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South Milwaukee Preseason ID: Quick Hits

March 12, 2025
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On March 9th, Prep Baseball Wisconsin team hosted its latest event along the 2025 winter showcase circuit, the annual South Milwaukee Preseason ID took place at Hitters Baseball Academy in Caledonia, WI. Around 80 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of prospects to follow in an area of Wisconsin that regularly produces some of the state’s top talent.

Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out in Caledonia 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, Swift, and Vizual Edge.

POSITION PLAYERS

2026

+ 1B/OF Dominic Santarelli (St. Joseph, 2026; Louisville commit) continues to elevate his prospect status each time we see him, and it was no different this past weekend. Already one of the top bats in the country for his class, Santarelli has added more impact and athleticism over the winter. Leading the event with a 6.74 run-time, improving from his previous 7.32 time. At the plate, the physical left-hander looks like a more explosive version of himself at 6-foot-1, 230-pounds. Bat-to-ball and quality of contact stand out for Santarelli, with the innate feel to leverage the ball in the air, the impact was evident throughout the round with an average exit velocity of 102.3 mph while topping out at 108.6 mph. Santarelli comes with a history of performing and made a statement this weekend, reaffirming his status as one of the top bats in the country.

+ MIF Jake Cummins (Milton, 2026; UW-Milwaukee commit) showed exactly why he is a top ranked 2026 player in the state. The junior middle infielder started off his day by running his best 60 yard dash time at 6.95 seconds showcasing quick burst off the line. He then displayed quick hands with his signature compact swing and produced exit velocities consistently in the upper 80’s maxing out at 89 mph. He has a knack for the barrel and a contact oriented swing that serves him well with his line drive approach at the plate making him a very tough out for opposing pitchers. Finally, the sure-handed middle infielder showed exactly why he was coveted by the UW-Milwaukee Panthers with his defensive prowess with the glove. His smooth actions and quick first step were on display consistently during defensive work. Cummins is poised for a big spring and our staff is excited to watch him play.

+ MIF Aidan Kolb (Hartford, 2026) showcased why he is a name to know for the class of 2026 in the state. The compact framed middle infielder put together an impressive day with both the bat and the glove. Kolb started off his day by running a solid 6.89 seconds 60 yard dash showing quickness and athleticism through the sprint. Kolb then had a monster day with the bat as he was consistently all over the barrel and drove the ball through both gaps. Kolb showed considerable strength in his hands and registered an impressive 96 mph max exit velocity which was easily his personal best. With the glove, Kolb showcased soft hands and fluid actions to both sides and proved he can stick on the dirt in the middle of the diamond. Kolb continues to impress our Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff in all aspects of his game.

+ OF Kaiden Romens (Hartford, 2026) skillset and toolset was on display on Sunday during the event. Romens showed enough speed during his 60 yard dash (7.03 seconds) to be an impactful baserunner and defender in the outfield. Next, with the bat, Romens was showcasing extremely quick hands from his downhill left handed swing as he was barrelling up the baseball consistently throughout his round. His 97 mph max exit velocity number is up 7 mph from the last time we saw him in 2024. His throwing arm was 87 mph from the outfield from a loose, clean and fluid arm stroke and is a weapon for the junior outfielder. Kaiden Romens is a name that our staff continues to be impressed with and he continues to improve in all aspects of his game and is ready for a big spring.

+ OF Laliwa Delgado (West De Pere, 2026) had a nice day with the bat and glove. The right handed hitter was explosive through the baseball and registered some of the best exit velocities on the day. He was up to 97 mph off the barrel as he was consistently driving the baseball through the back of the cage throughout his round. The outfielder also unleashed throws up to 90 mph showcasing considerable arm strength to be able to stick at all three outfield spots in the future. Delgado took his talents to the mound and was up to 86 mph with the fastball with a solid three pitch mix for strikes. He could potentially get some innings at the next level but our staff believes Delgado is going to be impactful as a position player in college. He’s on our staff’s radar and we are looking forward to seeing him perform this spring.

