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PBRT Wisconsin Open: Takeaways

July 7, 2023
By: Scouting Staff

We continued our summer tournament circuit this past weekend with the PBRT Wisconsin Open in Mauston, Wisconsin. This event targeted some of the up-and-coming prospects from the state, as well as a couple surrounding states. Read on below to see which players stood out to our scouting staff from the event. 

THURSDAY

15U

BLIZZARD ELITE

RHP Mason Schmidt (Somerset, 2026)

In an electric outing, Schmidt showcased a big uptick to his velocity since our previous look at him in the winter at the Eau Claire Preseason ID, where he reached an 81 mph high. He followed up that performance with a successful spring at Somerset, where he struck out 77 batters in 45.2 innings. Then, in the summer circuit, Schmidt popped multiple 86 mph fastballs, ranging in the lower to mid-80s throughout. Had a comfortable and confident feel for the breaking ball that created swings-and-misses. A changeup complemented the arsenal, as Schmidt inserted himself as a player to watch for in the near future. 
Mason Schmidt (6/29/23)

CRUSADER BASEBALL 

LHP Kaden Maxwell (Andrean (IN), 2026)

Maxwell flashed two-way potential during a quality showing on Thursday. On the mound, the left-handed pitcher was impressive in his five innings of work as he struck out seven. Displayed a balanced delivery and athletic movements on the mound. Fastball sat in the high-70s and mixed in a curveball that got hitters out in front. At the plate, Maxwell showed a polished approach, taking the ball the other way a number of times for extra base hits. 

MIF Kodie Young (Portage (IN), 2026)

Young is an athletic infielder that showed solid all-around actions on Thursday. Right-handed hitter with a simple, direct swing that featured an all-fields approach. Defensively, Young is a confident defender that made a number of advanced plays. Range to both sides, smooth hands, and above average arm actions. A polished defender with a high offensive ceiling makes Young a prospect to watch going forward. 

DELTA SPORTS PERFORMANCE

UTIL Dominick Ingelese Acuna (Rufus King, 2026)

A compact body that is filled-out with noticeable upper and lower half strength. Short to the ball at the plate with above average bat speed. Was all over the barrel, and produced some hard hit contact.

EAU CLAIRE A’s BLUE

OF Gavin Thompson (Chippewa Falls, 2026)

Thompson was all over the barrel to kick off the weekend for the Eau Claire A’s. Thompson, a left-handed hitter, went a perfect 3-for-3 on Thursday, showcasing the ability to spray line drives to all parts of the field. He would finish his day with one RBI and two runs scored, en route to a dominant 11-1 win. 

GRB RAYS NORTH

LHP Bron Schaefer (Kaukauna, 2026)

Schaefer 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. The to-be sophomore continues to project as an arm, maintaining similar velocities from his showcase over the winter.

Bron Schaefer (6/29/23)

IMPACT SPORTS ACADEMY WHITE 2026

RHP/1B John Zeamer (Waupaca, 2026)

Zeamer was able to command the zone with a fastball up to 77 mph and a curveball that kept hitters off-balance at 65 mph. Twirled two-shutout innings to open the game. Zeamer also impressed at the plate, driving a deep fly ball to left for a home run. Obvious power in a short RHH swing. Defense at first was also natural.

OF Carson Peters (Freedom, 2026)

A tall and athletic left-handed bat. Quick hands that kept the barrel in the zone a while helped Peters square balls up. Hit a triple in the 4th Inning.

MICHIANA REPETITION SWORDS

1B Collin Parrish (Penn HS (IN), 2026)

Parrish is a left-handed hitter that showed his quality bat-to-ball skills on a multitude of at-bats. Most notable was his hard hit triple to the RCF gap in the bottom of the 6th inning to spark a game tying rally. 

MIDWEST BEAST GOLD

RHP Terek Isely (Mount Horeb, 2026)

Isely gave an upside look on the mound during his start on Thursday afternoon. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed pitcher is an easy mover on the mound with a clean arm action. Fastball worked in the mid-to-upper 70s with arm-side run and command of both sides of the plate. Also threw a slider in the high-60s for strikes. An arm to keep an eye on as he develops physically.

PROSPECT TRAINING ACADEMY WHITE 1

RHP Damian Kosempa (Marquette University, 2026)

Kosempa gave an intriguing look on the mound on Thursday. Standing at a strong 6-foot, 175-pound frame, Kosempa presented above-average arm talent during his start. The fastball sat 79-82 T83 mph. Also showed a curveball in the low-70s that had sharp movement and flashed swing-and-miss potential. Kosempa is a raw mover on the mound that will be interesting to watch as he grows into his body. Final line: CG, 1ER, 1H, 9Ks.

RHINO WISCONSIN - CARTER

C Trevin Schmidt (Appleton North, 2027)

Filled out and strong frame for age. Noticeable strength in the arms as well as shoulders. Quick bat at the plate with an above average feel for the zone, able to work walks.

SLUGGERS BASEBALL 2026

RHP Owen Hefel (Galena, 2026)

Athletic, long-limbed body on the mound. Arm moves naturally from a long, ¾ slot. Filled up the zone all outing with both his FB and CB. Fastball was 76-79 mph and was tough to square up for opposing hitters. Curveball had an efficient 11/5 shape at 62-65 mph and was deceiving working off the FB well. A consistent outing with a lot of weak contact when put in play.

17U 

CANES INDIANA 

RHP Bryce Brabender (Mooresville (IN), 2024)

Currently ranked No. 77 in Indiana’s soon-to-be senior class. Lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame. Was dominant in his start Thursday evening; firing five innings with two hits, one earned run, two walks and 13 strikeouts. With a loose and athletic delivery, Brabender worked his fastball in the 80-83 mph range with life through the zone. Showed feel for a sweeping breaking ball at 68-72 mph. High-ceiling athlete to know in the state of Indiana. 

DELTA SPORTS PERFORMANCE

LHP Tyler Andrews (Whitefish Bay, 2024)

Andrews is back on the summer circuit after a successful junior campaign for reigning Whitefish Bay. On Thursday Andrews impressed yet again in a short amount of time. Andrews is a a loose and long, high ¾ lefty that pounds the zone. His fastball sat 76-80 mph, T81 mph with some carry. A spinning curveball also proved to be efficient at 64-68 mph with a 12/6 shape. Pitched to contact with efficiency. 

