Prep Baseball Report

Fox Cities Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis


By Wisconsin Staff

On March 6, PBR Wisconsin made its annual winter trip to Appleton to host the Fox Cities Preseason I.D. at the Players Choice Facility. This was an open event for all high school classes (2021-24), and gave our staff an ample look at the area's top players.

Shortly after the event, our staff collaborated to highlight the biggest takeaways and highlights from the showcase and published them within our Quick Hits piece. We then analyzed the traditional statistics we measured that day and published our findings within this Statistical Analysis. With the help of our TrackMan units and Blast Motion devices on-site, we published a TrackMan Files and Blast Motion Board, further highlighting the statistical winners from this Appleton-area showcase.

We previously published position-by-position analysis, covering the day’s catchers, outfielders, and infielders, and we’re onto the pitchers today.

ALL PITCHERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Easton Arendt, De Pere (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Regular effort. Square shoulders and stays in line. Lands square and finishes up right.
Arm Action: L/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Short stiff arm action.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Flashed some ASR. Thrown for strikes down in the zone. T2100, 1975 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape. Early action with some bite to it. Thrown at near FB arm speed for strikes. Knuckle grip. T1869, 1727 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Straight CH flashed ASR. Slows arm. T1564, 1492 average rpm. 

Hunter Barlament, Preble (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Strong compact build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Smooth rhythm with level shoulders. Stays in line with an athletic finish. Very clean motion. Projectable.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle. Quick arm speed. Long and really loose arm.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Straight action FB. Thrown up in the zone. T2044, 1977 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape. Flashed break with both early and late action, inconsistent. Shape/action is projectable.   T2204, 2141 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Less break than CB, more gradual. Soft break. T2198, 2050 average rpm.

Brandon Bates, Seymour (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Uphill shoulders. Short stride. Lands square with an upright finish.
Arm Action: L/R. Over the top arm angle. Long arm action.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Straight action FB. Thrown for strikes.  T1706, 1651 average rpm.
CB: 53-57 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual early movement.  T1508, 1455 average rpm.
CH: 58-61 mph. Slows arm. Thrown for strikes. T1519, 1429 average rpm. 

Zach Becker, Hartford Union (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Large frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Stretch only. Starts closed. Simple all upper body delivery. Finishes upright.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle with average arm speed. Short stiff arm action.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Flashed some ASR on the FB.   T2092, 2035 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. 10/4 shape. Gradual break.  T2272, 2219 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Slight breaking action on the SL. T2229, 2174 average rpm.
CH: 69-74 mph. Flashed some ASR and fade. Okay actions.  T2322, 1987 average rpm.

Cole Bensen, Bay Port (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Average balance point. Gliding leg front leg drive. Uses uphill tilting shoulders. Stays in line lands square and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle with quick arm speed. Short arm action.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Straight action. Steep downward angle.  T2131, 2103 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 10/4 shape. Flashed tight sharp spin. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T2434, 2255 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Straight CH. Strikes down in the zone. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T1750, 1615 average rpm. 

Bradyn Bezanson, Hudson (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B; Among the top ‘24 arms we saw this past winter.
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher from the left side. Stretch only pitcher toes the rubber from the far right side. Has good balance and flashed some rhythm. Uses level shoulders and stays in line. Athletic finish. Easy effort.
Arm Action: L/L. Low 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Two-seam FB with very good spin rate at 2400-plus max. Good run with some hard and heavy actions. Flashed some occasional two-plane sink as well. Plus pitch for age. T2437, 2364 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. 2/8 shape with sweep potential. Flashed sharp late action. Projectable pitch. Good spin rate.  T2649, 2605 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Hard ASR and sink action showed late. T1582, 1422 average rpm. 

Wyatt Blaskowski, Amherst (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Showed some rhythm. Level shoulders. Stays in line and lands square.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed with long and loose arm action.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Flashed some ASR on FB. T2041, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed some ASR and slight fade.  T1746, 1651 average rpm.
CUT: 62-66 mph. Showed some slight cut.