+ MIF Charlie Fitzke (Milton, 2026) is an athletic 5-foot-8 left-handed hitting middle infielder that impressed throughout Sunday’s event. At the plate, from the left-side Fitzke took a polished round of BP with evident bat-to-ball ability and feel to manipulate the barrel. A compact and downhill path with instant and visible bat speed, averaging 73.5 mph throughout his round, with a more consistent ability to impact the baseball reaching a 95.9 mph max exit velocity while maintaining an average of 89.8 mph. Defensively Fitzke is a steady defender with confident hands and a quick release with an arm up to 81 mph.

+ This is our staff’s first viewing of MIF Jayson Randolph (Wauwatosa West, 2026) and he opened some eyes. The athletically built middle infielder started off his day by running an impressive 6.79 seconds 60 yard dash. His bat looks to be his carrying tool as he showcased an athletic and explosive swing to and through the baseball throughout his round. Randolph was hitting rockets through the back of the cage up to 94 mph exit velocity. Our staff will monitor Randolph going forward.

+ MIF Christian Brazil (Indian Trail, 2026) showcased some quality actions on defense and with the bat. The right-handed hitter hit with a compact swing and was on the barrel throughout his round. Brazil showed fluid actions and soft hands with the glove during defense with a rangy firsts step. The junior middle infielder has a chance to pop once more size and strength comes.

+ C Nate Anastas (Oak Creek, 2026) is a proportional RHH hitting catcher with control for the barrel. At the plate, from the right-side Anastas took a controlled round with balance and rhythm through his swing, showing feel for the barrel throughout the round. Defensively behind the plate is a steady defender with sure and quiet hands to pair with an accurate arm that was up to 74 mph from behind the crouch.

+ OF Gavin Sawyer (Slinger, 2026) is an athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound outfielder with some strength to his frame. At the plate, the right-hander drove the baseball to all fields from a simple and compact path while reaching a max exit velocity of 92.8 mph on the round. Defensively, Sawyer is a confident defender with steady actions and arm strength up to 87 mph.

+ C Jonah Banton (Cedar Grove-Belgium, 2026) is a strong 5-foot-10, 191-pound left-handed hitting catcher with feel to drive the ball in the air. At the plate, Banton takes a quick and downhill path, impacting the baseball out in front, driving it in the air with backspin. The left-hander reached a max exit velocity of 95.4 mph with average bat speed at 71.5 mph. Defensively has a clean transfer and an accurate arm up to 73 mph from the crouch.

+ INF Mack Endres (Oak Creek, 2026) is a strong 6-foot-2, 203-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. At the plate, the physical right-hander showed feel for the barrel, from a balanced and powerful swing with feel to drive the ball in the air. The ball jumped off the barrel throughout the round, reaching a max exit velocity of 97.2 on the round. Defensively is a comfortable defender in the dirt, with steady actions and hands with arm strength up to 82 mph across the diamond.

2027

+ C Jack Spielmann (Milton, 2027) showcased exactly why he is one of the top prospects in the state of Wisconsin with his performance on Sunday. The left-handed hitting backstop started off his day by running a solid 7.07 seconds 60 yard dash showing quick burst and an athletic gait. Next, during hitting, Spielmann was hitting rockets throughout his round and was making loud contact up to 99 mph exit velocities off the barrel. His powerful left-handed swing is under control and balanced and showcases the ability to consistently control the barrel during his move to and through the baseball. On defense, Spielmann was up to 80 mph from behind the plate displaying some arm strength, carry and accuracy. The sophomore was measured at 6-foot-1, 176 with a projectable frame and more room to add. There’s no wonder why this 2027 grad is a nationally ranked prospect and our staff believes he will continue to climb.

+ MIF Nolan Julseth (New Glarus, 2027) is measured at a wiry and projectable 5-foot-7, 148 pounds with an athletic frame. Julseth hit with a balanced and explosive swing from the left side and did an impressive job of controlling the barrel backspinning balls through the cage. He was up to 89 mph with his max exit velocity and there is more coming once he adds more size and fill to his frame. With the glove, the middle infield prospect is quick and explosive to both sides with soft hands and a good clock working through the ball. Julseth has definite upside and a name our staff likes for the 2027 class.

