Eau Claire Preseason ID: Top Overall
April 16, 2024
EAU CLAIRE PRESEASON ID: TOP 15 OVERALL
On Feb. 10th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff held the second event the 2024 winter showcase circuit with the annual Eau Claire Preseason ID showcase at Valley Sports Academy in Lake Hallie, WI. Nearly 40 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in Wisconsin.
In the week that followed the showcase, we published Quick Hits highlighting the top prospects of the event by class. We also rolled out a Statistical Analysis, bringing you a quick statistical analysis of those that participated in the event. We then dove deep into the data, looking at the pitch metrics and batted ball numbers from this event inside our Pitcher Data Dive and Position Player Data Dive stories. Today, we will officially wrap up our post event coverage with the release of all scouting reports from Feb. 10th event, including our staff’s top-fifteen overall players.
TOP-FIFTEEN OVERALL
1. Cole OBrien, DC Everest (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Long levers, projectable.
Delivery: High leg tuck with balance, lands closed for cross fire delivery, medium leg swing finish through the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Medium online arc, up on time, gets through the ball with whip.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Gets it to spots with some finish, good touch and feel for the baseball. T2030, 1979 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 10/4 short quick breaker, can land, out of same window as FB. T2316, 2182 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Late depth, feel for the pitch, weapon. T1843, 1660 average rpm.
2. Bennett Stokke, Altoona (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Athletic, strength throughout.
Delivery: Dynamic mover, high balanced leg tuck, gets far down hill, gets over front side well, high leg swing finish through home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, up on time, quick whip.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Carry and life finish through spots. T2342, 2246 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Late sweep, can land and get below, pairs well with FB. T1907, 1856 average rpm.
3. Logan Hagman, Hudson (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic proportions, long levers, high waist, sloped shoulders, more fill and strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, loads into back hip, lands centered consistently on time. Very good use of lower half, tons of bat speed can really leverage the ball out front, efficient path, shows real present power with more coming, explosive. 77 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 373’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. OF - 82.00 mph. C: High 3Q slot, back spins it, accurate. OF: High 3Q slot, accurate with carry.
Defense: 1.90-2.11 pop times. C: Short quick right foot, replaces feet towards second base, quick to block, softness to block, athletic out of crouch. OF: One hand gather into modified crow hop, medium leg swing finish to home.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
4. Ethan Oatman, Mosinee (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Long levers, athletic, strength throughout.
Delivery: Athletic, medium leg tuck with balance, kicks out down hill lands online, finishes with medium leg swing finish to home with good balance.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, up on time, 3Q slot, slings it, whippy quick arm.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Carry and finish through spots. T2381, 2281 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. 10/4 breaker, can land, sharpness to the pitch, pairs well out of same slot as FB. T2554, 2483 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Sells the pitch out of same window as FB with some depth and fade, has feel for the pitch. T1782, 1707 average rpm.
5. Clayton Kroschel, Wayland Academy (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. High waist, long levers, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Open set up with relaxed hands, lands centered on time with good separation. Short compact, flat through the ball, barrel control, whippy and quick, hitterish. 73.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. High 3Q slot, quick arm with carry through the target.
Defense: pop times. One hand gather, smooth to the ball, medium leg swing finish direction to home.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, gets down hill, good rhythm, explosive through the ball, medium leg swing finish through the target.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, up on time, quick arm, high 3Q slot leverages ball downhill.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Carry and finish through areas T2303, 2212 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape and break, can land and get below, sharpness to the pitch. T1989, 1937 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Sells the pitch with feel to get through it, can land with late depth. T1423, 1239 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-73 mph. Gets through it, late depth.
6. Grant Lokken, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with easy and rhythmic toe tap gather back. Short, compact, quick, well sequenced, smooth and loose, hitterish, hammering balls through both gaps. 69.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. High 3Q slot, carry and accuracy through the target.
Defense: Smooth to the ball, modified crow hop.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
7. Isaiah Ahlberg, Solon Springs (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with strong back elbow. Short and compact, uses ground well, leverages balls out front through the middle of the field, can drive the ball to all fields, has control of the barrel with strong hands. 74.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. Short and compact, high 3Q slot, quick arm, accurate.
Defense: 1.87-2.13 pop times. Quick transfer, short quick right foot towards second base. Soft blocker, athletic and quick out of the crouch on covering bunts.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
8. Ethan Jeffers, River Falls (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic build, more size and strength coming.
