Future Prospects Showcase - Madison: Player Analysis

The PBR Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp for the 2023 and 2024 graduating classes took place on April 7 at GRB Academy in Windsor, Wis. Fifty prospects participated in an educational portion as well as a pro-style workout in front of the PBR Illinois/Wisconsin Scouting Staff.

Shortly following the event, we took a look at the statistical analysis from the day and touched on a few of the standouts.

Three pitchers from the class of 2023, Dylan Questad (Waterford), Tyler Lusic (Waterford Union), and Zander Rockow (Thorp) were impressive on the mound and each of them took stand out reps in the outfield as well.

One of the more impressive two-way prospects at the event was 2023 graduate Jackson Hunley (Sun Prairie). Hunley used his 6-foot-1 frame well both in the right-handed batter's box and on the mound. He recorded the day’s hardest exit velocity and was up to 78 mph on the mound.

Roman Trapani (Eau Claire Memorial) has one of the more advanced skill sets in the 2023 class. His fastball touched 80 mph on the mound and his advanced offensive abilities for his age solidified him as one of the event’s best overall performers.

Two backstops, in particular, stood out, both representing the 2023 class: Hunter Szymborski (Brookfield Central) and Jake Olszewski (Germantown). Both recorded the single lowest pop times at the event. Olszewski swings a left-handed bat and has above-average bat speed for his age. As for Szymborski, he is another left-handed hitter who swings a fluid, quick bat.

There were plenty of other standouts from the day and their full reports can be found below.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Gavin Anderson, Franklin, 2024 
Positional Profile: OF/2B 
Body: 5-foot-3, 91-pounds. Lanky
Defense: Quick feet, uses momentum, moves athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, good carry for his size.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, small leg lift, short stride. Long path, direct to the ball, fluid rhythm.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.77 runner in the 60.

Blake Armiger, Arrowhead, 2023 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-9, 122-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open, tall setup, bat wrap load. Level bat path.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Smooth rhythm, lands square, tall/fall.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 65-69 mph. Sink.
CB: 64-66 mph. Plays for age.
CH: 65-68 mph. Shows fade.

Mason Armstrong, Verona Area, 2023 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. 
Defense: 2.44-2.51 pop times. Reliable hands.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short draw, loose action, Over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup, short stride. Short/uphill path to the ball, flashed above average bat speed for his class.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Michael Clarkson, Lake Forest, 2023 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds. Strong legs.
Defense: Clean exchange for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Closed, crouched setup, short stride. Short, level bat path, plus contact for age.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Level shoulders, open landing.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, quick arm speed, long, stiff action.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Run, hard, heavy.
CB: 56-68 mph. 11/5 shape, slows arm.
CH: 54-59 mph. Slows arm, circle change up.

Will Deets, Aquinas, 2024 
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. OF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic setup, closes off front foot when he strides.  Long level path to the baseball, showed ability to consistently hit line drives. 
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts on the first base side of the rubber, side step into drop and drive delivery, works in line with target, front foot lands closed off, athletic finish with some rhythm. 
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T69, 65-69 mph. Has sink to it. 
CB: 51-56 mph. 11/5 shape. 
CH: 60-66 mph. Has sink to it.

Joe Dolenga, Stevenson, 2024 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds. Athletic
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic, plays through ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate, shows carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall athletic setup, open, bat wrap load, leg kick, short stride. Fast hands, long path, fluid rhythm.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Shows rhythm, tall/ fall, effort guy, uphill shoulders, in line, first base side of rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm speed, short action, Over-the-top.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Run, straight, plays flat.
CB: 55-58 mph. 12/6 shape, has bite.
SL: 64-65 mph. Arm speed near fastball, 12/6 shape.

Anthony Franceschetti, Catholic Memorial, 2024 
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-9, 127-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather, clean transfer. 
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride with high leg kick.  Long path to the baseball. 
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.87 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber, side step into delivery, short stride, front foot lands closed. 
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. 
FB: T63, 60-62 mph. Has run to it. 
CB: 57-60 mph. Some sweeping action.                                                                                   
CH: 54-57 mph. Decelerates arm.

William Hess, Arrowhead, 2023 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, toe tap, short stride. Steady bat speed for age, long bat path.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.82 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: 
Arm Action: RH. 
FB: T61, 57-59 mph. 
CB: 55-56 mph. 
CH: 53-55 mph.

