Illinois State Games: 2024 Pitcher Analysis
November 10, 2022
For this event, we invited the top players in Illinois, spanning grad classes 2023-2026. Our mission was to bring the highest level talent in the state to one location for this two-way event. Rosters and teams will be composed of players from each grad class, setting the table to see who are, pound-for-pound, the state's top prospects.
To see which players attended, click HERE. For all of our up-to-date coverage of the event, including all of the post event content our staff published, click HERE.
Today, we will be looking at all of the junior pitchers that attended the inaugural event, with their scouting reports found below.
TOP 2024 LHP PROSPECTS
1. Ethan Eberle, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 210-pounds. Extra-large, broad-shouldered frame.
Delivery: High, athletic leg-kick, tall/fall lower-half, builds momentum down the mound, stride works in-line to the plate. In-game stats: 3 IP, 4 K, 1 BB, 2 H, 1 R
Arm Action: LH. Hides the ball well, medium circle out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.4, 83-85 mph. Plays with heavy sinking action through the zone. T2170, 2028 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Flashed sharp 1/7 action. T2283, 2159 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sharp horizontal sweeping action, 2/8 shape. T2392, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Heavy fading action from a similar fastball window. T1963, 1907 average rpm.
2. Jacob Gimbel, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick into balance point, drops into back knee before striding with a drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line to the plate, changed tempo at-times to mess with timing. In-game stats: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, K, HBP.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.5, 80-82 mph. Slight running action to the arm-side at times. T2285, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape with depth. T2086, 2037 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sharp 2/8 action, thrown with intent and for strikes. T2138, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Flashed slight fading action, near fastball arm-speed. T2087, 1819 average rpm.
3. Nathan Anderson, Lyons Township (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Slightly up-tempo delivery, high/athletic leg-lift that works into a drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long stab out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.6, 82-84 mph. Plays with finish through the zone and slight running action. T2354, 2162 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Feel for the zone, gradual 1/7 shape. T1956, 1899 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Plays with fading action to the arm-side. T1877, 1806 average rpm.
TOP 2024 RHP PROSPECTS
1. Trevor Rehnstrom, Glenbard East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Broad-shouldered, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Slight coil into balance point, high/athletic leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line to the plate with a long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm that plays from a high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T84.6, 82-84 mph. Plays with life and finish through the zone. T2345, 2283 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Downer shape off an 11/5 plane. T2365, 2303 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fades to the arm-side, creates deception with arm-speed. T2158, 2050 average rpm.
2. Ryan Kotara, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds. Highly-athletic build.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium point of balance, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into an over-the-top slot, quick arm.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Ride through the zone with slight running action at times. T2166, 2007 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Sharp, downer 11/5 shape. T2692, 2588 average rpm.
3. Camden Raddatz, Effingham (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg-lift into a coiled balance point, maintains bend in the back knee down the mound, shoulders remain level, stride works in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 2K, 1BB, 0H, 0R
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.1, 82-84 mph. Some control over the zone, plays with arm-side action. T2048, 1979 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with slurvy action, feel for the zone. T1807, 1778 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Fades heavily at times to the arm-side. T1406, 1386 average rpm.
4. Seth Impson, Springfield (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic mover, coils with a high leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, shoulders remain level down the mound, stride is long and works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Life through the zone with slight finish to the arm-side. T2302, 2159 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 downer shape, flashed late bite. T2053, 1947 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, finishes to the arm-side. T1720, 1592 average rpm.
5. Ethan Godlewski, Lincoln-Way East (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength.
Delivery: Clean delivery, slight coil into a high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half. maintains bend in the back knee throughout stride, works in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 3 IP, 3 H, 3 K, HBP
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.1, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight, flashed sinking action. T2123, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Sharp 11/5 action at times with depth. T2271, 2123 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed sharp action. T2219, 2119 average rpm.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Wyatt Beer, Mascoutah (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Delivery: High leg-kick into balance point, gains momentum into drop/drive lower-half before striding down the mound, remains in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.6, 79-82 mph. Plays with sinking action through the zone. T2142, 2026 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, thrown for strikes. T2217, 2075 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Short 10/4 action. T2092, 2044 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fades to the arm-side, control over the zone. T2008, 1848 average rpm.
Spencer Boudreau, Bradley Bourbonnais (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned strength throughout.
Delivery: Simple operation, medium leg-lift into balance point, maintains slight bend in the back knee throughout stride, works quickly down the mound from balance point and strides in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.3, 81-83 mph. Mostly straight through the zone with slight arm-side run at times. T2212, 2111 average rpm.
CB: 73-73 mph. Sharp, downer action, feel for glove-side and down in the zone. T2079, 2054 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Shorter 10/4 action, flashed late bite. T2250, 2203 average rpm.
