On Friday, February 28th, our staff hosted the Preseason All-State: Upperclass event at The Max in McCook, IL. This event was loaded with talent from the 2027 group, with nearly 150 of the top players in Illinois. 

Today, we are taking a look at every single pitching prospect from the day, with a top-20 ranking of who stood out the most, below. 

TOP LEFT-HANDED PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Quinn Rooney, Benet Academy (IL), 2027 | Notre Dame commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 205.7-pounds. Lean, highly projectable, room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, over the top slot.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Arm-side run, clean out of the hand. T2300, 2169 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 1/7 shape, depth. T2387, 2267 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Mostly straight, kills spin. T1448, 1355 average rpm.

2. Jimmy Benson, St. Laurence (IL), 2027 | Texas Christian commit
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-8, 227.3-pounds. Long-levered, wiry frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo loose, mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm path, low 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 82-86 mph. Natural arm-side run, clean. T2242, 2007 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 2/8 shape, short action. T2147, 2121 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Downer action with fade. T1946, 1789 average rpm.

3. Tommy Hosty, Marist (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 200.6-pounds. Strong, proportional frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift into drop-and-drive lower half, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, 3/4 release.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. 2S: Clean out of the hand, late run to the arm-side, feel for the zone. T2075, 1972 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Short, tight action, feel for the zone. T2254, 2180 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Firm, maintains arm-speed, downer action. T1527, 1428 average rpm.

4. Hayden Adamowicz, Schaumburg (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 227.7-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo, high leg kick, coils into drop-and-drive lower half, lands in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm swing, loose 3/4 arm action.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone, some sink to it. T2034, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Hard vertical action, 1/7 shape, feel for the zone, out-pitch potential. T1704, 1651 average rpm.
SL: 67-72 mph. Short lateral action, 2/8 shape T1562, 1531 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Fading action. T1260, 1223 average rpm.

5. Grayson Waters, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 192-pounds. Long-levered, wiry frame, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, leg kick into balance point, drop adn drive down the mound, in line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand, some feel to land. T2092, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Two plane action, some feel to locate. T2427, 2387 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Bigger action, strikes. T2379, 2241 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-76 mph. Heavy tumbling action with feel.

TOP RIGHT-HANDED PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Colin Doyle, Downers Grove North (IL), 2027 | Duke commit
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-6, 223.6-pounds. Highly projectable, lean, strength present throughout.
Delivery: Hybrid mover, high leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T96, 93-95 mph. Easy out of the hand, plays straight with life and carry. T2445, 2234 average rpm.
SL: 81-83 mph. 11/5 shape, throws it hard, short downer. T2483, 2396 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Fade out of the hand. T1915, 1859 average rpm.

2. Traxton Roberts, Armstrong (IL), 2027 | Kentucky commit
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Lean build, projectable.
Delivery: Loose, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T95, 91-94 mph. Clean out of the hand, arm-side run. T2609, 2370 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp, feel to land. T2719, 2621 average rpm.
SL: 80-81 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp, downer action. T2654, 2596 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Plays with late fade and depth. T2099, 2016 average rpm.

3. Austin Winge, Lockport (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175.1-pounds. Compact, present strength throughout.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, leg lift into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, athletic and clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 91-93 mph. Heavy carry action, strikes and feel to land. T2590, 2417 average rpm.
CB: 76-79 mph. Bigger 11/5 action with feel to locate. T2116, 2030 average rpm.
SL: 79-82 mph. Big sweeping action with velo. T2321, 2221 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. Heavy fade, thrown with intent. T1780, 1681 average rpm.

4. Kash VanHouten, Canton (IL), 2027 | Illinois commit
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 192.5-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high athletic leg-lift, explosive drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with extension.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle in the back into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 92-93 mph. High spin, mostly straight action with life through the zone and finish, plays at the top of the zone. T2618, 2442 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Sharp 10/4 bite, feel around the zone.  T2529, 2458 average rpm.
CH: 83-84 mph. Feel arm-side with hard arm-side fade, late action.  T2023, 1950 average rpm.

5. Cullen Schwigen, Rockridge (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 212.3-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Athletic with feel to repeat, simple, leg lift into balance point, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Life out of the hand with carry, and strikes. T2308, 2228 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Two-plane action, with feel to land. T2291, 2230 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Tighter sweeping action, flashed feel to land. T2334, 2285 average rpm.

