Prep Baseball Report

Green Bay Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis


Wisconsin Staff

On Saturday, Feb. 24th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to the ISA facility in De Pere, WI to host one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar, the Green Bay Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepare for the WIAA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Wisconsin calendar.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data covered in our Positional and Pitcher data dives.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. Today we continue our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the outfielders in attendance and we will be working our way across the diamond as the week continues.


TOP 5 OUTFIELDERS

1. Trevor Vande Hey, Wrightstown (WI), 2025 Iowa
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 197.1-pounds. Athletic, strength throughout, premium frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, upright, easy and soft land to hitting position on time. Loose hands with serious bat speed with downhill path destroying balls to all fields. 79.8 mph bat speed with 29 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 106 max exit velocity, averaged 100.1 mph. 405’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. High 3Q with serious arm speed, carry and back spin with accuracy.
Defense: Aggressive through the ball, shuffle step through the ball with good direction.
Run: 6.78 runner in the 60.

2. Matthew Hietpas, Appleton North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, slightly open, lands centered on time. Well sequenced, good use of lower half, short compact, loose, very quick hands, was hitting rockets with very` good feel for barrel. 69.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. High 3Q slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather into crow hop, athletic, gets rid of it quickly.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.

3. Carson Hawley, Bay Port (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands, lands centered on time, good separation, strong load. Quick hands, direct path, creates all kinds of leverage and bat speed out front, ball jumps. 69.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Short arc, high 3Q slot.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

4. Dimitry Edmunds, Appleton West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 176.4-pounds. Athletic, strong build, good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, slightly open, easy press back move, balanced. Direct, compact, strong hands through the ball, ball jumps off bat, consistent. 75 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 86 mph. C: Short arc, high 3Q, carry on throws with accuracy. OF: Quick arm high 3Q slot.
Defense: C: Quick right foot, gains ground, turns ball around quickly, soft blocker, keeps it close. OF: One hand gather into modified crow hop, athletic through the ball.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.

5. Christian Collins, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Athletic build with good proportions.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, leg lift load into aggressive footstrike. Flat path through the zone, loft to pull side. 75.6 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 382’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. High 3Q slot, quick arm.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.


HONORABLE MENTIONS (LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Jack Collins, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, crouched, simple toe tap, into controlled stride. Whippy barrel, flatter path, some loft to the pull side and up the middle. 70.6 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather, athletic shuffle step, carry through home.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Adam Morrell, Hortonville (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 184.1-pounds. Athletic build, strong build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Open set up, athletic, leg tuck to hitting position on time. Direct, downhill, leverages the ball to all fields, has feel to hit. 72.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Full arc, explosive through it.
Defense: One hand gather into modified crow hop, athletic.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.

Jackson Neilitz, Plymouth (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 188-pounds. Athletic with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Aggressive move with lower half in a controlled way to get to strong hitting position. Strong hands creates serious bat speed through middle. 72.7 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 328’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short arc, up on time, drives the ball downhill.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Ryan Abrahamson, Saint Thomas Academy (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-5, 150-pounds. Stocky sturdy build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with centered hands, gets to hitting position on time. Handsy swing, direct path, sprays line drives to all fields. 62.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. OF - 70 mph. C: High 3Q slot, accurate with carry. OF: High 3Q slot, short draw, downhill.
Defense: C: Short and quick right foot, clean transfer, keeps balls close on blocks, quick and athletic out of crouch. OF: Athletic with intent through the ball.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.

Isaac Aoki, Ashwaubenon (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed set up with lower hands, gains ground to hitting position on time. Creates leverage out front with a downhill path, ball jumps when barrelled. 69.1 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Low 3Q slot, quick arm.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step with direction to home.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Bergen Aune, Hudson High (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Long levers, wide and sloped shoulders, athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, strong back elbow, controlled leg lift, loads into back hip, lands on time with short hand trigger. Downhill and direct, creates backspin and hits balls to all fields. 62.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84 mph. Full arm swing gets downhill.
Defense: Athletic, two hand gather into a shuffle step.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Cael Cook, Fox Valley Lutheran (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds. Strong build with good proportions.
Hit: LHH. Taller, open base, simple load, controlled stride, balanced finish. Short path, slightly uphill, pull side approach. 74.1 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step, aggressive and athletic through the ball.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

Jacob Coopman, Menasha (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 161.6-pounds. Long levers, sloped shoulders, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Wider, balanced setup, quick toe tap into controlled stride. Flatter path, up-the middle approach. 66 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Short arc, 3Q slot, quick arm, accurate.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step towards home.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

Landon Derksen, Waupun (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-5, 110-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, will fill and gains strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, balanced finish. Direct and downhill, all fields approach. 54.4 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 64.1 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. OF - 70 mph. INF: 3Q slot, quickness to the arm, show accuracy. OF: High 3Q slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: INF: Chops feet to ball, stays low and works to midline, athletic. OF: Athletic, smooth through the ball from a shuffle.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.

