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Green Bay Preseason ID: Quick Hits

March 5, 2026
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On March 1st, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted its latest event along the 2026 winter showcase circuit, the annual Green Bay Preseason ID took place at Impact Sports Academy in De Pere, WI. Over 120 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of prospects to follow in an area of Wisconsin that regularly produces some of the state’s top talent.

Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out in Green Bay within this Quick Hits piece. Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to break down the in-depth metrics measured at this event, with the help of our tech partners TrackMan, Blast Motion, Swift, and Vizual Edge.

QUICK HITS

POSITION PLAYERS

+ OF Blake VandeLoo (Kaukauna, 2027) built with an ultra-athletic 5-foot-11, 183-pound frame, the outfielder possesses an explosive physical tool kit. The left-handed hitter controls the barrel on a downhill path, utilizing twitchy hands through the zone to consistently backspin low line drives into both gaps. He produced a 105 mph max EV, tying for the top mark in the 2027 class, to go along with a 90.8 mph average EV. Turned in a premium run-time, he matched the overall event leaderboard best with a 6.62 run time in the 60-yard dash. Defensively, he moves aggressively through the baseball, and throws home topped 89 mph.

+ INF John Zeamer (Waupaca, 2026) Madison JC commit, 6-foot-2, 212-pound prospect presents an extra-large frame with strength and even more room for added physicality. At the plate, the right-handed hitter operates with a well-sequenced swing that is fast, and direct to the zone, allowing him to get through the baseball with authority and the batted-ball metrics translated directly to the data sheet, leading the entire event with a staggering max EV of 106 mph and an average EV of 96.8 mph, from a repeatable swing for the right-handed hitter pointing to a high-upside power profile. Defensively, the corner infielder shows confident hands with a soft, one-handed gather out front before cleanly shuffling toward his target. Throws across the infield were measured at 85 mph.

+ C Bryce Urban (Kaukauna, 2027) listed at a strong and athletic 5-foot-8, 164.7 pounds, impressed as one of the more exciting backstops in the state’s 2027 class. The right-handed hitter utilizes an upright and narrow setup with a strong back elbow, transitioning into a direct and that allows him to work on top of the baseball with feel to elevate, generating line drives through the middle of the field, driving balls at a strong 96 mph max exit velocity. Behind the dish, he shows a traditional setup with soft hands and a quick, compact over-the-top arm path, recording an elite 78 mph catcher velocity with pop times ranging from 1.96-2.02 seconds. Overall, Urban's blend of offensive potential, defensive versatility, and present tools mark him as a definite follow in the 2027 class.

+ OF Ian Justman (Ashwaubenon, 2028) an athletic 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, performed like one of the top sophomores at this event. At the plate, the left-handed hitter has quick hands that stay inside the baseball and the feel to elevate to the pullside. The ball jumps off the bat, averaging an impressive 88 mph exit velocity with a max of 99 mph. Athleticism and actions translates well to the field, 6.99 runner, projects as an outfielder, showing easy actions and moving athletically through the ball with a high 3/4 arm slot that produced an 85 mph outfield velocity.

+ INF Will Girard (Kimberly, 2027) stands at an athletic 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with strength already present in his lower half and more projection coming. The right-handed hitter utilizes a wide, balanced setup and controlled move to center, generating a flat path with impressive hand strength that allows the ball to jump off the bat, averaging an EV of 87.6 mph with a peak of 97 mph and consistently attacking the pullside. Bat speed averaged 71.5 mph, coupled and high rotational acceleration at 17.0g to pair with other high BLAST metrics. 7.03 runner with a 1.67 10-yard split that seemingly translates well to the infield, where he displays athletic feet and a clean two-hand gather before shuffling through to a strong 81 mph across the diamond.

+ OF Eric Paarmann (Sheboygan North, 2027) projectable 6-foot-3, 194 pounds, long levers and a well-proportioned frame with considerable upside to the frame. The right-handed hitter sets up with a wide base, utilizing a short gather and a controlled, on-time move, downhill path with extension through the baseball, allowing him to drive the ball explosively into both gaps. He generated a massive 97 mph max EV and tied for the 2027 class lead with a 93.3 mph average EV. Defensively, he is super aggressive and athletic through the ball in the outfield, where throws home topped 93 mph from a quick arm. Rounding out his physical profile, he showed well in foot-speed testing by clocking a 6.98 in the 60-yard dash.

