By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

The winter Underclass Invitational is one of our favorite events because it always brings the most unseen talent to the forefront. This year was no different as several prospects put their names on our big board. Today we continue our roll-out from the event looking at the top right-handed pitchers in the 2018 and 2019 class.

2018 RHP Jacob Maton (Chatham-Glenwood HS) stole the show on the mound. The right-hander flashed an advanced three-pitch mix and sat 87-89 mph with his fastball. Maton also featured a cutter at 79-82 mph with late hard break and plus feel.

2019 RHP Grant Leader (Lyons Township HS) was the top 2019 arm in attendance. His velocity continues to rise, his first three fastballs were 86 mph, and he eventually touched 87 before his bullpen was over.

Here are the Top 2018 and 2019 right-handed pitchers from the event.

TOP PROSPECTS

2018 RHP's

1. Jacob Maton, RHP/INF, Glenwood HS, 2018
Looks to be one of the top prospects in Illinois’ 2018 class, and has the potential to be an elite national prospect. Highly athletic, angular 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame; wider shoulders, long limbs with plenty of room for continued physical development. Earned top pitching prospect honors at the Illinois Underclass Invitational in January. Displayed advanced three-pitch mix, headlined by an easy 87-89 mph fastball with late arm-side life. Works from high-3/4 slot, short, quick arm action; simple, clean mechanics with athletic in-line delivery. Maintains balance and rhythm throughout delivery. Pounded the lower-quadrant of the strike zone with his fastball; clearly more in the tank as he physically develops. Also showed advanced cutter in the 79-82 range with sharp late action; cutter showed potential of being a high-level pitch. Changeup is also a quality offering. Throws 78-82 mph changeup with aggressiveness, occasional sink down in the zone. Overall impressive bullpen performance, though it seems Maton has only begun to scratch the surface of his potential. … While no doubt Maton’s future will be on the mound, he also showcased well at the plate. Has a balanced, simple plate approach, highly athletic hands and generates easy bat speed. Maintains excellent balance throughout contact with an aggressive lower half. Ball jumped off his bat with backspin carry. … Comes from a strong baseball family: both his older brothers – RHP Phil Maton and SS/RHP Nick Maton – were drafted in 2015. Phil was drafted out of Louisiana-Lafayette (20^th round); Nick drafted out of high school (40^th round).

2. Jake Rosing, RHP, Richmond Burton, 2018
Athletic build 6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed pitcher and Louisville commit. Quick and athletic arm action from a high ¾ slot. Repeats his delivery well, smooth rhythm, easy effort and an athletic finish. Fastball had easy life and was harder out of the stretch. Eased into his bullpen with his first three fastball coming in at 81, 83 and 85 mph. From there on out Rosing sat 86-88 mph, touching 89 twice. Curveball worked mostly 12/6, some sharpness but a tendency to get underneath it as well at 65-68 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, with arm speed, showed fade and arm-side-run and clocked at 70-72 mph. One of the top arms in the 2018 class.

3. Scott Youngbrandt, OF/INF/RHP, Andrew, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound two-way player, strong, developed build. Shows big arm strength all over the field for his age, 88 mph from the outfield, 84 mph across the diamond, over the top slot, shows accuracy, works well from the outfield with carry. Athletic defender, natural actions both on the infield and in the outfield, attacks the baseball in the outfield, plays through aggressively. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride. Fairly level path, ability to create backspin and found the barrel in BP. Line drive type hitter with gap to gap approach and above average bat speed. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.33 runner in the 60. Showed similar arm strength on the mound, fastball topped at 87 mph, sat 82-85 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, short action, 69-71 mph. Changeup is 72-73 mph.

4. Ricky Castro, RHP, Neuqua Valley, 2018
Long limbed, well-proportioned 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. Loose, live arm out of a high ¾ window. Worked from the stretch only, some rhythm, regular effort, across his body and closed landing.  Fastball had life and clocked at 84-85 mph. Changeup thrown with conviction at times, some sink and feel ranging between 71-75 mph. Curveball thrown aggressively, feel, late and tight break clocked at 72-74 mph. Should be a high follow moving forward in the 2018 class.

