Prep Baseball Report

Chicagoland Summer ID: Pitcher Analysis


Illinois Scouting Staff

On Tuesday, June 9th, our staff hosted the Chicagoland Summer ID at Triton College in River Grove, IL. This event was host to nearly 60 players from the surrounding area and even some players from down state, kicking off our summer circuit on a high note with a plethora of players showing well for themselves. 

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single pitcher from the day, found below. 

Top Pitching Prospects 

1. Landon Hahn, North Boone High (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Trim, projectable build with more fill to come.
Delivery: Clean athletic delivery, hybrid setup, lands in-line, controlled leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Clean out of hand, natural arm-side run, firm. T2311, 2194 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sweep, tight, feel. T2001, 1963 average rpm.
SL: 73-78 mph. Tight break, works arm-side, hard slider.  T2153, 2039 average rpm.
CH: 73-78 mph. Some sink, works around the zone.  T918, 871 average rpm. 

2. Jimmy Hellrung, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. High-waisted, well-proportioned frame with athleticism present.
Delivery: Tall, high leg kick, gains ground, balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Full swing, 3/4 slot, whippy, quick arm action.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Firm, life out of the hand, plays with slight cut. T2453, 2338 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Horizontal action, late bite. T2462, 2372 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Tumbles to the arm-side. T1699, 1646 average rpm. 

3. Daniel Wells, Glenbard East (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150.6-pounds. Twitchy, athletic build.
Delivery: Clean delivery, hybrid setup, longer extension, medium leg lift, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, loose arm, athletic.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Clean out of hand, heavy arm-side run.  T2310, 2188 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Tight, spins, sharp bite, works glove-side.  T2225, 2156 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Tight, sweeping action, feel.  T2136, 2089 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Natural fade, sink, firm, works low T1474, 1357 average rpm. 

4. Ben Tulley, Marmion Academy (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 220-pounds. Tall, physical frame.
Delivery: Calm upper body, rock and gather, high leg kick, gains ground down the mound, balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Half arm swing, slight hitch, 3/4 release.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Has some life out of the hand, slight arm-side run. T2199, 2138 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Downer action, 12/6 shape.  T2007, 1975 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Fades to the arm-side. T1679, 1535 average rpm.

5. Collin Kjarsgaard, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 202.6-pounds. Projectable build with additional room to fill in.
Delivery: Glides down the mound, smooth mover, repeats, high leg kick, slight coil.
Arm Action: RH. Full swing, 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. True, life out of the hand.  T2241, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Horizontal action, slight drop. T2080, 1975 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Heavy arm-side fade. T1663, 1614 average rpm. 

6. Drew Carrison, Buffalo Grove (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Delivery: High leg kick, balanced, works slightly closed off.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 release, full swing.
FB: T84, 78-83 mph. Mostly straight action with arm-side run at times. T1720, 1552 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Downer action, depth. T2364, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Plays with some fade. T1733, 1649 average rpm. 

7. Carlos Gonzalez, Taft (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 170.2-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Delivery: Stretch only, drop and drive, medium leg lift, gains ground
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, whippy arm action.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Plays true, life out of the hand. T2001, 1955 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Slurve shape, swing-and-miss potential. T1937, 1770 average rpm.
SPLT: 78-78 mph. Downer action. 

8. Dylan Doogs, Oswego (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength present in the lower half.
Delivery: Athletic, explosive, intentful down the mound, medium leg kick.
Arm Action: LH. Full swing, 3/4 slot, quick arm, whippy.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. True, life, slight arm-side run at times.  T2200, 2043 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. 1/7 shape. T1847, 1825 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Arm-side run, fade.  T1916, 1757 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-75 mph. Hard, horizontal action. 

9. Logan Dunlop, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build with more fill to come.
Delivery: Quick mover, minimal wasted movement, medium leg lift, short landing.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm action, whippy, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight with life. T2089, 2037 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Gradual action with depth. T2536, 2489 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Horizontal bite. T2587, 2497 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Plays with fade. 1824 average rpm.

10. Dylan Molina, St. Viator (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 184.2-pounds. Projectable, high-waisted build with more fill to come.
Delivery: High leg kick, drop-and-drive lower half, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, high 3/4 release, whippy arm action.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Plays with run through the zone. T2031, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Tight 11/5 break. T2342, 2267 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Fades to the arm-side.  T1784, 1765 average rpm. 

Best of the Rest (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) 

James Carter, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145.3-pounds. Lean, proportional build with plenty of room to add strength.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, rocker step, drop/drive down the mound, tucks knee.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4, whip, cross body, half swing.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. True, life, slight arm-side run. T1886, 1851 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Downer action, 11/5 shape. T1905, 1841 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Fading action, works around the zone.  T1646, 1599 average rpm.
CUT: 67-68 mph. Sweeping action, tight.  

Blake Fugarino, Huntley (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered build.
Delivery: Quick leg lift, rocker step. lands with toe pointed towards first base line, drop/drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, compact arm, half arm circle.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Some arm-side run, works on the outer half of the zone.  T1727, 1603 average rpm.
SL: 58-59 mph. Short break, works glove-side of the zone.  T1627, 1559 average rpm.

Leo Lindahl, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Delivery: Controlled leg kick, medium leg lift, lands linear, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, longer arm action, full circle.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. 4S: Clean out of hand, mostly straight, natural arm-side run. 2S: Sinking action, works arm-side.  T1661, 1535 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Tight, 12/6 downer shape, some feel. T2142, 1888 average rpm.

Kevin Ly, St. Patrick High School (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Gets into back leg, high leg kick, gets down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Half swing, 3/4 slot, slight push.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Plays mostly straight out of the hand. T1842, 1824 average rpm.
CB: 56-59 mph. Tight 11/5 break. T1852, 1776 average rpm.
SL: 61-64 mph. Gradual horizontal action. T1960, 1913 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Fades to the arm-side. T1460, 1440 average rpm. 

Conor Powers, Minooka (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 186-pounds. Durable build with strength present throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only, lands in-line, drop/drive down the mound, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Heavy, some ride, clean out of hand.  T2114, 2047 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Downer, lands, 11/5 shape. T2115, 2074 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Kills spin, fading action, works low.  T1591, 1500 average rpm. 

Sebastian Sichlau, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Trim, wiry build with plenty of room to add on strength.
Delivery: Rocker step, hybrid setup, coils over back leg, quick leg lift, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Clean out of hand, arm-side run. T1543, 1464 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp, downer action. T1757, 1652 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Short break, similar to CB.  T1641, 1566 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Sink, works low, kills spin. T1154, 1114 average rpm. 

Johnathan Soto, Speer Academy (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 129.2-pounds. Lean build with plenty of room to add strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, drop/drive delivery, medium leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays with some life out of the hand. T1733, 1624 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side. T1621, 1521 average rpm. 

Wes Tosch, Prospect (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Durable build with some strength present throughout.
Delivery: Rock and gather, simple mover, gets down the mound, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth 3/4 release, short arm action.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, arm-side run, feel for the zone. T2084, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Tight 11/5 shape. T2074, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Late arm-side fade. T1914, 1816 average rpm.

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