Wisconsin State Games: 2025 Infielder Analysis
November 6, 2024
On July 30th and 31st the Prep Baseball Wisconsin team hosted the Wisconsin State Games at the Rock in Franklin, WI. This invite-only event was for all high school classes (2025-28), and gave our staff a chance to get a look at nearly 200 prospects at the end of the summer.
For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. Today we begin to conclude the analysis of the event with a look at all of the 2025 Infielders from the event.
TOP 2025 INFIELD PROSPECTS
1. Jack Lutz, Whitnall (WI), 2025 Indiana State
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 148.2-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, easy rhythm and flow, gets to strong loaded hitting position on time, hitterish feel to it. Direct, short and compact through the baseball, simple, line drives with feel for the barrel. 64.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Arm has carry, smooth and easy from all angles.
Defense: Natural actions, soft hands, easy athleticism, rangy, quick and athletic first step.
Run: runner in the 60.
2. Preston Yaucher, Edgewood (WI), 2025 Penn State
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, no stride, repeats, balanced, rhythm. Loose, simple, handsy, short path to and through the zone, easy bat speed, extension through contact. 71.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick release, plays on the run, fluid movements.
Defense: Natural actions, confident hands, fluid footwork with a quick first step, fluid actions with range to both sides of the glove.
Run: runner in the 60.
3. Kaden Connor, Monona Grove (WI), 2025 Xavier
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, small toe tap, bat near shoulder, rhythmic hand trigger into strong hitting position. Short path, strong hands, elevates the baseball to all fields, on the barrel. 69.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick easy release, levers, easy movements, fluid, accurate, confident.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, athletic actions.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
4. Max Glusick, Sun Prairie East (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, stacked over lower half, controlled leg lift, lands square and balanced with short trigger. Short direct path to the baseball, easy, simple, line drives. 69.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Over the top short arm release.
Defense: Plays low and through the ball, two-hand gather out front, active and quick feet with range.
5. Cole Perlberg, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base setup, short and rhythmic toe tap back, lands centered and balanced with leverage. Loose, easy, direct path, flat middle of the field approach. 68.8 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 375’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 release, long levers, ball carries.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, plays through the ball, confident hands out front.
Run: 6.70 runner in the 60.
6. Nolan Meis, Lakeside Lutheran (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base setup, slightly closed, easy gather into back hip, short stride to centered and leveraged hitting position, on time. Short path through the baseball, leverage with feel to elevate, hitterish. 72.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick release, multiple angle release, throws on the run.
Defense: Steady two-hand gather out front, pre-pitch hop, fluidity through the ball.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
7. Luke Schlosser, Oconomowoc (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 149-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, hands start back with flatter barrel, medium leg kick, hands get into strong hitting position at heel plant. Easy, simple, out front with feel to elevate, strong hands, hitterish. 67.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Explosive arm action, ball jumps out of hand.
Defense: Natural actions with soft hands, fluid footwork, plays with timing an rhythm, clean transfer.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.
8. Braylan Bigler, Brookfield Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, wide base, relaxed hands, centered move with centered leg lift, small trigger. Compact, flat path through the zone, line drives to the whole field, hitterish. 72.5 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Over the top, short arm release.
Defense: Steady hands that work out front, secures the ball into his body, confident glove.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60.
9. Brayden Steinbecker, Manitowoc Lincoln (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, slightly open, easy and controlled leg lift, lands on time into strong hitting position. Direct, line drives to the middle of the field, feel for the barrel. 66.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Long levers, explosive arm action, easy movements.
Defense: Fluid footwork, plays low and through the ball with rhythm, easy range to both sides.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.
10. Jimmy Walkanoff, Wilmot Union (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 228-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Preloaded hand setup with strong back elbow, slightly open setup, lands early with toe, gets to strong hitting position on time. Short path to the baseball, pull-side with leverage out front, feel to elevate. 67.5 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action side arm slings it, shows accuracy.
Defense: Soft hands that work out front, moves well for size around the bag.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
11. Seth Myers, Edgewood (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 208-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup with slight bend at waist, quiet lower body, smaller hand trigger. Handsy, direct path, leverage out front, whole field approach, bat speed out front. 71.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. High 3/4 slot, arm has life and quickness.
Defense: Soft hands, moves well around the bag, feel for the position.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
12. Macay Wagner, Slinger (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, wide base, rocks back into strong hitting position, short stride and short trigger. Short path, feel to elevate, pull-side approach. 68.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. High 3/4 release, arm has life, carry, accurate, smooth with feel.
Defense: Active footwork, fluid through the ball, steady hands, some rhythm, quality actions overall with feel for the position.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
13. Gavin Wesling, Clinton (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, big leg kick landing closed, hands back early, Inside path, pull-side approach with feel to elevate. 72.4 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 368’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long levers, fast arm action
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves well laterally with long strides, utilizes levers.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.
14. Deundra Lathan Jr, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, slightly open, easy and rhythmic to hitting position, hitterish feel. Simple and easy, whole field approach. 65.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 release, easy movements.
Defense: Smooth actions, soft hands, moves well ranging to both sides, steady hands.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60.
15. Connor Olson, Kimberly (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 183-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and upright slightly open, short trigger, on time to hitting position. Quick hands, short path, whole field approach. 70.5 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Easy glove to hand transition, over the top release.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, plays low and through the ball, feel for the position.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Jack Anzelmo, Kimberly (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small stride to hitting position, lands on time with leverage. Handsy, loose leverage out front, line drives through the middle of the field. 67.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Ball has carry, long levers, quick release.