5. Nate Dirkes, RHP, Wheeling, 2018
Sturdy, plenty of room for continued physical development 6-foot-5, 195-pound right-handed pitcher. Above-average arm strength for his age. Whippy, quick arm action, tall and fall delivery. Regular effort throughout delivery and closed landing. Currently, everything in his three-pitch mix is firm. Fastball showed some life and sat 82-85 mph.  Curveball worked 11/5 with short break and sat at 78 mph. Changeup was thrown hard and ranged between 81-82 mph. Given his frame, quick and whippy arm action it’s easy to believe his velocity will continue to improve as he matures.

6. Jaylen Patterson, RHP/OF Kenwood, 2018
Long, athletically built 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Plenty of room to add strength to his frame. Fluid athlete had some of the best outfield actions at the event. Defensively, soft hands, fluid movements, quick and clean exchange. Athletic fielding position and played through the baseball. Loose, athletic arm action. Throws were true, with plus carry at times and clocked at 82 mph. Offensively, balanced, open stance, smooth load and slight leg-kick timing trigger. Fluid rhythm, loose hands at times and gap-to-gap approach during his round of batting practice. Registered an exit velocity of 75 mph. Also, ran a 7.13 laser-timed 60. On the mound, features a quick, loose arm. Comes out of a high ¾ slot, in-line direction and athletic finish. Curveball was a plus offering with sharp action and worked 12/6 at 67-71 mph. Fastball was clocked at 78-81 mph, touching 82 mph. Changeup ranged between 73-76 mph. Legitimate two-way prospect in the 2018 class.

7. Myles Norman, OF/RHP, Morgan Park, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound, right-handed hitting OF/RHP with an athletic frame. Defensively has a loose, live arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 87 mph from the outfield with carry. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions and fluid footwork. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm and a level path. Loose, athletic swing with some whip. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.09. Shows off raw arm strength on the mound. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Max effort with an uptempo delivery. Square landing with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 84-86 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph. 

8. Evan Tenuta, RHP/INF, Sandburg, 2018
6-foot-1, 180-pound two-way player, solid average body type, projects best on the mound. Athletic delivery, regular effort. Arm action has length, full arm swing, loose arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight run, sat 82-83 mph, touched 84 mph. Slider showed action at 72-75 mph. Straight changeup with slight sink, 73-75 mph. Defensively showed arm strength across the diamond, 82 mph, over the top slot, long release. Average hands, fields deep, showed body control. 7.99 runner. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift stride. Path gets extension, 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.

9. Sammy Butera, RHP/INF, Niles West, 2018
6-foot, 165-pound two-way player, lean shape, projects best on the mound. Tall and fall delivery, toe lift with slight rotation to balance point. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, above average arm speed. Fastball has run to arm side, 80-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball has slight sweeping action, tends to decelerate, 68-71 mph. Changeup is 75-78 mph with arm side action similar to his fastball. Right-handed hitter, open stance, slight leg lift stride, stiff lower half, can get off his back side more. Showed bat strength, slight uphill path, some length, 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.92 runner in the 60. Showed arm strength across the diamond, 80 mph.

10. Logan Peterson, RHP/3B, Morton, 2018
6-foot-1, 180-pound two-way player, athletic shape, projectable build. On the mound delivery has some effort, stays tall and upright through release, works online. Arm action showed quickness, over the top slot. Fastball is straight, showed control of the zone, 80-83 mph. Curveball is 12/6 shape, gradual action, slight deceleration, 67-70 mph. Changeup flashed fading action, ranged 66-71 mph. Offensively hits from the right side, balanced stance, toe tap trigger. Showed bat speed, bat, uphill path, lifts the baseball, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played over the top, short firm arm action, carried across the infield, 80 mph. Also, ran a 7.46 laser-timed 60.

2019 RHP's

1. Grant Leader, RHP/C, Lyons Township, 2019
Smaller frame, athletic shape, 5-foot-8, 130-pound two-way player. Projects best on the mound, electric arm speed for his age. Delivery has rhythm, stride works slightly open, athletic finish with regular effort. Arm is quick, clean action, high ¾ slot. Fastball is lively, topped at 87 mph, ranged 82-86 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 67-68 mph. Changeup sinks to arm side, 68-70 mph. Also flashes a slider at 70-73 mph. Shows plus fastball velocity for his age, highly advance arm speed. Defensively showed similar arm strength out of the crouch (78 mph). Pop times ranged 2.06-2.12. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride with good balance. Flashed occasional hard contact, line drive type, mechanically sound approach, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.35 runner in the 60.

