On Saturday, February 15th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff hosted the McHenry Preseason ID at Pro Player Academy in McHenry, IL. This event is perennially one of our largest and most talented events on our winter calendar, and this year was no different with 118 players in attendance.

Today, we continue our analysis of the event with a look at all of the pitchers from the day. There were plenty of quality pitchers to note from the event and we ranked the Top-15 below.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Liam Nash, Westminster Christian (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds. Strong, developing frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo, high leg lift, loose and athletic down mound, extends fully over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and compact, loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 88-88 mph. Lively pitch with jump and hop through the zone.  T2148, 2100 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Has feel for the zone with hard bite.  T2197, 2169 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Sharp and late horizontal movement.  T2187, 2156 average rpm.

2. Drew Borkowski III, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 167.6-pounds. Lengthy and athletic, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm action, athletic, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with life. T2035, 1914 average rpm.
CB: 79-80 mph. Late and sharp 12/6 break. T2083, 2008 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Tight and sharp horizontal break in the zone. T2034, 1981 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Dies at the plate with fastball intent. T1603, 1476 average rpm.

3. Jackson Macdonald, Sycamore (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Long levers, athletic, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, long extension over front leg.
Arm Action: RH. Compact and quick, 3/4 slot..
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm with late life in the zone. T2343, 2219 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Sharp 12/6 break at the plate. T2283, 2172 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Keeps arm side with fading action. T1068, 997 average rpm.

4. Nicholas Sherry, Burlington Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned build with developing strength.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on-line and in rhythm, lands on balance.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, plays clean and out of a high 3/4 window.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Lively out of the hand, creates tilt, in and around the zone. T2266, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. Displays 11/5 shape, occasional depth. T2092, 2018 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Plays with arm speed, more horizontal, tighter action than the curveball. T2155, 2074 average rpm.
SPLT: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, developing feel.

5. Josh Rudnick, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Strong, developing frame.
Delivery: Easy and deliberate delivery, loose throughout, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Possesses late life staying on top of the ball.  T2302, 2215 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Keeps low in the zone with feel, shows late depth. T2242, 2171 average rpm.
SL: 79-80 mph. Sharp and quick horizontal break, hard bite. T2342, 2245 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. Fastball intent with arm side fade.  T1686, 1611 average rpm.

6. Brady Klepfer, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Athletic with strength throughout.
Delivery: Lines up on first base side, foot is in line with catcher, simple smooth windup.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Firm with arm-side run. T2239, 2193 average rpm.
CB: 77-77 mph. Displays 12/6 break with heavy drop. T2299, 2255 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Armside sink with strong horizontal movement. T2059, 1962 average rpm.

7. Nate Larson, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, clean mover, controlled leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, slightly closed landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Plays with arm-side life and some finish through the zone.  T2186, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sharp, tight action, 11/5 shape, thrown with intent.  T2101, 2017 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, natural fading action, showed some feel under the zone,  T2280, 2140 average rpm.

8. Johnny Geisser, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Simple and balanced delivery, explodes down the mound, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact action with a quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Life through the zone, clean out of hand.  T2112, 2031 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Heavy spin with sharp break near the zone. T2402, 2382 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Fastball intent, dies at the plate.  T1517, 1434 average rpm.

9. Kaden Norman, Cary-Grove (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 188.7-pounds. Possesses strength throughout.
Delivery: Easy intent, controlled, high knee lift, in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Sidarm slot, clean arm action, full arm circle.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Heavy arm-side run, throws with controlled intent. T2377, 2208 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Moves like a slider, 10/4, sharp down action, strikeout pitch. T2653, 2599 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Armside sink, arm speed stays same. T1626, 1607 average rpm.

10. Carter Kropke, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong with athleticism, proportionate.
Delivery: Athletic mover, directional and fluid down the mound, lands on balance.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, clean arm action that plays quick and relatively easy out front.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, finishes with life and run through the zone. T2081, 2036 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping action, horizontal movement, developing feel. T2375, 2337 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Feel for the pitch, late running action. T1617, 1568 average rpm.

11. Koa Franzak, Barrington (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Strength throughout
Delivery: Smooth tempo, controlled leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, shoulders work slightly uphill down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Straightens arm in back swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Late arm side action. T2189, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Sharp movement, heavy depth, strong spin. T2463, 2427 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Drops at the plate with fastball intent. T1567, 1443 average rpm.

