Prep Baseball Report

South Milwaukee Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis


By: PBR Wisconsin Staff

On March 6, PBR Wisconsin hosted the longest running annual event on its winter calendar, the South Milwaukee Preseason ID at Hitters Baseball Academy in Caledonia, WI. Approximately 90 players, mostly from Southeastern Wisconsin, attended this event, many of whom have established themselves as high-level prospects in the state. This event also perennially provides our staff with a glimpse at the future, allowing us to gain a clearer understanding of the up-and-coming players in Wisconsin, specifically the Class of 2025.

This showcase has also consistently supplied us with players to invite to represent Team Wisconsin at the PBR Future Games, and there were numerous sophomores in attendance who have earned early consideration for the 2022 event.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data compiled in TrackMan Files, swing metrics captured on the Blast Motion Board, and sight scores from an athletic perspective tracked on the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began the post-event process earlier this week by rolling out the catcher reports and outfielders, and we wrapped up the position players previously with the infielders. Today, we’ll turn to the mound and shine some light on the arms, which can be found below. 

TOP PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Adam Behrens, Warren Township (IL), 2023 Arizona State commit
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Preset coil. Drop and drive action with improved stride. Quality impulse timing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop action, deep pocket with a bit of clutching. 3/4 Slot.
FB: T91.6, 90.4-91.4 mph. Runs to arm side, showed occasional sink action. T2272, 2223 average rpm.
CB: 74.5-75.9 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown aggressively with above average feel. T2416, 2281 average rpm.
CH: 76.5-79.9 mph. Above average lateral action, advanced fade to arm side. T2112, 2062 average rpm.

2. Jackson Brewer, Homestead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Athletic build throughout.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, efficient lower-half with a drop/drive movement pattern, strides slightly across his body with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing out of the glove into a 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T88.3, 85.0-87.9 mph. Jumps out of the hand with natural arm-side life.  T2139, 1967 average rpm.
SL: 71.3-71.8 mph. Sweeping 2/8 action with depth.  T2084, 1959 average rpm.
CH: 72.3-74.5 mph. Thrown with intent, fades to the arm-side. T1720, 1572 average rpm.

3. Thomas Burns, Hortonville  (WI), 2023 Arizona State commit
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Simple actions, up-down hand action, high leg lift, clean direction down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, hides the ball well, vertical slot with power. Upside.
FB: T90.9, 88.3-90.4 mph. Plays with backspin, mostly straight, showed carry through the zone. T2109, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 72.8-74.8 mph. Plays close to 12/6 shape, improved action. T2085, 2048 average rpm.
SL: 72.9-76.3 mph. Also shows depth similar to curveball, ocasional more lateral action. T2253, 2176 average rpm.
CH: 80.7-83.2 mph. Kills spin with fastball arm action, fade and sink to arm side with 2:00 spin tilt. T1222, 1182 average rpm.

4. Nolan Buss, Arrowhead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Funky, patient, stays tall, coiling down the mound. Long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long, funky action with a full loop delivery low release, side arm slot. Loose quality to the arm action.
FB: T90.8, 90.1-90.6 mph. Firm fastball plays at the top of the zone with arm side finish. T2322, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 75.9-77.8 mph. Thrown with arm speed, 10/4 shape. T1939, 1782 average rpm.
CH: 81.3-83.4 mph. Hard sinking action, thrown with side spin, aggressive arm speed. T2045, 1957 average rpm.

5. Trent Oiler, Brookfield East (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. XL frame, athletic mover, accessible frame. Room to grow.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, smooth tempo, coils slightly through leg-lift into a drop/drive lower-half, strides in-line with the plate, front foot lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing out of the glove, loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.7, 83.7-85.4 mph. Slight arm-side action, life through the zone.  T2460, 2368 average rpm.
SL: 68.6-70.5 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape with depth, 11/5 at times.  T2475, 2423 average rpm.

