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Madison Preseason I.D.: 2022 Infielder Analysis


By Wisconsin Staff

On Sunday, March 15, the PBR Wisconsin team hosted its final showcase on its winter calendar, the Madison Preseason I.D., at GRB Academy in Windsor, Wis. In the days following the event, we published rapid analysis on the day’s top performers inside our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis posts.

This week already, we’ve broken down the event’s catchers, outfielders, and we’ve begun to drop reports on the infielders at the showcase, starting with the juniors in attendance.

We’re onto the class of 2022 infielders who took reps in Madison last March and you can find them all below.

Recent Minnesota commit Luke Ross (Waunakee) leads the way with his easy left-handed bat – it’s a smooth stroke that can generate sneaky pop. That being said, Ross may be an even better prospect on the mound.

Jenkin Alexander (Sun Prairie) was one of the bigger 2022 risers in our minds after putting on an impressive display with the bat from the left side. Alexander will likely see a climb in the state rankings as well.

Top 2022 Infielders

1. Luke Ross, Waunakee (WI), 2022; Minnesota commit
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, sloped shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed setup, easy and confident in the box, stays balanced with short stride and soft loading actions. Ball jumps off the bat at times, compact swing, creates advanced bat speed, some pull side tendency.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Hard contact, flashes pop to pull side.
Arm: LH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; arm strength through the infield.
Defense: Athletic actions at first base; ranges well. Fluid feet help foster clean, efficient exchanges to release. Natural feel for the bag.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. 

2. Jenkin Alexander, Sun Prairie (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-10, 174-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, balanced and quiet, short stride, easy subtle load.  Attacks the baseball with intent, short path to impact, pull to middle of the field approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the bat at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, compact arm action from high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sound overall actions; athletic on approach. Footwork is quick and fluid, defends low to the ground. Hands play soft working efficiently through funnel, quick through exchange and release.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Well above average runner.

3. Theo Zeidler, Bay Port (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Athletic shape, lean with strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride gets back to even, lowers hands into loading position, maintains strong balance throughout. Uphill plane, hits in rhythm, fluide hitter, athletic and on time. Easy bat speed.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Attacks the ball in rhythm; surrounds it. Hands play soft helping create quick, efficient exchange and release. Athletic overall actions.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

4. Nathan Elias, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Lean athletic shape.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, average balance, on time and athletic pre pitch. Loose hands, showed feel for the barrel, short path on uphill plane, slight pull side tendency, hits in rhythm.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 88 mph. Short, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry with accuracy.
Defense: Quick, fluid feet help square up to ball; smooth actions, average hands. Quick funnel to release.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. Above average runner and athlete.

5. Caleb Guden, Medford (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean and strong.
Hit: SH. Showed similar abilities from both sides, athletic setup, open stance, short timing stride, loose rhythm hands into load. Balanced approach, above average bat speed, short path to contact, gap to gap from both sides of the plate.
Power: L79, R88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Showed more strength from the right side.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Ranges very well, quick footwork helps to square up ball to both sides. Defends in rhythm to create quick/clean exchanges. Athletic overall actions.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.

6. Easton Zempel, Middleton (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 170-pounds. High ceiling frame, long and lean with loose athletic levers.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, tall in the box with squared setup, smooth loading action, long stride. Loose bat speed, upside swing, path works with some length, in rhythm swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Fluid footwork on approach, low to ground at gather despite tall size. Exchanges are consistently clean, efficient to release.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

7. Garrett Hoppe, Verona  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 215-pounds. Carries strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, slightly open stance, long stride length, hands are in rhythm. Short bat path with advanced bat speed, line drive contact that jumps off the barrel, hard contact throughout the round. Intent to attack the baseball
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Shorter arm circle from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Corner infield profile; projects best at first base. Controlled footwork, defends in some rhythm.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

8. Ryan Buschmann, Deforest  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds. Lean projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, tall relaxed setup, subtle leg lift stride and hand load. In rhythm hitter, loose bat speed, short to impact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork helps at gathering; long shuffle through exchange.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

9. James Vargas, Hartland Arrowhead (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 183-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, slightly crouched, moderate stride length,. Path is slightly uphill, some length, hits in rhythm with consistent contact.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Actions are controlled, fluid; footwork helps square the ball up at gather. Exchanges are quick and clean.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60. 

