South Milwaukee Rising Stars: Player Analysis

SOUTH MILWAUKEE RISING STARS: PLAYER ANALYSIS 

On Saturday, March 22nd, the PBR Wisconsin team hosted the South Milwaukee Rising Stars Event at Hitters Baseball facility in Caledonia, WI. The event featured 35 prospects from around the area and gave our scouting staff an in-depth look at the next crop of talent that will be coming through the state. We’ve looked at the main Takeaways and Statistical Analysis from the event and today we are listing the prospects and their scouting reports in alphabetical order below. 

PLAYER ANALYSIS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Caden Baker, Mukwonago (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long projectable with present strength and more coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide and balanced set up in the box. Toe-tap stride, knees knock together. Hands start out front before being drawn back into load gets to strong hitting position, barrel stays above ball creating direct path and back spin through contact.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 79.00 mph.  Continuous, short draw into a 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense:  pop times. Fields under midline, shuffle step towards the target, moves low to the ground.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Rhythmic, loose, athletic, repeats, high leg tuck with controlled hip tilt, cross-fire land, high leg swing finish to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long online arm swing, 3/4 slot, quick arm with power.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Finish, ride, power and carry through areas, plays well at top of zone.  T2015, 1935 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sharpness to the pitch, late 10/4 break.  T1824, 1745 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, fade to the pitch.  T1550, 1483 average rpm.

Levi Boivin, Neenah (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. XL frame with present strength, more strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced stance with low hands and a short leg lift trigger. Hands draw back into smooth load, weight transfers well. Handsy path, quick hands, ball jumps, hard line drive back spin contact through both gaps, hits rockets.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 229’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph.  OF - 78.00 mph. Short arm action, works from an over-the-top slot. Arm played mostly accurate from the crouch, throws flashed carry. In the outfield, uses short arm action from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with carry, arm plays accurate.
Defense: 2.35-2.66 pop times. C: Quick clean transfer, short right foot, quick down to block, deadens ball, quick and accurate. OF: One hand gather, aggressive, crow hop through the ball with good direction to home.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

Boden Brandner, Hartford Union (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, more strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall stance with his hands high. Short leg lift stride, smooth load. Crashes into ball with very quick hands and bat speed through impact, flat through the zone, can juice balls to all fields.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76.00 mph.  Compact arm action, into a 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy.
Defense:  pop times. Athletic, quick first step, moves well laterally, quick twitchy mover.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Controlled medium leg lift, gets down mound with on line land, medium leg swing finish through home.
Arm Action: RH. Online arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Heavy feel, area command.  T2144, 2079 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 10/4 break, executes and can land in zone.  T2441, 2368 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Fastball intent, slight fade and depth at the plate.  T1445, 1299 average rpm.

Braxton Danielson, Tremper (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-1, 115-pounds. Athletic, with projection.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands.  Direct path, well sequenced, creates leverage and bat speed using the ground well.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 63.6 mph. 187’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 64.00 mph. OF - 64.00 mph. Short draw into a 3/4 slot with the ability to throw from multiple slots, accurate to the bag.
Defense:  pop times. INF: Moves well laterally, quickness to feet, quality actions. clean transfers. OF: Choppy feet approaching ball into modified crow hop.
Run: 8.79 runner in the 60.

Bo Dooley, Mukwonago (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-3, 140-pounds. Strong lower half, sloped shoulders, more strength coming.
Hit: SH. Sets up in a balanced stance, long stride, high hands that fall into load.  RH: Hands work direct, creates back spin with feel for the barrel. LH: Crashes into the ball, controlled move forward through the ball, quick hands through it, back spins ball mostly to pull side.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60.00 mph. INF - 64.00 mph.  C: Throws from an over-the-top slot with short arm action. Arm played accurate from the crouch.  INF: Short draw into a 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy
Defense: 2.51-2.75 pop times. C: Clean transfer, replaces feet and gains ground towards second, soft blocker, quick and athletic out of crouch on a bunt. INF: Fields under midline, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 9.49 runner in the 60.

Max Egan, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Long levers, athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall and balanced stance with centered hands and natural loading actions. Switches between high leg lift trigger and toe-tap stride. Loose, easy, short, direct, inside, creates leverage and bat speed, uses whole field, ball jumps off bat.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 70.00 mph.  Compact arm action, continuous, flashed accuracy.
Defense:  pop times. Moves well laterally, hands shows softness, quality actions, controls body well coming in on balls.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Danny Flor, Oconomowoc (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Athletic frame, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a balanced and athletic stance with a short stride. Hands start back, natural load.  Direct path, quick hands, loose bat speed, creates leverage using the ground well, hits rockets to gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 72.00 mph.  Fluid arm action, into a 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense:  pop times. Stays low to ground, moves well laterally, clean transfer, quality actions, reliable defender.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg kick, drop and drive lower half, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Plays with carry through the zone. T2087, 2000 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Plays with some depth, flashed feel for the zone. T2532, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Thrown with intent, developing feel, mostly straight. T1627, 1565 average rpm.