Final Line: 5.0 IP, 6 K, 4 H, 2 R

DUPAGE PROSPECTS

C Damian Valdez (Addison Trail (IL), 2024) 

Valdez is a vocal backstop who impressed in fro​​nt of our staff multiple times. Showed advanced arm strength, throwing out a number of runners throughout the weekend. Controlled the game well behind the dish and made a number of impressive blocks to hold runners. At the plate, he used a short, simple swing to repeatedly make hard contact to all fields, covers the plate well and hustles out of the box. High motor athlete who is an exciting rising senior in the Illinois’ 2024 class.

EAU CLAIRE A’s BLUE

RHP Carter Gunderson (Eleva-Strum, 2024)

Gunderson is an intriguing prospect to watch as he enters his senior year. Listed at 6-foot, 140-pounds, Gunderson uses an athletic delivery on the mound to get the most out of his lanky frame. In his relief appearance, the fastball sat 82-85 T86 mph with carry. Also flashed a sharp curveball that kept hitters off-balance and forced weak contact. Projectable frame with plenty of room to fill out. A right-handed arm to keep an eye in the state as he physically matures. 

Carter Gunderson (6/29/23)

FOX RIVER BANDITS

RHP Mason Sherman (Waukesha West, 2024)

An uncommitted lively arm that showed an aggressive fastball at 86-89 mph T90 mph. Fastball had natural armside run and carry. Slider was 74-76 mph with late life to drop below barrels and keep hitters off balance. An arm to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer and into the fall. 

Final Line:  2.2 IP, 4 K

Mason Sherman (6/29/23)

C Gavin Schieffer (Lake Country Lutheran, 2024)

Strong, powerful build. Upper body strength is obvious. Swing is short and compact. Advanced hand speed leading to an accelerating bat through the zone. Hit his double hard with some backspin to the LCF gap.

Gavin Schieffer (6/29/23)

C Christian Lim (Brookfield Central, 2024)

Defined and filled-in upper half. Short to the ball with bat speed. Ball exploded off the bat multiple times with the ability to backspin it. Definite right-handed bat to watch in the near future.

RHP AJ Curtis (Waukesha North, 2024)

Commanded the zone throughout the outing. Loose arm with a little stabby action in the back. Fastball was 84-86 mph which was efficiently pitched with a 69-72 mph, 11/5-shaped curveball. Ball came out smoothly with both pitches.   

Final Line: 3.1 IP, 3 K, 0 BB, 1 H 

GRB STIKS TEAL

RHP/SS Charlie Slawinski (Brookfield East, 2025)

Slawinski took the mound on Thursday in relief, and was nearly flawless over two innings of work, using his long 6-foot-0, 170-pound frame to effectively earn outs. The right-hander struck out three of the eight batters he faced, utilizing a quick arm action and low-80s fastball to rush hitters in their routine. Slawinski mixed in a breaking ball as well, displaying his comfortableness and quality feel for the off-speed weapon. 

Charlie Slawinski (6/29/23)

OF Liam St. Denis (Wauwatosa East, 2025)

Standing at a strong 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, St. Denis, coming off of a quality spring for Wauwatosa East, made his first appearance of the summer in front of our staff, and showed well at the plate. The righty was not retired in a run-rule victory for GRB Stiks Teal, as he doubled, walked, drove in a run, and scored three times in the win. 

Liam St. Denis (6/29/23)

GRB STIKS WHITE

LHP Cooper Haas (Waukesha North, 2025)

Haas gave an upside look during his relief appearance on Thursday morning. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound left-handed pitcher is an athletic mover that gets down the mound with a quick and fluid arm action. Displayed a fastball that sat 80-82 mph with heavy arm-side run. Haas also flashed feel for a changeup in the mid-70s that has out-pitch potential. 

Cooper Haas (6/29/23)

MID-ILLNI MISSILES

2B Tyler Pippin (Morton (IL), 2024)

Taller frame with room to put on muscle. Actions were to replicate at the dish. Pippen showed a level swing allowing for above average barrel control. 

RHP Nolan Reiman (Morton (IL), 2024)

An athletic body with some muscle. Ramped up a heavy fastball to 83 mph multiple times, sitting in the low-80s. Pitched to soft-medium contact efficiently, working the zone well. Also batted leadoff with an accelerant swing hitting a deep double in the 5th inning and a hard single in the 7th.

Pitching Line: 4.0 IP, 4 K, 2 BB, 0 H, 0 R

Hitting Line: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2B

RHP Noah Shuttles (Morton (IL), 2024)

Loose and easy moving arm on the mound. Fastball sat 81-83 mph, T84 mph. Slider was in the mid-70s with efficient bite. Both pitches filled up the zone and came out of the hand simply.

Final Line: 1.0 IP, 2 K, 0 BB, 0 R 

SS Gavin O’Laughlin (Metamora Township (IL), 2024)

6-foot, 205 pound, muscular and filled-out build. Bat speed is noticeable with the frame. Smooth defender at short with soft hands and a loose arm. Moves well for his size.

MIDWEST HALOS 2024

1B Gabe Nelson (Nicolet, 2024)

Nelson was on the barrel all game in the late-night slate. Reached base in all three appearances at the plate. Simple swing with easy bat speed. The highlight of the night was his RBI double in the bottom of the 4th inning.  

Final Line: 3-for-3, 3 RBI, 1 R

MILWAUKEE BASEBALL ACADEMY - ANDRESEN

1B Graham Kasten (University School, 2024)

Kasten found the barrel in his third at bat of the day for Milwaukee Baseball Academy - Andresen, driving a ground-rule double above the wall to plate a run. A quick bat paired with quiet hands has been the formula in the past for Kasten, as the lefty continues to use it today to worry opposing teams. Kasten continues to add on strength in each look, currently standing at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds. He entered the weekend and the summer circuit as one of the top uncommitted bats in Wisconsin’s 2024 class, coming off of another standout spring season.

Graham Kasten (6/29/23)

RHP Fletcher Filla (Germantown, 2024)

Uncommitted. 6-foot-5, 170-pound frame, lean and lanky with plenty of room to add on strength. Loose, athletic delivery, flexible with a long stride that works in-line with the plate. Clean, over-the-top slot. Fastball worked in the 80-82 mph range with some finish through the zone. Paired off a fading changeup at 73-74 mph and downer curveball, 67-68 mph. 

