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Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis


By Illinois Scouting Staff

On February 25th, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Upperclass showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill., featuring many of the state’s top players inside the 2024 class. This event helped our staff gain a clearer picture of the on-the-rise prospects in Illinois and who needs to be followed closely this spring and beyond. 

To view the Preseason All-State: Upperclass landing page, roster, and stats collected, click here

This week we began the analysis of the event with a look at the catchers, outfielders and infielders from the day. Today we finish off the positional analysis with an in-depth breakdown of all of the arms in attendance. We ranked the top-8 committed arms as well as the top-10 right-handed pitchers from the event and the top-three left-handers. 

Read on below for a look at all of the arms from the day.

TOP UNCOMMITTED RIGHT-HANDED PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Bryce Koch, Barrington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Lanky build, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, lanky actions, high front side.
Arm Action: RH. Long levered, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Lively fastball, with ease. T2550, 2490 average rpm.
CB: 77-77 mph. 11/5 shape, above average action, locates down. T2115, 2087 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Hard sink, down in the zone. T2028, 1909 average rpm.

2. Luke Oblen, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Side step rocker, high leg lift, tall and fall delivery, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick separation and arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Down in the zone, sink action. T2337, 2271 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. 10/4 shape, above average spin. T2434, 2410 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Sink to arm side, average feel. T2005, 1858 average rpm.
CUT: 83-85 mph. Slight cut to glove side.

3. Tom Ford, Lisle (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 185-pounds. Tall, lanky build, high-waisted.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, toe lift into balance, slight collapse on back side works into glove side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Controlled the zone with back spinning fastball, flashed ride. T2335, 2298 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 11/5 shape, above average spin for age, showed feel. T2369, 2222 average rpm.
CH: 84-86 mph. Firm grip, plays straight and firm. T2149, 2012 average rpm.

4. Jack Olson, Antioch (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Fluid, uptempo, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle, loose and quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Lively out of the hand, slight arm-side-run, controlled the zone. T2289, 2241 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp biting action, depth and feel. T2330, 2219 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Thrown with intent, horizontal, 10/4 shape, sharp spin. T2298, 2259 average rpm.
CH: 75-79 mph. Maintains arm speed, flashed fade. T2009, 1946 average rpm.

5. Alex Schimmel, Moline (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong build, strength in the lower-half, round shoulders.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, simple with short stride, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Runs to arm side. T1957, 1875 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, shows depth. T2631, 2552 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Slightly lower slot, sweep action. T2498, 2400 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Above average sink to arm side. T1771, 1575 average rpm.

6. Joshua Vaughn, Illini Bluffs (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable, athletic.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive style, works on line, athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, whippy action out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Gets action to arm side. T2044, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Slider lands for strikes, above average feel. T2060, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Fades to arm side, occasional decel. T1681, 1590 average rpm.

7. Cole Noreuil, Delavan (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Well proportioned, strong build.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive, high front side, lands square, on-line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, clean arm.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Standard fastball action, arm-side run. T2254, 2202 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, well above average depth, big bender. T2205, 2098 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Showed sink action. T2159, 2018 average rpm.

8. Casey Giemzik, Brother Rice (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Big step back, works quick, medium leg lift into tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Sinking fastball, plays down and heavy. T2140, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Slurve type, lateral action. T2334, 2308 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Kills spin, plays with sink. T1220, 1117 average rpm.
CUT: 84-86 mph. Slight cut action.

9. Laughton Joyce, Prospect (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic with present strength.
Delivery: Full windup delivery, works to glove side, deceptive at times.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, works downhill.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Plays with tilt, mostly down. T2156, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 12/6 shape, showed downer action. T2123, 1861 average rpm.
CH: 81-84 mph. Thrown firm, flashes sink to arm side. T2004, 1920 average rpm.

