Prep Baseball Report

Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis


By Illinois Staff

On Oct. 20, the PBR Illinois hosted its final event of 2019, the Underclass Showcase, featuring over 110 of the state’s 2022 and 2023 prospects, as well as a handful of seventh- and eighth-grade players, at The MAX in McCook.

Last month, we shared our rapid analysis for this event inside our Quick Hits post, and took a statistical look at the day’s top performers inside our Stats Story. Monday marked the start of our position-by-position analysis, beginning with the day’s catchers, which led to the event’s outfielders and infielders. Today, we break down each of the arms who took the mound at this showcase and ranked the top-10 in both the 2022 and 2023 classes.

Crystal Lake South’s Ysen Useni topped the 2022 infielder board in yesterday’s analysis for his highly physical right-handed bat. Well, he uses his raw strength just as efficiently on the mound, too. The sophomore was up to 87 mph at this event and is among the top ‘22 follows in the state.

Topping the 2023 charts is the easy lefty from Plainfield East, Brady Louck. A lean, loose-levered southpaw who demonstrated above-average control and feel for his three-pitch arsenal. Louck’s future Plainfield North rival, Luke Brown, is another follow left-hander with an athletic 6-foot-1 frame equipped with a running fastball, up to 80 mph at the showcase.

A pair of Hinsdale Central freshman righties, Benjamin Oosterbaan and William Ho, also established themselves as follow arms inside the state’s 2023 class.

For reports on each of the pitchers who made it out to this event, continue on below.

TOP 2022 PITCHERS

1. Ysen Useni, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B High-follow 2022, raw strength.
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Strong projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square and in line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long and loose action, plus arm strength with regular effort.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Slight run, thrown for strikes.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp break.
CH: 71-75 mph. Thrown with near FB arm speed, feel for the zone.

2. Sebastian Gutierrez, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, presence on the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long and loose arm action, quick arm speed, regular to easy effort.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Sink, thrown for strikes.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 70-71 mph. Arm-side run, down in the zone.

3. Ashton Izzi, Oswego East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 145-pounds. Long, lean, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Slight plunge out of the glove, comes out of a short high 3/4 window, loose out front.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Thrown for strikes, slight arm-side-run.
CB: 67-71 mph. Consistent 11/5 shape, feel.
CH: 69-72 mph. Fade action.

4. Cade Nowik, Lake Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 183-pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, stays balanced and in engaged in core, lands square, and works on line with moderate effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short loose arm action, quick arm speed.
FB: T82, 81-81 mph. Showed occasional run to arm side while working mostly straight four seam.
SL: 64-65 mph. 10/4 shape, showed feel.
CH: 74-76 mph. Straight change, thrown firm with arm speed, showed control. 

5. Bobby Lane, St. Ignatius (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, tucks into balance position, lands square and works towards target.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, works out of high 3/4 slot, short draw.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Showed feel for the strike zone, hard run and sink action.
CB: 61-63 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeping action.
CH: 67-69 mph. Plays with arm side run and sink.

6. Brandon Pritchard, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, slow and smooth rhythm, finishes in athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, showed arm speed with regular effort.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Sinking movement.
SL: 66-71 mph. Sweeping action, 10/4 shape.
CH: 71-74 mph. Decent feel, keeps it down.  

7. Tommy Boba, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Solid build.
Delivery: Delivery works with max effort, stays directional to target, lands on ball of foot, closed toe.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, draws with slight hook, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Heavy feel at times, flashed sinking action.
CB: 66-68 mph. Works mostly on 11/5 plane, occasional 12/6.
CH: 74-75 mph. Sink and fade action, showed some feel, thrown firm and aggressively.  

8. Alexander Cherian, Niles West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build with room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, athletic smooth tempo, stays on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works loose and quick from a 3/4 window.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Late cutting action.
CB: 65-71 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed sharp action, feel.
CH: 70-72 mph. Inconsistent action; cut and ran at times.

9. Quinten Lane, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery, works on line with some effort, lands square, quiet front side.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, short draw.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Running action with occasional sink, showed control.
CB: 66-69 mph. Flashed sharp action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with sink and arm speed, flashed above average action at times.

10. Wyatt Attkisson, Walter Payton College Prep (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 162-pounds. Wiry frame and build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, loose lively levers, works uptempo with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short loose arm action.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Straight four seam type fastball, flashed occasional run.
CB: 64-66 mph. Works on 11/5 plane.
CH: 74-75 mph. Sinking action, occasional fade.

TOP 2023 PITCHERS

1. Brady Louck, Plainfield East (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Lean build on smaller frame, loose body type.
Delivery: Easy effort, delivery works in rhythm, tall and fall type, works slightly across his body.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action works out of 3/4 slot, low effort.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Above average feel, showed run and sink action.
CB: 64-66 mph. Slurve type action, works on 1/7 plane with above average control.
CH: 69-70 mph. Best secondary offering, advanced fading action, excellent feel, plus potential pitch for his age.

2. Luke Brown, Plainfield North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action, regular effort.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Running movement, thrown for strikes.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed, sinking movement. 