+ INF Luke Bryant (Hall, 2027; IL) is an athletic 5-foot-10, 150-pound infielder that impressed throughout the event on Sunday. At the plate, the right-handed hitter took a polished round of BP, with a fluid and easy swing showing feel for the barrel throughout. Defensively Bryant showed steady actions with arm strength up to 84 mph.

+ OF Zachary Steichen (Brookfield East, 2027) measured at a compact and powerful 5-foot-11, 195 pounds with a very strong lower half. Steichen has an extremely explosive swing and was producing loud contact throughout his round at 98 mph max exit velocity. His line drive stroke shows all kinds of feel for the barrel and can drive the ball to all fields. He was 88 mph from the outfield and showed impressive carry through the target due to his ability to backspin the baseball through the target consistently. This top ranked 2027 and continues to open eyes with his ability on both sides of the ball.

+ INF RJ Rossi (Menomonee Falls, 2027) hits with a natural hand trigger and an athletic move through the ball. Rossi’s hands and lower half were sync’d up and showed fluidity and explosiveness through the baseball throughout his round. His exit velocities and raw power will continue to improve as he continues to add size and strength to his frame. In the infield, Rossi showcased smooth and fluid actions working through the baseball and is a reliable middle infield defender. RJ Rossi is making a case for himself to be a name to know in the state.

+ INF Patrick Davidson (St. Joseph, 2027) has an explosive left-handed swing that produced consistent barrel contact throughout his round of batting practice. He was up to 94 mph with his max exit velocity and showed consistent barrel awareness from a balanced swing throughout his round. In the infield, Davidson showed clean footwork working through the ball and a quick first step to both sides. His throwing arm was clean, fluid and accurate and the ball showed carry through the target. Davidson is a name our staff has on its radar going into the spring and summer seasons.

+ OF Brandon Beasley (Oak Park-River Forest, 2027) is a strong 6-foot, L/L outfielder that took a strong round of BP on the day. At the plate, from the left-side the ball jumped off the barrel, from an overall fluid and simple operation showing feel for the barrel. The impact was noticeable throughout the round, reaching 100.5 mph max exit velocity with ease, showing feel to life the baseball. Defensively Beasley showed confidence and took aggressive routes to the baseball, to pair with an arm up to 83 mph.

+ INF Hunter Wagner (Muskego, 2027) is a strong right-handed hitter that showed bat strength throughout his round of BP. Showing consistent feel to drive the ball in the air throughout, while reaching a max exit velocity of 92.5 mph.

+ C Connor Waters (Cedar Grove-Belgium, 2027) showed out well with the bat and his feel for the catching position on Sunday. Waters displayed a short and direct swing from the right side and was up to 91 mph with his max exit velocity. The sophomore has considerably more room to fill out his frame and could pop once he add more size and strength.

+ INF Brian Simmons (Oak Creek, 2027) is long levered and projectable framed infielder who had a nice day with the bat. Simmons showed consistent feel for the barrel throughout his round with a short and compact bat path and drove the ball through the back of the cage. The right-handed hitting sophomore maxed out his exit velocity up to 92 mph. It was a good look from Simmons.

2028

+ MIF Tate Hagen (Arrowhead, 2028) is an athletic and versatile prospect that is a name-to-know inside the freshman class. Listed at 5-foot-10, 140-pounds Hagen shows athletic and fluid actions across the field. At the plate, the right-hander found the barrel consistently with ease throughout his round driving the ball through the middle of the field. Defensively, Hagen showed confident and athletic actions with fluid feet and an arm that plays on the move and from multiple slots with arm strength up to 84 mph.

+ INF Yanni Douros (Shorewood, 2028) Is a proportional and strong 5-foot-8 right-handed hitter. At the plate, the right-hander found the barrel with ease, taking a compact and flat path through the zone with extension with overall feel to hit. Defensively in the infield, Douros showed confident and fluid action with soft hands and quick release with arm strength up to 82 mph.

