Prep Baseball Report

Madison Rising Stars ID: Player Analysis


Wisconsin Staff

On Saturday, March 15th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin team hosted the Madison Rising Stars Event at The GRB Training Academy in Windsor, WI. The event featured over 30 prospects from around the area and gave our scouting staff an in-depth look at the next crop of talent that will be coming through the state. We’ve looked at the main Takeaways and Statistical Analysis from the event and today we are listing the prospects and their scouting reports in alphabetical order below.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Henry Adler, Waunakee (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-6, 120 pounds. Well proportioned frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, knee knock trigger that works back to even. Feel for the barrel with hand quickness through the ball, middle of field approach.
Power: 72 mph max exit velocity (67.3 avg.); 226-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61.00 mph. INF - 58.00 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accuracy to the throws.
Defense: 2.58-2.83 ; INF: Soft hands, fields out front, funnels into center, quickness to first step. C: Quick and clean transfers, aggressive covering bunts, soft hands in bullpen work, keeps it close on bunts.
Athletic Testing: 7.93 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Noah Angle, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds. Strong build with good proportions.
Hit: LHH. Closed stance, works back to even, repeats. Tight rotation through the ball with tight hand path, gets good extension through the ball, pull side approach.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66.00 mph. 3/4 slot, carry on the throws.
Defense: Soft hands, feel around first base bag, can turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Jake Bilhorn, Milton (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-1, 100 pounds. Wiry build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Even setup, works into backside, leg lift trigger. Has feel for the barrel and feel to hit, drives the ball through the big part of the field.
Power: 66 mph max exit velocity (63.2 avg.); 171-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63.00 mph. Short arc, gets arm up on time, drives it through the target.
Defense: Soft hands, gets feet going with good direction towards first base.
Athletic Testing: 8.60 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Elliot Borenitsch, Waunakee (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-8, 155 pounds. Athletic build with more coming.
Hit: RHH. Even setup, short stride that gains ground. Downhill, hand quickness through the ball, feel to backspin the ball through the big part of the field.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (70 avg.); 233-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65.00 mph. 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: Quality footwork, softness to hands, clean transfers, quick first step laterally.
Athletic Testing: 8.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Stretch only, medium balance point, simple delivery, holds some pre-bend in the back knee down the mound, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 66-67 mph. Straight four-seam actions. T1633, 1576 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Short 11/5 shape, bullet. T1568, 1542 average rpm.

Jaxon Bushey, Jefferson (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 170 pounds. Strong build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Direct and downhill with hand quickness through the ball.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (52 avg.); 165-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. INF - 74.00 mph. Slings it from 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.43-2.62 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather under midline, has feel for middle infield defense, quality actions. C: Clean transfers, can turn the ball around quickly, clean transfers, aggressive on blocks and covering bunts.
Athletic Testing: 7.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Athletic delivery, up tempo, balanced and repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short arc, high 3/4 slot, quickness to arm.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Clean with life, some finish. T1819, 1748 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1818, 1646 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Thrown with intent, mostly straight actions. T1515, 1414 average rpm.

Easton Fleck, Middleton-Cross Plains (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 125 pounds. Wiry build, well proportioned, will add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, works back to even, repeats. Handsy, feel for the barrel, feel to backspin through both gaps.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (63.9 avg.); 191-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 61.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot from a short arc, accurate throws.
Defense: Quality footwork and glove work, softness to the hands, aggressive through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, high leg kick into drop and drive lower half, slight crossfire.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Life out of the hand with run. T1874, 1827 average rpm.
CB: 54-56 mph. Big action, two plane break. T2264, 2162 average rpm.
CH: 59-62 mph. Flashed fading action. T1751, 1699 average rpm.

Jordy Hahn, Hartford (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-7, 150 pounds. Well proportioned, will add.
Hit: RHH. Even, leg lift trigger, repeats. Downhill, barrel feel, drives it through the big part of the field.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (67 avg.); 219-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63.00 mph. Can throw from multiple angles, accurate.
Defense: Quality footwork around the first base bag, can turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 9.29 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. T1903, 1798 average rpm. Plays with life through the hitting zone.
CB: 55-57 mph. T2020, 1927 average rpm. Has feel to land and get below.
CH: 60-62 mph. Thrown downhill, flashed fading action. T1730, 1558 average rpm.

