@Russell_hengels 89
Velocity (max)
9/19/25
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
3B
Russell
Hengels
Maine South (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 208.1LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
6' 4" • 208.1LBSR/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 88
Velo Range
3/01/25
2084
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Changeup
82.4 - 84.5
Velo Range
3/01/25
1821
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/25
Curveball
74.8 - 77
Velo Range
3/01/25
2325
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/25
Slider
76 - 78
Velo Range
9/12/25
2025
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Positional Tools
Hitting
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Pitching
2025
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2073
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2325
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1821
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2025
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 87.1
Velo Range
84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,244
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.2
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,205
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 87.8
Velo Range
87.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,040
Spin Rate (max)
2,026
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 77.0
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,410
Spin Rate (max)
2,325
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.5
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 84.5
Velo Range
84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,821
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Illinois State Games RHP Analysis: Class of 2027 - Oct 2, 2025
- Illinois State Games: Teams 11-20 Takeaways - Aug 20, 2025
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 6, 2025
- Week 6 Games - Apr 25, 2025
- Preseason All-State Underclass: 2027 Takeaways - Mar 6, 2025
- Illinois Class of 2027 Rankings Update - Dec 11, 2024
- The Rock Fall Championships: Underclass Takeaways - Sep 29, 2023
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RHP Russell Hengels (Maine South, 2027) is a lean 6-foot-4, 208-pound frame. Hengels showed an interesting profile on the mound Wednesday afternoon. Through his outing, the right-hander struck out two and allowed zero hits. Working with a high pace on the mound from a stretch only drop and drive motion, with an arm working long, clean, and quick from a lower ¾ slot. Hengels showed confidence in his two-pitch mix, able to go after hitters earlier with his slider. The fastball was sitting 85-88 mph, with a max of 20.5 IVB, and the slider was sitting 76-78 mph, sharp gyro profile with slight sweep. In-game, Hengels was not afraid to attack with the slider with a heavy reliance on it, able to mix in the fastball, freezing hitters.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 208.1-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg kick, high pace, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension, clean quick, lower 3/4 arm action.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Ride through the zone with slight arm-side run. T2244, 2084 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Sharp gyro shape with slight sweep. T2205, 2025 average rpm.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 66 in the state. Long-levered 6-foot-3, 212-pound frame. Came out of the ‘pen for the Hawks and threw the ball well. Attacked hitters with a low 80’s fastball (T83) and then went to a 71-72 mph breaking ball to put hitters away. He has a quick/compact arm action, throwing from a ¾ slot. Line: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 R, 2 K.
RHP Russell Hengels (Maine South, 2027) stands in an intriguing 6-foot-3, 213-pound frame with strength throughout. He worked from a stretch-only delivery with a slight drop and drive, landing square to his target. Hengels showed a long arm action with a loose whip, producing a fastball that sat 86-88 mph, topping out at 89 mph, showing arm-side action through the zone. He paired it with a curveball in the 75-77 mph range, averaging 2325 rpm with an 11/5 shape and quality depth. Hengels also mixed in a changeup at 82-85 mph, showing above-average horizontal action. With his size and pitch mix, Hengels emerged as a high-follow name in Illinois’ 2027 class.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, slight drop and drive, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, loose whip from 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Arm side action. T2040, 2026 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. 11/5 shape, gets depth. T2410, 2325 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Above average horizontal action. T1970, 1821 average rpm.
RHP Russel Hengels (Maine South, 2027) gave an upside look over the weekend. Listed at 6-foot-2, 160-pounds with a lean and wiry build. The right-hander cruised in the mid-70s, topping out at 77 mph with some life through the zone. To pair off the fastball he went to an upper-60s curveball with 11/5 shape.