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Madison Preseason ID: Quick Hits

March 19, 2025
By: Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On March 16th, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted one of its largest events on the state’s showcase calendar: the Madison Preseason ID at GRB Academy in Windsor, Wis. Nearly 150 players from across the state met in the Madison area to participate in this event, a Preseason ID that consistently provides our staff with need-to-know names and players to consider for future invite-only events, like the PBR Future Games, among others.

Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out here 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, and Vizual Edge. Each of the players listed below are uncommitted unless stated otherwise.

POSITION PLAYERS

2025

+ C Macoy Miles (Fennimore, 2025) took a solid round of batting practice showcasing quick and strong hands and driving the ball with backspun line drive contact throughout the entirety of his round. He also turned around the baseball with a 2.00 pop time from home to second during defensive work. Miles’ feel to hit and defensive acumen behind the plate didn’t go unnoticed on Sunday.

2026

+ OF Jimmy Angle (Kettle Moraine, 2026) is a physical and athletic 6-foot-1, 204 pound uncommitted outfielder in the state’s 2026 class. At the plate, the right-hander swings a heavy barrel and consistently gets his “A” swing off while showing innate feel to leverage the ball in the air. The ball jumps off the bat consistently finding the barrel throughout the round reaching 96.6 mph on his hardest hit ball of the day averaging 88.4 mph throughout. Defensively Angle is a capable defender with arm strength up to 85 mph over the weekend. One of the top uncommitted ‘26s in the state with middle-of-the-order upside.

+ C/UTL Jack Brenner (Fon du Lac, 2026; Kent State commit) was one of the top performers from the weekend. The former Prep Baseball Future Game participant impressed throughout the day. Standing at an athletic and strong 5-foot-11, 170 pound frame with room for more fill, Brenner started his day by running the fastest recorded 60-yard dash at 6.76. At the plate, the right-handed hitter took a standout round of BP consistently finding the barrel and impacting the ball with leverage out in front. Defensively, Brenner shows off his athleticism at multiple spots, a capable defender behind the plate with advanced catch-and-throw ability with a strong and accurate arm up to 82 mph from the crouch and a pop time range of 1.85-2.03. Also a sure handed infielder with range and arm strength up to 88 mph.

+ C Colin Murphy (Waunakee, 2026) is one of the top defensive catchers in the state, standing at 5-foot-7, 174 pounds with compact strength throughout. Behind the plate, Murphy is a natural and confident defender, with soft and fluid hands receiving the ball with ease throughout the bellpen portion of the event. Arm strength stood out with the ability to get the ball out quick and on target throughout, reaching 80 mph on his firmest throw recording the best pop-times of the event at 1.82-1.96. One of the top athletes at the event, running a 6.89 notable for someone at the catching position. At the plate, the right-hander consistently drove the ball on a line throughout his round of batting practice using the entire field. An arrow-up junior heading into the spring, and one of the top uncommitted catchers in the state.

+ C Manuel Abreu Socorro (Sun Prairie East, 2026) is a physical 5-foot-10, 200 pounds right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate, Abreu Socorro took a quality round of batting practice, consistently driving the ball on a line through the middle of the field. Defensively, Abreu Socorro was on the bag throughout his pop times, recording a 2.00-2.10 range with an accurate arm up to 73 mph.

+ C/OF Peyton Poker (Baraboo, 2026) is an athletic left-handed hitting catcher and outfielder that came away a winner from the weekend. Standing at 5-foot-11, 178-pounds with room for added strength throughout his frame. At the plate, Poker found the barrel consistently driving the ball on a line through the middle of the field. Defensively, Poker is a confident defender with advanced catch and throw traits with soft and fluid hands, and arm strength up to 79 mph with a pop range of 1.90-2.01. In the outfield takes aggressive routes to the baseball and shows arm strength up to 90 mph. Another arrow up junior that is a follow prospect heading into the spring.

+ INF Brendan Keller (Badger, 2026) had a nice day with the bat and the glove. The junior infielder started his day by running a solid 7.04 seconds 60 yard dash showcasing quick burst and quick turnover once underway. On defense, he displayed soft hands and considerable arm strength by throwing 91 mph across the infield. With the bat, Keller showed feel to drive the ball to all fields from the left side of the plate and was up to 91 mph max exit velocity. Keller remains an interesting prospect in the state.

