Prep Baseball Report

Southern Wisconsin Fall ID: Player Analysis


Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On Sunday, October 5th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to STIKS academy in Waukesha, Wisconsin to host the Southern Wisconsin Fall ID. The event featured around 20 players from across the state and allowed our staff to get a closer look at these players during the middle of the summer circuit.

Today we conclude the event with a look at all of the scouting reports from the day, including a look at the Top-5 prospects, ranked below.

TOP-5

1. Silas Cronkrite, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 185.2 pounds. Long levers, strong and athletic build throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide open stance, leg lift trigger, works in rhythm and repeats. Flat through the zone, ball jumps off bat, all fields approach, can drive it to all fields. 72 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with carry through the target, accurate.
Defense: 2.08-2.13 Quick feet, turns the ball around quickly, super athletic back stop, will stick at catcher at the next level.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 84.57 Edge Score.

2. Sebastian Lopez, Homeschool (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders, more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, knee knock trigger, repeats in rhythm, athletic. Flat path, backspins it to all fields, bat speed, ball jumps off bat. 65.4 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82.00 mph. Backspins it with serious carry, accuracy.
Defense: Athletic, clean transfer, clean actions.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.19 Edge Score.

3. Jack Schmanski, Grafton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 182 pounds. Strong build, wide and sloped shoulders, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, toe tap trigger, hands create separation, repeats with ease. Downhill, twitchy, handsy, backspins the ball through the big part of the field with authority. 67.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Twitchy first step quickness, soft hands, rangy.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.49 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch only, works off first base side of mound, lands toe pointed towards first base side, rhythmic.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, clean and compact.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Firm, some sink. T2156, 2042 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sharper break, throws for strikes. T2218, 2167 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Horizontal mover, pulls across plate. T2196, 2073 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Stays low in the zone, some arm side run and sink. T1799, 1647 average rpm.

4. Tanner Bergey, Jefferson (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-6, 187 pounds. Long levers, levers, with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide open stance, toe tap trigger, hand separation into forward move. Downhill, well sequenced, stays behind the ball well, flat path, ball jumps off bat, can hit through both gaps. 69.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Quick arm with carry and accuracy.
Defense: Solid actions, two hand gather under midline, gets direction moving towards target, clean and rhythmic with feel for the infield.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.96 Edge Score.

Delivery: Higher knee lift, drop and drive, falls in line, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Works arm side, run and sink. T1991, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp 12/6 break, stays low in the zone, feel. T, average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Gradual breaker, tight. T2092, 2000 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Sinking movement to the pitch. T1698, 1651 average rpm.

5. Eli Marble, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 172.2 pounds. Long, strong lower half, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, knee knock trigger, gains ground. Maintains balance through forward move. Aggressive use of lower half to start the sequence, controlled, balanced, direct hands to and through the baseball to drive it through the big part of the field. 65.8 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (83.7 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. Accurate with carry, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.25 pop time range; Turns the ball around quickly, clean transfers, reliable blocker, keeps it close.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.38 Edge Score.

Delivery: Higher leg kick, lands in line, repeatable, rhythm, crosses over back leg on knee lift.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, short and compact.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays mostly straight, some late rise. T1926, 1740 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sharp breaker, horizontal mover, works glove side. T2049, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Works low in the zone, vertical movement. T1864, 1715 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Calvin Barneson, Eleva-Strum High (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 162.7-pounds. Athletic build with more strength coming.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, tall and fall, works off of first base side of the mound.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, full arm circle.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Some arm side run, around the zone, works arm side. T2023, 1955 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 break, works low, sharp horizontal break. T2143, 2129 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Stays low, developing feel for the pitch. T1614, 1537 average rpm.

