Connor
Jendraszak

RHP Connor Jendraszak (Lincoln-Way East) is another arm to follow closely moving forward. Jendraszak, who also showed well at the Illinois State Games in August, is listed at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, and he ran his fastball up to 86 mph with a four-pitch repertoire. Both of his breaking balls play in the low- to mid-70s with the curveball showing depth and sweeping horizontal action at times. The changeup plays at 75-76 mph with arm-side fade and some feel for the zone.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high/controlled leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.1, 84-86 mph. Feel for the zone, plays with life through the zone. T2323, 2236 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp action, 11/5 shape with late depth to the arm-side. T2194, 2106 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short, 10/4 shape with late bite. T2210, 2153 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, plays mostly straight. T1859, 1802 average rpm.

Lincoln-Way East features yet another intriguing arm in RHP Connor Jendraszak (2023; uncommitted). Jendraszak is listed at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds and ran his fastball up to 85.9 mph with 2,183 average rpm. Jendraszak also showed off a four-pitch repertoire while scattering two hits and striking out one over two innings.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Wide-shouldered, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Athletic/fluid delivery, high leg-kick into balance point, slight pre-bend in the knee before striding down the mound, stride works in-line to the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, K
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove that transitions into a loose high 3/4 to over-the-top slot.
FB: T85.9, 81-84 mph. Life through the zone, played mostly straight. T2333, 2183 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2135, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed depth and late action. T2231, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Fades to the arm-side, mirrors near fastball arm-speed. T1944, 1868 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 167-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, linear down the mound, lands square with some effort after foot strike.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight action, flashed late jump and carry through the zone. T2212, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Works 12/6 to 11/5, tight spin, late depth at times and consistently landed for strikes. T2254, 2202 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. T2265, 2179 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. 10/4 shape, small late wrinkle. T2043, 1946 average rpm.