Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis



By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

The Unsigned Senior Showcase took place on Sunday January 22nd at the Max in McCook, IL. The event was open to unsigned seniors in Illinois and Wisconsin and featured over 40 schools in attendance. We began the analysis of the event a few weeks ago with a Quick Hits and Stat Story breaking down the top performers from the event. Today we continue the analysis with a look at the pitchers in attendance.

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Walker Brockhouse, RHP, Mount Vernon, 2017
Lanky, athletic right-handed pitcher at 6-foot-4, 175-pounds. Works from an over the top arm angle with a long quick arm action. Tall and fall fast paced delivery with a closed landing. Showed good explosion in the core. Fastball was straight at 84-87 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with sharp, late breaking action and depth at 69-72 mph for strikes. Maintained arm speed on changeup at 73-76 mph. Will continue to add velocity as he fills out.

2. Kevin Davis, RHP/1B, Lockport, 2017
6-foot-8, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B with a lanky, projectable frame. Projects best on the mound. Works from an over the top arm angle with a long, loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Athletic finish with good balance throughout delivery. Fastball was straight at 82-83 topping out at 85 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with some depth at 67-69 mph. Changeup showed running action at 77-79 mph. At the plate hits from a tall, open stance with a smooth load and leg lift stride. Line drive hitter with a short swing path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions and a clean exchange. Threw 77 mph across the infield.

3. Todd Brown, RHP, East Aurora, 2017
Currently ranked No. 106 in Illinois. 6-foot, 150-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and good balance. 3-pitch feel on the mound. Fastball showed late running action at 85-86 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with sharp-breaking action while maintaining fastball arm speed at 68-72 mph. Changeup sat 72-74 mph.

4. Kurt Dankovich, RHP, Providence Catholic, 2017
Recent Lewis University commit. 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed pitcher with a strong frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some effort. Smooth rhythm working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 83-86 mph for strikes. Slider has 10-4 shape with sharp, late breaking action at 65-69 mph for strikes. Changeup flashed some fading action at 72-76 mph.

5. Michael Lehner, 3B/RHP/OF, Muskego (WI), 2017
6-foot-1, 200-pound left-handed hitting utility player who projects best on the mound. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate with smooth rhythm. Fastball flashed slight running action at 81-83 topping out at 84 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with tight rotation and downer action at 74-76 mph. Changeup sat 72-75 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a smooth load and short stride. Long, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm and good balance. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.53. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Showed off arm strength from both the infield and outfield. Throwing 84 mph across the diamond and 85 mph from the outfield.

6. Nathan Hefle, RHP, Germantown (WI), 2017
6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed pitcher with a solid frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a high front side and long stride. Fastball was straight at 83-84 mph. Curveball flashed occasional sharp, downer action at 72-74 mph. Changeup sat 76-77 mph.

7. Nick Brigham, RHP, Rockford Lutheran, 2017
6-foot-3, 230-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball sat 86-87 topping out at an event best 88 mph for strikes. Curveball showed no action at 69-72 mph. Changeup was mostly straight at 68-73 mph.

8. Nick Villasenor, LHP, Addison Trail, 2017
6-foot-2, 165-pound left-handed pitcher with a lanky, athletic frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery with regular effort working in line with home plate. Repeats mechanics well. Fastball flashed slight running action at 81-82 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape with short breaking action at 68-70 mph. Changeup sat 74-76 mph. Slider has sweeping action at 68-69 mph.

9. Anthony Rogers, LHP, Montini, 2017
6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed pitcher. Works from a side arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Funky, deceptive delivery. Fastball showed hard sinking action at 80-82 mph for strikes. Slider has sweeping action at 65-66 mph.

10. Jack Brust, RHP, Greendale (WI), 2017
6-foot-4, 180-pound, lanky right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm circle in the back with extension out front. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a square landing and athletic finish. Repeats mechanics well. Fastball flashed running and sinking action at 80-81 mph for strikes. Slider has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 67-69 mph. Changeup was straight at 73-76 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Kennon Daugherty, RHP/OF, Glenwood, 2017
5-foot-9, 140-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, crossfire delivery with a closed landing. Throws four pitches. Fastball showed slight running action at 70-71 topping out at 72 mph. Curveball sat 60-62 mph. Maintained arm speed on changeup at 66-67 mph. Also featured a splitter at 64-65 mph. Offensively hits from an open stance with a long stride back to even. Long, uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.70. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a quick exchange. Threw 72 mph from the outfield.

David Dibble, RHP, Kenosha Tremper (WI), 2017
6-foot, 140-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and easy effort. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with some rhythm. Fastball showed slight running action at 72-73 mph down in the zone for strikes. Knuckleball sat 63-66 mph. Changeup sat 64-68 mph.

Aidan Dolan, RHP/1B, Buffalo Grove, 2017
6-foot-1, 135-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, stiff arm action. Drop and drive delivery. Fastball sat 70-71 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 61-65 mph. Changeup was straight at 64-66 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.89. Defensively threw 70 mph across the infield.

