Just past the midpoint of the WIAA spring season, our staff has been out across Wisconsin getting eyes on the state’s top juniors. With that, we’re shifting our WIAA Scout Blog to focus solely on the Class of 2026, highlighting over 40 players who’ve stood out in live game action this spring.

While most of the state’s top-200 board remains unchanged for now, this midseason check-in gives us a chance to expand on what we’ve seen from this deep and talented group. With the updated national 2026 rankings set to drop tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to spotlight some of the 2026s that are having strong seasons so far.

For more on this class, check out our recent stories: Wisconsin Class of 2026 Rankings: Update and Wisconsin 2026 Rankings: Risers.

The Wisconsin Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the Prep Baseball Scouting Staff during the season. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Wisconsin Scout Blog is loaded with information …

CATCHERS

Maddux Lessard, C, Muskego, 2026
Uncommitted, currently the No. 8th ranked player in the state’s junior class, the top catcher in the class nonetheless. A physical presence at 6-foot, 185 pounds the junior is one of the strongest prospects in the state. At the plate Lessard swings with intent and looks to do damage on every swing, taking plenty of big “A” hacks while maintaining and staying within his approach, not expanding and working a walk in his first at-bat. Lessard would finish the day with 1-for-3, the strong right-hander would find the barrel for a single and would later come around to score. Behind the dish Lessard’s actions were on full display. Confident and natural receiver of the baseball with loose and strong wrists paired with quiet movements behind the dish. Natural blocker keeping every ball in front, soft and athletic with range out of the crouch. The catch-and-throw is some of the best in the Midwest, maintaining control over the run game, proving to be an asset in that department as well. - Stephaune Haylock & Josh Fields, from April 5, 2025

Colin Murphy, C, Waunakee, 2026
Colin Murphy, one of Prep Baseball’s top uncommitted catchers in the state’s junior class, displays a strong frame. At the plate against Verona, he went 3-for-3 with a walk and an RBI, scoring four runs. He showcases a level swing with consistent barrel action. Behind the plate, no one stole a base on Murphy, thanks to his impressive 1.82–1.96 pop time. He kept runners in check throughout the entire game. - Michael Anderson, from April 14, 2025

Thomas Radomski, C/INF, Waukesha North, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 145 in the state’s junior class, standing at 5-foot-8, 168 pounds with room to add to the frame. Started behind the plate and hit second for the Northstars, going 3-for-5 with two RBIs and scored twice himself. At the plate, the right-hander showed feel for the barrel throughout the day, putting the bat on the ball often no matter the location or pitch type. Defensively, Radomski is a versatile defender with athleticism, a steady infielder also showing to be a capable defender behind the plate with a ceiling as a catch and throw asset behind the plate. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

INFIELDERS

Talynn Ade, 3B, Indian Trail, 2026
Ade would have a solid day at the plate during Indian Trail's first game on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs and a run scored. The right-handed hitter presents a closed stance, utilizing a toe tap to get into a position of launch with a simple all-fields approach and a level bat path. An athletic 5-foot-11, 166-pound frame, Ade has plenty of room for added strength, making him a name to follow in Wisconsin's 2026 class. - Michael Anderson, from April 19, 2025

Brayden Alivo, CF, St. Thomas More, 2026; Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Brayden Alivo, a Future Games participant and Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit, continues to impress. He displays a strong, athletic, and projectable 5-foot-9, 171-pound frame. At the plate, he collected two hits, drew two walks, and scored three runs. He features an easy swing with impactful barrel action. In the outfield, Alivo looks natural, showcasing both his athleticism and arm strength. - Michael Anderson, from April 19, 2025

