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West Milwaukee Preseason ID: 2027/2028 Quick Hits

February 26, 2025
Prep Baseball Wisconsin Staff

On Feb. 23, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted its latest event along the 2024 winter showcase circuit, the annual West Milwaukee Preseason ID at GRB STiKS Academy in Waukesha, Wis. Around 100 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of prospects to follow in an area of Wisconsin that regularly produces some of the state’s top talent.

Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out in Waukesha within this Quick Hits piece. Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to break down the in-depth metrics measured at this event, with the help of our tech partners TrackMan, Blast Motion, VALD, and Vizual Edge.

QUICK HITS

POSITION PLAYERS

CLASS OF 2027

+ Young for the sophomore class, 3B/RHP Cooper Schaefgen (Oconomowoc, 2027; Louisville) doesn’t swing like it. Schaefgen’s earned an early reputation as one of the most productive hitters in this class, and we’ve seen a mature approach in the box in live game settings, and his latest offseason appears to have boosted his batted-ball profile in the meantime. Listed at a physical 6-foot-1, 219 pounds, the Ocon sophomore recorded one of the highest average exit speeds of the entire event (93.5 mph) with a 99.4 mph max. The right-handed slugger also moves very well for his age and stature, recording a 7.07 time in the 60-yard dash, and he’s also armed with plenty of strength to fit the third base mold, with 89 mph throws across. And while his future seems brightest positionally, Schaefgen’s arm strength also translates well on the mound, with mid-80s velo (86.5 mph max) on a high carry fastball. He’s one of the top sophomores in the area.

+ MIF Kyle Rogosienski (Muskego, 2027) is a supremely talented sophomore and he showed exactly why he is a top rank for the class. Rogosienski has a 5-foot-11, 163 pound athletic frame and build with projection coming. He started his day by running an impressive 6.77 seconds 60 yard dash showing quick burst and fast turnover. The left handed swing produced some of the top exit velocities of the event. He has considerable strength in hands as he was hitting rockets through the gaps and was up to an impressive 95 mph max exit velocity. The middle infielder has incredible arm strength and showed it off by unleashing eye popping 95 mph rockets from shortstop during defense. Big things are coming for Rogosienski this spring and fall as he is just starting to scratch the surface.

+ MIF Cooper Sievert (Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027) is a player poised for a huge breakout and he showed why he is a name to know in the state. He started his day by running one of the best 60 yard dashes of the day at 6.85 seconds. The mark was tied for 12th best at the event that was loaded with talent and athletes. With the bat, Sievert produced 93 mph max exit velocity from a downhill hand path with an impressive feel for the barrel and an impressive feel to hit overall. His clean and smooth actions in the infield are Sievert’s calling card to go along with considerable arm strength. On Sunday, he was 90 mph across the infield with accuracy and showed the ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Sievert is planted firmly near the top of the list of names to know in Wisconsin.

+ C Tyler Smeiska (Mukwonago, 2027) proved why he is a ranked player in our 2027 class with an impressive showing on Sunday. Smeiska possesses considerable strength in his hands and in his compact frame overall. The backstop measured at a 5-foot-7, 166 pounds with athletic proportions. He was all over the barrel throughout his round showcasing quite a bit of fluidity and hitability with the bat. His 95 mph max EV was one of the top marks among the 2027 group. His throwing arm from behind the plate has really ticked up and was 80 mph from the crouch in throwing runners out. He also registered a solid 2.05 pop time from behind the plate. Smeiska is a name to know in the state.

+ OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) frame and strength ticked up in this look as he measured a long, lean and strong 5-foot-11, 163 pounds. Staude showcased athleticism and burst with a 6.95 seconds 60 yard dash. Next, the left-handed hitting outfielder displayed explosiveness with his hands and bat while making loud contact to the tune of a 95 mph max EV. The outfield defense has never been a question for the sophomore and he was able to show some impressive arm strength off at 92 mph which was the top mark among all outfielders at the event. Staude is poised for big things this spring and summer.

+ C Ethan Miller (Slinger, 2027) showed exactly why he is a ranked player for the 2027 class with his performance on Sunday. Miller was measured at 5-foot-10, 196 pounds with a strong and sturdy build. The sophomore backstop hitability was on display during the hitting portion of the event. Miller was consistently on the barrel throughout his round and produced a max exit velocity at 93 mph. Behind the plate, Miller had an event best 1.90 seconds pop time with a quick release and accurate arm. Miller shows an advanced acumen for the catcher position overall and he remains a name to know for the 2027 class.

