Peoria Summer ID: Pitcher Analysis
August 26, 2024
On June 18th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the Peoria Summer ID at East Side Complex in East Peoria, Ill. Over 30 players participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Illinois staff.
Today we are taking a look at every pitcher that was in attendance, along with a Top-5 ranking of who our staff deemed as the best prospects from the event.
RHP Jake Williams (Tremont) is a name-to-know in the state’s 2028 class. He’s an athletic mover down the mound with a loose, easy arm path. His fastball came out clean, sitting in the mid-70s, while also showing feel for a slider.
TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS
1. Madden Johnson, Mattoon (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Clean, up-tempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, plays with sink. T2030, 1855 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. 10/4 shape, late break. T1899, 1872 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with some fade, decel. T1563, 1494 average rpm.
2. Matthew Darling, Westville High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Mature, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Small leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with arm-side run and occasional sink. T1896, 1802 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. 10/4 shape, big sweep. T1890, 1790 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Mostly straight, some downward and fade actions at times. T1572, 1476 average rpm.
3. Colson Welgat, Kewanee High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Trim, loose-levered frame.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Plays clean and easy out of the hand, mostly straight. T2348, 2182 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp break. T2460, 2359 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp break, lowers arm slot. T2428, 2104 average rpm.
4. Braden Montgomery, Okaw Valley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Sturdy, mature build.
Delivery: Simple, athletic mover, medium leg lift with coil and tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight with some downer action at times. T2041, 1965 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape. T1995, 1943 average rpm.
SPLT: 76-78 mph. Downward action.
5. Parker Eggenberger, Dee-Mack (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action with acceleration out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Plays firm out of the hand with straight actions. T1699, 1518 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Short, 10/4 shape. T1931, 1887 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Downer action, maintains arm speed. T1446, 1321 average rpm.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Cameron Ahart, Peoria Heights (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Mature, presently strong build throughout.
Delivery: Controlled, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, short, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Plays at the top of the zone, mostly straight actions. T2191, 1956 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short, horizontal actions. T1994, 1940 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Developing feel, mostly straight. T1799, 1688 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-74 mph. Some downer action.
Hayden Bates, St. Thomas More (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 160-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame, long-levered.
Delivery: Simple mover, medium leg lift, drop/drive down the mound, foot lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight actions, arm-side run at times. T2126, 2005 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 shape. T1688, 1613 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Short, horizontal action. T1749, 1678 average rpm.
Luke Bonnstetter, Charleston (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill.
Delivery: Simple, up-tempo mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot, quick out front.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight actions, 4-seam type. T1919, 1818 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, lands. T2122, 2053 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Short 10/4 action. T2020, 1979 average rpm.
CH: 63-64 mph. Decelerates, mostly straight actions. T1467, 1421 average rpm.
August Burr, St. Bede Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Plays straight out of the hand. T1840, 1713 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual actions. T1890, 1799 average rpm.
CH: 64-64 mph. Plays with fade and depth. T1394, 1301 average rpm.
Nate Kaufmann, St. Thomas More (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T1955, 1817 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 12/6 action. T1654, 1617 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Downer action, developing. T1852, 1651 average rpm.
Jacob Kenney, Mercer County (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, some quickness out front.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Arm-side action. T1965, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Short wrinkle, 1/7 bite. T2013, 1892 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Mostly straight action. T1684, 1518 average rpm.
Isaac Perez, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Arm-side run, clean out of the hand. T2186, 2125 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Short, horizontal shape. T, average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Arm-side fade, decel. T1885, 1864 average rpm.
Carter Reiners, Normal Community (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Long-levered frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, foot lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1807, 1687 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Plays with 10/4 sweeping action. T2056, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Short, horizontal actions. T2205, 2077 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Plays with downer action and some fade. T1638, 1495 average rpm.
Kaden Rickey, Washington (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build with some present strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with some coil, tall/fall down the mound, foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1438, 1340 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, some feel to land. T1975, 1867 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. 10/4 gradual action. T1817, 1748 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Kills spin, mostly straight. T1286, 1212 average rpm.
Michael Roesel, St. Thomas More (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 66-72 mph. Clean out of the hand. T1605, 1454 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Short, horiztonal break. T1471, 1339 average rpm.
CH: 64-64 mph. Plays with downer action. T1361, 1361 average rpm.
SPLT: 58-62 mph. Downer action.
Jake Williams, Tremont (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, athletic mover, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: RH.Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Mostly straight actions with occasional sink. T1528, 1342 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Short 10/4 action with feel for the zone. T1662, 1508 average rpm.
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