By Matt Huck          
Area Scout

Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. CLICK HERE to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Illinois prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.

Connor Neeck, RHP, Grafton, 2016
UW-La Crosse

9/20/15 - 6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm. Tall and fall online delivery with a square landing. Some rhythm with regular effort. Fastball sat 83-86 topping out at 87 mph with slight running action. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 69-71 mph. Changeup at 71 mph. Struck out one in his inning of work. One of the better uncommitted arms in Wisconsin’s 2016 class.

Jake Macaluso, RHP, Sussex Hamilton, 2016
UW-Parkside

2/8/15 - Solid build, 6-foot, 205-pound right handed pitcher. Regular effort, closed landing works slightly across his body. High ¾ arm slot, long arm action. Fastball is mostly straight, four seam, 79-81 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, loose action, 65-68 mph. Changeup flashed sink, occasionally cuts it, 72-75 mph.

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