Prep Baseball Report

Kenosha Preseason ID: Position Players Analysis


By Wisconsin Staff

On Jan. 30, the PBR Wisconsin team kicked off the 2022 winter showcase circuit with the annual Kenosha Preseason ID showcase at Fielder’s Choice Training Facility in Kenosha, Wis. Nearly 40 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in Wisconsin, as well as a handful of players from just over the Illinois border.

Last week we published Quick Hits highlighting the top prospects of the event by class. We also rolled out a Statistical Analysis, bringing you a quick statistical analysis of those that participated in the event. We then dove deep into the data, looking at the pitch metrics and batted ball numbers from this event inside our TrackMan Files piece, analyzed the swing metrics collected by Blast Motion and published them inside the Blast Board, and finally shared the Vizual Edge sight score data inside the Vizual Edge Scoreboard.

This week, we’ll be publishing the scouting reports from each player who attended this event, beginning with each position player today.

ALL POSITION PLAYERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Joseph Bline, Case (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, feet open, hands set shoulder height with elbow up. Rotational attack while staying over the backside. Tight, connected swing. Pullside approach.
Power: 92.3 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hangs back, deep point of receiving. Sporadic throws to target.
Run: 4.95 runner from home to first. 

Nolan Brozyna, Madison West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Stronger build on small frame, compact.
Hit: RHH. Squared stance, hands set low and out from body; calm approach pre-pitch. No negative move. Heel peel into forward move. Stock barrel set with arm spacing. Attacks from inside through with middle away approach. Solid idea for what he's trying to repeat.
Power: 83.8 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short draw, long to 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, well organized to the target. Loose actions in sync with his footwork. Little long on the gather and exchange. Above average athleticism.
Run: 4.48 runner from home to first. 

Caden Burbey, Horlick  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 178-pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, front foot slightly open; hands set high, quiet pre-pitch. Leverages a direct barrel from a short quiet stride. Keeps the barrel tracking through impact. All fields.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Short, loose from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gains ground on the ball, Quick exchange. Modified Crow hop. Sinking flight.
Run: 4.33 runner from home to first.

Cade Cassity, Grayslake North (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, open front foot, low hands set with a high back elbow. Large forward move with aggressive rotational action. Long through impact.
Power: 85.7 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short draw, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Simple right to left footwork with a loose crisp throwing action. Quick hands.
Run: 4.65 runner from home to first.

Drake DeWildt, Indian Trail (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open front foot; hands set high, back elbow. Inside out path with extension through impact. Backside gap approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 66.5 mph. 235’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71 mph. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gathers behind the ball. Quick transition and exchange.
Run: 4.63 runner from home to first. 

Dylan Feldkamp, Antioch (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Pre-load weight shifted back, balanced/squared start; high elbow. Stays on line with posture and barrel. Inside on top attack with extension through. All fields with lift through impact. Line drive repeatability.
Power: 88.3 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot; throws carried to the bag.
Defense: Loud feet, rushed gather. Throws carry.
Run: 4.50 runner from home to first.

Andrew Flanagan, Oconomowoc (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with hands set high, tall bat. Pullside approach. Keeps hands up working a rotational action. Repeated line drives.
Power: 89.3 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. OF - 81 mph. Short, compact arm action from an over-the-top slot. On the infield, long draw from a high slot.
Defense: Stiff hands, Slow gather, slow exchange. Through the target with some carry./(INF session)_Short action, simple footwork to and through. Accurate to target.
Run: 4.90 runner from home to first. 

Hayden Jamison, Union Grove  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, closed; high hands, elbow up. Fundamental setup and hitting position. Knob to the ball, direct path. Grounded rotation with all fields spray.
Power: 86.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. High quick transfer and release
Defense: 2.07-2.25 pop times. One knee down receiving from beneath. Quick feet.
Run: 4.65 runner from home to first.

David Kleier, Wauwatosa West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced stance, slight crouch; hands set shoulder height. Loose barrel action. Direct attack, Gap to gap repeatability. Grounded attack with the backside involved through impact. Ability to change planes with barrel control.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph.
Defense: 2.32-2.38 pop times. Gains ground well on the ball drops into fielding position late from right to left with good direction through receiving. Mishandling some ground balls. Useable loose action with enough left side carry./ Catching:Average transfer and footwork
Run: 4.72 runner from home to first. 

