PBR Illinois Best of 2023: Top Average Rotational Acceleration
January 10, 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:
The last two days, we broke down the class leaders with Average Hand Speed and Average Bat Speed. Today we will see with prospects throughout the year put up noteworthy Average Rotational Acceleration metrics.
TOP AVERAGE ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (2023)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
| 1 | Ryan Niedzwiedz | West Aurora | 2023 | SS | 28.6 g |
| 2 | Kerim Orucevic | Maine South | 2023 | SS | 26.9 g |
| 3 | Adison Worthman | Bloomington | 2023 | OF | 24.4 g |
| 4 | Cal Sefcik | Marist | 2023 | SS | 23.8 g |
| 5 | Luke Stulga | St. Laurence | 2023 | OF | 23.3 g |
| 6 | Luke Bafia | Benet Academy | 2023 | SS | 20.2 g |
| 7 | Jaden Correa | De La Salle | 2023 | SS | 19.9 g |
| 8 | Vincent Linares | Brother Rice | 2023 | 2B | 19.7 g |
| 9 | Ben Flerlage | Latin School of Chicago | 2023 | OF | 19.0 g |
| 10 | Aidan Capone | Auburn | 2023 | OF | 18.9 g |
TOP AVERAGE ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (2024)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
| 1 | Cody DelFavero | Morris | 2024 | OF | 31.1 g |
| 2 | Aidan Conners | Hinsdale Central | 2024 | 3B | 31.0 g |
| 3 | Kaden Griswold | Washington Community | 2024 | OF | 29.7 g |
| 4 | Liam Arnold | Palatine | 2024 | RHP | 29.2 g |
| 5 | Jake Jurkacek | Warren Township | 2024 | 2B | 28.7 g |
| 6 | Joe Dolenga | Stevenson | 2024 | SS | 28.6 g |
| 7 | Tyler Gerrick | Yorkville | 2024 | OF | 26.5 g |
| 8 | Brayden Mazzacano | Schaumburg | 2024 | OF | 26.1 g |
| 9 | Aidan Calvey | Minooka | 2024 | 3B | 25.8 g |
| - | Nate George | Minooka | 2024 | OF | 25.8 g |
| 10 | Jack Barlow | Freeburg | 2024 | C | 24.9 g |
TOP AVERAGE ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (2025)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
| 1 | Adam Bovinett | Collinsville | 2025 | 3B | 25.8 g |
| 2 | George Holland | Oak Park-River Forest | 2025 | 1B | 25.6 g |
| 3 | Max Wille | Normal Univserity | 2025 | OF | 25.1 g |
| 4 | Preston Coleman | Joliet Catholic | 2025 | OF | 23.8 g |
| 5 | Aadden Guerrero | St. Laurence | 2025 | SS | 23.2 g |
| 6 | Jacob Meyers | Glenbrook North | 2025 | C | 22.9 g |
| 7 | Wilson Wemhoff | Hampshire | 2025 | OF | 22.7 g |
| 8 | Mason Willis | Antioch | 2025 | C | 22.6 g |
| 9 | Xander Metke | Brother Rice | 2025 | RHP | 22.3 g |
| 10 | Carson Wort | Pawnee | 2025 | C | 22.2 g |
TOP AVERAGE ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (2026)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
| 1 | Anthony Chavez | Mount Carmel | 2026 | 1B | 30.7 g |
| 2 | Ian Kelly | Huntley | 2026 | OF | 29.0 g |
| 3 | TJ McQuillan | Mount Carmel | 2026 | 3B | 26.8 g |
| 4 | Antonio Brown Jr. | Homewood Flossmoor | 2026 | RHP | 25.2 g |
| 5 | Owen Niedzwiecki | Aurora Christian | 2026 | OF | 25.0 g |
| 6 | Jalen Gonzalez | St. Patrick | 2026 | 3B | 24.5 g |
| 7 | Gavin Fuscone | St. Charles East | 2026 | SS | 24.2 g |
| 8 | Mason Nolasco | Stevenson | 2026 | OF | 23.7 g |
| 9 | Casey Czyszczon | St. Laurence | 2026 | RHP | 23.3 g |
| 10 | Dylan Kassab | Hinsdale Central | 2026 | C | 23.2 g |
TOP AVERAGE ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (2027)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
| 1 | Luca Agne | Plainfield North | 2027 | SS | 19.6 g |
| 2 | Jake Sellis | St. Rita | 2027 | 3B | 18.8 g |
| - | Myles Broome | Brother Rice | 2027 | C | 18.8 g |
| 4 | Sebastian Urbanowski | Loyola Academy | 2027 | C | 18.6 g |
| 5 | Noah Hallahan | Geneva | 2027 | SS | 18.4 g |