West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Position Player Analysis
March 12, 2021
On Feb. 21, the PBR Wisconsin team hosted its second event of 2021, the West Milwaukee Preseason I.D., at STiKS Academy in Waukesha, Wis. This was an open event for all high school classes (2021-24), and gave our staff an ample look at the area's top players.
If you missed us in Waukesha, check out our showcase page to see when we’re in the neighborhood next. We also previously published some takeaways from this showcase in the week that followed, in the form of our Quick Hits story, a Statistical Analysis, and our TrackMan Files piece.
Today, we’re beginning to roll out scouting reports on each player in attendance, beginning with each of the event’s position players. Our staff also collaborated to rank the top-10 position players at the West Milwaukee I.D., which you can find directly below.
TOP POSITION PLAYER PROSPECTS
1. Charlie Jarvis, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/OF; Currently one of the top uncommitted players in Wisconsin.
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with strength attached throughout.
Defense: 1.90-2.16 pop times. Noticeable athleticism behind the plate, feet work quickly from the chute, flexible hips work directly in line to target, clean hand transfer, quick trigger to release. Soft hands at gather – receives well, working underneath the baseball to present it with ease.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Boasts one of the strongest arms in the state from the crouch.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth hand load into an athletic hitting position, short stride to even, controlled through contact. Loose whippy hands with natural bat speed, level bat path, extends through contact, barrel head stays in the zone for an extended period of time. Easy gap-to-gap strength, middle-of-the-order type profile. Generated some of the more noticeable Blast Motion numbers from the event: averaged 25.16 mph of hand speed and 20.08 g of rotational acceleration.
Power: Produced one of the highest average exit speeds of the event (90.3 mph), with a 98.7 high. Max batted distance of 335 feet.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
2. Heath Venne, Muskego (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C; Rising prospect in the state's junior class.
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. Physical muscle-bound build, one of the strongest prospects in the state's junior class.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. Noticeable athleticism from behind the plate with advanced defensive actions. Explodes from the crouch, lower half works directly in line to target, soft hands at gather, silky-smooth hand transfer, quick trigger release, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Throws played true to the bag.
Hit: RHH. Quiet all-around actions in the box, balanced setup, hands slot into an ideal hitting position, strides short with controlled balance through contact. Noticeably explosive bat speed produced from the strength attached to his hands/wrists. Short compact stroke, natural gap-to-gap barrel feel, repeats well while maintaining a fluid rhythm throughout. Calm and confident demeanor in the box.
Power: Consistently made some of the loudest contact of the entire event; strength in frame leads to a potential impact bat down the road. Max exit speed measured at 98.7 mph, 90.7 on average.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Quick, crisp strides with above-average foot speed for position/build.
3. Landon Behringer, North Fond du Lac (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame that's added strength over the last few months.
Defense: Athletic outfield actions. Swift feet that work toward the baseball in rhythm, adept body control, soft hands and clean funnel to release, plays through. Center field type profile.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open stance, smooth load as hands slot into a strong hitting position, short stride, athletic posture through contact. Loose fast hands, whippy wrists, level bat path, gap-to-gap approach with leverage to the pull-side, consistently repeats and hits in rhythm.
Power: Added strength leads to an increase in potential barrel impact; top-of-the-order profile. Max exit speed measured at 95.9 mph; 89.0 on average.
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60. Advanced foot speed for age, speed plays up in the field.
4. Alec Campbell, Milton (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Mature frame with physicality attached throughout, looks the part.
Defense: 2.12-2.26 pop times. Starts balanced in the crouch, hips turn in line to target, quick hand transfer, long to release.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, narrow base, smooth backward hand load, strides to even with controlled balance throughout. Loose hands and wrists, simple swing, averaged 74.06 mph of bat speed per Blast Motion. Level path, works on top of the baseball, clear barrel feel to the pull-side. Calm and confident approach throughout, maintains a fluid rhythm.
