Madison Future Prospects Showcase: All Player Analysis
June 22, 2020
On Saturday, March 14, the PBR Wisconsin team hosted the Madison Future Prospects Showcase at GRB Academy in Windsor, Wis. This event has helped us identify prospects to invite to Team Wisconsin’s Junior Future Games roster, and typically shines a bright light on some of the best and brightest emerging players in the state of Wisconsin.
Today, we’re publishing all player analysis from this event, featuring some high-follows to know inside the state’s 2024 class, in particular. Read on below for full scouting reports on each of the 50-plus prospects who made it out to this special event.
ALL PLAYER ANALYSIS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Donatello Badalamenti, Pulaski (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 175-pounds. Physical; strength in lower half.
Defense: 2.30-2.43 pop times. Tall at reception; above-average overall actions. Quick and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, slightly open, hands set low. Works in rhythm; short and quick path. Generates bat speed and strength for age, with barrel feel.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Early bat strength for age.
Run: 8.18 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/upright at start from right of the rubber; short side step to level balanced point. Short extension, balanced finish. Low effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, short arm action from a high 3/4 window.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Some arm-side action.
CB: 67-69 mph. Similar to slider; 12/6 shape with some feel for spin.
SL: 68-69 mph. Firm; some early feel to spin tight at a 12/6 plane.
CH: 69-71 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; some sink.
Jackson Braley, Greendale (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 5-foot-5, 170-pounds.
Defense: Consistent clean gathers to funnel.
Arm: LH. INF - 53 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced/open setup. Leg kick stride to closed position, hands load back. Short path to the ball, opposite-field approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.74 runner in the 60.
Trevor Brouette, Portage (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 169-pounds.
Defense: High at gather, some feel for the bag and as a target.
Arm: LH. INF - 55 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Wide base in a crouched position; hands and weight-shift load back, subtle stride. Long path working off a level/flat plane through contact.
Power: 52 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.86 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall set from the middle of the rubber; big side rock to high knee, high front, works on line, good extension down mound. Slow-paced rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T59, 57-59 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 47-52 mph. Gradual action of a 1/7 plane.
Aden Burke, Whitnall (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pounds.
Defense: 2.33-2.44 pop times. Works directionally to target; above-average actions in lower half.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/square setup, athletic look, hands set high. Subtle load back, short and square stride. Hits in a rhtythm, repeats. Bat path is flat, some bat speed for age/size, with a feel for the barrel.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.78 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall set from the middle of the rubber; quick side step to level knee, early separation, leg swings out to open landing, short stride.
Arm Action: RH. long arm action, high 3/4 slot
FB: T69, 66-67 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 55-57 mph. Gradual action of an 11/5 plane.
CH: 54-58 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; slight fading action.
Bennett Burke, Sparta (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-7, 141-pounds. Advanced athleticism and physicality for age; strength in lower half.
Defense: Feet move well, athletic, some feel for the base. Defends in a rhythm.
Arm: LH. INF - 63 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Square/balanced setup, hands set high. Leg lift stride, brief load back, arm bars. Generates bat speed, short and level path, some strength through contact.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.
Delivery: Tall set working off the right of the rubber; quick side step to high knee, shoulders open a little early, lands square in an athletic position.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Some natural run/sink.
CH: 57-59 mph. Early feel for arm-side action; sink/fade.
Cal Casper, Pulaski (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-6, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Defense: 2.19-2.29 pop times. Natural all-around catcher actions. Quick feet, working on target. Transfers are also quick and clean. On the infield, defends low to the ground, fluid and smooth funnels to release. Ranges well.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 70 mph. Short, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot. Throws carry, especially for his age. Arm works well on the infield, too.
Hit: RHH. Tall/balanced setup, open front foot. Fluid pre-pitch movements. Smooth load, hands go back, flattens barrel, strides closed. Quick, short bat path; fast bat working off a level plane, generating line-drive contact.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.
Will Deets, Aquinas (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 130-pounds. Thin, lean frame with athleticism.
Defense: In the outfield, defends with a bounce, ranges well, gathers away from body to a crowhop home. On the infield, quick overall actions, attacks the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength from the outfield. Similar arm action on the infield.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup, squared feet. Smooth leg hang to even landing, helping sync up barrel feel. Short bat path with bat speed, level path through contact, line-drive contact. Simple, rhythmic timing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.
Delivery: Wide/tall set from the left of the rubber; side steps to low knee lift, works on line, level shoulders, square landing with athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Mostly straight action; occasional run.
