Cullen
Schwigen

Uncommitted. Schwigen put together a massive five-game stretch, batting 8-for-12 (.667) with three home runs, a double, 10 RBIs, seven runs scored, five walks, and three stolen bases, which tied the Rockridge single-season home run record at eight. On the mound, he posted a 1-0 record after pitching five innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters.

Uncommitted, ranked No. 20 in the state's junior class. Stands in a strong and athletic 6-foot-3, 212-pound frame. Former Prep Baseball Future Gamer for Team Illinois, and a two-sport standout as the QB1 for their football team. Started on the mound and worked three innings, allowing two hits and one earned run without issuing a walk while striking out five on 48 pitches with 34 strikes (71%). Clean mover on the mound that repeats well with minimal effort, quick arm with shorter action. Fastball sat 87-90 mph and missed bats, mixed in a curveball at 72-75 mph with 11/5 shape and a slider at 78-79 mph with sweeping, wipeout action, both showing swing-and-miss potential. One of the top uncommitted arms in the state.

Uncommitted, ranked No. 20 in the state's junior class. Stands in a strong and athletic 6-foot-3, 212-pound frame. Former Prep Baseball Future Gamer for Team Illinois, and a two-sport standout as the QB1 for their football team. Started on the mound and worked three innings, allowing two hits and one earned run without issuing a walk while striking out five on 48 pitches with 34 strikes (71%). Clean mover on the mound that repeats well with minimal effort, quick arm with shorter action. Fastball sat 87-90 mph and missed bats, mixed in a curveball at 72-75 mph with 11/5 shape and a slider at 78-79 mph with sweeping, wipeout action, both showing swing-and-miss potential. One of the top uncommitted arms in the state.

Strong and durable 6-foot-3, 212-pound frame. The right-handed hitter has clear strength in the swing, peaking at 104 mph for his EV while showing easy bat-speed (74 mph avg.). He’s a well above-average runner for his size with a 6.73 in the 60, and he moves well in the outfield with present arm-strength with life to his target (T92 mph). On the mound, he’s a simple mover with the ability to repeat his delivery, coming through with a clean ¾ release. The fastball played 89-91 mph with some carry and finish through the zone, pairing well with a tight curveball at 76-78 mph with feel to land it in the zone.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 212.3-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic with feel to repeat, simple, leg lift into balance point, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Life out of the hand with carry, and strikes. T2308, 2228 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Two-plane action, with feel to land. T2291, 2230 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Tighter sweeping action, flashed feel to land. T2334, 2285 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, static hands pre-pitch, stride gains ground, strong lower-half. Strong hands, swing stays on-plane, barrel strength, swings with intent, uses the whole field. 73.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Short, clean arm, throws carry.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays through in rhythm, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.73 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump. 

RHP/OF Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027) had a dominant outing striking out three over two innings pitched while not allowing a hit. The former Future Gamer is an athletic, physical 6-foot-2, 195-pound who utilized a two-pitch mix. Fastball sat 86-89 mph with life through zone and max spin rate of 2537 rpm. Put guys away with a sharp breaking ball that had 10/4 shape with sweep and some depth (avg. -16.5 HM). Schwigen would also show a strong right-handed bat, showing some loft-based intent, pull-side tendencies, and bat speed that produced a max of 81.2 mph and an average of 76.2 mph. Also took a quality round of batting practice with a 96.8 mph max exit velocity and an average of 88.2 mph. 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame with present athleticism and strength. Currently the no. 10th ranked player in the state and no. 178th nationally, Schwigen is a must-know uncommitted name within the state’s junior class.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build with strength and athleticism.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with some tuck, directional.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Carry through the zone, attacks with it, run away. T2537, 2353 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, slurvy with depth, swing-and-miss. T2320, 2227 average rpm.

FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES:

OF Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge) is yet another two-way to follow this week as the No. 10 player in Illinois, and he looked the part in the positional workout. A high-level QB1 on the gridiron, Schwigen has a physical and lean frame standing at 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. He has a strong right-handed swing with a compact stroke, creating easy jump off the barrel with a peak EV of 99.4 mph - averaging 75.7 mph for his bat-speed. He moves well for his size with a 6.94 in the 60, and he has a well above-average arm (T91 mph OF) to pair. PITCHING: Schwigen struck out four over his two innings of work, going to a FB/CB mix. The fastball played 86-88 mph, topping out at 89 mph with some life up in the zone. The curveball showed bite with an 11/5 shape, 71-73 mph, depth and two-plane break. He’s an easy, athletic mover with a quick arm and simple delivery, should continue to make jumps.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 10 in the state and No. 203 nationally. Strong 6-foot-2, 195-pound athletic frame. Premium two-sport athlete, quarterback that has received interest from high-level schools. Started at short and hit out of the two-hole. Schwigen had quite the day both at the plate and on the mound. On the mound, he struck out six batters through three and two-thirds innings. The right-hander operates from a tall/fall delivery with a high leg lift. Clean, compact, quick arm action from a ¾ slot. Fastball was firm while sitting 87-89 and topped out at 90 with life. Mixed in a curveball that sat 72-75 with sharp, late actions and an 11/5 shape. Curveball shows out-potential. Struck out five of his first ten batters faced. At the plate, Schwigen went 2-for-4 on Saturday. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide, upright stance with a short stride. Showed a whippy, compact swing with a flat bat path. Strong hands with a gap-to-gap approach. Connected on two singles up the middle.