6. Jaxon Clayton, Brookfield Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High-waisted build.
Delivery: Slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line with front foot landing square, smooth tempo throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/quick arm, plays from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T86.4, 84.4-86.1 mph. Heavy sinking action with life through the zone.  T2316, 2227 average rpm.
CB: 70.4-72.2 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape, noteworthy depth and kept down.  T2641, 2606 average rpm.
SL: 69.7-72.6 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, thrown for strikes with depth to the bottom of the zone.  T2657, 2565 average rpm.

7. TJ Schuyler, Antioch (IL), 2023 Indiana commit
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Evenly distributed strength throughout.
Delivery: Clean, athletic, up-tempo rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action with quickness, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90.1, 87.0-89.8 mph. Fastball thrown firmly with heavy feel, sinking action. T2030, 1891 average rpm.
SL: 75.4-77.5 mph. Lateral action on slider. T2176, 2091 average rpm.
CH: 77.9-81.0 mph. Hard sinking action, plays bottom of the zone and arm side. T1656, 1418 average rpm.

8. Michael Carpenter, Arrowhead (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, powerful lower-half that works efficiently down the mound, striding in-line with a square landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Long/loose arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88.1, 85.7-88.0 mph. Jumps out of the hand with life through the zone, arm-side life.  T2207, 2077 average rpm.
CB: 71.5-72.2 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape with depth.  T2319, 2265 average rpm.
CH: 77.1-79.1 mph. Heavy fading action at times, kept down.  T1898, 1840 average rpm.

9. Zachary Ausburn, Warren  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-6, 190-pounds. XL frame, lean, thin, moves well.
Delivery: Patient, tall/fall style delivery with controlled stride.
Arm Action: RH. Controlled arm action with a higher release point.
FB: T85.2, 82.7-85.2 mph. Straight four seam fastball, plays with backspin. T1821, 1729 average rpm.
CB: 71.3-72.8 mph. 12/6 breaking ball, works over the top with above average depth. T2253, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 73.5-74.9 mph. Changeup fades to arm side, thrown with arm speed. T1674, 1636 average rpm.

10. Carter Kutz, Hartford Union (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Coiled at top, tucked into balance point.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T86.2, 84.3-85.8 mph. Runs to arm side with above average induced vertical break. T2491, 2362 average rpm.
CB: 68.4-70.9 mph. Above average depth, 11/5 shape. T2000, 1572 average rpm.
CH: 78.6-79.6 mph. Straight change with slight sinking action. T1845, 1707 average rpm.

11. Brennen Grams, Kimberly (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic looking frame.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, controlled leg-lift with an athletic lower-half, slight drop/drive movement pattern while remaining in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a quick over-the-top slot.
FB: T89.1, 85.3-88.6 mph. Late arm-side life, explodes out of the hand.  T2034, 1847 average rpm.
CB: 69.8-72.4 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape, feel for the zone with slurvy action at times.  T1806, 1757 average rpm.
SL: 73.1-73.6 mph. Sharp 2/8 shape, sweeping action with slurve qualities at times.  T2029, 1919 average rpm.
CH: 79.2-81.4 mph. Thrown with intent, advanced feel with fading action to the arm-side.  T1631, 1557 average rpm.

12. Adison Tevz, New Berlin Eisenhower (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Aggressive, up-tempo drop and drive delivery with strong leg actions.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, deep pocket, aggressive cocking with glide, 3/4 release.
FB: T87.6, 86.4-87.4 mph. Plays with carry and backspin, straight four seam fastball. T2367, 2321 average rpm.
CB: 70.4-72.5 mph. Above average spin, tight breaking ball with above average lateral break. T2513, 2478 average rpm.
CH: 77.5-79.5 mph. Fade and sink to arm side. T1766, 1643 average rpm.

13. Abe Herchenbach, Elkhorn (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. High-waisted frame.
Delivery: Fluid delivery, works with a slight drop/drive lower-half down the mound, strides slightly across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle out of the glove that moves into a loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.8, 82.1-83.7 mph. Jumps out of the hand with running action to his arm-side.  T2201, 2072 average rpm.
SL: 66.4-69.1 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, feel for the zone. T1884, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 73.1-75.3 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, slight action to the arm-side.  T1351, 1235 average rpm.