Ryan Gabriel, LHP, Lockport, 2017
6-foot-2, 190-pound left-handed pitcher with a wide-shouldered frame. Works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, stiff arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a long stride. Fastball showed slight running action at 74-75 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 60-62 mph. Worked down in the zone with his changeup at 66-68 mph.

Michael Hartmann, INF/RHP, Saint Francis (WI), 2017
6-foot-2, 260-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, full wind up, lands closed and stays on-line. Arm works out of a high ¾ window. Fastball works straight and was clocked at 75-77 mph. Curveball works 11/5 and sat 61-63 mph. Changeup flashed cut action, 70-71 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, tall, balanced setup and leg-kick timing trigger. Uphill path and pull approach. Exit velocity clocked at 95 mph. Defensively, long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 71 mph. Ran an 8.18 60.

Rob Hill, INF/RHP, Bartlett, 2017
5-foot-9, 165-pound, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, hits from an open setup, short stride. Exit velocity registered at 73 mph from a tee. Defensively, short arm action from a ¾ slot; throws clocked at 60 mph across the infield. 8.00 runner in the laser timed 60. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, lands closed. Short arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ angle. Fastball, sat 62-65 mph. Curveball, 51 mph. Changeup, 51-52 mph.

Vito Lamorgese, LHP, Oswego East, 2017
5-foot-9, 200-pound left-handed pitcher. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort. Works in line with home plate with a square landing. Fastball sat 72-75 mph. Curveball sat 57-60 mph. Changeup sat 65-67 mph.

Andrew McKee, RHP, Yorkville, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Closed landing with some rhythm. Fastball sat 74-76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball sat 64-68 mph. Fastball arm speed on changeup at 69-71 mph.

Kevin Noble, LHP, Marian Catholic, 2017
5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed pitcher with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and wrap on the backside. Tall and fall, online delivery with some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 72-73 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape with gradual action at 59-61 mph. Maintained fastball arm speed on changeup at 66-68 mph.

Nick Petrella, LHP/1B, Oswego, 2017
6-foot-3, 185-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, stiff arm action. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 62-65 topping out at 66 mph. Curveball had gradual action at 54-56 mph. changeup sat 58-60 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. Defensively has short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Clean exchange with solid footwork around the bag. Threw 61 mph across the infield.

Dawson Povolo, RHP/INF, Cudahy (WI), 2017
5-foot-9, 185-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays in line, lands square. Long arm action from an over the top to high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 67-69 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual action, near fastball arm speed, 60-62 mph. Changeup, 62-65 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, toe tap, path works uphill. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, reliable hands on the infield. Short arm action from an over the top to high ¾, flashed accuracy; throws clocked at 67 mph across the infield. 8.20 runner in the laser timed 60.

Ricky Rank, INF/RHP Newman Central Catholic, 2017
6-foot, 220-pound, two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, long arm action and over-the-top slot. Slow paced delivery, stays on-line and lands square. Fastball thrown for strikes, sat 73-76 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, some feel and 63-66 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, 67-69 mph. Changeup, ranged between 68-72 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, with an 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Crouched setup, drops his hands on load and long, leg-kick timing trigger. Defensively, short arm action, slot varies from ¾ to high ¾. Throws clocked at 67 mph across the diamond. Ran a 7.91 60.

Seamus Sjostrom, OF/LHP, Mount Carmel, 2017
6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Online throws with a clean exchange. Threw 78 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Line drive, opposite field hitter with a short swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.47. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 73-74, topping out at 75 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 59-62 mph. Changeup sat 57-61 mph.

Sullivan Stickann, OF/LHP, Highland, 2017
5-foot-8, 150-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange, and quick footwork. Threw 73 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a tense load. Short, uphill swing path. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.18. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Slow paced, tall and fall delivery working in line with some plate. Some rhythm with effort in delivery. Fastball was straight at 74-75 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 66-68 mph. Changeup was straight at 67-68 mph.

Colton Strohl, OF/RHP, Prairie Central, 2017
6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with an athletic frame. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and no load. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.11. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a compact exchange. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.  On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with some rhythm. Struggled to command pitches. Fastball sat 77-80 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 62-65 mph. Changeup was straight at 65-72 mph.

Jeremy Vogel, LHP/OF, Pekin, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate and smooth rhythm. Fastball was straight at 71-73 topping out at 74 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with gradual action at 66-68 mph for strikes. Changeup was straight at 64-66 mph. At the plate hits from a closed setup with a short heel lift stride. Short swing path with stiff rhythm. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.62. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 69 mph from the outfield.

Drew Wenig, RHP/3B, Riverside Brookfield, 2017
Recent Morton College commit. 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 75-76 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 65-66 mph. Changeup was straight at 66-68 mph for strikes. Also threw a splitter at 63-66 mph. At the plate hits from an open stance with a short stride. Gap to gap hitter with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.03. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 69 mph across the infield.

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