On Feb. 22nd, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin had the third event of the 2026 winter showcase circuit with the annual West Milwaukee Preseason ID showcase at STiKS Academy in Waukesha, WI. Over 100 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in Wisconsin.

In the week that followed the showcase, we published two separate Quick Hits stories, an Upperclass and Underclass highlighting the top prospects of the event by class. We also rolled out a Statistical Analysis, bringing you a quick statistical analysis of those that participated in the event. We then dove deep into the data, looking at the pitch metrics and batted ball numbers from this event inside our Pitcher Data Dive and Position Player Data Dive stories. Today we’ll continue our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the day, continuing with the outfield position while working our way across the diamond as the week continues.

TOP 10 OUTFIELDERS

1. Chace Staude, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2027 | Notre Dame
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Super athletic build, sturdy and strong.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open set up, strong back elbow, in rhythm on time, hitterish feel to it. Athletic with bat speed and twitch, loads in rhythm and repeats, works on plane with feel for the barrel, up the middle approach. 72.5 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (94.9 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 93 mph. Short, athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws have carry.
Defense: Athletic mover, crow hop, pulls down, chops feet on approach.
Athletic Testing: 6.56 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.40-inch max vertical jump.

2. Colton Topp, Arrowhead (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 183.42 pounds. Wiry and strong, projectable, will add.
Hit: LHH. Narrow and upright in set up, controlled fall to hitting position, controlled move, hitterish. Easy and simple, athletic with feel to repeat. Works on plane with barrel feel and accuracy. 74.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.9 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, over the top slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, easy mover, fields on glove side, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 6.99 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.

3. Tyler Smeiska, Mukwonago (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 170 pounds. Compact build, strong.
Hit: RHH. Stock with slightly higher hands in setup, early toe down, lands slightly back of center into subtle weight shift to center. On the barrel throughout the round, consistent elevated contact through the middle of the field. Easy, simple and repeatable. 72 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (94 avg.); 369-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. OF - 90 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws have carry.
Defense: Athletic mover, crow hop, fields on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.84 Edge Score.

4. Logan Peterson, Pewaukee (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open, controlled move to center, quiet hands, strong launch position. Direct path, feel for the barrel, up the middle approach, easy and repeats. 69.3 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well, fields on glove side, crow hop, one hand gather on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 6.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.93 Edge Score.

5. Alex Michna, New Berlin Eisenhower (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 189.6 pounds. Strong sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, slightly back of center, strong back elbow in set up, short stride to center on time. Strong with bat speed, works on plane with feel to drive the ball through the middle of the field with backspin. 73.9 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.8 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick on feet, athletic mover, fields on glove side, clean actions, one hand gather on glove foot.
Athletic Testing: 6.78 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.21 Edge Score.

6. Reid Schultz, Wauwatosa West (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 190 pounds. Athletic build, strong.
Hit: LHH. Gets loaded into back hip, strong launch position on time, repeats it. Athletic, whippy with bat speed, on the barrel to the pullside with authority. 70.1 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather on glove side, crow hop, glove side receiver.
Athletic Testing: 7.38 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.6 Edge Score.

7. Dillon Herling, Franklin (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 150.6 pounds. Wide shoulders, strength throughout, athletic, compact.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, strong back elbow on time, athletic, rhythmic leg lift into strong hitting position, hitterish. Tight turns, handsy and direct path with extension past contact. 68.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.2 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Medium arm circle, over the top slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Quick feet, athletic mover, pulls down, fields on glove foot.
Athletic Testing: 6.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.22 Edge Score.

8. Emmett Dargatz, Waterford Union high school (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 185 pounds. Long levers with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, strong load to launch position, ready to hit consistently. Clean and easy, simple strength with feel to drive the ball to all parts of the field, direct path. 68 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 74 mph. Long draw out of the glove, over the top slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, pre pitch creep hop, fields on glove side. INF: Easy actions, two hand gather out in front.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.17 Edge Score.

9. Henri Alesci, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Athletic frame, has room to add.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, strong back elbow on time, athletic, rhythmic leg lift into strong hitting position, hitterish. Athletic, works on plane, tight turns to the baseball, feel to drive the ball in the air. 65.5 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 321-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Long, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, one hand gather on glove side, leg behind on crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.53 Edge Score.

T10. Callen Mirek, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 146.8 pounds. High waist, long levers, will add to frame.
Hit: LHH. Gets to strong loaded hitting position on time, hitterish feel to the operation. Direct path, matches plane with feel to drive the ball to all fields with backspin. 67 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather, receives on glove foot, crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.5 Edge Score.