Power: Made some of the loudest contact of the day, posting the highest average exit speed in BP (91.1 mph), with a 95.1 mph high. Max batted distance travelled an estimated 342 feet.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
5. Fred Pierce Jr., Brookfield East (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 198-pounds. Proportionally strong frame.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, wide fielding base, hands work under center of body, glove packs to release, plays with some forward momentum. Profiles best in a corner infield role long-term.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long and loose arm action, finishes from a high 3/4 slot. Capable of throwing from a 3/4 angle on the move.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, front foot starts slightly open, hands load into a strong hitting position, short stride with controlled balance through contact. Simple and easy swing without much added movement, strong hands, advanced raw bat strength for age. Short bat path, steep attack angle out front, easy gap-to-gap strength.
Power: Advanced raw power for age, took one of the louder batting practice rounds of the day. Max exit speed recorded at 97.0 mph; max estimated travelled distance of 345 feet. Frame projects to add strength.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
6. Issei Takahashi, Arrowhead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pounds. Compact frame.
Defense: Occasionally works on an angle around the baseball, soft hands work out front of body, secure exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands start high and load back in rhythm, steady leg kick timing trigger, easy balance through contact. Short and simple left-handed stroke, bat travels on a level path through the zone, easy line drive feel to all fields. Consistently worked on the barrel, advanced bat-to-ball skills that will play as a top-of-the-lineup table setter type.
Power: Above-average max exit speed for size/age at an 87.8 mph high.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
7. Salvatore Zizzo, Muskego (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Sturdy muscular frame, defined lower half.
Defense: 2.04-2.19 pop times. Athletic stance from the crouch, lower half gains ground towards the bag, quick and clean hand transfer, short trigger release.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Throws consistently played on the bag.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, open stance, hands drop at load, short stride. Strong wrists/forearms produce above-average bat speed for age, uphill bat path, showed advanced gap-to-gap raw power.
Power: Strength in frame produced a max exit speed of 90.3 mph.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
8. Cooper Kamlay, Franklin (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Body plays low to the ground, glove fields out front, hands funnel inward, capable on the move. Showed strong body control and smooth feel for double play feeds.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight bat wrap at load, steady leg lift trigger to front footstrike. Quick hands, calm and collective demeanor, slight uphill path. Hard contact off the barrel, line drive approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: Projects to develop hard-hit line-drive contact as he matures; max exit speed of 87.4 mph at this event.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. Quick feet, above-average speed for age.
9. Ryan Dummer, Burlington (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds. Strong lower half, upside frame that projects.
Defense: 2.29-2.50 pop times. Wide base at gather, upright posture, long to release.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm plays with some length in the back and finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, bat starts rested on back shoulder, hands load straight backward, leg kick timing trigger. Fast hands with easy bat speed, hands stay short to the baseball, hard contact on the barrel.
Power: Max exit speed of 91.2 mph.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
T-10. Anthony Chung, Homestead (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame that projects.
Defense: Active feet on the infield, works around the baseball in rhythm, soft hands funnel out front, clean exchange, plays through the baseball with momentum.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short and clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall in the box, hands rock forward to start and slightly work backward, leg kick trigger, long stride. Quiet all-around actions, loose and simple stroke. Hands stay short to the baseball, consistently worked up the middle, maintained a fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: Max exit speed of 88.6 mph.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
T-10. Eli Pantzlaff, Waukesha West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds.
Defense: Fields low to the ground, sure-handed gather out front, showed footwork feel around the bag.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short compact arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch actions, hands load back in rhythm, tempoed leg kick trigger. Loose wrists, quick hands, uphill bat path, looks to elevate the baseball with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: Comfortably showed noticeable bat strength and raw power for age. Averaged the third-hardest exit speed of this event (90.5 mph), with a 95.5 mph high.
Run: 8.67 runner in the 60.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Alex Amin, Oconomowoc (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. Proportional frame with upside levers/stature.
