Madison Preseason I.D.: Outfield Analysis

In today’s closer look at last month’s Madison Preseason I.D. we’ll break down the day’s outfielders. It’s a tooled up group that featured junior Jack Krumbach, a Xavier commit from Madison Memorial.

Krumbach produced one of the day’s best BP rounds from the left side and flashed his athleticism with a event-best 60 time. His speed helps him glide in the outfield and he pairs it with an arm that was regularly producing strong throws home.

Nathan Stevens (Waunakee, 2019) was mentioned in yesterday’s catchers post but his progression as an outfielder warrants some more recognition here, too. He logged the day’s hardest throw from the outfield and the same athleticism he flashed behind the plate played at the position.

Sophomore Alex Ryan (Lakeside Lutheran) had one of the event’s most impressive performances, regardless of class. He has top-of-the-order potential because of his stand-out speed and the gap-to-gap type of contact he put on display. He’s reasserted himself as a high follow moving forward.

Below, we have detailed reports on every one of the outfielders who made it out to the Madison-area event last month. Keep an eye out for an analysis of the event’s infielders tomorrow.

TOP 2019 PROSPECTS

1. Jack Krumbach, OF, Madison Memorial, 2019
Xavier commit. Ranked No. 8 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot-1, 175-pound lanky, athletic left-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.66 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws on-line with carry, 89 mph. Plays through the ball, instinctive first step, soft hands, quick, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges. Offensively, open setup, hands start back, short knee-to-knee stride. Line drive approach, gap-to-gap at times, short barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 88 mph exit velocity.

2. Nathan Stevens, C/OF, Waunakee, 2019
Arkansas commit. Ranked No. 2 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot, 197-pound, left-handed hitting catcher and outfielder, athletically-built with present strength. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load back, short stride, remains balanced throughout. Gap-to-gap hitter, quick twitch hands, natural lift in swing, present bat speed, fluid rhythm, 98 mph exit velocity. Ran a 6.90 laser-timed 60. Defensively, behind the plate, traditional catcher’s arm action, short and loose, over-the-top slot, throws carry at 81 mph out of the crouch. Fields position athletically, quick and fluid actions, pop times ranged 1.87-1.95. From the outfield, short, loose arm action, slot varies between over-the-top and high ¾, 92 mph.

3. Jack Haufle, OF, Oregon, 2019
Lindenwood (MO) commit. Ranked No. 26 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot-1, 170-pound, lanky, athletic left-handed hitting outfielder.  Defensively, right-handed, short arm action, over-the-top slot, present carry and arm strength, 90 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Offensively, open setup, stride varies between long and short, maintains good balance. Barrel sweeps through zone, fluid rhythm, 85 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 6.98 laser-timed 60.

4. Cooper Holewinski, OF, Middleton, 2019
6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, athletic, balanced setup, short stride, bar load, maintains good balance through contact. Line drive approach, present bat speed, 93 mph exit velocity. Ran a 6.95 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball, 87 mph from the outfield.

5. Carter Robinson, OF, Appleton North, 2019
Ranked No. 39 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot, 186-pound athletic outfielder. Defensively, long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, kept throws on-line with carry, 88 mph. Athletically plays through the ball, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Ran a 6.93 laser-timed 60. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, leg lift stride, maintains balance through contact. Middle approach, level barrel path, uphill at times, able to handle opposite field, 91 mph exit velocity.

TOP 2020 PROSPECTS

1. Alex Ryan, OF, Lakeside Lutheran, 2020
Currently ranked No. 9 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2020. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletically-built right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws carried to the bag,  86 mph from the outfield. Fields position athletically, playing through the ball, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Ran a 6.78 laser-timed 60. Offensively, athletic, balanced setup, short leg kick timing-trigger, maintains good balance through contact. Line drive approach, athletic hands, short, level barrel path, present bat speed, 85 mph exit velocity off a tee.

2. Spencer Bartel, OF/RHP, Sun Prairie, 2020
5-foot-11, 175-pound, lanky, athletic two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, loads back, short stride, uses lower half, maintains balance through contact. Quick twitch, athletic hands, gap-to-gap approach, short, level barrel path, 93 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.06 laser-timed 60. Defensively, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort, throws carry to the bag, 87 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball athletically, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges. On the mound, long, loose arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot. Easy effort, tilt and topple delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, mostly straight, cut on occasion, located down, 79-81, touching 82. Slider, 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed, 74-77. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, 75-77.