+ INF Danny Flor (Oconomowoc, 2027) added some strength to his frame and it showed with how the ball was jumping off his bat during the hitting portion of the event. Flor produced a max exit velocity of 94 mph from a balanced and explosive swing through the ball. The added strength didn’t hurt his athleticism as he ran a solid 7.17 seconds 60 yard dash and displayed smooth, fluid and athletic actions in infield work. Flor continues to be a guy we like in the state for the class of 2027.

+ OF Logan Peterson (Pewaukee, 2027) proved why he is a name to know in the state for the 2027 class after another solid performance on Sunday. The 5-foot-11, 145 pound projectable athlete started off his day by running a solid sub-seven seconds 60 yard dash at 6.85 seconds. He then showed off his quick hands with a clean bat path through the ball and was peppering line drives through the back of the facility throughout his round. This swing works and his raw power will continue to tick up as he fills out. From the outfield, Peterson pulled down 85 mph with a whippy arm and solid carry on his throws. The sophomore is firmly on our staff’s radar.

+ INF Damen Lonstine (Cederburg, 2027) made a statement with his performance on Sunday. Lonstine ran one of the best 60’s of the day at 6.71 seconds showing considerable burst off the line and quick turnover once underway. Lonstine has explosive hands through the baseball and registered a max exit velocity of 93 mph. He likely sticks up the middle on the dirt but it remains to be seen if it will be at 2B or SS. Our staff was impressed with his actions on defense overall. Lonstine continues to be an intriguing prospect and continues to improve every time we see him.

+ INF Cayden Burtness (Pewaukee, 2027) surprised our staff with the overall athleticism and twitch in his profile while also possessing quite a bit of feel for the game. Burtness showed considerable burst off the line in his 60 yard dash and jumped one of the top marks of the day in the vertical jump at 27 inches. Burtness was 87 mph across the infield on defense with soft hands and very clean actions working through the baseball. Burtness is a name to monitor going forward.

+ OF Samuel Jandrisevits (New Berlin West, 2027) is an interesting prospect with some upside. His 5-foot-11, 147 pounds long and wiry frame shows considerable room to add more size and strength. His loose and fluid swing with a natural move and feel for the barrel was on display during batting practice. The Sophomore right-handed hitter was all over the barrel throughout his round and registered a max exit velocity in the high 80s. He was also 86 mph from the outfield and showed aggressive and controlled actions through the ball. Jandrisevits is a player we are high on and are excited to view how he develops.

+ C/OF Mason Hahn (Sussex Hamilton, 2027) had a notable day with the bat. Hahn hit with a balanced and easy move to the hitting position and was explosive through the ball with his hands throughout his round. Hahn registered a solid 92 mph max exit velocity and drove a ball 342 feet showcasing some raw pop to go along with his hitability.

+ OF Nicco Caravella (New Berlin West, 2027) is another athlete in the 2027 class with twitch and strength. The sophomore ran a 6.89 seconds 60 yard dash and jumped an impressive 27 inches for his vertical jump with our VALD technology. Caravella also showed strong hands in his swing and was in the upper 80s with his EV off the bat.

+ This is the first time our staff viewed OF Cooper Wiltz (Waukesha South, 2027). The sophomore displayed a short and compact swing with balance and hit the ball to all fields. He produced a max EV in the upper 80s and hit a ball 328 feet. Wilitz showed quality actions during the defensive portion of the event as well with his aggressiveness working through the baseball.

+ OF Kincade Lininger (Cederburg, 2027) was in the low 90’s throughout his round and was all over the barrel showcasing quick hands and a short swing. Lininger shows some upside with a wiry frame with long levers.

+ OF Colton Topp (Arrowhead, 2027) is an intriguing prospect with some upside. The 5-foot-11, 165 pound athlete ran a solid 7.05 60 yard dash and was hitting rockets throughout his round with EV’s up to 93 mph. Topp also showcased impressive athleticism and ability to get through the baseball from the outfield with a clean arm stroke with some whip. Arrow up for Topp.

+ OF Dillon Herling (Franklin, 2027) was another upside sophomore outfielder in this 2027 group. Herling opened some eyes to start his day with a 6.77 seconds 60 yard dash. He hit with a smooth and fluid right-handed swing and showcased feel for the barrel throughout his round. Herling will be a name to keep tabs on going forward for our staff.

