PBR Wisconsin Best of 2023: Top Average Slider Spin Rates
February 2, 2024
With our 2024 event calendar on the horizon, our staff has dedicated some time to reflect on the top statistical performers that we saw at our events in 2023. We'll be shining some light on Wisconsin natives who put up loud numbers in 2023, showcasing their tools to our staff at PBR Wisconsin events.
These leaderboards were compiled solely based on numbers at our state events, including Preseason IDs, All-States, Open events, Scout Days, Future Games, and the inaugural All-American Game, too.
To see all of the events we ran this year, click HERE.
For a full list of our 2024 winter calendar that includes our upcoming events, click HERE.
Check out the Leaderboard stories that were rollout last week below:
+ Average Rotational Acceleration
+ Top Average Fastball Spin Rate
+ Top Average Curveball Spin Rate
Today we will see which prospects throughout the year put up notable Slider Spin Rates.
TOP AVERAGE SLIDER SPIN RATE (2024)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Nicholas Heisl | Germantown | 2024 | RHP | 2894 |
| 2 | Tavian Ramos | Neenah | 2024 | RHP | 2844 |
| 3 | Bryce Balistreri | Pius XI | 2024 | RHP | 2653 |
| 4 | Ty Cieslewicz | Menomonee Falls | 2024 | INF/RHP | 2582 |
| 5 | Brayden Rohde | Oak Creek | 2024 | RHP | 2565 |
| 6 | Jake Bjerke | Eleva-Strum | 2024 | INF/RHP | 2560 |
| 7 | Oliver Gonzalez | St. Thomas More | 2024 | INF/RHP | 2552 |
| 8 | Ethan Wick | Appleton North | 2024 | RHP | 2542 |
| 9 | Tyler Suttner | Waukesha North | 2024 | RHP | 2495 |
| 10 | Jack DeTienne | Verona Area | 2024 | RHP | 2472 |
TOP AVERAGE SLIDER SPIN RATE (2025)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Peter Kussow | Arrowhead | 2025 | RHP | 2685 rpm |
| 2 | Nolan Witkowski | Verona Area | 2025 | RHP | 2658 |
| 3 | Nolan Meis | Lakeside Lutheran | 2025 | INF/RHP | 2514 |
| 4 | Ethan Bauerschmidt | Tremper | 2025 | UTL/RHP | 2478 |
| - | Ethan Oatman | Mosinee | 2025 | RHP | 2478 |
| 6 | Jaxon Clayton | Brookfield Central | 2025 | RHP | 2441 |
| 7 | Owen Dobberstein | Pewaukee | 2025 | RHP | 2433 |
| 8 | Adam Urban | Wauwatosa West | 2025 | RHP | 2428 |
| 9 | Jack Perkowski | Hartford | 2025 | LHP | 2414 |
| 10 | Cooper Jesperson | Eau Claire Memorial | 2025 | RHP | 2391 |
TOP AVERAGE SLIDER SPIN RATE (2026)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Tyson Grulkowski | Muskego | 2026 | RHP/INF | 2620 rpm |
| 2 | Brett Rybarczyk | Sheboygan North | 2026 | LHP | 2471 |
| 3 | Logan Haupt | Manitowoc Lutheran | 2026 | INF/RHP | 2404 |
| 4 | Hudson Burg | Fond Du Lac | 2026 | INF/RHP | 2384 |
| 5 | Mason Prevost | Bay Port | 2026 | INF/RHP | 2349 |
| 6 | Grady Loper | Arrowhead | 2026 | INF/RHP | 2287 |
| 7 | Colin Reddy | Appleton North | 2026 | RHP | 2246 |
| 8 | Jonathan Urban | Wauwatosa West | 2026 | RHP | 2245 |
| 9 | Colton Semmelmenn | Brookfield Central | 2026 | LHP | 2187 |
| 10 | Shaefer Peterson | Kimberly | 2026 | INF/RHP | 2153 |
TOP AVERAGE SLIDER SPIN RATE (2027)
| Rank | Name | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (Avg) |
| 1 | Joey Shaw | Muskego | 2027 | OF/LHP | 2445 |
| 2 | Mason Sturma | Muskego | 2027 | INF/RHP | 2430 |
| 3 | Danny Flor | Oconomowoc | 2027 | INF/RHP | 2311 |
| 4 | Grady Cheever | Germantown | 2027 | C/RHP | 2103 |
| 5 | Henry Koopmeiners | Waukesha North | 2027 | RHP | 2087 |
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