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Milwaukee Preseason ID: 2028/2029 Quick Hits

March 30, 2026
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On March 21st, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted the largest event on the state’s showcase calendar; the Milwaukee Preseason ID at MOSH Performance Center in Franklin, WI . Over 240 players from across the state met in the Milwaukee 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 Prep Baseball 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.

BIGGEST TAKEWAYS

POSITION PLAYERS

+ INF Cole Pettijohn (East Troy, 2028): Boasts an athletic 6-foot, 185-pound frame with present strength and room to add size. The right-handed hitter utilizes a well-sequenced operation with a path that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, allowing the ball to jump to all fields with a natural feel. He produced a max EV of 99 mph and an average EV of 88.9 mph, pairing with 73.0 mph average bat speed and 10.0 g of rotational acceleration. The underclassman also showcased standout explosiveness, clocking a 6.91 in the 60-yard dash and leading the entire event with a 32.3-inch peak vertical jump. Defensively, he pairs active feet and soft hands with a quick trigger, and throws across the infield were measured at 89 mph, the defense looked like he could be capable of playing quality or better defense at either spot on the left-side of the infield.

+ C Toay Ragatz (Lancaster, 2028): Features an athletic, 5-foot-11, 207.7-pound frame with present strength throughout. The right-handed hitter utilizes a smooth, fluid stroke that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, allowing him to drive the baseball to all fields. Producing impact well beyond his years, he registered a 101 mph max EV and a 94.9 mph average EV while tying the 2028 class best with a peak distance of 385.0 feet, backed by 70.0 mph average bat speed and 19.0 g of average rotational acceleration that highlight a high-upside, projectable base. He is a capable runner for his size and age, posting a 7.21 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, throws to second base were measured at 82 mph, with pop times in the 1.94-2.00 range with hands that played soft and clean at times during bullpens, looking like a potential defensive option behind the plate as well as a potential impact bat.

+ MIF Tytus Nichter (Westosha Central, 2028): The 5-foot-8, 163-pound middle infielder presents an athletic, wiry frame with plenty of room to add size. At the plate, the right-handed hitter stays through the zone past contact, utilizing a connected swing sequence to consistently drive the baseball to all fields with a natural feel for the barrel, generating a max EV of 91 mph. Nichter moves well for his age, clocking a 7.21 in the 60-yard dash. During defensive evaluations, he displayed fluid footwork with a soft, two-handed gather. Throws across the infield were measured at 82 mph.

+ MIF Jackson Fischer (Catholic Memorial, 2028): Is a wiry 5-foot-10, 147-pound middle infielder with a long lower half. The right-handed hitter works from a rhythmic, stock setup, downhill, direct swing that regularly produced hard contact to the middle of the field. He generated a max EV of 98 mph, pairing that impact with an 84.5 mph average EV, 68.3 mph average bat speed, and 9.0 g of rotational acceleration. Defensively, he posted a 7.27 60-yard dash and showcased fluid, twitchy footwork while working rhythmically through the baseball with actions and athleticism that can translate to shortstop at a high level. Throws across the infield were measured at 88 mph.

+ C Tavin Nass (Franklin, 2028): Possesses a large, athletic frame with present strength, standing 5-foot-10 and weighing in at 203.3 pounds. The right-handed hitter works from a centered, balanced setup before delivering a swing that is short, fast, and direct to the zone with a well-sequenced turn and an all-fields approach. He produced a max EV of 92 mph—a standout metric that is well beyond his years for a freshman—alongside an average EV of 79.5 mph. His underlying metrics further highlight his projection, featuring 71.7 mph average bat speed and 12.0 g of rotational acceleration to support a high-upside base. A solid athlete for his profile, he recorded a 7.08-second 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, throws to second base were measured at 76.0 mph, with pop times in the 1.85-2.05 range.

+ 3B Benjamin Smet-Cooper (Westosha Central, 2028): Smet-Cooper boasts a large, strong 5-foot-11, 215-pound frame. The left-handed hitter features a very well-sequenced stroke that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, leveraging the baseball out front to easily drive it to all fields. Generating power well beyond his years, he led the 2028 class with a 104 mph max EV and a 96.4 mph average EV, utilizing a 75.7 mph bat speed and a high-upside profile highlighted by 15.0 g of rotational acceleration. Defensively, he pairs clean two-handed gathers with smooth transfers. Throws across the infield were measured at 89 mph, fired from a strong, clean arm that comfortably operates from multiple slots.

