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Kenosha Preseason ID 2025: Quick Hits

February 11, 2025
By: Wisconsin Staff

On Saturday, February 8rd, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin team kicked off the 2025 winter showcase circuit with the annual Kenosha Preseason ID showcase at Puma Baseball Academy in Kenosha, Wis. More than 20 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in Wisconsin, as well as a few players from just over the Illinois border.

Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out in Kenosha within this Quick Hits piece. Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to break down the in-depth metrics measured at this event, with the help of our tech partners TrackMan, Blast Motion, and Vizual Edge.

POSITION PLAYERS

CLASS OF 2026

+ C Jacob DeVinney (Lane Tech, IL; 2026) was one of the biggest winners of the day on Sunday. An athletic backstop with upside, DeVinney measured a wiry and projectable 6-foot-2, 170 pounds. He started off his day by hitting rockets to all fields from an efficient and aggressive bat path through the baseball. His 94 mph max exit velocity was second best on the day and he hit the furthest ball of the day at 340 feet. Behind the plate, the backstop showcased polish and refined skills for the position. His 1.97 pop time to second base was the quickest of the event and his throws were consistently on the base. The junior will continue to get stronger which indicates that exit velocities and power numbers will continue to climb. DeVinney also threw solid strikes on the mound and could serve to get some useful innings, but our staff envisions him as a solid college catching prospect at this point in his career. DeVinney has established himself as a name to follow in Illinois going into the spring season after his performance on Sunday.

+ Twin brothers OF Kyle Pierce (Dundee-Crown, IL; 2026) and OF Ryan Pierce (Dundee-Crown, IL; 2026) turned themselves into interesting follows after Sunday’s showing. Both showed quality actions in defensive work in the outfield and were in the mid 80’s with their throws through home plate. The right-handed hitters also showcased quick hands and feel for the barrel with max exit velocities in the up 80’s. The Pierce brothers are solid all-around athletes that our staff will monitor going forward.

+ C Ethan Karmann (Tremper, 2026) measured at 6-foot, 153 pounds has a projectable and athletic frame. Karmann featured a loose and fluid swing that consistently found the barrel throughout his round. He turned the ball around quickly during catcher defense with a 2.11 pop time and 77 mph raw arm strength which was best among the catching group. He also was 83 mph across the infield. Overall, it was a solid day both offensively and defensively for the Tremper junior.

+ C Trent Miller (Lakes Community, IL; 2026) although he did not put up the big exit velocity numbers with the bat at the event, our staff was impressed with the consistency as to which he barrelled up the baseball to all fields. His fluid and repeatable swing was on display throughout his round. Additionally, Miller, impressed behind the plate with the ability to turn the ball around quickly to second base and he showcased soft hands in receiving the ball from pitchers during bullpen work. Miller is a guy that should start to open some eyes once he adds more size and strength to his frame.

+ INF Kolton Selders (Grant, IL; 2026) is another player who had a nice day both offensively and defensively. Selder showcased a rhythmic and repeatable swing from the right side of the plate. His max exit velocity registered at a solid 91 mph off the bat. In infield work, Selders showcased smooth and fluid actions working through the baseball ranging to both sides.

+ This is the third time we’ve viewed OF Colton Flucas (Nicolet, 2026) in event in the last three years and he’s developed nicely. Flucas has always had a fluid and compact swing with barrel feel, but this is where we’ve seen some of the metrics tick up. Flucas’ max exit velocity jumped considerably since the last viewing. He went from 85 mph off the bat last year up to 93 mph good for 4th best at the event. He also improved his arm strength from 79 mph to 82 mph. Flucas put himself on our staff’s radar as an interesting follow after this performance on Sunday.