14. Grayson Flugaur, Franklin (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive action with a deep sink.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate length in the arm with some stab in the hole. Releasing high 3/4 slot with a tight path to the ear.
FB: T85.9, 84.0-85.6 mph. Four seam fastball plays mostly straight. T2026, 1952 average rpm.
CB: 67.3-68.7 mph. Gradual action with above average depth. T2417, 2370 average rpm.
SL: 70.9-74.1 mph. Lateral action, separates from curveball. T2305, 2202 average rpm.
CH: 77.9-78.8 mph. Sinking action to arm side. T1343, 1276 average rpm.

15. Zachary Olson, Muskego (WI), 2023 Hawaii commit
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Patient, hangs back, tall/fall action with shorter stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, deep pocket with late rise. 3/4 slot with upside.
FB: T87.5, 86.6-87.4 mph. Flashed arm side action. T2257, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 73.6-75.6 mph. Short tight action. T2391, 2366 average rpm.
CH: 79.6-80.9 mph. Slight sink and run off of fastball. T1792, 1746 average rpm.

15. Payten Jibben, Oak Creek (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Evenly distributed strength throughout.
Delivery: Patient, tall/fall style delivery. Short stride, controlled move.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, deep pocket with some wrist hook, arm works with a higher slot release. Upside.
FB: T86.8, 83.6-86.3 mph. Showed control to glove side, average arm side action. T2076, 2042 average rpm.
CB: 69.2-70.5 mph. Showed feel for the zone, 12/6 typ[e breaking ball. T1669, 1610 average rpm.
CH: 73.0-74.4 mph. Slight sink action off of fastball, arm speed present. T1882, 1800 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Vogt Alex, Catholic Central (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 194-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid tempo, coils hip and works with a slight drop/drive lower-half down the mound, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: . Short arm circle that plays into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.4, 76.2-80.1 mph. Natural running action to the arm-side.  T2018, 1925 average rpm.
CB: 57.2-60.1 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape.  T1696, 1639 average rpm.
CH: 66.0-68.3 mph. Straight changeup, kept mostly down.  T1776, 1728 average rpm.

Colton Brouwers, Union Grove (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds.
Delivery: Slight drop/drive lower-half that works in-line to the plate, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70.9, 69.0-70.8 mph. Natural fading action to the arm-side.  T1938, 1715 average rpm.
CB: 61.2-63.2 mph. 1/7 shape with depth and downer break.  T1153, 957 average rpm.
CH: 64.7-66.0 mph. Slight arm-side action.  T1898, 1715 average rpm.

Hunter Buschke, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Skinny frame, long limbs with a high-waist.
Delivery: Controlled rhythm, drop and drive action while hanging back into his backside.
Arm Action: RH. Longer action with a pause in the hole. 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.8, 80.4-81.5 mph. Four seam type fastball, played mostly straight. T3657, 2099 average rpm.
CB: 59.2-63.6 mph. Sweeping type action. T1979, 1839 average rpm.
CH: 68.3-69.7 mph. Above average sink with separation from fastball. T1497, 1441 average rpm.

Michael Clarkson, Loyola Academy (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Thick lower-half.
Delivery: Powerful lower-half, up-tempo leg-kick, moves into a drop/drive lower-half, strides in-line with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.6, 81.6-84.4 mph. Two-seam fastball, plays with sink and arm-side action. T2251, 2164 average rpm.
CB: 67.8-72.9 mph. 11/5 shape with developing feel, kept mostly down.  T2013, 1843 average rpm.
SL: 71.6-74.6 mph. Thrown with intent from a 10/4 plane.  T2316, 2039 average rpm.

Will Deets, La Crosse Aquinas (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic build, compact frame with a strong lower-half.
Delivery: Up tempo, short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm; long draw, compact circle to over-the-top release.
FB: T79.9, 75.9-79.2 mph. Natural arm-side action; steep. T1646, 1591 average rpm.
CB: 63.1-64.0 mph. Early action; works off vertical plane. T1482, 1385 average rpm.
CH: 68.4-70.1 mph. Maintains arm speed; effective run/fade action. T1419, 1346 average rpm.

