On Sunday, Oct. 11, the PBR Illinois crew will head to The MAX complex to host the fall’s annual Unsigned Senior Showcase, an event designed exclusively for uncommitted seniors in the area.

Roughly 130 players attended this event last year, 82 of which ended up committing to play baseball at the collegiate level. Registration for this event remains open and if you are interested in participating, click HERE. You can also find a link to the full up-to-date roster by clicking HERE. 

ROSTER

From a position player standpoint, there are a handful of ranked prospects that’ll be in attendance on Sunday, starting with right-handed-hitting OF Tyler McClure (Champaign Centennial, 2021). The looseness and fluidity in his actions on both sides of the ball paired up with a projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame make McClure a rather enticing uncommitted athlete to follow. Two up-the-middle prospects worth mentioning that will also be at the MAX this Sunday: SS/RHP Brady Hartman (Sherrard, 2021) and SS Will Henson (Lane Tech, 2021). 

Tyler McClure (8/11/20)

There are several interesting arms signed up for this event worth a mention. RHP Peyton Olejnik (Hanover Central, IN, 2021) stands at a lanky, long-levered 6-foot-8, 170-pounds and uses every bit of it to work downhill, making him an uncomfortable at-bat for anyone that steps into the box. He’s a follow arm who knows how to spin it, averaging 2,200 rpm on an 80-83 mph fastball while spinning in a sharp low-60s mph curveball at over 2,400 rpm on average.

RHP Christian Jensik (Oswego East, 2021) is a strong-armed right-hander with a 6-foot-2, 215-pound physical frame. We saw him up to 86 mph in August, sitting in the 83-85 mph range, while mixing in a 12/6 curveball with depth at 71-73 mph. 

ITINERARY

Due to state guidelines and The Max McCook Athletic Expo facility requirements there will be a limit to the number of people inside the facility at one time, this showcase will operate in segmented groups, by position, under the format as follows (Note: Players participating in multiple sessions will need to leave the facility after completing their first session and arrive at the designated check-in time for their next session):

POSITION GROUPS

+ Outfielders:

• Contactless Check-in: 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. (at the table outside of the lobby’s front doors)
• Workout: 9 to approximately 10:15 a.m.

+ Infielders:

• Contactless Check-in: 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.
• Workout: 10:45 a.m. to approximately noon

+ Catchers:

• Contactless Check-in: noon to 12:15 p.m.
• Workout: 12:30 to approximately 1:15 p.m.
• Catchers will still be counted on to stay for the pitcher’s session, while still participating in smaller groups. Catcher's will be videotaped receiving bullpens.

+ Pitchers:

• Contactless Check-in: 12:15 to 12:30 p.m.
• Workout: starting between 1 and 1:15 p.m.

EVENT AND FACILITY REGULATIONS

• There can be no more than 50 people (players and staff) on any of the sectioned fields at one time.
• Upon check-in, players, staff, coaches will be administered a temperature scan in the lobby.
• Because of the limited number of people allowed within the facility, absolutely NO parents will be allowed to enter the building.
• The facility’s mezzanine is also limited to a 50-person maximum capacity, and thus, will be an area exclusive to attending college coaches/recruiters.

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