Delivery: Good lines and direction to home, balanced through release with a quiet head, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. High 3Q slot, on line, some quickness to arm.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Rides through spots, feel to land to spots. T2127, 2015 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Lateness to 12/6 breaker, out of same window as FB, swing and miss weapon. T2558, 2525 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Gets through it, lands for strikes, late tailing action at the plate. T2182, 2114 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, relaxed hands, stays grounded and gets good hand and front foot separation. Short and compact bat path, uses ground and lower half well leading the swing, some loft to path and bat speed through the ball, drives the ball to both gaps. 63.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. High 3Q slot, can back spin it through the target with accuracy.
Defense: Smooth defender, soft hands, quick first step laterally.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
9. Ethan Dillingham, Wis Rapids Lincoln (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build with good proportions and more fill coming.
Delivery: High leg lift with hip tuck, balance over the rubber, explosive through the ball, medium leg swing finish through home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, up on time, quick arm with whip.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Gets through areas with late life. T2224, 2152 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Late two plane breaker with finish. T2415, 2377 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short stride to center. Short path with some loft to path, hits to all fields. 57.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.6 mph. 179’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. 3Q slot, quick arm with accuracy.
Defense: Soft hands, fields under midline, funnels to center and gets momentum moving towards target.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
10. Henry Zimmermann, River Falls (WI), 2024 Winona State University
Positional Profile: OF/3B Quick turnover.
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Long levers, high waist, sloped shoulders, good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stock set up, short knee tuck. Centered turn on back side delivers barrel to and through the ball, can drive the ball with power to both gaps. 69.7 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 357’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. 3Q slot, quick arm with carry, accurate arm.
Defense: One hand gather into shuffle step.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
11. Grayson Veenendall, La Crosse Central (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Athletic build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, toe tap, lands centered on time. Short, quick, tight rotation to deliver the barrel, some loft to path. 67.9 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. High 3Q slot, short arc, backspins it with accuracy.
Defense: 1.94-2.11 pop times. Quick and clean transfer, can turn the ball around, clean and soft blocker, fields bunts quickly with accurate arm, athletic.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
12. Cole Perlberg, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long levers, more strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide and open, toe tap back with on time land. Short path, strong hands, barrels balls to all fields. 71.9 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. 3Q slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Quickness and bounce to first step, softness to hands.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
13. Kellen Smith, Altoona (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, sloped shoulders, strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch only, medium high leg lift with balance over the rubber, medium leg swing finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Over top slot, quick arm.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Downhill angle with ability to land. T2093, 2022 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 12/6 breaker, can land and get below. T2379, 2349 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Split grip change up, depth at the plate. T979, 885 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Upright with higher hands, controlled fall to center. Short, tight to body, quick rotation through the ball, ball jumps when leveraged out front. 70.2 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 247’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. 3Q slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, feet work through the ball.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
14. Chase Robinson, Marshfield (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up slightly open, rhythmic land with good separation. Direct path, can leverage the ball with line drive approach through the middle of the field. 69.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. High 3Q slot with some carry.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, quick first step.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
T15. Ethan Sowieja, Stanley-Boyd (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Athletic with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with pre loaded hands, quick leg tuck, gets to strong loaded hitting position on time. Flat and direct, finishes with length through the ball, hits line drives through the big part of the field. 69.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 214’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. 3Q slot with arm quickness and some carry.
Defense: Quickness to first step, fields under midline, gets good direction towards first through the ball.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Delivery: High leg lift into tall and fall. Simple.
Arm Action: RH. Clean out of glove. Full arm loop. 3Q slot.
FB: T82, 76-81 mph. Mostly straight with some arm side run. T1888, 1775 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. Shorter, horizontal action. T1758, 1723 average rpm.
SL: 68-73 mph. Drops arm slot. Thrown at arm speed. Short horizontal action. T1815, 1753 average rpm.
T15. Blake Bugher, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Wiry build with more size and strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Controlled fall to center with good rhythm. Smooth and loose hands with the ability to drive the ball through the center of the field, more pop coming when fills. 62.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. Whippy out front with feel and accuracy.
