On Aug. 21, the PBR Wisconsin scouting staff traveled to Wildwood Park in Sheboygan, Wis., to host the annual Eastern Wisconsin Open event. This open showcase helped introduce us to some need-to-know players in the state that we’d not yet seen before, as well as provided us with updated looks at players who’ve earned our attention in the past.

Below is a look at all of the position players from the event with a few standouts that deserve a mention.

TOP POSITION PLAYERS

No. 1 PJ Hamel C / OF / Arrowhead, WI / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 54 / POS: 9 Positional Profile: C/OF  Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long, wiry build with long levers. Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup; hands set high, high back elbow, bat rests on shoulders. Slightly uphill path with leverage, extends past contact, strong, quick hands. 68.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 348’ max distance.  Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 82 mph. OF: Long arm action, full arm action, 3/4 slot. C: Short, compact arc with over the top slot. On the bag. Defense: 2.18-2.20 pop times. Fields within his frame, proper routes, fluid mover. C: Relaxed receiver, works down to up, soft hands.  Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

No. 2 Levi Watts OF / SS / Appleton North, WI / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 73 / POS: 11 Body: 5-10, 156-pounds. Athletic build, well-proportioned, room to fill, athletic runner. Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, slightly closed; simple approach, hands set head high, quiet. Simple weight-shift load. Direct path, handsy, whole field approach, drives the ball in the air. 66.1 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 275’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full arc, loose, whippy arm action. Accurate with carry. Defense: Attacks the baseball, athletic routes and actions, sure handed. Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.

No. 3 Brady Coons C / 3B / Kimberly, WI / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 148 / POS: 20 Positional Profile: C/3B  Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Compact, broad-shouldered frame with some strength throughout. Hit: LHH. Balanced, square setup, hands set away from body, some pre-pitch rhythm; simple, calm approach. Strong hands, slightly uphill path with leverage and feel for the barrel, gap-to-gap approach. 66.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 300’ max distance.  Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, compact arc. Over the top slot.  Defense: 2.40-2.43 pop times. Clean glove-to-hand transfer. Gains ground.  Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

No. 4 Taylor Lemanski OF / C / Mosinee, WI / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 183 / POS: 31 Positional Profile: OF/C  Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Strong lower half, broad shoulders, compact frame. Hit: RHH. Square, balanced setup; hands set shoulder high. Simple, some pre-pitch rhythm. Flat path, live drive approach with the ability to backspin baseballs, quick hands, pull-side. 70.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 316’ max distance.  Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. OF - 84 mph. 3/4 arc. Quick arm. Plays with carry at times. Consistently on the bag.  Defense: 2.11-2.19 pop times. Aggressive, attacks the baseball, fields outside his frame. C: Soft hands, quiet glove, works down to up. Mobile blocker.  Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

No. 5 Tyler Chopp OF / SS / Lakeside Lutheran, WI / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 182 / POS: 30 Positional Profile: OF/SS  Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lanky, broad-shouldered frame with more fill coming. Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open; bat rests on shoulder, patient, simple approach. Flat path, hits with his hands, line-drive approach, extends past contact. 67.5 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 281’ max distance.  Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short, compact motion with fluid release. Throws played with carry. Defense: Proper, efficient routes, fields within his frame, plays through the baseball, athletic actions. Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ryan Apel, Homestead (WI), 2025
 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
 Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build with room for added strength.
 Hit: RHH. Square, balanced start, pre-pitch rhythm in hands and bat. Direct to load back, small leg kick to level landing. Flat path with feel for the barrel, strong hands, handsy swing. 68.2 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. 3/4 arc, clean, loose action.
 Defense: Fluid actions, sure handed, quick transfer.
 Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Mason Ballard, Saint Joseph Catholic (WI), 2025
 Positional Profile: RHP/C
 Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build with some strength in the lower half.
 Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slightly open front foot, calm approach; hands set shoulder height with a flat bat. Flat path, stays through the zone, with leverage. 61 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 281’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Full arc, over the top, plays with carry.
 Defense: Sure handed, fluid action.
 Run: 8.28 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Belawski, Oconomowoc (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: SS/OF
 Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with broad shoulders.
 Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, hands set high with pre-pitch rhythm, level bat. Simple hand load back, easy. Flat path, sprays line drives, quick, strong hands. 67.7 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 324’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Medium arc. Over the top slot.
 Defense: Plays under control, sure handed, steady actions.
 Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Aden Cherney, Auburndale (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: RHP/SS
 Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Compact frame with some strength throughout.
 Hit: RHH. Balanced, closed off stance; hands set shoulder high, some pre-pitch movement. Short, downhill path to the ball, strong hands, backspins the baseball. 65.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 68.1 mph. 267’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, plays from multiple slots, loose at times.
 Defense: Fields deep, sure handed, can play on the move, under control.
 Run: 7.95 runner in the 60. 

