Prep Baseball Report

IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis


By Illinois & Wisconsin Staffs

On June 30, the PBR Illinois and Wisconsin teams hosted its select annual event, the All-State Games, at The Rock Complex in Franklin, Wis. This invite-only showcase targets the top uncommitted incoming juniors from both states, while serving as a key identifier in the lead-up to the PBR Future Games.

It is perennially one of the most important showcases on the summer calendar and this year’s roster proved to be a memorable one.

We provided some instant insight in the days following All-State Games inside of our Quick Hits post and Statistical Analysis, both highlighting the top performances from this event. We started our position-by-position breakdown on Monday when we analyzed the day’s catchers, outfielders, and infielders, and we’re onto the pitchers today.

Several names within this group below earned invitations to the summer’s PBR Future Games, including the first two names ranked at the top, from Wisconsin and Illinois.

RHP Tyler Deleskiewicz (Badger, WI) blossomed this summer into one of the top uncommitted arms in the Midwest, possessing some impressive, inherent arm strength. He was the lone ‘22 to touch the 90 mph mark, and he did so repeatedly.

From Illinois, Shane Curtin (Mount Carmel) has immense feel for his advanced repertoire. He’s one of the top left-handers from his state with a true three-pitch mix from a quick and clean arm.

Check out the scouting reports on both of these prospects below, as well as the reports on all of the pitchers who participated at this event – it’s an impressive group, even beyond those ranked. Stay tuned tomorrow when we conclude our All-State Games analysis by ranking the best overall prospects in attendance.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Tyler Deleskiewicz, Badger (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; One of the state's top uncommitted arms who landed a spot on Team Wisconsin with this performance.
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. Physicality in frame with long, gangly levers.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, toe lifted balance point, slight swing into landing, keeps front side quiet. Balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Slight back side wrist hook, connected arm action with above-average arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Slight arm-side run, lively finish through the zone, average spin of 2,269 rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Hard-breaking action, got several swing and miss chases, average spin of 1,97 rpm.

2. Shane Curtin, Mount Carmel (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP; A highly competitive, uncommitted left-hander who earned a PBR Future Games invitation.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean wiry frame.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, smooth and online.
Arm Action: LH. Loose and athletic arm action, plays out of high 3/4 slot. Clean arm.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Above average control around the zone, plays with arm side run, and average 2,122 RPM.
CB: 72-74 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 72-73 mph. Best secondary offering, plus fade, averaging -21.9 horizontal movement. 

3. Tony Pluta, St. Viator (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP; Live armed two-way player.
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Solid lower half.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive type delivery, works slightly across body with open toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Above average arm strength, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type with above average finish; 2,227 average rpm spin rate.
CB: 71-73 mph. Plays hard with tight spin and biting action, above average depth, averaged 2,549 rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Straight change type, slight arm side action. 

4. David Andolina, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall type, loads on back side in balance position, high front side and works down the hill.
Arm Action: RH. Clean path, some length on back side, loose out front. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Four-seam type, plays mostly straight with true backspin.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, played with depth.
CH: 76-76 mph. Straight change with slight fade action. 

5. Thomas Harper, Wauwatosa East  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; Started the summer strong with this performance and eventually earned a Team Wisconsin invitation.
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Long projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, well balanced and directional, low effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, creates whip out front, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight arm side run, showed feel for the strike zone.
SL: 72-73 mph. Showed lateral action, 10/4 shape, average spin over 2,000 rpm.

6. Braydon Cooper, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, tall and fall type, lands square, quiet front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, clean out of over the top slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Plays mostly straight with backspin.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 82-82 mph. 

7. Caden Capomaccio, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, works out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-83 mph. Mostly straight; some carry through the zone.
CB: 73-74 mph. Aggressive; 10/4 shape that flashed late action. 

8. Matthew Cruise, Seneca (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable balanced delivery, loads on back side, lands to closed toe.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full circle with wrist hook on back side.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Slight arm side run, played down in the zone.
CB: 72-73 mph. Lateral sweeping action, tight spin averaging 2570 rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Straight change, slight sink. 

9. Evan Eberle, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works directional and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, change of direction arm action at the bottom of separation.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Four seam action with backspin, slight arm side action with finish through the zone.
CB: 68-68 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 71-71 mph. Slight arm side action played to the arm side of the plate. 