Ethan Hindle, Arrowhead, 2023 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-9, 138-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Defense: Reliable hands for age, quick exchange, plays through ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride. Present bat speed for age, level bat path, showed gap-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Third base side of rubber, rushed rhythm, lands square, in line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 arm angle, stiff. 
FB: T69, 66-69 mph. Run, straight, late life.
CB: 56-69 mph. 
SL: 57-60 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp, slows arm.

Jackson Hunley, Sun Prairie, 2023 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Athletic/ lanky build.
Defense: Steady hands for age, fields out in front, athletic, looks the part.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, loose arm action, Over-the-top slot, accurate, shows carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, tall, athletic setup, short stride. Fast hands for age, level bat path, line drive approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Generated hard contact.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Slow, smooth rhythm, lands closed, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, quick arm speed, short, loose action.
FB: T78, 72-78 mph. Shows run, hard action, sinks.
CB: 64-69 mph. 11/5 shape, can be sharp, arm speed near fastball.
CH: 68-70 mph. Arm speed near fastball, straight movement.

Eason Hurd, Ashwaubenon, 2024 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange leads to quick release of baseball, showed some range to his front and back hand. 
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, short stride with leg kick.  Quick hands, level path to the baseball, simple swing. 
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber, side step initiates delivery, level shoulders, worked in line with target, open landing. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, accelerates his arm quickly through a high 3/4 arm slot. 
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Has downward run to it. 
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed late tight action. 
CH: 60-63 mph. Circle change, thrown near fastball speed, has fade to it, good feel for pitch.

Daelen Johnson, Beaver Dam, 2023 
Positional Profile: RHP/OF 
Body: 5-foot-10, 135-pounds. 
Defense: Clean exchange, gets rid of the ball quickly, plays through baseball. 
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, above-average arm for his age. 
Hit: RHH. Tall Balanced setup, wide base, short stride.  Short level path to the baseball, barrells the ball up well. 
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts on the third base side of the rubber, tall and fall delivery, works in line with his target, lands closed off with his front toe, smooth rhythm throughout his delivery. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Had run to it with some action, thrown for strikes. 
CB: 59-63 mph. 11/5 shape, has good feel to it, potential swing-and-miss offering. 
CH: 63-67 mph. Thrown near fastball arm speed, has sink to it, plays for his age. 

Caleb Karll, Madison West, 2023 
Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. 
Defense: 2.33-2.43 pop times. Gains ground, long exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, Over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe tap stride. Short/uphill path to the ball, flashed gap-to-gap ability.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed above average bat speed for his age.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side rocker step, drop and drive delivery, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T70, 66-70 mph. Flashed arm side run, flashed downward movement.
CB: 57-61 mph. 11/5 shape, near FB arm speed, sharp/late action, flashed bite. 
CH: 56-59 mph. Maintains arm speed, played arm side run, flashed fade movement, showed feel.

Ashton Kampa, Muskego, 2023 
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 
Body: 5-foot-6, 150-pounds. 
Defense: Reliable hands, feel for the position.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Wide/balanced stance, smooth load, short stride. Short, level path to the ball.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side/forward rocker step, tall balance point, tall and fall delivery, lands closed. 
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot. 
FB: T67, 63-67 mph. Played straight. 
CB: 51-56 mph. 1/7 shape, flashed 12/6 shape, early/gradual action.
SL: 54-55 mph. Decelerates his arm, 1/7 shape.
CH: 57-61 mph. Maintains arm speed, played straight, flashed sink and fade movement. 

Elijah Knutson, Pecatonica, 2024 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pounds. 
Defense: 2.79-3.16 pop times. Steady hands.
Arm: RH. C - 55 mph. Short action, Over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup, toe tap/ short stride.  Level path to the ball.
Power: 61 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.43 runner in the 60. 

Seth Kraemer, Oconomowoc, 2024 
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-5, 125-pounds. 
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields under center, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic Balanced setup, front foot is closed, toe tap stride.  Long path to the baseball. 
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts in the center of the rubber, side step leads into delivery, closed front toe on landing. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T60, 54-57 mph. Has sink, slight action to it. 
CB: 47-52 mph. 11/5 shape. 
CH: 49-52 mph. Has sink to it. 