6. Lincoln Boersma, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027 | Illinois-Chicago commit
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 197.8-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Plays with natural sink, clean out of the hand. T2183, 2099 average rpm.
CB: 77-78 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel. T2297, 2235 average rpm.
SL: 79-82 mph. Short, 10/4 shape. T2478, 2348 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Fade and depth, feel to land. T1951, 1869 average rpm.

7. Cole Ruggeri, Waubonsie Valley (IL), 2027 | Missouri
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 181.2-pounds. Athletic, present strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck, loose, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 92-93 mph. Clean out of the hand, life through the zone. T2245, 2056 average rpm.
SL: 81-82 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeping action. T2289, 2250 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Plays with heavy fade, depth, showed feel to land. T2089, 2014 average rpm.

8. Mason Rychetsky, Kennedy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 203.9-pounds. Long-levered with proportionate strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only; higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Life out of the hand, feel for the zone, run. T2319, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Firm, 11/5 shape, strike-feel, depth. T2459, 2398 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Firm, maintains arm speed, fading action. T2068, 1977 average rpm.

9. Owen Satterlee, Prairie Ridge (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee, tall balance point, on line, slightly closed shoulders, athletic finish. Works with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, fast arm; high 3/4. Arm strength, live arm.
FB: T92, 90-92 mph. Carry, backspin; projects. T2320, 2249 average rpm.
SL: 81-83 mph. Aggressive; two-plane, short. Effective separation. T2274, 2154 average rpm.
CH: 84-84 mph. Firm, intent; straight change, deceptive. T1108, 1080 average rpm.

10. Russell Hengels, Maine South (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 214.7-pounds. Long-levered, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only; up-tempo to tall balance point, high knee, works on line, lands athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, compact circle to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T93, 91-92 mph. Easy velocity, projects; inconsistent shape right now. T2307, 2178 average rpm.
CB: 78-80 mph. Knuckle-grip; short action, thrown with intent. T2456, 2361 average rpm.
CH: 83-86 mph. Conviction; deceptive with late fade/run. T1341, 1198 average rpm.

11. Owen Borkowski, Huntley (IL), 2027 | Bradley commit
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 169.8-pounds. Long-levered, athletic, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into a higher balance point, drop/drive operation that works in-line, slightly closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and whippy arm with a full reach in the back, deceptive low release height.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. 4S: Carry traits from low release height, deceptive. SNK: Natural running action arm-side.  T2454, 2398 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Sweeping action with wipeout potential.  T2483, 2429 average rpm.

12. Mason Bruesch, Geneva (IL), 2027 | Michigan State commit
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170.2-pounds. Lean, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift into drop-and-drive lower half, lands slightly cross-fire.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, loose sidearm action
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Clean out of the hand, firm through the zone, feel at the bottom of the zone. T2158, 2124 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Firm, depth, 10/4 shape, developing feel for the zone. T2558, 1902 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Firm, flashes sweep, 9/3 shape. T2483, 2188 average rpm.
CH: 84-86 mph. Firm, downer action, feel for the zone. T1387, 1311 average rpm.

13. Easton DeBernardi, Marquette Academy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 181.7-pounds. Lean, proportional build with strength.
Delivery: Athletic mover with some pace, simple operation down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm, tighter arm-circle, high 3/4 release.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Carry traits with straight action. T2546, 2319 average rpm.
SL: 80-81 mph. Sharp sweeping action. T2647, 2271 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Maintains arm-speed, slight arm-side fade.  T1899, 1776 average rpm.

14. Noah Hallahan, Geneva (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 201.1-pounds. Strong build, broad shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, smaller leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, quick out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 91-92 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays firm with life through the zone. T2093, 1991 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape, feel to land. T2233, 2074 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Plays with fade, throws it hard. T1621, 1484 average rpm.

15. Graydon Leonard, GCMS High School (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 181.9-pounds. Long-levered, projectable.
Delivery: Simple to a high knee, tall balance point, lands closed. Low effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long, fluid, fast from a low 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Inconsistent action but projects overall; easy effort, flashed arm-side life. T2098, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Advanced feel; effective sweep. Conviction. T2409, 2152 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Firm; late run/fade. Locates. T1617, 1581 average rpm.

16. Brett Alkire, Dunlap (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 155.2-pounds. Lean build, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only; simple to even balance point, works on line and lands athletically with low effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, fluid high 3/4.
FB: T91, 87-91 mph. Rise/run traits; projects. T2033, 1939 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Above-average spin feel; two-plane sweep. Thrown aggressively. T2412, 2366 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Straight change that complements the fastball. T1832, 1663 average rpm.