+ C Brett Appel (Edgerton, 2026) opened some eyes on Sunday with his performance. Appel showed our staff that he is an explosive athlete by starting his day by running a 6.84 seconds 60 yard dash which was 3rd best of the event. He then jumped 27.2 inches for his vertical jump which checked in for 4th best on the day. With the bat, Appel showcased a short and quick swing and drove the ball up to 91 mph during batting practice. Behind the plate, he was a 2.00 seconds from home to second base with clean transfers and a short and quick right foot to turn the ball around quickly. This is our staff’s second viewing at Appel in a showcase setting and he has turned himself into a very intriguing prospect for the 2026 class.

+ INF Gavin Berge (Jefferson, 2026) had an impressive day with the bat. The projectable 6-foot, 186 pound right-handed hitter hit with a loose and fluid downhill swing that produced hard line drive contact throughout his round. Berge produced exit velocities up to 92 mph and drove a ball a max distance of 330 feet.

+ C Chase Beahm (Waupun, 2026) measured a strong and sturdy 6-foot, 217 pounds. He showcased strong hands and an efficient swing from the right side and produced a max exit velocity of 91 mph. He also improved quite a bit defensively with a pop time of 1.94 seconds with a quick ability to turn around the baseball to second base.

+ OF Ethan Prell (Waunakee, 2026) showcased a smooth and fluid left-handed swing with a line drive approach. Prell has more fill coming to his athletic frame and it should produce more strength in his hands and more raw pop to go along with his hitability. Arrow up for the Junior.

+ OF Josh Kuntz (Mount Horub, 2026) ran a quick and bursty 6.88 seconds 60 yard dash which was tied for the 7th best time at the event. He then took a solid round from the left side of the plate and sprayed line drives to all fields. Kuntz profiles as a centerfielder with some twitchy hand speed and a bat geared for line drive contact and should provide value at the top of the line up at the next level.

+ INF/C Braedon Loebel (Arrowhead, 2026) took a notable round of batting practice. His downhill swing path and strong hands produced backspun line drives throughout his round and reached a max EV of 88 mph. It was a good look from the right-handed swing.

+ During batting practice, INF Alex Schoepp (Edgewood, 2026) displayed quick hands and consistent hard line drive contact, leaving a strong impression. Schoepp's hitting ability has caught the attention of our staff and placed him on our radar.

2027

+ SS Johnny Deets (La Crosse Aquinas, 2027) is one of the top sophomores in the state, showing up a stronger, more athletic version of himself over the weekend; standing at 5-foot-8, 177 pounds. Deets improved his run time from a 6.98 to a 6.80 seconds 60-yard dash and jumped 28.8 inches, second best of the day. At the plate, the right-hander reached 93 max exit velocity with average exit velocity of 88 mph displaying consistent barrel contact throughout the round. Possesses such a compact and repeatable swing with feel to hit. Defensively, Deets is a steady defender capable of playing sticking on the left-side, showing steady actions and range to both sides paired with arm strength up to 86 mph.

+ OF Ethan Orlando (Bay Port, 2027) ran a 7.22 showing off his athleticism. Has such a projectable frame with lightning quick hands. He produced a max exit velocity of 90 mph. The 6-foot-1, 176 pound athletically built frame is super projectable and our staff can envision Orlando taking big steps in the future.

+ INF/C Luke Chynoweth (Monona Grove, 2027) is an athletic 5-foot-11 with room to add to his frame. At the plate, Chynoweth showed hitterish feel throughout his round of batting practice and repeated feel for his smooth right-handed swing with the swing with the ability to spray it to all fields. Reaching 88 mph max exit velo with more impact coming as he adds to his frame. Also a smooth defender and fluid actions up the middle and can really handle himself behind the plate with steady actions and an accurate arm up to 74 mph with pop times at 2.06-2.15.

+ INF/OF Brady Helms (Hartford, 2027) showed smooth actions and athleticism during the defensive portion of the event with a rangy first step laterally. He ran a quick 7.18-second 60-yard dash. At 6-foot, 174 pounds, he displayed a compact swing and consistently drove the ball to all fields. Helms projects to add size and strength as he matures and will certainly add to his raw power tool in the future.

