The 2nd stop on the 2024 RISE-Preseason Preview Showcase Tour was on February 19th, 2024 with the Illinois Preseason Preview Showcase at The Sports Zone in Aurora, IL. This is our 3rd annual event at The Sports Zone and we are looking forward to hosting more RISE Showcases with them for years to come!
Below is a list of the “Top Performers” from the Illinois Preseason Preview Showcase. By clicking on the players name, you will be directed to their individual RISE Player Profile with measurable stats and video.
Home to 1st
Jessica Pleckham Aurora Catholic Central HS (IL) 2.99
Emma Best Minooka Community HS (IL) 3.03
Home to Home
Sophia Ptak West Chicago Community HS (IL) 11.83
Mackenzie Sweeney Yorkville HS (IL) 12.08
Exit Velocity
Abby Papas Beecher HS (IL) 72.9mph
Ann Sawyer Michigan City HS (IN) 72mph
Position Arm Velocity (Outfield)
Kaylin Worley Grant Community HS (IL) 58.8mph
Emma King Bolingbrook HS (IL) 57.9mph
Arm Velocity (Infield)
Sophia Ptak West Chicago Community HS (IL) 61.4mph
Ann Sawyer Michigan City HS (IN) 59.8mph
Catcher Pop Time/ Arm Velocity
Ann Sawyer Michigan City HS (IN) 1.88/58.4mph
Sophia Ptak West Chicago Community HS (IL) 1.93/59.3mph
Top Pitching Velocity
Emma Best Minooka Community HS (IL) 57.6mph
Gabi Chmiel Naperville North HS (IL) 57.3mph