On February 21st, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to The Greenheck Turner Community Center in Weston, WI to host the second annual Wausau Preseason ID. The event featured over 80 players from the surrounding area, and provided our staff with an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the state’s top high school prospects.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and swing metrics captured in our Positional Data Dive, and pitch data compiled in our Pitcher Data Dive.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. Today we’ll conclude our post-event process by ranking the top 5 performances from the day.

TOP-5

1. Drew Stettbacher, Horace Mann (WI), 2027 | Central Michigan
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 185 pounds. Strong and athletic frame with even more room for added physicality.
Vizual Edge: 63.47 Edge Score.

Delivery: High leg lift, stays over the rubber as he gets down the mound, slight cross fire delivery, medium high leg lift with balance through release, repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Low 3/4 arm slot, quick arm, repeats, deceptive.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph; Angles the ball through the zone, can get to all four quadrants. T2137, 2072 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph; Sharp, sweeping action, can land and expand the zone, nasty out pitch. T2375, 2244 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph; Thrown with fastball intent, late fade and late depth, weapon. T1725, 1685 average rpm.

2. Mark Susa, Hudson (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 180 pounds. Long, lean, athletic and projectable.
Hit: LHH. Open, sits backside, leg lift trigger that he repeats in rhythm. Leveraged swing, hammers balls with extension through the ball, mostly pull side approach, creates some loft to path, repeats. 72 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 83.00 mph. Sling it with a ton of arm speed, accurate.
Defense:Smooth and soft hands, quality feet around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 73.58 Edge Score.

Delivery: Fluid and clean with balance, gets down the mound efficiently with slightly closed direction.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, quick arm, explosive through release.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph; Shows finish through the zone with slight tailing action through the zone. T2195, 2038 average rpm.
SL: 77-80 mph; Sharp two plane breaking action with late bite. T2323, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 77-81 mph; Thrown with fastball intent, late fading action through the hitting zone, potential out pitch weapon. T1948, 1778 average rpm.

3. Cade Heiman, Oshkosh West (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Proportional frame with a strong lower half, room to continue to add.
Vizual Edge: 66.99 Edge Score.

Delivery: High leg lift with balance, methodical and athletic through the delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action on line, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph; Late tailing action from high 3/4 slot, deceptive. T2344, 2245 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph; Sharp and late, two planer, nasty. T2788, 2708 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph; High slot change up, late tail, developing weapon. T1507, 1445 average rpm.

4. Ty Rohde, D C Everest (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 195 pounds. Athletic and strong build, will continue to add.
Hit: LHH. Athletic set up, knee knick trigger, repeats with rhythm. Loose and fluid with bat speed, consistent barrel contact through the big part of the field, hitterish. 67.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89.00 mph. Clean arm action with a high 3/4 slot.
Defense:Aggressive through the ball, quick bounce through the ball, aggressive, crow hop, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 67.98 Edge Score.

Delivery: High leg lift with balance over rubber, drives down mound with explosiveness, medium leg swing finish through release.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action online, high 3/4 slot, repeats, quick arm.
FB: T84, 80-82 mph; 4S: Angles the ball through the hitting zone with finish, has feel to get the ball through areas of the zone. 2S: Late tailing action. T1994, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph; 2/8 breaker, lands it in and below zone. T2170, 2073 average rpm.

5. Sam Bresina, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 140 pounds. Long and wiry.
Athletic Testing: 27.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 45.41 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift trigger into a tall and fall lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph; Life out of the hand, two-seam action. T1799, 1681 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph; Two-plane action with feel to land. T1660, 1551 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph; Tight wrinkle, feel to spot. T1643, 1605 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph; Fading action off of the fastball, thrown with intent. T1446, 1417 average rpm.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Tyler Ahlborn, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 213 pounds. Strong build, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, simple move back to hitting position on time. Flat, has feel for the barrel and feel to drive the ball through the big part of the field. 62.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. Clean arm action, accurate throws with carry.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop time range; Gets direction going to second base with momentum, quick and athletic covering bunts.
Athletic Testing: 8.18 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 56.13 Edge Score.

