Prep Baseball Report

MO Underclass Games: Infielders Edition


Scott Hood
OK/MO/KS Assistant Scouting Director

Prep Baseball Report Missouri hosted the Missouri Underclass Games showcase on June 8th at Atkins Field in Columbia.  The event was attended by prospects coming from the 2023 and 2024 classes and today we take a look at the infielders that attended.  

Jonathan Ludwig led the way the a laser timed 6.69 60 time with Grant Dotson right behind him at 6.83 and Caden Bogenpohl clocking in at 6.87.  Cooper Walkoff and Christian Bobzin registered the top arms across the diamond both registering at 86 mph.  Bogenpohl posted a very impressive 101 mph exit velocity with Tripp Johns right behind him at 99 mph.

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Reiss Beahan LHP / 1B / Columbia Hickman, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP

Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pound long and lean frame with room for added strength and size in the future

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance with hands set high above the shoulders.  Simple stride into even weight balance between the feet at contact.  Heavy shoulder lean with a strong uphill bat path.  Strong rotational swing with upper body driven path.  Hits to a firm front side with short weight transfer from the back side.

Power: 84 mph exit velocity.

Arm: LH.  INF-71 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a long and choppy arm action.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with short and choppy steps and shows good footwork around the bag.  Fields the ball with a stiff glove and developing glove action.

Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.

Christian Bobzin RHP / SS / St. Paul Lutheran, MO / 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/SS

Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound long and lean build with present athleticism and projectable frame.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and flat bat path.  Short leg kick stride with slight step back with the lead leg.  Slight arm bar posture with the lead hand.  Quick twitch swing with quick hands through the zone and good overall bat speed.  Looks to get the ball up in the air and shows real strength at contact with good leverage.

Power: 96 mph exit velocity..

Arm: RH.  INF-86.  High ¾ with a short and clean arm action and good hand speed.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with short and horizontal steps.  Shows a feel for glove action out in front of the body.  Has good glove action on the back hand side picking through the angle well.  

Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

Caden Bogenpohl OF / RHP / Jackson , MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-5, 215-pound large and mature frame with good athleticism and present strength.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with an open stance with hands set tight to the body at shoulder height.  Leg swings into a neutral stance with even weight distribution between the feet at contact.  Strong whippy swing with present strength in the hands with future home run potential.  Slight uphill bat path with strong rotation in the core.  Will roll on the front foot with heavy rotation after contact.  Works hard to pull the hands inside the ball and hits with good leverage.  

Power: 101 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-82 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a clean and short arm action with very good hand speed.  

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and shorter steps.  Plays the ball with a high waist bend and a feel for glove action tunneling the ball into the center of the body.    

Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.

Hunter Brickson 3B / RHP / Holt, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-2, 200-Pound physical and mature frame with strength in the lower half.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance with a vertical bat angle slightly wrapped towards the head at set up.  Short knee-knock stride with minimal weight transfer from backside with even weight distribution between the feet at contact.  Linear lower half with a rotational upper body throughout the swing.  Pull side approach with a strong top hand.  Does show some strength at contact.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-74 mph. High ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and short steps.  Shows very good glove action out in front and fields the ball with soft hands.  Clean and quick transfers out of the glove.

Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.

David Broughton SS / 3B / St. John Vianney, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic build with present strength and room to add more size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and upright posture with hands set high above the shoulders with downward bat angle.  Flips barrel quickly into slightly wrapped position.  Uses a rhythmic two-tap stride working to a wider base.  Drives the lower half well linearly through the swing and gets on plane by manipulating the lower half well.  Has some strength at contact.  Plays the ball deeper into the zone and takes good routes to the ball.

Power: 91 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-76 mph. High ¾ arm slot with a short and clean arm action with a good release.  Shows the ability to change arm slots when the play dictacts. 

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with smooth actions and quick feet.  Plays below the ball really well and shows a developing feel for glove action and soft hands.  Shows good lateral range and clean/quick transfers out of the glove.

Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

Ryan Casteel SS / RHP / Liberty, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 160-pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and athletic posture with the front foot starting preset turned inwards.  Hands stay very close to the chest below shoulder height with a vertical bat angle.  Simple stride to a wider base.  Longer path with the hands and clean extension.  Line drive approach and shows the ability to use the whole field.  Slight rock into back side with linear direction of the lower half through the swing. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH. INF-79.  High ¾ arm slot with a short/quick arm action.