+ OF Camden Glusick (Sun Prairie East, 2027) is an arrow up sophomore inside the state. Glusick started the day running a 6.96 to start his day which was 11th out of 130 participants in the 60 yard dash. He demonstrated a repeatable right-handed swing with a max exit velocity of 92 mph and an average exit velocity of 89 mph which was the 7th best mark on the day. Glusick consistently drove balls throughout the round, and our staff is excited to watch this talented sophomore develop.

+ INF Will Nikolay (De Pere, 2027) started off his day by running a solid 7.10 seconds 60 yard dash. With the bat, the sophomore produced a 90 mph max exit velocity with 86 mph average exit velocity showing consistency throughout the round. On defense, he showcased fluid and steady defense up the middle with a chance to stick at shortstop but will be more than capable of manning both third base or second base. It was a good look at the sophomore from De Pere.

+ This was our staff’s second viewing of 1B/OF James Radabaugh (Waunakee, 2027) and he opened some eyes in this viewing. Radabaugh put together an impressive round of batting practice and reached 92 mph with his max exit velocity with an impressive 88.9 mph average exit velocity which was tied for 5th out of 130 players. Radabaugh hit with a smooth, free and easy left handed swing and showcased feel for the barrel. Radabaugh is an interesting prospect and our staff will monitor his progression going forward.

2028

+ C Toay Ragataz (Lancaster, 2028) is a talented backstop with a strong right-handed swing and up to 87 mph with his max exit velocity. Our staff envisions more pop in the bat in the future with the projectable framed Ragataz. His 79 mph throwing velocity from behind the plate exhibited some natural arm strength which should also continue to improve. It was a good look overall from the freshman.

+ SS Mason Molitor (Reedsburg Area, 2028) measured in at 5-foot-6, 124 pounds with good proportions and more size and strength coming in the future. He continues to impress with smooth infield actions, making both routine and rangy plays with ease. Molitor's left-handed swing is efficient and well-sequenced, and as he matures physically, our staff believes he will consistently drive the ball with his line drive swing. Molitor remains a favorite to develop into a guy who will make an impact at the next level.

+ C Tayton Russell (Bay Port, 2027) is a promising young backstop with a well-sequenced swing and some athleticism behind the plate. Russell will get to more exit velocity and pop as he develops physically but there are pieces here to like and our staff has taken notice.

+ INF Luke Tattersall (Waunakee, 2028) is a prospect that caught our staff's attention on Sunday. The infielder showed quick hands and bat speed through the ball, with exit velocities in the low 80s and potential for more as he adds to his projectable and athletic frame.

PITCHER/TWO-WAY

2026

+ RHP Landon Lassahn (Verona Area, 2026) displayed an extremely loose and athletic delivery, reaching up to 87 mph with the fastball with a feel for 4 pitches for strikes. With the fastball, he showed well above-average extension (6.6 feet) and IVB (20 inches). Additionally, Lassahn showcased two distinct breaking balls: a curveball (70-72 mph, 2,272 rpm average spin rate) and a slider (70-72 mph, 2,155 rpm average spin rate), as well as a feel for a changeup (73-77 mph). All three secondary pitches he was able to land in the zone with consistent execution. Our staff believes Lassahn has the potential to be near the top of his class by the end of his senior year if he continues to develop physically as there is plenty of room in his 6-foot-3, 173 pound frame.

+ RHP/OF Carson Hawley (Bay Port, 2026) was a big winner on Sunday as a two-way prospect. He showcased his athleticism with a 6.88 60-yard dash (7th out of 130 participants) and a 26.9-inch vertical jump (5th) at Sunday's event. Hawley also threw 89 mph from the outfield (2nd). At the plate, Hawley's balanced and twitchy right-handed swing generated a 93 mph exit velocity. On the mound, Hawley reached 87 mph with an athletic and repeatable delivery from a high 3/4 arm slot, showcasing an impressive 21.6 inches of IVB and excellent command. He paired the fastball with a sharp downer type breaking ball for strikes and below the zone at 74-75 mph. He rounded out his arsenal by showing a change up at 80 mph. It was a really good look on the mound and makes Hawley a top two-way prospect at the next level for Wisconsin’s 2026 class.

+ LHP Logan Wierzba (West De Pere, 2026) is a long and lean 6-foot-1, 183 pound uncommitted left-hander in the state’s junior class. On the mound, the arm action stands out, athletic with looseness and whip through release. Also showing feel to repeat his delivery and work on time and in line to the plate. Showing a four pitch mix, the fastball plays with life out of the hand in the mid-80s (T86.7 mph), showing a two-seam with occasional run. The changeup stands out as a potential go-to pitch with heavy and late running action averaging -22.3 inches of run. The curveball plays with two plane break in the low-70s and showed feel to land the pitch in the zone.