12. Scott Cole, McHenry  (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long-levered, athletic, projectable.
Delivery: High-front side, athletic delivery works with pace down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, plays quick and from and over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Played with life and ride through the zone, showed control. T2112, 1904 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. True 12/6 shape at times, downer action. T2256, 2244 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Works more horizontal, short break. T2196, 2159 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Sells the pitch, pronates and kills spin, works down in the zone. T1392, 1225 average rpm.

13. Michael Bud Shanahan, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 167-pounds. Strong shoulders with athleticism, projectable.
Delivery: Short, uptempo delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, quick action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life, has slight sink. T1968, 1891 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Vertical action, throws with intent, lands to the arm-side, out-pitch. T2155, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Thrown with intent, fading action, flashes out-pitch potential. T1669, 1575 average rpm.

14. Parker Frost, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic with more fill on its way.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, high leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Has life out of the hand, firm, plays with run. T2283, 2210 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Gradual break, located to the glove-side consistently, 10/4 shape. T2164, 2065 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Plays with heavy fade, out-pitch potential. T1905, 1728 average rpm.

T15. Ethan Sehmer, Lakes Community (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Displays athleticism with strength.
Delivery: Lower knee lift, works in line to plate, back leg knee knock.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Firm, clean out of hand, arm side run.  T2352, 2175 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Heavy movement, 11/5, late break, throws in zone. T2294, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 71-76 mph. Armside run and sink. T1641, 1599 average rpm.

T15. Jace Koth, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, sloped shoulders, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Taps back toe during windup, relaxed, easy leg lift, explodes down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, plays quick out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Lower release height with ride and run through the zone. T2147, 1994 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Quality shape, 1/7 plane, depth and advanced feel out of the windup. T2144, 2100 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown aggressively, mostly straight. T1923, 1778 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Braedon Alimovski, Woodstock (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Simple tall and fall delivery, lands on balance and minimal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Clean out of the hand, creates angle and plays mostly straight.  T1997, 1906 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Heavy depth at the plate, 12/6 action. T2195, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Thrown with arm speed, plays straight. T1420, 1366 average rpm.

Max Backaus, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong with sloped shoulders.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium/high leg kick, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays mostly straight. T1822, 1680 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Short action, 11/5 shape, throws for strikes. T1789, 1596 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Maintains armspeed, plays with heavy sink. T1493, 1362 average rpm.

Jacob Becker, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Slow tempo, front leg hovers, higher knee lift, falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, full circle, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 75-81 mph. Plays straight around the zone. T2091, 2016 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Vertical movement, buries pitch, throws for strikes. T2113, 2008 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Works armside, slight fade. T2048, 1963 average rpm.

Charlie Bennett, North Boone (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 133.4-pounds. Wiry frame with more fill on its way.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium/high leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove, releases by ear.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight actions, occasional sink, strikes.  T1927, 1811 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Short, biting action, throws with intent.  T1982, 1916 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Plays with fade. T1653, 1599 average rpm.

Mitchell Breeden, McHenry (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout, medium leg-lift with a coil into balance point, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm swing into a higher 3/4 release.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Plays with carry and finish at the top of the zone.  T1954, 1880 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Sharp 11/5 action with depth, feel for strikes and to put hitters away, high spin.  T2723, 2696 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Sells with arm-speed, diving action to the arm-side at times.  T1368, 1273 average rpm.

Gabriel Caballero, Fremd (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 125-pounds. Long levers with projection.
Delivery: Works in line to plate, medium knee lift, knee knock.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 slot, short and compact, half arm circle.
FB: T76, 70-76 mph. Works armside with run, feel for zone. T1847, 1763 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Sweeping action, slower movement., 11/5 shape. T2324, 2260 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Horizontal movement, throws from lower slot. T2341, 2159 average rpm.

Grady Condon, North Boone (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Back foot is even with mound at start, front foot finishes slightly open, tall/fall, high knee lift.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Armside sink, clean out of hand. T2013, 1908 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Tight, 10/4 shape, sharp. T2064, 2017 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Armside sink, feel for zone. T1049, 902 average rpm.

Jake Daigle, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Long levers with projection.
Delivery: Clean, simple, repeatable delivery that stays directional down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Works straight and showed control around the zone. T1852, 1776 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Possesses 11/5 shape, flashed depth and feel. T1847, 1796 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Landed for strikes, flashed late fade and sink. T1212, 1160 average rpm.

Devin De Loach, Crystal Lake South (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 240-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, staggered start, tall and fall, works in line to plate, high knee lift.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Easy, armside run, clean out of hand. T2035, 1912 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Has feel with hard biting action.  T2184, 2105 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Slight sink armside, clean out of hand, slows arm down, feel for zone. T1701, 1645 average rpm.