10. Jeremy Allen, Hersey (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, uptempo delivery, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Strong, long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Lively pitch, finish through the zone, showed control. T2157, 2022 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Thrown with intent, 12/6 shape, flashed depth and feel. T2267, 2132 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fade action, plays to arm side. T1479, 1392 average rpm.

10. Nick Baffa, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Athletic build, room to fill.
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall delivery, works with smooth rhythm and tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Mostly straight, some life out of hand. T1998, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp break. T2155, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Downer action and some fade. T1458, 1350 average rpm.

TOP UNCOMMITTED LEFT-HANDED PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Frankie Bilecki, Marist (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Delivery: High lift into balance point, lands square, works on-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight, some finish through the zone. T2488, 2359 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Plays with depth, 1/7 shape. T2204, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Maintains arm speed, similar action to fastball. T1968, 1821 average rpm.

2. Beau McBride, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. High waisted, tall build.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, works up and over front side, rotational through finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Standard fastball action to arm side. T2056, 2024 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Gyro spin. T2070, 1807 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Fades to arm side. T2096, 2066 average rpm.

3. Jacob Gimbel, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Sturdy, strong build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works to glove side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, short clean path.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm with carry. T2320, 2203 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Slurve action, 1/7 shape. T2095, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Short lateral action, thrown harder than CB. T2065, 1992 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Gets sink action, thrown with arm speed. T1947, 1840 average rpm.

TOP COMMITTED PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Ryan Sloan, York (IL), 2024; Wake Forest commit.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 220-pounds. Well proportioned, strong lower-half.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, works on-line with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Big arm strength, 3/4 slot.
FB: T95, 92-94 mph. Plays with heaviness at the bottom, sinks with spin. T2265, 2218 average rpm.
SL: 80-82 mph. Hard sweeper, 10/4 shape. T2719, 2634 average rpm.
CH: 83-88 mph. Hard sinking action, plays to the arm side. T2000, 1778 average rpm.

2. Luke Weber, Highland Park (IL), 2024; Illinois commit.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned, projectable.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic, on-line delivery, works with tempo and controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic, loose, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Lively and clean out of the hand, controlled the zone, late horizontal action. T2094, 2009 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Fastball arm speed, late, tight 10/4 shape. T2402, 1864 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Advanced offering, thrown with intent, late run and sink, above-average feel. T2036, 1962 average rpm.

3. Aidan Hayse, Joliet Catholic Academy (IL), 2024; Tennessee commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Athletic, fluid, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Highly-athletic, compact, clean, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Jumps out of the hand, heavy, late finish through the zone. T2009, 1952 average rpm.
SL: 77-80 mph. Thrown aggressively with intent, late, sharp 10/4 bite. T2320, 2178 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Fastball arm speed, late fade and sink at times. T1543, 1459 average rpm.

4. Trevor Rehnstrom, Glenbard East (IL), 2024; Minnesota commit.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Lanky build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Fluid, tall and fall delivery, body control and balance down the mound, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, uninterrupted arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, commanded the zone.  T2361, 2287 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, sharp spin, depth. T2544, 2427 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Advanced feel, painted at the bottom of the zone consistently, flashed fade. T2081, 1974 average rpm.

5. Ethan Eberle, Normal Community (IL), 2024; Louisville commit.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 215-pounds. Big, sturdy build.
Delivery: Subtle rocker slides to third base side of rubber, toe lift into balance position, lands closed on ball of foot.
Arm Action: LH. Arm action has length, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Showed feel for arm side of the plate, natural run to that side. T2103, 1966 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Flashed sharp action with depth. T2461, 2385 average rpm.
SL: 80-81 mph. Short, lateral action.  T2137, 2077 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Gets sink action. T1989, 1918 average rpm.

6. David Cox, Nazareth (IL), 2024; Northwestern commit.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Some strength present, evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Quick leg lift and kick into landing, slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Some arm side action. Mixes in a sinker as well that shows bottom. T2277, 2197 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Short lateral break. T2354, 2261 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Showed sink action, pulls to glove side at times. T1728, 1672 average rpm.

