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2024 Prep Baseball Iowa Upper Midwest World Series (Underclass 16U): Takeaways

October 9, 2024
Rob Allison, Pascal Paul, Parker Hageman
Prep Baseball Upper Midwest

2024 PREP BASEBALL IOWA UPPER MIDWEST WORLD SERIES (UNDERCLASS 16U)

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Below are some notable performances as observed by our scouting staff from the Prep Baseball Iowa Upper Midwest World Series (Underclass 16U).

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WEEKEND STANDOUTS

+ Ben Grife (2028, RHP/1B, ADM) has been nothing but a hit machine each time we get eyes on him. The 2024 Team Midwest Junior Future Games alum went 7-for-11 (.636) with three extra base hits and drove in six and scored another eight himself for the Iowa Sticks. He’s been up to 81 on the mound and runs a 7.3. With a six-foot-two frame, he should be adding strength as he matures. Should be a solid follow in this class.

+ Cade Newman (2027, 3B/1B, Ankeny Centennial) showcased well over the weekend for 3T’s Dawgs 16U. The corner infielder was 4-for-7 with 2 triples, 4 walks and stole 2 bases. At 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, Newman has projectable actions in the infield and is a quick rotator in the box with speed around the bases. He’s currently ranked 27th in Iowa’s 2027s.

+ Jack Tooke (2027, RHP, Mandan) with the Dakota Select shows a lot of athleticism on the mound and was up to 87 in his outing while cruising in the 83-85 range. His slider was tight with a late break, traveling in at 74 to 77. He collected 10 strikeouts in four innings of work. Currently 36th in Minnesota’s 2027 rankings.

+ Cade Hamilton (2027, 1B/3B, East Ridge) brought heavy artillery to the tournament, dropping two doubles and a home run for Blizzard 2027 Blue. The corner infielder has present strength and size in the box

NOTABLES

3Ts

+ Bowen Benedict (2027, LHP/OF, Ballard) with atall slender build and long arm action. Easy effort producing 78-81 mph FB’s-T82. Lean movements and has quality projection.

+ Hayes Lautenbach (2027, RHP/SS, Pella) is a two-way talent (up to 84 on the mound) with athletic traits (6.94 runner). We saw him get his barrel on-plane early with easy effort through the ball. Ranked 31st in Iowa’s 2027 class.

+ Raine Pitre (2027, RHP/OF, Iowa Falls Alden) is an easy mover with low effort arm action. Pounded the zone with FB/BB. Fastball was 80-82 topping at 83 with slight cut at times. Breaking ball was 72-74, bigger slurve break. Ranked 17th in Iowa’s 2027 class.

+ Avyon Sutterfield (2027, SS/2B, Humboldt) shows quality actions in the field with above actions and easy movements. Solid AB here shooting a ball up the middle for a single.

+ Jack Loutsch (2027, LHP/OF, Ankeny Centennial) has a three-pitch mix that he’s used in and around the zone. moving his fastball (76-79 T80) to both sides of the plate with good sweep to his breaking ball (69-72) and late depth to CH (71-73).

CRUSH BASEBALL

+ Carter Cajthaml (2027, C/2B, New Hampton) gets on one here. Long through the zone, jumps all over the up count FB w/ runners in scoring position.

DAKOTA SELECTS

+ Caden Nelson (2027, 3B/RHP, Fargo South) has a 6’2 lean frame. 84-86 with a very good cutter/slider at 76-79. Manipulated the outer edge to his benefit very well. Ranked 37th in Minnesota’s 2027s.

+ Ben Sheets (2027, 1B, Fargo North) with advanced size has had consistent quality ABs. 2nd barrel of the day takes this mid 80s fastball for a ride to deep center.

IOWA STICKS

+ Hayden Anderson (2027, LHP, Waukee) is the epitome of projection. At six-foot-five, he's got a long fluid arm path with easy effort. 80-83 MPH T85. Heavy run and sink to arm-side. 2024 Super Sophomore Games participant and ranked 19th in Iowa's 2027s.

+ Will Biggs (2028, SS, Waukee) stays on and through this baseball, driving it to the right-center gap for a triple. 7.0 runner, 89 across the diamond. High-end 2028 prospect in the state & nationally. 