+ OF/C Hudson Bremberger (Pewaukee, 2028) is a strong 5-foot-8 right-handed hitter. At the plate, Bremberger showed feel to elevate, the ball jumped off the bat from an explosive and balanced swing. Defensively in the outfield Bremberger showed quick feet and arm strength up to 82 mph from the outfield, behind the plate, Bremberger showed athleticism from the crouch with an accurate arm up to 72 mph.

+ OF Dominic Barbosa (Brookfield East, 2028) is an athletic 5-foot-10 outfielder that came away a follow from the event. At the plate, Barbosa showed a simple and balanced swing with some feel for the barrel. Defensively in the outfield, Barbosa is athletic with actions and fluid feet while playing with confidence, the arm plays true with whip, up to 83 mph. Definite follow among the freshman class.

+ INF Caleb Scheel (Mukwonago, 2028) came away a clear winner from the event on Sunday. The athletic and long levered 6-foot-1 has considerable room to add to his frame. At the plate, the projectable right-hander really impressed with the overall feel for the barrel and the advanced feel to elevate and drive the baseball in the air.

+ INF/RHP Audie Matter (Brookfield East, 2028) is another interesting prospect our staff liked on Sunday. The right-handed hitter was all over the barrel throughout his round with quickness and twitch through his swing. He also impressed with the glove showing actions that indicate he should be able to stick up the middle with 81 mph arm strength across the infield.

+ MIF Levi Hanel (Oak Creek, 2028) is an athletic and projectable framed middle infield prospect with a natural swing. The right-handed hitter showcased a smooth, fluid and well-sequenced swing to deliver consistent barrel contact through the baseball. The freshman measured at 5-foot-9, 112 pounds and there are all kinds of indicators in the frame that he will add considerable size and strength which will translate to big metrics in the near future. During defense he showcased fluidity in his feet and soft hands in his gather. Our staff will monitor Hanel’s development going forward.

PITCHERS/TWO-WAY

2026

+ RHP/OF Cameron Carter (Arrowhead, 2026; Illinois-Chicago commit) is a long, wiry, projectable 6-foot-4, 183-pound right-handed pitcher who continues to show the extremely high ceiling to his profile on the mound. Carter repeats an explosive delivery with an over-the-top release point, creating downhill angle and deception. His fastball was consistently over 90 mph, topping out at 91 mph. He deployed his nasty, late-biting curveball at an average of 84 mph, along with an 86 mph changeup that showed both depth and fade at the plate. Carter also showed off his abilities with the bat when he was squaring up balls consistently and recorded some loud contact up to 99 mph max exit velocity with his lightning quick swing. He also jumped 30 inches for his vertical jump showing off how athletic and explosive he is. Carter showed us exactly why he is a name to know in the state and why UIC was aggressive in recruiting the athletic right-hander with considerable upside.

+ RHP Tanner Effertz (Whitnall, 2026) features a long and projectable 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. He captured everyone's attention by consistently firing a 92 mph fastball, the hardest thrown at the event. His fastball showed heavy rise through the zone, with 21’’ of induced vertical break. In addition to his fastball, the right-hander threw a sharp, 79 mph curveball with a spin rate of 2,608 rpm, along with an effective changeup that he commands well. Effertz is highly explosive on the mound, working downhill and fully extending over his front side. He is definitely a player to watch throughout the spring and summer.

+ RHP Josh Bonin (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2026) possesses strength throughout and continues to project well. His fastball topped out at 88 mph, up from 85 mph last summer. The fastball displays heavy spin and a lot of life, with 21’’ of induced vertical break and 20’’ of horizontal movement. He also has a 75 mph curveball with a hard bite and a diving changeup. Bonin has a loose arm and a fluid delivery, consistently improving every time we see him.

