On Nov. 12th, thousands of high school baseball players across the country signed to lock in their commitments to their respective schools, with many of these signings hailing from Wisconsin.

Over the next few days, we will spend some time highlighting the names from Wisconsin that signed to play baseball at the Division I level. We’ll do so by breaking these names up by conference, continuing today with the Missouri Valley Conference.

BRADLEY

Bradley proved to be a popular destination for this year’s senior class, as it tied for the most out-of-state recruits from Wisconsin. The Braves added three quality prospects from the state in brothers OF Ezra Liggon (Vel Phillips Memorial) and SS Caleb Liggon (Vel Phillips Memorial), along with RHP Luke Parkinson (Whitnall).

Caleb Liggon SS / OF / Vel Phillips Memorial, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 4                               Liggon possesses immense upside similar to his brother, blending twitchy athleticism with strong bat-to-ball skills and fluid defensive actions. Currently ranked No. 13 in Wisconsin’s 2026 class, Liggon had an impressive spring and summer campaigns where he consistently showed off his agility and power at the plate. He turned heads during his appearance at the Future Games, putting up one of the top run times of the day with a 6.42 second 60-yard dash with a max run speed of 22.4 mph. He also showed off the ability to consistently find the barrel in front of our staff, registering a 99 mph max exit velocity and a 94.8 mph average. On the defensive side, Liggon can easily cover ground up the middle, pairing a steady glove with a lively arm that reaches 87 mph across the infield. From 7/31/25: “Currently ranked No. 15 in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. Exhibiting an agile, long-levered 6-foot-4, 186-pound frame with present athleticism, Liggon was another major winner in the workout. The right-hander ran a 6.42 sec 60-yard dash with one of the highest max run speeds of the day at 22.4 mph. He continued his strong performance into BP, consistently staying on the barrel throughout his round. Liggon had six balls barreled over 96 mph, a 99.1 mph max exit velocity, a 94.8 mph average exit velocity, a 91% hard hit percentage, and a 366-foot max distance. Liggon also showed clean actions in the fielding workout, utilizing a steady glove with a strong arm across the diamond at 86 mph. He continued his strong performance into gameplay, going 2-for-3 at the plate in his last game. He finished with two doubles, two runs scored, and a stolen base.”

Ezra Liggon OF / LHP / Vel Phillips Memorial, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 289 / POS: 53                                           Liggon has emerged as one of the higher-ceiling athletes in the state, showcasing elite athleticism with above-average hit and field tools. Currently ranked No. 7 in the state and No. 289 nationally, the L/L outfielder is fresh off. Working from a long-levered 6-foot-4, 191-pound frame with room to add strength, Liggon features some of the top all-around tools in the state. He recorded the fastest 60-yard dash in the state of Wisconsin this year at 6.41 seconds with a 22.3 mph max run speed, highlighting his true impact as a threat on the basepaths. He also shows easy power to all fields, displaying a strong feel for the barrel with a 101 mph max exit velocity and an 89 mph average. Defensively, he shows range with quality routes in the outfield and pairs it with a strong arm that reaches up to 90 mph. From 7/31/25: “Currently ranked No. 7 in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. Showing off a twitchy, projectable 6-foot-4, 191-pound frame, Liggon was a winner during the workout and showed well in the first game. The left-hander started off the testing day by running a 6.41 sec 60-yard dash with a 22.3 mph top run speed. He followed that up by showing some easy power at the plate in BP. He finished with a max exit velocity of 101.2 mph, an 89.2 mph average exit velocity, and a 348-foot max distance. He also showed athletic actions in the outfield both in testing and in gameplay. He had a 90 mph outfield velocity in testing and threw a runner out at home in Wednesday’s 8-4 win. In the first game, Liggon went 2-for-2 at the plate with two singles and a run scored.”

Luke Parkinson RHP / OF / Whitnall, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 11                                 The Braves were also able to strengthen their pitching depth with Luke Parkinson, a projectable right-handed arm who emerged onto the scene this past year. Standing in at a trim 6-foot-3, 174-pound frame with more strength to come, there is a lot to like on the mound with the athletic right-hander. Parkinson shows swing-and-miss potential across his three-pitch arsenal, showing the ability to generate whiffs with each offering. His fastball features life and run through the zone, sitting in the upper-80s and touching 90 mph. He complements it with a sharp, high-spin curveball that has a 2,500 rpm max spin rate and a lower-80s changeup that tunnels effectively off his fastball. From 7/31/25: “Currently ranked No. 30 in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. Displaying an athletic, long-levered 6-foot-3, 174-pound frame, Parkinson secured swings-and-misses with his lively fastball. The right-hander was able to collect six whiffs with his three-pitch mix, placing each pitch around the zone. His fastball was 85-89 mph, topping 90 mph with an IVB max of 20.4”. He utilized a sharp curveball at 68-71 mph with 2,525 rpm and -20.4” IVB max. He also flashed a changeup at 77-81 mph with mostly straight action. Parkinson tossed two scoreless innings, only allowing one hit and two walks with three strikeouts.”

ILLINOIS-CHICAGO

Chicago continued to be a popular out of state destination for the state’s top recruits, as the Flames were able to bring in two Wisconsin products with the signings of SS Chance Ruby (Wilmot) and RHP Cameron Carter (Arrowhead).

