Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis
November 30, 2020
On Oct. 11, the PBR Illinois staff hosted the fall Unsigned Senior Showcase at The MAX in McCook, Ill. The event featured nearly 100 prospects with a plethora of them having committed to college already. Shortly after the event’s conclusion, we provided some instant analysis from the day's top performers in our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis posts. We continue our post-event analysis this week with position-by-position analysis, after publishing scouting reports on the day’s catchers, outfielders, and infielders last week. We’re onto the pitchers today.
We broke our rankings down into right- and left-handed pitching groups. At the top of the righty list is the thin 6-foot-8 prospect, Peyton Olejnik (Hanover Central, IN, 2021). Olejnik has some obvious upside in a build like that, with some room to add strength to enhance his loose, quick arm that reached an 86 mph high at this event. He’s able to generate some extension and carry through the zone, and he’s shown signs of reining in his long levers to throw strikes often enough. He’s a highly interesting, still uncommitted arm in Indiana’s senior class.
Sturdy/strong RHP Connor Lutes (Libertyville, 2021) reached the top max fastball high at this event, and he’s also able to produce interesting peripheral traits within his arsenal. Lutes averaged the largest extension to home at this event, aiding his heavy mid-80s velocity.
Southpaw Lane Funneman (Pana, 2021; Southwestern Illinois JC commit) was one of this event’s biggest winners. An athletic 6-foot-2 who reached an 85 mph high with a low-spin, heavy fastball produced from a clean and easy arm action. And Funneman has an evident feel to mix in a tight breaking ball, too.
Read on below for an in-depth look at all of the pitchers in attendance.
TOP RHP PROSPECTS
1. Peyton Olejnik, Hanover Central (IN), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-8, 170-pounds. Highly-projectable frame. Long, loose levers, high-waisted with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic, tall and fall delivery. Repeats well given his extra-long levers.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, plays from a high 3/4 slot. Average extension of 6.54 feet on his fastball, according to TrackMan.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, late finish through the zone. Creates advanced tilt at times. Max spin rate of 2360 rpm. Max induced vertical break of 20.6 inches.
CB: 63-64 mph. Advanced spin metrics; 2531 max rpm with an average of 2423. 12/6 shape, above-average depth.
SPLT: 74-75 mph. Thrown with confidence. Feel for the bottom of the zone, late fade.
2. Conner Lutes, Libertyville (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 223-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Starts with slight knee-bend, quick tempo with some rhythm, lands square, in line with plate, shoulders work slightly uphill. Huge extension to home (7.08 feet on average, the event-high) helps increase perceived velocity.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short action, some extension.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Mostly straight, showed intent to use top of the zone, average spin at 1,973 rpm and 14.1 inches of induced vertical break.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 action with depth, feel, landed at the bottom of the zone, average spin rate of 2,050 RPM.
SL: 73-74 mph. 10/4 action, short, tight, average spin rate of 2,110 RPM.
CH: 74-75 mph. Slight arm side fade, thrown for strikes.
3. Matthew Rosenberger, Glenbrook South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, stays on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Creates tilt and angle with a max induced vertical break of 22.6 inches. Max spin rate of 2122 rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Power offering, flashed wipeout action. 12/6 shape, and max spin rate of 2112 rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Creates tilt, mostly straight.
4. Jaxon Lambrigger, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2021; St. Charles CC commit
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with present strength.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, lands square and repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Lively out of the hand, occasional til, works mostly straight. Max induced vertical break of 19.6 inches and max spin rate of 2130 rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Thrown with intent, 12/6 shape, late wrinkle.
CH: 76-77 mph. Inconsistent action.
5. Cade Landrus, Charleston (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, uninterrupted arm action, plays loose and out of a natural high 3/4 slot. Ability to drop down and throw from multiple angles including side-arm to submarine.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Controls the zone, late arm-side-run, finish through the zone.
CB: 72-73 mph. Thrown with aggression and confidence, 11/5 shape, feel for the zone. 2387 max rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Dropped down from submarine to throw the slider. Sweeping action with a max spin rate of 2388 rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, late horizontal 10/4 action.
6. Austin Bean, Grayslake Central (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Delivery: Starts off right side of rubber, large side step rock with big leg swing to coiled balance point, hip turn. Drops and drives in a high front side, fluid momentum down the mound to a square, toe-closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, compact circle from an over-the-top slot. Loose, quick arm speed.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Natural tail with substantial carry; averaged an induced vertical break of 19.7 inches at an average spin rate of 2,216 rpm. Feel for strikes.