Caleb Bichanich, Grafton (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155 pounds. Sloped shoulders, long levers, should add more size in future.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, setup, knee knock trigger, some pre pitch rhythm, hand separation into forward move. Quick hands, downhill, makes consistent hard line drive contact out in front of hitting zone, ball jumps off bat with consistent line drive contact. 61.3 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with the ability to backspin it.
Defense: Sure hands, clean transfers, gets good direction going through the ball towards the target.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 62.66 Edge Score.

Delivery: Quick delivery, drop and drive, foot crosses over back leg on knee lift, higher knee lift.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Some arm side run and sink, works arm side. T1861, 1815 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break. Gloveside command. T1677, 1609 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Some sink, works low. T1111, 1050 average rpm.

Francis Cronkrite, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-1, 170 pounds. Long levers, strong build, will continue to add, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Downhill, quick hands, efficient and compact, drives it through both gaps. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 84.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with quick arm, backspins it through the target.
Defense: Sure hands, clean transfer with direction towards the target.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 61.66 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch only, works on third base side of the mound, tall and fall, lower knee lift.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Works arm side, some arm side run. T1777, 1626 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Some break, stays tight, some vertical break. T1826, 1743 average rpm.
SL: 74-74 mph. Sharp, tight breaker T1779, 1741 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Some sink, works around the zone. T1446, 1328 average rpm.

Chase Doyle, Oconomowoc (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 200 pounds. Strong and sturdy build throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, open. Flat path, back spins it through the middle of the field, ball jumps off the bat. 63.5 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 283-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate arm, can throw from multiple slots.
Defense: Two hand gather with clean hands, has feel for first base clean actions, reliable actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 66.11 Edge Score.

Delivery: Medium leg kick, lands on first base side of mound, slight drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, stays short, quick.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Around the zone, some run. T1783, 1689 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 12/6 breaker, sharp, works low in the zone. T1906, 1841 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Gradual breaker, slower. T1824, 1744 average rpm.

Mason Filburn, Boyle County High School (KY), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Strong and athletic build, should add in future.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance, sits backside, knee knock trigger. Stays on back side, flat path, ball jumps off bat, hits to all fields, consistent line drive contact. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (71.7 avg.); 115-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73.00 mph. Full arc, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Clean hands and feet, has feel to turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 8.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 41.33 Edge Score.

Delivery: Tall and fall, stays low before knee lift, falls towards plate, lands in line.
Arm Action: LH. Higher 3/4 slot, long, full circle.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Works arm side, mostly straight, some arm side run. T1730, 1675 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Horizontal mover, works across plate. T1685, 1624 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm side run to the pitch. T1684, 1571 average rpm.

Brody Hall, D C Everest (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 180 pounds. Strong build, athletic build with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced setup, leg lift trigger, hands create separation. Athletic move through the ball, flat path with bat speed, low line drives consistently. 61.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (76.3 avg.); 240-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. INF - 73.00 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate with carry.
Defense: 2.18-2.33 pop time range; INF: Clean feet, low to the ground, quick first step, rangy, clean transfers. C: Quick and clean transfers turning the ball around to second base, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.5 Edge Score.

Drew Heun, Brookfield Central (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Long, athletic, well proportioned, more room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Closed, quiet hands, leg lift trigger. Handsy, quick hands, direct, downhill. 64.3 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (72 avg.); 224-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. INF - 82.00 mph. 3/4 slot with arm quickness and accuracy.
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather under midline, gets feet working towards target. C: Quick feet and quick transfers, soft hands, feel for the catching position.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 75.13 Edge Score.

Brady Kolberg, Kettle Moraine Lutheran (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 225 pounds. Strong build throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow upright stance, smooth, creates separation in rhythm, repeats. Well sequenced, natural swing sequence, short to it and long through it, ball jumps to all fields. 63.9 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot, accurate with good touch and feel.
Defense: Smooth actions, low to the ground mover through the ball, quick first step, reads the ball well.
Athletic Testing: 8.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 13.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 61.58 Edge Score.