Defense: Showed some pre-pitch bounce, feet attack the baseball, plays through at times.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, hands start high and drop slightly at load, steady leg kick timing trigger. Long and uphill bat path, flashed gap-to-gap feel.
Power: Max exit speed of 87.9 mph.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.
Josh Bunyer, Pewaukee (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: 2.12-2.34 pop times. Balanced stance, gains ground towards the bag, clean transfer, short trigger release.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Accurate down to the bag.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start high and slightly load backward, strides closed to target. Bat travels on a level plane through the zone, line drive approach.
Power: Max exit speed of 89.1 mph.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. Above-average foot speed for age; quick feet.
Alex Esser, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pounds. Compact frame.
Defense: 2.11-2.30 pop times. Hips start slightly hinged forward, steady hand transfer, long to release.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back quickly into a strong hitting slot, leg kick trigger, stays balanced through contact. Simple swing without much wasted movement, quick hands, short bat path, flashed hard contact on the barrel.
Power: Max exit speed of 85.2 mph.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60.
Kaiden Forsyth, Oconomowoc (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 240-pounds. Large, broad-shouldered frame with physical strength throughout.
Defense: Steady hands work out front of body, clean funnels, secure exchange to a clean release, corner infield profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm strength for age, recorded the hardest infield velocity of the event.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, front foot starts open, wide base, bat wraps at load, short stride. Strong hands/wrists, advanced bat strength for age, long and uphill bat path.
Power: Max exit speed of 99.6 mph, the single hardest-hit ball of the event. Advanced strength produces power potential; also hit the furthest estimated batted-ball of the event at 370 feet.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Connor Harvie, Waterford Union (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds.
Defense: 2.18-2.35 pop times. Quiet and controlled actions behind the plate, balanced setup, feet shuffle directly to target, quick hand transfer funnels into a short trigger release. Advanced catch-and-throw skills for age.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: SH. Similar start from both sides of the plate; balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch rhythm, smooth bat wrap load, short stride. Simple swing, loose hands with some natural wrist whip, uphill bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: Advanced raw power for age; potential middle-of-the-order bat as he continues to mature. Max exit speed of 84.8 mph.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
Henry Haverty, Marquette University (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 315-pounds.
Defense: Glove plays under center of body, two-hand gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, narrow base, quiet pre-pitch hand rhythm, bat wraps at load, short stride. Simple swing, short bat path with lift to the pull-side.
Power: Flashed noticeable raw pop to the pull-side; recorded one of the hardest hit balls of the event (96.0 mph max). Max batted distance travelled an estimated 345 feet.
Run: 8.47 runner in the 60.
Noah Hoffman, Brookfield Central (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 150-pounds. Lean and lanky frame, wiry levers.
Defense: Active feet, lower half works around the baseball in a steady rhythm, glove works out front, quick hand transfer, plays through release.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, arm bars and hands drop at load, short stride. Long bat path, line drive approach.
Power: Max exit speed of 86.0 mph.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.
Brady Johnson, St. Thomas More (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Upside frame for age, long-levered build with room to add strength.
Defense: 2.19-2.31 pop times. Upright posture at gather, quick hip turn from the chute, steady exchange to release.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, smooth load, toe-tap timing trigger. Long and uphill bat path, flashed feel to elevate to his pull side.
Power: Max exit speed of 88.9 mph.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
Calvin Keesler, Xavier (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lanky, well-proportioned frame with upside levers.
Defense: Plays with some pre-pitch bounce, works around the baseball on a tempo'd angle, feet occasionally field in rhythm, long to release.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, active pre-pitch bat rhythm, hands drop and load backward, toe-tap trigger. Quick hands, uphill bat path with a focus on lifting the baseball.
Power: Max exit speed of 92.7 mph.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. Athletic lower half, light feet with above-average foot speed for age.
Michael Kleinhans, West Bend West (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Long, lanky, high-waisted build.