CB: 64-65 mph. Depth and feel to spin off a 10/4 plane. Averaged -13.6 and -11.4 inches of vertical and horizontal break, at 2,202 rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Similar slot and arm speed; slight deceleration at times. Generates arm-side run and fade effectively from circle grip.
7. Marc Black, Springfield (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall, staggered start from the right of the rubber; smooth, low tempo side step to tall balance point, low knee lift, quick pace to home, level shoulders, works on line. Square landing, low-effort finish with some athleticism; maintains balance well throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw and circle to high 3/4 slot; easy, loose, quick arm.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Some natural tail but mostly a straight four-seam type with substantial carry; averaged an induced vertical break of 19.8 inches, among the event's highest.
CH: 73-74 mph. Slightly lowers release height but maintains similar arm speed; generates arm-side run/fade well.
SPLT: 70-71 mph. Does feature some late tumble that differs from the changeup grip and movement profile; some feel for it.
8. Jace Phelan, Lane Tech (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, creates some deception working slightly across his body and staying closed down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays lively out of the hand, max spin rate of 2256 rpm with a max induced vertical break of 20.9 inches, via TrackMan.
CB: 70-72 mph. Thrown with aggression at times, 11/5 shape and a max spin rate of 2113 rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Slight fade action.
9. Brian Wrenn, Geneva Community (IL), 2021; Waubonsee CC commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall, staggered from the left edge of the rubber; small side step to tall balance point, high knee lift, leg drops and strides to square, toe-closed landing. Balanced, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, swings to high slot, opens shoulder early, stable at plant; over-the-top slot, high average release height (6.19 feet).
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Steep angle to home creates some downhill tilt, heavy feel; substantial carry at an average induced vertical break of 20.4 inches.
CB: 68-69 mph. Aggressive 11/5 shape at arm speed; flashed sharp, downer action.
CH: 68-69 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed from a similar slot; slight arm-side run/fade.
T-10. Zachary Porter, Lake Forest (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic build with well-proportioned strength throughout.
Delivery: Wide, squared start; side step rock to coiled balance point, level knee lift. Fluid stride to square landing, toe closed; works on target, brief high front side, athletic finish square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Simple, compact arm action; loose from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Flashes carry with consistent arm-side action; averaged 13.9 inches of horizontal break at an average spin rate of 2,093 rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Slight arm deceleration but demonstrates a feel to spin it, averaged 2,466 rpm; generates large horizontal action (-16.2 inches on average). Slurve-type that flashed sharp action.
SL: 71-73 mph. Throws it more firmly; shorter horizontal action. Showed a greater feel to locate and spin the curveball in a similar movement profile.
CH: 72-73 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed/slot; similar action as fastball with arm-side run/fade.
T-10. Aubrey Yarbrough, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with room for physical development.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works quiet and balanced through leg-lift. Works quick and on-line out of balance point.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Low-spin fastball with an average rpm of 1685. Average extension of 6.59 feet and max induced vertical break of 17.2 inches.
CB: 70-71 mph. Thrown aggressively, similar action to slider. 11/5 shape.
SL: 73-74 mph. Thrown with intent, slightly tighter action than curveball. Late biting action, 11/5 shape.
TOP LHP PROSPECTS
1. Lane Funneman, Pana (IL), 2021; Southwestern Illinois JC commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Emerged as a high-follow left-hander in the class and committed to Southwestern Illinois JC soon after the event.
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Smooth, slight drop and drive delivery, works with rhythm, easy effort and highly-repeatable. Showed feel for a four-pitch repertoire and above-average spin on two different breaking balls.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action, plays easy out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Comes out of the hand clean and easy, late arm-side-action at times,. Low-spin pitch with an average spin rate of 1458 rpm, via TrackMan.
CB: 68-70 mph. Maintains arm speed, sharp tight spin, feel for the zone; max spin rate of 2560 rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Max spin rate of 2571 rpm. Slightly tighter, sharper action than curveball.
CH: 78-79 mph. Ability to land at the bottom of the zone at times, late run.
2. Matt Nolan, Minooka (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 210-pounds. Muscle-bound, physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, minimal wasted movement, front side opens early and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Lively out of the hand, late jump through the zone; max spin rate of 2187 rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Advanced spin; 2543 rpm max spin rate. Maintains arm speed, tight spin, 1/7 shape, feel.
CH: 70-74 mph. Fastball arm speed, feel for the bottom of the zone, fade and sink.
3. Michael Conway, St. Ignatius (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, tall and fall, minimal wasted movement, repeats, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Comes out of the hand clean and easy, occasional tilt, late run action. Max spin rate of 2228 rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 2249 rpm max spin rate. 1/7 shape, consistently landed for strikes.