DH/1B Charlie Wahlen (Dominican, 2024)

Standing at a sturdy 6-foot-0, 190-frame, Wahlen used his present strength to find multiple barrels in the morning, finishing with a 3-for-3 line in a 12-5 win for Milwaukee Baseball Academy - Andresen. Wahlen sent multiple baseballs to the warning track and the wall, doubling and tripling once. Scored once and drove in two runs in the process, inserting himself as a follow for the rest of the tournament and summer.

Charlie Wahlen (6/29/23)

C Owen Brezovar (Cedarburg, 2024)

Brezovar showed well behind the dish on Thursday, as he has done for a majority of his career. His bat continues to improve, as the catcher was a key piece to jumpstarting the offense on Thursday morning, going 3-for-3. As the bottom of the order, along with the top of the lineup continued to reach base, Brezovar drove them in. The to-be senior finished with three RBIs, featuring a quick swing with a consistent feel to the pull-side and up-the-middle.

OF Will Van Laanen (Homestead, 2024)

Van Laanen was the leadoff hitter and table-setter for his team on Thursday morning, scoring three times while going 2-for-3 to start his weekend. The lefty sent a double to the opposite field right away in the first inning, setting the tone for the majority of the game. Compact frame at 5-foot-9, 165 pounds. Utilized his speed on the basepaths to score multiple times after coming off a successful spring with Homestead. 

MILWAUKEE HITMEN

RHP Kevin Wojciechowski (Oak Creek, 2025)

Ultra physical frame with broad shoulders. Started on the mound for the Milwaukee Hitmen and impressed against a strong Canes Indiana club; firing 6.2 innings with four hits, one earned run, four walks and five strikeouts. The right-hander sat right in the 80-83 mph range with his fastball, setting up an 11/5 curveball at 70-73 mph. 

PUMA ACADEMY

C/INF Mason Mitacek (Westosha Central, 2024)

Mitacek is an intriguing bat to follow as he enters his senior year. Standing at an athletic 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame, the right-handed hitter features a loose right-handed swing with whip through the zone to create bat speed. Spent a majority of the weekend playing third base, showing above average arm-strength and quality glove actions.

STARS BASEBALL

C Turner Kuhnke (Hortonville, 2025)

Athletic, filled-in frame behind the plate. Quick hands and advanced bat speed. Kuhnke is able to back spin the baseball and has a short swing that stays in the zone for a while. A definite prospect to keep and eye on.

OF Adam Morrell (Hortonville, 2026)

Tall, athletic, and mature build for the age. Keeps the bat on-plane through the zone, and swing speed is evident.

WISCONSIN SWING

RHP Tavian Ramos (Neenah, 2024)

After putting together one of the most eye-popping ‘pens we saw throughout the entire winter circuit, this weekend provided us one of our first looks at Ramos in live gameplay since. Standing at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds, Ramos is raw but athletic mover downhill and pairs it with innate arm speed that topped at 89 mph in his first outing of the weekend, and he would go on to reach highs of 91 mph later on in the week. While he used predominantly fastballs in both of his appearances, he did flash a changeup with fading action. 

Tavian Ramos (6/29/23)

INF Fisher MacKenzie (St. Marys Catholic , 2024)

MacKenzie caught the attention of our staff with an athletic 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame. At the plate, MacKenzie utilized his present strength to make hard contact using a middle of the field approach. Defensively, MacKenzie moves well for his frame and made a couple impressive plays working through the ball. 

Friday

15U

BEAST BLACK

SS Jack Solverson (Waunakee, 2026)

A compact and athletic body with some strength for his age. Agile hands at the plate kept Solverson’s swing short and allowed him to pull the inside pitch. Fluid defender with soft hands and good instincts.

Final Line: 2-for-2, 1 R, 2B

RHP Logan Ford (Mount Horeb, 2026)

A loose and easy arm on the mound. Filled up the strike zone with both his FB and CB. Ball comes out of the hand well from a long, ¾ slot. Fastball was in the mid to upper 70s and led to weak contact. The curveball was the strikeout pitch, freezing multiple hitters.

Final Line: 5.0 IP, 9 K, 3 H

C Spencer Stadele (Mount Horeb, 2026)

Barreled multiple baseballs in the early-morning slate, showing off his quality bat-to-ball skills. The main highlight was his flyball triple that ran all the way to the fence in LCF.

Final Line: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 3B

GRB RAYS NORTH

RHP/INF Mason Prevost (Bay Port, 2026)

Prevost was dominant in his start on Friday morning, and is an arm to follow as he continues to develop. The fastball worked 79-82 T83 mph with ride to get in-zone swings and misses. Playing off his fastball, Prevost maintained arm speed to throw a sharp curveball that froze hitters and earned awkward swings. Also showed exceptional feel for the zone, throwing strikes at a 73% mark throughout his five innings of work. 

Mason Prevost (6/30/23)

MICHIANA REPETITION SWORDS

3B Frank Conforti (Decatur Jr Sr (MI), 2025)

Showed consistent bat-to-ball skills, driving balls to LF. The highlight was his deep double to left in the sixth inning.

MIDWEST BEAST GOLD

UTL Colin Murphy (Waunakee, 2026)

Murphy is a toolsy prospect that showed well in front of our staff all weekend. Standing at an athletic 5-foot-8, 160-pounds, Murphy showed the ability to shine at multiple positions throughout the weekend. Displayed above average arm strength and mobility both up the middle, and behind the plate. At the plate, Murphy showed power to all fields, and had impressive speed to go along. Drove a deep RBI triple into the opposite field gap on Friday. Also made a number of impressive blocks to prevent runners from advancing. 

Colin Murphy (6/30/23)

RHINO - HOMAN

RHP Carter Valleskey (Valders, 2026)

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 19 in the state. 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame, athletic with upside and room for strength. Impressed with a loose and easy delivery, producing a fastball that sat in the 80-82 mph range with heavy arm-side sink at times. Flashed a sharp 10/4 breaking ball at 69 mph. Also showed well on the other side of the ball with a loose right-handed swing, working gap to gap with power potential as he continues to develop. 

RHINO WISCONSIN - CARTER

C Trent Schmidt (Appleton North, 2026)

Batting leadoff, Schmidt has above average strength. Quick hands at the plate as well as an inside-out swing. Short to the ball with quality bat-to-ball skills. Defensively, the arm was the highlight behind-the-plate catching two runners trying to swipe second. 

