Prep Baseball Report

2024 Winter Watchlist: Names to Know


By: Isaiah Glidden
Associate Scout, Staff Writer

We're less than a month away from the start of the PBR Wisconsin winter calendar, in which our staff will trek across the state to run various events prior to the start of the high school season.

These events, for high school aged players, serve as an opportunity for aspiring collegiate athletes to accumulate accurate and verified measurable data in a workout setting while also showcasing their talents in front of our staff. By attending, players have the opportunity to update their Prep Baseball profile, which serves as a recruiting 'resume' in a way for each prospective athlete. All of our events serve as identifiers for future high level, invite-only events, like our Top Prospect Games, All-State events, the prestigious PBR Future Games, and even the Prep Baseball All-American Game.

To see what our events offer from a technology, athletic testing, and evaluation point of view, click HERE. For a look at all of the events our staff is running this winter and when, click HERE.

Several of the state's top prospects have already signed up for one of our upcoming winter events, and we're eager to see the multitude of talent that Wisconsin has to offer up-close. Below you will learn more about the high level prospects in the state, regardless of class, that our staff will see this winter.

WINTER WATCHLIST (LISTED APLHABETICALLY)

Manuel Abreu Socorro C / 3B / Sun Prairie East, WI / 2026

From 9/20/23: "...has some strength in his 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame but still has plenty of room to continue to develop. Behind the plate, Abreu-Socorro features a quick transfer and a short arm action that produced sub-2.10 pop times in between innings. At the plate, his aggressive right-handed bat flashed some big power potential as he ripped a deep triple off of a low-80s fastball."

Isaiah Ahlberg C / OF / Solon Springs, WI / 2026

From 12/8/23: "...is a compact framed backstop debuting in this update, coming it at No. 63. Ahlberg is a simple and controlled mover at the plate, already having 90-mph pop in his bat. Ahlberg really shines behind the plate as he features a quick and clean transfer on his throws to second. He has produced pop-time lows of 2.01 already, all while being a quiet and advanced receiver. His defensive skill set behind the plate is certainly impressive and if his right-handed bat can continue to trend in the right direction, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Ahlberg climb up these ranks."

Winston Alonso SS / 3B / Reedsburg, WI / 2026

From 9/29/23 "...features one of the smoothest swings in the Wisconsin ‘26 class. The Sophomore stands at a more filled out 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame with athleticism to pair. During Sunday’s game, Alonso was all over the barrel, tallying two hits while working mostly to the middle of the field. He also showed quality actions around the infield with the ability to play the left side. Alonso is a must-watch bat come spring time. Currently ranked No. 9 in the state’s 2026 class."

Ethan Bauerschmidt SS / RHP / Tremper, WI / 2025

Penn State Commit. From 9/23/23:"...The 6-foot-3, 178-pound right-handed hurler battled through bloop hits that affected his stat line, but for the majority of the game we were watching Bauerschmidt release from a high ¾ arm slot at 86-89 mph. He was also not shy to pitch backwards with his sharp 11/5 slider at 73-75 mph. LHH and RHH seemed to have a tough time finding a plan to deal with the slider that Bauerschmidt possesses."

Tanner Buhlmann LHP / OF / Arrowhead, WI / 2026

From 9/20/23: "...dominated in his start on Saturday morning for his GRB STiKS squad. The southpaw utilized a two-pitch mix to earn 11 strikeouts complete game, shut-out efforts. His fastball sat in the high-70s throughout his appearance, topping at 81 mph early on and it played with some hard running action, too. His breaking ball sat in the high-60s, featuring lateral action with 2/8 shape and he also flashed a running changeup, too. The pitchability that Buhlmann currently possesses is noteworthy and he is certainly a name to follow as he continues to develop as a prospect."

