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Underclass Showcase: Pitching Analysis

November 21, 2014

By Ryan Quigley
Illinois Scouting Director

The Prep Baseball Report Underclass Showcase featured 89 prospects in the 2017 and 2018 classes on October 26th indoors at the MAX in McCook, IL. Over the next several days the PBR Scouting staff will roll out position-by-position rankings of the event, culminating with the Top Ten Overall Prospects from the showcase.

Click Here to view the article on top statistical performers from the event.

After highlighting each individual position, today we’ll take a look at the pitchers. The Underclass showcase featured 2017 and 2018 prospects, therefore many players haven’t specialized position wise yet, so we had a large amount of pitchers to evaluate. Regardless, it allows to see the athleticism of many top prospects when they step on the mound as well, even if their future may be somewhere else on the diamond.

Mount Carmel’s Cameron Hupe gives the Caravan a second top ranked 2017 prospect, joining teammate Zion Pettigrew (the No. 1 ranked middle infielder of the event). Hupe sat in the 84-86 mph range and we’ve seen him up to 87 mph this fall. He projects to add more velocity as he continue to fills out his already sturdy and athletic 6-foot-1 frame.

Plainfield South’s Austin Marozas left an impression on the PBR scouting staff equally as large as his 6-foot-5 frame, sitting 84-86 mph. Marozas showed the ability to throw all four of his pitches for strikes, and has the makings of a power breaking ball.

St. Laurence’s Thomas Farrell impressed with his running fastball and sinking changeup from the left side. Farrell has legitimate two-way ability, and should be a mainstay on the mound and at first base for the Vikings over the next several years.

Lake View’s Justin Diaz took his smooth arm action from the middle infield and transferred it to the mound. Diaz sat 81-84 mph with a feel for two different breaking balls.

Dylan Jones (Oswego East) is a physical specimen who impressed in the outfield with his speed (7.14 60) and arm strength. He’s raw on the mound, but showcased the top velocity at the event, topping out at 87 mph. Jones is one of the top all-around athletes in the 2017 class.

On Monday, we’ll take a look at the Top Overall Prospect’s from the event.

Let’s take a look at the top pitching prospects from this October’s Underclass Showcase.

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Cameron Hupe, RHP, Mount Carmel, 2017
6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic right-handed pitcher currently ranked No. 8 in Illinois’ 2017 class. Works from a long, loose, high ¾, to over-the-top arm slot, toe down at balance point, loads over rubber, uses legs well in delivery, slight drop-and-drive, shoulders work uphill, helps create downhill angle on fastball, drifts slightly across his body, lands square and athletically, good rhythm throughout delivery, slide steps from stretch. Fastball sat 84-86 mph with occasional sinking action. 62-64 mph curveball flashes 12/6 shape, backs up at times when he gets around it. 70-74 mph changeup flashes arm side run, good feel for strikes. Hupe was up to 87 mph in the fall, and showed more power in game action with his breaking ball at 66-69 mph. His athleticism and clean delivery will make him one of the top right-handed pitching recruits in Illinois’ 2017 class.

2. Austin Marozas, RHP, Plainfield South, 2017
6-foot-5, 190-pound physically impressive and projectable right-handed pitcher works from a long, loose, high ¾ arm slot, slight stab in back of arm swing doesn’t affect ability to get out front. Toe up at balance point, shoulders stay level throughout delivery, starts from the first base side of the rubber, lower half stride direction drifts, works across his body falling towards third base, lands square, athletic finish. Fastball with late finish through the zone sat from 82-86 mph, mostly 84-86. Slider and curveball show similar 11/5 shape, threw both for strikes. Slider sat 69-71 mph, curveball sat 66-69 mph. 77-78 mph flashed arm side run. Marozas has as high of a ceiling as any prospect we’ve seen in the 2017 class. His feel for four pitches was impressive, he’ll be a high follow prospect in the class of 2017.