Jack DeRousse, Tremper (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, evenly distributed strength.
Delivery: Controlled move, up-down hand action, drop and drive
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, deep pocket, aggressive cocking. 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.9, 75.5-77.7 mph. Straight four seam fastball, thrown with backspin. T1716, 1624 average rpm.
CB: 64.8-66.2 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. T2117, 2092 average rpm.
SL: 67.2-68.0 mph. Similar to curveball with less depth. T2124, 2106 average rpm.
CH: 70.5-71.6 mph. Slight fade to arm side. T1244, 1224 average rpm.

Ryne Dzierzynski, Grant  (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Controlled moves, moderate tempo, athletic rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, deep pocket, arm works, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.3, 76.8-78.1 mph. Efficient four-seam with quality spin and carry traits. T2205, 2093 average rpm.
CH: 65.7-68.2 mph.  Confidence; at arm speed with late fade. T1223, 1162 average rpm.
Downer bite, aggressive, projects.

Ethan Engelbrecht, Oak Creek (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-4, 225-pounds.
Delivery: Simple drop and drive delivery with a glove tap at the top.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, deep pocket, 3/4 release.
FB: T83.4, 81.3-83.0 mph. Played mostly to arm side of the zone, occasional sink action. T1722, 1516 average rpm.
SL: 72.4-75.3 mph. Short lateral action. T1953, 1846 average rpm.
CH: 75.9-78.1 mph. Straight change thrown with arm speed. T1578, 1434 average rpm.

Nolan Ewig, Brookfield East  (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 44691, 145-pounds. Wiry frame, high waisted.
Delivery: Drop/drive lower-half, works in-line with the plate, front foot lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T69.8, 67.4-69.4 mph. Natural arm-side action.  T1606, 1518 average rpm.
CB: 56.5-60.1 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape.  T1572, 1535 average rpm.
CH: 56.5-59.9 mph. Straight change, kept mostly down. T1242, 1152 average rpm.

Joseph Frega, Libertyville (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, high leg lift, right hand action.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.9, 73.4-74.7 mph. Average fastball action playing at the top of the zone. T1943, 1894 average rpm.
SL: 62.6-63.6 mph. 10/4 type breaking ball, showed feel. T2280, 2202 average rpm.
CH: 68.3-69.6 mph. Fades to arm side. T1483, 1377 average rpm.

Jackson Golatke, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Skinny, projectable frame, long limbs.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with drop and drive coil.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm to a 3/4 release.
FB: T78.9, 74.6-77.4 mph. Slot helps generate large horizontal action. T2049, 1948 average rpm.
CB: 62.8-65.4 mph. Sweep-type that complements fastball. T2121, 2026 average rpm.
CH: 65.9-68.8 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed to create fade/run. T1789, 1583 average rpm.

Justin Gritmacker, Alden-Hebron (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High waisted frame.
Delivery: SImple delivery, glove tap at the top, short leg lift, short stride.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action, tighter pocket, hand up into plant. High slot.
FB: T75.9, 74.3-75.7 mph. Slight arm side action. T1531, 1443 average rpm.
CB: 64.9-66.3 mph. 12/6 type breaking ball, showed occasional depth. T1909, 1831 average rpm.
CH: 70.1-71.8 mph. Straight changeup, fastball similar. T1447, 1282 average rpm.

Matthew Gruetzmacher, Brookfield Central (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-5, 220-pounds. Lanky build, long limbs with a high waist.
Delivery: High leg-kick that moves into a drop/drive lower-half, stride remains in-line with front foot landing closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.2, 74.3-75.6 mph. Ride through the zone, plays at the top with arm-side life at times.  T1921, 1782 average rpm.
CB: 65.9-67.8 mph. Short 1/7 shape, feel for the zone and kept mostly down.  T1905, 1805 average rpm.
CH: 67.6-69.4 mph. Fading action to the arm-side, kept down.  T1510, 1420 average rpm.

Ty Horkan, Janesville Craig (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Slight drop/drive lower-half, strides slightly across body with front foot landing closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.9, 74.3-76.8 mph. Natural running action to the arm-side.  T2042, 1948 average rpm.
CB: 62.3-65.0 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1609, 1522 average rpm.
CH: 64.2-67.5 mph. Kept down with sinking action.  T1488, 1296 average rpm.

