On Saturday, February 28th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Underclass event, our premier invite-only event of the winter. There were over 130 of the top players in the state’s 2028/2029 classes in attendance, all showcasing the strides they made in the off-season.

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

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

TOP 2028 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Anderson Kaufmann, Alton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 169.1-pounds. Trim, athletic build, some present strength.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, works in rhythm, highly repeatable and stays on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 91-92 mph. Easy jump out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2298, 2248 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Sweeping action at times, out-pitch potential. T2303, 2198 average rpm.
CH: 83-83 mph. Thrown at arm speed, firm, fade/sink, feel for the pitch. T1653, 1597 average rpm.

2. Dodger Friedrich, Lane Tech (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 216.3-pounds. Strong, mature build.
Delivery: Big rocker step, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm swing, 3/4 slot.
FB: T94, 92-94 mph. Explodes out of the hand, armside run. T2140, 2074 average rpm.
SL: 81-82 mph. Hard lateral action, flashes wipeout, swing & miss offering. T2300, 1638 average rpm.
SPLT: 82-84 mph. Hard downer action, swing & miss potential.

3. Jack Postma, Barrington (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 186-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered, projectable.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, high leg lift with tuck, loose, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-90 mph. 4S: Clean and easy out of the hand, life through the zone. SNK: Arm-side run, firm. T2211, 2094 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Sharp, horizontal break. T1967, 1912 average rpm.
CH: 76-80 mph. Heavy fade and downer, feel. T1856, 1718 average rpm.

4. Nicholas Chiarodo, Edwardsville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Trim, athletic build, projectable.
Delivery: Athletic mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, athletic arm speed; loose, fluid, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Straight four-seam type. T2272, 2199 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Feel for spin; strikes. Tight shape with depth and sweep. Advanced offering. T2392, 2359 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Thrown with intent; arm-side sink, run. T1780, 1668 average rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. Differentiates from curve; slider-like with sweeper shape, feel to locate.

5. Collin Lawlor, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 196-pounds. Lean, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Clean and repeatable, easy, drop and drive lower half works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Life out of the hand, big carry action at the top of the zone. T1914, 1827 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Short wrinkle, feel to land in the zone. T1885, 1822 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Heavy fading action with feel to land at the bottom of the zone. T1977, 1809 average rpm.

6. Kanon Baxley, Kaneland (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 161.5-pounds. High-waisted frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Comes out clean and easy, life through the zone. T2033, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, two-plane, high spin. T2657, 2519 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Heavy sink, throws with fastball arm speed. T1154, 1020 average rpm.

7. Landon Connolly, Naperville Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, slightly closed off with lead foot closer to third, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 91-92 mph. Life out of the hand, carry through the zone. T1974, 1852 average rpm.
CB: 77-78 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp downer action. T2467, 2385 average rpm.
SL: 79-83 mph. Sharp, 10/4 shape. T2359, 2259 average rpm.

8. Luke Crowder, Benet Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame, room for projection.
Delivery: Simple mover, controlled at balance, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, shorter arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, plays straight. T2329, 2306 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 1/7 shape, depth, plays low in the zone. T2219, 2121 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. 2/8 shape, sweeping action, plays low in the zone. T2087, 2068 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays with fade, kills spin. T1460, 1380 average rpm.

9. Brock Hamilton, Homewood-Flossmoor (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 230-pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 84-88 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight. T2168, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 shape, shorter action. T1641, 1554 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-77 mph. Downer action, fade, kills spin.

10. Cole Clower, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Side steps, uptempo, high knee, square to target; works on line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, fast arm; 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Four-seamer; straight. T2336, 2228 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Two-plane shape, differs from sweeper. T2072, 2000 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Aggressive; sweeper shape. T2133, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Advanced action; swing and miss. Late sink/run at arm speed, deceptive and aggressive. T1373, 1297 average rpm.

11. Keegan Crabtree, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 150.1-pounds. High-waisted frame, projectable.
Delivery: Simple, side step to tall balance point, square to target; works effortlessly down mound, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, low-effort, high 3/4 slot. Clean path.
FB: T88, 83-87 mph. Vertical, true backspin; carry. T2155, 2049 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Some feel; gradual spin, projects as he increases confidence in it. T2153, 2133 average rpm.
CUT: 80-81 mph. True cut; slider-like.
SPLT: 75-77 mph. Kills spin, decel.