RHP/OF Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027) possesses a proportionate and athletic 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame with strength throughout. At this year’s preseason ID, his fastball topped 85.7 mph while sitting 83-85 mph with an excellent maximum spin rate of 2410 rpm. He threw a confident and hard breaking curveball as well as a changeup with fastball intent. He is an athletic mover down the mound and explodes toward the plate. On the other side of the ball, Schwigen has an upside operation at the plate, showing easy effort with balance and the ability to impact the baseball out front (T97 mph EV; T346’). He looks to be an athletic defender in the outfield with a quick first step and easy movements, pairing with an explosive arm up to 89 mph.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 176 pounds. Lean and athletic frame with present strength.
Delivery: Tall and easy mover with a steady front leg.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm action from a ¾ slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Firm with command, capable of hitting both sides of the plate. T2410, 2279 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Sharp break with late movement. T2268, 2217 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Late fading action. T1965, 1923 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Medium base, small leg lift, small stride. Strong hands, flat path, pull-side power. 75.7 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Short, easy arm action with armspeed out front, ¾ slot.
Defense: Smooth and easy athletic movements, athletic feet, clean exchanges.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.

RHP/OF Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge) stands in a hard-to-miss and projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. He tossed two innings on the mound and struck out three, walked one and allowed one hit and no runs. His fastball touched 88.5 mph, but sat mostly 84-87 mph with quality spin (avg. 2265 rpm) and some ride through the zone. He continues to improve his 73-75 mph curveball, continuing to show more feel for the pitch. It’s a swing-and-miss potential pitch with an average of -15.8 inches of horizontal movement (T-20.4”). Schwigen also showed well with the bat; both in the workout and during gameplay. The right-handed hitter swung a heavy barrel - reaching a max EV of 91.2 mph and peak distance of 355 feet during the workout. In-game, his power translated nearly leaving the yard twice with both a pull-side and a backside double. Schwigen’s impressive two-way profile makes him a must-know name in the state’s 2027 class.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Quick athletic mover; medium balance point, explodes down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, clean arm with a high 3/4 release.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Lively with ride up in the zone T2380, 2265 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Hard break, showed confidence in offering, would throw in any count, regularly generated whiffs. T2311, 2206 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride that gains ground, repeats. Flat path, short to the ball, looks to keep the ball on a line, pull-side approach. 75.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. 3/4 slot, full arc, carry through throw, accurate.
Defense: One hand side gather, confident, aggressive, athletic shuffle through throwing motion.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.

Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027)had an impressive outing on the mound in the day’s first slot. He stands in a hard-to-miss frame at 6-foot-3, 180-pounds with more still to come. He finished the game throwing a complete game shutout with nine strikeouts, one walk and five hits allowed. He displayed a clean delivery paired with a compact arm action and acceleration out front, sitting mostly 85-88 mph on his fastball with arm-side run at times, producing quality spin at 2300-2400 rpm. He also mixed in a sharp breaking curveball at 75-76, showing feel to land for strikes, and a change-up at 79-82 mph. A high-follow prospect in Illinois’ 2027 class.

RHP Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027) is a three-sport athlete and was the starting quarterback this past fall. A 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame with projection, Schwigen has a quick arm and his fastball sat 83-85 mph, topping out at 86 mph. He showed a curveball, too, which sat 67-69 mph with 11/5 shape. Schwigen is a name-to-follow throughout his prep career.

RHP Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027) is an incoming freshman that has shown to be one of the top pitchers in his class. Previously shining at the PBR Junior Future Games, Schwigen carried that momentum into the Illinois State Games. Broad shouldered 6-foot-2, 165-pound lean frame. Short, over the top arm action that plays loose and whippy. Advanced arsenal for his age, playing against much older competition. Fastball played in the 82-84 range, topping 85 mph. Fastball showed carry through the zone (2323 RPM), with a max IVB of 17.5 inches. Also played with occasional run (17.7 HM). Deceptive breaking-ball that was thrown at the same arm speed and slot as the fastball. Flashed 12/6 shape with gradual break, will continue to develop more break with added strength. Athletic arm with long-levers that will continue to get better throughout his prep career.

RHP Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge, 2027) is an incoming freshman that has shown to be one of the top pitchers in his class. Previously shining at the PBR Junior Future Games, Schwigen carried that momentum into the Illinois State Games. Broad shouldered 6-foot-2, 165-pound lean frame. Short, over the top arm action that plays loose and whippy. Advanced arsenal for his age, playing against much older competition. Fastball played in the 82-84 range, topping 85 mph. Fastball showed carry through the zone (2323 RPM), with a max IVB of 17.5 inches. Also played with occasional run (17.7 HM). Deceptive breaking-ball that was thrown at the same arm speed and slot as the fastball. Flashed 12/6 shape with gradual break, will continue to develop more break with added strength. Athletic arm with long-levers that will continue to get better throughout his prep career. 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall, short stride, foot lands closed. Struck out three and allowed one hit in three innings of work.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Arm-side-run with life, showed ability to paint the corners. T2323, 2196 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, sharp actions. T2149, 2020 average rpm.