On Sunday, March 1, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to the ISA facility in De Pere, WI to host one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar, the Green Bay Preseason 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 begin our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the day, starting with the catcher position while working our way across the diamond as the week continues.

TOP CATCHERS

1. Bryce Urban, Kaukauna (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 164.7 pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright and narrow set up, strong back elbow, controlled crash to center. Direct, works on top of the baseball, works on plane, feel to elevate, line drives through the middle of the field. 73.6 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Quick arm path, compact over the top.
Defense: 1.96-2.02 pop time range; Traditional setup working into staggered base, soft hands close to body.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.82 Edge Score.

2. Bentley Henrickson, Lincoln High (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155.2 pounds. Athletic with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up with slightly open stance, controlled crash to center, lands centered and balanced. Long through the hitting zone with extension past contact, strong, ball jumps when barreled, up the middle approach. 66.3 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Fluid 3/4 arm slot, easy actions.
Defense: 1.96-2.01 pop time range; Athletic actions, staggered setup, quick hands slight down to up action.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.49 Edge Score.

3. Parker Frosch, Sauk Prairie (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 205 pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, controlled crash to center on time, uses leverage out front, consistent timing. Loose and rhythmic hands, works on plane, pullside to up the middle approach. 70.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 358-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick draw, transfer at chest, compact fluid arm path.
Defense: 1.94-2.07 pop time range; Right-knee down setup, soft hands, quick footwork replacing feet and gaining ground.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.66 Edge Score.

4. Luke Heimerl, Fox Valley Lutheran (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Long levered, athletic build, strength throughout, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, wide base, smooth toe tap back, on time. Direct path, up the middle approach, line drives, ball jumps when barreled. 73.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick draw out of glove, fluid arm action, compact and 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.21 pop time range; Right-knee down setup, fluid footwork on transfer gaining ground.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.12 Edge Score.

5. Gerrit Wittmann, Little Chute (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 200 pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, controlled move to center on time. Direct path, easy and simple, strong barrel with feel to lift, on the barrel throughout the round. 63.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 331-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Over the top arm path, compact actions,, quick draw and transfer.
Defense: 1.95-2.10 pop time range; Quick footwork gaining ground through plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.39 Edge Score.

HONORABLE MENTION

Brody Harrison, Ashwaubenon (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-6, 150 pounds. Athletic build with projection to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide and open base, rocker move back into back hip, gets back to center on time, smooth and fluid. Strong hands, direct path to the baseball, extends past contact. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (81.5 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact arm action, slight pause at peak, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.14 pop time range; Right-knee down setup, gains ground, soft hand working through bottom of zone. Transfer at chest, athletic actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.34 Edge Score.

Ethan Werner, Luxemburg-Casco (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 190 pounds. Strong lower half, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with on time separation. Slightly uphill plane, feel for the barrel, up the middle approach. 67.3 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Quick arm, opens chest, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop time range; Replaces feet from right-knee down setup, working behind plate, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.18 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Hunter Giebel, Homeschool (WI) (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic frame with tons of projection.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, easy toe tap back, gets back to center with rhythm and timing. Downhill, direct, barrels the ball up to all fields, efficient swing and path. 69.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 81 mph. High 3/4 slot with leverage downhill. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot from catching position.
Defense: 2.15-2.34 pop time range; One hand gather into crow hop, athletic working through the ball. CATCHING: Staggered setup, gain ground on transfer with slight crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.7 Edge Score.

Owen Gould, Amery (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 200 pounds. Strong and sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, slightly closed, early toe down, repeats getting to hitting position. Simple, direct path that works on top of the baseball. 67.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (73.3 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 69 mph. High 3/4 slot, compact arm path.
Defense: 2.21-2.34 pop time range; C: Traditional setup squared up, replaces feet. Transfer at chest, medium draw out of glove. INF: Two hand gather under midline into shuffle step towards the target, makes the plays.
Athletic Testing: 7.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.37 Edge Score.

Mason Heintz, Pulaski (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds. Athletic with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, centered hands, gets loaded early and on time. Direct and downhill path, feel to drive the ball in the air with backspin when elevated. 62.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.2 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Long arm path, over the top slot, slightly compact.
Defense: 2.31-2.40 pop time range; Traditional setup squared up, quick feet replaces feet working off back hip.
Athletic Testing: 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 51.75 Edge Score.

Brendan Hurt, Kimberly (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Strong build throughout, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Upright and relaxed set up, simple and easy move to center. Balanced, long through the hitting zone with extension past contact. 70.6 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 299-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 69 mph. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot, quick draw.
Defense: 2.08-2.25 pop time range; Staggered setup, narrow feet, low hands on transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.34 Edge Score.

Kohen Look, Middleton-Cross Plains (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Long levers and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, slightly closed, easy move to centered hitting position on time. Direct path, feel to leverage the baseball in the air. 64.2 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.4 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 78 mph. Compact arm action, high slot release, quick draw.
Defense: 2.07-2.25 pop time range; Right-knee down setup, smooth through throw down with quick feet gaining ground.
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.32 Edge Score.

Dawson Meyer, West De Pere (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 140 pounds. Projectable build, wiry, will add.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, loose and fluid to the hitting position, gets back to hitting position on time. Flat path, with extension past contact, uses the entire field with feel to lift the ball in the air. 58.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 199-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Medium draw, high 3/4 slot, mostly compact path.
Defense: 2.27-2.38 pop time range; Traditional set up wide base, slight pre-pitch move, quick transfer at chest.
Athletic Testing: 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.82 Edge Score.

Carlos Prado, Preble (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 140 pounds. Strong sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. LH: Slightly open, super athletic, efficient move to center. RH: Slightly open, bigger leg gather to center, similar set up and move. Heavy and strong barrel, hand separation into forward move, on the barrel through the middle of the field. 67.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Low 3/4 slot from catching position, full extension, long arm path.
Defense: 2.13-2.15 pop time range; Right-knee down setup, pre-pitch knee hinge, quick footwork with fluidity.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.63 Edge Score.

Malachi Robbert, Fox Valley Lutheran (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 155 pounds. Strong build, strong lower half, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, rocks backs gets back to center on time. Flat path, up the middle approach with feel for the barrel. 66.8 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.5 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Loose arm, compact path, high 3/4 slot with quick draw.
Defense: 2.03-2.20 pop time range; Staggered setup, works on top of ball, fluid footwork with athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.73 Edge Score.

Brody Schutt, shawano community high school (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 156 pounds. Athletic build, with strength, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Controlled crash to center on time, athletic move to hitting position. Simple and clean, barrel feel and accuracy, extends past contact, middle of the field approach. 72 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (93.2 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Fluid arm, soft hands working through bottom of zone for quick transfer. 3/4 slot, compact arm action.
Defense: 2.10-2.19 pop time range; Staggered setup, pre-pitch hip hinge, fluid footwork with athleticism.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.

Quinten Weinzirl, Hudson (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 185 pounds. Projectable, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up, strong back elbow, controlled move with a controlled head to center. Uphill plane, rhythmic load, line drives to the pullside. 65.8 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 76 mph. Compact arm path, high 3/4 slot, open chest.
Defense: 2.21-2.32 pop time range; Right-knee down setup, pre-pitch hip hinge, fluid through plate on throwdown.
Athletic Testing: 8.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.13 Edge Score.

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