Defense: First step bounce, smooth defender, soft hands.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rhythmic medium leg lift, lands slightly closed, medium leg swing finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3Q slot, slings it with some arm speed.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Plays with some carry through spots, can land to spots. T2148, 2033 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Sweeping curve with lateral break, can land. T2038, 1992 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Arm speed, gets through it, has some feel for the pitch. T1668, 1594 average rpm.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Brady Berg, Stratford (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build, good proportions, high waist, more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Centered hands, narrow set up, gets to strong loaded position on time. Direct down and through the baseball, tight and quick path through the ball. 60.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. High 3Q slot with short arc, backspins the ball.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. Short and quick right foot towards second base, shows the ability to turn the ball around, blocks well, quick out of crouch on bunts.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.
Brecken Boisvert, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic with more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Narrow upright set up, controlled fall to hitting position. Smooth path through the ball, leverages the ball out front, drives balls to both gaps. 66.3 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71.00 mph. 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather under midline, has feel around bag, can turn the 3-6-3.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Delivery: High lift, hip tilt over rubber, medium leg swing finish through the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arc, online, up on time, 3Q slot with some whip out front.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Late tail, gets to areas. T1933, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 58-59 mph. 10/4 shape and break, can land. T2061, 1991 average rpm.
SL: 62-65 mph. Sweeping with some depth, can land and get below. T2162, 1983 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Depth and fade, sells it. T1337, 1270 average rpm.
Paxton Bush, Eau Claire North (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Open set up, relaxed hands, early foot down, gets to loaded position on time. Direct, handsy, sprays line drives to all fields. 62.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 65.00 mph. 3Q slot, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, hands show softness, feel around first base bag.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Joseph Garrison, Altoona High (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Long levers wiry build, more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Short compact, balanced, short consistent trigger Short and compact to and through the baseball. 66 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. C: 3Q slot, can back spin it out of the hand. INF: 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: 2.28-2.59 pop times. C: Clean transfer, gains momentum and gains ground to second base, sturdy blocker, quick down to block, quick and athletic out of crouch covering bunts. INF: Quickness laterally, fields under midline, fields through the baseball.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Brett Graese, St. Croix Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic proportions, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide base stays grounded with move back, gets back to center on time. Flat and on plane early through the ball, hits line drives through both gaps. 62.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. 3Q slot, quickness and whip through the ball.
Defense: Bounce and quickness to feet, fields through the baseball.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
Kameron Gruening, Hudson (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Good proportions, sloped shoulders, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with high back elbow. Flat path efficient through the ball, line drive appraoch to all fields, has feel for the barrel. 57.1 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 61.5 mph. 180’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: Bounce, smooth defender, feet work, softness to hands.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.
Spencer Hautamaki, Bruce (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong build with present strength with more coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock with slightly closed set up, gains ground and lands centered. Flat path, drives balls through the middle of the field. 61.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. High 3Q slot, shows carry through the target.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, rhythmic move down the mound lower leg swing finish through the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, up on time, high 3Q slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Gets the fastball to areas. T1669, 1601 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape and break with feel to land and get below zone. T1581, 1523 average rpm.
CH: 61-66 mph. Sells the pitch, depth at the plate, developing feel for the pitch. T1193, 1167 average rpm.
Eli Hazuga, Stanley-Boyd (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Open and relaxed set up, gets good separation on time. Short and direct, with hand quickness through the ball. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 65 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68.00 mph. 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather, has feel around first base bag.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60.
James Hoff, Menomonie High (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Quick and explosive, bursty runner.
Body: 5-3, 135-pounds. Sloped shoulders with good proportions, more size and strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open set up with centered hands. Handsy swing, short and direct with the ability to barrel balls all over the field. 61 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 200’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. 3Q slot with some carry.
Defense: Two hand gather into modified crow hop.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
Alex Johnson, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Long levers, wiry build, more strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands, athletic and rhythmic to hitting position. Uses ground well, direct hand path through the middle of the field, line drive approach. 58.6 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Low 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline replaces feet towards first.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60.
Delivery: High leg tuck, gets down the rubber, high leg swing finish through the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, up on time, 3Q slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Finishes with carry when staying behind it. T1688, 1606 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. 10/4 sweeping type action, can land. T1521, 1452 average rpm.
CH: 63-67 mph. Sells the pitch, late depth at the plate. T1702, 1570 average rpm.
Brady Johnson, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Long levers with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knee tuck gather. Direct, aggressive hands, shows quickness and bat speed through the ball, can leverage the ball out front and drive balls to both gaps. 63.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68.1 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. 3Q slot, whip to arm with carry through the target.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, funnels, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, balance over rubber, gets down hill, medium leg swing finish through the target.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy with some arm speed, medium arc.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Carry through the zone. T2068, 1996 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Two plane breaker, 11/5 shape and break with the ability to land. T2248, 2180 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Late depth. T1772, 1671 average rpm.
