Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect - Chicago: Statistical Analysis


By Drew Locascio & Christian Barczi
Illinois Staff

The Top Prospect - Chicago, an invite only event, took place on Tuesday, June 18 at Dupage Medical Group Field in Joliet, Illinois. As was expected, plenty of high-level uncommitted talent was on display at the event -- with over 50 collegiate and MLB scouts in the stands to watch the showcase take place.

The event Quick Hits have already been released, which cover our initial impressions on some of the top performers. Below, the statistical analysis will break down the top numbers from each statistical category recorded at the event. 

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MAX FASTBALL

RHP Jack Feely sat an easy 88-89 mph, touching 90, leading the way with the hardest fastball of the day. RHP Cameron Demos sat 83-84, but showed he could run the fastball up there when he wanted to -- topping out at 88 on one of his final pitches of the bullpen setting.

Rank Name State School Class Pos Max FB
1 Jack Feely IL Normal University 2020 RHP 90 mph
2 Cam Demos IL Downers Grove North 2021 RHP 88 mph
^ Matthew Salomonson IL Notre Dame 2020 RHP 88 mph
3 Scott Harper IL Minooka 2020 RHP 87 mph
^ Martin Sosna IL Fenwick 2020 OF 87 mph
^ Donovan Schultz WI Kimberly 2020 LHP 87 mph
4 Patrick Rafferty IL Sandburg 2020 RHP 86 mph
^ Justin Rivera IL Lake View 2020 RHP 86 mph
^ Mitchell Alba WI Franklin 2020 OF 86 mph
^ Magnus Sivertson IL New Trier 2020 RHP 86 mph
^ Will Tenuta IL Sandburg 2020 RHP 86 mph

60-YARD DASH

OF/SS Robert Walker and OF Brendan Holloway showed off their impressive run tools, turning in a 6.63 and 6.71, respectively.

Rank Name State School Class Pos 60-yard
1 Robert Walker IL Kenwood 2020 OF 6.63
2 Brendan Holloway IL Vernon Hills 2020 OF 6.71
3 Clay Conn IL St. Charles East 2020 SS 6.80
^ Martin Sosna IL Fenwick 2020 OF 6.80
4 Dylan Nevar WI Wisconsin Dells 2020 OF 6.81
5 Bryan Broecker IL Notre Dame 2020 C 6.83
6 Thomas Kenney IL Warren 2020 C 6.87
7 James Harris IL Brooks College Prep 2020 1B 6.88
8 Ben Wright IL Benet 2020 C 6.89

EXIT VELOCITY

Both C/1B Thomas Otto and 1B Carter Dawson broke 100 MPH on exit velocity off the tee, putting their raw power on display. In total there were 33 players who eclipsed the 90 mph mark from the tee.

Rank Name State School Class Pos Exit Velo
1 Thomas Otto WI Appleton North 2020 C 105
2 Carter Dawson IL Pontiac 2020 1B 100
3 Matthew Salomonson IL Notre Dame 2020 RHP 99
4 Matthew Murphy IL Notre Dame 2020 C 98
5 Gabriel Schmitt IL Warren Township 2020 3B 97
6 Kyle Czarnecki IL Minooka 2020 C 96
^ Luke Napleton IL St. Rita 2020 C 96
^ Thomas Kenney IL Warren 2020 C 96
7 Logan Sapp IL Rochester 2020 OF 95
^ Lucas Kozlowski IL Barrington 2020 SS 95
^ Joshua Kirnbauer IL Andrew 2020 3B 95

INFIELD VELOCITY

SS Sebastian Parchomenko had the highest infield velocity across the diamond on the day, while both SS/RHP Matthew Salomonson and SS Will Jaynes were right behind him. 

Rank Name State School Class Pos INF Velo
1 Sebastian Parchomenko IL Dundee Crown 2020 SS 87
2 Matthew Salomonson IL Notre Dame 2020 RHP 86
3 Will Jaynes IL Waubonsie Valley 2020 RHP 85
4 Bryan Broecker IL Notre Dame 2020 C 84
5 Sean McDevitt IL St. Rita 2020 SS 83
6 James Harris IL Brooks College Prep 2020 1B 82
^ Robert Walker IL Kenwood 2020 OF 82
^ Carter Dawson IL Pontiac 2020 1B 82

OUTFIELD VELOCITY

Luke Picchiotti was the lone outfielder to touch 90 MPH from the outfield. Martin Sosna, Mitchell Alba, and William Kafer were all just one tick shy -- topping out at 89 MPH on throws home.

Rank Name State School Class Pos OF Velo
1 Luke Picchiotti IL Hersey 2020 OF 90
2 Mitchell Alba WI Franklin 2020 OF 89
^ Cam Demos IL Downers Grove North 2021 RHP 89
^ Martin Sosna IL Fenwick 2020 OF 89
^ William Kafer IL Normal West 2020 OF 89
3 Dylan Nevar WI Wisconsin Dells 2020 OF 87
^ Cole Conn IL St. Charles East 2020 C 87
^ Scott Harper IL Minooka 2020 RHP 87
4 Tyler Chron IL Glenbrook North 2020 OF 86

CATCHER VELOCITY

Matthew Murphy, Bryce Miller, Ryan McCoy, and Jake Masini all tied for the top spot on velocity throws from behind the dish at 80 mph.

Rank Name State School Class Pos C Velo
1 Ryan McCoy IL Lincoln-Way East 2020 1B 80
^ Bryce Miller WI Franklin 2020 C 80
^ Matthew Murphy IL Notre Dame 2020 C 80
^ Jake Masini IL Prairie Ridge 2020 C 80
2 Bryan Broecker IL Notre Dame 2020 C 79
^ Colin Summerhill IL Loyola Academy 2020 C 79
^ Cole Conn IL St. Charles East 2020 C 79

POP TIMES

Matthew Murphy and Cole Conn were the two catchers on the day to flash a sub 2.00 pop time. 

Rank Name State School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Matthew Murphy IL Notre Dame 2020 C 1.97-2.08
2 Cole Conn IL St. Charles East 2020 C 1.98-2.11
3 Bryan Broecker IL Notre Dame 2020 C 2.04-2.12
4 Colin Summerhill IL Loyola Academy 2020 C 2.05-2.13
5 Ryan McCoy IL Lincoln-Way East 2020 1B 2.06-2.15

 

Colleges/Pro Scouts in Attendance:

Atlanta Braves, Augustana, Aurora University, Ball State, Benedictine, Concordia-Wisconsin, Cornell College, Dayton, Dominican, Earlham, Eastern Illinois, Elmhurst, Finlandia University, Hill College, Hillsdale College, Illinois Tech, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan, Iowa Wesleyan, Judson, Kalamazoo College, Kankakee CC, Kaskaskia JC, Lewis, Maryville, Millikin, Northern Illinois, North Park, Northwood University, Philadelphia Phillies, Quincy, Roosevelt, Saint Louis, SIU-Edwardsville, South Suburban JC, Southeastern CC, St. Charles CC, St. Olaf College, Triton JC, Illinois-Chicago, Illinois-Springfield, Dubuque, Upper Iowa, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, Webster, Western Illinois, Western Michigan, Westminster College

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