Recruiting Roundup
February 9, 2018
Every Friday National Scouting Supervisor Nathan Rode provides a roundup of insider recruiting information and commitments throughout the PBR coverage area: The Buzz. CLICK HERE to take a look at this week’s National Buzz. With that in mind, let’s take an in depth look at the Wisconsin prospects who have committed to colleges, with detailed scouting information.
Tommy Lamb, LHP, Grafton HS, 2020
Oklahoma
2/4/18 - Verbally committed to Oklahoma.
11/5/17 - 5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed pitcher. High upside arm who shows plus command with minimal effort. Long high ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 81-84 mph, finished well through the zone, slight arm side action with command. Curveball plays 1/7, 67-71 mph. Straight changeup at 76-78 mph, excellent feel.
Jack Haufle, C/OF, Oregon, 2019
Lindenwood
2017 PBR Future Games - 6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitting C/OF with a lanky frame. Defensively has a strong arm from the outfield and behind the plate. Behind the plate has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Quick footwork with a clean transfer. Popped 2.12-2.26 and threw 80 mph out of the crouch, throws showed carry. In the outfield, shows off raw arm strength throwing 88 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup with a leg lift stride. Short, uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.26.
Zach Braun, C/RHP, Hartford Union, 2018
Viterbo
Josh Kolb, OF, Kettle Moraine, 2018
Carroll
Dylan Barganz, RHP/OF, Baraboo, 2018
Hamline
Zachary Lutz, LHP, Hartford, 2018
Concordia-Wisconsin
7/25/17 - 6-foot, 175-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a square landing working in line with home plate, good explosion in the core. Fastball sat 77-80 topping out at 82 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with depth at 65-67 mph. Changeup blended with fastball at 78 mph. At the plate hits from a crouched, slightly open setup with a short stride and average balance. Long swing path with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.84. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Threw 83 mph from the outfield.
Josh Sobczak, OF, South Milwaukee, 2018
Des Moines Area CC
9/17/17 - 6-foot-2, 205-pound outfielder, strong durable build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, lower half works. Compact swing short to the baseball with bat speed, some effort. 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed a plus arm from the outfield, carried well, 91 mph from a short over the top slot, played on a line and accurate. Projects in right field, plays through the baseball deliberately. 4.53 runner down the line.
Cole Paplham, RHP, Denmark, 2018
Lake Land CC
Devin Tyler, OF/1B, West De Pere, 2018
Siena Heights