Evan Maze
5' 10" • 155 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, 2FB, Slider, CB, CH
2025: 4FB, 2FB, CB, CH
2024: 4FB, CB, Cut, CH
K Percentage
2026: 64%
2025: 66%
2024: 66%
4-Seam FB Velo
Feb. 2026: 79-81 mph (max 83)
Feb. 2025: 77–79 mph
Aug. 2024: 72–74 mph
Deadlift
Jan. 2026: 385 lbs
Dec. 2024: 275 lbs
Squat
Jan. 2026: 305 lbs
Dec. 2025: 295 lbs
Dec. 2024: 245 lbs
Current Pitch Mix
Recent Performance, Coaches, Upcoming Events
2026 Season
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. I threw 33.2 innings in a mix of starts and relief appearances with a 2.91 ERA, a 63% strike rate (69% FPS), and limited walks (12) while consistently giving my team a chance to win. 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 went 32-6-1 this summer, 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) vs. Sparks North Red 17u | 11-12 | 2.33 | 19 | 64 | 27.4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | First start coming off of a minor injury on a rainy night after a month off of pitching. Left too many pitches over the plate. Team came back to win 8-7 |
| 6/23 | 0 | PG WWBA 17U National Championship (Marietta, GA) vs. SBA Lake Norman Thunder 17u | 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) vs. The Yard 17u | 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) vs. EBT Miller 17u | 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) vs. BAM Signature 17u | 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) vs. BAM Prime 17u | 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) vs. STL Legacy Wilhelm 17u | 22-15-1 | 4.00 | 19 | 69 | 17.3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | Started our 2nd elimination game, and went 4 innings (CG) in a 12-2 win. |
| 7/18 | 1 | PBR Rock Summer Championships (Franklin, WI) vs. Top Tier North Navy 17u | 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) vs. GRB Rays Illinois Green 17u | 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) vs. HTP 2027 National | 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. |
| 7/26 | 1 | PG Battle for the Midwest (Marion, IA) vs. 5 Star Great Lakes National 17u | 28-7-3 | 6.00 | 26 | 83 | 13.8 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | Started quarterfinal game and went 6 innings vs #1 seed. Gave up 3 in the first, but then nothing in next 5 innings. |
Season Totals: 33.2 IP, 2.91 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 63 S%, 69 FPS%, 26K, 22 no walk innings
PBR Rock Summer Champions!
Had a great weekend at the PBT Rock Summer Championships. Our team @canes_illinois went 8-0 and won the tournament. I pitched in 2 separate games and here are some stats below:
— Evan Maze (@evanmaze2027) July 21, 2026
Start against Top Tier North Navy: 2 innings, 0 ER
Start against GRB Rays Illinois: 6 innings, 1 ER… pic.twitter.com/6jC27IxvBT
7 Ks vs. #1 Seed in Quarterfinal
I started the quarterfinal game vs. #1 seeded, 5 Star Great Lakes National. We battled as a team but sadly lost 4-3 to end our season. Here are some of my stats below:
— Evan Maze (@evanmaze2027) July 28, 2026
6.0 IP | 6 H | 3 ER | 0 BB | 7 K’s | 67.5 K% | 1.96 FIP
After 34 pitches in the first inning, I threw only 49… pic.twitter.com/nYBD0sDwj2
2 Appearances & 2 Wins in Indy
Had a great weekend at the @Bullpenevents #ABC Invite. Our Canes IL Scout 17U team went 6-2 in the tournament. My pitching stats for the weekend:
— Evan Maze (@evanmaze2027) July 14, 2026
8 Innings
2 wins
64% strikes
2 ER
7 Ks
2 Runners Picked Off@ADrago18 @j_degeorge @Tom10Nelson @LetItEat21 @HaydenLynch11… pic.twitter.com/fMfrf8gGFw
New Slider Working in GA
Highlights from GA
Another good outing and a win for @canes_illinois. Came in down 6 and the boys battled back for the win. Thanks to @jd_novacek27 and @MannaDylan behind the dish in the heat. Let’s keep it rolling. @ADrago18 @j_degeorge @Tom10Nelson pic.twitter.com/BXGOwmwvDe
— Evan Maze (@evanmaze2027) June 26, 2026
February PBR Showcase
Video from the McHenry Preseason ID Showcase on February 14, 2026
PBR Analysis
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Proportionate build, compact with rounded shoulders.
Delivery: Simple/controlled delivery, medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, quick, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. 4S: Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions. 2S: Clean out of the hand, plays with some sink. T2183, 2052 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Vertical action, shows depth, 11/5 shape. T2279, 2248 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with sink, effective at the bottom of the zone. T1536, 1432 average rpm.
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
Canes Illinois (2024-2026)
Anthony Drago — @ADrago18 on X
James DeGeorge — @j_degeorge on X
Pitching Coaches
RC Lichtenstein — @papalich on IG
Cody Sedlock — @CodySedlock on X
Carmel Catholic Corsairs
Scott Anderson — @LetItEat21 on X
Upcoming Events
August 1, 2026 — SHOWCASE — Canes Illinois Showcase at Naperville North High School - moved inside due to weather @ the Aurora Dome at 1900 Hill Ave., Aurora, IL.
Fall Schedule — coming soon!
Profiles and Social Media
Find me on X and Instagram, plus my profiles on PBR, PG, and GameChanger.
Previous Info
See my historical progress here.