Jonathan Kratz, Sun Prairie (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 220-pounds. Athletic build with more strength coming.
Delivery: Stretch only, high knee lift, tall and fall, shorter stride, stays tall.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Plays with some arm side run, around the zone. T2285, 2183 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sharp 12/6 breaker, works low in the zone, can throw over the plate. T2054, 1969 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Similar to curveball, harder, more horizontal movement. T2193, 2094 average rpm.

Caleb Kreuser, New Berlin West (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Strong and sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, open, leg lift trigger that works back to even. Flat path, has some bat speed through the hitting zone, feel for the barrel through the middle of the field. 65.4 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66.00 mph. Good touch and feel for the ball, accurate.
Defense: Quick feet, quick first step, clean hands, feel for the first base position with the ability to turn the 3-6-3, actions like a middle infielder.
Athletic Testing: 8.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; 14.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64.72 Edge Score.

Jax Lindauer, Arrowhead (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 148 pounds. Athletic build with more size and strength coming.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, toe tap trigger that works back to even, consistently repeats. Athletic move to and through the baseball, back spin with bat speed, can drive it through both gaps. 63.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. 3/4 slot with quick arm, accurate.
Defense: Stays low to the ground, funnels into midline, clean feet and actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.46 Edge Score.

Delivery: Tempo, medium knee lift, lands in line, drop and drive, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, drops arm back, full circle.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Arm side run, in the zone, feel. T2105, 1957 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Gradual breaker, feel, around the zone, solid horizontal movement. T2164, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Some horizontal movement. T1587, 1475 average rpm.

Gabe Mathews, Milton (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 160 pounds. Strong build, well proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, hand separation, sits back side, leg lift trigger. Handsy, downhill, backspins line drives through the big part of the field, consistent barrel contact. 66.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 279-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76.00 mph. OF - 77.00 mph. Quick arm, backspins it through the target, shows carry and accuracy.
Defense: OF: Aggressive through the ball, clean transfers, gets direction going to target. INF: Quick feet, rangy, clean and reliable defender up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.14 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.54 Edge Score.

Noah Martinson, Eleva-Strum High (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 169.1-pounds. Athletic, long levers with more fill coming.
Delivery: Higher knee lift, drop and drive, works off first base side of the mound, glove tap at top of knee lift.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, drops arm back, full circle.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Some arm side run, works arm side with sink. T2110, 2044 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Horizontal breaker, sharp, can throw for strikes. T2150, 2032 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Solid pitch, sink, around the zone. T1627, 1530 average rpm.

Jack Mazur, Hartford (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Strong build throughout.
Hit: RHH. Strides away from hands, aggressive yet controlled to hitting position. Well sequenced, controlled move to the middle, direct, back spins it, well sequenced. 62.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (80.9 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. 3/4 slot with accuracy and carry through the target.
Defense: 2.17-2.33 pop time range; Feel for the catching position, soft hands, quick and clean transfers, athletic backstop.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.69 Edge Score.

Simon Schmitz, Sparta High School (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Long, athletic, with strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, knee knock trigger, gains ground. Flat path, loose, free and easy, hitterish, fluid, ball jumps off bat. 66.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (68 avg.); 219-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, can throw from side, shows carry and accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather, quick short foot work to get direction going to first, rangy.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 58.04 Edge Score.

Delivery: Tall and fall, glove tap, lower knee lift, lands in line, lands on third base side.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, longer arm action, drops down.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Some late rise, works up in the zone. T2051, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 12/6, gradual breaker, works gloveside of the zone. T1988, 1959 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Feel, works arm side with run and sink. T1372, 1282 average rpm.

Ronan Tiegs, Oconomowoc (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-11, 160 pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders, more size and strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Narrow stance, leg lift trigger. Handsy, downhill, backspins it, consistent barrel contact. 57.8 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 169-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 63.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot, accurate arm.
Defense: Two hand gather, glove tap into separation, clean hands and feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.66 Edge Score.

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