On Sunday, February 15th, our staff traveled over to MVP Sports in Lake Zurich, IL for the Lake Zurich Preseason ID. This year was the first time our staff has run this event, and it proved to be an event our staff hopes to continue to run on an annual basis. 

Today, we continue our post-event rollout by taking a look at the scouting reports for all pitchers in attendance as well as a Top-5 ranking of the day's top performers at that position. 

For a look at the entire event page, click HERE. 

A pair of right-handers that threw the ball well in their ‘pens and deserved a mention were Dylan Fawcett (Stevenson, 2027) & Ian Christopher (Crystal Lake South, 2028).

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. JD Farkas, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 175.9-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm path in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-86 mph. 4S: Firm with life through the zone. 2S: Plays with arm-side run. T1961, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 1/7 shape, shorter downer. T2268, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Throws with intent, slight fade. T1464, 1427 average rpm.

2. Jenner Smith, Hersey (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 188.2-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 86-86 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2250, 2185 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T2458, 2456 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. Short, horizontal action. T, average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Mostly straight, feel for the zone. T2165, 2129 average rpm.

3. Mason Palmer, Warren Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 178.6-pounds. Wiry, loose-levered build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays with arm-side action. T1790, 1634 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sweeping, horizontal shape. T2538, 2422 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Throws with intent, plays with fade. T1498, 1430 average rpm.

4. Robby Seifert, Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Simple mover on the mound, medium leg lift, drop/drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, arm-side run. T2378, 2317 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 1/7 shape, plays with depth. T2835, 2815 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 2/8, sweeping shape. T2929, 2906 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Downer action, throws with fastball intent. T1683, 1565 average rpm.
CUT: 71-71 mph. Heavy cutting action.

5. Hayden Wendt, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame, long levers.
Delivery: Loose and easy delivery, coils into a higher leg-lift, works in-line, holds pre-bend down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, creates layback into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. 4S: Slight carry traits through the zone. SNK: Plays with arm-side run. T2041, 1843 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Short, tight 11/5 shape, some feel in the zone. T2411, 2264 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-73 mph. Kills spin, negative vertical break at times, flashed tumble.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jake Argetsinger, Maine West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9.3, 165-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, small leg lift with coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Slight arm-side action. T2012, 1897 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Short, horizontal action. T2024, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Throws with intent, fade and depth at times. T1411, 1310 average rpm.

Lucas Brown, Niles North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11.5, 220-pounds. Proportional build.
Delivery: Controlled side-step and shorter leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Some life with carry through the zone. T2239, 2202 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Short 11/5 shape. T2314, 2256 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown with intent, some arm-side fade. T1804, 1759 average rpm.

Ian Christopher, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch only, easy, athletic mover, works in-line, holds bend in the back knee down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, half arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, slight run arm-side. T2174, 2098 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Sharp action and bite, 11/5 shape, some feel in the zone. T2400, 2340 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, some feel in the zone, slight fade. T1842, 1614 average rpm.

Alex Edgar, Deerfield (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, up-tempo, high leg lift, gets into back leg, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2117, 2048 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, low in the zone. T2321, 2209 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. 10/4 shape, depth at times. T2197, 2110 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slight downer action. T1593, 1319 average rpm.

Dylan Fawcett, Stevenson (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg-lift into balance point, holds pre-bend in the back knee in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, creates layback into footstrike, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Life out of the hand with finish in the zone. T2203, 2039 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp 11/5 bite, some sweep at times. T2401, 2326 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, plays generally straight. T1565, 1439 average rpm.

Jace Garcia, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Trim, athletic build.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Plays with carry, flashes above-average spin. T2375, 2203 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Short vertical bite, feel for the zone. T2278, 2122 average rpm.
SL: 69-74 mph. 10/4 bite, flashes swing and miss potential. T2168, 2034 average rpm.

Joshua Greinig, Palatine (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift, drop/drive, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1890, 1743 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays with some arm-side fade, mostly straight. T1587, 1488 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-71 mph. Plays with tumble.

Oliver Gunn, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds. Lean, proportional frame with present strength.
Delivery: Clean, simple delivery, high leg-lift, stride works in-line, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Flashes arm-side run. T2267, 2203 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Big break, 11/5 shape. T2281, 2215 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Plays with fade and tumble. T1608, 1559 average rpm.

Jack Hefferan, Palatine (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, medium leg lift with slight tuck, slight drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, mostly straight. T2209, 2169 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 10/4 shape, some sweep, locates low. T2186, 2132 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Maintains FB arm speed, mostly straight. T1835, 1704 average rpm.

Owen Hong, Palatine (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11.5, 185.6-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Intentful delivery, rocks back into balance point, drop/drive down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1810, 1680 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Tight, lateral action, swing and miss potential. T1712, 1589 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Some tumble. T1456, 1256 average rpm.