SS Nolan Cheever (Oshkosh West, 2026)

Athletic and agile frame at short. Solid barrel control and a compact swing at the plate. The swing is easy to replicate. Speedy runner on the basepaths. A smooth defensive player with the ability to field balls to both directions. Loose and simple arm as well across the diamond.

Final Line: 2-for-2, 1 R, 3B 

THE SCHOOL 

SS Harper West (Kimberly, 2026)

Athletic frame that is short and quick to the ball. Drove a deep fly ball to LF that resulted in a triple due to his above average speed on the bases.

TURN 2 ATHLETICS

1B Carson Parker (Cadott, 2026)

Parker showed quality vision at the plate, recognizing pitches and staying on time. Bat-to-ball skills were evident as he drove two balls for hits, one being a double down the LF line.

Final Line: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2B

RHP Carter Berg (Chippewa Falls, 2026)

Athletic and lean build. Berg pitches with a whippy arm and a repetitive delivery. Fastball sat in the mid-70s, T76 mph with some armside run. Curveball was in the low-60s and was an effective swing and miss pitch. Offensively, Berg also proved to be prominent, getting a hit and driving in an RBI.

Final Line: 6.0 IP, 5 K, 3 ER, 4 H

17U

CANES INDIANA

RHP Michael Fliss (North Central (IN), 2024)

Currently ranked No. 30 in Indiana’s 2024 class. Fliss is listed at a ultra-high upside 6-foot-6, 200-pounds with extra-long limbs. Despite his larger stature, Fliss syncs up his long levers surprisingly well, and is a clean/simple mover on the hill. During his outing he sat in the 82-86 mph that flashed some life through the zone. He also mixed in a 11/5 breaking ball that played with depth that kept hitters off balance, too. 

CENTRAL WI BLAST

LHP Landyn Hoeft (Northland Pines, 2024)

Standing at 6-foot-5, 270-pounds, Hoeft was efficient on the mound throughout his start on Friday afternoon. Mixed a fastball-slider combo, reaching up to 78 mph on the bump. Before running into some trouble in the fifth inning, Hoeft cruised through the first four innings by only giving up two runs. The left-handed hitter did damage at the plate too, racking up two hits in three at bats, following up a 1-for-3 performance on Thursday. 

EAU CLAIRE A’S BLUE

RHP Jake Bjerke (Eleva-Strum, 2024)

Bjerke provided an upside look during Friday’s full-slate. Listed at a strong 6-foot-2, 210-pounds, Bjerke is a clean and simple mover on the bump, pairing it with a strong arm that topped at 85 mph during his complete game efforts. As for his offspeeds, he showed the utmost confidence in a mid-70s breaking ball with late depth that consistently earned awkward swings-and-misses. He would finish his day with eight strikeouts, en route to a back-and-forth 8-5 win. 

Jake Bjerke (6/30/23)

FOX RIVER BANDITS

MIF Arthur Curtis  (Waukesha North, 2024)

Curtis impressed at the plate on Friday, working a number of quality at-bats with an all-fields approach. The incoming senior displayed a simple right-handed swing and stayed through the ball. Also generated easy bat speed that led to a deep pull-side double during Friday’s contest. In the field, Curtis moves well to both sides and showed off soft hands to make a couple impressive plays. 

Arthur Curtis (6/30/23)

GRB STIKS TEAL

LHP Mason Sommer (Port Washington, 2025)

6-foot-4, 165 pound tall and lanky lefty with room to put on muscle. Arm was long and loose from a ¾ slot. Delivery was easy and consistent. Fastball sat 80-82 mph with some carry. Sommer worked in a deceptive change-up in the low-70s that kept hitters off balance.

Mason Sommer (6/30/23)

IMPACT SPORTS ACADEMY BLACK 2025

OF Christian Collins (Notre Dame Academy, 2025)

Collins was all over the barrel on Friday afternoon, tallying three hits while being a home run short of the cycle. Standing at a compact 5-foot-10, 185-pounds, Collins displayed above average feel for the barrel and used an all-fields approach to tally an extra base hit to each gap. Quick out of the box and played a solid centerfield. 

Christian Collins (6/30/23)

MID-ILLNI MISSILES

INF Tyler Pippen (Morton (IL), 2024)

The tall left-handed hitter continued to impress, driving a double to the RCF gap. He paired that with two later singles. Consistent bat-to-ball skills and an athletic frame with room to build muscle.

Final Line: 3-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 R, 2B

RHP Noah Suttles (Morton (IL), 2024)

Athletic presence on the mound with a lively arm that was loose. Was in command of all three of his pitches that worked off each other nicely. Fastball was 80-83 mph with run. Change-up had superb depth and was a quality strikeout pitch. Slider was spun well in the low-70s. Struck-out two to finish the game.

MIDWEST HALOS 2024

RHP Benjamin Miller (New Berlin West, 2024)

Miller showed a loose arm from a long, ¾ slot. Arm came through well without much effort. Fastball was ramped up 85 mph sitting high-70s and mid to low-80s with quality armside run. Slider in the upper-60s. 

Final Line: 4.0 IP, 7 K, 2 H, 2 R 

1B Gabe Nelson (Nicolet, 2024)

Following a 3 for 3 day at the plate on Thursday, Nelson continued his hot streak going 3 for 3 and reaching base in all four of his plate appearances. Tacked on another double in today’s game as well.

Final Line: 3-for-3, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2B

MILWAUKEE BASEBALL ACADEMY - ANDRESEN

LHP Jude Ackeret (Cedar Grove-Belgium, 2024)

Ackeret was solid in a complete game effort for his team, limiting a strong Eau Claire A’s team to just four runs, two of which they scored in the final frame. The left-hander struck out four batters over seven innings of work, using a four-pitch arsenal to limit damage and quiet his opponents. 

OF Parker Schwake (Wauwatosa West, 2024)

Schwake earned his first hit of the weekend on Friday, launching a ground-rule double to deep right-center field to help guide Milwaukee Baseball Academy - Andresen to a 9-4 victory. The righty presents a strong, powerful bat, standing at a large 6-foot-4, 215-pounds. Recently showed well at the Milwaukee Open, making him one of the most intriguing uncommitted bats in the class.  

Parker Schwake (6/30/23)

OF/UTIL Brady Beck (Arrowhead, 2024)

Beck finished with a 4-for-4 line from the cleanup spot on Friday, barreling up multiple pitches from the right side of the plate. The to-be senior was all over the basepaths, scoring three times while driving in two. Beck doubled once, accounting for one of the six extra base hits from Milwaukee Baseball Academy - Andresen. The righty is currently coming off of a solid spring season at Arrowhead, where he inserted himself as a starter on one of the top teams in the state.

