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Eau Claire Preseason ID: Quick Hits

March 20, 2026
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On Saturday, March. 14th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin team hosted the Eau Claire Preseason ID showcase at Valley Sports Academy in Lake Hallie, Wis. Around 50 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in Wisconsin.

We have already released a Statistical Analysis for this event, breaking down the top performers in the traditional stat categories. Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out in Lake Hallie within this Quick Hits piece.

POSITION PLAYERS

+ C/OF Logan Hagman (Hudson, 2027): The Minnesota commit brings a strong and sturdy 6-foot-1, 192-pound frame to the diamond. The right-handed hitter operates out of a wide base, moving smoothly to the hitting position before unleashing a free, easy, and exceptionally well-sequenced swing through the zone. Hagman led the entire event in raw power, posting an event-best 105 mph max EV and a 99.7 mph average EV. An outstanding overall athlete who also led the event with a 30.6 inch peak jump and he turned in a swift 6.79-second 60-yard dash proving exceptional twitch, burst and speed to his already impressive profile. Behind the plate, throws to second base were measured at 80 mph, with pop times as low as 2.00 seconds. During bullpen work, Hagman showcased soft hands that found the pocket consistently throughout his work. Hagman is one of the top players in the state and he backed that up with his performance on Saturday. 

+ MIF Nolan Mashak (Holmen, 2027): Mashak possesses a strong, sturdy, and well-proportioned 6-foot-1, 177.7-pound frame that will continue to add physical maturity. The right-handed hitter utilizes a controlled move to a balanced and centered launch position before unleashing quick hands and bat that leverages the baseball out front consistently. He generated impressive marks of a max EV of 95 mph and an average EV of 89.5 mph. Mashak showcased top-tier athleticism by posting a 6.73-second 60-yard dash, a mark that led the entire event and tied for the best time in his class. On the dirt, the prospect demonstrated smooth feet with a rangy first step and soft and smooth hands, while throws across the infield were accurate with carry through the target.

+ 1B Eastin Sorenson (Chippewa Falls, 2029): Bringing a wiry and projectable, 6-foot-3, 176.8-pound frame to the event, Sorenson immediately looks the part with tons of upside to the profile. Operating from the right side, he possesses a well-sequenced swing generating downhill plane and consistent barrel feel. Producing raw impact well beyond his years, he explicitly led the 2029 class with a staggering 99 mph max EV and a 71.0 mph bat speed. He also recorded a firm 87.9 mph average EV proving he was consistently on the barrel throughout his round. His overall athleticism is rare for his class as well, pacing the freshman group with a 6.97 60-yard dash and a 24.9-inch peak jump height. Sorenson remains a top prospect in the 2029 class.

+ OF Tyler Beaulieu (Hudson, 2028): Beaulieu presents a compact, projectable 5-foot-7, 150-pound frame. The right-handed hitter works from a wide base with a controlled crash into his front side, utilizing a swing that is powerful and twitchy through the ball consistently driving the ball to all fields. He produced a max EV of 91 mph and an average EV of 83.7 mph and those numbers will most certainly tick up as he continues to add size and strength to his frame. He also showcased his athleticism earlier in the day by recording a 7.09 60-yard dash. Defensively, he was smooth and aggressive through the baseball with quality foot and glove work, and his explosive arm strength stood out among his peers as throws home topped 90 mph.

+ C Rohen Robbins (Wausau West, 2027): Standing 5-foot-8, 174.8 pounds, the backstop features an athletic build with room to add physical strength. Operating from an upright and narrow setup, the right-handed hitter controls his advance well to reach a balanced launch position on time. Robbins showcases quality feel for the barrel and gets very good extension through contact with a fast swing. He produced a max EV of 92 mph and an average EV of 81.7 mph. Defensively, he is quick turning the ball around behind the dish, where throws to second base were measured at 77.0 mph, with pop times in the 1.95-2.08 range with accuracy and carry through the bag.

+ C Alex Solberg (New Richmond, 2027): Solberg features a strong, athletic build at 6-foot-3, 218 pounds. Starting from a wide base with easy rhythm, the right-handed hitter transitions smoothly into his launch position. He swings with super tight rotation and excellent lower-half usage, producing a downhill path that is short, fast, and direct to the zone. Impact is consistently loud, highlighted by a whopping max EV of 103 mph and an average EV of 94.8 mph, while operating with a 72.5 mph average bat speed and a projectable 34.0 g of rotational acceleration. Throws to second base were measured at 75 mph, with pop times in the 2.00-2.07 range. Solberg has huge upside and is a player our staff is high on.

