Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. CLICK HERE to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Wisconsin prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.

Brady Fields, 3B/RHP, Badger HS, 2018
John Carroll (OH)

9/17/17 - 6-foot-2, 185-pound two-way player, lean frame. On the mound delivery plays on line, squared landing. Arm action is long from a high ¾ slot, loose arm. Fastball is mostly straight, showed control, 79-81 mph, occasionally cut at 76-78 mph. Curveball showed depth at times, 67-70 mph. Struck out two in one inning of work. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, lower half worked. Middle of the field approach, line drive type contact, 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Drove a triple deep to left center in game. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 82 mph across the diamond. Profiles at third base, average hands and feet play through the ball. 4.82 runner down the line.

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Alec Johnson, RHP, Altoona HS, 2018
Wisconsin-Stevens Point

7/13/16 - 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and some rhythm. Slide step from the stretch. Fastball flashed running action at 75 topping out at 76 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 58-62 mph. Changeup has fading action at 65-67 mph. Also threw a slider at 68-71 mph.

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