Jaxon Clayton SS / RHP / Brookfield Central, WI / 2025

From 9/23/23: "...had himself a weekend in Franklin, both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Beginning at the plate, Clayton showcased a knack for finding the barrel and becoming a power threat – hitting a home run on Sunday and following it up by nearly leaving the yard on Sunday. His quick hands and added strength to a 6-foot-1, 182-pound frame helped guide Clayton at the plate. On the mound, Clayton worked a fastball in the mid-80s (T86 mph) and presented a mature feel for a sharp breaking ball and cutter. The breaking ball froze batters and generated swings and misses. He utilized the cutter to miss barrels, as the pitch was thrown with fastball intent."

Kaden Connor 3B / RHP / Monona Grove, WI / 2025

Xavier Commit. From 9/1/23: "Listed at a lean 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, Connor swings a clean and controlled left-handed bat that sprays line drives to all parts of the field. As he adds more fill to his frame, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Connor hit for more power, too. Defensively, he is a bouncy mover with clean and sure-handed actions that certainly look the part of a lockdown defender at multiple infield positions. The overall projection is noteworthy for Connor and after a standout 2023, he looks primed to make even more noise as he heads into his junior year."

Jacob Coopman LHP / OF / Menasha, WI / 2026

From 10/21/23: "Standing at 6-foot, 162-pounds Coopman started the day by running one of the top laser-timed 60s of the event, recording a 7.06 which is a well above average time for his age. At the plate, Coopman was able to consistently make hard contact to the middle of the field, recording a max exit velocity of 88.7 mph throughout his round. Defensively from the outfield, Coopman’s arm showed out the most with advanced velocity for his age at 85 mph that played with carry and showed the ability to make accurate throws to the plate. Coopman’s arm strength translated to the mound as the left-hander put together one of the better ‘pens of the day. His fastball sat in the low-80s throughout, topping at 82.3 MPH and was able to locate it around the zone. He threw a low-70s slider that flashed tight sweeping movement, and a 2/6 curveball with tight downer movement. To round off his arsenal Coopman threw a changeup in the 69-71 mph range for strikes, too."

Jonny Deets SS / 2B / La Crosse Aquinas, WI / 2027

From 7/26/23: "...was one of the top performers on Team Wisconsin during its workout day. He’s a smooth defender with up-the-middle actions and above-average arm strength (78 mph) for his age. Deets’ slick defense complements his simple, athletic right-handed bat, with which he landed consistent barreled contact, low-lying liners to all fields."

Danny Flor 3B / RHP / Oconomowoc, WI / 2027

From 12/21/23: "...swings a simple and sound right-handed bat that has the ability to produce line drives to all parts of the field. On the infield he is a reliable defender with above-average arm strength that can certainly stick on the left-side of the infield in the long run. His arm strength is apparent on the mound too. He has run his fastball up in the high-70s in our looks, and it features some pretty intriguing spin traits as well. His capacity to spin carries over to his breaking ball, a pitch that plays with depth low in the zone and projects as an out-pitch in the near future. Inversely he kills spin on his changeup in the high-60s, which rounds out his three-pitch mix."

Cail Geiger RHP / 3B / Menomonee Falls, WI / 2026

From 9/7/23: "...made for a quality impression at the West Milwaukee Preseason ID, rushing his fastball up to 83 mph. While spinning that pitch at an average of 2,134 RPM, Geiger looked comfortable with flipping up both a breaking ball and changeup that features out-pitch potential in the near future. In addition to his pitching prowess, Geiger can handle the bat at the plate as well. With max EVs finishing in the low-90s (T91.8 mph), Geiger maintained barrel control throughout and sprayed line drives in his BP session with ease. The athlete brought those characteristics into the summer, emerging as a standout to earn himself a rank. Geiger has excelled so far, as our staff is curious to witness his development in the future."