CH: 62-66 mph. Aggressive and at arm speed; fade/sink action.
Joshua Diorio, Whitnall (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 173-pounds. Big, strong frame for age.
Defense: Attacks groundballs; a little tall at gather. Moves feet well, shuffles to target creates some long exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open/balanced setup with hands set high. Smooth load back leg strides closer to even, still open, arm bar. Physical, fast bat speed working off a direct path to, uphill through contact. Fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Natural bat strength; power potential as he continues to develop, mature.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.
David DiStefano, Janesville Craig (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Tall, lanky frame; projects well.
Defense: Defends in a slow rhythm, hands can play soft, tall at gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/balanced setup, weight-shift load back with short stride, even. Steep to contact, short path to the zone.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Logan Dunn, Wautoma (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pounds. Thin, diminutive frame with athleticism.
Defense: Quick footwork, soft hands lead to quick exchanges.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic base; hands set high. Smooth back, leg kick stride. Generates fast bat speed off a short, level path. Fluid rhythm helps his timing; natural feel to hit.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above-average strength through contact for size, age.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall, square setup from the middle of the rubber; athletic side step to high knee. Closed, level shoulders to target, soft landing and athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from 3/4 slot. Quick arm speed, short and loose.
FB: T74, 71-73 mph. Slight arm-side run; carries through the zone.
CB: 58-59 mph. Early, natural feel for spin; 2/8 shape with sharp, biting action. Flashed an ability to spot under the zone.
CH: 60-64 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; some arm-side fade/run.
Anthony Ehlinger, Pius (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 185-pounds.
Defense: Two-hand gather, stagnant feet at funnel, low to the ground.
Arm: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance, hands set high. No load, short stride staying even, long and level bat path.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.67 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall setup from the middle of the rubber; long side step rock, quick and low knee lift, closed shoulders, squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 66-68 mph. Straight four-seam type.
SL: 56-59 mph. Curveball shape; 12/6 shape, gradual depth.
CH: 57-63 mph. Fade/sink action.
Noah Eslinger, Waukesha West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds.
Defense: Feet work quickly, fundamentally.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, hands set high. Subtle load, quick knee lift, short path to the zone, some barrel lag through it.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall, upright setup from the right of the rubber; long side step to high knee at balance point, closed-toe landing and athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Plunge down draw at separation; long arm circle.
FB: T69, 67-68 mph. Four-seam type.
CB: 60-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break.
SL: 56-63 mph. Similar action and shape as curveball.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown at arm speed; some sink.
Javin Gauthier, De Pere (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP; An emerging name to know inside of the state's incoming freshman class.
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Advanced physicality.
Defense: Feet work fluid, squares up groundballs; hands showed softness, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced setup, slightly open. Pre-pitch rhythm. Smooth load back, leg hang trigger, fluid rhythm facilitates advanced hand/eye. Generates quick, premium bat speed with extension through contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Natural bat strength with blossoming power potential.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Straddles the rubber; side steps to athletic balance point, high knee, squared and athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Four-seam type; some natural, slight, tail.
CB: 66-69 mph. Similar action to slider; downer shape, 12/6 plane with some bite.
SL: 68-70 mph. Thrown aggressively with some downer action; short wrinkle.
CH: 68-71 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; arm-side fade/run.
Jackson Glisczinski, Brookfield Central (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-5, 117-pounds.
Defense: 2.42-2.47 pop times. Actions from both the infield and at catcher are typically quick; ranges well on the infield. Exchanges are quick while working on target from the crouch.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot on the infield. From behind the plate, short arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base with hands set high, in slight wrap. Subtle load back with small leg lift, long and level bat path.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.28 runner in the 60.
Cam Haagensen, Fort Atkinson (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-foot-5, 130-pounds.
Defense: N/A
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup. Smooth load back with leg kick stride even. Short and level bat path.
Power: 64 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall setup working from the middle of the rubber; side steps to athletic high knee, strides closed, level shoulders, falls off to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T61, 55-61 mph. Straight, four-seam type.
CB: 44-48 mph. Gradual 11/5 action.
CH: 47-50 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side action.
Chase Hansen, Poynette (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 125-pounds.
Defense: Above-average overall actions; clean feet, encircles the ball, defends low to the ground, efficient funnel to exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup, hands set low with bat vertical. Smooth leg lift stride to closed position; bat path is flat, level.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall setup from the middle of the rubber; side step to high knee tuck, strides closed, finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot; loose.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Slight arm-side run.