+ RHP/1B Zach Rizzo (St. Joseph, 2026) is a two-sport standout, and one of the state’s top QB prospects. The imposing 6-foot-5, 239-pound two-way prospect stood out on both sides of the ball this past weekend. At the plate, Rizzo took a loud round from the right side, from a simple and easily repeatable path, showing feel to drive the baseball. The ball jumps, making consistent hard contact averaging 93.6 mph exit velo, reaching a peak of 102.6 mph with above average bat speed at 74.9 mph. On the mound, Rizzo delivers the baseball with power, the ball jumps out of the hand with life, playing in the upper-80s while showing feel for three secondaries. A two plane breaking ball that plays with plays with two plane break in the mid-70s to pair with a firm changeup in the low-80s and a true feel for a low-80s cutter with late action. A definite name-to-know in Wisconsin’s junior class.

+ RHP Brady Lessner (Watertown, 2026) is a physical 6-foot-2, 193-pound right-hander with arm talent. An athlete on the mound with some rawness to the delivery, the arm works, clean throughout with clear arm speed through release. The fastball plays with life in the upper-80s, reaching 89.2 mph on his firmest bullet. Two secondaries, the breaking ball is still developing and plays in the low-70s with two-plane action. The changeup stands out with the makings of a potential out pitch down the line, firm in the low-80s with considerable depth off the fastball and late action to the pitch with feel for the zone. Lessner came away as a must-know name from the event, and is a name our staff will monitor going forward.

+ RHP Jonathan Urban (Wauwatosa West, 2026) is an athletic right-hander with innate feel to spin a breaking ball. On the mound, Urban shows feel to repeat with a quick arm, the fastball jumps out of the hand with life, playing in the mid-80s reaching 86.8 mph on his firmest pitch. To pair with a big two-plane breaking ball that plays in the low-70s. To round off his arsenal, Urban showed a 83-84 mph sinker with running action.

+ RHP Garrett Priebe (Brookfield Academy, 2026) boasts a strong 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame. He impressed with his effective three-pitch mix. His arsenal included a rising fastball that reached 84 mph, a sharp 72-75 mph curveball that he can consistently locate in the zone, and a commanding changeup that fades late in the zone. The most notable aspect of Priebe’s performance is his explosiveness, along with his feel for pitching and ability to land his offspeed pitches for strikes. This is a highly valued skill by coaches and can be a great asset to any team.

+ LHP Briar Thoe (Indian Trail, 2026) possesses a strong frame, measuring 6’5” and 210 pounds. The lefty has a strong arsenal that includes a four-seam and two-seam fastball, cutter, slider, and changeup. His fastball topped out at 82 mph, and his two-seam fastball displayed effective arm-side run. He threw his cutter across the zone, landing it with glove-side accuracy, and his slider showed sharp horizontal movement with good feel. His changeup had solid depth, staying low in the zone. Thoe drives down the mound and hides the ball well from the batter, making him the type of pitcher lefties would dread to face.

+ RHP Alex Meyer (Whitnall, 2026) is a long-limbed right-hander, standing at 6-foot-5, 195-pounds. On the mound, Meyer is a fluid mover through his delivery, with a loose arm action from a lower slot. The fastball sat 80-85 throughout the pen with heavy sinking action and run, averaging 17.7 inches of horizontal movement. His changeup sits in the low-70s with fading action, and with depth off of the fastball. Meyer came away a clear follow heading into the spring.

+ RHP Nathan Miller (Slinger, 2026) garnered attention at this year’s event, showcasing an upside and projectable 6-foot-0, 170-pound frame. Most notably, his sharp curveball registered a spin rate of 2,814 rpm, the highest at the event. He topped out at 83 mph with his fastball, which appeared effortless coming out of his hand, and also displayed a fading changeup with good feel. Miller consistently repeated his delivery with two-plane action and possesses an incredibly high ceiling, making him a player to watch.

+ RHP Grant Manthei (Lake Country Lutheran, 2026) features a projectable frame with good proportions. His fastball came out cleanly, reaching up to 83 mph, while his slurve showed heavy spin, peaking at 2,653 rpm. He also demonstrated a good feel with his changeup. Manthei has a controlled delivery and possesses significant upside, making him a player to watch throughout the Spring and Summer.