MILWAUKEE HITMEN

RHP Isaiah Longoria (Cudahy, 2024)

Uncommitted. 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame with plenty of room to add on strength. Impressed on the mound Friday with 6.2 innings, five hits and two earned runs. Worked his fastball up to 80 mph to pair off an 11/5 breaking ball at 66-68 mph. 

PUMA ACADEMY

RHP Jack Olson (Antioch (IL), 2024)

Olson provided a quality look in his start for PBA on Friday. Listed at an upside 6-foot-3, 190-pounds, Olson is a clean and athletic mover on the bump, pairing it with a quick arm that topped at 90, and sat in the high-80s throughout. As for his offspeeds, both his 11/5 curveball and tightly spun slider did flash some out-pitch potential. He rounded out his four-pitch mix with a changeup that offered a change of pace option, and it played with fade/depth. 

STARS BASEBALL

C Turner Kuhnke (Hortonville, 2025)

The catcher was the difference-maker in a comeback victory for Stars Baseball, as the to-be junior finished with five of the team’s six RBIs in a 6-5 win. Kuhnke was 3-for-3 in this one, highlighted by a bases-clearing double in the fifth inning, which proved to be the game-winning hit. The righty stands at a solid 6-foot-2, 175-pounds, and used his present strength to consistently drive the baseball. Kuhnke emerged as the backstop for Hortonville this past spring, who made it all the way to the Division 1 State Championship game a couple of weeks ago.

THE TOURISTS

RHP Bo Anderson (Hortonville, 2024)

Showed impressive athleticism on the mound, standing at a physical 6-foot-1, 230-pound frame. Fluid, repeatable delivery that offered deception at times. Dominated in his start, tallying 11 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout. Fastball sat 80-83 T84 mph and was used to attack hitters early in the count. Played off the fastball with a sharp, low-70s curveball as an out-pitch that was thrown at arm speed and kept hitters guessing.

Bo Anderson (6/30/23)

Saturday

15U

CRUSADER BASEBALL 

OF/RHP Kodie Young (Portage (IN), 2026)

5-foot-9, 160-pounds, lean and athletic build. Hopped on the mound and ran his fastball up to 79 mph with a loose and easy arm. At the plate, he has a simple and athletic stroke with strength in his hands, working hard contact up the middle of the field.

1B Kaden Maxwell (Andrean (IN), 2026)

Uncommitted. Physical, 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. Showed a knack for the barrel all weekend long. Clear confidence in the box, uses controlled aggression with natural lift to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Confident and steady defender at first base. 

GRB RAYS NORTH

SS Mack Krause (Neenah, 2026)

Krause 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. Showed well over the winter as a two-way prospect, including throwing a max 83.2 mph on the mound. 

Mack Krause (7/1/23)

LHP Logan Wierzba (West De Pere, 2026)

Uncommitted. Gave an intriguing look on the mound for GRB Rays North. The southpaw worked his fastball up to 80 mph with a loose, fluid arm action. Ripped off a 61-63 mph breaking ball to pair off the fastball. 

GRB RAYS YELLOW

RHP Cameron Nelson (Hononegah (IL), 2026)

6-foot-2, 175-pounds, athletic frame with room to add on strength. Loose, athletic arm, creates a fastball in the upper 70s, topping out at 79 mph. High ¾ slot with a whippy arm, more velocity to come. 

GRB STICKS TEAL

MIF Ian Kawczynski (Catholic Memorial, 2026)

Kaeczynski 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. 

INF/RHP Ben Weber (Oconomowoc, 2026)

The to-be sophomore boasts a physical 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame with present strength at the plate. Was on the barrel a number of times throughout the weekend, using a simple swing with strong hands to make solid contact to all fields. Crushed a triple to the opposite field gap on Saturday afternoon. Was up to a 91 mph max exit velocity at the West Milwaukee Open this past winter. 

Ben Weber (7/1/23)

OF Harper Hughes (Arrowhead, 2026)

Hughes was a catalyst out of the two-hole all weekend for a GRB STiKS team that made a deep run into the playoffs before losing in the Semifinals. Athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with a strong lower half. The right-handed hitter displays a stock setup at the plate with quick hands that stay through the ball and led to a number of hits. A simple swing to follow in the state’s 2026 class.

IMPACT SPORTS ACADEMY BLACK 2026

RHP Colin Reddy (Appleton North, 2026)

Standing at a projectable 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame, Reddy once again performed well in front of our scouting staff, twirling a one-hitter over six innings of work. The right-hander struck out six batters, utilizing a three-pitch mix to navigate through a tough lineup. Fastball reached 82 mph, while he comfortably used a slider and changeup to keep hitters off balance, garnering swings and misses throughout the entirety of the game in a run-rule victory.

Colin Reddy (7/1/23)

PROSPECT TRAINING ACADEMY WHITE 1

3B Zac Peplinski (Muskego, 2026)

Evident barrel control at the plate. A short swing that does a quality job of keeping the bat  in the zone a long time. Consistently hit balls hard to LF.

RHINO WISCONSIN - CARTER

C Trent Schmidt (Appleton North, 2026)

Schmidt continued to impress on Saturday putting up a competitive at-bat resulting in a single to spark a seven run 1st inning. Not many swings and misses on the weekend. Sound defensive catcher with a high baseball IQ. 

THE SCHOOL

RHP Gus Weinholzer (Neenah, 2026)

Weinholzer worked efficiently in his time on the mound today. Utilizing a loose and flexible arm, he filled the zone with four pitches. The fastball was 77-79 mph and pitched at the top of the zone. Working off the FB, the cutter was consistently used in the mid to low-70s. Slider had a quality sweeping shape at 67-71 mph. Also showed a more deep curveball in the low-60s.

Final Line: 6.0 IP, 8 K, 3 BB, 2 H, 0 R 

TURN 2 ATHLETICS

C/MIF Landon Atkisson (Chippewa Falls, 2026)

5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with room to fill out as he matures. Short and quick left-handed stroke, stays flat and uses the middle of the field. Above-average speed on the bases with quick reads, always looking to take the extra 90 feet. 

17U

CANES INDIANA 

RHP Leo McEnulty (Center Grove (IN), 2024)

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 128 in the state. 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with a lean and athletic build. Hopped on the mound and ran his fastball up to 86 mph, sitting 82-85 mph range. Mixed in a sharp 10/4 slider at 74-78 mph. Intriguing arm to follow as he continues to fill out and add strength. 

