Great weekend for our @WowFactor_IL Scout Teams at the @ScoutConnectBB Summer Kickoff.
Our 2028s were challenged early against SEC arms, Big 12 commits, and other D1 talent and never backed down.
Our 2027s went 4-1, scored 44 runs in five games, and battled all the way to the championship game before falling in a tough one.
Appreciate @DeegsBaseball and @ScoutConnectBB for hosting another outstanding event.
INF Evan Daxenbichler (Limestone, 2027; @WowFactor_IL) keeps on impacting the baseball in the air to RF.
Just misses another HR, doubles instead, 92 mph.
Uncommitted.
#SCUpperclass@Evan_Dax4 | @ScoutConnectBB
INF/RHP Brady Jones (Metamora, 2028) keeps on showing as a high-follow incoming junior.
Homered yesterday, does so again here.
6-foot-6, 210-pounds, high level 🏀 prospect as well.
#SCUpperclass@Brady_Jones28 | @WowFactor_IL
OF/LHP Brenton Trickey (Williamsville, 2028) drives a run in through the right side of the infield.
Strong LH bat was also up to 85 mph on the mound earlier in the weekend.
#SCUpperclass@BrentonTrickey | @WowFactor_IL
INF/RHP Dean Marchand (Dunlap, 2028) turns this pitch around for a hard single to LF.
Also pitches in the low/mid-80s on the mound.
#SCUpperclass@DeanMarchand5 | @WowFactor_IL
RHP Michael Morse (Newman Central, 2027) is a physical uncommitted arm to circle.
Challenging in zone with a lively FB, 86-88 mph, strikes, punched out seven over 3 IP.
#SCUpperclass@MichaelMorse21 | @WowFactor_IL
INF/RHP Evan Daxenbichler (Limestone, 2027) comes out of the ‘pen pitching at 84-85 mph.
Spun a big breaking ball at 73-75 mph.
4 K in 1 2/3 IP.
#SCUpperclass@Evan_Dax4 | @WowFactor_IL
INF Evan Daxenbichler (Limestone, 2027) has been an early winner of the weekend.
Covers the plate & goes the other way for a single, then launches a no doubt 3R HR.
Uncommitted.
#SCUpperclass@Evan_Dax4 | @WowFactor_IL
RHP Connor Fox (Mt. Zion, 2027) hops on the bump in relief for @WowFactor_IL.
Hard horizontal on FB at 86-87 mph, spinning SL off it, 77-78 mph.
Uncommitted.
#SCUpperclass | @ConnorFox21
RHP/OF Connor Fox (Mt. Zion, 2027) sprays a single to LF to start his weekend.
Talented two-way that is also mid/upper-80s on the mound.
#SCUpperclass@ConnorFox21 | @WowFactor_IL
Love the way this kid competes on the mound. Athletic, repeatable delivery, and works downhill with intent. An intriguing 2028 prospect to follow this season with plenty of upside still ahead. @BrentonTrickey@WowFactorSelect
LHP Brenton Trickey (Williamsville, 2028) up to 85 yesterday, pitching at 82-84 mph.
Spun 74-76 mph SL and also hit a pull-side double.
#SCUpperclass@BrentonTrickey | @WowFactor_IL
INF/RHP Kash VanHouten (Canton, 2027) threw five scoreless in a win for @WowFactor_IL.
Challenged with the FB at 87-90 mph, spun SL off it, 77-78 mph, sharp with late lateral at times.
Illinois commit.
#SCUpperclass@VanhoutenKash | @ScoutConnectBB
INF Evan Daxenbichler (Limestone, 2027) crushes this pitch over the RF wall for a 3R HR.
On the barrel earlier in the day, and also showed well in yesterday’s look.
Uncommitted.
#SCUpperclass@Evan_Dax4 | @WowFactor_IL
1A State Title Game:
Jack Oyer (2028) extends the @TurksHSbaseball lead, driving in two on this swing 👇
Tremont leads Putnam County 5-0 in the bottom of the second
LH bat from Central IL that has a chance to grow into real power one day - showed flashes earlier, leaving the yard at Maryville to RF.
Also one of the top 🏀 prospects in the state.
August 1st should be plenty busy for @Brady_Jones28…
INF/RHP Brady Jones (Metamora, 2028) homers on a line to RF here (95 EV, 330 ft.) for @WowFactor_IL.
Physical LHH with easy juice to the pull side. Showed clean, athletic actions at 3B today.
#SCUpperclass@Brady_Jones28 | @ScoutConnectBB
LHP/OF Brenton Trickey (Williamsville, 2028) leaves the yard to RF for @WowFactor_IL.
His second barrel of the day, doubled to RCF for his first. Strong, LH middle of the order bat for WowFactor.
#SCUpperclass@BrentonTrickey | @ScoutConnectBB