On March 20, the PBR Illinois team hosted its annual Preseason All-State showcase, bringing together a collection of the state’s best juniors in one place, Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports Dome in Lockport, Ill.

We began our post-event breakdown in the days that followed, detailing the prospects who exited the event with their prospect arrows pointed way up inside of this Quick Hits post. We highlighted the showcase’s biggest takeaways, focusing on the high-follow uncommitted juniors in the class, accompanied by written analysis and video. Later on, with the help of our TrackMan unit and Blast Motion devices, we published the TrackMan Files and the Blast Motion Board stories, as well as the highlights from the traditional statistics measured inside of our Statistical Analysis story.

Today, we’re continuing our position-by-position analysis by publishing the scouting reports on each of the infielders who made it out to this event. We began our positional breakdowns this, analyzing our catchers, outfielders, and infielders. 

This group is headlined by a pair of the top pitching prospects in the Midwest, who’ve already begun to stir MLB Draft attention a year ahead of time. Committed to Notre Dame, Owen Murphy (Riverside-Brookfield, 2022) was responsible for one of, if not the, top ‘pen thrown over the course of our winter showcase circuit. Here, Murphy’s athleticism from the mound helped him sit 90-92 mph effortlessly, and he demonstrated the feel to throw each of his offspeed offerings for strikes, and they each featured advanced action for his age.

Power-armed RHP Ethan Patera (Downers Grove South, 2022; Louisville commit) used this showcase to burst out of the offseason, looking like the best version of himself. His big velocity was thrown with greater control and less effort, and Patera was still able to reach multiple 94 mph highs. His aggressive breaking also featured better action than we’d seen in the past.

A vast majority of the arms at this event and ranked below remain uncommitted, and are simultaneously the state’s best on-the-market talent.

For the full reports on this group, continue reading below.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Owen Murphy, Riverside-Brookfield (IL), 2022; Notre Dame commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B One of the most polished and impressive arms in the class.
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall delivery with easy effort, shoulders remain leveled throughout, works in line with home, lands squared and finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 90-92 mph. Four seam type, flashed arm-side runs, thrown for strikes. T2515, 2337 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. 11/5 break with sharp actions, ability to throw for strikes. T2525, 2487 average rpm.
CH: 84-85 mph. Fading action, near fastball arm speed, thrown for strikes. T1917, 1873 average rpm.
CUT: 79-83 mph. Short, late horizontal action; tight, strikes.

2. Ethan Patera, Downers Grove South (IL), 2022; Louisville commit.
Positional Profile: RHP; One of the best fastballs in the class, continues to impress as a top arm in the state.
Body: 6-4, 220-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, drop and drive, utilizes lower-half well, creates power coming down the mound, creates hip-shoulder separation, strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T94, 92-94 mph. Explodes out of the hand, arm-side action and feel for the zone. T2215, 2099 average rpm.
SL: 83-85 mph. Thrown with intent, sharp 10/4 action. T2048, 2026 average rpm.
CH: 87-88 mph. Thrown with conviction, downard action and feel for the bottom of the zone. T1946, 1852 average rpm.

3. Alex Alberico, Providence Catholic (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 201-pounds. Strong, compact frame, developed lower-half.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate, lands with foot square to the plate, shoulders stay level throughout delivery and at release.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 arm slot
FB: T91, 90-91 mph. Exploded out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2499, 2371 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Thrown with intent, 11/5 shape. T2263, 2211 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed to his fastball, flashed sink. T1490, 1436 average rpm. 

4. Julien Hachem, Mount Carmel (IL), 2022; Oklahoma commit.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-7, 230-pounds. Large, physically advanced frame.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, repeatable action, leg kicks out in stride, lands slightly open, works in line to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Arm side run, ball carries out hand, plays arm side. T2455, 2369 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashes feel. T1959, 1897 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Action toward glove side, arm speed similar to fastball. T2007, 1962 average rpm.
CH: 74-80 mph. Sink/fade action, feel for strikes. T1793, 1628 average rpm.

