Prep Baseball Report

South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis


By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Supervisor - Wisconsin/Illinois

On March 3, the PBR Wisconsin staff held its longest running event, the South Milwaukee Preseason I.D., at Hitters Baseball Academy in Caledonia. This event has annually given us a spring preview of some of the top prospects across the state.

Today, we continue our week-long analysis of the event with the pitching prospects from the showcase. We have previously posted our Statistical Analysis of the event and Quick Hits recap in the days following the event, and we also started our position-by-position breakdown over the last week by examining the day’s outfielders, catchers, and infielders.

This group of arms in particular was deep, from its juniors to freshmen, so we ranked the top-10 prospects from each class in attendance, from 2020, 2021, to 2022.

Homestead’s Arthur Liebau is now among the top-ranked juniors in the state without a commitment. Up to No. 18 overall on our 2020 board, Liebau showed that trademark heavy fastball at Hitters in March, where he sat 86-89 mph and touched 90 mph once. His feel for secondaries, a sharp 11/5 breaking ball and a sinking change, has separated him from his peers.

This group of sophomores in particular was robust, but none made it look smoother or easier than Tommy Meyer, the uncommitted lefty from Wauwatosa East. The 6-foot-4 southpaw has a sky-high ceiling and sat in the 82-84 mph range, featuring late arm-side run, with clean and easy arm action.

Mitchell Voit (Whitefish Bay) is a two-way prospect who’s arm strength on the mound is impossible to deny. Voit is already living in the 83-84 mph range on a four-seam fastball that has hard, late life through the strike zone. He throws his offspeed with aggression and confidence, too, making him one of the highest follows in this 2022 class – one that’s already shaping up to be an historic one for Wisconsin.

Let’s get to each class’ top-10 rankings, as well as reports on every one of the pitchers who toed the rubber at the South Milwaukee showcase back in March.

TOP 2020 PROSPECTS

1. Arthur Liebau, Homestead, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Strong build, athletic frame.
Delivery: Uptempo and convicted delivery, athletic throughout, closed toe landing, regular effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, quick loose arm action, whippy arm action.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Heavy feel, slight tilted plane, run and sink down in the zone.
CB: 73-77 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, thrown aggressively.
CH: 80-81 mph. Well above average action, played confident.

2. Colton Coca, Case, 2020 (Central Michigan)
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Recently started getting more work on the mound and already shows advance arm strength and convicted secondary offerings.
Body: 6-foot-4, 210-pounds. Lean athletic frame, highly projectable.
Delivery: Easy balanced delivery, on line with closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action is clean and easy, longdraw.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Played with occasional cut.
CB: 76-78 mph. 12/6 type shape, tight spin, thrown aggressive.
CH: 80-83 mph. Flashed fade action, near fastball arm speed.

3. Nick Cairo, Kenosha Bradford, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP Starter type profile with fell of multiple pitches and continues to trend upward.
Body: 6-foot-2, 215-pounds. Sturdy build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type, regular effort, delivery repeats and in rhythm, works with conviction.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Heavy feel with sinking action, above average control.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type action.
CH: 77-80 mph. Near fastball arm action, runs to arm side, flashed plus at times, feel for the strike zone.

4. Ayden Spykstra, Cedarburg, 2020
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds. Average lean frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, lands square with closed toe landing, repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Controls the zone, plays with slight run to arm side.
SL: 67-70 mph. 2/8 shape, flashed above average action.
CH: 74-76 mph. Best secondary offering, plus action at times, sinks to arm side.

5. Phillip Harper, Wauwatosa East, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 190-pounds. Long projectable frame, prototypical pitchers frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, loads on the back side, tall balance point, lands slightly closed cross body side.
Arm Action: RH. Long drawing arm action, firm at times, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Some tilt, early running ation.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual shape with above average depth.
CH: 72-76 mph. Near fastball arm speed, played straight top of the zone.

6.Eric  Hughes, Janesville Craig , 2020
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Strong athletic build, sloped shoulders, trim waist.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery, easy and repeatable.Works on line stays balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw and action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Showed control of zone, strike thrower, slight arm side action.
CB: 66-70 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, slurve type breaking ball.
CH: 73-75 mph. Straight change, occasional sink.

