Prep Baseball Report

Madison Preseason I.D.: Outfield Analysis



By Wisconsin Scouting Staff

Today we continue our event analysis of the Madison Preseason ID Showcase with the top Outfield Prospects. Below we ranked the top 15 outfielders from the event complete with scouting reports.  

Top Prospects

1. Jack Krumbach, OF/SS, Madison Memorial, 2019 
6-foot-1, 170-pound left-handed hitting outfielder with an athletic frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Short swing path with fluid rhythm and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Plus runner running the 60 at 6.84. Defensively in the outfield has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with a full crow hop and athletic actions. Throws showed carry throwing 85 mph from the outfield. Also took drills in the infield throwing 81 mph across the diamond.

2. Nathan Stevens, C/OF, Waunakee, 2019
Arkansas commit. 5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed hitting catcher, loose lean frame with athleticism. Premium left-handed bat, hits from an open stance, leg kick trigger, active hand load. Hands are loose, violent aggressive swing, barrel control. Explosive bat speed, short path with extension, athletic hitter. 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed quick catch and throw actions, gets out of the chute well with big arm that carries at 80 mph out of the crouch. Pop times ranged 1.92-2.00. Showed a big arm from the outfield as well, 90 mph. 7.17 runner in the 60.

3. Mitchell Seager, OF, Beloit Turner, 2018 
6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from an open setup, loads hands to backside, even stride. Gap to gap hitter with a short swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.91. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 79 mph from the outfield.

4. Jack Haufle, C/OF, Oregon, 2019
Highly athletic frame, wide shoulders, narrow waist, 6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting catcher/outfielder. Offensively hits from an open stance, loads hands back, leg lift stride, slight dive. Loose bat speed, repeats swing, level path occasionally uphill, pull side tendency with pop. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm carried, some effort, over the top slot, 80 mph out of the crouch, 90 mph from the outfield. Pop times ranged 2.15-2.25, tendency to get long strided and uphill out of the chute, athletic catcher, flexible setup, quiet receiver. 7.15 runner in the 60.

5. Alex Oakley, RHP/OF, Sun Prairie, 2018 
6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a strong frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball shows slight running action at 80-81 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 67-70 mph. Changeup has running action at 75-77 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short, leg lift stride. Long, level swing path, showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.62. Defensively has a long arm action. Long exchange, throws showed carry throwing 85 mph from the outfield.

6. Josh Sobczak, RHP/OF, South Milwaukee, 2018 
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a strong, athletic frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some effort. Fastball sat 80-81 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 74-75 mph. Changeup has running action at 76-78 mph. Defensively showed off big arm strength from the outfield throwing an event best 92 mph. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork, long exchange with effort upon release. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride. Pull hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.27.

7. Alex Ryan, OF, Lakeside Lutheran, 2020 
5-foot-8, 145-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a quick leg kick stride and good balance. Fluid rhythm with an uphill swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.94. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Athletic footwork, plays thru the ball. Throws showed carry at 82 mph from the outfield.

8. Zachary Lutz, LHP/OF/1B, Hartford, 2018 
6-foot, 175-pound left-handed hitting utility player. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action and wrap on the backside. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 79-80 topping out at 81 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 64-67 mph. Showed feel for his changeup at 74-76 mph for strikes. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load. Gap to gap hitter with along swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.69. Defensively threw 82 mph from the outfield and 76 mph across the infield.

9. Scott Savage, OF, Hartford Union, 2019 
6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a narrow, open setup. Bar and wrap load with a leg kick stride. Steep uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.24. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with a long exchange. Threw 83 mph from the outfield.

10. Carter Robinson, OF/RHP/2B, Appleton North, 2019 
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting utility player. At the plate hits from a balanced, closed setup. Arm bar load with a leg kick stride. Short, level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.03. Defensively in the outfield has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Athletic actions, online throws at 84 mph. Also took drills in the infield, threw 80 mph across the diamond. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 79-81 topping out at 82 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 66-68 mph. Changeup sat 67-68 mph for strikes. Also threw a slider with short breaking action at 70-72 mph.

11. Adam Zeratsky, SS/OF/RHP, Appleton North, 2018 
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting utility player with an athletic frame. Offensively hits from a tall, slightly open setup with a short stride. Loose hands with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. 6.89 runner in the 60. Defensively played the infield and outfield, projects for the outfield, plays thru the ball, threw 83 mph from the outfield. Threw 84 mph across the infield.  On the mound works from an over the top slot with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery. Fastball sat 79, topping out at 81 mph. Curveball sat 65-68 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph.

