Evan Maze

5' 10" • 150 lbs. • DOB: June 13, 2009 • Class of 2027
RHP • Canes Illinois 2027 Scout • #27

Strike-pumping right-handed pitcher who competes every time I'm on the mound. I understand how to pitch, not just throw, and excel by getting weak contact and staying efficient to go deep into games. I trust my pitch mix, work ahead in counts, and don't let mistakes snowball. I take preparation seriously and am someone coaches can count on in pressure situations. I've gotten stronger this offseason, adding 10+ lbs. through lifting and eating right, and I continue to add velocity while keeping command and movement. I'm committed to continuing to develop and doing whatever it takes to help my team win.

Key Metrics

Pitch Mix

2026: 4FB, 1FB, Slider, CB, CH

2025: 4FB, 1FB, CB, CH

2024: 4FB, CB, Cut, CH

K Percentage

2026: 64%

2025: 66%

2024: 66%

4-Seam FB Velo

Feb. 2026: 81.9 mph (Rapsodo)

Feb. 2025: 77–79 mph

Aug. 2024: 72–74 mph

Innings Pitched

Spring/Summer 2026: 49.2
(thru 7/24/26)

Spring/Summer 2025: 77

Spring/Summer 2024: 96

Deadlift

Dec. 2025: 385 lbs

Dec. 2024: 275 lbs

Squat

Dec. 2025: 295 lbs

Dec. 2024: 245 lbs

Vertical Jump

Dec. 2025: 26.2"

Current Pitch Mix

4FB: 78–82 mph

1FB: 75–77 mph

SL: 71–74 mph

CH: 68–70 mph

CB: 65–67 mph

Recent Performance, Coaches, Upcoming Events

2026 Season

Evan Maze pitching Over the winter, I added a sweeper/slider and began using it during my high school season. I focused on learning how to sequence all five of my pitches while continuing to throw strikes, finishing the spring with a 65% strike rate. I gave up more contact than I wanted at times, but the experience helped me become a more complete pitcher.

That work has carried into the summer. Through July 24, I’ve thrown 27.2 innings in a mix of starts and relief appearances with a 2.78 ERA, a 63% strike rate, and limited walks while consistently giving my team a chance to win.

I use a simple, controlled delivery with a quick three-quarter arm slot. My fastball reaches 81 mph with both four-seam and sinking two-seam action. My curveball has depth, and my changeup plays with sink at the bottom of the zone. Adding a sweeper/slider this year has also given me another pitch to miss bats. I work to throw all of my pitches from the same release point, which makes them harder to identify early and helps keep hitters off balance.

Our team is 31-5-1 through July 25, 2026, while playing strong competition in tournaments across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, and Georgia.

Summer 2026 Game Logs

Date	GS	Tournament	Opp. Record	IP	BF	P	P/IP	H	BB	SO	ER	Comments
6/19	1	Primetime HS Summer Select (Joliet, IL)	11-12	2.33	19	64	27.4	10	1	0	5	Started on a rainy night, left too many pitches over the plate. Team came back to win 8-7.
6/23	0	PG WWBA 17U National Championship (Marietta, GA)	11-11-1	1.33	5	12	9.0	1	0	2	0	Entered with 2 on, 2 out. Closed out the game.
6/25	0	PG WWBA 17U National Championship (Marietta, GA)	12-13-1	4.00	19	71	17.8	4	3	2	1	Entered in 2nd inning down 6-0. Finished game and we came back for a 9-7 win in 5 innings.
7/3	0	PG Windy City Invitational (New Lenox, IL)	8-16	2.33	11	42	18.0	2	2	2	2	Entered in 3rd with 2 on, 2 out. Kept us in the game, team won 7-5.
7/5	0	PG Windy City Invitational (New Lenox, IL)	32-8-1	0.67	3	14	21.0	0	0	2	0	Entered in last inning, 2 on 1 out. Struck out 2 batters to end the game for a team win.
7/9	0	Bullpen ABC Invite (Westfield, IN)	15-18-2	4.00	19	59	14.8	4	2	0	2	Entered in 3rd inning, down 4-1. Finished the game and we came back to win 7-6.
7/12	1	Bullpen ABC Invite (Westfield, IN)	22-15-1	4.00	19	69	17.3	6	0	7	0	Started our 2nd bracket play game, and went 4 innings (CG) in a 12-2 win.
7/18	1	PBR Rock Summer Championships (Franklin, WI)	6-19-1	2.00	11	50	25.0	3	2	2	0	Started and went 2 innings, left game up 10-1, ready for weekend bracket game.
7/20	1	PBR Rock Summer Championships (Franklin, WI)	28-5	6.00	25	83	13.8	6	2	1	1	Started and went 6 innings (CG) in the semi-final game vs. #1 seed in bracket. Down 0-1 after 4, then team put up 11 more runs to win 11-1. Team went on to win the championship in the next game.
7/24	0	PG Battle for the Midwest (Marion, IA)	7-9-1	1.00	4	9	9.0	1	0	1	0	Entered in last inning, 1 on, no outs. Got out of the inning team down 1-2, then we walked it off for a 4-2 win.

Season Totals: 27.2 IP, 2.783 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 62.2 S%, 67.4 FPS%, 19K

Pitching Arsenal

I use a well-developed 5-pitch arsenal anchored by a four-seam fastball and a one-seam/sinker that both show strong movement and consistently produce weak contact.

