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MATC Scout Day: Takeaways

September 14, 2026
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On August 31st, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff hosted the Milwaukee Area Technical JC Scout Day at Milwaukee Area Technical JC in Oak Creek, WI. 30 players participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff.

To see a full list of players that attended, click HERE. For all the statistics collected at this event, click HERE.

Today, we will be looking at some of the top prospects on MATC that stood out to our staff within this Takeaways story.

POSITION PLAYERS

+ SO. C Matthew Koo (Whitnall) presents the tools and makeup to be an impact transfer for the Stormers, presenting a simple and clean operation at the plate and consistent hard contact, achieving a peak exit velocity of 96.8 mph and an average exit velocity of 87.5 mph. A steady defender behind the plate, Koo achieved a pop time range of 2.07-2.18. Athletic 5-foot-8 157-pound frame with twitchy strength and a name to know this upcoming spring following a freshman campaign in which he achieved a .500 OBP in 14 games.

+ SO. OF Tyler Lee (Vandegrift, TX) returns for the Stormers following a freshman campaign in which he collected 37 hits. Taking one of the louder rounds of BP, Lee showcased a quick and strong bat, achieving a peak exit velocity of 99.5 mph and an average bat speed of 70.5 mph. A 6.65 runner, Lee’s speed and athleticism show in the outfield with athletic strides and footwork to pair with an outfield velocity of 81 mph. Impact name to know for this upcoming spring out of an athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame.

+ SO. OF Carson Sieler (Westosha Central) returns for the Stormers after being one of their top producers a year ago, slashing .340/.469/.516 in 153 ABs. With a strong and compact LH operation at the plate and feel for the barrel, Sieler achieved a peak exit velocity of 103.6 mph and an average exit velocity of 93 mph. A 6.87 runner, Sieler showcased athleticism in the outfield to pair with an outfield velocity of 87 mph. Name to know going into the spring as Sieler looks to continue to tick up.

+ SO. OF Chase Maika (Kenosha Tremper) looks to be an impact transfer bat after hitting .310 in 42 ABs a season ago. Presenting a long-levered 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, Maika presents a strong LH bat with consistent hard contact throughout his round, achieving a peak exit velocity of 100.6 and an average exit velocity of 92 mph. A 6.91 runner, Maika also presents a strong arm from the outfield, up to 91 mph to round off his polished toolset. Impact name to know going into the spring.

+ SO. MIF Austin Arnold (Mukwonago) is looking to build off a freshman year where he tallied 18 hits, four doubles, and 21 walks. During the lefties round of BP, Arnold posted a max EV of 93.6 mph with an average bat speed of 65.6 mph. Working from an athletic and loose operation, show feel for the barrel with hands that work short and quick to the ball. Then, during his round of infeild would showcase the atheism and arm strength. Working 84 mph across the diamond with fluid actions, paired with soft hands and the clear ability to work to both sides. The arm works with carry, able to operation out of a variety of slots. An intriguing name to follow as the Stormers gear up for the spring.

+ SO. OF Jonathan Medina Jr. (St. Laurence) has the looks to be an impact transfer for the Stormers this spring. The tools were on during his round of BP, setting the stage for a loud sophomore season as they translate to game results. Medina posted a max EV of 98.7 mph, avg 91.5. The ball was jumping off the barrel, working the pull-side, ripping through the high winds. Quick hands that are able to work the barrel quick throuhg the zone with some authority (67.7 mph avg. bat speed). While not taking a round of defense, the athletic actions were present in the box and throughout the 5-foot-10, 182-pound frame.

Two-Ways

+ FR. INF/RHP Bradley McCarthy (Badger) presented one of the most intriguing profiles at the event, leading the event in multiple categories as he looks to make an impact as a freshman. Presenting a lean and athletic 6-foot, 177-pound frame, McCarthy achieved a peak exit velocity of 106 and an average exit velocity of 95.6 mph while showcasing a well-sequenced operation at the plate. Recording the top 60-yard time at the event, 6.56, McCarthy’s athleticism and explosiveness translate to the field as well, showcasing range and clean footwork to pair with an 88 mph infield velocity with carry across the diamond. An athletic mover on the mound, McCarthy showcased the ability to stay loose and controlled, working strong down the hill, keeping momentum, and working through the catcher. The righty would catch the highest velocity, T90 mph, sitting 87-89 mph with the fastball with a tight slider working at 75-79 mph to pair; the gyro profile shows slight horizontal movement at times. While the bat is set to make the most noise this first year, keep an eye out for continued development on the mound.

