2017 PBR Second-Team All-State

June 21, 2017

By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

The line between a first team All-State nominee and a second teamer was an extremely thin one, as evidence by the type of talent and statistics you’ll see from our 2017 PBR Second Team All-State members.

Let’s take a look at the 2017 PBR Second Team All-State roster:

PITCHERS

Bobby Miller RHP / 1B / McHenry West, IL / 2017

Record	IP	ERA	H	K	BB	ER
6-1	59	0.83	31	93	19	7

Louisville commit. No stranger to all-state teams, Miller put up impressive numbers on the mound and also did damage at the plate. Was drafted in the 38th round by the Baltimore Orioles.

Jacob Maton RHP / SS / Chatham-Glenwood, IL / 2018

Record	IP	ERA	H	K	BB
7-1	65.1	0.21	35	115	16

Coastal Carolina commit. Maton is one of the top 2018 arms in the midwest. Sits comfortably in the upper 80's and has one of the best breaking balls in the class.

Ryan Loutos RHP / 1B / Barrington, IL / 2017

Record	IP	ERA	BAA	K	BB
9-0	59.1	0.47	.138	92	6

Washington University (MO) commit. Strong bodied right-handed pitcher displayed impeccable command to go along with an upper 80's fastball.

CATCHER

Matt McCormick C / 3B / St. Laurence, IL / 2019

Ave	Hits	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K's
.454	54	11	2	8	49	11	23	10

West Virginia commit. Earned All-State honors for the second year in a row. Pure left-handed hitter who has a knack in finding the barrel.

FIRST BASEMAN

Drake Westcott 1B / 3B / Edwardsville, IL / 2020

Ave	Hits	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R
.435	50	11	2	12	41	30

Louisville commit. The freshman was an impact left-handed bat in the middle of the order for Edwardsville, who finished runner-up in class 4A.

MIDDLE INFIELD

Branden Comia SS / 2B / Sandburg, IL / 2018

Ave	Hits	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB
.418	36	12	3	6	26	32	9

Illinois commit. One of the top all-around talents in Illinois.

James Gargano SS / 2B / Neuqua Valley, IL / 2017

Ave	2B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K's
.417	18	1	20	40	13	11

Butler commit. Led the way at the top of the lineup for a Neuqua team that finished the season 35-2-1.

THIRD BASEMAN

Sam Faith SS / 2B / St. Charles North, IL / 2017

Ave	Hits	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	OBP
.506	37	8	2	3	36	27	.606

Missouri State commit. Switch-hitting infielder can play all three spots on the infield.

OUTFIELD

Andrew Zapka RHP / OF / Hinsdale Central, IL / 2017

Ave	Hits	2B	HR	RBI	R
.478	43	12	8	43	22

Heartland CC commit. A two-way talent, Zapka officially broke out with the bat this spring in a big way.

Henry Marchese OF / Stevenson, IL / 2017

Ave	Hits	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K's
.485	52	4	4	5	28	45	29	13	12

Committed to play football at Iowa but is a highly athletic outfielder with plus speed. Was drafted in the 34th round by the San Diego Padres.

Tyler Snep C / OF / Lake Zurich, IL / 2019

Ave	2B	HR	RBI	SB
.398	13	9	40	7

Iowa commit. One of the top left-handed hitters in the 2019 class. Can play the outfield and also catch.

UTILITY

Mark DiLuia RHP / Marian Catholic , IL / 2017

	Record	IP	ERA	H	K	BB		Ave	2B	HR	RBI	R
PITCHING	8-1	58.1	1.68	39	72	26	OFFENSE	.434	12	6	32	30

Maryland commit. DiLuia led Marian Catholic to a class 3A runner-up finish with his ability at the plate and on the mound. Was drafted in the 38th round by the Texas Rangers.