Prep Baseball Report

Wisconsin State Games Player Analysis: Corner Infielders


Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On July 31st and August 1st, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff hosted the Wisconsin State Games, the premier invite-only event in our ecosystem. Now in its second year, the event has grown both in talent and in size, with this year wielding 12 teams with over 200 players in attendance.

Today, we are continuing our post-event rollout with a look at every single conrner infielder that was in attendance, with a top-15 ranking of who our staff thought showed the best in both gameplay and the workout.

TOP-15 CORNER INFIELDERS

1. Eli Bauler, Monona Grove (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 215.2 pounds. Physically imposing frame with strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, toe-taps into medium stride. Easy strength with backspin up the middle at times, can use the middle of the field with ease, loud contact. 77.5 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 mph max exit velocity (96.6 avg.); 404-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, clean double play turn, feel around the bag.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.

2. Benjamin Smet-Cooper, Westosha Central (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 193.3 pounds. Durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Open base, works back to even with a longer stride, hangs foot for timing. Easy strength and bat-speed, pull-side approach with some lift at times, showed ability to drive it the other way. 71.9 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (88.1 avg.); 368-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, multiple slots.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, steady hands, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 56.41 Edge Score.

3. Sam Wells, Brookfield East (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 198 pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with more fill to come.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, simple load and stride. Easy power, quick and compact with jump off the barrel, power to all fields. 66 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.); 355-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Loose, clean arm action, lively out of the hand, various slots.
Defense: Plays through the ball, soft hands, reliable glove, flashes natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.31 Edge Score.

4. Evan Harbort, Cambridge (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 192 pounds. Physical frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and even setup, short toe-tap stride. Works on top of the baseball, whole field approach, easy strength at impact with jump off the barrel, easy and balanced with some intent. 68.9 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.6 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, soft hands, plays through the ball, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 61.85 Edge Score.

5. Cole Pettijohn, East Troy (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 169.1 pounds. Wiry, athletic build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bat wiggle, minimal toe-tap stride. Short to the baseball, direct path, ball jumps with easy bat-speed 71.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (85.1 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, multiple slots.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, attacks the baseball, soft hands, clean double play turn, reliable hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 74.93 Edge Score.

6. John Zeamer, Waupaca (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-2, 213 pounds. Projectable frame with physical strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, stands tall, hands disconnected pre-pitch, longer stride, pre-pitch rhythm. Loose, strong hands, works on plane with leverage, uses the entire field, ball jumps with easy strength. 71.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (95 avg.); 379-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, compact arm, over the top.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, has range up the middle, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.42 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 73.73 Edge Score.

7. Isaac Teisl, Mukwonago (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-1, 182 pounds. High-waisted, long-levered build with sloped shoulders present.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slightly open, toe-taps into a medium stride. Direct to the ball, works on top, loose and balanced through impact, flat path. 72.2 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (89.8 avg.); 357-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm action, over the top with carry.
Defense: Gets around the ball, soft hands, two hand funnel into body, fluid actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.55 Edge Score.

8. Logan Vande Zande, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 196.4 pounds. XL, projectable frame with long levers present.
Hit: RHH. Heavy leg kick, long stride, balanced base. Strong hands, can leverage the ball to all fields, explosive lower half, loud contact. 70.1 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (91.9 avg.); 364-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long arm action, multiple slots.
Defense: One hand gather out front, clean double play turn, feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 72.06 Edge Score.

9. Brendan Kellar, Badger (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 192 pounds. Sturdy build with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, gets foot down early, small lift/place stride. Bat-speed with intent, quick from launch, intent to elevate. 71 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (92.4 avg.); 376-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.45 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.31 Edge Score.

10. James Radabaugh, Waunakee (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-1, 207 pounds. Projectable frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short and minimal stride. Longer and flat path, can lift up the middle and pull-side. 70.6 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (88.2 avg.); 370-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action, over the top.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, feel for the position, natural actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 87.14 Edge Score.

11. Carter Nicolato, Muskego (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 193 pounds. Compact build with proportional strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, weight shifts, longer two tap stride. Strong hands, works on plane with feel for the barrel, uses the entire field with power, on the barrel throughout. 73.5 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (95.7 avg.); 383-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: Plays through the ball, shuffles through to target, has range up the middle, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.6 Edge Score.

12. Mason Borseth, Pulaski (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 175 pounds. Trim build with room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Medium base, weight starts more on back leg, short lift/place stride. Easy and balanced swing, creates length through the zone at times. 67.7 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 332-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, gains ground to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.36 Edge Score.

13. Jacob Madlung, Arrowhead (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 187 pounds. Tall, high-waisted frame with long levers present.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short and quick stride, quiet pre-pitch. Direct path, works on plane, line drives through the middle of the field. 71.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (82.9 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, soft hands, clean actions, sure hands.
Athletic Testing: 6.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 69.24 Edge Score.

14. Tyson Resch, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 202 pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, medium stride, balanced base. Easy strength, works on plane with feel to elevate, pull-side approach. 67.3 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (87.2 avg.); 333-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, side arm slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, feel around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 8.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64 Edge Score.

