On August 5th and 6th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the Illinois State Games, the premier invite-only event in our ecosystem. Now in its fourth year, the event has grown exponentially both in talent and in size, with this year wielding 20 teams with over 400 players in attendance.

There are already over 85 commitments from this event, with many more still to come. Check out our State Games Commitment Tracker, HERE.

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single 2026 left-handed pitcher that was in attendance, with a top-15 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best in both gameplay and the workout.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Samuel Finn, Plainfield North (IL), 2026 | Kentucky commit
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Trim, projectable build with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Staggered setup, high pace, medium leg kick, drop and drive, works down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, clean, short 3/4 arm action.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays with a lot of ride through the zone, slight cut. T2453, 2321 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. Big break curveball, high spin, 12/6 shape. T2889, 2789 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. High spin, horizontal action. T2937, 2886 average rpm.

2. Samuel Chin, St. Laurence (IL), 2026 | Ball State commit
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Lean and wiry build with plenty of room to add on strength.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands in-line, fluid and repeats, balanced.
Arm Action: LH. Long action extending on back swing, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Stays on top of pitch, keeps low in the zone with some late run. T2376, 2137 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sweeping action. T2861, 2754 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Heavy depth, kills spin. T1280, 1223 average rpm.

3. Devin De Loach, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2026 | Northern Illinois commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 252.4-pounds. Sturdy, physical build with development in the lower half.
Delivery: Explodes down the mound, strong drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Strong, quick 3/4 arm action.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Arm-side run, easy life out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2182, 1802 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Tight 2/8 shape, thrown with intent. T1817, 1760 average rpm.

4. Rocco Szambelan, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 186-pounds. Trim, broad shouldered build with some strength present throughout.
Delivery: Athletic mover, medium/high leg-kick into a slight coil, moves well down the mound and stays in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, easy, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Firm with some arm-side run. T2048, 1783 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Showed feel, tight break. T2415, 2096 average rpm.

5. Jacob Manos, Brother Rice (IL), 2026 | Butler commit
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 204.4-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame with noticeable strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift with tuck, drop/drive.
Arm Action: LH. Long at the back, loose 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Life out of the hand, firm actions, plays with sink. T2094, 1921 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Slurve action with horizontal depth. T2278, 2260 average rpm.
SL: 75-75 mph. Flashed sweeping action at times. T2332, 2289 average rpm.

6. Aiden David, St. Patrick High School (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with more room to fill out.
Delivery: Wide base, medium leg kick, drop and drive lower half, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick short-arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Firm with arm-side run. T2129, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Sharp break, sweeper profile with positive IVB, works low and away. T2512, 2291 average rpm.

7. Owen Rog, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Lean, wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, athletic, drop and drive lower half, cross-fire.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 81-86 mph. Life out of hand, cut action. T1978, 1621 average rpm.
CB: 68-73 mph. 10/4 shape, slurvy with some depth. T1826, 1625 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Flashed depth. T670, 670 average rpm.

8. Zach Toma, West Aurora (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 191.1-pounds. Physical, high-waisted frame with present strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Simple operation, high leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 81-84 mph. Late run, stays on top of the ball. T2281, 2185 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Tight break. T2306, 2144 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Slower pitch with some fade. T1883, 1868 average rpm.

9. Carsen DeKeyrel, Rockridge (IL), 2026 | Southeastern CC
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Fluid, high leg kick motion, drop and drive lower half that works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Easy, full extension on the back half, clean arm action from the 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. FB: Firm fastball, with ride through the zone. SNK:: True sinker with arm-side run. T2341, 2226 average rpm.
SL: 80-80 mph. Small break at the top, developing. T1946, 1946 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Drops off from fastball with slight cut. T1458, 1357 average rpm.

10. Sean McNair, Deerfield (IL), 2026 | Lafayette commit
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 5-8, 175-pounds. Durable, compact frame with strength present in the lower half.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple, repeatable delivery, medium leg lift, tall and fall, directional.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Heavy arm-side run, attacked with it. T2254, 2097 average rpm.
CB: 75-75 mph. 1/7 break. T1669, 1669 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Sharp sweeping action. T1945, 1815 average rpm.
SPLT: 77-78 mph. Swing-and-miss pitch with depth.

11. Ryan Oelke, Rockridge (IL), 2026 | Kirkwood CC commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with some more to fill in.
Delivery: Smooth, simple delivery, high leg lift, tall and fall, slight cross-fire.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, short, compact arm action.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Gets in on righties, plays down in the zone, some arm-side run. T1992, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Developing, low spin, short horizontal break. T1775, 1654 average rpm.
CH: 75-79 mph. Kills spin with some dive, out-pitch. T1720, 1351 average rpm.

12. Jameson Rapinchuk, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2026 | Maryville commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 203.5-pounds. Durable, well-proportioned frame with even more room to add strength.
Delivery: Slight back knee bend, kicks out front leg during stride, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm circle, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Late running action. T1923, 1796 average rpm.
SL: 72-76 mph. Quick horizontal movement, mainly arm-side. T2127, 2018 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Flashed, killed spin with depth. T1062, 1062 average rpm.