17. Connor Fox, Mt. Zion (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 177.7-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium draw out of the glove, whippy, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. 4S: Some jump out of the hand, carry. 2S: Hard armside run. T2302, 2079 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. Sharp, flashes wipeout, firm. T2274, 2138 average rpm.
CH: 80-80 mph. Firm, maintains arm speed, some downer action to it. T1779, 1745 average rpm.

18. Johnny Louise, Montini Catholic (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 233.5-pounds. Strong-bodied frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift into drop-and-drive lower half, intentful mover.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, loose 3/4 release.
FB: T90, 90-90 mph. Clean out of the hand, some carry, plays at the top of the zone. T2273, 2208 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Hard vertical action, 11/5 shape, some depth. T2098, 2058 average rpm.
SL: 78-78 mph. Hard lateral action, 10/4 shape, feel for the zone. T2193, 2094 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Firm, downer action, feel for the bottom of the zone. T1893, 1793 average rpm.

19. Colin Giles, St Ignatius (IL), 2027 | Butler commit
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 184.5-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. 4S: Life out of the hand, some sink. 2S: Life out of the hand, hard running action. T2266, 2089 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. Flashed hard sweeping action, 11/5 shape. T2441, 2160 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Decels some, firm, heavy fade/sink. T1197, 1121 average rpm.

20. Michael Garner, Willowbrook (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick into balance point, in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Life out of the hand, plane, feel to land. T2244, 1966 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Tight 11/5 action, feel to land. T2391, 2304 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Two plane action, strikes. T2605, 2501 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Similar action as the fastball, thrown with intent. T1723, 1618 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Daniel Bachler, Mount Carmel (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Trim, proportional build.
Delivery: Simple, up-tempo mover, smaller leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2148, 2010 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel for the lower half. T2033, 1946 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Firm action, slight fade. T1267, 1172 average rpm.

Hunter Bergdahl, Lakes Community (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 173.7-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Arm-side action, clean. T1921, 1853 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, depth. T2402, 2233 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Throws with fastball intent, fade and depth at times. T1088, 1021 average rpm.
CUT: 78-80 mph. 10/4 shape.

Colin Bettenhausen, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 172.6-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, room for added strength.
Delivery: Short rocker step, up-tempo mover, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Clean out of the hand, armside run. T2017, 1924 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Plays more vertically, 11/5 shape, hard downer at times. T2261, 2200 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Firm, maintains arm speed, some downer at times. T1842, 1705 average rpm.

Langston Booth, Loyola Academy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout the frame.
Delivery: Simple mover, high leg lift with coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Firm out of the hand, mostly straight. T2250, 2186 average rpm.
SL: 79-80 mph. 11/5 shape, short action, feel to land. T2424, 2358 average rpm.
CH: 80-83 mph. Throws with intent, fade at times. T1505, 1335 average rpm.

Anderson Boss, Morton (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 188.1-pounds. Long-levered, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, small leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Firm out of the hand. T2023, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T2264, 2198 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Showed feel, noticeable fade. T1727, 1653 average rpm.

Brendan Carlson, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 188.9-pounds. Well-proportioned, room for added strength.
Delivery: Simple and repeatable mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Plays straight out of the hand. T2053, 2016 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, shorter action. T1949, 1870 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Plays with fade and sink. T1700, 1619 average rpm.

Charlie Caroselli, Providence Catholic (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned with room for additional strength.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand, hard armside run, plays at the top of the zone. T2156, 2100 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Lateral action, sweep, feel for the bottom of the zone, out-pitch. T2099, 2026 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with fade/sink, swing & miss potential. T1755, 1708 average rpm.

Christopher Chittaro, Saint Ignatius (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 164.5-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Delivery:
Arm Action: LH.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand, hard action to the armside, firm, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2076, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Hard vertical action, 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T2143, 2071 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Firm, downer action, maintains arm speed. T1452, 1371 average rpm.

Owen Chudzinski, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Rocker step into leg lift, drop and drive lower half with extension down the mound, crossfire delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. 4S action with backspin, life out of the hand. T2310, 2239 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Late breaking action, two-plane break with bigger action. T2054, 1996 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Heavy fade off the fastball, changes arm slot. T1602, 1479 average rpm.

Evan Daxenbichler, Limestone (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 207.9-pounds. Lean, proportional frame with strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays firm. T2327, 2241 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape, feel to land in the lower half. T2323, 2234 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Downer action, fade. T1729, 1656 average rpm.