Carter Dees, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 145.9-pounds. Lengthy and wiry frame, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Life out of the hand with carry, 4-seam feel. T2083, 1936 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Vertical action, flashes depth, developing. T2238, 2154 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Thrown with intent, plays with fade, out-pitch potential. T1881, 1730 average rpm.

Lucas Donaldson, Warren Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 159.4-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium/high leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works uphill.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 67-70 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1523, 1421 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Short, vertical action. T1678, 1632 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Mostly straight, similar profile to the fastball. T1395, 1321 average rpm.

Dylan Dumele, Cary-Grove (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 156-pounds. Possesses long levers, more fill on its way, projectable.
Delivery: Loose mover, short side-saddle delivery with some pace, high leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose and long arm swing, 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, natural arm-side action at times.  T1903, 1792 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Sharp downer action with some depth and feel, low glove-side action.  T2361, 2331 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Tighter 10/4 shape with depth, feel for the zone.  T2465, 2294 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, dies at the plate. T1686, 1612 average rpm.

Parker Filipek, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Works with some pace, high leg-kick gets the lower-half moving downhill, across-body stride.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release, clean path.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Possesses some late rising action. T1862, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Late and tight 12/6 break in the zone. T2057, 1970 average rpm.
CUT: 68-70 mph. Displays some feel.

Tommy Gasner, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 200.8-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Deliberate mover, high leg-kick, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm circle out of the glove, high 3/4 release.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side run. T1940, 1846 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Shorter, tight shape, kept mostly low.  T1606, 1560 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Thrown with some arm-speed, kept down, showed fading action.  T1408, 1330 average rpm.

Rylan Godfrey, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lengthy lower half, more fill on its way.
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action plays over-the-top.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Works mostly straight, around the zone. T1628, 1525 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Gyro slider tendencies, short, horizontal action. T1640, 1548 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Sells the pitch, mostly straight. T1288, 1161 average rpm.

Cooper Gulgren, Jacobs (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Developing strength.
Delivery: Calm delivery, coiled and hides it at balance point, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, works to hide the baseball as long as possible.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Sneaky life through the zone, works mostly straight, plays in and around the zone.  T2102, 2003 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. 11/5 shape, depth at times. T2151, 1578 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph.  T2224, 2144 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with horizontal action. T1452, 1423 average rpm.

Logan Hamm, Grant (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Strong and proportionate with broad shoulders.
Delivery: Deliberate tempo, high leg-lift, slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line, slightly closed landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Long reach in the back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Plays with some finish through the zone.  T1931, 1758 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Gradual horizontal break with some feel.  T1911, 1834 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-71 mph. Possesses some depth near the zone. 

Ryan Helfinstine, Dundee-Crown (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Plays with run, clean out of the hand, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2115, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Big break, 11/5 shape, has spin feel. T2534, 2365 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Vertical action, gradual, lands.  T2478, 2444 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with fade, thrown with intent.  T1676, 1570 average rpm.

Jack Hermann, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Works across body, finishes in-line, quick tempo, easy and controlled movements.
Arm Action: LH. Low 3/4 arm slot, full circle, long action.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Slight armside run. T2104, 2018 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Sweeping action, slow breaker, works around zone. T2470, 2386 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Thrown for strikes, slows arm down, plays with some sink. T1730, 1692 average rpm.

Diego Herrera, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Possesses strength throughout.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, throws with intent, front knee crosses over on knee lift, stays in back leg.
Arm Action: RH. Short, half arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays straight, clean out of hand. T2017, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 sharp horizontal movement. T1850, 1769 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Slight horizontal movement. T2178, 2099 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Feel for pitch, armside run, late run. T2159, 1759 average rpm.

Peyton Horowicz, McHenry (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, high knee lift, throws with intent, get in back leg.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, long arm action.
FB: T84, 77-84 mph. Arm side run, thrown with intent.  T1951, 1908 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Easy out of the hand, clean with heavy depth. T2105, 2022 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sweeping action, solid movement. T2115, 2053 average rpm.

Vincenzo Jean-Louis, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 139.8-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg-lift, slight drop/drive lower-half with pre-bend at balance point, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short and compact arm action, high 3/4 release.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Mostly straight action, creates some tilt through the zone, showed some carry.  T1658, 1555 average rpm.
CB: 54-57 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, showed some depth.  T1729, 1715 average rpm.
SL: 59-61 mph. Shorter 10/4 shape, can land for strikes.  T1614, 1581 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Mostly straight action.  T1453, 1360 average rpm.