Carter Jaffray, Tremper (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Skinny frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Forward rocker step into toe lifted balance point. Lands ball of foot, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long over the top arm slot.
FB: T71.8, 69.3-71.1 mph. Straight four-seam type. T1865, 1802 average rpm.
CB: 61.0-62.4 mph. Depth, 12/6 shape; some feel to spot at the bottom of the zone. T1796, 1756 average rpm.
CH: 65.2-66.8 mph. Firm, slight deceleration. T1425, 1318 average rpm.

Cooper Jolin, Middleton  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Skinny build with room to fill out.
Delivery: Drop and drive in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.6, 80.0-81.3 mph. Sinking fastball, played down with lower spin. T1925, 1747 average rpm.
CB: 68.5-72.8 mph. Short 11/5 shape. T1934, 1872 average rpm.
CH: 70.2-72.3 mph. Heavy sink and run to arm side. T1719, 1623 average rpm.

Sawyer Kowalkowski, Ozaukee (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds. Wiry with room to fill out.
Delivery: Up tempo, aggressive moving parts into plant.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop action, deep pocket, 3/4 release.
FB: T82.5, 77.7-82.0 mph. Straight four seam fastball played true with backspin and above average spin rates. T2542, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 67.5-71.2 mph. Above average spin and action, 11/5 shape. T2536, 2333 average rpm.
SL: 64.6-68.3 mph. Lateral action, showed sweep. T2409, 2302 average rpm.
CH: 74.6-78.4 mph. Fades to arm side. T2057, 1960 average rpm.

Tannis Lange, Waukesha South (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic tall/fall delivery, works in-line to the plate with a square landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Loose/quick arm that works from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 81.0-82.7 mph. Rides through the plate, enters the zone at a tough angle.  T2030, 1984 average rpm.
CB: 65.6-67.5 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape, feel for the bottom of the zone.  T2046, 2013 average rpm.
CH: 72.6-74.4 mph. Smooth out of the hand, heavy fading action to the arm-side. T1732, 1617 average rpm.

Tyler Meyer, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds. Skinny, projectable frame, high-waisted.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, coils with a high leg-kick into a drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate with front foot landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a 3/4 slot, arm plays quick to release.
FB: T85.5, 80.9-84.9 mph. Jumps out of the hand with life to the arm-side at times.  T2250, 2168 average rpm.
CB: 64.5-66.5 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, occasionally gets around it.  T1693, 1647 average rpm.
CH: 70.8-72.5 mph. Heavy fading action to the arm-side, some feel for the zone.  T1673, 1528 average rpm.

Cade Palkowski, Oak Creek (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 188-pounds. Compact frame with an athletic build throughout.
Delivery: Powerful lower-half with a drop/drive movement pattern, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm circle from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83.7, 80.7-83.6 mph. Jumps through the zone with backspin. T2239, 2033 average rpm.
SL: 67.3-70.6 mph. Sharp 2/8 shape. T2320, 2269 average rpm.

Ryan Quello, Grafton (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Evenly distributed weight throughout frame.
Delivery: Uptempo pace, high knee balance point; square to home, moderate effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, compact to high 3/4.
FB: T81.5, 80.5-81.2 mph. Steep plane with some jump in the zone; carries. T2033, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 67.1-68.6 mph. Short 11/5 shape; inconsistent feel to locate. T1811, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 74.5-75.7 mph. Mostly at arm speed with fade. T1354, 1249 average rpm.

Aiden Schenk, Janesville Craig (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Strong frame, thick lower-half.
Delivery: Simple, up tempo delivery with a quick drop and drive with short stride.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm action, deep pocket, late rise, high slot.
FB: T85.2, 81.5-84.4 mph. Slight carry and run to arm side. T1882, 1803 average rpm.
CB: 62.0-64.9 mph. Gradual spin with short action. T1504, 1420 average rpm.
CH: 73.2-74.5 mph. Slight arm side action. T1740, 1618 average rpm.

