PBR Illinois Best of 2023: Top Average Hand Speed
January 9, 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 we have rolled out thus far:
Today we will see with prospects throughout the year put up noteworthy Average Hand Speeds throughout the year.
TOP AVERAGE HAND SPEED (2023)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (mph) |
| 1 | Dylan Johnson | Waubonsie Valley | 2023 | C | 25.5 mph |
| 2 | Aidan Capone | Auburn | 2023 | OF | 24.9 mph |
| 3 | Cal Sefcik | Marist | 2023 | SS | 24.8 mph |
| 4 | Jack Celler | Jacobs | 2023 | 1B | 24.7 mph |
| 5 | Ryan Niedzwiedz | West Aurora | 2023 | SS | 24.6 mph |
| 6 | Jaden Correa | De La Salle | 2023 | SS | 24.2 mph |
| 7 | Kerim Orucevic | Maine South | 2023 | SS | 24.1 mph |
| 8 | Chase Schrader | Columbia | 2023 | OF | 23.9 mph |
| - | Vincent Linares | Brother Rice | 2023 | 2B | 23.9 mph |
| 10 | Antwan Harvey Jr. | Lindblom | 2023 | 2B | 23.7 mph |
TOP AVERAGE HAND SPEED (2024)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (mph) |
| 1 | Tyler Earmsmuth | Thorton Fractional South | 2024 | OF | 27.9 mph |
| 2 | Aidan Conners | Hinsdale Central | 2024 | 3B | 26.7 mph |
| 3 | Anthony Massa | Lincoln-Way West | 2024 | 3B | 26.0 mph |
| 4 | Brayden Mazzacano | Schaumburg | 2024 | OF | 25.2 mph |
| - | Jimmy Anderson | Joliet West | 2024 | SS | 25.2 mph |
| 6 | Cody DelFavero | Morris | 2024 | OF | 25.1 mph |
| - | Kaden Griswold | Washington Community | 2024 | OF | 25.1 mph |
| 8 | Trey Blanchette | Kankakee | 2024 | 1B | 24.9 mph |
| 9 | Ethan Collins | Oak Lawn | 2024 | LHP | 24.6 mph |
| - | Emiliano Perez Zeeb | Lane Tech | 2024 | OF | 24.6 mph |
| - | Ryan Cibulka | Benet Academy | 2024 | SS | 24.6 mph |
| - | Jake Jurkacek | Warren Township | 2024 | 2B | 24.6 mph |
| - | Jimmy Janicki | Downers Grove North | 2024 | C | 24.6 mph |
| 10 | Lance Ingold | Rochester | 2024 | 1B | 24.3 mph |
TOP AVERAGE HAND SPEED (2025)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (mph) |
| 1 | Justin Garcia Hernandez | St. Patrick | 2025 | 3B | 26.2 mph |
| 2 | Brody O'Hare | Hinsdale Central | 2025 | 1B | 26.0 mph |
| 3 | Wilson Wemhoff | Hampshire | 2025 | OF | 25.2 mph |
| 4 | Carson Wort | Pawnee | 2025 | C | 25.1 mph |
| 5 | Andrew Lim | Niles West | 2025 | OF | 24.9 mph |
| 6 | Sean Sanderson | Mundelein | 2025 | LHP | 24.8 mph |
| 7 | Justin Rausch | New Trier | 2025 | OF | 24.7 mph |
| 8 | Peter Farren | Oak Park-River Forest | 2025 | OF | 24.5 mph |
| 9 | Patrick Kennedy | Champaign Central | 2025 | C | 24.4 mph |
| 10 | Cole Harris | Providence Catholic | 2025 | RHP | 24.3 mph |
TOP AVERAGE HAND SPEED (2026)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (mph) |
| 1 | Ryan Harris | Stevenson | 2026 | OF | 26.1 mph |
| 2 | Brett Tucker | Lemont | 2026 | SS | 26.0 mph |
| 3 | Mason Nolasco | Stevenson | 2026 | OF | 24.8 mph |
| 4 | Ian Kelly | Huntley | 2026 | OF | 24.6 mph |
| 5 | Jackson Connoyer | Quincy Notre Dame | 2026 | RHP | 24.5 mph |
| 6 | Griffin Meeker | Tremont | 2026 | 2B | 24.4 mph |
| 7 | Anthony Chavez | Mount Carmel | 2026 | 1B | 24.3 mph |
| 8 | Adam Swanson | Ottawa Township | 2026 | C | 24.0 mph |
| 9 | Andrew Robertson | Jacobs | 2026 | OF | 23.9 mph |
| 10 | Ethan Bass | Glenbrook North | 2026 | SS | 23.6 mph |
TOP AVERAGE HAND SPEED (2027)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (mph) |
| 1 | Robert Soto Jr. | Reavis | 2027 | C | 24.5 mph |
| 2 | Sammy Engle | Highland Park | 2027 | 3B | 22.2 mph |
| 3 | Luca Agne | Plainfield North | 2027 | SS | 22.1 mph |
| 4 | Sebastian Wilson | Lane Tech | 2027 | OF | 21.9 mph |
| - | Brady Cunningham | Brother Rice | 2027 | RHP | 21.9 mph |
| 5 | Clark Bailey | Wheaton Warrenville South | 2027 | 3B | 21.8 mph |