PBR Illinois Best of 2023: Top Average Bat Speed
January 8, 2024
With our 2024 event calendar on the horizon, our staff has dedicated some time to reflect on the top statistical performers that we saw at our events in 2023. We'll be shining some light on Illinois natives who put up loud numbers in 2023, showcasing their tools to our staff at PBR Illinois events.
These leaderboards were compiled solely based on numbers at our state events, including Preseason IDs, All-States, Open events, Scout Days, Future Games, and the inaugural All-American Game, too.
To see all of the events we ran this year, click HERE.
For a full list of our 2024 winter calendar that includes our upcoming events, click HERE.
Check out the Leaderboard stories that were rollout last week below:
Today we will see with prospects throughout the year put up noteworthy Average Bat Speeds throughout the year.
TOP AVERAGE BAT SPEED (2023)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Brenden Stressler | New Trier | 2023 | OF | 79.1 mph |
| 2 | Jack Celler | Jacobs | 2023 | 1B | 78.5 mph |
| 3 | Luke Stulga | St. Laurence | 2023 | OF | 76.8 mph |
| 4 | Cole Clemens | Naperville North | 2023 | OF | 76.5 mph |
| - | Grant Davis | Hinsdale Central | 2023 | 1B | 76.5 mph |
| 6 | Eduardo Letamendi | Von Steuben | 2023 | SS | 76.3 mph |
| 7 | Chase Schrader | Columbia | 2023 | OF | 76.2 mph |
| - | Jake Zitella | St. Charles East | 2023 | 3B | 76.2 mph |
| 9 | Aidan Capone | Auburn | 2023 | OF | 75.6 mph |
| 10 | Jason Sullivan | Sandburg | 2023 | OF | 75.2 mph |
TOP AVERAGE BAT SPEED (2024)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Nate George | Minooka | 2024 | OF | 85.0 mph |
| 2 | Tyler Bell | Lincoln-Way East | 2024 | SS | 79.6 mph |
| 3 | Jake Jurkacek | Warren Township | 2024 | 2B | 78.8 mph |
| 4 | Joey Cosentino | Geneva | 2024 | OF | 78.4 mph |
| 5 | Anthony Xydakis | Morris | 2024 | OF | 77.8 mph |
| 6 | Andersen McKinzie | Aurora Christian | 2024 | OF | 77.7 mph |
| - | Camden Raddatz | Effingham | 2024 | 3B | 77.7 mph |
| 8 | Elliott Alicea | Burlington Central | 2024 | OF | 77.6 mph |
| 9 | Brayden Mazzacano | Schaumburg | 2024 | OF | 77.3 mph |
| 10 | Eric DeCosta | Wheaton Academy | 2024 | 3B | 77.1 mph |
TOP AVERAGE BAT SPEED (2025)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Chase Petersen | Glenbrook North | 2025 | OF | 82.0 mph |
| 2 | AJ Putty | Huntley | 2025 | 1B | 79.9 mph |
| 3 | Justin Garcia Hernandez | St. Patrick | 2025 | 3B | 78.0 mph |
| 4 | Benjamin Mitchell | Harvest Christian | 2025 | C | 77.8 mph |
| 5 | Gavin Powels | Downers Grove South | 2025 | OF | 77.7 mph |
| 6 | Conor Essenburg | Lincoln-Way West | 2025 | 1B | 77.5 mph |
| 7 | John Krogh | Lyons Township | 2025 | OF | 77.3 mph |
| - | Adam Gerl | Lincoln-Way West | 2025 | RHP | 77.3 mph |
| 9 | Nathan O'Donnell | Providence Catholic | 2025 | 3B | 77.2 mph |
| 10 | Joey Gainer | St. Francis | 2025 | C | 76.9 mph |
TOP AVERAGE BAT SPEED (2026)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Tyler Townsend | Sycamore | 2026 | RHP | 80.9 mph |
| - | Dylan Kassab | Hinsdale Central | 2026 | C | 80.9 mph |
| 3 | TJ McQuillan | Mount Carmel | 2026 | 3B | 78.7 mph |
| 4 | Ian Campbell | Joliet Catholic Academy | 2026 | 3B | 78.6 mph |
| 5 | Ryan Harris | Stevenson | 2026 | OF | 77.9 mph |
| 6 | Nolan Ramoley | Brother Rice | 2026 | OF | 75.9 mph |
| - | Adam Swanson | Ottawa Township | 2026 | C | 75.9 mph |
| 8 | Drew Borkowski III | Huntley | 2026 | SS | 75.5 mph |
| - | Peyton Horowicz | McHenry | 2026 | RHP | 75.5 mph |
| 10 | Brett Tucker | Lemeont | 2026 | SS | 75.4 mph |
TOP AVERAGE BAT SPEED (2027)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Gavin Stanislawski | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 76.3 mph |
| 2 | Robert Soto Jr. | Reavis | 2027 | C | 73.3 mph |
| 3 | Nathan Klucker | Triad | 2027 | 1B | 72.7 mph |
| 4 | Brady Cunningham | Brother Rice | 2027 | RHP | 71.7 mph |
| 5 | Keegan Seipp | O'Fallon | 2027 | C | 71.2 mph |
| - | Conor Broders | Lincoln-Way West | 2027 | C | 71.2 mph |