With the end of the year right around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to highlight players who stood out to our staff throughout the year - whether it was at an event, a tournament, or a game in the spring. Today, we continue our rollout with a look at some of the pitching winners from the 2027 class.

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Kaden Wasniewski RHP / 3B / McHenry, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 24 / POS: 3 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: INF Kaden Wasniewski (McHenry) is the top-ranked Illinois player in attendance, ranked No. 2 in the state, and he will be a must-see player on both sides of the ball. Listed at 6-foot, 175-pounds with lean strength, there is still more to come and dream on in the frame. He had a quality round of BP with a longer and flat swing through the zone, peaking at 93.7 mph for his EV. He’s also a premier athlete, cruising to a 6.54 in the 60. GAMEPLAY: The top ranked two-way in the Midwest stole the show in the first game with a premium look on the mound, but he also looks to be a sure-handed corner infielder with an athletic right-handed swing, pairing with quality awareness of the zone with minimal chase. PITCHING: It was pure dominance when Wasniewski took the mound, striking out four over two hitless and scoreless frames, also not allowing a walk. The fastball explodes out of his hand with over 2,700 rpm, sitting 92-95 mph with more likely on the way. He showed a tight slider to pair off the fastball with sharp bite and feel, 79-83 mph. Flashed a power changeup at 83-86 mph with arm-speed, late fade, collected whiffs.”

Brady Buenik RHP / 3B / Libertyville, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 51 / POS: 12 From 5/24/25: “Uncommitted, currently the No. 1 ranked player in Illinois and No. 51 nationally. 6-foot-3, 205-pounds, present strength and durability but is extremely projectable, still holds room for more physicality. Gave a brief look in one inning of work, not allowing a hit or run while striking out one against one walk. Up-tempo and compact delivery into his leg-lift and balance point, holds pre-bend in the back knee and works quickly downhill, slight cross-fire stride, closed landing foot. Clean and uninterrupted arm circle, loose and free-flowing, ¾ slot. Fastball sat right around 91-93 mph with arm-side run, topping out at 94 mph, occasionally pulled it hard to the glove-side. Slider looks like an out-pitch, showing depth and sharp bite off a 10/4 plane around 80 mph. Splitter also flashed out-pitch potential, mimicking the fastball out of the hand and diving late to the bottom of the zone with depth, 80 mph. High-ceiling starter profile with a ton more to tap into, also a QB on the football field.”

Brady Cunningham 3B / RHP / Brother Rice, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 60 / POS: 2 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: The No. 4 player in Illinois, CIF Brady Cunningham (Brother Rice) was a day one winner from the workout, and he’s one to circle for the rest of the week. Listed at 6-foot-2, 218-pounds, he’s a premium athlete especially for his size, turning in a 6.67 in the 60. The right-handed bat has shown incredibly well in-game for our staff with minimal swing/miss and loud results, and there’s easy strength in his simple swing with a peak EV of 101.6 mph (76.7 mph avg. bat-speed; 22.3 mph avg. hand-speed). He can play either corner infield position with steady hands and a strong arm. GAMEPLAY: Two of the loudest barrels of the entire week both came off the bat of Cunningham, with a 107 mph single in the first game and a 105 mph lineout in the final game. The bat-to-ball is premium with minimal swing/miss or chase, and there’s plus power likely as he continues to mature physically. Motor really stands out in-game with hard run-times down the line. PITCHING: On the mound, the physical right-hander attacked in the zone with his fastball and curveball, not allowing a run over his two innings of work. The fastball played up to 90.5 mph, sitting 88-89 mph with carry up in the zone. The curveball showed depth and over-the-top shape in the mid-70s.”

Tyler Gluting LHP / OF / Metea Valley, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 204 / POS: 20 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: OF Tyler Gluting (Metea Valley) will also be taking the mound for Team Illinois later in the week, but showed well as a position player in the workout portion. Standing in at 5-foot-11, 159-pounds, there’s still plenty of room to add strength to his lean frame in the coming years. He showed a fluid and loose lefty stroke in BP, working on the barrel up the middle of the field with a peak EV of 98.4 mph. He’s an athletic mover in the outfield with speed to pair (6.99-60), and he has plenty of arm-strength to go with it (T91 mph OF). The No. 6 ranked player in the state, Gluting will be an intriguing follow on both sides of the ball this week. GAMEPLAY: Gluting took some impressive swings throughout the week, showing looseness in his stroke with some feel for the barrel - finishing 3-for-7 with a double, two RBIs and three runs scored. PITCHING: He gave an extremely loud look on the mound, topping at 94.7 mph with the fastball and flashing a wipeout breaking ball around 80 mph. Though the strikes were scattered, it was an eye-opening showing of the pure arm-talent Gluting possesses.”

