On Monday February 17th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Lockport for the Lockport Preseason ID. This event is perennially one of our biggest on the winter calendar with over 130 prospects in attendance this year, and provides our staff one last look at the talent in the area before their spring seasons begin.

Today, we will continue our post-event process by rolling out the scouting reports for every pitcher in attendance from the event. Be on the lookout for additional stories such as this one, as we will continue to move across the diamond rolling out reports position-by-position.

We’ve already released the Catcher Analysis, Outfielder Analysis, and Infielder Analysis, and we’re continuing down the list as we roll out Pitchers. 

Some upperclassmen to know from the day are RHP Tyler Bartley (Lincoln-Way West, 2025; Rock Valley), RHP Vince Yario (Bartlett, 2026), RHP Shea Leahy (Brother Rice, 2026), RHP Ethan Groenendal (Lockport, 2026) and LHP Aidan Barrera (Sandburg, 2026).

Bartley, Leahy and Groenendal are a trio of power arms from the day, all registering in the upper-80s with their fastballs - while Yario showed big spin metrics on all his offerings. 

Barrera stood out as a clean-moving southpaw that worked in the low-80s. 

RHP Griffin Dobberstein (Marquette), RHP Finnley Gregoire (Plainfield), RHP Brendan Carlson (Providence Catholic) and RHP Andrew Evans (St. Charles East) are some 2027’s that stood out with strong showings - while RHP Christian Drye (Nazareth), RHP Colton Francisco (Minooka), RHP Ryan Harris (Lincoln-Way East), RHP Josh Ramos (Providence Catholic) and RHP Caleb Mease (Wheaton Warrenville South) are some freshman to note as well. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Josh Ouimette, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 185 pounds. Compact, strong frame.
Delivery: Simple and balanced delivery, lands in-line, smooth mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer action, arm starts low, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Easy out of hand with some carry. T2120, 1980 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Heavy 12/6 break. T2234, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Late fading action. T1561, 1453 average rpm.

2. Lincoln Boersma, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with control, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Heavy spin with some life through the zone.  T2348, 2199 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1950, 1735 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. 10/4 shape, horizontal action. T2283, 2076 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fading action. T2002, 1912 average rpm.

3. Casey Mikrut, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Compact frame with present strength.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, compact, tall and fall. Lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Flashed hard late arm side action. T1829, 1673 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Firm fastball arm speed, 11/5 shape.  T2261, 2212 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Slight fade action, showed feel. T1639, 1597 average rpm.

4. Patrick Mayhugh, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Sturdy, durable frame.
Delivery: Clean, simple delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life through the zone. T1926, 1807 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Short, horizontal action, feel to land. T1927, 1845 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-77 mph. Low spin, worked low.

5. John Skordas, Stagg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Quicker tempo, high leg lift, long fall down the mound, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 85-85 mph. Fastball plays with sinker action, showed feel at bottom of the zone. T2358, 2258 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Sharp action with above average spin. Throws firm with intent. T2480, 2382 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Sinking action, played down in the zone, above average action at times. T1808, 1667 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Milan Bansal, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 155 pounds. High-waisted frame. 
Delivery: Slow rock into even knee lift at balance point; works square to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm circle to a high 3/4 release; loose, easy, some arm speed.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Straight four-seam; projects as he refines its spin/shape. T2263, 2137 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short, downer action; projects as he refines its shape. T2371, 1996 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Firm with arm-side run/fade; thrown with intent. T1692, 1614 average rpm.

Aidan Barrera, Sandburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-6, 138 pounds. High-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Clean and athletic mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T2148, 2051 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape, sharp actions at times. T2223, 2151 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Tight, sharp spin, feel to land. T2168, 2129 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade, showed feel  to control. T2183, 1589 average rpm.

Tyler Bartley, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025 Rock Valley JC
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Durable frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: High leg lift with some tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm out of the hand with carry through the zone. T2560, 2409 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, quality spin, works down. T2577, 2462 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade. T1627, 1530 average rpm.

Luke Bednarski, Bolingbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 171-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: High leg lift, shoulder tilt, drop/drive down the mound, foot lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straight out of the hand, clean. T2181, 2128 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. Gradual actions at times. T1907, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with some cut. T1577, 1500 average rpm.

Drew Benthine, Tinley Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 169.3-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Quick delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, stays in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, some life. T2274, 2202 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, heavy action. T1905, 1866 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action. T2237, 2180 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Plays with some fade. T1602, 1538 average rpm.