Winston Alonso, INF, Reedsburg, 2026
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 6 in the state. Athletic 6-foot-1, 181-pound frame. Batted leadoff and played shortstop for Reedsburg. Defensively, he was able to range well to both sides while also being able to go back on balls and make plays in the outfield. He has a reliable glove paired with easy arm strength across the diamond that should allow him to stick on the left side of the infield. A left-handed hitter, he showed quick hands a direct path, while also not being overmatched by high velo. An uncommitted name to continue to follow throughout the spring. - Tyler Defibaugh, from April 12, 2025

Grady Chvosta, SS, Slinger, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 85 in the state’s junior class. Standing at 6-foot-1, 169 pounds with clear room to add to the frame. Starting at shortstop and hitting towards the back-half of the lineup for the Owls, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. At the plate, the right-hander works in rhythm and swings an upside bat, flashing feel to drive the ball with leverage. Defensively at short, Chvosta plays with smooth and athletic actions with clean feet and enough arm strength to stick on the left-side of the infield. - Josh Fields, from April 12, 2025

Jake Cummins, SS, Milton, 2026
Wisconsin-Milwaukee recruit, currently ranked No. 27 in the state’s junior class, listed at an athletic and lean 5-foot-9 161 pound frame with room for added strength. At the plate, the right-handed hitter went 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI, including a double on a fly ball to left field in the top of the third inning that drove in a run from second base. He displays quick hands and a compact swing with strong barrel action. In the field one of the top defenders in the class, showing natural actions up the middle and soft hands and an accurate arm. - Josh Fields, from April 22, 2025

Brendan Foley, INF, Arrowhead, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 86 in the state’s junior class, listed at 5-foot-11, 188 pounds with strength throughout the frame. Started at shortstop and hit three hole for the Warhawks, going 1-for-3 at the plate with an RBI, walk and two runs scored. The right-hander is balanced throughout the swing with plenty of strength behind the barrel. Defensively, Foley is a steady defender capable of making any play at him, to pair with arm strength to pair from the left-side of the infield. - Josh Fields, from April 12, 2025

Aidan Kolb, SS, Hartford, 2026
Kolb would show a dynamic skillset during Hartford's first game on Saturday, with present offensive and defensive tools. At the plate, the right-handed hitter would go 2-for-5 out of the leadoff spot with a double, 3 RBIs, three runs scored, and a walk. The uncommitted junior showed a gritty presence in the box with a selfless line-drive approach. Defensively, the shortstop showed bouncy actions on the dirt, with above-average footwork and a plus baseball acumen. 5-foot-8, 178-pound frame. - Charles Frady, from April 19, 2025

Caleb Liggon, INF, Madison Memorial, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 15 in the state’s junior class. Twitchy athlete, standing at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, with upside physically to the frame. Liggon hit leadoff and played third base for the Spartans. Collecting the only hit of the game, going 1-for-3 on the day showing natural bat-to-ball traits and showing increasing feel to leverage the ball in the air. Entering the game showing increased power production at the plate, regularly driving the ball in the air with authority, having hit two home runs and already driven in 10 runs on the season. Defensively Liggon is a capable defender at either position on the left-side of the infield with steady actions and enough arm strength for either spot. - Josh Fields, from April 22, 2025

Brady Mohns, INF, Brookfield Central, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 153 in the state’s junior class, standing at 6-foot-3, 192 pounds with strength throughout. Mohns started at third and hit sixth for Brookfield Central, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and an RBI. The left-handed hitter swings a strong barrel, flashing feel to put the bat on the ball consistently while using the middle of the field. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Dominic Santarelli, INF, St. Joseph, 2026
Louisville commit, currently the No. 1 player in the state. Physical and explosive 6-foot-1, 223-pound frame, sneaky athlete with twitch. Batted second and played first for the Lancers. The left-handed hitter swings a heavy and powerful barrel with real juice nearly leaving the yard and a ball to the left-center field gap. Advanced approach with a plan in the box, routinely takes quality at-bats. A natural hitter with bat-to-ball ability rarely comes up empty when he pulls the trigger in the box. One of the top bats in the Midwest with a growing reputation at the plate. - Josh Fields, from April 4, 2025

