Last week we made a much needed update to the Wisconsin 2026 Rankings after a long winter of preseason events and some early spring looks. With this update, there were plenty of notable changes with prospects rising in the rankings or entering for the first time.

With that, our staff wanted to take a look at some of the top risers of this recent update. There's plenty more uncommitted names to know within the 2026 rankings which can be found by taking a look at the complete 2026 rankings, found here, or click HERE to see the overall Prep Baseball 2026 Rankings.

TWO-WAY ATHLETES

• RHP/OF Elijah Gammage (New Berlin West): From 3/22/25: “... is an athletic 6-foot, 181 pound two-way prospect with a high ceiling. On the mound, Gammage ran his fastball up to 92 mph with ease and increased feel for the zone with his entire arsenal. The breaking ball made strides as well, sitting in the low-70s with consistent and sharp two-plane break. The changeup was thrown with intent, sitting in the low-80s, landing it in the zone. At the plate, Gammage swings an upside right handed bat, added more impact this offseason, with exit velocities reaching 97.8 mph with added feel for the barrel.”

• OF/RHP Brayden Banyai (Madison Memorial): Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit, one of the top competitors in the state regardless of class, plays with energy, both in the field and on the mound. On the mound the right-hander attacks hitters in the zone with a heavy dose of fastballs and breaking balls. The fastball plays with life, sitting in the mid-80s mostly while reaching 88 mph early on, the breaking ball works off the fastball and is thrown hard in the mid-70s. The right-handed hitter is also a tough out at the plate, with advanced bat-to-ball traits and a mature approach at the plate.
  
  
• OF/RHP Gavin Weissenburger (Living Word Lutheran): From 3/22/25: “... was perhaps the biggest winner of the day. This is our staff’s first viewing of the talented two-way talent in a showcase setting and put together an eye-opening performance. On the mound, Weissenburger used a simple, repeatable, explosive and well-organized delivery. The fastball averaged 85 mph and topped out at 88 mph. He paired the fastball with a late breaking slider at 72-74 mph and deployed a 77-78 mph change up with late sink. With the bat, the junior used a simple and repeatable right-handed swing and consistently barrelled the baseball through the big part of the field throughout his round. His 96 mph max exit velocity was 14th best among a group of over 150 players. Also, he ran a 6.81 seconds 60 yard dash was good for 7th best at the event. As impressive as this was, there is more ceiling in here. Weissenburger measured 5-foot-11, 182 pounds and should continue to add size and strength. Arrow way up for the junior two-way.”

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LEFT-HANDERS

Paxton Schuh LHP / Kaukauna, WI / 2026 From 3/23/25: "Measured in a tapered 6-foot-1, 198 pounds with just an 11.9% body-fat percentage and just over 100 pounds of skeletal muscle mass. Presenting a rocker step delivery with a clean low 3/4s arm slot, the left-hander would sport both an upper-80s four-seam fastball and mid-80s sinker with life out of the hand on the former and late running action on the latter. The Kaukauna product would also show a mid-70s slider with tight action and an upper-70s-low-80s changeup."

• LHP Bron Schaefer (Kaukauna): From 3/23/25: “Former 2024 Future Gamer and recent Appalachian State commit, [Scahefer] would show well on both sides of the ball Sunday. On the mound, the left-hand arm showed an uptempo rocker step delivery while working from a compact 3/4 slot. The fastball would sit 83-85 (T86) with life out of the hand and running action. Additionally, the Kaukana product would command a two-plane action curveball, a late sharp breaking slider, and a low-70s changeup with running action. At the plate, the left-handed bat would present a short and compact swing, while showing an ability to spray the field. Long & wiry 6-foot-2, 197-pound frame with present strength and athleticism.”
  
  
• LHP Logan Wierzba (West De Pere): From 3/16/25: “... is a long and lean 6-foot-1, 183 pound uncommitted left-hander in the state’s junior class. On the mound, the arm action stands out, athletic with looseness and whip through release. Also showing feel to repeat his delivery and work on time and in line to the plate. Showing a four pitch mix, the fastball plays with life out of the hand in the mid-80s (T86.7 mph), showing a two-seam with occasional run. The changeup stands out as a potential go-to pitch with heavy and late running action averaging -22.3 inches of run. The curveball plays with two plane break in the low-70s and showed feel to land the pitch in the zone.”