3. Thomas Farrell, 1B/LHP, St. Laurence, 2017
6-foot-2, 170-pound lanky and athletic left-handed hitting first baseman/left-handed pitcher hits from a spread out, open stance, hands load back smoothly, starts with a high back elbow, explosive bat speed, short path, fluid rhythm, hit several line drives from gap-to-gap, power to pull side, loud on contact, 87 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, impresses at first base with athleticism and range. 7.06 60 runner so could athleticism fits in the outfield as well. Threw 78 mph across the diamond from long, loose, high ¾ arm slot, showed soft hands fielding, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball. On the mound, sat 79-82 mph with sink from same arm slot, works exclusively from the stretch, toe down at balance point, shoulders stay level in delivery, lower half stays in line with lower half, lands square, athletic finish. 68-69 mph sluvy breaking ball had late action, gets on the side of it at times missing arm side, but potential to be above average. 71-73 mph changeup flashed arm side run. Farrell is a high follow prospect over the next few years in the class of 2017.

4. Justin Diaz, MIF/RHP, Lake View, 2017
5-foot-11, 150-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting middle infielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, hands load back smoothly, short stride, above average bat speed, short, level bat path produced line drives from gap-to-gap with fluid rhythm throughout. 78 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, showcased plus hands fielding the baseball, fluid footwork, plays through the baseball. Arm works athletically, short, loose, high ¾ slot with carry and accuracy at 82 mph across the diamond. Ran a 7.49 60. On the mound, fastball sat 81-84 mph with sink from short, quick, and loose high ¾ slot. 66-68 mph curveball showed 12/6 shape, 70-71 mph slider had sweeping action, gets on the side of it at times. Tall and fall type delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders throughout delivery, lands square but slightly across his body. Diaz has legitimate two-way potential at the next level and is a high follow prospect over the next three years.

5. Dylan Jones, OF/RHP, Oswego East, 2017
6-foot-2, 180-pound muscular and athletic left-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a tall, open setup, short stride, short, uphill bat path produced line drives from gap-to-gap with pull side power, 83 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 85 mph from the outfield from long, high ¾ arm slot with accuracy and carry. Plays through the baseball, soft hands, fielding, natural outfield fielding actions. Ran a 7.14 60. On the mound, fastball sat 82-84 mph, touching 87 mph with run from long, high ¾ slot with some effort. Lands closed at foot strike, lower half stride direction stays in line with home plate. Curveball with 11/5 shape sat 69-72 mph. 72-75 mph changeup was thrown with good arm speed, mostly straight action. Jones is a high follow prospect in the class of 2017.

6. Bryan Truitt, RHP/OF, Rockford Christian, 2017
6-foot-1, 155-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from an open setup, hands load back, short stride, long, slightly uphill bat path produced 76 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 80 mph in the outfield from long, over-the-top arm slot. Impressed more with projectability on the mound. Fastball sat 79-81 mph with downhill angle from long, loose, high ¾ slot, toe up at balance point, tall-and-fall type delivery, works slightly across his body, lands slightly closed, spins off heel, athletic finish, slide steps from the stretch occasionally. 11/5 curveball sat 70-73 mph with sharp break. 74-76 mph slider with 10/4 shape and true slider tilt is a plus pitch for age level.

7. Kenny Swart, RHP, Lincoln-Way East, 2017
6-foot-3, 210-pound physically strong right-handed pitcher works from a long, loose, ¾ arm slot, easy effort, toe down at balance point, loads front knee over rubber, lead leg swings out and around with toe up, lands towards first base side, shoulders level throughout delivery, lands square. Fastball sat 80-82 with arm side run, horizontal movement. 12/6 knuckle curve thrown hard at 71-74 mph, makings of a power swing-and-miss pitch. 73-75 mph changeup thrown aggressively with arm side run, more sinking action than fastball. Swart has the makings of a three pitch mix, and a prototypical pitcher’s build. He’s a prospect to follow closely in the 2017 class over the next three years.