+ SS/RHP London Stanley (Tremper, 2026) continues to impress with his twitchy athleticism and long levered wiry frame which offers considerable upside to his overall profile. He hits with a controlled crash into the baseball which allowed him to register the third highest exit velocity of the day at 94 mph. His quick hands and short hand path help him generate leverage consistently against a firm front side. On defense, Stanley showcased his acumen both in the middle infield and at first base. A very quick first step allowed him to range to both sides and come in nicely on slow rollers. He also has considerable feel for footwork around the first base bag. Stanley continues to be a name on our staff’s radar going forward.

+ Switch hitting INF Bryce Kowall (Richmond, IL; 2026) had an impressive day from both sides of the plate. Both left-handed and right-handed swings were efficient with balance and a short hand path. He was consistently on the barrel and registered a max exit velocity of 90 mph. He also drove a ball 321 feet which was 3rd furthest for the event. Kowall is an interesting follow going forward.

+ C Jose Mendoza Jr. (Waukegan, IL; 2026) performed notably with the bat with a smooth left-handed stroke barrelling up multiple balls to all fields. His timing, rhythm and ease of operation in delivering the barrel really stood out during his round of batting practice. He logged a max exit velocity of 89 mph that should continue to improve as he continues to get stronger.

CLASS OF 2027

+ 1B Everett Lucero (Westosha Central, 2027) had one of the best standout performances of the day. Lucero displayed impressive bat speed during batting practice from a short and compact swing. Lucero juiced multiple balls through both gaps and consistently showcased feel for the barrel. His max exit velocity of 96 mph was an event best. Lucero’s first base defense was equally impressive. He showcased soft hands and athletic feet around the bag. Lucero was a name that popped up last year in Westosha’s run at state and will continue to be a name our staff monitors going forward.

+ INF Jarret Fonk (Indian Trail, 2027) measured in at 5-foot-8, 120 pounds. The sophomore showcased a real feel to hit and feel for the barrel during batting practice with his no stride approach at the plate and a balanced swing through contact. His exit velocity’s will continue to tick up as he adds to his frame. Fonk also displayed quality actions working through the baseball in infield work. Fonk is interesting and will be monitored going forward by our Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff.

+ INF Robbie Johnson (St. Joseph, 2027) is a 5-foot-11, 191 pound athletic framed infielder who had a nice day on Sunday. Johnson registered a top 10 exit velocity during the hitting portion of the event utilizing a short and compact path to deliver the barrel. He displayed a very balanced and ease to the operation of the swing which indicates a real feel to hit. The sophomore is an interesting follow for our staff going forward.

+ OF Logan Lutes (Libertyville, IL; 2027) is a long levered athlete with a projectable frame who registered a solid 90 mph max exit velocity from a centered and balanced swing. He also hit a ball 321 feet which was tied for third best at the event. It was a notable performance with the bat for the sophomore.

CLASS OF 2028

+ INF/C Jackson Bline (Westosha Central, 2028) performed well at his first Prep Baseball showcase. With the bat, Bline was all over the barrel hitting line drive after line drive from his smooth left handed stroke. On defense, he showcased fluid actions with a good internal clock to make the plays in the middle infield. He also worked well behind the plate showcasing soft hands and a solid presence for his pitcher to work with which is something that can’t be measured with technology. Bline will be a player that pops as he continues to add size and strength as his high baseball IQ and feel for the game will carry him.

+ INF Jake Fuchs (Westosha Central, 2028) is another name that is going to really pop once he adds to his frame. Fuchs, another high baseball IQ type impressed both offensively and defensively. His line drive approach from the right side of the plate was on display throughout the round showing a real feel for timing and feel for the barrel. On defense, Fuchs’ actions and fluidity really impressed our staff on Sunday. He showcased his range to both sides with his soft hands indicating that he will be able to stick up the middle in the future.

