Top 10 Stories of 2025: No. 9 Second Annual WI State Games Deliver Another Major Success

On Jul. 31 and Aug. 1 of this year, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted its second annnual Wisconsin State Games at the The Rock in Franklin, WI. This two-day, invite-only event consisted of a workout that occurred on the morning of Day One, followed by live gameplay through the remainder of the day and all of Day Two. Over 200 of the top prospects in the state competed in the event and were broken down into 12 teams. The lineups and rosters were assembled by our staff and players played three simulated games against each other, featuring players representing grad classes 2026 through 2028.

Over 100 players who entered the event uncommitted have gone on to make commitments in the four months since the event took place with many more on the way. Of those 100+ commits, 7 have been to Division I schools.

Following the event we also chose a Most Valuable Player Award, along with a Most Valuable Pitcher:

SS Eli Hart (Bay Port, 2028) took home the Most Valuable Player award at the event. Here's what we had to say about his performance.

"One of the top players in the state with a two-way ceiling standing at 6-foot, 170-pound frame. At the plate the right-handed hitter swings a smooth and strong bat with feel for the barrel maxing out at 93.8 mph throughout his round while also earning MVP honors going 5-foot-6 with a home run. Showed a three pitch mix on the mound with an upper-70s fastball topping out at 80.7 mph while showing two breaking balls in the upper-60s."

Helms continues to hit, driving this one for a home run.@PB_Uncommitted name to know.#WIStateGames | @HUHS_Baseball https://t.co/wakweU8s1G pic.twitter.com/a2IAjygdWL

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) August 1, 2025

From last night:

OF Callen Tomsyck (Muskego, 2026) launches a solo home run over the left field fence.

100.4 mph max EV in yesterday’s showcase.#WIStateGames pic.twitter.com/PCb578kJc8

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) August 1, 2025

LHP Ben Schroeder (Marquette, 2027) provided a quality look on the mound tonight.

FB was up to 85 mph; Mixed in a 2600-2700 rpm SL with S/M potential.#WIStateGames pic.twitter.com/pFlyaVIyc6

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) July 31, 2025

RHP Liam Hagland (Germantown, 2026) tossed two clean innings striking out three batters.

▪️FB: 87-89 mph
▪️CB: 79-81
▪️CH: 83-84

Performer for #TeamHeartland at the #SFG25. #WIStateGames pic.twitter.com/W4SntiaxeH

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) August 1, 2025

INF Benjamin Smet-Cooper (Westosha Central, 2028) continues to show out at the #WIStateGames, added a second opposite field home run earlier today.

6-foot, 193-pounds https://t.co/PRW9Ie0GTC pic.twitter.com/QX3Ee083Gg

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) August 1, 2025

RHP Maxwell Lubenow (Madison West, 2027) struck out three across two innings, walking three

▪️ FB: 87-89 mph, whiffs in zone
▪️ CB: 72-75#WIStateGames pic.twitter.com/pxlkPqlIMm

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) August 1, 2025

LHP Jacob Coopman (Menasha, 2026) struck out four batters across two scoreless innings.

▪️FB: 83-85 T85.9
▪️SL: 68-70
▪️CH: 70-73

Recent Winona State commit#WIStateGames pic.twitter.com/6MPmHP9SAy

— Prep Baseball Wisconsin (@PrepBaseballWI) August 1, 2025

COMMITMENT TRACKER

At the second Wisconsin State Games, there were over 41 colleges coaches in attendance from: Bryant & Stratton JC, Carroll University, Carthage College, College of Lake County, Edgewood University, Hamline, Illinois-Chicago, Loras College, Madison JC, Milwaukee Area JC, McHenry County JC, Milwaukee School of Engineering, North Central College, North Park University, Olivet Nazarene, Saint Mary's University (MN), South Dakota State, Valparaiso, Winona State, Wisconsin Eau-Claire, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Parkside, Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin-La Crosse, Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Wisconsin-Platteville, Wisconsin-Stout. 

Below, we'll be keeping a running list of the players who attended State Games uncommitted, and have since made their commitment announcement.

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