Prep Baseball Report

Madison Preseason ID: Top Overall


Wisconsin Staff

On March 10th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to GRB Academy in Windsor, WI to host the annual Madison Preseason ID. The event featured nearly 140 players from the surrounding area, and provided our staff with an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the state’s top high school prospects.

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 swing metrics captured in our Positional Data Dive, and pitch data compiled in our Pitcher Data Dive.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. We began the position-by-position analysis on Monday with the catchers, Tuesday with the outfielders, Wednesday with the infielders, and yesterday with the pitchers. We'll wrap up this events analysis today by ranking the top overall prospects in attendance. Read below to see how the players at this event stack up against each other.


TOP 15 OVERALL PROSPECTS

1. Preston Yaucher, Edgewood (WI), 2025 Penn State
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 176.4-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup with rhythm, simple leg lift into controlled stride, balanced finish. Short and quick, compact, very quick hands, hitterish and handsy with a quiet head through the swing, swing works. 69.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Quick trigger, loose and whippy arm action that plays from multiple slots and on the move.
Defense: Soft, confident hands, athletic actions and feet, covers ground easy.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

2. Dylan Schreiber, Waukesha West (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Extra-long levers, room to add.
Delivery: High leg lift with balance over rubber, lands slightly closed with good front foot stability, low leg swing finish with direction to home, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, 3/4 slot, whippy.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Arm side life through the hitting zone with ability to drive it through spots. T1970, 1842 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Lateral breaker, sweeping type action, can add/subtract to the amount of break. T2158, 2094 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Thrown with intent, late fading action. T1939, 1896 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Stock set up, early toe down, centered move to hitting position. Direct, downhill, hammers balls through the middle of the field consistently, ability to spray it to all fields, hitterish. 67.1 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, carry, accuracy.
Defense: Soft hands, feel for the bag.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

3. Jaxon Clayton, Brookfield Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, athletic, more fill coming.
Delivery: Up tempo, high leg tuck, lands with balance and direction to home, high leg swing finish with good direction to home, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, in-line, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T90, 89-90 mph. Life and finish on the fastball, gets it through areas, sinker shows late arm side run. T2143, 2088 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 sharp quick breaker, can land and get below, out-pitch weapon with two plane break. T2762, 2643 average rpm.
SL: 77-79 mph. 10/4 short and quick break. T2626, 2512 average rpm.
CUT: 83-83 mph. Sharp quick lateral breaker with some depth.

4. Kaden Connor, Monona Grove (WI), 2025 Xavier
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long limbs, strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Upright and slightly open set up, good separation on time. Leverages the ball out front, clean, loose easy bat speed, hitterish. 69.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Arm works on the move and from multiple slots, loose and easy, quick trigger.
Defense: Sure handed defender, athletic feet that cover ground.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Medium tempo, in rhythm, medium leg swing with balance, clean, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, in-line, quick arm.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Firm, downhill with carry through spots. T2050, 1960 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp downer for strikes, feel for the pitch. T2001, 1945 average rpm.
SPLT: 71-73 mph. Downer, with good sell.

5. Adam Urban, Wauwatosa West (WI), 2025 Minnesota
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic frame, more fill coming.
Delivery: Medium tempo, high leg tuck, dynamic kicking out of tuck with balance over rubber, lands in-line to home, high leg swing finish with balance and good direction through the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, fluid, on time arm action, full arm swing, in-line, 3Q slot, very quick arm through release, repeats.
FB: T92, 90-91 mph. Forward life finish through the hitting zone, explosive. T2436, 2316 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Sharp sweeping type action, can command the pitch. T2441, 2355 average rpm.
SPLT: 76-77 mph. Downer type, biting action near the hitting zone, weapon.

6. Jimmy Angle, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 178.8-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow base, simple leg lift load, aggressive footplant. Very quick hands, short to it and long through the ball with good extension out front, hammering balls through both gaps. 67.5 mph bat speed with 19 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Full whippy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather, crow hop to throw.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.

7. Wes DuCharme, Waunakee High (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Lean build, long limbs.
Hit: LHH. Crouched, open start, rhythmic, controlled stride. Very good sequence, good use of lower half, short and compact, ball jumps off the bat, free and easy, loose bat speed, hitterish. 67.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. High 3/4, quick arm, ball jumps out of hand, good carry through the target.
Defense: Clean feet, one hand gather out front, shuffle to throw, confident hands.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Medium tempo, balance and smooth rhythm and timing to the delivery, high leg lift, travels far down the mound, high leg swing finish with balance to home, dynamic, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, in-line, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Gets it through spots with forward life finish. T1841, 1755 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. 10/4 shape and break, can land. T2014, 1964 average rpm.
CH: 61-64 mph. Fading action with some depth, can land. T1594, 1489 average rpm.

