Madison Future Prospects Showcase: Analysis

Last month, some of the most talented Madison-area 7th and 8th graders visited us at GRB Academy for the Future Prospects showcase. Today, we’re publishing all 50-plus reports on each and every player in attendance.

In case you missed our statistical analysis of the event, you can still read that HERE.

A number of 2022 and 2023 talent emerged from this event, like C/UTL/RHP Case Rierson (Rio, 2022) for his ability to handle multiple positions well at such a young age, as well as 3B/RHP Nick West (Verona, 2022), who demonstrated two-way athleticism and showed consistent hard contact at the plate.

Cal Fisher (Deerfield, 2023) was among the most athletic and strong 2023s at the event. He tied West for the hardest recorded fastball velocity on the mound (79 mph) and looked sharp defensively in the middle of the infield. He also displayed some bat speed for his age and hard contact.

However, these are just a few names of the many talented performers who came out for early April showcase. Continue reading on for full reports on every one of the day’s attendees.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jenkin Alexander, INF, Sun Prairie, 2022
5-foot-7, 140-pound left-handed hitting infielder. Projectable bat, tall balanced stance, regular stride, good balance. Easy bat speed, stays quiet, eyes level, path is short, line drive gap to gap contact, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.62 runner in the 60. Defensively arm action plays short and over the top, 66 mph across the diamond. Hands play with short clean exchange, efficient transfer. On the mound fastball is straight, 65-67 mph, topped at 71 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, gradual action, 51-55 mph. Changeup sat 57-63 mph.

Logan Arndt, RHP/INF, Oconomowoc, 2023
5-foot-10, 150-pound two-way player, projectable frame. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride, small load. Path works slightly uphill, got extension at times, line drive contact, 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed ability to play on the move, clean exchange. Arm works from a high 3/4 , 68 mph across the diamond. 7.85 runner in the 60.  On the mound arm worked similar, fastball sinks, showed feel, 67-70 mph, topped at 71 mph. Changeup sinks, 58-62 mph. hape, gradual action, 51-55 mph. Changeup sat 57-63 mph.

Yosef, Baldon IV, 1B/3B, Madison West, 2022
6-foot-2, 187-pound corner infielder, lean frame. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride, inconsistent, average balance. Path is level with length, line drive contact. 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm is long, over the top, 69 mph across the diamond. 8.27 runner in the 60.

Ashton Bauernhuber, INF/RHP, Poynette, 2022
5-foot-3, 114-pound, two-way prospect. Defensively, short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, throws carry across the infield, 66 mph across the infield. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains good balance through contact, short barrel path, 70 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8.17 laser-timed 60. On the mound, short, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Works on-line with home, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, run action, 64-68. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, 57-61. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, flashed fade, 57-62.

Aidan Colombo, RHP/3B, Bay Port, 2023
5-foot-4, 125-pound, two-way prospect. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, clean on exchanges, 61 mph across the infield. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance, long, uphill barrel path, 62 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.84 laser-timed 60. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, 59-62, touched 64. Changeup, sinking action, 54-57.

Thomas Curry, C, Arrowhead, 2023
5-foot-6, 145-pound, catcher. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, kept throws around the bag, 64 mph out of the crouch, fluid footwork, pop times ranged between 2.30-2.47. Ran an 8.39 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Uphill barrel path, power-pull hitter, 75 mph exit velocity.

Ryan Drumm, OF, Edgewood, 2023
5-foot-6, 125-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, fluid footwork, plays through the ball in-stride, 69 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.55 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains good balance through contact. Line drive approach, long, level barrel path, 73 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Hayden Echols, RHP/1B, Monona Grove, 2022
5-foot-10, 210-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action, toe tap stride, good balance through contact. Path is level, gap to gap contact with above average pop for age. 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively hands showed softness, arm is short and loose, 68 mph across the diamond. 8.12 runner in the 60. Fastball showed run to arm side, 73-75 mph, topped at 76 mph. Curveball has 10/4 shape, sweep action, 62-63 mph. Changeup sinks, 67-70 mph.

Nathan Elias, INF, Verona Area, 2022
5-foot-6, 125-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap type hitter, short, level barrel path, 79 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.83 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry at-times, 66 mph across the infield. Fields position with soft hands, fluid footwork.