Declan Boyce, Naperville Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 185 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple and up-tempo delivery, medium leg-lift, works in-line, holds some pre-bend down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, works straight. T1857, 1748 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1628, 1546 average rpm.
CH: 68-76 mph. Slight fade, works low. T1743, 1253 average rpm.

William Breier, Montini Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Balanced delivery, tall and fall type, on time and athletic, stays in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, loose easy arm action.
FB: T70, 67-69 mph. Flashed advanced run to the arm-side with two seamer. T1821, 1683 average rpm.
CB: 57-57 mph. Slurve type breaking ball, sweep action. T1712, 1642 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Shows fading action.  T1473, 1350 average rpm.

Brendan Carlson, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 180 pounds. Trim frame with levers.
Delivery: Tall and flat delivery, works in-line and repeatable. Stays balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm, clean.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Straight four seam type, showed feel for the bottom of the zone. T1834, 1730 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed depth. T1663, 1562 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Slight fade action, fastball arm speed. T1368, 1238 average rpm.

Jake Carlson, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Clean, easy delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T1861, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short, vertical shape, lands. T2359, 2280 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Mostly straight action, plays low at times. T1318, 1050 average rpm.

Dominic Colmone, St Ignatius (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Long-levered frame. 
Delivery: Stretch-only high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Mostly straight action. T1727, 1637 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Possesses depth landing glove side.  T1762, 1707 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Plays with some fade and downer action. T1572, 1549 average rpm.

John Condon, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Simple rock to coiled balanced point, works closed down mound, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Four-seam features some carry/ride; two-seamer has some hard arm-side sink, life. T2378, 2267 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Similar to slider shape; flashes sharp action. T2435, 2334 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Tight 11/5 shape; flashed sharp. T2352, 2264 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown at arm speed; arm-side sink. T1837, 1798 average rpm.

Justin Coyne, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Long-levered.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, medium leg lift, lands square and online.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Slight arm side action. T1949, 1904 average rpm.
SL: 59-62 mph. Short lateral action, slight deceleration. T1840, 1782 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Straight change, flashed sink at times. T1657, 1470 average rpm.

Bryson Das, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 186-pounds. Well-proportioned with present strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Stretch-only, quick lift, simple into balance point, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Heavy arm side run. T1943, 1900 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Clean horizontal movement in the zone.  T1802, 1765 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Possesses run with feel.  T1660, 1586 average rpm.

Griffin Dobberstein, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight action, clean out of the hand. T1920, 1675 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, confident to land. T2089, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Mostly straight, deceleration. T1487, 1385 average rpm.

Matthew Drew, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 156 pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Swings into a medium leg-lift, closes off front hip and works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Easy out of the hand. T1756, 1667 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. 11/5 shape. T1906, 1665 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Firmer than CB with more intent, works around it at times. T1982, 1939 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Sinking action, fastball arm speed. T1259, 1126 average rpm.

Christian Drye, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 160 pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean, easy mover, high leg lift with some tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Life through the zone, mostly straight. T2082, 1948 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Short, horizontal break. T1963, 1918 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Feel for the pitch, works down with fade. T1903, 1820 average rpm.

Andrew Evans, St. Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds. Trim, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Tall, simple, athletic delivery; square to target, balanced finish. Low effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, loose from a high 3/4 slot; easy arm strength and arm speed.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Efficient, steep, carries with vertical action, ride; two-seamer has some late arm-side life. T2090, 1926 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Flashed above-average sweeper action. T2279, 2197 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, deception. Mimics fastball shape, fade/run action. T1927, 1821 average rpm.

Ryder Fisher, Yorkville (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, athletic mover, high leg-lift, slight drop/drive, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, extends back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-81 mph. Shows life through the zone.  T1903, 1827 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Sharp 12/6 break with feel. T2143, 2044 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-76 mph. Feel for the zone with depth. 

Colton Francisco, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 160 pounds. Sloped shoulders, athletic, projectable. 
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, slight drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, easy out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Solid feel, strike thrower, shows arm side action. T1963, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, backup at times, works around it. T1952, 1894 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Kills spin, has feel and sink action. Maintains arm speed. T1383, 1316 average rpm.

Brady Galmines, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, coiled leg lift at top, works in-line, tall/fall, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Showed feel, slight arm side run. T1816, 1772 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type, above average spin. T2395, 2295 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Solid spin, slurve type shape. T2346, 2259 average rpm.

