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Brendan Illies
RHB, C, 18, Puyallup HS (Wa)Max Preps Stats
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Brendan Illies is a 2015 C/RHP with a 6-1 190 lb. frame from Edgewood, WA who attends Puyallup HS. Strong mature athletic build. Very good defensive tools and actions, good footwork and lateral quickness, long loose whippy arm with very good carry, stays low and compact through release on throws, 1.89 in drills, 2.07 in game, accurate, can make the snap throws behind runners with shortened actions well. Right handed hitter, exaggerated inside the ball approach with a high extended finish, big wrapped start creates length, has lots of strength in his swing and creates bat speed, sees the ball very well and recognizes pitches, good game swings with good timing, mid field contact, has untapped power potential with adjustments. Also pitched, balanced leg raise delivery, quick arm coming through, works downhill and throws strikes with all pitches. Fastball topped out at 88 mph, some arm side running action, tended to slow arm on off speed pitches, showed all four pitches, best stuff was from the stretch. Strong versatile athlete with lots of tools and skills. Excellent student, verbal commitment to North Carolina. ~6/12/2014
Brendan Illies is a 2015 C/RHP with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Edgewood, WA who attends Puyallup HS. Strong athletic build. Very high level defensive tools, blocks and shifts very well, advanced footwork stood out in games, controls the game defensively, strong arm with plus accuracy and consistency, 1.90 best pop, threw out numerous runners in games. Right handed hitter, spread stance, good lower half shift into contact, long and strong swing, fluid swing, has bat speed and strength at contact, will need to shorten up against quality stuff. Also pitched, consistent upper 80's fastball, topped at 89 mph, high 3/4's arm slot from a sound delivery,, nice running action, has two-way potential. Very good student. ~6/11/2013
Illies is not concerned about the draft, he's just enjoying the moment.
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Congrats to Brendan Illies C Puyallup HS 33rd rd pick New York Mets in the MLB Draft. #GBGfamily @maruccisports pic.twitter.com/A671yJZpVw
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