8. Winston Alonso, Reedsburg (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean build, room to add.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, simple easy rhythm, toe tap, gets good separation. Downhill, short and quick, hammers balls to all fields, hitterish. 66.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Quick arm action, 3/4 slot accurate throws across the diamond.
Defense: Sure handed defender, steady actions, shuffle to throw.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

9. Terek Verhage, Monona Grove (WI), 2025 University of St. Thomas
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong lower half, long limbs.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, easy move, hitterish. Short, into zone quickly, hammers balls all over the field, hitterish, simple swing with very good sequence with lower half. 70 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. OF - 92 mph. OF: Quick, whippy arm action, over the top slot, plays with carry. C: Carry through the bag, ball jumps out of hand.
Defense: 1.97-2.05 pop times. OF: Soft hands, plays through the baseball. C: Soft blocker, gains ground towards second, athletic.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

10. Mack Krause, Neenah (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame, strength throughout.
Delivery: Crossfire delivery, gets over front leg with finish, athletic mover
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle to 3/4 slot, quick arm
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Some sink, run. T2173, 2107 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. 11/5 big break, some late sharp break when thrown down in zone. T2522, 2428 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. 10/4 break, shorter but tighter. T2654, 2584 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade, depth, threw down and to arm side. T2273, 2176 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Stock setup, relaxed, quiet pre-pitch actions, methodical leg lift into aggressive stride. Easy and loose bat speed out front and through the ball, ball jumps off his bat, hammers balls to pull side gap. 71.1 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, slings it, whip, ball jumps out of hand, accurate.
Defense: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw, smooth feet that cover ground.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

11. Eli Bauler, Monona Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Mature build, strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Upright and narrow, slightly open, easy to the hitting position on time. Short and direct, back spins balls to all fields, strong hands and bat speed. 69.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two handed gather, fields under midline, shuffle to throw.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Low-effort, medium leg kick and moves well downhill
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot, arm works.
FB: T85, 79-84 mph. 4S: Forward life finish through the hitting zone. 2S: Sinking action, late. T2091, 1945 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 break, some late break. T1704, 1642 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Some fade and depth, has feel for the pitch. T1413, 1305 average rpm.

12. Peter Visconti II, St. Joseph Catholic Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 183.9-pounds. Strength throughout, especially lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller open setup, simple leg lift, balanced finish. Short and direct, downhill, inside path, controls the barrel, finishes long through it with bat speed, consistent barrel contact to all fields, this swing and hands work. 74.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 85 mph. INF: Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. C: Over the top slot, throws play with carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.07 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw, steady hands. C: Soft hands, replaces feet, athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.

13. Vincent Bitter, Brookfield Central (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Sturdy frame, long levered with strength throughout.
Delivery: Methodical tempo, high leg tuck, lands slightly open, low leg swing recoil finish, dynamic with power, good balance, good lines and direction.
Arm Action: RH. Short arc, in-line, up on time, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Gets it to spots in the zone, arm side running action finish in the hitting zone. T2123, 2040 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Short and quick lateral breaker, flashes depth to the pitch, can land. T2315, 2291 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, can land, fading action, weapon. T2173, 2103 average rpm.

14. Bron Schaefer, Kaukauna (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry strong build, projection to frame.
Delivery: Up tempo, medium leg tuck, lands cross fire, high leg swing finish through release with balance, repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Medium arc, very quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Angles it to both sides of the plate, arm side running life. T1873, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 1/7 shape and break, can land and get below, differs from the slider. T2252, 2192 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Quick lateral breaker, can land and get below. T2426, 2291 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Late depth can land, good intent. T1675, 1542 average rpm.

15. Casey Wambach, Sun Prairie West High (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Athletic build, strength throughout.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, higher inline leg lift, easy mover down the hill.
Arm Action: RH. Full action out of glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Downhill tilt, four-seam type. T2206, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. 11/5 action, flashed sharpness, feel for the lower part of the zone. T2165, 2145 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Slight decel, fade to the pitch, depth at times, feel for the zone. T1539, 1467 average rpm.

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