Collin Balsiger, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. High waisted, lean frame with room to add to his frame.
Delivery: Medium leg lift into balance point, drop and drive lower half, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph; Life out of the hand, flashed carry action. T2089, 1978 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph; Tight wrinkle some feel to land. T2350, 1878 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph; Thrown with intent, fading action. T1541, 1280 average rpm.

Tyler Beaulieu, Hudson (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 155 pounds. Compact and athletic with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced, simple and repeatable trigger on time. Flat path, contact point out front with leverage, repeats it, has feel for barrel. 66.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with a ton of arm speed.
Defense:Aggressive through the ball into shuffle step, quick and explosive mover.
Vizual Edge: 60.92 Edge Score.

Jacob Bleskacek, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 170 pounds. Athletic, strong.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no stride. Downhill, fluid, hitterish feel to this, consistent barrel contact throughout the round. 73.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86 avg.); 293-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, downhill, accurate.
Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop time range; Quick and short right foot, gets momentum going to second, has feel to catch, leadership type feel to the player and defensive profile.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 58.03 Edge Score.

Ryan Dickson, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 155 pounds. Wiry, athletic build, will add.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, toe tap trigger. Flat, quick hands, fluid, easy through the ball, drives it through the middle consistently. 66.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Can throw from multiple angles, has arm speed, accurate.
Defense:Two hand gather with soft hands, quick first step, clean and smooth overall.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 74.04 Edge Score.

Delivery: Rocker step into tall and fall delivery, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph; Life out of the hand, some feel to land. T2171, 2017 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph; 12/6 action some feel to land. T2532, 2501 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph; Tight sweeping action, some feel to land. T2455, 2387 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph; Kick change, flashed heavy fading action. T1416, 1306 average rpm.

Braydan Frank, Oshkosh North (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 208 pounds. Strong build, athletic, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Wide, stock setup, simple and repeatable move, balance through finish. Downhill, whippy bat speed through contact, consistently barrelling balls through both gaps, backspins it. 74.9 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.9 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Can throw from multiple arm angles, creates carry and backspin, accurate.
Defense:Two hand gather under midline, clean actions, gets momentum moving towards first.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.28 Edge Score.

Delivery: Medium leg tuck, lands slightly cross fire to create deception, medium leg swing finish with balance.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, quick arm, loose and fluid through it.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph; Downhill with finish, feel to get the ball through areas of the zone, late baby tailing action. T2060, 1966 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph; Two plane break, shows feel to land and feel to get below the zone. T2123, 2000 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph; Has feel for the pitch, gets through it with fastball intent showing late depth and some fade through the hitting zone. T1678, 1599 average rpm.

Drew Hagedorn, Shawano (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. Athletic build, should add.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, sits into backside, balanced through finish. Compact path, downhill, backspins the ball consistently through the big part of the field. 61.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75.00 mph. High 3/4 slot with a ton of arm speed.
Defense:Sure handed, clean action, moves laterally to both sides, reliable.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 55.44 Edge Score.

Delivery: Rocker step into a high leg kick, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph; Life out of the hand, slight cutting action. T1881, 1794 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph; 11/5 action with some feel to land. T1933, 1847 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph; Thrown with intent, fading action. T1472, 1317 average rpm.

Braeden Jankowski, Stevens Point Area (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Strong build, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Sits into backside, even setup, balanced through finish. Slightly back of center, very quiet head, smooth, ease to operation, barrel contact throughout. 64 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 212-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Low 3/4 slot, gets rid of it quickly.
Defense:Smooth and fluid, quick, sure handed, quality middle of the infield type actions, reliable.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.01 Edge Score.

Keegan Kinzfogl, Oshkosh North (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Proportioned build with projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Even, upright set up, leg lift trigger. Loose, fluid and smooth through the baseball, backspins balls to all fields, has feel for the barrel. 70 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (80.5 avg.); 265-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Loose and fluid, 3/4 slot, slings it, accurate.
Defense:Quality feel and rhythm, smooth actions, reliable defender.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.51 Edge Score.

