On Sunday, March 14th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to the Valley Sports Academy facility in Lake Hallie, WI to host one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar, the Eau Claire Preseaon ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepare for the WIAA season, as well as future invite-only events on the Prep Baseball Wisconsin calendar.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data covered in our Positional and Pitcher data dives.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. Today we’ll continue our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the day, continuing with the pitchers while working our way across the diamond as the week continues.

TOP-10 PITCHERS

1. Rhett Lamovec, Loyal (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 209.7-pounds. Strong and sturdy build.
Delivery: Simple and controlled windup with feel to repeat.
Arm Action: RH. Full and loose arm action, 3/4 slot with arm speed through release.
FB: T92, 90-91 mph. Life out of the hand, feel for the zone. T1884, 1799 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Short wrinkle, thrown with intent, with feel to land in the zone. T1879, 1775 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, shows late fading action with late bottom to the pitch. T1453, 1337 average rpm.

2. Heath Rosemeyer, Fall Creek (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic and strong with more coming.
Delivery: Athletic delivery: high knee, hip turn, uphill, and closed down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, fast; high 3/4. Advanced arm.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Raw spin, life; high projection as he adds spin efficiency. T2422, 2330 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Intent with depth, aggressive; 10/4 shape, sharp, spin feel. T2363, 2312 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sweeper; slight decel, but quality shape that projects. T2469, 2425 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Firm; late arm-side sink. T1971, 1929 average rpm.

3. Keegan Kruzan, Wausau West (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Strong with more coming.
Delivery: Simple to level knee lift; works on line, lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long circle, fast, loose, fluid; high 3/4.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Natural cut, some hard/late. T2384, 2342 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Aggressive, inconsistent locate but sharp action; 1/7 shape. Flashed advanced swing/miss action. T2390, 2135 average rpm.
SPLT: 80-81 mph. Aggressive, intent, late drop; advanced pitch, feel.

4. Alex Johnson, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 172.8-pounds. Wiry, with strength, will add.
Delivery: Straddle start, simple to high knee; works on line, lands athletically, square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, compact circle to a high 3/4 release. Quick, athletic arm.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Four-seamer that flashed carry/rise; projects on its own. T2058, 1917 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Aggressive; short, bite, some feel to locate. T1881, 1824 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Straight change, mostly thrown at arm speed. T1473, 1381 average rpm.

5. Landon Sundstrom, Superior (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Controlled windup, athletic, balanced leg lift into a drop/drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, full-circle AA, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Carry out of the hand with feel for the zone. T2063, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Maintains slot, downer action at the plate. T2160, 2128 average rpm.
SL: 72-77 mph. Sharp two-plane action. T2242, 2188 average rpm.

6. Brad Vesperman, Regis Catholic Schools (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned, will add strength.
Delivery: Straddle start, high knee hip turn; slightly uphill, falls off third base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long, fast, high 3/4.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. 4S: Live, carry traits; big vertical with projection. 2S: Some late arm-side life. T2212, 2101 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Spin feel, some sharp 11/5 shape. Plays with depth and aggression. T2407, 2271 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Firm, straight, at arm speed. T1656, 1585 average rpm.

7. Vance Konkle, Manitowoc Lincoln (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Will add, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Uptempo, athletic; works on line and lands square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose; quick, high 3/4.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Rise/run backspin, efficient; projects. Throws a true sinker with real arm-side run. T2061, 2007 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Depth, intent; 10/4 shape that projects as he develops. T1944, 1838 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Deceptive, at arm speed; late drop. Advanced. T1466, 1405 average rpm.

8. Nathan Hendricks, Tomah (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 153.2-pounds. Super athletic build, will add.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with feel to repeat in rhythm, balanced leg lift into a drop/drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic and clean with arm speed through release, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Life out of the hand, flashed ride/run action. T2366, 2285 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. A bigger two-plane break, thrown with intent. T2412, 2313 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Rinkle, late action with feel for the zone, flashed bigger sweeping action. T2222, 2193 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Fading action off the fastball. T1557, 1469 average rpm.

9. Ty Teske, Wausau West (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Athletic, strong.
Delivery: Simple, steady to level knee, hip turn; works on line.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw, long circle to high 3/4. Fast arm speed.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Efficient spin, big carry projection. T1725, 1615 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Short, bite; downer type. T1791, 1685 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Some deceleration; drop/run. T1432, 1234 average rpm.

10. Avery Schmidkunz, Hudson (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Wiry, strong with projection.
Delivery: Simple to tall balance point, level knee; short stride. Closed down mound, crossfire.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw, cups; quick, loose from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Carry, backspin; projects. T2111, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 action, late breaking, feel for zone. T1982, 1947 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Cut-like action. T1948, 1929 average rpm.
CH: 66-70 mph. Straight change. T1353, 1291 average rpm.

HONORABLE MENTION (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Tate Johnson, Luck High (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build with strength throughout.
Delivery: Controlled windup works in line to the plate with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Short, half-circle AA, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Life out of the hand, finish through the zone. T2325, 2186 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharp 10/4 action. T2324, 2207 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Running action off of the fastball with late fade. T1624, 1548 average rpm.

Jack Olson, Viroqua (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 161.8-pounds. Wiry build, will add to it.
Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift trigger into a tall/fall lower-half, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Life out of the hand, flashed cutting action. T2073, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 67-73 mph. Feel to land, 11/5 shape with late action. T2147, 2063 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Bullet spin, feel to land. T1852, 1792 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Slight fading action, flashed heavy diving action. T1549, 1411 average rpm.

Ryan Reesman, Memorial (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 172-pounds. Athletic with projection.
Delivery: Athletic and clean delivery works in line down the mound, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Life out of the hand, clean four-seam action. T2207, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Flashed sweeping action, feel to land. T1363, 1267 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown with intent, heavy fading action with run. T1613, 1541 average rpm.