Loren Georger RHP / 1B / Appleton West, WI / 2025

Baylor Commit. From 8/3/23: "...provided multiple upside looks in his time in Georgia by not allowing a run in either of his appearances on the mound. Presenting himself at  a long 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame, Georger surprised many with an increase in velocity, maxing out at 89.5 mph with the fastball. A theme to this pitch, along with his off-speed mix was the ability to spin. His fastball averaged 2,300 RPM, peaking at 2,650 RPM by the end of his appearance. That played into the curveball, which had 21.1’ of IVB, creating depth to pair with an average spin rate of 2,222 RPM. Georger’s third pitch, the slider, played in a similar fashion to keep hitters off balance, as he finished with two strikeouts in two innings. The right-hander’s athletic movements on the bump, along with continued development of strength throughout his body, makes him a prime prospect to monitor as he enters high school as an upperclassman in the next month."

Tyson Grulkowski RHP / 3B / Muskego , WI / 2026

From 12/6/23: "...is an athletic mover on the mound with simple and repeatable mechanics. Out of a lower and deceptive ¾ slot, we have seen Grulkowski run his fastball up to 83.2 mph with above-average spin and carry traits. Off of that, he is also able to spin in two different breaking balls, a slurvey curveball in the high-60s and a tight, sweeping slider in the low-70s with over 2,600 RPM on average. His changeup is a promising point of development, flashing fade with late sink in our looks. Grulkowski is also a noteworthy prospect with the bat in his hands. At the plate, he produces a well-sequenced swing that already has mid-90s pop in it and he pairs it with quality barrel awareness, too."

Logan Hagman C / OF / Hudson , WI / 2027

From 12/18/23: "...is a powerful, athletic catcher in this class with more of a bat-first profile as compared to the backstops higher on this list who might offer a bit more of a fundamental skill set on defense. With that said, Hagman trades that for one of the fiercest offensive profiles on this list. Standing at an athletic 6-foot, 175 pounds, he already has advanced speed for his age, running a 7.04 laser-timed 60-yard dash (1.65s 10-yard split). At the plate, Hagman swings an aggressive and strong right-handed bat capable of lifting the baseball and driving it to the pull side for power. He recorded multiple 90-plus EVs at events in the summer, reaching a 95.5 mph max EV along the way. Behind the plate Hagman’s athleticism shows, along with a strong arm that was up to 76 mph out of the crouch. He also plays an athletic outfield where his strong arm plays even better coming in at 80 mph on his hardest bullets home. The combination of athleticism and power that Hagman possesses makes him an intriguing prospect in the Badger State, as well as a follow prospect as he starts his prep career."

Carson Hawley OF / RHP / Bay Port, WI / 2026

From 3/1/23: "...listed at an athletic and well-proportioned 5-foot-11, 160 pounds. He started the day by running a 7.32 in the 60-yard dash, and followed that up on the mound where we saw his fastball sit 81-83 mph (83.6 max). He mixed in a four-seam and two-seam fastball, the latter showing sinking action, the former projecting as a carry-type with life through the top of the zone. His curveball showed 11/5 shape that he threw with feel to locate. To round out his three-pitch mix, Hawley showed a changeup that had fade with late depth. Defensively, his athleticism works well in the outfield, and the arm plays naturally from there as well, reaching high throws of 88 mph to home. During batting practice, he showed hitterish tendencies with bat speed through the ball. He recorded a max exit velocity of 90.3 mph, a max batted ball distance of 315 feet, and a max bat speed of 70.7 mph."

Abe Herchenbach RHP / Elkhorn, WI / 2025

From 3/9/23: "...boasts upside within his 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame, and with added strength should only help him on the mound. The right-hander worked his fastball up to 85 mph, sitting mostly 83-84 mph with a tall/fall operation and ¾ slot. He showed outstanding feel for his 71-75 mph slider, landing it for a strike 100% of the time according to TrackMan and playing with sharp 10/4 action. He also featured a heavy running changeup to fill out his arsenal, 77-80 mph."