2. Nathan Rintz, RHP/3B, Schaumburg, 2019
6-foot, 150-pound two-way player, lean/lanky athletic frame, projects best on the mound. Delivery shows some effort, long strided, squared landing, finishes to first base side. Quick arm, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Advanced fastball velocity for his age, sat 81-82 mph. Curveball showed short quick 12/6 action, 70-72 mph. Changeup thrown with fastball arm speed, 73-76 mph, flashed feel and conviction. Projects well on the mound with a lively arm and aggressive secondary stuff. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short minimal stride. Path gets long, pull side approach, slightly around the baseball. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed a big arm across the diamond, 82 mph, carries well from a high ¾ slot, loose arm. Showed soft, athletic hands, plays through the baseball. 7.65 runner.

3. Connor Dressler, RHP, Hinsdale Central, 2019
Advanced frame for his age and prototypical pitchers build 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed pitcher. Loose, quick arm action and out of a high ¾ window. Some rhythm with a tall and fall delivery. Three-pitch repertoire, featuring a changeup and splitter. Fastball flashed arm-side-run and sat 81-82 mph, touching 83. Splitter worked 68-71 mph with sink at times. Changeup sat 71-73 mph. Given his size and present arm strength he should be a high follow in the 2019 class.

4. Eric Lundell, RHP, Marmion, 2019
Long and lean 5-foot-11, 150-pound projectable right-handed pitcher. Repeats his delivery and throws all three pitches for strikes. Smooth rhythm, in-line direction, square landing and athletic finish. Long and loose arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball featured run and sink, thrown for strikes and sat 76-78 mph, touching 79. Changeup looked to be his best secondary offering. Thrown with arm speed, feel, sink and clocked at 70-72 mph. Also, featured a curveball thrown with feel, worked 11/5, 65-69 mph.

5. Jacob Rosenkranz, RHP, Stevenson, 2019
Projectable, long and lean frame 6-foot-1, 145-pound right-handed pitcher. Repeatable delivery, long and loose arm action out of a ¾ window. Regular effort, smooth rhythm, square landing and athletic finish. Fastball flashed some arm-side-run and clocked at 75-76 mph, touching 77. Cutter, thrown aggressively, backed up at times and clocked 66-68 mph. Feel for changeup, slight fade and clocked at 71-72 mph.

5. Griffin Holderfield, 1B/RHP, Oak Park-River Forest, 2019
6-foot-2, 225-pound, left-handed hitting 1B/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced slightly open stance. Long stride back to even, slight collapse on backside. Gap to gap hitter with a level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.44. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 79 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 79-80 topping out at 81 mph. Threw curveball for strikes that showed slider action at 64-66 mph. Changeup showed occasional cutting action at 72-74 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Brendan Barrette, RHP, Oak Park-River Forest, 2018
Prototypical pitchers frame, 6-foot-5, 190-pound long and projectable build right-handed pitcher. Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm and square landing. Long arm action, out of a ¾ window with some present arm strength. Fastball sat 79-81 mph with slight run and sink when down in the zone. Slider flashed sweeping motion, occasionally flattened out when underneath and sat at 72 mph. Changeup flashed slight arm-side-run and ranged between 69-70 mph. Intriguing arm in the 2018 class given his frame and arm strength.

Graham Bender, RHP/SS, Chatham Glenwood, 2018
6-foot, 170-pound two-way player, solid build, wider shoulders, projects best on the mound. Tall and fall delivery with effort, short stride, limited back side. Arm action is short, over the top slot. Fastball sat 77-79 mph, mostly straight. 12/6 curveball, 68 mph. Changeup is 68-70 mph, tendency to push, flashed control. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, partial lower half involvement. Flashed hard contact, pull side approach. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played similar to that on the mound, 74 mph across the diamond. 7.94 runner in the 60.

Brandon Bennitt, MIF/RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Solid build with strong lower half, 5-foot-8, 165-pound two-way player. Switch hitter, balanced setup, open stance, short stride. Average bat speed, similar abilities from both sides of the plate, 74 mph exit velocity from the right side, 73 mph from the left side. Defensively arm played short, high ¾ slot, 69 mph across the diamond. On the mound works from a balanced delivery, tall and fall approach, on line with regular effort. Arm action is short, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed slight running action, ranged 75-78 mph. Curveball is shaped 12/6, 65-66 mph. Changeup worked at 70-71 mph.