3. Tyler Chadwick, OF/RHP, Marshall, 2020
6-foot-5, 187-pound lanky, athletic two-way prospect. On the mound, short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, high ¾ arm slot, good balance, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, tilt, controlled, 86-88. Curveball, slurve action, 11/5 shape, 70-75. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, flashed fade and cut, 76-80. Defensively, long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball, throws carry, 91 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Line drive approach, gap-to-gap potential, level barrel path, 89 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.19 laser-timed 60.

4. Dylan Nevar, OF, Wisconsin Dells, 2020
6-foot-1, 170-pounds, lanky left-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, hands load back quickly, short stride, maintains good balance through contact. Athletic hands, line drive approach, short barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 86 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.10 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, east effort. Plays through the ball with fluid footwork, clean exchanges, 80 mph from the outfield.

5. Andrew Rajkovich, OF, Madison LaFollette, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound strong lanky right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, aggressive actions. Plays through the ball athletically, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges, 87 mph from the outfield. Offensively, wide, open setup, short stride, maintains good balance. Line drive approach, hard contact middle, barrel path stays level, fluid rhythm, 94 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.62 laser-timed 60.

TOP 2021 PROSPECTS

1. Grant Gerber, 1B/OF, Eau Claire Memorial, 2021
6-foot-3, 210-pound, strong, athletic right-handed hitting outfielder and first baseman. Offensively, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance through contact. Power approach, pull tendency, uphill barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 91 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.08 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, quick, fluid footwork, plays through the ball in the outfield, 79 mph from the outfield, 68 across the infield.

2. Tanner Marsh, OF/LHP, Mondovi, 2021
5-foot-10, 170-pound, left-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, run action, commanded, 73-75, touched 76. Changeup, flashed glove-side cut and armside fade, 69-72. Defensively, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, throws carry, 81 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Offensively, open setup, smooth load, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance through contact. Long, uphill barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.12 laser-timed 60.

3. Tyler Hug, OF/RHP, Waukesha West, 2021
5-foot-10, 145-pound, lanky, high-waisted two-way prospect. On the mound, long and loose arm action, slight stab, quick arm speed, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Shoulders stay level, works on-line, lands square, finishes walking off. Fastball, slight run, 79-81. Curveball, 11/5 shape, gradual break, near fastball arm speed, 67-70. Changeup, mostly straight, 72-76. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, quick and fluid footwork, clean exchanges, plays through the ball, 81 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced, crouching setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact, long barrel path, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Domenic Adair, OF/RHP, Sauk Prairie, 2020
5-foot-8, 142-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, long, loose arm action, ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, some rhythm, finishes athletically. Fastball, slight run, commanded, 79-80, topped out at 81. Slider, sweeping action, 65-66, feel for. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, 66-70, commanded. Three pitch feel. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, clean on exchanges, 78 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.01 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, loads back, short leg kick stride. Line drive approach, level barrel path, 84 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Beau Blackdeer, C/OF, Deforest, 2019
5-foot-11, 180-pound, right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, leg kick timing-trigger, athletic hands, maintains balance through contact. Line drive approach, level barrel path, gains extension, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 88 mph exit velocity. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball, clean on exchanges, 79 mph from the outfield, 71 out of the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.01-2.12. Ran a 7.76 laser-timed 60.

Trent Casper, OF, Columbus, 2019
6-foot-2, 175-pound lanky right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, athletic hands, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Gap-to-gap approach, uphill barrel path, fluid rhythm, 83 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.12 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, 79 mph from the outfield.

Jacob Cinelli, LHP/OF, Arrowhead, 2020
5-foot-11, 170-pound athletically-built left-handed pitcher and outfielder. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws flash carry, 83 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball, competent hands, clean exchanges. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance through contact. Gap-top-gap approach, long, level barrel path, fluid rhythm, 80 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.44 laser-timed 60. On the mound, athletic delivery, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Works on-line, lands square, finishes falling off. Fastball, mostly straight, 78-79, touching 82. Curveball, shape varied between 1/7 and 2/8, near fastball arm speed, 65-66. Changeup, flashed sink, 70-73.

