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Tuesday, April 29TH

Monticello vs. Mt. Zion

By: Gavin Smith
Manager, Content & Operations/Area Scout

Ike Young, RHP, Monticello, 2025
Illinois commit, currently ranked No. 22 in the class. Stands in a 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame with lean athleticism throughout and plenty more room to add strength. A three-sport athlete - QB1, basketball, and baseball, Young still seemingly has plenty of projection and polish still to come down the road. Athletic mover on the mound, repeatable, clean arm with noticeable acceleration out front. Fastball touched 95 mph on the first pitch of the game, but sat 91-93 mph early, and later settled around 88-91 mph. His slider sat 80-84 mph throughout with sharp, swing-and-miss action at times. Also mixed in two change-ups at 82-84 mph with fade. A high-follow arm in Illinois’ senior class.