Defense: Feet work around the baseball in a fluid rhythm, comfortable on the move, controls levers well for size. Steady hands, glove funnels inward, some length to release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back in a smooth rhythm as bat drops, short stride. Long and uphill bat path, flashed barrel feel and leverage to the pull-side. Rotates well, averaged 17.8 g of rotational acceleration, per Blast Motion. Loose, upside stroke.
Power: Max exit speed of 91.4 mph.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Jack Klippel, Slinger (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-foot-7, 170-pounds. Compact frame.
Defense: 2.44-2.58 pop times. Took reps behind the plate and on the infield. Upright posture and narrow base from the crouch, hips hinge forward. Fields low to the ground on the infield, hands play out front, quick funnel to release.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. INF - 67 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, hands drop at load, leg kick timing trigger. Long and uphill bat path.
Power: Max exit speed of 85.8 mph.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Noah Lahner, Waukesha South (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Quick feet, moves well laterally, active actions on the infield. Secure hands work out front of body, quick to release, plays through the baseball at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Front foot starts open, balanced setup, simple load, quick toe-tap trigger. Barrel head travels on an uphill plane through the zone, works out front.
Power: Max exit speed of 84.0 mph.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.
Lucas Lendosky, Fennimore (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds. Lanky frame with upside levers.
Defense: Glove plays out front, two-hand gather, long to release.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands start high and slightly load back, short stride. Long and uphill bat path, opposite field approach.
Power: Max exit speed of 84.5 mph.
Run: 8.44 runner in the 60.
Chandler Loveridge-Flores, Badger (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Thin frame.
Defense: Quick feet that attack the baseball, glove packs to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm path, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start back and stay back through load, leg kick timing trigger. Long and flat bat path.
Power: Max exit speed of 70.0 mph.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Logan Neuroth, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, glove hand works out front, crowhop to release and plays through at times.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, minimal hand load, short stride. Short and uphill bat path, flashed all-fields feel.
Power: Max exit speed of 86.1 mph.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
Andrew Niaves, Oregon (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with athleticism throughout.
Defense: 2.10-2.27 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Athletic setup behind the plate, loose lower half that plays with some pre-pitch rhythm, feet gain ground towards the bag, quick hand transfer to release. Strong blocker, soft hands that presented the ball well in his bullpen sessions. Showed controlled athletic actions in the outfield as well, feet work on a crisp angle around the baseball, glove works out front, steady exchange to release.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: SH. Athletic in the box, balanced setup, smooth hand load, short stride. More natural and comfortable from the right-handed batter's box. Quick hands, fluid wrists, bat stays short to the baseball from the right side with some leverage out front, left-handed swing is longer.
Power: Max exit speed of 93.2 mph; strength in frame helps impact the baseball soundly.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for age.
Keegan Norton, Greendale (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Lanky, well-proportioned frame. Plenty of room to add strength.
Defense: Staggered fielding position, sees the ball deep into glove, packs to release.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Loose arm travels on a short path and finishes from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, closed stance, active pre-pitch bat waggle, hands quickly load backward, short stride. Quick-twitch hands, uphill bat path, barrel head works underneath the baseball.
Power: Generates power from the quick-twitch trigger in his hands/wrists; frame suggests an intriguing potential power profile. Max exit speed of 93.1 mph.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Kyle Olson, Pulaski (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 135-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Defense: Quick feet that cover ground, attacks the baseball, hands play out front, quick funnel to transfer.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Front foot starts slightly open, balanced lower half, minimal load, toe-tap timing trigger. Bat travels on a long path to contact.
Power: Max exit speed of 78.7 mph.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Brayden Pleau, Kimberly (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Upside frame with potential for physical projection.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, body plays low to the ground, hands work out front and funnel inward to hip pocket. Corner infield profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot; does shorten up on the move.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open stance, smooth hand load, short toe-tap trigger, creates advanced hip/shoulder separation for age at front footstrike. Simple swing; doesn't try to do too much and repeats well. Short bat path, fluid gap-to-gap approach, consistently worked on the barrel and in rhythm.
