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
3A/4A State Semifinals: Recap
Prep Baseball Illinois's State Semifinal recap covered Russell's scoreless relief outing in Maine South's 9-1 win over Naperville Central — taking over for starter Connor Griffin (5 IP), he and Aridas combined to allow no hits and two walks while striking out two.
4A State Finals: Preview
Prep Baseball Illinois's 4A State Finals preview named Russell among Maine South's deep pitching staff, citing 38 strikeouts in 24 innings out of the bullpen as the Hawks chase their first state title in over 60 years.
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.
Academics
Weighted GPA
3.80
Unweighted GPA
3.54
ACT / SAT
Scheduled
Upcoming Live Looks
Date / TimeOpponentLocationDetails
Tue, Jun 16–19, 2026
Midwest Prospect League (MPL)↗
Westfield, IN
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Cangelosi Sparks North-Black 2027 vs Prime 27:17 2027 National↗
Probable Starter
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | 12:30 PM
Area Code Games Tryout — Chicago White Sox↗
Thu, Jun 25–29, 2026
PBR Grand Park Summer Championship↗
Westfield, IN
Thu, Jul 2–5, 2026
PG Windy City Invitational↗
New Lenox, IL
Thu, Jul 9–13, 2026
Amateur Baseball Championships (ABC)↗
Westfield, IN
Contacts
High School Coach
Brian Lorenz
Maine South Varsity Baseball708-655-2418Travel Coach