12. Tyler Call Verlanic, OF/RHP, Bay Port, 2020 
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with a lanky frame. Offensively hits from a tall, open setup with a leg kick stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with an uphill swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.14. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry throwing 82 mph from the outfield. Athletic actions with soft hands. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a short stride. Square landing working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 77-79 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 60-63 mph. Changeup has cutting action at 67-69 mph.

13. Jacob Tomassetti, OF, Appleton North, 2018 
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a wide base, loads to back side with a toe tap stride. Gap to gap hitter with an uphill swing path and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.91. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot with a long transfer. Threw 82 mph from the outfield. 

14. Jacob Schellpfeffer, LHP/OF, Mayville, 2018
5-foot-11, 180-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF with a strong frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery, works in line with home plate. Smooth rhythm, falls towards third after release. Fastball has late life through the zone at 83-84 mph. Slider has 1-7 shape at 66-68 mph for strikes. Fastball arm speed on changeup at 72-74 mph down in the zone for strikes. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup. Short, leg lift stride. Gap to gap approach with an uphill swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.09 Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry from the outfield throwing 88 mph.

15. Luke Ballweg, OF/LHP, Middleton, 2018
6-foot-4, 193-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP with an athletic frame. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly open setup with a short stride and good balance. Short, level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.42. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a closed landings. Fastball sat 75-77 mph. Curveball has 2-8 shape at 67-69 mph. Changeup sat 70-73 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically) 

Zachary Albrent, RHP/OF/2B, Mount Horeb, 2019
5-foot-6, 125-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF/2B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and draw on the backside. Drop and drive delivery, slide step from the stretch. Works in line with home plate with a square landing. Fastball sat 71-73 mph for strikes. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 56-58 mph. Changeup sat 60-63 mph. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup. Short, level swing path, middle of the field approach. 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.55. Defensively in the outfield has a long arm action from a high 3.4 slot. Accurate throws with slower actions. Threw 73 mph from the outfield. Took drills in the infield and threw 73 mph across.

Dylan Barganz, RHP/OF, Baraboo, 2018
5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 73-76 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 66-68 mph. Changeup was straight at 69-71 mph for strikes. At the plate hits from a tall, open setup with an even stride and fair balance. Pull hitter with an uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.10. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Ben Bergeron, C, Waterford, 2019
5-foot-10, 165-pound, catcher/outfielder. 7.13 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, wide setup, leg lift stride. Path is level, line drive type contact, 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, high ¾ slot, 74 mph out of the crouch, 83 mph from the outfield. Pop times range 2.14-2.19.

Elijah Berndt, OF, Winneconne, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a wide base with a short heel lift stride. Smooth load with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.39. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 77 mph from the outfield.

Beau Blackdeer, C/OF, DeForest, 2019
5-foot-10, 160-pound catcher/outfielder. Right-handed hitter, wide setup, leg lift trigger. Above average bat speed, path works uphill, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays at 79 mph from the outfield, 73 mph out of the crouch. Works through the baseball in the outfield, crowhops through. Pop times are 2.18-2.26, athletic receiver. 7.86 runner in the 60.

James Brennan, OF, Janesville Craig, 2018
6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from an open setup with a short stride back to even. Long swing path with average balance. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.32. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Max Bruff, OF/3B, Indian Trail, 2019
5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed hitting OF/3B with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a narrow, open setup. Leg lift stride back to even. Long, uphill swing path with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 97 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.00. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with a long, slow exchange. Threw 82 mph from the outfield. Also took drills in the infield throwing 76 mph across the infield.

Adam Cairo, OF, Indian Trail, 2018
5-foot-8, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Short, level swing path with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.98. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Athletic actions with soft hands, plays thru the ball. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Trent Casper, OF, Columbus, 2019
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced setup. Opposite field hitter with late rhythm. 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.25. Defensively has a long arm action. Threw 77 mph from the outfield.

Tanner Cole, SS/OF, Marinette, 2018
5-foot-8, 150-pound right-handed hitting SS/OF. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, short leg lift stride with average balance. Line drive hitter with fluid rhythm and an uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.40. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws across the diamond with a clean exchange. Threw 76 mph across the infield. Took drills in the outfield, throwing 81 mph.

Tyler Denu, LHP/OF, Mount Horeb, 2019
6-foot, 202-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Upright finish with smooth rhythm and easy effort. Fastball showed slight running action at 81-82 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with short breaking action at 68-70 mph. Changeup sat 71-73 mph. Defensively has a short arm action, plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. At the plate, exit velocity registered 79 mph. Ran the 60 at 7.87.