+ LHP Gage Honeyager (Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, 2026) was one of the last pitchers to show us what he can do on the mound, and it was worth the wait for our staff. The athletic left-hander displayed a repeatable, explosive delivery. He effectively commanded four pitches for strikes, utilizing his 85-86 mph fastball to set up a 68-71 mph curveball with two-plane break, a 75-76 mph slider with lateral break, and an 81-82 mph changeup with fade and depth. Honeyager initially garnered attention last summer in Sheboygan and backed it up with a strong second showing in Madison on Sunday.

+ RHP/SS Marty Hanna (Sauk Prairie, 2026) showed up a stronger, more physical version of himself over the weekend, standing at 6-foot-1, 178 pounds. The added strength came with a 6 mph bump in velocity for Hanna, now sitting in the mid-80s (T86.6 mph) with feel to spin a two plane curveball in the low-70s and feel to land a changeup in the zone. Hanna is an arrow-up junior heading into the spring.

+ RHP Turner Dittrich (Arrowhead, 2026) is a big, strong and sturdy 6-foot-7, 230 pound right-hander who took a step forward in this look. He repeated an over the top deceptive delivery that created downhill angle through the hitting zone. He topped out at 88 with feel for two different fastballs including a two-seamer with late boring action inside to a right-handed hitter. He showed feel for a two-plane breaking slider for strikes at 67-71 mph and deployed a change up 71-74 mph that showed some promise as a quality 4th pitch. Arrow up for Turner Dittrich.

+ LHP Joseph Tamboli (Sun Prairie East, 2026) is an athletic left-handed pitcher with some upside with his frame and a quick arm. Tamboli, showed an impressive 6 mph increase in his fastball velocity since last year's showcase, reaching 86 mph with the ability to command the zone. He also displayed a consistent two-plane breaking curveball (72-74 mph) that landed in the zone, a slider (74-75 mph) thrown for strikes, and a late running changeup (76-78 mph) as a useful fourth pitch. Our staff believes that Tamboli has the potential for further development in the near future.

+ This was our staff’s first viewing of RHP Casey Dresen (Fennimore, 2026). He stands an athletic and twitchy 5-foot-11, 178 pounds. He displayed an uptempo delivery with a high 3/4 arm slot to throw 3 pitches for strikes, including a fastball up to 88 mph. His curveball showed late two-plane break with an average spin rate of 2,435 RPMs. He also deployed a splitfinger fastball with significant downer type movement near the hitting zone. Dressen has a starter's profile and has planted himself firmly as a prospect going forward in the 2026 class.

+ RHP/INF Peyton Lennel (Brookfield Central, 2026) had a nice day on the mound and with the bat. Lennel would sit in the low-80s with a straight fastball, also landing a two-plane breaking curveball and an advanced changeup that averaged 1.5 inches of vert and 17.2 inches of horizontal. With the bat, he displayed a loose and fluid bat with quickness and was up to 91 mph max ev. Projectable 6-foot-1, 181-pound frame with present athleticism.

+ During his bullpen session on Sunday, RHP Breckin Sheldon (Tomah, 2026) displayed an impressive three pitch mix. He maxed out his fastball at 86 mph with 19.5 inches of IVB and good carry through the zone. The 6-foot, 165-pound right-hander also showcased feel for two different breaking balls: a 70-72 mph curveball with two-plane break and a 74-75 mph slider with more horizontal movement. Sheldon's athleticism, strength, and physical frame suggest potential for further development in the future and our staff will continue to monitor.

+ RHP Luke Verch (Reedsburg Area, 2026) would show an intriguing profile on the mound this past Sunday, highlighted by a strong 6-foot-4, 230-pound with athleticism to project on. The right-handed arm would show explosive and aggressive movements down the mound with a medium leg kick and above-average usage of his lower half. Coming from a loose over-the-top arm slot, the fastball would sit low-80s (T84) with ride up in the zone. Verch would also show a short-breaking 12/6 curve, a slider with sharp downer action, and a downer changeup that he killed spin on throughout his bullpen.