Zach Konkel, Mondovi (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands, gains ground to strong hitting position. Flat path with some hand quickness, line drive approach. 60.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64.00 mph. High 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, gains ground to target, replaces feet.
Run: 8.34 runner in the 60.
Delivery: High tuck, dynamic down the rubber, high leg swing finish through the plate, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, up on time.
FB: T71, 68-71 mph. Gets it through areas of the zone. T1629, 1583 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. 10/4 shape and break can land. T1637, 1558 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Shows some depth at the plate can land. T1289, 1239 average rpm.
Aiden Pankratz, Eau Claire North (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 187-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower and upper half.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with relaxed hands, rhythmic gather, lands centered with strong back elbow. Handsy, quick hands short swing, line drive approach to all fields. 63.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75.00 mph. High 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step towards the target, medium leg swing finish to home.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Jakob Sadowska, Marshfield (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Quick and explosive gait.
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Wiry build, high waist, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, wider base, leg tuck gather, on time to hitting position. Short compact path, short and direct. 60.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 63 mph. 197’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74.00 mph. 3Q slot, touch and feel for the ball, accurate.
Defense: First step bounce, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Aaron Smith, Memorial (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 202-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, small leg lift gather, gets to hitting position on time. Handsy swing, short path, line drive approach with some bat speed, feel to hit. 60.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: LH. C - 67.00 mph. 3Q slot, can back spin it to the target.
Defense: 2.36-2.44 pop times. Clean transfer, gains ground towards second, quick to block, athletic fielding bunts.
Run: 8.36 runner in the 60.
Cage Sorenson, Menomonie (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Athletic proportions, more strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Wider base relaxed hands, rhythmic fall to center, gains ground, good separation. Flat path, ball jumps off bat when barrelled out front. 65.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. 3Q slot, accurate.
Defense: pop times. Some rhythm smoothness to feet fielding through the ball.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Medium high leg lift, medium leg swing finish through the target, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. 3Q slot, medium arc, whip out front.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays with natural cut at the plate. T2331, 2200 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 10/4 break, can land and get below zone, spike grip. T2391, 2286 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Sweeping slider T2377, 2239 average rpm.
Gavin Thompson, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF Athletic gait.
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Athletic with good proportions with more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, balanced, natural, quality rhythm to hitting positon. Uses ground well, leverages ball out front short and quick through the ball, drives balls through both gaps. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. 3Q slot with accuracy.
Defense: Bounce with quick first step, softness to hands.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Drew Warren, Lakeland Union (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Higher waist, sloped shoulders, more size and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands, quiet approach, gains ground to center on time. Well sequenced swing, uses lower half well, looseness to hands with barrel control, line drives to all fields. 64.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 68.00 mph. 3Q slot with some carry.
Defense: Softness to hands with good feet around the first base bag.
Run: 8.43 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rhythmic, good tempo, high leg tuck with balance, high leg swing finish through home.
Arm Action: LH. Medium arc, up on time, whippy out front through the ball.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Short tailing action can land to spots. T1867, 1811 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 2/8 shape and break, can land, depth to the break, can get below zone. T1742, 1697 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Short quick breaker, bigger breaking cutter type pitch. T1743, 1696 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Sells the pitch, has feel, can land, some depth and fade. T1728, 1641 average rpm.
Owen Welch, Menomonie (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic proportions, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, athletic and consistent move to hitting positon. Short compact and quick to and through the ball, hitterish hands, hits line drives consistently through the middle. 61.9 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. 3Q slot with accuracy.
Defense: Rhythm and good internal clock, gets feet going through the baseball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Logan Zinsmaster, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Long levers with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Athletic set up, rhythmic move to hitting position. Well sequenced swing, uses ground well, loose and quick hands through the ball, barrels up balls through both gaps. 60.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. 3Q slot with some whip and carry, accurate.
Defense: Some bounce, softness to hands, quick first step laterally.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Dynamic down the mound, medium leg lift with medium leg swing finish through the target.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, up on time, some quickness through the ball.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Gets the fastball through areas of the zone. T2018, 1816 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 10/4 breaker, can land for strikes. T2014, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Depth at the plate, can land. T1572, 1529 average rpm.