Eastern Wisconsin Open: Outfielder Analysis
October 9, 2018
On Aug. 20, we visited Wildwood Baseball Park in Sheboygan, Wis., to host the Eastern Wisconsin Open. Nearly 50 prospects attended the Sheboygan-area event, and a couple have even committed since. This event is becoming a feature along the tail end of the summer’s busy showcase circuit.
Today, we’ll analyze the group of outfielders who came out to perform in this pro-style workout.
Reyshawn Sprewer (Pius XI, 2020) put together one of the top all-around performances from this group. At the plate, from the left side, the 5-foot-8 outfielder kept things loose and in rhythm that made for some sound line-drive contact. On defense, Sprewer looked the part, too. He roamed around the outfield with natural instincts with an arm that produced the second hardest velocity home on the day. His performance in Sheboygan helped validate his status as a top-70 prospect within his state's junior class.
Read Sprewer’s report, as well as the rest of the 11 outfielders who came out to the Eastern Wisconsin Open, by continuing on below. We’ve already published a Statistical Analysis from the showcase, as well as a break down of the day’s catchers. Also, keep an eye out tomorrow when we examine the prospects who patrolled the infield.
ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Carson Bernd, OF, Grafton, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound outfielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, slightly closed, short stride, loads hands back. Path works uphill with some length, pull side contact. 84 mph exit velocity form the tee. Aggressive actions in the outfield, played through the baseball. 82 mph from the outfield, high ¾ slot. 7.51 runner in the 60.
Evan Chambers, OF, Stevens Point, 2020
5-foot-10, 165-pound outfielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick trigger. Path is long and level, uphill path. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm action is short and over the top, some accuracy, flashed carry. 80 mph arm from the outfield. 7.66 runner in the 60. Outfield actions showed ability to play through the baseball.
Jack Desing, OF/RHP, Dominican, 2020
5-foot-9, 165-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, wide stance, balanced, short stride. Path is long and uphill, pull side approach, 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays at 75 mph from a ¾ slot. Aggressive actions through the baseball. 8.14 runner in the 60. Arm worked similar on the mound. Fastball showed run to arm side, 71-73 mph, topped at 74 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, slurve type action, 64-65 mph. Changeup fades to arm side, 64-66 mph.
Seth Dueno, OF/LHP, Cedarburg, 2020
5-foot-10, 154-pound two-way player, lean build. Left-handed hitter, tall open setup, narrow stance, uses leg kick trigger. Path works uphill, 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.48 runner in the 60. Arm plays long from a ¾ slot in the outfield, 74 mph from the outfield. Arm plays similar on the mound, regular effort. Fastball showed slight run to arm side, 72-74 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, 60-63 mph. Changeup fades, 67-69 mph.
Harry Feinberg, OF, Sheboygan North, 2019
5-foot-8, 140-pound outfielder, lean build. Right-handed hitter, open setup, early reverse leg lift load. Middle of the field approach with occasional pull side contact, gets rotational at times, 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Showed ability to move through the baseball in stride in the outfield, clean exchange, uses crowhop. Arm action is loose and over the top, 81 mph from the outfield. 7.17 runner in the 60.
Luke Hessenauer, INF/OF, Milton, 2021
6-foot-2, 220-pound right-handed hitter, played multiple positions. Hits from a balance stance, leg kick stride. Pull side approach, long uphill path, some effort. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Corner defender, 8.46 runner in the 60. Arm plays short and over the top, flashed accuracy, 66 mph across the infield, 74 mph from the outfield.
Timothy Krohn, OF/RHP, Tremper, 2019
6-foot, 155-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, open setup, short lift to even. Path is level, cuts through contact, level finish. 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm action play long and over the top, 78 mph from the outfield. 7.48 runner in the 60. Delivery lands square, slight drop and drive, long over the top slot. Fastball is straight, 72-74 mph, topped at 75 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 64-66 mph. Changeup sinks 68-71 mph.
Cristian Montano, OF, Horlick, 2019
5-foot-10, 155-pound outfielder, solid build. Right-handed hitter, closed setup, short heel lift stride, minimal lower half, loads hands down and back. Path is short and abrupt, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm action is long and over the top, played 73 mph from the outfield, 74 mph across the infield. Quick exchanges, profiles best in the outfield. 7.57 runner in the 60.
Trevor Olmsted, OF/RHP, Green Bay Preble, 2019
6-foot-3, 165-pound two-way player, thin lanky frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, loads hands back. Path is short, pull side approach, flashed back spin contact. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm plays long from the outfield, high ¾ slot, 75 mph from the outfield. Actions are clean and long. 7.70 runner in the 60. Tall and fall delivery, down tempo with low balance point. Arm action is long and high ¾. Fastball is straight, 71-74 mph, topped at 76 mph. Slider is 10/4, cutter type action, backs up at times, 65-72 mph. Changeup sinks at 63-66 mph.
JD Schultz, RHP/OF, Stevens Point, 2019
5-foot-11, 180-pound two-way player. On the mound delivery works with a short rocker step, high toe lift to balance point, lands square, slightly across his body. Arm action is short and loose, over the top slot. Fastball is straight, four seam carry type action, worked 85-86 mph, touching 87 and 88 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, near fastball arm action, 63-67 mph. Straight changeup showed sink, near fastball arm action, 74-75 mph. Arm carried well from the outfield, 86 mph. 7.26 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, lacks lower half. Firm bat path works opposite field contact. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Reyshawn Sprewer, OF, Pius XI, 2020
5-foot-8, 148-pound left/left outfielder, athletic build. Hits from a wide setup, balanced stance, short stride. Loose hands work on level path, line drive contact, hits in rhythm. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average actions in the outfield, plays loose and crowhops through the baseball, soft hands, quick feet and exchange. 7.46 runner in the 60. Arm showed carry, loose and high ¾ slot, 85 mph from the outfield.
Zach Zimmerman, OF/INF, Pacelli Catholic, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound infield/outfielder. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride, loads hands down, average balance. Path is short, works uphill 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively actions play through the ball in the outfield in stride, static on the infield at times. Arm action plays over the top, 66 mph across the infield, 72 mph from the outfield. 7.22 runner in the 60.