I currently have a five-pitch mix built around my four-seam and one-seam, both of which show natural movement and help me generate weak contact. My curveball gives me a dependable early-count strike, late-breaking option, and my changeup disrupts timing with late fade. I've added a sweeper/slider to pair with my one-seam to get a lot of swing and miss. I’m continuing to build velocity while maintaining my ability to throw strikes, change speeds, and sequence pitches effectively. I focus on using the movement of each pitch with purpose and pitching with feel to stay ahead of hitters.

2025 Stats

Carmel Varsity:
28.2 IP / 64% K / 22 K
1.67 WHIP / 3.17 ERA
18 no-walk innings / 16 leadoff outs
5 1–2–3 innings

Canes Illinois:
36.1 IP / 66% K / 26 K
1.16 WHIP / BAA .210
28 no-walk innings / 27 leadoff outs
12 1–2–3 innings

Awards

Freshman Pitcher of the Year (2024)

Varsity Letter as a Sophomore (2025) and Junior (2026)

All Tournament Team – Perfect Game WWBA North Championship - Marion, IA (2025) (PG Profile)

All Tournament Team – Perfect Game WWBA National Championship - Marietta, GA (2026) (PG Profile)

Coaches

Carmel Catholic Corsairs
Scott Anderson — @LetItEat21 on X

Stars Baseball / Canes Illinois
Anthony Drago — @ADrago18 on X
James DeGeorge — @j_degeorge on X

Pitching Coaches
RC Lichtenstein — @papalich on IG
Cody Sedlock — @CodySedlock on X

Upcoming Events

July 23-27, 2026 — TOURNAMENT - 2026 17u Perfect Game Battle for the Midwest (Canes Illinois 2027 Scout (Pool K))

August 1, 2026 — SHOWCASE - Canes Illinois Showcase at Naperville North High School

Profiles and Social Media

Find me on X and Instagram, plus my profiles on PBR, PG, and GameChanger.

Development and Performance Timeline

Winter 2025-2026

Winter 2025–2026 offseason training at 3PM Pitching with Coach RC Lichtenstein. Emphasis on pitch profile, strength training and adding functional muscle while refining efficient, repeatable mechanics. Focused on durability, workload capacity, and long-term velocity projection. Preparing to develop as a reliable starter capable of taking the ball and competing deep into games this season.

Summer 2025

Pitch Mix: 4FB 76–78 / 1FB 73–76 / CB 62–66 / CH 68–70

I played for Canes Illinois North 16u, competing against strong talent in top tournaments across the Chicago area, Kansas City, Iowa, Indianapolis, and Wisconsin. I threw consistently well throughout the season and also contributed as a position player at 2B, 3B, and SS batting .321 with .524 OBP.

Season Highlights:

6/11/2025 to 6/15/2025 - made 3 relief appearances in the tournament throwing 5.1 IP, giving up 3 H, 3R with 9K and 1 BB.

6/19/2025 - threw a CG (7 IP / 91 P) in a 4-2 win over Wildcats Baseball Academy (KS), giving up 2 runs with 6 Ks and 1 BB.

7/12/2025 to 7/24/2025 - after a minor groin injury in early July, allowed just 1 run in 4 appearances (14 IP) giving up just 11 H, 5 BB and 6 K.

Summer 2025 Highlights

Summer 2025 Recap with @canes_illinois
(24-10-1). Thank you to my coaches @j_degeorge @ADrago18

Pitching:
36.1 IP
65.7% Ks
BAA .210
WHIP 1.156
28 no BB inn
27 leadoff outs
12 1-2-3 IP

Played 3B, SS, 2B
.321 AVG
.524 OBP@Tom10Nelson @LetItEat21 pic.twitter.com/rDrOBCOTLr
— Evan Maze (@evanmaze2027) August 14, 2025

Complete Game at PBR Super 16

Pitched a complete game win in the PBR Super 16 @PrepBaseballKC

7 IP
2 ER
6K
1 BB
.811 WHIP

Pick off at :24 with @AlexToth09
Play at the plate 1:08 with @jd_novacek27

@LightningPitch @PrepBaseballIL @ADrago18 @j_degeorge @canes_illinois @Tom10Nelson @pbtscouting pic.twitter.com/PTxUXwCaxN
— Evan Maze (@evanmaze2027) June 22, 2025

Spring 2025

I was called up to varsity as a sophomore (age 15) and immediately faced high-level hitters from the ESCC and top programs across the state. Those innings helped me learn how to navigate advanced lineups, adjust pitch-by-pitch, and refine the pitch patterns and sequencing that make me effective.

Season Highlights:

4/17/2025 - first varsity appearance, threw 3 innings in relief giving up 1 hit and no runs over 3 innings on 42 pitches in a 6-3 win over Hinsdale South.

4/23/2025 - threw 5.5 innings in relief in a 5-4 loss against conference rival St. Patrick, giving up just 2 runs and striking out 6 while walking 2.

5/8/2025 - first varsity start against Illinois 4A State Champion Libertyville, going 4 innings while giving up 3 runs (2 earned), with 2 Ks and 1 BB, in a 8-1 loss.

5/29/2025 - pitching 3 innings in relief in our regional playoff game, giving up 1 ER with 3 Ks and no walks, in a 9-4 loss.

February 2025

Pitched 3 innings in with no hits, no walks, no runs and 5 strikeouts vs. Farmington Phoenix in the PerfectGame President's Day Classic on February 15, 2025. 2025 season fastball generally sat 77–80 mph, with occasional readings into the low-80s as strength and efficiency improved.

See game details at PerfectGame here.

Summer 2024

Verified (Summer before Sophomore Year / Age 15): FB 72–74 / CB 60–62 / Cutter 64–66 / CH 66–68