+ OF Piersen Hacker (Kimberly, 2027) 6-foot-0, 176.2-pound prospect possesses a strong frame with projectable wiry strength. The left-handed hitter showcases an athletic swing with a consistent path, feel to drive the ball with authority. He produces notable impact metrics at the plate, reaching a max EV of 96 mph to pair with an average EV of 87.6 mph. Hacker recorded a 7.21 in the 60-yard dash, displaying athletic twitch that translates well to his defensive actions. He works smoothly through the baseball in the outfield, and throws home topped 89 mph.

+ C Parker Frosch (Sauk Prairie, 2027) listed at a strong, physical 5-foot-11, 205 pounds. At the plate, the right-handed hitter operates from a slightly open setup, demonstrating a controlled crash to the center on time and effectively using leverage out front with consistent timing. His loose and rhythmic hands work on plane, allowing for a pullside to up the middle approach, with the ball jumping off the bat at an 98 mph max exit velocity. Behind the plate, he employs a right-knee down setup, showing soft hands and quick and clean footwork with an efficient path and move to second. His arm features a quick draw and compact, fluid path with a transfer at the chest, helping him produce pop times in the 1.94-2.07 range with arm strength up to 73 mph.

+ C Gerrit Wittmann (Little Chute, 2027) built at a strong, athletic 6-foot-1, 193-pound frame. The right-handed hitter works with a direct, easy path, finding the barrel consistently throughout his round while showing a natural feel to elevate the baseball. He produced a max EV of 94 mph and an average EV of 82.5 mph. Behind the plate, he showcased quick footwork that gained ground well and a compact arm action on his transfers. Throws to second base were measured at 76 mph, with pop times in the 1.95-2.10 range.

+ INF Landon Silva (Pulaski, 2027) Standing at a well-proportioned 5-foot-7, 157-pound frame, the middle infielder possesses an athletic build that projects to add more strength. The left-handed hitter features a balanced, downhill path that controls the barrel well, consistently allowing him to backspin the baseball through the big part of the field. He generated a max EV of 92 mph and an average EV of 80.2 mph during his round, pairing a 68.2 mph average bat speed with 10.0 g of rotational acceleration to highlight a projectable base moving forward. Defensively, he stays behind the ball and shows reliable feel for the position with a clean two-hand gather out front and a quick release. His arm works cleanly through a three-quarter slot, and throws across the infield were measured at 79 mph.

+ INF Tyler Urban (Kaukauna, 2027) presents a strong 5-foot-6, 167-pound build with a sturdy lower half. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide base and delivers a downhill, flat barrel that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, allowing him to launch the ball to all fields. He generated a max EV of 96 mph. Steady handed defender in the dirt, throws across the infield were measured at 82 mph. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a stretch-only delivery featuring a medium leg kick into a tall-and-fall lower half with a long draw out of the glove from a high-¾ slot. His fastball sat 75-78 T79 mph, while his curveball played at 67-69 mph, rounded out his arsenal with a 73-74 mph changeup that maintained arm speed and produced 15.2 inches of horizontal movement.

+ MIF Colby Williams (Slinger, 2027) standing at a strong, well-proportioned 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, is an intriguing middle infield prospect in the 2027 class. The right-handed hitter takes a quick and fluid swing, allowing him to barrel balls up to all fields. Athlete and displays quickness with an 1.72 in the 10-yard split, transitioning fluidly to his defensive actions. He shows athletic feet and feel for the position, gathering the ball out front with two hands and playing through it efficiently from the middle infield. As he continues to fill out his frame and refine his tools, Williams profiles as a promising middle infield prospect with good defensive instincts and a well-rounded offensive approach in the 2027 class.

+ INF Owen Adams (Bay Port, 2029) upside and long limbed frame, with strength and more room to continue to add. The right-handed hitter swings a fluid, clean and repeatable swing from a narrow and upright setup. He creates separation into his move, showing a direct path that flashed feel for the barrel. As a defender at third base, Adams fields with reliable hands, utilizing a two-hand gather into his body and playing through the ball with flashes of athleticism.