12. Weston Ensign, Fisher (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 236.3-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with easy life through the zone, carries. T2363, 2286 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Some sweeping action to it, 10/4 shape, flashes. T2270, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. Circle-change, firm, hard downer action, potential swing & miss offering. T1870, 1574 average rpm.

13. Mason Almazan, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 168-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Quick pace to even knee lift, works on line, square to home; lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Simple, compact to high 3/4 release, fluid arm.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Straight four-seamer. T2388, 2274 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Knuckle-grip; inconsistent feel to locate, flashed above-average action, two-plane. T1988, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Thrown at arm speed, deceptive; flashed some late fade/run. T1882, 1697 average rpm.

14. Will Vanderheyden, O'Fallon (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. High-waisted, some present strength.
Delivery: Side step, uptempo, high knee, closed at balance; athletic delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, fast arm; high 3/4.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Carry, vertical, backspins well at times. Inconsistent shape that projects as he matures. T2383, 2300 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Two-plane; depth, sweep, advanced action that projects. T2330, 2270 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Thrown with more intent; more sweeper-like action. T2249, 1684 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; straight change, some deception. T1652, 1449 average rpm.

15. Henry Murphy, Maine South (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Simple to high knee, works on line, lands athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, quick arm; high 3/4.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Rise/run type. T2340, 2321 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Thrown with intent; sweeper shape, sharp. T2092, 2038 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Thrown at arm speed; aggressive. Some late sink/fade. T1609, 1561 average rpm.
CUT: 78-79 mph. Short, sharp action; more slider-like, but quality offering.

16. Dylan Jones, Lemont (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 172-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Rocker step into tall and fall delivery, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, reaches back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand, some feel to locate. T2128, 1959 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Tight 11/5 action, strikes. T2152, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Short wrinkle action, some feel to land. T2150, 2124 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Slight fade, thrown with intent at arm speed. T1926, 1876 average rpm.

17. Josh Ouimette, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 192.2-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, some strength throughout.
Delivery: Clean, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life through the zone, carry. T1974, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Vertical action, depth, 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T2440, 2309 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Circle-change, maintains arm speed, downer action, short fade, out-pitch. T1639, 1561 average rpm.

18. Sonny Mateja, Montini Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, high leg lift with tuck, controlled at balance point, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, minimal effort, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2503, 2355 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp with depth. T2446, 2335 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Throws with fastball intent, plays with fade and depth. T1491, 1325 average rpm.

19. Nic Bralts, Champaign Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 171.5-pounds. Proportional frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple rock to level knee lift, closed at balance point; works on line and finishes square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, compact to high 3/4 release. Easy, fluid, clean.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Backspin four-seamer, projects. T2273, 2184 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Knuckle-grip; depth, some feel to locate. T2276, 2210 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Two-plane sweeper, sharp, aggressive. T2475, 2409 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Deceptive, at arm speed; late fade/sink. T2028, 1932 average rpm.

20. Kaeson Ernst, Warrensburg-Latham (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 175.5-pounds. High-waisted frame, long levers, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, clean mover, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, plays straight. T2225, 2173 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action. T2139, 2067 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade, throws with intent, lands arm-side, feel. T2018, 1946 average rpm.

TOP 2029 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Theo Schroedter, DePaul College Prep (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room for projection.
Delivery: Loose, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, carry through the zone. T2152, 2096 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape, downer action. T2166, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Heavy fade, confident to land. T1710, 1602 average rpm.
CUT: 77-80 mph. Short, cutting action.

2. Paulie Hobbs, Hanover Central (IN), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 188.5-pounds. Proportional frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Clean, controlled tempo, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, arm speed out front.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Firm out of the hand, life through the zone. T1998, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Short wrinkle, plays more laterally. T1899, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Decels some, mostly straight actions, flashes fade. T1756, 1691 average rpm.

3. Easton Pickrel, Galesburg (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg lift into balance point, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Life out of the hand, developing feel for the zone. T2007, 1885 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Two plane action, feel to land, sharp projects as an out pitch. T2182, 2063 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Heavy fading action off the fastball, thrown out of the same window. T1184, 1158 average rpm.

4. Cylis Rainey, Mount Carmel (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Lean build with some physicality.
Delivery: Athletic delivery; simple, high knee, works uphill and on line. Low effort, easy and clean.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, continuous; 3/4 release.
FB: T87, 83-87 mph. Natural arm-side run, tail; easy. Rise/run projection. T1845, 1704 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Flashed feel, locates; short sweeper. T2111, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Deceptive, thrown at arm speed; late arm-side run/sink. T1263, 924 average rpm.

