On Monday, February 16th, our staff traveled to Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports in Lockport, IL for the Lockport Preseason ID. Historically one of our largest and more talented events, this year proved to be no different with roughly 150 players from around the state in attendance showing off their off-season gains. 

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single pitcher from the day, found below. 

LHP AJ Minderman (Geneva, 2028), RHP Matthew Ritzert (Benet, 2029), RHP Everett Smith (Alleman, 2029), RHPJackson Smith (Alleman, 2028) and RHP Drew Mandros (Lockport, 2029) are a handful of young prospects that showed well and deserve a mention from the day. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Gavin Shimizu, Yorkville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm path, acceleration out front 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight with some life through zone. T2275, 2170 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel to land. T2620, 2567 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. 10/4 shape, horizontal action. T2639, 2574 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Throws with FB intent, works down, slight fade. T1442, 968 average rpm.

2. Cooper Chapple, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Wiry, long-levered, projection.
Delivery: Side step into high knee tuck, tall balance point. Low-effort, fluid down mound, works closed, balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, compact to high 3/4; loose, arm speed.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Rise/run, efficient; late arm-side life. T1905, 1773 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Feel, intent; 10/4 shape. Two-plane, projects for swing-and-miss. T2461, 2379 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Deceptive and at arm speed; fade/run, feel. T1880, 1771 average rpm.

3. Colton Carli, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, well-balanced build.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Clean out of the hand, life through the zone. T1872, 1660 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 10/4 shape, short action. T2187, 2090 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Slight cutting action. T1923, 1783 average rpm.

4. Ian Crabb, Harrisburg (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong and athletic frame.
Delivery: Side-step to tall balance point; athletic mover, balanced finish, minimal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose high 3/4 slot. Athletic arm, easy effort.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Rise/run; life through the zone, carries. T2635, 2486 average rpm.
CB: 76-77 mph. Thrown with intent, aggressive; sharp depth, 12/6 shape. T2313, 2247 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Firm straight change. Intent, deception. T1985, 1880 average rpm.

5. Sully Rosner, Benet Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned, upside.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, controlled leg lift,  drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action with quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2060, 1924 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with depth, lands. T1963, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Plays with fade, feel to land in the lower-half. T1815, 1662 average rpm.

6. Mike Shea, Oswego East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, life through the zone. T2005, 1922 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 shape, showed ability to land in the lower-half.  T2018, 1964 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Slight fade, throws with fastball intent. T1985, 1893 average rpm.

7. Christian Walania, Lyons Township (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Tall, long-levered frame, more to come.
Delivery: Quick tempo to closed balanced point, hip turn works closed down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, hides it, compact to 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Late, natural arm-side run. T1953, 1843 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Above-average feel; large horizontal sweeping action. T2057, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Hard arm-side run/sink.  T1912, 1861 average rpm.

8. Connor Kelch, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long, wiry frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover, athletic, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Slight arm-side action. T1999, 1890 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. Plays with 12/6 shape. T2032, 1971 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Slight sink action. T2109, 2063 average rpm.

9. Andrew Evans, St. Charles East (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 161.6-pounds. Tall, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple mover, controlled at balance point, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. 4S: Mostly straight out of the hand, carry through the zone. SNK: Plays mostly straight. T1874, 1596 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Short, 10/4 shape. T2263, 2197 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Slight downer action. T1940, 1774 average rpm.

10. Antonio Britton, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift, explodes down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm path, minimal effort, acceleration put front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2064, 1941 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeping potential.  T1908, 1636 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Throws with intent, downer action. T841, 827 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jonathan Andrinopoulos, Burlington Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-6, 195-pounds. Tall, wiry frame, projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only; level knee, hip turn, closed shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, hides it, wrap; 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. 4S: Natural arm-side life; also throws a true sinker with hard horizontal action. T1935, 1874 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Short, sweep, feel. T1992, 1952 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Straight, firm. T1277, 1202 average rpm.

Finnley Gregoire, Plainfield Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Side step to am even balance point, squared to home; on line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm; low 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Hard arm-side life. T1905, 1799 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Short, sweeper-type. T1691, 1577 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed; mostly straight, some arm-side action. T1385, 986 average rpm.
KN: 63-65 mph. True knuckle; feel, firm.

William Simpson, Minooka (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 166.9-pounds. Well-balanced frame.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, over the top slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Plays mostly straight. T2314, 2244 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. T2090, 2049 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with sinking action at times. T1812, 1750 average rpm.

Kaizen Klawitter, Downers Grove North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. High-waisted frame, athletic.
Delivery: Simple mover, controlled leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, shorter arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight. T2081, 2020 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth. T2433, 2388 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Short, 10/4 shape. T2304, 2177 average rpm.

Griffin Russell, Lockport (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Slow tempo, high leg lift, tall balance with slight tuck. Works closed down mound, lands closed, balanced through finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long circle to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Natural cut. T1965, 1893 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Depth, feel, flashed sharp; 10/4. T2354, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Arm-side run/fade. T1265, 1222 average rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. True cut action; short, hard, feel.