+ OF Mason Morfey (Iola-Scandinavia, 2029) 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame, the outfielder impressed on both sides of the ball. At the plate, the right-handed hitter starts in a closed setup, working with feel for the barrel spraying line drives to the entire field. He produced a max EV of 89 mph and an average EV of 83.7 mph during his round. He showcased his athleticism by posting a 6.98 60-yard dash, which explicitly led the 2029 class, and defensively, throws home topped 83 mph.

TWO-WAYS

+ INF/RHP Aedan Waterstreet (Appleton North, 2027) Central Michigan commit, frame stands out, athletic build with significant strength currently present and more physical development to come. Left-handed hitter, employs a downhill, direct bat path that stays flat through the zone, twitchy hands, balls jumps off the barrel posting a 103 mph max EV and an 89.4 mph average EV. On the mound, the right-hander operates out of a high-tuck delivery with a loose, quick, and fluid three-quarter arm action. His fastball sat 86-88 mph with an average spin rate of 2,201 rpm, while his slider played at 74-77 mph with quality spin rates and -8.7 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out the arsenal with a fading changeup that operated at 80-82 mph and featured 17.6 inches of horizontal movement.

+ INF/RHP Owen Reuland (Appleton North, 2027) boasting a strong 6-foot-0, 194.2-pound frame, looks the part of a physical prospect who should continue to add strength. The right-handed hitter utilizes a quiet, balanced setup, super tight path that consistently drives the ball to all fields, generated a max EV of 97 mph and an average EV of 89.4 mph. A solid athlete who posted a 7.23 in the 60-yard dash, his steady fielding actions translated well defensively, where throws across the infield were measured at 90 mph. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes an explosive, stretch-only delivery with a quick arm and slight cross-body deception. His fastball sat 88-89 mph, while his curveball played at 66-70 mph with -14.1 inches of horizontal movement. He also featured a 77-80 mph changeup with late depth, and his fastball peaked at a separate max of 90 mph.

+ INF/OF/RHP Ethan Hellengreen (Neenah, 2027) listed at a strong and athletic 6-foot, 180 pounds frame with room for additional physicality. At the plate, the right-handed hitter swings a flat and explosive path through the zone with a gap-to-gap approach, routinely seeing the ball jump off the bat while reaching a peak exit velocity of 103 mph. Athlete with tools that can translate defensively, 6.89 runner with a 82 mph INF velo, projecting well at shortstop and multiple other positions across the diamond. On the mound, he works from a stretch-only delivery with a quick, 3/4 arm slot, fastball sat 85-87 T88 mph during the ‘pen with clean life out of the hand. Showed a high-spin curveball at 70-72 mph, while flashing a 78-80 mph changeup. A top athlete in the class with a loud set of tools to continue to monitor heading into the spring/summer season.

+ OF/LHP Robert Perez II (Bay Port, 2029) listed at an athletic 5-foot-11, 155 pounds with plenty of room to add, already one of the top two-way prospects in the 2029 class, with an exciting and promising toolset. The left-handed hitter works in rhythm into his gather with a loose, fluid swing with twitch that works flat through the ball. Showing advanced bat speed and a feel for hitting to all fields and repeated hard contact to pair. In the outfield, his athleticism shines with an explosive first step, one-hand gather and a strong arm that delivered throws up to 89 mph, projecting well defensively across multiple positions, including the infield at first where he showed 85 mph velocity. On the mound, the southpaw works from a controlled, tall/fall delivery with a loose, medium draw arm action that releases from a 3/4 slot with clear arm speed out front. His fastball sat 82-84 mph, playing clean out of the hand with hard arm-side action. He pairs it with a firm, slurvy curveball at 72-74 mph that shows above-average spin, a firm 2/8 slider at 76-79 mph with hard lateral action, and a heavy fading changeup at 76-79 mph. Given his advanced two-way abilities and young age, the left-left prospect is undoubtedly a high-follow prospect and one of the most projectable players in the 2029 class.

+ OF/RHP Garrett Smith (Hortonville, 2027) well-proportioned, strong frame, the sophomore stands at an imposing 6-foot-3, 193.3 pounds. The left-handed hitter features a handsy, direct path through the zone, creating backspin and consistently driving loud contact into the deep parts of the outfield. The metrics emphasize his offensive ceiling, producing a 100 mph max EV and an 89.7 mph average EV. A quality athlete who posted a 7.1-second 60-yard dash, his defensive profile is headlined by outfield throws home that topped 91 mph. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a high leg coil and crossfire deception to work explosively through the baseball. His fastball sat 84-89 T90 mph, while his curveball played at 73-74 mph with 11.1 inches of horizontal movement.

