On Oct. 17, the PBR Wisconsin crew traveled to STiKS Academy in Waukesha for its annual Southern Wisconsin Open event. This event was open to all high school classes and gave our staff one last chance to see these prospects in attendance prior to the start of the offseason. We published instant insight in the days following this event in the form of our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis posts, and we began our position-by-position analysis this week, starting with the catchers. We’re onto the outfielders today.

At the top of the list below is uncommitted junior Dylan Mass (Franklin, 2022). Mass has some twitch to his left-handed swing, which helps mold a top-of-the-order profile offensively. His above-average speed and athleticism create a sound defensive skillset, too, leveraging Mass into a place as an interesting, on-the-market member of the state’s 2022 class.

Similarly, Logan Libby (Waukesha North) also projects best atop a lineup. He and Mass ran the top two 60-yard dash times at this showcase, and Libby just edged out Mass for the top spot (6.76). Libby has some natural strength in his right-handed bat and showed that he can spray contact well to all fields.

There were also a few freshmen to show well here, led by Hartford Union’s R.J. Thomae (2024). Thomae has a projectable 5-foot-10 build, with room to tack on significant strength, though he’s already able to generate some loud contact for his size and age. He moves around the outfield fluidly and is another above-average runner to note within this group.

For full scouting reports on each of the day’s outfielders, continue on below.

TOP OUTFIELD PROSPECTS

1. Dylan Mass, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Thin, lean athleticism; wiry strength in build.
Hit: LH. Athletic/balanced base, slightly open. Smooth, brief load; strides to even, hands drop into proper place. At plant, simple and easy bat path with above-average bat speed. Athletic hands help meet pitches consistently on-plane. Fluid balance maintained through swings and finish.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Up-the-middle liners for batted-ball profile; steady, low-lying contact.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose, quick arm action from 3/4 slot. Throws feature carry to target with consistent accuracy.
Defense: Advanced athleticism in actions; fluid, quick feet on approach. Quick and clean exchanges, while playing through the ball.
Run: 6.85 runner in the 60. Quick feet; efficient, quiet runner.

2. R.J. Thomae, Hartford Union (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Lean, wiry strength; athletic frame that projects well.
Hit: RH. Wide, balanced base, slightly open; hands set low, away from body. Slightly static start; direct load onto back leg, hands motion back in rhythm. Brief leg lift stride back to slightly open, soft landing. Good posture and balance at impact, long bat path. Simple, repeats swing well.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Some natural loft in swing; raw power potential as he adds weight/strength.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry, especially for his age.
Defense: Moves around the outfield with athleticism, fluid footwork. Direct and controlled approach. Efficient transfers and exchanges, smooth to release.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. Long strides, athletic gait.

3. Logan Libby, Waukesha North (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean strength in athletic build.
Hit: RH. Athletic/balanced setup; hands set high with visible pre-pitch rhythm. Brief load back, reverse toe-tap stride to even. Efficient hip/shoulder separation at plant; good posture at impact; inside-out approach, favoring the opposite field.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Low-lying line-drive profile complements his top-of-the-order type of role.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid, deliberate approach; athletic footwork and actions through exchange help create an efficient transfer and release.
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60. Aggressive, athletic gait.

4. Gavin Obremski, Stevens Point Area (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lean strength in build.
Hit: SH. Athletic/balanced stance, open front foot; hands set low, pre-pitch rhythm. Subtle load back, front foot pivot/turn, remains in open position. Creates some positive rotational acceleration in upper half, simple load back. Loose hands help generate barrel feel and some bat speed; up-the-middle approach helped produce consistent line-drive contact, especially from the left side. Natural left-handed hitter with similar swings from the right side, just a much more raw feel for the barrel.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Upside bat strength; projects as he continues to develop.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. OF - 75 mph. Long, loose throws from an over-the-top slot in the outfield. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot from behind the plate.
Defense: Athletic approach in the outfield, fluid through exchange into crowhop, plays through the ball well. Side steps at reception from behind the plate, simple to exchange, efficient release.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

T-5. Bryson Koehne, Pulaski (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame; projects very well.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, comfortable approach, bat rests on shoulder, front foot starts open. Drops and leans back into smooth load, hands bar, lead leg hangs. At plant, shoulders/posture is uphill, arm bar load creates some length to the strike zone. Hands are athletic, fast, and able to generate some raw bat speed. Swing projects as he continues to develop.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above-average bat strength for age; recorded a 91.4 mph high exit speed and a 328-foot max distance during batting practice, per TrackMan.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Footwork and approach to gather is fluid and athletic; some length to release in transfer, created from small crowhop.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. Athletic gait.