Ethan Engelfried, OF/RHP, Muskego, 2022
5-foot-7, 110-pound, lanky left-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, long arm action, ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, sinking action, 63-64, touched 65. Cut-fastball, 10/4 shape, near fastball arm speed, located, 58-60. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, 57-60. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, 65 mph from the outfield. OFfensively, balanced setup, short stride, long barrel path, 66 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.48 laser-timed 60.

AJ Finco, C, Home School, 2022
5-foot-7, 165-pound catcher. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action, short stride, good balance. Hands works, path stays on top of the baseball, line drive contact. 85 mph exit velocity. Defensively arm played short and over the top, accurate to target, 65 mph out of the crouch. Exchange is clean, 2.28-2.36 pop times. 8.10 runner in the 60.

Cal Fisher, SS, Deefield, 2023
5-foot-9, 150-pound shortstop, athletic shape, above average strength for age. Right-handed hitter, tall setup, slightly open stance, long stride, good balance. Path is level, line drive approach, works the middle of the field, hard contact at times, above average bat speed. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed actions through the baseball, athletic feet, soft hands. Strong arm, short loose action, high ¾ slot, 78 mph across the diamond. 7.64 runner in the 60. On the mound fastball is straight and shows feel for the zone, 76-77 mph, touched 79 mph. Knuckleball at 66-69 mph. Changeup fades, 66-70 mph.

Jordan Franke, INF/RHP, Verona, 2023
5-foot-4, 110-pound, two-way prospect. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, hands work, 53 mph across the infield. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact, long barrel path, 64 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.90 laser-timed 60. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot, tall and fall delivery. Fastball, 56-58. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 50-54. Changeup, fade action, 53-55.

Branden Garde, SS/2B, Sun Prairie, 2022
5-foot-3, 105-pound, athletic right-handed hitting middle infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load back, sits on back leg, short stride, maintains balance, pushes back leg through. Gap-to-gap type hitter, level barrel path, natural lift, fluid rhythm, 69 mph exit velocity. Defensively, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, arm plays at 62 mph across. Ran an 8.87 laser-timed 60.

Gavin Gawronski, INF/RHP, Marquette, 2022
5-foot-8, 130-pound two-way player, lean lanky frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, leg kick trigger. Path is level, line drive contact, 69 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays over the top, 64 mph across the diamond. Set feet up to play through, 8.32 runner in the 60. On the mound arm works over the top. Fastball is mostly straight, 63-66 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, gradual action, 54-57 mph. Changeup sinks, 56-59 mph.

Joshua Georgeson, RHP, Tomah, 2022
5-foot-11, 152-pound right-handed pitcher, lean frame. Tall and fall delivery, short loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sinks, ranged 64-6 mph, touched 70 mph. Curveball showed ability to throw for strikes, gradual action, 11/5 shape, 53-56 mph. Changeup sinks, ranged 51-58 mph.

Grant Gill, C, Bay Port, 2023
5-foot-2, 125-pound, catcher. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, loads back, leg kick timing-trigger, present bat speed for age, uphill barrel path, pull-side power, 70 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, competent hands, 59 mph from the crouch, 2.65-2.75 pop times. Ran a 9.19 laser-timed 60.

Ethan Graham, C, Wausau West, 2022
5-foot-4, 110-pound, lanky right-handed hitting catcher. Defensively, short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, kept throws around bag with carry, 69 mph out of the crouch. Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, pop times ranged 2.25-2.43. Ran a 7.73 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, open setup, smooth load back, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains good balance. Line drive approach, level barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 77 mph exit velocity.

Aiden Haack, C/RHP, Verona, 2023
5-foot, 95-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, fluid rhythm, short stride, maintains balance and barrel control, level barrel path, line drive middle approach, 64 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.97 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, kept throws around bag, fluid footwork, 62 mph out of the crouch, 2.69-2.83 pop times. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, slight run, 58-60. Curveball, 10/4 shape, gradual action, 51-53. Changeup, mostly straight, 55-58.  

