On Saturday, February 22nd, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled down to Wood River, IL for the Southern Illinois Preseason ID held at the SportsBarn East. This event is a great opportunity for our staff to get a look at players from the southern part of the state, as well as the surrounding areas.

Today we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at all the pitchers from the day, along with a ranking of who our staff deemed as the top pitching prospects.

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Anderson Kaufmann, Alton (IL), 2028
Positional Profile C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 163.6 pounds. Compact frame with broad shoulders, room for added strength.
Delivery: High-tempo delivery, athletic mover down the mound. High leg lift with tuck and coil, drives off the rubber with a hard follow-through and stays balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm out of a 3/4 slot; repeatable and effortless.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. High-spin fastball that flashes ride; fills up the zone, comes out clean. T2235, 2147 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 bite with some sweep at times; stays around the zone. T2023, 2015 average rpm. SL: 72-74 mph. Tight, horizontal movement with late bite. T1917, 1891 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Harder changeup with depth; some horizontal action arm-side. T1692, 1587 average rpm.

2. Lucas Dunn, Nashville Community (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 152.1 pounds. Athletic build with long levers and room to fill out.
Delivery: Rhythmic and repeatable delivery. Medium leg lift with a slight push down the mound; loose actions throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm from a high ¾ slot; slow wind-up into an aggressive follow-through.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. High spin; stays straight through the zone. T2462, 2328 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape; quality feel for spin. T2696, 2675 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Tight break; slurvy at times. Around the zone with quality spin. T2558, 2510 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Harder with some fade; decent feel. T1668, 1466 average rpm.

3. Tyson Filyaw, O'Fallon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 188.3 pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders, present strength with room for more.
Delivery: Loose and athletic mover down the mound. High leg kick; accelerates out front into extension.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose from a ¾ slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Consistent arm-side run; filled up the zone. T2325, 2247 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Slurvy horizontal action with hard bite. T2153, 1995 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Developing fade and depth to arm-side. T2098, 2040 average rpm.

4. Mathew Crownhart, Homeschool (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 168.7 pounds. Lean frame with broad shoulders and projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only; loose, easy mover with a smaller leg lift and tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose and easy arm action from a low ¾ slot.
FB: T79, 79-79 mph. High-spin with arm-side ride; quality feel for the zone. T2255, 2143 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Short with horizontal movement. T2043, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Fade with depth; pairs well off fastball. T1667, 1584 average rpm.

5. Wes Thompson, Normal University (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build with projectable strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover with athletic operation. High leg lift with tuck; slight drop/drive into extension.
Arm Action: RH. Fast arm from an overhand slot; strong follow-through.
FB: T86, 85-85 mph. Clean out of the hand with some arm-side run. T2404, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape with late bite. T2069, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Flashes arm-side run and developing fade. T1675, 1596 average rpm.

6. Reid Neumayer, Belleville East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 152-pounds. Lean frame, long-limbed and athletic.
Delivery: Quick, compact drop-and-drive delivery. High leg lift, aggressive controlled delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, quickness out front.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, plays with life through the zone. T1981, 1881 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Throws it hard, 2/8 shape. T2142, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Throws with fastball intent, heavy fade. T1611, 1563 average rpm.

7. Xavier Voegele, Columbia (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds. Slender frame with developing strength.
Delivery: Compact tall/fall delivery. Athletic mover down the mound; high leg lift and tuck into extension.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm from a high ¾ slot; controlled finish.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Featured some arm-side movement. T2061, 1953 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Short 11/5 shape; feel to land. T2023, 1986 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. Flashes horizontal action; developing depth. T1731, 1506 average rpm.

8. Max Zimmerman, Du Quoin (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic build, broad shoulders.
Delivery: Rhythmic, drop-and-drive delivery. Athletic mover the mound, high leg kick and tuck with some coil.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Plays with some arm-side movement. T2049, 1980 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 11/5 shape, plays more vertical than SL. T2120, 2047 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Throws it hard, works to keep it low, slight horizontal action. T2207, 2106 average rpm.

9. Nolan Lebert, Mascoutah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 168-pounds. Compact frame, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic, clean mover, high-leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, clean and easy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Clean out of the hand with some arm-side action at times. T2074, 1971 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 11/5 shape, short action. T2229, 2185 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeping action. T2364, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with heavy fade, can land. T1649, 1606 average rpm.

