Class of 2021 Showcase: Statistical Analysis

Quinn Willard (Cornerstone Christian Academy) came away from August’s Central Illinois Open as one of the top outfielders in attendance, and he similarly athletic and quick-footed at The MAX, where he ran the quickest 60-yard dash of the day. Johnsburg’s Joey Hagen is a left/left prospect with two-way upside, and his athleticism is evident in his 60 mark. Hagen actually tied INF Nicholas Mulvihill (Hinsdale Central), another follow junior at the event, and Jaden Salazar (Fremd), Rivera, and Danny D’Arrigo (Loyola Academy) weren’t far off.

Yorkville’s Kyle Mack demonstrated some of the top overall bat strength on Sunday and it showed at the exit velocity station. Kyle Hayes (St. Charles East) was only a tick behind Mack’s mark. These two are both physical and imposing forces inside the right-handed batter’s box. The aforementioned Willard impressed in this department, too, finishing third on this leaderboard.

The same arm strength that works on the mound played just fine for Rivera on the infield. He topped this chart, too. Warren teammate Ryan Risch finished a tick behind him here and also had a solid all-around day.

OUTFIELD VELOCITY

Another top-of-the-chart finish for Willard had him tied for the high mark of the outfield velo board with Julian Jimenez (Romeoville). Jimenez himself is a highly interesting left-handed-hitting prospect with a projectable frame.

CATCHER VELOCITY

Hayes’ physicality fits right in behind the plate, where he reached 79 mph from out of the crouch. As the No. 65-ranked prospect in the state, and the No. 12-ranked backstop, Hayes only helped his stock on Sunday. Lyons Township’s Noah Jouras is another ranked prospect in the state’s junior class and he topped at 76 mph.