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Cunningham

Cunningham picked up the victory in Rhino’s 2-0 victory on Friday. Cunningham worked efficiently over five and one-thirds innings of work - innings which saw him strikeout eight and allow zero runs. In the strong performance, Cunningham allowed just three hits and ran his fastball up to 82 mph. The right hander also featured offspeed that spun between 2,400 and 2,600 rpm (T2640) and sat at 68-71 mph. Cunningham’s delivery was simple and easy as he had to throw with intent from a 5-foot-8, 135-pound frame. Ultimately, Cunningham’s outing is one that keeps him as an interesting name-to-watch in Illinois’ 2026 class.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, short stride.  Clean easy hands, short bat path, worked on the barrel with line drive feel. Middle-way approach.
Power: 80.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot, some backspin.
Defense: Choppy feet up to the ball, plays through.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, front foot closer to third base, slight coil into balance point with a controlled leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.6, 70.3-72.2 mph. Mainly straight, four-seam action.  T2105, 2069 average rpm.
CB: 56.2-58.2 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2186, 2144 average rpm.
CH: 64.5-65.5 mph. Fading action. T1623, 1578 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride. Flat, level bat path, stays inside baseball, consistent line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only, starts closed, tall and fall delivery, simple, lands slightly closed, works in line with target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Mostly straight, plays on both sides of plate.
CB: 53-54 mph. Big 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 54-58 mph. Sinking action, arm speed similar to fastball.