Bennett Fryjoff, St Marys Visitation  (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. XXL long athletic, good proportions, very projectable.
Hit: LHH. Stands in a tall and narrow set up from the left side of the batter's box. Short knee-knock stride, hands start center before falling back into load. Short quick direct path, shorter finish, shows barrel feel and ability to back spin balls through the middle of the field.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 78.00 mph. Long and fluid arm action from a 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry from the outfield.
Defense:  pop times. One hand gather, crow hop with good direction, athletic through the ball.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Up tempo medium high leg tuck, cross fire land, medium leg swing finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, up on time, 3/4 slot, leverages the ball downhill.
FB: T75, 71-74 mph. Downhill plane and angle, gets it through areas of the zone.  T2126, 1953 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Lateral breaker with lateness to the break, can land.  T1917, 1856 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, shows ability to get through it with late fade at the plate, shows cutting action at times.  T1589, 1406 average rpm.

Ira Hilbelink, Cedar Grove-Belgium (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Present strength strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced and athletic stance with smooth loading actions.  Short quick, rotates quick through impact, line drive through the middle of the field, fast hands, hits rockets through both gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81.00 mph.  Fluid, short arm action into a 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense:  pop times. Fields under midline, quality consistent actions, controls body well, athletic.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Controlled tempo, drop and drive lower half, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, continuous, into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Plays with depth and some run. T1755, 1657 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Downer movement, 11/5 shape, flashed late break. T2027, 1744 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Mostly straight, flashed depth and run, thrown with intent. T1538, 1490 average rpm.

Jacob Johnson, Indian Trail (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-4, 100-pounds. Lean, athletic, good proportion with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, relaxed hands.  Direct path, attacks ball from top down, back spins balls through middle of field.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 230’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 69.00 mph.  Medium arc, 3/4 slot, repeats.
Defense:  pop times. Clean hands, quick feet, quality actions and clock.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.

Quinn Kolb, Hartford Union (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic frame, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide set up with weight on his back side. Barrel starts wrapped behind head. Short stride, hands fall into load. Sits into back side, turns hard through impact, on plate early into a path with loft, can drive it to all fields.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 61.9 mph. 217’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 68.00 mph.  Short arm action, into a high 3/4 slot, accurate, ability to throw from multiple slots.
Defense:  pop times. Athletic, fields out in front, stays low to ground, clean transfers, athletic.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Methodical tempo, high leg kick, in-line stride with extension down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, reaches back into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Some depth, feel for the bottom part of the zone. T1509, 1387 average rpm.
CB: 53-57 mph. 1/7 shape, flashed some sweeping movement. T1438, 1415 average rpm.
CH: 60-64 mph. Plays straight, with run, developing feel for the zone. T1293, 1176 average rpm.

Henry Koopmeiners, Waukesha North (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. XL frame with more fill and projection to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide set up with hands near his ears. Short leg lift trigger, hands fall into smooth load, slight barrel wrap. Quick hands, direct path, creates leverage, can drive it to both gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76.00 mph.  Long draw, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense:  pop times. Clean feet and hands, fields out front at midline, shuffle step to target.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Medium high leg lift, online land, medium leg swing finish to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, up on time, 3/4 slot with leverage downhill.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Late boring tail action at the plate.  T1909, 1729 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. 10/4 shape and break can land.  T2241, 2087 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Late fading action at the plate.  T1508, 1390 average rpm.

Carson Lysaght, Elkhorn Area (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Long lean projectable.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, knee-knocking toe-taps into a long stride. Hands start center, minimal movement.  Rotates hard with lower half, creates fast hands at impact, line drive path through the middle of the field.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 60.5 mph. 204’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 76.00 mph.  Short arm action, quick, flashed accuracy.
Defense:  pop times. Fields under midline, two hand gather with shuffle step towards target.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Athletic, high leg tuck, closed cross-fire land, low leg swing finish, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short arc, online, up on time, quickness and power to the arm.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Late tailing movement, boring action.  T2107, 1955 average rpm.
CB: 63-63 mph. 10/4, sharp, weapon.  T2482, 2460 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Fastball intent, fade, some cut action at times, can land.  T1862, 1730 average rpm.

Carlos Magana, Greendale (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Good proportions, sloped shoulders. athletic.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a narrow stance with a leg lift trigger. Hands start low, arm bars at load. Hand quickness, rotates hard through impact zone, uses lower half well, shows bat speed.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 60.00 mph.   Slight stab out of the glove, short arm action.
Defense: 2.66-3.11 pop times. Clean transfer, replaces feet, deadens ball on block, quick and athletic out of crouch on bunt.
Run: 8.32 runner in the 60.