7. TJ Lukach, New Berlin West, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Regular effort delivery, works online, lands closed toe.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, high 3/4 slot, loose out front.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Played easy at times, slight arm side run.
SL: 70-71 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
CH: 75-78 mph. Near fastball arm speed.

8. Seth Sybesma, Homeschool/Delavan-Darien, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 188-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Methodical down tempo delivery, lands aggressive and picks up pace, regular effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, full arm swing.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Late action, slight run and sink to arm side.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with depth.
CH: 76-78 mph. Slight fade action, near fastball arm speed.

9. Gavin Vrana, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2020
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 188-pounds. Solid build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall and fall type build, lands square with closed toe, high front side.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 to over the top slot.
FB: T82, 81-81 mph. Straight action, occasional tilt.
SL: 70-72 mph. 1/7 shape, showed feel.
CH: 75-76 mph. Near fastball arm speed, straight change.

10. Mitch Mueller, Brookfield Central, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Lean strength, high waisted frame.
Delivery: Subtle rocker step, to athletic balance point and closed landing, stays balanced and level throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action plays with long high draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Straight four seam action, showed feel for strikes.
CB: 66-69 mph. 12/6 action, some depth, early break.
CH: 78-78 mph. Sinking action with feel, best secondary offering, deceptive FB arm speed.

TOP 2021 PROSPECTS

1. Tommy Meyer, Wauwatosa East, 2021
Positional Profile: LHP High ceiling 2022 prospect.
Body: 6-foot-4, 180-pounds. Long lanky frame, highly projectable.
Delivery: Athletic and repeatable, easy effort stays balanced and works slightly across body, closed landing.
Arm Action: LH. Arm action is loose, short draw, long out front with life, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Runs to arm side, late action, hard life through the zone, project well and plays up.
CB: 67-70 mph. 2/8 shape, showed feel, tight at times.
CH: 74-78 mph. Fade action, plus at times for age, near fastball arm speed.

2. Logan Landers, Brookfield Academy, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B High ceiling 2022 prospect with frame and arm action.
Body: 6-foot-8, 220-pounds. Extra-large and long frame, projects, lean with lively levers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works athletically, repeats and controls levers well for size, in rhythm. Lands square and plays on line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean loose and live, highly projectable, above average arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Hard finish through the zone, plays with tilt.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed tight and sharp.
CH: 75-80 mph. Sinking action, near fastball arm speed.

3. Billy Howard, Menomonee Falls, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Strong athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery, methodical up to landing, convicted at release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Hard run to arm side.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action at times.
CH: 78-80 mph. Played with fade action.

4. Grant Ross, Pewaukee, 2021
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Smaller frame with above average strength and athleticism.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on line and lands closed, some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, quick arm speed out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Runs to arm side, showed feel.
CB: 71-75 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed tigh spin.
CH: 78-80 mph. Fastball arm speed, fade action with feel for the strike zone.

5. Blake Read, Muskego, 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 178-pounds. Athletic shape, lean with some projection.
Delivery: Smooth uptempo, loose and athletic. Works slightly across body, head falls third base side, lands closed, dynamic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, quick arm above average arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Hard run to arm side.
CB: 69-72 mph. 1/7 shape, sharp action with depth, tight spin.
CH: 75-78 mph. Near fastball arm speed, occasional sink.

6. Alex Jamroziak, Muskego, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Thick sturdy frame, strong build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive type, works across his body, closed toe landing, strong lower half, works with effort.
Arm Action: RH. Plunges on back side, high 3/4 slot, above average arm speed.
FB: T87, 83-85 mph. Heavy feel, running action.
CB: 74-77 mph. 11/5 shape, firm with feel, shallow action.
CH: 76-80 mph. Sink action.

7. Tyler Peck, Oak Creek, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Sturdy build, proportional.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with little effort, lands on line, closed toe, in rhythm and on time, head stays on line.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Showed sinking action and control of the strike zone.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, above average feel, flashed sharp action.
SL: 70-73 mph. 10/4 action, also shows sharpness and feel, ability to separate from CB.
CH: 76-78 mph. Sinks to arm side, near fastball arm speed.