2027

+ RHP/OF Taylor Rampetsreiter (Brookfield Central, 2027) possesses long levers and a projectable 6-foot-1, 172-pound frame. The righty’s fastball topped out at 88 mph and displayed sinking action. He complimented his fastball with a heavy-breaking slider that showed sweeping action, as well as a heavy-sinking changeup that mimicked his fastball. Rampetsreiter has an easy and balanced delivery that he is able to repeat consistently. It was one of the best pitching performances we saw all day. With the bat, the right-handed hitter was all over the barrel with his downhill swing and registered exit velocities in the low 90’s consistently throughout his round. He was 87 mph from the outfield and also ran a 7.19 seconds 60 yard dash and jumped 26 inches in the vertical jump (4th highest in the event) showing off his overall athleticism. Overall, it was a great day for the Brookfield Central sophomore.

+ LHP Mason Robertson (Oak Creek, 2027) showcases exceptional athleticism and projection. The lefty’s fastball topped out at 85 mph, with late life through the zone. He demonstrated good command of his sinker, which featured heavy arm-side run, along with a sharp, late-breaking slider that he controls well. His sinker-slider combination is something opposing hitters would dread to face. Robertson checks multiple boxes and remains one of the more interesting pitching prospects on the circuit for the 2027 class.

+ RHP Anthony Sirochi (Westosha Central, 2027) was one of the biggest winners of the day on the mound. Sirochi, an athletic and explosive right-hander through the delivery was up to 88 mph from a high 3/4 slot with serious arm quickness. The fastball average 18.5 inches of IVB which displays quite a bit of carry through the top of the zone. The average fastball of 86 mph has jumped from last time we viewed him in a showcase setting from 79 mph. He paired the fastball with a two-plane breaking curveball at 75 mph and feel for a change-up at 74 mph. Arrow way up for the sophomore from Westosha Central.

+ RHP Chase Wolter (Whitefish Bay, 2027) is a long levered and projectable right-hander with considerable upside. Wolter was up to 88 mph with 18.5” of max IVB from an over the top arm slot showing deception and carry through the strike zone. His breaking ball showed sharp 10/4 type shape and break and was able to land in the zone and get below for chase. He rounded out his arsenal with a well placed change up with late fading action at the plate. Wolter has planted himself firmly on our staff’s radar for the foreseeable future.

+ RHP/OF Caden Baker (Mukwonago, 2027) is a long-levered upside prospect who measured in at a long and athletic 6-foot-3, 183 pounds. He pitched with his fastball up to 86 mph with 6.9 feet of extension which is a huge extension number at any level of baseball. His 11/5 shaped breaking ball was thrown with intent and he showcased feel for the pitch. He rounded out his arsenal with a late sinking change up in and out of the zone. Baker is an athlete and ran a solid 7.12 seconds 60 yard dash and jumped an impressive 26.7 inches on his vertical. He hit with a downhill swing with quick hands and was up to 92 mph with his exit velocity. Last, he was 89 mph from the outfield during defense. Caden Baker checked multiple boxes on Sunday and proved why he is a name to follow in the state, especially as an upside right-handed pitcher.

+ OF/RHP Ira Hilbelink (Cedar Grove-Belgium, 2027) showcases an athletic and strong 5-foot-11, 188-pound frame. At the plate, the right-hander takes a natural and controlled path through the baseball, finding the barrel consistently with ease. Feel to elevate was evident as was the impact, averaging 91.7 mph reaching a peak of 99.5 mph on the round. On the mound, his fastball topped 90 mph. He features heavy spin on his curveball with fell for the zone, and his changeup played with heavy fading action. He operates with a quick tempo and a powerful, explosive lower half.

+ RHP Michael Suokko (Westosha Central, 2027) last time we saw in showcase was throwing 67 mph fastballs 2 years ago in 2022. He’s up to 87 mph with downhill angle. The breaking ball is developing but on the come and the change shows fade and depth at the plate. 6-foot-4 long lanky with plenty of room to add.

+ INF/RHP Benjamin Neimeyer (Case, 2027) is an intriguing two-way prospect. Neimeyer has some hand and bat speed through the ball and the metrics should improve with room to grow in his frame. On the mound, he showcased a loose and fluid delivery with feel for four pitches for strikes. Our staff will monitor his development and performance going forward.

