Fastball
91.1 avg | 92.5 max2178 avg spin14.1 IVB
Russell Hengels
Maine South High School (IL)Cangelosi Sparks North Black
Fastball91-92 | T93
Changeup83-86
Curveball78-80
GPA3.80 W / 3.54 UW
Recruiting Video
Verified Metrics
Changeup
84.5 avg1198 avg spin-0.3 IVB
Curveball
78.6 avg2361 avg spin-0.5 IVB
Rankings
Media Mentions
Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 6 Maine South
In its preseason Power 25 team preview, Prep Baseball Illinois identified Russell as part of Maine South's deep pitching staff and highlighted his 6-foot-4 frame and 93 mph fastball.
Preseason All-State Upperclass: Quick Hits
Prep Baseball Illinois gave Russell a full upperclass quick-hit writeup, noting a 92 mph peak, 91 mph cruise, a swing-and-miss curveball, and a real third-pitch changeup.
The Bullpen | Wednesday, March 4th
In an episode of The Bullpen, Prep Baseball Illinois discussed Russell around the 1:05:20 mark in connection with the Preseason All-State Upperclass event.
Illinois 2025 Winners: 2027 Pitchers
Prep Baseball Illinois included Russell in its 2025 winners piece for 2027 pitchers, pairing state-rank context with an in-game evaluation of his fastball, slider, and mound presence.
Academics
Weighted GPA
3.80
Unweighted GPA
3.54
ACT / SAT
Scheduled
Upcoming Live Looks
Date / TimeOpponentLocationDetails
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | 4:45 PM
at Glenbrook North↗
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | 4:45 PM
vs Glenbrook North↗
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 | 4:45 PM
vs Glenbrook North↗
Sat, May 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM
vs Riverside-Brookfield↗
Mon, May 4, 2026 | 4:45 PM
vs Deerfield↗
Tue, May 5, 2026 | 4:45 PM
at Deerfield↗
Contacts
High School Coach
Brian Lorenz
Maine South Varsity Baseball708-655-2418Travel Coach