+ RHP Parker Lawson (Bay Port, 2026) continues to show impressive feel for pitching with his performance on Sunday. Lawson used an athletic delivery and was up to 82 mph with the fastball with the ability to drive the ball through all four quadrants. He also displayed feel for a sharp biting curveball with 11/5 shape and break and a changeup thrown with fastball arm speed. The former Junior Future Gamer remains on our staff’s radar going into the spring.

+ RHP Quinn Boeckman (Bay Port, 2026) stands 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, and has a projectable body with long levers and wiry strength and will likely add velocity in the near future. Boeckman effectively spins the baseball; his curveball has an average spin rate of 2413 RPMs with two-plane break, and his slider has an average spin rate of 2,510 RPMs with more horizontal break. He displayed feel to execute both breaking balls consistently throughout his bullpen. His splitter, topping out at 76 mph, showed late downer movement and potential as a change-of-pace pitch at the bottom of the zone. Boeckman is a prospect to watch in the upcoming spring and summer seasons.

+ Athletic and projectable, RHP/UTL Bentley Wagner (Jefferson, 2026) is a two-way talent with upside. He ran a 7.17 seconds 60-yard dash to start his day. Next, he showed a loose, repeatable swing at the plate. Wagner was consistently on the barrel, recording an 89 mph max exit velo. On the mound, the righty touched 84 with his fastball and showed feel for a curveball, slider, and changeup. He landed all three secondary offerings for strikes. Wagner's projectable frame suggests that his fastball velocity and raw power at the plate should continue to improve. He's a prospect that our staff likes, and we believe he could take a big step forward in the near future.

+ RHP Owen Check (La Crosse Logan, 2026) had a solid day on the mound at Sunday’s event in Madison. Check did a nice job of repeating his fluid delivery with a high 3/4 slot and quickness to his arm getting through the ball. He displayed quality touch and feel with his arsenal and ran his fastball up to 84 mph with an impressive 18.2 inches of IVB through the zone. The 84 mph max velocity was up from 80 mph when we saw him in Eau Claire last July. He paired the fastball with two different breaking balls that he landed in the zone and a change up with late running action to arm-side. It was a notable performance from Owen Check and he is on our staff’s radar going forward.

2027

+ RHP/INF Dylan Schreiber (Waukesha West, 2027) stands out at 6-foot-6, 205 pounds with more room to add to his long levered frame. Schreiber is one of the top sophomores in the class with an immense ceiling on the mound. On the mound, Schreiber showed feel to repeat an athletic delivery from a unique slot with feel to land three pitches in the zone. The fastball sat 88-91 throughout the ‘pen with heavy sinking action, averaging 6.3 inches of IVB with late running action. Schreiber showed feel and confidence in both secondaires, both offerings showering potential out-pitch qualities. The changeup stands out, thrown with intent sitting 80-83 mph with heavy diving action off the fastball, averaging -0.1 inches of IVB with 14.2 inches of run. His mid-70s slider is thrown with tight and late sweeping action. Also swings a heavy LH bat with feel for the barrel, taking a standout round of batting practice showing feel to lift the baseball. Schreiber has one of the highest ceilings in the class with an arsenal that is only starting to tick up.

+ RHP Jacob Coisman (Luxemburg-Casco, 2027) one of the top right-handers in the class, impressed at his showcase debut. Standing 6-foot-3, 170 pound with clear room to add to his wiry frame. Confident in his two pitch mix, the fastball sat 87-88 mph flashing carry averaging 15.5 inches of IVB with a max of 20.4 inches of max IVB. The slider has been his go-to offering in game, sitting 75-76 mph with sharp two plane action and feel to locate throughout the zone. Filthy look from the sophomore right hander who is not even close to the finished product with how long and wiry the frame is.

+ 1B/RHP Eli Bauler (Monona Grove, 2027) is one of the strongest left-handed bats in the state regardless of class. Standing at a physical 6-foot-1, 215 pounds with strength throughout the frame. At the plate, the physical left-hander takes controlled and violent swings, consistently finding the barrel with impact, leading the event with a 97.9 mph max exit velocity. On the mound Bauler showed feel for a three pitch mix with a fastball up to 83 mph and two secondaries to pair off the fastball.

+ LHP Jackson Mayer (Neenah, 2027) is a smooth, easy moving left-hander standing at 6-foot 173 pounds with all kinds of upside in the frame. Three pitch mix, showing a fastball sitting in the upper-70s (T79 mph) with a slider and changeup to pair with it. Our staff projects this left-hander to continue to develop and has a chance to pop in the near future.