Boston Damon, Beaver Dam (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: SS/3B
 Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build with room for added strength.
 Hit: RHH. Tall posture, slight crouch, weight shifted back in pre-load; loose hands set shoulder high. Loose, easy, slightly uphill path. All fields approach with strong hands. 61.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 297’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm with quick, over the top release.
 Defense: Sure handed, fluid actions,
 Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Owen Davis, Verona Area (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
 Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Tall, physical frame with room for added strength.
 Hit: RHH. Stock setup, with an upright stance and balanced base. Rhythm in hands with a medium leg lift load. Strong, uphill path with leverage, strong hands, pull-side approach. 73.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 289’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short, quick action. Accurate with carry.
 Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, feel for the first base bag.
 Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Sam Ernst, Fond du Lac (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: SS/RHP
 Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with more fill coming.
 Hit: RHH. Tall stance, wider base, slightly closed; simple rhythm in hands with bat waggle in pre-pitch. Easy toe-tap stride that stays closed. Handsy, compact swing, flat path, leverages the baseball, up-the-middle approach. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 246’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick, over the top arm action. Played with carry at times.
 Defense: Fluid mover, fields deep, quick transfer.
 Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Eli Edwardson, Holmen (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: SS/3B
 Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build. Rounded shoulders.
 Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open, hands set high, high back elbow, level bat. Simple load, strides to even. Flat path, direct to the baseball, some feel for the barrel. 66.4 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short, compact arm action from a 3/4 slot.
 Defense: Steady actions, sure handed, plays with intent.
 Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Frank, Germantown (WI), 2025
 Positional Profile: RHP/OF
 Body: 6-0, 186-pounds. Strong frame with rounded shoulders.
 Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, hands set low, tall bat. Downhill path, swings with intent, opposite field approach, strong hands. 67.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Compact, fluid arm action, throws played with carry.
 Defense: Attacks the baseball, aggressive, sure handed.
 Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Dylan Fredrick, Oconomowoc (WI), 2025
 Positional Profile: RHP/OF
 Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Lanky, lean build that projects.
 Hit: RHH. Tall/narrow stance, hands set low and away from body; dips into coiled load, short stride. Flat path, line-drive approach. 57.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 202’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Abbreviated arm action, 3/4 slot.
 Defense: Efficient routes, attacks the baseball, fields within his frame.
 Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Chase Geyer, Stevens Point Area (WI), 2024
 Positional Profile: OF
 Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Compact, well-proportioned frame.
 Hit: RHH. Upright stance, slightly open front foot, hands set head high; rhythm in pre-pitch. Direct path, strong hands, extends past contact, pull-side approach. 70.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 334’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Compact arm action, accurate throws.
 Defense: Efficient routes, sure handed, plays through the baseball.
 Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Ben Johnston, Kimberly (WI), 2025
 Positional Profile: 3B/OF
 Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build with some strength throughout.
 Hit: LHH. Balanced base, squared; rhythmic approach, tall bat, low hands set. Handsy, flat path with feel for the barrel, swings with intent. 66 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
 Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arc with a quick, over the top slot.
 Defense: Clean, steady actions, plays with intent.
 Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Evan Johnson, Oshkosh West (WI), 2026
 Positional Profile: C/2B
 Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with some strength throughout.
 Hit: SH. From the right side: Tall, square setup, hands set head high, static. From the left side, more pre-pitch rhythm, natural. Flat path, quick through the zone, quick hands. 61.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
 Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short arc with quick release. Over the top slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.26-2.44 pop times. Fields deep, sure handed, some range.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

Zach Le Mieux, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Thick build with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Upright stance, slightly open, hands set high; high back elbow, loose hands/wrists pre-pitch. Flat path, easy bat speed, strong hands, whole field approach. 70.7 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. Full arc, over the top slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, shuffle to throw.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Bryce Loker, Omro (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Proportional frame, some strength in lower half, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched start; hands set shoulder high, high back elbow. Static stance into load back. Flat path, up-the-middle approach, strong hands. 63.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action with a quick release, plays from multiple slots. Athletic.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick transfer, trusts his hands, plays under control.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

Ty Marcks, Shiocton  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Tall, wiry build with plenty of room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, open; some pre-pitch rhythm in the hands.  Uphill path with leverage, some feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 62.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short, clean arm from 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields deep, two handed gather.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Ian Meyer, Kimberly (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Lean, lanky build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, gets back to even, lower half coil, hits off his front side. Direct path with leverage, whole field approach. 60.5 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Full arc. Arm plays over the top.
Defense: Plays with intent, attacks the baseball, sure handed.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Avery Mosloski, Oshkosh West (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Lean, wiry build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch, static start, squared; flat bat with hands set shoulder height. Direct, flat path, strong hands, extends past contact. 60.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 68.7 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Full arc, loose, whippy, over the top slot.
Defense: Sure handed, plays under control.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

Jacob Riddick, Ripon (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, wide base, even; hands set shoulder high, away from body, high back elbow. Simple load, leg kick, lands square. Short, direct path, leverage, some feel for the barrel, middle-to-opposite field approach. 68.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arc, over the top, plays out in front.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, efficient routes, fields outside his frame.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Wade Spoerl, Westosha Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength throughout. Projects.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, balanced and square, hands set head height, high back elbow. Uphill path with some feel for the barrel. Middle-to-pull side approach. 60.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Whippy, over the top, accurate.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, intent, sure handed, fields within his frame.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Tagliapietra, Grafton (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame that projects.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, rocks back into forward move, gains ground. Direct, flat path, strong hands, extends past contact. 67.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Abbreviated arm action. Accurate.
Defense: Plays through the baseball, sure handed, proper routes.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60. 

Zac Wotruba, West De Pere (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Long-levered, athletic build with sloped shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, quiet setup, short stride. Handsy, flat path, pull-side approach. 66.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, solid hands, fields within his frame.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

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