3. Benjamin Oosterbaan, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 145-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands with closed shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top to high 3/4 release point, quick and loose arm action, regular effort.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Heavy action, in the zone.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break.
SL: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp action, thrown with fastball arm speed, in the zone. Best offspeed pitch. 

4. Caleb Diver, Dunlap (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 162-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, uptempo rhythm, lands in line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, quick arm speed with regular effort, loose.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Heavy action, thrown for strikes.
CB: 61-69 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed.
CH: 65-68 mph. Sinking movement, pairs well with fastball, great feel.

5. William Ho, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 190-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with high tempo.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm action with regular effort.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Sinking movement.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown near fastball arm speed.
CH: 68-73 mph. Arm side run, thrown with fastball arm speed. 

6. Andrew Ressler, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, has mound presence
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release point, long and loose arm action, easy effort.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Running and sinking movement, hard action, in the zone.
CB: 64-69 mph. 11/5 shape.

7. Tommy Townsend, Sycamore (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Durable frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands closed, towards first base.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, long and loose action, easy effort.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Late pick-up, thrown in the zone.
CB: 66-69 mph. 1/7 shape.
SL: 66-67 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. 

8. Gavin Gomez, Providence Catholic (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pounds. Durable frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Worked out of the stretch, tall and fall delivery, quick rhythm, lands open towards third base.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot, regular effort.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Sinking movement, thrown for strikes low in the zone.
CB: 60-62 mph. 1/7 shape. 

9. Richard Gomez, St. Laurence (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, regular effort.
FB: T78, 74-76 mph. Decent feel, in the zone.
CB: 56-58 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 66-69 mph. Sinking action, thrown with near fastball arm speed, low in the zone.

10. Breyan Brooks, Homewood Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Durable, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square and in line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, long, loose arm action, arm speed present with regular effort.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Late and heavy action,
CB: 55-60 mph. 1/7 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed.
CH: 62-68 mph. Sinking movement, thrown for strikes.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically) 

Charlie Anderson, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. Thin, wiry build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, follows through towards 1B.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action works over the top to high 3/4 with regular effort.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Gradual sinking motion.
CB: 60-63 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape.
CH: 67-69 mph. Fading/sinking movement, thrown at bottom of zone. 

David Anderson, Homewood-Flossmor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 135-pounds. Thin, wiry build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands in line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long arm action, regular effort.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Slight run.
CB: 57-61 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 66-70 mph. Fading action, low in the zone.

Michael Boyce, Naperville Central (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 165-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands square and in line.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, short arm action, easy effort.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Thrown for strikes.
CB: 56-60 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown with stiff wrist.
CH: 63-67 mph. Arm side run.

Luke Brabham, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Lanky, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square, shoulders in line, strike thrower.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long arm action with regular effort.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Keeps it down, in the zone.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 67-67 mph. Sweeping motion, 10/4 shape.
CH: 68-70 mph. Sinking action.

Peyton Burgh, Prospect (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short rigid arm action. 
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Sinking action.
CB: 61-63 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-66 mph. Stays on top, sinking action.

DaMaurion Butler, St Margaret (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-4, 136-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, athletic finish towards home plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, over the top release point, regular effort.
FB: T69, 66-68 mph. Thrown for strikes.
SL: 58-62 mph. 10-4 shape.
CH: 58-61 mph. Sinking movement. 

Horacio Cabrales Jr, Thornwood (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 230-pounds. Wide frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over the top, easy effort.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. In the zone, featured a 2-seam that had arm side run.
CB: 65-69 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed. 

Cale Coursey, St. Joseph-Ogden (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot, regular effort.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Feel for the zone.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-68 mph. Fading movement, thrown for strikes. 

Michael Dabe, McHenry (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 171-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm, lands closed towards third base.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action, regular effort.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Thrown for strikes low in the zone, late sinking action.
CB: 59-64 mph. 10/4 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed, decent spin rate. 

Tyler Doonan, Hampshire (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pounds. Lanky, athletic build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, lands square with level shoulders, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top to high 3/4 release point, loose arm action with easy effort.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Heavy action, up in the zone.
CB: 59-65 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, thrown for strikes
KN: 56-59 mph. Late sinking action.

Ezra Essex, Highland (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot, 111-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm, lands in line.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, short action, regular effort, accurate.
FB: T65, 62-64 mph. Sinking action, located in the zone.
CB: 50-53 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 52-54 mph. Sinking and running action, located down in the zone, best offspeed.

Matthew Fischl, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Thin, wiry build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot with some effort.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Fastball runs at times.
CB: 61-63 mph. Varies between 11/5 and 10/4 shape.
CH: 70-70 mph. Firm change-up, thrown with fastball arm speed.

Ethan Fleming, Plainfield North (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 120-pounds. Thin, limber build
Delivery: Smooth and in rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long and loose arm action.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Slight run.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-66 mph. Sinking, fading action.

Rylen Given, Woodstock North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 152-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, lands in line with level shoulders, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action with regular effort.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Decent feel for the zone.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed, low in the zone.
CH: 64-65 mph. Arm side run, thrown for strikes, pairs well with fastball.