5. Jake Swartz, Normal University (IL), 2022; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lanky, athletic build.
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable delivery, high intensity, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick over-the-top arm action.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Mostly straight but has life, plays at the top of the zone. T2276, 2226 average rpm.
CB: 78-80 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, sharp 12/6 action, feel for the zone. T2388, 2324 average rpm.
CH: 80-83 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, mostly straight but creates a tough angle on hitters. T2114, 2019 average rpm.
CUT: 82-85 mph. Thrown with conviction, 10/4 shape. 

6. Elias Hachem, Mount Carmel (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-7, 230-pounds. Large, physically advanced frame.
Delivery: Fluid tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, long stride, strong front side, lands square, works in line efficiently to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Arm side run, ball jumps out of hand at times. T2417, 2283 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashes depth.  T2409, 2359 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Sinking action, arm speed similar to fastball. T2277, 2240 average rpm. 

7. Christopher Bieniek, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 194-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, fluid feet in windup, rhythmic tempo, lands square, shoulders work slightly uphill, repeatable action.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. 4-seam, heavy at times. T2491, 2402 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, plays down in the zone. T2372, 2275 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Straight change, sinking action. T1852, 1715 average rpm. 

8. Michael Kelly, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Delivery: Smooth/repeatable mechanics, utilizes lower-half well, strides in-line with the plate, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long and quick over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Jumps out of the hand with feel for the zone. T2532, 2368 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, thrown with intent. T2317, 2197 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Maintains arm-speed, generally straight but has feel for the zone. T1806, 1755 average rpm. 

9. Nathan Chapman, Jacobs (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, front foot closer to third base, showed some rhythm in the delivery, strides in-line with the plate, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works quick and from a short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Creates angle on the fastball, jumps out of his hand. T2174, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 78-79 mph. Thrown with aggression, same arm-speed as his fastball, sharp 11/5 shape, thrown for strikes as well as at the bottom of the zone to put hitters away.  T2460, 2346 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed as his fastball, flashed fade, kept down in the zone. T1541, 1495 average rpm. 

10. Sebastian Gutierrez, Nazareth (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, repeatable, smooth tempo, leg kick works slightly across body, lands square, works in line to target, balanced finish on front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Run/sink action, command of the strike zone. T2229, 2177 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Big 11/5 shape, sweeping action. T2698, 2604 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Fading action, arm speed similar to fastball. T2238, 2101 average rpm.

11. Matthew Tarr, West Aurora (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/C. Was one of the biggest two-way winners coming out of the event.
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Compact, strong build.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, gets loaded into back leg well at balance point, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short/clean, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T91, 87-90 mph. Exploded out of the hand, generally straight with feel for the zone. T2295, 2241 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape, kept down in the zone, thrown with intensity. T2643, 2568 average rpm. 

12. Dylan Warda, Brother Rice (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long, lean, upside frame.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, smooth tempo, tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate, shoulders stay level, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Cutting action, hard through the zone. T2256, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Thrown with intent, 1/7 shape. T2253, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, sink and fade through the zone. T1845, 1709 average rpm. 

13. Jase Daley, Chatham-Glenwood (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Large frame.
Delivery: Composed tall and fall delivery, high front side, slow tempo, long stride, lands square, falls off toward 1B side in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Jumps out of hand, heavy ball. T2348, 2302 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2187, 2107 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Straight change, flashes sink. T1970, 1824 average rpm. 

14. Evan Jones, Normal University (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Loose/athletic delivery, high leg-kick at balance point, tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose 3/4 arm slot, arm works clean.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Featured arm-side run through the zone, feel for the strike-zone. T2314, 2289 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Showed 11/5 action with occasional 12/6 action with depth, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2461, 2336 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Some arm-side movement with sink, thrown with the same arm action and intensity as fastball. T1577, 1536 average rpm. 