RHP Connor Epley (North Posey (IN), 2024)

Uncommitted. Came out of the ‘pen for Canes Indiana and was impressive in our brief look. Ran his fastball up to 84 mph, sitting mostly 83 mph. Set up an 11/5 breaking ball at 69-70 mph. 

DUPAGE PROSPECTS

RHP Taylor Siekierski (Fenton (IL), 2023)

Lake Land commit. Ranked No. 289 in the state. Ultra-projectable, 6-foot-2, 150-pound frame, long levers. Loose, whippy arm on the mound, worked his fastball up to 84 mph, sitting 81-83 mph with heavy sink to the arm-side. Went to a sharp 11/5 breaking ball at 69-70 mph with some feel for the zone. Was dominant over his six innings of work, allowing just one hit, two earned runs and striking out eight. 

EAU CLAIRE A’s BLUE

RHP Giles Groothousen (Flambeau, 2024)

Stands at 5-foot-11, 160-pounds, and presents an athletic and mobile frame as a two-way uncommitted prospect. Currently ranked No. 57 in Wisconsin’s 2024 class, and performed well on the mound on Saturday, running his fastball up to 87 mph. Was solid in his outing, mixing in a 12/6 BB, used as a consistent out-pitch on Saturday, as the Eau Claire A’s Blue earned a victory over the Milwaukee Hitmen to advance to bracket play.

Giles Groothousen (7/1/23)

C Jack Gorman (Eau Claire North, 2024)

Gorman came on the scene and showcased his powerful bat, hitting a home run on Friday. He followed that up by collecting a double on Saturday from the right side of the plate, inserting himself as a staple in the middle of this order, which has improved to 3-0 on the weekend. Stocky and athletic right-hander, standing at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds.

Jack Gorman (7/1/23)

FOX RIVER BANDITS

RHP Arthur Curtis (Waukesha North, 2024)

Curtis had a major influence in allowing the Fox River Bandits to brew a comeback on Saturday evening, as the 5-foot-11, 175-pound athlete struck out nine batters in 4.2 innings of relief, only allowing one run. This allowed his team to erase a deficit and tie the ballgame up, as Curtis used a mid-80s fastball and a sharp breaking ball to keep hitters off the barrel, limiting a strong offense to just one hit.  

Arthur Curtis (7/1/23)

INF/RHP Connor Curtis (Waukesha North, 2025)

Standing at 5-foot-11, 210-pounds, Curtis only had one hit on Saturday night, but it proved to be the difference-maker for his team. The righty launched a pitch to the left-center gap, clearing the bases with a double, giving the Fox River Bandits a lead. His clutch presence was felt all weekend, as Curtis, who was playing up an age level with his brother, stepped up at the top of the order for his team, consistently producing by utilizing his strong lower half and quick hands.

Connor Curtis (7/1/23)

GRB STIKS TEAL

RHP Liam St. Denis (Wauwatosa East, 2025)

St. Denis, who has been mentioned previously as a bat for GRB Stiks Teal, got up on the mound and showed well in his start, earning the win. The right-hander struck out six batters over five innings of work, utilizing a lower-80s fastball to get outs and limit his opponent to just three runs. Had a quality feel for the slider, garnering swings and misses throughout. After a successful weekend, St. Denis inserted himself as an intriguing prospect to follow in the Wisconsin 2025 class. 

MIF Cameron Bueno (Greendale, 2025)

Bueno presents himself in a compact, stocky frame, standing at 5-foot-7, 155-pounds. After doing solid work on the middle infield for GRB Stiks Teal, mostly at the shortstop position, Bueno emerged as a run-producer for his team on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. The 2025 prospect has a quick swing, as he’s short to the ball and whips the bat through the zone. Bueno, in multiple looks, fits the mold of a true leadoff hitter, as his speed on the basepaths caused issues in Saturday’s game as well.

Cameron Bueno (7/1/23)

GRB STIKS WHITE

RHP Graiden Liethen (Arrowhead, 2025)

Liethen gave an interesting look on the mound during his Saturday evening start. Athletic mover on the mound with a 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame. Quick, clean arm action that featured a fastball sitting in the 78-81 mph range topping at 82 mph. Slider played in the mid-70s and flashed out pitch potential with sharp bite on the outer half of the zone. 

UTL Tanner Kalinowski (Waukesha West, 2025)

Kalinowski is a high motor that impressed across multiple looks throughout the weekend. All-fields approach the plate with feel for the barrel. Quick runner out of the box with good instincts on the base-paths. Above average defender, playing a number of different positions across all four games. Was also up to 84 mph on the mound with a cut fastball. 

Tanner Kalinowski (7/1/23)

IMPACT SPORTS ACADEMY BLACK 2024

1B Christopher DeGroot (Kaukauna, 2024)

A compact lefty bat that possesses advanced bat-to-ball skills. Short, inside-out swing that is comfortable at the plate. Hit the ball hard multiple times to all parts of the field in Saturday’s evening contest. 

Final Line: 3-for-3, RBI, R

MIDWEST HALOS

RHP Rhett Emons (West Allis Central, 2024)

Emons was impressive in his inning of work out of the bullpen for the Midwest Halos. Compact 5-foot-9, 190-pound frame with a strong lower half. Fastball was 79-82 T83 mph with life to miss barrels. Showed a sharp curveball with late break in the low-70s to keep hitters off-balance.

MILWAUKEE BASEBALL ACADEMY - ANDRESEN

RHP Nicholas Heisl (Germantown, 2024)

Heisl came on as a surprise in a starter’s role for his team, standing at a wiry and projectable 6-foot, 150-pound frame. The right-hander topped out at 85 mph with the fastball, sitting between 82-84 mph throughout his four-inning start. The uncommitted prospect only allowed one hit, flipping up a 12/6 curveball that earned consistent swings and misses. Heisl’s two-pitch mix was noteworthy, raising his stock as a pitcher as he enters his senior year in the fall. 

Nicholas Heisl (7/1/23)

RHP Paul Nuetzel (Homestead, 2024)

Nuetzel capped off the evening with an electric one-inning outing, ranging his fastball up to 89 mph, sitting in the upper-80s throughout. The right-hander, standing at an athletic 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, Nuetzel also presented a sharp breaking ball with high spin. Hitters came up empty on the pitch numerous times, illustrating its effectiveness in a short stint, catapulting Nuetzel’s stock as a pitcher in the 2024 class. 

