On Sunday, February 6th, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the Unsigned Senior Showcase at The MAX in McCook, Illinois. This event served as one final look for members of the 2022 class, who are still uncommitted, to showcase their talents in front of our staff after the off-season. 

For a look at which players were in attendance, and all of the statistics from this event, click HERE.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data compiled in TrackMan Files, swing metrics captured on the Blast Motion Board, and sight scores from an athletic perspective tracked on the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began our player analysis yesterday with the position player reports from this event and today we’ll wrap up all the individual player reports on the mound with the pitchers. 

Before we go any further, here are a few quick nuggets on some of the day’s mound standouts: 

+ RHP/OF Jake Kohanzo (Barrington, 2022) earned a mention in yesterday’s analysis for his talents offensively and today we’ll shine some light on the uncommitted 6-foot-2, 215-pound senior on the mound. He works from an over-the-top slot and powerful drop/drive delivery. Kohanzo’s fastball worked 86-88 mph with natural horizontal movement while also filling up the zone with strikes. He went to two solid off-speed offerings throughout his pen; the first being a short 11/5 curveball, thrown with intent at 70-73 mph. The second being a changeup that worked 80-82 mph with some feel and arm-side sink. One of the more physical, impressive prospects still on the market in Illinois.

+ RHP/OF Daniel Alworth (Geneva, 2022; McHenry County JC) gave our PBR staff an intriguing look during his bullpen on Sunday. The highly projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-hander uses a long/loose ¾ arm to deliver a running fastball that topped out at 85 mph, sitting 83-84 mph. He featured two breaking balls; the first being a slider in the 72-74 mph range, possessing slurvy shape and some depth. The second breaking ball he featured was a 69-71 mph curveball, working off 11/5 shape. Alworth displayed a sinking changeup at 74-76 mph, kept down in the zone with some feel. Follow right-hander for 2022. 

+ RHP Logan Kottmeyer (Kaneland, 2022) provided an upside look attached to a lanky 6-foot, 160-pound frame. From a loose and fast arm, Kottmeyer pumped his fastball up to 87 mph, sitting at 85-87 mph throughout at a 2,233 RPM average. Kottmeyer’s breaking ball flashed sharp action off an 11/5 plane and he spun it at an above-average clip, ripping it off at a 2,500+ RPM average. 

+ LHP Nolan Larson (Lincoln-Way West, 2022) works from an athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, with plenty of room to fill out. The southpaw pitched exclusively out of the stretch, utilizing a drop/drive lower-half down the mound with the ability to repeat his delivery while working downhill. With a short, high ¾ slot, the left-hander worked 79-82 mph, reaching back for 83 mph. He displayed a curveball in the 63-65 mph range, working off a 1/7 plane with some depth. Larson went to a 70-73 mph changeup to pair off his fastball, fading naturally to his arm-side and showing feel for the bottom of the zone. 

+ RHP Miguel Cantu (St. Rita, 2022) provided our scouting staff with an intriguing pen on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound right-hander possesses present strength within his athletic frame. Cantu works with a drop/drive lower-half down the mound, remaining tall at foot-strike and striding in-line with the plate. His fastball sat comfortably in the 80-82 mph range, showing arm-side run to the inner-half of the plate. He showed two distinctly different breaking balls; a slider with short 11/5 shape at 68-70 mph and a curveball at 69-70 mph with depth off an 11/5 plane, both showing some feel for the zone. Cantu went to a diving changeup at 74-75 mph, thrown at fastball arm-speed and kept in the lower quadrant of the zone. 

Read below for all the pitching reports from this event. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Jake Kohanzo, Barrington (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Legitimate two-way prospect. One of the top remaining unsigned seniors in the state.
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Strong, durable frame. Broad shoulders.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Works in line with target. Lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88.1, 86.2-88.1 mph. Hard running action. T2194, 2036 average rpm.
CB: 74.0-75.6 mph. 11/5 shape. Late break. Potential out pitch. T1860, 1805 average rpm.
CH: 79.8-81.5 mph. Running action. Maintains arm speed. Plays well off the fastball. T1663, 1602 average rpm.