15. Adam Guazzo, Huntley (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Showed some rhythm, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate, foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Feel for the zone, arm-side run. T2277, 2167 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape. T2592, 2495 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. 10/4 shape T2722, 2618 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, arm-side fade, feel for the zone. T1593, 1561 average rpm. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Tyler Altenbaumer, Saint Joseph-Ogden (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Strong lower-half.
Delivery: Slower-tempo delivery, pause at the top of his leg-lift, showed balance, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long, over-the-top arm action.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Sinking action, feel for the zone. T2254, 2201 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed to fastball, 10/4 shape. T2249, 2198 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Generally straight, flashed fade, thrown with intent. T1787, 1684 average rpm. 

Michael Addari, Libertyville (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Tall, projectable frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery, creates power coming down the mound, strides in-line with the plate, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose from a high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Showed occasional arm-side action. T2368, 2172 average rpm.
CB: 67-72 mph. Thrown with intent, gradual 11/5 action. T2511, 2486 average rpm.
CH: 73-78 mph. Thrown with the same arm-speed as his fastball, showed fade to the armside. T1987, 1812 average rpm.
CUT: 70-73 mph. 

Collin Amsden, Marist (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong build, equally distributed strength.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, Tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate, foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Generally straight, flashed arm-side action, feel for the zone. T2124, 1996 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. thrown with similar arm-speed to his fastball, 11/5 shape. T2038, 2002 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Thrown with intent, 10/4 shape. T2052, 1974 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed to his fastball, generally straight. T1565, 1524 average rpm.

Brandon Bak, Plainfield North (IL), 2022; Illinois-Chicago commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Rhythmic tempo through windup, quick leg lift slightly across body, lands square, works in line, finishes falling straight at target.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Arm side run, plays arm side of plate. T2326, 2244 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 12/6 shape, has depth. T2413, 2249 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Straight change, flashes run, arm speed similar to fastball. T1855, 1799 average rpm. 

Ryan Ball, Lincoln Way East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall delivery, weight starts on backside, leg kicks out in stride, lands square, works in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Plays downhill, thrown for strikes. T2235, 2182 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashes depth. T2262, 2241 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Smaller 10/4 shape, sharp action. T2133, 2078 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Running action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1857, 1760 average rpm. 

CJ Byrdak, Lockport (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, advanced rhythm, leg kick works slightly across body, lands square, works efficiently in line with target, starts slightly closed out of stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Arm side run, thrown arm-side of the plate. T2325, 2188 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp sweeping action, feel for strikes. T2654, 2540 average rpm.

Dominic Corgiat, Fenwick (IL), 2022; Tarleton State commit.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only, simple tall and fall delivery, short stride, lands slightly open, level shoulders, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Arm side run, thrown for strikes. T2105, 1925 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 1/7 shape, sharp action, flashes depth. T2009, 1959 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fading action, feel for strikes, arm speed similar to fastball. T1760, 1656 average rpm. 

Matthew Cruise, Seneca (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable tall and fall delivery, quick tempo, fluid feet in windup, lands square to target, works in line with target, balanced finish, starts closed out of the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm side run, in the zone at times. T2223, 2070 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown at top of zone. T2465, 2299 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1889, 1807 average rpm. 

Matthew Cuzco, St. Ignatius (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, drop and drive, creates deception with a large shoulder turn, creates power coming down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, low 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Feel for the zone, showed heavy sink and run. T2118, 2062 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 10/4 shape T2241, 2179 average rpm.
SPLT: 79-80 mph. Thrown with the same arm-speed as his fastball, late downward action, feel for the zone.

Waylon Deck, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Full windup, hands work overhead, tall and fall delivery, long stride, uses legs and weight efficiently, lands square to target, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Mostly straight, intent to throw at the top of the zone. T2450, 2386 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, depth. T2345, 2259 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Sink/fade action, feel for strikes. T1958, 1736 average rpm.
CUT: 78-80 mph. Small cutting action, strikes at times. 

