Andrew
Dawson

RHP Andrew Dawson (Tremont) is an uncommitted arm in Illinois’ 2026 class. Standing in a strong 6-foot, 183-pound frame, Dawson has a compact arm with clean acceleration out front. His fastball sat 82-86 mph, topping out at 87.7 mph, with some ride through the zone. He also mixed in a slider at 71-76 mph with tight spin, and a change-up at 76 mph with minimal spin.

Currently ranked No. 35 in the state. Listed at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, some present strength in the lower-half. Dawson gave an impressive two-way look over the weekend, launching multiple home runs over the course of the tournament, staying on the barrel routinely. He stood out most notably on the mound, working his fastball up to 88 mph while holding 83-85 mph throughout his entire outing, going to a sharp slider in the upper-70s to change up the pace. Competitor on the mound, attacks the zone with all offerings.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 35 in the state’s 2026 class. Started on the mound and batted fourth for the Turks. Stands in a strong, athletic frame at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Didn’t get the results he wanted but still showed well. Controlled delivery with a high leg lift, drop and drive delivery down the mound. Clean, quick arm path out of a ¾ slow, quickness out front. Fastball sat 84-87 mph, topped out at 89 mph with mostly straight actions. Utilized his cutter most of the time, which sat 79-82 mph with slight cutting action, also mixed in a curveball that sat 74-78 mph with short break. A must-know arm in the state’s sophomore class.

RHP Andrew Dawson (Tremont, 2026) showed well once again on our summer circuit, opening some eyes with his ability to dominate older competition. Listed at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds, strong lower-half with room still left to add on strength. Controlled tempo on the mound, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line. Medium arm circle out of the glove, transitions into a high ¾ slot. Dawson cruised with his fastball in the 83-86 mph range, topping out at 86.8 mph with an average IVB of 15.4 (T17.8). Showed feel to spin both his breaking balls, a 10/4 71 slider at 73-78 mph (2100-2300 RPM) and an 11/5 curveball at 71 mph. Flashed a fading changeup at 75-76 mph. Finished his outing with three innings pitched, no hits, no runs allowed, one walk and two strikeouts. 

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, fluid delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall, foot lands slightly towards third base.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Plays down in the zone, stays true to plane. T2215, 1928 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. 12/6 shape, throws with confidence. T2077, 1969 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Short break, lands for strikes. T2301, 2112 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Maintains arm speed, creates fade. Confident in the pitch. T1481, 1444 average rpm.
CUT: 79-85 mph. Plays true with horizontal action.

5-foot-11, 170-pound frame. Athletic build with plenty of room to grow. Dawson shined on both sides of the game Friday morning, collecting three hits and two RBIs while collecting three strikeouts in two innings on the mound. On the mound, Dawson operates through a ¾ slot with short, clean arm action with some effort. Has a high leg lift with a drop and drive approach. Fastball sat low 80s, topping out at 84 mph with ASR. Mixed in a mid 70s slider. 

Fastball topped at 85 mph and sat 80-84 mph. Threw the fastball to the glove side early in the count. Looked to put hitters away with his hard slider that sat 76-77 mph and had a 10/4 shape. Has an athletic build and throws with intent. Works his backside through well. Upside right-hander to know moving forward.  

RHP Andrew Dawson (Tremont, 2026) Impressed during his ‘pen, standing at 5-foot-10 160-pounds. Out of a repeatable delivery, Dawson showed a loose arm to go along with a four-pitch mix. Running his fastball up to 84.8 mph that projects to add more velocity as he matures into his frame. Also throwing a slider with some sweep and a curveball with gradual break and depth. To round off the arsenal Dawson showed off his fading changeup with depth.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build. Long arms. High waisted.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced, upright setup, short stride. Compact swing, stays on-plane, natural lift through the zone and uses the whole field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Can play from multiple slots, mostly 3/4.
Defense: Active footwork, easy range, soft hands with a clean transfer, feel for the position.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slightly up-tempo, high leg kick, closed off finish, some deception.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 78-83 mph. Slight carry, flashes feel for the top part of the zone. T2061, 1955 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual break with some depth. T2037, 1926 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Drops slot, plays with slight sweep. T2070, 2038 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Fading action with depth, drops slot. T1350, 1302 average rpm.