Traxton Roberts RHP / 3B / Armstrong, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 228 / POS: 66 From 8/05/25: “RHP Traxton Roberts (Armstrong, 2027) was dominant on Tuesday as he struck out all six batters that he faced. Roberts continues to put on big-time performances like he did down in Georgia when he was a member of Team Illinois during the Future Games a couple weeks ago. Athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. The right-hander operates from a simple, controlled delivery with a high leg lift. Full, quick arm action from a ¾ arm slot. His fastball sat 88-90 mph while topping out at 91.6 mph. He mixed in a sharp slider that sat 79-82 mph while also utilizing a changeup that sat 81-83 mph with heavy fade. Roberts rounded out his pitch-mix with a curveball that sat 68-72 mph with downer action. He showed confidence in all four pitches while utilizing the changeup and slider as potential out-pitches. An incredible arm that is still on the market and sure to get plenty of attention.”

Quinn Rooney LHP / 1B / Benet Academy, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 299 / POS: 30 From 6/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: LHP Quinn Rooney (Benet) features plenty of projection in his 6-foot-5, 196-pound frame. Working exclusively out of the stretch, Rooney works in line with the plate and throws with plenty of ease out of a higher slot. During his workout, Rooney showed a feel for a pair of offerings. His fastball was living in the 85-87 mph range (T88.5), collecting swing and miss, and he also went to a 72-74 mph curveball with 1/7 bite. The southpaw was effective in his outing, walking one and striking out two in his scoreless inning of work on Saturday.”

Kash VanHouten SS / RHP / Canton, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 343 / POS: 69 From 8/05/25: “Fresh off of attending the Future Games as a member of Team Illinois, UTL/RHP Kash VanHouten (Canton, 2027) would continue to show one of the top two-way profiles in the rising junior class. At the plate, he showed an athletic right-handed swing with an aggressive approach and whole field intent while also flashing barrel strength during his batting practice with a max exit velocity of 97.7 mph. Worked out as an infielder, showing athletic movements and a strong arm that was up to 93 mph from across the diamond. Also took reps in the outfield during gameplay and showed fringy instincts with athleticism to project on. Would make a short stint on the mound and showed an athletic, fluid delivery while working a long, loose 3/4s release. The fastball would get up to 91 mph with up to 2519 rpm and 21 inches of induced vertical break. Showed a 75-75 curveball with 10/4 shape, spin rates up to 2475 rpm, and swing-and-miss traits. Also showed a low-80s changeup with arm-side run and some present feel. Athletic 6-foot-1, 181-pound frame.”

Chase Reinhart LHP / OF / Normal West, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 491 / POS: 47 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: LHP Chase Reinhart (Normal West) threw it well in game one, going two shutout innings with no hits allowed, no walks and five strikeouts. He’s an athletic mover with some bounce in his delivery and finish, high leg-kick, gets into his backside down the mound, works in-line. Arm is quick and shorter from the glove, ¾ release. The fastball played in the 84-87 mph range, topping out at 88 mph with arm-side life. He went to a slider in the 69-70 mph range to change up the pace, showing depth and some two-plane break.”

Colin Doyle RHP / Downers Grove North, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 498 / POS: 144 From 8/05/25: “RHP Colin Doyle (Downers Grove North, 2026) is an imposing, long-limbed, 6-foot-7, 215-pound frame, and he showed why he has one of the highest ceilings in the 2026 class. The right-hander on the mound is a loose, easy mover, working on a line with a drop and drive motion. The arm works loose and quick, with full-circle arm action from a lower ¾ slot. Showcasing a three-pitch mix, the fastball was sitting 86-88 mph, easy out of the hand, with 18.6 IVB and slight cut with 4.8 inches of horizontal movement. The slider was 72-74 mph, a gyro profile with 2400 RPMs. The changeup was 80-81 mph with arm-side run, dropping of from the fastball. In-game, Doyle showed some command struggles, but was able to find himself deeper into his outing, pounding the zone with fastballs.”