7. Michael Umbright, Naperville Central (IL), 2024; Illinois State commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-5, 223-pounds. Strong-bodied, athletic frame, present strength throughout.
Delivery: Tall and fall type, works on line, deceptive glove side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Showed heavy run to arm side. T2124, 2018 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Sweeping action, works across the zone. T1927, 1783 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Fades to arm side. T1785, 1689 average rpm.

8. Brady Chambers, Lyons Township (IL), 2024; Michigan State commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 205-pounds. Tall, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, easy fall down the mound, works directionally.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, loose.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Plays with true backspin through the zone, gets finish and carry. T2090, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 12/6 shape, showed depth and average spin. T2345, 2302 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Loose arm action, fade to arm side. T1640, 1589 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Nathan Anderson, Lyons Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Sturdy build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Fluid, controlled, tempo'd delivery, works on-line and lands balanced and in control.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact, clean, arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Controlled the zone, works straight and down in the zone. T2183, 2105 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, short wrinkle. T1749, 1707 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Fastball arm speed, plays to the arm side, flashed fade. T1499, 1396 average rpm.

Nick Bestrick, Sandburg (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well proportioned with strength.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, lands square and finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Life out of the hand, plays straight with finish through the zone. T2307, 2119 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sharp spin, 12/6 shape, flashed depth. T2115, 2024 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Similar shape and action to curveball, thrown with intent. T2229, 2166 average rpm.

Joshua Caccia, St. Charles North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Long levers, fill coming.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, uptempo, medium leg lift, drop and drive delivery, toe lands towards third base.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays with sink and ability to pound the zone. T2316, 2270 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Slurve action, showed ability to land for strikes, better of the two breaking balls. T2013, 1927 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. More lateral, pulled across the zone. T2224, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Runs to arm side, maintains arm speed and kills spin. T1688, 1636 average rpm.

Jack Cozzi, St. Edward Central Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with coil into tall and fall delivery, toe lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Firm, mostly straight. T2196, 2087 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 1/7 shape, short break. T2254, 2131 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Sinking action, some fade. T1739, 1468 average rpm.

Chris Danko, York (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. High-waisted, loose-levered build.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, drop and drive delivery, toe lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Action varies, occasional stays true, almost cut action, also shows heavy sink. T1966, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Plays 11/5 shape, from over the top slot. T1599, 1560 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Similarly to curveball, lower slot. T1705, 1616 average rpm.
KN: 67-68 mph. Low spin, erratic.

Logan Gale, Conant (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Side step rocker, high leg-lift coil, tall and fall delivery, toe lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Shows arm-side action, occasionally creates angle across the zone. T2273, 2198 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Gradual action, 1/7 plane. T2410, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Sinking action. T2007, 1847 average rpm.

Nolan Girard, Glenbrook North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned build, projectable.
Delivery: Works from third base side, clean repeats, athletic through finish.
Arm Action: LH. Slight plunge on back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Standard fastball action. T2073, 2022 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Decel through separation, 1/7 shape. T1869, 1811 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Fades to arm side. T1508, 1446 average rpm.

Ethan Godlewski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Well proportioned, strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Works with tempo and some intent, open toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long arm path.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Plays with sink action at bottom of the zone. T1950, 1834 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape. T2194, 2123 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Gets on side, lateral action. T2174, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Downer action. T1499, 1372 average rpm.

Kaileb Hackman, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength, strong lower-half with round shoulders.
Delivery: Delivery works upright throughout, tall balance point into tall upright finish over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot on curveball and splitter, 3/4 slot on fastball and slider.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Downhill with some tilt. T2342, 2274 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp action with some depth. T2624, 2582 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Slightly more lateral than CB, works around it. T2615, 2550 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-75 mph. Tumbles, showed sink.