+ C Aaron Smith (Eau Claire Memorial, 2028): Smith brings a strong, compact, and athletic 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame to the diamond. The right-handed hitter utilizes a well-sequenced swing that is direct with fast hands, generating hard line-drive contact throughout his round. He delivered a max EV of 92 mph and an average EV of 87.9 mph, while his 65.0 mph bat speed and 16.0 g of rotational acceleration that signals a bright future as he matures and develops, gaining strength along the way that converts into more bat speed. He displayed quality actions and soft hands behind the plate during his defensive workout. Throws to second base were measured at a solid 73.0 mph, with pop times in the 2.04-2.08 range with extra carry through the target.

+ C Matt Palecek (Regis Catholic Schools, 2027): Palecek presents a strong and athletic 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame. The right-handed hitter operates from an athletic setup and rhythmic load and utilizes a swing that consistently barrels hard line drive contact up the middle. He generated a max EV of 93 mph and an average EV of 86.6 mph. A solid overall athlete, he ran a 7.04 60-yard dash with solid burst and quick turnover once underway. He showed clean transfers while aggressively attacking the baseball during outfield defense topping 82 mph on his throws through home plate. More arm strength is coming once Palecek adds more strength. The Junior backstop also showcased smooth hands and feel for the catching position during bullpen work.

+ C Brody Hall (D.C. Everest, 2027): Hall features an athletic 5-foot-8, 170-pound frame with room to continue adding strength. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide base with good hand separation, unleashing an explosive, downhill barrel path that yields consistent backspun line drives. He recorded a max EV of 92 mph and an average EV of 84.8 mph. A reliable defender who gets his momentum working smoothly toward his target, he recorded a 7.28 60-yard dash to round out his athletic profile. Showcasing versatility on defense, Hall displayed quality actions behind the plate with soft hands and a pop time of 2.04 seconds. He displayed a quick first step with clean hands and action during infield defense as well providing a profile that can play multiple positions including catcher.

TWO-WAY

+ RHP/INF Rhett Lamovec (Loyal, 2027): Boasting a strong and sturdy 6-foot-4, 221.3-pound frame, Lamovec presents a highly physical presence on the mound and in the batters box. The right-handed hitter utilizes a flat and tight path direct into the hitting zone allowing him to consistently drive the ball to all fields. He showcased tremendous impact potential with a 103 mph max EV and 96.5 mph average EV, supported by 75.9 mph average bat speed and a whopping 28.0 g of rotational acceleration that points to a very high-upside offensive projection. Defensively, throws across the infield were measured at 85 mph showing plenty of arm strength to stick at third base. On the mound, the right-hander operates with a simple, controlled windup and a loose arm action that he repeats consistently from pitch to pitch. Tying for the event lead, his fastball sat 90-91 mph and touched 92 mph (1,799 rpm) with the ability to command the ball through all four quadrants. His tight breaking slider played at 76-78 mph and pairs well with the fastball. He rounded out his repertoire with a changeup that played at 77-79 mph (1,337 rpm) with 0.5 inches of average induced vertical break and 15.0 inches of horizontal movement giving him a potential out pitch weapon to add to his arsenal. Lemovec is a name our staff is excited about seeing this spring.

+ RHP/INF Heath Rosemeyer (Fall Creek, 2029): Standing at an athletic 5-foot-11, 180.1 pounds, Rosemeyer presents a strong frame with plenty of physical development still to come. The right-handed hitter works from an upright setup into an impeccable swing sequence that starts from the ground up and he generates consistent line-drive contact. Producing raw power well beyond his years, the underclassman tied the 2029 class lead with an 89.6 mph average EV, complementing an impressive 95 mph max EV. On the dirt, the two-way prospect is a smooth mover with rangy actions, and throws across the infield were measured at 80.0 mph. Operating with an athletic delivery and high knee, his fastball sat 83-84 mph (2,330 rpm) with 17.4 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 69-71 mph (2,312 rpm) with two plane break and 16.8 inches of horizontal movement. The heater reached a 2029 class-leading max of 85 mph showing quality feel for the zone as well. He rounded out his advanced arsenal with a sweeping slider that sat 69-71 mph (2,425 rpm) with 22.5 inches of horizontal movement alongside an overall event-best spin rate. Rosemeyer is one of the most intriguing prospects in the state.

+ LHP/INF Keegan Kruzan (Wausau West, 2027): Built with a strong, physical 6-foot-1, 211-pound frame, Kruzan showed off an impressive two-way profile. The right-handed hitter works from a stock setup, utilizing a quick, downhill swing path with serious leverage to drive the baseball through both gaps. He generated loud contact throughout his round, recording a max EV of 99 mph alongside a 91.8 mph average EV. Moving well for his size, he recorded a 7.13 in the 60-yard dash before displaying soft hands and quality footwork around the first base bag, where throws across the infield were measured at 85 mph. On the mound, the left-hander operates with a simple, online delivery and a fast, fluid arm stroke from a high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 85-86 mph (2,342 rpm) with heavy finish through the hitting zone, while his curveball played at 74-75 mph (2,135 rpm) with sharp 11/5 shape and break. He rounded out his quality arsenal with an aggressive 80-81 mph splitter that showed advanced feel and late drop. Kruzan is a name our staff continues to like heading into the spring.