8. Alex Skibba, RHP/MIF, Peoria Notre Dame, 2017
5-foot-10, 135-pound two-way player, long legged, thin build, projects well. Showed higher upside on the mound, delivery has athleticism, arm action is long and loose, high ¾ slot, quick arm. Fastball has run, showed knowledge of the zone, sat 80-81 mph. Curveball played, advanced for age, 12/6 shape, tight spin showed depth, 67-68 mph with feel for the zone. Showed a knuckleball as third pitch, 68-69 mph. Showed presence on the mound, good body language and tempo. Offensively hits from the right side, open stance. Loose hands creates whip, lacks some repeatability, excess pre pitch movement. Raw bat speed, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively has a long loose arm action, flashes some quick twitch action in the infield. Arm played at 82 mph across the diamond. Runs the 60 at 7.52. High upside prospect, strong follow.

9. Anthony Calarco, C/RHP, New Trier, 2018
6-foot, 160-pound lanky and athletic switch hitting catcher/right-handed pitcher impressed as one of the top 2018’s in attendance at October’s Underclass Showcase. Natural right-handed hitter, but more whip and exit velocity with left handed swing. Balanced, spread out approach from both side, hands load smoothly, short stride, front foot turns in to create torque more in left-handed swing, long and uphill from both sides, aggressive finish (smacks barrel against his back making an audible sound), future power potential from both sides of the plate. 80 mph exit velocity from the left side, 75 mph from the right side. Defensively behind the plate, threw 73 mph from the crouch from short, ¾ arm slot with some carry, but two-seam action due to arm slot. Pop times ranged from 2.25-2.40 to second. Ran an 8.42 60. On the mound, fastball sat 79-80 mph from long, loose, high ¾ arm slot, wraps wrist in back of arm swing, still gets extension and finish with some arm side run. 12/6 breaking ball with gradual break, backed up at times from 60-62 mph, better out of the stretch. Threw sinking changeup 69-72 mph. High follow with the bat and on the mound.

10. JP Norman, C/RHP, Kaneland, 2017
6-foot, 185-pound strong left-handed hitting catcher hits from a balanced setup, hands move back and drop to load, minimal stride, above average bat speed, long path, mostly pull with 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, threw 71 mph from the crouch from short, over-the-top arm slot, quick release, hands were soft receiving during pens, pop times ranged from 2.12-2.22. Ran a 7.87 60. On the mound showed confident approach pitching. Fastball sat 78-80 mph from short, loose, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort, tall-and-fall type delivery, some rhythm, shoulders level throughout, lower half stride direction stays in line with home plate, lands closed, cuts down leg kick from the stretch, athletic finish. 67-68 mph curveball flashed 12/6 rotation, backed up at times. 73-75 mph changeup flashed plus sinking action for his age, thrown for strikes.

10. Nate Dirkes, RHP, Wheeling, 2018
6-foot-4, 180-pound lanky and projectable right-handed pitcher works from a short, high ¾ arm slot, tall-and-fall delivery, loads front knee back over the rubber, shoulders work downhill, stride direction stays in line with home plate, lands square. Fastball sat 77-79 mph touching 80 mph with sinking action. 12/6 curveball shows flashes at 65-66 mph. Changeup thrown firm at 74-75 mph, gets underneath at times. Dirkes is an extremely projectable freshman to keep a close eye on over the next several years.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Ryan Antenore, OF/RHP, Mundelein, 2017
6-foot-2, 150-pound lanky right-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced, crouched setup, short stride, gets front foot down early, short, level bat path produced opposite field line drives during batting practice with 72 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 73 mph in the outfield from long, high ¾ arm slot, showcased average hands fielding. Ran a 7.39 60. On the mound, fastball sat 74-76 mph touching 78 mph with run from high ¾ arm slot, tall-and-fall type delivery, toe up at balance point, level shoulders throughout, lower half stride direction in line with home plate, lands square. Slows arm on gradual breaking 49-55 mph curveball, lands for strikes. Also threw a 58-62 mph slider with gradual, horizontal break.

