On Sunday, March 8th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to the Hitters facility in Caledonia, WI to host one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar, the South Milwaukee Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepare for the WIAA season, as well as future invite-only events on the Prep Baseball Wisconsin calendar.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits (Upperclass Quick Hits/Underclass Quick Hits) story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and pitch data covered in our Positional and Pitcher data dives.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. Today we’ll continue our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the day, continuing with the outfielders while working our way across the diamond as the week continues.

TOP-10 OUTFIELDERS

1. Ira Hilbelink, Cedar Grove-Belgium (WI), 2027 Minnesota
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 194 pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic move to the hitting position. Serious bat speed with loose and fluid hands through the hitting zone, drives the ball with ease to all fields, serious feel for the barrel, impressive look to it all. 80.6 mph bat speed with 27g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 107 mph max exit velocity (102.2 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 97.00 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, finishes over front leg.
Defense: Gathers on glove side, athletic, twitchy mover, moves well.
Athletic Testing: 6.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.

2. Oliver Peltz, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 158.7 pounds. Athletic frame, will add.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, centered move to hitting position, hitterish rhythm. Downhill, hammers balls to all fields, hitterish feel to it, this swing just works. 69.8 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90.00 mph. Pushes arm back, 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: Gloveside gather, crow hop, athletic mover, good direction to home.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.05 Edge Score.

3. Cooper Wendt, Muskego (WI), 2027 South Dakota St
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 161.4 pounds. Projectable build with room for gains.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, relaxed set up, lands in powerful launch position. Super fast hands, leverages the ball with authority through the big part of the field, hits rockets, this swing works. 71.7 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.6 avg.); 345-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94.00 mph. 3/4 slot, compact half arm circle.
Defense: Moves to the spot quickly, attacks the baseball, twitchy mover.
Athletic Testing: 6.71 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.

4. Brandon Beasley, Oak Park-River Forest (IL), 2027 Illinois State
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 199.1 pounds. Strong, athletic frame with a high-waisted and projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, balanced set up, minimal head movement. Super twitchy hands with quickness and ability to control the barrel through the big part of the field. 71.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (95.1 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90.00 mph. Over the top/high 3/4, full arm circle, pulls down.
Defense: Moves with a purpose, athletic, crow hop, easy actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.

5. Zachary Steichen, Brookfield East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 194.9 pounds. Strong, physical frame with a sturdy build and athletic proportions.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, controlled move to center on time. Hammers balls through the big part of the field, backspins it, carries through the power alleys, can drive it to back side. 77.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (95.5 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89.00 mph. Plays with some carry, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, crow hop, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.07 Edge Score.

6. Louie Fox, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 169.3 pounds. Tall, athletic build with a projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, controlled crash to center. Loose and fluid hand path, backspins the ball through the big part of the field, hitterish feel to it. 74.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (84.9 avg.); 301-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 120.00 mph.
Defense:
Athletic Testing: 6.77 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.06 Edge Score.

7. JD Weiland, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-4, 225 pounds. Large, physical frame with a sturdy build and room for continued development.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, controlled crash to center. Fast hands, drives it through the middle of the field, backspins it, ball jumps off the bat. 79.9 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (92.8 avg.); 348-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88.00 mph. Over the top, full arm circle.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, moves well, clean.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.81 Edge Score.

8. Brooks Dobberstein, Pewaukee (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Well-proportioned and athletic build with plenty of room for continued physical development and added strength.
Hit: RHH. Small and controlled leg tuck gather, lands centered, hammers the ball through the middle of the field. Fluid and fast hands to and through the ball, flat path, drives the ball through the middle, lightening fast hands. 66.9 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 248-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. Pulls down, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves quick to the spot, crow hop, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.22 Edge Score.

9. Kevin Brau III, Union Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds. Strong, physical frame with a sturdy build and athletic proportions.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, slightly open, lands with controlled move to center. Lightening fast hands, super short hand path, hits rockets through the middle. 66.6 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 244-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88.00 mph. Plays with some carry, 3/4 slot, longer arm.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, gathers on glove side,
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.

