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 begin our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the day, starting with the catcher position while working our way across the diamond as the week continues.

TOP 5 CATCHERS

1. Braedon Paczocha, Mukwonago (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds. Strong build, will continue to add, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with small crouch, small leg tuck, rhythmic, smooth and easy, on time, hitterish feel. Strong and handsy, feel for the barrel, gap-to-gap approach, easy swing with feel to repeat. 68.4 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (92 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Plenty of carry on the throws through the base, compact arc, quick arm.
Defense: 1.94-2.08 pop time range; Short and quick right foot with the ability to turn the ball around very quickly to second base.
Athletic Testing: 6.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 88.47 Edge Score.

2. Ethan Miller, Slinger (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 196.4 pounds. Well built throughout, sturdy, solid frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up, under control move back into back hip, controlled move back to center, consistent, repeatable. Strong with bat speed, barrel feel and accuracy with feel to drive the ball through the middle of the field. 65.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (94.7 avg.); 379-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, whippy and quick arm through the ball, accurate with carry through the middle infielder.
Defense: 1.81-1.91 pop time range; Lightning quick transfers, short and quick footwork, quick down to block, handles the catching position with confidence.
Athletic Testing: 7.19 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.04 Edge Score.

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: 1.94-2.06 pop time range; 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. Carter Thoen, Waterford Union (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Long levers, strong.
Hit: RHH. Simple move from a stock set up, leg lift, lands centered and balanced with repeatable hand trigger ready to launch. Direct path, extends past contact, flashed feel for the barrel, up the middle approach. 74.4 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick arm, accurate through the target.
Defense: 1.97-2.15 pop time range; Clean pocket, soft hands, soft blocker, confident presence, can turn the ball around to second base quickly.
Athletic Testing: 7.80 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 45.66 Edge Score.

5. Tanner Schneider, Mayville (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 180.1 pounds. Well proportioned frame, will add to it.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, controlled move to center on time. Athletic with bat speed, works through the middle of the field, on the barrel throughout. 71 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.9 avg.); 372-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Throws show carry and accuracy with short arc, repeats.
Defense: 2.06-2.09 pop time range; Sure handed with feel for the pocket, confident receiver, blocks the ball keeps it close, can turn it around quickly to second base.
Athletic Testing: 7.29 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.01 Edge Score.

HONORABLE MENTION

Owen Kieffer, Evansville (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Athletic, trim waist, will add.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and upright in set up, controlled crash to center, strides away from hands. Direct path, extends past contact, up the middle approach. 72 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 343-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Strong arm, short draw, accurate.
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop time range; Has feel for the catching position with confident demeanor, turns the ball around the second base quickly, softness to hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.45 Edge Score.

Jackson Suttle, Brookfield East (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 155 pounds. Athletic build with strength, super projectable.
Hit: RHH. Easy leg lift, controlled move to center, hits against firm front side. Simple and easy, handsy swing, stays inside with feel to drive the ball in the air. Up the middle approach with leverage. 65.1 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.4 avg.); 338-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 77 mph. Slings it, shows arm speed, shows good carry on throws, accurate.
Defense: 2.01-2.15 pop time range; Fluid feet with steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.39 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Evan Crnkovich, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Athletic, wiry build, strong.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small move into back hip, gets back to center on time, in rhythm. Handsy, inside path, flashed feel to drive the ball in the air. 65.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (84.7 avg.); 329-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short draw, quick arm, downhill, accurate.
Defense: 2.03-2.15 pop time range; Short and quick right foot to allow for quick change of direction to second base, soft blocker, quick covering bunts.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.24 Edge Score.

Victor Lorino, Waukesha West (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180 pounds. Athletic, wiry with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide and balanced base in set up, short leg tuck in load, gets back to center on time. Up hill plane with feel to drive the ball to the middle of the the field. 64.8 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.7 avg.); 302-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arc to power slot, 3/4 slot with arm quickness.
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop time range; Short ane quick right foot to change direction to second base, quick transfers from glove to hand, soft blocker with soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 53.41 Edge Score.

Jack Mazur, Hartford (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 191.1 pounds. Well proportioned, athletic and shud add to frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open set up, controlled move to center behind front side, well timed with rhythm. Flat and handsy path, stays inside to the baseball with feel to drive the ball in the air. 63.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (75 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot with some arm quickness.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop time range; Shows feel and a confident presence behind the plate, accurate to second base, softness to the hands, shows accuracy on throws.
Athletic Testing: 7.83 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.57 Edge Score.

Will McDowell, Oconomowoc (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165 pounds. Well proportioned, should add in the future.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, balanced, easy rhythm, on time. Loads in rhythm, direct path, feel to lift, line drives through the middle of the field. 68.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 319-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 82 mph. Short arc, up on time, clean arm stroke with accurate throws.
Defense: 1.95-2.13 pop time range; Two hand gather under midline, shuffle to throw, reliable hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.04 Edge Score.

Easton Minton, Mukwonago (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 160 pounds. Athletic with more strength and size coming.
Hit: LHH. Wide base set up, rock back into back hip, lands centered on time. Flat path, up the middle approach, simple and repeats. 60.1 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 mph max exit velocity (74.3 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. 3/4 slot, short arc, arm shows accuracy.
Defense: 2.35-2.55 pop time range; Soft blocker, deadens the ball on blocks, short and quick right foot to change direction towards second on throws, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 8.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.15 Edge Score.

Tim O'Grady, Badger (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 180 pounds. Athletic build, should add to frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, small stride, controlled weight shift to center on time. Flat path, works on plane, on the barrel throughout, line drives through the middle of the field. 67.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.5 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm arc to power slot drives the ball downhill.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop time range; Has the ability to turn the ball quickly to second base, has soft hands during bullpens and keeps the ball close on blocks.
Athletic Testing: 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.56 Edge Score.

Lee Phillippi, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds. Athletic build, will add.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, controlled leg tuck gather into centered hitting position on time. Stays inside, feel for the barrel with extension past contact, pullside approach, flashed feel to backspin the baseball. 62.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (75.2 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short draw, accurate, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.40 pop time range; Soft blocker, soft hands, athletic covering bunts, has feel for the catching position.
Athletic Testing: 7.15 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.77 Edge Score.

Andrew Sargent, Cedarburg (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 195 pounds. High waist, long levers, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Athletic and balanced set up, short rocker step back, gets to center on time, rhythmic and on time. Quiet hands, direct path through the baseball with feel to elevate, balanced. 70.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (86.8 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arc, accurate with some carry through the bag.
Defense: 2.21-2.26 pop time range; Soft hands and confident presence behind the plate, short and quick right foot to get direction moving to second base.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.26 Edge Score.

Aiden Schindler, Arrowhead (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Athletic build, will continue to add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, slight crouch, rhythmic move to center on time. Flat path, flashed feel for the barrel, pullside approach with feel to elevate. 64 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.7 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, arm shows accuracy.
Defense: 2.27-2.37 pop time range; Quickness to the right foot with the ability to turn the ball around quickly, soft hands with blocker
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.03 Edge Score.

Brady Walsh, West Bend East (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 150 pounds. Athletic wiry, will add.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy leg lift back then gets back to center on time. Direct path, loose, extends past contact. 65.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (71.2 avg.); 269-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, throws show accuracy.
Defense: 2.38-2.57 pop time range; Short and quick right foot, quick and clean glove to hand transfers on throws to second base, softness to hands and blocks.
Athletic Testing: 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.85 Edge Score.

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