On Sunday, October 1st the PBR Illinois team hosted the Unsigned Senior Showcase at The MAX in McCook, IL. This open event was for uncommitted seniors, and gave our staff a chance to get a look at 50+ uncommitted prospects before their upcoming spring season.

To see a list of those that attended, click here. For all of the statistics from this event, click here.

Today we continue our post-event coverage with an in-depth look at every pitcher from the event with a top-five prospect list at the top.

RHP Frank Porcelli (Downers Grove North, 2024) is an arm that impressed our staff but just missed the cut. Porcelli has a clean arm action from a submarine slot, and he showed a three pitch mix during his bullpen.

Read on below for a look at all of the pitchers from the day.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

No. 1 Luca Fiore LHP / OF / Nazareth, IL / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 90 / POS: 8 Positional Profile: LHP/OF  Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Loose-levered. Delivery: Fluid, drop and drive delivery, works with rhythm and on-line down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm action, works quick out of a 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Controlled the zone, clean out of the hand, late arm-side-run. T2207, 2108 average rpm. SL: 69-71 mph. Tight, sharp spin, late horizontal action. T2470, 2405 average rpm. CH: 73-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with horizontal fade and sink, above-average feel at the bottom of the zone. T1657, 1586 average rpm.

No. 2 Zakery Sumser RHP / Naperville North, IL / 2024 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic. Delivery: Athletic, easy delivery, works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, has arm-side action, flashes feel for the zone. T2174, 2090 average rpm. SL: 77-78 mph. 10/4 shape, late winkle. T2342, 2322 average rpm. CH: 76-78 mph. Downer action that plays at the bottom of the zone. T1681, 1565 average rpm.

No. 3 Max Woodward RHP / 3B / Kaneland, IL / 2024 Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted build. Delivery: Smooth delivery with control, high leg lift with coil and tuck, drop/drive, works quick down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays firm and mostly straight, showed run at times. T2237, 1955 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 sharp break, feel to land to the glove side, tight spin. T2568, 2347 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, run to the arm-side. T1453, 1405 average rpm. CUT: 75-79 mph. Short, horizontal late action.

No. 4 James MacMillan LHP / DePaul College Prep, IL / 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Well-proportioned, projectable build. Delivery: Stretch only. High leg lift with a drop and drive delivery. Repeated and pounded the zone with a three-pitch mix. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot. FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, creates angle, intent to work at the bottom of the zone. T1816, 1736 average rpm. CB: 66-69 mph. Above-average feel, quality shape and depth. Consistently landed it in the zone. T2018, 1967 average rpm. CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with fastball arm speed, advanced feel at the bottom of the zone. T1610, 1549 average rpm.

No. 5 Sean O'Dowd RHP / Maine South , IL / 2024 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. High-waisted, loose-levered. Delivery: Methodical drop and drive delivery, fluid down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays from a 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, around the zone, late run and sink action. T1914, 1766 average rpm. SL: 73-75 mph. Aggressive intent with 10/4 shape. T2271, 2207 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Plays with fastball arm action, quality feel, above-average horizontal action. T2013, 1915 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Tyler Alicea, Saint Patrick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long-levered, wiry.
Delivery: Stretch only. High leg lift into a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Jumps out of the hand with finish through the zone. T2201, 2147 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual break. T2270, 2173 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape with some occasional tightness. T2148, 2065 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Kills spin. Similar movement profile to fastball. T1962, 1900 average rpm.

Liam Arnold, Palatine (IL), 2024; Wheaton College commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Tall, high leg kick, quick drop and drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, fluid arm loop with some acceleration out front.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight actions, run at times. T2133, 2097 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 12/6 shape, works mostly gloveside, feel for the zone. T2193, 2036 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Slight downward action, maintains arm speed. T1056, 957 average rpm.

Luis Arreola, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 197-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Balanced, drop and drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Easy ride through the zone with effort. T2033, 1943 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Gradual break with developing feel. T2244, 2125 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tight 10/4 shape. Throws for strikes. T2190, 2128 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Hard arm-side run. T1870, 1731 average rpm.