EJ Kuster, Greendale, 2023 
Positional Profile: RHP/1B 
Body: 6-foot-2, 167-pounds. Lanky, athletic, projectable frame. 
Defense: Clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, fluid rhythm, bat wrap load, leg kick/short stride.  Long/uphill path, repeated contact, flashed gap-to-gap ability.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed advanced bat speed for his age, finds the barrel. 
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side rocker step, tall balance point, tall and fall delivery, lands slightly open. 
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm, quick arm speed, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Played arm side run, hard action. 
CB: 59-62 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed depth, maintains arm speed. 
CH: 64-69 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays arm side run, fade movement, has feel. 

Shayden Lentini, Germantown, 2024 
Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds. 
Defense: 3.03-3.08 pop times. Gains ground.
Arm: RH. C - 54 mph. Long draw, Over-the-top action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bat wrap load, leg kick stride. Short, level path.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed feel for the barrel.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, rocks into hip turn, level shoulders, works in line, lands square. 
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T58, 54-58 mph. Straight action. 
CH: 49-53 mph. Circle change, decelerates arm.

Landen Lozier, Notre Dame Academy, 2023 
Positional Profile: 2B/SS 
Body: 5-foot-1, 100-pounds. Small athletic build.
Defense: 
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate.
Hit: LHH. Balanced athletic setup, toe tap, short stride. Fast hands for age, advanced approach for age, fluid rhythm for age.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60. 

Carter Lund, Cambridge, 2024 
Positional Profile: C/INF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-3, 115-pounds. 
Defense: 2.44-2.64 pop times. Natural instincts at the catcher position.
Arm: RH. C - 59 mph. INF - 58 mph. Short, loose action, Over-the-top slot, played accurate across the field.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bat wrap load, leg kick stride. Long/uphill path to the ball, flashed opposite field ability.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.74 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side rocker step, drop and drive delivery, uphill shoulders, lands open. 
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 61-63 mph. Straight action, throws for strikes.
CB: 52-55 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action, near FB arm speed, flashed feel.
CH: 56-59 mph. Near FB arm speed, fade movement.

Tyler Lusic, Waterford Union, 2023 
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 6-foot-1, 163-pounds. 
Defense: Active feet, utilizes his crow hop well, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, Over-the-top slot, above-average arm for his age. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, slight toe tap in stride.  Uphill path to the baseball, showed some pop in his bat. 
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts from the center of the rubber, tall and fall delivery, works in line with his target, lands open with his front foot, showed some rhythm throughout. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, accelerates his arm quickly, operates from a high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Has sink to it, above-average velocity for his age. 
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape. 
CH: 66-69 mph. Thrown near fastball arm speed, showed arm side run with some sink to it, thrown for strikes, was best secondary offering, above-average pitch for his age. 

Atticus Marse, Verona Area, 2023 
Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-foot-5, 140-pounds. 
Defense: Attacks the baseball. 
Arm: RH. OF - 66 mph. Long arm action, Over-the-top slot. 
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed Balanced setup, short stride with a slight leg lift, quiet front foot.  Long level path to the baseball, simple and compact swing. 
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.32 runner in the 60. 

Tevyn Montgomery, Bay Port, 2024 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-9, 185-pounds. Strong build. 
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic setup, open stance, short stride. Quick hands, level path to the baseball, pull-side approach, consistently barrelled up the baseball. 
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts from the first base side of the rubber, side step into tall/fall delivery, works in line, lands square with his target. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T71, 67-70 mph. Has some run and sink to it.                                                                      
CH: 58-63 mph. Has sink to it. 

Noah Musolf, Franklin, 2023 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-10, 133-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, has carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall, Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride. Long bat path.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Level shoulders, square landing, upright  finish.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm slot, long arm action.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Cut, plays well for age.
CB: 58-60 mph. Late action, slows arm, misses are down. 
CH: 63-67 mph. Arm speed near fastball, sink, has control.