CLASS OF 2028

+ INF Max Egan (Whitefish Bay, 2028) is one of the more interesting prospects that is part of this exciting 2028 group. During his round of batting practice, he hit with a very controlled swing and a compact hand path and was able to produce EV’s up to 90 mph. On defense, the feet and hands worked well through the baseball towards first base and he was 80 mph across the infield with a clean arm stroke. Egan has considerable upside due to his long and projectable 6-foot-1, 176 pounds frame with long levers and strong hands.

+ C Braedon Paczocha (Mukwonago, 2028) was one of the big winners on the day with what he showcased with the bat and on defense. The backstop showed the athleticism off by running a solid 7.18 seconds 60 yard dash which was the second best mark of the day among the 2028 group. Next, the former Junior Future Game participant displayed his natural feel to hit and was up to 92 mph EV and had a 70 percent sweet spot percentage. Behind the plate, Paczocha turned around the baseball quickly and recorded an impressive 1.97 seconds pop time. He also showed an advanced feel for the position with the ability to be a confident presence for pitchers behind the plate. Arrow remains sky high for Paczocha.

+ OF Brody Schimpf (Kettle Moraine, 2028) put himself firmly on the radar with some of the loud tools he displayed on Sunday. The athletic freshman started his day by running the best 60 yard dash of the day among the freshmen at 7.09 seconds. Next, during hitting, the ball was jumping off his bat to the tune of 89 mph max exit velocity was a top mark among the group as well. At 85 mph from the outfield, there is plenty of arm strength to play all three outfield spots presently with more arm strength coming in the near future. At 5-foot-8, 159 pounds with more size and strength coming, the freshman has high upside.

+ C William Sargent (Nicolet, 2026) is 6-foot, 170 pounds with long levers and projectable frame. The freshman backstop continued to showcase a balanced swing and feel to hit during the hitting portion of the event. Sargent also displayed soft hands when receiving bullpens. The is the second time we’ve seen the athletic catcher at a showcase and he is firmly planted as an interesting prospect to monitor going forward.

+ C Kohen Look (Middleton-Cross Plains, 2026) is another projectable bodied freshman who finds a home behind the plate. Look hit with a direct and downhill path with barrel control producing max exit velocity numbers up to 89 mph. He handled himself well behind the plate during defensive work, so he should be able to stick behind the plate. More strength and fill is coming to his 5-foot-11, 170 pound frame, so the overall metrics and tool set should improve in the near future.

+ OF Jett Allen (Marquette University, 2028) measured at 6-foot, 202 pounds with strength throughout his well-proportioned frame. His 93 mph max was third best among the freshman participants and his 88 mph average exit velocity was the top mark among the 2028 class. He hits with a natural feel to the swing and a downhill path which gives him control of his barrel and produces hard backspin contact through the ball.

PITCHERS/TWO-WAY PLAYERS

CLASS OF 2027

+ 1B/RHP Carter Gordon (Germantown, 2027) two sport standout and one of the top offensive linemen in the state, Gordon shined as a two-way this past weekend. The imposing explosive 6-foot-4 R/R prospect took one of the more impressive rounds of BP so far this winter. Gordon averaged 98.8 mph throughout his round with seven consecutive swings that registered at or over 100 mph, leading the event at 103.1 mph. From the right-side, its an easily repeatable operation, simple setup, direct path to the baseball with feel to leverage the baseball in the air. On the mound, Gordon has easy arm strength with feel to spin, running his fastball up to 90.5 with feel for the zone and the ability to spin two different and quality breaking balls and a changeup that is different off the fastball. One of the top talents in the state on either side of the ball and a name-to-know heading into the spring.

+ LHP/OF Mason Horn (Muskego, 2027) is an athletic 6-foot left-hander with arm speed. On the mound, Horn delivers the baseball with ease from an athletic and simple delivery that he repeats. Strikes with three pitches, a mid-80s fastball with life out of the hand and feel to locate, a tight breaking curveball and a heavy changeup that he commands. Horn has a high ceiling with a chance to start and is a name-to-know this spring and beyond.