+ INF/RHP Hank Nuetzel (Wausaukee, 2028) presents a well-proportioned 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter hammers the ball through the big part of the field, short and fast, bat path that is direct to the zone. Led his class at the event with a max EV of 101 mph and an average EV of 94.9 mph, power metrics that are well beyond his years, paired with 73.9 mph bat speed and 12.0 g of rotational acceleration that points to a projectable base. Defensively, clean actions with a soft funnel into the body, and throws across the infield were measured at 78 mph. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a high leg kick and a full arm action from a high-¾ slot to leverage the ball downhill. His fastball sat 80-83 mph and touched 84 mph with 18.0 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 69-71 mph with 9.2 inches of horizontal movement. Rounding out a highly projectable profile that stands out among his peers, he threw a 77-79 mph changeup with conviction and fastball intent.

+ INF/RHP Clay Maxam (West De Pere, 2028) long and wiry, 6-foot, 155 pounds with a lot of projection left to the build, stood out as one of the top two-way prospects in the 2028 class at this event. The right-handed hitter utilizes an upright setup with a short gather back with feel to work on time, handsy, short, and compact swing with a quick and whippy barrel out front. Impressive barrel control resulted in an average exit velocity of 91.6 mph and a max exit velocity of 96 mph. Defensively, showing feel to field his position cleanly and showed a 86 mph infield velocity across the diamond. On the mound, he works from an easy, controlled delivery with a medium leg kick into a coiled balance point, utilizing a long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot with impressive arm speed out front. His fastball sat 85-86 mph, with over 15 inches of horizontal movement on average, with a four-seamer that's clean out of the hand with life, and a two-seamer featuring arm-side run. He complements this with a tight, lateral 10/4 shape slider at 72-76 mph, and a 76-77 mph changeup that maintains arm speed and also boasts elite horizontal break, featuring fade and downer actions.

+ 1B/LHP Jackson Mayer (Neenah, 2027) boasts a strong, proportional 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. The left-handed hitter operates from a wide, balanced base, utilizing strong hands to deliver a flat path with clean extension through the hitting zone. He flashed solid raw power metrics, recording a max EV of 97 mph and an average EV of 91.4 mph. On the mound, the southpaw utilizes a super loose, easy delivery and a whippy low-¾ arm slot. His fastball sat 84-85 T86 mph with an average spin rate of 2,100 rpm, while his slider played at 70-72 mph with 7.1 inches of horizontal movement. He also showed feel for a late-fading changeup that sat 75-76 mph with -17.4 inches of horizontal movement.

+ OF/RHP Quentin Gustman (Kaukauna, 2027) listed at an athletic 6-foot-2, 172 pounds, continues to provide quality and intriguing two-way looks in front of our staff. The left-handed hitter starts from a narrow, simple, and even stance with a leg lift trigger, demonstrating an athletic path, staying on the barrel with an up-the-middle to pullside approach; the ball jumps off the bat at an average exit velocity of 90.1 mph, peaking at 96 mph. Defensively, he shows athleticism in the outfield with a one-hand gather into a shuffle and arm strength up to 91 mph from a full arc and high 3/4 slot. On the mound, his controlled tempo and higher leg kick into a slightly coiled balance point leads to a tall/fall lower half delivery, with his arm working with a longer, loose draw out of the glove from an over-the-top slot. The fastball sat 82-83 T84 mph with a clean, downhill look and carry, complementing it with a 67-68 mph curveball featuring 12/6 shape and big break. His 69-72 mph changeup maintains arm speed, showing fading action with 16.5” of horizontal movement.

+ INF/RHP Caleb Reuland (Appleton North, 2029) standing at a well-proportioned 5-foot-11, 170.6-pound frame, the two-way prospect possesses a highly projectable build. The right-handed hitter utilizes a balanced, centered setup before initiating a downhill bat path that yields consistent, rhythmic feel for the barrel. He produced a class-leading 90.9 mph average EV and an explosive max EV of 98 mph, power numbers that are well beyond his years. Ran a 7.24 in the 60-yard dash, and his throws across the infield were measured at 81 mph. On the mound, the right-hander operates exclusively from the stretch, employing a tall-and-fall lower half and a long, loose arm swing through a high-¾ slot. His fastball sat 80-83 mph with 15.5 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 64-66 mph with 10.9 inches of horizontal movement, also mixed in a 72-73 mph changeup that featured 18.2 inches of horizontal movement.