+ RHP Maxwell Lubenow (Madison West, 2027) showed an intriguing profile on the mound with physicality to project on. The 6-foot-3 right-hander worked exclusively from the stretch, the sophomore would show deceptive actions with a cross-fire 3/4 release while coming from a shorter arm path. Lubenow would sit in the low-80s with both his four-seam and two-seam with ride up in the zone with the former and some sink on the latter. The curveball sat 69-72 mph with short break. Lubenow also showed feel for a 77-78 mph changeup would tunnel well off the four-seam as he maintained arm-speed with the offering throughout his bullpen.

+ INF/RHP Braun Wotruba (Pulaski High School, 2027) is a strong 5-foot-9, 175-pound infielder that took a standout round of batting practice. At the plate, the right-handed reached 94 max exit velocity with a 90 mph average. Defensively, Wotruba reached 85 mph across the infield with a reliable feel to the defense to make the routine play with the ability to make the rangy play in his back pocket. On the mound, the right-hander was to 82 mph with the fastball while showing feel to land three pitches for strikes. Our staff is convicted in the offensive profile and lean position player at this stage. Wotruba is an interesting prospect.

+ RHP Blake Reynolds (River Ridge, 2027) is an athletic and loose mover through the delivery. Reynolds was up to 84 mph from a 3/4 slot through spots in the zone. Showing the ability to spin a curveball that he showcased feel to land in and out of the zone and he also showed off a split finger pitch that flashed depth. The sophomore has some upside left in the frame and our staff believes Reynolds’ stuff has a chance to continue to tick up.

+ RHP Nolan Schmitz (Wisconsin Dells, 2027) is a 5-foot-9 right-hander with a heavy low-80s T83.9 mph fastball with 17.7 inches of horizontal run to arm side through the zone. Showing feel to land both the breaking ball and the change up in the zone. Schmitz has a quick arm and has a chance for arsenal to tick up as he adds more size and strength to his frame.

+ 1B Dillon McCarthy (Oregon, 2027) stands at 5-foot-10, 161 pounds and showed a smooth fluid and loose left handed swing. Showing some ability to impact the baseball producing exit velocities in the upper 80s but more coming in the frame and can envision more raw pop on the way. McCarthy handled himself well around the first base bag also showing steady actions and arm strength up to 81 mph.

2028

+ INF/RHP Kallen Magli (DeForest, 2028) was one of the biggest winners of the day on Sunday. The freshman’s athleticism was on display by running a 6.85 seconds 60 yard dash which was the best mark of the day among the freshman group and the 5th best mark overall. He also jumped an impressive 28.9 inches for his vertical jump which was the best mark of the day. Magli showcased all kinds of feel for the barrel with his quick right-handed swing and produced solid exit velocities in the upper 80s throughout his round. On the mound, Magli was pounding the zone with the fastball in the upper 70s and two different breaking balls. Magli is shaping into a name to know in the state for the 2028 class.

+ C/RHP Thomas Check (La Crosse Logan, 2028) is a left-handed hitting backstop with present skill and athleticism with more coming in the future. Check started off his day by running the 3rd best 60 yard dash time among the 2028 group at 7.00 seconds and the 13th best overall. With the bat, Check made consistent barrel contact with his flat swing producing line drives throughout his round and showcased the ability to go to all fields with his balanced approach. Behind the plate, Check has natural feel and a leadership presence with soft hands and a strong arm to throw runners out trying to steal. His 1.95 seconds pop time was 5th best among a strong group of catcher in attendance. Check further solidified himself as a name to know in the state for the class of 2028.

+ INF/RHP Evan Harbort (Cambridge, 2028) is a big, physical and athletic at 6-foot-1, 192 pounds. He showcased his raw power with an 88 mph max exit velocity from his repeatable and explosive right-handed swing. He demonstrated quality actions and athleticism in his defensive work in the infield with a rangy and quick first step. From the mound, Harbort reached 82 mph with downhill leverage and commanded a sharp 70 mph 10/4 breaking ball. Additionally, he utilized a 71-72 mph changeup, exhibiting control and command of his repertoire. Overall, this was another strong performance from the freshman.