Andrew Albritton, St. Viator (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 140-pounds. High-waisted, tall frame, strrength.
Delivery: Simple mover, smaller leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid arm action, high 3/4, easy.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Straight four-seamer. T2100, 1986 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Some two-plane break; knuckle-grip. Projects. T2204, 2130 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Straight chang; slight deceleration. T1176, 1112 average rpm.

Veer Jiyani, St. Charles East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays mostly straight. T2310, 2216 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 1/7 shape, shorter action. T2104, 1994 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Plays with slight fade and depth. T1657, 1584 average rpm.

Aiden Babilonia, Marist (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-3, 117-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; low knee lift, on-line, squared.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw, loose; high 3/4.
FB: T65, 64-65 mph. Rise/run type in the future. T1552, 1418 average rpm.
CB: 55-56 mph. Projects; tight shape, 1/7. T1397, 1307 average rpm.
CH: 60-61 mph. Run/fade, feel. T1084, 994 average rpm.

Jace Benedetti, Lake Zurich (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with tuck, controlled at balance, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 68-72 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T1667, 1606 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Short, horizontal action. T1767, 1670 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Slight cutting action. T1459, 1308 average rpm.

TJ Burgos, St. Rita (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Wiry frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Simple, in control, leg lift into balance point, drop and drive lower half, slight cross fire finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Life out of the hand, slight cutting action. T1994, 1849 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 12/6 action, feel to land to spots. T2085, 2033 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Developing feel, flashed heavy fading action. T1285, 1190 average rpm.

Andrew Ceko, Minooka (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start, level balance, closed; closed down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, long circle to 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Natural arm-side run. T1719, 1619 average rpm.
CB: 54-57 mph. Sweeper-type breaker. T1682, 1641 average rpm.
CH: 60-61 mph. Some late drop. T955, 806 average rpm.

Ellis Conley, Morris (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds. Well-proportioned, physical build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, controlled leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, lands closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Straight out of the hand. T2121, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape. T2061, 2009 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Sinking action. T2033, 1920 average rpm.

Matthew Drew, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 160.3-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type, on-line, lands square, subtle rocker step.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays straight out of the hand. T1944, 1831 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2067, 1963 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Slight sink action.  T1196, 1087 average rpm.

Tyce Farrell, Coal City (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, lean.
Delivery: Simple mover, high left lift, drop and drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path in the back, over the top slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays straight out of the hand. T1993, 1898 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action. T2400, 2215 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Downer action, kills spin. T1497, 1371 average rpm.

Will Gainey, Wheaton North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, small leg lift with slight tuck, slight drop and drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T2144, 2079 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 10/4 shape, slight depth. T2375, 2269 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with fade, slight depth. T1419, 1349 average rpm.

Tyler Hoff, Batavia (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick into tall and fall lower half, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Life out of the hand, strikes. T2073, 2012 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 action. T1739, 1584 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Depth off of the fastball, thrown with intent from the same release. T1900, 1849 average rpm.

Alex Iovinelli, Benet Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, smaller leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Arm-side run. T1829, 1739 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Gradual sweeper-type shape. T1902, 1685 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Fastball arm speed, fade. T1699, 1464 average rpm.

Derek Jenkins, Willowbrook (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee tuck, closed down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw and circle to a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Natural arm-side run. T1755, 1705 average rpm.
SL: 64-64 mph. Sweeper-type action. T1885, 1831 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Arm-side sink/fade. T1693, 1600 average rpm.

Owen Kanosky, Lockport (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Strength throughout the frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; low knee lift, closed down mound to squared finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, high 3/4; some effort involved.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Straight four-seam. T2020, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Aggressive, two-plane, depth. T1767, 1710 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Similar to curve; thrown with intent. T1921, 1833 average rpm.

Lucas Kulaga, Naperville Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Long-levered frame with projection.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick into drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Life out of the hand, some feel to spot arm side. T1856, 1782 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Developing feel, flashed 11/5 action. T1747, 1643 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Fading action, maintains release. T1699, 1520 average rpm.

Brodie Lillpop, Mt. Zion (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 125-pounds.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact circle, high 3/4.
FB: T73, 71-72 mph. Straight four-seam. T1829, 1696 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Short action, 11/5 shape. T1940, 1888 average rpm.
SPLT: 65-67 mph. Natural drop/fade.

Drew Mandros, Lockport (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; simple to high knee, tall balance point, works on line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Four-seam, carry-type. T2240, 2122 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, short action T1927, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Straight change, slight decel but projects. T1793, 1671 average rpm.

Drew Martin, Lincolnway East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, controlled leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Plays straight through the zone. T1684, 1575 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1692, 1629 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Downer action. T1560, 1490 average rpm.

Tanner Maurer, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2050, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. T2033, 1994 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Short, horizontal break. T1899, 1842 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade and depth at times. T1388, 1348 average rpm.

Ian McGrath, St. Rita (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Mostly straight action, some life. T2277, 2219 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 10/4 shape, shorter action. T2141, 1852 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with fade, locates low in the zone. T1310, 1287 average rpm.

