The Wisconsin Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Wisconsin Scout Blog is loaded with information …

Friday, May 1st

Hortonville vs. Hudson

By: Josh Fields
Wisconsin Assistant Scouting Director

Isaac Behnke, OF/RHP, Hortonville, 2026
University of Dubuque (football) recruit. Stands at a strong 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, got the start on the mound for Hortonville and hit leadoff, typically playing a corner outfield spot playing capable defense in the grass. Went 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs, smooth and direct left-handed swing with feel to drive the ball on a line through the middle of the field.

Elijah Yeager, INF, Hortonville, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 108 in the state’s junior class. Stands at an athletic and strong 6-foot-1, 179-pound frame. Got the start at second and hit eights for the Polar Bears going 2-for-3, with a double and two runs scored. Direct right-handed swing with feel to drive the ball to the pull side, defensively in the dirt made a number of routine plays showing comfortable and capable actions that can translate to multiple spots in the dirt including the left-side of the infield.

Sam Abrahamson, INF, Hudson, 2026
St. Thomas signee. Currently ranked No. 29 in the state’s senior class, standing at a trim and athletic 6-foot, 187-pound frame with strength throughout. Got the start at second and hit leadoff for the Raiders going 2-for-4 on the day with an RBI. Easy strength from the right-handed swing with feel to drive the ball to all parts of the field. Defensively showing athletic and smooth actions in the infield with an accurate arm across the diamond.

Mark Susa, 1B/LHP, Hudson, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 16 in the state’s senior class, upside 6-foot-4 frame. Got the start at first and was yet again a standout in the lineup going 2-for-3 with a home run and an rbi and two runs scored. The left-handed swing continues to impress in our looks, fluid path with natural leverage to the pull side, has hit multiple home runs in front of our staff this spring.

Thursday, April 30th

No. 13 Slinger vs. No. 19 Wisconsin Lutheran

By: Nick DiBenedetto
Content Manger/Area Scout

Carter Fry, OF, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027
Currently ranked No. 21 in the state’s junior class. Former Future Games participant. 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame. One of the top athletes in the class. Batted leadoff for the Vikings. Fry works from a balanced base with a simple stride and rhythm throughout the operation. He clocked a 4.30 home-to-first and impacted the game with his speed, finishing 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored, and a stolen base. An uncommitted name for schools to follow.

Cooper Sievert, SS, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027
West Virginia commit. Currently ranked No. 15 in the state’s junior class. 5-foot-11, 188-pound, athletic frame. Batted third in the lineup and played shortstop. Sievert stands out defensively with sure hands and fluid actions, making plays look routine with the way the body works. At the plate, he was on the barrel throughout the game, collecting a single and scoring a run. He works from a crouched, slightly open base with lower-set hands and a heavier stride, showing strong hands through contact.

Eli Dreier, CIF/RHP, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027
Currently ranked No. 25 in the state’s junior class. 6-foot-2, 216-pound frame with present strength throughout. Batted fourth in the lineup and played on the corner infield. Dreier delivered the game-tying swing in the fourth inning, driving a double into the left-center gap. He works from a balanced base, standing tall with slight knee bend and an open setup, flashing bat speed with strong hands and looking to lift the ball to the gaps. An uncommitted name for schools to follow in the 2027 class.

Gavin Sawyer, OF, Slinger, 2026
MATC commit. Currently ranked No. 236 in the state’s senior class. 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame. Batted leadoff for Slinger. Sawyer gave an intriguing look at the top of the order, finishing 1-for-1 with a run scored, a stolen base, and a hit-by-pitch. He works from a wider base with a quick stride, showing an overall athletic operation.

Payton Tennies, OF, Slinger, 2027
Uncommitted. Batted second in the lineup and played center. Tennies showed power from the left side, hitting a solo home run to right field. He works from a balanced base with some crouch and pre-pitch rhythm, using a short stride with strong hands and flashing pull-side pop. An uncommitted name for schools to follow in the junior class.

Grady Chvosta, INF, Slinger, 2026
MSOE signee. Currently ranked No. 106 in the state’s senior class. 6-foot, 170-pound, athletic frame. Batted in the lineup and played infield. Chvosta got things started early, hitting a no-doubt two-run home run to left field in the first inning. He finished 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, a run scored, and a walk. He works from a crouched, wider base with a simple stride, showing a flatter path and strong hands through contact.

