Western Wisconsin Summer ID: Takeaways
August 26, 2025
On July 15th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff hosted the Western Wisconsin Summer ID at Valley Sports Academy in Lake Hallie, WI. Around 30 players participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff.
POSITION PLAYERS
+ INF Calvin Barneson (Eleva-Strum, 2026) stands at 5-foot-11, 162-pounds with room to add to his frame. At the plate the right-hander found the barrel consistently, reaching a max exit velocity of 88.8 mph throughout his outing. Defensively the infielder showed steady hands and actions with an accurate arm across the diamond that plays on the move.
+ INF/OF Ian Bauer (Eau Claire Memorial, 2026) is an uncommitted name-to-know following the event. The left-handed hitting athlete stands at 6-foot-2, 175-pound with room to continue to add to his frame as he matures. Bauer started the day running a sub-7 60-yard dash at 6.97 before taking a standout round of BP from the left-side consistently finding the barrel and spraying line drives throughout the field reaching a max exit velocity of 92.9 mph. Defensively Bauer is a capable defender both in the infield and outfield showing athletic and reliable actions at both spots with arm strength reaching the mid-80s at both positions.
+ C/OF Aiden Becker (Cheytek-Weyerhaeuser, 2026) is a strong and athletic 6-foot, 192-pound frame catcher and outfielder. At the plate the right-handed hitter was on the barrel with elevated contact throughout the round reaching 89.8 mph on his hardest hit ball. Defensively behind the plate showing steady and comfortable actions with arm strength up to 75 mph with pop times ranging from 1.85-2.01, the arm strength translated to the outfield portion showing arm strength up to 82 mph.
+ INF Noah Martinson (Eleva-Strum, 2026) stands at 6-foot, 169-pounds with room to add to his frame. At the plate the right-handed hitter showed an easy swing, working in sync and in rhythm throughout his round, consistently elevating the baseball to the pullside. Defensively the infielder showed steady and athletic actions in the infield with range and an accurate arm.
+ INF Cooper Rudie (Onalaska, 2026) is a left-handed hitting infielder standing at 5-foot-10, 161-pounds with room to continue to add to the frame as he matures. At the plate, the left-hander took a simple and easy round of BP working in rhythm throughout finding the barrel for elevated contact throughout. Defensively the infielder showed steady actions flashing a quick trigger with an accurate arm that plays on the move.
+ OF Landon Smith (La Crosse Central, 2026) is a 6-foot-3 athlete with room to continue to add to his frame. At the plate the right-handed hitter swings a simple and on plane bat with some feel for the barrel throughout his round reaching a max exit velocity of 93.9 mph. Defensively the outfielder plays with steady and reliable actions in the outfield.
+ C Alex Solberg (New Richmond, 2027) strong and powerful athlete standing at 6-foot-3, 217-pounds with strength throughout his frame. At the plate Solberg took a loud round from the right-side, taking a loud and on the barrel round of BP reaching a peak exit velocity of 98.4 mph with an average of 90.8 mph throughout his round. Defensively behind the plate Solberg showed steady actions with bend and athleticism with an accurate arm to second. A breakout name to know coming off of the event and an uncommitted name-to-know heading into the fall.
+ OF Mason Chittendon (Chippewa Falls, 2028) is a 6-foot-2 right-handed hitting athlete with twitch and room to add to the frame. Chittendon started his day running a 6.90 60-yard dash before taking a standout round of batting practice reaching 91.2 mph on his hardest hit ball while using the entire field. Defensively the outfielder has steady and reliable actions, fielding the baseball in stride with arm strength up to 81 mph.
+ INF/OF Nolan Lomas (Holmen, 2028) is a compact athlete standing at 5-foot-7, 140-pounds with room to add to the frame. At the plate the right-handed hitter worked in sync with rhythm and balance throughout his round finding the barrel consistently and driving the baseball on a line throughout the field. Defensively in the outfield Lomas has steady actions and hands with an accurate arm. In the infield Lomas plays low with easy and confident actions with an arm that plays both on the move and from different slots.
+ OF/C Cassiel Short (Fall Creek, 2029) stands at 5-foot-8, 127-pounds with room to add to the frame as he continues to mature. At the plate the left-hander took an on the barrel round of BP spraying line drives throughout the field. Defensively, Short has steady and athletic action both behind the plate and in the outfield with feel to play both.
PITCHERS/ TWO-WAYS
+ LHP Carson Campbell (Onalaska, 2026) shows a strong and athletic 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength. On the mound, he stays on top of the baseball, running his fastball up to 82 mph with 18.3 inches of vertical break. He complements it with a late-breaking curveball and a splitter that features notable depth. Campbell moves easily through his lower half with a compact arm action, and his overall operation suggests continued projection.
+ RHP Ethan Westrate (Fall Creek, 2027) boasts a strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 187-pound frame and features a polished four-pitch mix. His fastball topped at 86 mph, showing late arm-side run and carry through the zone. He pairs that with a sharp, 11/5 breaking curveball, a swing-and-miss slider, and a heavy fading changeup—all of which he commands well. Westrate works with confidence and feel, consistently filling up the strike zone. His explosive lower half and athletic movements on the mound suggest more velocity could be on the way. A high-follow arm in the 2027 class. At the plate the right-handed hitter took a loud round of BP spraying line drives while reaching a max exit velocity of 93.6 mph throughout his round.
+ RHP Wyatt Wolberg (Iola-Scandinavia, 2028) features a long-levered 6-foot-2, 184-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength. On the mound, his sinking fastball topped out at 82 mph and showed 17.2 inches of horizontal movement. He paired it effectively with a sweeping curveball that had -16.3 inches of horizontal break, as well as a changeup and splitter that both died at the plate. He moves smoothly, riding his backside down the mound, and possesses a high ceiling.
+ RHP Heath Rosemeyer (Fall Creek, 2029) possesses a long-levered, athletic, and projectable frame, standing at 5-foot-11. On the mound, his fastball topped out at 82 mph with 2,244 rpm of spin. His four-seam fastball shows life through the zone, while his two-seam features late run. He pairs his fastball mix with a late-breaking curveball and a changeup that he effectively kills spin on. Rosemeyer moves well, fully extending over his front side in his delivery. As a Class of 2029 graduate, he has a high ceiling and should continue to develop. The upside translated to the plate as well, swinging a strong right-handed bat showing feel for the barrel throughout the round while reaching a max exit velocity of 90.5 mph throughout his round.