8. Mason Ruh, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP Live young arm who showed feel for the zone in bullpen setting.
Body: 6-foot-3, 230-pounds. XL frame, durable build.
Delivery: In rhythm, on line. Tall and fall type with effort, lands squared, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, some length on back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Sink action, showed feel for the zone.
SL: 71-74 mph. 10/4 shape, tight spin at times.
CH: 75-81 mph. Plays firm, fastball arm speed, sink action with feel for the zone, best secondary offering.

9. Jacob Thoresen, Oak Creek, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 189-pounds. Compact build, average frame.
Delivery: With tempo, repeatable and compact, low effort, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Feel for the strike zone, runs to arm side.
CB: 62-67 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 73-75 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed sharp action and above average feel. Best secondary offering.

10. Corey Plahuta, Muskego, 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 175-pounds. Solid build with strength.
Delivery: Exaggerated action into rocker step, slight drop and drive, changes eye level throughout delivery. Stride works slightly to open side, finishes third base side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, short arm action.
FB: T84, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type, occasional hard action through the zone.
SL: 67-71 mph. 2/8 shape, near fastball arm speed, showed tight spin and feel.
CH: 64-71 mph. Near fastball arm speed, varied velocity.

TOP 2022 PROSPECTS

1. Mitchell Voit, Whitefish Bay, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B High follow 2022 arm with plus arm projection.
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame and build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with very little effort, lands square, closed toe landing, in rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, quick arm. Plus arm strength and arm speed.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Hard finish through the zone, four seam life.
CB: 70-71 mph. 10/4 shape, tight spin, thrown with confidence.
CH: 74-75 mph. Arm side action, feel and conviction.

2. Hunter Schmitt, Grafton, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP High upside 2022 arm with feel for three pitches.
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Wiry young build, lanky frame, live loose levers, projects well.
Delivery: Smooth easy delivery stays balanced well though delivery, works on line and lands closed, slight drop and drive type.
Arm Action: RH. High ceiling arms, loose and clean, plus arm speed for age, high 3/4 slot, low effort.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with run to arm side, firm finish through the zone.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape, tumbling action, yet to be developed.
CH: 71-72 mph. Deceptive fastball arm speed, plus action for age, sink and fade to arm side. Polished pitch.

3. Michael Mulhollon, Westosha Central, 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pounds. Lean and projectable frame, high upside with loose actions.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, easy effort, stays on  line and works in rhythm with balance.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose action, high 3/4 slot, live easy arm.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Showed feel for strikezone, plays with arm side run.
CB: 70-73 mph. 1/7 shape, short tight action and shape, dropped for strikes.
CH: 73-75 mph. Straight change type.

4. Logan Dobberstein, Pewaukee , 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-6, 175-pounds. Long slender frame, athletic levers.
Delivery: Works on line, level through landing, squared foot strike, low effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, quick arm high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Sinking action, slight arm side run, showed feel for the strike zone.
SL: 68-70 mph. 10/4 shape, aggressive arm speed, dropped for strikes.
CH: 74-77 mph. Fade action, thrown for strikes, deceptive arm speed.
SPLT: 72-74 mph. Flashed plus downer action for age, convicted arm speed.

5. Luke Klekamp, Oak Creek, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Athletic with present strength.
Delivery: Subtle rocker step, into tucked balance position, slightly cross fire, works in rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action is loose, quick arm from 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Above average run to arm side, adds sink as well. Hard late action in the zone.
CB: 63-68 mph. 10/4 shape, showed better in the windup, frisbee type slider, showed feel for strikes.
CH: 67-69 mph. Snik action.

6. Mason Buss, Arrowhead, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Lean projectable frame.
Delivery: Side step rocker, medium lift, slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Loose live arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Flashed run to arm side, showed feel for the zone.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 71-72 mph. Near fastball arm action, occasional fade action.

7. Willard Peterson, Evansville, 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pounds. Large build.
Delivery: Tall and fall, stride foot moves down and around to closed landing, slightly rotational and creates deceptive angle. Easy effort.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, long loose action, clean and easy.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Plays with angle, showed better out of the windup.
CB: 63-69 mph. 2/8 shape, big sweeping action, flashed above average.
CH: 67-71 mph. Near fastball arm action, sinks to arm side

8. Max Martin, Franklin, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Two-way player with high ceiling on the mound.
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Projectable build, loose lively body type.
Delivery: Full windup delivery, tall and fall type with regular effort, good tempo and direction.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, clean and projectable, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Lively fastball, occasionally overthrown, projectable velocity.
CB: 65-70 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 73-75 mph. Played down with sink action.