Joe Bagger, OF/RHP, Champaign Central, 2017
6-foot-2, 165-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a tall, open setup, hands load back smoothly, long, level bat path with fluid rhythm produced a solid batting practice round with several line drives back up the middle off the screen. 80 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 82 mph in the outfield from long ¾ arm slot, average hands fielding. Ran a 7.21 60. On the mound, fastball sat 76-79 mph from long, high ¾ arm slot, breaks hands high, drop-and-drive type delivery, level shoulders throughout delivery, throws slightly across his body, lands square. Curveball ranged from 63-68 mph, lacked true shape. Also threw 65-68 mph changeup.

Kade Burns, MIF, Edwardsville, 2017
Left-handed hitting middle infielder, 5-foot-9, 155-pounds, lean athletic frame. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, slightly open, short stride, good balance throughout. Controls the bat well, smooth hitter, gap to gap approach, short path, advanced bat speed. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively uses a long arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate arm across the diamond, arm carries well, advanced arm strength at 83 mph across the diamond. Hands played softly, plays through the baseball well, could project better at third base, arm will clearly play from the left side of the infield. Above average runner for his age, laser timed 7.23 in the 60 yard dash. On the mound, fastball sat 77-80 mph, topped at 82 mph on final pitch with late arm side run. Works from long, quick, loose, high ¾ arm slot, tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort, slow and controlled delivery, showed 82 mph velocity on final pitch when he got a lot more aggressive and sped up mechanics, toe down at balance point, shoulders stay level in delivery, lands in line with home plate. 63-66 mph curveball flashed gradual 11/5 breaking shape. 70-71 mph changeup was thrown with fastball arm action, flashed sinking action.

Cristian Corona, 1B/LHP, St. Laurence, 2018
6-foot, 220-pound strong left-handed hitting first baseman/left-handed pitcher hits from a narrow setup, hands drop to load, short stride, short, uphill path, could use lower half more effectively, 68 mph exit velocity. Defensively, threw 61 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot. Ran an 8.40 60. On the mound, fastball sat 65-70 mph from short, loose, high ¾ arm slot, toe up at balance point, throws slightly across his body. 60-65 mph curveball showed gradual break, 11/5 shape. 60-62 mph changeup flashed arm side run.

Jonathan Cruz, SS/RHP, South Elgin, 2018
5-foot-10, 135-pound right-handed hitting shortstop/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, hands load back smoothly, short stride, short bat path gets extension, fluid rhythm, 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, threw 73 mph across the diamond from long, high ¾ arm slot with average carry. Average hands fielding the baseball with quality infield actions. Ran a 7.53 60. On the mound, fastball sat 71-73 mph from long, loose, high ¾ arm slot, toe up at balance point, straight up and down leg lift, works slightly across his body with stride direction, lands square. 64-65 mph shows gradual break, 11/5 shape, 67-69 mph changeup flashed sinking action.

Dylan Diorio, 3B/RHP, Plainfield North, 2017
5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed hitting third baseman/right-handed pitcher hits from an open stance, leg kick stride, stride direction stays open, fast bat speed, long, uphill bat path with lift produced 72 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 71 mph across the diamond from long, ¾ arm slot. Ran an 8.03 60. On the mound, fastball sat 73-75 mph with arm side run and sink from long, ¾ arm slot with regular effort. Tall and fall type delivery, shoulders stay level, lower half stride direction stays in line with home plate. 56-58 mph breaking ball flashed gradual 10/4 shape. 62-64 mph changeup flashed fading action, thrown for strikes.