CB: 62-66 mph. Some feel for spin; 11/5 shape with some depth.
CH: 64-67 mph. Aggressive and at arm speed; some fade.
Owen Haseleu, Waterloo (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds.
Defense: Upright at gather; feet work fundamentally.
Arm: RH. OF - 68 mph. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, closed hips, squared feet. Subtle load back, small leg lift, reverse stride closed. Bat path is steep and flat.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Anderson Hayes, Oconomowoc (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 140-pounds. Thin, gangly frame with long levers.
Defense: Clean footwork, quick exchanges; feel for the bag as a big target at first.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base, pigeon-toed stance. Subtle load back in wrap, short stride. Long, uphill bat path, above-average bat speed, extension through contact.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.59 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall, crouched setup from the left of the rubber; slow-tempo side step, staying hunched, big hip turn and knee lift at balance point, lands closed with shorter stride, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm circle from high 3/4 slot; loose arm.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Arm-side sink/run.
CB: 53-57 mph. Some gradual depth off an 11/5 plane.
CH: 62-64 mph. Slightly decelerates arm speed; fade action.
Brody Henderson, Lake Mills (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pounds.
Defense: Defends in a rhythm and with some bounce; feet square up the ball fluidly, two-hand gather through clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short, loose arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands set low and forward, horizontal barrel. Big weight-shift load back, hands drop, bat goes more vertical, even stride. Above-average bat speed off a short, level path. Barrel feel.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.
Bradyn Horn, Muskego (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 137-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic routes to ball, fluidly funnels through exchange.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Long, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open stance; rhythmic pre-pitch movements. Smooth, subtle load back, hands drop into load, leg hangs and strides to even. Quick and direct path to the zone, fast bat speed consistently meeting ball on plane. Fluid rhythm and balance throughout.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.
Delivery: Tall setup from the middle of the rubber; small side step to high knee, drop and drives with level shoulders, on target, lands slightly closed in an athletic position.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 64-67 mph. Some feel to spin; 1/7 shape with some downer action under the zone.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown at arm speed with consistent arm-side run and fade.
Eason Hurd, Ashwaubenon (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B; One of the top two-way follows in the state's 2024 class.
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Physical frame with proportional strength throughout build.
Defense: Athletic defender; ranges well side to side. Hands play soft.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open setup with hands set high, barrel is flat. Calm, rhythmic pre-pitch movements. Minimal load back with flat barrel, leg hangs helping him better sync up contact, lands even in short stride. Direct path to contact, generates bat speed off a level bat path that is consistently on plane. Natural hitter feel.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Inherent bat strength that plays to all fields.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. Above-average, straight-line runner.
Delivery: Tall/upright setup from the left of the rubber; rhythmic tempo. Side steps to high knee at athletic balance point, tall and square to home, drops and drives with level shoulders with good extension down the mound, finishes square and in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action; loose, fast arm speed from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Heavy action; some arm-side run/sink.
CB: 63-65 mph. 12/6 shape that flashed sharp action; early feel for spin.
CH: 68-71 mph. Aggressive and thrown at arm speed; arm-side run/fade. Feel to locate in the lower third.
Max Jones, Verona Area (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-5, 120-pounds.
Defense: Quick feet, a little tall at gather, defends with some bounce.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long and loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/balanced setup, hands set high. Hands drop into load, bat goes vertical, subtle knee lift, short stride stays even. Long and level bat path.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Balanced setup from the left of the rubber; side steps to athletic leg lift and balance point, drops and drives with shoulders closed, leg swings out to open landing. Some effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action is loose, quick; long draw and arm circle to 3/4 release.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Mostly straight; occasional arm-side run.
SL: 54-61 mph. 11/5 with some gradual action, depth.
CH: 62-65 mph. Firm; mostly maintains arm speed.
Taylor Joseph, Johnson Creek (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-1, 117-pounds.
Defense: 2.60-2.76 pop times. Light on feet in the infield, moves well. From behind the plate, exchanges can be a little long, feet work quick.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 65 mph. On the infield, long arm action from a high 3/4 slot. As a catcher, arm action is also long from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, balanced setup. Abbreviated leg lift and short stride, short through zone, steep to contact.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall from the middle of the rubber; big side step with leg swing to high knee balance point, strides to an open position.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Straight; slight arm-side run.
CH: 58-66 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; slight fade.
CUT: 59-66 mph. Slider-like action; some vertical movement.
