West Suburban Rising Stars ID: Prospect Analysis
September 19, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Carol Stream, IL to host the West Suburban Rising Stars ID. We saw nearly 15 players at this event, and it was a great opportunity to get our eyes on some of the talent that area has to offer.
Now let's take a look at all of the scouting reports from the event:
ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Quinn Champion, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Bat tilt, athletic base, off balance in stride despite simple trigger, sets up hands high. Quick, strong hands, flat path with extension through impact, creates bat-speed, uses the whole field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Loose, 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather off to the side, attacks the baseball with intent.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Ryan Foster, Harvest Christian Academy (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 110-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands slightly wider than shoulders, hands near shoulder with aggressive wiggle, front leg dominant. Works to stay on top of the ball, flashed line-drives up the middle and away.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 217’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, deliberate actions.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60.
Jacob Huber, Libertyville (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, bat coil, hands near head, utilizes leg kick. Simple, easy swing, flat path, gets extension through impact, balanced finish, keeps the ball on a line.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, soft two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1696, 1669 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 actions, gradual break, thrown down in the zone. T1963, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Plays similar to fastball, maintains arm speed. T1494, 1370 average rpm.
Henry Nattier, Routt Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, athletic mover, medium leg lift with some tuck, tall/fall down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand, some arm-side action at times. T1812, 1709 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Short, horiztonal break. T1979, 1820 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Downer action, some fade. T1691, 1342 average rpm.
Kevin Pfaff, Huntley (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-2, 110-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stands straight, uses high leg kick, off balance, drops hands to create level bat. Flat path, handsy swing, uses the whole field.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 62.8 mph. 188’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather, quick first step, ranges well up the middle.
Run: 8.51 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic, quick tall/fall delivery, balance throughout delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 65-67 mph. Four-Seam: Mostly straight actions, some arm-side actions at times. Two-Seam: Slightly more depth than four-seam with arm-side run. T1779, 1735 average rpm.
CH: 54-57 mph. Plays similar to four seam, late run at times. T1298, 1205 average rpm.
Brody Pilosi, Providence Catholic (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Good base, bat coil with hands near head, simple trigger/stride (hands cock back seamlessly). Easy effort, creates bat-speed, balanced one-hand finish, flat path, works to stay on top of the baseball.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 76 mph. Arm plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Active footwork, soft hands, secures the ball into his body, plays with timing.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Carson Ramoley, Brother Rice (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, heavy on front foot, leg kick. Quick, strong hands, athletic swing, works mostly pull-side.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Clean arm path, 3/4 release.
Defense: Active footwork, athletic actions, sure-handed, attacks the baseball.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Sully Rosner, Plainfield North (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-3, 105-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, stands slightly taller than shoulder width, hands wiggle. Flat path, works mostly pull-side, one-handed finish, stays balanced, used whole field.
Power: 68 max exit velocity, averaged 59.6 mph. 208’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean and easy transfer.
Run: 9.23 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 66-67 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T1720, 1673 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape. T1038, 918 average rpm.
CH: 61-62 mph. Slight arm-side fade, maintains arm speed. T1803, 1583 average rpm.
Maximus Sanchez, Disney II Magnet (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, hands near head, balanced setup, off balance in stride/leg kick. Loose hands, works to stay on top of the ball, uses the whole field.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 69.6 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. 3/4 slot with a short release.
Defense: Quick, athletic actions, two-hand gather out front, quick first step.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
Dominic Scialo, St. Charles East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-3, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance, works off back foot, utilizes leg kick, bat coil. Flat path, works mostly middle of the field and pull-side, gets some extension through impact.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Clean, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady actions and hands.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Jimmy Slater, St. Charles East (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 138-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide athletic base, hands high over head, hands cock back in stride, utilizes leg kick, heavy on front side. Long, flat path, works to keep the bal on a line, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. OF - 67 mph. Short arm circle, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.37-2.40 pop times. Steady actions, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Paul Withaeger, Streamwood (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands slightly wider than shoulders, simple trigger, balanced, underutilized lower half, hands near head. Works uphill from launch, intent to lift, works mostly pull-side.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 67 mph. OF - 67 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.31-2.38 pop times. OF: Patient actions and approach into the ball, two-hand gather. INF: Two-hand gather out front, delibete actions.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, in-line. Controlled through the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Clean out of the hand, two-seam type. T1935, 1889 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 break, minimal movement. T1674, 1616 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Late sinking action. T1516, 1480 average rpm.
CUT: 70-74 mph. Slight arm-side run, thrown for strikes.
SPLT: 65-70 mph. Kills spin with some depth.
Raul Sebastian Zarco, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-2, 108.8-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stands straight, open stance, hands near head, smooth transition to launch position. Flat path, loose hands, easy and repeatable, works to keep the ball on a line.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 213’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Quick release, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, two-hand gather out front, gets around the baseball.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.
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