Nick Minikel, Manitowoc Lincoln (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-3, 120-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall and balanced set up in the box. Hands start high, draws slightly back into load. Leg lift trigger. Direct path with feel for barrel, short and inside path through the middle of the field.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 71 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 175’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 66.00 mph.  Long draw into an over the top slot, with accuracy to the 1st base bag.
Defense:  pop times. Fields under midline, shuffle step towards target, gains ground, aggressive, makes the plays.
Run: 8.56 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Medium tempo, medium leg kick, gets down mound, medium leg swing finish through the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Medium online arc into high 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. Finish at the plate with feel for the ball to get to spots, can command it.  T1683, 1620 average rpm.
CB: 53-54 mph. Shorter break with 10/4 shape.  T1910, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 54-57 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, can land.  T1011, 899 average rpm.

Evan Northup, Union Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 120-pounds. Long lanky, athletic, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a wide stance, hands fall back into load. Direct path, uses ground well, on plane early, short to it, long through the ball.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 66.5 mph. 226’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 71.00 mph. Arm stabs out the glove with short action, releases from a 3/4 angle. Throws flashed carry.
Defense:  pop times. Sure handed, modified crow hop, good direction towards home.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.

Tenzin Pavlik, Shorewood (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Athletic with projectable frame, more size and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, knee knock stride, hands start back. Short handsy, consistent barrel contact through the middle of the field and opposite field gap.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 193’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 67.00 mph.  Fluid, short draw into a 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy.
Defense:  pop times. Quick mover laterally, clean hands, clean transfer, shuffle towards first base.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.

Taylor Rampetsreiter, Brookfield Central (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, strong frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, smooth loading actions. Hits from very strong hitting position, attacks ball from leveraged position, quick hands, direct, back spins it to all fields.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 65.7 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 66.00 mph.  Continuous arm action into a low 3/4 slot, can throw off platform, flashes accuracy to the bag.
Defense:  pop times. Fields under midline, good direction towards first base, shows quality actions.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.

Rylan Rivera, Franklin (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 130-pounds. Long levers, high waist, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, knee knock trigger, hands start high, minimal load. Direct, handsy, creates back spin through the middle.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 61.8 mph. 169’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64.00 mph.   Long arm action, releases from a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: 2.86-3.00 pop times. Clean transer, replaces feet, gets direction going to 2nd base, quick to block, soft, athletic out of crouch on bunt.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Ryan Rose, West Bend West (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame, high waist, sloped shoulders, more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and athletic set up, short leg lift stride. Hands start high before dropping slightly into load.  Uses ground well, stays on top showing ability to back spin balls to both gaps, repeats it.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 70.00 mph.  Stabs back, continuous, low 3/4 slot, accurate with the ability to throw off platform.
Defense:  pop times. Moves low to the ground, quick first step, softness to hands.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

RJ Rossi, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/2B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Strong frame, strong lower half, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Starts in an open stance with weight on his back side. Direct path, uses ground well, bat speed, long through the ball, ball jumps off bat, attacks, aggressive.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 65.2 mph. 190’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73.00 mph.  Short arm action, into a 3/4 slot, accurate to the 1st base bag.
Defense:  pop times. Good actions, rhythmic feet, clean transfer, quick mover.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Prescott Sanford, Franklin (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Stands in a balanced set up with centered hands. Short toe-tap stride, draws hands back into slight arm bar. Direct path with quick hands, attacks top down creates back spin to both gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 77.00 mph. Short and compact arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot. Arm plays accurate from the outfield, throws play with carry.
Defense:  pop times. Aggressive through the ball, shuffle step with good direction.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Methodical delivery, high leg kick, in-line stride to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Continuous arm action, into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 72-77 mph. Life through the zone with carry. T2035, 1905 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Plays with depth, developing feel for the zone. T1634, 1474 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Running action, thrown with intent. T1466, 1406 average rpm.

Cooper Schaefgen, Oconomowoc (WI), 2027 Louisville
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Long frame, present size and strength with more coming.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, slightly open set up with low and quiet hands. Short stride, transfers weight well, natural loading actions. Quick hands, balanced, back spins balls through the middle of the field, ball jumps off bat from very fast hand path to and through the baseball.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80.00 mph.  Short draw into a over the top slot, accurate.
Defense:  pop times. Reliable hands and actions, reliable defender, moves well, quick first step.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Plays with carry through the zone, jumps out of the hand. T2143, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Developing feel, flashed 11/5 shape. T1939, 1915 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Slows down the arm with slight running action. T1781, 1697 average rpm.

