Illinois Senior Games: Top Overall Prospects
September 7, 2017
By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director
The 2018 Senior Games took place Tuesday, August 8th at Triton JC in River Grove, IL. Over 100 uncommitted prospects from the class of 2018 participated in a pro-style workout and simulated games in front of the PBR Scouting Staff.
Today, we conclude the analysis from the event with a look at the top overall prospects. All these players should be followed closely moving forward.
TOP OVERALL PROSPECTS
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Nick Shelton RHP / Sandburg, IL / 20186-foot-4, 185-pound lanky right-handed pitcher with a projectable frame. One of the biggest revelations from the event, impressing with his frame and fastball that topped out at 89 mph. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort. Arches back at balance point, smooth rhythm. Fastball has cutting action at 85-88 topping out at 89 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with depth at 71-72 mph. Splitter worked 74-76 mph. |