Class of 2026 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis
December 10, 2024
On Sunday, October 13, we hosted the Class of 2026 Showcase at The MAX in McCook, IL. There was nearly 50 prospects in attendance, all from the class of 2026, and it gave our staff one final look at some of the top talent in the area before the off-season fully kicked off.
Today, we are taking a look at every single pitcher from the day, while also breaking down who our staff thought showed the best in their 'pens.
One arm worth noting from the day is RHP Alex Zeigler (Lane Tech). The 5-foot-11, 159-pound right-hander is a loose and flexible mover down the mound, and he worked his fastball into the low-80s (T83 mph) with over 2,400 rpm on his best bullet.
TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS
1. Ryan Flanagan, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 157-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with projection.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half, gains ground down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, deceptive. Plays with arm-side run and sink, strikes. T1783, 1663 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Deceptive, 2/8 shape, has sweep. T1599, 1437 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Sharp bite, has feel for the zone. Plays well off the fastball with tight 2/8 shape. T1520, 1462 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Maintains armspeed, plays with downer action. T1381, 1238 average rpm.
2. Greg Campitelli, New Trier (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 172.6-pounds. Proportional frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Clean out of the hand with some life, plays at the bottom of the zone with heavy sink. T1986, 1880 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. Short bite, 10/4 shape, throws with intent. T1904, 1848 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Arm-side fade, maintains armspeed, true feel for the pitch and the zone. Out-pitch. T1826, 1740 average rpm.
3. Finn Stovall, Harlem (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 227.7-pounds. Well-proportioned, sturdy build.
Delivery: Stretch-only, higher leg kick into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Arm-side run, locates to the arm-side. T2226, 2170 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Feel to spin, 10/4 shape with occasional downer action. T2488, 2406 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-75 mph. Downer fade, effective at the bottom of the zone, feel for the pitch.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Drew Benthine, Tinley Park (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 169.3-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Staggered start, controlled, medium leg kick into coiled balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Clean out of the hand, occasional sink. T2256, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. Similar shape to the slider, developing. T2096, 1999 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 11/5 slurve. Feel for the glove side. T2229, 2173 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Maintains armspeed, heavy fade at the bottom of the zone. T1644, 1586 average rpm.
Trenton Bridges, Warrensburg-Latham (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg lift into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T2067, 1960 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 break, developing feel for the zone. T2096, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Maintains armspeed, similar profile to the fastball, occasional arm-side fade. T1767, 1727 average rpm.
Max Broughton, Marengo (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 142.6-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, short leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Arm-side run, has feel for the zone. T2074, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, short break. T2087, 1986 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Circle-change; occasional arm-side fade, has feel for the bottom of the zone. T1619, 1587 average rpm.
Kristian D’Alexander, Glenbard North (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Mature, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T2069, 1999 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 action, lands. T2214, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Occasional arm-side fade, developing. T1879, 1744 average rpm.
Chase Ferreiro, West Aurora (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Long-levered frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Slow and controlled delivery, higher leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, gains ground down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm-side run, has sink to it. T1927, 1896 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, lands. T1658, 1541 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Short 10/4 bite, developing. T1867, 1840 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Plays with fade towards the bottom of the zone. T1771, 1648 average rpm.
Tyler Forristall, Princeton (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. High-waisted, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2051, 1935 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Some feel to spin, has feel for the zone. 2/8 shape. T2312, 2276 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with arm-side fade, maintains armspeed. Has feel for the zone. T2295, 1422 average rpm.
Bobby Labuda, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Simple rocker step, controlled tempo, medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with sink. Locates at the top of the zone. T2301, 2235 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Arm-side run and downer fade. T1760, 1693 average rpm.
Max Molloy, St Ignatius (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High-waisted, trim frame with projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, gains ground down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Medium draw out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, has arm-side run to it, feel for the glove-side part of the plate. T2066, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 2/8 shape, gradual action, lands. T2097, 2018 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Circle-change; arm-side run, developing feel for the zone. T2042, 1880 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-77 mph. Similar profile to the changeup, developing.
Alex Zeigler, Lane Tech (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 159.6-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half, intentful.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, has carry. Feel to spin. T2430, 2338 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 break, thrown with intent. Lands. T2246, 2134 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Plays more vertically, with an 11/5 shape, lands. T2134, 2105 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-72 mph. Kills spin, effective at the bottom of the zone.