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IL/WI All-State Games: Statistical Analysis


Christian Barczi
Illinois and Wisconsin Staff

The All-State Games took place on Tuesday, July 2 at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. The event featured some of the top incoming juniors in Illinois and Wisconsin; and it was exciting getting yet another look at many of the participants. There were plenty of standout performances on the day that leave us very excited for the future of these prospects.  

The event Quick Hits have already been released, which cover our initial impressions on some of the top performers. Below, the statistical analysis will break down the top numbers from each statistical category recorded at the event. 

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Max Fastball

Adam Brouwer, Jared Lessman, Grant Ross, and Brady Young all showed off the strongest arms of the day, topping out at 87 MPH. Isaiah Cerfus, Tyler Hug, and Jackson Lee weren’t far behind -- hitting 86 off the mound. 

Rank Name State School Class Pos Max FB
1 Adam Brouwer IL Chicago Christian 2021 RHP 87 mph
^ Brady Young TN Mount Juliet 2021 RHP 87 mph
^ Grant Ross WI Pewaukee 2021 SS 87 mph
^ Jared Lessman WI St. Croix Falls 2021 LHP 87 mph
2 Isaiah Cerfus WI Union Grove 2021 RHP 86 mph
^ Jackson Lee IL Effingham 2021 RHP 86 mph
^ Tyler Hug WI Waukesha West 2021 RHP 86 mph

60-Yard-Dash

Ethan Bowers and Ryan Orput both impressed with their top-end speed. Bowers ran an eye-popping 6.61 while Orput clocked in at 6.66.

Rank Name State School Class Pos 60-yard
1 Ethan Bowers IL Vernon Hills 2021 SS 6.61
2 Ryan Orput IL Hinsdale Central 2021 OF 6.66
3 Luke Trepanier IL Manteno 2021 OF 6.77
4 Leo Falletti WI Wilmot 2021 OF 6.78
5 Boone Mathison WI Tomah 2021 OF 6.81
6 Christopher Schellhorn IL Minooka 2021 SS 6.84
7 Cole Yearsley IL Yorkville 2021 OF 6.87
^ Ethan Rothbauer WI Bloomer 2021 OF 6.87
8 Eli Hoyt WI Waukesha South 2021 RHP 6.89

Exit-Velocity

Ryan Orput continued his standout day by posting the top exit-velocity of the day at 98. Wilson Zuck and Karson Bonaparte fell just short of the top number, posting 97 and 95 respectively. 

Rank Name State School Class Pos Exit Velo
1 Ryan Orput IL Hinsdale Central 2021 OF 98
2 Wilson Zuck WI Appleton North 2021 OF 97
3 Karson Bonaparte IL University 2021 3B 95
4 Ethan Bowers IL Vernon Hills 2021 SS 94
5 Grant Ross WI Pewaukee 2021 SS 93
^ Sebastian Cabeza IL Kaneland 2021 C 93
6 Trett Joles WI Boyceville 2021 C 92
^ Nathan McFall IL Mahomet-Seymour 2021 C 92
^ Trace Kirchberg WI Columbus 2021 RHP 92
^ Carl Cano WI Bay Port 2021 SS 92
^ Maxwell Thompson IL Warren 2021 1B 92

Infield Velocity

Carl Cano and Austin Bestul showed off the event-best infield velocities, maxing out at 88 MPH across the diamond. Jackson Lee was right there as well, topping at 87 MPH. 

Rank Name State School Class Pos INF Velo
1 Austin Bestul WI Elkhorn 2021 SS 88
^ Carl Cano WI Bay Port 2021 SS 88
2 Jackson Lee IL Effingham 2021 RHP 87
3 Karson Bonaparte IL University 2021 3B 83
4 Maxwell Thompson IL Warren 2021 1B 82
^ Christopher Schellhorn IL Minooka 2021 SS 82
^ Cade Neuber WI Slinger 2021 3B 82

Outfield Velocity

Cameron Hill and Wilson Zuck stood out as the top-end outfield arms of the event. Hill registered 89 MPH on throws home and Zuck hit 87 MPH.

Rank Name State School Class Pos OF Velo
1 Cameron Hill IL Brother Rice 2021 OF 89
2 Wilson Zuck WI Appleton North 2021 OF 87
3 Eli Hoyt WI Waukesha South 2021 RHP 86
^ Anthony Gross WI Catholic Memorial 2021 OF 86
4 Luke Trepanier IL Manteno 2021 OF 85
^ Ryan Orput IL Hinsdale Central 2021 OF 85

Catcher Velocity

Nathan McFall was the lone catcher to touch 80 MPH on the day. Mcfall topped at 82 mph from behind the plate, and his next closest competitor was Trett Joles, who was up to 79 MPH. 

Rank Name State School Class Pos C Velo
1 Nathan McFall IL Mahomet-Seymour 2021 C 82
2 Trett Joles WI Boyceville 2021 C 79
3 Josh Heyder IL Washington 2021 C 78
^ Jeremiah Powell IL Brother Rice 2021 C 78
^ Ben Hartl IL Springfield 2021 C 78

Pop-Times

Jeremiah Powell, Trett Joles, and Nathan McFall were the three catchers to throw sub-2.0 pop-times at the event. Powell led the way with a 1.95 pop.

Rank Name State School Class Pos Pop Time
1 Jeremiah Powell IL Brother Rice 2021 C 1.95-2.04
2 Trett Joles WI Boyceville 2021 C 1.96-2.08
3 Nathan McFall IL Mahomet-Seymour 2021 C 1.98-2.02
4 Justin Cappis IL Niles North 2021 C 2.00-2.06
5 Sebastian Cabeza IL Kaneland 2021 C 2.02-2.09


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