+ 1B/LHP Trent Demeuse (Preble, 2029) listed at a strong-bodied 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. Promising and intriguing two-way skillset from the right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing prospect. At the plate, he utilizes an even base with a leg lift trigger, consistently working on the barrel through the middle of the field with feel to elevate, averaging 89.5 mph EV reaching a peak of 96 mph. Defensively, he projects well at first base with advanced actions and a strong, accurate arm across the diamond for the position. On the mound, the southpaw works with a quick, controlled delivery and an explosive, balanced downhill motion, utilizing a fluid 3/4 arm action to deliver his fastball at 81-84 mph with heavy downhill action and slight arm-side run. He complements his fastball with a 72-74 mph curveball featuring sharp 11/5 lateral break and a 70-73 mph circle-changeup that shows fading action and horizontal break exceeding 20 inches of break at times. Easy to like on the mound with a growing skillset as a position player adds to an already impressive profile for the freshman.

+ INF/RHP Porter Meach (Xavier, 2029) listed at a lean, athletic 6-foot, 175 pounds with plenty of room for added physicality to the frame. The right-handed hitter, operating from a balanced setup with a repeatable toe-tap trigger, demonstrating hand separation into a direct path with feel to elevate. He averaged an advanced exit velocity for a freshman of 89.7 mph with a 99 mph max EV and an exceptional peak hand speed of 25 mph, indicative of his knack for hard contact from an overall quick and twitchy swing. Defensively, Meach projects as a versatile corner infielder with soft hands and some athleticism, working through the ball with a two-hand gather out front before shuffling to his target. On the mound, Meach utilizes a controlled, athletic delivery with a long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 82-84 mph with heavy run, averaging 17.7” of horizontal break, playing with heavy sink and run. He pairs it with a firm 74-77 mph slider that shows tight, lateral 10/4 shape and a 78-81 mph changeup with firm, downer action and arm-side fade. A highly projectable and athletic two-way profile with advanced tools that remains a high-follow inside the state's 2029 class.

+ 1B/LHP Braeden Hermes (Kimberly, 2027) lean and physical 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, with even more room to continue to add to the frame. At the plate the left-handed hitter utilizes a balanced setup with a repeatable leg-lift trigger, demonstrating easy strength and feel for the barrel with a flat path, twitch. The ball jumps off the bat, averaging an 86 mph exit velocity with a max exit velocity of 98 mph. 6.80 runner, translating well to the dirt with easy actions and arm strength that worked up to 81 mph. On the mound, the southpaw works from a drop-and-drive delivery, staying balanced down the mound, repeatable arm motion and a low 3/4 whippy arm action. His fastball sat 82-84 mph, heavy with running life; the 73-74 mph slider is a sharp, late-sweeping offering that generates 17.6 inches of horizontal break on average projecting as an out pitch. He complements this with a big-moving, downer-type changeup at 68-71 mph that projects against both-handed batters, and a tumbling knuckleball at 67-69 mph that kills spin. Upside two-way talent that continues to add to his skillset, high-follow left-handed bat with feel for some quality and upside secondaries.

+ C/RHP Bentley Henrickson (Manitowoc Lincoln, 2029) Athletic 5-foot-9, 155 pounds with room to add, emerged as one of the top two-way prospects in attendance inside the states 2029 class. At the plate the right-handed hitter utilizes an upright, slightly open setup and the ball jumps off the bat when barreled. Defensively the actions behind the plate are athletic and advanced with quick and confident hands. His arm action is fluid from a 3/4 slot with easy actions reaching 72 mph on his firmest throw with 1.96-2.01 pops to pair, projecting well for the position. On the mound, his delivery is athletic and repeatable, showcasing an explosive lower half down the mound, paired with a shorter, quick arm action. His fastball sat 83-84 T85 mph, playing with carry and finish through the zone with an average of 17.5 inches of induced vertical break. He complements this with a sharp 11/5 curveball at 70-71 mph that shows late bite, and a 78 mph changeup that features elite 17.6 inches of horizontal break with late depth. Overall, Henrickson's impressive two-way skill set makes him a high-follow inside the state's freshman class.