Delivery: Rhythmic and fluid, lands with cross fire deception, balance through release with balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and fluid arm action, 3/4 slot, whippy through release.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph; Has feel to get the ball through spots, T2134, 1998 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph; Two plane breaking action, can land. T2366, 2227 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph; Sweeping action, feel to land. T2604, 2506 average rpm.

Jaxton Kostman, Badger (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 166 pounds. Athletic build, should continue to add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with no leg lift, rocks back and gets back to center, athletic move. Flat path, does create some loft to path with the ability to hit to all fields, hitterish. 64.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. 3/4 slot with arm speed and accurate arm.
Defense:Two hand gather under midline, clean transfers, gets momentum going towards the target.
Athletic Testing: 8.37 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 86.69 Edge Score.

Delivery: High leg lift with balance, kicks out over the rubber with balance, fluid, easy, high leg swing finish through release with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, repeats, fluid and smooth arm.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph; Late tailing action, can land to spots in the zone. T2302, 2245 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph; Has feel to land the pitch, can get below the zone, can spin it, developing out pitch. T2281, 2199 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph; Nasty out pitch weapon with big movement to the arm side and below the zone, kick change. T1700, 1627 average rpm.

Brayden Kuptz, Arrowhead (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 2B/1B
Body: 6-2, 175 pounds. Long, lean, athletic, more room to add.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and upright, controlled move to center, on time. Short and quick, creates loft to path, whips barrel through at contact. 65.4 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.2 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. INF - 80.00 mph. Can throw from multiple arm angels, slings it, accurate.
Defense: 2.01-2.08 pop time range; INF: Two hand gather under midline, gets direction going to target, quick mover. 1B: Can handle first base with quality footwork, understands the footwork around the base. C: Quick feet, quick short right foot with direction to second base.
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.32 Edge Score.

Delivery: Simple and quiet, rocker step into leg lift. Drop and drive lower half works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, clean and loose, 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph; Life out of the hand, feel to land at the bottom of the zone. 2S, running action, some feel to land. T2056, 1971 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph; Consistent action, tight wrinkle, flashed feel to land. T2001, 1957 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph; Fading action off of the fastball. T1548, 1499 average rpm.

Josiah Oswald, Assumption Catholic (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 162.6 pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, projectable frame.
Hit: LHH. Stock and balanced setup, simple and repeatable trigger/load. Feel to hit and feel for the barrel, short hand path, uses the big part of the field, consistent barrel contact. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81.00 mph. Feel for the ball, can throw from multiple angles, clean and accurate.
Defense:Two hand gather, quality hands, soft hands, smooth overall, can stick up middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 77.58 Edge Score.

Henry Roth, Stevens Point Area (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock and balanced setup, simple and repeatable trigger. Short and quick hand path, inside path with leveraged contact point, displays ability to barrel up the baseball for hard line drive contact. 73.3 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.8 avg.); 290-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, downhill with carry.
Defense: One hand gather, sure hands, clean transfers, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash
Vizual Edge: 81.13 Edge Score.

Landon Zak, Kewaskum (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 210 pounds. Strong build, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, sits into legs, balanced, minimal load. Hand and bat speed through the baseball with consistent barrel contact, whippy bat speed through the ball. 70.3 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82.00 mph. Shows carry and accuracy from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense:Aggressive through the ball, sure handed, softness to hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.72 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph; Life out of the hand, some feel to land. T1848, 1770 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph; Tight 12/6 action some feel to land.
CH: 64-65 mph; Developing feel, slight tumble action. T992, 912 average rpm.

Aaron Zimmer, Winneconne (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-3, 205 pounds. Long levers with strength, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Wide, no stride, balanced through finish. Downhill, backspins balls through the big part of the field consistently. 64.2 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.9 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, shows carry and accuracy.
Defense:Two hand gather under midline, quality actions with clean footwork around the first base bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.42 Edge Score.

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