Ira Hilbelink OF / SS / Cedar Grove-Belgium, WI / 2027

From 12/18/23: "...is a compact, strong right/right pitching prospect in the state. Standing at a strong 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, Hilbelink has impressed across multiple looks throughout the year and also represented Team Wisconsin at the Junior Future Games. At the plate, Hilbelink swings a loose and rhythmic bat that is able to naturally drive the ball in the air through the middle and pull-side. Defensively, he is a versatile defender who is a quality option both in the outfield and on the infield, playing both of those positions at an advanced level for his age. He pairs his versatile defense with a strong, clean arm at both positions coming in at 81 mph at both the outfield and the infield. On the mound, Hilbelink offers considerable upside, as an athletic mover with a loose, clean, repeatable arm action that reaches low-80s velo with relative ease. There’s also feel for both of his offspeed pitches, a late-breaking curveball and a fading mid-70s changeup."

Haaken Hovestol C / OF / Delavan-Darien, WI / 2027

From 10/18/23: "...continued to impress in front of our staff. Hovestol is listed at an athletic 5-foot-11 171 pounds with more fill and strength coming. His smooth and balanced left handed swing allows him to consistently barrel the ball up and he has the ability to drive the ball to both gaps for power. Hovestol drove a ball 312 feet which was the ninth furthest ball hit at the event. Hovestol also showed advanced skill behind the plate and was able to register a 2.11 pop time to second base showcasing his quick feet and transfer on throws. We are looking forward to seeing continued development from Hovestol this winter and going into the spring season."

Ian Kawczynski SS / 2B / Catholic Memorial, WI / 2026

From 7/7/23: "...impressed at the top of a talented GRB STiKS lineup. Athletic, 6-foot, 155-pound frame with plenty of upside. At the plate, showed a simple swing that stayed through the ball and flashed power potential with an inside-the-park home run on Saturday. Quick runner out of the box. Also displayed above average actions up the middle. An interesting prospect to watch as he physically matures.”

Trey Kerkhoff 3B / RHP / Burlington, WI / 2026

From 3/17/23: "...stands at 5-foot-10, 140 pounds, and started his day with a 7.38 time in the 60-yard dash. During his batting session, he set up tall and narrow with a vertical barrel set, and made a tight turn to impact with violence for his respective age. Kerkhoff worked up to 87 mph off the bat with an advanced look for this group. Kerkhoff worked from a compact delivery and athleticism in-line through the plate up to 79 mph with his fastball. He also mixed a curveball and a changeup to round out the arsenal."

Aidan Kolb SS / 2B / Hartford Union, WI / 2026

From 9/20/23: "...is a 5-foot-9, 155-pounder with quick hands in the right-handed box and he pairs it with legitimate bat-to-ball skills, too. In Hitters’ four games of the week, Kolb tallied a hit in each of those, and on Sunday he broke out for a 3-for-3 performance with one RBI. Defensively, Kolb manned the shortstop position for a majority of the weekend and he displayed sure-handed actions that are certainly well-above average given his age."

Hayden Konczal OF / RHP / Nicolet, WI / 2027

From 12/21/23: "...is an athletic outfielder with a natural swing and ability to impact the baseball, especially to his pull side. Konczal has an extremely athletic move to and through the baseball and has a direct and flat path through the ball. Our staff saw this first-hand at The Rock Summer Championships, where he was a consistent threat in the heart of his club team’s lineup and put together one of the better weekends of players in attendance. While his bat has proved to be his carrying tool, he is also a quality defender in the outfield equipped with a strong arm which points to him sticking at either corners in the future."

Mack Krause RHP / SS / Neenah, WI / 2026

From 7/7/23: "... has put together a solid weekend, manning the two-spot in the order for GRB Rays North. The to-be sophomore presents an athletic and projectable frame, standing at 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. The righty has consistently been on the barrel, including a 1-for-2 performance on Saturday, where he scored once and singled to the opposite field.” Krause would hop on the mound later on in the weekend and here is what our staff had to say regarding that performance “...showed off his two-way talent during his Semifinal start on the mound. Gets downhill on the mound and displayed a short, quick arm action. Fastball was 79-82 T83 mph with life. Got hitters out in front using a curveball with depth. Finished with nine strikeouts over six innings to send his team to the championship.”

