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2024 Iowa Spring League Scout Blog


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The Iowa Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Scouting Staff during the spring league season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Iowa Scout Blog is loaded with information.


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WEEK SIX | APRIL 28, 2024

Brett White 3B / OF / Solon High School, IA / 2024

Tate Proskovec RHP / 3B / Cedar Rapids Xavier, IA / 2025

Trever Baumler RHP / C / Dowling Catholic, IA / 2024

Colton Roemmich RHP / 3B / WDM Valley, IA / 2026

Ryan Stedman RHP / SS / West Des Moines Valley, IA / 2026

Cole Moore C / RHP / Van Meter , IA / 2025

Ayden Hoffert OF / LHP / Waverly-Shell Rock, IA / 2024

Jackson Boesen SS / RHP / Dowling Catholic, IA / 2024

 

Garrett Luett SS / RHP / Underwood, IA / 2026

Andrew Swanda RHP / 3B / Des Moines Roosevelt, IA / 2024

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘24 Andrew Swanda l RHP/3B l <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBElite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBElite</a><br><br>Clean low effort arm action. Fastball had arm side run at times. Slider was sharp at 76-79. <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PBR_Uncommitted</a> name to follow this season <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/DzroiUetLj">pic.twitter.com/DzroiUetLj</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784655546185842757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cade Steffen UTILITY / Cedar Falls, IA / 2025

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cade Steffen (2025, Cedar Falls) catches a barrel.<a href="https://twitter.com/CadeSteffen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CadeSteffen</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CrushCedar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CrushCedar</a> <a href="https://t.co/5Mwe3pqPpp">pic.twitter.com/5Mwe3pqPpp</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784666491482182038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Braylon Bingham SS / RHP / Pleasantville , IA / 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘27 Braylon Bingham l RHP/SS l <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBElite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBElite</a> <br><br>Topping out at 87 sat 84-86 with good life and run. CB sat 72-74 getting s/m &amp; weak contact. <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PBR_Uncommitted</a> w/ High upside future <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/ShooterHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShooterHunt</a> <a href="https://t.co/wDijZ6KOqk">pic.twitter.com/wDijZ6KOqk</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784661687578014012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jack Clark C / RHP / Iowa City Regina, IA / 2024

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jack Clark (2024, Iowa City Regina) with a solid barrel on the 3-2 count. <br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/SCSUHuskies_BB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SCSUHuskies_BB</a> commit has strong defensive skills behind the plate. <a href="https://twitter.com/jackclark__22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jackclark__22</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/GBYvWlPOCl">pic.twitter.com/GBYvWlPOCl</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784661893891658227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Benjamin Booth / NA, IA / 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘27 Ben Booth l RHP l <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaProspects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaProspects</a> <br><br>Deliberate mover, like size and strength in body. Fastball was 80-81 located to both sides. 63-64 CB<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/SUdNvXLiRW">pic.twitter.com/SUdNvXLiRW</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784672953877066141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ryan Wille 1B / RHP / Ankeny, IA / 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ryan Wille | 2027 | Ankeny<br><br>Big frame with plenty of room to add. <br><br>FB: 79-80 T81<a href="https://twitter.com/MidwestPrideHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MidwestPrideHS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/OKcEYO8pnP">https://t.co/OKcEYO8pnP</a> <a href="https://t.co/kT3Wc64W54">pic.twitter.com/kT3Wc64W54</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784676244933476487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Will Biggs SS / 2B / Waukee , IA / 2028

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘28 Will Biggs l SS l <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaSticks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaSticks</a> <br><br>Continues to impress at the plate against high school arms. Body/Actions/Metrics/Results all highly advanced for age. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeSeen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeSeen</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/prepbaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prepbaseball</a> <a href="https://t.co/wPXlYRnPXj">pic.twitter.com/wPXlYRnPXj</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784678228579197213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Brady Smith RHP / SS / Dallas Center-Grimes, IA / 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘27 Brady Smith l RHP/SS l <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaSticks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaSticks</a> <br><br>Fastball had pop out of his hand with late arm side run, got on hitters quick at 85-86 T87. Loose relaxed arm action. CB 67-68<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/ShooterHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShooterHunt</a> <a href="https://t.co/LjI0Meju3j">pic.twitter.com/LjI0Meju3j</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784678811352629757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chase Sharp OF / LHP / Saydel, IA / 2026

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chase Sharp (2026, Saydel) showing confidence in his slider. <br><br>Good feel, lands for strikes, and gets some s/m across the zone. <a href="https://twitter.com/Chasesharp07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chasesharp07</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/MidwestPrideHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MidwestPrideHS</a> <a href="https://t.co/xdKvoRLiuC">pic.twitter.com/xdKvoRLiuC</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784682904859070834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Luther Cox / NA, IA / 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘27 Luther Cox l SS/OF l <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaProspects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaProspects</a> <br><br>Keeps the barrel in the hitting zone a long time with strong hands through the ball. Launching this Fastball to the left center Gap<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/pvEnJEOx6X">pic.twitter.com/pvEnJEOx6X</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784684821857337697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gavin Weinschenk LHP / OF / Waukee , IA / 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘27 Gavin Weinschenk l LHP/OF l <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaSticks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaSticks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CageBomb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CageBomb</a> on the last pitch of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a>. 2nd loud barrel in as many ABs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IASpringLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IASpringLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/1F1HRUnKrZ">pic.twitter.com/1F1HRUnKrZ</a></p>&mdash; Prep Baseball Iowa (@PrepBaseballIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballIA/status/1784687256780874070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