Liam Decker, O Fallon Township High School (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175.1-pounds. High-waisted build.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, small leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays with life out of the hand, straight. T2076, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 shape, short depth. T2507, 2427 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Fade and downer, throws with confidence. T1737, 1700 average rpm.

Conor Fallon, Glenbrook South (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 212.5-pounds. Durable frame, developed lower half.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. 4S: Some life out of the hand, flashes sink. SNK: Hard action to the arm side. T1893, 1720 average rpm.
CB: 67-73 mph. Some sweep, 2/8 shape. T1958, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, firm, flashes downer. T1339, 961 average rpm.

Anthony Farina, Lockport (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-7, 153.9-pounds. Athletic, compact frame.
Delivery: Clean, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Compact, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, some carry, plays at the top of the zone. T2356, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Plays vertical, 1/7 shape, depth. T2044, 1927 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. 2/8 shape, some sweep, feel for the zone. T2327, 2281 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, fading action. T1528, 1500 average rpm.

Kellen Forsythe, Coal City (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. High-waisted, long-levered.
Delivery: Simple delivery, compact balance point and leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Carry traits with slight arm-side run.  T2339, 2276 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Short bullet shape, able to land glove side.  T2229, 2107 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Heavy running action to the arm-side, sells with arm-speed.  T1745, 1674 average rpm.

Aiden Gallucci, Rolling Meadows (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Athletic, durable frame.
Delivery: Simple and clean, with feel to repeat, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. 4S: Life out of the hand, works around the zone. SNK: Heavy action with run and feel to land. T2161, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Developing feel, two-plane action. T2169, 2079 average rpm.

Evan Gardner, Lyons Township (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 214.5-pounds. Durable frame, long levered.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, rocker step into leg lift, drop and drive lower half down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Life out of the hand, flashed havy sinking action. T2238, 2074 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. Tight sweeping action, some feel to land. T2341, 2275 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Fading action off the fastball, thrown out of the same window. T1266, 1128 average rpm.
CUT: 79-80 mph. Slight cutting action, late.

Aidan Hack, Lakes Community (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact build, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Athletic, leg lift into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand, heavy running action. T2359, 2289 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Big sweeping action. T2727, 2244 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Similar shape to the fastball, flashed feel to land. T1697, 1632 average rpm.
CUT: 76-77 mph. Late cutting action.

Jackson Heinlen, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 154.3-pounds. Lean, long-levered frame.
Delivery: Athletic, loose mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with life at times. T2436, 2336 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp downer, feel to land. T2481, 2387 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade and depth. T1717, 1632 average rpm.

Jacob Howard, Lincoln-Way West (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 165.1-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, projectable.
Delivery: Stretch only, athletic and clean, leg lift into a slight drop and drive lower half, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and athletic, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Life out of the hand, heavy carry in the zone. T2181, 2056 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Developing shape, flashed bigger 11/5 action. T2218, 2182 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Thrown with intent out of the same window. T1505, 1424 average rpm.

Owen Kelley, Crystal Lake Central (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Long-levered build, projectable.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life, carry. T2256, 2126 average rpm.
CB: 77-79 mph.  T2225, 2190 average rpm.
SL:  mph. Tight, 9/3 shape, feel for the zone. T,  average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Maintains arm speed, slight fade, firm. T1749, 1550 average rpm.

Anthony Kilimnik, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 161.4-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Clean and athletic, balanced into a drop-and-drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Athletic and quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Life out of the hand,  strikes. T2271, 2185 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Two-plane action, strikes, sharp break. T2619, 2478 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Fading action off of the fastball. T1781, 1713 average rpm.

Brody Libel, Glenbard North (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 158.3-pounds. Lean build, high waisted, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Starts closed off with lead leg closer to third, works with some pace into a higher leg-lift, stride works in-line with a drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm, full reach in the back into a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Plays with life and some finish through the zone.  T1896, 1832 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with some lateral break at times.  T1896, 1811 average rpm.
CH: 75-79 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, running action arm-side.  T1664, 1479 average rpm.

Logan Mackin, Minooka (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 225-pounds. Sturdy, durable build.
Delivery: Simple mover, repeats, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Plays firm through the zone, arm-side. T1917, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Short, 11/5 shape, feel. T1859, 1772 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Feel to land, plays with heavy fade, swing-and-miss feel. T1399, 1323 average rpm.

Miles Mazanowski, Lane Tech (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, leg kick into balance point, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic and quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-90 mph. Life out of the hand, some feel to locate.  T2400, 2356 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Tight sweeping action with feel to land T2990, 2905 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Fading action off the fastball, different slots. T2227, 2081 average rpm.