15. Grayson Uttech, Sun Prairie East (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 183.4 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, weight starts on back foot, short lift/place stride. Long and flat path, pull-side/middle approach, flashed backspin up the middle. 67.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 327-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Short, compact arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball into body, natural actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.56 Edge Score.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Grady Chvosta, Slinger (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 169.1 pounds. Wiry build with sloped shoulders and some strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Weight slightly shifted in back leg, wider base. Easy, works on plane, stays inside with extension past contact, balanced, uses the entire field, simple and repeats. 61.4 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short, compact arm action, clean, over the top, lively out of the hand.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, easy actions, two hand funnel into body, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 59.67 Edge Score.

Austin Ebert, Valders (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 192.9 pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, works back to even with a longer toe-tap stride. Swing works uphill with intent to elevate pull-side. 72.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel into body, works towards target, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.32 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.02 Edge Score.

Mack Endres, Oak Creek (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-2, 210 pounds. Strong build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, longer stride, smooth action. Repeats, direct path, matches plane, feel for the barrel, uses the entire field, strength. 63.9 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.5 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand funnel out front into body, gains ground towards target, feel for the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.96 Edge Score.

Logan Haupt, Manitowoc Lutheran (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135 pounds. Light, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, two tap stride, heavier leg kick, quiet pre-pitch. Flat path, flashed feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 61.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (70.1 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: Plays through the ball, low hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, ranges well up the middle, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 76.85 Edge Score.

Braeden Hermes, Kimberly (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 173.5 pounds. Athletic frame with good proportions and some strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, shorter stride, simple and minimal movements. Longer flat path, works the ball to the whole field, line-drive approach. 68.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Long, loose arm, sidearm slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, gains ground to target, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.10 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 77.36 Edge Score.

Carter Heroux, Oconto Falls (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 176.4 pounds. Athletic build with present strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Upright, athletic setup, utilizes a quick, medium stride. Works on top of the baseball, flat path, direct hands. 70.6 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (85 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long, loose arm action, over the top.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, quiet feet, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 53.83 Edge Score.

Teegan Karpinske, Appleton North (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-10, 195.1 pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, works back in-line with a shorter stride. Loose, handsy swing, works to stay on top of the ball, line-drive approach, mostly pull-side. 65.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, lively out of the hand.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, ranges well up the middle, clean double play turn, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: Edge Score.

Alexis Martinez, Fort Atkinson (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 173.9 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 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (89.1 avg.); 347-foot max batted 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.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 71.69 Edge Score.

Clay Maxam, West De Pere (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 137.6 pounds. High-waisted frame with broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Toe-tap stride, balanced base, longer stride. Flat path, uses the middle of the field, some feel for the barrel. 61.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (77.2 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm, over the top.
Defense: Fields ball into body, short shuffle to target, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 39.54 Edge Score.

Avery Mosloski, Oshkosh West (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 174.2 pounds. Long-levered build with present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, narrow, stands tall, longer stride. Direct, handsy path, extension past contact. 64 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (77.5 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over the top.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, shuffles through to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.91 Edge Score.

Charlie Prokash, Algoma (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 230.4 pounds. Strong-bodied, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, sits in back leg, quiet pre-pitch. Swings with intent, pull-side approach, ball jumps off the barrel. 66 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (82.8 avg.); 322-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, ranges well up the middle, reliable hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 64.74 Edge Score.

Colin Reddy, Appleton North (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 190 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and tall setup, short toe-tap stride. Balanced, flat path, repeats with feel for the barrel, uses the middle of the field. 64.1 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, soft two hand gather, athletic actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 81.02 Edge Score.

Ethan Rudolph, St Thomas More (WI), 2027 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 178.6 pounds. Athletic frame with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, narrow, slightly open base, quiet movements pre-pitch. Short and direct path, balanced throughout, feel to use the entire field, simple and repeats. 64.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (79 avg.); 272-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, various slots.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, ranges well up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 7.00 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 63.1 Edge Score.

Ben Schultz, Milton (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 161.7 pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, longer stride, gains ground to the mound. Compact into a flat path, balanced finish, controlled intent, pull-side approach. 63.7 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 55.77 Edge Score.

Lucas Stapleton, South Milwaukee (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 205 pounds. Physical, strong-bodied build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, foot hangs into a longer stride, some rhythm. Flat path, feel for the barrel, uses the middle of the field. 69 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (87.9 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two hand gather into body, soft hands, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 46.18 Edge Score.

Ben Weber, Oconomowoc (WI), 2026 |
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-4, 209 pounds. Projectable, physically imposing frame with strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slight foot movement pre-pitch, balanced base, quick stride. Short inside path to the baseball, easy strength and bat-speed, pull-side approach. 68.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (75.8 avg.); 257-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, shuffles through to target, athletic actions, natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 67.29 Edge Score.

Andrew Wiesner, Sevastopol (WI), 2028 |
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 176.8 pounds. Lean, long-levered frame with projectability.
Hit: RHH. Heavy leg kick, long stride, open base, slight knee bend. Flat path, feel for the barrel, uses the entire field. 65.7 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (76.5 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Compact arm action, various slots.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, has range up the middle, easy actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.52 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 76.78 Edge Score.

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