On June 27th, the day before the start of the ultra competitive "Will to Live" Northwestern Tournament, nearly 65 talented players took the field to showcase their skills at the ABR Scout Day. With college coaches scrutinizing over these players’ talents and the opportunity to receive an invite to the USSSA All- American Games, every kid put on their A game. Head ABR scout, Brian Wabick, was extremely pleased with the result of the event.

“I was impressed with the talent that showed up for the scout day. It was rewarding to see all of the hustle and positive attitudes from the young players. There were some strong arms from the outfield with good accuracy. I was most excited about the opportunity the players received to be followed by the scouts throughout the tournament. The schools were interested in watching a hand full of kids closely throughout the weekend.”

With a slight cross wind blowing out towards the left center gap, second hitter of the day, Que Stuart, made a statement with knocking his second pitch out of the park. The hitters were on full display all day with solid gap shots and multiple short strokes.

Defensively the players hustled after mistakes and shined on the big stage. ABR looks forward in inviting some of the performers to the USSSA All-American Games.

Below is a list of the top performers at the event.

Top 60’s:

Aaron Buban- 6.9

Andy Kantor- 6.97

Payton Lykins- 6.97

Top Infield Velocities:

Que Stuart- 81

Jake Dieckhoff- 81

Cody Freund- 80

Top OF Velocities:

Matthew Skarzynski- 84

Andrew Plunkett- 83

Connor Beidelman- 83

Top Catcher Velocity:

Que Stuart- 76

Aaron Buban- 76

Logan Wible- 76

Top Hitters:

Bryant Spohr

Que Stuart

Mitchell Townsend

Top Catcher Pop Times:

Que Stuart- 1.95

Cody Freund- 2.00

Casey Oliver- 2.00

Top Pitcher Velocities:

Aaron Murray- 90

Que Stuart- 84

Joey Fredricks- 84

Ty Jandrowski- 84

A special thank you goes out to the McHenry County Hurricanes for their aide in cleaning up the field.