MOKAN Junior Future Games Trials: Infield Analysis
September 1, 2020
As part of our summer rewind, we take a look back at the infielders from the MOKAN Junior Future Games Trials.
Listed in alphabetical order:
Christian Bobzin, St. Paul's Concordia, 2024, MO
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 168-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in a wide stance with a arm bar load, then uses a leg kick to initiate his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, long swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 78 Infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 6.88
Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T80. 79-80 mph. Straight movement, consistent accuracy.
CB: 61-67 mph. Early action, 12/6 movement.
CH: Some action.
Josh Breninger, Mill Valley, 2024, KS
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 137-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride to start his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 61 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 8.08
Pitching: Average. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T63. 62-63 mph. Flat movement.
CB: 52-53 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 movement.
CH: 58-59 mph. Straight movement.
Quinton Chindamo, Park Hill South, 2025, MO
Position: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 127-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick before his swing. Some bat speed. Level finish, simple swing.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, average footwork, fluid exchange. Average.
Arm: 66 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.00
Pitching: Average. Easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T70. 69-70 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 57-58 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 movement.
Dayton Doll, Platte County, 2025, MO
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-3, 117-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a tall stance with a arm bar load, then used a small leg kick to initiate his swing. Quick bat speed. Low finish, inside-out swing.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity. opposite field approach.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 70 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.90
Pitching: Smooth. Feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T70. 69-70 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 56-59 mph. Tight action.
CH: 63-64 mph. Some action.
Elijah Helberg, Kearney, 2025, MO
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 148-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in an athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, uphill swing.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 69 Infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.28
Pitching: Fluid. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T69. 68-69 mph. Straight movement, around the zone accuracy.
CB: 60-62 mph. Sweeping action, low in the zone control.
CH: 63-64 mph. Fading action.
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound mature frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a low load, then uses a controlled stride just before his swing. Explosive bat speed. Back foot finish, rotational swing.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 73 Infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.75
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T78. 77-78 mph. Running action, around the zone accuracy.
CB: 58-59 mph. 12/6 movement, some action.
CH: 65-66 mph. Plus action, in the zone control.
Keaton Humphrey, Blue Valley Northwest, 2025, KS
Position: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 110-pound lanky frame
Hit: Began in a crouched stance with a tight load, then used a leg kick to start his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, firm hands, fluid exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.13
Pitching: Confident. Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Even shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T63. 62-63 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 53-54 mph. Some action, low in the zone command.
Drew Jakubielski, Blue Valley Southwest, 2024, KS
Position: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a balanced stance with a arm bar load, then uses a small leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Catcher, Firm hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Average. Wide setup with some flexibility. Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 65 Infield velocity. 63 Catcher Velocity. 2.33-2.45 pop times. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.50
Cole Kreisel, Warrensburg, 2024, MO
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 132-pound lanky frame
Hit: Began in a wide stance with a low load, then used a toe tap before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, choppy footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 71 Infield velocity. Long arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.48
Reid Kreutziger, Olathe South, 2024, KS
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a crouched stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick to start his swing. Some bat speed. Level finish, simple swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, natural exchange, choppy footwork. Average.
Arm: 65 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.19
Pitching: Average. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an upright finish.
FB: T65. 64-65 mph. Consistent accuracy, action.
CB: 56-57 mph. Sweeping action.
CH: 57-58 mph.
Ethan Krueger, Olathe West, 2024, KS
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall open stance with a high load, then used a small leg kick just before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, level swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, quick footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 71 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.90
Pitching: Average. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T69. 67-69 mph. Straight movement, up in the zone accuracy.
CB: 57-58 mph. Late action, 1/7 movement.
CH: 61-62 mph.
SL: 61-62 mph.
Benny LaBella, Saint Thomas Aquinas, 2024, MO
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick before his swing. Quick bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Clean exchange, soft hands, consistent footwork. Above average.
Arm: 70 Infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.65
Pitching: Above average. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T71. 70-71 mph. Running action, arm side accuracy.
CB: 61-62 mph. Some action.
CH: 62-63 mph. Plus action, in the zone control.
Michael Leardi, Rockhurst, 2024, KS
Position: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 158-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a crouched stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, uphill swing.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 67 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.80
Grant Madrid, Staley, 2025, MO
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a low load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Developing footwork, firm hands, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.75
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T67. 66-67 mph. In the zone accuracy.
CB: 58-59 mph. Some action.
CH: 62-63 mph. Slight action.
Michael Mange, St. Pius X, 2024, MO
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pound sturdy frame
Hit: Began in a crouched open stance with a low load, then used a leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Average.
Arm: 74 Infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.01
Pitching: Average. High effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T77. 75-77 mph. Consistent accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 59-60 mph. Sweeping action, consistent command.
CH: 65-66 mph. Fading action.
Wade Mann, Liberty North, 2024, MO
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pound solid frame
Hit: Started in a balanced stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, choppy footwork, natural exchange. Average.
Arm: 76 Infield velocity. Loose arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.33
Pitching: Projectable. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T74. 73-74 mph. Running action.
CB: 59-60 mph. Late action.
CH: 64-65 mph.