+ RHP/INF Alex Johnson (Eau Claire Memorial, 2027): Johnson features a wiry-strong, projectable 6-foot-2, 184-pound frame. The right-handed hitter works from a wide base with a swing that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, generating a downhill path that yields consistent, hard barrel contact. He produced a max EV of 95 mph and an average EV of 89.2 mph, backed by 71.9 mph bat speed and 19.0 g of rotational acceleration that highlights a projectable base with power upside. Defensively, he displayed quality feet and soft hands and his throws across the infield were measured at 86 mph showing arm strength to stick at short. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a simple delivery athleticism into a high 3/4 slot with a quick arm. His fastball sat 87-89 mph with feel for the zone, while his slider played at 74-75 mph (1,824 rpm) with sweeping break and shape to the pitch with the ability to land. He also mixed in a changeup at 73-74 mph (1,381 rpm) with late fading action. Johnson is an impressive two-way talent in the 2027 class.

+ RHP/3B Landon Sundstrom (Superior, 2027): Sundstrom boasts a strong 6-foot-3, 215-pound build. The right-handed hitter utilizes a rhythmic gather before working downhill with a tight path, showing an innate feel to consistently impact the baseball to all fields. He generated an event-leading 76.7 mph bat speed, producing a 97 mph max EV and an 89.2 mph average EV. Defensively, he showcased soft hands and a quick first step and throws across the infield were measured at 86.0 mph. On the mound, the right-hander works from a controlled, athletic windup with a balance into an explosive lower half drive off the mound. His fastball sat 83-86 mph (1,909 rpm), touching 87 mph, with feel to get to spots, while his curveball played at 72-76 mph (2,128 rpm) with 8.1 inches of horizontal movement. Sundstrom is on our staff’s radar moving forward.

+ RHP/OF Ethan Westrate (Fall Creek, 2027): The 5-foot-11, 196-pound prospect possesses a compact frame with impressive strength. Operating out of a wide base, the right-handed hitter utilizes a well-sequenced swing that produces consistent hard impact through the hitting zone driving the ball to all fields. He produces a loud 101 mph max EV and a 92.6 mph average EV, backed by an impressive 74.4 mph bat speed and 19.0 g of rotational acceleration. Westrate ran a bursty 7.08 60-yard dash, and worked with athleticism through the baseball during outfield defense as his throws home topped 85 mph. On the mound, the right-hander works with a balanced and repeatable delivery into a high-3/4 slot to leverage the baseball downhill. His fastball sat 81-83 mph, while his slider played at 71-73 mph (2,150 rpm) with late breaking action on the pitch and the ability to land in and out of the zone. Westrate remains a player our staff is high on.

+ MIF/RHP Ryan Reesman (Memorial, 2028): Reesman features an athletic, projectable 5-foot-9, 173-pound frame. The right-handed hitter starts upright before unleashing a downhill stroke that is quick and compact through the hitting zone allowing him to hammer the baseball to the middle and pull side. He showcases raw pop off the bat with a 94 mph max EV and a 92.2 mph average EV, while his 70.2 mph average bat speed and 15.0 g of rotational acceleration point to a high-upside, projectable base. Additionally, his 355-foot max batted distance tied for the 2028 class lead at the event. Defensively, he shows soft hands and a quick first step showing quickness and range both up the middle and to the glove side. On the mound, the right-hander uses a clean, athletic delivery that he repeats and works in line to the plate. His fastball sat 79-82 mph (2,132 rpm) with quality feel for the zone while his changeup played at 72-74 mph (1,541 rpm) with big fading movement to the arm side. He also mixed in a 68-69 mph sweeping slider that he showed feel to land for strikes and expand the zone when needed. Reesman continues to be a name to know for the 2028 class.

+ MF/RHP Nathan Hendricks (Tomah, 2027): Possessing a super athletic 5-foot-11, 168.9-pound frame, the two-way prospect still has plenty of room to add physical strength. The right-handed hitter utilizes a smooth leg tuck gather to get to his launch position, and he unleashes a loose, fluid path that finds the barrel with excellent sequencing overall throughout the swing. He drove balls consistently with a max EV of 93 mph and an average EV of 89.2 mph, backed by 70.8 mph bat speed and 13.0 g of rotational acceleration that points toward a projectable base for future power. Defensively, the smooth-fielding shortstop attacks the ball with a quick first step and soft hands, and throws across the infield were measured at 83 mph. On the mound, the right-hander repeats an athletic delivery that is well-sequenced from the ground up into a clean three-quarter arm slot. His fastball sat 83-85 mph, topping at 86 mph (2,285 rpm), while his curveball played at 72-74 mph (2,313 rpm) with two-plane breaking action. He rounds out a dynamic repertoire with a low-70s slider that flashes sweeping action and a fading mid-70s changeup. Hendricks continues to improve his skills and tools with each viewing.