Craig Kabat, Bay Port (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Defense: Ranges athletically; feet work fluid, efficient shuffle through exchange and release.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup, front heel lift. Subtle load back, short stride closed. Short path to the zone, generates bat speed, level path with on-plane efficiency. Fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.
Delivery: Straddles the rubber; side steps to hip turn and athletic balance point, level shoulders working fluidly to foot plant, squared landing with athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action; quick and clean from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Some arm-side action with run/sink.
CB: 64-67 mph. Slight deceleration; 11/5 shape with some feel for spin.
CH: 69-70 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; feel for arm-side run/fade.
Tanner Kalinowski, Waukesha West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-0, 95-pounds.
Defense: Athletic ranges, tall glove at gather; defends in a rhythm.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. Long, loose arm action from high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide/athletic setup. Smooth load back with level, efficient plane to contact.
Power: 57 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.86 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall start from the left of the rubber; small step to balanced knee lift, level shoulders while working on target, strides to an open landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T61, 58-61 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 43-48 mph. Gradual action from a 12/6 shape.
CH: 46-51 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; gradual drop.
Cooper Kamlay, Franklin (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Compact frame with some strength throughout.
Defense: Defends with bounce, moving well to both sides.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Aggressive approach; balanced/athletic setup, slightly open, hands set low. Loads back, strides back even. Short path, level through the zone; maintains good balance, repeats, helping land consistent barrels.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. Premium runner for age.
Delivery: Straddles the rubber; simple to knee lift, athletic balance point, short stride to open landing, finishes upright.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Natural arm strength.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Some arm-side action with run/sink.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 66-69 mph. Maintains arm speed, generating similar arm-side action as fastball.
Blake Kayzar, Brookfield Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 115-pounds.
Defense: Squares the ball up, two-hand gather, long exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide/tall setup, hands set high. Subtle load, brief stride, long bat path on an incline through contact.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.76 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Squared start from the middle of the rubber; forward step to balance point, hunched, closed shoulders, leg swings out to squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 63-65 mph. Straight, four-seam.
CB: 56-61 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action.
CH: 61-64 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; slight fade.
Jack Klippel, Slinger (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-foot-6, 160-pounds.
Defense: Squares the ball up, two-hand gather, long exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Long arm action from high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup; pre-pitch movement. Leg kick stride to even, wraps bat in load. Short, level bat path on flat plane.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Bryson Kneser, Janesville Craig (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Defense: Quick footwork, plays through the ball.
Arm: LH. OF - 69 mph. Long arm circle from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup, open front foot. Smooth load back, leg hang, short stride, lands a little early. Short path, loose barrels, level path.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Elijah Knutson, Pecatonica (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 130-pounds.
Defense: 2.54-2.68 pop times. Controlled footwork; segmented exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup; rhythmic pre-pitch. Loads back, toe-tap stride even, short path to the ball, level path.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
Bryson Koehne, Pulaski (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Lanky, athletic build that projects well.
Defense: Athletic on approach; long shuffle through exchange.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action from high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup. Loads back with arm bar, strides to a slightly open position. Loose barrel, short/level bat path. Fluid rhythm.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.
Clayton Kroschel, Columbus (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pounds.
Defense: Tall at gather on the infield, two-handed. Controlled on approach in the outfield.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. OF - 65 mph. Short arm action from a low 3/4 slot both the outfield and infield.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/crouched stance. Minimal load, long stride. Short, level bat path; some ability to meet ball on plane.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee lift, shoulders are level, strides to a closed position.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 65-68 mph. Arm-side run.
CB: 55-58 mph. 12/6 with gradual depth.
CH: 59-60 mph. Generates arm-side run/fade while mostly maintaining arm speed.
Leo Lauscher, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 245-pounds. Stout, big build.
Defense: Two-hand gather, collects high. Feet work well under him.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/squared stance, hands set high. Minimal load, strides closed. Long path, generates bat speed and strength, level plane.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Noteworthy strength upon contact; premium for age.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.
Brady LaViolette, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Defense: 2.33-2.45 pop times. Clean, controlled footwork to target.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Square, balanced setup. Minimal load, small toe-open stride. Simple, repeats, short path to zone, uphill plane with extension finish.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above-average bat strength, especially for age.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.
Jackson Leibman, Fort Atkinson (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-3, 115-pounds.
Defense: A little tall at gather, controlled footwork that helps him range well.
Arm: RH. INF - 57 mph. Compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, squared stance. Short stride, level bat path through contact.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60.
Shayden Lentini, Germantown (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pounds.