+ Finn Faber (2028, OF/RHP, Waukee) is long, loose and lanky. Was at 79-82 mph with steep downhill plane. Breaking ball shows swing and miss potential. 

+ Tyler Honkomp (2027, OF, Northwest) with a hard back-side single to RF. Physical athletic frame with present bat speed. Honkomp was a 2024 Super Sophomore Games alum for Team Iowa. Ranked 20th in Iowa's 2027s.

+ Brekken Miller (2028, C/RHP, Ankeny Centennial) competed well on the mound. Quality mix of 78-81 mph fastball paired with larger shaped BB at 69-71. 2024 member of Team Midwest at Prep Baseball Junior Future Games. 

+ Charlie Sarsfield (2027, OF/SS, Linn-Mar) possesses a balanced and repeatable line drive swing that consistently produces hard contact. Lead-off single here to start the game. Finished the tournament 5-for-7 with 2 triples and a double, driving in five runs. Currently ranked 5th in Iowa's 2027s.

+ Gavin Weinschenk (2027, LHP/OF, Waukee) has been relatively efficient on mound. Fastball was 79-82 MPH with occasional downhill plane and run. Steeper BB with larger break at 69-71. Lives on the edges with 2-pitch mix. Ranked 49th in Iowa's 2027s.

MINNESOTA BLIZZARD

+ Anthony Brown (2027, SS/RHP, Totino-Grace) added and subtracted in the zone with consistency. Fastball has been upper 70s with 68-71 curveball. All over the bottom of the zone getting weak contact. 

+ Jackson Kolb (2027, SS/RHP, White Bear Lake) was an athletic/quicker mover running his fastball up to 86, sat 83-85.

+ Ty Link (2027, C, Cretin Derham Hall) was two-for-two in caught stealing in the first 2 innings of his first game. Both throws on the bag with one coming off a tough down and away pitch.

+ Kason Nuehring (2027, RHP, Mankato West) had a fastball that sat 80-82 early in his outing. Paired with a breaking ball at 65-68 creating more depth when ahead in counts. 

+ Mark Susa (2027, LHP, Hudson) with a long body and low 3/4 arm slot. Fastball sat 79-82. Had some sweep and depth to breaking ball, 70-72. Ranked 26th in Wisconsin's 2027s. 

+ Oscar Waisanen (2027, SS/RHP, Benilde-St. Margaret's) has been in and around the zone consistently. Lean athletic build on mound, crossfire delivery, flashes of above avg CH. FB is 80-83 mph with varying movement. 

NEBRASKA PROSPECTS

+ Cade Anderson (2028, RHP/3B, Lincoln Southwest) with a strong, durable build producing heavy 80-82 mph fastballs. Pairs with two different breaking balls: Softer 12/6 curve for strikes and 72-76 slider inducing swing and miss. Anderson was a member of Team Midwest at the 2024 Junior Future Games. 

+ Henry Heller (2028, OF/LHP, MOC-Floyd Valley) has a slight hitch in delivery, creates deception, arm works relatively well, and drives balls downhill at 82-84 mph. 

+ Robby Merten (2028, 1B/RHP, Lincoln East) showed off some power when he drove a ball into the left field fence. 

+ Hank Vosik (2028, SS/OF, Creighton Prep) stays inside this ball launching it over the LF head for a triple and a RBI.

PITCH 2 PITCH

+ Jack Schultz (2027, SS, Robbinsdale Armstrong) shows balance in the box, athletic actions, and a whippy barrel. Collected multiple hits on the weekend. Schultz is a 2023 Junior Future Games and a 2024 Super Sophomore Games alum for Team Minnesota. 

+ Will Underthun (2027, RHP/3B, St. Michael-Albertville) is an interesting follow with continued development. Larger frame with solid body control, sitting consistently 80-82. Delivery is slow and methodical at times but arm works and has future projection.

TOP TIER IOWA

+ Abram Decena (2028, C/OF, Centerville) with a compact frame and power in his left handed stroke. Tracking balls in center in a tough wind. Dropped a solid opposite field double here.