Ethan Westrate, Fall Creek (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Compact with strength.
Delivery: Tall balance point, level knee, hip turn; works on line. Some effort is involved.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, high 3/4. Arm strength.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four-seam. Also has a two-seam; late arm-side action. T1990, 1897 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Quality pitch, feel; sweeper with large horizontal break. T2233, 2150 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Aggressive, mostly at arm speed; some late drop/fade. Locates. T1481, 1377 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Wyatt Aponte, Holmen (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Crouched at balance point, square to plate, works on line to target; lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, compact to a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Some carry projection; two-seamer has arm-side run/sink. T2044, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Depth and sweep; gradual but feel to locate. T2176, 2089 average rpm.

Jaden Burger, Elk Mound High (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 142-pounds. Will add size and strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, leg lift trigger into a drop and drive lower half, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full-circle AA, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Life out of the hand, with feel for the zone. T1964, 1849 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed feel to land in the zone. T2101, 2035 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Tight sweeping action, feel to land. T1925, 1925 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Developing feel for the pitch, similar profile to the fastball. T1366, 1294 average rpm.

Ayden Chapek, Memorial (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry build, projectable.
Delivery: Simple rock to tall balance, high knee, hip turn; works slightly closed down mound, lands closed, athletic finish. Fluid.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full-circle AA. Low 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Plays with tons of arm-side run, flashing ability to play with ride. T1782, 1616 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Similar shape profile as slider; quality action that projects as he throws with more confidence and intent. T1864, 1839 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Gradual action that projects; sweeper shape, some feel to locate. T1923, 1896 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Slight deceleration; straight change. T1071, 1047 average rpm.

Vincent Cognetta, Hudson (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, clean mover, balanced leg lift into forward move, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, reaches back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Life out of the hand, running action through the zone. T1978, 1849 average rpm.

SL: 60-61 mph. Sweeping action, feel to land in zone. T1833, 1782 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Thrown with intent, heavy fading action off of the fastball. T1639, 1537 average rpm.

Abbott Jepsen, Memorial (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, well proportioned.
Delivery: Stretch only, simple, and repeats, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T81, 77-79 mph. Life with carry through the zone. T1837, 1752 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 action, bigger break. T2057, 2022 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Sweeping action, feel to land. T2031, 1999 average rpm.

Zach Konkel, Mondovi (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, balanced leg lift into a drop/drive lower half, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 71-75 mph. Life out of the hand, cutting action towards the plate. T1837, 1739 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Tight 11/4 action. T1643, 1590 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Late and sharp sweeping action. T1743, 1668 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Straight, running action off of the fastball. T1081, 972 average rpm.

Owen Laudon, Tomah (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong, projectable.
Delivery: Tall balance point, high knee tuck; works on line, lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw, compact/efficient circle to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Natural cut. T2118, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Above-average spin feel; flashed sharp from 2/8 shape. T2223, 2141 average rpm.
CH: 66-70 mph. Deceptive, at arm speed; straight. T1254, 1209 average rpm.

Zack Murphy, Prescott (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, will add.
Delivery: Level balance point, hip turn, closed down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Efficient, fluid, quick; over-the-top slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Efficient spin with backspin and big carry projection. T1862, 1773 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Developing a feel, flashing 12-6 actions. T1720, 1665 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Same arm speed, firm; some deception. T872, 785 average rpm.

Simon Schmitz, Sparta High School (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 157.6-pounds. Wiry with strength.
Delivery: Rocker step, into a balanced leg lift, works in line to the plate, slight crossfire land.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Carry action out of the hand, cutting action. T2058, 2003 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 12/6 action, bigger break, lands. T2146, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Thrown with intent, slight running action. T1452, 1402 average rpm.

Daxson Scow, Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong and projectable.
Delivery: Straddle start, simple to tall balance, level knee; works square down mound, on line, lands square to target. Works with low effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, short, half-circle AA, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-77 mph. 4S: Natural arm-side run. T2124, 2028 average rpm.
CB: 58-63 mph. Large sweep; some feel for spin. Projects as he gains confidence in it. T2132, 2081 average rpm.
SL: 63-68 mph. Plays with high vert, tending to work with slight sweep. T2023, 1993 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Thrown mostly at arm speed, some deception; late run/drop. T1521, 1411 average rpm.

Tyler Smith, Osseo-Fairchild (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 162-pounds. Well proportioned build.
Delivery: Rocker step into leg lift, works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. 4S: life out of the hand, flashed carry action. 2S: running action, flashed sink. T1956, 1900 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Developing, showing short breaking action, finding a feel for shape. T1764, 1764 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Bullet action, flashed feel to land. T1945, 1937 average rpm.

Truman Weiss, New Richmond (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, balanced leg lift into a drop and drive lower half, crossfire finish at the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full and clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Life out of the hand, slight cutting action at the plate. T2424, 2349 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Life out of the hand, big 11/5 action. T2751, 2702 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Bigger two-plane action, steeper plane. T2479, 2388 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Running action, thrown with intent. T1714, 1647 average rpm.

William Weltz, Memorial (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 210-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Delivery: Simple delivery with feel to repeat, balanced leg lift into a drop/drive lower half working in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. 4S: life out of the hand. 2S: running action, strikes. T2159, 2055 average rpm.
SL: 63-67 mph. Tight sweeping action, late action. T2230, 2169 average rpm.

Jerry Youngman, Hudson (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Athletic with strength.
Delivery: Rocker step, works with rhythm and balance, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. Flashed feel for the zone, life out of the hand. T2118, 2022 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Shows a sweeper profile, with short break. T2236, 2155 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains arm action and slot, fading action off of the fastball. T1958, 1859 average rpm.

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