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Updated 2018 Illinois Rankings: Top LHP's

April 8, 2016

By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

On Monday of this week the 2018 rankings were updated and expanded from 35 to 75. Due to the numerous events since the last update the depth of the 2018 class has strengthened considerably. There are now 14 left-handed pitchers ranked in the sophomore class. The top left-hander in the class, Nathan Lavender (El Paso), was mentioned in the 2018 rankings story posted earlier this week.

The No. 3 left-hander in the class is Steven Sanchez (Mundelein). 6-foot-7, 220-pound, Sanchez, is still growing into his extra-large frame and currently sits in the low 80’s with his fastball. He also, spins a 12/6 breaking ball with good depth and shape. Sanchez is the No. 10 ranked sophomore in Illinois.

Below we take a look at the 14 left-handed pitchers who found themselves in the updated 2018 rankings:

TOP LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS

Rank Name State School Class Pos Commitment
1 Nathan Lavender IL El Paso 2018 LHP
2 Danny Zimmerman IL Lincoln-Way North 2018 LHP
3 Steven Sanchez IL Mundelein 2018 LHP
4 Caden Monke IL Mount Olive 2018 LHP Arkansas
5 Ryan Louck IL Plainfield East 2018 LHP
6 Brodie Lenon IL Goreville 2018 LHP
7 Ben Cornelius IL Lake Zurich 2018 LHP
8 Sean Sinisko IL Aurora Central Catholic 2018 LHP
9 Keegan Bates IL Plainfield North 2018 LHP
10 Ryan Surin IL Joliet Catholic 2018 LHP
11 Blake Struble IL Carrollton 2018 LHP
12 Tyler Horvath IL Romeoville 2018 LHP
13 Isaac Kaufmann IL Marian Central Catholic 2018 LHP
14 Kyle Morgan IL Huntley 2018 LHP

 

CLICK HERE for complete 2018 Illinois Rankings.

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