2. Daniel Alworth, Geneva (IL), 2022 McHenry County JC
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Projectable frame. Athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only. Tall and fall. Level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84.8, 82.6-84.2 mph. Two-seam action. T1791, 1723 average rpm.
CB: 69.1-71.4 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth. Feel for the zone. T1949, 1907 average rpm.
SL: 72.2-74.0 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight spin. Able to locate for strikes with feel for the outer half of the plate. T2026, 1884 average rpm.
CH: 73.8-76.1 mph. Arm-side fade. T1562, 1501 average rpm.

3. Logan Kottmeyer, Kaneland (IL), 2022; Wisconsin-Whitewater commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Round, broad shoulders. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Deceptive. Works quickly. Lands on line. Falls off to the 1st base side of the rubber at times.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86.6, 84.5-86.6 mph. Late life. Two-seam action. Intent to play down in the zone. T2366, 2232 average rpm.
CB: 70.5-72.6 mph. 11/5 Shape. Hard, late break.  T2568, 2532 average rpm.
CH: 77.1-79.1 mph. Plays well off the fastball.  T1767, 1695 average rpm.

4. Nolan Larson, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Length through torso. Sloped shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch only. Works from the 3rd base side of the rubber. Lands on line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 78.9-82.0 mph. Two-seam action. T2033, 1845 average rpm.
CB: 63.2-65.0 mph. 1/7 shape. Feel for the zone. T1304, 1116 average rpm.
CH: 69.9-72.7 mph. Arm-side fade. Feel for the bottom of the zone. T1571, 1500 average rpm.

5. David Auw, St. Rita (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Front hip coil at balance point. Level shoulders. Lands on line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.8, 80.2-81.5 mph. Plays straight. T2149, 2016 average rpm.
SL: 72.0-72.6 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight spin. Tilt. Able to locate for strikes. Feel for the outer half of the zone.  T2454, 2390 average rpm.
CH: 74.9-75.5 mph. Intent to play at the bottom of the zone. Tumble. T1760, 1680 average rpm.

6. Miguel Cantu, St. Rita (IL), 2022; Morton JC commit
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Length through torso. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Deliberate, controlled, highly repeatable delivery. Front side opens early. Level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.9, 79.7-81.8 mph. Natural running action. T2104, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 68.7-69.5 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth at times.  T1864, 1834 average rpm.
SL: 67.9-70.0 mph. 10/4 shape. Tilt. Potential out pitch. T1878, 1844 average rpm.
CH: 74.2-75.3 mph. Feel for the outer half of the plate. Maintains arm speed. T1507, 1489 average rpm.

7. Jaden Coleman, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 166-pounds. Lean, Athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall type delivery. Tall at balance point. Lands on line, with front toe closed.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84.2, 82.0-83.3 mph. Plays straight. T2138, 2021 average rpm.
SL: 74.7-76.4 mph. 2/8 shape. T1998, 1927 average rpm.
CH: 74.8-77.3 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1803, 1736 average rpm.

8. Cormac Ryan, Lyons Township (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High-waisted. Room to add strength.
Delivery: Throws across body. Works from the 3rd base side of the rubber. Level shoulders. Lands front toe open.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 77.3-78.7 mph. Plays straight.  T2230, 2115 average rpm.
CB: 66.0-67.0 mph. 2/8 shape. Able to locate for strikes. Feel for the corners. T2098, 2005 average rpm.
CH: 71.4-72.2 mph. Consistently in the zone. Guides the pitch at times. T1689, 1634 average rpm.

9. Blake Stempowski, Geneva (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build. Strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Stretch only. Works from the 1st base side of the rubber. Front side opens early.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83.7, 80.1-83.0 mph. Plays straight. T1868, 1791 average rpm.
CB: 70.8-73.6 mph. 11/5 shape. Feel for the outer half of the plate.  T1824, 1737 average rpm.
CH: 65.5-69.2 mph. Arm-side fade. Tumble. T1637, 1482 average rpm.