Pitchers

+ FR. LHP Bryce Becker (Dixon) was part of a pair of lefties that gave some of the more intriguing looks throughout the event. Becker stands as a wiry, long-limbed 6-foot-2, 169-pound frame with plenty of room to add. An easy and loose mover on the mound, there is a lot to love in the operation. The lefty works with slight crossfire action, able to drive out with the lower half and whip the top half through. The fastball was sitting 86-86 mph, with natural cut, while the sinker created separation, playing with slight arm-side run. The curveball was 72-74 mph, with short 11-5 action, while the changeup was 79-80 mph, with arm-side fade. An arm to follow as he continues to add to the frame and develop through the spring.

+ FR. LHP Reed Vorlob (Horicon) is the other half of the pair of lefties, giving a strong performance on the mound. Vorlob works offset on the mound with fluid and repeatable actions, landing crossfire. The arm path is long and loose, working a lower ¾ slot, able to stay hidden, creating deception for both sides of the plate. The fastball was 83-85 mph; T86, working with heavy arm-side sink. The slider was 71-72 mph, a true sweeper profile with depth at times, showing feel for spin 2600 RPMs. Then the changeup was 70-71 mph, with downer action. The lefty showed a clear ability to command the three-pitch mix, making him a name to know as the velo only continues to tick up.

+ RS-FR. RHP Sean Justham (Wauwatosa West) put together one of the stronger performances on the mound. A physical 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame; the velo comes easy for the right-hander operating out of an easy, controlled rocker motion. The body stays synched up, able to drive through with the lower half. Justhamn has the fastball sitting 87-88 mph; easy out of the hand, while the sinker was 85-86 mph; effective with late arm-side run. An arm to follow as the secondaries continue to develop, with the slider flashing sweeper traits, and the changeup sitting 79-80 mph with downer action off the fastball.

+ FR. RHP Shane Kimmel (Brookfield East) gave a strong showing on the mound to end the event. The right-hander operates out of a rocker motion, working quick and controlled, aggressive down the mound with an intentful finish. The arm works out of a lower ¾ slot, staying long and loose. Showcasing a three-pitch mix with command, the fastball was 87-88 mph, jumping out of the hand and staying firm through the zone. The curveball was 72-75 mph, with shorter action working late in the zone. While the changeup was 80-81 mph, working off the fastball with arm-side fade. Kimmel is set to be an impact arm for the Stormers as he enters his first year on campus.

+ FR. RHP Braylan McCarthy (Warren Township) proved to be another projectable arm a part of the Stormers staff. A wiry and loose 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame, McCarthy has tons of room to continue adding. Operating out of a rocker motion, the back foot glides across the rubber, cross-fire action, whipping the top half through. Side-arm profile, with long, loose arm action playing with late whip. McCarthy is going to create uncomfortable at-bats for any right-hander that steps in. The fastball was 84-78 mph, playing great for the slot with effective ride, while the sinker played with heavy arm-side run. The slider and curveball operate similar both in the low-70s, working with late horizontal action, as the curveball plays with slightly more depth.

+ SO. RHP Max Nottingham (Westosha Central) is an arm that jumped out with the fastball during his bullpen. Sitting at 86-88 mph, with cut/ride action and sharp movement through the zone. While the secondaries continue to develop, they still showed well, with the slider sitting 78-79 mph, a gyro profile with late depth, and the splitter sitting 76-78 mph, with tumbling action. Nottingham is a 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame, with a quick operation, able to sink and drive through the lower half.

+ SO. RHP Manuel Sostre (St. Thomas More) is a projectable arm looking to make his mark on the staff. Standing in as a lean, long-limbed, 6-foot-3, 150-pound frame. Sostre is controlled on the mound, sequenced well, landing slight crossfire. The arm works a clean, full-circle AA with late whip from a ¾ slot. Showing a four-pitch mix, the fastball sits 86-88 mph; sinker profile with life out of the hand. The curveball is 70-72 mph, playing similar to the mid-70s slider, a tighter gyro profile. While the change works off the fastball sitting 76-79 mph.

+ SO. RHP Jerry Vasek (Westmont) is an imposing frame on the mound, standing at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, showing some loud profiles on the mound. Controlled actions, with a hinge into the back leg, coming through a catapult motion. Works a high ¾ slot, clean full-circle AA. Vasek showcased a true ride fastball sitting 83-86 mph, gaining up to 21.6 IVB, with cutting action. The curveball was a true 12-6 profile with the ability to land for strikes, sitting 69-70 mph. The slider has a sweeper profile working with up to -10 inches of horizontal movement, sitting in the low-70s. Then the changeup was mid-70s, dropping straight off the fastball. All the movement profiles are late through the zone, making Vasek an intriguing arm to know within the staff.

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