Defense: 2.69-2.84 pop times. Fluid shuffle in footwork helps him work on line.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Long, loose arm action from 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands set shoulder high. Weight-shift load back with leg hang, arm bars, long and level bat path.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Upright start from the right of the rubber; side step to high knee, level shoulders, squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-67 mph. Straight four-seam type.
SL: 51-55 mph. Gradual action off an 11/5 plane.
CH: 59-62 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; fade.
Cooper Licari, N/A (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pounds.
Defense: Squares the ball up; collects it high.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, hands set high. No load, short stride, long and level through the zone, one-hand finish.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works off left side of rubber; forward step to low knee lift, squared landing, tall finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 60-63 mph. Some arm-side action.
CB: 59-62 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual action.
CH: 52-55 mph. Consistently worked down in the zone with some fade.
Carter Lund, Cambridge (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-3, 115-pounds.
Defense: 2.43-2.52 pop times. Feet work in line with target. Clean and accurate through release.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, steady leg lift trigger, short stride. Long and level path, line drive approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.85 runner in the 60.
Dominic Malich, Waunakee (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 100-pounds.
Defense: Squares up ball in field.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, loads with sizeable leg kick Bat works slightly upward through zone
Power: 62 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.63 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch-only; hip turn and knee lift at balance point. Strides down mound to squared landing, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 63-66 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 47-51 mph. 12/6 shape with big, looping depth.
CH: 54-61 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; some arm-side action.
Brady Mann, Lomira (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds.
Defense: Hands work out in front, feet play directional to target.
Arm: RH. INF - 60 mph. OF - 66 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open setup, loads quick, short stride. Short and level path, line drive approach, repeats.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Leyton Mihlbauer, New Glarus (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-5, 117-pounds.
Defense: Momentum carries him through the ball, fields cleanly, with crowhop.
Arm: RH. OF - 67 mph. Long arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Open/balanced setup. Level path, producing low line-drives.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
Eddie Rynders, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Defense: Athletic feet, hands work under center of body, clean to release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, steady leg kick trigger, drives lower half. Loose hands, level path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm through contact.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth tall/fall type delivery, athletic at balance point, level front side, open-toed landing. Worked in rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-71 mph. Worked towards arm-side of plate.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 shape with depth. Showed feel to spin.
CH: 65-68 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side run and feel.
Diego Sifuentes, Muskego (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 130-pounds. Some strength in lower half.
Defense: 2.47-2.61 pop times. Quick to get out of crouch.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, bat waggle, slight crouch. Short path, loose barrels, inclined plane through contact.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Joshua Steger, Lomira (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-2, 145-pounds.
Defense: Feet come to the ball, steady hands, quick to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, methodical load, short stride to closed. Loads back and coils, short and level bat path with opposite-field approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side-step initiates slight drop and drive delivery, closed-toe landing, works in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Compact draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69, 66-68 mph. Plays with arm-side run.
CB: 55-61 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 60-61 mph. Flashed arm-side run.
Ethan Stengel, Edgerton (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds.
Defense: Fields ball out in front of body.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Starts narrow, ends wider. Bat is loaded early. Long and level path, can be steep to contact.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Connected delivery, lands slightly closed
Arm Action: RH. Medium circle arm action with 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 64-68 mph. Holds line, occasional arm-side run.
CB: 51-56 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual depth.
Dominic Sunderlage, Lafollette (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds.
Defense: Hands work well and out front; controlled on approach and at gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup; balanced/square stance. Direct to ball, path is level; can be steep to contact.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.72 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall setup from left of the rubber; side step to high knee, slight hip turn, squared stride, tall finish.
Arm Action: RH. Inconsistent arm action; long with slight wrap, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T53, 50-52 mph. Straight.
CB: 43-45 mph. Gradual action.
Issei Takahashi, Arrowhead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 133-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Defense: Gathers well when approaching ball. Utilizes momentum and transfers to throw.
Arm: LH. OF - 70 mph. Long arm action from over-the-top slot. Accurate throws home.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open and crouched. Deliebrate gather and load. Short, direct path to the ball. Level with extension through contact. Consistent barrel feel, low-lying line drives.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. Quiet, athletic gait.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery; hip turn at level knee balance point, level shoulders, works on line and square to home, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; whippy arm.
FB: T69, 65-68 mph. Generates some arm-side action.
CB: 56-57 mph. 1/7 shape with feel for spin flashed some sharpness under the zone.