WEEK FIVE | APRIL 21, 2024

Braylon Bingham SS / RHP / Pleasantville , IA / 2027

Dane Gosselink LHP / 1B / West Des Moines Valley, IA / 2026

Hayden Anderson LHP / 1B / Waukee, IA / 2027

Kaleb LaFavor RHP / 1B / Sioux City Heelan, IA / 2026

Jake Battershell C / RHP / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2026

Briley Purcell RHP / 3B / Norwalk, IA / 2025

Cal Jepsen SS / RHP / Sioux City East, IA / 2026

Kohen Bollwinkel OF / 2B / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2025

Jett Kamberling SS / RHP / Tipton, IA / 2026

Hayes Lautenbach RHP / SS / Pella, IA / 2027

Trey Wight SS / 2B / Knoxville, IA / 2025

Joey Oakie RHP / OF / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2024

Ty Mikkelsen SS / RHP / Dallas Center Grimes, IA / 2024

Brock Harland C / RHP / Mid-Prairie, IA / 2024

Brady Eklund C / 1B / Waukee, IA / 2024

Jace Embry C / 1B / Saydel, IA / 2024

Will Nesler SS / RHP / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2027

Bohdy Colling SS / RHP / Sioux City East, IA / 2026

Colton Arndt RHP / OF / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2026

Hunter Minner RHP / Ankeny, IA / 2027

Devin Davis RHP / Aplington/Parkersburg, IA / 2024

Raine Pitre OF / RHP / Iowa Falls Alden, IA / 2027

Mason Hedrick RHP / OF / Southeast Polk, IA / 2025

Ty Andrews C / 3B / Des Moines Christian, IA / 2024

Andrew Swanda RHP / 3B / Des Moines Roosevelt, IA / 2024

Tate Moulton RHP / OF / Grand View Christian , IA / 2026

Ben Porter C / 3B / Winterset , IA / 2026

Brady Smith RHP / SS / Dallas Center-Grimes, IA / 2027

Cole Moore C / RHP / Van Meter , IA / 2025

Brayden Moore SS / RHP / Waukee, IA / 2026

Trae Houser RHP / SS / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2026

Noah Davies C / OF / Boone, IA / 2026

Brody McInville SS / RHP / Urbandale, IA / 2026

Benjamin Booth 3B / RHP / WDM Valley, IA / 2027

Charlie Sarsfield OF / SS / Linn-Mar, IA / 2027

Trever Baumler RHP / C / Dowling Catholic, IA / 2024

JJ Phillips C / OF / Pleasantville , IA / 2027

Luke Woltmann LHP / OF / Council Bluffs Lewis Central, IA / 2024

Ryan Stedman RHP / SS / West Des Moines Valley, IA / 2026

 

Kayden Anderson SS / 3B / Glenwood , IA / 2024

Will Morris RHP / C / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2026

Brady Andrews RHP / OF / Des Moines Christian, IA / 2026

Brett White 3B / OF / Solon High School, IA / 2024


WEEK FOUR | APRIL 14, 2024

The sun wasn't the only thing shining: Oakie, Baumler, and a host of higher-end prospects dominated in Week 4 of the Prep Baseball Iowa Spring League. Our updated Scout Blog is now LIVE, highlighting a plethora of talent on display this past Sunday. Check it out 👇

Joey Oakie RHP / OF / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2024


20+ scouts attended the Gregg Young Sports Complex to observe Joey Oakie's first outing of the 2024 season.

In his one-inning outing to start the spring, Oakie comfortably sat 93-96 mph throughout, with a solid overall feel for the zone. Most impressive about the performance was how he produced that velocity with seemingly very little effort to his delivery and release. As he continues to work himself up to 100%, it is not out of the realm of reality to see the velocity continue to increase over the course of the spring and head into the summer season.

Oakie showed a breaking ball in the 83-84 range, one with more of an 11-5 shape flashing hard diagonal break, slightly different from the east-west slider shape he threw last summer with Ankeny Centennial, but equally as effective with the ability to land for strikes along with missing barrels at the plate.

He's currently 47th on Prep Baseball's Draft Board with possible helium as he continues to ramp up his pitch count and stamina going into the Iowa high school season.

Trever Baumler RHP / C / Dowling Catholic, IA / 2024

Trever Baumler was his steady, typical self on Sunday, dominating on both sides of the ball for the Iowa Sticks. 