T10. Henry Nattier, Routt Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Athletic build, compact frame.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with some tuck, tall/fall, intent down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, long arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Plays clean and straight out of the hand. T1673, 1579 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 1/7 shape, depth. T2080, 1962 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Mostly straight, flash depth at times. T1503, 1401 average rpm.

T10. Avner Christian, Waterloo (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with projection.
Delivery: Quick, compact delivery. Athletic down the mound with heavy coil and clean operation.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm with length from a ¾ slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Flatter profile with some arm-side life. T2019, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Slurvy 11/5 shape; feel for the zone. T1968, 1881 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fade and depth; complements the fastball. T1683, 1548 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Miles Browne, Breese Central (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Developing, wiry frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Simple, easy mover, medium leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Plays with arm-side run, two-seamer. T2027, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, short action, feel at times. T2003, 1942 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Plays with fade at times, depth. T1434, 1350 average rpm.

Jonathon Caudle, O'Fallon (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Sturdy, physical frame. Room for added strength.
Delivery: Athletic down the mound with aggression. Heavy coil with minimal push-off, stays balanced into follow through.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Low-spin, flashes arm side run at times. T1741, 1646 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Slight 11-5 bite, quality feel fpr the zone. T1935, 1919 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. 10-4 action with late bite. T1729, 1662 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Plays well off the FB, downer CH with decently killed spin. T1430, 1371 average rpm.
KN: 67-67 mph.

Quinn Ford, Mascoutah (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean frame, room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, methodical, easy delivery, athletic, high leg kick with tuck.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm action, plays out of ¾ slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Stayed around the zone, flashed arm side run. T1758, 1658 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11-5 action, flashed sweep at times. T1940, 1754 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Developing fade, showed depth. T1778, 1576 average rpm.

Robert Grosch, Fort Zumwalt North (MO), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-8, 155.2-pounds. Physical build, broad shoulders with room for added strength.
Delivery: Compact, methodical delivery. High leg kick with little tuck, slight extension, showed repeatability.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Quality feel for the zone, mostly straight action. T2125, 2044 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 10-4 bite, flashed sweep with developing command. T2025, 1982 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Arm side fade with depth. T1648, 1564 average rpm.

Logan Moore, Johnston City (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 225-pounds. Physical build, plenty of present strength with room for more.
Delivery: Easy, methodical delivery, tall-and-fall. Works with tempo, high leg lift, gains ground.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm action, comes out of a high overhand slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight action, low-spin. T1723, 1683 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Horizontal action, flash a feel for the zone. T1525, 1427 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Plays mostly down with little fade, developing command. T1415, 1275 average rpm.

Brody Nyberg, Harrisburg (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic build, long levered, present strength with room for more.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, smaller leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. High-spin, flashed arm-side run at times. T2255, 2205 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with depth, feel for the lower half. T2368, 2306 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Higher-spin with arm side action, developing command. T1826, 1753 average rpm.

Keagan Puckett, Richland County (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Lean and developing frame with sloped shoulders.
Delivery: Methodical and balanced. High leg lift with a tuck; tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose from a ¾ slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Mostly straight; flashed arm-side life. T1709, 1664 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 10/4 shape; slurvy with feel. T2065, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Kills spin; drops off the table. T1080, 980 average rpm.

Nolan Spicer, O'Fallon (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Compact frame with long limbs.
Delivery: Easy, methodical mover. Quick leg lift with slight tuck, tall-and-fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, comes through quick of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Plays with arm-side action. T2093, 2009 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Sharp, horizontal bite. T1709, 1661 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Quality secondary potential, plays with both depth and fade, killed spin. T1035, 948 average rpm.
KN: 66-66 mph. Plays with depth.

Jimmy Stavros, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Slower leg lift with tuck, tall-and-fall delivery, athletic down the mound, delivers with ease.
Arm Action: RH. Easy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand. T1895, 1812 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. Tight, horizontal bite. T2027, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Flashed depth and arm side fade. T1755, 1671 average rpm.

Chase Stearns, Parkway Central (MO), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic build, developing with room for added strength.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Mostly straight, stayed around the zone. T2209, 2064 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, works glove-side.. T1908, 1829 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Stayed around the zone with depth. T1543, 1489 average rpm.

James Weitekamp, Kirkwood (MO), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame.
Delivery: Methodical tall-and-fall delivery. High leg lift with slight tuck and coil, stays controlled down the mound. Upside freshman arm.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, flashed arm-side run. T1930, 1857 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T1975, 1912 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Developing fade. T1406, 1290 average rpm.

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