Logan Johnson, Richmond-Burton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds.
Delivery: Lines up on first base side, high knee lift, easy intent, controlled, front foot lands towards first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Heavy armside run, thrown around zone, easy intent. T1966, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sweeper, two strike pitch, 11/5 break. T1670, 1581 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Sink, feel for zone.  T1677, 1491 average rpm.

Nolan Jones, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lengthy with long levers, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, works in line with plate, medium knee lift, tall and fall.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm action, full arm circle, arm moves with intent, clean and simple action.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Slight run, works around the zone. T2086, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. 12/6, vertical movement, thrown for strikes. T2046, 1974 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Keeps same arm speed, clean out of hand with run. T1408, 1372 average rpm.

Owen Kelley, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lengthy with long levers, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Stretch only, finishes in line with plate, easy intent, clean action, easy tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Firm, armside run, feel for zone, plays with run. T2441, 2394 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Vertical movement, down action, throws for strikes. T2307, 2227 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Same intent as fastball, works arm side. T2102, 2045 average rpm.

Mason Klimek, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift with a slight tilt, holds pre-bend in the back knee down the mound, work in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm swing, 3/4 release.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Displays slight arm side run. T1821, 1761 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Late 12/6 break with feel. T1929, 1894 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Easy out of hand.  T1435, 1277 average rpm.

Logan Laudadio, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Deliberate tempo and sidestep into the windup, high and controlled leg-lift, some drop/drive in the lower-half, gets his hips moving down the mound, works slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 release window.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Late arm side movement. T2135, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Late 11/5 break.  T2539, 2492 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. Sweeping action across the zone.  T2543, 2508 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Depth at the plate, keeps low. T1521, 1464 average rpm.

Rocco Lentine, Huntley (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Staggered start from stretch, works in line to plate, medium knee lift, back leg knee knock.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Slight armside run. T1930, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5, slower speed, vertical sink. T1899, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. More vertical movement, showed movement. T1821, 1790 average rpm.

James Leppert, Burlington Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; controlled medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot with armspeed out front.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays mostly straight, 4-seam feel. T2122, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Gradual break, developing feel, 10/4 shape. T1886, 1815 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-71 mph. Maintains armspeed, plays with slight fade, pounds the zone.

Vance Martin, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Strong shoulders, athletic, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Loose mover, high leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm-swing, 3/4 window.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Mostly straigh action with some finish through the zone.  T1808, 1659 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Flashed sharp downer action, kept down in the zone.  T2026, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Sells with arm-speed, plays mostly straight out of the hand.  T1717, 1509 average rpm.

Liam McMahon, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 145-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, tall and fall down the mound, explosive, throws across body.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Stays on top of the ball with some sharp arm-side run. T2083, 1874 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Displays some sweep across the zone.  T1905, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Works armside, keeps same arm speed. T1702, 1676 average rpm.

Wyatt Miller, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, medium knee lift, quick tempo, staggered start, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, longer action but quick.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Plays with armside run, keeps low in zone, strikes. T1754, 1716 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 12/6 shape, slow breaker. T1557, 1499 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Works armside, stays in the zone, keeps same arm speed. T1434, 1312 average rpm.

Dixon Murdock, Hampshire (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 164.7-pounds. Athletic and lengthy, projectable with more fill on its way.
Delivery: Easy perceived effort, medium leg-lift, repeatable, works in-line, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, high 3/4 window.
FB: T79, 75-77 mph. Easy out of the hand with feel.  T1989, 1895 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. Has a natural look with some sharp movement. T2138, 2080 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Accurate with some late depth. T1476, 1373 average rpm.

Connor Nissen, Warren Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic and proportionate, strong shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium/high leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand with run. T2221, 2106 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short, horizontal action. T2100, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plays with sink, locates at the bottom of the zone. T1725, 1630 average rpm.

Andrew Paduch, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Wiry with more fill on its way.
Delivery: Stretch-only; controlled medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, accurate. T1984, 1896 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, flashes depth. T2123, 2037 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays with fade, accurate. T1878, 1831 average rpm.

Rowan Parker, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Possesses strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, repeats, directional down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Easy out of the hand, mostly straight, controlled the zone. T2191, 2129 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Quality 1/7 shape and depth, consistently landed for strikes. T2317, 2195 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Thrown with arm speed at times. T2029, 1813 average rpm.

Jack Reina, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Sloped shoulders with projectability, athletic.
Delivery: Easy delivery with some deception, medium leg-lift with some pace into a coiled balance point, works slightly across body in stride.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, hides it well on the backside, high 3/4 window.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Easy out of the hand with arm-side run, controlled. T1855, 1778 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Some downer shape, 11/5 plane.  T1953, 1910 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Shows some feel with sharp movement. T2072, 1960 average rpm.