• LHP Joseph Tamboli (Sun Prairie East): From 3/16/25: “... is an athletic left-handed pitcher with some upside with his frame and a quick arm. Tamboli, showed an impressive 6 mph increase in his fastball velocity since last year's showcase, reaching 86 mph with the ability to command the zone. He also displayed a consistent two-plane breaking curveball (72-74 mph) that landed in the zone, a slider (74-75 mph) thrown for strikes, and a late running changeup (76-78 mph) as a useful fourth pitch. Our staff believes that Tamboli has the potential for further development in the near future.”

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RIGHT-HANDERS

Bryce Loker SS / RHP / Omro, WI / 2026 From 3/1/25: "Showed exactly why he is a top player in the state of Wisconsin with his performance on Saturday. Loker was measured at 5-foot-11, 159 pounds last July at the Future Games at Lakepoint. He came into this event showing a bit more size and measured in at 6-foot-1, 164 pounds. The right-hander threw an extremely loud pen that displayed a quality three pitch mix with his fastball, curveball and change up. His fastball topped out at 91 mph with downhill angle through the zone to all four quadrants. The fastball set up a nasty late breaking two-plane curveball at 74 mph that he can land in the zone and expand below. His change up pairs well with the fastball out of the same tunnel as the heater and displayed late fade through the hitting zone. Loker, also showcased athleticism with a 7.15 seconds 60 yard dash and smooth actions up the middle on defense in his work as a position player. Loker is going to be an impactful arm at the next level and our staff is excited about what he is going to do this spring and summer seasons."

Luke Parkinson RHP / Whitnall, WI / 2026 From 3/16/25: "...The 6-foot-3, 175 pound long levered prospect put together one of the loudest bullpen sessions of the day. His delivery was smooth and fluid with a balanced leg tuck before getting down the mound with intent. He showcased an extremely quick arm and deployed an explosive fastball through the hitting zone up to 90 mph with a max IVB of 20.0 inches. The curveball flashed two-plane out pitch weapon potential at 67-68 mph. He rounded out his arsenal with a 75-76 mph change up with late fade. The arsenal will continue to refine and the stuff will continue to tick up as the long-levered right-hander matures and gets stronger. Overall, Parkinson’s performance and stuff was extremely impressive and our staff will be locked into his game looks on the mound going forward."

Noah Melby RHP / Brookfield East, WI / 2026 From 2/23/25: "Made gains over the offseason, clearly, sitting 87-88 mph on Sunday, listed at 6-foot-5, 223 pounds. Melby really extends down the mound (7.3-foot avg.) and generates 12.6 inches of horizontal break (14.2-inch IVB avg.) on the heater. His curve, 74-77 mph, spins at 2,400 rpm with short action, and the changeup, 83-84, has some arm-side fade/run, even though it’s firm in comparison to the fastball. The size and stuff helps make Melby a follow junior in the state."

• RHP Landon Lassahn (Verona Area): From 3/16/25: “... displayed an extremely loose and athletic delivery, reaching up to 87 mph with the fastball with a feel for four pitches for strikes. With the fastball, he showed well above-average extension (6.6 feet) and IVB (20 inches). Additionally, Lassahn showcased two distinct breaking balls: a curveball (70-72 mph, 2,272 rpm average spin rate) and a slider (70-72 mph, 2,155 rpm average spin rate), as well as a feel for a changeup (73-77 mph). All three secondary pitches he was able to land in the zone with consistent execution. Our staff believes Lassahn has the potential to be near the top of his class by the end of his senior year if he continues to develop physically as there is plenty of room in his 6-foot-3, 173 pound frame.”

• RHP Damian Kosempa (Marquette University): From 2/23/25: “... had a very nice day on the mound. The physical right-hander was up to 87 mph with the heater that showed late and hard boring action to the arm side of the plate. Kosempa’s calling card is his ability to spin the baseball. He deployed a couple of different breaking balls. The curve showed big and late depth with 10/4 type shape while the slider (2700 RPMs) has more horizontal type break. Both profile as pitches he can land for strikes and ones he can get below for chase. The change-up is his 4th best but a useful offering with arm side type fade in the hitting zone. Kosempa is an arm we continue to like and he did not disappoint with his showing on the mound on Sunday.”
  