Cade Martinez, De Soto, 2025, KS
Position: 3B/SS
Body: 5-foot-4, 127-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in an athletic open stance with a compact load, then used a long stride just before his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Athletic footwork, sure hands, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.72
Noah McCombs, Olathe South, 2024, KS
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 162-pound sturdy frame
Hit: Began in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 75 Infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.84
Pitching: Projectable. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T73. 72-73 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CH: 69-70 mph. Some action.
SL: 58-63 mph. Tight action.
Gavin Miller, Staley, 2025, MO
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot, 110-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a low load, then used a leg kick just before his swing. Some bat speed. High finish, level swing.
Power: 60 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, firm hands, developing exchange. Average.
Arm: 62 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.53
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T64. 63-64 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 54-55 mph. Some action.
CH: 58-59 mph. In the zone control.
Jack Millman, De Soto, 2024, KS
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 168-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Smooth footwork, sure hands, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 75 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.40
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, uphill shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T74. 71-74 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 59-60 mph. Some action.
CH: 68-69 mph. Slight action.
Blake Neis, Mill Valley, 2024, KS
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound athletic frame
Hit: Starts in a crouched open stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, sure hands, clean exchange. Average.
Arm: 78 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.39
Ryker Nelson, Raymore Peculiar, 2024, MO
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a low load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. j bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, firm hands, developing exchange. Average.
Arm: 69 Infield velocity. High ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.93
Pitching: Average. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T70. 69-70 mph. In the zone accuracy.
CB: 61-62 mph. Some action.
CH: 65-66 mph.
Beau Neuburger, Bishop Miege, 2025, MO
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pound lean frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a small load, then used a short stride to start his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, simple swing.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 66 Infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.00
Austin O'Gorman, Olathe South, 2024, KS
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick. Average bat speed. Low finish, rotational swing.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Clean exchange, choppy footwork, sure hands.
Arm: 69 Infield velocity. Stiff arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.53
Pitching: Average. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T71. 70-71 mph. Straight movement, decent accuracy.
CB: 57-58 mph. Some action.
CH: 61-62 mph. Slight action.
Drake Odneal, Smithville, 2025, MO
Position: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-3, 100-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a low load, then uses a toe tap just before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, rotational swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, firm hands, natural exchange. Average.
Arm: 65 Infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.81
Mason Pangborn, Blue Valley Southwest, 2024, KS
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Lengthy exchange, developing footwork, sure hands. Average.
Arm: 74 Infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 8.00
Emmitt Peters, Blue Valley Southwest, 2024, KS
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 158-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a toe tap to initiate his swing. Quick bat speed. Back foot finish, flat swing.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity. opposite field approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: 71 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.58
CB: 63-64 mph.
CH: 67-68 mph.
Cooper Peterson, Osawatomie, 2024, KS
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 131-pound lanky frame
Hit: Starts in a wide stance with a arm bar load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.50
Pitching: Average. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T64. 59-62 mph. Running action.
CH: 57-59 mph. Some action.
Jack Quetschenbach, Liberty, 2025, MO
Position: 1B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound lanky frame
Hit: Starts in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Above average bat speed. High finish, loose swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.75
Pitching: Average. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands closed.
FB: T67. 66-67 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 52-56 mph. Some action.
CH: 59-60 mph. Slight action.
Peyton Roper, Blue Springs South, 2024, MO
Position: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound lanky frame
Hit: Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a toe tap before his swing. Average bat speed. High finish, rotational swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, lengthy exchange, firm hands. Average.
Arm: 66 Infield velocity. Stiff arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.89
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.
FB: T71. 70-71 mph. Running action, consistent accuracy.
CB: 59-60 mph. Sweeping action.
CH: 55-57 mph. Fading action.
Nick Sawyer, Blue Valley West, 2024, KS
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 130-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a balanced stance with a low load, then used a leg kick to start his swing. Some bat speed. High finish, uphill swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Infield, Natural exchange, choppy footwork, sure hands. Average.
Arm: 68 Infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.32
Pitching: Average. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T67. 64-67 mph. Straight movement.
CH: 58-59 mph. Slight action.
SL: 61-62 mph. Sweeping action.
Colton Sims, Shawnee Mission East, 2025, KS
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound lanky frame
Hit: Began in a balanced stance with a tight load, then used a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Choppy footwork, sure hands, lengthy exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 75 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.48
Trey Snyder, Liberty North, 2024, MO
Position: SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic frame
Hit: Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Electric bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Next level hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Smooth.
Arm: 86 Infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.78
Jackson Tankesley, Liberty, 2025, MO
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim frame
Hit: Started in a crouched stance with a low load, then used a short stride to start his swing. Some bat speed. High finish, long swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Firm hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Average.
Arm: 67 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.14
Pitching: Average. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T68. 65-68 mph. Straight movement.
CB: 59-60 mph. Some action.
Brayden Walker, Olathe West, 2025, KS
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot, 81-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in an athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick to start his swing. Some bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 63 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, lengthy exchange. Average.
Arm: Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.30
Lukas Wilson, Staley, 2024, MO
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pound athletic frame
Hit: Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Explosive bat speed. High finish, simple swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Soft hands, smooth footwork, quick exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 75 Infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.01
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