10. Emmett Braatz, West Bend West (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195 pounds. Large, athletic build with well-proportioned strength and a physical frame that suggests more room for development.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed and balanced, smooth and rhythmic to the hitting position. Downhill, leverages the ball out front, consistent barrel contact, low line drive contact through the middle of the field. 68.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 226-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle, compact.
Defense: Fields on glove side, one hand gather, moves quick to spot, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 41.15 Edge Score.

HONORABLE MENTION

Jake Barth, Oak Creek (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 165 pounds. Compact, athletic build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple and repeatable move to hitting position. Downhill, handsy move, leverages the ball out front, hammers it to and through the big part of the field. 63.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. OF - 75.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: OF: Gathers with one hand, quick transfer, clean mover. C: Turns the ball around quickly, aggressive covering bunts, softness to hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.21 Edge Score.

Alex Douros, Shorewood (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-4, 130 pounds. Athletic and twitchy mover with plenty of room to add strength as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, loose and rhythmic, lands centered. Fast hands, ball jumps off the bat, drives it to all fields. 69.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: OF: Crow hop, moves quick to spot, one hand gather. INF: Smooth mover, quick and rangy laterally, makes the plays, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.

Wyatt Knudsen, Bradford (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 190 pounds. Strong build with athletic proportions.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, slightly open, lands centered in strong hitting position on time. Loose and fluid, feel for the barrel, feel to hit, drives it to all fields, hitterish look to it. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.4 avg.); 234-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87.00 mph. Compact 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, short crow hop, good direction to the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.93 Edge Score.

Camden Jeske, Oak Creek (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 154 pounds. Athletic, lean frame with a projectable build and room for continued physical development.
Hit: LHH. Upright and narrow, rhythmic to hitting position. Loose and fluid, drives it with authority to all fields, hitterish feel to it all. 66.8 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (89.1 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81.00 mph. Longer arm action, full circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gathers on glove side, chops feet on approach, aggressive working through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 75.19 Edge Score.

Nathaniel Perry, Homestead (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 0 pounds. Strong, athletic frame with a high-waisted build and room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, coils into strong hitting position. Short and quick bat path, has feel for the barrel with the ability to drive it middle/pullside consistently. 69.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83.00 mph. 3/4 slot, pushes arm back, full circle.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, one hand gather on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.

Juan Torres, Martin Luther (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Athletic and projectable frame with well-proportioned strength and clean, rhythmic movement patterns.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, short leg tuck, controlled crash to center, hitterish trigger. Short and compact, tight hand path, drives it through the middle hitting low line drive rockets, this swing works. 66.3 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (82.2 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Longer 3/4 slot, full circle.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, clean actions, one hand gather, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.01 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Matthew Baumann, Indian Trail (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146 pounds. Athletic frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slightly back of center, lands centered with control, minimal head movement. Flat path, quick hands, controls the barrel and drives it through the big part of the field with authority. 65.1 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 209-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Compact 3/4 slot, plays true.
Defense: Glove side gather, crow hop, chops feet on approach, easy mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.04 Edge Score.

Killian Bush, Evansville High School (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 165 pounds. Athletic and proportional build with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Smooth and fluid to the hitting position with minimal movement, controlled head. Handsy move to and through the ball using the big part of the field and control of the barrel. 76.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.); 335-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85.00 mph. Compact 3/4 slot, plays true, half arm circle.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, one hand gather on glove side, athletic mover, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.51 Edge Score.

Carmello Ciardo, Union Grove (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 141.3 pounds. Compact and athletic frame with a high-waisted build and room for continued physical development.
Hit: LHH. Upright, balanced and relaxed set up, toe tap back, lands centered. Leverages the ball out front, with authority drives it to all fields. 65.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (78.4 avg.); 313-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85.00 mph. Half arm circle, compact 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.