Alex Breckheimer, Chilton (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Long, lanky frame that can add more strength/muscle.
Delivery: Quick motion, easy effort. Tall/fall pitcher. Level shoulders. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle. Long am action with whippy finish. Average arm speed.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. 4: Heavy action with steep angle.
2: Flashed slight movement. T2152, 1986 average rpm.
CB:  mph. 10/4 shape with soft gradual break.  T2116, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Straight action with some late fade. T1783, 1629 average rpm. 

Thomas Burns, Hortonville  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP; A rising sophomore prospect in the state.
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, stretch only. High leg kick. Easy effort with smooth rhythm. Level shoulders. Athletic finish. Creates plus downward plane.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm action. Flashed lightning quick arm speed. Loose arm.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Showed plus spin rate and creates good downward plane on the FB. Ball jumps out of the hand. Straight action. Thrown for strikes down in the zone. T2363, 2269 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. 12/6 shape with sharp late action. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Swing and miss pitch thrown down in the zone. T2148, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Thrown with good feel, spots up. Has good ASR on the CH. T1669, 1635 average rpm. 

Jaeden Carstens, Neenah (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Showed some rhythm and uses level shoulders during motion. Lands square. Falls off slightly to 1B during finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle. Quick arm speed with long and loose arm action. Whippy.
FB: T85, 84-84 mph. Straight heavy action. Thrown inside to RHH. T2229, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. 11/5 shape. Thrown for consistent strikes. Good feel for the pitch. Good spin rate at 2,200-plus rpm, T2257.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Showed some ASR. T1955, 1835 average rpm.
CUT: 74-76 mph. Slight cut. Thrown for strikes at FB arm speed. 

Aidan Colombo, Bay Port (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort with good balance. Smooth rhythm, level shoulders. Stays in line with square landing and athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Low 3/4 arm angle. Quick arm speed, with loose action.
FB: T78, 74-78 mph. FB showed some ASR. Good feel. T1783, 1657 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual tight break. Short actions. T1867, 1820 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Showed good ASR and some fade. Thrown for strikes.  T1421, 1338 average rpm. 

Jonah Conradt, Hortonville (WI), 2023; Arizona commit.
Positional Profile: RHP; A high-end sophomore prospect in the state.
Body: 6-1, 159-pounds. Wiry strength; lean athleticism.
Delivery: Easy effort, tall/fall pitcher. Smooth rhythm. Level shoulders, lands square.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Very quick arm speed with long and loose arm action.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Showed some of the best FB spin rate at the event. Flashed some run on the FB. Hard action thrown for strikes.  T2339, 2246 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Plus CB spin rate, second best at the event. 11/5 shape with sharp/hammer action. Thrown at near FB arm speed.   T2591, 2538 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Shorter break. Similar pitch to the CB. Potential to develop into an effective fourth pitch.  T2595, 2535 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Late ASR action. Easy feel, showed control of the pitch. T2010, 1976 average rpm.

AJ Courchaine, Bay Port (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher. Uses some effort on the hill. Level shoulders, lands square. Falls off slightly towards 1B.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick arm speed with long and loose actions.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight action FB showed some ASR. Thrown for strikes. T2038, 1974 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape with projectable actions. Thrown down in the zone. Good feel. T2108, 2086 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Flashed some sink and fade. T1735, 1666 average rpm.

Ryan Csida, Kimberly (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Thin lanky build.
Delivery: Tall/fall pitcher. Average balance point. Showed some rhythm. Shoulders are slightly uphill. Falls off towards 1B. Lands upright.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick arm speed with long and loose actions. Arm projects some.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Flashed slight ASR. T1888, 1797 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Flashed 11/5 shape. Early soft action.  T1754, 1689 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Throw at FB arm speed. Flashed some ASR. T1945, 1779 average rpm. 

Brayden Deering, Kimberly (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Clean and easy motion. Good balance and smooth rhythm. Delivers the baseball with level shoulders. Stays in line and lands square. Has an easy and athletic follow through/finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Simple arm with over the top arm angle. Quick arm speed with long and loose action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Flashed some late ASR. Consistent strikes. Upside pitch. T2068, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Above average spin rate with 2200-plus average. 12/6 shape with some early break. Good feel, thrown for strikes.  T2332, 2247 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Flashed some tight spin.  T2120, 2025 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Flashed some ASR.   T1611, 1480 average rpm. 