+ RHP/OF Kaleb Oeth (Edgewood, 2028) stands at 6-foot-3, 164-pounds, with plenty of physical projection. Worked downhill with his delivery from high 3/4 slot and showed feel to get the ball to spots in the zone. Curveball with 10/4 shape and break 67-69 mph, a slider 71-72 mph with lateral break to it and a changeup 71-72 that he shows the ability to land. Hitterish feel to the swing and will certainly add more pop to the bat once he fills out.

+ RHP Tate Hagen (Arrowhead, 2028) is an athletic 5-foot-10, 140 pound prospect that can play anywhere on the field. On the mound, Hagen repeats an athletic delivery, paired with a quick arm amd feel for three pitches. The fastball sat in the 83-84 topping out at 84.6 mph, with a tight breaking ball and showed feel for a changeup.

+ OF/LHP Braxton Thiede (Jefferson, 2028) is firmly on our staff’s radar with what we’ve seen from the past and with the performance on Sunday. Thiede, an athletic two-way talent with a compact and strong build at 5-foot-9, 177 pounds, started his day by running an impressive 7.06 60 yard dash which was third best among the 2028’s in attendance. Next, he showcased his feel for the barrel with a twitchy and strong right-handed swing and was in the upper 80’s throughout the round with his exit velocity. On the mound, Thiede was up to 82 mph with two versions of the heater and deployed a tight breaking curveball and feel for a change up. There is a lot to be excited about with Thiede as he continues to develop.

+ LHP Samuel Patterson (Sauk Prairie, 2028) stands at 6-foot, 192 pounds, with a loose, free and easy arm action from the left-side, the fastball was up to 80 mph for strikes, a curveball and change up. Solid three pitch mix with more “stuff” coming as he adds strength with how clean the arm works through the baseball.

+ RHP Ben DeTienne (Verona Area, 2028) 5-foot-7, 118 pounds with clear room for physical projection. On the mound, DeTienne sat in the low 70s with the fastball with a loose arm and repeatable delivery and feel for multiple pitches for strikes. Our staff believes his frame and overall stuff have the potential to improve significantly in the near future.

+ OF/RHP Ian McClure (Reedsburg Area) is a 6-foot-2, 199 pound athlete with projection. To start the day McClure ran a 6.87 60-yard dash, 2nd best among the 2028’s and the 6th best of the day. The right-handed hitter showed a well-sequenced swing from the ground up, feel to backspin the baseball and whippy bat speed throughout his round with a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Showed a strong arm up to 84 mph from the outfield during defense. On the mound, he showcased a three-pitch mix up to 83 mph with the fastball, a slurvy breaking ball with a two-plane break and feel for a change up.

+ RHP/INF Elijah Jourdan (Bay Port, 2028) stands at an athletic and strong 5-foot-9, 189 pound build. At the plate, the right-handed hitter reached 90 mph max exit from compact path and feel to hit. On the mound, Jourdan showed repeated feel for his right-handed delivery with a low-80s (T82.3 mph) fastball with life through the zone, a sweeping slider and change up with depth at the plate.

+ RHP/INF Tanner Bergey (Jefferson, 2028) developing game with long and extremely projectable frame at 6-foot-5, 172 pounds. Consistent barrel contact through the big part of the field with a downhill path with exit velocities in the upper 80’s. On the mound there is a lot to like and dream on in the future with a fastball that topped out at 81 mph, a tight breaking 11/5 shaped curveball at 68-71 mph, a slider 71-72 with more horizontal tilt and a developing changeup at 71-72 mph. It was a good look at the freshman with upside.

+ LHP Mason Borseth (Pulaski, 2028) would show an intriguing profile on the mound this past Sunday with present athleticism and room for physical development. Working from a sidearm slot and athletic delivery, the freshman would dominate the bottom half the zone throughout his bullpen with a four-pitch mix: an upper-70s fastball with sink and run, a short sweeping curveball, a frisbee-esque sweeper, and a changeup with arm-side fade. 6-foot-1,174-pound frame.

+ RHP/OF Ian Justman (Ashwaubenon) is a 6-foot, 171 pound athlete who ran a 7.22 seconds 60-yard dash. On the mound, Justman showed a two pitch mix, the fastball was up to 78 with a loose and fluid arm stroke and a useful change up. The projectable frame and the looseness and athleticism through the delivery indicate that Justman will be a guy to take steps in the future.

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