On July 31st and August 1st, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff hosted the Wisconsin State Games, the premier invite-only event in our ecosystem. Now in its second year, the event has grown both in talent and in size, with this year wielding 12 teams with over 200 players in attendance.

Today, we are beginning our post-event rollout with a look at every single catcher that was in attendance, with a top-15 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best in both gameplay and the workout.

TOP-15 CATCHERS

1. Colin Murphy, Waunakee (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 174 pounds. Compact, athletic build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Pre-pitch rhythm, balanced base, quick simple stride. Strong hands, stays inside, works on plane, uses the entire field, on the barrel throughout, balanced with strength. 64 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.3 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Short, quick arm action, loose, clean arm, over the top, lively out of the hand.
Defense: 1.82-1.97 pop time range; Quick transfers, natural actions, athletic feet.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.18 Edge Score.

2. Isaiah Ahlberg, Solon Springs (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 179 pounds. Athletic build with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, short and simple stride. Quick from launch, works uphill, bat-speed, strong hands, stayed mostly pull-side. 76.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short arm action, over the top, accurate.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop time range; Quick transfers, active feet, works towards second, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.13 Edge Score.

3. Braedon Paczocha, Mukwonago (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 176 pounds. Wiry, athletic build with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, pre-pitch rhythm. Easy and repeatable, works on plane with ease, feel for the barrel, uses the entire field, balanced and athletic. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top, accurate.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop time range; Clean transfers, replaces feet in-line to second, reliable blocker, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.54 Edge Score.

4. Toay Ragatz, lancaster wi (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Durable frame with physical strength present.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short toe-tap stride. Short to the baseball, compact finish, stays tight and compact with his turn, balanced. 70.2 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Long arm action, over the top, lively out of the hand.
Defense: 2.00-2.01 pop time range; One-knee receiver, clean transfers, works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.82 Edge Score.

5. Haaken Hovestol, Delavan-Darien (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Athletic frame with strength present in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Open, athletic setup, works back to even with a medium stride. Uphill swing, loose and athletic, looks to elevate pull-side/middle, balanced and easy. 69.5 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 344-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.15-2.26 pop time range; Athletic mover, clean transfers, gains ground, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.58 Edge Score.

6. Tyler Flemming, Waukesha North (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 188.5 pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, simple toe-tap stride, stays in his legs. Bat-speed with a flat path, balanced, works uphill with intent to elevate pull-side. 71.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.9 avg.); 339-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, whippy arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop time range; Soft hands, replaces feet towards second, active blocker, takes charge on bunt.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.53 Edge Score.

7. Tyler Smeiska, Mukwonago (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 165.8 pounds. Athletic, compact frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet leg kick and load, quiet actions pre-pitch. Works on plane, feel to elevate with backspin, on the barrel, direct path with strength. 70.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (89.7 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.00-2.16 pop time range; One-knee receiver, clean transfers, quick out of crouch, gains ground.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.49 Edge Score.

8. Alex Solberg, New Richmond (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 216.9 pounds. XL frame with proportional strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, long stride, bat coil, heavy load. On the barrel with strength, uses the entire field, pull-side approach, strong hands. 68.8 mph bat speed with 33g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 381-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop time range; Athletic actions, reliable blocker, quick out of the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.47 Edge Score.

9. Brett Appel, Edgerton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 177.9 pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, stands tall, quiet pre-pitch. Uphill plane, some feel for the barrel, uses the entire field. 68.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.02-2.07 pop time range; Smooth glove-to-hand transfer, natural actions, works in-line to second, active blocker.
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.21 Edge Score.

10. Aiden Becker, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 195 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, heavy stride, bat wiggle pre-pitch, quick stride. Direct and handsy path, some feel for the barrel, uses the middle of the field, extends past contact. 70.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, quick arm action, over the top.
Defense: 1.85-2.02 pop time range; One-knee receiver, works in-line towards second, quick transfers, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.09 Edge Score.

11. Thomas Check, La Crosse Logan (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 177 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with some strength present and more fill to come.
Hit: LHH. Athletic base, medium stride, fluid load, gets the foot down early and adjusts. Uphill path, mostly pull-side, creates lift at times. 65.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 366-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 1.96-2.25 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, gains ground.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.33 Edge Score.

12. Peyton Poker, Baraboo (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 178.6 pounds. Athletic, broad-shouldered frame with strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, fluid load with a shorter stride. Short and works on top of the ball, stayed mostly middle/pull-side. 70.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.08 pop time range; Clean, quick transfers, athletic actions, works in-line, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.62 Edge Score.

13. Andrew Belott, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with strength present in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, pre-pitch bat wiggle, two tap stride. Strong, direct path with feel to elevate, strong hands, extension past contact. 71.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top, lively out of the hand.
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop time range; One-knee receiver, clean transfers, steady actions, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.89 Edge Score.

14. Ty Glysch, Muskego (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 212.1 pounds. Tall, physical frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Narrow setup, gains ground with a longer stride. Easy strength, uses levers well, lifts with ease, ball jumps off the bat. 70.2 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Long arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.19-2.31 pop time range; Clean transfer, gains ground, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.

