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Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Statistical Analysis

October 10, 2017

By Phil Kerber
Associate Scout

The Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago took place on Sunday, October 8 at the MAX in McCook, IL. Over 120 unsigned seniors participated in a pro-style workout in front of the PBR Illinois Scouting Staff. Today, we start the event anaylsis with a look at the top statistical performers.

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CLICK HERE for complete list of colleges and universities in attendance.

TOP 60 YARD DASH TIMES
Luke Seidel (Fremd) posted the top 60 time, running a blistering fast 6.56. In total, eight prospects managed to record sub-7.00 second 60 times. 
Name State School Class Pos 60 Yard Dash
Luke Seidel IL Fremd 2018 OF/SS 6.56 
Michael Marseille IL Homewood-Flossmoor 2018 SS/OF 6.69
Bobby Grimes IL Nazareth 2018 C/SS 6.75
Tommy Nelsen IL St. Charles North 2018 OF 6.82
Marcus Gholston IN Valporaiso 2018 OF 6.82
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
On the mound, some impressive uncommitted arms were in attendance led by Matthew Helwig (Lincoln-Way Central) and Luke Lamm (Plainfield East), both who topped out at 87 mph. 
Name State School Class Pos Fastball Velocity
Matthew Helwig IL Lincoln-Way Central 2018 RHP/OF 87
Luke Lamm IL Plainfield East 2018 RHP 87
Andrew Schimmoler IL Oswego 2018 RHP/3B 85
Jake Berger IL Lockport 2018 RHP 85
Garrett Wiggs IN Lowell 2018 RHP 85
TOP EXIT VELOCITY
At the plate, Robbie Dudzinski (Kaneland) and Bryce Burton (Marmion) showed off their strength, coming away with 92 mph exit velocities off a tee. Five prospects were able to post an exit velocity of 90 mph oir greater.
Name State School Class Pos Exit Velocity
Robbie Dudzinski IL Kaneland 2018 RHP/1B 92
Bryce Burton IL Marmion 2018 OF/3B 92
Brandon Cocco IL Lockport 2018 1B/3B 91
Andrew Schimmoler IL Oswego 2018 RHP/3B 90
Gage Olszak IL St. Laurence 2018 RHP/1B  90
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
Looking at the top performers in the tables above and the one below, there are quite a few familiar names. Andrew Schimmoler (Oswego) had one of the top fastballs and exit velocities and continued to show well by posting the top infield velocity at 84 mph. Bryce Burton (Marmion) and Bobby Grimes (Nazareth) are no strangers either, Burton the top exit velocity and Grimes a top 60 time, both were clocked at 83 mph across the infield.
Name State School Class Pos Infield Velocity
Andrew Schimmoler IL Oswego 2018 RHP/3B 84 
Bryce Burton IL Marmion 2018 OF/3B 83
Bobby Grimes IL Nazareth 2018 C/SS 83
Marco Yates IL Belvidere North 2018 SS/2B 82
Sean Tillmon IL Plainfield North 2018 SS/2B 82
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
Sean Hebreard (Plainfield East) and Tommy Nelson (St. Charles North) were tops amongst the outfiedlers in regards to arm strength, topping out at 89 mph. Bryce Burton (Marmion) makes yet another appearnce, coming in at 87 mph.
Name State School Class Pos Outfield Velocity
Sean Hebreard IL Plainfield East 2018 OF 89
Tommy Nelsen IL St. Charles North 2018 OF/RHP 89
Bryce Burton IL Marmion 2018 OF/3B 87
Evan Jordan IL Champaign Centennial 2018 OF/RHP 87
Marcus Gholston IN Valporaiso 2018 OF 87
TOP CATCHER POP TIMES
Statistically speaking, Bobby Grimes (Nazareth) was the top catcher in attendance, posting the best pop time at 2.04 seconds to go along with his top catcher velocity of 81 mph. Chase Grasso (McHenry West) trailed Grimes in both categories, recording a 2.08 pop time and being clocked at 79 mph.  
Name State School Class Pos Pop Times
Bobby Grimes IL Nazareth 2018 C/SS 2.04-2.12
Chase Grasso IL McHenry West 2018 C 2.08-2.15
Logan Shepard IL Maroa-Forsyth 2018 C 2.11-2.15
Jared Mutter IL Lincoln-Way East 2018 C 2.11-2.19
Nick Cecchi IL Oswego 2018 C 2.11-2.22