James Heller, INF/RHP, Oregon, 2022
5-foot-4, 105-pound, two-way prospect. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, competent hands, clean on exchanges, 62 mph across the infield. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, short stride, remains balanced throughout. Line drive approach, level barrel path, 69 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.53 laser-timed 60. On the mound, long, clean arm action, ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, run action, located, 62-63, touched 65. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual action, feel for, 52-54. Changeup, fade, 59-60.

Christian Holmes, INF, De La Salle (IL), 2022
5-foot-7, 145-pound infielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action, short stride. Path is level, showed ability to drive the baseball, backspin contact. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.36 runner in the 60. Defensively arm showed carry, short over the top slot, 74 mph across the diamond. Athletic actions play through the baseball.

Garrett Hoppe, 3B/RHP, Verona Area, 2022
6-foot, 185-pound two way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, long stride, average balance. Made hard contact in BP, shows bat strength with above average pop. Level path showed ability to hit in rhythm. Defensively arm plays out of a high ¾ slot, 65 mph across the diamond. 8.99 runner in the 60. On the mound arm is long and loose, ¾ slot. Fastball has slight run, 70-72 mph, topped at 73 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 59-63 mph. Changeup sinks to arm side, near fastball arm speed, 69-71 mph.

Garrett Jones, RHP/SS, Verona, 2022
5-foot-7, 135-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift stride. Sweeping bat path, some effort, showed occasional bat speed. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm is loose, high ¾ slot, 72 mph across the diamond. Showed athletic actions, feet worked through the baseball. 8.02 runner in the 60. On the mound fastball showed feel for the zone, 72-74 mph, topped at 76 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, flashed tight spin, 62-64 mph. Changeup fades, near fastball arm speed, 64-68 mph.  

Caleb Karll, 1B/RHP, Madison West, 2023
5-foot-6, 140-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, tall, balanced setup, loads back, short stride, uses legs well, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap type hitter, athletic hands, level barrel path, gains extension through zone, fluid rhythm, 79 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8.58 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, competent hands, feel around the bag, 65 mph across the infield. On the mound, short arm action, over-the-top slot, regular effort.. Tall and fall derliery, cross-body action. Fastball, flashed sink, 64-66. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 52-56. Changeup, sinking action, 60-62.

Brent Klukas, C/RHP, Janesville Parker, 2022
6-foot, 160-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, tall upright setup, regular stride. Front foot hitter, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long and firm, over the top slot, 2.43-2.62 pop times out of the crouch, 66 mph out of the crouch. On the mound arm is long out of high ¾ slot. Fastball runs, 69-71 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 55-57 mph. Changeup played 55-59 mph, mostly straight.

Peyton Lee, C/OF/RHP, Edgerton, 2022
5-foot-11, 150-pound two-way player, thin lean build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Showed loose hands and bat speed at times, uphill path, worked both gaps. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed well above average arm strength for age, 70 mph out of the crouch, 79 mph from the outfield. Pop times ranged 2.18-2.23. Exchange and release is clean. Plays through and carries from the outfield, corner outfield profile. 7.66 runner in the 60. On the mound showed feel for his fastball, ranged 71-75 mph. Curveball flashed tight spin 62-65 mph, ability to drop for strikes. Changeup also showed feel, 62-65 mph.

Jared Marty, LHP/OF, Cambridge, 2022
5-foot-5, 104-pound, left-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, long arm action, ¾ slot. Smooth rhythm, shoulders remain closed, lands square, finish athletically. Fastball, some run, 64-65. Curveball, slurve action, feel at-times, 55-58. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 58-61. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, 65 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance, level barrel path, pull approach, 66 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.43 laser-timed 60.

Jacob Melendrez, RHP/SS, Little Chute, 2022
5-foot-5, 143-pound, two-way prospect. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, kept throws around bag with some carry, 74 mph across the infield. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, short load, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap type hitter, level barrel path, aggressive, 74 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.00 laser-timed 60. On the mound, stretch-only, quick, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, some effort. Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, shoulders remain level. Fastball, sat 72-76. Curveball, 12/6 shape, sharp action, feel for, 64-66. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 69-71.

Matthew Nash, OF/INF, Wauwatosa West, 2022
5-foot-11, 145-pound outfielder, lean build. 7.40 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, tall setup, squared feet, leg lift stride, barrel wrap load. Path has length, late trigger at time, contact is mostly down, ground ball type. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays through the ball one-handed, in stride, better actions in the outfield. Arm is over the top, 71 mph from the outfield, 67 mph across the infield.