Matthew Camp, RHP, Jacobs, 2018
Well-proportioned, solid build 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. On-line direction, square landing, athletic finish and some rhythm throughout. High ¾ slot and regular effort. Fastball had a tendency to miss up in the zone and clocked at 79-80 mph, touching 81. Curveball was his best secondary offering. Flashed a few with plus action, 11/5 shape, sharp action and ranged between 67-69 mph. Changeup found the strike zone and sat 73-75 mph.

Francois Castillo, 3B/RHP, Clemente, 2018
5-foot-11, 205-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a strong, athletic frame. Arm strength is best tool. Defensively at third base has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Fluid footwork while playing thru the ball. Had the top infield velocity of the event throwing 84 mph across the infield. Took drills in the outfield to show off arm strength, threw 85 mph form the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and toe tap stride. Gap to gap hitter with a long, uphill path and fluid rhythm. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38.  On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Slow paced delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 81-82 topping out at 83 mph. Calls breaking ball a cutter, sat 79-82 mph with no action. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 77-79 mph.

Anthony Deconcilis, SS/RHP, Lake Park, 2018
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Excellent balance with simple mechanics. Line driver hitter with a long, level swing path. Fluid rhythm, creating whip with the barrel. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.29. Defensively in the outfield projects for a corner spot. Has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Quick footwork with a clean transfer. Throws showed carry at 80 mph. In the infield showed fluid footwork with good body control and an accurate arm. Threw 78 mph across the infield. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery with some effort. Level shoulders with a closed landing. Fastball sat 75-77 mph. Curveball showed sweeping action at 65-69 mph. Changeup sat 68-70 mph.

Clark Elliot, MIF/RHP, Barrington, 2019
Athletic shape, projectable body, already shows some lean strength, 5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride, lower half works some. Simple approach with quick hands, uphill path, raw athlete. Defensively arm played at 74 mph across the diamond, short over the top slot occasionally carried, arm works from one slot. Lacked release on the move, feet worked with some quickness. 7.19 runner, well above average for his age. On the mound arm is short and firm, over the top slot. Tall and fall delivery, squared landing, upright finish. Fastball pitched at 71-73 mph, mostly stayed down. Curveball sat 60-63 mph, lacked action. Changeup is firm at 66-69 mph.

Colin Fields, RHP/3B, Libertyville, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with and athletic finish and some rhythm. Fastball sat 80-82 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 59-63 mph. Slider sat 64-65 mph. Defensively has a long, loose arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws with carry, threw 80 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Gap to gap hitter with a short path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.26.

Sean Hebreard, RHP/OF, Plainfield East, 2018
5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with an athletic finish and smooth rhythm. Fastball showed some late life at 78-80 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 64-66 mph. Drops arm angle on changeup slightly, showed slight sinking action at 69-71 mph. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with a short leg kick stride. Long, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.63. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Uphill throws with fluid footwork. Threw 79 mph from the outfield.

Reid Hendrickson, RHP/INF, Edwardsville, 2018
6-foot-1, 170-pound two-way player, strong build, broad shouldered. Tall and fall type delivery on the mound, regular effort, squared landing, works on line. Short quick arm action, over the top slot. Fastball flashed late cut, 77-80 mph. 12/6 curveball 69-71 mph, showed good spin. Changeup is firm, 72-74 mph, near fastball arm speed, thrown aggressively. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift stride, average balance. Quick/strong hands, ball jumped swinging a wood bat, excellent bat speed through the zone, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played over the top, firm at times, 76 mph across the diamond. Sets feet up well to play through the baseball, occasionally lays tall, hands work well. 7.91 runner in the 60.

Andrew Hoffman, 3B/RHP, Plainfield East, 2018
6-foot-2, 150-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a thin, lanky frame. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Average hands with fluid footwork and athletic actions. Threw 75 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Line drive hitter with fluid rhythm and simple mechanics. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.03. On the mound work form a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and slight stab on the backside. Tall and fall online delivery with good balance throughout. Square landing with an athletic finish. Threw fastball for strikes with slight running action at 76-77 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with gradual action at 63-67 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 66-68 mph. Projects well on the mound.