+ INF/RHP Teagan Tate (Oconto Falls, 2029) listed at a strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with more room for added physicality from the freshman. The right-handed hitter sets up with a narrow stance and uses a repeatable toe-tap trigger, generating a flat path with feel for the barrel with extension past contact, recording a peak exit velocity of 94 mph. Defensively at in the infield showing athletic actions with a natural feel for the position, utilizing a two-hand gather and playing through the ball with ease. On the mound, his delivery is controlled, athletic, and repeatable, featuring a quick, online arm action through a medium arc. His fastball sat 84-85 mph with max spin rate of 2311 RPMs, showing forward life and carry through the zone. He complements this with a high-spin curveball at 69-70 mph that registered max spin rates of 2413 RPMs, late two-plane break, and a running 74-75 mph changeup with 18.7” of horizontal movement with late depth and fading action. An impressive array of tools on both sides of the ball makes him one of the more projectable, high-level prospects inside the 2029 class.

+ INF/RHP Bennett Geitner (Kaukauna, 2027) listed at a lean, physical 6-foot-2, 180 pounds with long levers and an athletic, strong build. At the plate the right-handed hitter utilizes a controlled move to center creating separation, deploying a direct, compact, and downhill swing that backspins balls through both gaps. He registered a max exit velocity of 100 mph, coupled with an average hand speed of 22.4 mph with a 71.9 on-plane efficiency per BLAST. Defensively, his steady actions and flashes of athleticism are apparent in the infield, where he recorded a high of 82 mph on throws across the infield. On the mound, Geitner works from a high 3/4 slot with leverage, showcasing a repeatable delivery marked by a high leg lift and balance over the rubber. His fastball sat 84-85 mph, displaying late cutting action with a downhill angle. He complements this with a biting 12/6 curveball 73-76 mph that features quality spin rates, and an upside, late-breaking slider 76-77 mph that also boasts higher spin rates. He further rounds out his arsenal with a swing-and-miss changeup 80-81 mph that generates hard, late sinking action, making him a formidable presence on the bump and positioning him as one of the top two-way talents to watch coming out of the event.

+ MIF/RHP Liam O’Toole (Plymouth, 2027) wiry 5-foot-10.1, 158.7 pounds, possesses a frame that will comfortably continue to add strength. Switch-hitter, consistently short, downhill, and compact path from both sides of the plate, allowing him to repeatedly impact the baseball to all fields. He generated a max EV of 95 mph and an average EV of 84.6 mph, driven by 71.7 mph average bat speed and a projectable base of 11.0 g of rotational acceleration. He showcased quality athleticism with a 6.77 in the 60-yard dash, and throws across the infield were measured at 82 mph. On the mound, the right-hander operates out of a stretch-only delivery, moving efficiently down the slope with a loose and clean arm action. His fastball sat 80-84 T85 mph with 15.7 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 70-72 mph and showed a changeup at 77-78 with heavy fading action, with 19.7 inches of horizontal movement.

+ C/RHP Luke Heimerl (Fox Valley Lutheran, 2027) long-levered, athletic 6-foot-1, 175 pounds with strength throughout his lower half. The right-handed hitter utilizes a stock setup with a wide base and a smooth toe tap, taking a direct, up-the-middle path geared for line drives showing feel for the barrel. The ball jumps off the barrel, averaging an exit velocity of 87.3 mph with a max exit velocity of 96 mph. Behind the plate, showing fluid feet and a quick transfer out of a right-knee down setup, delivering throws at 73 mph with pop times ranging from 2.01-2.21 seconds. On the mound, the right-hander works from an easy, controlled delivery with a compact, high 3/4 arm stroke, filling the zone with a fastball that sat 80-82 mph, playing clean out of the hand with mostly four-seam action. He complements this with a 71-72 mph curveball that shows tight 11/5 shape and flashes depth, alongside a firm, fading 74-75 mph changeup thrown with maintained arm speed.