Nate George, Minooka (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium balance point into a slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 4K, 1BB, 1H, 0ER
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.5, 82-84 mph. Finish through the zone with running action to the arm-side. T2248, 2175 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2046, 1960 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mostly straight with slight arm-side action at times. T2010, 1911 average rpm.
Kaileb Hackman, Normal Community (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout.
Delivery: Up-tempo pace, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot, plays with quickness to release.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight through the zone with slight horizontal run at times. T2103, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel for the bottom of the zone. T2395, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with horizontal running action through the zone. T1711, 1612 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-73 mph. Plays with slight fade to the arm-side, killed spin.
Colin LeMarr, Southwestern (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover, simple delivery with a medium leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Life through the zone with slight running action at times. T1988, 1851 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Short 10/4 action. T1948, 1847 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side, flashed late dive. T2018, 1882 average rpm.
CUT: 77-77 mph. Short, lateral action.
Jack LoConte, Andrew (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with high upside.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick into a tall/fall lower-half, shoulders remain level throughout stride, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long reach out of the glove into a 3/4 release, loose arm.
FB: T83.8, 80-82 mph. Finish through the zone with slight sinking action at times. T2219, 2119 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Short lateral action, some feel for the zone. T2023, 1954 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Ability to land for strikes, plays with fade to the arm-side. T2019, 1827 average rpm.
Anthony Lott, Gwendolyn Brooks (IL), 2024
Positional Profile:
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Long-levered, highly-projectable frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, shoulders work slightly downhill through stride, stride works in-line. In-game stats: 3 IP, 1 H, 0R, 3K.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.2, 75-77 mph. Thrown for strikes, some finish through the zone. T1818, 1705 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, thrown for strikes. T2105, 1989 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. 10/4 shape, short horizontal action. T2122, 2001 average rpm.
Ryan Mickenbecker, Plainfield North (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-6, 175-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Delivery: High leg-kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half with a slight backwards lean during stride, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Tilt through the zone with life to the arm-side. T1805, 1737 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Short downer shape, occasionally got around it. T1869, 1803 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Flashed heavy fade to the arm-side, similar arm-speed to the fastball. T1793, 1652 average rpm.
Cole Noreuil, Delavan (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 187-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength, lean build.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half with a high front side, stride works in-line with the plate, front foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.6, 82-84 mph. Thrown for strikes, life and finish through the zone with arm-side run at times. T2012, 1916 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 downer break with depth. T1955, 1932 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Plays with fading action to the arm-side. T2083, 2023 average rpm.
Landen Patton, Sangamon Valley (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid tempo, high leg-kick that rocks back into balance point, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line down the mound. In-game stats: 2 IP, 4K, 3BB, 0H, 0ER
Arm Action: LH. Long/loose arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.3, 79-81 mph. Some feel for the zone, plays with finish and slight arm-side run at times. T2240, 2113 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual break that flashed sharp action. T2328, 2266 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Thrown with intent, mostly straight. T1538, 1498 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-76 mph. Thrown with arm-speed, plays with fading action to the arm-side.
Andrew (AJ) Payton, Burlington Central (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted build with plenty of room for physical development.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into a high leg-lift, coils into balance point, maintains bend in the back knee down the mound, shoulders work uphill and stride works in-line. In-game stats: 2 IP, 0K, 2BB, HBP, 0H, 1 ER.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.1, 75-77 mph. Slight running action to the arm-side. T1797, 1678 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape with depth. T2174, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Plays with fading action to the arm-side. T1731, 1674 average rpm.
Brandon Schultz, Stevenson (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, quick side-step into leg-lift, tall/fall action down the mound, shoulders work level to slightly downhill while striding out, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short compact action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with sinking action through the zone. T1984, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. Tight shape off a 1/7 plane. T2088, 1973 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Short 1/7 shape, some feel for the zone. T2150, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T2022, 1956 average rpm.
Trey Thompson, Bloomington (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Delivery: Medium side step into a high stride, coils into balance point before moving with a tall/fall lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line with the plate and shoulders work uphill before release. In-game stats: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K.
Arm Action: LH. Long out of the glove into an over-the-top slot.
FB: T82.6, 80-82 mph. Some control over the zone, plays with tilt. T1876, 1763 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape. T1810, 1810 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. Short 2/8 shape. T1760, 1760 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Showed above-average control over the zone, mostly straight but maintains arm-speed. T1813, 1749 average rpm.
Joshua Wicker, Fenwick (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout operation into leg-lift, moves quickly down the mound with a long stride from balance point while maintaining a bend in the back knee throughout, shoulders remain level into footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm that plays from a 3/4 slot, whippy action.
FB: T79.6, 75-79 mph. Comes out of the hand easy with slight running action. T2265, 2159 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Sharp 10/4 action, some feel for the zone. T2396, 2079 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Thrown with intent, kept mostly down with some fading action. T1997, 1997 average rpm.
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