Dylan McCabe, St. Charles East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean build, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Arm-side action, clean out of the hand. T1859, 1785 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Short, horizontal action. T1847, 1762 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Slight cutting action. T1717, 1612 average rpm.

Eli Michanicou, Dunlap (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 188.3-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Rocker step into leg lift, drop-and-drive lower half down the mound, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short and compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 88-88 mph. Rise and run traits with feel to land in the zone. T2361, 2264 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Tight 11/5 action, strikes. T2378, 2297 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Fading action off of the fastball. T1571, 1514 average rpm.

Casey Mikrut, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175.7-pounds. Compact, athletic build with developed strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Side-steps with some tempo, compact delivery and leg-lift, jumps down the mound with intent, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Slight run arm-side.  T1987, 1864 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape.  T2309, 2266 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Feel for the offering arm-side, plays with fade.  T1640, 1531 average rpm.

Tommy Miller, Lockport (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 161.8-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Deliberate mover, medium leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, compact 3/4 arm action.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. 4S: Clean out of the hand with life through the zone. 2S: Clean out of the hand, hard action to the arm-side. T2204, 2034 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Tight, above-average spin, feel for the zone. T2314, 2226 average rpm.
CH: 81-83 mph. Maintains arm-speed, firm, fading action. T1853, 1761 average rpm.

Tyler Osmanski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 156.8-pounds. Lean, well proportioned, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Quick tempo, leg lift into a tall and fall lower half, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full and athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Life out of the hand, big carry action. T2175, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 action, flashed feel to land. T2452, 2342 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Developing feel, flashed fading action. T1140, 1073 average rpm.

Josiah Patterson, Kenwood Academy (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Broad shoulders, noticeable lower body strength.
Delivery: Controlled, up-tempo delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. 4S: Firm out of the hand, plays at the bottom of the zone. SNK: Hrad action to the arm side. T2066, 2001 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Short, vertical action, 11/5 shape. T2472, 2394 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Has some sweep to it, high spin, feel for the zone. T2383, 2289 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Firm, downer action.  T1881, 1846 average rpm.

Cannon Richard, Waterloo (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with life through the zone, some armside run. T2049, 1960 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Some sweep, flashes feel for the bottom of the zone, 10/4 shape. T2058, 1970 average rpm.
SPLT: 79-80 mph. Firm, hard action to the arm-side.

Jose Samaniego, St Francis - Wheaton (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 159.4-pounds. Lean, long-levered, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Plays with arm-side run at times. T2059, 1903 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual shape. T1678, 1595 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Plays with fade, works down in the zone. T1714, 1637 average rpm.

Alex Stella, Andrew (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong build, noticeable strength throughout.
Delivery: Medium tempo, leg kick into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. 4S: Life out of the hand with running action. SNK: Heavy sinking action. T1737, 1637 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Two-plane action, some feel to land. T2249, 2118 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Fading action, thrown out of the same window. T1176, 1127 average rpm.

Isaac Stoelinga, Whitney Young (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-3, 196.9-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Rocker step into leg lift, balanced, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, strong.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight cutting action, some feel to land in the zone. T2279, 2153 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1542, 1413 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Tight sweeping action, feel to land. T2040, 2002 average rpm.

Dominic Talaga, Stagg (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover, shorter leg-lift and balance point, drop/drive lower-half, gets the hips moving downhill while working in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter compact arm action, tight 3/4 window.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Running action to the arm-side. T2211, 2156 average rpm.
CB: 73-77 mph. Shorter, bullet shape.  T2465, 2394 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Natural fade arm-side.  T1884, 1788 average rpm.

Landon Workman, Mt. Zion (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame, long-levered.
Delivery: Side step to low knee, tuck/coil balance point, closed shoulders down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Some natural arm-side run. T2313, 2196 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Similar to slider; less feel overall, more gradual action. T2247, 2209 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Sweeper; effective separation opposite fastball. Confidence. T2370, 2321 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. At arm speed; deceptive fade/run. T1796, 1650 average rpm.

Blake Yankowski, York (IL), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-2, 186-pounds. Lean build, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo, simple, high knee, tall balance point; slightly closed down mound. Some effort involved but repeats well.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, fluid high 3/4. Quick arm.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Rise/run traits. T2324, 2225 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Big depth, sweep; similar overall profile to slider. T2754, 2734 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Advanced shape, feel; hard sweep with locate. T2748, 2640 average rpm.
CH: 76-80 mph. Firm, straight change. T1381, 1272 average rpm.

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