Cullen Schwigen RHP / OF / Rockridge, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 5 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: OF Cullen Schwigen (Rockridge) is yet another two-way to follow this week as the No. 10 player in Illinois, and he looked the part in the positional workout. A high-level QB1 on the gridiron, Schwigen has a physical and lean frame standing at 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. He has a strong right-handed swing with a compact stroke, creating easy jump off the barrel with a peak EV of 99.4 mph - averaging 75.7 mph for his bat-speed. He moves well for his size with a 6.94 in the 60, and he has a well above-average arm (T91 mph OF) to pair. PITCHING: Schwigen struck out four over his two innings of work, going to a FB/CB mix. The fastball played 86-88 mph, topping out at 89 mph with some life up in the zone. The curveball showed bite with an 11/5 shape, 71-73 mph, depth and two-plane break. He’s an easy, athletic mover with a quick arm and simple delivery, should continue to make jumps.”

Mason Rychetsky RHP / 3B / Kennedy, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 6 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: RHP Mason Rychetsky (Kennedy) started things off for us on the mound in game three, showing a three-pitch mix with some life in the arm. He’s a controlled mover with a coiled balance point and high leg-lift, working with a longer stride in-line down the mound. He has a higher front side that helps hide the ball a bit, and his arm action is shorter out of the glove into a lower ¾ release. The fastball played in the 87-90 mph range with jump out of the hand and life. His curveball has putaway potential with sharp 11/5 shape and depth, 72-74 mph. Flashed a straight changeup at 76 mph.”

Wade Ozment RHP / OF / Crystal Lake Central, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 7 From 8/05/25: “RHP Wade Ozment (Crystal Lake Central, 2027) is one of the top uncommitted juniors in the state and continued to look the part at the State Games. Standing at a trim, high-waisted 6-foot-4, 190-pounds, he has loose and athletic movements down the mound paired with a tough arm slot for opposing hitters. His fastball sat 85-87 mph (T88) with heavy arm-side run and sinking action paired with above-average spin (avg. 2313 rpm). He would then show a sweeping curveball at 70-71 mph, and round out his mix with a 78-79 mph changeup that showed sink. A high-follow name to continue to watch in the state.”

Charley Spour RHP / 3B / St. Anthony, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 8 From 8/05/25: “RHP Charley Spour (St. Anthony, 2027) is a must-know right-handed pitcher in the 2027 class who continues to show well. Spour punched out three in just over an inning of action. A long-levered 6-foot-3, 188-pound frame with more room to fill out. Athletic mover who operates only out of the stretch, starting slightly closed off with a high leg lift into a directional, tall-and-fall delivery. Long, loose arm-action out of a ¾ slot. Utilized a quality two pitch mix. Fastball sat 88-90 mph topping out at 91.1 mph with life out of the hand. Slider sat 76-79 mph with sweep.”

Hayden Adamowicz LHP / OF / Schaumburg, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 34 / POS: 4 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: OF Hayden Adamowicz (Schaumburg) is the final two-way we have on Team Illinois, and he looked the part in BP with a simple and strong left-handed swing. He peaked at 98.5 mph for his EV, averaging 94.5 mph with a max distance of 365’, using the middle of the field for a majority of his round. Strong, durable 6-foot, 225-pound frame that will also be intriguing on the mound. PITCHING: On the other side of the ball, the southpaw threw it well over his two innings of work, not allowing a run or hit while striking out four. He delivers his arsenal from a deceptive window and lower ¾ slot, sitting 85-86 mph with the fastball. He also went to a curveball at 65-66 mph with 1/7 shape and fading changeup at 73 mph.”

Jimmy Benson LHP / St. Laurence, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 36 / POS: 5 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: LHP Jimmy Benson (St. Laurence) is coming off a massive spring in which he helped lead his club to a 3A State Title. There’s a ton to dream on with his 6-foot-8, 205-pound frame, and he is another arm that gives a tough, deceptive look for opposing hitters. The fastball sat comfortably in the 81-84 mph range, collecting whiffs in the zone. He showed feel for his slider with 2/8 shape and some depth, landing it around the zone and also flashing sharp action, 70-73 mph. He also went to a fading changeup at 77-79 mph to fill out his arsenal. Controls his levers well for size, messed with timing with his leg-lifts. Struck out four over his two innings of work.”

Austin Winge RHP / OF / Lockport, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 10 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: RHP Austin Winge (Lockport) showed his fastball and curveball during his outing on Saturday, and both offerings proved to be effective. The righty worked in a fastball ranging from 86-89 mph with some arm-side run through the zone. Pairing off the fastball, he showed a mid-70s curveball that played with 12/6 bite and feel for the zone. He also flashed a low-80s changeup with some killed spin at only 1439 rpm. Winge struck out three batters in only two innings of work, allowing a hit, two walks, and an earned run on Saturday.”