Taylor Fryjoff, Franklin (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Athletic frame that projects well for continued physical growth and strength.
Hit: RHH. Big leg kick controlled to center, on time. Loose and fluid, drives it through the middle, feel for the barrel. 63.2 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, crow hop, aggressive through the ball
Athletic Testing: 7.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.23 Edge Score.

Tommy Kelley, St. Joseph Catholic (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic and balanced frame with a strong lower half and room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Athletic move to center with balance. Handsy, downhill, backspins it through the middle. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.1 avg.); 250-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Longer 3/4 slot, full arm action.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, longer crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 6.98 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.

Jakob Klauk, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 181 pounds. Well-proportioned and athletic frame with visible strength and room for continued physical maturation.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, minimal head movement, lands on time. Fast hands with a flat path, drives it through the middle, strong hands, ball jumps off the bat. 66.9 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76.00 mph. Lower 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Longer crow hop, works behind the ball, one hand gather on glove side,
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.87 Edge Score.

Joseph Lang, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Athletic frame with a high-waisted and projectable build that has room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly back of center, minimal head movement. Short and compact swing, tight hand path, hard line drive contact middle/pullside approach. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71.00 mph. Compact 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves quick to the ball, one hand gather on glove side, works with good direction to hom
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.51 Edge Score.

Cal Leppert, Shorewood (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Athletic and lean frame with a projectable build that has room to add strength as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, smooth gather into backside, gets back to center on time. Short and tight hand path, drives it through the middle with hard line drive contact. 62.4 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Compact 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: One hand gather, receives on gloveside leg, slight crow hop, finishes with good direction to home.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.1 Edge Score.

Matthew Nolan, Greendale (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 148 pounds. Athletic and lean build with room to add strength as he continues to mature.
Hit: LHH. Wide base slightly open, rhythmic and fluid to the hitting position. Tight hand path short and quick, hard line drive contact through the big part of the field. 62.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (77.9 avg.); 226-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76.00 mph. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
Defense: Moves well, clean actions, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.15 Edge Score.

Antonio Ramirez, Wauwatosa West (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-7, 150 pounds. Compact and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Controlled move to center, minimal head movement. Downhill path, drives the ball through the middle of the field, consistent. 63.7 mph bat speed with 26g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78.00 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot, whippy arm action, can backspin it through the target.
Defense: Aggressive working towards the ball, clean transfers, gets momentum going with good direction to home.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.05 Edge Score.

Ranbir Saini, St. Bede Academy (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Athletic, projectable build with a strong lower half and room to add physical strength as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, lands centered, controlled move to hitting position. Quick and strong hands to and through the ball, ball jumps off the bat, drives it to all fields. 63.6 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76.00 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, compact.
Defense: Clean actions, chops feet on approach, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.81 Edge Score.

Drew Sporer, Tremper (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for continued physical development and added strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, balanced, centered move with minimal head movement. Downhill, tight hand path, drives it to all fields, low line drive contact, hard line drive contact through both gaps. 61.6 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78.00 mph. Clean and fluid arm stroke with arm quickness and has ability to drive the ball through the target.
Defense: Aggressive in closing ground on the ball, clean transfers with good direction to the plate.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.91 Edge Score.

Jeffrey Stefanich, Random Lake (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 165 pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with projectable strength and room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple move to the hitting position on time consistently. Downhill, efficient hand path through the baseball consistently able to hit to all fields. 64.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (83.3 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: C: Quick and clean transfers, smooth turning the ball around the second base, has soft hands. OF: One hand gather glove side, crow hop, clean actions, attacks the ball.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.10-inch max vertical jump.

Mason Techmeier, Muskego (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-4, 136 pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Short and compact leg lift, lands centered, consistent. Downhill, drives it through the middle of the field, control and feel for the barrel. 68.2 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, clean actions, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.42 Edge Score.

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