Aidan Kurzawski, Barrington High School (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path in the back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 67-70 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T1676, 1626 average rpm.
CB: 54-62 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth. T1866, 1751 average rpm.

Owen Luth, Stevenson (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10.5, 140-pounds. Trim, wiry build.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts staggered with lead leg closer to third, short leg-lift into balance point, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Hides it on the backside, high 3/4 slot, higher release window.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Some arm-side run, kept mostly arm-side. T2030, 1992 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, depth. T2217, 2160 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Clean out of the hand with intent, mostly straight. T1075, 996 average rpm.

Joshua Malinowski, St. Rita (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Explosive delivery, gets down the mound in-line with a longer stride, high front side, clean mover.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-81 mph. 4-seam characteristics, flashes feel for the zone. T2109, 1957 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, flashes depth. T1956, 1890 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Similar action to CB. T2108, 1999 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Fading action. T1598, 1338 average rpm.

Colton Miller, Wheaton Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Lean build with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift with tuck, shorter stride, intentful.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Plays straight, throws with intent. T1954, 1910 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, depth at times. T2195, 2104 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short, tight spin. T2246, 2161 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Firm, mostly straight. T2162, 1989 average rpm.

Ryan Mohr, St. Viator (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Mostly straight, firm. T2258, 2169 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. Short action with slight depth. T2063, 1972 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Short, horizontal action. T2063, 1961 average rpm.

Jameson Nelson, Wauconda (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 143-pounds. Trim build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. 4S: Runs to the arm-side, flashed strikes. SNK: Plays with heavy run arm-side. T1852, 1743 average rpm.
SL: 63-66 mph. Flashed feel in the zone, 10/4 shape. T1983, 1925 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-71 mph. Straight action, developing feel.

Cooper Olmstead, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Controlled and deliberate tempo, shorter leg-lift, gets the lower-half moving down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 window.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Carry traits through the zone. T1647, 1548 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, flashed strikes. T2145, 2061 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Shorter lateral shape, some feel in the zone. T2012, 1973 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Plays with slight arm-side fade. T1434, 1238 average rpm.

Cayden Penuela, McHenry (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9.5, 170-pounds. Proportional frame with some present strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. 4S: Mostly straight action. 2S: Slight arm-side run. T2006, 1868 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. 11/5 shape. T1784, 1757 average rpm.

Eddie Perez, Maine West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, short down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight, arm-side action at times. T1388, 1325 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T1565, 1451 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Shorter, horizontal action. T1424, 1391 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays with tumble at times. T981, 847 average rpm.

Mark Peterson, Grayslake Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-4, 120-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T63, 60-63 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, straight. T1911, 1737 average rpm.
CB: 57-60 mph. 1/7 shape, some depth. T1788, 1710 average rpm.
CH: 55-58 mph. Plays with downer action. T1579, 1486 average rpm.

Adan Rojas, Streamwood (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. Plays mostly straight, slight arm-side action at times. T2046, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 1/7 shape, short depth. T2021, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Plays with heavy fade and depth, located low in the zone. T1843, 1783 average rpm.
CUT: 68-71 mph. Slight cutting action.

Kenji Shintaku, Fremd (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9.5, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T78, 78-78 mph. 2S: Clean out of the hand, arm-side run. T1903, 1746 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 1/7 shape, short depth. T2084, 2034 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Short, tight spin, throws with intent. T2192, 2130 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with fade at times. T1591, 1546 average rpm.

Michael Silvius, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2046, 1964 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1889, 1837 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Downer action. T1771, 1691 average rpm.

Isaac Tavares, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Delivery: Controlled and simple delivery, medium balance point, stride works in-line, slight drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Some feel in the zone, carry traits. T1713, 1649 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 break, some feel low and glove side. T1839, 1793 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Feel around the zone and arm-side, slight fade arm-side. T1303, 1215 average rpm.

Anthony Valencia, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0, 276-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate tempo, rocks back into a shorter leg-lift, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. 4S: Some carry traits, straight action. 2S: Slight run arm-side. T2001, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 58-59 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel around the zone. T1789, 1682 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Straight action. T1564, 1329 average rpm.

Nick Verden, Lake Zurich (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 174.6-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength.
Delivery: Stretch only, explosive mover with intent, works in-line, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, medium arm circle.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Natural cutting action at times, lively. T2502, 2399 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Depth and 11/5 shape, potential out-pitch when kept down in the zone. T2412, 2258 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Sharp 10/4 bite, some feel around the zone. T2475, 2362 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Straight actions, developing feel. T1693, 1572 average rpm.

Christian Zulawinski, Hersey (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T1904, 1865 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, depth in the lower part of the zone. T1668, 1632 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeper action. T1864, 1784 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Kills spin, fade and depth at times. T1424, 1336 average rpm.

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