Oliver Schaid, Badger  (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 132-pounds. Athletic frame, strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal stride, hands drop into load. Quick hands, loose swing with feel for the barrel and feel for timing, can juice balls to all field.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.1 mph. 203’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 67.00 mph. Short arm action, fluid into a high 3/4 window.
Defense:  pop times. Sure handed, shuffle step to the target.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

Cal Schneider, New Berlin Eisenhower  (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 126-pounds. Long levers, lean, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Starts in a balanced set up with quiet hands. Short stride triggers smooth loading action.  Loose free and easy, short to the ball, long and loose through it with barrel control.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: LH.  INF - 72.00 mph.  Long draw into a high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense:  pop times. Soft hands, quality actions around the bag, feel for the position.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Controlled tempo, drop and drive lower half, in-line stride towards the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Fluid, short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Ride through the zone with feel for the zone. T2231, 2092 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. Late downer movement, 1/7 break, feel for the zone. T2224, 2153 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Slight running action, flashed feel for the zone. T1675, 1599 average rpm.

Anthony Sirocchi, Westosha Central (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Athletic, more strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a tall, slightly open set up with weight on his back foot. Toe-tap trigger, draws hands back into load. Short quick swing, ball jumps, stays connected and flat through impact.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 73.00 mph.  Short draw, fluid into a 3/4 slot, accurate to the 1st base bag.
Defense:  pop times. Clean quality actions, clean transfer, good clock, instincts.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Controlled tempo, side step into medium leg swing, uses lower half well down the mound, medium leg swing finish, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing into 3/4 slot, quick arm repeats.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Late arm side tailing action, finish.  T1912, 1796 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Late 10/4 break, can land.  T2035, 1983 average rpm.

Jack Spielmann, Milton (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 152-pounds. Athletic with projection.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands.  Stays slightly back of center, sits into back side, creates loft to the path with quick strong hands, ball jumps off the bat.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 265’ max distance.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Zachary Steichen, Brookfield East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic with good proportions, more size and strength coming.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set up in the left side of the box. Short stride, smooth weight transition. Hands start out front, draws back into arm bar load.  Strong hands keep barrel above the ball, uses ground well, shows ability to drive the ball to both gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH.   OF - 78.00 mph. Short draw from the glove with a slight stab, arm works from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with carry, arm plays with accuracy from the outfield.
Defense:  pop times. Aggressive through the ball into crow up, clean transfer with good direction.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

Michael Suokko, Westosha Central (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Long levers wide shoulders, very projectable.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a tall stance with a short stride trigger. Hands start high, arm bars at load. Flat path, hand quickness through it, drives it to both gaps.  mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 66.7 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 72.00 mph. Stab draw out of the glove, short arm action from an over-the-top window.
Defense:  pop times. One hand gather, shuffle step with good direction through home.
Run: 8.41 runner in the 60.

Braden Thomas, Westosha Central  (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-0, 100-pounds. Athletic, good proportions, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright set up, centered hands.  Attacks from strong hitting position, hands work inside path down and through, creates back spin through both gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 mph. 107’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 68.00 mph. Short draw, fluid into high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry.
Defense:  pop times. Aggressive, attacks the ball, shuffle step through the ball, finishes with good direction to the plate.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Connor Waters, Cedar Grove-Belgium (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Athletic with projection.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced, slightly open stance with high hands.  Short handsy path, direct, hits from strong hitting position, works into uphill path through impact.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 67.1 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH

. C - 66.00 mph.   Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 window. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: 2.43-2.70 pop times. Quick transfer, replaces feet toward second base, deadens balls on blocks, quick down, quick and athletic out of crouch on a bunt.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.

Maddex Welzien, West Bend West (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 115-pounds. Long lean, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a wide and slightly open stance, toe-tap stride, short load. Well sequenced swing, flat through contact, feel for timing and feel for the barrel.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 66.7 mph. 210’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 67.00 mph.  Short arm action, into a 3/4 slot with accuracy to the bag.
Defense:  pop times. Quick mover with bounce, fields under midline, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60.

Charlie Wronski, Marquette University (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, sloped shoulders, good proportions, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance, slightly balanced. High leg kick trigger, hands start high and drop into load. Direct path, bat speed, leverages balls with quick hands, well sequenced uses ground well, drives it to both gaps.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 80.00 mph.  Long draw into a 3/4 slot, fluid action, flashed accuracy.
Defense:  pop times. Quick first step laterally, fields with two hand gather out front, confident defender, makes the plays.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Gavin Zastrow, Oak Creek (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Long levers projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open set up in the box with a short stride. Centered hands, draws back into natural loading action.  Direct path, handsy, creates line drives and back spin through the middle of the field, can drive the ball to opposite field gap.   mph bat speed with  G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 225’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 75.00 mph.  Long draw into a 3/4 slot, accurate to the bag, can throw off platform.
Defense:  pop times. Clean hands, good clock, smoothness to actions in infield, controls body.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60. 

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