10. Joey Schneider, West Bend West  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 230-pounds. Large build.
Delivery: Simple tall and fall delivery, medium leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Long drawing arm action, works out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Showed control of the zone, slight arm side run, occasional sink action.
CB: 73-73 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 78-79 mph. Fading action, average spin at 1,577 rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ryan Bibb, Mascoutah  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Large frame with mature physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery, works with some effort, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plunge on back side, works out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight arm side run, relies heavily on it.
CB: 69-69 mph. Showed one in game, flashed 11/5 shape. 

Ethan Clark, Lakes Community (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 162-pounds. Lank, long levers; thin, high waist. Projects very well.
Delivery: Tall, upright start from the left edge of the rubber; small, quick side step to athletic balance point, small stride to a closed landing position, creating some crossfire.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, short draw, high 3/4 release. Quick, loose arm.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Natural tail, arm-side run.
CB: 64-65 mph. 12/6 shape with short wrinkle.
CH: 67-67 mph. Thrown aggressively, at arm speed; some fade/run. 

Josh DeGroot, Union Grove (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Upright start from the left of the rubber; down tempo side rick to high knee, toe lift, short extension down mound, toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 76-80 mph. Generates large arm-side action, averaging 14 inches of horizontal movement.
CB: 66-67 mph. Above-average feel to spin; slurve-y shape. 

Sam Dodd, Hortonville  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Sturdy/strong build.
Delivery: Squared start from the left side of the rubber, quick side step, hands go over head, level knee lift, shoulders slightly closed with small coil at balance point. Works on a direct, level line to target, lands square to target, low-effort involved throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Loose.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Straight four-seam type with above-average vertical action; 18.7 inches of induced vertical break on average.
CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 shape that flashes tight break; spin rate averaged 2,129 rpm. 

Carson Flugaur, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lean athlete.
Delivery: Tall start from the left of the rubber, front/side step to high knee rock, leans at balance point, glove pack. Drops and drives down mound with good extension, toe-open landing. Effort in finish, momentum to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick, loose arm action from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side run. Consistent low spin rates; averaged 1,284 rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Some feel to spot the breaking ball; more vertical action, 12/6 shape, with some depth. 

Gavin Gawronski, Marquette University (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, short extension downhill, high front side. Lands square to target, works in line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Plays with downhill tilt created by elevated arm angle. Showed sinking action as well.
CB: 66 mph. Near fastball arm speed. 11/5 shape, gradual break.  

Vincent Gohlke, New Berlin West  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall/fall type delivery, quick hitch in the lead leg, open front side. Out front at footstrike, upright posture through release.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Four-seam type. Flashed arm-side action from a lower release angle.
CB: 65-65 mph. 1/7 shape.  

Caleb Guden, Medford  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Upright start from the left of the rubber; small side step rock to high knee lift, drops and drives with shoulders uphill, high front side, works on line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, arm circle, from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side run.
CB: 71-71 mph. Flashes tight, short action off an 11/5 plane. 

Easton Harris, Washington Community (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Athletic shape.
Delivery: Athletic tall and fall delivery, works online, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Slight arm side run.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, sweeping action at times.
CH: 77-77 mph. Straight change, slight sink. 

Drew Horne, Fenwick  (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 156-pounds. Highly projectable, wiry frame.
Delivery: Squared start from the center of the rubber; slow temp side step to high knee lift, athletic balance point, leg swings out to a closed landing, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, loose, wraps on draw, high 3/4 slot release.
FB: T82, 81-81 mph. Natural arm-side tail with significant induced vertical break, averaging 23 inches.
CB: 64-68 mph. Raw feel for spin at present; 12/6 shape.
CH: 70-70 mph. Fading action while maintaining arm speed, projects well; best offspeed pitch, currently. 

Evan Iwinski, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Quick drop/drive type delivery, closed front side, falls towards first base side at times, recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 68-70 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed. 12/6 shape, some depth.  

Evan Jones, Normal University (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 183-pounds. Lanky frame with some projection.
Delivery: Staggered footing from the left of the rubber; quick tempo side step to balance point, hip turn, shoulders closed. Leg drops down and swings out squared landing, shoulders go directly uphill.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action; loose, quick from over-the-top slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Straight with carry in the zone; averaged 20.9 inches of induced vertical break at this event.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 shape thrown while mostly maintaining arm speed, slight deceleration. Some depth, feel to spin; averaged 2,095 rpm. 

Mason Krznarich, Arrowhead (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 235-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery, extends downhill, level front side, lands square to target. Intentful actions throughout delivery, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Plays up from a lower release angle and above-average induced vertical break max of 23 inches, averaged 16 inches. 
CH: 74-77 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Primarily displayed fading action paired with occasional sink. 