Samuel Reuter, Warren Township (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with sink. T2351, 2157 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Knuckle-curve, sharper out of the stretch with depth. T2164, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Plays vertically, inconsistent shape, flashes depth. T2270, 2127 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-75 mph. Thrown with intent, plays with sink.

Ethan Riska, McHenry (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, stretch only, quick leg lift, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Plays straight and flashed ride up in the zone. T2092, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 downer action at times, thrown with arm speed. T2214, 2174 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plays mostly straight, creates angle at times. T1596, 1493 average rpm.

Nathan Rosalez, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lengthy frame, long levers, high projection.
Delivery: Stretch only, controlled leg-lift into a medium balance point, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle out of the glove, high 3/4 release.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays with life out of the hand and natural arm-side run.  T1888, 1826 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Clean out of the hand with some sweeping action.  T2086, 2026 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm-side fade with some feel.  T1391, 1356 average rpm.

Charlie Schmidt, Hampshire (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-2, 97-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Mostly straight actions, feel for the bottom part of the zone. T1851, 1777 average rpm.
CB: 55-56 mph. Gradual break, strikes. T2134, 2023 average rpm.
CH: 60-62 mph. Plays mostly straight, located at the bottom of the zone. T1761, 1666 average rpm.

Joey Spelman, McHenry East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Athletic, sloped shoulders.
Delivery: Calm, side-step, tall and fall delivery, works slightly across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm, plays quick and from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Works mostly straight, flashed cutting action. T2145, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 12/6 action at times, flashed depth. T1776, 1459 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, down in the zone, flashed sink at times. T1886, 1757 average rpm.

Jake Thorstenson, Wauconda (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic and projectable, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Starts in line with catcher, medium knee lift, controlled and smooth windup.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top/high 3/4, full circle, long arm action.
FB: T85, 77-85 mph. Plays straight, easy and clean out of hand. T2079, 1849 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 12/6, buries pitch, downward action. T2042, 2008 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Fades armside, solid feel for zone, easy intent. T1461, 1404 average rpm.

Ryan Tucker, Jacobs (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic with strength, projectable.
Delivery: Controlled deluvery, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand with carry, strikes. T2211, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Gradual, plays vertically, developing.  T2280, 2147 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains armspeed, plays with fade, locates at the bottom of the zone for strikes. T1575, 1531 average rpm.

Nico Vavalle, Grant (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, stays in line, clean windup, high knee lift.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Throws for strikes, armside run, throws with intent. T1931, 1826 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 break, blends with curveball. T2223, 2137 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Sweeping action, slow break. T2173, 2114 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Keeps low in zone, armside run and sink. T1381, 1343 average rpm.

Nicholas Vingelis, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic and projectable, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Stretch only, medium knee lift, falls into back leg, controlled delivery and tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top, short and compact action.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Plays straight, works in the zone. T1928, 1658 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. 12/6 shape, throws in zone, short. T1981, 1820 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Works inner half, plays with run. T1374, 1254 average rpm.

Liam Walkington, Huntley (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Projectable, strong build.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Mostly straight actions, occasional arm-side run. T1823, 1739 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Short break, 10/4 shape, strikes. T2143, 2035 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Circle-change, mostly straight actions with occasional cut, developing. T1449, 1291 average rpm.

Carson White, McHenry (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lengthier frame, more fill on its way, projectable.
Delivery: Moves with some pace, medium leg-lift, tall/fall, creates some angle and tilt.
Arm Action: LH. Higher release window, medium circle.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Displays heavy rise through the zone.  T2303, 2202 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Late 12/6 break, out-pitch potential.  T2191, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with fade, mainly keeps arm-side.  T1860, 1757 average rpm.

Danny Whyte, Cary-Grove (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts with a slight pre-bend in the back knee, works in-line downhill, easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 63-66 mph. Plays mostly straight through the zone. T1495, 1333 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, showed some feel glove-side.  T1255, 1167 average rpm.
CH: 59-60 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, plays similar to the fastball, mostly straight.  T1115, 995 average rpm.

Colton Zaleski, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, high knee lift, feet start close, tall start, finishes in line, front foot is in line with catcher.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, long whippy action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Armside run, feel for zone. T2118, 2004 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 break, plenty of drop and movement, throws for strikes, throws with intent. T2308, 2249 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays with fade, throws with intent, easy sink. T1536, 1382 average rpm.

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