Ryan Lemm C / OF / Janesville Craig, WI / 2025

From 9/23/23: "...continued his stretch of dominance while at The Rock. Lemm is a sturdy 5-foot-9, 185-pound backstop with innate bat-to-ball skills that have been on full display throughout the summer and into the fall. From the left-handed box, Lemm stays short and direct to the ball with the ability to drive it hard all over the field. His biggest hit of the weekend came on Saturday which was a deep fly ball to right field which he legged out for a triple, while also bringing home a run. It has been a big fall for Lemm and he now enters his junior year as one of the state’s top catching prospects."

Cade Minatto RHP / OF / Indian Trail , WI / 2026

From 12/6/23: "...is a clean and athletic mover on the bump, pairing it with a quick arm that has rushed his fastball up to 87 mph already, while ranging in the mid-80s in extended looks. His arm speed allows him to rip off mid-2,000 RPM breaking balls with tight 11/5 action. Oppositely, he kills spin on his fading changeup at an effective rate, to put the finishing touches on his intriguing three-pitch mix. Minatto has also shown some intrigue at the plate, where he takes quick hacks from the right side and has also flashed some power in our looks, especially to the opposite field."

Calvin Moreau SS / RHP / Monona Grove, WI / 2026

From 12/6/23: "...athletic 6-foot-3, 170-pounds, Moreau is an advanced athlete as he has marked 60-times as low as 6.61 before. At the plate, Moreau takes controlled and simple right-handed swings to the ball with the ability to spray line drives all over the field. On the mound, the ceiling may even be higher for him, where he is an easy and athletic mover. Moreau delivers his mid-80s fastball with controlled aggression, playing with over 17” of vertical break on average. His offspeed pitches aren’t just change of pace offerings either, as he is able to deploy a 2,300+ RPM curveball in the low-70s and a deceptive, mid-70s changeup, too. Moreau was one of the many prospects inside the top part of this list that didn’t just earn valuable varsity experience as a freshman, but excelled. He too looks to be a key piece this spring for the Silver Eagles as he returns as one of the top sophomores in the state."

Jackson Neilitz OF / RHP / Plymouth, WI / 2025

From 8/31/23: "The power and strength of Neilitz is a standout trait for the right-handed hitter in the 2025 rankings, as he produced low-90s EVs at the Top Prospect Games in Milwaukee this past summer. His bat speed, averaging a quality 72.6 mph, allowed him to drive a pitch 330 feet at the showcase, one of the top distances within the pool of 2025 prospects attending the event. In addition to his bat, Neilitz is a solid defender in the outfield, and reached 83 mph on the mound. His natural athleticism, in a 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame, allowed him to run a quick 6.89-second 60-yard dash this past summer, benefitting him in all aspects of the game."

Matthew O'Grady Jr. OF / OF / Badger, WI / 2026

From 12/6/23: "...athleticism is advanced, as he has marked 60-times as low as 6.86 in our looks, and has reached a top speed of 19.9 mph, so it is not surprising to see him shine on the football field. His twitchy right-handed bat has also added some juice over the past couple of looks, and he has consistently shown the ability to lace line drives to both gaps. His aforementioned athleticism is apparent in the outfield also, as he is an easy mover and pairs it with a strong arm that certainly will stick in the outfield at the next-level. Overall, O’Grady looks to have all the makings of a very bright member of the state’s young and talented 2026 class."