5. Vicente Amaro, De La Salle (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Proportional frame, room for added strength.
Delivery: Clean delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter draw out of the glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Firm out of the hand, life through the zone, carries, strike-feel. T2123, 2036 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Plays with some sweep at times, feel for the zone. T2080, 1990 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Maintains arm speed, hard downer/fade. T1028, 894 average rpm.

6. Leo Kelly, Loyola Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Physical, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm, intentful, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Firm through the zone, carry. T2146, 1984 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp downer, feel to land. T1753, 1657 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape, shorter action, feel. T1847, 1712 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Some fade, throws with intent. T1594, 1522 average rpm.

7. Braxton Bruns, Rochelle Township High School (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Proportional frame, some present strength.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg lift into forward move, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action with arm speed, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Ride/run traits with life out of the hand, flashed feel to locate. T2147, 1939 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Big sweeping action, flashed sharp two-plane action. T2165, 2106 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Heavy fading action off the fastball, thrown with intent. T1123, 1102 average rpm.

8. Ian Behl, Pleasant Plains (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 240-pounds.
Delivery: Simple mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm out of the hand, arm-side run at times. T1806, 1758 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. 10/4 shape, heavy sweeper. T1679, 1620 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, throws similar velo to FB. T1889, 1817 average rpm.

9. Jack Kovich, Glenbard West (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, high-waisted.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg lift into balance point, tall and fall lower half, short extension.
Arm Action: RH. Short and clean arm action, works in sync, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Life out of the hand, feel to locate around the zone. T2490, 2435 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Flashed sharp action with feel to land in the zone. T2686, 2609 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Thrown with intent, similar action as the fastball. T2027, 1945 average rpm.

10. Charlie Kohman, Downers Grove North (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Athletic and clean delivery with feel to repeat, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Athletic arm action, 3/4 slot, quick and loose.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Thrown downhill with leverage, works around the zone. T1762, 1611 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Two-plane action, feel to land. T2160, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Heavy fading action with run, feel to locate. T1404, 1200 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jay Baird, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Simple to low knee lift, square to target, easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, compact strike to 3/4 release.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Some natural arm-side run. T1926, 1837 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Large horizontal, sweeper shape, some feel. T2081, 2028 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Thrown at arm speed, deceptive; late arm-side run/fade. T1049, 930 average rpm.

Milan Bansal, Hinsdale Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 84-84 mph. Plays with arm-side run, clean. T2141, 1940 average rpm.
SL: 71-76 mph. 11/5 shape, short action, feel. T2364, 2235 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Downer action, fade at times. T1021, 949 average rpm.

Jack Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, controlled tempo, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Clean out of the hand with some carry through the zone. T2331, 2215 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short action, flashes feel for the zone, above-average spin. T2580, 2502 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains arm speed, some downer action at times, flashes swing & miss ability. T1704, 1620 average rpm.

Matt Bullington, Marist (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Projectable build.
Delivery: Leg lift into balance point, drop and drive lower half, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Strikes, life out of the hand with late running action. T1997, 1929 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Developing feel, short wrinkle action, strikes. T1993, 1928 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Thrown with intent off the fastball, slight fade. T2069, 1994 average rpm.

Cody Busch, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 144-pounds. Trim, athletic build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Clean delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2105, 2089 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T2042, 1941 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, lateral action, out-pitch potential. T2162, 2020 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, flashes sink. T1889, 1763 average rpm.

Colton Carpenter, Normal University (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 150.4-pounds. Lean, compact build.
Delivery: Rocker step into leg lift, tall and fall into extension, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, reaches back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Life out of the hand with finish through the zone. T1877, 1805 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Bigger two plane action, some feel to land. T1778, 1659 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Short wrinkle, some feel to land. T1743, 1637 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Plays with fade. T1622, 1584 average rpm.

Ryan Carzoli, McHenry (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 169.8-pounds. Proportional build with strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee tuck, slight coil, closed shoulders, works on line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, compact to 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Some late arm-side tail, life. T2433, 2333 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Hard sweeper; depth, some feel to locate. Large separation between breaker and fastball. T2185, 2130 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Thrown at arm speed; large depth/sink arm-side that plays off fastball. T2060, 1965 average rpm.

Lawton Close, Naperville North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, works quick down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Plays with life through the zone, straight. T1757, 1565 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, confident to land low in the zone. T2453, 2360 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Fade and sink, confident to throw. T1327, 1055 average rpm.