Sam Scaffido, INF/RHP, Kettle Moraine, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 70 in the state’s junior class, listed at an athletic and strong 6-foot, 165 pound frame with room to add. Scaffido got the ball to start on the mound for the Lasers and struck out four batters across four innings, reaching 85 mph with his fastball while showing a three pitch mix. After his outing, Scaffido was inserted into the middle infield, his natural position where he boasts a high ceiling on both sides. At the plate, the right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk. The right-handed hitter takes a direct path to the baseball, staying inside the ball through contact, consistently impacting the baseball out front and driving the ball with leverage. Defensively in the infield, Scaffido is a natural defender with quality actions and sure hands to pair. - Josh Fields, from April 11, 2025

Van Vogler, INF, Sun Prairie East, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 119 in the class. Hit leadoff and played second base for the Cardinals. Standing at an athletic and projectable 6-foot, 156 pounds with clear room to add to the frame. At the plate, Vogler took strong at-bats throughout the day, finding the barrel occasionally but coming up empty in the stateline. Direct path to the baseball, with bat-to-ball ability and growing impact at the plate that should continue to tick up as he adds to the frame. Defensively, more than capable of playing shortstop, steady and athletic actions with range playing with confidence. - Josh Fields, from April 5, 2025

OUTFIELDERS

Anthony Brown Jr, OF, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2026
Brown would go 1-for-3 with a singular RBI during Wisconsin Lutheran's first game on Saturday. The right-handed bat has clear athleticism that allows for his offensive profile to play. Presenting a balanced setup, Brown utilizes a quiet trigger to get into a position of launch, trusting his quick hands through contact. 6-foot, 185-pound frame. - Charles Frady, from April 19, 2025

Ryker Donnermeyer, OF, Kaukauna, 2026
Uncommitted, standing at an athletic, 5-foot-11, 161 pounds with room to add to the frame, started in right field and hit seventh, going 1-for-3 at the plate. At the plate, the right-hander swings a fluid and easy bat, working in rhythm and on time flashing feel to lift the ball in the air with backspin. Defensively, Donnermeyer is an athletic defender with range and arm strength that play at all three spots in the outfield. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Niko Frangopoulos, OF, Arrowhead, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked inside the top-50 inside the state’s junior class, standing at 6-foot, 182 pounds with strength. Started in right-field and hit second for Arrowhead, going 2-for-4 with a double. At the plate, the left-hander swings with intent, looking to drive the ball in the air, feel to use the entire field with power to all fields. Defensively looking like an asset at either corner with arm strength to stick in right. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Ezra Liggon, CF, Madison Memorial, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 7 in the state’s junior class. Twitchy athlete, standing at 6-foot-4 190 pounds with upside physically to the frame. Hit in the three hole and played center field for the Spartans. At the plate, Liggon was impressive despite the 0-for-3 statline, finding the barrel throughout his at-bats, the ball jumped off the bat only to find the glove of a defender. At the plate, the L/L athlete made strides over the offseason taking a more natural path to the baseball and consistently barreling the baseball with authority. Defensively, Liggon has the tools of being an impact defender, showing the ability to stay in center field making rangy plays to both sides throughout. Liggon made a number of quality plays, including a highlight reel worthy catch in the gap where he had to fully extend, leaving his feet to make the grab. - Josh Fields, from April 22, 2025

Matthew O’Grady Jr., OF, Badger, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 12 in the state. Strong and athletic frame, standing at 5-foot-11, 193 pounds. Patrolled centerfield and hit three-hole for the Badgers, taking strong at-bats throughout the day finishing 2-for-4 with two RBIs, a home run and a stolen base. One of the top athletes in the state, with continued development at the plate over the year. The left-handed hitter was consistently on the barrel throughout four at-bats, driving the ball with authority while only swinging and missing once in the zone. Defensively, O’Grady Jr. has been one of the top defenders in the state with easy range and speed that play up in game with arm strength to pair. - Josh Fields, from April 4, 2025