Dierks Geiss, Wilmington High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 175 pounds. Compact frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch only, easy, short leg lift, works in-line, holds pre-bend down the mound, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short circle, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Easy out of hand with feel for the zone.  T2161, 2097 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Heavy 11/5, glove side.  T2347, 2287 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. Sharp and quick horizontal break.  T2503, 2442 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Fading action at the plate.  T1658, 1590 average rpm.

Nick Giovannelli, Lake Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 172-pounds. Lean frame.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight with some carry. T2103, 1937 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Short, horizontal break. T1783, 1687 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Plays with fade, firm out of the hand. T1585, 1550 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-72 mph. Kills spin, some downer action.

Finnley Gregoire, Plainfield (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. Trim, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Tall balance point, hip turn; works on line to target, lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose from a true sidearm slot; repeats well, some arm speed.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Large horizontal action; strikes. T1890, 1784 average rpm.
SL: 64-68 mph. Sweeper-type with a feel to locate; complements fastball. T1791, 1755 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Maintains arm speed; deceptive, locates glove-side consistently. Big arm-side action. T1080, 965 average rpm.

Chase Grigonis, St. Francis (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with levers.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T1931, 1895 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, plays low. T2005, 1929 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Straight change-up action. T1554, 1505 average rpm.

Chase Grigonis, St. Francis (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with levers.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T1931, 1895 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, plays low. T2005, 1929 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Straight change-up action. T1554, 1505 average rpm.

Jacob Habel, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 170-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with long levers.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, long and wiry actions, loose and easy movements.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Slight arm side action. T1905, 1714 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, average action. T2002, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Low spin, fading action. T1562, 1524 average rpm.

Ryan Harris, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170 pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Quick pace to high front side delivery; works slightly closed down mound, lands athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw down, direct to high 3/4 release; some arm speed.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Natural cut on the four-seam; thrown aggressively. T2104, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Feel to locate, 11/5 shape; depth, some sharpness at times. T1969, 1939 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Deceptive, straight; thrown with intent.  T1649, 1598 average rpm.

Caden Heitz, Yorkville (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 150-pounds. Trim frame with room for added strength in the future.
Delivery: Side steps into high knee, slight coil at tall balance point; works on line, lands open.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Straight four-seam type. T1822, 1695 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Gradual depth, 12/6 shape. T1715, 1589 average rpm.
CH: 63-67 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed, some run/fade. T1388, 1244 average rpm.

James Iles, Andrew (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Athletic frame with long levers.
Delivery: Stretch-only; coiled balanced point, high knee lift. Works on-line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, some loose; high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. Some natural arm-side run. T2088, 1985 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Short action, feel to locate; 10/4 shape. T1996, 1852 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Thrown at arm speed; straight. T1603, 1585 average rpm.
CUT: 72-74 mph. Confident with some ability to locate.

Aaron (AJ) Knizner, Oswego (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, easy lift, throws in-line, extends over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, dart thrower, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Stays on top of the ball, keeps low in the zone. T1737, 1667 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Quick vertical break in the zone.  T1724, 1662 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Feel for the zone with some fade.  T1338, 1291 average rpm.

AJ Laurencell, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T2113, 2004 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, throws with intent. T2032, 1967 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Possesses fading action. T1951, 1763 average rpm.

Shea Leahy, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds. Sturdy frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, on line, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, above average arm strength.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Firm with some carry, four seam type. T2231, 2137 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. 11/5 shape. T1877, 1771 average rpm.
SPLT: 76-79 mph. Downer action, has intent, competitive pitch.

Max Lerch, Glenbard South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, loose with an easy leg lift, balanced finish slightly coming across body.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, low 3/4 slot, easy arm.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Displays heavy arm side run.  T2021, 1823 average rpm.
CB: 58-63 mph. Moves horizontally across the zone, slider feel. T2241, 2125 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Strong horizontal movement. T2239, 2060 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Arm-side fade.  T1580, 1290 average rpm.

Chase Maher, Beecher (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Deliberate, well balanced, easy effort, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Possesses a 3/4 slot, loose arm action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Works well to arm side, shows two and four seam fastballs. Two seam showed above average lateral action. T1915, 1712 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Slurve type action. T2288, 2125 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Fade action, possesses feel with above average sink. T1648, 1570 average rpm.

Tj Marshall, Bolingbrook (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, moves well, dynamic, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose easy arm, works clean and quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Showed quality arm side action, live action. T2361, 2255 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Slurve type, 11/5 shape. T1878, 1819 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Slight cut. T2122, 2005 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Above average sink and fade. T1985, 1824 average rpm.