+ RHP Carson Lysaght (Elkhorn, 2027) made himself known to our staff last year across multiple quality outings. The athletic right-hander has shown real arm talent in the past and continued to do-so this past weekend. Sitting 85-87 mph with his fastball and showing feel for the zone. The secondaries shined, Lysaght continued to show the innate feel to spin a quality slider that reaches the mid-70s at times and has shown to get S/M in game. Lysaght also showed a mid-70s curveball that flashed sharp and a heavy fading change up.

+ OF/RHP Cooper Haas (Brookfield East, 2027) quite possibly took the biggest stride forward of anyone at the event with his performance on Sunday. Haas came in and added considerable size and strength to his frame. He measured at 6-foot, 173 pounds and there is more strength and fill coming to his athletic frame. He started his day by running an impressive 6.83 seconds 60 yard dash which is a considerable improvement from last year (7.51 seconds in 2024). The junior two-way prospect then took a loud round of batting practice which produced a max exit velocity of 94 mph from a repeatable and compact hand path. From the outfield, Haas pulled down 88 mph which was near a top mark for the event. On the mound, Haas featured a 3 pitch mix with a fastball up to 82 mph, a sharp 12/6 top to bottom curveball and feel for a change up that he keeps low in the zone. Haas definitely put himself on the map and has made himself a name to know in the state.

+ RHP Carter Tuerk (Arrowhead, 2027) is another player with a big step forward from the last time we saw. When we saw Tuerk in Sheboygan, he had an average velocity on his fastball at 82 mph. On sunday, it was 85 mph with the same downhill angle and carry through areas of zone. He measured an athletic 6-foot-1, 172 pounds with a well-proportioned and athletic build to his frame. He complimented his fastball with a big breaking curveball at 73-75 mph and a fading change up at 77-79 mph. The arrow continues to be up on the sophomore right-hander.

+ RHP/INF Eli Dreier (Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027) continues to be a prospect that our staff likes on both sides of the ball. On the mound, Dreier was working 85-87 mph with the heater downhill from an athletic and repeatable delivery. He was able to land the curveball and showcase feel for a change up. With the bat, the two-way prospect was 96 mph off the barrel and showed the ability to drive the ball to all fields. He’s also a capable defender on the left side of the infield with soft hands and quality actions through the ball.

+ RHP/C Benjamin Horn (Muskego, 2027) had a nice day on both sides of the ball. With the bat, Horn showcased impressive hand speed to and through the baseball and was driving the ball throughout his round. On the mound, Horn drove the fastball with late life through the zone consistently. He paired his fastball with a sweeping slider and a change up that he was able to execute low in the zone.

+ RHP Max Nemoir (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2027) impressed with his work in the bullpen on Sunday. The sophomore right-hander was measured at 6-foot, 194 pounds with some projection to his frame. Nemoir was up to 82 mph with his fastball commanding through areas of the zone to set up a tight breaker for strikes at 74 mph and feel for a developing change up to round out his arsenal. It was a performance to take note of for Nemoir and our staff is eager to see how he develops going forward.

+ RHP Jack Boerst (Arrowhead, 2027) had a very impressive showing on the mound on Sunday. Boerst measured in at an athletic and projectable 5-foot-10, 166 pounds. He has a fluid and repeatable delivery from a low 3/4 slot. He delivered strikes with the fastball at 80-82 mph with some hard and late natural cutting action on the pitch. He also showcased a tight breaking slider with sweeping action and a change up at 70-73 mph. Boerst remains an arm to monitor going into the spring.

+ RHP Collin Vander Vliet (Brookfield East, 2027) showed some arm strength and arm speed on the mound during bullpen work. The sophomore right hander was up to 83 mph with the fastball with some serious carry through the zone at 18.9 inches of IVB. He also displayed the ability to land the curveball and showed some late depth at the plate with the change up. It was a notable look at Vander Vliet.

+ RHP/OF Alex Michna (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2027) had a nice showing on both sides of the ball. Michna showed a flat swing with feel to hit and was driving the ball throughout his round. On defense, Michna worked aggressively through the ball on his throws and was up to 85 mph from the outfield. On the mound, Michna showed some arm strength up to 80 mph and a couple of different breaking balls with tight spin. He rounded out his arsenal with a fading change up. Overall, it was a good look from Michna.

+ RHP Nelson Raciti (Brookfield East, 2027) showed some feel on the mound in his bullpen session. Raciti was up to 82 mph with heavy sink and feel for a sweeping slider with late bite. Raciti showed feel to work both sides of the plate and should serve him well in game this spring and summer as we monitor his performance.