Owen Deprez, Luxemburg-Casco (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Easy effort. Good control at balance point. Some rhythm. Uphill shoulders, stays in line. Lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: L/L. High 3/4 arm slot. Flashed quick arm speed. Short and loose arm action.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. ASR action.  T2206, 2092 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 1/7 shape with okay action. Slows arm. Good spin rate on the pitch at 2412 AVG. T2412, 2286 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Good ASR action thrown down in the zone. T1922, 1805 average rpm. 

Ian Dohms, Menasha (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Strong compact frame, sturdy lower half.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher with easy effort. Starts slightly closed. Showed some rhythm. Uses level shoulders, stays in line, lands closed. Clean motion/mechanics.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle. Flashed quick arm action. Loose action.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. True straight 4SFB with backspin. Thrown for strikes. T1938, 1842 average rpm.
CB: 60-65 mph. 12/6 shape with tight spin. Flashed sharp early break with good feel for age. Projectable pitch as he matures. T2037, 1930 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Flashed some ASR action. Slows arm during delivery. T1554, 1474 average rpm. 

Dane Fredrickson, Antigo  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Regular effort. Level shoulders. Stays in line. Short stride finishes upright.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle. Long arm action.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Straight action FB. Downhill plane. T1930, 1877 average rpm.
SL: 62-65 mph. Tight spin with early break. Some occasional sweep. T1846, 1811 average rpm.
CH: 65-69 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed some sink. T1505, 1405 average rpm. 

Jack Grable, New London (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds; physical, durable frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Controlled motion with high leg kick. Uses level shoulders, lands slightly closed and stays in libe. Uses strong lower half to get down the mound well.
Arm Action: R/L. High 3/4 arm angle. Flashed quick arm speed with long and loose actions.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Two-seam FB has some sink with heavy actions.  T2020, 1910 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Better of the two breaking balls. Gradual break. T1783, 1756 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Little action on the SL. Raw pitch. T1927, 1859 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed for consistent strikes. Showed good ASR. T1531, 1471 average rpm. 

TJ Hauser, Appleton East (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame with plenty of room to fill out.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Clean motion and easy effort. Good balance. Smooth rhythm and level shoulders. Stays in line, lands square. 
Arm Action: L/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick arm speed. Long and loose arm action.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Straight FB, flashed some ASR. T2163, 2096 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape with early break. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Good feel, thrown for strikes. Above average spin rate at 2300-plus max. T2316, 2287 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed fade and some ASR action. T2178, 2108 average rpm. 

Ethan Hoops, De Pere (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Easy effort. Drop/drive type pitcher. Average at balance point. Some rhythm. Level shoulders. Stays in line and lands slightly open. 
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle. Quick arm. Long wing action. Loose arm, flashed whip.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Showed ASR and flashed some sink.  T1934, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Sweep action. Soft gradual break.  T1884, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed some ASR and flashed slight fade. T1463, 1357 average rpm. 

Chance Jampole, Cedarburg (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic quick-twitch frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Starts closed and lands closed. Short stride. Choppy rhythm. Falls off during finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Short stiff arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Straight action FB. T1530, 1473 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Straight CH drops 10mph off the FB. T1527, 1372 average rpm. 

Ian Johnson, Preble (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Tall and lanky projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Showed some rhythm. Level shoulders square landing. Showed quick motion to the plate with slide step. Simple delivery.
Arm Action: L/L. Over the top arm slot. Flashed quick arm speed. Long and loose arm action.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Showed good ASR with some slight sink. Hard and heavy action. T2061, 1984 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 2/8 shape with early action. Good feel with some depth to the break. Good spin. T2204, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed fade and flashed some sink. T1447, 1393 average rpm.