Tuesday, April 28th

Kettle Moraine vs. Mukwonago

Wisconsin Scouting Staff

Isaac Teisl, SS/3B, Mukwonago, 2026
Wisconsin-Parkside signee. Currently ranked No. 84 in the state’s senior class. Standing at an upside 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame with strength throughout the frame. Got the start at shortstop and hit cleanup for the Indians going 1-for-4 with a run. Clean left-handed swing with feel to loft drive the baseball with backspin to all parts of the field, quick path, stays tight and inside the baseball through contact. Reliable defender in the infield with quality experience at a number of spots and looks like a defender at either spot on the left-side of the diamond.

Caleb Scheel, RHP, Mukwonago, 2028
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state. 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. Got the start on the mound and turned in one of the stronger outings of the day, striking out 10 across seven innings while allowing just two hits and one run. Attacked hitters early and often with polish and feel for the zone. Worked with an 80-83 mph fastball while pairing it with advanced secondary offerings in a 73-76 mph slider and 75-78 mph changeup. The changeup generated whiffs against both right and left-handed hitters throughout the outing. Line: 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 10 K. One of the top uncommitted arms remaining in the senior class.

Tyler Smeiska, C/OF, Mukwonago, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state’s junior class. Twitchy, explosive 5-foot-7, 166-pound frame with lean strength throughout. Got the start in center field and hit leadoff for Mukwonago, going 1-for-4 on the day. Right-handed hitter with an athletic swing that stays inside the baseball and maintains plane through contact, showing sneaky strength and easy juice from a compact frame with the ball jumping off the barrel. Defensively, showed athletic routes and actions that play in center field, while also projecting as an upside defender behind the plate with athleticism that translates on both sides of the ball. One of the more intriguing uncommitted athletes in the junior class.

Gavin Reilly, OF, Mukwonago, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 84 in the state. Strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 186-pound frame. Started in right field and hit fifth for Mukwonago. Collected two hits in four at-bats, driving in three runs while scoring three times and adding a triple. Easy bat speed/strength from the right-side with levers and feel for leverage. Athletic defender with the ability to handle multiple spots across the diamond, whether in the infield or outfield. An uncommitted name to know heading into the summer.

Braedon Paczocha, C, Mukwonago, 2028
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 1 in the state’s sophomore class. 5-foot-11, 178-pound frame. Started behind the plate and hit third for Mukwonago. Right-handed hitter with an athletic swing, showing present strength and feel for the barrel with the ball jumping off the bat with backspin. Went 1-for-4 with three RBIs, delivering a three-run triple in the top of the seventh inning. Defensively, there’s upside as a catch-and-throw defender while flashing high-end actions behind the plate at times. One of the premier sophomore prospects in the state and a high-follow moving forward.

Bo Dooley, DH/C, Mukwonago, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 141 in the state’s junior class. 5-foot-9, 180-pound frame with strength throughout. Started at designated hitter and hit sixth for Mukwonago. Right-handed hitter with a simple, repeatable swing and present strength, continuing to perform consistently in front of staff. Collected three hits in four at-bats, including a double, while driving in two runs. An uncommitted name to follow in the junior class.

Jimmy Angle, OF, Kettle Moraine, 2026
Eastern Illinois recruit. Currently ranked No. 28 in the state. Strong 6-foot-1, 209-pound frame. Got the start in right field and hit third for Kettle Moraine, going 1-for-3 on the day. Right-handed hitter with a strong, simple swing, continuing to show consistent feel for the barrel over multiple looks in front of staff with the hit tool continuing to stand out. Defensively, showed as an efficient and reliable defender at either corner outfield spot with a strong, accurate arm. A high-follow senior with steady offensive traits.

Oconomowoc vs. Oak Creek

Wisconsin Scouting Staff

Mack Endres, 1B, Oak Creek, 2026
Wisconsin-Whitewater recruit. 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame. Hit fifth and played first base for Oak Creek. Right-handed hitter with one of the stronger swings in the class, showing easy strength when on the barrel with feel to drive the ball with backspin. Went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a double. Defensively, showed capable actions at first base with clean footwork and feel for the bag. A senior follow with strength-based offensive traits.