Daniel Kleutsch, Bradford (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Sturdy build, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base in a slightly closer stance; static hands, low set, high elbow. Attacks from barrel preset. Inside from underneath. Connected action. Deep points of contact. All fields.
Power: 82.2 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, quick to release, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gains lots of ground to and through the ball. On line foot work and accurate throws with carry.
Run: 4.52 runner from home to first. 

Leo Koenig, Edgewood (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, open front foot; hands set head height. Longer entry from a deeper handset. Vertical orientation at impact. Grounded swings with a very involved lower half. Stays on impact with his vision and strikes ball well to all fields. quality athlete
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph.
Defense: 2.24-2.31 pop times. One knee down receiving from below the ball. Clean footwork in-line with average transfer and release.
Run: 3.93 runner from home to first. 

Cooper Licari, Pewaukee (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base in a crouch; low hands set, tall bat. Handsy stroke from a toe tap. Long barrel action. Inside-through path.
Power: 81.7 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Long, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: 2.34-2.46 pop times. Raw skillwork, tall crouch, throwing handcuffed.
Run: 4.62 runner from home to first. 

Foster Milanowski, River Valley  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square setup; hands set shoulder height, calm approach, bat rests on shoulder. Stock up down with small forward advance. Long barrel with some whip. All fields with barrel depth.
Power: 89.1 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet gathering from right to left. Quick feet, long gather and exchange on line. Strong arm lacking angles. Solid carry across the diamond. Athletic body control.
Run: 4.51 runner from home to first. 

Mason Mitacek, Westosha Central (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open front foot; high back elbow. Short to the ball from a stacked firing position. Flat path with spinning posture. Loose action. Line drive repeatability.
Power: 87.1 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short over the top slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.27 pop times. Wide stance crouch, receiving from below.
Run: 4.38 runner from home to first. 

Bryan Mitchell, Random Lake (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, front foot open, hands shoulder height with pre-pitch rhythm. Rhythmic move to plant. Steep attack with middle of the field timing.
Power: 84.2 max exit velocity, averaged 71.2 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
Defense:
Run: 4.65 runner from home to first. 

Dean Moore, Case (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared stance, balanced/tall; hands shoulder height. Large negative move, large forward move. Flat path with lots of depth. All fields, low flights.
Power: 79.4 max exit velocity, averaged 70 mph. 120’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long draw, compact to release; high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Cross step gather from right to left. Quick double shuffle with easy actions.
Run: 4.77 runner from home to first. 

Aiden Niemczyk, Antioch  (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong body, barrel chested.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, hands set high, elbow up, weight loaded back. Compact power stroke. Gap to Gap with ball speed. Vertical path with lift. Strong actions.
Power: 89.3 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Shorter path, stiffer action.
Defense: Gains ground well. Centering the ball consistently.
Run: 4.22 runner from home to first. 

Jack Olson, Antioch Community  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced base; hands shoulder height in a pre-pitch rhythm. Longer levers, Quality bat path with backspin emphasis. Grounded swings with pullside leverage.
Power: 96.2 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot; loose arm, throws carry.
Defense: Long gather through the ball. Aggressive downhill action on the throw. Accurate to the target.
Run: 4.44 runner from home to first. 

Branden Parent, Bradford (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base in a slight crouch; hands set low with some pre-pitch rhythm. Stock up down with quiet rhythm. Pullside unwind attack with lift from behind impact. Pullside approach.
Power: 86.6 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Long action, lower release.
Defense: 2.28-2.39 pop times. Stock stance, transitions to one knee down on arm side spots. Average footwork, and receiving from below.
Run: 4.87 runner from home to first. 

John Perugini, St. Catherines  (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Solid build, strong lower half, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Squared/balanced stance, high back elbow. No negative move. Up down with firm plant. Tight connect swing with some power to the alley. Backside gets through the ball with grounded violence.
Power: 94.3 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Short, quick, from a high 3/4 slot. Showed arm strength.
Defense: Aggressively gaining ground to the ball and through the ball. Large gather, high effort throws downhill. Twitchy athlete.
Run: 4.13 runner from home to first. 