Miles Nelson, Monona Grove, 2023 
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-10, 205-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, Balanced setup, leg kick, long stride. Fast bat speed, level bat path, line drive, middle of the field approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 9.19 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Has rhythm, can repeat delivery, first base side of rubber, in line, lands open toe.
Arm Action: RH. Over-the-top arm angle, short arm action, shows balance.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Straight, has control.
CB: 58-60 mph. Shows 11/5 shape, gradual action, arm speed near fastball.
CH: 67-70 mph. Arm speed near fastball, straight, has control.

Jake Olszewski, Germantown, 2023 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds. 
Defense: 2.19-2.29 pop times. Athletic for position, advanced blocking for his age.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short draw, loose action, flashed carry on throws.
Hit: LHH. Tall/open setup, short stride, fluid rhythm. Short/level path to the ball.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed advanced bat speed for his age.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Chayce Osterhaus, Pardeeville Middle, 2023 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-8, 125-pounds. Lanky frame.
Defense: Steady hands for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, some strength for age.
Hit: LHH. Open, Balanced setup, barrel tip load, small leg lift, short stride. Fast hands for age, uphill bat path.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts closed, level shoulders, lands open toe.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm angle.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Straight, hard, heavy.
CB: 50-60 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp, power, slows arm.

Kyle Pielsnik, Oak Creek, 2023 
Positional Profile: MIF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pounds. 
Defense: Reliable hands, plays through ball well.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long action, high 3/4 slot, showed accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride. Fast hands for age, lets ball get deep, uphill path, pull approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Smooth rhythm, level shoulders in line, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 to low 3/4 arm slot, quick arm speed, long action.
FB: T76, 71-74 mph. Cut, late action.
CB: 58-62 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeping, shows control.
CH: 67-68 mph. Arm speed at fastball, fade.

Gunnar Polman, Mount Horeb, 2023 
Positional Profile: C/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-11, 135-pounds. Lanky frame.
Defense: 2.36-2.51 pop times. Gains ground, long exchange, funnels low.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/tall setup, leg kick/short stride. Short and level path to the ball.
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side rocker step, high balance point, tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T69, 66-68 mph. Flashed arm side run.
CB: 60-64 mph. 10/4 shape, near fastball arm speed.

Dylan Questad, Waterford, 2023 
Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, showed fluid footwork, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, had some carry on his throws, above-average arm for his age. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic setup, wide base, minimal load and stride. Level path to the baseball, consistently found the barrel, elevated the baseball well, hit some gaps. 
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts in the center of the rubber, slight drop in his back side, level shoulders, works in line with his target, has some rhythm throughout his delivery. 
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, gradually speeds through an Over-the-top arm slot. 
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Through a 4-seam and a 2-seam fastball, 4-seam operates within 76-81 mph, 2-seam sat around 77-80, both pitches had run, 4-seam fastball had hard run,2-seam offering had arm side run, both thrown for strikes down in the zone. 
CB: 62-67 mph. 12/6 shape, thrown near fastball arm speed, power breaking ball, thrown for strikes downward in the zone. 
CH: 63-67 mph. Occasionally decelerated arm, thrown down in the zone, swing-and-miss pitch. 

Anthony Rieck, Catholic Memorial, 2023 
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Strong frame.
Defense: Reliable hands. 
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long draw, Over-the-top action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/wide stance, bar load. Short/uphill path to the ball.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side/forward rocker step, tall balance point, tall and fall delivery, lands square. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm angle. 
FB: T72, 67-71 mph. Tilt movement. 
CB: 58-58 mph. 12/6 shape, gets on top.
CH: 63-67 mph. Palmball, flashed sinking movement.

Zander Rockow, Thorp, 2023 
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Muscular and athletic build. 
Defense: Narrow two-handed gather, quick transfer to release. 
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, above-average arm for his age. 
Hit: LHH. Tall open setup, short stride with a toe tap.  Flashed fast hands, uphill path through the zone, has raw power in his bat. 
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. Above-average speed for his age. 
Delivery: Starts narrow in the middle of the rubber, smooth rocker step initiates delivery, slight drop in his back side, shoulders are level, lands slightly closed with an athletic finish, had rhythm throughout delivery. 
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm angle. 
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Straight movement, thrown for strikes, above-average velocity for his age. 
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action to it, thrown near fastball arm action, can throw it for strikes. 
CH: 61-64 mph. Decelerates arm, thrown down in the zone. 

