2026 Prep Baseball Minnesota High School Scout Blog
April 23, 2026
The Prep Baseball Minnesota Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Minnesota Scout Blog is loaded with information.
APRIL 22: WAYZATA AT MINNETONKA >> Full Box Score
Wayzata:
+ Creighton commit Alexander Kakach took the ball in a high-end Lake Conference matchup and looked the part early. The future Blue Jay worked 88–91 mph with the fastball, pairing it with a tight 78–81 mph slider that generated swing-and-miss. Kakach logged five innings, allowing four hits and two earned while striking out seven. Command wavered at times (four walks), but he still filled up enough of the zone, landing 52 of 85 pitches for strikes, to keep Wayzata in control.
+ Uncommitted 2027 RHP Nicholas Krautkremer handled the final inning and flashed a polished three-pitch mix. The fastball worked 86–87 mph, complemented by a 76–77 mph slider and a 72–73 mph curveball, giving a glimpse of a developing arsenal with feel for spin.
+ Offensively, 2027 OF Brayden Colvin provided a spark near the top of the order. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, showing a clean, contact-oriented stroke that fits well in a table-setting role. Colvin ran a 6.93 at the Blizzard Scout Day in October 2025.
Minnetonka:
+ Uncommitted 2026 RHP Daschle Duwe got the start for the Skippers, working three innings while allowing two hits and two earned runs. He struck out two and walked four, operating with an 85–87 mph fastball and mixing both a 74–75 mph slider and a 70–71 mph curveball to navigate the lineup.
+ Minnetonka pieced the rest together on the mound, turning to 2027 RHP Ricky Hillard (83–84 mph) for 2.2 innings before handing it off to Jacob Musgjerd (84–85 mph) to secure the win. Garrett Wheeler (83–85 mph) closed the door to earn the save, as the Skippers leaned on depth to finish it off.
+ At the plate, Cruz Winegarden was a steady presence in the middle of the order. The left-handed hitter accounted for two of the team’s five hits, driving in a run and continuing a strong start to the season. With a smooth swing and ability to use the middle of the field, Winegarden has pushed his average to .429 on the year.