Jack Sommers, Grafton (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, drop/drive lower-half that works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot, loose/whippy to release.
FB: T80.9, 77.0-80.2 mph. Natural arm-side life. T2013, 1860 average rpm.
CB: 68.1-69.4 mph. Slurvy 10/4 shape, sweeping action across the plate.  T1891, 1871 average rpm.
CH: 71.3-72.9 mph. Fading action to the arm-side off a similar plane to his fastball, smooth out of the hand.   T1819, 1703 average rpm.

Hunter Stelzer, Lourdes Academy (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo through balance-point, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm out of the glove into an over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 77.5-78.8 mph. Mostly straight, some finish through the zone.  T1869, 1709 average rpm.
CB: 66.9-71.1 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, kept mostly down, short shape at times.  T1940, 1831 average rpm.
CH: 71.3-73.2 mph. Slight fading action to the arm-side.  T1890, 1769 average rpm.

Sam Steuber, Muskego (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Compact, strong frame, athletic.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, powerful drop/drive lower-half, strides slightly across his body with front foot landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.6, 83.7-85.4 mph. Jumps out of the hand with slight arm-side life.  T1962, 1794 average rpm.
CB: 73.7-75.6 mph.  T1732, 1289 average rpm.

Max Strash, Bradford (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Thick lower-half.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with feel for timing a short, open stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop, deep pocket, late rise, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.6, 80.5-81.5 mph. Run and sink on the fastball with 2:00 spin tilt. T1642, 1597 average rpm.
CB: 60.9-64.9 mph. Curveball plays with lateral shape, sweeping action. T2047, 1887 average rpm.
CH: 69.2-69.8 mph. Sinking action showed consistent feel at the bottom of the zone. T1483, 1405 average rpm.

Joseph Suokko, Westosha Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Wiry build, long limbs with a high waist.
Delivery: Lots of moving parts through the delivery. Hands over head, tall/fall, short stride.
Arm Action: LH. Long swing towards second base, hand up on time, high slot.
FB: T75.7, 73.4-75.4 mph. Straight four seam fastball, thrown with backspin, occasional cut. T2094, 2006 average rpm.
CB: 67.4-71.5 mph. 12/6 breaking ball, short action. T2167, 1971 average rpm.
CH: 68.7-70.7 mph. Runs to arm side. T1858, 1744 average rpm.

CJ Trask, Oak Creek (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Wide shoulders.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with an efficient lower-half, moves off back leg well while remaining in-line to the plate, fluid tempo throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short to the ear out of the glove, clean arm into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79.9-81.0 mph. Jumps out of the hand, slight arm-side action at times.  T2145, 2047 average rpm.
CB: 66.1-67.7 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown with intent. T2301, 2226 average rpm.
CH: 70.2-71.6 mph. Fading action to the arm-side, some feel for the bottom of the zone.  T1362, 1290 average rpm.

Ethan Waldenmeyer, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Thick lower-half.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into a slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate with acceleration down the mound through release. 
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove, into a clean 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.3, 75.6-77.6 mph. Ride through the zone.  T1667, 1572 average rpm.
CB: 62.1-64.5 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1805, 1753 average rpm.
SL: 66.1-68.1 mph. Plays off a 10/4 plane with depth, kept mostly down.  T1802, 1756 average rpm.

Ryan Williamson, Oshkosh West  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Pitched exclusively from the stretch, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line with the plate, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove. 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.6, 74.3-76.4 mph. Natural sink to the arm-side.  T2568, 2541 average rpm.
CB: 65.2-67.2 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape, depth. T3042, 2927 average rpm.
CH: 70.9-73.6 mph. Arm-side fading action, kept down. T2195, 2071 average rpm.

Steven Wintheiser, Muskego (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Repeatable delivery, drop/drive lower-half that remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Loose/clean arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.9, 80.1-81.7 mph. Jumps out of the hand with natural arm-side life.  T2230, 2188 average rpm.
CB: 68.9-69.8 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape, downer break with depth.  T2303, 2264 average rpm.
CH: 75.4-76.9 mph. Thrown off a similar plane to his fastbal, fading to the arm-side. T1643, 1534 average rpm.

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