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Four Standout Uncommitted Prospects to Watch at the 2025 Upper Midwest Procase

February 18, 2025
Parker Hageman
Prep Baseball Upper Midwest

WAUKEE, IOWA - For the fifth consecutive year, the Prep Baseball Upper Midwest ProCase will bring together the top MLB Draft prospects from across the region, giving them an elite stage to showcase their abilities in front of the professional scouting community. This annual event has become a must-attend for pro evaluators, as it consistently features the best talent from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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Kaleb LaFavor RHP / 1B / Sioux City Heelan, IA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 10


Standing at an imposing 6-foot-6, LaFavor will be drawing attention with an ultra-projectable long lanky frame and a loose arm. The right-hander has reportedly been sitting in the low 90s this offseason, showcasing the kind of velocity that makes scouts take notice. Ranked No. 22 in Iowa, LaFavor is expected to gain even more traction as he heads into the Prep Baseball Iowa Spring League. With his frame and projectability, he could see a rapid rise in his recruitment over the coming months.

Aiden Stelling RHP / Lincoln Southwest, NE / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 2


A 2024 Prep Baseball Future Games participant, Stelling brings a strong pedigree to the Procase. The 6-foot-2 right-hander touched 87.2 MPH at the Future Games in Georgia and is currently ranked No. 7 in Nebraska. Stelling’s raw ability and strong arm make him an intriguing prospect, and this event will serve as a great opportunity for him to reintroduce himself to the larger scouting community.

"Strong kid, big arm, Future Games participant, tons of ability," said Prep Baseball's Rob Allison. "Coming out of junior year, this is just an opportunity for him to break the ice, kind of get his name back out there on a bigger stage." 

Hayden Vucinovich RHP / 3B / Bloomington Jefferson , MN / 2025

Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 9


Vucinovich has had a breakout offseason, reportedly throwing in the mid-90s, which is a significant jump from the mid-to-upper 80s he showed last year. A recent decommit, Vucinovich is flying under the radar in MLB circles but has a chance to change that at the Procase.

"Vucinovich is probably not a guy that's on very many MLB radars up to this point, so I think the Procase will be big for him," said Allison.

Prep Baseball Minnesota State Director Andy Judkins added, "Last time we saw him, he was mid-to-upper 80s. We've heard some 90s from the summer circuit last year. Now recently talking with his club coach, the guy he works with, we've seen a 96. We're going to see what Hayden's all about down there."

Jack Zeller 3B / 2B / Indian Trail, WI / 2025

Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 2


Zeller has consistently impressed in game situations, proving to be one of the top uncommitted prospects in Wisconsin. A key player on the Upper Midwest team for the 2024 Senior Future Games, Zeller has built a reputation as a highly skilled hitter, drawing comparisons to former Arkansas and Iowa Western standout Jared Gates.

"Zeller reminds me of Jared Gates," said Allison. "Like Jared Gates played at Iowa Western then went and started at the University of Arkansas. Just a hit machine. Originally a Kansas kid but just a hit machine. Jack Zeller reminds me a lot of him."

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