Chance Ruby SS / RHP / Wilmot, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 247 / POS: 62                                                   There is a lot to dream on with Chance Ruby, who has been a consistent performer in front of our staff for several years now. Listed at a durable 6-foot, 187-pound frame with some strength present throughout, Ruby has steadily been one of the top middle infielders in the midwest with both his bat and glove. Currently ranked No. 6 in the state and No. 247 nationally, Ruby comes off an impressive spring campaign that earned him First Team All-State honors. Ruby is an athletic mover on the diamond, recording a 6.56-second 60-yard dash. At the plate, he shows above-average barrel control with power to all fields. Defensively, he displays a clean glove up the middle and pairs it with a strong arm across the diamond, reaching 92 mph. He also has shown potential on the mound, working with an effective four-pitch arsenal that features a fastball that’s been up to 91 mph. From 7/17/25: “Illinois-Chicago commit and no. 5th ranked player in the Wisconsin 2026 class. Would showcase a premier right-handed hitting, up-the-middle profile throughout the weekend. A pure athlete who showed twitchy actions both at shortstop and at the plate, Ruby would finish the tournament 9-for-20 with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, and six runs scored. Will be a name to follow within next year’s MLB Draft. An athletic 6-foot, 187-pound frame, Ruby had an interesting appearance on the mound Sunday afternoon. The right-hander was working with a two-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 84-87 mph, T89, and the slider was sitting 75-76 mph, late sharp break. An athletic, fluid mover on the mound with long, clean arm action from the ¾ slot. A competitor on the mound, filling up the zone with ease, with feel for the slider.”

Cameron Carter RHP / OF / Arrowhead, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 426 / POS: 152                                         Cameron Carter is an arm that has been on our staff’s radar since his first event in 2020 and remains a name to watch as he continues to develop. Currently ranked No. 10 in the state and No. 426 nationally, the Flames will be receiving a bulldog on the mound who consistently competes at a high level. Measuring in at a projectable 6-foot-4, 183-pound frame, Carter combines his size with a lively arm and room to continue adding strength. He features an intriguing three-pitch mix that has shown the potential to produce whiffs in-game. He showcases a firm upper-80s-to-low-90s fastball that has been up to 91 mph, pairing it with an 12/6 curveball that shows depth, and a fading changeup in the mid-80s that works deceptively off his fastball. From 5/8/25: “Illinois-Chicago commit, stands at 6-foot-4, 182 pounds with clear room for added muscle throughout the frame. Carter is an athlete on the mound with developing feel to repeat, longer levers, consistently getting the arm up and time before working in line to the plate. Three pitch mix, the fastball sat 88-91 mph with carry throughout the outing, scattered command of the pitch, tough to barrel when landed up in the zone. The curveball is thrown hard at 80-82 mph with big 12/6 action with no hop out of the hand and feel to land throughout the zone in this look. The breaking ball looks like a future swing and miss pitch at the next level with more to dream on from the offering. The change up played at 84 mph and was thrown downhill with fade from a higher slot, another secondary with a ceiling with the potential to be a usable option against both handed batters. At the plate, the right-handed hitter, has been a constant presence in the middle of Arrowhead’s lineup this spring performing once again in front of our staff reaching base five times throughout the matchup. Twitchy right-handed swing with bat-to-ball traits and speed that translates to the basepaths.”

ILLINOIS STATE

Vincent Bitter RHP / 1B / Brookfield Central, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 6                                                       The Redbirds bolstered their pitching staff by adding RHP Vincent Bitter (Brookfield Central), a right-hander who brings a high-spin feel to his three-pitch arsenal. Standing at a physical 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame with strength throughout, Bitter is a player who could potentially earn early opportunities on the Illinois State pitching staff. The right-hander consistently fills the zone with each of his pitches, utilizing a high-spin upper-80s fastball with arm-side run that touches 90 mph and spin rates above 2,500 rpm. He complements it with a sharp curveball spinning over 2,600 rpm and a high-spin, heavily fading changeup. From 2/26/25: “RHP Vince Bitter (Brookfield Central, 2026; Illinois State) was our very first pitcher of the day and he really set the tone for a talent-packed event. Bitter sat 88-89 mph (90.3 max) on a quality fastball that he attacked the zone with. He has feel for the zone with his secondaries as well, like his slider, 76-78 mph, that sweeps at nearly 10 inches on average (1.2-inch IVB avg.). The changeup might even be his best secondary, at 78-79 mph he gets it to move arm-side at 12.3 inches (-3.2-inch IVB avg.). From a simple, low-effort delivery inside a physical 6-foot-2, 210-pound stature, Bitter exhibits starter traits at the next level.”

VALPARAISO

Cail Geiger RHP / 3B / Menomonee Falls, WI / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 4                                                   Recently re-committed right-hander Geiger brings a lively arm and plenty of pitchability that should be an asset for the Phoenix pitching staff. Currently ranked No. 17 in the state, the right-hander comes off strong spring and summer campaigns that earned him Third Team All-State honors and a spot on Team Heartland at the Senior Future Games. Working in at a well-proportioned 6-foot, 188-pound frame with strength throughout, Geiger possesses an advanced feel for spin across his four-pitch arsenal. He works with a heavy fastball that shows life out of the hand and has topped 91 mph. He complements it with a sharp curveball/slider combination, both averaging spin rates in the 2,500–2,600+ rpm range, along with a fading changeup that registered an HM max of 22.2 inches. From 7/31/25: “Geiger came off an appearance at the Senior Future Games that generated a crowd behind home plate in Georgia. At State Games, the results were mixed, but he still looked like one of the top (then) uncommitted pitchers in Wisconsin, with a loose, easy arm action on the mound with a long, clean arm path. His fastball was up to 91 with carry through the zone, and played well in the lower-half of the zone. He mixed in an upper-70s curveball with an average of 2498 rpm, and a slider in the low-80s with an average of 2603 rpm, -8.2 inches of induced vertical break, and -11.2 inches of horizontal movement. Both his off-speed pitches showed swing and miss stuff, and he continued to look the part of a top-end arm in the class.”

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