+ INF/OF Austin Johnson (Port Washington, 2028): Features a well-proportioned, athletically lean 5-foot-10, 162.9-pound frame. The right-handed hitter utilizes an aggressive but controlled move, generating an intentful, well-sequenced bat path that works easily through the zone and creates loud jump off the barrel. Producing a max EV of 92 mph he backed up the raw strength with a 78.6 mph average EV and 67.1 mph average bat speed. A steady athlete, he started his day by clocking a 7.17-second 60-yard dash. Defensively, he showcased easy, athletic actions from a three-quarter slot while confidently attacking the baseball. Throws home topped 79 mph.

+ OF/3B Nezih Hasanoglu (Catholic Memorial, 2029): Possesses a projectable 5-foot-10, 158-pound frame with long levers and room to continue adding strength. The right-handed hitter utilizes a stock setup with an early toe tap, delivering a short, compact swing with a tight hand path that works downhill with good extension through the baseball. He recorded a max EV of 87 mph and an average EV of 78.5 mph. A standout athlete on the turf, his 6.79 60-yard dash tied for the best time in the 2029 class. Defensively, he is an athletic, fluid mover with soft hands, and his throws home topped 85 mph.

+ INF Dylan Bongiovanni (JI Case, 2029): Features a twitchy, athletic 5-foot-7, 132-pound frame that has plenty of room to add physical strength. The left-handed hitter showcases an exceptional swing sequence, utilizing a fluid, rhythmic load to stay behind the baseball with a very good feel for the barrel. He registered a max EV of 87 mph and an average EV of 78.5 mph, paired with 65.4 mph bat speed and 16.0 g of rotational acceleration. Defensively, he works with soft hands and active feet, and throws across the infield were measured at 82 mph.

TWO-WAYS

+ RHP/SS Cooper Hall (Cedarburg, 2028): Features an athletic 6-foot, 174-pound build with long, twitchy levers. The right-handed hitter utilizes a loose and fluid stroke that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, effortlessly driving the baseball into both gaps. He produced a loud 96 mph max EV and an 85.1 mph average EV, while flashing a 68.5 mph bat speed and 10.0 g of rotational acceleration. He posted a 6.97 60-yard dash, and throws across the infield were measured at 87 mph. On the mound, the right-hander works from a clean tall-and-fall delivery with an arm that generates velocities well beyond his years, running his fastball up to 87 mph. His fastball sat 85-86 mph (1,978 rpm) with 10.1 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 68-69 mph (2,095 rpm) with 12.4 inches of horizontal movement. He also folded in a 74-76 mph changeup (1,514 rpm) with 12.6 inches of horizontal movement to round out a mature arsenal.

+ MIF/RHP Carter Hoeffler (Muskego, 2028): Possesses a tall, 5-foot-11, 156-pound wiry frame that will continue to add strength. The right-handed hitter utilizes a natural trigger to launch a path that is short to the ball and long through contact, allowing him to consistently drive the baseball through both gaps, he recorded a max EV of 96 mph and an average EV of 87.1 mph, while pairing 66.9 mph bat speed. A fluid athlete, Hoeffler ran a 7.01 60-yard dash and showcased active feet, where throws across the infield were measured at 89 mph. On the mound, the right-hander operates with a clean, repeatable tall-and-fall delivery and a quick arm. His fastball sat 82-83 mph (2,378 rpm) with 18.8 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 69-70 mph (2,295 rpm) with 16.5 inches of horizontal movement.

+ RHP/OF Thomas Ward (Port Washington, 2028): Standing at a tall and lean 5-foot-11, 156.5-pounds, long levered frame with plenty of projectable room to add strength. The right-handed hitter lands with good timing out of a wide base, working downhill with a direct path to backspin the baseball to all fields. Showing impressive raw power that stands out among his peers, he produced a max EV of 94 mph and an average EV of 83.9 mph, paired with 72.5 mph average bat speed and 10.0 g of rotational acceleration. Defensively, he showcased fluid feet and a clean one-handed gather out front, while throws home topped 83 mph. On the mound, the right-hander is an efficient mover downhill with a simple delivery and a clean, repeatable arm action. Operating well beyond his years for a 2028 graduate, his fastball sat 84-86 mph (2,224 rpm) with 12.6 inches of average induced vertical break and 16.0 inches of horizontal movement, while his slider played at 73-74 mph (2,285 rpm) with -9.8 inches of horizontal movement. Rounding out his advanced arsenal, he showed feel for a fading changeup that was thrown with ease at 80-82 mph (1,790 rpm).

