Chicago Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis
May 4, 2026
On Monday, February 16th, our staff hosted the Chicago Preseason ID at the Pullman Center in Chicago, IL. This event was host to over 50 players from the area, and allowed our staff to get a good look at the gains these players have made in the off-season in a pro-style workout.
Today we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at all the pitchers from the day, found below.
For a look at the complete event page, click HERE.
Top Pitching Prospects
1. Dominic Maloney, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Strong and sturdy lower half, good proportions.
Delivery: Works off first base side of mound, rhythm in windup, stays in line, controlled delivery, medium leg kick, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Half arm circle, compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 88-91 mph. Firm, Arm-side run, sink, feel. T2250, 2123 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. 12/6 shape, downer, solid when spiked. T2271, 2192 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Horizontal breaker, feel, higher spin. T2401, 2355 average rpm.
2. Tyler Osmanski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 156.8-pounds.
Delivery: Higher knee lift, controlled delivery, stays in line, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, quick arm, clean actions.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Arm-side run, firm, sink, works inner half. T2076, 1998 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp break, tight spin, 12/6, buries. T2417, 2395 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Arm-side run, works low, developing feel. T1107, 995 average rpm.
3. Ryan St. Louis, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long and wiry, will add.
Delivery: Works on first base side of mound, stays linear, medium knee lift, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer action, 3/4 slot, some whip.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Some arm-side run, feel. T2243, 2198 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 12/6 downer, around the zone, sharp break. T2699, 2595 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Works inner half, feel, sink. T2220, 2064 average rpm.
4. Nolan Hecht, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Long levers, athletic build, will add.
Delivery: Stretch only, medium knee lift, stays linear, clean, rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Clean action, athletic, full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Feel, works around the zone, mostly straight with natural run. T1996, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Tight spin, works in the zone. T1754, 1700 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Natural run, developing feel. T1735, 1608 average rpm.
5. Alexander Barsky, Amundsen (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 178.1-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, medium leg lift, higher glove, drop and drive, stays linear.
Arm Action: LH. Half arm circle, stays compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Feel for the zone, arm-side sink and run. T2095, 1942 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. More horizontal moving, stays low. T2033, 1985 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Feel, tight spin. T1918, 1884 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Heavy sink, stays low, best offspeed. T1627, 1519 average rpm.
6. Jacob Cordero, Ogden International (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Long levers, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only, higher leg kick, clean delivery, drop and drive, stays in line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer action, clean athletic 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Arm-side run, works arm-side of zone, some feel. T2190, 2085 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 downer, sharp break, buries. T2223, 2170 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Tight break, works low, developing. T2158, 2132 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-74 mph. Sharp break, buries, lower spin.
7. Alexander Aridas, Maine South (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, works on first base side of rubber, drop and drive, rhythm, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Longer 3/4 action, athletic, clean.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Arm-side run, works inner half, feel. T1670, 1540 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Tight spin, sharp downer, works down and out. T1941, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Feel, arm-side run, sink, works around the zone. T1124, 969 average rpm.
8. Brandon Cisneros, St. Laurence (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Long levers, well proportioned.
Delivery: Higher knee lift, stays linear, clean delivery, in-line drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, athletic action.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Arm-side run, feel, works arm-side of the zone. T1868, 1825 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Gradual break, feel for zone, tight spin. T1849, 1825 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Arm-side sink, kept arm-side. T1749, 1607 average rpm.
9. Noah Collins, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong and projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, works on first base side, medium leg kick, repeatable, tall and fall.
Arm Action: RH. Half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Mostly straight, feel for the zone, some sink. T2249, 2100 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Sharp breaker, some feel, horizontal breaker. T1936, 1863 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Some arm-side sink. T1731, 1644 average rpm.
10. Ethan Gonzalez, St. Laurence (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Wiry build, will add.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg lift, works on first base side of rubber, clean athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 slot, clean, full arm circle.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Arm-side run, works arm-side. T1936, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 1/7 shape, sharp, tight spin. T2039, 1946 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Heavy sink, works low, feel. T1236, 1161 average rpm.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Tyler Arnold, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 168-pounds. Strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch only, works on third base side of rubber, drop and drive, higher leg lift.