Marcus Cline, INF/OF/RHP, Fall Creek, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound utility type, wiry athletic frame, projects to fill. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance, slightly open, hands load back, short stride, on time. Hands work to generate bat speed, loose and repeatable path. Contact is mostly on a line, ability to work both gaps. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively shows versatile actions that play both in the outfield and on the infield, hands work and flash softness. Arm action is loose, plays with carry, 82 mph across the infield, 87 mph from the outfield. 7.01 runner in the 60. On the mound delivery is athletic and repeatable, arm action is loose out of a high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball showed feel for the zone, slight arm side run, 79-80 mph, touched 81 mph. Slider has 10/4 shape, 66-68 mph. Changeup showed feel, 70-72 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, similar to slider, 64-65 mph.

Max DeMario, OF/RHP, Franklin, 2019
Ranked No. 97 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot, tall and fall delivery. Smooth rhythm, maintains balance, stays on-line, lands square. Fastball, effective run and sink, downhill, 81-83. Curveball, 11/5 shape, late sharp break, 73-76. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 74-76. Has some feel for off-speed. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, kept throws on-line, 85 mph. Offensively, open setup, bar load, long stride, uphill barrel path, gap-to-gap type, 87 mph exit velocity.

Darren Dionne, OF/RHP, Peshtigo, 2019
Ranked No. 94 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot-4, 170-pound lanky two-way prospect, projectable frame. On the mound, long, loose arm action, quick arm speed, ¾ slot, maintains good balance. Tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, works on-line, lands square finishing athletically. Fastball, slight run action, 81-83, touching 84. Slider, best pitch, 10/4 shape, sharp action, fastball arm speed, commanded, 74-76. Changeup, fastball arm speed, sinking action, 76-80. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, quick, clean footwork, clean on exchanges,  87 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Line drive approach, level barrel path, 84 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.35 laser-timed 60.

George Dizard, OF/LHP, Wauwatosa, 2020
5-foot-10, 170-pound, left-handed hitting two-way prospect. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, clean on exchanges, 78 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, long stride, uphill barrel path through zone, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.83 laser-timed 60. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot, some effort, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, run action, 72-76, touching 77. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, near fastball arm speed, 62-65. Changeup, fade action, 71-73

Thomas Dopp, OF/1B, Wild Rose, 2018
5-foot-9, 166-pound switch hitting outfielder/first baseman, strong physical build. 7.28 runner in the 60. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride, minimal lower half, static pre pitch. Upper body dominates swing, muscled approach, strong hands. 77 mph exit velocity from the right side, 69 mph from the left side. Defensively arm plays short and over the top, 71 mph across the infield, 77 mph from the outfield. Shows quick feet in the outfield, ability to range to both sides, more natural in the outfield.

Slater Fitzgerald, OF/RHP, Lodi, 2019
5-foot-11, 165-pound two-way prospect. Defensively, long, firm arm action, high ¾ slot, plays through the ball with fluid footwork, 81 mph from the outfield. Offensively right-handed, balanced setup, crouching load, short stride. Line drive approach, level barrel path, uphill at times, fluid rhythm, raw bat speed, 86 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.39 laser-timed 60. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Tilt and topple delivery, lands open, falls off. Fastball, flashed sink, 73-75. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, 57-62. Changeup, mostly straight, 66-71.

Luke Fox, OF/LHP, Catholic Memorial, 2020
Currently ranked No. 4 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2020 and No. 177 Overall. High level arm. 6-foot, 175-pound, left-handed hitting two-way prospect, athletically-built with lean muscle. On the mound, loose, athletic arm action, quick arm speed, ¾ slot, easy effort. Athletic delivery, tall and fall, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, run action, commanded, 83-85, touched 87. Curveball, 1/7 shape, depth, 74-76. Changeup, located, 76-79. Cutter, slight action, 79-81. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Plays through the ball, soft hands, clean on exchanges, 88 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.10 laser-timed 60. Offensively, open setup, short stride, maintains balance through contact. Pull approach, long barrel path, present bat speed, 80 mph exit velocity.

Braedon Franz, OF, Stevens Point, 2019
5-foot-7, 154-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball, competent hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, 84 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.41 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Line drive approach, short barrel path, 80 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Chris Fuerst, OF, Wauwatosa, 2019
5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic outfielder. Ran a 6.94 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, kept throws on target. Plays through the ball, hands work, fluid, easy footwork, clean exchanges, 77 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, leg lift stride, maintains balance, long, level barrel path, 75 mph exit velocity off a tee.