Andrew Niaves, C/INF, Oregon, 2022
5-foot-6, 145-pound, strong, switch-hitting catcher and infielder. Offensively, from both sides, open setup, short stride, maintains balance, 81 mph exit velocity right-side, 75 mph exit velocity left-side. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, fluid footwork, 65 mph across the infield, 62 mph out of the crouch, pop times ranged 2.34-2.44.

Haiden Nolan, OF, Marshall, 2022
5-foot-7, 145-pound outfielder. Right-handed hitter, tall balanced stance, long stride. Path is long and level, line drive contact. 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is over the top, 60 mph from the outfield. Plays through the baseball, clean exchange. 7.56 runner in the 60.

Ethan Petsch, RHP/OF, N/A, 2022
5-foot-11, 140-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick trigger, average balance. Path is uphill, occasional line drive contact. 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, over the top, slot, 72 mph from the outfield. 8.02 runner in the 60. On the mound arm action is long, over the top slot. Fastball sat 66-68 mph. Curveball has gradual action, 11/5 shape. Changeup has feel, fade action, 62-64 mph.  

Kase Reierson, UTL/RHP, Rio, 2022
5-foot-8, 140-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift stride, good balance. Above average bat speed for age, works slightly uphill producing hard contact. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively played multiple positions, arm action is athletic and shows above average arm strength around the field for his age. 73 mph out of the crouch, 76 mph across the infield, 82 mph from the outfield. Pop times posted at 2.18-2.25. On the mound arm plays long and quick, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight with control, 73-76 mph, touched 77 mph. Curveball plays 12/6 62-64 mph. Changeup fades, 65-71 mph.

Aidan Ripp, C, Sun Prairie, 2022
6-foot, 175-pound catcher, lean frame, projects well. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Gap to gap approach, 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 65 mph arm strength out of the crouch. 2.26-2.36 pop times. Ran the 60 at 7.88.

Cooper Roberts, SS/OF, Portage High, 2022
5-foot, 103-pound shortstop and outfielder. Defensively, plays through the ball with fluid footwork and competent hands. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot, 68 mph from the outfield, 62 across the infield. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, hands load back, short stride, maintains balance. Line drive approach, 68 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8.44 laser-timed 60.

Luke Ross, LHP/1B, Waunakee, 2022
6-foot-1, 160-pound two-way player, lean shape. On the mound delivery is athletic and low effort squared landing, works in line. Arm action is short and quick from a high ¾ slot. Fastball has feel, 75-77 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, sharp action at times, dropped for strikes, 61-64 mph. Changeup has sink and fade action, 69-70 mph. Left-handed hitter, tall setup, smooth load and short stride, good balance. Easy bat speed, made hard contact at times, short path. 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played well around the bag, short over the top slot, 72 mph across the diamond. Hands showed softness and comfortable receiving the baseball. 8.05 runner in the 60.

Dylan Sayles, C, Hononegah, 2022
5-foot-9, 130-pound catcher. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance, long stride, good balance. Loose hands, line drive hitter, fluid rhythm. 68 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays short and over the top, 65 mph out of the crouch. 2.37-2.53 pop times. 7.87 runner in the 60.

Graedy Scarce, INF, Kettle Moraine, 2022
5-foot-2, 100-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Level barrel path, line drive approach, 76 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, fields cleanly, 68 mph across the infield. Ran an 8.46 laser-timed 60.

Kolton Schaller, INF, Mount Horeb, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed hitting infielder, lanky frame, long legs. Balanced stance, slight bat wrap load, leg lift stride. Loose hands, long path, high back elbow. Showed bat speed, 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays with clean exchange, showed body control at times. Arm is short from high ¾ slot, 70 mph across the diamond. 7.85 runner in the 60.

Braden Smith, INF/RHP, Byron (IL), 2023
5-foot-6, 115-pound, infielder and right-handed pitcher. Defensively, short arm action, ¾ slot, quick exchanges at-times, 57 mph across the infield. Offensively, tall, narrow setup, short leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance. Line drive approach, level barrel path, 72 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.23 laser-timed 60. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, slight run, 65-66, touched 67. Curveball, 11/5 shape, tight at-times, 54-56. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 53-56.