Malachi Gonzalez, Lakeview (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 125-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, low 3/4 to sidearm slot. 
FB: T65, 62-64 mph. Sinking movement.
CB: 50-51 mph. 10/4 shape.
CH: 57-60 mph. Sinking, running action.

Tommy Haggerty, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 145-pounds. Wiry frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with some rhythm, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Arm side run.
CB: 60-61 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 69-71 mph. Sinking, fading action, thrown with near fastball arm speed. 

Jalen Headly, St. Laurence (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, projectable frame.
Delivery: Delivery works with some tempo, stays on line and lands square, tall and fall type with regular effort and repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, works out of 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Flashed late arm side run and thrown for strikes.
CB: 63-66 mph. Showed feel for the strike zone, 2/8 shape with gradual action.
CH: 64-70 mph. Sinks to arm side, played with arm speed.

Kellen Hershberger, Normal Community (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth and balanced.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm action, easy effort.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Cutting movement.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 64-68 mph. Fading movement. 

Jeremy Jaehnig, Huntley (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 110-pounds. Thin, wiry build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, quick rhythm, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, regular effort.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Cutting movement.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape.
KN: 59-63 mph. Slight sink, thrown near fastball arm speed. 

Eli Kieser, University (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 130-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame, room to grow.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, lands closed, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm action, 3/4 slot, some effort.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Slight cutting action, in the zone.
CB: 60-62 mph. 10/4 shape, thrown for strikes.
CH: 65-69 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed, arm side run.
 
James Novakovic, New Trier (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 152-pounds. Lanky, athletic build. Room to grow.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, utilizes slide step out of stretch.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 release point, short arm action, regular effort.
FB: T75, 71-74 mph. Sinking movement, thrown for strikes.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, pops up out of hand. 

Luke Oblen, N/A (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, loose action with easy to regular effort.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Sinking movement, late action. Thrown for strikes.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break.
CH: 65-69 mph. Cutting movement. 

Jack Otis, Minooka (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Delivery works slightly across his body, high front side, regular effort.
Arm Action: RH. Plays out of high 3/4 slot, loose action.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Consistent run to arm side.
CB: 56-59 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 64-64 mph. Showed sinking action.

Kevin Periaswamy, Elk Grove (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Large frame.
Delivery: Works slightly across his body with long levers, creates some misdirection.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Played mostly straight with occasional sink.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, rolling action.
CH: 63-66 mph. Showed sink to arm side.

Max Petry, South Elgin (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Wiry frame.
Delivery: Linear tall and fall delivery, stays on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose and quick arm action from a high 3/4 to 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Around the zone, works straight.
CB: 62-63 mph. Maintains arm speed, sharp spin, late action.
CH: 62-69 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed, late fade.

Tony Pluta, St. Viator (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-7, 146-pounds.
Delivery: Simple repeatable delivery, lands square, slightly across his body, works in rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, short loose action, maintains arm speed on all three offerings.
FB: T82, 77-80 mph. Slight running action.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin, thrown with aggressive arm speed.
CH: 71-74 mph. Fastball arm speed, plays with run to arm speed.

Tyler Pritchard, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Drop and drive, finishes in line with level shoulders.
Arm Action: LH. Arm works short and loose from 3/4 slot, quick arm speed, easy effort.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Slight sink and run, late movement.
CB: 58-61 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual break.
CH: 58-62 mph. Cutting action, thrown near fastball arm speed.

Brandon Roberson, Normal Community (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Large frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lead with toe into wide leg lift balance point, shoulders stay level and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Plays with sinking action.
CB: 61-63 mph. 1/7 shape, slurve type action.
CH: 67-69 mph. Slight sinking action.

Andy Roman, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Lean, lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands squared on closed toe, repeatable actions.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Straight fastball action, occasional run to arm side.
CB: 61-62 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-66 mph. Thrown near fastball arm speed, showed running action at times.

Isaiah Rosado, Morton West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 190-pounds.
Delivery: In tempo delivery, toe lifts into balance point, lands slightly to open side. Uses slide step in the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, short window.
FB: T79, 73-77 mph. Straight four seam action, played at top of the zone.
CB: 55-62 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 61-63 mph. Fading action, near fastball arm speed.

Maxwell Rosenkranz, Stevenson (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 140-pounds. Thin, wiry build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, short arm action, easy effort.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. In the zone, straight with slight run at times.
CB: 61-65 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 66-68 mph. Sinking motion, low in the zone.

Julian Sumner, Lyons Township (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, tall leg lift, swings into landing, squared foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm swing, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 69-73 mph. Slight sinking action, mostly straight.
CB: 57-62 mph. 11/5 shape, slight action. 

Tristan Villarreal, Hampshire (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 148-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, some effort.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Cutting movement.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, good feel out of the windup.  

Mack Whitcomb, Brother Rice (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive style delivery, high front side, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Arm plays short out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Straight four seam type fastball, gets occasional run, showed ability to throw for strikes.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type action.
KN: 65-67 mph. Showed occasional flutter, cut sink action. 

Matthew Wright, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, lands square and in line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, regular effort.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Sinking action.
CB: 57-62 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed.
CH: 62-66 mph. late sinking action, low in the zone. 

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