Madison Open: Pitcher Analysis
September 4, 2023
On June 27, PBR Wisconsin hosted its first-ever Madison Open at Sun Prairie East High School's Summit Field in Sun Prairie, Wis. Around 30 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of prospects to follow in an area of Wisconsin that regularly produces some of the state’s top talent.
In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and swing metrics captured in our Positional Data Dive, and pitch data compiled in our Pitcher Data Dive.
Below is a look at all of the position players from the event with a few standouts that deserve a mention.
Luke Hurlebaus (Waunakee, 2025) provided an upside look during Tuesday’s showcase, especially on the mound. Listed at a proportional 6-foot, 180-pounds with some strength. As for his repertoire, he featured a running fastball that got up to 82.4 mph with life through the zone. He was also able to spin in a sweeping slider in the low-70s that maxed at 2,300 RPMs and complemented his fastball. He rounded out his three-pitch arsenal with an intentful changeup that played with fade and depth.
Standing at an athletic 5-foot-11, 150-pound build, INF/RHP Jackson Guerrero (Middleton, 2026) On the mound Guerrero ran his fastball up to 77.9 mph with life and arm-side run through the zone. The right-hander showed feel for the curveball, throwing it with intent and a 11/5 break, all while mixing in a changeup that flashed depth.
A couple of 2024 right-handed-pitchers from Sun Prairie West Benjamin Ketelsen and Austin Adamowski. Ketelsen whipped a fastball that topped out at 82 mph, sitting 79-81 throughout. In a methodical windup, the right-hander demonstrated his ability to mix off-speed pitches, his curveball featured 11/5 shape, while the changeup had running action to it. On the mound, Adamowski ran his fastball up to 77.7 mph while presenting feel for two off-speed pitches, a 10/4 slider and a changeup that he throws with intent.
Read on below for a look at all of the scouting reports from the day.
PITCHING PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Austin Adamowski, Sun Prairie West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Large build, athletic build, some strength throughout.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Life through the zone, thrown for strikes, can locate. T1873, 1776 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. 10/4 shape, thrown with intent, strikes. T2091, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Similar shape to the fastball maintains arm slot, flashed running action. T1451, 1369 average rpm.
Seth Austin, Sun Prairie West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdier build, proportional frame.
Delivery: Medium leg lift. In-line stride, balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short-arm loop.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Life, slight run to the arm-side. T1835, 1693 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 break. Thrown at arm speed. T2090, 1939 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Fade throughout, with depth. T1716, 1252 average rpm.
CUT: 68-69 mph. 11/5 break, tight spin. Thrown for strikes.
Brady Barman, Waunakee (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Longer frame, athletic build.
Delivery: Tucked, medium leg lift. Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. In-line, full arm loop.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Thrown downhill. Occasional cut. T1918, 1807 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Short 11/5 action. Flashed depth. T2047, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Cuts it. Depth to the pitch. T2161, 1623 average rpm.
Dane Buelow, New Berlin West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long limbs, longer torso.
Delivery: Medium leg lift. tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop. 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Tendency to cut. T2005, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Late downer action. Thrown at arm speed. T2481, 2338 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Flashed fading action. Some depth. T1587, 1498 average rpm.
Keegan Dahmen, Monroe (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Thin frame, long limbs.
Delivery: Medium, inline leg lift. Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm loop. Whippy. 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Mostly straight with some life to the arm side. T1732, 1630 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 break. flashed sharpness and late depth. T1622, 1583 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Running action. flashed depth. T1491, 1363 average rpm.
Oliver Dugas, Madison East (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Proportional frame, some strength present.
Delivery: Closed, medium leg lift.. Tall and fall delivery. Slightly closed stride.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 72-77 mph. Running action. T1741, 1556 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Developing feel. Flashed short 11/5 action. T1677, 1548 average rpm.
CH: 60-62 mph. Fade and depth with some feel for the zone. T1304, 1070 average rpm.
Jeffrey Freund, Beaver Dam (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Long limbed, high waist, room to fill in.
Delivery: High, inline leg lift. Tall and fall delivery. Closed landing at footplant.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm circle. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Life through the zone. Some run T1597, 1551 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. 1/7 action. Flashed late depth. T2022, 1927 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Some feel. Flashed tight horizontal action. T1979, 1932 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Depth to the pitch. Flashed fade. T1402, 1374 average rpm.