Cain Dekeyrel, Rockridge (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm swing, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. 4S: Clean out of the hand, has some carry to it, plays at the top of the zone. SNK: Hard sinking action to the arm side. T2317, 2244 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Lateral action, 10/4 shape, high spin, flashes. T2643, 2569 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Maintains arm speed, downer action. T1467, 1305 average rpm.

Christian Drye, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Delivery: High knee, tall balance point, hip turn, works uphill; lands square to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, fast arm from a low 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Mostly straight four-seam, occasional cut; inefficient spin. 2S: Features hard, short arm-side life. T2449, 2264 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Short, firm, aggressive; flashed bite. Projects. T2356, 2291 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Circle grip; mostly maintains arm speed. Arm-side depth, sink, locates. T1912, 1827 average rpm.

Kaleb Gossett, Yorkville (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, natural arm-side. T2233, 2008 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. 10/4 shape, shorter action. T2262, 2103 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Plays with fade and downer, feel for the lower part of the zone. T1452, 1240 average rpm.

Chase Grigonis, St. Francis (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 192.7-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, lean.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, longer draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Easy out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T2301, 2173 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Depth to it, 11/5 shape, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2256, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Decels, has downer action, flashes fade. T962, 882 average rpm.

Jacob Hite, St. Laurence (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. High-waisted frame, some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple, controlled mover, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, shows some sink at times, has feel for the zone. T2077, 1986 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Vertical action, flashes depth, 11/5 shape, firm. T2225, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with some sink/run. T1827, 1737 average rpm.

Trey Hrasky, O'Fallon (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. High-waisted frame, some strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple, uptempo, hip turn, high knee; lands athletically, square to home.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw, direct to high 3/4 release. Arm strength.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Backspin, vertical, occasional above-average carry. T1809, 1666 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Spin feel, gradual for now; projects. Flashed quality sweeper shape. T2139, 2059 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Straight change, thrown mostly at arm speed. T1328, 1229 average rpm.

Jacob Huber, Libertyville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, armspeed out front.
FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, deceptive, some sink. T1573, 1402 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. Played better out of the stretch. T1521, 1403 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains arm speed, firm, downer/fade, out-pitch potential. T1290, 1218 average rpm.

Ethan Johnson, Lake Zurich (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Compact frame with strength.
Delivery: Athletic with feel to repeat, simple mover, leg kick into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Life out of the hand, developing feel for the zone, flashed feel for the zone. T1884, 1812 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short wrinkle, feel to land in the zone. T1794, 1753 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Fading action off of the fastball, heavy movement, developing feel for the zone. T1148, 1085 average rpm.

Rylan Johnson, Wheaton North (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Life out of the hand, strikes. T2061, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 10/4 shape, developing feel for the zone. T2201, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fading action off of the fastball, some feel to locate. T1545, 1502 average rpm.
CUT: 73-74 mph. Short wrinkle with late cutting action. Strikes.

Andrew Jones, Marist (IN), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 148.6-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 77-81 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T1942, 1859 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, slight downer, feel for the lower half. T1976, 1925 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays with some fade. T1673, 1628 average rpm.

Chris Kenzal, Saint Patrick (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Athletic, uptempo, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Firm out of the hand with carry, effective at the top of the zone. T2205, 2109 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Inconsistent shape, flashes. T2216, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Maintains arm speed, firm, flashes fade/sink. T2174, 2006 average rpm.

Mason Koth, Jacobs (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 181.9-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only; low knee lift, lands closed. Low effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Straight four-seam. T1647, 1577 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Advanced action; hard horizontal sweep. T1634, 1555 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed; deceptive, run/sink. T1189, 1147 average rpm.

Tyler Lanzi, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Delivery: Rocker step into balance point, leg lift into a drop and driver lower half, slight crossfire finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Life out of the hand, some running action. T1611, 1553 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, some feel to land. T1689, 1562 average rpm.

Austin Leipart, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Easy, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, some hard arm-side run. T2119, 2066 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Lateral action, has some big sweep, 10/4 shape. T2272, 2150 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Circle-change, maintains arm speed, downer action, flashes feel for the bottom of the zone. T2119, 2021 average rpm.

Tyler Manning, Geneva (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 178.1-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame, room for projection.
Delivery: Simple to tall balance, works on line, uphill; square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, loose, high 3/4. Low effort.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four-seamer. T2108, 2031 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Thrown at arm speed, two-plane, more sweep. T2129, 2065 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Slight deceleration; straight change. T1777, 1610 average rpm.