Chace McKnight, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-5, 140 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo, loose, easy leg lift landing in-line, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, dart thrower, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Heavy arm-side run.  T1666, 1596 average rpm.
CB: 56-58 mph. Developing feel with break near the zone.  T1085, 1007 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Fading action with some feel.  T1458, 1341 average rpm.

Caleb Mease, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 188 pounds. Compact frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Compact delivery, repeats, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot, arm strength.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Slight arm side action. T2134, 2042 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape. T1791, 1698 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Straight change. T1476, 1257 average rpm.

Kyle Menelli, Plainfield East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 225 pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, medium lift, lands square, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick draw to an over the top slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Slight arm side run, feel for zone. T1873, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 12/6 shape. T1935, 1870 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Showed feel, arm side action down in zone. T1254, 1198 average rpm.

Nomar Meza, Notre Dame College Prep (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: High leg lift, falls down the mound, extends front leg on stride.
Arm Action: RH. Short circle, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Plays with life through the zone.  T1836, 1710 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp 12/6 movement. T2073, 1821 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Hard biter in the zone.  T2151, 2052 average rpm.

Christopher Mueller, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with long levers.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg-lift, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Easy out of hand, feel for the zone.  T1693, 1613 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Gradual break, keeps arm side. T1944, 1887 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Arm-side run, keeps low.  T1901, 1756 average rpm.

Josh Pacyniak, Lake Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, walk-through type windup, shows balance throughout, gains momentum while working in-line, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Plays with some life.  T1795,  average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape. T1134, 1029 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Tight break.  T1708, 1355 average rpm.
CH: 69-69 mph. Shows slight fade action. T1429, 1326 average rpm.

Josh Ramos, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Well-proportioned frame. 
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound. Works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Mostly straight, plays with carry. T1833, 1740 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to control. T1460, 1320 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Noticeable deceleration, straight change. T1505, 1438 average rpm.

Joey Rutz, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. High-waisted frame, long levers.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, body works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Clean out of the hand, carry through the zone. T2154, 2025 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 10/4, sweeping shape, sharp at times. T2279, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Cutting action across the zone. Throws with FB intent. T1545, 1458 average rpm.

Dominic Scialo, St. Charles East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 132 pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Mostly straight, comes out of the hand clean. T2349, 2259 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action with feel. T2107, 2045 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Slight fade, throws with FB intent. T1920, 1776 average rpm.

Armen Selmani, St. Charles North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Uptempo mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Mostly straight, some carry. T2135, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Short, vertical action. T1974, 1839 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Some fading action, developing feel. T1546, 1423 average rpm.

Gavin Sepe, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Has some carry through the zone. T1756, 1671 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Short, horizontal action. T1392, 1243 average rpm.
CH: 69-74 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1357, 1286 average rpm.

Will Simpson, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 172 pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery with some effort, finishes down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, shorter draw.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Straight four seam, slight cut action at times.  T2259, 2129 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. 12/6 type, short action with solid feel. T1950, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Sink action to arm-side, showed feel and conviction. T1699, 1629 average rpm.

Robert Soto Jr, Reavis (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery, explodes off backside, lands in-line, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, shorter circle, over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Plays with life through the zone. T1937, 1880 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Plays with more vertical shape. T1986, 1905 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Mostly straight, throws with fastball intent. T1653, 1557 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-73 mph. Kills spin, deceleration through the zone.

Ben Strimel, Brother Rice (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, comes out clean. T1970, 1783 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, lands to the glove-side. T2128, 2088 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T1276, 1169 average rpm.

Blake Sweda, Naperville Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 195 pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee lift, high front side, works on line, lands balanced, square to target.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm from a high 3/4 slot; arm strength, speed.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Vertical four-seamer carries, with life; two-seamer has heavy arm-side action. T2002, 1937 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short, downer shape. T1608, 1542 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; arm-side fade/run.  T1738, 1637 average rpm.

Dalten Weber, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T1901, 1790 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Short, horizontal break. T2154, 2061 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Slight fade, maintains arm speed. T1420, 1360 average rpm.

Austin Weingartner, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; works on line to target, finishes square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Sinker-type action. T1657, 1556 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Depth, 12/6 shape. T1865, 1833 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; straight. T1378, 1292 average rpm.
CUT: 61-64 mph. Lands for strikes with true cut action.

Vince Yario, Bartlett (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, calm gather, tall/fall works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Two-seam with heavy arm-side run and quality spin. T2602, 2454 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. T2950, 2906 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Tight, horizontal break. T2821, 2728 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Plays with heavy fade. T2011, 1914 average rpm.

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