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 2028 pitcher that was in attendance.

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Dodger Friedrich, Lane Tech (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 216.3-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Delivery: Big rocker step, up tempo, athletic, high leg lift with coil, drop and drive, slight cross fire.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle low 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. flat with some sink at times. T2282, 2067 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. sweep with some depth T2657, 2117 average rpm.

2. Jack Postma, Barrington (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 186-pounds. Tall, projectable frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, gets extension.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, easy, whippy 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Jumps out of the hand, some life through the zone. T2159, 1939 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Sweeping action. T1930, 1827 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Arm-side fade. T1778, 1692 average rpm.

3. Collin Lawlor, Marist (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 173.9-pounds. Athletic, projectable build.
Delivery: Up-tempo, quick lift into a medium balance point, light cross-fire with deception, hides it well on the backside.
Arm Action: LH. Extends arm on back swing, some whip, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Keeps low with some run. T1903, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Gradual 1/7 break with some feel. T2097, 1875 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Fading action, similar to fastball. T1813, 1716 average rpm.

4. Austin Leipart, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145.7-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with plenty of time to add strenth.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, athletic mover, high leg lift, drop and drive, directional.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Carry through the zone. T2139, 2067 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Cut shape. T1957, 1912 average rpm.

5. Henry Murphy, Maine South (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame with long levers present.
Delivery: Segmented windup, high leg tuck into a coiled balance point, slight drop/drive, soft landing.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Plays with some life, easy out of hand. T2399, 2261 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Sharp with late depth, has feel. T1971, 1869 average rpm.
SL: 68-73 mph. Quick break, keeps arm-side. T1964, 1837 average rpm.

6. Anderson Kaufmann, Alton (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 169.1-pounds. Compact, projectable frame with room add on additional strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo, simple delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, athletic mover downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Loose 3/4 arm action, repeatable.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Heavy actions, plays with some carry. T2070, 1893 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. 10/4 break, sweeping action through the zone. T1737, 1659 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Downer arm-side fade. T1571, 1480 average rpm.

7. Josh Ouimette, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 192.2-pounds. Wiry, projectable build with more strength to come.
Delivery: Controlled, smooth, athletic delivery, medium leg lift, tall and fall.
Arm Action: LH. Short, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Plays with some carry. T2016, 1948 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, gradual. T2252, 2070 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Dives at plate, kills spin. T1300, 1249 average rpm.

8. Nic Bralts, Champaign Central (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 171.5-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame with more to come.
Delivery: Clean, methodical delivery, athletic mover on the mound, finishes in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact 3/4 arm action.
FB: T86, 82-84 mph. Plays with arm-side run through the zone. T2452, 2251 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, developing feel. T2225, 2225 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Sweeping action. T2411, 2411 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Flashed arm-side run. T1751, 1751 average rpm.

9. Ryan Pipkins, Champaign Central (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 173.9-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with room for additional strength.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable, high leg lift with some coil, drop and drive, directional.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Comes out smooth, straight with some carry. T2131, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Sweeper action. T2236, 2125 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Fades. T1514, 1514 average rpm.

10. Cole Clower, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 184.8-pounds. Projectable, high-waisted frame with more fill coming soon.
Delivery: Easy, controlled delivery, short leg lift, drop/drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, true 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Firm actions, slight cut through the zone. T2067, 1880 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. True 9/3 slider, horizontal depth. T2054, 1813 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Cut through the zone. T1997, 1288 average rpm.

11. Brady Jones, Metamora (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 195.8-pounds. Projectable, long-levered frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Deliberate windup, high leg tuck, slight cross-fire finish, holds bend in the back knee down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short and compact action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Straight actions with some rise. T1979, 1850 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Shows depth near the plate. T1867, 1774 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Flashed, killed spin. T1109, 1109 average rpm.

12. Wes Thompson, Normal University (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 168.4-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with projectable strength,
Delivery: Starts tall, easy leg lift, lands in-line, steady front side.
Arm Action: RH. Hides ball well, quick circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Stays on top of pitch, keeps ball low. T2392, 2238 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. Sweeping action. T2297, 2297 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Kills spin with arm-side fade. T1773, 1728 average rpm.

13. Blake Harris, El Paso-Gridley (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 199.3-pounds. Extra large, projectable frame.
Delivery: Starts tall, coils at balance point, soft landing, stays balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Starts low, short action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Rising action. T2378, 2168 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 late break, keeps low. T2193, 2110 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Flashed, heavy arm-side fade. T1650, 1650 average rpm.

14. Christian Drye, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with fill coming soon.
Delivery: Quick windup, easy lower half with a slight bend while working in-line, balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Straight actions, stays on top of ball. T2616, 2352 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Tight break. T2366, 2273 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Arm-side fade. T1918, 1831 average rpm.

15. Chris Kenzal, Saint Patrick (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame with more fill coming.
Delivery: Easy, athletic delivery, high leg lift with some coil, drop and drive, directional.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose, clean arm action.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Plays with ride, attacks with it. T2340, 2194 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Gyro shape, hard, sweeping action. T2243, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Straight, flashed. T2153, 1941 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Mason Anderson, Charleston (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 179.5-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame with more room to fill in.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick into balance point, works in-line to the plate with an intentful finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Cut ride with feel for the zone. T2219, 2135 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Tight 12/6 action, works in the zone. T2172, 2059 average rpm.