9. Dakota Veium, Westosha Central, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Wiry frame, loose levers.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with little effort. Stays balanced and on line, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Arm is loose and quick, projectable, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Showed feel for zone, run and sink to arm side.
CB: 63-66 mph. 11/5 shape, dropped for strikes, above average feel for age.

10. Jaxson Easterlin, Franklin, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 155-pounds. Lean upside frame, slender build, loose levers.
Delivery: Feel for the mound, athletic delivery, works online, in rhythm and on time.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, clean path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Control of the zone, showed run to arm side and occasionally played with tilt.
SL: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, guides at times.
CH: 69-71 mph. Sink and fade to arm side, above average feel with aggressive arm speed.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Dylan Ackermann, Newman Catholic, 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pounds. Wiry thin build, some projection.
Delivery: Long levered delivery, medium lift, hands play wide and separate outside the balance point.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, plays firm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-78 mph. Mostly straight.
CB: 58-61 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action.
CH: 63-69 mph. Cut action at times, palm ball grip.

Jack Baretz, Franklin, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. Large frame for age.
Delivery: Tall and fall type, regular effort, lands square, closed toe. Shoulders play level and balanced throughout
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Straight action, showed feel for the strike zone.
CB: 59-66 mph. Gradual action.
CH: 64-68 mph. Down in the zone, some sinking action.

Matt Baumann, New Berlin Eisenhower, 2020
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Trim waist, athletic shape.
Delivery: Uptempo rhythm, athletic and repeatable.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm for age, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Slight arm side run.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7 shape, tight at times, occasional depth.
SL: 69-71 mph. Firmer than CB, similar action, less depth.
CH: 70-73 mph. Occasional fade action, deceptive arm speed.

Tyler Bittman, Arrowhead , 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders and trim waist. Lean strength.
Delivery: Regular effort, delivery works online, deliberate to balance point and works quick and athletic to landing.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose quick arm.
FB: T84, 81-82 mph. Flash cut. Control of the strike zone.
CB: 67-70 mph. Occasional sharp action.
CH: 75-79 mph. Firm wristed, slight sink action.

Conner Bousson-Matzl, Indian Trail, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Thin wiry build.
Delivery: Down tempo delivery, plays on line, lands closed, regular effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Straight, four seam type.
CB: 54-57 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown for strikes.
CH: 69-71 mph. Straight change.

Adam DeHart, Xavier, 2021
Positional Profile: CIF
Body: 5-foot-10, 200-pounds. Sturdy build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Lowe effort delivery, lands square, works on line.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-81 mph. Straight action, four seam type.
CB: 64-68 mph. Occasional decel, 11/5 plane.
CH: 71-75 mph. Sinking action.

Alexander Eschenbacher, Marian Central Catholic (IL), 2020
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, closed landing, works online.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CUT: 69-70 mph. Occasional cut out of the stretch.
SPLT: 67-70 mph. Mostly straight.

Mitch Fassbender, Wauwatosa West , 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 150-pounds. Lanky frame with some projection.
Delivery: High leg lift, toe up, loose levers, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-78 mph. Slight arm side run.
CB: 64-66 mph. 1/7 shape.
SL: 66-66 mph. Plays 2/8 more lateral action, tighter than CB at times.
CH: 70-73 mph. Slight sinking action.

Jon-Michael Fessel, Wilmot, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall with tempo, quick lifted leg kick lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long arm action.
FB: T75, 70-74 mph. Sinking action.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 59-66 mph. Wide velocity range, varied in action.

Dominik Garza, Eisenhower, 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Thin build, lanky frame, projects.
Delivery: Tall and fall, uses slide step in stretch, on line, slightly down tempo, head leaves.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Straight action, ability to throw for strikes, occasional run.
CB: 60-62 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 68-69 mph. Straight change.

Ridge Guyette, Hilbert, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-0, 225-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery, on line, squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Regular effort, long action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Runs to arm side.
CB: 67-69 mph. 10/4 shape.
CH: 72-74 mph. Flashed fade to arm side.