Brody Clark, Bradley Bourbonnais (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy actions, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works toward plate as he moves downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot with some crossfire action.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Played in the zone with life. T1976, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with some late break. T2489, 2447 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm-speed with heavy arm-side movement. T1798, 1742 average rpm.

Aidan Conners, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, tall and fall delivery, works with pace and intent down the mound. Directional and lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, around the zone. T2145, 2091 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Thrown with intent, sharp, horizontal action at times. T2336, 2257 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays at the bottom of the zone, maintains arm speed, late fade and sink. T1686, 1607 average rpm.

Andrew Danehl, Thornton Fractional South (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery with torque. Drop/drive, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 71-74 mph. Four-seam profile played mostly to the glove side. T1940, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual movement with 11/5 shape. T1654, 1649 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Similar profile to curveball with some tighter spin. T1892, 1804 average rpm.
CH: 62-68 mph. Kills spin. Similar movement to fastball. T1692, 1468 average rpm.
CUT: 66-68 mph. Has depth, lands for strikes.

Rodney DeSilva, Joliet Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. High leg kick, front foot lands in-line towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T79, 75-79 mph. Mostly straight actions, feel for the zone. T2046, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. 12/6 shape with depth. T2104, 1993 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Short 10/4 shape, developing spin. T1962, 1904 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Arm-side fade, developing. T1713, 1635 average rpm.

Robert Gouwens, Marist (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery, toe lands in-line to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, plays clean out of the hand. T2091, 2053 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, lands for strikes at times. T2106, 2028 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Maintains arm-speed, slight fade to the arm-side with downward action. T1579, 1528 average rpm.

Brett Lane, Monroe (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical tempo delivery, high leg kick, falls toward first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. 4S: Mostly straight actions, has feel for the zone. 2S: Arm-side action to it. T1783, 1655 average rpm.
CB: 62-68 mph. Short wrinkle, 11/5 action. T2020, 1964 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Circle-change. Flashes downer action. T1581, 1509 average rpm.

Carter Laudeman, Morris (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift into drop-and-drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 72-78 mph. Around the zone, plays with run at times. T1704, 1632 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. Short, late wrinkle. T1968, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Plays similar to the fastball. T1440, 1378 average rpm.

Cody Neilson, Fremd (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical tall/fall delivery, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop, low 3/4 arm action.
FB: T65, 63-65 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1655, 1523 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. Lands for strikes. T1152, 1013 average rpm.
CH: 53-56 mph. Similar action to the fastball, developing. T1002, 967 average rpm.

Kevin O'Connor, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Sturdy frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Tall-and- fall, works in rhythm with minimal effort, works directionally with home.
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, four-seam action. T1894, 1760 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Feel for the zone, tight horizontal break. T2349, 2111 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Maintains arm-speed, late sinking action. T1805, 1745 average rpm.

Justin Pinkowski, Fenwick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Wiry, long levers with a high-waist.
Delivery: Fluid, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 79-79 mph. Clean out of the hand, controlled the zone. T2106, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Thrown with intent, late sharp action. T2351, 2195 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Above-average offering, plays at the bottom of the zone with fade. T1347, 1281 average rpm.

Frank Porcelli, Downers Grove North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, lands upright and balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, loose arm action, throws from a low submarine slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Has some run/sink to the arm-side. T1870, 1802 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Slight horizontal action, lands in/around the zone. T1660, 1596 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Plays around the zone with run. T1199, 1124 average rpm.

Lukas Trippiedi, Addison Trail (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: Methodical, tall/fall delivery. Medium leg lift, lands towards first-base side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. Over the top arm slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, cutting action. T1861, 1802 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Short, tight 11/5 action. Throws for strikes. T2082, 1752 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Circle-change, developing feel, mostly straight action. T1645, 1439 average rpm.

Frederick Wessel, Maine South (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Tall/fall delivery, medium leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Some arm-side run, thrown at the top of the zone. T2188, 2081 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 to 12/6 shape with some depth. Lands for strikes. T2292, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Similar profile to the fastball. T1819, 1770 average rpm.

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