Wyatt Rushing, Elkhorn Area, 2024 
Positional Profile: MIF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-4, 108-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight back load, leg kick, short stride. Line drive approach.
Power: 58 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Rushed delivery, uphill shoulders, effort delivery, has balance.
Arm Action: RH. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, short, stiff action.
FB: T64, 60-64 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 53-58 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual movement.
SL: 57-62 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp movement.

Kegan Schlichting, Oshkosh North, 2023 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-9, 120-pounds. Lanky frame, room for continuous physical development.
Defense: Steady hands, quick footwork, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, Over-the-top slot. 
Hit: RHH. Balanced/tall stance, short stride. Long, level path.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, lands open, finishes upright. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T65, 62-65 mph. Straight action.
CB: 57-60 mph. Sweep shape, flashed late action, decelerates arm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Decelerates arm.

Tate Schmidt, Waunakee, 2024 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-1, 100-pounds. 
Defense: Above-average fielder as an infielder and outfielder, advanced hands for his age, clean transfer from glove to hand, plays through the baseball, natural instincts defensively, showed confidence in himself. 
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. OF - 67 mph. Short arm action, Over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, smooth load, short stride with a leg kick. Uphill path to the baseball, primarily hit line drives in his session, fluid rhythm throughout his swing. 
Power: 60 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.45 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Third base side of rubber, side step into delivery, high leg kick, throws with effort, finishes towards first base side. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, quick Over-the-top slot. 
FB: T64, 62-64 mph. Downward movement, thrown down in the zone. 
CB: 52-54 mph. 12/6 shape, thrown near fastball arm speed, gradual action, worked down in the zone. 
CH: 57-58 mph. Has sink to it, thrown for strikes, will play at his age.

Cole Selvig, Regis, 2023 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, lanky build.
Defense: Steady hands for age, fluid footwork for age, clean exchange, plays through ball well.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws show carry for age.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced, open setup, leg kick, short stride Long, uphill, shows extension, pull approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.7 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Third base side of rubber, high leg lift, lands square, easy effort, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, quick speed, long, loose action.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Hard action, has spin.
CB: 64-69 mph. 11/5 shape, shows sharpness, aggressive, slider- like.
CH: 63-69 mph. Slightly slows arm, has sink. 

Landen Seymour, Hononegah, 2024 
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-foot-3, 110-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork, advanced feel for a crow hop, comfortable in stride, plays through the baseball well. 
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate on most of his throws. 
Hit: LHH. Open crouched setup, toe tap stride. Level path to the baseball, fluid rhythm throughout his swing. 
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts on the third base side of the rubber, side step starts tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands square to his target, smooth rhythm throughout. 
Arm Action: RH. Short loose arm action, operates from a high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T65, 64-65 mph. Has some run to it, thrown for strikes. 
CB: 52-54 mph. 12/6 shape, thrown for strikes. 
CH: 56-69 mph. Thrown near fastball arm speed, has sink to it, showed ability to throw it for strikes. 

Braden Smith, Byron, 2023 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-10, 148-pounds. Athletic
Defense: Steady hands, athletic fielding position, fields ball deep.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose arm action, Over-the-top/ high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, Balanced setup, long stride, arm bar load. Level, long bat path, fluid rhythm.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Smooth rhythm, tall/fall, lands closed, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, quick arm speed, short, loose action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Straight, hard, control.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, above average action for age, has control.                                   
CH: 62-64 mph. Arm speed near fastball, arm side run, sink. has control.

Jacob Stanislawski, New Berlin West, 2024 
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 
Body: 5-foot-2, 90-pounds. 
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields the ball under center. 
Arm: LH. INF - 55 mph. Short arm action, Over-the-top slot. 
Hit: LHH. Tall, closed setup, short stride with a leg kick. Level path to the baseball. 
Power: 58 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 10.24 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Operated from both the first and third base side, shoulders occasionally fly open, lands square to his target. 
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, Over-the-top slot. 
FB: T56, 52-55 mph. Straight movement. 

Joshua Steger, Lomira, 2024 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-3, 145-pounds. 
Defense: Reliable hands. 
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride/toe tap. Short, level path to the ball. 
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.77 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side rocker step, low balance point, tall and fall delivery, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65, 62-64 mph. Straight action.
CB: 55-61 mph. 11/5 shape, decelerates arm.
CH: 56-58 mph. Played with sinking movement, flashed fading movement.