13. Trace Schaaf, Lockport (IL), 2026 | Morton JC commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 175.5-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame with some additional room to add strength.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full, whippy, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 80-83 mph. Arm-side run, works well arm-side. T2009, 1849 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 1/7 shape, showed depth with feel for the zone. T2610, 2453 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Flashed arm-side fade, killed spin. T1388, 1388 average rpm.

14. Isaac Harris, Joliet West (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Vertical, carrying action with life out of the hand. T2080, 1722 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Big action, 1/7 shape feel to locate. T1944, 1766 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Flashed, killed spin. T1534, 1534 average rpm.

15. Ryan Flanagan, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026 | Rock Valley commit
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add.
Delivery: Wide setup, repeatable, high kick motion, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, clean, short 3/4 arm action.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Firm at the top of the zone, slight ride. T1890, 1506 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Gyro shape, short break, tending to sweep. T1439, 1235 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Aidan Barrera, Sandburg (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 151.5-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: High leg tuck, fluid, holds some bend in the back knee down the mound, lands soft and in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Easy out of hand, locates throughout the zone. T2103, 1893 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 break near the plate. T2267, 1944 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Flashed, killed spin. T967, 967 average rpm.

Nate Brezak, Lake Forest (IL), 2026 | Polk State commit
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some strength present throughout.
Delivery: Rocker step, quick high leg kick, drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Cut ride action, high spin. T2413, 2292 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Slight sweep, playing with depth, feel for spin. T2590, 2453 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Gyro shape. T2456, 2440 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Arm-side run, slight drop off from FB. T2175, 2075 average rpm.

Lance Cuddy, Coal City (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 157.9-pounds. Lean and wiry frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Clean, athletic delivery, high leg lift with some coil, drop and drive, directional.
Arm Action: LH. Clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight with some ride, generated some swing-and-miss up. T2226, 2110 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Feel for the zone, big break with depth. T2547, 2384 average rpm.

Nico Harper, Libertyville (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165.4-pounds. Trim and athletic build.
Delivery: High leg tuck, coils at balance point, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: LH. Extends arm on back swing, long action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Easy out of hand, keeps higher in the zone. T1892, 1709 average rpm.
SL: 65-71 mph. Quick break near the zone. T2001, 1801 average rpm.

Dylan Ignacek, Barrington (IL), 2026 | Southeastern CC commit
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 181-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Hybrid, rocker step into a high leg kick, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, clean with arm speed.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Cutting action, strikes feel to locate. T2311, 2195 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Big sweeping action, feel to land to both sides of the plate, confident. T2492, 2443 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Slows down arm, diving action at the plate. T2100, 2058 average rpm.

Brooks Kooken, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Projectable, high-waisted build with some strength present.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall, soft landing, in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Hides ball, mostly compact, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Sinking action, easy out of hand. T1699, 1559 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Keeps low with some late break. T1998, 1875 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fading action, keeps arm-side. T1825, 1320 average rpm.

Carter Kropke, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185.5-pounds. Wiry, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall, easy lower half, balanced and loose throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Stays on top of pitch. T2028, 1908 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Sweeping action, lateral. T2307, 2028 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Similar to fastball, has some fade. T2271, 1665 average rpm.

Cannon Madej, Lemont (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 207.2-pounds. Tall, projectable frame with some strength present throughout.
Delivery: Repeatable, fluid, staggered motion, medium leg kick, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, quick arm action from the 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Firm with slight ride through the zone. T2051, 1789 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sharp gyro profile with lots of positive IVB. T2190, 1980 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Drops straight off from the FB, with negative IVB. T1606, 1571 average rpm.

Callum Morrison, Lake Forest (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 168.9-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift with major coil, tall and fall, lands directional after getting closed off.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T2246, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Short horizontal break. T2073, 1987 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Depth with some arm-side run. T1838, 1805 average rpm.

Hayden Peterson, Batavia (IL), 2026 | Pittsburgh State commit
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 175.3-pounds. Compact and athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, coils at balance point, slightly open landing, balanced.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Pounds the zone, easy out of hand. T2327, 2186 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Strong horizontal movement, some sweep. T2523, 2227 average rpm.

Will Quinn, Providence Catholic (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Coils at balance point, easy lift, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Possesses some rise in the zone. T2031, 1826 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Slower pitch, 1/7 break. T1974, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Kills spin, can locate. T1204, 1184 average rpm.

Gabe Sanders, Yorkville (IL), 2026 | Wisconsin-La Crosse commit
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 148.4-pounds. Wiry, broad shouldered build with room to fill in.
Delivery: Controlled, up-tempo delivery, quick high tuck motion, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, easy, full extension arm action from the lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Lots of sink and arm-side run. T1810, 1739 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Sweeper shape, lots of horizontal movement. T2111, 1839 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Plays with a similar profile to FB, tends to cut. T1963, 1771 average rpm.

Andrew Zwemke, Oswego (IL), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-7, 207-pounds. Lean, extra large frame with some projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple with some shoulder tilt, high leg lift, tall and fall, directional, good extension down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, fluid, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Carry through the zone. T1906, 1729 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Cutter shape. T1916, 1703 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Flashed same shape as fastball. T1377, 1377 average rpm.

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