistics from the event.
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