PBR Illinois Best of 2023: Top Max Exit Velocity
January 3, 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.
Yesterday, we will start breaking down our 2023 event leaderboards with the Best 60-yard dash. Today, we will look at the Best Max Exit Velocity that we saw in 2023.
TOP MAX EXIT VELOCITY (2023)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Cal Sefcik | Marist | 2023 | SS | 108.2 mph |
| 2 | Jake Zitella | St. Charles East | 2023 | SS | 103.3 mph |
| 3 | Adison Worthman | Bloomington | 2023 | OF | 102.4 mph |
| 4 | Jack Celler | Jacobs | 2023 | 1B | 101.6 mph |
| 5 | Ryan Niedzwiedz | West Aurora | 2023 | SS | 100.7 mph |
| 6 | Eduardo Letamendi | Von Steuben | 2023 | SS | 99.3 mph |
| 7 | Luke Stulga | St. Laurence | 2023 | OF | 99.1 mph |
| 8 | Brenden Stressler | New Trier | 2023 | OF | 97.8 mph |
| 9 | Aidan Capone | Auburn | 2023 | OF | 97.0 mph |
| 10 | Jaden Correa | De La Salle | 2023 | SS | 96.8 mph |
TOP MAX EXIT VELOCITY (2024)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Keenan Oldani | South Elgin | 2024 | OF | 105.5 mph |
| 2 | Nate George | Minooka | 2024 | OF | 103.7 mph |
| 3 | James Love | Joliet West | 2024 | 3B | 102.9 mph |
| 4 | Jaden Franckowiak | Andrew | 2024 | 1B | 102.1 mph |
| 5 | Colin Ryder | St. Charles North | 2024 | 1B | 101.8 mph |
| 6 | Baker Shelhamer | St. Rita | 2024 | 1B | 101.6 mph |
| 7 | Eric Decosta | Wheaton Academy | 2024 | 3B | 101.3 mph |
| 8 | Jack Roessler | Waterloo | 2024 | RHP | 101.2 mph |
| - | CJ Regillio | Crystal Lake South | 2024 | 1B | 101.2 mph |
| 10 | Cal Darling | Bradley-Bourbonnais | 2024 | OF | 101.1 mph |
TOP MAX EXIT VELOCITY (2025)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Hayden Bernreuter | Triad | 2025 | OF | 104.6 mph |
| 2 | Gavin Powels | Downers Grove South | 2025 | OF | 103.5 mph |
| 3 | Justin Garcia Hernandez | St. Patrick | 2025 | 3B | 103.0 mph |
| 4 | Enzo Infelise | Providence Catholic | 2025 | C | 101.5 mph |
| 5 | Carson Stevens | Neuqua Valley | 2025 | C | 101.4 mph |
| - | Jimmy Downs | Kenwood | 2025 | 3B | 101.4 mph |
| 7 | Benjamin Mitchell | Harvest Christian | 2025 | C | 101.0 mph |
| 8 | Xander Metke | Brother Rice | 2025 | RHP | 100.9 mph |
| 9 | Conor Essenburg | Lincoln-Way West | 2025 | 1B | 100.4 mph |
| 10 | Ryan Dabe | Huntley | 2025 | OF | 100.3 mph |
TOP MAX EXIT VELOCITY (2026)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | TJ McQuillan | Mount Carmel | 2026 | 1B | 102.6 mph |
| 2 | Ethan Bass | Glenbrook North | 2026 | SS | 101.3 mph |
| 3 | Tyler Townsend | Sycamore | 2026 | RHP | 99.1 mph |
| 4 | Nolan Ramoley | Brother Rice | 2026 | OF | 98.4 mph |
| 5 | Cory Les | St. Laurence | 2026 | SS | 98.3 mph |
| - | Anthony Chavez | Mount Carmel | 2026 | 1B | 98.3 mph |
| 7 | Addison Latko | DePaul College Prep | 2026 | C | 98.0 mph |
| 8 | Ian Campbell | Joliet Catholic | 2026 | RHP | 97.6 mph |
| 9 | Jonathan Osornio | St. Rita | 2026 | 3B | 96.9 mph |
| 10 | Dylan Kassab | Hinsdale Central | 2026 | C | 96.7 mph |
TOP MAX EXIT VELOCITY (2027)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Sebastian Wilson | Lane Tech | 2027 | OF | 97.1 mph |
| 2 | Noah Hallahan | Geneva | 2027 | SS | 94.2 mph |
| 3 | Gavin Stanislawski | Brother Rice | 2027 | 3B | 93.6 mph |
| 4 | Ryan Wilberding | Libertyville | 2027 | C | 93.1 mph |
| 5 | Omar Avalos | Father McGivney | 2027 | OF | 92.0 mph |