Sam
Wells

Wells made two appearances on the mound across 6.1 innings, including one start where he struck out 10 batters and walked none against Wauwatosa West. He also pitched in relief in a significant spot against Muskego, allowing no runs and striking out one. Overall, Wells allowed five hits and no runs while striking out 11. At the plate, Wells went 10-for-18 with one walk, two doubles, and six RBIs.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Sturdy frame with good proportions and strength throughout.
Delivery: Rhythmic tempo, balance and fluidity throughout, high tuck, kicks out with balance over the rubber, lands with closed direction to home, medium leg swing finish with good direction to home.repeats with minimal effort.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, quick arm, repeats.
FB: T91, 89-90 mph. Life out of the hand with plane, strikes. T2312, 2176 average rpm.
CB: 78-78 mph. 11/5 type with sharpness and lateness to the pitch with the ability to land and get below. T2584, 2472 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Good tunnel, same window as fastball, feel for the pitch, fade and bottom to it. T1586, 1502 average rpm.

RHP Sam Wells (Brookfield East, 2026): Wisconsin-La Crosse recruit, operates with a sturdy 6-foot-1, 204-pound frame that features good proportions and strength throughout. Though listed as a right-handed hitting corner infielder, his most potent upside is showcased on the mound. Moving with a rhythmic tempo, he repeats a balanced and fluid delivery with minimal effort. He works from a high tuck and lands with closed direction to the plate, firing a quick arm consistently through a 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 89-90 mph (2,176 rpm) with 16.3 inches of average induced vertical break, touching a max of 91 mph, while his curveball played at 78 mph (2,472 rpm) with 7.5 inches of horizontal movement. The 11/5 breaking ball flashed sharpness and late bite, and he rounded out his arsenal with an 82-83 mph changeup that showed impressive fade out of the identical fastball tunnel.

Sam Wells, Brookfield East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with more fill to come.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Plays firm through the zone, mostly straight, quality spin. T2305, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape with depth. T2627, 2473 average rpm.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.20 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple load and stride. Easy power, quick and compact with jump off the barrel, power to all fields. 66 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 355' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Loose, clean arm action, lively out of the hand, various slots.
Defense: Plays through the ball, soft hands, reliable glove, flashes natural feel for the position.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.31 Edge Score

Wells came into the State Games as one of the most physical two-ways in the state’s incoming senior class, and he looked like one of the best prospects in attendance when it was all said and done. Wider base in the box, quick and compact swing with power to all fields, ball jumps off the barrel, max EV of 98.5 mph. Athleticism and physicality plays on the infield, with a max INF velocity of 89 mph. On the mound, Wells is a simple mover with a short, compact arm action. His fastball was up to 88 mph, sitting 84-87 mph throughout with ride and run. He often turned to a curveball that sat 74-78 mph with sharp depth, averaging -9.2 inches of induced vertical break and -15.9 inches of horizontal movement.

+ RHP/3B Sam Wells (Brookfield East, 2026) was a big winner at this event. He possesses athleticism and strength with his 6-foot-1, 197-pound frame. The righty’s fastball reached 89 mph on the mound and featured a late tail. He complemented his fastball with a sharp 75-77 mph curveball and an 81-83 mph cutter with some downer action. His delivery is fluid, showcasing athleticism on the mound. At the plate, Wells demonstrates power with a well-sequenced swing and impressed us with a 98 mph exit velocity, as well as a 91 mph throw from the infield.

Sam Wells, Brookfield East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Strong build, with more coming.
Delivery: Tall at balance point, fluid; athletic down the mound, balanced at finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, short circle to high 3/4; fast, loose arm. Easy strength.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Late tail; heavy. T2228, 2167 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Sharp, slurve-like; 10/4 shape, feel. T2583, 2494 average rpm.
CUT: 81-83 mph. True cut-like action; downer action. Raw feel currently.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.90 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Stock, fluid and loose, repeats with rhythm, short stride. Tight hand path, seriously well sequenced swing, from the ground up, very flat through the zone, hitterish feel to it. 70.2 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 360' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Short action, quick arm, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Crouched, soft hands, two-hand gather.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 76.07 Edge Score

Sam Wells, Brookfield East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 186-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy delivery, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand, arm-side run at times. T2283, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 77-78 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape, maintains fastball arm slot and window. T2111, 2020 average rpm.
CUT: 78-81 mph. Short, sharp, lateral breaker with feel for the zone.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 28.90 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Wider base setup, early toe down, loose and easy rhythm to hitting position with hand trigger. Direct, line drives through the zone, middle of the field approach. 65.6 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Long levers, ball has carry.
Defense: Soft, two-hand gather out front, quick hands that secures the ball into his body, plays with some timing.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 28.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 73.81 Edge Score

Possessing a strong, athletic, and proportionate 6-foot-1, 187-pound frame Sam Wells got the win on the mound for Brew State Academy. The righty threw a full seven innings only allowing one earned run, three hits, and one walk while striking out nine. Mechanically, Wells is easy and loose on the mound, stays closed for a long time, and throws out of a 3/4 arm slot. He consistently threw a firm fastball 81-85 mph the whole game complemented by a 73-75 mph slider that he threw for strikes.

Sam Wells, Brookfield East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Long levers, sloped shoulders, more fill coming.
Delivery: Stays tall from the start of delivery, athletic, efficient.
Arm Action: RH. Clean out of the glove, 3/4 slot, some looseness.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Arm-side run, heavy, natural velocity. T2327, 2171 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 sharp tilt, swing and miss pitch. T2420, 2371 average rpm.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 26.10 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Wider base slightly open set up, early toe tap move, controlled weight shift to center, very good separation, rhythmic, hitterish feel. Flat path through the zone, creates some extension, held-off finish, uses the whole field. 63.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Loose, plays from multiple slots, flashed accuracy.
Defense: Soft hands, quick first step, clean hands and actions.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 26.10 max vertical.

The righty finished with two RBIs and a double in a loss for the Brew State 15U team. Was consistently on the barrel in his at bats, displaying high exit velocities by squaring up multiple pitches in different plate appearances. Closes an open stance, allows him to whip the barrel through the zone, generating easy power through his lower half. Stands at a projectable 5-foot-9, 142-pounds with room to fill out as an incoming sophomore.

Wells pitched a complete game shutout on Thursday while striking out eight. Wells started the game in the mid-70s but started to rise in the third inning at 78-80 mph, T81. Wells held that for the majority of the game while also showing a 67-68 mph slider that mixed well. The right-hander had an easy and repeatable motion that didn’t put much perceived effort into it.