2026 Prep Baseball Iowa Preseason ID-Southeast Iowa: Quick Hits
February 20, 2026
On Saturday, Feburary 16, Prep Baseball Iowa held its Preseason ID-Southeast Iowa at the Musco Sports Center in Muscatine. The event featured prospects from the class of 2026 through 2029. The event featured many solid performances from the players in attendance showing off their off-season gains.
Today, we are taking a look at some of the players that stood out to our scouting staff, with reports and comments on their showings, below.
QUICK HITS
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Paxton Bell OF / RHP / Iowa City High, IA / 2026Solidly built outfielder who produced consistent barrels in BP, with a max exit velocity in the mid-90s. Shows a strong, accurate arm with athletic actions and carry on throws home. High bat speed through the zone supports his offensive upside. DMACC commit. |
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Jordan Meeker OF / SS / Muscatine, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 8
Quick rotational mover who gets to contact with intent. Displays all-around athleticism, including 6.64 60-yard speed that translates to strong range in the outfield. Arm strength is solid with carry on throws to the plate. |
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Carver Cruse SS / RHP / Muscatine, IA / 2028Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 3
Smooth, athletic defender with above-average arm strength on the infield. Shows pull-side pop at the plate while consistently using the middle of the field. Balanced overall skill set with projection remaining. |
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Joseph Thompson OF / OF / Assumption High School, IA / 2027Leverages his frame well to produce exit velocities up to 98 mph. Adequate arm strength in the outfield. Features high bat speed and strong rotational acceleration through contact. Sub-7 runner in the 60-yard dash. |
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Charlie Mausser SS / RHP / Davenport Assumption, IA / 2029Advanced arm strength for his age, reaching 88 mph across the infield with a projectable, physical frame. Also stands out on the mound with a four-pitch mix thrown for strikes. Fastball tops at 84 mph and is complemented by a curveball with roughly 2500 rpm spin. |