15. Silas Cronkrite, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-2, 185 pounds. Wiry, long-levered frame with proportional strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, bat wiggle, simple leg kick. Direct path, pull-side approach, some feel for the barrel. 71.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.06-2.08 pop time range; Fluid actions behind the plate, clean transfers, works in-line to second.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.54 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Brodie Allram, Saint Croix Falls (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 188.9 pounds. Trim, strong frame with more fill to come.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, heavy leg kick, weight on back leg, bat wiggle. Strong, flat path, pull-side approach, strong hands. 67.8 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 341-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.06-2.14 pop time range; Athletic actions, replaces feet, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.76 Edge Score.

John Arnold, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Athletic, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, heavy leg kick, bat coil in stride. Handsy, flat path, feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 66.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop time range; Active feet, works in-line towards second, quick out of the crouch.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.2 Edge Score.

Jonah Banton, Cedar Grove-Belgium (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 197 pounds. Compact frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Spread out base, shorter stride. Short to the ball, whole field approach, easy jump off the barrel at times. 73.2 mph bat speed with 25g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.); 389-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.19-2.52 pop time range; Soft hands, replaces feet towards second, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.23 Edge Score.

Chase Beahm, Waupun (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 207 pounds. Physical build with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open base, stands tall, simple stride, quiet pre-pitch. Strong, direct path, simple and repeats, uses the entire field. 64.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top with carry.
Defense: 2.14-2.28 pop time range; One-knee receiver, clean transfers, gains ground towards second, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.93 Edge Score.

Luke Chynoweth, Monona Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-11, 163.6 pounds. Athletic frame with long limbs present.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, quiet pre-pitch, simple stride. Simple and repeatable, up hill plane with feel to lift the baseball. 66.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 81 mph. INF: Short, compact arm action, multiple arm angles, accurate. C: Short, quick arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.08-2.31 pop time range; INF: Attacks the ball, plays through the ball, soft/reliable hands, athletic actions for the position. C: Quick and clean transfer, soft hands, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.58 Edge Score.

Bo Dooley, Mukwonago (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 173.5 pounds. Compact frame with more room to fill in.
Hit: SH. Wider base, slightly closed, sits low in stance, shifts weight back during load. Direct path, feel for the barrel, uses the entire field, feel to elevate. 59.7 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top with carry, quick.
Defense: 1.95-2.09 pop time range; One-knee receiver, natural actions, quick transfers, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 8.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.71 Edge Score.

Chase Freschi, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 240 pounds. Strong-bodied, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Sits low in stance, quick, two tap stride. Flat path with strength, uses the entire field, strong hands with bat-speed. 71 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90.6 avg.); 328-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.22 pop time range; Soft hands, clean transfers, works in-line to second, steady blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.79 Edge Score.

Mason Jones, New Berlin Eisenhower (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 194.7 pounds. Sturdy build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, narrow base, higher hands, longer stride. Middle of the field approach, short and direct swing with extension past contact, creates leverage, simple and repeats. 64.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop time range; One-knee receiver, soft hands, clean transfers, works in-line towards second, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.88 Edge Score.

Gavin Levin, Homestead (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 167.3 pounds. Athletic, compact frame with some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Starts with weight on back leg, two tap into short stride, bat wiggle. Flat path, pull-side approach, some feel for the barrel. 67.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.14-2.25 pop time range; Clean transfer, replaces feet towards second, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.31 Edge Score.

Braden Loebel, Arrowhead (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Well-proportioned build with strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, sits low into stance, minimal stride, weight on back leg. On the barrel, uses the middle of the field, on the barrel with extension out front. 65.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top with carry.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop time range; Fluid actions, quick glove-to-hand transfer, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.

Carter Mantei, Brookfield East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 180.3 pounds. Athletic and projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short stride, balanced setup. Direct path, extends past contact, pull-side approach. 64.2 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.15-2.27 pop time range; Clean transfers, gains ground towards second.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.38 Edge Score.

Hayden Milosh, Waterford (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 202 pounds. Long-levered frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, bat wiggle, slight hip movement pre-pitch. Direct path, ball jumps to all fields, pull-side approach with leverage. 67 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, over the top with some carry.
Defense: 2.09-2.27 pop time range; Soft, quiet hands, works in-line to second, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.74 Edge Score.

Brennan Otto, Appleton North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195 pounds. Strong and sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, longer two tap stride. Direct path, feel for the barrel, uses the entire field. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.10-2.19 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick transfer, gains ground, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.

Thomas Radomski, Waukesha North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 175 pounds. Athletic build with more strength to come.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base, wider setup, bat wiggle, longer stride. Flat path, works the middle of the field, swings with intent. 67 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 82 mph. INF: Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, lively out of the hand. C: Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop time range; INF: Two hand funnel into body, ranges well up the middle, soft hands. C: Quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, works in-line, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.58 Edge Score.

Ben Swanson, Brookfield East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 188.5 pounds. Muscular, well-proportioned build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, narrow setup, heavy leg kick, sits in back leg on stride. Direct, uphill plane, uses the whole field, simple and works in rhythm. 62.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.13-2.21 pop time range; Quick transfers, athletic actions, works in-line to second, active blocker.
Athletic Testing: 8.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.88 Edge Score.

Chase Verbanac, Random Lake (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 168.9 pounds. Athletic frame with proportional strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, stands tall, lower hand placement, long stride. Works in rhythm, flat path, uses the entire field, repeats. 67.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.14-2.33 pop time range; Soft hands, clean transfers, gains ground towards second. active blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.92 Edge Score.

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