Brody DuQuaine, West DePere (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Sloped shoulders, athletic with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, upright, gains ground in controlled move. Inside path, flat, sprays balls to all fields. 63 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. 3Q slot, quick arm.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Jonathon Englebert, Hortonville (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong build with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with high hands, toe tap back, lands centered and balanced. Downhill, hits balls through both gaps with backspin. 65.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Full arc, downhill, quick arm, carry.
Defense: Athletic through the ball.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.

Quinn Gauthier, Shawano (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Sturdy build, strong.
Hit: RHH. Upright and centered hands, early toe tap, lands centered. Short and compact path, creates some loft in path, can drive balls through middle/pullside. 60.5 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Short arc, 3Q slot.
Defense: One hand gather, modified crow hop, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Quentin Gustman, Kaukauna (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Sloped shoulders, high waist, strong lower half, long levers, will fill.
Hit: LHH. Upright stance, some rhythm, simple load. Poolside approach, whippy barrel, quick, high intent. 63.3 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 80 mph. INF: Multiple angles, full arc, 3Q slot, shows carry. OF: Full arc, high 3Q slot, gets downhill, accuracy and carry.
Defense: INF: Two-handed gather, short step towards 1B, plays through ball. OF: One hand gather into shuffle step, direction towards home.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60.

Dylan Heier, Bay Port High (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build with more size and strength coming to frame.
Hit: RHH. Gains ground to center with a controlled move. Handsy downhill path, back spins line drives through the middle. 64.3 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. High 3Q slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather into shuffle step, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

Griffin Jens, Hortonville High (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic, strong lower half, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, early toe tap down, good separation. Short and compact, handsy, rotational, drives the ball middle/pull side. 62.3 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. High 3Q slot, with carry.
Defense: One hand gather into shuffle step, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Andrew Lindsley, Preble (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 142.6-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple move to hitting position. Handsy, uses quick hands to direct barrel where ball is pitched. 65.3 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Low 3Q slot with carry.
Defense: One hand gather, modified crow hop, athletic through the ball.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.

Liam OToole, Plymouth (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Wiry build with more size and strength.
Hit: SH. Early toe down, gets to strong hitting position on time. Handsy swing, downhill path, drives it to middle/pull side. 60.4 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Full arc, low 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step, good intent through the ball.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Ty Palmer, N/A (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-5, 110-pounds. Wiry build with more size and strength coming.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, simple leg lift into controlled stride. Flat path through the zone, up the middle approach. 53.3 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 61.9 mph. 187’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 66 mph. 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: One hand gather, modified hop to the throwing position, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.

Gavin Pusick, Coleman (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Strength throughout, well proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup lower hands, easy load, aggressive footstrike. Aggressive to ball, high intent swings, some whip, up-the-middle approach. 69.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 77 mph. INF: Medium draw, 3Q slot, quick arm, shows some carry through the target. OF: Quick arm, 3Q slot, accurate.
Defense: INF: Rhythm in feet, two-handed gather, shuffle step towards 1B. OF: One hand gather, shuffle step, athletic move through the ball.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.

Jackson Skorr, Appleton North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, will fill out, very athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic toe tap, loose, gets to strong hitting position on time. Direct, very good use of lower half to deliver downhill barrel path, hits line drives to all fields. 68.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Full arc, high 3Q slot, gets downhill through the ball, shows carry.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step through the ball, athletic actions.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Garrett Smith, Hortonville High (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 156-pounds. Wiry build, long levers, tons of mass and strength coming.
Hit: LHH. Wider balanced base with rhythm, simple and controlled load, short stride, balanced finish. Up-the-middle approach, flatter path. mph bat speed with G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: max exit velocity, averaged mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Full arc, downhill, back spins it with carry.
Defense: One hand gather, aggressive through the ball, good direction to home.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.

Cooper Smith, Marinette (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Sloped shoulders, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, gets good separation. Creates loft with path, drives balls through middle of field. 66.9 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Low 3Q slot, quick arm.
Defense: One hand gather, gets rid of it quick.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

Gavin Spejcher, Preble (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build, will add more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open set up, lands centered on time. Rotates hard through the ball, feel for barrel, line drive approach middle/pull side. 68.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. High 3Q slot, full arc, downhill through the ball with leverage.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step, athletic through the ball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.

Amory Thanos, Hudson (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build, will add size and strength.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, controlled leg lift to hitting position on time. Flat and short to the ball, sprays balls to all fields. 64.4 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 66.9 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. High 3Q slot, quick arm, with carry.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step, aggressive through the ball.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.

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