Luke DePrey, LHP/OF, Sun Prairie, 2018
5-foot-11, 180-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort. Fastball sat 79-81 topping out at 82 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 66-69 mph. Changeup sat 72-74 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short, leg kick stride and average balance. Short, level swing path. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.33. Defensively threw 82 mph from the outfield.

Sandis Eichorst, OF, Wisconsin Heights, 2017
5-foot-7, 171-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from an open setup with a long stride. Uphill swing path, hits off front foot. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.46. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 76 mph from the outfield.

Kyle Elias, OF, Freedom, 2019
6-foot-3, 180-pound left-handed hitting outfielder with a thin, lanky frame. At the plate hits from a narrow setup with a drop load and short leg lift stride. Uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.87. Defensively has a loose arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball. Threw 79 mph from the outfield.

Jacob Fietz, OF, De Pere, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, loads to backside with a short stride. Pull hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.19. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with quick footwork. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Bennett Frazer, SS/OF, Oconto, 2019
5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting SS/OF. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a short heel turn stride and good balance. Pull hitter with a short, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.11. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws across the infield at 85 mph. Athletic actions, with a clean exchange and fluid footwork. Plays low thru the ball with soft hands. Also took drills in the outfield showing off raw arm strength by throwing 89 mph.

Ben Graff, OF/RHP, Green Bay Preble, 2020
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Leg kick stride with average balance. Short, uphill swing path with late rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.68. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with quick footwork. Throws showed carry at 81 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 77-79 mph. Curveball sat 72-73 mph. Changeup sat 67-71 mph.

Cooper Holewinksi, OF, Middleton, 2019
5-foot-11, 162-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from an open setup, short stride with good balance. Short, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.15. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry from the outfield throwing 82 mph. Athletic actions, plays thru the ball.

Parker Jones, RHP/OF, Verona, 2020
5-foot-7, 155-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing, working in line with home plate. Three pitch feel for strikes. Fastball had some downhill tilt at 76-77 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with sharp breaking action at 67-69 mph thrown with fastball arm speed. Changeup has sinking action at 73-74 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride. Long, uphill swing path with late rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.80. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Colin Kalinowski, C/OF, Oak Creek, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed hitting catcher, solid athletic build. Defensively showed actions in the outfield and behind the plate. Plays through the baseball aggressively in the outfield, crowhops through the ball, feet work well. 7.30 runner in the 60. Arm action is loose and over the top, 86 mph from the outfield, 74 mph out of the crouch. Pop times posted at 2.00-2.06, receives well in pens, soft and quiet. Left-handed hitter, slight open stance, short quiet stride, solid balance. Path is short and uphill, contact lifted gap to gap, showed bat speed. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Zachary Karrels, OF, Arrowhead, 2018
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed outfielder with a lanky frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride and average balance. Gap to gap hitter with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a loose arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.

Chris Keup, OF, Waukesha West, 2018
5-foot-6, 130-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride and fair balance. Long, uphill swing path 68 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 70 mph from the outfield.

Tressin Kussmaul, OF, Janesville Craig, 2019
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a lanky, athletic frame. At the plate hits from a wide base with a leg kick stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a short, uphill swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.20. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with quick footwork. Threw 83 mph from the outfield.

Alex Moyao, OF/RHP, Tremper, 2018
5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP.  At the plate hits from a wide base, slightly closed setup. Short heel lift stride with good balance. Pull hitter with a short swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Quick footwork, threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball has heavy running action at 77-80 mph. Curveball sat 65-68 mph with 12-6 shape and depth. Changeup sat 69-72 mph.

Ben Nelson, OF, Arrowhead, 2020
5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a narrow, closed setup. Short stride with fair balance. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.27. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 69 mph from the outfield.

Ben Nordloh, RHP/OF, Waunakee, 2018
6-foot, 215-pound left-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, stiff arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 77-79 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball has 10-4 shape at 62-64 mph. Changeup has cutting action at 70-73 mph. At the plate hits from a closed setup with a toe tap stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.39. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.

Calvin Nowak, OF, Waukesha South, 2018
5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a narrow setup with a short leg lift stride. Line drive hitter with a short, level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.91. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws, threw 76 mph from the outfield.

