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.

Aaron Trattner, 2B, Nicolet, 2016
Benedictine

5/9/15 - 5-foot-10, 150-pound middle infielder. Smooth, athletic set up at the plate. Short, direct path to the ball with good extension through the zone, 77 mph exit velo. Incorporates the lower half and stays balanced through the swing, gap-to-gap type hitter. Throws from a low ¾ arm slot with some accuracy at 77 mph, with some carry across the diamond.

Travis Berg, RHP, Eau Claire Memorial, 2016
Minnesota-Duluth

7/12/15 - 6-foot-3, 215-pound, right-handed pitcher with a large frame. Currently ranked No. 44 in the Wisconsin Class of 2016. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Short leg lift with an online delivery. Works fast. Fastball sat 84-85 topping out at 87 mph. Curveball sat 73-74 mph. Changeup showed sink at 74 mph. Uncommitted.

Jack Nelson, RHP/SS, Portage, 2016
St. Marys University (MN)

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