Ethan Oatman RHP / Mosinee, WI / 2025

From 10/21/23: "...athleticism is advanced, as he has marked 60-times as low as 6.86 in our looks, and has reached a top speed of 19.9 mph, so it is not surprising to see him shine on the football field. His twitchy right-handed bat has also added some juice over the past couple of looks, and he has consistently shown the ability to lace line drives to both gaps. His aforementioned athleticism is apparent in the outfield also, as he is an easy mover and pairs it with a strong arm that certainly will stick in the outfield at the next-level. Overall, O’Grady looks to have all the makings of a very bright member of the state’s young and talented 2026 class."

Bron Schaefer OF / OF / Kaukauna, WI / 2026

From 7/7/23: "...picked apart his opponents on the mound on Thursday, working a fastball-curveball combination in an effective fashion. The left-hander presents a long, athletic frame on the bump, standing at 6-foot-0, 155 pounds. He used those fluid movements and smooth actions to cover bases throughout the game as well. Schaefer struck out 11 batters on the day, earning the victory while keeping his team in the game, in which they only gave him one run of support before the seventh inning.”

Cooper Schaefgen 3B / RHP / Oconomowoc, WI / 2027

From 12/28/23: "...at a lean and athletic 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Schaefgen delivers the barrel with controlled aggression and consistently drives the ball with authority to all parts of the field, resulting in all-fields extra-base hits. We saw this first-hand at June’s PBT 14U at The Rock Summer Championships where he was a sparkplug in the heart of his club team’s lineup. At the hot corner, Schaefgen has an advanced glove and pairs it with a strong arm that is certainly capable of sticking there in the long run. On the mound, we have seen him run his fastball up to 80.5 mph from a controlled delivery. He also possesses a 11/5 breaking ball and a fading changeup to round out his mix, both of which flash out-pitch potential."

Luke Schaning OF / RHP / Hale, WI / 2026

From 12/7/23: "... inherent strength allows him to create some loud contact from his quick right-handed swing and he already has high-90s juice in there, too. His BLAST metrics are also off the charts, as he has averaged a swing speed of 81.1 mph and a hand speed of 23.4 mph; both of which are advanced numbers and not just for his age. Despite his physical stature, Schaning is amongst the class’s best athletes; he is a 7.09 runner and it plays in the outfield, pairing it with a strong arm that has been up to 87 mph from the position."

Luke Schlosser SS / 2B / Oconomowoc, WI / 2025

From 3/5/23: 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Broad, sloped shoulders, with more fill coming.
Hits: LHH. Stock set up, slight crouch with lower half, higher hands. Creates some hand separation before moving into an uphill path, whippy barrel, consistent hard contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 MPH. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph.Full draw, high 3/4 slot with carry, arm strength.
Defense: Clean transfer, smooth actions, fluid footwork, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 83.06 Edge Score

Brody Schulte RHP / Westosha Central, WI / 2025

From 11/30/23: "...was dominant across a couple performances utilizing a low-80s fastball from a simple delivery. He also has confidence in a two-plane breaker in the high-60s, with the ability to spot it up and earn whiffs. It is easy to see more velocity coming from this young arm as it seems he is just scratching the surface of what his ultimate ceiling could be on the bump.

Charlie Slawinski SS / RHP / Brookfield East , WI / 2025

From 11/30/23: "...is an athletic mover, pairing it with a quick arm that has been up to 84 mph in our looks. He has also shown feel to spin a low-70s breaking ball with late 10/4 action too. Offensively, Slawinski swings a quick right-handed bat with the feel to drive the ball from gap-to-gap and has produced exit velocities upwards of 90.8 mph, too. His athletisicm is also apparent on the infield as well, as he quickly moves from side-to-side and pairs it with sure-handed actions."

