On Wednesday, May 6th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin team hosted the West Milwaukee Rising Stars Event at STiKS in Waukesha, WI. The event featured over 15 prospects from around the area and gave our scouting staff an in-depth look at the next crop of talent that will be coming through the state. We’ve looked at the main Takeaways and Statistical Analysis from the event and today we are listing the prospects and their scouting reports in alphabetical order below.

ALL PROSPECTS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Kaden Brunow, Kettle Moraine Lutheran (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Athletic build with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open, repeats with rhythm. Flat to and through the ball, ball jumps off the bat, hard line drive contact.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (79.2 avg.); 296-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, whippy with carry.
Defense:Stays low to the ground, smooth hands, rangy first step, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, drop and drive lower half works in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph; Life out of the hand flashed carry. T1945, 1887 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph; Flashed sweeping action with some feel to land. T1747, 1675 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph; Fading action off of the fastball, working out of the same release point. T1339, 1256 average rpm.

Elijah Dunn, Mukwonago (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130 pounds. Wiry build, well proportioned, will add.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple and repeats, leg lift trigger. Smooth and fluid, well sequenced, flat through the ball, ball jumps when barrelled.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (72.5 avg.); 275-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77.00 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate, can throw from multiple angles.
Defense:Smooth, quick and athletic, clean actions, good clock, reliable hands, soft hands, can defend.
Athletic Testing: 8.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Higher knee lift, rocker step, lands front foot pointed towards third base side, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph; Clean out of hand, ride, life. T2068, 2024 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph; 12/6 shape, late break, downer. T1888, 1879 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph; Plays some fade, sink, developing feel. T1454, 1363 average rpm.

Caleb Engle, Westosha Central (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 128 pounds. Long levers, high waist, projectable, will add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Short and compact hand path to and through the ball, drives it through both gaps with authority.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.2 avg.); 260-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70.00 mph. Short arc, clean and fluid, accurate.
Defense:Smooth works around the ball with momentum going to first base, clean actions, good clock, reliable.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, medium leg lift, drop and drive lower half works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, low 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph; Life out of the hand, flashed some running action. T1702, 1628 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph; 10/4 action, developing feel. T2030, 1986 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph; Thrown with intent, fastball release. T1682, 1613 average rpm.

Parker Evitts, Union Grove (WI), 2031 |
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-5, 140 pounds. Athletic with strength throughout, will continue to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Direct path, handsy swing, downhill and direct, has feel to hit and feel for the barrel, drives it to all fields.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (73.5 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. OF - 83.00 mph. Short arc, accurate with carry, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.40 pop time range; C: Quick right foot, gets momentum working towards second base quickly, soft blocker, athletic covering bunts, handles the catching position. OF: Aggressive and athletic through the ball, clean transfers into shuffle step through the ball and through home.
Athletic Testing: 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Chase Flack, Mukwonago (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Hit: LHH. Athletic set up, slightly open, lands square on time in strong hitting position. Flat path, inside path, feel for the barrel and feel to hit to all fields.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.1 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, has carry on the throws.
Defense:Soft hands, funnels into midline, replaces feet to target, repeats, confident.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Rocker step, medium leg lift working in line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph; Finishes through the zone to areas. T2083, 2037 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph; Lateral breaker, 10/4 break and shape, can land. T1899, 1866 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph; Thrown with fastball intent, shows late fade and depth action on the pitch. T1559, 1454 average rpm.

Gabe Gatzke, Homestead (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 167 pounds. Long levers, athletic and projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Uses lower half efficiently, from the ground up, drives it through both gaps consistently.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 287-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. 3/4 slot, whippy arm with accuracy.
Defense:Two hand gather, shuffle step towards the target at third base, has feel to turn the 3-6-3 double play.
Athletic Testing: 8.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Leland Graziano, Arrowhead (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 135 pounds. Wiry build, athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, sits backside, no stride. Natural path, flat, feel for the barrel, feel to hit, ball jumps off the bat, hits to all fields.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (80.1 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. Slings it from 3/4 slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense:Quick, smooth, quick first step laterally, rangy, confident.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Wyatt Hotchkiss, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 185 pounds. Strong build, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, rhythmic move to the hitting position on time, strong loaded hitting position. Strong hands with bat speed and quick hands, direct path, ball jumps off bat when barrelled.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.6 avg.); 346-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82.00 mph. 3/4 slot with quick arm, ball jumps out of hand with carry.
Defense:Clean transfers, attacks the ball with intent, crow hop, smooth and confident.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Hybrid setup, controlled delivery, medium knee lift, simple operation.
Arm Action: LH. Medium arm swing, 3/4 slot, clean, quick arm.
FB: T82, 75-79 mph; 4S: Plays with run, feel. 2S: Feel, natural armside run. T2056, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph; Sharp break, tight, lands. T1989, 1927 average rpm.

