Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. CLICK HERE to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Illinois prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.

Bryce Moskiewicz, C, Lyons Township, 2018
Pittsburgh

6.15.17 - 5-foot-9, 192-pound right-handed hitting catcher with a strong, compact frame. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Long transfer, accurate throws with carry out of the crouch. Popped 2.05-2.17 and threw 82 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a tall, open setup with a leg kick stride. Showed strength thru contact with 95 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.08.

McCade Brown, RHP, Normal West, 2018
Indiana

8.9.17 - 6-foot-5, 185-pound, lanky, right-handed pitcher, highly-projectable frame. On the mound, long, loose, athletic arm action, generates arm speed, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands toe-open. Fastball, mostly straight, flashed run, commanded, 85-87 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, 71-72. Changeup, sink action, down in the zone, 76-77. One of the top unsigned senior arms in Illinois.



Benji Brokemond, SS, Walter Payton, 2018
Miami (OH)

2017 Future Games (8.2.17) - 6-foot-1, 170-pound, highly-athletic, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder. Played the majority of the time on the infield during game play but showed the athleticism and actions to play the outfield on the workout day as well. Ran one of the top 60 times of the entire event; 6.54 laser-timed. Offensively, simple overall approach. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride, minimal load and maintains good balance through contact. Bat stays short to the ball, sees the ball deep into the zone, creates easy bat speed at times, slight lift in swing and a gap-to-gap approach. 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, quick, fluid footwork, covers a lot of ground with ease and maintains body control. Short arm action, ability to change slots depending on what the play dictates, accurate arm, clocked at 79 mph across the diamond. Throws were clocked at 85 mph from the outfield on workout day. Highly athletic prospect with versatility.

Luke Lamm, RHP, Plainfield East, 2018
North Central

10.8.17 - 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic build. Delivery loads on back side, coils leg lift, squared landing. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, showed quickness. Fastball is straight, 86-87 mph, showed feel for the strike zone. Curveball had short action, 71-73 mph. Changeup had late arm side run, 74-76 mph. Strong follow unsigned senior with arm strength.

Jeffrey Morton, OF/LHP, Mundelein, 2018
Triton JC

1.21.18 - Recent Triton JC commit. 5-foot-11, 185-pound, strong, left/left two-way prospect. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and good balance through contact. Stays short to the ball, strong wrists, fast bat and makes a lot of hard contact; 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. In the outfield, flashes natural outfield actions, fluid footwork, body control and a clean exchange. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry and topped at 84 mph. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, works on-line, smooth rhythm, lands square and regular effort throughout. Short, loose arm action from a high ¾ window. Fastball, occasional run and sink, 77-80 mph, touched 82. Curveball, 1/7 shape, firm, short break, 68-71 mph. Changeup, fade action, 72-74 mph.

Julian Lopez, RHP, Nazareth, 2018
Loras

Isaiah Davis, RHP/3B, Morton, 2018
Eureka

Mark Blonski, RHP, Lake Zurich, 2018
Robert Morris

Micah Holzwarth, OF, Libertyville, 2018
Hope

Frankie Flynn, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Robert Morris

Andrew Conn, RHP, St. Charles East, 2018
Triton JC

Maurice Munoz, OF, Marian Catholic, 2018
Aurora

Kolby Pemberton, RHP, Altamont, 2018
Morton JC

Joshua Gaines, RHP/OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
Prairie State JC

Isaiah Gaines, RHP/OF, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2018
Prairie State JC

Devin Smith, RHP/UTIL, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Triton JC

Brooks Appelt, RHP, Glenbrook South, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan

Bobby Dockendorf, MIF, Joliet Catholic, 2018
Manchester

Nate Davis, LHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Triton JC

Ryan Flowers, 3B, St. Joseph, 2018
Blackhawk JC

Jack Donnelly, OF, Peoria Notre Dame, 2018
Illinois Central College

Andy Timm, RHP, Illinois Valley Central, 2018
Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Trey Korbel, RHP, Lincoln-Way Central, 2018
Triton JC

Riley Kocen, RHP, Warren, 2018
Triton JC

Connor Umbright, RHP/OF, Naperville Central, 2018
Triton JC

Nico Gutierrez, SS, Joliet Catholic, 2018
College of Dupage JC

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