+ OF Timmy Schueller (Marquette, 2027) displayed feel for the barrel from a repeatable and compact right-handed swing. The sophomore produced a max EV in the low 90s with quality contact throughout his round.

CLASS OF 2028

+ INF/RHP Jacob Madlung (Arrowhead, 2028) took a big step forward in just a few months' time. On the mound, the talented freshman’s velocity jumped from 80 mph to 84 mph since October. Madlung’s secondary offerings showed well to complement the fastball. The curveball was 69-72 mph with hard late bite and 10/4 shape. He also showcased feel for a change up at 75-76 mph that dies at the plate. With the bat, the two-way athlete produced a max EV of 94 mph which is 10 mph harder than his mark in October (84 mph). He featured a balanced swing with whippy bat speed and a tight hand path to and through the baseball. He was smooth and fluid during infield work and showed indicators that he will be able to stick on the left side of the dirt long term. At 6-foot-3, 187 pounds, with long levers and a well-proportioned build, Madlung has considerable upside and is poised to take steps in the near future as he fills out.

+ INF/RHP Eli Hart (Bayport, 2028) measured at an athletic 6-foot, 166 pounds with long levers and a projectable frame. He showed exactly why he is a name to know in the state among the freshman group. He started his day by running a solid 7.26 seconds 60 yard dash showing quick burst and drive with his lower half. He was up to 92 mph with his max exit velocity with a compact hand path and quick hands. He displayed soft hands during his work in the infield was able to make the routine play and showed some range on plays to both side. On the mound, Hart was up to 80 mph with good extension through the baseball and featured a couple of different breaking balls with sharp break to compliment the heater. Overall, Hart is a very intriguing freshman two-way talent and one that our staff believes is going to take some big strides forward soon.

+ INF/RHP Max Webb (Port Washington, 2028) is an athletic 6-foot, 160-pound with a high ceiling on both sides of the ball. At the plate, the right-hander has an easy and controlled swing almost having a natural look to it. Showing overall feel for the barrel and to drive the ball in the air with leverage. Defensively in the infield, Webb is a natural defender with soft hands and easy arm strength across the diamond. On the mound, Webb showed similar ease and control through his delivery, easily repeating it, while the arm works fluidly with arm speed through release. Webb ran his fastball up to 81 mph with life out of the hand, leveraging it downhill. Webb also showed feel for both a curveball and a slider as well as a fading changeup.

+ INF/RHP Tyson Resch (Menomonee Falls, 2028) had a loud first showing in front of our staff. Strong 5-foot-10, 194-pound R/R prospect with easy strength throughout. At the plate, Resch has an upright setup maintaining rhythm throughout his swing, the ball jumps off the bat with leverage and backspin with a max exit velo reaching 94.3 mph. Defensively at first base Resch shows light feet and easy lateral range with arm strength up to 82 mph. On the mound Resch showed a fluid and whippy arm from a lower slot. Resch ran his fastball up to 84.7 mph with life out of the hand coming from a tough angle for hitters. Resch spun a quality breaking ball with late 10/4 movement and a heavy sinker in the low-80s.

+ RHP/INF Brady Lauer (Germantown, 2028) is an impressive two-way prospect with upside. The 5-foot-10, 149 pound athlete displayed a loose, free and easy delivery that was up to 83 mph with life out of the hand and good strikes. The curveball played out of the same window as the fastball and showed late downer type action. He also threw a change up that was thrown with fastball intent. There is considerable ceiling to Brady Lauer’s profile on the mound. With the bat, Lauer hit with a short and compact swing and produced line drive contact to all fields. Last, his infield defense was fluid with easy actions making the routine play and showing some range to both sides. Overall, it was a great look at the freshman two-way talent and remains on our staff’s radar going forward.

+ INF/RHP Nicky Vitucci (Whitefish Bay, 2028) is a lean 6-foot-1, 158-pound two-way that showed well this past weekend. At the plate, the right-handed hitter took easy and controlled swings with feel to leverage the baseball in the air especially to the middle of the field. Defensively Vitucci showed clean action, with soft hands with an accurate arm up to 88 mph. On the mound, the arm worked with arm speed and showed overall feel for the zone with three pitches. His fastball sat 82 mph throughout his entire pen with running action, showing a tight breaking curveball in the low-70s with downer action, as well as a heavy fading changeup.

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