+ INF Erik Novak (Westosha Central, 2028) was another Westosha Central player that displayed solid skills and tools at the event. His 6-foot-1, 141 pound frame offers plenty of room to add more mass and strength. Novak showed off quickness in his hands and bat speed with solid timing during his round of batting practice. More pop is coming to this swing once he develops physically. Also, there was a lot to like with his actions in the infield. The freshman showcased a quick first step laterally with quality actions overall in infield work. Once Novak develops physically, our staff is confident he will be a name to know in the state.

+ INF Owen Sulko (Tremper, 2028) was another freshman at the event that will be someone to follow as he develops. Sulko should add to his 6-foot-1, 167 pound frame which will offer more thump in his bat. He showed the ability to square balls up during batting practice which a rhythmic swing.

+ 1B Nolan Eckhart (Westosha Central, 2028) is definitely someone to monitor in the future. Eckhart displayed a short and compact left handed swing that showed considerable feel for timing and feel for the barrel. Eckhart has some upside as he continues to gain strength.

+ A pair of Racine Lutheran freshman showed out well at Sunday’s event in INF Paxton Akins (Racine Lutheran, 2028) and 1B Parker Stroupe (Racine Lutheran, 2028). Both players showed hand quickness and the ability to barrel up the baseball on a consistent basis. Our staff will take notice of both players in the spring and summer seasons after their performances.

PITCHERS/TWO-WAY PLAYERS

CLASS OF 2026

+ OF/RHP Zachary Collins (Grant, IL; 2026) measured 6-foot, 152 with a high waist, sloped shoulders and a projectable frame. He put together one of the most impressive performances of the day. With the bat, he showed off his quick hands and ability to drive the baseball and registered the 5th best exit velocity of the day at 93 mph. From the outfield he unleashed throws up to 92 mph showing impressive carry and backspin through release while also displaying aggressive actions fielding through the baseball. On the mound his fastball topped out at 86 mph and was able to drive it downhill through locations throughout the bullpen session. He paired his fastball with a sharp slider (72-76 mph) with short and quick lateral breaking action that he landed consistently for strikes. The changeup (73-75 mph) was thrown with fastball intent and had depth and fade to the pitch as it approached the hitting zone making it a useful third pitch for Collins. Overall, Collins is an interesting follow for the state of Illinois after what he was able to do on Sunday.

+ RHP TJ Rodriguez (Grayslake Central, IL; 2026) has a strong and sturdy frame which measured at 6-foot-1, 191 pounds. He threw from an athletic and dynamic delivery using his lower half efficiently to get down the mound. He displayed a quick arm and a running fastball with good finish through the zone which sat in the lower 80’s. He paired his fastball with a short and quick lateral breaking slider and a change up out of the same window as his other two offerings. Rodriguez certainly has some upside and is an interesting follow as he develops.

+ RHP/UTL Nolan Monosso (Brookfield Central, 2026) topped out in the lower 80s with his fastball and showed the ability to drive it through areas of the zone consistently. His slider featured some sweeping lateral action to pair with his fastball. He also flashed a change up to keep hitters off balance and to round out his three pitch mix. Behind the plate, Monosso showcased the ability to turn around the baseball to second base with a respectable 2.11 pop time, and the right handed hitter was in the top 10 for max exit velocity for the event with the bat. All around, it was a solid day for the Brookfield Central junior.

CLASS OF 2027

+ INF/RHP Brady Schoenfeld (Indian Trail, 2027) continues to prove that he is a solid performer when the spotlight is on him. The two-way talent had a notable performance with the bat, glove and on the mound on Sunday. With the bat, Schoenfeld has a consistent and repeatable compact swing from the right swing and produced the 6th highest max exit velocity of the event at 92 mph. He makes a strong case for himself to be an up the middle defender the way he handled himself during the defensive portion of the event. His smooth actions and rangy first step were on display in this look. On the mound, the right-hander showed impressive touch and feel to get the fastball to spots in the zone which set up his useful secondary offerings which include a sharp two plane breaking ball and a change-up that pairs nicely with the heater. Overall, it was another solid look at the sophomore.

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