The TCU recruit has a true 3-pitch mix, increasing his value and projection as a starting pitcher at the professional level. Baumler used his fastball (90-93 mph) with solid command to both sides of the plate, complementing it well with an above-average feel for a changeup and slider. He is an easy mover down the mound, with quality rhythm and sequencing to his delivery and easy effort overall.

Baumler's two-way upside also intrigues. The Dowling Catholic product has a high level of athleticism and performs exceptionally well versus top competition defensively in the outfield. He also showcases above-average bat speed, hitting ability, and projectable power at the plate. 

Currently the #4 ranked player in the Iowa class and #215 nationally for Prep Baseball, Baumler has continued to improve his draft stock to many MLB organizations. 

Devin Davis RHP / Aplington/Parkersburg, IA / 2024

Dane Gosselink LHP / 1B / West Des Moines Valley, IA / 2026

 

Jacob Koerselman SS / RHP / WDM Valley, IA / 2025

Connor Williams RHP / OF / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2027

Gavin De Jesus SS / OF / Waukee, IA / 2026

Karsten Triggs RHP / SS / Iowa City Liberty, IA / 2025

Max Waldschmidt RHP / OF / Iowa City High, IA / 2024

Colton Roemmich RHP / 3B / WDM Valley, IA / 2026

Matt Meeker OF / 1B / TPH Academy, IA / 2027

Cross Bandy RHP / 2B / Dallas Center Grimes, IA / 2026

Hayden Anderson LHP / 1B / Waukee, IA / 2027

Ellis Colon 3B / SS / WDM Valley, IA / 2025

Jack Loutsch LHP / OF / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2027

 

Adam Mein RHP / OF / Saydel High School, IA / 2025

Lake Cowman OF / RHP / Pella, IA / 2025

 

Tyler Morton C / 1B / Osage, IA / 2026

Briley Purcell RHP / 3B / Norwalk, IA / 2025

JJ Phillips C / OF / Pleasantville , IA / 2027

Braxton Jensen RHP / 1B / Storm Lake, IA / 2026

Trent Grevengoed OF / RHP / WDM Valley, IA / 2026

Brooks McCarty LHP / OF / MOC-Floyd Valley, IA / 2026

Jack Wedemeier 3B / RHP / Waverly-Shell Rock Senior, IA / 2026

Will Biggs SS / 2B / Waukee , IA / 2028

Will Morris RHP / C / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2026

Charlie Sarsfield OF / SS / Linn-Mar, IA / 2027

Jaxton Schroeder 1B / OF / Iowa City High, IA / 2025

Ryan Stedman RHP / SS / West Des Moines Valley, IA / 2026

Ryan Stedman was a standout at the Iowa Scout Day in August and the Iowa Preseason All-State in March. He has continued to make impressive jumps through the year with his tools and physicality. Hard follow for Division 1 programs leading up to August 1st.

 


WEEK THREE | APRIL 7, 2024

JJ Phillips C / OF / Pleasantville , IA / 2027

Jackson Boesen SS / RHP / Dowling Catholic, IA / 2024

Colton Moore SS / OF / Norwalk, IA / 2027

Dylan England SS / OF / Boone, IA / 2025

Aidan Vens RHP / OF / Des Moines Roosevelt, IA / 2026

Charlie Krueger OF / OF / WDM Valley , IA / 2024

Matt Cox 3B / 3B / WDM Valley, IA / 2024

 

 

Owen Siegert OF / OF / West Marshall, IA / 2024

Will Nesler SS / RHP / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2027

 

Cross Bandy RHP / 2B / Dallas Center Grimes, IA / 2026

Brayden Moore SS / RHP / Waukee, IA / 2026

Ryan Stedman RHP / SS / West Des Moines Valley, IA / 2026

Cole Moore C / RHP / Van Meter , IA / 2025

Trent Grevengoed OF / RHP / WDM Valley, IA / 2026

Jace Embry C / 1B / Saydel, IA / 2024

Brett White 3B / OF / Solon High School, IA / 2024

 

Ellis Colon 3B / SS / WDM Valley, IA / 2025

Brady Andrews RHP / OF / Des Moines Christian, IA / 2026

Isaiah Kettler OF / RHP / Pella, IA / 2025

Trever Baumler RHP / C / Dowling Catholic, IA / 2024

Emerson Alberhasky RHP / 3B / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2024

Will Morris RHP / C / Ankeny Centennial , IA / 2026

Tate Slagle SS / RHP / Algona High School, IA / 2025

Ty Andrews C / 3B / Des Moines Christian, IA / 2024

Sam Kemmer SS / RHP / Johnston, IA / 2025

Jaymison Howard / Sumner-Fredericksburg, IA / 2024

Logan Wildebour RHP / 1B / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2026

Taitn Gray OF / C / Dallas Center-Grimes , IA / 2025

Ryan Wille 1B / RHP / Ankeny, IA / 2027

Bohdy Colling SS / RHP / Sioux City East, IA / 2026

Logan Roff C / OF / Pleasantville, IA / 2026

Cade Newman 3B / 1B / Ankeny Centennial, IA / 2027

Tyler Morton C / 1B / Osage, IA / 2026

 


WEEK TWO