  
• RHP Ben Jones (Mukwonago): From 2/23/25: “... continues to be a guy who continues to improve. Jones was measured at 6-foot-2, 224 pounds with an extremely strong and sturdy frame. We saw the big righty up to 86 mph with a quick arm at the Wisconsin State Games in July and he showed up pumping the heater up to 89 mph with some carry and lift through the hitting zone. He featured a couple of different breaking balls with some lateral sweep to the pitch and a useful change up to go with it. It was yet another intriguing look at Ben Jones who continues to tick up with his stuff and overall performance.”
  
  
• RHP Braylon Brantner (Hortonville): From 3/1/25: “... was one of the big winners of the day. His average fastball the last time we saw him was 83. Today the ball was jumping out of his hand and was up to 87 with good downhill angle through the hitting zone. Late breaking curveball at 75 mph with two-plan breaking action for strikes and was used to expand. He rounded out his arsenal with a change up with heavy arm side run at the plate. Arrow up for the athletic right-hander.”

• RHP Turner Dittrich (Arrowhead): From 3/16/25: “... is a big, strong and sturdy 6-foot-7, 230 pound right-hander who took a step forward in this look. He repeated an over the top deceptive delivery that created downhill angle through the hitting zone. He topped out at 88 with feel for two different fastballs including a two-seamer with late boring action inside to a right-handed hitter. He showed feel for a two-plane breaking slider for strikes at 67-71 mph and deployed a change up 71-74 mph that showed some promise as a quality 4th pitch. Arrow up for Turner Dittrich.”
  
  
• RHP Marty Hanna (Sauk Prairie): From 3/16/25: “... showed up a stronger, more physical version of himself over the weekend, standing at 6-foot-1, 178 pounds. The added strength came with a 6 mph bump in velocity for Hanna, now sitting in the mid-80s (T86.6 mph) with feel to spin a two plane curveball in the low-70s and feel to land a changeup in the zone. Hanna is an arrow-up junior heading into the spring.”

• RHP Dylan Jeske (Muskego): From 3/22/25: “... continues to open eyes as an outfield and pitching prospect in the state. Jeske was up to 89 mph with the fastball and a quality four pitch mix including the curveball, slider and change up. The curveball has a bigger two-plane breaking action while the slider is shorter and quicker. He rounded out his repertoire with the change up that he threw with fastball intent at 79 mph. As a position player, Jeske put together an extremely loud round of batting practice. Jeske was 96 mph off the barrel with his max exit velocity and was hitting line drives consistently throughout his round. The talented junior remains a high follow for our staff.”
  
  
• RHP Joshua Bonin (New Berlin Eisenhower): From 3/9/25: “... possesses strength throughout and continues to project well. His fastball topped out at 88 mph, up from 85 mph last summer. The fastball displays heavy spin and a lot of life, with 21’’ of induced vertical break and 20’’ of horizontal movement. He also has a 75 mph curveball with a hard bite and a diving changeup. Bonin has a loose arm and a fluid delivery, consistently improving every time we see him.”

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INFIELDERS

Matthew Schoenfeldt SS / 2B / Whitefish Bay, WI / 2026 From 3/1/25: "... is a sweet swinging middle infielder who put on display during batting practice with his round on Saturday. He registered a max exit velocity of 93 mph and was hitting line drives throughout his round. Schoenfeldt also showcased clean actions and feet during defensive work. The wiry built junior should add size and strength to his 6-foot-2, 176 pound frame which make him an intriguing prospect in the state."

• MIF Aidan Kolb (Hartford Union): From 3/9/25: “... showcased why he is a name to know for the class of 2026 in the state. The compact framed middle infielder put together an impressive day with both the bat and the glove. Kolb started off his day by running a solid 6.89 seconds 60 yard dash showing quickness and athleticism through the sprint. Kolb then had a monster day with the bat as he was consistently all over the barrel and drove the ball through both gaps. Kolb showed considerable strength in his hands and registered an impressive 96 mph max exit velocity which was easily his personal best. With the glove, Kolb showcased soft hands and fluid actions to both sides and proved he can stick on the dirt in the middle of the diamond. Kolb continues to impress our Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff in all aspects of his game.”