Nolan Kahle, Brookfield Academy (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; Rising junior follow in the state.
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Flashed some rhythm on the hill. Uses level shoulders during delivery. Stays in line throughout. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle. Quick arm speed. Long and loose arm action.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Good spin rate FB. Pitch showed good carry and hard action with ASR. Thrown for strikes down in the zone. T2265, 2222 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Knuckle CB grip. Has 1/4 shape. Flashed sharp break. Thrown at near FB arm speed down in the zone.  T1932, 1885 average rpm.

Jimmy Kirkish, Preble (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort on the hill. Level shoulders. Stays in line and lands square. Recoil finish.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Long whippy arm action with average arm speed.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. FB showed some ASR and some sink. Thrown for strikes.  T2054, 1913 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. 10/4 shape with some sweep action. T1697, 1619 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed some sink. T1586, 1495 average rpm. 

AJ Korth, Menasha  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Easy effort. Tall/fall pitcher. Good body control at balance point. High leg kick. Showed some rhythm. Level shoulders. Stays in line and finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: L/L. Over the top arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Straight action on FB. T1987, 1881 average rpm.
CB: 60-64 mph. 2/8 shape. Tight spin with with big horizontal movement.  T2203, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed good late ASR action. T1799, 1742 average rpm. 

Carter Kriewaldt, Freedom (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Stiff robotic motion up until release. Level shoulders. Square landing with athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Short loose arm action from over the top arm slot. Uses quick arm speed.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Jumps out of the hand with some carry. Steep downward angle. Thrown for strikes down in the zone.  T2256, 2157 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Flashed 12/6 shape. Gradual breaking action. Thrown at FB arm speed up in the zone. T1880, 1821 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Straight CH with slight ASR action. T1539, 1451 average rpm. 

Camden Kuhnke, Hortonville (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP; Became a follow sophomore after this event.
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Showed some rhythm. Level shoulders. Stays in line. Lands square. Stiff, upright finish.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Quick arm speed. Long loose arm action.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Heavy action FB with two plane movement (run/down). T2082, 2005 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Uses a shorter arm swing and slows arm. Flashed tight spin. 10/4 shape.  T2096, 1970 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Slows arm. Downward angle. Some run. T1300, 1175 average rpm. 

Benjamin Lee, Amherst (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; One of the top-ranked uncommitted arms in the state.
Body: 6-6, 200-pounds; Strength in frame, some physicality. Upside physique.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Some rhythm. Uphill shoulders. Lands square, falls slightly towards 1B.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Quick arm action. Long and stiff arm action.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Straight action FB. Thrown for strikes.  T2207, 2137 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 12/6 shape. Showed some depth on the CB. Slows entire motion and arm on offspeed.  T2299, 2205 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. 10/4 shape. Slight action. T1930, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Slows arm and motion. A lot of movement with ASR, sink and some fade. Thrown for strikes.  T1407, 1297 average rpm. 

Jake Leonhard, Sheboygan South (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher. Stays tall during leg kick then uses long legs to drive down mound. Uses regular effort. Level shoulders.Lands square.
Arm Action: L/L. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Fb shows good carry to the plate. Thrown for strikes.  T2093, 1852 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 1/7 shape. Okay action thrown below the zone. T1891, 1842 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed some ASR and slight fade. T1629, 1542 average rpm. 

Jake Lucas, Kaukauna (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Crosses center with high leg kick. Long rounded leg drive. Level shoulders, stays in line. Lands square. 
Arm Action: L/L. High 3/4 arm slot. Long arm action. Average arm speed.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Flashed some ASR on the FB. Thrown for strikes.  T1893, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Showed some early action. Flashed 11/5 shape. T1874, 1775 average rpm.
CUT: 68-71 mph. Tight spin thrown low in the zone. 

Isaiah Malison, St. Thomas More (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP; High-pitchability junior in an upside frame.
Body: 6-8, 240-pounds. Hulking frame with long levers.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher with easy effort. Has good balance and composure through delivery. Smooth rhythm, level shoulders. Stays in line and lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed with a long loose arm action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Steep angle FB has good carry. Flashed some run. Pounds the bottom of the zone for strikes. T2098, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 12/6 shape with soft gradual break. Good feel thrown for strikes. T1957, 1846 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed ASR with occasional sink and fade. Spots up for strikes.  T1698, 1603 average rpm. 