+ RHP/INF Lucas Reinheimer (The Prairie School, 2029): Presents an athletic, 5-foot-10, 162.5-pound frame that will continue to add strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter works from a wide base with a stock setup, delivering a downhill barrel that effectively backspins the baseball through both gaps, paired with 65.8 mph bat speed. Defensively, he displayed fluid feet with a steady two-handed gather, and throws across the infield were measured at 83 mph. On the mound, the right-hander works out of a simple, tall-and-fall delivery with a high leg kick and a quick, loose arm from a three-quarter slot. His fastball sat 80-82 mph (1,770 rpm) with 14.8 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 71-72 mph (1,781 rpm) with 8.6 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out a promising arsenal with a 71-73 mph changeup that features gradual fade thrown with confident fastball intent.

PITCHERS

+ LHP Malachi Schoonover (Craig, 2028): The left-handed hitting prospect brings an athletic 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame to the diamond. On the mound, Schoonover features an effortless delivery with a high lift, working downhill with a quick arm action that hides the ball well. His fastball sat 85-87 mph (1,676 rpm) with 14.6 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 73-75 mph (1,800 rpm) with 8.8 inches of horizontal movement. Generating velocity well beyond his years, also featured a short, quick slider that played at 76-77 mph (2,029 rpm) with 7.3 inches of horizontal movement. Rounding out his arsenal, the changeup was thrown with aggressive intent to kill spin effectively, sitting 75-78 mph (856 rpm) out of the identical release window.

+ RHP Caleb Scheel (Mukwonago, 2028): Presenting a highly projectable 6-foot-2, 184.5-pound frame, looks the part of an intriguing prospect. On the mound, the right-hander works with an on-time, athletic delivery and a quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 83-84 mph topped at 85 mp (2,076 rpm) with 8.2 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 74-75 mph (2,463 rpm) with -12.9 inches of horizontal movement, showing feel to command both pitches. Rounding out his arsenal, his changeup sat 77-78 mph (1,401 rpm) with 1.0 inches of average induced vertical break and 16.5 inches of horizontal movement, flashing hard, darting arm-side action.

+ RHP Rell Nalbert (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2028): Possesses a projectable 6-foot-1, 183.6-pound frame on the mound. The right-hander operates exclusively from the stretch, utilizing a leg kick into a drop-and-drive lower half that works strictly in line to the plate. He throws with a full arm action through a standard three-quarter slot. His fastball sat 85-86 mph (2,293 rpm) with 17.3 inches of average induced vertical break, while the curveball played at 67-69 mph (1,860 rpm) with 13.0 inches of horizontal movement. The projectable righty rounds out his mix with a 71-73 mph splitter thrown with true intent.

+ RHP Dominic Barbosa (Brookfield East, 2028): Built with a 5-foot-11, 173.3-pound frame, Barbosa profiles as an intriguing arm on the mound. The right-hander utilizes a side step rocker into a balanced leg lift, working with some effort down the slope into a balanced finish. His arm path features a long draw that operates out of a high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 83-84 mph (1,932.0 rpm) with 13.0 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 68-71 mph (2,041.0 rpm) with -16.7 inches of horizontal movement. Reaching a max velocity of 85.0 mph. He rounded out his arsenal with a firm, straight changeup that sat 79-80 mph (1,817.0 rpm) with 9.7 inches of horizontal movement.

+ LHP Colton Meier (Wisconsin Lutheran, 2028): The southpaw features a projectable 6-foot-2, 182.8-pound frame. On the mound, operating with a hybrid delivery, utilizing a balanced leg lift and a drop-and-drive lower half that works directly in line to the plate. Throwing from a full arm action and a three-quarter slot, he generates life out of the hand with late run on his primary offering with the fastball sitting at 80-83 mph and touched 84 mph (1,998 rpm) with 8.5 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 70-72 mph (2,047 rpm) with 11.7 inches of horizontal movement. He also spun a 70-73 mph slider (1,681 rpm) with late action, and deployed a 74-76 mph changeup (1,650 rpm) that produced 13.1 inches of average induced vertical break.

+ RHP Isaac Wengler (Wauwatosa East, 2028): Presenting a physical 6-foot, 202.8-pound frame with room to continue to add. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a side step rocker into a toe lift balance point, high 3/4 slot with a full arm action. His fastball sat 78-83 mph (2,022 rpm) with 13.1 inches of average induced vertical break, while his changeup played at 74-76 mph (1,474 rpm) with 10.0 inches of horizontal movement, and spun in a sweeping slider that played at 65-68 mph (1,982 rpm).