Derek Steinbrenner, Menomonee Falls, 2023 
Positional Profile: SS 
Body: 5-foot-7, 117-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands for age, plays through ball well.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot, accurate, showed carry for age.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, small leg kick, short stride, steady balance for age. Uphill bat path, quiet rhythm.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.7 runner in the 60. 

Lars Swanson, Waunakee, 2024 
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-7, 138-pounds. 
Defense: Two-hand gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, showed ability to make accurate throws. 
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed balanced setup, long stride with a leg kick. Slight drop in hands, long level path through the zone, 
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 9.6 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts in the center of the rubber, side step starts delivery, level shoulders, works in line, lands square with his target. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. 
FB: T57, 56-57 mph. Plays straight. 
CH: 50-53 mph. Decelerates arm. 

Hunter Szymborski, Brookfield Central, 2023 
Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds. 
Defense: 2.26-2.44 pop times. Reliable hands, flashed fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic for position, flashed natural instincts. 
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short draw, Over-the-top slot, played accurate across the diamond. 
Hit: LHH. Wide/balanced setup, leg kick/short stride, fluid rhythm. Quick hands, short path to the ball, line drive hitter. 
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed for his age, advanced feel for the barrel for his age.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60. 

Issei Takahashi, Arrowhead, 2024 
Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-foot-6, 133-pounds. 
Defense: Steady hands, fluid footwork, fields the ball out in front, plays through the baseball. 
Arm: LH. OF - 67 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
Hit: LHH. Athletic balanced setup, short stride with a leg kick. Quick hands, short level path to the baseball, fluid rhythm throughout, quiet lower half. 
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts in the center of the rubber, side step leads into tall/fall delivery, level shoulders, works in line, finishes square to his target, smooth rhythm throughout. 
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T65, 61-65 mph. Thrown for strikes, plays straight. 
CB: 49-51 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action, thrown down in the zone. 
KN: 49-51 mph. 1/7 shape. 

Roman Trapani, Eau Claire Memorial, 2023 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Strong build.
Defense: Steady hands for age, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm slot, has carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, toe tap, slight barrel tip, short stride. Plus hands for age, gets extension, long, fluid rhythm.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Smooth rhythm, easy effort for age, level shoulders, tall/ fall, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over-the-top arm angle, long, loose action.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Has run, heavy action, has control.
CH: 68-72 mph. Arm speed near fastball, has control.
CUT: 69-73 mph. Sharp action, arm speed near fastball, has control, misses are down.

Tyler Umland, Muskego, 2023 
Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-foot-3, 135-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: Strong step behind on throws, plays athletically and through the baseball. 
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Short loose arm action, Over-the-top slot. 
Hit: LHH. Balanced closed setup, short stride, quiet front foot. Showcased fast hands for his age, level path to the baseball, simple and short swing with not a lot of moving parts. 
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. Above-average speed for his age.

Braden Vandermoss, Oconto Falls, 2023 
Positional Profile: 2B 
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pounds. 
Defense: Reliable hands for age, athletic position, plays through ball well.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg kick, short stride. Level bat path, pull approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60. 

Nate Vaughan, Sussex Hamilton, 2024 
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds. 
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields under center. 
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, drops his bat in load, short leg kick with a toe tap. Long level path to the ball, made consistent contact.  
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Starts towards third base side of the rubber, side step starts delivery, slight drop in back side, level shoulders. 
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. 
FB: T67, 62-67 mph. Straight movement. 
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed some sharp action. 
CH: 55-59 mph. Occasionally thrown near fastball arm speed, some fade to it. 

Noah Wech, Manitowoc Lincoln, 2024 
Positional Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-5, 115-pounds. 
Defense: Flashed soft hands, flashed fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Loose action, high 3/4 slot, played accurate across the field, flashed carry.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup, leg kick stride,  Level path to the ball.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Side rocker step, drove and drive delivery, works in line, lands square. 
Arm Action: RH. 
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Flashed sinking movement.
CB: 57-63 mph. 12/6 shape, early and gradual action, flashed depth.
CH: 61-64 mph. Near FB arm speed, flashed sinking and fading movements.

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