Thomas Donnelly, OF/RHP, Notre Dame, 2018
6-foot, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a slightly open setup, minimal load with hands, leg kick stride, long uphill bat path with pull tendencies produced 74 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 76 mph in the outfield from short, high ¾ arm slot with some carry. Ran a 7.52 60. On the mound, works from a short, high ¾ arm action, tall-and-fall type delivery, lower half works slightly across his body, lands closed, spins off on foot. Fastball sat 74-77 mph, slows arm on 56-58 mph curveball with gradual, 11/5 break, lands for strikes. 58-61 mph slider flashed more horizontal action than curveball.

Jeremy Fischer, RHP/SS/C, Normal West, 2018
5-foot-8, 135-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Path has length, pull side approach, short low finish, 69 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively played with a long arm action, showed some accuracy, high ¾ slot. Worked out both at catcher and shortstop. Uses slightly shorter arm action when behind the plate. Arm played at 67 mph across the infield and 62 mph out of the crouch. Pop times posted at 2.37-2.57. Tall and fall delivery on the mound, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 66-68 mph. Curveball showed some control, gradual action, 12/6 plane, 51-52 mph. Changeup has sink, 56-58 mph.

Ryan Green, RHP/OF, Whale Branch (SC), 2017
6-foot-3, 175-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a tall setup, hands move up and back to load, front foot starts turned in, short stride, long, level bat path shows some fluidity, 75 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 82 mph in the outfield from long, high ¾ arm slot with average carry. On the mound, fastball sat 77-80 mph touching 81 mph, erratic up in the zone. Works from a long, high ¾ slot, tall-and-fall delivery, some rhythm, lower half swings open early in delivery, falls towards first base side with stride direction. Slurvy 58-62 mph breaking ball backed up at times, also threw a 69-71 mph changeup with sink.

Jerimiah Hoskins, MIF/RHP, Harlan, 2017
5-foot-7, 131-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, tall, open stance, short stride. Path works uphill, hands drop at load, 62 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively uses a short arm action, high ¾ slot, 66 mph arm across the diamond. On the mound arm worked similarly to that on the infield. Fastball is straight, 65-70 mph. Showed two breaking balls, both similar in action, gradual sweep, curveball ranged 53-58 mph and slider ranged 56-60 mph.

Ryan Howe, SS/RHP, Prospect, 2018
5-foot-8, 132-pound two-way player, lanky frame with projection. Offensively hits from an open stance, smooth loading action and short stride. Swings with loose hands at the plate, occasionally lunges, good approach with bat speed, tendency to pull the baseball. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively uses a long arm action, high ¾ slot, 74 mph across the diamond. Hands showed playability. On the mound uses a tall and fall delivery, easy effort, lands square, repeatable delivery. High ¾ arm slot, loose arm action. Fastball sits 72-74 mph, topped at 75 mph. Curveball sat 61-63 mph. Changeup has slight sinking action, 64-67 mph.

Nathan Jacobson, MIF/RHP, Crystal Lake, 2018
5-foot-6, 113-pound two-way player, thin build. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, slightly spread out, heel lift stride. Spray hitter, slightly more prone to go opposite field, 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays with a long high ¾ arm action on the infield (68 mph), showed some body control when on the move. 8.02 runner in the 60. On the mound arm worked similarly, fastball is mostly straight, 64-67 mph, touched 68 mph. Curveball has gradual 11/5 shape, 52-56 mph. Change up has slight sink, 62-63 mph.

Floyd Kinds, 3B/RHP, Harlan, 2018
6-foot, 145-pound lanky right-handed hitting third baseman/right-handed pitcher hits from a tall, open setup, long stride, short path, producing 71 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 72 mph across the diamond short, high ¾ arm slot with accuracy. Possesses athletic arm action, soft hands fielding, quick and clean exchanges. Ran a 7.76 60. On the mound, fastball sat 71-73 mph from short, over-the-top arm slot, toe up at balance point pauses at the top, level shoulders throughout delivery, drifts across his body with lower half stride direction. 61-65 mph curveball had gradual break, flashed 12/6 shape. 65-67 mph slider thrown harder with tighter spin, similar shape to curveball.

