Eli
Bauler

+ Eli Bauler, 1B/RHP (Monona Grove): One of the stronger left-handed bats in the state regardless of class, Bauler took a standout round of BP reaching a max exit velo of 104 mph with consistent loud contact in the air hitting multiple baseballs out. On the mound, the right-hander works out of a repeatable, rocker motion with a medium leg kick, followed by a quick half-circle motion from the ¾ slot. Working with a two-pitch mix, the fastball ran up to 87 mph, sitting 82-85 mph, with sink. The slider was sitting 70-73 mph with slight sweep. During his two-inning appearance, Bauler struck out one, attacking hitters with his fastball, overpowering bats.

Uncommitted, one of the strongest bats in the state’s sophomore class, one of the strongest left-handed hitters in the class standing at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds. At the plate, he collected two hits and drove in two runs. His first hit was an RBI single to right field in the third inning, followed by another RBI single to center field in the sixth. He features a controlled, rhythmic swing with strong barrel action and showcases athletic movements in the field.

+ 1B/RHP Eli Bauler (Monona Grove, 2027) is one of the strongest left-handed bats in the state regardless of class. Standing at a physical 6-foot-1, 215 pounds with strength throughout the frame. At the plate, the physical left-hander takes controlled and violent swings, consistently finding the barrel with impact, leading the event with a 97.9 mph max exit velocity. On the mound Bauler showed feel for a three pitch mix with a fastball up to 83 mph and two secondaries to pair off the fastball.

Eli Bauler, Monona Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 215.2-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, simple, repeatable, high leg lift, rides down the mound, gets into back side.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic arm action, quick arm speed getting through the ball, full arc, ball jumps out of hand.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Firm, life and carry through the zone, commands strikes, ability to work in and out. T2119, 1924 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Shows depth with 11/5 action, throws for strikes, has the ability to spin. T2040, 1857 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Some tilt with ability to throw on inside half. T1250, 1250 average rpm.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.

Eli Bauler, Monona Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 215.2-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider base with centered hands, easy and rhythmic rock back into strong hitting position on time. Downhill, short and quick with inside and downhill path to and through the ball. 72.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 369' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short arm release.
Defense: Steady two hand gather out front, works to keep the ball in front.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 53.64 Edge Score

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Mature build, strength in lower half.
Delivery: Low-effort, medium leg kick and moves well downhill
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, 3/4 slot, arm works.
FB: T85, 79-84 mph. 4S: Forward life finish through the hitting zone. 2S: Sinking action, late. T2091, 1945 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 break, some late break. T1704, 1642 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Some fade and depth, has feel for the pitch. T1413, 1305 average rpm.
ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 24.20 max vertical.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Mature build, strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Upright and narrow, slightly open, easy to the hitting position on time. Short and direct, back spins balls to all fields, strong hands and bat speed. 69.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two handed gather, fields under midline, shuffle to throw.
ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 24.20 max vertical.

RHP/INF Eli Bauler (Monona Grove, 2027) is one of the top ranked players in the state’s freshman class and he put together a loud performance on both sides of the ball. Built at a mature 6-foot-1, 215-pounds, took a clean round of BP. Working short to the ball, Bauler registered the day’s top exit velocity at 98.1 mph and he also averaged 84.4 mph. Then on the mound, his upside was equally as apparent. From a low-effort delivery, Bauler ran his running fastball up to 85.1 mph, while sitting in the 79-84 mph range throughout. As for offspeeds, he spun in a mid-to-high-60s curveball with late 11/5 bite and also killed spin on fading changeup with late fade, too. After popping late into the fall circuit which ultimately earned him a spot inside of our rankings. Since then he has already made some big strides on both side of the ball and he is certainly a young prospect to know in the Badger State.