Kaiden Romens, CF, Hartford, 2026
Romens would have a solid day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, 3 RBIs, three runs scored, and four walks. The uncommitted junior had a hitterish feel in the box with a loose left-handed swing that took quality cuts throughout the game. The centerfield would also show plus instincts with solid range and a good first step. Athletic 5-foot-7, 163-pound frame with dynamic strength and room for physical development. - Charles Frady, from April 19, 2025

Callen Tomsyck, OF, Muskego, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 25 in the state’s junior class, one of the top uncommitted players in the state, with upside on the mound as well as positionally. Stands at a strong and athletic 5-foot-10, 173 pounds, started in center field and hit sixth, going 3-for-4 on the day with an RBI and scored three runs. At the plate, the right-hander looks to do damage with the intent to drive the ball in the air, matching plane with length through the zone and extends past contact. Defensively, the outfielder has the range and arm strength to play all three spots in the outfield. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

TWO-WAYS

Caleb Johns, INF/RHP, New Berlin Eisenhower, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 31 in the state’s junior class, listed at a strong 6-foot-1, 205 pound frame. Hit leadoff and started on the mound. At the plate, the right-hander went 2-for-3 with a walk. The first hit was a leadoff home run in the first inning on a 2-2 count, followed by an RBI single to center field in the second. He shows a compact, balanced stance at the plate with a heavy barrel through the zone. Johns also started on the mound, where he threw a fastball at 84–86 mph, complemented by a 73–74 mph curveball. - Michael Anderson, from April 25, 2025

Ben Kuglitsch, RHP/OF, Muskego, 2026
Florida State commit, one of the top right-handers in the Midwest, currently ranked No. 2 in the state’s junior class, standing at an upside and twitchy 6-foot-2, 182 pounds with room to add to the frame. Got the ball to start the game, going four innings, allowing one unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters earning the win. The right-hander worked in the low-90s T93 mph throughout the outing with life out of the hand and a firm curveball at 76-80 mph to pair. One of the top athletes in the country with an easy and clean arm with easy feel to repeat on the mound. Also a capable bat with 6.47 speed that shows up in game while driving the ball on a line more consistently this spring. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Calvin Moreau, RHP/INF, Monona Grove, 2026
Central Florida commit, currently the No. 3 ranked player in the state’s junior class, one of the top athletes in the country with real two-way upside. Standing at a physical and upside 6-foot-3, 186 pound frame with strength and twitch. Moreau started on the mound and hit leadoff, striking out four batters across 4.1 innings, allowing two runs and walking three while earning the win. Two pitches in this look, both for strikes and play up in the zone, the fastball reached 90 mph early while setting in the upper-80s. Moreau spun and located a firm slider in and out of the zone for swing and miss. Also went 1-for-4 at the plate with a stolen base and two runs scored, providing value on both sides of the ball. - Josh Fields, from April 12, 2025

Central Florida commit, one of the top juniors in the state, standing at an upside 6-foot-3, 186 pounds with upside to the frame. Moreau got the start for Monona Grove against Kimberly and tossed five shutout innings, striking out one batters while allowing four hits and one walk. Consistently working in the zone with a lively fastball, working in the upper-80s with life out of the hand, to pair with a bigger slider at 74-77 mph with swing and miss action. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

PITCHERS

Brayden Banyai, RHP, Madison Memorial, 2026
Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit, currently the No. 48th ranked player in the state’s junior class, standing at 5-foot-9, 165 pounds with strength. Started on the mound and tossed five innings allowing two runs, four hits, two walks while striking out two batters. Competitor on the mound, always attacking, feel to repeat and locate two pitches around the zone. The fastball played up to 88 mph early on before settling in the mid-80s later in the outing, showing feel to locate to different areas. Spinning a bigger 11/5 breaking ball in the mid-70s while working off the same plane as the fastball. - Josh Fields, from April 22, 2025

