Eastern Wisconsin Summer ID: Position Player Analysis
October 16, 2024
On Aug.19, the PBR Wisconsin scouting staff traveled to Wildwood Park in Sheboygan, Wis., to host the annual Eastern Wisconsin Summer ID event. This open showcase helped introduce us to some need-to-know players in the state that we’d not yet seen before, as well as provided us with updated looks at players who’ve earned our attention in the past.
Below is a look at all of the position players from the event with a few standouts that deserve a mention.
TOP POSITION PLAYERS
1. Tristin Hundt, Sheboygan North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic build with sloped shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, fluid load, minimal stride and creates separation. Sprays contact to all fields, bat stays in the zone, feel for the barrel. Comfortable driving the ball to the opposite field gap. 69.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot and throws played accurately.
Defense: Active feet, easy mover, soft hands.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
2. Peyton McKinney, Grafton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: /RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple and athletic setup, toe-tap stride that gains ground. Easy, balanced, repeatable swing. Natural lift, ball jumps off the barrel and leverages the ball with ease, especially to the pull-side. 70.5 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Medium arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm, shows carry and accuracy.
Defense: Athletic, attacks the baseball, proper routes, sure/confident hands.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
3. Nolan Schmitz, Wisconsin Dells (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 165.1-pounds. Compact with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, stock set up, consistently on time and in rhythm. Direct, quick hands, and drives the ball to all fields. 62.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 76 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, carries through the target.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop times. INF: Two hand gather, secures the baseball through release and gains ground to the target. C: Quick hands, clean glove-to-hand release, athletic and soft blocker, mobile and active out of crouch covering bunts.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
4. Dawson Luther, Pittsville (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic with strong.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with toe tap trigger. Short and quick, flat, on plane early with the ball, sprays line drives to all fields, ball jumps. 71.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Online, medium arc, accurate with carry through the target.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, aggressive routes, athletic with active feet.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
5. Joe Landgraf, Hartford (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 202-pounds. Proportionate frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Simple, stock setup, up and down stride that gains ground. Quick hands with bat speed, ball jumps. 70 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 83 mph. OF: Short arc, loose and quick arm, ball jumps out of hand, accurate with carry. INF: Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate arm with carry.
Defense: Proper routes, one hand gather shuffle to throw. OF: Active feet, confident hands, body control.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Giovanni Aiello, Sheboygan North (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Wiry build with a proportional frame, more added strength to be added in the future.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with a toe tap stride. Flat path, on plane, hands work through the ball and to all fields. 59.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Medium arc, low 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather, wide base, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Silas Alcala, Little Chute (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic with current strength and more projected.
Hit: RHH. Simple set up and load, short stride, balanced, on time. Flat path, direct and short. Ball jumps when barrelled to all fields, line drive approach with barrel feel. 64.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate with quick arm.
Defense: 2.28-2.50 pop times. Short and quick right foot with direction to second, can turn the ball around, athletic fielding bunts, soft blocker.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Kaden Ballweg, Lodi (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Athletic and wiry with a projection of added strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with slight crouch. Bat path works on plane early in the swing, hands show quickness, ball jumps when barrelled. 65.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, backspins it with carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.19-2.58 pop times. OF: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw. C: Turns the ball around quickly to second base, athletic blocker, athletic covering bunts.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Elijah Banaag, Grafton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Wiry build, sloped shoulders, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Sits backside with a long stride. Downhill, backspins it, sprays it through both gaps. 61.4 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 65.9 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Has 3/4 slot, clean through the ball with carry and accuracy.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, efficient routes, one hand gather in stride.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Blake Becker, Sheboygan North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Long-levered frame with more physical development to come down the road.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open stance, toe tap stride that gains ground. Downhill with the ability to backspin balls to all fields. 63.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Low 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Works to play low to the ground, two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.