Mitch Dye, Sacred Heart-Griffin (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Works fast, offset feet to start windup, toes shifted to third base side, lands square, strong front side, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Plays downhill, sinking action plays at bottom of the zone. T2337, 2287 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Knuckle curve, 11/5 shape. T1416, 895 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Hard sinking action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1467, 1301 average rpm.

Evan Eberle, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythmic tempo, long stride, lands square, strong front side, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight, flashes arm side run. T2349, 2215 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, has depth, feel for strikes. T2206, 2106 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1717, 1569 average rpm. 

Jacob Filip, Lakes Community (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower-half.
Delivery: Starts closed with front foot closer to third base, smooth delivery, drops into back leg and creates power coming down the mound, strides in-line with the plate. 
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Showed arm-side run with sink. T2243, 2101 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape T1963, 1935 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Thrown with the same arm-speed as his fastball, arm-side movement, feel for the bottom of the zone and arm-side. T1856, 1771 average rpm. 

Landon Geragosian, Breese Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, easy effort, works efficiently in line, lands square to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Slight arm side run, command in zone. T2529, 2380 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, thrown arm side. T2398, 2355 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Sinking action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1869, 1692 average rpm. 

Will Goldberg, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, athletic load, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T83, 82-82 mph. Arm-side life through the zone, high spin, can play at the top of the zone. T2353, 2307 average rpm.
CB: 70-75 mph. Sharp 11/5 action, thrown at the bottom of the zone with conviction. T2398, 2234 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Thrown with the same arm-speed as his fastball, flashed arm-side movement, feel for the zone. T2179, 2132 average rpm. 

Kellen Hershberger, Normal Community (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, fluid footwork in windup, strong front side, works in line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 81-85 mph. Arm side run, plays arm side of plate. T2191, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, has depth. T2070, 1993 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action, feel for strikes. T2079, 2027 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Sink/fade action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1931, 1898 average rpm. 

Casey Hintz, St. Viator (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Uptempo tall/fall delivery with some effort, shoulders get closed, works directionaly with home, lands closed and finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Plays straight, flashed arm-side run, thrown for strikes. T2243, 2114 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. 10/4 movement with sharp bite, plus action, ability to throw for strikes. T2619, 2507 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Occasional cut action, maintains arm speed, thrown to the bottom of the zone. T1525, 1404 average rpm. 

Davis Hoffstatter, Moline (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Athletic, strong frame.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick, creates angle coming down the mound, strides slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Feel for the zone. T1760, 1611 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, thrown with effort. T1646, 1550 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed as his fastball, arm-side movement. T1591, 1395 average rpm. 

Wes Hunt, Peoria Christian (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-7, 195-pounds. Tall, advanced frame.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Showed arm-side action and sink, creates a tough angle for hitters. T2027, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, thrown with conviction. T1804, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Advanced feel for the changeup, featured arm-side movement and thrown with the same arm-speed as his fastball. T1822, 1701 average rpm. 

Chase Krueger, Glenbard West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, strides in-line with the plate, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Generally straight, plays at the top of the zone. T2249, 2169 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape. T1959, 1848 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed as his fastball, arm-side fading action. T2146, 2108 average rpm.

Matt Miscik, Highland (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Broad shoulders.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high-intensity, creates power coming down the mound, strides in-line with the plate, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 arm slot, arm works quick.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Jumps out of hand, heavy ball, feel for the zone. T2165, 2137 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Thrown with intent, 11/5 shape. T2571, 2491 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. 10/4 shape T2186, 2128 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Maintains arm-speed, showed fade to the arm-side. T1998, 1936 average rpm. 

Lucas Montesantos, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Slight jump towards the plate as the ball is thrown, strides in-line with the plate,
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Created a tough angle on hitters, feel for the zone. T2285, 2214 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph.  T2228, 2160 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Showed sink/arm-side run, feel for the zone, maintains fastball arm-speed. T2014, 1982 average rpm.