Peyton Lee, Edgerton (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Rhythmic tall/fall type delivery, athletic at balance point, fluid lower half movement pattern downhill. Out front at footstrike, works in line to target, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Comes out clean. Four-seam type, some downhill angle to it.
CB: 62-64 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed and intent. 12/6 shape with depth, showed feel to spin. Best secondary offering. 
CH: 69-69 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side action, primarily played straight.  

Kendall Lyons, Warren Township (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Long levers, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall, staggered start from the left edge of the rubber; simple side step to hip turn, high knee balance point. Leg swings out to slightly closed landing, toe closed; easy, controlled landing and finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action and circle to high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Heavy feel, arm-side action.
CB: 69-70 mph. Tight 12/6 breaking ball with depth; above-average feel for spin at roughly 2,000 rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; some fade. 

Michael Morawski, Andrew (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with projection.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, lead leg swing, level front side, starts closed from target and works open.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Slight arm-side action. Feel for the zone.
CB: 72-73 mph. 1/7 shape. Tight spin. 
CH: 75-75 mph. Near fastball arm speed and intent. Straight action.  

Matthew Mueller, Brookfield Central  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Long levers in strong, durable build.
Delivery: Wide base at start from the center of the rubber; big side step into level knee lift, level shoulders, works on line to target, drops and drives with a high front side.
Arm Action: LH. Cups at draw with long, loose arm action from over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Steady arm-side action; feel to locate.
CB: 63-64 mph. Short wrinkle with 12/6 type action. 

Christian Oppor, Columbus  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Thin, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, works slightly rotational through landing, creates slight angle at times.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action, plays out of 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-82 mph. Runs to arm side, 2167 average spin rate.
CB: 61-63 mph. Sweeping type breaking ball.
CH: 61-62 mph. Fading changeup, showed sink at times. 

Jake Petasek, Green Bay Preble (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Tempoed drop/drive type delivery, athletic hip hinge, closed front side. Some lead leg stability at footstrike, falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, from ¾ slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Comes out clean. Four-seam type, slight cut to it at times.
CH: 73-74 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Plays straight over the zone, drops occasionally.  

Bjorn Pressler, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, narrow base at set, slight drop and drive type delivery, upright at foot strike through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Cuts it at times; elevated up in the zone.
CB: 63-63 mph. Elevated release angle, 11/5 shape. Gradual action.
 
 
 
 

Kaiser Quick, Metamora (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Thin, athletic frame with some projection.
Delivery: Squared start from the middle of the rubber; methodical side step to rigid balance point, high knee lift. Drops and drives to open landing.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, quick out front, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight type; low spin, averaged 1,805 rpm here.
SL: 74-74 mph. Tight feel for spin, thrown aggressively. Upside pitch with swing-and-miss potential.
CH: 75-78 mph. Arm-side fade/run while thrown at arm speed. 

Cristiano Ramirez, Muskego (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. High-waisted, thin, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall start from the middle of the rubber; simple side step to athletic balance point, hip turn, high knee. Works on line to target, lands square, controlled, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, loose, quick arm speed from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Natural arm-side run; above-average action, 14 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 71-72 mph. Early break, but tight feel to spin, thrown with some aggression.
CH: 75-75 mph. Straight change, slight run, thrown mostly at arm speed. 

Ryan Roehl, West Bend West  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic build that offers some projection.
Delivery: Quick tempo, side step to high knee lift, athletic balance point. Leg swings out with shoulders closed, closed landing with momentum to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Occasional arm-side run; mostly straight.
CB: 69-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. 

Nate Snead, South Milwaukee (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Thin, high waist; lanky levers.
Delivery: Wide base, straddles rubber; direct to high knee and hip turn at balance point. Strides down mound with shoulders closed, short extension, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight, some arm-side run; averages 7 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 72-73 mph. Aggressive pitch; tight spin, slider-like. Averaged 2,100 rpm at this event.
CH: 78-78 mph. Featured late arm-side action.

Nick West, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 183-pounds. High waist, strong lower half; long levers.
Delivery: Tall start from the center of the rubber; down tempo side step to athletic balance point, high knee. Tall/fall to closed landing, creating crossfire.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 65-66 mph. Some feel to spin and spot; 12/6 shape with depth while mostly maintaining arm speed.
CH: 70-73 mph. Mostly straight, thrown at arm speed; slight fade action. 

John Wolf, Lincolnwood (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Steady tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at balance point, open front side, works in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Showed late arm-side action at times.
CB: 62-63 mph. Slightly elevated arm action, 12/6 shape. Flashed sharp break; some feel to spin. 
CH: 75-75 mph. Near fastball arm speed.

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