Cameron St. John RHP / 3B / Altoona, WI / 2025

From 8/30/23: "...may boast some of the biggest power potential in not only the state but the entire Midwest. St. John stands out at first glance as he boasts a physical 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame, and despite his large stature he has managed to record a 7.12 in the 60-yard dash too, which is a noteworthy aspect to his game. In the right-handed box, St. John swings a fast and aggressive bat that produces some off the chart swing metrics and batted ball data. His max bat speed in our looks this winter was 86.3 mph and this helped him reach a max exit velocity of 105.0 mph, the highest exit speed measured at PBR Wisconsin events in 2023, thus far."

Brayden Steinbecker SS / RHP / Manitowoc Lincoln, WI / 2025

From 9/23/23: "...keeps impressing each time he gets in front of our staff. The former Future Gamer has all sorts of upside, listed at 6-foot-3, 178-pounds with a lean and wiry frame. The right-handed hitter has some rhythm in his pre-pitch to stay on-time, working with a flat path through the zone. He showed the ability to use the whole field and keep his hands inside the baseball, shooting a double to the opposite field gap."

Adam Urban RHP / Wauwatosa West, WI / 2025

From 9/20/23: "... is an athletic and fluid mover on the mound, and pairs it with a loose and whippy arm that created fastball velocities up to 87 mph, while sitting in the mid-80s throughout. As for his offspeeds, Urban utilized a sharp, low-70s breaking ball that he was able to spot up and also throw outside of the zone for swings-and-misses. He also flashed a splitter, too, with hard downer action and also some run to the arm side. He would finish his day  with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings of work and allowed just two hits."

Trevor Vande Hey OF / RHP / Wrightstown, WI / 2025

From 8/3/23: "...presenting himself at a quick-twitch 6-foot, 195-pound frame, once again displayed his natural strength and advanced athleticism in front of our staff. It started with his 60-yard dash, where Vande Hey ranked within the top-20 with an extremely fast time of 6.57 seconds. The right-handed batter followed that up with an electric round of BP, averaging an EV of 96.8 mph, good for No. 3 overall amongst the pool of national competition. What’s even more impressive was the incoming junior posted a 101.3 mph max EV, ranking in the top-10, by far the highest for a member of Team Wisconsin in 2023. It was a simple, quiet approach, where Vande Hey allowed each pitch to travel and barreled line drives to all gaps in an effortless fashion. The smooth actions and ease that Vande Hey plays the game with showed in the outfield as well, where the true center fielder reached 90 mph to wrap up his showcase session. For some, showcase traits and tools don’t necessarily translate to gameplay; that was not the case for Vande Hey. He kicked things off with a triple to deep right field, nearly hitting a home run to the opposite field. In taking an upper-80s arm the other way, the star showcased his speed, tearing apart the base paths while beating a throw and cruising into third base. His 77 mph average bat speed was reflected in his final at bat of the weekend as well, where Vande Hey launched a home run to left-center field, banging off one of the shopping crates as people enter and exit the LakePoint Sports Complex."

Braylen White OF / RHP / Brown Deer, WI / 2025

From 8/3/23: "...provided an upside look in his week of play in Georgia. While the bat continues to develop and improve in a 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, other aspects of his game stand out. White ran a 6.54-second 60-yard dash, the fastest on Team Wisconsin and within the top-15 on the national stage. That trait played on the diamond, especially in the outfield, where he locked down multiple positions with steady defensive play. The arm reached 82 mph from the outfield, summarizing a quality week for White."

FULL 2024 WINTER CALENDAR

Showcase Date Location
Kenosha Preseason ID 02/03 Puma Academy Training Facility, Kenosha, WI
Eau Claire Preseason ID 02/10 Valley Sports Academy, Lake Hallie, WI
West Milwaukee Preseason ID 02/17 STiKS Academy, Waukesha, WI
Green Bay Preseason ID 02/24 Impact Sports Academy, De Pere, WI
South Milwaukee Preseason ID 03/02 Hitters Baseball Academy, Caledonia, WI
Madison Preseason ID 03/10 GRB Academy, Windsor, WI
Milwaukee Preseason ID 03/16 MOSH Performance Center, Milwaukee, WI

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