Gavin Markert, Winneconne  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Relaxed controlled motion. Level shoulders. Lands open. Finishes upright.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle. Average arm speed. Short and stiff arm action.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Showed some sight ASR. Thrown for strikes in to RHH and low in the zone. T2136, 1996 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tight spin with slight break. More of a cutter. Good feel with consistent strikes. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T1665, 1490 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Straight CH flashed some run. Good feel. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T1830, 1554 average rpm. 

Jacob Melendrez, Little Chute (WI), 2022; UW-Platteville commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic frame that's added strength.
Delivery: Stretch only, drop/drive type pitcher. Good balance. High leg kick. Level shoulders stays in line. Lands square.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm action. Average arm speed. Long loose arm.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Straight action FB. Good average and max spin rate. T2255, 2179 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Flashed 12/6 shape. Early action with some depth. Soft spin with good feel down in the zone. T2432, 2181 average rpm.
SL: 64-68 mph. Similar pitch to the CB. Flashed some better, more sharp actions. T2400, 2389 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Firm CH. Flashed good ASR. Thrown at FB arm speed for strikes.  T2091, 1975 average rpm.

Grant Meulemans, Freedom (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher uses regular effort on the mound. Smooth rhythm with relaxed motion. Fluid and repeatable mechanics. Level shoulders lands square stays on line. Throws consistent strikes.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Quick arm speed. Long and loose arm.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Straight action FB. Flashed some downer action. Efficient pitch. T1938, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 12/6 shape with sharp downer action. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Thrown for strikes down in the zone. Tight spin. Upside pitch. T2053, 2001 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Straight action, thrown firm.  T1712, 1632 average rpm. 

Payton Miller, Neenah (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort with repeatable motion. Good balance, some rhythm, Slightly uphill shoulders. Stays in line with square landing. Athletic finish. Gets down mound well for size.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle. Average arm speed with long and loose arm action.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Straight action FB with downer action. Gets on top of baseball. T1889, 1732 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Flashed 12/6 shape with gradual break. Action is projectable.  T2151, 2070 average rpm. 

Deuce Musial II, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2023; Illinois State commit.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF; A follow sophomore who landed on the rankings after this event.
Body: 6-5, 180-pounds. Lanky, long-levered frame with plenty of potential upside attached.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher uses regular effort on the mound. Flashed some rhythm and stays in line. Lands square. Gets down the mound well.
Arm Action: R/R. Long levered high 3/4 arm angle. Quick arm speed with long and loose, whippy arm action.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. ASR action on the FB. Thrown for strikes. Showed good AVG spin rate at 2146. T2251, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 10/4 shape on the CB which flashed some sweep. Early action. T1847, 1775 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Flashed some late ASR. Thrown for strikes.  T1570, 1447 average rpm.  

Ethan Peters, Hortonville (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-10, 134-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame with lanky levers.
Delivery: Easy effort, stretch only pitcher. Relaxed leg kick, good body control at balance point. Flashed smooth rhythm. Keeps shoulders level, stays on line and finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Loose arm action with average arm speed.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Showed heavy run and sink action on the FB. Thrown for strikes. Projectable pitch with good feel. T1904, 1864 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. 11/5 shape. Soft and early break. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed feel for the pitch and flashed sharp break. T2124, 2024 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Good feel for the pitch with 2 plane break showing both ASR and some sink. T1698, 1560 average rpm.
CUT: 70-72 mph. Gets under the cutter a bit. Showed some slight movement. 

Easton Plachetka, Hortonville (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Robotic, repeatable motion. Easy effort. Some rhythm, level shoulders. Stays in line with square landing.
Arm Action: R/R.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Straight FB with carry. Flashed some run. T1930, 1854 average rpm.
CB: 59-63 mph. 12/6 shape with early break. Soft/slow action with some depth. T1649, 1503 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Solid pitch with some occasional run. T1297, 1221 average rpm. 