10. Ethan Hoogesteger, Nekoosa (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride. Short path level plane, line drive contact in BP, front foot hitter, lunges to impact.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot; loose with arm strength for age.
Defense: Funnels well out front; footwork is quick and fluid to help range well and center ball. Efficient exchanges.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Yosef Baldon IV, Madison West (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Large projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stup, slightly open, hands held high with bat waggle, long leg kick trigger. Long levers create loose bat speed, line drive contact, projectable bat.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 86 mph. Shorter arm circle, loose, high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Hands can play soft on gather; fluid feet, works through the ball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Cole Barton, Westfield (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. Large frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, weight loaded on back side, short stride to even, loads hands on time. Strong hands with bat speed, slight uphill plane, in rhythm swing.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed pop at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Low to ground at gather, high hands. Exchanges are consistently clean.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Bowers, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Large frame.
Hit: RHH. Squared setup, hands load back with short lifted stride. Path is level and in rhythm, loose at times.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 77 mph. Long draw to 3/4 arm slot; accuracy. On the infield, long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work fluid, direct to target. At first base, tall at funnel and gather, some feel for the base.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Brueggeman, Sparta (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance, slightly open, leg lift trigger, long stride length.  Bat strength present, uphill path with strength.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Defends with some rhythm, can be tall at gather. Exchanges are long, but clean.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60. 

Torin Byrnes, Tremper (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-5, 185-pounds. Lean wiry strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, reverse toe tap load. Long loose levers generate swing, slightly uphill plane, flashed hard contact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Long, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot; accuracy and advanced arm strength.
Defense: Tall at gather but footwork is clean, fluid.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Campbell, Brookfield Academy (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, wider base with leg lift stride. Slight uphill path, moderate bat speed, middle of the field contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength while maintaining accuracy.
Defense: Plays with some bounce; feet work quick, fluid. Hands showed softness through gather and quick/clean exchanges.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60. 

Michael Carpenter, Arrowhead (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, big leg kick trigger, long stride length. Loose aggressive swing, path has length, pull side approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Shorter arm circle, loose, quick arm action from 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Footwork is fluid, squares up in rhythm to create quick exchange/release; athletic feel for the bag to enhance himself as a target.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Tyler Clark, West Allis Hale (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared setup, short stride, quick load action. Path is short and on top of the baseball, steep to impact, creates backspin.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 85 mph. Short, loose arm action from high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength, carry, especially for his age. Outfield arm is longer, throws carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather creates quick, clean funnel to release; fluid feet help set effective position. In the outfield feet are fluid; exchanges are clean, athletic actions.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Hayden Echols, Monona Grove (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-0, 227-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, tall setup, short toe tap trigger. Bat strength present, average bat speed, showed pop off the bat.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Raw power bat.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flat, controlled footwork with some natural feel for the bag.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 

Cody Froemming, Oconomowoc  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, slightly crouched over at load. Path works long and uphill, developing bat speed.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Flat footwork, squares it up; tall at gather.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60. 

Branden Garde, Sun Prairie (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 149-pounds. Lean projectable frame with length.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, subtle reverse hand load. Slight uphill plane, gap to gap approach, loose hands and swing.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, athletic feet help him work in rhythm on the move. Hands play soft creating quick, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60. 

Vincent Gohlke, New Berlin West (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. 
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose arm action from high 3/4 release; above-average arm strength, carry.
Defense: Controlled footwork on approach; can be a little upright at gather. Exchanges are clean.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Drake Grod, Mosinee  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, simple repeatable pre pitch. Short path, slightly uphill plane, showed bat speed.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm circle to high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet to low gather, two-hand funnel; pack through exchange and release.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Cade Honkamp, Brookfield East  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared setup, slight leg lift stride, hands load back. Middle of the field, line drive approach, level path.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work fluidly, squares the ball up; exchanges can get a little long, glove pack.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Garrett Jones, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, moderate stride length. Loose bat speed, middle of the field contact, line drive contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; some carry.
Defense: Footwork helps get around the ball; defends with athleticism. Shuffle through exchange and release.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60. 

Nolan Klug, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. Lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short to tap stride. Gets to front side to attack the baseball, uphill plane.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Shorter arm circle to high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength.
Defense: Fluid, controlled feet; slow on approach but defends in some rhythm.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

Ben Krogwold, Brookfield East (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, barrel tipped load. Path works uphill, with length, pull side contact.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long, loose arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Footwork is fluid, defends with hands out front; softness helps funnel efficiently through exchange and release.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Mason Krznarich, Arrowhead Union (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 230-pounds. Large frame and build.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance, reverse load stride, moderate length, on time load.  Works slightly uphill, hits off back side, hard lifted contact, pull side tendency.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Bat strength.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength, carry, especially for age.
Defense: Ranges in some rhythm; fluid feet. Above-average hands help create efficient funnel and transfer. Some natural feel for the first base bag.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60. 

Jace Laatsch, Oconomowoc (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short stride to even, minimal hand load. Path is firm and slightly uphill.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Footwork is clean, fundamental; squares the ball up well. Hand actions are quick, efficient funnel to release.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60. 