+ INF/RHP Parker Sell (West De Pere, 2029) listed at an athletic 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with room to fill out, emerged as one of the top two-way prospects in the 2029 class at this event. From the left-handed batter's box, a wide balanced setup with a controlled load, flat bat path that generates consistent barrel contact to all fields. Defensively, he exhibits sound middle infield actions, staying behind the ball with a steady two-hand gather and a shuffle step to target. On the mound, Sell utilizes a stretch-only delivery with a loose, high 3/4 arm action. His fastball sat 79-80 mph with clean 4-seam characteristics out of the hand. He complemented it with a 68-69 mph curveball that had some sweep, and a 70-71 mph changeup featuring 20.3 inches of horizontal break with heavy fading action while maintaining arm speed. Sell’s impressive two-way skill set, particularly his advanced feel on the mound and consistent offensive approach, solidifies his status as a high-follow prospect in the 2029 class.

+ OF/LHP Eli Shepard (Freedom, 2029) listed at an athletic 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, stands out as an upside two-way prospect in the state’s 2029 class. The right-handed hitter utilizes a balanced and quiet setup with feel to drive the baseball through the middle of the field. Showcases athletic outfield actions with clean transfers and a fluid shuffle, supporting an 80 mph outfield velocity from a 3/4 slot with carry and accuracy. On the mound, the southpaw uses a simple, uptempo delivery with a coiled balance point and a loose, high 3/4 arm action, driving his 74-78 mph fastball, clean, carrying four-seamer and an arm-side sinking two-seamer. He mixes in a 61-64 mph curveball showing big 1/7 break and depth, alongside a firm 70-72 mph changeup that maintains arm speed with a similar profile to his four-seamer.

+ INF/RHP Elijah Yeager (Hortonville, 2027) lean, athletic 6-foot-1, 176 pounds, with room to continue to develop physically. The right-handed hitter sets up athletically, slightly open, with a handsy, downhill path that impacts the ball to all fields with a loose and fluid, hitterish feel. His bat path generates quality contact, with a peak 90 mph exit velocity with a. Defensively, Yeager shows clean actions and feel in the dirt, funneling the ball smoothly into his body, while his arm strength registers 81 mph across the diamond. On the mound, his delivery is clean and repeatable with a full, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 81-85 mph (T86 mph) with life out of the hand and slight cutting action, complemented by a big 11/5 curveball at 69-70 mph that matches his slot with some feel to land, along with a 72-75 mph changeup thrown with intent out of the same window.

+ INF/RHP Nick Minikel (Manitowoc Lincoln, 2028) listed at a wiry, strong 5-foot-10, 153 pounds, emerged as a follow two-way prospect inside the state’s 2028 class. At the plate the right-handed hitter works from a stock, slightly open setup, working on time with an athletic, sound rhythm. Quick, inside path is simple and clean, showing feel to repeat, registering a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Transitioning to the dirt, Minikel projects as a true infielder, showcasing quick actions and an elite 84 mph arm across the diamond. On the mound, his delivery is controlled and repeatable, featuring a medium leg kick into a balanced point and a tall/fall lower-half. He utilizes a long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot, producing a fastball that sat 81-82 mph, touching 83 mph, and flashed carry with feel for the zone. He compliments the heater with two distinct breaking balls: an 11/5 shaped curveball at 69-70 mph that plays vertically, and a gradual 10/4 shaped slider at 69-70 mph. Minikel's blend of two-way potential, strong defensive tools, and developing feel for his arsenal makes him a high-follow prospect in the 2028 class.

+ INF/RHP Aidan Steffes (Appleton North, 2028) listed at a strong, athletic 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, broke out as a two-way prospect to-know. The right-handed hitter swung a strong barrel, the ball jumps off the bat with authority, working on a direct path with feel for the barrel, averaged an exit velocity of 87.9 mph, with a max exit velocity of 96 mph. Defensively, he showed quality actions in the infield, with an 82 mph infield velocity across the diamond. On the mound, Steffes works from a simple, controlled delivery and a loose, high 3/4 slot, sitting 84-86 mph with his fastball, which features high spin at 2385 rpm with carry and life out of the hand. Complements it with a 69-71 mph curveball that flashes 11/5 shape and a 70-73 mph slider with hard lateral bite that projects as a swing-and-miss offering.