T10. Sebastian Lopez, Homeschool (Sparta) (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 145.7 pounds. Wiry and athletic, will add to frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with balance, leg tuck with balance, consistent to hitting position. Works on plane, direct path through the baseball, on the barrel to the middle of the field. 65.4 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (80 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields on glove foot, one hand gather, crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.51 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Jett Allen, Marquette University (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 210 pounds. Athletic and strong build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, short move with front foot keep weight slightly back of center, very quiet head and quiet move to hitting position on time. Flat path, extends past contact, uses the entire field. 71.2 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.7 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields on glove side, one hand gather, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.84 Edge Score.

Evan Burch, New Berlin West (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. Long levers, wiry, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Crouch set up, small rhythmic toe tap back, gets back to launch on time consistently. Feel for the barrel, direct path, line drives through the middle of the field, accurate barrel. 69.2 mph bat speed with 20g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 300-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Longer draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, receives on glove side, crow hop, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.48 Edge Score.

Jameson Cyr, Mukwonago (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 145 pounds. Wiry, will add.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed set up, short leg lift, crashes to center with controlled move. Flat path with feel to drive the ball on a line. 65.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 267-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 67 mph. OF - 76 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: INF: Two hand gather, shuffle to throw, steady hands. OF:
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.97 Edge Score.

Liam Darst, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 142 pounds. Wiry, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Upright and open set up, controlled and balanced move, strides away from hands creating strong launch position on time. Direct path, athletic, flashed feel to drive the ball through the middle of the field. 68 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.2 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, clean athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.93 Edge Score.

Carson Driggett, Mukwonago (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 178.1 pounds. Strong and sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, minimal movement in set up, preloaded hands with strong back elbow, no leg lift, quiet approach. Longer path, matches plane with feel to elevate, strong barrel. 67.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (82.7 avg.); 316-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive move to and through the ball with quick glove to hand trasfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.39 Edge Score.

Addi Gilman, Nicolet (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-9, 145 pounds. Long levers, wiry.
Hit: LHH. Simple move, minimal movement, short hand trigger. Direct path, works on top of the baseball, flashed feel to elevate with backspin. 57.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (71.5 avg.); 251-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 65 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields on glove side, crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 64.63 Edge Score.

Brekken Howard, Mukwonago (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140 pounds. Wiry and athletic, will add.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, short leg lift to hitting position, balanced and repeatable. Loose hands, direct path with extension past contact, up the middle approach. 64.2 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (82.3 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, athletic mover, receives on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.72 Edge Score.

Brayden Leider, Arrowhead (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165 pounds. Sloped shoulders, well proportioned.
Hit: LHH. Back side set up, stays back of center at launch, gets hand trigger into loaded position on time, repeats it. Flat path, on the barrel to the pullside, some feel to drive the ball in the air. 67 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (71.8 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, crow hop, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 8.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.33 Edge Score.

Braden Lueck, Union Grove (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 154.8 pounds. High waist, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, lands into strong hitting position on time, athletic move. Flat path, extends past contact, up the middle approach. 62.4 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.1 avg.); 280-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields on glove side, mover well, crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 7.02 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.89 Edge Score.

Owen Schultz, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Athletic with strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Smooth mover, athletic move to center, quiet move, on time. Handsy, tight turns to the baseball, up the middle approach. 67 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (79.8 avg.); 241-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Crow hop, fields in front, clean round.
Athletic Testing: 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.37 Edge Score.

Sean Steger, Appleton East (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Athletic, will add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up, gets into back leg with crouch as he moves to center with well timed and controlled crash to hitting position on time. Matches plane, feel for the barrel, drives the ball through the middle of the field with backspin. 71.5 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.5 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot, throws have some carry.
Defense: Crow hop, one hand gather on glove side, moves well.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 24.84 Edge Score.

Mason Thoen, Waterford Union (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 181.9 pounds. Long levers with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Quiet and still mover in the box, consistently on time at launch position. Simple and direct swing, up the middle approach. 66 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (80.4 avg.); 295-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields on glove side, easy mover, athletic, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.26 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.63 Edge Score.

Chase Thomas, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2029 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 135 pounds. Well proportioned, sloped shoulders, should add to frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright and open set up, rhythmic move back with small toe tap, gets back to center on time. Quiet hands, direct path with feel to elevate, up the middle approach. 63.2 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (74.5 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Chops feet on approach, crow hop, one hand gather on glove side.
Athletic Testing: 7.82 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.69 Edge Score.

Jaxon Wepking, Verona Area (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-9, 153.4 pounds. Wiry, athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Narrow set up, high leg lift, lands centered, on time. Direct path, flashed feel for the barrel, up the middle approach. 74.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Fields on glove side in front, one hand gather, crow hop.
Athletic Testing: 6.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 46.55 Edge Score.

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