Wisconsin State Games: 2025 Top Overall Prospect Analysis
November 8, 2024
On July 30th and 31st the PBR Wisconsin team hosted the first-annual 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. The event featured 10 teams, a position player showcase, and a three-game guarantee per player.
The list below is a combination of a player's showcase performance, along with their in-game performance from the event.
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 the top 2025 prospects from the event.
TOP 2025 OVERALL 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.
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.
3. Terek Verhage, Monona Grove (WI), 2025 University of St. Thomas
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, foot stays grounded, loads with rhythm, controlled but aggressive. Easy, flat path with extension, leverage to the pull-side, handsy and hitterish. On the barrel consistently throughout. 70.6 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 359’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. OF - 90 mph. Quick explosive arm action, ball plays true through target.
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop times. Fluid, athletic footwork, quick feet, natural actions, strong hands, soft receiver of the baseball, instincts and feel for the position.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
4. Jack Roventini, Arrowhead (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Mostly straight with life through the zone. T2366, 2136 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Sharp, tight spin, 10/4 shape. T2326, 2185 average rpm.
CH: 80-83 mph. Throws it hard, gets fade and depth. T1978, 1640 average rpm.
5. Luke Hurlebaus, Waunakee (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 186-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Plays with mostly straight action, high spin fastball with carry through the zone, creates arm-side run at times. T2589, 2423 average rpm.
SL: 77-82 mph. Shorter break, horizontal type breaker. T2425, 2340 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Slight fade, developing feel for the pitch, flashes ability to land in zone. T2345, 2219 average rpm.
6. Eliot Roethle, Watertown (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Side rocker into high leg coil, points toe towards home and sinks into back leg, rides down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc with extension backwards, long, loose, whippiness in the arm, extends forward through pitch.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Plays with tons of life, rides through the zone with carry. T2563, 2431 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape, some vertical break, developing feel for placement. T2514, 2514 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Late break with higher spin, defined vertical movement, 11/5 shape, lands for strikes, generated swing-and-miss, out-pitch. T2581, 2454 average rpm.
7. Tavian Shramek, Blair-Taylor (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 183.6-pounds.
Delivery: Stays tall until the stride towards catcher, sinks into lower half, strong, complete finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick compact arc, 3/4 slot, up on time, repeats.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Some carry through zone, strikes, hard two-seam running action, power. T2032, 1751 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Sharp breaking away, swing and miss, kept it low, great feel in 2 strike counts. T2344, 2181 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Pitch in future, decel and sink, needs to gain feel, flashes ability to execute. T1842, 1705 average rpm.
8. Jackson Neilitz, Plymouth (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 192-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, slight bend in torso in setup, hands work tighter to body in trigger, medium leg lift rhythm. Short path to the baseball, flat, leverage out front, whole field approach, balls pops. 70.2 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. High 3/4 release, quick arm action.
Defense: Steady actions, fluid footwork, feel for the position.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60.
9. Charlie Slawinski, Brookfield East (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, lands slightly cross fire, finishes with good direction to the plate with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Heavy run, sink when down in zone. T2473, 2214 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Small break, effective when down in zone, has feel for the pitch. T2235, 2005 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Has feel to get through the pitch with fastball intent. T1455, 1322 average rpm.
10. Rocco Conrad, New Berlin West (WI), 2025 Quincy University
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 239-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, easy mover, small leg lift with tuck, works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, longer arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Clean out of the hand with ride through the zone. T2352, 2243 average rpm.
SL: 77-77 mph. 10/4 shape, short and quick breaking action. T1972, 1972 average rpm.
SPLT: 77-79 mph. Kills spin, slight downward action thrown with fastball intent.
11. Nolan Meis, Lakeside Lutheran (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 192-pounds.
Delivery: Side rocker into leg coil, sinks into back leg to work down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, full arc, 3/4 slot, loose, whippy.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Clean out of hand with some jump, some firmness through the zone, occasional late tail. T2172, 1990 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, late break that gets over, some depth through zone. T2268, 2117 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Solid arm side run, utilizes arm side of the plate, ability to land to edges. T1210, 1172 average rpm.
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.