T-5. Charlie Marion, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Hit: LH. Balanced/athletic setup; poised. Brief, simple weight-shift load back, small leg lift inward. Hands raise slightly, elbow raises in load. Steep angle to the zone, long bat path; long through impact. Finishes with above-average balance.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Creates loud contact for his size; projects as he adds more strength. Topped 92.1 mph exit speed during batting practice, per TrackMan. Some gap-to-gap ability in batted-ball profile.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short, loose from a 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength, throws carry.
Defense: Quick, fluid feet creates proper direction to target at gather; extra shuffle through exchange. Above-average actions, plays through the ball well.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Erik Jaschinski, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced/wide setup; pre-pitch rhythm in his hands. Subtle load back, small stride, stays even. Simple path to the zone, long through it. Line-drive contact profile.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long, loose throws from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Methodical, controlled approach; two-hand gather at times. Plays through the ball.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

Elan Jimenez, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Lean, proportional strength.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup with hands set high. Static start, direct to leg kick load, weight shifts back, hands drop. Abbreviated leg kick, lands in same spot; flattens barrel and creates short path to and through the zone.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 74 mph. Short arm action on the infield; high 3/4 slot. Similar arm action in the outfield; slightly longer arm circle to high slot.
Defense: Feet shuffle efficiently to gather point; helps create proper angle to target upon release. Movements are a little more fluid and athletic upon gather and transfer in the outfield.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Connor Kramp, Greendale (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Lean strength in frame.
Hit: RH. Athletic/balanced base, slightly open, hands set high; some looseness, rhythm in pre-pitch. Small/simple load back, strides to slightly open landing. Short, efficient bat path through the zone; pull-side approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Raw strength in hands and forearm creates potential for a hard-hit line-drive profile.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm swing to 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Fluid and efficient footwork upon and approach and through the ball; creates clean transfers and exchanges through release.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 

Michael Merline, Oak Creek (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Long levers with strength; physical, especially for his age.
Hit: RH. Tall stance, closed feet, open front foot, hands set high. In load, weight shifts onto back leg; back shoulder drops, shoulders go distinctly uphill, lead leg strides even. Hips and torso fire simultaneously, flattens barrel to create long, level path through the zone, with extension in finish and through impact. Creates natural bat speed, averaged a speed of 71.1 mph. Some barrel feel helps create on-plane consistency.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Inherent strength creates raw power profile, but plane lessens launch angle; max exit speed of 97.7 mph during batting practice.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Compact arm circle to a 3/4 slot. Above-average arm strength, especially for his age.
Defense: Raw overall actions; deliberate footwork. Efficient shuffle through exchange, transfer. Some fluidity while working through the ball.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Eli Michaelis, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 148-pounds. Lean strength in build.
Hit: RH. Balanced base, front foot wide open; squared posture, hands set low with vertical bat. Loads back onto back leg, leans/drops into load; toe-tap to even stride landing. Lunge to the zone creates length to bat path. Above-average hand speed.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays on balls of feet; athletic, hurried rhythm to gather. Efficient shuffle through exchange makes for quickness from gather to release.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Jerome Pawlak, Germantown  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 154-pounds. Thin, lanky frame.
Hit: RH. Wide, balanced base, open front foot; bat waggle rhythm in pre-pitch. Minimal load, direct to even stride landing. Short, simple bat path; long to the zone, level through impact. Fluid hands help create on-plane accuracy. Extension in balanced finish.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Repeated low line-drive contact well; contact was more firm during BP. Max exit speed was 89.3 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Fluid feet on approach, gathers low to the ground. Long, segmented transfer and exchange; plays through the ball some.
Defense:
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. Long strides, above-average runner.

Richard Pouzar, Hartford Union (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LH. Tall, balanced setup, hands set high. Smooth load back, hands drop back too; short stride stays even. Bat bath is short, level through contact; balanced finish.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Repeated low line-drive contact well.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid approach, efficient gather; simple transfers, pack on exchange, plays through the ball with some athleticism.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Schmitt, Madison Memorial (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Thin, lanky levers with broad shoulders; projects well.
Hit: RH. Athletic, balanced stance, pigeon-toed base; hands set low, slightly away from body.  Smooth weight-shift load back, small stride stays even. Short, concise bat path to the zone, level through it. Above-average hand speed. Repeats up-the-middle contact well.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid approach, gathers low to the ground with two hands; works into small crowhop, plays through the ball with some efficiency.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. Efficient gait; above-average runner for size.

Roman Sienza, Mukwonago (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Thin, lanky frame with broad shoulders; projects.
Hit: LH. Tall/athletic setup, slightly open; hands set high. Minimal load, toe-tap trigger; steep path to the zone, opposite-field/spray approach. Maintains balance throughout.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions; fluid, controlled approach, efficient through exchange and quick through release.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. Low-effort, efficient runner.

Benjamin Vorpahl, Sheboygan North (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Physical stature; strong lower half.
Hit: RH. Tall stance, slightly open, hands set high. Subtle load, prominent leg kick stride to slightly closed landing spot. Short, simple bat path, level through contact. Line-drive batted-ball profile.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Natural strength in swing; contact profile is more low line-drives. Max exit speed during batting practice was 92.2 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry, natural arm strength.
Defense: Starts on balls of feet, athletic on approach; sometimes two-hand gather. Extended exchanges, run-up transfers to shuffle and slight crowhop to play through.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

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