Matthew Pokorny, Tremper (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, wide base; high back elbow. Long swing with contact to all fields. Controlled entry to the zone.
Power: 74.6 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hangs back. Slow gather. Pat and go transition.
Run: 5.50 runner from home to first. 

Sam Polyock, Badger  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, front foot wide open; hands set shoulder high. Short attack to the ball with postural tilt and extension through impact. Front leg swing.
Power: 85.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot; showed arm strength.
Defense: Long gather and transition. Aggressive action on line through the target. Solid carry.
Run: 4.52 runner from home to first. 

Zachary Pyles, Warren (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Thick build, broad shouldered.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, hands set away from body, closed stance. Vertical barrel set with arm spacing. Quick hands and aggressive rotation. Solid pop and feel for the barrel through impact. Solid pop to the big part of the field.
Power: 99.4 max exit velocity, averaged 91.7 mph. 379’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long draw, long arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Hangs back, Stiff hands. Sporadic throws.
Run: 4.75 runner from home to first. 

David Ripke, Shoreland Lutheran (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/wide base with a high back elbow, slightly open front foot. Firm front leg plant with rhythm. Vertical connected attack. Barrel stays on track through. Extension emphasis
Power: 85.5 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short draw, efficient to release; athletic arm action.
Defense: Gains ground on the ball well. Right to left gather with well timed transition. Quality carry for slot. Light, quick feet.
Run: 4.59 runner from home to first. 

Joseph Rodriguez, Westosha Central  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 120-pounds. Wiry frame, youthful build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, squared base; calm, loose pre-pitch hands and rhythm. Quality rhythm with leg kick. Good bat speed for his size. Loose tip and go. Pullside approach with some lift. Solid path through impact.
Power: 81.3 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, quick arm action; throws carry, especially for size and age.
Defense: Travels low to the ground. Quick feet, quick exchange, and arm strength with carry for size. Accurate to target.
Run: 4.82 runner from home to first. 

Vincent Sacchetti, Antioch (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean frame, long lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple setup, hands set shoulder height, open front foot. Large gather and drift. Aggressive rotation into plant with path speed. Quality angles and barrel release. Very good pop for how thin.
Power: 88.2 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long draw, loose/ quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Circling hips from right to left. Early glove presentation. Soft hands, Crisp actions with carry and generally smooth actions. Adjustability in the glovework.
Run: 4.49 runner from home to first. 

Brody Schulte, Westosha Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Longer, gangly frame with room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright setup; hands set shoulder height, elbow up. Narrow stride from a leg kick. Direct attack with lift through impact.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.9 mph. 235’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Long arm action from 3/4 slot.
Defense:
Run: 5.00 runner from home to first. 

Jonathan Torres, St. Viator  (IL), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds. Athletic shape, proportional.
Hit: RHH. Balanced start, simple setup, hands set shoulder high in a pre-pitch rhythm. Quiet rhythm. Hands get large separation. All fields with direct attack. Extension through impact.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short draw; high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Simple gather, pat and go funneling style through his midsection. Arm angles and some carry.
Run: 4.66 runner from home to first. 

Nathan Urban, Indian Trail  (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic shape, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Tall, setup, front foot slightly open; calm approach, high back elbow. Front leg swing. Knob to the ball attack. Backspin line drive approach to all fields. Solid feel for impact relative to his age.
Power: 86.4 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short, over the top, loose arm action.
Defense: 2.2-2.31 pop times. One knee down, receiving from below. Emphasis on crouching as low as possible. Clean footwork and transfer. Solid defensive skills.
Run: 4.94 runner from home to first. 

Will Van Laanen, Homestead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Proportional athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, upright stance, hands set high, elbow up, bat tipped down. Flat path with a wrapped barrel. Connects deep in the zone. Stays over the backside with aggressive rotation. Center to pullside approach with lift.
Power: 82.2 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short draw; high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressively gains ground on the ball and through transition. Quick exchange. Footwork on line.
Run: 4.46 runner from home to first. 

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