Prep Baseball Report

2025 Summer Rewind: Top Max Exit Velocity


By: Nick DiBenedetto
Area Scout & Content

As the summer of 2025 comes to a close, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff took a moment to reflect on a busy and exciting slate of events across the state.

Over three months, we saw standout talent from every part of Wisconsin, and now we’re diving into the numbers to spotlight the top statistical performers from our summer events. From explosive arms to big-time bats, this summer had it all, and the data backs it up.

Today, we break down the top max exit velocities from the summer showcase circuit. This leaderboard includes stats from our Summer IDs as well as our annual Wisconsin State Games. 


TRACKMAN

EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)

Rank Name State School Class Pos Exit Velocity (max) Exit Velocity (avg)
1 Eli Bauler WI Monona Grove 2027 1B 104.0 mph 96.6 mph
2 Jonah Banton WI Cedar Grove-Belgium 2026 C 103.5 mph 95.7 mph
3 Benjamin Smet-Cooper WI Westosha Central 2028 3B 101.5 mph 88.1 mph
4 John Zeamer WI Waupaca 2026 3B 101.3 mph 95.0 mph
5 Jackson Villarreal WI Oak Creek 2026 OF 101.1 mph 86.9 mph
6 Sam Manchester WI HUDSON 2026 OF 100.4 mph 92.1 mph
7 Alex Solberg WI New Richmond 2027 C 100.3 mph 90.8 mph
8 Elijah Gammage WI New Berlin West Middle/High 2026 OF 100.3 mph 89.0 mph
9 James Radabaugh WI Waunakee High 2027 1B 99.9 mph 88.2 mph
10 Logan Vande Zande WI Menomonee Falls 2026 1B 99.9 mph 91.9 mph
11 Braeden Hermes WI Kimberly 2027 LHP 99.6 mph 85.3 mph
12 Carter Nicolato WI Muskego 2026 3B 99.6 mph 95.7 mph
13 River Jedlicka WI Big Foot 2028 1B 99.2 mph 84.5 mph
14 Nicholas (Niko) Frangopoulos WI Arrowhead 2026 OF 99.2 mph 91.1 mph
15 Brodie Allram WI Saint Croix Falls 2026 C 98.8 mph 87.4 mph
16 Ian McClure WI Reedsburg Area 2028 OF 98.8 mph 91.9 mph
17 Andrew Belott WI Wisconsin Lutheran 2026 C 98.8 mph 88.2 mph
18 Noah Hoernke WI Middleton 2027 3B 98.4 mph 86.5 mph
19 Isaac Teisl WI Mukwonago 2026 3B 98.3 mph 89.8 mph
20 Brendan Kellar WI Badger 2026 3B 98.3 mph 92.4 mph
21 Chase Freschi WI Catholic Memorial 2026 C 98.1 mph 90.6 mph
22 Ian Adams MN Orono Senior High 2028 RHP 98.1 mph 90.3 mph
23 Jimmy Angle WI Kettle Moraine 2026 OF 98.1 mph 91.8 mph
24 Ethan Westrate WI Fall Creek 2027 RHP 98.1 mph 90.6 mph
25 Abram Sulko WI Tremper 2026 1B 98.0 mph 91.5 mph
26 Alexis Martinez WI Fort Atkinson 2026 3B 97.9 mph 91.4 mph
27 Logan Michaels WI Random Lake 2026 2B 97.7 mph 91.2 mph
28 Charlie Prokash WI Algoma 2027 RHP 97.6 mph 82.8 mph
29 Brett Appel WI Edgerton 2026 C 97.5 mph 83.1 mph
30 Boden McGourthy WI Marquette University 2027 OF 97.4 mph 80.3 mph
31 Bradley McCarthy WI Badger 2026 SS 97.3 mph 86.2 mph
32 Cole Pettijohn WI East Troy High 2028 3B 97.2 mph 85.1 mph
33 Finn Stovall IL Harlem 2026 3B 97.2 mph 92.1 mph
34 Camden Jeske WI Oak Creek High 2028 OF 97.1 mph 84.3 mph
35 Cole Clarke WI Oshkosh West 2027 LHP 97.1 mph 82.0 mph
36 Tyler Smeiska WI Mukwonago 2027 C 97.0 mph 89.7 mph
37 Mark Williams WI Sheboygan North 2026 OF 96.9 mph 83.4 mph
38 Braedon Paczocha WI Mukwonago 2028 C 96.8 mph 81.6 mph
39 Grady Cheever WI Germantown 2027 C 96.7 mph 82.5 mph
40 Lucas Stapleton WI South Milwaukee 2026 RHP 96.7 mph 87.9 mph
41 Cooper Wendt WI Muskego 2027 SS 96.6 mph 89.3 mph
42 Chase Beahm WI Waupun 2026 C 96.6 mph 85.3 mph
43 Silas Cronkrite WI Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 2026 C 96.5 mph 87.5 mph
44 Maxwell Dolski WI Waupaca 2026 OF 96.5 mph 91.8 mph
45 Alex Johnson WI Eau Claire Memorial 2027 RHP 96.5 mph 89.5 mph
46 Callen Tomsyck WI Muskego 2026 OF 96.5 mph 90.1 mph
47 Peyton Lenell WI Brookfield Central 2026 SS 96.5 mph 88.4 mph
48 Isaiah Ahlberg WI Solon Springs 2026 C 96.4 mph 84.8 mph
49 Will Nikolay WI De Pere 2027 2B 96.4 mph 87.3 mph
50 Haaken Hovestol WI Delavan-Darien 2027 C 96.4 mph 89.3 mph


This fall, our staff is set to host three events, one in each part of the state. Above is the schedule for our fall season. Registration and more information for each of the events below. 

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
Milwaukee Fall ID 9/24 The Rock - Franklin, WI
Southern Wisconsin Fall ID 10/5 STiKs Academy - Waukesha, WI
Northern Wisconsin Fall ID 10/19 Impact Sports Academy - De Pere, WI


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