David Matuszak, Madison La Follette (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, loads hands back and above the baseball, leg lift stride. Middle of the field approach, long uphill plane.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Shorter arm circle to high 3/4 release.
Defense: Two-hand gather, wide base, defends low to the ground. Feet work fluidly; shuffle through exchange.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. 

Nathan Melnikoff, Mukwonago (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, leg kick stride, moderate balance through contact. Uphill path with moderate bat speed, hit in rhythm.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid feet help square up ball in rhythm. Exchanges are consistently clean.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Grant Meulemans, Freedom (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands drop into load, slight leg lift stride, linear lower half. Lunges to contact, front foot hitter, short path stays on top of the baseball to create line drive contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; arm strength, carry especially for age.
Defense: Defends low to the ground, moves fluidly and ranges well. Athletic overall actions, hands play soft, funnels to quick and clean exchanges.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. Well above average funner.

Will Michalsky, Wisconsin Dells  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lean wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, short reverse leg lift stride, bat waggle load. Path is short, remains connected, slightly uphill plane.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, fluid feet though can gather the ball in a deep position. Clean, long, exchanges; raw but malleable overall actions.
Run: 6.78 runner in the 60. Plus runner, easy stride.

Matthew Mueller, Brookfield Central (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 195-pounds. Lean, long body frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, short late stride and load, slightly crouched setup Path works on top of the baseball, short to impact at times, long levered swing with projection.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength, carry, especially for age.
Defense: Fluid, if slow, footwork; long, clean exchanges, shuffles to target.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60. 

Kase Reierson, Rio (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg lift stride, reverse hand load. Path is uphill, short and abrupt at times, flashed hard contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 84 mph. Short, loose throws from an over-the-top slot; throws carry. On the infield, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry.
Defense: Quick actions, erupts from crouch; clean exchanges, athletic on the move and in the block. On the infield, hands work especially soft. Confident, controlled actions with quick exchanges.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Aidan Ripp, Sun Prairie (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Strong durable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short lifted stride, minimal hand load. Bat strength swing, looks to attack the baseball with intent, pull side tendency, occasional top spin contact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action to over-the-top slot; throws carry.
Defense: Direct to target, clean exchanges. Can be tall through reception and release. As a first baseman, ranges well with feel for the bag; big target.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Dillon Rosado, Brookfield Academy (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-6, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short leg kick timing, hands held high, load above the baseball, simple pre pitch. Short path, simple spray swing, tends to stay inside the baseball.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick, fluid feet, athletic on approach. Defends out front, hands play soft, efficient exchanges to release.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60. 

Graedy Scarce, Kettle Moraine  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean wiry strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, squared stance, moderate stride. Loose hands, fluid rhythm, front foot swing at time, high finish. Ability to create bat speed
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength, especially for age and size.
Defense: Ranges well, maintains rhythm. Average hands, feet are fluid; solid overall actions.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Alex Stini, Oshkosh North  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow open stance, crouches into load, short rhythmic stride.  Path works uphill, rotational around the baseball.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, funnels out front and low to the ground; shuffle through exchange.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Thompson, Port Washington  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 140-pounds. Thin, slender build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, wide setup, smooth loading action, short stride. Level path, line drive contact, bat speed will improve with strength.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid, rhythmic footwork; defends low to the ground. Long shuffle through exchange and release.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Cole Vahovick, West Allis Nathan Hale (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Long lanky frame, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, leg lift trigger, low hand setup loads back. Path works slightly uphill, methodical swing with slight pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action from a low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork helps gather the ball in motion; exchanges are long, clean.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Brandon Vlcko, Stevens Point (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Large strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, balanced and slightly narrow, short subtle stride and loading action, quiet and balanced pre pitch. Strong hands, compact swing, short to impact, uphill through finish, flashed hard contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. INF - 83 mph. Advanced raw arm strength; inefficient at present from out of the crouch. Short, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot. As an infielder, short action from a high 3/4 window with above-average arm strength.
Defense: Feet are fluid, controlled; exchanges are long. Gets tall from reception to transfer and release. On the infield, tall at funnel, fluid/slow feet with clean exchanges.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Eli Wiersma, Fall River  (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Solid durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, balanced throughout, easy rhythm load action, short lifted stride. Path is short, compact, above average bat speed, easy swing.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean, controlled footwork helps center at gather. Defends low to the ground, efficient funnel through exchange and release.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. 

Salvatore Zizzo, Muskego (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Strong build, durable lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, still setup, short leg lift stride. Bat strength swing, short uphill path, above average bat speed for age.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 69 mph. OF - 76 mph. Short, stiff arm action from an over-the-top slot. As an infielder, short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Exchanges are consistently clean; tendency to work uphill through transfer. On the infield, can gather deep, stiff hands. Moves well from side to side.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

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