Paul Nuetzel (7/1/23)

MILWAUKEE BASEBALL ACADEMY - BRANDNER

3B Axl Woods (Whitefish Bay, 2024)

Athletic and well-moving frame with some muscle. A short, inside-out swing that allowed him to drive the ball to the RCF gap for a triple. Caught another barrel on a game-tying single to center in the 6th inning as well. A loose and fluid defender as well. Obvious comfort at third.

Final Line: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 3B

THE TOURISTS

RHP Parker Bleck (Xavier, 2024)

6-foot-5, 205 pound long-limbed frame. Consistent and repeatable delivery with a long ¾ arm slot. Fastball sat 85-88 mph, T89 mph with considerable carry as well as some arm side run. Bleck showed two different breakers that both spun efficiently. The slider was 76-80 mph and the curveball was in the low-70s with a 11/5 shape. Also went blank for blank at the dish with blank RBI. 

Final Line: 6.0 IP, 8 K, ER, 5 H

Parker Bleck (7/1/23)

C Quade Thompson (Wrightstown, 2024)

5-foot-11, 185 pound athletic and built frame. The body is a natural catcher body and is also proportionate. Strong hands behind the plate that steal strikes. Swing is level and on-plane. Barrel stays in the zone a while. Drove the ball to all parts of the field in Saturday’s game. 

Quade Thompson (7/1/23)

Final Line: 2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 2B

DH/3B Thomas Keszo (Shawano, 2024)

Keszo entered the weekend with one of the more noteworthy power bats, and showcased his skill set throughout the course of the tournament, highlighted by his performance on Saturday. Started a rally in The Tourists third game, creating a spark with a double to the opposite field gap. Stands at a strong 6-foot-2, 230-pound frame, allowing him to control the barrel throughout his swing, whipping his hands through the zone. Was 4-for-7 after the double, helping advance The Tourists to bracket play. 

Thomas Keszo (7/1/23)

THUNDERCAT BASEBALL

OF/LHP Mike Tarr (Watertown, 2025)

Tarr was all over the barrel across multiple looks this past weekend. Smooth, left-handed swing with an uphill bat path that created lift for multiple extra base hits. Gap-to-gap approach, spraying a number of hits the other way as well as turning on one for a no-doubt home run to right field. Impressive natural hitter that flashed power potential at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. An exciting left-handed bat that will continue to get better with increased strength.

Mike Tarr (7/1/23)

Sunday

17U

CANES INDIANA 

OF/SS Stryker Swenson (North Central (IN), 2024)

Ranked No. 112 in the 2024 class in Indiana. 6-foot, 192 pound strong build with noticeable forearm muscle. Swing accelerates through the zone and gets the barrel out in front. Short to the ball.

3B Bryce Brabender (Mooresville (IN), 2024)

Ranked No. 77 in the 2024 class in Indiana. Athletic and agile frame with room to put on muscle. Short and fast swing. Barrel stays in the zone consistently leading to quality bat-to-ball skills. Exploded multiple balls to LF in Sunday morning's game, one going for a HR. Fluid defender at the hot corner. Softer hands with a loose and flexible arm.

1B Peyton Lear (Northview (IN), 2024)

Ranked No. 130 in the 2024 class in Indiana. A short and rapid bat that hit multiple balls hard in Sunday’s morning contest. Able to back spin the baseball. Drove the ball to deep LCF for a triple.

Final Line: 2-for-3, 3 RBI, 1 R

CENTRAL WI BLAST

LF Braxton Weissmiller (Medford, 2024)

Weissmiller was on the barrel multiple times in Sunday’s afternoon slate. Bat-to-ball skills paired with a shorter swing proved to be successful at the plate.

1B Landyn Hoeft (Northland Pines, 2024)

Hoeft, a LHH, was all over the barrel this weekend for the Blast. On Sunday, his weekend was highlighted by a 2-for-3 performance with three-RBIs and 2 runs scored, to help lead the Blast to a run-rule win. 

Landyn Hoeft (7/2/23)

OF/1B Max Dietzman (Medford Area, 2024)

Dietzman was a large producer at the bottom of the order for the Central WI Blast, going 2-for-3 four RBIs, tied for a team-high. Standing at 6-foot-1, 250-pounds, Dietzman utilized his natural strength to double in this run-rule victory, helping his team put up 14 runs in one inning. The lefty caught multiple barrels, making him an intriguing prospect as he begins his senior year in the fall.

EAU CLAIRE A’s BLUE

RHP Kaden Russo (Elk Mound, 2024) 

Russo impressed in front of our staff during his quarter final start on Sunday morning. The now 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-handed pitcher has added noticeable strength since we had last seen him in March of 2022. Athletic mover on the mound that maintains arm speed with all pitches. Russo displayed an uptick in velocity since the last time we had seen him. Fastball worked 83-86 mph throughout the game, topping at 87 mph and earning swings and misses up in the zone. Playing off his fastball, Russo went to a mid-70s curveball that displayed late, two-plane break that made it hard for hitters to pick up. A high-end uncommitted ‘24 arm in the state to keep on your radar. Ranked No. 87 in Wisconsin’s 2024 class. 

Kaden Russo (7/2/23)

MIDWEST HALOS

CF Bennett Karolewicz (St. Thomas More, 2024)

Karolewicz is a 5-foot-10, 165-pound compact and pure athletic body. Room for some more muscle. Hands are rapid at the plate with a short and efficient swing. Obvious bat speed driving the ball, especially to LF.

PUMA ACADEMY

C Hayden Jamison  (Union Grove, 2024)

Jamison was on the barrel all weekend for PBA, tallying multiple hits and hard outs. Stong, compact 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame. Simple swing with strong hands that work through the ball. Shortens up with two-strikes and worked a number of good at-bats. Above average defender behind the plate, showing advanced actions out of the crouch. Plays with a high motor and is a vocal leader. 126th ranked prospect in the Wisconsin 2024 class. 

Hayden Jamison (7/2/23)

OF Chrisopher McMahon (Tremper, 2024)

McMahon is an intriguing prospect with a long-levered, 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame. Loose left-handed swing that flashed bat speed and was complimented with an all-fields approach. Showed well defensively while playing all over the outfield. Took quality routes to balls in the gaps to limit extra base hits.