Trevor Stevens, OF/RHP, Waunakee, 2022
5-foot-9, 130-pound two-way player, slender build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, loads hands back, leg kick trigger. Loose hands, line drive gap to gap hitter. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, 73 mph from the outfield. Shuffles through exchange, 7.60 runner in the 60. On the mound, arm is long and loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 71 mph, 67-70 mph. Curveball has gradual action, 11/5 shape, 51-54 mph. Changeup has feel, 61-64 mph.

Jonathan Sze, INF, Bay Port, 2022
5-foot-7, 138-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, wide setup, short stride, maintains balance. Long, uphill barrel path, 82 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.87 laser-timed 60. Defensively short, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball at-times, 70 mph across the infield.

Roman Trapani, 3B/RHP, Eau Claire Memorial, 2023
5-foot-9, 200-pound two-way player, strong bodied build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth load, long stride and solid balance. Hands worked to produce level path, line drive contact, 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively profiles as a third baseman, played through the baseball, average hands. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, 68 mph across the diamond. On the mound fastball sat 70-71 mph, touched 72 mph. Cutter is 67-69 mph. Changuep fades 63-65 mph.

Braden Vandermoss, INF, Oconto Falls, 2023
5-foot-2, 105-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Defensively, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws play across the infield at 62 mph. Plays through the ball athletically, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Offensively, open setup, toe-tap stride, maintains good balance through contact. Line drive approach, short, level barrel path, sprayed line drives, 69 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran an 8.54 laser-timed 60.

James Vargas, IMF/RHP, Arrowhead, 2022
5-foot-4, 145-pound, athletic two-way prospect. Offensively, open setup, long stride, incorporates lower half, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap type hitter, level barrel, extension through the zone, square contact, fluid rhythm, 75 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.05 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, 68 mph across the infield. On the mound, quick, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, sat 68-69, touched 71. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth at-times, 58-61. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, fading action, 58-62. Three-pitch feel.

William Vierling, C, Homestead, 2022
5-foot-9, 160-pound catcher, carries some strength. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance, loads hands back, lower half works. Strong hard contact to pull side, above average bat speed. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, 70 mph out of the crouch. 2.22-2.32 pop times. 7.54 runner in the 60.

Ryan Walczak, RHP/OF, Menomonee Falls, 2022
5-foot-8, 120-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short leg lift stride, 68 mph exit velocity from the tee. Path has length, uphill plane. Defensively arm played at 65 mph across the diamond. 8.39 runner in the 60. On the mound arm plays from a high ¾ slot, short arm action, squared landing. Fastball sat 64-66 mph, touched 68 mnph. Curveball has gradual 12/6 shape, 55-60 mph. Changeup runs to arm side, showed feel, 61-65 mph.

Nick West, 3B/RHP, Verona, 2022
5-foot-11, 150-pound two-way player, athletic frame, projects well. Switch hitter, tall setup, short stride. Showed feel from both sides of the plate, loose hands, strong hard contact for age. 90 mph exit velocity from the right-side, 86 mph from the left side. Defensively arm plays at 77 mph across the diamond, corner infield type defender, arm showed carry at times. 7.75 runner in the 60. On the mound, fastball has feel for the strike zone, 77-79 mph, has tilt down in the zone. Curveball has 12/6 shape, tight spin, 64-67 mph. Changeup has feel, sinks, 70-72 mph.

TJ Williams, INF, Horlick, 2022
5-foot-2, 110-pound, athletic, left-handed hitting middle infielder. Ran a 7.18 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, slot varied between over-the-top and high ¾. Plays through the ball athletically, funnels ball out front, quick and clean on exchanges, remains controlled, 69 mph across the infield. Offensively, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance. Line drive approach, long, level barrel path, 68 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Theo Zeidler, INF, Bay Port, 2022
5-foot-7, 130-pound infielder. Defensively arm plays loose and works from a high ¾ slot, 68 mph across the diamond. Hands played, steady actions. 8.43 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, open stance, long leg kick stride. Path works slightly uphill, some length, aggressive swing, 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.

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