12. Logan Zaverl, Germantown (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Medium-high leg kick, cross-fire delivery creating deception, repeats with quality balance.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, quickness to the arm at 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Good carry, occasional cut when glove side, plays in the zone. T1779, 1562 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Flashes hard and late horizontal break to the pitch. T2154, 1829 average rpm.
SPLT: 79-81 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, some depth, change of pace.
13. Sam Hirthe, Eisenhower (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 167-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, athletic mover, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, mostly straight. T2570, 2359 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, quality spin, flashes very good feel for the pitch. T2523, 2363 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Plays out of same window as four-seam. T1480, 1456 average rpm.
14. Nick Hirsch, Hudson (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds.
Delivery: High leg kick with some crouch, extends downhill from peak, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, 3/4 slot, extension backwards, looser, quick arm that gets through the baseball consistently.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Firm, plays with life through the zone, able to work on both sides of the plate, true four-seam action. T2245, 2045 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Late break, depth through the zone, able to land for strikes, willingness to throw. T2188, 2172 average rpm.
SL: 71-79 mph. 11/5 action, some depth, able to get low in the zone. T2128, 1794 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Depth to pitch, thrown for strikes, generated swing-and-miss, has late tail. T1691, 1528 average rpm.
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.
15. Ryan Lemm, Janesville Craig (WI), 2025 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, keeps weight back, medium leg kick toward pitcher to aggressive swing Short and compact path, extension through contact with leverage to the pull-side, elevates the baseball with authority. 68.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Accurate throws, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. Clean transfer, feet work in-line, athletic mover behind the plate with some feel for the position overall.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
16. PJ Hamel, Arrowhead (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-4, 217-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, flat barrel, short rock back into hitting on time. Direct path, with extension out front, some feel for the barrel, easy pop. 66 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 354’ max distance.
Defense: Turns the ball around quickly, soft receiver, feel for the position, has leadership qualities behind the plate.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.
17. Calvin Hurtgen, Watertown (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 162-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup, higher hands with flatter barrel, toe tap to a strong hitting position. Flat path, flashed feel for the barrel, pull-side approach, line drives. 64 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. Plays with easy carry and life, on the bag.
Defense: 1.89-1.99 pop times. Turns the ball around very quickly with clean transfers and short quick right foot, soft receiver, feel for the position overall, handles pitchers well, instincts.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.
18. AJ Clark, Whitnall (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 156.1-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, lands on time to strong hitting position, leverage downhill on time. Flat path, easy, feel to elevate to the middle of the field, compact. 66.9 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arc, carry and accuracy through the target.
Defense: 1.93-2.11 pop times. Fluid glove-to-hand, works in-line, simple operation, doesn't rush himself.
19. Levi Watts, Appleton North (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup, some bend at waist in setup, stays grounded. Handsy with tight rotation, some loft to path, direct to the ball, hands stay low throughout swing. 68.5 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long levers, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, plays through the ball with athleticism, soft hands.
Run: 6.74 runner in the 60.
20. Bennett Cagle, Edgewood (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, stock setup, strong back elbow. Gets to leveraged position on time, downhill and through the baseball with leverage, sprays it to all fields. 73.7 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. High 3/4 release, has feel, arm plays.
Defense: Athletic actions through the baseball, sure hands, instincts.
21. 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.
22. Jack Gorman, Eau Claire North (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright, small leg kick, will occasionally implement a soft toe tap toward pitcher, remains upright, controlled swing. Athletic, simple repeats, pull-side approach, inside path to the baseball. 70.5 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arc, repeats it, shows accuracy and carry through the target.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. Steady transfer, works in-line to second, athletic blocker, quick down to block, covers bunts well.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.
23. Dimitry Edmunds, Appleton West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 176-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, upright, easy and rhythmic leg lift, lands centered on time with leverage and a controlled crash to center, rhythmic and hitterish. Flat path, easy, feel to elevate to all fields, handsy. 76.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 363’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 80 mph. Over the top release, carry and finish through the target.
Defense: 1.97-2.20 pop times. C: Smooth glove to hand, quick transfer that flows into footwork, works in-line, feel for the pocket, soft receiver, has leadership presence and feel behind the plate. OF: Steady hands, plays through the ball, moves well into crow hop.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60.
24. 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.
25. 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.
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