+ LHP Cal Schneider (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2027) came away one of the biggest winners from the event. Long known for his advanced pitchability, the ultra projectable 6-foot, 140-pound left-hander showed improved stuff while ticking up in velo. The fastball sat 83-85 mph T86 with heavy sinking action while locating the pitch through the zone. The breaking ball was sharp with two-plane break with bigger action, averaging 19.1 inches of horizontal movement, the changeup complemented both pitches, thrown with intent out of the same window while playing different than the fastball while playing east and west off the breaking ball. Schneider is a high-follow left-hander in the state’s sophomore class.

2028

+ MIF Maddex Welzien (West Bend West, 2028) has been a name our staff has been following for sometime now. The wiry 6-foot R/R two-way took a standout round of BP on the day. Taking a loose and fluid swing, on the barrel throughout the round reaching a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Defensively, Welzien has been a quality defender in the infield in front of our staff, with sure hands and an accurate arm up to 79 mph across the diamond. An arrow up prospect in the freshman class that also improved his run time from 7.61 to a 7.13 over the winter.

+ RHP/INF Ben Schultz (Milton, 2028) is a very interesting two-way prospect with upside. Schutlz was measured at a long, wiry and projectable 6-foot-4, 162 pounds. On the mound, Schultz has a simple and repeatable delivery with fluid arm action through the ball from a high 3/4 creating downhill angle through the zone with the fastball up to 83 mph. He deployed a curveball with 11/5 shape and showed some feel for a developing change. With the bat, Schultz showed considerable control of his levers and the barrel through his swing and as he fills out his frame, more raw pop is on the way. There is a lot to like from the freshman.

+ A pair of freshman two-way prospects from Oak Creek each came away as intriguing follows from the weekend. OF/LHP Camden Jeske (Oak Creek, 2028) a L/L two-way impressed with a loose LH stroke with feel for leverage on his round, with a repeatable delivery and a three pitch mix. OF/RHP Mitchell Owen (Oak Creek, 2028) was on the barrel throughout his round with driving the ball in the air. On the mound its an easy delivery with feel for the zone with three pitches, a upper-70s fastball to pair with a curveball and a changeup.

C/RHP Luke Drummond (Union Grove, 2028) took a standout round of BP, showing feel for the barrel from the right-side routinely driving the ball on a line. Behind the plate, Drummond gets the ball out quick with a quick arm up to 72 mph. On the mound Drummond showed feel for a three pitch mix, a fastball that topped out at 80 mph that he located in the zone, with a 12/6 curveball and a changeup to pair off the fastball.

+ INF/RHP Andrew Bausch (Brookfield East, 2028) stand at 6-foot-1, 150-pounds with broad, sloped shoulders and clear room to add to his frame. At the plate, from the right-side Bausch takes a downhill path to the baseball, flashing feel to drive the ball on a line with backspin. Defensively, Bausch has soft hands with quality action to pair and a quick arm up to 81 mph. The arm strength played on the mound, the fastball sat 79-81 mph with late life through the zone. The secondaries flashed potential, the curveball flashed sharp two-plane break, the changeup was thrown with intent with feel to land in the zone.

+ OF/RHP Brooks Dobberstein (Pewaukee, 2028) showed an athletic swing with feel for the barrel. On the mound, he displayed a quick and athletic move through the delivery ball and was up to 83 on the mound with 4 pitches for strikes. Dobberstein has some upside with the frame and the overall athleticism and is an intriguing prospect going into the spring and summer circuits.

+ INF/RHP JonDavid Jacobs (Pewaukee, 2028) is a two way prospect with upside. The 5-foot-11, 178 pound prospect was impacting the baseball throughout his round with a flat and efficient bat path through the ball with some max exit velocities in the upper 80’s. On defense, he worked through his groundball work with athleticism and quickness and was up to 82 mph across the infield. On the mound, he drove the fastball through the glove up to 82 mph, a sharp slider and a deceptive change-up. Overall, it was a good look from Jacobs.

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