+ RHP Mason Durst (Barneveld, 2028): Projectable 6-foot-6, 176.6-pound frame. On the mound, operating with a medium tempo delivery and a high leg tuck, loading deep into his back hip before landing with cross-fire to the plate. He throws from a short arc and three-quarter slot, utilizing a quick arm to generate effortless late life through the zone. His fastball sat 81-84 mph (1,604 rpm) with 12.3 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 62-64 mph (1,953 rpm) with -16.5 inches of horizontal movement. He also folded in a 66-68 mph slider (2,107 rpm) that tunneled well from the same window, yielding 10/4 shape and -13.4 inches of horizontal movement. Showcasing a fastball that already reaches 84 mph is well beyond his years, making the 2028 prospect a standout arm among his peers.

+ LHP Landon Hagland (Germantown, 2028): Presents an athletic 6-foot-1, 172.6-pound frame with plenty of room to add size. The left-handed hitter operates from a stock setup with a fluid, natural path, generating a swing that is short, fast, and direct to the zone to drive the baseball through both gaps, producing an average EV of 80.9 mph and a max EV of 94 mph. On the mound, the southpaw works out of a hybrid delivery with a balanced leg lift into a drop-and-drive lower half and a clean three-quarter arm stroke, displaying arm strength that stands out among his peers. His fastball sat 82-85 mph (1,968 rpm) with 15.9 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 68 mph (1,958 rpm) with 10.0 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his impressive mix with a late-sweeping slider at 70-71 mph (2,061 rpm) and a fading changeup at 76-77 mph (1,801 rpm) thrown with intent.

+ RHP Tate Hagen (Lake Country Lutheran, 2028): Standing at an athletic 5-foot-11, 158.3-pounds, offers a high-upside frame. He showed off solid foot speed early in the workout, recording a 7.11-second 60-yard dash. Moving to the mound, Hagen operates with an uptempo, fluid delivery and a compact, fast arm out of a high 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 87-90 mph (2,162 rpm) with 16.7 inches of average induced vertical break, producing that kind of velocity is rare for his class, and he explicitly led the 2028 group in max fastball at the event. While his curveball played at 70-74 mph (1,897 rpm) with 7.0 inches of horizontal movement, rounded out his impressive arsenal with an aggressive 76-78 mph slider that flashed tight bite and a deceptive 78-79 mph changeup thrown at fastball arm speed.

+ RHP Hunter Schneiker (Waterford, 2028): Schneiker presents a tall, athletic 6-foot-3, 188-pound build with notable strength in his lower half. On the mound, the right-hander operates from a hybrid delivery, utilizing a clean arm action from a three-quarter slot that works in sync down the slope. His fastball sat 84-86 mph (2,302 rpm) with 12.6 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 73-76 mph (2,777 rpm) with -15.3 inches of horizontal movement, that explicitly led the entire event in average spin rate, rounding out his arsenal with a 79-80 mph changeup that showed late fading action.

+ RHP Crosby Luedtke (Germantown, 2029): Presenting a strong 5-foot-10, 174.6-pound frame, the right-handed hitter showcased impressive raw traits on the mound. Working from a simple delivery with a tall balance point, moves cleanly down the slope from a compact, high-¾ slot with easy arm strength. His fastball sat 80-83 mph (1,914 rpm) with 12.9 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 66-69 mph (2,059 rpm) with -7.5 inches of horizontal movement. He also mixed in a slider that sat 73-74 mph (1,848 rpm) with short, cutter-like bite.

+ RHP Connor Worth (West Bend West, 2029): Presents a long, thin 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength as he matures. On the mound, the right-hander features a rhythmic, athletic delivery with a coiled balance point and a loose, fast arm that projects well. His fastball sat 76-80 mph, peaking at an 81 mph max (2,086 rpm), with 17.9 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 62-64 mph (2,088 rpm) with 17.1 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his arsenal with a 64-67 mph changeup that featured hard arm-side fade and occasional depth.

MORE STANDOUTS

Levi Huettl (Fort Atkinson), Egann Sundby (Wisconsin Lutheran), Troy Kurszewski (New Berlin West), Ethan Koo (Whitnall), Andrew Wisener (Sevastopol) and Nolan Vogt (Germantown) were all 2028 arms that impressed in front of our scouts during the bullpen portion of the event.

Andrew Krapf (Brookfield East), Luke Tattersall (Waunakee), Tyler Gaudynski (Waterford), Mason Krofta (Franklin) all took some quality rounds of batting practice while impressing our scouts defensively at their respective positions.

Left-handed hitting outfielders Bryson Hoeffler (Muskego), Max Kostowicz (Franklin) and Cole Rentflejs (Germantown).

Catchers Jurenth Tiedemann (Watertown), Charlie Weist (Union Grove) were standouts defensively and show clean and repeatable swings at the plate.

Additionally two-ways Brady Keller (Germantown), Nolan Spangler (Mukwonago) and Gavin Knight (Germantown) all showed out in numerous during the event both on the mound and as a position player.

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