Connor Schwartz, Neenah (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Flashed some rhythm. Crosses center with leg kick. Level shoulders. Lands square. Gets down mound well.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Straight action FB. Thrown up in the zone. T2062, 1988 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual minimal action. T1848, 1769 average rpm.
CH: 62-67 mph. Flashed some sink on the straight CH. T1840, 1631 average rpm. 

Ty Sherman, Waukesha West (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP; Became a ranked junior following his performance here.
Body: 5-11, 173-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses some effort. Smooth, relaxed rhythm. Level shoulders. Lands slightly open and falls off towards 1B a little.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle. Quick arm speed with short and stiff arm action.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Showed some of the best FB spin rate at the event. FB has straight actions and good carry. T2343, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Gradual breaking CB has short depth. Thrown at near FB arm speed.  T2139, 2024 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. CH is firm with some fade. Thrown for strikes down in the zone. T1922, 1817 average rpm. 

Seth Spaeth, Menasha (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Lean and lanky frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort. Level shoulders, stays in line and lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm action. Quick arm speed. Long and loose arm action. Uses a high release.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Heavy action FB. Steep, downhill movement. Projectable pitch. T2103, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 shape. Tight and aggressive spin. T2221, 2139 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Straight action thrown for strikes down in the zone. T1919, 1824 average rpm. 

Hunter Stelzer, Lourdes (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. High leg kick with slight pause at balance point. Level shoulders. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/L. Over the top arm action from the left side. Long arm action.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Straight action FB.  T1986, 1837 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. 1/7 shape. Gradual soft break. T1743, 1673 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Straight CH grip. Slows arm slightly. Thrown for strikes.  T1773, 1697 average rpm. 

Matthew Stuczynski, Neenah  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Some rhythm, level shoulders. Square landing with athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Long and loose arm action.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Two-seam FB showed some slight ASR.  T1830, 1694 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Slows arm. Some slight movement. Thrown low. T1806, 1739 average rpm.
CH: 60-64 mph. Circle CH grip. Slows arm. Thrown outside to RHH.  T1120, 1048 average rpm. 

Jaden Stuhr, Marion (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Lean and lanky frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Clean motion with good balance. Showed some rhythm with level shoulders. Stays in line and lands square.
Arm Action: L/L. High 3/4 arm angle fron the left side. Average arm speed with long actions.
FB: T76, 75-77 mph. Flashed some ASR. Showed some carry. Some projectability on the FB. T2007, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 2/8 shape. Some soft early break.  T2031, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Straight action thrown for strikes.  T1489, 1346 average rpm.
SPLT: 60-64 mph. 

Gradin Taschner, Neenah (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B; Increasingly the top uncommitted junior pitcher in the state.
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds. Physically imposing stature; broad shoulders.
Delivery: Easy effort tall/fall type pitcher. Relaxed motion with sound mechanics. Good control at balance point. Smooth rhythm. Level shoulders, stays in line. Lands square and finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Quick arm speed with a short and loose, whippy action.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Straight action FB. Big carry and jump out of the hand. T2157, 2074 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Flashed 12/6 shape. Some downer action. Low spin. T1860, 1804 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Plus pitch with late ASR action. Spots up nicely.  T1961, 1868 average rpm. 

Zakary Vanlerberghe, Neenah (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. High leg kick with easy effort. Showed some rhythm. Level shoulders. Lands square, stays in line with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: L/R. 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed with long arm action.
FB: T71, 69-70 mph. Showed some run with hard and heavy actions. Thrown for consistent strikes.  T2035, 1924 average rpm.
SL: 59-62 mph. Gradual breaking SL.  T1889, 1822 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed sink and thrown for strikes.  T2086, 1526 average rpm. 

Nathan Vela, Hortonville (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B; Rising sophomore to know in the state.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with strength attached as well.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher. Flashed easy effort on the mound. Quick motion. Slightly uphill shoulders. Stays in line and lands square.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle. Quick arm speed. Long and loose arm actions.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Straight action FB. Big jump out of the hand with good carry. T2079, 1914 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Flashed 12/6 shape. Okay action with good feel. Shortens arm swing, with a stiff wrist. T1870, 1735 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Flashed some ASR. Projectable pitch.  T1571, 1493 average rpm. 