Yamato Takahashi, Arrowhead (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 128-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Defense: Defends low to the ground, smooth funnel to transfer; light, controlled feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, open stance; balanced/athletic setup. Weight-shift load back, leg hangs, slight lunge to contact; level/flat bat path. Barrel feel.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall setup from the left side of the rubber; hip turn to athletic balance point, leg swings out to squared landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing to high 3/4 slot; loose.
FB: T64, 61-64 mph. Straight, four-seam type.
SL: 53-57 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action.
Benjamin Tesch, Winneconne (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 135-pounds.
Defense: Moves well, controlled footwork.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Crouched/balanced setup, slightly open. Arm bar load back, short stride to closed; long bat path off an uphill plane.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall setup from the middle of the rubber; side step to low knee lift, level shoulders, squared landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; whippy arm.
FB: T64, 60-64 mph. Mostly straight; slight/occasional arm-side action.
CB: 54-56 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action; some early feel for spin.
CH: 58-62 mph. Maintains arm speed; fading action.
Adam Urban, Wauwatosa West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-5, 110-pounds.
Defense: Defends out front, low to the ground. Smooth funnels to exchange and release.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands set high. Loads back with arm bar, bat goes vertical, strides closed. Short, level bat path.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step to high knee lift, athletic balance point; leg swings out to square landing, good extension for size, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 63-65 mph. Straight, four-seam type.
CB: 51-56 mph. 12/6 shape with gradual action.
CH: 59-62 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; arm-side action.
Sam Vargas, Arrowhead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds.
Defense: Hop step start, head stays down, good gather into transfer. Defends out front; plays with some rhythm.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long and loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced setup. Rocks back into load, leg hangs to closed stride, short and level bat path.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch-only; level knee lift, simple, strides closed, finishes tall.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 67-69 mph. Some downhill tilt; straight.
CB: 59-62 mph. 12/6 shape with an above-average feel for spin; projects well.
CH: 58-62 mph. Slight deceleration; arm-side fade.
Maxime Venon, Arrowhead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 212-pounds.
Defense:
Arm: RH.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/tall setup. Simple load back, short stride, short path to the zone, level path; one-handed finish.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.61 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Upright start from the right of the rubber; long side step to high knee, slight hip turn, gets down mound, lands square, momentum carries him to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from a low 3/4 slot; loose.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Consistent arm-side run.
CB: 63-68 mph. Inconsistent action; gradual.
CH: 60-65 mph. Firm; similar arm-side action.
Noah Wech, Manitowoc Lincoln (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pounds. Slight, athletic build.
Defense: In the outfield, efficient and direct paths, fluid funnels through exchange and release on the crowhop. Also ranges well on the infield, hands are soft, defends at an advanced level while on the move.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 76 mph. Long, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry from both the outfield and infield.
Hit: RHH. Simple, tall setup, slightly open, hands set low; pre-pitch rhythm. Minimal load, short stride to even; short, direct path to the ball, fast bat speed, level bat path with natural barrel feel.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above-average quality of contact for size.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick tempo, side step to level knee lift and athletic balance point. High front side, big extension down mound, square landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, efficient arm circle; quick, loose arm from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Four-seam, straight; carries in zone for age/size.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gaining a feel to spin; 11/5 shape, gradual action right now.
CH: 66-68 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; fading action under the zone, some late.
Preston Yaucher, Edgewood (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-1, 120-pounds.
Defense: Quick, athletic footwork, ranges well; efficient and quick funnels out front and through exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 61 mph. Short, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall/open setup; pre-pitch rhythm. Loads back, leg hangs, syncs up contact. Direct, aggressive path to the zone, uphill through the zone, big extension finish.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Simple side step to high knee, high front side, short stride, tall finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 65-68 mph. Straight, four-seam type.
CB: 57-62 mph. Above-average feel for spin; 12/6 shape with some depth.
SL: 55-57 mph. Similar action as curve; slower, bigger and more gradual depth and action.
CH: 57-62 mph. Firm, straight change.
Logan Young, Pardeeville (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds.
Defense: Quick footwork helps him square the ball up; shuffle through exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Long arm swing, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup with hands set high. Reverse leg kick stride, steep path to contact, uphill through the zone.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side steps rhythmically into very high knee lift, strides directly into square landing, falls off to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, quick arm speed; high ¾ slot.
FB: T68, 59-66 mph. Straight; inconsistent, but can carry through zone.
CB: 54-61 mph. A feel for spin, flashed tight; projects well.
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