Liam Nash RHP / Huntley, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 39 / POS: 11 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: RHP Liam Nash (Huntley) offered a lively look at a three-pitch mix throughout the week. Nash worked his fastball in the 87-90 mph range and topped out at 91 on the day with up to 2335 rpm of spin. The righty also offered a slider with sharp and late horizontal movement that stayed in the 73-75 mph range, as well as a high-70s changeup with both fade and depth. Nash stands in at 6-foot-2, 200-pounds with present strength throughout his frame, and there is plenty of projection in his makeup.”

Matt Ritchie RHP / 3B / St. Charles North, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 42 / POS: 13 From 5/15/25: “Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state. Lean, high-waisted 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. Got the ball to start for the North Stars and turned in a dominant performance. Ritchie showed an athletic delivery down the mound, throwing from a clean and athletic high ¾ slot. He showed a two-pitch mix in this outing; attacking opposing hitters with an upper-80’s fastball that sat 86-89 mph (T90) throughout his three innings of work, while going to a tight slider at 76-80 mph that induced consistent swing and misses both in and out of the zone. Ritchie had to navigate long half-innings on the bench, and was able to come out in the second and third innings and maintain the effectiveness of his arsenal. Line: W, 3 IP, H, 0 BB, 0 R, 6 K. A must-know name in the state’s sophomore class.”

Braylen Brown RHP / 3B / Staunton, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 14 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: RHP Braylen Brown (Staunton) was the first member of Team Select’s rotation to take the mound at the Senior Future Games. Standing in at a lean 6-foot-2, 195-pounds, Brown works down the mound with ease and fluidity and throws out of a high ¾ slot. He showcased two pitches with a quality feel for spin on both his fastball and breaking ball. Brown offered his fastball in the 86-89 mph range and topped out at 90 mph, with the fastball averaging 2370 rpm. The curveball played with over 2,800 rpm, showing sharp action with 11/5 shape.”

Carter Braddy LHP / OF / Effingham High School, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 46 / POS: 6 From 3/28/25: “LHP/OF Carter Braddy, Effingham, 2027 Uncommitted. Trim, high-waisted 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with room for added strength in the future. Got the ball to start for the Hearts, and also batted leadoff. Braddy gave an upside look on the bump, going right at hitters with his 81-83 mph fastball, with quality secondaries to continue to build on for the future. He went to a 76-78 mph changeup early and often and induced swing and miss with the pitch. Braddy would also go to a 72-74 mph slider that played short and with more of a vertical shape, but it’s a pitch that could be above-average in the future. He would go on to strike out six batters over his four and two-thirds of work. He also showed an athletic left-handed swing and was on the barrel a couple times as well. A well-rounded athlete, Braddy is a name to know in the state’s sophomore class moving forward.”

Cooper Holman RHP / 1B / Wilmington, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 47 / POS: 15 From 8/05/25: “+ RHP Cooper Holman (Wilmington, 2026) had one of the top pitching performances of the event as he struck out five of the six batters that he faced through his two innings of work. Strong 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame. The right-hander operates from an easy, controlled delivery with a high leg lift. Long, loose arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Holman’s fastball sat 84-87 mph while topping out at 88.8 mph. He mixed in a sharp slider that sat 69-72 mph. Holman also showed a changeup that sat 75-78 mph with fade.”

Grayson Waters LHP / 1B / Oak Park-River Forest, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 59 / POS: 8 From 7/23/25: “Waters would pitch an inning of relief during Sparks’ Saturday evening matchup, allowing no baserunners while collecting a pair of strikeouts. Showed an 83-85 mph fastball to go along with a low-70s breaking ball. Projectable 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame. Name to follow in Illinois’ 2027 class.”

James Wasson RHP / OF / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 61 / POS: 20 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: RHP James Wasson (Nazareth Academy, 2027) is a high-upside arm from Illinois that’s currently ranked No. 51 in the state’s incoming junior class. At 6-foot-5, 215-pounds, Wasson seemingly has projection still to come. He showcased one of the loudest bullpen’s from the event, working his fastball up to 90 mph (event best) and sitting mostly upper-80s with an average of 17.1 inches of horizontal movement. Wasson turned to a curveball that sat 68-71 mph, and played with an average of -6.7 inches of induced vertical break and -14.6 inches of horizontal movement. To round out his arsenal, Wasson threw a low-70s change-up. Wasson also ran a 6.34 60 time, the best of the event. He’s an uncommitted name-to-know heading into August 1st.”

