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 2027 left-hander that was in attendance.

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Grant Statler, Hononegah (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 167.6-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: High leg lift, explosive down the mound, easy landing, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 83-88 mph. Firm, keeps low in the zone. T2228, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp break, can land for strikes. T2256, 2193 average rpm.

2. Tommy Hosty, Marist (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 186.1-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg kick into balance point, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, clean and loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Life out of the hand, feel to land. T2045, 1911 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Sweeping action, feel to land and sequence. T1972, 1942 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, thrown with intent. T1416, 1416 average rpm.

T3. Anthony Farina, Lockport (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame.
Delivery: High leg-kick into balance point, drop and drive motion, clean and easy.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, easy, short arm action from the 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Late ride, with slight cut. T2067, 1698 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Flashed, 1/7 shape. T1579, 1579 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Gyro shape with sharp break. T2120, 1895 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Drops off from FB, with arm-side run. T1319, 1197 average rpm.

T3. Grayson Waters, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, easy lift into a medium balance point, soft landing in-line, long-levered with whip.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, long action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Stays on top of the ball with some run. T2321, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Quick break near the zone. T2333, 2222 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Similar to curveball. T2086, 2086 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-73 mph. Flashed, downer action.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Colin Byers, Streator Township (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 179.7-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build with more strength to come.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, clean.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Finish through the zone, strikes. T2059, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Tight 11/5 shape. T1523, 1475 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Flashed, downer action. T1333, 1333 average rpm.

Christopher Chittaro, Saint Ignatius (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 164.5-pounds. Trim, athletic frame.
Delivery: Controlled, deliberate delivery, medium leg lift into balance point, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight action. T1811, 1663 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape, slurve type pitch. T2128, 1966 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Fading action. T1229, 1136 average rpm.

Aaden Colon, Jacobs (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 180.1-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Easy lift, lands in-line, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short and compact, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Has some ride through the zone. T2181, 2030 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Quick break, can locate. T2101, 1883 average rpm.

Eddie Donnelly, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Physical, imposing frame with some projection.
Delivery: Easy leg lift into a medium balance point with a relaxed lower half, soft landing, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short action, loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Possesses sink. T1965, 1722 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Tight break with some feel. T2026, 1893 average rpm.

Chase Golding, Deerfield (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 177-pounds. Athletic frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Simple delivery, high leg lift, powerful drop/drive lower-half, works in-line downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Short 3/4 arm action.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Mostly straight actions through the zone with some carry. T1823, 1699 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Gradual 1/7 break. T1941, 1827 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Kills spin, downer fade. T1858, 1299 average rpm.

Nate Kaminski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 168.4-pounds. Wiry frame with some present athleticism.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple, medium leg lift, tall and fall, directional.
Arm Action: LH. Long, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight, cut at times. T2021, 1789 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. Big depth. T1933, 1933 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Straight action, flashed. T1530, 1530 average rpm.

Anthony Kilimnik, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 149.5-pounds. Compact, high-waisted frame with room for additional strength.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic delivery, works with tempo and ease.
Arm Action: LH. Starts low, compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Keeps mainly arm-side with some life. T2252, 2102 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Late break near the plate, 12/6 shape. T2429, 2278 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Kills spin, keeps low. T1624, 1624 average rpm.

Dylan McCabe, St. Charles East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 156.5-pounds. Lean build with room to fill in.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, coils at balance point, extends over front side and stays in-line, flexible and athletic hips.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 74-79 mph. Easy out of hand, keeps higher in the zone. T1997, 1647 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Deceptive with some depth. T1827, 1703 average rpm.

Carson Mitchell, Morton (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple, clean delivery, repeats, minimal effort throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, plays down in the zone, holds plane. T2029, 1866 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, late, short biting action, above-average feel. T2315, 2024 average rpm.

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