Short, clean, compact arm action, plays quick from a high 3/4 slot. Lotus 2019 edition of the Vikings looks like its capable of recording another 30-plus-win spring and is primed for a shot at a 3A state title as both a newcomer to the class, and a preseason favorite. The Vikings roster is loaded with athleticism and experience from last years Regional championship club. Listed at 6-foot-1, 210-pounds, with a strong lower half. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. INF - 80 mph. Built at a strong 6-foot-1, 210-pounds he sat 83-86 T87 and spun in a BB in the low-70s. They did so again last spring, taking home the third place finish at the state championships after a 27-win season and a split of the Chicago Catholic League Blue conference title. Find more information on the 2019 Vikings below: Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. + Osvaldo Ballesteros (St. Laurence): 5.2 innings, 3 hits, 3 BB, 9Ks + Lucas Smith (Nazareth): 2-for-3, double + Mike Laudondo (St. Laurence): 1-for-3, double + Angelo Luna (St. Laurence): 2-for-3 + Kevin McCormick (St. Laurence): 1-for-3, RBI + Justin Gutierrez (Nazareth): 1-for-2, double + Jimmy Gurgone (St. Laurence): 1-for-3, RBI, IL The rotation will have plenty of depth between RHP Kannen Mosher (2024), LHP Rodney Lester (2023; Saint Xavier commit), and LHP/OF Ryan Seddon (2024). : RH. Junior. PBRT Illinois Open: Takeaways L. Kellenberger & Co. AG Company Profile | St. Gallen, SANKT GALLEN, Switzerland | Competitors, Financials & Contacts - Dun & Bradstreet IL St. Laurence 72 Returning to the heart of the order alongside Stulga will be C Johnny Wendling (2023; Illinois-Springfield commit). Simple approach in the box, looking to use the whole field. 1/7 shape, gradual action, slight decel. His arm works with a short circle out of the glove into a slot, playing quickly to release. At an athletic 6-foot, 185 pounds, Olson has a quick, clean arm that produced an 84-85 mph fastball that played true, flashing carry through the zone. 3 Joliet Catholic, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. The pitching staff, while lacking a prototypical ace, is full of quality arms and dependable starters and the junior class will lift their weight (and then some) in this area, too. Measured in degrees. Fantasy Baseball Week 17 Preview: Top 10 sleeper pitchers feature Aaron Civale, Seth Lugo . One of the top arms in the 25 class, LHP Joe Olson (@stlbaseball1, 2025; Louisville commit) got the start today for @Sparks_North. Juniors UTL Mike Gentile, OF Josh Bell, OF/LHP Jalen Headley, and RHP/C Osvaldo Ballesteros Jr. will extend the depth of this lineup and pitching staff. Presently the states top-ranked sophomore, Vytas Valincius has only really solidified his position as one of the nations best hitters, since St. Laurences season ended. 2023 Prep Baseball Report. should round out this rotation, in some form. The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year. By: Diego Solares Measured in miles per hour (MPH). INF - 75 mph. Down the mound, Olson moves with a somewhat up-tempo pace into his leg-lift, dropping slightly into his back knee from balance point and exploding down the mound in-line with the plate. Short arm action from a slot. The Home Of The 2020-21 Olson brings similar feel to his curveball at the bottom of the zone and a fading changeup that can expand off the plate from right handed hitters. 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank IL 60459. : LH. Volunteer Schedule last updated on Jun 3, 2023 @ 8:40pm (GMT) Schedule Correction Score Correction Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year. INF - 67 mph. Read up on some of the players that stood out to our scouting staff from this past weekend's Illinois Evolution Series. Krol had reached base via a fielders choice and his score pushed the Viking lead to 3-0 at the time. Senior INF/RHP Mike Laudando is another senior to monitor, as hes expected to take on spot in the starting rotation, and he projects to be the teams starting shortstop when hes not on the mound. (St. Laurence) squashed the rally, retiring the next batter to record a four-out save and preserving the 4-1 win. To put the finishing touches on an all-around performance, Stulga reached an 87 mph max to home from the outfield. The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year. St. Laurence (25-8) was led on the mound by uncommitted, junior right-hander, Osvaldo Ballesteros. The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Potential college prospects for Day One of the 2024 MLB Draft. Displayed as a percent (%). Measured in degrees. The Illinois high school baseball season kicks off on March 13, opening day for regular season action under IHSA regulations. Illinois Staff. Comfortable elevating to the opposite field.Power: 87.21 max exit velocity, averaged 80.01 mph. Site By: PUREi, Illinois and Wisconsin Assistant Director, IHSA Opening Week: Fast Starts; Teams To Watch, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. A fun exercise a year out from the '24 draft, and where this class stands, as the next cycle starts. 18 Freeburg, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. 19 New Trier, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 7/10/23, All roads lead to Rantoul in August+ 2022 recap & past commitments+ Event details+ Current up-to-date roster+ Request your invite, + Power 25 Homepage+ Daily Roundup+ Player of the Week+ Diamond Notes+ Weekly Scout Blog, 2023 Prep Baseball Report. GPA. 14 Huntley, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. Defensively, made both plays showing athlete footwork with steady hands. . Measured in miles per hour (MPH). 8 Lincoln-Way East, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. Team: St. Laurence Preseason Rank: 4 2018 Record: 30-8 Conference: Chicago Catholic League (Blue) IHSA Class: 3A Head Coach: Pete Lotus Playoff Run: Sectional Semifinal 2018 Final Rank: 10 Returning Starters: 7 Returning Pitchers: 4 TOP PLAYERS KEY PLAYERS LOST Zach Verta, OF/1B/RHP (Calumet-St. Joseph's) Justin Rios, OF/LHP (North Central College) The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. : 69.52-72.11 mph. 6 Brother Rice, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 2 Nazareth Academy, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity. Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year. Ballesteros featured a 10/4 breaking ball, which he developed more feel for later in the game, in the 71-74 mph range. Gentiles quick feet and above-average athleticism will help him fill any defensive gaps game in and out, and he has some inherent strength attached to his righty bat as well. Trailing 4-0, Nazareth (27-11) wouldnt go down easy in the top of the seventh, their final chance at the plate. 14 St. Laurence. Measured in miles per hour (MPH). Perennially, weve submitted a Preseason Questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Perfect Game USA Olson looks to have added some strength to his 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame while also appearing to be larger than listed. Over that time, Valincius has committed to South Carolina and has become the No. 19 Sacred Heart-Griffin, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. Once again, hell be looked at as a key cog to what the Vikings are looking to achieve on both sides of the ball. 22 Yorkville, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. #VikingWarrior . 142019 Record: 27-9Conference: Chicago Catholic League - BlueIHSA Class: 3AHead Coach: Pete Lotus, + INF Kevin McCormick (2021; Evansville) + C Jason Krol (2021; Lewis) + SS/RHP Michael Laudando (2021; Rockhurst) + INF Jimmy Gurgone (2021; Illinois-Wesleyan). Ballesteros featured a 10/4 breaking ball, which he developed more feel for later in the game, in the 71-74 mph range. 8 St.Laurence defeated No. Short level bat path, line drive approach, loose hands, repeatable mechanics.Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.Arm: RH. His elite arm strength plays will play on the mound in some capacity for St. Laurence, but his carrying tool is his imposing right-handed bat. On 5/9, the Brother Rice varsity baseball team lost their home conference game against St. Laurence (Burbank, IL) by a score of 5-1. The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH). Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year. Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Coach Wichert enters his 11th season as part of the St. Laurence High School baseball coaching staff, serving as freshman head coach. Hughes fastball sat 80-82 mph early on with arm-side life and touched 84 mph once. A fun exercise a year out from the '24 draft, and where this class stands, as the next cycle starts. The average spin efficiency for all pitches of this type in the given event year. 133 in Illinois class of 2023. Seddon did not see a whole lot of opportunities during his sophomore spring, but is primed to compete for a spot in the rotation and in the outfield. The Evansville recruit found his way into 10 games for the stacked 2019 squad, and his red-hot bat was vital to the teams offense down the stretch. A couple stellar performances in 2020 landed Helwig an invitation to participate at the PBR Future Games in August as one of the events few 2023 players. The uncommitted outfielder has an easy left-handed swing, geared for contact, and is the perfect piece to set the table ahead of McCormick and he already has experience doing so. Krol played in 15 games during the Vikings runner-up finish at 3A state, and he hit .259 along the way. Measured in miles per hour (MPH). repeat 10. share Share. Fellow Class of 2023 players like C/INF Johnny Wendling and OF Luke Stulga help ensure continued success in Burbank, itd also be fair to expect some growing pains to their youthful core while they come to adjust themselves to the speed of the varsity level. 24-ranked prospect in the country, according to PBRs national team. High leg lift, abbreviated balanced point. Tue March 12, 2019 Senior OF Jalen Headly (2022) should hit towards the top of this order and factor into the outfield mix as well, DHing for the Vikings when hes not playing the field. As a catcher, Brian was an all conference player at Reavis High School and went on to play four years at Benedictine University. His return to the middle of this lineup is paramount to the success St. Laurence has in 2019. Weve seen him bump his fastball up to 87 mph in the past and weve received reports throughout the offseason that hes climbed a few ticks over the winter months. Short level swing, gets extension after contact, line drive approach and fluid rhythm throughout. The Vikings hurler set the tone early, gathering the first 6 outs of the game via the strikeout. Make sure to follow @PBRIllinois on Twitter for the most up-to-date coverage throughout the 2021 season. : T87, 85-87 mph. +LHP Joe Olson (2025): Olson first popped onto our radar at the Underclass Showcase last October, displaying advanced arm strength for his age after he ran his fastball up to 80 mph from the left side. Among the cobbled lanes banked by turret-capped, shutter . 9 Mount Carmel, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. Athletic setup with weight on back foot, leg-lift timing trigger into a short stride. PBRPlus Read up on some of the players that stood out to our scouting staff from this past weekend's Illinois Evolution Series. Presently the states top-ranked sophomore. St. Laurence's baseball team celebrates a 5-2 win over Marian Catholic in a Class 3A supersectional game at Ozinga Field in Crestwood on Monday, June 14, 2021. 20 Barrington, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription. 306 max distance. Over the next two weeks, leading up to opening day, well be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official PBR Illinois Preseason Power 25 Rankings. 8 Hinsdale Central, Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. Back-to-back 30-win seasons, a high school tournament title in Arizona, a Chicago Catholic League Blue championship, and a sectional semifinals appearance, the St. Laurence Vikings are going to look very similar to the team that has been hard at work decorating its trophy cases over the past couple of springs.