Prep Baseball Report

Wisconsin Recruiting Roundup: 12/6-12/19


By: Nick DiBenedetto
Area Scout & Content

With the end of the showcase season, fall baseball wrapped up, the World Series now behind us, we're heading into the true offseason. We thought it would be a good time to start up our weekly 'Recruiting Roundup' series, where we contiune to highlight the prospects that committed to a collegiate program during the week. Be on the lookout each Friday for this series, or follow along on our X platform (PrepBaseballWI) where we announce commitments each morning. This past week was a busy one for commitments, so let's begin.

Note: Players are listed in alphabetical order.

2026's

Bryton Bauer OF / OF / Mondovi, WI / 2026

WESTERN TECH JC COMMIT

Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-8, 127-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced, toe taps to forward move, hands load slightly down, works direct to ball, mid-pull contact.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 62.1 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph.
Defense: Active feet early, stops to field, developing feet and arm.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Ian Bauer SS / 2B / Eau Claire Memorial, WI / 2026

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY-ST. PAUL COMMIT

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 175.5 pounds. Strong build, athletic, should add.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, simple move to hitting position on time with natural timing. Rhythmic flow through the ball, quick hands down and through the ball, drives it through all fields. 63.8 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (87.6 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. OF - 85.00 mph. 3/4 slot, slings it, shows carry through the target with accuracy.
Defense: INF: Easy, fluid mover with range, steady hands, quick trigger, works on the move. OF: One hand gather out front, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 6.97 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.1 Edge Score.

Kadin Bush LHP / 1B / Hartford Union, WI / 2027

KISHWAUKEE JC COMMIT

Charlie Fitzke 2B / SS / Milton, WI / 2026

WISCONSIN-STOUT COMMIT

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 161-pounds. Athletic build with strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, centered, athletic to hitting position. Downhill, smooth and fluid through the ball, ball jumps off bat. 73.5 mph bat speed with 29 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Multiple angles with carry and accuracy through the target.
Defense: Active feet, fluid and quick, two-hand gather out front, sure-handed, quick transfer.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.80 max vertical.

Beckett Hartlaben OF / RHP / Bonduel High, WI / 2026

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY COMMIT

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Proportional frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow in the back of the box, weight on back side, easy stride. Hands works into slot, on the barrel with leverage, middle of the field approach, strong. 65 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (78.4 avg.); 314-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80.00 mph. Full arm-circle, loose over the top slot. 
Defense: One hand gather, rounds the ball well, shuffles into throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 77.21 Edge Score.

Peyton Lenell SS / RHP / Brookfield Central, WI / 2026

WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT COMMIT

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 193-pounds. Strong, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, medium stride. Easy strength and jump off the barrel, compact turn and finish, on the barrel middle/pull-side. 69.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Long arm action, over the top, lively out of the hand with carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball, two hand gather out front, ranges well up the middle, natural actions.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.79 Edge Score

Kaleb Maier RHP / C / Barneveld, WI / 2026

MARIAN UNIVERSITY (WI) COMMIT

Joel Markusse OF / OF / WI, Brookfield East Highschool, WI / 2026

WISCONSIN-STOUT COMMIT

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 161-pounds. Compact build with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup, pre-pitch rhythm in hands, slight knee bend, quiet stride. Direct and handsy, pull-side approach, some feel for the barrel. 66.5 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 313' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Loose, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, on the bounce, athletic actions.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 80.51 Edge Score

Alexis Martinez 3B / SS / Fort Atkinson, WI / 2026

CENTURY JC COMMIT

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds. Compact, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple and quick toe-tap stride. Twitchy hands with strength, can drive it the other way with authority. 69.3 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, lively out of the hand.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, reliable hands, athletic.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 71.69 Edge Score

Hayden Milosh C / Waterford, WI / 2026

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT) COMMIT

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 202 pounds. Long-levered frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, bat wiggle, slight hip movement pre-pitch. Direct path, ball jumps to all fields, pull-side approach with leverage. 67 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.9 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, over the top with some carry.
Defense: 2.09-2.27 pop time range; Soft, quiet hands, works in-line to second, reliable blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.89 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.74 Edge Score.

Jayce Rue SS / RHP / Superior, WI / 2026

WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR COMMIT

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, standard leg lift, drops in back leg w/ tension, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Short AA, spirals up from inverted w, seperation at times at landing, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. T2076, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. T1989, 1924 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. T2017, 1786 average rpm.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.

Briar Thoe LHP / 1B / Indian Trail, WI / 2026

WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER COMMIT

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds. Tall, projectable frame with long levers present.
Delivery: Drop and drive, up-tempo, gets good extension down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, smooth, clean arm action.
FB: T82, 78-80 mph. Plays with ride, cut/2-seam run. T1946, 1828 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Gyro shape with depth. T1982, 1835 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Drops, feel for the zone, low spin. T980, 823 average rpm.

Jack Tschudy RHP / 1B / Muskego, WI / 2026

WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT COMMIT

 

2027s

Grady Cheever C / SS / Germantown, WI / 2027

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COMMIT

Future Games 2025: C/INF Grady Cheever (Germantown) was a big winner from the weekend, finishing 4-for-10 across the weekend with three RBIs at the plate. Cheever stands in at 6-foot, 158-pounds and still has plenty of room for added strength. As a switch-hitting catcher, Cheever offers one of the more intriguing skillsets within the class at the plate, and has shown potential at the catching position with his natural actions behind the dish. Currently ranked No. 9 in the 2027 class, Cheever is a well-rounded prospect that had himself a strong overall weekend at the 2025 Future Games.

Aedan Waterstreet 1B / RHP / Appleton North, WI / 2027

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN COMMIT

Future Games 2025: RHP/INF Aedan Waterstreet (Appleton North) was one of the more relatively unknown players to us on the roster, but we will undoubtedly be watching to see how Waterstreet progresses in the future. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound righty oozes projection with a long-limbed frame and has plenty of room to fill out. On the mound, he works in line with an easy and repeatable delivery, working in-line down the mound and throwing out of a high ¾ slot. Waterstreet displayed a strong feel for a four-pitch mix. His primary offering is a mid-80s fastball that topped out at 87 mph, playing with arm-side life through the zone. The righty also offered a 80-83 mph sinker that played with arm-side run.. His changeup does a decent job of killing spin, averaging just under 1600 rpms and playing with depth in the 76-79 mph range. He rounds out his arsenal with a mid-70s breaking ball with a sharp 11/5 bite. During his outing on the mound, he pitched two innings, allowing two hits and allowing an earned run. At the plate, Waterstreet has a tall setup and a smooth, uphill swing. Waterstreet does a quality job at covering the zone, expanding his zone multiple times and finding the barrel for a couple extra base hits throughout the week and topping out at a 99.3 mph exit velo during his round of BP. There’s upside on both sides of the ball, and it will be great to see how he continues to develop.

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