Will Jackson, OF/RHP, Loyola, 2018
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting OF/RHP with an athletic frame. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 81 mph from the outfield with carry. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and a clean exchange. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a drop load and short toe tap stride. Line drive hitter with a long swing path. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.62. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a high leg kick and some rhythm. Slight recoil at finish. Fastball sat 78-79 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 65-67 mph. Threw changeup for strikes with fastball armspeed at 72-73 mph.

Jacob Kapers, C/3B/RHP, Mount Carmel, 2018
6-foot, 165-pound two-way player, projects best behind the plate, athletic frame with strength, younger brother to 2015 graduate Scott Kapers (Valparaiso). Defensively showed advanced catch and release skills, quick efficient transfer, clean with soft hands, good actions receiving the baseball. Arm action is short, over the top slot, typical catchers arm action, flashed carry, 73 mph out of the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.01-2.15. Also flashed some abilities on the infield, arm played at 80 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.49 runner in the 60. On the mound, arm played similar, over the top slot, loose arm, regular effort. Fastball is mostly straight with slight action, 77-80 mph. Curveball has 12/6 gradual action, showed feel for the zone, 66-68 mph. Slider has 10/4 action, 72-73 mph. Changeup sinks, 69-70 mph, near fastball arm speed.

Floyde Kinds, 3B/RHP, Harlan, 2018
6-foot, 165-pound, right-handed hitting utility player. Defensively at third has a short, loose arm action. Threw 77 mph across the infield. Has solid actions with good body control. Took drills in the outfield as well. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a tall, balanced setup with a low hand set. Line drive hitter with a level swing path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.54. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and upright finish. Fastball sat 75-78 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with early action at 64-67 mph. Cutter sat 69 mph. Changeup sat 72-76 mph. 

Simon Lane, RHP/OF, Hinsdale Central, 2019
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Hides the ball well. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball flashed some running action at 77-78 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with tight rotation, occasionally got under it at 65-67 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph. Offensively hits form a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Pull hitter with a long swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.76. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm angle. Threw 72 mph from the outfield.

Caleb Larson, RHP, Wheaton Warrenville South, 2018
Large, physical build, strong 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. Up-tempo delivery and works fast. Regular effort, quick arm, tall and fall delivery from a high ¾ slot. Tendency to get underneath and work uphill at times. Fastball flashed some run and sat 80-83 mph. Curveball worked 11/5 and clocked at 68-71 mph. Changeup showed sink at times, thrown near fastball arm speed, 71-73 mph.

CJ Lewis, 3B/RHP, Normal West, 2019
5-foot-9, 162-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Offensively hits from an upright, slightly closed stance. Short load to backside with a toe tap stride. Line drive hitter with a long swing path. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.26. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 70 mph across the infield. Accurate throws with slower actions. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with good balance throughout. Fastball flashed cutting action at 68-72 topping out at 73 mph. Curveball spun at 51-54 mph. Changeup sat 58-64 mph.

Christian Lucio, SS/RHP, Mount Carmel, 2018
5-foot-11, 150-pound two-way player, average athletic build, projects best as a position player. Left-handed hitter, good setup, slightly open stance, short stride that slightly dives. Loose hands, hands worked in swing, showed ability to barrel baseballs, line drive approach with some opposite field tendencies in BP. 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showcased softer hands, with actions that played through the baseball, ability to control his body on the move. Arm action is short, over the top slot, arm flashed some carry and has the ability to release from multiple angles. On the mound delivery has some effort, high ¾ slot, short arm action. Fastball has slight run, 75-76 mph. Curveball played with 11/5 shape, 67-70 mph. Showed feel for his changeup, 70-72 mph.

Vinni Massaglia, MIF/RHP, Morton, 2018
5-foot-10, 165-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Flashed some strength with the bat for his age, flatter path, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays the ball deep, arm action is short, over the top slot, showed some accuracy, 76 mph across the diamond. 7.55 runner in the 60. On the mound arm action is clean, over the top slot. Fastball flashed slight cut action, 78-79 mph. Curveball flashed good shape, 62-66 mph. Showed a knuckleball at 63-65 mph with control.