Arm Action: LH. Longer action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Developing feel, natural run. T1529, 1420 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Gradual break, 11/5 shape, some feel. T2020, 1865 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Sweeps, works glove side. T1930, 1800 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Mostly straight with some arm-side run. T1076, 1039 average rpm.
Julian Dominguez, Lyons Township (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 129.2-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo and delivery, medium leg lift, stays linear, slight tall and fall.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, clean actions, full arm action.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Some sink, works low in the zone, feel. T2016, 1898 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break. T2080, 2023 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-71 mph. Downer, feel, works low.
Noah Fuentes, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 220-pounds. Sturdy build with strong lower half.
Delivery: Works on first base side, slight drop and drive, higher leg lift, stays linear.
Arm Action: RH. Longer action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Mostly straight, some sink. T1806, 1728 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Gradual break, 12/6 shape. T2009, 1990 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. ASR, works inner half. T1431, 1402 average rpm.
Marcus Jackson, Rich Township High School (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Trim, more strength coming, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, works on first base side of rubber, controlled knee lift, higher leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, half circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Arm-side run, developing feel. T2190, 2100 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7 shape, tight spin, buries. T2315, 2256 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Arm-side sink and run, works inner half, some feel. T2036, 1941 average rpm.
Emiliano Leon, Hancock College Prep (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 216-pounds. Strong build, sturdy.
Delivery: Stretch only, works in middle, drop and drive, stays linear, controlled.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, longer actions.
FB: T75, 71-75 mph. Mostly straight, some feel. T1786, 1700 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 1/7 shape, developing feel. T2049, 2006 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Sink, works in the zone, some ASR. T1196, 1071 average rpm.
SPLT: 62-65 mph. Gradual downer, higher spin, ASR.
Nathaniel Leon, Von Steuben Metro Science HS (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Sloped shoulders, will add to frame.
Delivery: Coils front leg over, stays linear, medium leg lift, drop and drive,
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, full action from the glove, loose.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Stays low in the zone, feel, sink. T1797, 1669 average rpm.
CB: 56-57 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break. T2151, 2098 average rpm.
Hunter Ochstein, Lincoln Park (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Strong build, athletic.
Delivery: Quick deliver, stretch only, medium knee lift, works on third base side of rubber.
Arm Action: LH. Longer action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Arm-side run, developing feel. T1747, 1589 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Some feel, sweeps. T1674, 1586 average rpm.
SPLT: 67-70 mph. Gradual break.
Henry Powell, St Ignatius (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, athletic build.
Delivery: Medium knee lift, lands with toe pointed slightly towards first, controlled delivery, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, clean and compact.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Some arm-side run, works up in the zone, feel. T1982, 1843 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6 gradual break, developing feel. T1972, 1914 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Some arm-side run, works low. T1557, 1480 average rpm.
Colin Sherman, Lane Tech (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Projectable build.
Delivery: Starts linear, medium knee lift, drop and drive, works off first base side of rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, compact actions.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Mostly straight with some arm-side run, works low. T1955, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Gradual break, 1/7 shape. T1785, 1715 average rpm.
SPLT: 65-69 mph. Arm-side run, changeup actions.
Savion Sisney, Simeon Career Academy (IL), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 210-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg lift, stays linear.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top, full arm action.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Lower spin, natural run, works low. T1664, 1553 average rpm.
CB: 57-65 mph. 12/6 break, gradual, feel. T1754, 1711 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Works arm-side, developing feel. T1523, 1455 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-72 mph. Vertical break, stays low.
Jordan Terrell, Lindblom (IL), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 169.5-pounds. Long levers, wiry, trim waist, strength throughout, very projectable frame and build.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg lift, stays linear, drop and drive, repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Longer 3/4 action.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Natural run, misses arm-side. T1713, 1657 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 1/7 shape, works low. T1868, 1821 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Developing feel, sweeps. T1816, 1757 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Natural run. T1569, 1527 average rpm.