Blake Julian, Iron Mountain (MI), 2021
Positional Profile: CIF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 200-pounds. Compact build with advanced strength.
Delivery: Regular effort delivery, lands square, uptempo at hand break.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Straight action, four seam type.
SL: 69-71 mph. Slurve type, 11/5 shape.
CH: 71-74 mph. Sink action to arm side.

Brad Katte, Cedar Grove-Belgium , 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Works tall and fall, regular effort, lands square, on line, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, over the top slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four seam type, occasionally firm through the zone.
CB: 72-73 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp power action.
CH: 74-76 mph. Near fastball arm speed, sinking action.

Jonathan Kim, Brookfield Academy, 2022
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Strong build, developed shoulders.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, tucked balance position.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Flashed run to arm side.
CB: 59-62 mph. 1/7 shape, played up arm side.
CH: 69-70 mph. Sink action, slightly to arm side, near fastball arm speed.

Daniel Kim, Brookfield Academy, 2020
Positional Profile: MIF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 165-pounds. Compact frame,solid build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, open landing, works on line, in rhythm with regular effort.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Slight arm side run, thrown for strikes.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 64-67 mph. Straight change, slight sink action.

Timothy Krohn, Tremper, 2019
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 155-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Side rocker to tucked balance point, up and over stride, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long and over the top.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Flashed occasional cut action.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 67-70 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball.

Josh Lewitzke, Muskego, 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Compact, strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, works on line and lands with closed toe, works in rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long action.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Slight sink action.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, occasionally plays flatter.
CH: 69-71 mph. Straight change, occasional sink.

Luke Nowak, Menomonee Falls, 2021
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Lean athletic frame, live body.
Delivery: Regular effort delivery, closed toe landing, works on line.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, shorter arm action, clean.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Occasional sink action, showed feel of zone.
CB: 64-65 mph. 1/7 type occasional feel.
CH: 66-69 mph. Straight with occasional fade action.

Kyle Panek, Warren (IL), 2020
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive type, tall balance point, lands square a firm.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Slight arm side run, thrown for strikes.
CB: 58-59 mph. Gradual action, showed ability to throw for strikes.
CH: 68-69 mph. Slight sink with feel for zone.

Grant Peterson, Lake Geneva Badger, 2021
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, some effort, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, short draw.
FB: T75, 70-74 mph. Occasional cut action, thrown for strikes.
CB: 64-65 mph. Some downer, gradual action.
CH: 70-72 mph. Slight fade action, near fastball arm speed.

Zach Peterson, Oak Creek , 2021
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Strong build, wide shoulder, trim waist.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-81 mph. Slight arm side run.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 72-76 mph. Occasional cut action.

Sawyer Smith, Shoreland Lutheran, 2021
Positional Profile: INF/RHP Two-way player projects best on the mound.
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery, closed toe landing, loose levers, slightly higher front side.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, projects, above average arm speed for age. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Showed run to arm side on lateral plane.
CB: 62-63 mph. Occasional decel, some gradual depth with 11/5 shape.
CH: 66-68 mph. Sinking action, some feel.

Alex Star, Brookfield Academy, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 153-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery, regular effort, works on line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, reach on the back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Straight four seam type.
CB: 60-65 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 62-65 mph. Flashed sink and fade to arm side.

Jason Starr, Sun Prairie, 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean frame, projectable.
Delivery: Easy effort delivery, tall balance point, lands square and stays on line.
Arm Action: RH. Short loose arm action out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Slight arm side run, showed feel for zone.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 shape, plays with depth.
CH: 70-74 mph. Showed fade action, near fastball arm speed.

Max Stocco, Marquette University, 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, works on line and in rhythm with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Slight arm side run, shows feel for the zone.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
SL: 63-68 mph. 10/4 shape, tight spin at times.
CH: 62-65 mph. Straight change, slight fade to arm side.

Ryan Walters, West Allis Central, 2020
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, lands closed, works directional.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Showed sinking action.
CB: 63-67 mph. 10/4 shape.
CH: 66-69 mph. Sinking action.

Jacob Wnuk, Brookfield Academy, 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Delivery works slightly across body, closed landing, medium lift.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Straight action, four seam type.
CB: 66-70 mph. Gradual action, some feel.
CH: 67-71 mph. Sink action.

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