Defense: In the infield shows good lateral range and fields from a high waist bend.  Shows a developing feel for glove action out in front of the body and fields with a stiff glove. Shows good glove action on the back hand.  Tunnels the ball back into the middle of the body. 

Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.

Oliver Degenhardt SS / 2B / St. John Vianney, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean and developing frame with wiry strength.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and upright posture.  Quiet set up with the hands and load into the lower half.  Simple swing mechanics and does a good job of repeating swing.  Slight arm bar posture with the lead arm.  Works hard to the inside part of the ball with a flat barrel path.  Line drive approach and shows the ability to work the ball to all fields.  Good linear movements in the lower half working to a stiff front leg with head staying behind the ball at contact.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-79 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a short arm action in the back and hand working across the chest at release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with good routes on short and choppy feet.  Shows a feel for glove action out in front of the body and soft hands.  Plays with a high waist bend.  Clean transfers out of the glove.

Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Grant Dotson 2B / SS / Jackson , MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF

Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a wide base and flat bat angle resting on the shoulder.  Rocker style weight shift into the back leg with short weight transfer into a firm front leg.  Strong rotational swing with a short traditional stride that lands back to neutral.  Has some strength at contact with leverage in the swing.  Flat bat path and controls the ball in the middle of the field with a line drive approach.  Good balance throughout the swing.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a short/choppy arm action.

Defense: In the infield shows a feel for routes working around the ball.  Does a good job of playing underneath the ball with flexible fielding position.  Has a developing feel for glove action and fields the ball with a firm glove.  Gets most of lower half on throws across the diamond.

Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.

Austin Happel SS / 3B / Windsor, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/3B

Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with an open stance and athletic posture with hand waggle rhythm.  Big leg kick stride with weight getting fully stacked onto the back side.  Longer path to the ball but when the barrel gets to the spot there is good extension.  Good linear leg drive with the back knee working towards the front knee.  Hits from a firm front leg with head staying behind the ball at contact.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-77 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action and release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and a feel for working around the ball.  Shows a feel for glove action and fielding the ball out in front with a soft glove.  Shows the ability to cover both the forehand and backhand sides.

Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Tripp Johns 3B / 1B / Lafayette , MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B

Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound physical frame with present strength.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and upright posture.  Slight hand waggle rhythm with a vertical bat angle.  Short leg lift stride that lands slightly closed.  Short weight transfer from backside into a firm front leg.  Strong rotational swing with current strength at contact.  Pull side approach and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Power potential with the bat.  Hands work quickly through the zone and attacks with good leverage.

Power: 99 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-79 mph. ¾ arm slot with  a clean arm action and release.

Defense: In the infield shows a feel for working around the ball with good rhythm.  Shows good glove action and fields the ball with soft hands.  Fields from a high waist bend.  Clean transfers out of the glove and gets good momentum headed towards target after release.

Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Sean Keegan 2B / OF / Marquette, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance with an upright posture and vertical bat angle.  Slight hand waggle rhythm before getting set into position.  Short traditional strand with a linear weight transfer into a firm front leg.  Short and compact stroke with hands working hard to the inside part of the ball.  Weight finishes on the front foot at contact but does a good job of keeping the head behind the ball at contact.  Line drive approach and finishes with good balance.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-70 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a stiffer arm action on long release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with aggressive rhythm and shows a feel for working around the ball with momentum headed towards the target.  Shows a feel for glove action out in front of the body with a firm glove.  Good slow roller technique and has clean transfers out of the glove.

Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

COLIN KERBER

RHP / 1B / MARQUETTE , MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound long and physical frame.

Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance and upright posture with a 45 degree bat angle.  Strong stack into the backside with the load.  Uses a short leg kick stride to an athletic base with good weight transfer into a firm front leg.  Long and levered swing with the hands with a slight uphill bat path looking to work the ball up in the air.  Shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Simple swing mechanics and does a good job of repeating the swing.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-74 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork.  Shows the ability to cover some ground working off the bag with good footwork and rhythm.  Fields with a developing glove action and firm glove.  Moves well around the bag for size.

Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Cole Kreisel SS / 2B / Warrensburg , MO / 2024

Positional Profile: MIF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and athletic posture with a flat bat angle.  Short rock into the lower half with good weight stack.  Short leg hover stride that at times works as a two tap stride.  Linear swing with weight transferring into a firm front leg.  Shows quick hands through the zone with good overall bat speed.  Does a good job of getting extended and showed the ability to handle pitches up and down in the zone well with quality body manipulation.

Power: 86 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-75 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a long arm action and release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with aggressive rhythm and shorter steps.  Shows a feel for glove action and fields the ball with soft hands.  Gets the ball out of the glove cleanly and shows a good slow roller technique.  Good lateral range and shows the ability to cover ground.

Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Tyler Laskowski 1B / RHP / Christian Brothers College , MO / 2024

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 185-pound athletic build with strength in the lower half.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a narrow base and upright posture with the barrel starting in a vertical position.  Short stride with minimal weight transfer from the backside.  Short and compact swing with hands working hard to the inside part of the ball.   Level bat path and line drive approach.  Head stays down on contact with minimal head movement.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-74 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a long and clean arm action.

Defense: In the infield show proper footwork around the bag.  Gets hips and shoulders turned in unison when working the ball to second base.  Shows the ability to bounce off the bag and cover ground when holding runners.  Has a developing feel for glove action and soft hands.

Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.

Jonathan Ludwig SS / 2B / Staley, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF

Body: 6-foot, 165-pound lean and athletic frame with room for adding strength and size in the future.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and athletic posture.  Hands start away from the body with a flat bat angle.  Rocks in and out of the weight quickly with a linear motion with the lower half.  Hits from a firm front leg and leans weight backwards after contact.  Strong top hand swing with short routes to the ball and long extension.  Slight uphill bat path with a line drive approach.  Manipulates the body well on pitches down in the zone.  

Power: 86 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with aggressive footwork working around the ball.  Shows a feel for glove action out in front of the body and fields with soft hands.  Clean transfers out of the glove.  Shows good slow roller technique.  Good body control throughout the fielding process.

Run: 6.69 runner in the 60.

Jack Meyer RHP / SS / Pacific, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF/RHP

Body: 6-foot-3, 147-pound very long and lean frame with good projection and room for more strength in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with an open stance and upright posture.  Quick load with the hands and the lower half.  Short weight transfer into a soft front leg.  Long levered swing with an uphill bat path.  Maintains narrow base throughout the swing.  Swings on balance. Vertical bat angle into a flat path and line drive approach. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-72 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a stiff arm action and hand working across the body at release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with short footwork and prefers to let the ball come to him.  Fields the ball with a high waist bend and developing feel for glove action and soft hands.  Clean transfers out of the glove and shows a good slow roller technique. 

Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.

Domenic Nordmann SS / 2B / Liberty-Wentzville, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF

Body: 5-foot-9, 135-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and wide base with hands set back beyond back shoulder.  Slight arm bar posture with lead arm.  Short stride with minimal weight transfer into the back leg.  Hits from a soft front leg with slight linear direction in the lower half.  Slight uphill bat path with a pull side approach.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.  Does a good job of manipulating the body on pitches down in the zone to match plane.

Power: 76 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-80 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and shows a feel for working around the ball.  Plays underneath the ball well with good fielding position.  Shows good glove action and fields the ball with a soft glove.  Good body control with clean transfers out of the glove.

Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.

Matthew Reid RHP / 1B / Saint Dominic, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 190-pound physical and mature frame.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with an open stance and crouched posture with a flat bat angle.  Arm bar posture with the lead arm.  High back elbow with slightly stiff posture.  Hands work quickly through the zone.  Slight uphill bat path with hands working away from the body.  Short leg kick stride with up tempoed rhythm throughout the swing. 

Power: 78 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH. INF-69 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a short/stiff arm action.

Defense: In the infield fields the ball of the right leg with a sure handed glove.  Shows a developing glove action and firm glove.  Fields the ball with a high waist bend.

Run: 8.80 runner in the 60.

Cooper Robertson 3B / RHP / Fort Zumwalt West, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 190-pound stocky build with present strength.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance and upright posture with a flat bat angle.  Short and simple stride to an athletic base.  Strong weight stack onto the back side with good linear direction working towards a firm front leg.  Does a good job of manipulating the body on pitches lower in the zone to help with matching plane.  Hands work quickly through the zone with good overall bat speed.  Shows current strength at contact.  Maintains balance throughout the swing.