Cameron Bentz, LHP, Indian Trail, 2026
Bentz would get the start for Indian Trail during their first game on Saturday and would collect eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings of work, while allowing two earned runs. The left-handed arm would throw from a 3/4s-to-L3/4s arm slot with a 75-78 mph fastball and an upper-60s slider with some sweeping action. Bentz has room for mechanical refinement in his lower half that should leave room for velocity gains and improved command. Strong 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame. - Michael Anderson, from April 19, 2025

Joshua Bonin, RHP, New Berlin Eisenhower, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 89 in the state’s junior class, listed at a strong 6-foot-1, 223 pound frame. Bonin came on in relief and threw 2.2 innings, allowing just one hit while striking out four. The right-hander featured a running fastball that sat 84–86 mph, complemented by a sharp 72–74 mph curveball and a diving 78–79 mph changeup. On the mound, he’s explosive and lands in-line. At the plate, he recorded a base hit in the first inning, lining a single to left field. - Michael Anderson, from April 25, 2025

Tanner Buhlmann, LHP, Arrowhead, 2026
Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit, currently ranked No. 44 in the state’s senior class, listed at a strong and athletic 5-foot-10, 172 pound frame. Started on the mound and struck out six batters over four shutout innings, walking three batters. Fluid delivery on the mound with feel to locate his entire arsenal in the zone, the fastball worked 82-85 mph with life out of the hand, while spinning a low-70s breaking ball in the zone and a firm heavy changeup in the mid-70s. - Josh Fields, from April 12, 2025

Tanner Effertz, RHP, Whitnall, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 20 in the state’s junior class, listed at a physical 6-foot-4, 210 pounds with strength throughout the frame. On the mound, he threw three scoreless, hitless innings in relief, striking out six. The fastball sat at 86–88 mph with carry, complemented by a firm 72–75 mph curveball. He’s explosive on the mound and works with a quick tempo. At the plate, he drove in two runs and displayed an easy, loose swing. - Michael Anderson, from April 25, 2025

Myles Hosking, RHP, Madison Memorial, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 104 in the state’s junior class, standing at a wiry athletic 6-foot-1, 164 pounds with room to add. Hoskings gave an intriguing look out of the ‘pen, working in the zone mostly across two no-hit innings, striking out one batter. Simple and feel to repeat his delivery, two pitches in this look working out of the same window. The fastball sat 83-86 mph with running action, spinning a mid-70s breaking ball with bigger 11/5 action to the pitch. Rising junior in the state with arm speed, a name to watch throughout the rest of his prep career. - Josh Fields, from April 22, 2025

Noah Melby, RHP, Brookfield East, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 36 in the state’s junior class. Physical yet still room to add to his 6-foot-5, 223-pound frame. Got the start and tossed the first three innings where he struck out five batters, allowing one run on two hits and a walk. Mostly fastballs throughout the look, with feel to land to both sides of the plate, sitting mostly in the mid-80s throughout. In two-strike counts Melby would reach back for another gear hitting multiple 87s throughout the outing, locating at the top of the zone. Melby would mix in a 74-77 mph breaking ball with big two-plane action that he would land in the zone, earning multiple whiffs. One of the top uncommitted junior arms in the state. - Josh Fields, from April 4, 2025

Sam Ortiz, RHP, Franklin, 2026
Sam Ortiz displays a lengthier and athletic 6-foot-2, 184-pound frame with projection. On the mound, he threw four and one-third innings allowing zero runs, one hit, and three walks while striking out seven. His fastball was thrown 79-82 mph complemented with a 68-70 mph slider. He showcases a clean and smooth delivery with a loose arm. Ortiz is someone to keep an eye on as he continues to project. - Michael Anderson, from April 19, 2025