Bodie Bloom, Montello (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong with current strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, upright stance, leg kick that gains ground. Natural swing sequence, direct path to and through the ball, free and easy swing, ball jumps off barrel. 65.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 79 mph. OF: Short arc, 3/4 slot, quickness to arm, accurate. INF: Medium arc, high 3/4 slot, arm shows accuracy and quickness.
Defense: One hand gather, aggressive routes, crow hop to throw. INF: active feet, two hand gather.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Braden Bothe, Campbellsport (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. High waist, wiry build, and a projection of more added strength.
Hit: LHH. Sits backside, toe tap trigger. Short and compact downhill to and through the ball, loose free, and easy. 63.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Medium arc, slings ball from low 3/4 slot shows accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Asher Brandsma, DeForest (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Athletic with a projection of added growth and strength.
Hit: SH. Wide setup, no stride, repeats. Feel for the barrel, and drives the ball through the middle of the field. 57.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 190’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short arc, short draw, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather into midline, shuffle to throw.
Run: 8.13 runner in the 60.
Aiden Case, Kohler (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Strong build with more strength on its way.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, toe tap stride. Direct and downhill, quick hands, finishes long through the baseball. 72.6 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Full arc, backspins ball with some carry.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Carson Gehrke, Oregon (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Proportionate and athletic frame with a projection for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Short stride with balance, on time. Short and compact, downhill, to and through the ball, sprays it to all fields. 59.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Defense: Two hand gather shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.
Jace Goebel, Campbellsport (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Proportional frame, long levers with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap trigger, repeats. Short and quick to the ball, jumps off the bat, spreads the field. 70.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arc, low 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Bobby Held, Mayville (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Wiry build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wide and crouched stance. Flat barrel, on plane, compact finish through the ball, line drive approach. 61 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Full online arc, quick arm, backspins ball, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, breaks down to field, one hand gather.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Kaiden Henrich, Merrill (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 200-pounds. Strong build with more strength on its way.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, early toe down timing, strong loaded hand position on time. Direct, downhill, flat, to and through the ball, can drive the ball to all fields. 70 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. High 3/4 slot, backspins it with accuracy.
Defense: 2.12-2.25 pop times. Short and quick right foot, replaces feet, quick out of crouch covering bunts, soft blocker.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Ethan Hibicke, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Strong build with a proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, gains ground. Elevates ball middle of the field, extension past contact. 69.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Full arc, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw, feel for the bag.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Ace Hoffmann, Lodi (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 162-pounds. Athletic with a long lower half and a projection for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup and gains ground. Tight to body hand path, to and through the baseball, has feel for the barrel, drives it to both gaps. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Medium arc, 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Defense: Two hand gather shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Gage Honeyager, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic with projection.
Hit: LHH. Sits backside, toe tap trigger that gains ground, repeats. Flat path, early on the plane, short, and finishes through the ball. 72.6 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 345’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Quick arm from 3/4 slot, short arc, repeats, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Aggressive, attacks the baseball, one hand gather shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Carston Jacobson, Turner (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, uses the ground. Loose, free and easy with bat speed, drives the ball to all fields, with quick hands. 70.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. High 3/4 slot, medium draw, quick arm, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Evan Johnson, Oshkosh West (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds. Proportional frame with sloped shoulders.
Hit: SH. Stock set up, long and slow stride with hand separtion. RH: Direct hand path, back spins balls with line drive approach to all fields. LH: Direct with quick bat speed, ball jumps when barrelled. 65.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 70 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Defense: 2.30-2.43 pop times. INF: Two hand gather shuffle to throw. C: Quick and soft down to block, covers bunts with quick feet.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Kane Kennedy, Reedsburg Area (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic, sloped shoulders, long levers with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup. Short and direct hand path to and through the ball, ball jumps off the bat when barrelled. 69.1 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, slings it with accuracy.