+ 1B/RHP Caden Blasczyk (Ashwaubenon, 2028) listed at an athletic 6-foot-1, 180 pounds with developing strength, solid showing as a two-way over the weekend from the sophomore. The right-handed hitter employs an athletic setup with a direct, downhill path, extending well past contact with a quick bat. He registered a competitive 95 mph max exit velocity and a 23 mph peak hand speed. On the mound, the right-hander works from a high 3/4 slot with a long, controlled delivery, showcasing repeatable actions. His fastball sat 81-82 mph, showing firm, late life with 18.7” of induced vertical break on average. He complements it with a 68-70 mph curveball that features sharp, tight, downer action, and a 73-75 mph changeup that maintains arm path with similar shape to the fastball. With his blend of offensive upside and promising arm talent, the two-way is one to follow in the state's 2028 class.

PITCHERS

+ RHP Aksel Pocernich (Slinger, 2027) lean, long levered and projectable 6-foot-3, 163 pounds, tossed one of the cleanest ‘pens during the event. Stretch-only delivery features a controlled, medium leg kick into a balance point, utilizing a tall/fall lower-half to generate power from a loose, clean arm action and high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 81-84 T85 mph, showing a clean path out of the hand with four-seam characteristics and 18.6 inches of IVB on average, all while filling up the zone with the pitch. Pocernich complemented the fastball with a 71-72 mph curveball that displayed short, 12/6 action and also maintained feel for the zone. He also flashed a 73-75 mph changeup, maintaining arm speed and showing a hard downer break, indicating potential as a swing-and-miss offering. Advanced command and present stuff from the right-hander to pair with a highly projectable frame, undoubtedly a follow arm as he heads into his junior season.

+ RHP Brayden Sprague (Bay Port, 2028) listed at a long and wiry 6-foot, 170 pounds with a projectable build. On the mound, his athletic and repeatable drop-and-drive delivery gains ground downhill, loose, fluid, full arm action through a 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 84 mph, showing firm downhill action with mostly four-seam movement. He compliments it with a 72-74 mph curveball that features tight, downer 11/5 action, and an 75-77 mph changeup with running with late fading action, proving to be a put-away pitch that maintains arm path/intent.

+ RHP Ethan Hannamann (Ashwaubenon, 2028) listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Hanamann has lean, long levers that help him look like a prospect on the mound in the state’s sophomore class. It’s a simple, easy delivery that helped him produce a fastball at 82-85 mph (1,999 rpm), well above-average velocity for his age. The slider projects as his best secondary, thrown 75-76 mph with short bite measured at 2,135 rpm max, and the changeup, 76-78, has heavy fade and deception to it too.

+ RHP Brody Ison (Escanaba MI, 2027) strong, athletic 6-foot, 190 pounds, with feel to repeat a athletic delivery on the mound. From a short rocker step, the right-hander utilizing a medium leg kick into his balance point and a drop/drive lower-half delivery. His arm action is a medium draw from the glove, loose and working to a high 3/4 slot. The fastball sat 83-84 mph, showing some life out of the hand with mostly four-seam actions and feel for the zone at 71% strike rate. He backs it up with a 71-73 mph slider spins at 2231 RPMs on average and flashes a wipeout, 10/4 shape. A firm 76-78 mph changeup maintains arm speed, offering some downer action and fade. Overall, Ison presents as a significant arm to monitor closely in the 2027 class, with continued development likely to elevate his profile.

+ RHP Noah Chervenka (Luxemburg-Casco, 2028) listed at a lean, physical 6-foot-3, 190 pounds with continued room for added strength. On the mound, the right-hander employs a high leg kick into a simple, controlled tall/fall delivery with a full arc in the back and a fluid, repeatable arm path to a high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 81-83 mph with arm-side run and late life, while his slider at 73-76 mph shows a slight sweep with depth, and a firm changeup at 79-80 mph features late fading action. Feel for two firm secondaries from a clean and loose arm action standout for the junior.

+ RHP Charlie Aichele (Ashwaubenon, 2028) listed at a physical 5-foot-10, 200 pounds. On the mound, Aichele works from a simple drop and drive delivery with a balanced leg kick, using a compact and repeatable arm path. His fastball sat 80-82 T83 mph with a clean, four-seam action with backspin, complemented by a 69-70 mph curveball showing 11/5 action. Showed feel to turn over a 75 mph changeup that kills spin effectively, feel to land in the zone and thrown with fastball intent. Overall, the right-hander tossed a clean ‘pen throwing all three of his pitches in the zone, follow prospect heading into the spring.

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