Andrew Rajkovich, OF, Madison LaFollette, 2020
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a wide base with an open setup. Leg kick stride with average balance. Long, uphill swing path with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.00. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fluid footwork, threw 74 mph from the outfield. 

Jarrad Rettler, OF/RHP, Kaukauna, 2018
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. At the plate hits from a wide base with a toe tap stride. Short, uphill swing path with choppy rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.18. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Two handed fielder with a long exchange. Threw 81 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 78-80 mph. Slider has 10-4 shape with loose breaking action at 65-67 mph. Changeup has cutting action at 71-73 mph.

Marcus Robinson, OF, Catholic Central, 2019
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced, closed setup. Short leg lift stride with good balance. Long, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.77. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 74 mph from the outfield.

Jakob Rosemeyer, RHP/OF, Thorp, 2018
6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short draw on the backside. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 75-78 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 64-66 mph. Changeup sat 67-70 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride. Line drive hitter with a level swing path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.69. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.

Will Ross, OF, Waunakee, 2020
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with an uphill swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57.

Sam Sieloff, OF/RHP, Madison Memorial, 2018
5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting OF/RHP. At the plate hits from an open setup with a leg lift stride and average balance. Long, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.25. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball, threw 81 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, stiff arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a high front side. Works in line with home plate. Fastball sat 75-77 mph. Curveball has loose breaking action at 54-56 mph. Changeup sat 61-63 mph.

Sam Sodke, RHP/OF, Wausau West, 2018
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long wrapping arm action on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a high front side. Fastball has cutting action at 73-76 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 64-66 mph. Changeup has cutting action at 70-71 mph. At the plate hits from a wide base with a leg kick stride. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.51. Defensively has a long exchange, threw 80 mph from the outfield.

Joey Tadych, RHP/OF, Shawano, 2018
5-foot-10, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Three pitch mix for strikes. Fastball was straight at 73-75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 61-63 mph for strikes. Changeup has fading action at 69-71 mph. At the plate hits from an open setup with an even stride and uphill swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.21. Defensively has a long arm action with hesitant actions. Threw 81 mph from the outfield.

Reese Vold, OF/RHP, Black River Falls, 2018
5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with an athletic frame. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Drop load with a leg lift stride. Early rhythm with an uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.97. Defensively has a long arm action, soft hands, athletic defender while playing thru the ball. Throws showed carry throwing 84 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and draw out of the glove. Smooth rhythm, working in line with home plate. Fastball has slight running action down in the zone for strikes at 76-78 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 65-67 mph. Changeup is straight at 73-75 mph.

Jack Washburn, RHP/OF, Webster, 2019
Highly projectable frame at 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. Lanky, athletic frame with wide shoulders. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Athletic finish with a square landing, works in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 85-86, topping out at 87 mph on his final pitch. Curveball has tight rotation with 12-6 shape and late breaking action at 74-76 mph, has the makings of a plus offering. Changeup is thrown aggressively with fastball arm speed and showed slight running action at 78-80 mph. One of the top arms in the Wisconsin 2019 class, has bloodlines as dad, Jarrod pitched in the big leagues for 12 seasons. Arm strength carries over to the outfield. Threw 91 mph from the outfield in drills, throws showed carry. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and athletic actions. At the plate hits from a wide base with a heel lift stride and average balance. Long swing path with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.23.

Adam Watson, OF, Madison Memorial, 2019
6-foot, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a deep load and reverse toe tap stride. Short, uphill swing path. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.63. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot, throws work uphill. Threw 67 mph from the outfield.

Dane Weiland, C/OF, Chippewa Falls, 2019
6-foot, 190-pound catcher, strong wide shouldered build. Right-handed hitter, opened stance, tall setup, leg kick trigger, good balance. Shows bat strength, muscled swing, short path with extension, showed line drive contact, occasionally pull side. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, 74 mph out of the crouch, 81 mph from the outfield, over the top slot. 2.05-2.15 pop times, feet work well out of the chute, gets directional. 7.46 runner in the 60.

Jake Williams, OF, Sun Prairie, 2020
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a long, uphill swing path and a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.82. Threw 65 mph from the outfield.

Mitchell Woelfle, RHP/OF, Janesville Craig, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with maximum effort on fastballs. Square landing working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 81-85 mph. Curveball works between 11-5 and 10-4 shape at 67-70 mph. Changeup sat 71-73 mph. Also features a splitter at 68-70 mph. Defensively showed off arm strength in the outfield throwing 89 mph. At the plate hits from a tall setup with a short leg lift stride. Uphill swing path with average balance. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.78.

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