CH: 74-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, advanced feel, late run.
Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)
Kellan Botha, Wauconda (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Wide base, smooth tempo, lands square, in line with target, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long action.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Mostly straight, worked both glove and arm-side.
CB: 60-61 mph. 11/5 shape, intent to throw down in zone.
SL: 63-64 mph. 10/4 shape, tighter than CB, strikes at times.
SPLT: 61-62 mph. Downward action, intent to hit bottom of the zone, arm speed similar to fastball.
Jacob Butcher, Boylan (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, works with tempo, stays on-line and lands square. Showed feel for three-pitch mix.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, slight reach out of the glove, high 3/4 slot and quick out front.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Controlled the zone, works mostly straight.
CB: 70-72 mph. Consistently landed for strikes, short wrinkle, 10/4 shape.
CH: 72-73 mph. Thrown with intent, feel and late run/sink action.
John Creviston, Brother Rice (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Shades towards first base side of rubber, smooth rhythm, tall-and-fall type delivery, works in line to target, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Over-the-top arm slot, quick arm, some effort.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, arm-side run at times, flashed ability to hit corners/bottom of zone.
CB: 70-71 mph. 2/8 shape, some feel, maintains fastball arm speed, spin rate averaged 2,112 rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Occasional fade.
Sam Del Valle, Mt. Carmel (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Starts tall from the middle of the rubber, smooth tempo, high leg lift, level shoulders, lands slightly closed, somewhat comes across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Straight fastball, worked top and bottom of zone.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 68-71 mph. Mostly straight, some downward action.
Avery Evans, Goode STEM Academy (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic frame, strong build.
Delivery: Narrow base, smooth tempo, lands slightly open, shoulders work slightly uphill.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Mostly straight, strikes at times.
CB: 64-65 mph. Short wrinkle, 11/5 shape.
CH: 68-70 mph. Some arm-side fade, strikes at times.
Caleb Feilen, Marian Catholic (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 225-pounds. Physical, strong build.
Delivery: Stretch-only; level knee lift, slight crouch in balance point, drops and drives with some reach from the glove, level shoulders, on line. Lands square, toe to target, low-effort finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing and circle to an over-the-top slot. Averaged a release height of 6.21 feet, among the highest at the event.
FB: T84, 81-82 mph. Natural arm-side tail from a steep angle; generated some carry through the zone.
CB: 68-69 mph. Depth off an 11/5 plane; some feel to locate under the zone. Break is more gradual right now.
SL: 71-72 mph. Similar movement profile as curve, just more firm and less feel to locate.
Justin Fine, Deerfield (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with developing strength in lower half.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands front-toe slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Arm plays quick from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays mostly straight, late finish through the zone at times, max spin rate of 2140 rpm, via TrackMan.
CB: 63-64 mph. Max spin rate of 2354 rpm. 11/5 shape, depth.
SL: 75-76 mph. Thrown aggressively, cutter action at times, 10/4 shape; 2147 rpm average spin rate.
CH: 72-73 mph. Works straight.
Brock Graf, Loyola Academy (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic build with strength throughout.
Delivery: Full windup, slight drop and drive delivery, works with rhythm and slightly across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Works mostly straight, occasional arm-side-run, Max spin rate of 2178 rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Works between 12/6 and 11/5 shape, late bite.
SL: 70-71 mph. Slurve action at times, 11/5 shape, max spin rate of 2040 rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Thrown aggressively, late fade action.
Kyle Gorisek, Putnam County (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Wide base, smooth tempo, lands square, in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Straight fastball, worked top and bottom of the zone.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape, at the bottom of the zone at times.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tighter, 2/8 shape, plays glove-side, max spin rate of 2,117 rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Some run/sink action, plays to arm-side.
Brady Hartman, Sherrard (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SSHHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout.
Delivery: Staggered start from the left edge of the rubber; front steps directly into coiled balance point, high knee tuck. Drops and drives with level shoulders, smooth momentum down the mound, works on line, square landing, toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, short draw, pronates; high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Four-seam type, straight; above-average carry through the zone.
CB: 63-65 mph. Slurve-type offering; shorter vertical action with large lateral break. Averaged -17.2 inches of horizontal break. Some feel to locate.
CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains arm speed well, lowers slot; generates natural cut action.
Cade Homerding, Plainfield South (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall, directional delivery, utilizes lower half and works on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Easy out of the hand, finish through the zone, max spin rate of 2318 rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Slurve action at times, 11/5 shape with a max spin rate of 2094 rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel for the bottom of the zone, works straight.
