Will
Johannes

Johannes remains one of Wisconsin’s most intriguing uncommitted prospects, wielding some of the class’ best bat strength while handling backstop duties capably, whose throws carry. Listed at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Johannes is athletic enough to move well from the crouch for his size, and it offers up a huge ceiling at the plate. It appears as if the senior catcher has quieted parts of his load, and it resulted in more competitive at-bats last weekend against some quality arms. Unlocking more barrels would allow for Johannes to reach his inherent strength much more frequently at the plate.

A member of Team Wisconsin’s roster at last summer’s PBR Future Games, Johannes has only continued to improve in the time since. Built at a premium 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Johannes is both a strong, upside right-handed hitter, and an advanced catcher with quick catch-and-throw skills complemented by big arm strength, topping 82 mph to second on Sunday. He hit the day’s farthest ball that left the barrel at the single highest exit speed, measured at 385 feet and 99.5 mph. Still uncommitted, Johannes is increasingly one of the top on-the-market junior backstops in the region.

6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed-hitting catcher. Strong, athletic frame with more room to add muscle. Ideal frame for a modern-day backstop. Balanced setup, slight hand hitch at load, short stride to even. Present bat speed, uphill bat path, elevates the baseball, gap-to-gap approach at the plate. Advanced raw power for age. Quality defender behind the dish. Soft hands receive the ball well with advanced arm strength. Recorded 2.18-2.22 pop times in game. Threw a handful of runners out this weekend, including a back pick to first base on Saturday afternoon. A major arrow-up prospect in this class. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Large frame, long lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short leg lift stride, hands drop into hitting position. Path has some length, ability to create hard contact with relative ease, average exit velocity in BP of 89 mph.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed power potential, batted three balls over 325 ft.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Play accurate, on the bag with carry, long release out of over the top slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times. Athletic receiver, soft hands with well above average actions, strong solid blocker.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds. Carries some overall strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, solid wide base, short lift and replace stride, maintains solid balance through contact. Short path, above average bat speed, strong hard contact in BP, ability to find the barrel, in rhythm.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Throws showed some accuracy, above-average carry to target.
Defense: 2.13-2.33 pop times. Quick footwork with deliberate, clean actions through transfer and release.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.

5-foot-10, 165-pound catcher/infielder, carries strength for age. RIght-handed hitter, balanced setup, slightly crouched, short stride, lift and replace, solid balance through contact. Slight pull side approach, present bat strength, occasional pop. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action plays long, high ¾ to ¾ slot, 70 mph out of the crouch, 73 mph across the infield. On the infield showed body control and an athletic arm action. Soft hands behind the plate, 2.32-2.40 pop times. 8.45 runner in the 60.

3.15.17 - 5-foot-6, 141-pound, catcher. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance, long, uphill barrel path, 74 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 9.18 60. Defensively, long arm action from high ¾ slot, 63 mph out of the crouch, pop times between 2.91-3.01.