Balin Hillestad, Lodi Middle (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Strong frame, will add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, toe tap trigger, repeats. Twitchy, strong and quick hands through the ball, some loft to path, feel to drive the ball through both gaps.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (79.4 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Can throw from multiple angles, slings it with carry and accuracy.
Defense: INF: Two hand gather, soft hands, quality footwork working through the ball, clean hands and transfers. OF: Aggressive through the ball with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Controlled and deliberate tempo into a medium balance point, works in-line, tall/fall.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing, high 3/4 window.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Plays with mostly straight action. T1775, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Can spin and land in zone, potential weapon. T1809, 1697 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Thrown with fastball intent with feel for the pitch. T1388, 1316 average rpm.

Hunter Hovestol, Delavan-Darien (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-7, 148 pounds. Athletic, strong build, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, simple, repeatable, short stride Direct hand path, short and quick, hitterish, simple move to and through the ball, line drive approach to all fields.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 223-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. Defense: OF - 76.00 mph. Accurate with quick arm.
Defense: Aggressive through the ball with clean transfers and good direction.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Brayden Husemann, Reedsburg Area (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Athletic build, strong, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Direct, smooth free and easy through the ball, drives it through the big part of the field, consistent barrel feel.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (74.4 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. Defense: OF - 69.00 mph. Repeatable with quick arm, accurate.
Defense: Aggressive through the ball with clean transfers and good direction.
Athletic Testing: 8.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Noah Jelinek, Milton (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Athletic build, will add.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Flat path, efficient, feel to hit and feel for the barrel through both gaps, quick hands.
Power: 71 mph max exit velocity (69.8 avg.); 189-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59.00 mph. INF - 58.00 mph. Slings it from low 3/4, accurate.
Defense: 2.66-2.85 pop time range; INF: Feet work through the ball with momentum towards first base, rangy first step. C: Feel for the catching position, replaces feet towards second base, aggressive covering bunts and blocks.
Athletic Testing: 8.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Ryan Jenkins, Beaver Dam (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 185 pounds. Strong build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open stance, toe tap trigger that works back to even. Short and quick hand path, downhill, drives it through both gaps, repeats it.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (78 avg.); 260-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. 3/4 slot, with accuracy to throws.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, funnels into midline, gets direction going to first base.
Athletic Testing: 8.29 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step into high leg kick into drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Heavy sinking action. T1311, 1212 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Late downer action. T1571, 1539 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, similar shape to the fastball. T1117, 1093 average rpm.

Hayden Jones, Deforest wi (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 168 pounds. Strong build, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open, works back to even with rhythm, repeats. Downhill, natural feel to hit, drives it through the big part of the field, feel to hit.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. INF - 70.00 mph. 3/4 slot with arm quickness, carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.25-2.39 pop time range; INF: Quality footwork working around the ball, gets momentum going to first, quality actions overall, fluid. C: Quick feet, turns the ball around with aggressiveness, keeps it close on bunts, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.15 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Kale LeClair, Jefferson (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Wiry, will add size and strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift trigger. Handsy, some barrel whip through contact, can hit line drives to all fields.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (64.0 avg.); 185-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot, whippy arm through the ball.
Defense: Two hand gather, gets momentum going to first base, athletic mover through defensive work.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step into leg kick, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 66-71 mph. Life out of the hand, running action, strikes. T2088, 2005 average rpm.
CB: 58-61 mph. 11/5 action, flashed sharp, later break. T2282, 2080 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, fading action off the fastball, late diving action. T1904, 1737

William Marshall, Middleton (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-4, 115 pounds. Wiry build, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Even setup, quick, short stride. Flat, feel for barrel, line drive approach through both gaps.
Power: 65 mph max exit velocity (58.7 avg.); 115-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 55.00 mph. OF - 62.00 mph. Slings it from 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: INF: Soft hands, quality footwork through the ball, handles the footwork around the first base bag. OF: Aggressive through the ball with clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 8.98 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rhythmic and athletic through the delivery with balance, repeats.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot with arm quickness.
FB: T61, 55-60 mph. Plays with slight action to the arm-side. T1629, 1487 average rpm.
CB: 49-53 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, some feel around the zone. T1610, 1438 average rpm.
CH: 51-53 mph. Floats with some arm-side fade. T1241, 1177 average rpm.

