Paul
Nuetzel

For a second time this summer, Nuetzel provided an electric outing for a one-inning stint on Friday afternoon. On the bump, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound athlete struck out the side on 14 pitches, utilizing a heavy fastball that sat from 86-89 mph, hitting 90 mph once. He paired that with a wipeaway slider, generating swings and misses in multiple looks. The two-pitch combination overpowered his opponents, as Nuetzel continued to raise his stock as an arm. His two-way abilities showed well too, as the switch-hitter went 3-for-3 with at least one hit from both the right and left side. After two successful looks over the summer, the right-hander has quickly emerged as one of the top uncommitted prospects in Wisconsin’s 2024 class.

Nuetzel capped off the evening with an electric one-inning outing, ranging his fastball up to 89 mph, sitting in the upper-80s throughout. The right-hander, standing at an athletic 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, Nuetzel also presented a sharp breaking ball with high spin. Hitters came up empty on the pitch numerous times, illustrating its effectiveness in a short stint, catapulting Nuetzel’s stock as a pitcher in the 2024 class. 

Nuetzel is on the follow list after sitting 80-82 mph on Sunday, reaching an 83 high from a lanky, projectable 5-foot-11, 150-pound stature. His long levers aren’t yet synced up to repeat often enough, but as just a freshman, Neutzel’s size and early velocity are definitely worth monitoring.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lean, lanky frame that projects.
Hit: SH. Starts balanced in the box, high back elbow at load, bat coils as swing initiates. High leg kick trigger, short stride.  Long and uphill bat path, showed some gap-to-gap feel. More natural from the right side.
Power: 87.2 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C -  mph. INF - 85 mph. OF -  mph. Long, loose arm action that works from a high 3/4 slot. Advanced arm strength for age.
Defense: Quick first step, athletic feet. Some length to release, body plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Steady side step initiates a simple tall/fall type delivery, high leg kick to balance point, rides slope some downhill. Strides long into an open-toed landing, finishes out front through release.
Arm Action: RH. Arm travels on a long path through the backside into a high 3/4 release; loose.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Jumps into the zone with carry; averaged 20.4 inches of Induced Vertical Break, per TrackMan.  T2023, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action. Still developing feel, decelerates body some.  T1808, 1765 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, slot, and intent. Flashed run.  T1541, 1502 average rpm.