Tommy Korn, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, tall and fall, lands square on ball of foot.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-86 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2306, 2207 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Sweep action, 10/4 shape, above average spin. T2697, 2629 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Showed feel, above average control. T2135, 1951 average rpm.

Luc Lawler, Benet Academy (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, in rhythm lift into squared landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with reach on back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. With arm-side action. T2053, 1920 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Gyro spin, backup action. T1983, 1787 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Fades to arm side, heavy sink at times. T1513, 1411 average rpm.

Jack LoConte, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid, tall and fall delivery, works in rhythm and on-line down the mound, controlled finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Easy and clean out of the hand, mostly straight action, finish through the zone with carry and an average of 19" IVB. Fastball was in the zone 80% of the time during the bullpen. T2245, 2182 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Flashed feel for the pitch, 1/7 shape. T1930, 1887 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed at times, flashed late arm-side action. T1887, 1751 average rpm.

Cooper Malamazian, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2024 Indiana
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Wiry, projectable build, room to add on strength as he matures.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, swings into landing, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Slight arm-side run, some life out of the hand.  T2136, 2077 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, above average action and depth. T2259, 2198 average rpm.

Cooper Marrs, Riverside-Brookfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Tall, athletic build, with present strength.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, works on line, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Sinks to arm side, plays down. T2008, 1825 average rpm.
CB: 77-78 mph. Gyro spin, some lateral action. T2045, 2001 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Sinking action, some cut off of fastball. T1008, 936 average rpm.

Ryan Mickenbecker, Plainfield North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-6, 185-pounds. Tall, lanky build, long levers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works uptempo, finishes towards third base at foot plant.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Life out of the hand, creates tilt, steep angle. T2137, 1992 average rpm.
CB: 78-80 mph. Short wrinkle, 11/5 shape. T2121, 2010 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains arm speed, straight, with feel. T2028, 1904 average rpm.

Wyatt Murphy, Riverside Brookfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High waisted, lanky build.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift tuck, moves quick after balance point, drop and drive delivery, toe lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Slings from 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with arm-side run, sinks to arm side. T2237, 2155 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve action. T2204, 2156 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Sink action. T2065, 2013 average rpm.

Kaiden Nichols, Effingham (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Works from the third base side of rubber, lands square, rotational finish.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Straight four seam fastball. T2837, 2736 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sweep action, above average spin.  T2540, 2408 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Fade action to arm side. T1992, 1842 average rpm.

Michael Person, Burlington Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Well proportioned, strong build.
Delivery: Small leg lift coil with tuck, tall and fall delivery, lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Straight fastball, showed slight carry. T1905, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Over the top curveball, 12/6 shape. T2077, 1963 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade to glove side. T1501, 1477 average rpm.

Camden Raddatz, Effingham (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build, some strength present in the lower-half.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive, works directionally.
Arm Action: RH. Short quick draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Some finish through the zone.  T2094, 1995 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Sharp action, 11/5 shape. T2236, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Sink and fade to arm side, above average arm speed. T1399, 1359 average rpm.

Nicholas Rayyan, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Well proportioned, sturdy build.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift tuck, drop and drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, four seam action, plays with backspin. T2077, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type. T1989, 1890 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Straight change, slight fade action. T1674, 1595 average rpm.

Toby Schriefer, Bradley Bourbonnais (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Athletic build with present strength.
Delivery: Upright throughout, tall and fall delivery, lands square with balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Standard action, plays to arm side. T2312, 2242 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. 10/4 shape. T2190, 2104 average rpm.
CH: 77-82 mph. Firm wristed, down, below the zone. T2165, 1748 average rpm.

Nicholas Segreti, Oak Forest (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Tall, lanky build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, short stride, lands, toe lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, firm from over the top slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Standard fastball action. T2038, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, turns over late at times. T2009, 1949 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Similar to CB. T2057, 2005 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Slight sink action. T1353, 1304 average rpm.

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