Defense: Steady hands, works low and through the ball, two-hand gather, patient.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Austin Arnold, Mukwonago (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, high hands, small toe tap, front foot lands with slightly closed direction, small hand trigger into loaded position at foot plant. Free and easy, compact path, on the barrel to all fields. 64.1 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Longer easy arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays low and through the ball, range up the middle.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Bennett Brathol, Hudson (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight crouch, slightly open setup, easy and controlled hand trigger to hitting position on time. Feel for the barrel, line drives through the middle of the field, elevates. 67.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. High 3/4 short arm release, has some life through the zone.
Defense: Smooth actions, soft hands, moves well around the bag.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
Andrew Carlson, Neenah (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 203-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, flat barrel in setup but tilts into slot when loads. Extension through contact, flat path with leverage out front, drives the ball in the air. 66.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm release, shows accuracy to throws.
Defense: Bounce to his step pre-pitch, shows timing through the ball with soft hands, natural actions.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Charlie Dietz, Westosha Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, hand movement in setup, works into back leg during gather, gets back to center on time, slightly closed landing. Up the middle, strong hands, flashed feel for the barrel. 69.1 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Over the top release, repeats.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, active footwork, plays through the ball, quick first step to get range to both sides.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Zachary Grossmann, Evangel Christian School (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 189-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, slightly open, strides toward pitcher, bat tip trigger, sinks into back leg before swing. Short path to the baseball, extension through contact, up the middle approach, feel to elevate, handsy. 71 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. High 3/4 slot, quick arm speed.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, steady actions, smooth.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.
Kody Hage, Union Grove (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 216-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, strong back elbow, gets into back side with controlled advance to center, downhill leverage. Direct path, flat with feel to elevate, pull-side approach. 74.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 release with feel and accuracy.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body, shuffles through with some timing, quality actions.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Nick Hirsch, Hudson (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slight crouch, controlled stride slightly closed to strong hitting position on time. Direct path, easy pop, leverages the baseball out front, handsy. 73.1 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Cullen Kirchberg, DeForest (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, hands near head with bat tip trigger, small step square to the pitcher. Direct path, extension through contact, on the barrel to the pull-side, line drives. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4, short arm circle.
Defense: Deliberate footwork, steady two-hand gather out front, comfortable going up the middle.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.
Onyu Lee, Franklin (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, flatter bat angle at setup, short leg lift, small hand trigger load, on time. Direct path, whole field approach, some feel for the barrel, strong hands. 70.3 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick arm, ball shows carry and accuracy through the target.
Defense: Quick feet, quick first step laterally, feet work through the ball and towards the target, hands show softness and feel for the pocket.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
Graiden Liethen, Arrowhead (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, small toe tap back, advances to leveraged hitting position on time with strong hand trigger. Short to the zone, long through with extension, some feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 70 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 338’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. High 3/4 release, multiple angle release.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, patient approach and steady hands.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Preston Manthei, Lake Country Lutheran (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 210.8-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Higher hands with flat barrel, controlled leg lift, lands into strong hitting position on time. Pull-side approach with leverage out front, feel to elevate, low effort. 71.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 release, multiple angles.
Defense: Soft hands, two-hand gather out front, secures the ball into his body.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Ben Mettler, Eau Claire North (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap with small move toward pitcher landing slightly closed, minimal hand movement with small trigger. Short path, handsy, feel for the barrel, uses the whole field. 68.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 slot, quick action.
Defense: Confident actions, secures the ball into his body, plays with rhythm and fluidity.
Run: 7.00 runner in the 60.
Dom Najacht, Monona Grove (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, square to the plate, toe tap, quiet hands. Short path, handsy, pull-side approach. 65 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Smooth, fluid, easy arm action.
Defense: Active footwork with timing, easy range and quick first step, soft hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Brady Patten, Verona (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, hands stay far from body in setup and load phase, aggressive toward pitcher and through ball. Flat path with leverage out front, feel to elevate, strong hands with bat speed out front. 72.4 mph bat speed with 27 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Over the top short arm action.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, soft hands through the ball, moves well around the bag.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Isaac Poehlman, De Pere (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 221-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup controlled leg lift to hitting position, lands centered and on time. Direct path to the baseball, extension out front, easy feel to elevate the baseball. 70.1 mph bat speed with 23 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 release, arm has life.
Defense: Two-hand gather that works out front, moves well around the bag.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Matthew Pokorny, Tremper (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup feet, hands low with upright barrel, small hand trigger load. Inside path, uses the whole field, easy, feel for barrel. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick release, short arc, repeats, shows accuracy.
Defense: Smooth, natural actions, plays with rhythm, easy actions.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60.
Brendan Scheel, Martin Luther (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 241-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, gets serious leverage and very strong hitting position. Extra leverage out front, pull-side approach, flashed feel for the barrel. 74.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 91.4 mph. 394’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. High 3/4 short arm release.
Defense: Patient hands, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Gabe Schmidt, St. Thomas More (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 174.4-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base setup, weight slightly back of center in setup, high hands, hands load into a reverse C into strong hitting position on time. Flat path through the zone with extension, backspin contact. 67.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Longer arm action, accurate.
Defense: Steady hands that work out front, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Oliver Soldat, Madison Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, quiet hand trigger, stays mostly centered, minimal head movement, on time. Simple, flat path through the zone, feel to elevate to the pull-side and middle of the field. 76.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 release, multiple angle release.
Defense: Plays with rhythm and timing, confident hands that work out front, moves well with range laterally.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.
James Wirth, Nicolet (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, quiet trigger, short leg lift, lands closed. On the barrel to the pull-side, inside path, strong hands. 65.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick easy arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, two-hand gather out front, stays low and fields through the ball with quality footwork.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
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