Luke Parkinson, RHP, Whitnall, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 30 in the state’s junior class, standing at 6-foot-3, 174 pounds with room to add to the frame. Got the start on the mound and struck out five batters across five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, earning the win. Working in rhythm on the mound with balance throughout the delivery with both pitches working out of the same window. The fastball plays with life and carry in the mid-80s, looking like a pitch that can miss bats in the zone in the future, to pair with a bigger 11/5 breaking ball in the low-70s and flashed a changeup at 74 mph. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Shaefer Peterson, LHP, Kimberly, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 120 in the state’s junior class, standing at a wiry 5-foot-11, 153 pound frame. Shaefer came on in relief and tossed 6.2 scoreless innings in relief, striking out five batters and walking one. The left-hander can really pitch, locating two pitches in the zone consistently, an upper-70s fastball and a breaking ball with late two-plane action. Each pitch earning a handful of swing and miss, neither getting hit hard throughout the outing. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Bron Schaefer, LHP, Kaukauna, 2026
Appalachian State commit, currently ranked No. 22 in the state’s junior class. Standing at 6-foot-1, 168 pounds will clear room to add the wiry and lean frame. Got the ball to start the game for Kaukauna and subsequently fired six shutout innings allowing one hit and a walk while striking out 13 batters. Schaefer gets the ball and goes on the rubber, pitching with tempo throughout his outing, establishing control of the zone with two pitches. Repeats on the mound, simple with balance throughout his delivery. The fastball played in the mid-80s, showing another gear at 87 mph in two strike counts earning swings-and-misses at the top of the zone. Confident in a bigger braking ball that sat 69-74 that flashed sharp action. - Josh Fields, from April 10, 2025

Paxton Schuh, LHP, Kaukauna, 2026
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 26 in the state’s junior class. Ticked up velocity over the winter which carried over into games, while maintaining the same feel for the zone. Currently standing at a strong 6-foot-1, 197 pound frame. The left-hander is a fluid mover through the delivery flashing a three pitch mix from a lower slot, the arm action stands out working uninterrupted and whippy through release. Schuh worked his fastball up to 87 mph in this outing sitting 84-87 mph throughout two clean innings on the mound where he struck out four batters. Schuh would go to a sweepy breaking ball that sat 76-79 mph that came at hitters from a tougher angle and played in the zone, earning multiple swings and misses. Rounding off his arsenal, Schuh flashed a changeup at 79 mph giving the left-hander a three pitch mix. - Josh Fields, from April 10, 2025

Colton Semmelmann, LHP, Brookfield Central, 2026
South Carolina commit, one of the top left-handers in the Midwest, currently ranked No. 4 in the state’s junior class, standing at 6-foot-1, 191 pounds. Semmelmann got the start on the mound and tossed four innings striking out nine batters, walking three and allowing one unearned run. Simple and fluid mover that consistently works in rhythm and in sync, advanced feel for his entire arsenal, the fastball plays with life and carry at 88-90 T91 mph showing a swing and miss breaking ball at 74-79 mph and a 79-80 mph changeup that he throws to both handed batters. - Josh Fields, from April 19, 2025

Joseph Tamboli, LHP, Sun Prairie East, 2026
Uncommitted, currently No. 52 in the state’s junior class. Standing at an proportional and athletic 6-foot, 185 pounds. Got the ball to start, tossed 4.2 innings striking out 11 batters while allowing two hits and two walks, carrying a no-hitter into the fourth. Repeatable delivery on the mound, finding the zone consistently with his entire arsenal. Fluid mover working in sync, locating a low-80s T84 mph fastball throughout the zone with ease. Confident in both his breaking ball and changeup, will throw them in any count and against both handed batters. The breaking ball played in the low-70s with big 2/8 action earning whiffs in the zone, Tamboli threw his changeup with intent at 76-77 mph with different action off the fastball with late diving action at the plate. - Josh Fields, from April 5, 2025

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