Defense: Active feet, athletic mover, some lateral range, quick trigger.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Griffin Knight, Cedar Grove-Belgium (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic with a projection of added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, leg lift trigger. Easy and loose swing, well sequenced, ball jumps. 68.7 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Medium arc, accurate with carry through the target.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, confident hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Baron Koch, Reedsburg Area (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Wiry build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Short and compact flat through the ball, drives it through both gaps. 65.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Medium arc, online, clean arm, backspins ball with carry and accuracy.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, one hand gather.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Keegan Kruzan, Wausau West (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Sloped shoulders with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Short and balanced stride, on time. Strong hands, on plane, high finish through the ball, ball jumps when barreled. 63.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 65.3 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot, carry, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw, some feel for the bag.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Cole Kuhn, Plymouth (WI), 2027
Positional Profile:
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic with sloped shoulders and a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, leg lift trigger. Short and compact, on the plane, works line drives through the middle of the field. 65.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full arc, online, 3/4 slot, quick arm, accurate with carry.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, fields in stride.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Sebastian Lopez, Sparta (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Wiry build with a projection of more growth and strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance with long stride quickly turning on ball. Downhill, backspins the ball, has feel for the barrel, and spreads the field. 58.9 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arc, accurate arm, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Proper routes, one hand gather, breaks down to field.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Charley Lussenhop, Washburn (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong and athletic with projection.
Hit: RHH. Open, toe tap stride that gains ground Uses lower half, ball jumps when barrelled, drives it mostly middle and pull side. 63.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Has 3/4 slot, accurate, feel for the ball.
Defense: Active feet, breaks down, soft hands, quick trigger
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Jackson Mannon, Kohler (WI), 2027
Positional Profile:
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds. Long levers, wiry, with a projection for added stength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, long stride, starts with high hands. Natural swing sequence, feel for the barrel, ball jumps off the bat, drives it through both gaps. 71.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, slings the ball, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, quick to ball, soft hands.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Nolan Mashak, Holmen (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 151-pounds. Wiry frame with sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, balanced through forward move, pre pitch rhythm, repeats. Gets into a strong hitting position, on time and uses ground extremely well to deliver the barrel with a short and compact swing, driving it to all fields. 65 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Has 3/4 slot from a short and compact arc, accurate with carry through the target.
Defense: Quick mover, athletic, two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.
John Merk, Nicolet (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 134.7-pounds. Athletic and slim frame with a projection for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, wider base, leg tuck into strong hitting position on time. Free and easy swing with feel for the barrel, line drive approach to all fields. 65.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Can throw from multiple arm angles, accurate, ball carries.
Defense: Soft hands, some range, active feet, quick trigger.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Logan Michaels, Random Lake (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-10, 179.5-pounds. Strong build with a projection for more added strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, loose and athletic, easy. Quick and strong hands, feel for the barrel, spreads the field. 70.3 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Has 3/4 slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic, quick trigger.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Joshua Miller, Shorewood (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 147-pounds. Long levers, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open stance, works back to even. Tight and short hand path, quickness to hands, can spray the ball, mostly hard pull side contact. 60.9 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 67 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Has 3/4 slot, short draw, shows accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather shuffle to throw.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.
Brady Mohns, Brookfield Central (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long levers with projection.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, toe tap stride that gains ground. Flat path, strong and quick hands, spreads the ball. 62.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot, carry and accuracy through the target.
Defense: Two hand gather shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Avery Mosloski, Oshkosh West (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Long levers, wide and sloped shoulders, a projection for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap trigger. Natural swing sequence, uses ground, quick hands, strong top hand, controls the barrel to backspin the ball to all fields. 68.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Medium arc, up on time, 3/4 slot with accuracy and carry through the target.
Defense: Two hand gather, some range, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.80 runner in the 60.
Liam O'Toole, Plymouth (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: /RHP
Body: 5-8, 133.2-pounds. Athletic and wiry with a projection of added strength.
Hit: SH. Sits backside, toe tap trigger, slightly open, works back to center. RH: Direct path, to and through the ball, downhill, ball jumps when barrelled, drives it through middle/pull side. LH: Flat and short path to and through the ball with the ability to drive line drives to all fields. 61 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Medium arc, 3/4 slot, back spins it through the target with accuracy.