• MIF Ian Kawczynski (Catholic Memorial): From 2/23/25: “One of the biggest winners of the day was UW-Milwaukee Panthers commit [Kawczynski]. The middle infielder looked as if he added considerable strength to his lower half and it resulted in one of the event best 60 yard dash times (6.73 seconds) and hard consistent contact throughout his round of batting practice. The right-hander’s quick and twitchy hands through the baseball resulted in rockets to all fields from an aggressive yet controlled swing. He maxed out his exit velocity at 93 mph and had an average exit velocity of 90 mph. On defense, Kawczynski continues to show burst and athleticism in the infield to go along with his soft hands and has enough arm strength to stick on the left side and/or play multiple positions around the field. Kawczynski proved why he is a name to know in the state after his performance.”
  
  
• MIF Sam Scaffido (Kettle Moraine): From 2/23/25: “... measured a strong and athletic 5-foot-11, 191 pounds with a well proportioned build. He started his day by running an impressive 6.83 60 yard dash time with quick burst. Scaffido showed some pop from a short and compact swing through the baseball driving balls to all fields throughout his round of batting practice and was up to 90 mph max exit velocity. On defense, the Junior middle infield was 88 mph across the infield from a compact and repeatable arm stroke while also displaying quality actions through the ball. Scaffido continues to be a name we like and are excited to see how he performs this spring and summer.”
  
  
• MIF Van Vogler (Sun Prairie East): From 3/22/25: “... continues to put himself on the map with our staff. Vogler impressed with the bat and the glove. Vogler measured at a projectable 5-foot-11, 157 pounds and will certainly continue to add to his frame. Vogler started his day by running a solid 6.90 seconds 60 yard dash. Next, he backspun baseballs through both gaps with a quick and handsy swing. On defense, he gained solid praise with his actions to both sides with a quick first step laterally and soft hands. It was a good day for the junior.”

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OUTFIELDERS

Joseph Meeter OF / RHP / Holmen, WI / 2026 One of the strongest right-handed hitters in the class with tools and athletiscm. Standing at 6-foot-1, 194 pounds the physical outfielder swings a powerful right-handed bat and has started to impact the baseball more consistenly at the plate as the spring has gone on. a capable defender at either corner spot in the outfield with a strong arm up to 87 mph and enough speed, 6.99 runner, to be an asset defensively.

• OF Niko Frangopoulos (Arrowhead): From 2/23/25: “OF Niko Frangopoulos (Arrowhead, 2026) is a strong and projectable 6-foot, 182 pound projectable athlete who impressed with the bat and on defense. The smooth swinging left-handed hitter registered 97 mph max exit velocity and launched a ball 343 feet. Both marks were among the event best. From the outfield, Frangopoulos was 88 mph with accurate throws. Arrow continues to be up for the junior.”

• OF Collin Harrington (New Berlin Eisenhower): From 2/23/25: “RHP/OF Collin Harrington (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2026) continues to impress as a two-way talent. Harrington started off his day by running one of the fastest 60 yard dashes of the day at 6.73 seconds. During batting practice, Harrington’s barrel is in the zone for a long time through the baseball as he was driving the ball to through both gaps with a max exit velocity of 93 mph and max distance of 349 feet which are both near the top among event participants. On defense, he was 87 mph from the outfield with a fluid arm stroke. On the mound, Harrington was up to 84 mph with the fastball, featured a sharp curveball and has a fading change up that he throws with fastball intent out of the same tunnel. Harrington is a name firmly on our staff’s radar going into the spring and summer seasons.”
  
  
• OF/C Peyton Poker (Baraboo): From 3/16/25: “C/OF Peyton Poker (Baraboo, 2026) is an athletic left-handed hitting catcher and outfielder that came away a winner from the weekend. Standing at 5-foot-11, 178-pounds with room for added strength throughout his frame. At the plate, Poker found the barrel consistently driving the ball on a line through the middle of the field. Defensively, Poker is a confident defender with advanced catch and throw traits with soft and fluid hands, and arm strength up to 79 mph with a pop range of 1.90-2.01. In the outfield takes aggressive routes to the baseball and shows arm strength up to 90 mph. Another arrow up junior that is a follow prospect heading into the spring.”