Power: 90 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-80 mph. ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and hand working across the chest at release.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with shorter steps and prefers to let the ball come to him.  Has a developing feel for glove action out in front of the body and fields it with a firm glove.  Does a good job of playing underneath the ball with low fielding position.

Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Joseph Schweppe SS / RHP / Parkway West, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: MIF

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound lean and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a narrow base and upright posture.  Maintains the upright posture throughout the swing.  Short leg kick stride with short drift with the weight into a firm front side.  Rotational upper body with balance working towards the first base side at the finish.  Long levered swing with some current strength at contact.  Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Slight lean back at contact with the posture.

Power: 90 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-77 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with lateral footwork and turning of the shoulders and hips to create angles to the target.  Fields the ball out in front of the body with a developing glove action and firm glove.

Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.

Gannon Snyder 3B / RHP / Parkway West, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B

Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pound physical and athletic build with present strength.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with an open stride and slightly upright posture.  Strong weight stack onto the back side with lower half working linearly through the zone into a firm front leg.  Very quick hands through the zone with good overall bat speed.  Strong rotational swing with a pull side approach.  Uphill bat path trying to work the ball up in the air.  Has current strength at contact with more power potential in the future.  Heavy linear swing with weight ending on the front foot at contact.

Power: 95 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-76 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a long arm action and good hand speed.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with lateral footwork and turning the hips and shoulders to align with the target.  Fields with a firm glove and developing feel for glove action out in front of the body.  Does a good job of playing underneath the ball with proper fielding position.

Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.

Logan Stewart SS / RHP / Home School, MO / 2024

Positional Profile: MIF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound with an athletic and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.  

Hit: Switch.  At the plate starts with a narrow base and athletic posture.  Leg kick stride with strong weight shift into the back side.  Linear motion in the swing working to a firm front leg.  Short and compact stroke from both sides with quick hands through the zone.  Good body control throughout the swing.  Finishes the swing on balance and remains in an athletic position at all times.  Swing is slightly more fluid from the left side than the right.  Line drive approach and good barrel control.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-78 mph. High ¾ arm slot with a short arm action.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and routes working around the ball.  Fields the ball with a firm glove and developing feel for glove action out in front of the body.  Clean exchanges out of the glove. 

Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.

Gannon Sturdy 1B / 3B / Kirkwood , MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B

Body: 6-foot-5, 265-pound large and durable frame.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with an open stance and crouched posture.  Slow load into the lower half with a leg kick stride.  Back foot works linearly through the zone and at times comes off the ground.  Flat bat path and line drive approach.  Developing balance and bat speed.

Power: 80 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-68 mph.  ¾ arm slot with a short arm action and release. 

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork.  Gets the body pre turned into position to work the hips and shoulders around.  Fields with a sure glove.

Run: 8.69 runner in the 60.

Cooper Walkoff 3B / SS / Parkway West, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 3B

Body: 6-foot, 195-pound physical build with room for more strength to the frame.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and crouched posture in the lower half and upright posture in the upper body.  Strong weight shift into the back side with a simple stride working back to neutral position.  Linear direction with the lower half working to a firm front leg.  Whippy bath path with good leverage at contact.  Slight uphill bat path working the ball up in the air.  Strong hands with quick routes to the ball and good overall bat speed.  Current strength at contact

Power: 93 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-86 mph.  High ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.

Defense:  In the infield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork.  Knows how to get the body turned towards the target and get the ball out of the glove with rhythm with the feet.  Shows a good slow roller technique.

Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Tyler Whitworth 1B / RHP / Hazelwood West, MO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound long and projectable build with room for added strength to the frame in the future.

Hit: LHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance with weight pre-shifted into the back leg and athletic posture.  Short leg kick stride with short linear movements with the lower half.  Slightly wrapped barrel angle with a longer path through the zone.  Bat stays in the zone for a long time.  Has some whip in the swing and hits with good leverage.  Controls the barrel well for the length of the arms.  Finishes on balance with good extension.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity. 

Arm: RH.  INF-79 mph. High ¾ arm slot with a very short arm action.

Defense: In the infield attacks the ball with short steps and prefers to let the ball come to him.  Shows good footwork around the bag and gets the hips and shoulders turned in unison on throws to second.  Fields the ball with developing glove action and firm glove.

Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

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