Jack Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Controlled mover, short/medium leg-lift into balance point, stays compact into a slight drop/drive lower-half that works in-line, front foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T81, 76-80 mph. Slight arm-side run with late run. T2224, 2055 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth. T2432, 2307 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sweeping 10/4 action. T2409, 2383 average rpm.

Ryan Carzoli, McHenry (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 169.8-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame with room to add on strength,
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple leg kick, works in-line to the plate with a slight bend in the back knee downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Life out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2335, 2256 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Sweeping action, flashed feel for the zone. T2277, 2153 average rpm.

Nicholas Chiarodo, Edwardsville (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 142.4-pounds. Twitchy, high-waisted frame with present athleticism.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic delivery, works on-line down the mound, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, around the zone, works mostly straight. T2047, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Above-average feel, late horizontal action. T2263, 2209 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Slightly tighter action than the curveball, hard, late sweeping action. T2298, 2095 average rpm.

Kameron Cox, Montini Catholic (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 171.1-pounds. Compact, well-proportioned frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable, medium leg lift with coil, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, clean 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 76-83 mph. Plays with carry. T2368, 2109 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. Short horizontal break, cut profile. T1964, 1760 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Kills spin with depth. T1115, 982 average rpm.

Weston Ensign, Fisher (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 236.3-pounds. Strong, durable build with projection coming.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays mostly straight out of the hand. T2101, 1938 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short action, 10/4 shape. T1894, 1800 average rpm.

Tommy Gasner, Huntley (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 200.4-pounds. Mature, high-waisted frame with present strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple delivery, works in-line downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Slight sinking action. T2001, 1876 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1603, 1516 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Plays with slight tumble. T1636, 1337 average rpm.

Colton Hardman, Lake Park (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 161.2-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with plenty of time to add strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, quick, athletic, high leg lift with coil, drop and drive, cross-fire.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays with ride. T1966, 1841 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Sweep, gradual action. T1884, 1806 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Downer action with depth. T1438, 1398 average rpm.
CUT: 67-70 mph. True cut shape.

Trey Hrasky, O'Fallon (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 160.1-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame with plenty of time to add strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift with coil into a cross-fire delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 70-75 mph. Cut, plays down in the zone. T1710, 1572 average rpm.
CB: 57-61 mph. 10/4 shape, with some depth. T2023, 1904 average rpm.

Jacob Huber, Libertyville (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry and athletic build with more to come.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, easy leg lift, slight drop/drive, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm with some whip, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Locates with some sink. T1847, 1620 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 break. T1905, 1771 average rpm.

Ethan Killion, New Trier Township HS Northfield (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 179.2-pounds. Broad shouldered, wiry frame with more strength coming.
Delivery: Up-tempo, athletic, high leg lift with coil, drop and drive, directional.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight action. T1910, 1540 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Short, tight horizontal break. T1944, 1638 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Flashed. T1481, 1481 average rpm.

Tyler Manning, Geneva (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 178.1-pounds. Tall, projectable frame with room to fill in.
Delivery: High leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Cutting action with feel for the zone. T2318, 2187 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Two-plane action some feel to land. T2373, 2289 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. High-spin with some feel. T2242, 2225 average rpm.

Henry Nattier, Jacksonville (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Athletic, compact build.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall and fall while staying in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Plays with some sink, pounds the zone. T1541, 1379 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Horizontal break, low spin. T1935, 1830 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Same shape as fastball. T1489, 1345 average rpm.

Eddie Perez, Maine West (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with more fill coming.
Delivery: Easy leg lift, extends front leg, slight cross-fire, balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Displays some sink in the zone. T2026, 1846 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Keeps mainly glove-side. T2199, 1950 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Heavy depth. T1147, 1075 average rpm.

Peter Pignatiello, Benet Academy (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 154.3-pounds. Wiry build with more room to fill in strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo, controlled delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2080, 1825 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with some sweep. T1635, 1376 average rpm.
SL: 71-71 mph. Tight horizontal break. T1165, 1165 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with some arm-side fade. T1597, 1331 average rpm.

Brody Pilosi, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 190.7-pounds. Trim, athletic frame with some strength present.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck and coil, works into drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Easy, loose, 3/4 arm action.
FB: T78, 73-77 mph. Mostly straight action, flashed arm-side run at times. T1985, 1736 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1949, 1911 average rpm.

Jonah Sloane, St. Laurence (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 178-pounds. High-waisted build.
Delivery: Moderate, controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, extends down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer at the back, clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Firm actions, flashed cut through the zone. T2295, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Tight 11/5 shape. T2339, 2287 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Horizontal 10/4 shape, sweeping action. T2428, 2249 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fading action. T2223, 1581 average rpm.

Lucas Sloan, Olympia (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 187.4-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to fill in.
Delivery: Controlled, hybrid delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full, clean arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Slight arm-side run. T2319, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Big 11/5 action, some feel to locate. T2377, 2040 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Tight 10/4 shape with depth. T2208, 2061 average rpm.

Will Vanderheyden, O'Fallon (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 149-pounds. Lean, athletic build with more strength coming soon.
Delivery: Easy, repeatable, high kick motion, drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Ride through the zone with slight cut. T2207, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Slurvy, 11/6 shape, works down. T2303, 2165 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Flashed, drops off from FB. T1802, 1794 average rpm.

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