By Matt Huck          
Area Scout

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.

Cyle Hartwig, C, Bradford, 2016
Hamline

8.7.15 - 5-foot-10, 185-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. Defensively works with soft hands behind the plate, short arm action, over the top, with some accuracy. Recorded pop times of 2.12, and 2.25. Hits from a tall balanced setup, short stride, with uphill bat path. Registered 78 mph off the tee.  In game play, Hartwig went 1-3 with a single. Ran a 8.01 60 and was 4.75 home to first.

Tyler Rouze, RHP, De Pere, 2016
Winona State

9.5.15 - 6-foot, 170-pound, left-handed pitcher, currently uncommitted. On the mound works from a low ¾ arm slot, uptempo delivery with some deception. Tall and fall online delivery with good balance throughout. Fastball sat 77-79 mph with armside run. Throws changeup with fastball armspeed at 72-73 mph with running action, inducing swing and misses.

 

Aaron Hagberg, RHP, Osseo-Fairchild, 2016
Marian

EJ LeDonne, 3B, Sussex Hamilton, 2016
Marian

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