James Meinholz, Middleton (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 112 pounds. Wiry build, will add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, leg lift trigger. Quickness to hands, downhill, efficient swing, uses lower half well, ball jumps through both gaps, consistent.
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (62.6 avg.); 159-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 59.00 mph. INF - 63.00 mph. Slings it from 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.60-2.88 pop time range; INF: Soft hands, fields through the ball well, rangy and quick first step. C: Quick and clean transfers, can turn it around quickly, athletic covering bunts and keeps it close on blocks.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Keaton Osterhaus, Oregon, WI (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-4, 115 pounds. Wiry, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Even, sits into legs, short stride. Well sequenced, from the ground up, short hand path, feel for the barrel.
Power: 63 mph max exit velocity (57.5 avg.); 170-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65.00 mph. Can throw from multiple angles, touch and feel for the ball.
Defense: Two hand gather, replaces feet towards the target, rangy to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 8.15 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Simple, repeatable, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, low 3/4 slot, some quickness through release, full arm action.
FB: T62, 59-62 mph. Life out of the hand. T1633, 1484 average rpm.
SL: 52-56 mph. Tight sweeping action. T1837, 1771 average rpm.
CH: 56-57 mph. Slight cutting action, strikes. T1238, 1122 average rpm.

Bracin Ottman, Hartford (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-1, 113 pounds. Well proportioned, more size and strength coming, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Sits backside, short stride that gains ground. Handsy, downhill with feel for the barrel, drives it through the big part of the field, backspin, has feel for the barrel.
Power: 68 mph max exit velocity (61.5 avg.); 208-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63.00 mph. INF - 65.00 mph. Short arc, accurate.
Defense: 2.58-2.65 pop time range; Two hand gather with soft hands, quality foot work.
Athletic Testing: 8.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Finn Pelletter, Edgewood (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-7, 135 pounds. Athletic build and frame, present strength with more projection coming.
Hit: LHH. Stock balanced setup, knee knock trigger, gains ground. Direct with some barrel whip out front, can drive it to both gaps, loft to path.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (68.8 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. Defense: OF - 74.00 mph. Quick arm, whippy.
Defense: Works aggressively through the ball and good direction to the target.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Robert Perez II, Bay Port (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Projectable, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Open, works back to even, knee knock trigger. Hitterish, quick hands with feel to hit, short and inside hand path direct to the ball, drives it through middle.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (74.6 avg.); 259-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77.00 mph. OF - 82.00 mph. Slings it with accuracy from multiple angles, ball jumps out of his hand.
Defense: INF: Soft hands, has feel around first base, quality footwork. OF: Aggressive through the ball and towards the target, has feel.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Athletic, high tuck, kicks out with balance, lands with good direction to the plate, balance through the delivery.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, whippy through the ball with arm quickness.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Plays with natural arm-side life and finish through the zone. T1855, 1795 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Thrown with fastball intent and arm-speed, plays with firm bullet action. T2124, 2038 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Similar profile and effort level to the fastball, arm-side fade. T1367, 1343 average rpm.

Lucas Reinheimer, The Prairie School (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 155 pounds. Well proportioned, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground, repeats. Direct, fluid and loose through the ball, ball jumps off bat, feel to hit.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73.00 mph. Whippy arm, quick arm, accurate with carry through the target.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, soft hands, quality footwork, athletic with rangy first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Advanced delivery and balance, controlled, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and repeatable arm action with whippy arm action.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Plays with life and finish through the zone, strikes. T1995, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Can spin it and has feel for the zone with the ability to get below the zone. T1968, 1871 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, has feel for the pitch. T1131, 997 average rpm.

Boden Schmidt, Portage (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Athletic build, strong, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, leg lift trigger, simple repeats. Downhill direct, controlled crash to and through the ball, drives it through both gaps, tight hand path, aggressive through the ball.
Power: 74 mph max exit velocity (70.8 avg.); 242-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67.00 mph. INF - 66.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with some feel to get the ball accurately to the target.
Defense: 2.22-2.56 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather, funnels into center, aggressive with intent, has quality actions. C: Clean transfers turning the ball around to second base, covers bunts well, keeps it close on blocks.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Gabriel Seifert, Jefferson (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170 pounds. Strong build, athletic, will add.
Hit: LHH. Upright, leg lift trigger, repeats. Well sequenced swing, flat through the zone, all fields approach, drives it to all fields.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (67.3 avg.); 203-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75.00 mph. Slings it from 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Soft hands, can handle the footwork around first base bag, can turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 8.17 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, reaches back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Life out of the hand, strikes, slight cutting action. T2245, 2163 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Big sweeping action, some feel for the zone. T2478, 2412 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Heavy fading action. T1609, 1486 average rpm.