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CATCHERS

Jack Brenner C / SS / Fond du Lac, WI / 2026 From 3/16/25: "... was one of the top performers from the weekend. The former Prep Baseball Future Game participant impressed throughout the day. Standing at an athletic and strong 5-foot-11, 170 pound frame with room for more fill, Brenner started his day by running the fastest recorded 60-yard dash at 6.76. At the plate, the right-handed hitter took a standout round of BP consistently finding the barrel and impacting the ball with leverage out in front. Defensively, Brenner shows off his athleticism at multiple spots, a capable defender behind the plate with advanced catch-and-throw ability with a strong and accurate arm up to 82 mph from the crouch and a pop time range of 1.85-2.03. Also a sure handed infielder with range and arm strength up to 88 mph."

Colin Murphy C / Waunakee, WI / 2026 From 3/16/25: "... is one of the top defensive catchers in the state, standing at 5-foot-7, 174 pounds with compact strength throughout. Behind the plate, Murphy is a natural and confident defender, with soft and fluid hands receiving the ball with ease throughout the bellpen portion of the event. Arm strength stood out with the ability to get the ball out quick and on target throughout, reaching 80 mph on his firmest throw recording the best pop-times of the event at 1.82-1.96. One of the top athletes at the event, running a 6.89 notable for someone at the catching position. At the plate, the right-hander consistently drove the ball on a line throughout his round of batting practice using the entire field. An arrow-up junior heading into the spring, and one of the top uncommitted catchers in the state."

Laliwa Delgado C / OF / West De Pere, WI / 2026 From 3/22/25: “... showed out again in front of our staff for the second time this winter. The junior utility player started off his day by running a solid 6.99 seconds 60 yard dash. Next, he set a personal best 99 max exit velocity during batting practice showcasing his patented compact and handsy swing with tons of feel for the barrel through the hitting zone. On defense, Delgado clocked a solid 2.00 pop time from home to second base and showed plenty of arm strength in order to nab would-be basestealers. He also showed off his ability to pick it in the middle of the infield and was 87 mph across the diamond with accuracy. Delgado continues to impress our staff.”

• C/1B Ty Glysch (Muskego): From 3/22/25 “... performed well again in front of our staff. The powerful and strong junior backstop registered a 96 mph max exit velocity from a quick left-handed stroke. His 90.2 average exit velocity was good for 7th best on Saturday and the ball he hit that went 364 feet clocked in at 4th furthest. Behind the plate, Gysch turned the ball around with accuracy and quickness and registered a solid 2.01 seconds pop time. Our staff continues to be impressed with the left-handed hitting catcher.”
  
  
• C/OF Isaiah Ahlberg (Solon Springs): From 2/15/25: “... took a nice step forward in this look. Ahlberg is powerfully built with a 5-foot-10, 179 pound frame with more room to add strength. Ahlberg showed off his ability to hit with a natural trigger and natural feel to hit and was driving the ball throughout his round and registered a solid 93 mph max exit velocity from his well-sequenced right-handed swing. Behind the plate, Ahlberg showed a cannon at 80 mph velocity and serious ability to turn the ball around and put it on the bag. His 1.80-1.96 pop times were an event best. He also showcased soft hands and a confident presence behind the plate when receiving during bullpens. During outfield defense, Ahlberg tied for an event best with showcasing a 91 mph pulldown with accuracy and carry. Our staff is excited for things to come this spring and summer seasons for the junior.”

• C/OF Andrew Belott (Wisconsin Lutheran): From 2/23/25: “... is a backstop who can defend and impact the baseball with the bat. Belott’s 1.92 pop time was one of the top marks on the day while also showing soft hands and a confident presence behind the plate for pitchers. Belott hit with a flat path through the ball and was backspinning line drives throughout his round of batting practice and had an average exit velocity of 90 mph as well as a max exit velocity of 93 mph. He was also 85 mph from the outfield and making throws with accuracy and carry. Belott is an interesting prospect in the state for the 2026 class.”

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