Jackson Guerrero, Middleton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High waist, proportioned, athletic build.
Delivery: Medium, inline leg lift. In-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop into 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Some life through the zone with run. T2194, 2092 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 break. Thrown at arm speed. feel for the pitch. T1926, 1893 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Fade. Flashed some depth. T1758, 1593 average rpm.
Ethan Hibicke, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Proportional frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Methodical windup. High leg lift with pause at top. tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle into 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Life through the zone with some run. T1844, 1721 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 11/5 break with depth. T1911, 1895 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Tight spin with some horizontal movement. T1493, 1465 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Fading action. flashed depth. T1646, 1584 average rpm.
Luke Hurlebaus, Waunakee (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Taller frame, some strength throughout.
Delivery: Medium, inline leg lift. tall and fall delivery. Short, controlled stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm loop. Some whip. Lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Life through the zone. run. T2382, 2245 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping action. SOme sharpness. T2301, 2167 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Fade and depth. Feel for the pitch. thrown at arm speed. T1553, 1453 average rpm.
Aidan Kammer, Jefferson (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 182-pounds. Athletic build, proportional frame.
Delivery: Athletic, high leg kick, drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Some carry through the zone, flashed armside run. T2157, 1953 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Hops out of the hand, 11/5 shape, developing feel for the zone. T2238, 2020 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Similar shape to the fastball, thrown with intent. T840, 737 average rpm.
Benjamin Ketelsen, Sun Prairie West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. High waist, athletic build, some strength in lower half.
Delivery: Methodical windup. High, tucked leg lift. In-line stride and footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop. 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Life through the zone with run. T2514, 2435 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Sharp, short 11/5 break. T2538, 2484 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Heavy running action. Thrown at arm speed. T2179, 2068 average rpm.
Bennett O'Connor, Middleton (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long limbs, thin frame, room for growth.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic, loose arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Life out of the hand, with feel for the top part of the zone, some armside run. T1935, 1863 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Some sweeping movement, tight break, thrown with intent. T1803, 1770 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Thrown with intent, flashed fading action. T1222, 1133 average rpm.
Aiden Rodriguez, Middelton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build, proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch only. Medium, inline leg lift. Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. In-line full arm loop. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 71-74 mph. Some cut. T2113, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Tight spinner. T2088, 1989 average rpm.
CH: 68-68 mph. Developing feel. Flashed depth. T1756, 1591 average rpm.
Hudson Schroeder, Mineral Point (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Long, lean frame.
Delivery: Stretch only. High leg lift. Crossfire action.
Arm Action: RH. Loose shoulder, long arm action, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 69-70 mph. Cutting action. T1977, 1883 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Short horizontal action. T1837, 1659 average rpm.
Devin Schuchart, Cambridge (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long limbs, thin, proportioned frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, sits into backside, high leg kick into lower half coil, drop and drive, lands open.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays with running action. T1827, 1750 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual downer action, 11/5 shape. T1575, 1530 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Running action, developing feel for the zone. T1770, 1646 average rpm.
Aiden Smith, Johnson Creek (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Tall frame, high waisted, athletic build.
Delivery: Medium inline leg lift. some drop and drive. In-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm loop. 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Thrown downhill. Some run. T1939, 1882 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 action. Flashed sharp depth. T2063, 2021 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Thrown at arm speed. Fade and depth. T1620, 1507 average rpm.
Michael Suominen, West (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Long limbs, room to fill in, athletic proportions.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with pause at top. tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle. 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Running action through the zone. T1736, 1582 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. Short 11/5 action. T1834, 1795 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Horizontal action. T1933, 1836 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. thrown at arm speed. Some feel. Flashed fade. T1447, 1373 average rpm.
CUT: 65-67 mph. Thrown at arm speed. Short cutting action.
Bentley Wagner, Jefferson (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Athletic build, room to add, proportioned.
Delivery: Meidum leg lift with toe point. tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, tucked arm circle. 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Some life with occasional cut. T2040, 1972 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. tight spinner. flashed 11/5 action. T1804, 1503 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Fade to the pitch. flashed depth. T1450, 1389 average rpm.
KN: 64-69 mph. Kills spin. knuckle action with depth.