10. Tynan Chamberlin, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Broad, muscular shoulders. Length through torso.
Delivery: Stretch only. High effort. Tilt and topple type delivery. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.6, 79.6-81.2 mph. Plays straight. T1718, 1642 average rpm.
CB: 69.6-70.9 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth at times. Feel for the zone. T1836, 1807 average rpm.
CH: 72.7-77.3 mph. Thrown with conviction. A bit firm at times. T1657, 1524 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Alex Beaird, Oswego (IL), 2022 Medaille College
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Compact, lean frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Stretch only, rotational delivery. Lands front toe open. Flexibility and mobility throughout lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80.2, 78.6-80.0 mph. Running action. T1860, 1803 average rpm.
CB: 69.6-70.9 mph. 11/5 shape. Feel for the zone. T2070, 2025 average rpm.
SL: 66.9-68.0 mph. 10/4 shape. Feel for the outer half of the zone. T2348, 2298 average rpm.
CH: 72.3-73.9 mph. Maintains arm speed. T1569, 1540 average rpm.

Shawn Coy, Lindblom (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. High-waisted. Thick lower half. Strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Moving Parts. Tall and fall type delivery. Side Saddle.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T78.8, 77.1-78.2 mph. Plays straight. T1780, 1731 average rpm.
CB: 63.7-64.9 mph. 1/7 shape. T1574, 1520 average rpm.
CH: 66.5-69.2 mph. Thrown with conviction. T1419, 1254 average rpm.

Mateusz Gapinski, Lake Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Thick upper body. Round shoulders.
Delivery: Works quickly through a tall and fall type delivery. Glove pack. Tall at balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75.8-76.7 mph. Natural sinking action. T1763, 1696 average rpm.
CB: 64.1-65.3 mph. 11/5 shape. Slow, gradual break. Able to locate for strikes. T1525, 1400 average rpm.
CH: 67.2-70.0 mph. Arm-side fade.  T1376, 1218 average rpm.

Hayden Lowe, Laporte (IN), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Durable frame. Strength throughout.
Delivery: High effort. Deliberate, controlled delivery. Lands front toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Flashed arm speed. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T78.6, 76.2-77.7 mph. Plays straight. T2056, 1867 average rpm.
CB: 68.7-70.1 mph. 11/5 shape. T2075, 2007 average rpm.
CH: 70.2-71.9 mph. Able to locate for strikes. T1478, 1428 average rpm.

Timothy Mills, Wilmington (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Projectable, high upside frame.
Delivery: High effort, tall and fall type delivery. Side saddle. Front side opens early. Falls off to the 1st base side of the rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75.3-77.0 mph. Natural cutting action. T1911, 1779 average rpm.
CB: 62.0-64.8 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth at times. T1516, 1371 average rpm.
CH: 68.7-70.0 mph. Arm-side fade. T1355, 1318 average rpm.

Owen Pierce, Willowbrook  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Works from 1st base side of the rubber. Tall at balance point. High leg kick. Lands on heels, with front toe open at times.
Arm Action: RH. Short, stiff arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 73.0-74.5 mph. Arm-side run. T1693, 1620 average rpm.
SL: 63.7-65.8 mph. 10/4 shape. T1519, 1228 average rpm.
CH: 66.4-67.4 mph. Arm-side fade. T1029, 992 average rpm.

Joe Rudolph, Northridge Prep (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Sloped Shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line down the mound and lands square. Repeats
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action works from a submarine slot.
FB: T65, 62-64 mph. Thrown for strikes, gets run and hard sinking action at times.
SL: 55-56 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, advanced horizontal movement.
CH: 55-58 mph. Plays with arm speed at times, late sink.

Ian Solger, Huntley (IL), 2022 Kishwaukee JC
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Round shoulders. Thick upper body.
Delivery: High effort. Tall and fall type delivery. Front hip coil at balance point.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T76, 73.5-75.4 mph. Plays straight. T1834, 1741 average rpm.
CB: 60.0-62.4 mph. 12/6 shape. Long and slow. Feel for the zone. T1870, 1629 average rpm.
SL: 64.7-66.7 mph. 2/8 shape. T1927, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 71.1-71.7 mph. Arm-side fade. Tumble. T1341, 1251 average rpm.

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