Joshua Novak, Benet (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Broad shoulders, equally distributed strength.
Delivery: Repeatable mechanics, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate, foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Late sinking action, arm-side run.  T2345, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sharp 11/5 action. T2178, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, arm-side action, thrown with intent. T1741, 1605 average rpm.

Cade Nowik, Lake Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Smooth drop/drive delivery with some effort, works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Arm-side run, flashed sink.  T2224, 2099 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 10/4 break, near fastball arm speed, flashed feel. T2150, 2106 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Plays straight, maintains arm speed, thrown to the bottom of the zone. T1749, 1602 average rpm.

Brayden Pals, Effingham (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 180-pounds. Athletic, long-limbs.
Delivery: Stretch only, easy tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, hides the ball well, strides in-line with the plate, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 arm slot, arm works quick.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Generally straight, creates a tough angle on hitters due to height and arm-slot. T2176, 2100 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T2122, 2031 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, mostly straight but creates a tough angle on hitters. T1640, 1466 average rpm.

Carter Prochaska, Plainfield Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, smooth tempo, tall and fall, strides in-line with the plate, foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. long, over-the-top arm slot, arm works quick.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Flashed arm-side run, feel for the zone. T2088, 1970 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Maintains arm-speed, gradual 11/5 action. T2037, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape. T1972, 1937 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown with intent, showed sink and arm-side action, creates a tough angle on hitters, feel for the bottom of the zone. T1872, 1777 average rpm. 

Hunter Pudlo, Lakes (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 260-pounds. Broad shoulders, equally distributed strength.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, high intensity, tall and fall, falls slightly towards second base.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Jumps out of the hand, plays at the top of the zone. T2288, 2030 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, thrown with similar arm-speed to his fastball. T2423, 2361 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains arm-speed, showed fade to the arm-side. T1601, 1511 average rpm. 

Luka Radicevich, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Strong, compact build.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high intensity tempo, creates power down the mound, strides slightly closed creating deception.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 arm slot, arm works quick.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Jumped out of his hand, occasional arm-side run, feel for the zone T2327, 2282 average rpm.
SL: 80-82 mph. Sharp 10/4 action, thrown with conviction. T2525, 2471 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Straight with feel for the zone, same arm-speed as fastball. T1767, 1686 average rpm. 

Kyle Rossy, Glenbard West (IL), 2022 Central Florida
Positional Profile: RHP/
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: High intensity, max effort, athletic delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Jumps out of the hand. T2404, 2291 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. 10/4 shape, thrown with intent. T2460, 2426 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, sinking action. T1978, 1886 average rpm.

Braden Thelander, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Strong lower-half.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, relaxed tempo, strides in-line with the plate, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, over-the-top arm action, arm works quick.
FB: T87, 86-86 mph. Lively out of the hand, arm-side run, plays up in the zone. T2454, 2415 average rpm.
CB: 37-75 mph. Sharp 11/5 action, showed depth, maintains fastball arm-speed, feel for the zone. T2507, 2445 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Flashed sink and fade to the arm-side. T1899, 1737 average rpm.

Larnce White, Kenwood (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Strong lower-half.
Delivery: Smooth, repeatable mechanics, strides in-line with the plate, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Generally straight, creates downhill angle. T2278, 2186 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Thrown with intent, gradual 12/6 action, feel for the zone. T2531, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Thrown with similar arm-speed to his fastball, flashed fade to the arm-side. T1963, 1912 average rpm.

Adam Wiborg, St. Francis (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. Lanky frame, long limbs, highly projectable.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, tall and fall, falls towards the first-base side, lands slightly open
Arm Action: RH. Short, over-the-top arm action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Generally straight, tough angle on hitters.  T1906, 1892 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Thrown with intent, 12/6 shape. T1845, 1784 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, sinking action, showed feel for it. T1665, 1457 average rpm.

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