Alec Kolter, RHP/SS, Latin, 2018
5-foot-7, 140-pound two-way player. Drop and drive style delivery, works rotationally. High ¾ arm slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 69-71 mph. Slider lacks shape, 56-59 mph. Changeup has slight sink, 60-62 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, linear lower half, crouches at load, chokes up on the bat. Front foot hitter, lunge to hit, 66 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 67 mph arm strength across the diamond, wind-up release.

Thomas Larson, OF/3B/RHP, Families of Faith Christian Academy, 2017
6-foot-1, 165-pound strong and athletic right-handed hitting outfielder/third baseman/right-handed pitcher hits from an open setup, shorts stride, barrel head gets out, long swing with extension, pull tendencies, produced 83 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, long arm action plays better in the outfield, throwing 83 mph with aggressive crow hop from long, over-the-top arm action with carry and some accuracy. Ran a 7.16 60. On the mound fastball sat 77-79 mph from long, over-the-top slot, fairly straight. Slows arm on 62-64 mph curveball with 11/5 shape. Minimal action on 66-68 mph slider with horizontal break.

Jaylen Longino-Moore, RHP/1B, Harlan, 2017
6-foot-2, 145-pound lanky right-handed hitting first baseman/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, short stride, long, uphill bat path produced 77 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 74 mph across the diamond from long, high ¾ arm slot, showcased average hands fielding, feet work around the bag at first. Ran a 7.83 60. On the mound, fastball sat 72-73 mph with arm side run from long, loose, sweeping high ¾ arm slot, toe up at balance point, swings lead leg out and around, overhead windup, level shoulders throughout delivery, lands square with home plate. Threw strikes with all three pitches. 60-63 mph curveball flashed 11/5 shape, 64-66 mph changeup flashed arm side run similar to movement on fastball.

Alex Mahaz, MIF/RHP, Hampshire, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound strong middle infielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, hands start back and stay back, minimal load, leg kick stride, long, uphill bat path with pull tendencies, above average 80 mph exit velocity. Defensively, threw 71 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot with some accuracy. Ran a 7.46 60. On the mound, fastball sat 72-75 mph, touching 75 mph from same slot as in the infield. Shoulders stay level throughout delivery, lands in line with home plate, back side doesn’t get through at times. 61-64 mph breaking ball had gradual break, 11/5 shape. Minimal separation between fastball and 69-71 mph changeup.

Ben Marzec, SS/RHP, Lake Zurich, 2017
6-foot, 165-pound lanky right-handed hitting shortstop/right-handed pitcher hits from an open setup, long stride, turns front toe in to load lower half, hands move back to load coming to a stop before swing, short path, cuts off finish, pull approach during batting practice with 76 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 80 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot with accuracy, average hands fielding the baseball. Ran a 7.60 60. On the mound, fastball sat 78-80 mph with run from short, high ¾ arm slot, turns over rubber, leads with front hip towards home plate, toe down at balance point, lands slightly closed spins on heel, arm recoils after release. 11/5 shaped curveball with gradual break sat 58-62 mph. Chokes 64-67 mph changeup with palm ball type grip.

Bryce Nolan, OF/LHP, Kewanee, 2017
6-foot, 150-pound lanky right-handed hitting outfielder/left-handed pitcher hits from a tall, balanced setup, hands drop to load, long, level bat path produced 70 mph exit velocity off the tee. On the mound, works from short, high ¾ arm slot, tall-and-fall type delivery, opens lower half early in delivery, lands square. Fastball sat 69-71 mph, changeup showed some movement to his arm side at 62-64 mph. Ran a 7.65 60.

