Top Prospect - Chicago: Preview

On Tuesday, June 22, the PBR Illinois staff will be hosting the Top Prospect - Chicago Showcase at Ozinga Field in Crestwood. The invite-only event will feature Illinois players from the Class of 2022.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here. 

This event has a history of showcasing players who go on to play at the next level, as 36 of the 42 players who attended last year's showcase are currently committed to play at the next level. Representing the Class of 2021, LHP Ryan Weaver (Cary-Grove; Illinois State commit) and RHP D.J. Morand (Loyola Academy; Xavier) are among those who showed particularly well at this event last year, uncommitted at the time, and went on to show well throughout the summer before landing opportunities to play after high school. Click here to view last year's roster to learn of other high-profile names who showed well at 2020's Top Prospect - Chicago event.

CHECK-IN PROCESS

In an effort to continue and develop a simplified, contactless check-in process, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name. From there, players will be instructed to the area where they’ll pick up their designated jersey color and number.

CHECK-IN TIMES:

+ All position players: 8:30 a.m.

+ All registered pitchers-only: 10:30 a.m.

+ Catchers will stay for both sessions.

ITINERARY:

POSITION PLAYERS

+ Warm-up/stretch

+ 60-yard dash

+ Offensive Evaluation

+ Defensive Evaluation

+ Vizual Edge vision testing

PITCHERS

+ Warm-up/stretch

+ Bullpen Evaluation

+ Catchers will also be evaluated while receiving during bullpens.

MORE EVENT DETAILS

Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners TrackMan, Blast Motion, Driveline, and Vizual Edge will enhance the players’ data collection both in-event and post-event. These technologies will assist our evaluation process, while providing players with insight on their own skills in addition to areas of improvement for the betterment of their abilities.

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