Nolan Maranell, Wheaton Warrenville South (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Lean, well-proprotioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift into balance point, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Life out of the hand, feel to land in the zone. T2201, 2084 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Two plane action some feel to land. T2052, 1919 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Flashed heavy fading action with run. T1766, 1632 average rpm.

Eastin McBroom, Newark (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 157.2-pounds. Proportional build.
Delivery: Simple to high knee, hip turn, works on line, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, fast arm; 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. 4S: Rise/run traits; projects. 2S: Runs, life. T2238, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Large sweep, depth, feel to locate. T2495, 2436 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Similar to curve; quality action with feel to locate. Advanced action overall. T2454, 2438 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Mostly straight, thrown at arm speed. T1666, 1621 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-73 mph. Kills spin, locates; feel. Advanced feel for it.

Ben McNair, Deerfield (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Short rocker step, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays with sink, has some feel for the zone. T1879, 1682 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T1721, 1617 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-77 mph. Firm, maintains arm speed, developing feel for the zone.

Tyler Mehrtens, Highland (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable mover, smaller leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm path out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Plays firm out of the hand, some arm-side. T2081, 2040 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. 10/4 sweeping shape. T2126, 2035 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Plays with fade, depth, showed feel for the lower half. T2060, 1875 average rpm.

Madden Nunn, Whitney Young (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; simple, low knee, tall balance, short stride, even at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, compact path, high 3/4.
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. Four-seam action, plays straight. T2239, 2085 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Flashed sharp sweeper-like action at times. T2336, 2229 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Throws at fastball arm speed, projects; sink/fade. T1834, 1748 average rpm.
CUT: 76-79 mph. Plays with slight cut.

Anthony Oster, Mount Carmel (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 158.5-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Straight out of the hand. T1893, 1858 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. 12/6 shape, feel for the lower half of the zone. T1765, 1585 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Showed downer and fade at times. T1455, 1423 average rpm.

Ryan Pipkins, Champaign Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 173.9-pounds. Well-proportioned, noticeable strength throughout.
Delivery: Uptempo, high knee, tall balance, square to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, compact to high 3/4. Arm strength from low effort.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Straight four-seamer. T2016, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Short, sweeper shape. T2022, 1936 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Thrown with more intent; sweeper. T2060, 1990 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown at arm speed, aggressive. T1462, 1410 average rpm.
SPLT: 68-69 mph. Flutters, kills spin, feel.

Jake Pisano, Providence Catholic (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Trim, high-waisted build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium draw out of the glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, firm, arm-side run, feel for the zone. T2183, 2113 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. Short, late action, developing. T2286, 2180 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Decels some, plays with fading action, feel for the bottom of the zone. T1977, 1849 average rpm.

Ryder Sisti, Plainfield Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Proportional frame with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm path, worked out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 69-77 mph. T1360, 1265 average rpm.
CB: 54-56 mph. T1568, 1427 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. T1339, 1219 average rpm.

Lucas Sloan, Olympia (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Proportionate build with room to add more strength.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Clean out of the hand with mostly straight actions, plays at the top of the zone. T1993, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Short vertical action, developing. T2238, 1989 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Firm, maintains arm speed, mostly straight actions. T1283, 1173 average rpm.

Wes Thompson, Normal University (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 170.4-pounds. Trim build, proportionate levers with room to add strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path in the back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Plays firm, life through the spring. T2342, 2242 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp at times. T2420, 2331 average rpm.
SPLT: 76-78 mph. Kills spin, heavy downer action.

Lavin Tull, O'Fallon (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame with some present strength.
Delivery: High knee, tall/upright balance point; works closed, hip turn, lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw, long arm circle, high 3/4. Loose, easy effort.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Big carry/rise projection, four-seam. T2334, 2239 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Short, downer; 1/7. T2114, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Straight change; some deception, inconsistent feel to locate. T1624, 1562 average rpm.

Hector Valdez, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 180.3-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Short rocker step, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with run/sink. T1810, 1715 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, some big break at times, developing feel for the zone. T2252, 2112 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Maintains arm speed, some fade/sink. T1391, 1222 average rpm.

Wade Zunkel, Willowbrook (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 183.4-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg lift trigger into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 81-81 mph. Life out of the hand, some carry action. T2079, 1911 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Bigger 11/5 action, developing feel for the zone. T2005, 1986 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Short wrinkle slight sweeping action. T2114, 1961 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Slight action off of the fastball, runs. T1427, 1354 average rpm.

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