Prep Baseball Report

Southern Wisconsin Open: Preview


By Tino Abarca
Staff Writer

The Southern Wisconsin Open, formerly known as the Verona Invitational Showcase, hits Verona, WI for the second consecutive summer. The Open will take place at Stampfl Field on Friday, June 22.

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Now a year removed from last year’s event, the showcase boasts multiple commitments. Tristan Largent (Concordia (WI)), Sam Nemetz (Marian (WI)) and Brock Wanninger (Loras College) have all signed to play at the collegiate level.

This year’s event will host graduates ranging from the 2019-22 classes. Of the attendees, LHP/1B Tyler Denu (Mount Horeb), a 2019 grad, is set to take part. Denu’s fastball has topped at 87 and sits mid-80s. He’s ranked No. 50 in the 2019 Wisconsin class; No. 8 at his position.

Tyler Denu (6.12.18)

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This is Prep Baseball Report’s second event of the summer in the Badger state, with many more to come. To view our full list of events, click here.

EVENT ITINERARY

Position Players: Check-in at 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Pitchers: Check-in at 10:20 – 10:40 a.m.

Catchers: Stay for both sessions

Format:

Infielders, Outfielders, Catchers
- Stretching
- Running Times (60-yard dash)
- Defensive Evaluations
- Offensive Evaluations
- Round of Batting Practice

Pitchers & Catchers
- Stretching
- Bullpen Sessions
- Catchers Evaluations

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