Bentli Shulfer, DeForest (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Strong and sturdy build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, works back to even, leg lift trigger. Handsy, quickness to the hands through the ball, line drive contact through the big part of the field.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 201-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. INF - 66.00 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.43-2.50 pop time range; INF: Quality footwork and clock working through the ball, gets momentum going to first base. C: Quick right foot, clean transfers, covers bunts well, soft blocker.
Athletic Testing: 8.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Eastin Sorenson, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 170 pounds. Long, lean, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short hand trigger, on time, repeats Direct, flat through the ball, middle of the field approach, ball jumps off bat, has feel for the barrel.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.8 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. Short arc, accurate.
Defense: Soft hands, quality actions, handles first base defense well.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Athletic, leg kick, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Life out of the hand, leveraged downhill. T1821, 1708 average rpm.
CB: 60-64 mph. Two-plane break, sharp, strikes. T1640, 1594 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Thrown with intent, similar shape as the fastball. T1622, 1488 average rpm.

Jude Stafford, Waunakee (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-4, 118 pounds. Athletic build, more strength and fill and size coming.
Hit: RHH. Even setup, knee knock trigger. Direct, short and quick, backspins it through the big part of the field.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (64.1 avg.); 185-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64.00 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Soft hands, quality actions and quality clock through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick that works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 59-67 mph. Life out of the hand, occasional cut. T1866, 1774 average rpm.
SL: 57-59 mph. Gradual, downer action. T1838, 1751 average rpm.
CH: 60-63 mph. Thrown with intent, similar shape to the fastball. T1664, 1439 average rpm.

Austin Sundby-Garza, Milton (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-4, 115 pounds. Athletic and projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap trigger, works back to even. Handsy, in the zone for a long time, strong and quick hands through the ball, consistent barrel feel.
Power: 73 mph max exit velocity (70.9 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69.00 mph. Short arc, accurate arm.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, short and quick footwork, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash.

August Tate, St Marys Springs Academy (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-7, 135 pounds. Wiry build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, up and down leg lift trigger. Downhill, direct hand path, feel for the barrel, backspins the ball middle to pullside but can go the other way.
Power: 60 mph max exit velocity (49.8 avg.); 127-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65.00 mph. 3/4 slot, quickness to the arm, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, shuffle step towards target, softness to hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.80 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Controlled mover into a medium balance point, simple delivery, tall/fall, stays in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm into release, medium circle out of the glove.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Plays with some life out of the hand, feel for the zone. T1778, 1693 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. Throws with fastball arm-speed, flashed downer action with tight shape. T1483, 1208 average rpm.

Easton Veenendall, La Crosse Central (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 130 pounds. Athletic build, strong, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, toe tap trigger, repeats. Downhill, handsy, short and quick, bat stays in zone for a long time, pull side approach.
Power: 75 mph max exit velocity (68.8 avg.); 239-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64.00 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accuracy to the throws.
Defense: Quality footwork and glove work, softness to the hands, aggressive through the ball, smooth and fluid
Athletic Testing: 8.10 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Advanced delivery, controlled leg-lift into a short balance point, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and loose arm, uninterrupted arm-swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Plays clean out of the hand around the zone. T2054, 1960 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Throws with intent, 11/5 shape, flashed strikes. T1900, 1818 average rpm.
SL: 58-61 mph. More lateral shape and spin. T2002, 1801 average rpm.

Chris Von Haden, Sauk Prairie (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175 pounds. Strong build, athletic, will add.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, works back to even, repeats. Some loft to path, drives it to all fields, hand quickness through the ball, ball jumps through both gaps.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (76.6 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. 3/4 slot, with accuracy to the throws.
Defense: Two hand gather, quality footwork through the ball, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, leg kick drop and drive lower half that works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Thrown downhill, life out of the hand, strikes. T1284, 1210 average rpm.
SL: 60-63 mph. Short, gradual action, strikes. T1360, 1227 average rpm.

Tristan Wiegert, Waunakee Community 4K School (WI), 2030
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 115 pounds. Athletic build, more strength and fill and size coming.
Hit: RHH. Even setup, works into backside, short stride. Downhill, aggressive hand path down and through the ball with feel for the barrel.
Power: 61 mph max exit velocity (53.7 avg.); 148-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 59.00 mph. 3/4 slot, shows accurate arm.
Defense: Softness to hands, gets momentum fielding through the baseball to first.
Athletic Testing: 8.66 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Some tempo and sway into a high leg-lift, uses momentum into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer reach out of the glove, 3/4 window release.
FB: T60, 59-60 mph. Plays with some action to the arm-side. T1458, 1421 average rpm.
CB: 52-53 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1237, 1198 average rpm.
CH: 56-57 mph. Straight actions, flashed ability to land for strikes. T1074, 1040 average rpm.

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