Myles Norman, OF/RHP, Morgan Park, 2018
5-foot-9, 130-pound two-way player, lanky frame, long legs, frame should be able to carry plenty of additional strength. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride, smooth loading action. Loose hands, athletic hitter, 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays the outfield with a long over the top arm action, 76 mph. Plays through the baseball, clean exchange, footwork played. 7.57 runner in the 60. On the mound, uses a drop and drive delivery, arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, flashed slight cut action, 73-75 mph, touched 77 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, gradual action, ranged 52-57 mph, showed feel for the zone. Changeup has slight fade, 66-67 mph.

Brett Selke, OF/RHP, Brother Rice, 2018
6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced, open setup, hands load smoothly, short stride, foot gets down early; short, slightly uphill bat path, produced line drives in batting practice, right-center field approach, 74 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 77 mph from the outfield from long, high ¾ arm slot with carry. Average hands fielding the baseball. Ran a 7.47 60. On the mound, fastball sat 71-73 mph, touched 75 mph with sink. 58-63 mph curveball exhibited gradual break, 11/5 shape, lands for strikes. Drops arm slot on 66-69 mph changeup thrown with solid arm speed. Works from long, loose, sweeping high ¾ arm slot, high leg kick, tall/fall type delivery, smooth rhythm, lands slightly across his body.

Brian Shaughnessy, RHP/SS, St. Laurence, 2017
5-foot-9, 170-pound two-way player, strong build. Drop and drive delivery on the mound, short arm action. Fastball is mostly straight, 74-76 mph. Curveball showed minimal action, mostly up in the zone, 62-63 mph. Changeup sat 69-73 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, wide base, short to no stride. 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed some arm strength from the outfield, 78 mph, short over the top slot. Crowhops through the baseball.

Ethan Sund, C/RHP, Huntley, 2017
5-foot-11, 160-pound two-way player, average build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, slight leg lift. Path works uphill, hits off back side, 68 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played at 63 mph out of the crouch. 8.39 runner in the 60. Posted pop times at 2.51-2.65. On the mound arm plays with regular effort, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 67-71 mph. Breaking ball has 11/5 shape, gradual action, 61-64 mph. Changeup has fading action, 57-62 mph.

Trevon Sutton, RHP/3B, Harlan, 2017
6-foot, 225-pound strong right-handed hitting third baseman/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, hands load smoothly, short stride, gets foot down early, short slightly uphill efficient bat path hit several line drives from gap-to-gap, recorded the top exit velocity of the Underclass Showcase at 88  mph. Defensively, profiles at first base due to size, but showed good feet and hands at third base. Threw 77 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot with accuracy. Soft hands fielding, fluid footwork, carry and accuracy on throws. Ran an 8.55 60. On the mound, fastball sat 78-80 mph from short, loose, quick, high ¾ arm slot, tall-and-fall delivery, regular effort, toe up at balance point, shoulders stay level throughout delivery, lower half stride direction stays in line with home plate, lands slightly open. 12/6 breaking ball sat between 65-68 mph, no separation velocity wise with slider also thrown 65-68 mph. 70-71 mph changeup flashed sinking action. Sutton is a legitimate power threat to watch over the next several years.

Ryan Winkle, 1B/LHP, Brother Rice, 2017
6-foot, 150-pound left-handed hitting first baseman/left-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, slight leg kick (lunges at times), hands are quiet to load, short, level bat path with pull tendencies during batting practice with 76 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 70 mph across the diamond from short, high ¾ arm slot with accuracy. Natural first base actions, soft hands, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchanges, plays through the baseball. Ran a 7.88 60. On the mound, impressed with three-pitch mix for strikes from short, high ¾ arm slot from ear. Shoulders stay level throughout delivery, lower half stride direction is in line with home plate, lands square. Fastball sat 69-72 mph, touch 73 mph. 55-58 mph curveball with gradual action flashed 1/7 shape thrown for strikes. 61-63 mph changeup was also thrown for strikes with some sink.

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