Carlos McFadden, INF/OF/RHP, 2018
5-foot-7, 140-pound multi-positional player, lean athletic frame. Defensively plays fast aggressive defender tends to attack the baseball, plays through it. Showed actions to play on the infield or outfield. Arm played at 86 mph from the outfield, 80 mph across the diamond, flashed carry. Right-handed hitter, open stance, toe tap stride. Average bat speed, line drive type approach, 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound, Fastball worked at 77-80 mph. Curveball has 10/4 shape, 68-70 mph. Changeup played at 73-74 mph.

Ryan Patel, SS/RHP, Mundelein, 2018
Long lean projectable frame, 5-foot-11, 140-pound two-way player. Defensively plays loose, lanky athlete with gangly actions, showed ability to play through the baseball, hands played. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, 76 mph arm across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, small leg kick stride. Average bat speed, longer path, line drive type hitter, occasional pull side approach, fluid hitter. 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.96 runner in the 60. On the mound works slightly across his body, squared heel toe landing. Short loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 76-78 mph, touched 81 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 59-64 mph. Changeup thrown with arm speed, showed feel for the zone, sink and fading action, 68-71 mph.

Miles Powell, RHP, Deerfield, 2018
Solidly built, prototypical pitchers frame 6-foot-4, 200-pound right-handed pitcher. Up-tempo delivery, quick arm action out of a ¾ window. Regular effort throughout delivery, square landing, in-line direction and an upright finish. Fastball, featured arm-side-run with a tendency to miss to that side of the plate and sat 80-82 mph, touching 83.  Curveball worked 11/5, flashed sharpness when he stayed on top of the ball and ranged between 65-67 mph. Splitter was inconsistent and sat 72-76 mph.

Justin Ruehl, RHP, Notre Dame College Prep, 2018
Thick build 5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound featured a three pitch mix, regular effort and some rhythm throughout his delivery. Long arm action out of a high ¾ window. In-line direction and square landing. Fastball thrown for strikes, flashed life, slight arm-side-run and clocked at 81-82 mph, topped at 83 mph. Curveball worked 12/6, ranged between 65-68 mph. Changeup, occasional fade at 72-75 mph.

Brett Selke, OF/RHP, Brother Rice, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride. Long, level swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.33. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Plays thru the ball with quick footwork. Threw 79 mph from the outfield. Will continue to improve as he fills out. On the mound works form an over the top arm angle with a long, high draw out of the glove. Tall and fall, online delivery with some effort. Fastball sat 75-76 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 56-59 mph. Changeup sat 68-70 mph.

Mason Sykes, 3B/RHP, Conant, 2018
6-foot-2, 200-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a large, strong frame. Offensively hits from a tall, slightly open stance. Smooth load to backside with a short leg kick stride. Gap to gap hitter with some pop, and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.84. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Fluid footwork with slower actions. Throws showed carry at 78 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery. Short stride in line with home plate and an upright finish. Fastball showed arm side run at 74-75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball showed no action at 66-68 mph. Changeup sat 68-70 mph.

Braeden Wegner, OF/RHP, Jacobs, 2018
6-foot-1, 157-pound, right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Gap to gap hitter with a short, uphill swing path. 70 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.75. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 74 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Slow paced tall and fall delivery, in line with home plate. Fastball sat 71-73 mph. Curveball showed sweeping action at 57-61 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 64-68 mph.

Andrew Wilhite, INF/SHP, Stillman Valley, 2018
6-foot, 170-pound two-way player, lean build, unique switch-handed pitching abilities. Left-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, lower half works with good balance. Loose hands, excellent bat control, showed barrel awareness. Made hard spray contact to all fields, gap to gap type hitter, looked confident in the box. 93 mph exit velocity from the tee, projects as a high-level bat. 7.41 runner in the 60. Defensively arm played with a longer draw on the infield, clean exchange, 80 mph across the diamond. Deliberate actions, average hands, showed ability to play through the baseball, methodical footwork. On the mound showed the ability to pitch from both sides, similar delivery and arm action from both sides, high ¾ slot. More arm strength from the right side. Fastball sat 79-81 mph topped at 82 mph right-handed, 73-74 mph left-handed. Right-handed curveball had 12/6 action, 68-70 mph with some depth. Left-handed slider sat 66-68 mph with the ability to land for strikes. Changeup has slight run from both sides. 75-78 mph right-handed, 67-70 mph left-handed.

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