Christopher McMahon (7/2/23)

SLUGGERS BASEBALL 2025

RHP Joey Honerbaum (Dodgeville, 2025)

6-foot-1, 180 pound athletic body. Had a very quality outing in Sunday’s mid-day matchup. Threw a ton of strikes with both his fastball and curveball. FB sat 80-84 mph, T85 mph and held velocity throughout the game. CB was 68-70 mph with 11/5 shape, kept opposing hitters off-balance.

Final Line: 6.0 IP, 8 K, 4 H, 1 R

Joey Honerbaum (7/2/23)

WARRIORS BASEBALL

RHP Ben Szeflinski (Muskego, 2025)

Szeflinski is a physically advanced right-handed pitcher, standing at 6-foot-1, 210-pounds with a strong lower half. Athletic mover on the mound with a fluid arm action. Fastball worked in the high-70s and worked both sides of the plate. Final line: 5.1IP, 2R, 5Ks.

Monday

15U

BLIZZARD ELITE

INF Jackson Tretter (Mounds View (MN), 2026)

Tretter played a big role in the Blizzard’ Semifinal win. Advanced frame for age standing at a sturdy 6-foot-1, 200-pounds. Used a simple swing and a pull-side approach to send two hits to the left side for 2 RBIs. 

GRB RAYS NORTH

RHP/INF Mack Krause (Neenah, 2026)

Krause 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. A high-end arm to keep an eye on in the state’s 2026 class. 

Mack Krause (7/3/23)

LHP Logan Wierzba (West De Pere, 2026)

Wierzba impressed during his championship game start on the mound. High ceiling left-handed pitcher that showed above average pitchability. Three pitch mix with a fastball that sat in the upper-70s and touch 80 mph a handful of times. Flashed feel for a changeup in the low-70s that got swings and misses low in the zone. Also used a curveball with depth to get hitters out in front and force weak contact. 

UTL Carter Heroux (Oconto Falls, 2026)

Heroux played a big part in the Rays championship run. Wiry athlete with a high ceiling standing at 5-foot-11, 145-pounds. Right-handed hitter that was on the barrel all weekend and flashed bat-speed on extra base hits. Had a ground-rule double in the championship game to score the winning run. On the mound, Heroux presents a super clean and whippy arm that will be exciting to watch develop. Fastball worked in the upper-70s with life to force weak contact. Got the win on the mound to finish off the weekend. 

Carter Heroux (7/3/23)

GRB STIKS TEAL

RHP Nolan Mabie (Hononegah (IL), 2026)

Mabie gave an upside look during his Semifinal start on Monday. Projects well, standing at 6-foot-2, 140-pounds. Easy mover on the mound with a clean and fluid arm action. Fastball mostly worked in the high-70s, topping out at 80 mph. Flashed a 12/6 curveball using his over-the-top arm slot that had late bite down in the zone. A right-handed arm that should only get better with plenty of room for added strength.

17U

EAU CLAIRE A’s BLUE

C Jack Gorman (Eau Claire North, 2024)

Gorman finds himself mentioned in this Quick Hits piece for a second time, as the righty continued to cause frustration for his opponents with his offensive production, smacking a double to the left-center gap to drive in a run. The uncommitted athlete had two hits and two RBIs on Monday, stepping up in the middle of his team’s order. His controlled barrel and whippy hands allow him to elevate the baseball with ease, as he presents strength with his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. Showcased a strong arm and smooth defensive actions behind the plate as well.

Jack Gorman (7/3/23)

INF Logan Hesselman (Eau Claire North, 2024)

Hesselman clutched up when the Eau Claire A’s needed it most, sending a two-RBI single to the opposite field to give his team the lead, eventually proving to be the game-winning hit. The lefty features a quick and compact swing, keeping his hands inside the baseball. Hesselman stands at 6-foot, 160-pounds, projecting as he continues to develop in his prep career. Was a spark for his team when they needed it in the Semifinals.

Logan Hesselman (7/3/23)

MID-ILLNI MISSILES

C AJ Stone (Metamora (IL), 2024)

A part of a strong top of the order, Stone separated himself as one of the top hitters on the Mid-Illini Missiles, going 2-for-3 in the Semifinals. Stone stands at an athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pounds, presenting quality actions behind the plate to pair with a solid left-handed swing. Stone drove in a run with a single in bracket play, coming off of a successful weekend of pool play for the Mid-Illini Missiles in the process. 

THE TOURISTS

C Quade Thompson (Wrightstown, 2024)

Thompson, who was mentioned previously within this Quick Hits piece, was back to his run-producing ways on Monday, driving in two runs with a single to guide The Tourists to a 12-5 Semifinal win. The to-be senior followed that up with a two-run home run in the championship game, sparking an early comeback by smashing a pitch to left field. Thompson continually showcased his quick twitch and strength within his bat, along with quality defensive actions behind the plate. His play throughout the weekend stood out, earning him an invite to the Top Prospect Games in Milwaukee in just under a week.

Quade Thompson (7/3/23)

OF Nick Bergin (Appleton North, 2024)

Bergin quietly put together a quality weekend, manning the leadoff position and center field for the entirety of the tournament. On Monday, the right-hander was combined for three hits and four RBIs in two games, emerging as a table-setter for The Tourists. Standing at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, Bergin is an athletic and scrappy prospect, filling the first spot in the order with multiple quality performances. 

Nick Bergin (7/3/23)

OF/C Carter Polfuss (De Pere, 2024)

Polfuss followed Bergin in the order, holding down the two-spot in the order for an electric offense, which put up a combined 20 runs on Monday. Polfuss doubled in the championship matchup, sending a ball off of the LF wall, doubling and driving in a run. From a 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame, Polfuss presents sneaky power, as he caught multiple barrels over the course of the weekend. He would end up scoring twice in the final game of the weekend, giving his teammates opportunities to produce in the middle of the lineup. 

Carter Polfuss (7/3/23)

WISCONSIN SWING

SS Fisher MacKenzie (St. Mary Catholic, 2024)

MacKenzie stands at 6-foot-2, 207-pounds, presenting himself as a solid athlete who displayed smooth actions across the infield, manning the shortstop position for the Wisconsin Swing. Racked up two hits in a loss on Monday, illustrating his success throughout the weekend, getting the bat head out in front of the plate. MacKenzie sprayed multiple line drives during his time in Mauston, emerging as an intriguing follow as a 2024 prospect entering his senior year.

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