Chace McKnight, Mount Carmel (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds. Well-proportioned with some strength.
Delivery: Simple to low knee lift, tall balance point, short stride to closed.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw, compact to a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Natural arm-side life; some large horizontal movement. T1940, 1776 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Slurve-like; flashed depth. T1484, 1372 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Straight change. T1636, 1504 average rpm.

AJ Minderman, Geneva (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 135-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame, projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, high leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall down the mound, minimal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean and loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Plays with slight arm-side run. T1993, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 shape, slight depth, locates in the lower-half. T2040, 1932 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mostly straight action. T1531, 1449 average rpm.

Alexander Mote, Morris (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 141-pounds. Wiry, long levers.
Delivery: Rocker step, into leg lift, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Life out of the hand, two-seam action. T1982, 1930 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 action, flashed sharp and late action. T2226, 2172 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Heavy fading action with run, some feel for the zone. T2080, 1972 average rpm.

Sam Nielsen, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-6, 160.1-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high knee lift, tall at balance point. Works on line and lands balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm, high 3/4, quick
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Arm-side life. T1770, 1704 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Gradual action, flashed sweeper shape. T2159, 2014 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Straight change; some deception. T1531, 1469 average rpm.

Kaden OLeary, Lockport (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Big rocker step, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T2059, 1928 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, plays in the lower-half. T2024, 1954 average rpm.
CUT: 70-73 mph. Big cutting action, slider feel.

Regan Pastori, Joliet West (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-6, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean out of the hand, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Plays straight out of the hand. T1832, 1685 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. T1900, 1519 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Plays with slight cut. T1366, 1316 average rpm.

Aayan Patel, Conant (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build.
Delivery: Simple mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight, four-seam type. T1924, 1861 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual depth. T1899, 1819 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Sinking action, feel to the lower half. T1467, 1354 average rpm.

Bryce Ramos, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 159-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover, big rocker step, smaller leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Straight out of the hand. T2123, 2065 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Short 10/4 shape. T2125, 2102 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Noticeable decel, slight depth. T1562, 1448 average rpm.

Josh Ramos, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Well-proportioned, strength throughout.
Delivery: Big rocker step, minimal effort mover, controlled at balance, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, easy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T1904, 1764 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape. T1704, 1550 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, short action. T1826, 1625 average rpm.
CH: 71-77 mph. Downer action. T1496, 1418 average rpm.

Matthew Ritzert, Benet Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with some tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. 4S: Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. SNK: Arm-side action. T1873, 1796 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 10/4 shape, locates low at times. T1947, 1834 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Slight fade and depth, locates low. T1321, 1241 average rpm.

Colton Robertson, DGS (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. High-waisted frame, athlete.
Delivery: Fluid mover, tempo to high-knee lift, tall balance point. Athletic mover, on-line, lands balanced.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Arm-side life, easy. T1767, 1565 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Projects; short break, 1/7 shape, maintains fastball arm speed. T1685, 1642 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Deceptive; some arm-side action. T1482, 1349 average rpm.

Dominic Scialo, St. Charles East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Quiet mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Straight four-seamer. T2320, 2269 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gradual sweeper shape. T2228, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Plays with sinking action at times. T1929, 1856 average rpm.

Everett Smith, Alleman Catholic High School (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Tall frame with mote to come.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift, tall at balance, works on-line. Squared, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, high 3/4; projects. Easy effort.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Vertical, life, four-seam action. T1792, 1604 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Downer, 10/4 shape, projects as an out-pitch. T1826, 1764 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Maintains arm speed; advanced feel for age. Fade/run. T1568, 1530 average rpm.

Jackson Smith, Alleman (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Tall frame with lean strength.
Delivery: Simple to high knee lift, tall balance point. Works on line, low effort, squared at finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, easy to high 3/4. Low-effort, projects.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Carry at times; life. T1870, 1782 average rpm.
SL: 65-72 mph. Short action, tight. T1755, 1597 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Straight change. T1349, 1178 average rpm.

Brody Smulevitz, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 150-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame, seemingly more to come.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, short circle to 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Some natural arm-side action. T1898, 1872 average rpm.
CB: 52-56 mph. Gradual depth; currently decelerates, but projects. T1643, 1576 average rpm.
CH: 66-71 mph. Straight change. T1736, 1688 average rpm.

Kyle Swanson, Lemont (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick into drop and drive lower half, works in-line to the plate. Clean and repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. Life out of the hand, some feel for the zone. T1775, 1682 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Downer action with sweep, flashed two-plane break. T1874, 1809 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown with intent, fading action off the fastball. T1318, 1264 average rpm.

Cole Veirup, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Well-proportioned, some strength.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, small leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, compact arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 68-72 mph. Plays mostly straight. T1642, 1541 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 12/6 shape, feel to land. T1729, 1558 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Plays with fade and depth at times. T1482, 1426 average rpm.

Lincoln Yott, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; simple to knee lift, works on line.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, direct to high 3/4. Low-effort strength.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straight four-seamer. T1893, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Two-plame break; depth, flashed sweep. T2169, 2042 average rpm.
CH: 68-73 mph. Straight change. T1425, 1374 average rpm.

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