Bryan Villwock, Two Rivers (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame that projects to add strength.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Compact delivery. Quick leg kick. Lands square and stays on line.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle thrown with average arm speed. Short arm action.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Straight action. Thrown at the bottom of the zone.  T1937, 1879 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual break. Thrown up in the zone. T2084, 1569 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Straight actions. T1665, 1520 average rpm. 

Nick Wagner, Mishicot (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher. Level shoulders. Falls off towards 1B. Lands square.
Arm Action: R/R. Low 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Fb showed ASR with some sink. Thrown down in the zone. T1688, 1626 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Gradual action. T1671, 1615 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Showed ASR with some sink. Firm pitch. T1516, 1364 average rpm. 

Ethan Wick, Appleton North (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Simple motion with some rhythm. Level shoulders. Falls off towards 1B.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm slot. Average arm speed with loose arm action.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. FB has good carry and flashed some run. Thrown for strikes.  T2198, 2076 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 10/4 shape. Good spin rate at 2200-plus average.  T2296, 2253 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Circle CH thrown at near FB arm speed. Thrown down in the zone. Potential swing and miss pitch as it develops. Projectable.  T1623, 1560 average rpm. 

Henry Williams, Waupaca (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher from left side. High leg kick and lanky delivery. Uphill shoulders. Square landing.
Arm Action: L/L. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Flashed some ASR on the FB. T2012, 1970 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. Minimal movement. T1700, 1675 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Thrown at near FB arm speed. T1526, 1357 average rpm. 

Ryan Williamson, Oshkosh West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Uses regular effort on mound. Slight pause at balance point. Crosses center with high leg kick. Gliding leg drive swoops out, landing slightly closed. Level shoulders.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Average arm speed. Long arm action with some wing action.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Straight action FB. T2698, 2582 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape. Has some slurve movement as well. Sharp action with plus spin rate. T3022, 2906 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph.
CH: 69-71 mph. CH has some cut action. T2152, 2104 average rpm. 

Brady Wotruba, Pulaski (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Thin frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Rushed motion with some effort throughout delivery. Uses level shoulders and remains in line. Slight recoil finish.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle with quick arm speed. Loose arm action.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. FB jumps out of the hand. Showed some carry. T1984, 1926 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape with tight spin. Sharp action. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T2171, 1994 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Circle CH has straight floating action. Thrown low in the zone.  T1701, 1578 average rpm. 

Theo Zeidler, Bay Port (WI), 2022; Bradley commit.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP; One of the top prospects in the state’s junior class following this event.
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Easy effort, quick motion. Good balance. Smooth rhythm. Stays in line with level shoulders and lands square. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: R/R. High 3/4 arm angle. Really quick arm speed with loose arm actions.
FB: T91, 89-90 mph. Straight heavy action. Thrown for strikes. T2149, 2067 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Showed good max and average spin on the CB. Thrown at FB arm speed. CB has 11/5 shape and flashed sharp break. Good feel for the pitch, thrown for strikes. Showed late break. T2395, 2328 average rpm.
CH: 76-80 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Showed some fading action. Thrown for strikes inside to RHH T1682, 1631 average rpm. 

Charlie Zimmer, Bay Port (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Small leg kick. Level shoulders. Lands square with upright finish.
Arm Action: R/R. Low 3/4 arm slot. Average arm speed. Short arm action.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. FB showed some arm side run. Thrown up an in to RHHs.  T1771, 1646 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Straight action CH. T1587, 1518 average rpm. 

Eli Zollar, Ashwaubenon (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B; Currently a top-40 prospect in Wisconsin's sophomore class.
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Large imposing frame with noticeable physicality.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Easy effort. Flashed smooth rhythm. Level shoulders, stayed in line. Lands slightly open.
Arm Action: R/R. 3/4 arm angle. Quick arm speed with long and loose arm action.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Showed ASR and sink. Heact action. Thrown for strikes down in the zone. T2191, 2035 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 10/4 shape. Early action with good spin. Thrown at near FB arm speed. T2135, 2068 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Flashed some ASR. Thrown for strikes.  T1876, 1758 average rpm.

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