Russell Hengels RHP / 3B / Maine South, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 64 / POS: 22 From 8/05/25: “RHP Russell Hengels (Maine South, 2027) is a lean 6-foot-4, 208-pound frame. Hengels showed an interesting profile on the mound Wednesday afternoon. Through his outing, the right-hander struck out two and allowed zero hits. Working with a high pace on the mound from a stretch only drop and drive motion, with an arm working long, clean, and quick from a lower ¾ slot. Hengels showed confidence in his two-pitch mix, able to go after hitters earlier with his slider. The fastball was sitting 85-88 mph, with a max of 20.5 IVB, and the slider was sitting 76-78 mph, sharp gyro profile with slight sweep. In-game, Hengels was not afraid to attack with the slider with a heavy reliance on it, able to mix in the fastball, freezing hitters.”

Owen Satterlee RHP / RHP / Prairie Ridge, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 67 / POS: 24 From 6/10/25: “Stocky, compact 6-foot, 195-pound right-hander with strength in the build. Clean, full-circle arm action out of the stretch-only operation – even lift into a linear drive, clears the front side into a high OTT slot. Some dynamic athleticism in the move with present intent. Fastball works 86–87, T88 (2098 avg rpm) with sinker traits, playing heavy to the bottom of the zone. Curveball at 77–78 (2283 avg rpm) is tight and two-plane, while the slider (78–80, 2158 avg rpm) sweeps across the zone – both distinct breaking balls that give him multiple swing-and-miss looks. Changeup (79–81, 1355 avg rpm) kills spin effectively, showing arm-side depth and separation off the heater.”

Graydon Leonard RHP / SS / GCMS High School, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 76 / POS: 25 From 7/26/25: “FROM 2025 FUTURE GAMES: RHP Graydon Leonard (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley) has plenty to project moving forward with his 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. He showed a feel for two pitches, starting with a fastball in the 83-85 mph range, topping out at 85.7 mph. Leonard also showed off a 73-75 mph slider with 2600+ rpm on the pitch. He has a simple delivery that stays in-line, working with some tall/fall and a higher front side that works downhill. Leonard had a quality outing during his two innings of work on Thursday, throwing for two innings, allowing one hit, an earned run, and striking out one batter.”

Connor Fox RHP / SS / Mt. Zion, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 81 / POS: 28 From 8/05/25: “RHP Connor Fox (Mt. Zion, 2027) is an uncommitted name to follow through the Illinois class of 2027. Fox put together one of the most impressive outings we saw at this year's State Games. The wiry, 6-foot, 160-pound frame with plenty of room to fill out, the right-hander struck out three over two innings, only allowing one hit and walking none. Working with confidence and dominance on the mound, dealing with a four-pitch mix. The fastball was sitting 85-87 mph, with good ride for the slot, and the sinker played true, sitting mid-80s, with 15 inches of horizontal movement. The slider was 75-76 mph with a sweeper profile and 2200 RPMs, and the changeup was 75-76 mph, with arm-side run, dropping off from the fastball. Working with a reptable, high kick motion, with quick, short arm action from the lower ¾ slot. Fox created trouble for hitters with the slot, along with dominating the zone and attacking hitters early.”

Josiah Patterson RHP / 3B / Kenwood Academy, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 89 / POS: 29 From 8/05/25: “+ RHP Josiah Patterson (Kenwood Academy, 2027) gave our staff an upside look with his four-pitch arsenal. Athletic 5-foot-10, 184-pound frame. The right-hander worked from a full arm circle, utilizing a loose ¾ slot. His fastball played heavy with some late sink at 85-87 mph, topping 87.9 mph with a max IVB of 20.2 and an average IVB of 16.5”. He also employed a sharp 11/5 curveball at 74-77 mph and a slider at 72-74 mph that both had spin rates in the 2300-2400+ range, and flashed a changeup with downer fade at 77 mph.”

Owen Borkowski RHP / 2B / Huntley, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 101 / POS: 31 From 8/05/25: “+ RHP Owen Borkowski (Huntley, 2027) is a 2027 right-handed pitcher to follow. Lean, athletic 6-foot, 158-pound with room for added strength. Borkowski is an athletic mover with a simple drop-and-drive delivery with slight cross-fire. Low ¾ slot with a short, clean arm-action. Quality two-pitch mix. Fastball sits 82-84 mph (T85.7) with ASR and slider sits 67-69 mph with some major sweep (max -21.2 HM).”

