Bryce
Loeger

Loeger was a workhouse this season for Conant, sporting an 11-1 record over 77 innings pitched, which was towards the highest number of innings pitched across 4A baseball this spring when looking at our POTY submissions from coaches. In those 77 innings, he struck out 103 to go along with a 0.91 ERA. Loeger is one of the more intriguing prospects in the state as he is also a high-level swimmer and reports say he will attempt to play both sports at Dartmouth. Loeger features a 6-foot-3, 207-pound, wide-shouldered frame and one can easily dream of the upside on the mound if he were to solely focus on baseball. With that being said, he features dynamic stuff on the mound with a starter profile, feel to spin two different breaking balls which rounds out an advanced four-pitch arsenal.

Dartmouth signee. Currently ranked No. 75 in the state, and stands in at an athletic and well-proportioned 6-foot-3, 207-pounds. Loeger got the start for Conant in the Title Game and continued to throw the ball well, like he had all spring. He worked with a four-pitch mix throughout the game, showing a lively fastball at times at 86-88 mph (T89) with feel to spin (2400+ rpm), while also showing feel to spin two different breaking balls; an 11/5 curveball at 73-74 mph (2300+ rpm) and a hard late-darting slider at 78-80 mph (2500+ rpm). Loeger also showed a changeup at 80-81 mph as a show-pitch. Loeger turned in a final line of: 7 IP, 4 R, 0 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K.

Verbally committed to Dartmouth.

Bryce Loeger, Conant (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 207-pounds. Proportionate, filled out.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, medium leg lift, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, fluid, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Arm-side run, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2242, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 12/6 shape, lands. T2445, 2378 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. 10/4 shape, plays well to the glove-side. T2605, 2540 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fades arm-side, feel for the zone. T1476, 1421 average rpm.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Putting together perhaps the top performance on the mound on Tuesday was RHP Bryce Loeger (Conant, 2024). Ranked No. 72 in Illinois’ class of 2024 and measuring in at 6-foot-1, 207-pounds, Loeger looked the part as one of the top uncommitted arms in the class. Showcasing a four-pitch mix, Loeger impressed with his upper 80’s fastball (T2242 rpm) that topped out at 88.6 mph (event high) with armside run that played at the bottom of the zone. Loeger showed two different breaking balls with a 12/6 shaped curveball (T2445 rpm) landing for strikes and being the best of the breaking balls. His slider (T2605 rpm) had 10/4 shape and played well to the glove side. He rounded out his repertoire with a changeup (T1475 rpm) that had feel for the zone with fade to the armside, a potential out-pitch moving forward. Also, a high-level swimmer, Loeger is one of the top two-sport athletes in the class.

OF/RHP Bryce Loeger (Conant) was the lone 2024 in attendance and should be followed closely in the class. Loeger has a broad-shouldered, 6-foot-2, 180-pound and strong arm that played up to 91 mph from the outfield and at 85-86 mph on the mound. Loeger has a strong right-handed swing, with loose, athletic hands and elevates the baseball to the pull-side. Loeger’s hardest batted ball left the bat at 93.4 mph and his furthest batted ball traveled 334’. On the mound, Loeger is a fluid mover with a long arm from a ¾ slot and threw a high-volume of strikes with his four-pitch mix, topping at 86.2 mph. He also spun a tight slider around the zone with confidence that emerged as his primary secondary offering; a 74-76 mph pitch that averaged 2,250+ RPM. 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic drop/drive type delivery, creates momentum towards target at balance point, fluid mover downhill, lead leg swings into an in-line landing with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing on the backside that finishes from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.2, 85-86 mph. Plays straight and down in the zone for strikes. T2133, 2033 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Decelerates arm action, 11/5 shape with depth. T2268, 2255 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tighter shape, maintains fastball plane with late break on occasion. T2290, 2266 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Flashed arm-side run on occasion. T1635, 1563 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched base, simple/minimal stride, fluid load with hand separation. Loose athletic hands, long and uphill bat path, elevates to the pull-side with intent to work that way. Simple with rhythm.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Long arm out of the glove, 3/4 slot. Above average arm strength.
Defense: Athletic actions, sure-hands, easy and directional transfer.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.