Defense: Two handed gather under midline, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
Alonzo Pena, Sheboygan North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Wiry frame with a long lower half and a projection for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic and balanced setup, on time. Direct and flat swing to and through the baseball, sprays it to all fields. 58.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 67.9 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot, backspins ball to second.
Defense: 2.30-2.65 pop times. Clean transfer, good direction to second base, soft blocker, quick out of crouch covering bunts.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Joe Pirillo, St. Mary Catholic (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Athletic and strong.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, sits backside, leg kick trigger, and rides it out. Quick hands, short and compact, serious leverage out front, ball jumps, drives it through both gaps. 69.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 364’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Full arc, back spins it, serious carry.
Defense: Aggressive routes, confident, one hand gather.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Zach Plier, Grafton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long levers, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance and gains ground. Flat swing, quickness to hands, feel for the barrel, line drive approach to pull side. 65.5 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Low 3/4 slot with quick arm.
Defense: Proper routes, one hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Erik Ramseier, La Crosse Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long, lean, athletic with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic pre-pitch rhythm with toe tap stride that gains ground. Flat path, ball jumps off the bat, sprays it to all fields, line drive approach with barrel feel. 63 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arc, slings it, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Elliott Ries, Sheboygan Falls (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 197-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, deep load, toe tap stride, hits off the backside. Minimal head movement, uphill through the zone, lifted contact to all fields. 67.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 69.3 mph. 250’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 62 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, smooth free and easy, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, breaks down, shuffle to throw.
Run: 8.57 runner in the 60.
Rohen Robbins, Wausau West (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic and proportionate with sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with a strong back elbow, easy rhythm with balance. Short and flat path to and through the ball, ball jumps when barrelled, shows hand quickness and feel for the barrel. 63.3 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 69.6 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. High 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: 2.26-2.36 pop times. Quick transfer, short right foot, can turn the ball around, athletic on blocks and fielding bunts.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.
Patrick Roberts, Watertown (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Athletic with sloped shoulders, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, up and down stride that gains ground. Flat path, on plane, sprays line drives to all fields. 60.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 69 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 60 mph. OF - 59 mph. OF: Slings it from a low 3/4 slot, shows accuracy. INF: Slings it from a low 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, shuffles to throw. INF: Two hand gather, shuffles to throw, some feel for the bag.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Brady Schmidt, Fond du Lac (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Strong and athletic proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Large leg tuck. Short hand path, to and through the baseball, shows some hand quickness with line drive approach to all fields. 66.9 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. Replaces feet, quick turning the ball around to second base, quick out of crouch on bunts, soft blocker.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Ethan Serembiczky, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 152-pounds. Athletic with a projection for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, toe tap stride. Direct path, downhill, backspins balls to all fields and through both gaps. 60.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short arc, back spins with accuracy.
Defense: Quick trigger, attacks the baseball, fields in stride.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
Collin Thorne, Kohler (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 240-pounds. Strong with a high waist.
Hit: RHH. Athletic set up with a strong back elbow, early toe tap back into strong hitting position. Feel for the barrel, shows hand and bat speed with a natural swing sequence. 69.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. High 3/4 slot with carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.25-2.36 pop times. Short right foot, clean transfer, good direction to second, soft blocker, quick out-of-crouch fielding bunts.
Run: 8.78 runner in the 60.
Mark Williams, Sheboygan North (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Strong and athletic with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, sits backside, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Short and direct path, downhill to and through the ball, drives it through both gaps consistently, compact. 74.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Full arc, 3/4 slot, accurate with carry.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, proper routes, flashed soft hands.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
Logan Zickert, Pittsville (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry build with room for strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, toe tap stride that gains ground. Direct bat path, downhill, spreads the field and finds the gaps. 67.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph. Short arc, slings ball from 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw with range.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
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