Carson Frerichs RHP / 1B / Normal University, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 120 / POS: 33 From 8/05/25: “+ RHP Carson Frerichs (Normal University, 2027) is a filled-out, long-limbed, 6-foot-3, 208-pound Frerichs gave a good look on the mound Wednesday afternoon. Working from an easy, repetitive, high kick motion, with clean, easy, arm action, from a ¾ slot. The right-hander worked with a three-pitch mix. The fastball was sitting in the mid-80s, T87 mph, with an 18.5 IVB. The curveball was 76-78 mph, featuring a 12-6 shape with hard, late break. The changeup was 79 mph, with a slight drop-off from the fastball. Frerichs was able to settle in after the first inning, showing command of his arsenal and keeping hitters off-balance.”

Hunter McGrath RHP / SS / Lisle, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 121 / POS: 34 From 10/13/25: “Uncommitted, 5-foot-10, 177-pounds, strong lower half, Mcgrath tossed the loudest bullpen of the event. The fastball played with some sink at 85-86 mph, flashed a curveball in the low 70s with 2300+ avg. spin rate and nearly -15 in. of HM, the slider was thrown with higher spin rates (2491 rpm avg.) in the high 70s, and showed a changeup with armside run and sink in the low 80s.”

Carter Lippens RHP / 1B / Dunlap, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 124 / POS: 36 From 4/19/25: “Uncommitted. Athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame. Came into the game out of the pen. Lippens finished the game with the win on the mound as he struck out four batters through four innings while not allowing an earned run. Right-hander operates from a simple delivery with a high leg lift with tuck. Drop/drive approach while using the mound for plane. Deceptive, short-arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 82-84 with arm-side run. Curveball sat 73-74 with sharp, late action that flashed.”

Kobe Jordan RHP / Providence Catholic, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 125 / POS: 37 From 7/23/25: “Jordan was a name we labeled as a follow after last summer in which he showcased a long-levered frame and fastball up 81 mph. A summer later Jordan would show major strides in his profile on the mound with an 83-85 mph fastball and a sharp 72-73 mph slider. 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame. Should add more polish to his profile on the mound as he learns more body control and adds strength.”

Sean Dabe SS / RHP / Huntley, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 127 / POS: 24 From 8/05/25: “RHP Sean Dabe (Huntley, 2027) had an impressive outing on Wednesday as he struck out three batters through his two innings of work. Athletic 5-foot-10, 157-pound frame with room to add strength. The right-hander operates from a quick, controlled delivery with a high leg lift. Quick, full arm action from a high ¾ slot. His fastball sat 84-86 mph with straight actions. Dabe mixed in a sharp slider that sat 73-76 mph. He also showed a changeup that sat 72-73 mph with sinking actions.”

Colin Bettenhausen RHP / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 132 / POS: 38 From 8/05/25: “+ Colin Bettenhausen (Lincoln-Way East, 2027) was a winner on the mound from Day Two’s gameplay. High-waisted 5-foot-11, 162-pound frame with room to fill in strength. The right-hander was an up-tempo mover, using a medium leg lift with tuck and coil, into a tall-and-fall lower half, with a clean, high ¾ arm action. Bettenhausen induced plenty of weak contact with his three-pitch arsenal, tossing two scoreless innings and limiting runners on the bases. His fastball sat 83-85 mph with ride through the zone, topping 86.8 mph with a max IVB of 18.2” and a HM max of 17.8”. His slider was 74-77 mph with a slurve profile and a 2,373 rpm max, and his changeup flashed heavy arm-side run at 77-79 mph with an 18.6” HM average.”

Anthony Farina LHP / Lockport, IL / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 133 / POS: 11 From 8/05/25: “+ LHP Anthony Farina (Lockport, 2027) is a 5-foot-7, 145-pound frame and gave a strong showing on the mound Tuesday afternoon. The left-hander struck out four over two innings, allowing only one hit. Working from an easy high kick, drop, and drive motion with the arm working from a clean, easy, ¾ slot showing short arm action. Farina was able to keep hitters off-balance with a three-pitch mix, the fastball sitting 79-81 mph, with ride and slight cut, the slider was 67-69 mph, gyro shape; and the changeup was 71-72 mph, dropping off from the fastball with slight arm side run.”

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