Ben Graff, OF/RHP, Green Bay Preble, 2020
6-foot, 193-pound strong two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance through contact. Quick twitch at contact, power approach, pull side tendency, long barrel path, 90 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball, 82 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.58 laser-timed 60. On the mound, short arm action, quick arm speed, over-the-top angle. Flashed smooth rhythm, uphill shoulders, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, mostly straight, 80-81, topped out at 82. Curveball, 12/6 shape, early break, near fastball arm speed, 71-73. Changeup, mostly straight, 70-71.

Maxwell Hanson, OF, Madison West, 2019
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, line drive approach, level barrel path, early rhythm, 79 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, competent hands, 78 mph from the outfield.

Jake Karll, OF, Madison West, 2019
6-foot-2, 190-pounds, strong, wide-shoulders, right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively, balanced setup, long stride, athletic hands. Gap-to-gap approach, level barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 90 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.37 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short, quick arm action, over-the-top slot, throws carried at times, 88 mph from the outfield.

Teagan Kotlowski, OF/RHP, Adams Friendship, 2019
6-foot-2, 180-pounds, wide-shoulders, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, short stride, power pull approach, strong hands, uphill barrel path, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.31 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, plays through the ball, 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Tilt and topple delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes falling off. Fastball, flashed run, 76-77. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, 55-57. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, feel for, 62-66.

Patrick Kraemer, LHP/OF, Oconomowoc, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, kept throws around the bag. Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively, open setup, long stride, uphill barrel path, 79 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.64 laser-timed 60. On the mound, long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Tilt and topple delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, mostly straight, late run at times, 76-78, touching 79. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, near fastball arm speed, 61-63. Changeup, 69-73.

Kyle McKinnon, OF/RHP, Bradford, 2019
Ranked No. 71 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced setup, leg kick timing-trigger. Power pull approach, athletic hands, aggressive with natural lift, 85 mph exit velocity. Defensively, long arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball, throws on-line with carry, 88 mph. Ran a 7.42 laser-timed 60. On the mound, long, quick arm action, over-the-top slot, balanced, tall and fall delivery. Some rhythm, stays on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, flashed late sink, 82-84, touched 85. Curveball, 12/6 shape, gradual break, 67-69. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, mostly straight, 74-78.

Cal Olson, OF/RHP, DeForest, 2021
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ arm slot, some effort. Tilt and topple delivery, lands square, finishes falling off. Fastball, flashed cut, mostly straight, 76-78, touched 79, Slider, 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed, 63-68. Defensively, action varied between short and long, over-the-top slot, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, loads back, short stride, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap approach, level barrel path, 83 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.66 laser-timed 60.

Adam Quam, OF, Holmen, 2020
5-foot-11, 183-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate on throws, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, plays through the ball, 74 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced setup, loads back and crouches, short stride, maintains balance, level barrel path, 84 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.89 laser-timed 60.

Guadalupe Romo, RHP/OF, Grant (IL), 2020
5-foot-9, 175-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, heel lift stride, maintains balance through contact, level barrel path, 73 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.75 laser-timed 60. Defensively, long arm action, ¾ slot, clean exchanges, 76 mph from the outfield. On the mound, long arm action, ¾ slot, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands toe closed. Fastball, slight run, 68-71. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 59-60.

Will Ross, OF, Waunakee, 2020
5-foot-11, 180-pound strong, athletic outfielder, wide lower half. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, reverse tap stride, maintains good balance through contact. Quick twitch, gap-to-gap approach, uphill barrel path, fluid rhythm, present bat speed, 95 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.05 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, attacks the ball, playing through, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, 80 mph from the outfield.

Scott Savage, OF, Hartford Union, 2019
Ranked No. 48 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2019. 6-foot, 185-pound strong, athletic outfielder. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, bar load, leg kick timing-trigger. Gap-to-gap type hitter, aggressive, uphill barrel path, present bat speed, 100 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, short arm action, slot varied between over-the-top and high ¾, 82 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean on exchanges. Ran a 7.28 laser-timed 60.

Liam Stumpf, OF/RHP, Mineral Point, 2021
6-foot, 155-pound lanky two-way prospect. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot, tall and fall delivery. Works on-line, lands square, finishes athletically. Fastball, late run, strikes, 79-83, touched 85. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, spins well, 64-66. Changeup, flashed fade, 69-72. Three pitch feel. Defensively, short arm action, high ¾ slot, plays through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchanges, 85 mph from the outfield. Offensively, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance through contact, uphill barrel path, 84 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.02 laser-timed 60.

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