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.
9/29/23
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.
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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.