Power: Frame and barrel feel indicate future impact power potential. Max exit speed of 90.4 mph.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.
Dylan Questad, Waterford (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 190-pounds; advanced strength in physique, proportional; broad shoulders.
Defense: Did not participate in defense at this event.
Arm: Did not participate in defense at this event.
Hit: RHH. Wide/balanced base, open front foot, hands set high. Simple, fluid stride to even. Bat path is short, direct to the zone. Generates above-average bat speed, measured at 71.0 mph.
Power: Strength in stature helps him impact the baseball for his age; max exit speed of 94.1 mph during BP.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Evan Rinzel, New Berlin Eisenhower (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 146-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Quick first step, feet work around the baseball in rhythm, soft hands work out front of body, clean hand transfer, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact arm stroke finishes from a high 3/4 window.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start high and slot backward, bat wraps at load, short stride. Long and uphill bat path.
Power: Max exit speed of 79.7 mph.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Ty Sagedal, Burlington (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Upside levers attached to a well-proportioned frame; projects.
Defense: Took reps on the outfield and infield. Attacks the baseball in a straight line on the outfield, feet breakdown in rhythm prior to gather, crowhop to release. Active infield defender, fields slightly upright, glove works out front and funnels inward quickly, short trigger release.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. OF - 85 mph. Long arm action with some poke in the back, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands load back, steady leg lift trigger to footstrike. Quick hands, loose wrist flick, short bat path, barrel head stays flat through the zone.
Power: Max exit speed of 91.7 mph.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Bryan Seban, Living Word Lutheran (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pounds. Athletic build, some definition in the lower half.
Defense: Sits back on the baseball, glove starts out front of body, hands funnel in, clean exchange with some length to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, bat starts rested on back shoulder, hands drop at load as bat wraps, leg kick trigger to even stride. Uphill bat path, pull-side approach with some leverage out front.
Power: Max exit speed of 81.3 mph.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.
Ryan Strunk, Nicolet (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 200-pounds.
Defense: Patient defender, glove plays low to the ground, hands work under center of body, corner infield profile.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, lower half starts closed off from target, hands load slightly back at load, subtle leg lift trigger. Bat travels on a long, uphill path through the zone.
Power: Max exit speed of 83.3 mph.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60.
Gage Taylor, Burlington (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Plays with some pre-pitch rhythm, feet breakdown in rhythm at times, glove starts out front of body and stays there, hands funnel inward at gather.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Arm travels on a long path, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, arm slightly bars as hand load backward, toe-tap timing trigger. Short and uphill bat path.
Power: Max exit speed of 79.9 mph.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Tyler Umland, Muskego (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame; sturdy lower half.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, quick hand transfer, plays through at release.
Arm: LH. OF - 73 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, closed stance, smooth hand load, short stride. Short bat path with some lift through contact, hits off front side.
Power: Max exit speed of 89.2 mph.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Gabriel Wendt, Hartford Union (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Worked out in the outfield and infield. Patient start around the baseball in the outfield prior to attacking it with aggression, long to release, athletic finish through release. Quick and active defender on the infield, glove plays under center of body.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, active hands pre-pitch, bat wraps at load, short stride. Long and level bat path.
Power: Max exit speed of 81.7 mph.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Samuel Wronski, Marquette University (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lanky, long-limbed frame.
Defense: Lower half works on a slight angle around the baseball, glove plays out front, aggressive crowhop to release.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Arm travels on a short compact path, finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back in a tempo'd rhythm, back elbow coils upward, utilizes a toe-tap timing mechanism. Uphill bat path, pull-side tendency.
Power: Max exit speed of 92.5 mph. Flashed advanced raw power into the left field gap when his arms get extended.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.