Wilson Irvin, Lake Forest (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, works with rhythm and easy effort. Repeats and stays on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Slight arm-side-run action with occasional sink. 2132 max rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Looks to be best secondary offering. 10/4 sweeping action with a max spin rate of 2233 rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Sink and fade action.
Anthony Kasper, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid build.
Delivery: Starts tall from the middle of the rubber, slow tempo with slight pause, lands in line with target, level shoulders, under control.
Arm Action: RH. Over-the-top arm slot, short action.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight, consistent strikes, worked edges of the zone.
CB: 58-59 mph. Occasional depth.
SL: 64-66 mph. Looks to be best offspeed pitch, 10/4 shape, some strikes, spin rate averaged 2,088 rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Plays to glove-side, some downward action.
Danny Lack, Centennial (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Tall, lean frame.
Delivery: Deliberate, tall and fall delivery, stays closed down the mound and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Works mostly straight with an average spin rate of 1650 rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Above-average feel, consistently landed for strikes, 11/5 shape.
Josh Ladislas, St. Rita (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Long frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Quick tempo, tall-and-fall delivery, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm-slot, short arm action.
FB: T80, 76-78 mph. Some sink/run to it, plays to arm-side.
CB: 66-67 mph. Sweeping action, 10/4 shape.
SL: 66-67 mph. Looks to be best off-speed offering; lower slot, frisbee like, average spin rate of 2,107 rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Downward action at times, flashed ability to hit bottom of the zone.
Dane McDonald, Stagg (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strength in upper half; athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch-only; tall balance point, high knee in tuck, quick tempo to peak. Leg swings down and out to square landing, toe-closed. Shoulders are closed, level, low effort in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing and loose circle to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm-side run, average carry, at above-average spin rates (2,348 rpm).
CB: 67-69 mph. Some feel to spin at a 10/4 shape; horizontal break averaged -14.6 inches. Flashed sharp at times.
KN: 71-72 mph. Raw feel to land it in and/or around the zone; some ability to limit spin.
Eric Mueller, Brookfield Central (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Works from first base side of rubber, slow tempo, high leg lift, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Slight arm-side run, used both sides of the plate.
SL: 61-62 mph. 1/7 shape, max spin rate of 2,023 rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Some arm side fade, ability to throw for strikes, arm speed similar to fastball.
Hunter Parkman, Grant Community (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 164-pounds. Wiry frame, plenty of room for physical development.
Delivery: Narrow feet, starts tall from the 1B side of the rubber, quick tempo, smooth rhythm, short stride, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short, quick action.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Plays straight, works arm-side, plays at the top of zone.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape, works to glove-side, arm speed similar to fastball, flashed advanced spin with max spin rate of 2,488 rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some run/sink action.
Henry Oakford, Richwoods (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long frame.
Delivery: Starts tall, shades toward first base side of rubber, smooth tempo, big leg-lift, drop-and-drive type delivery, lands square and in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Arm side run, plays at the top of the zone, consistently used edges of the zone.
CB: 62-64 mph. 10/4 shape, landed for strikes, max spin rate of 2,097 rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Looks to be best offspeed offering; drops arm slot at times, tighter, 1/7 shape, average spin rate of 2,048 rpm.
Peter Tolan, New Trier Township (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Physical build with a durable lower half.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, high front side, works slightly across his body and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Creates angle and tilt, works straight.
CB: 69-70 mph. Looks to be best secondary offering. 12/6 shape, late downer/biting action; max spin rate of 2346 rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, works mostly straight.
CUT: 74-75 mph. Plays up in the zone at times.
Jack West, Mount Carmel (IL), 2021; Kaskaskia JC commit
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, still room for physical development.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, fluid rhythm, drop-and-drive delivery, uses back side, lands square, in line with target, shoulders work slightly uphill.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long action.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Some sink/run, plays arm side, ability to hit the bottom of the zone.
CB: 72-73 mph. Tight, 11/5 shape, arm speed similar to fastball, average spin rate of 2,149 rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Drops arm slot at times, 2/8 shape, ability to throw for strikes, average spin rate of 2,113 rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Works bottom of zone, some run/sink, plays arm-side.
Michael White, Saint Patrick (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Wide base, quick tempo, works from middle of rubber, tall-and-fall delivery, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Some arm-side run, flashed ability to hit corners.
CB: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape, some strikes at the bottom of the zone.
CH: 68-69 mph. Some fade arm-side, similar arm speed to fastball.