Cruz Jaramillo, Union Grove (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Strong build, will add to frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced even setup, knee knock trigger, repeats with feel. Uses leverage downhill extremely well, natural swing, hits rockets to all fields, has feel to hit and feel for the barrel, this swing works.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. High 3/4 slot, carry, accuracy and touch.
Defense:Smooth feet, clean hands and transfers, rangy first step, good clock and actions, reliable defender feel to it.
Athletic Testing: 8.26 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Evan Knoll, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 140 pounds. Long levers, projectable build, will add to frame.
Hit: LHH.
Power: mph max exit velocity ( avg.); -foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72.00 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm, accurate with carry.
Defense:Aggressive attacking the ball, clean transfers into shuffle step, good direction to home.
Athletic Testing: 8.45 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Stretch only, leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, crossfire finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph; 4S: Life out of the hand, slight cut. 2S: Running action some feel to land. T2033, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph; Tight 10/4 action, developing feel. T2038, 2006 average rpm.

Chase Kramer, Oshkosh West (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 195 pounds. Long levers, well proportioned, strong build, will add.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, leg lift trigger. Handsy and direct swing and hand path to and through the ball, drives it through both gaps, has hand and bat speed.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.4 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Whippy 3/4 slot, carry and accurate.
Defense:Two hand gather under midline, gets momentum working towards first base, quick first step.
Athletic Testing: 7.33 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Balanced base, medium leg kick, quick rocker step, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph; 2S: Armside run, clean out of hand. 4S: Lands, firm, ride, clean. T1796, 1715 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph; Tight spin, works low. T1495, 1450 average rpm.
CH: 67-73 mph; Natural fade, feel, lands, kills spin. T1649, 1399 average rpm.
CUT: 72-72 mph; Tight, feel, lands.

Brooks Lehman, Mukwonago (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160 pounds. Wiry build, athletic frame, will add to frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow open setup, high hands, leg lift trigger. Direct, handsy, short, compact, quickness to the hands with the ability to drive it through both gaps.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (74.9 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78.00 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate with carry.
Defense:Two hand gather under midline with clean transfers, gets momentum working towards first base target, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Medium knee lift, controlled mover, lands in line, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-76 mph; 2S: Some sinking action, works armside. 4S: Mostly straight, clean out of hand, ride. T2214, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph; Short and tight break, 12/6 shape. T2398, 2297 average rpm.

Nathan Meyer, Greendale (WI), 2031 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150 pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders, strong with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Smooth and rhythmic to the hitting position on time, gets to a strong hitting position. Feel to hit and feel for the barrel, ball jumps off the bat to all fields.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (67.3 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71.00 mph. 3/4 slot, whippy arm with accuracy.
Defense:Smooth hands, soft hands, replaces feet towards first base, rangy first step, confident.
Athletic Testing: 8.22 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Hybrid base, clean delivery, lands in line, controlled effort, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, loose arm, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph; Clean out of hand, some armside run, plays in the zone. T1858, 1827 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph; Gradual break, downer action, 11/5 shape. T1922, 1893 average rpm.
SL: 60-61 mph; Sweeping action, works low, tight break. T1992, 1962 average rpm.

Brayden Mills, Arrowhead (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170 pounds. Long levers, wiry, projectable and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe tap trigger gains ground. Well sequenced, ball jumps off the bat to all fields, can impact the ball to all fields.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.3 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72.00 mph. 3/4 slot, with touch and feel.
Defense:Soft hands, finds the pocket, clean 3-6-3 double play turns, athletic around the base.
Athletic Testing: 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: High leg lift, with balance, online, lands with online direction to home, medium leg swing finish with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Online arm swing, 3/4 slot with some arm quickness.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph; Drives it with intent through areas of the zone, can land to spots. T1769, 1704 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph; Sharp two plane breaker, tunnels well off the fastball, can land and get below the zone. T1578, 1554 average rpm.
SPLT: 63-66 mph; Natural cutting action to the pitch, thrown with fastball intent.

Kam Podgorski, Mukwonago (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-4, 122 pounds. Athletic build, will add to well proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, toe tap trigger, even and repeatable. Flat swing, natural swing sequence, from the ground up, bat speed, with feel for the barrel.
Power: 76 mph max exit velocity (69.4 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64.00 mph. 3/4 slot, short arc, accurate.
Defense: 2.41-2.59 pop time range; Clean transfers, gets rid of it quickly, smooth, feel to catch, clean blocker, quick out of crouch covering bunts.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Levi Schaefgen, Oconomowoc (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-2, 135 pounds. Projectable build, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, knee knock, works beach to even in rhythm. Twitchy, athletic, on-plane early with extension past contact, direct path, stays inside the baseball with leverage to the entire field. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (75.7 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67.00 mph. 3/4 slot, natural stroke with touch.
Defense:Soft hands with clean feet and hands, good clock, confident, steady.
Athletic Testing: 8.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Carter Schilling, Mukwonago (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 145 pounds. Well proportioned, athletic will add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and even setup, knee knock trigger repeats with balance. Hand speed to and through the ball with an inside path, barrel stays in the zone forever, has feel to hit, natural hitterish look to it.
Power: 79 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 264-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67.00 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.35-2.41 pop time range; Smooth transfers, clean transfers, turns it around quickly, clean blocks, athletic covering bunts, quick.
Athletic Testing: 7.83 runner in the 60-yard dash.

JJ WEISHAAR, Brookfield Central (WI), 2030 |
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155 pounds. Strong and well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, knee knock trigger, repeats with rhythm Short and compact, inside bat path, to and through the ball, backspins it to all fields.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (67.7 avg.); 273-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 71.00 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm, accurate.
Defense:One hand gather, clean transfers into a shuffle step with good direction to home.
Athletic Testing: 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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