+ LHP/1B Ty Teske (Wausau West, 2027): Teske presents a strong, athletic 5-foot-9, 185-pound frame. The left-handed hitter showcases a swing that is compact and direct, allowing him to consistently barrel hard line drives through the back of the cage. He registered a max EV of 93 mph and an average EV of 82.9 mph, backed by 70.0 mph average bat speed and a rotational acceleration of 16.0 g. During outfield defensive evaluations, throws home topped 83 mph with true backspin and carry. On the mound, the southpaw utilizes a simple, steady delivery with a full arm circle and fast arm speed. His fastball sat 80-81 mph, touching 82 mph (1,615 rpm) with 18.1 inches of average induced vertical break which plays with extra carry through the top of the hitting zone. His curveball sits in the 67-70 mph range with the ability to land in and below the zone. He also mixed in a 67-70 mph changeup that featured fading run to complete his arsenal.

+ INF/RHP Simon Schmitz (Sparta High School, 2028): Schmitz presents an athletic, wiry 5-foot-11, 164-pound frame with notable strength. The right-handed hitter operates from an upright, smooth setup, delivering a swing that is well sequenced and fluid that allows him to consistently launch baseballs to all fields. He produced a 91 mph max EV and an 84.0 mph average EV, pairing those with a 69.4 mph average bat speed and 12.0 g of average rotational acceleration proving there is upside and louder EV’s coming in the future. A rangy defender with soft hands his throws were true with accuracy through first base. He showed off his athleticism in the 60 yard dash as he tied for the 2028 class lead with a 6.91-seconds run time. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a rhythmic and fluid delivery working down the slope with a full arm action from a high-3/4 slot. His fastball sat in the upper 70s mph with an event-leading 19.4 inches of average induced vertical break. He paired the forward life fastball with a two plane breaking curveball out of the same window.

+ OF/LHP Vincent Cognetta (Hudson, 2029): Cognetta presents a projectable 5-foot-9, 161-pound frame. Hitting from the left side, the outfielder operates with a flat swing that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, generating a consistent feel for the barrel. He produced a max EV of 89 mph and an average EV of 85.9 mph, paired with 67.1 mph of average bat speed and 18.0 g of rotational acceleration that points to a high-upside, projectable base. Defensively, he showed clean transfers and an aggressive approach, as throws home topped 83 mph during outfield defense. On the mound, the southpaw works with an athletic delivery and moves cleanly in line toward the plate. His fastball topped out in the upper 70s but showed feel for the zone, while his sweeping slider paired well with horizontal sweep. He rounded out his repertoire with a changeup that featured heavy fading action.

PITCHERS

+ RHP Brad Vesperman (Regis Catholic Schools, 2027): The two-way prospect possesses a strong, well-proportioned 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame. On the mound, he utilizes a straddle start and a high-intent delivery to produce big carry traits on a heater that explicitly led the entire event in average induced vertical break. His fastball sat 83-85 mph (2,101 rpm) with 19.4 inches of average induced vertical break. His curveball played at 69-71 mph (2,271 rpm) with sharp two-plane breaking action. He rounds out his arsenal with a straight changeup that sits 79-82 mph and is thrown aggressively at fastball arm speed providing a three pitch arsenal to get both-handed hitters out consistently.

+ RHP Tate Johnson (Luck, 2028): Johnson enters the evaluation with an athletic, strong 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. On the mound, the right-hander's fastball sat 80-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph with feel to get the ball through areas of the zone to set up the rest of his arsenal. His slider played at 71-73 mph (2,207 rpm) with -15.5 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his arsenal with a fading changeup that played at 68-69 mph with 16.9 inches of horizontal movement and some bottom to the pitch.

+ LHP Avery Schmidkunz (Hudson, 2028): Schmidkunz presents a wiry and projectable 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame. On the mound, the southpaw works from a simple delivery to a tall balance point, land with some cross fire deception with a quick, loose arm from an over-the-top slot. His fastball sat 77-79 mph (2,032 rpm) with an impressive 18.2 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 64-66 mph (1,947 rpm) with two plane break.

+ RHP Vance Konkle (Manitowoc Lincoln, 2029): Standing at a well-proportioned 5-foot-8, 150 pounds, Konkle possesses a frame with plenty of room to add strength. On the mound, the right-hander features an uptempo, athletic delivery with a long, loose arm stroke from a high-3/4 slot. His fastball pounded the zone with 16.9 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played with two plane action out of the same window as the fastball. He also displayed feel for a deceptive changeup that generated late drop with big horizontal movement to the arm side at 17.8 inches.

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