Jayden Pryor, RHP, Oak Creek, 2026
Uncommitted. One of the top uncommitted seniors left on the market. Got the start on the mound and turned in a complete game effort, striking out eight over seven innings while allowing three hits and one earned run. Worked primarily off an 83-87 mph fastball, pairing it with a 73-76 mph slider that he threw confidently, flashing sharp action with some feel to locate. An uncommitted name to follow as the class continues to come off the board.

Brian Simmons, SS, Oak Creek, 2027
Uncommitted. 6-foot-3, 179-pound frame with room for additional physical development. Started at shortstop and hit fourth for Oak Creek. Right-handed hitter with a simple swing, showing an adjustable barrel and feel to drive the ball. Went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Defensively, showed slick actions at shortstop with a ceiling as he continues to mature physically into his frame. An uncommitted middle infielder to follow in the state.

Danny Flor, INF, Oconomowoc, 2027
Uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 179-pound frame. Started at second base and hit leadoff for Oconomowoc. Right-handed hitter with an easy, simple swing that stays on plane through contact, showing feel to drive the ball to all fields. Went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Defensively, a strong and compact athlete with the ability to handle multiple spots, flashing advanced body control including a barehand play in-game. An uncommitted name to follow in the class.

Kimberly vs. Kaukauna

By: Josh Fields
Wisconsin Assistant Scouting Director

Maddux Hermus, RHP, Kimberly, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 32 inside the state’s junior class and is trending as one of the top uncommitted right-handers in the region heading into the summer. Exceptional athlete, stranding at a strong and proportional 5-foot-10, 190-pounds. Got the start on the mound and tossed a complete game striking out nine batters allowing three hits, a run and a walk. Simple and athletic delivery on the mound working directionally to home from an easily repeatable and balanced delivery home. Easy arm strength, some expected out of a QB1, the fastball held upper-80s velo throughout the outing topping out at 89 mph with feel to locate. Showed advanced feel to locate two secondary pitches, a sharp breaking ball and a firm running changeup. High-follow arm from the Fox Valley region and a name-to-know heading into the summer.

Beckett Hermus, MIF, Kimberly, 2029
Uncommitted. Looks the part of one of the top freshman in the state and will debut inside the next rankings update. Standing at an athletic and twitchy 5-foot-11, 170-pounds with remaining projection to the frame. Got the start at shortstop and hit in the nine spot for the Papermakers going 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base. At the plate the left-handed hitter sets up in a balanced and athletic spot, easy motor with fast hands works inside the baseball with natural leverage especially to the pull side. Defensively in the infield playing with steady actions with athleticism and feel to play on the move.

Pierson Hacker, OF, Kimberly, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 161 in the state’s class. Standing at a strong and athletic 6-foot-1, 176-pound frame with room for additional strength to the frame. Got the start in left-field and hit sixth for the Papermakers going 1-for-3, easy left-handed swing with strength and feel to drive the ball on a line. Defensively in the outfield working with steady actions flashing range and speed on a few balls hit his way with a strong arm that can play at any spot in the grass.

Paxton Schuh, LHP, Kaukauna, 2026
State College of Florida signee. Currently ranked No. 43 in the state’s senior class. One of the top left-handers in the state, standing at a physical 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame with strength throughout the frame. Got the start and tossed six innings striking out seven batters allowing six hits, two runs and three walks. Easy and balanced delivery with feel to repeat across the extended outing. The fastball played with life and late running action working in the mid-80s mostly while reaching back for upper-80s velocity in two-strike counts, tunneled a 74-77 mph slider off the fastball flashing both shorter and bigger sweeping action on the pitch.

Quentin Gustman, OF, Kaukauna, 2027
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 118 in the state’s junior class, upside frame at 6-foot-2, 174-pounds with lean strength to the frame and room to add. Got the start in right field and hit seventh for Kaukauna going 1-for-3 with a double off an 86 mph fastball to deep center field. Whippy left-handed swing with natural strength and leverage with feel to drive the baseball in the air. Defensively playing with quality actions for either corner, the arm is a real tool and plays with carry and life out of the hand and standout arm strength. One of the top performing left-handed hitters in a talented and deep lineup and also a follow left-handed hitting outfielder.

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