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2024 Prep Baseball Iowa World Series (Upperclass): Takeaways

September 6, 2024
Rob Allison, Parker Hageman & Pascal Paul
Prep Baseball Upper Midwest

2024 PREP BASEBALL IOWA WORLD SERIES (UPPERCLASS)

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Below are some notable performances as observed by our scouting staff from the Prep Baseball Iowa World Series (Upperclass).

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3T'S DAWGS 18U NATIONAL

+ Taitn Gray (2025, Dallas Center-Grimes, Notre Dame commit) is a physical specimen: 6-foot-3, 6.7 runner, 89 mph outfield velo and more. The switch-hitting catcher/outfielder has posted triple digit exit velocity from either side of the box. While he smashed baseballs from both sides this weekend, he had more lift to his game from the left side (as evidenced by the video below). In 10 plate appearances,  he reached base 7 times and had three extra base hits (2 triples and a home run). The home run came on a 91 mile per hour fastball. Gray is Iowa’s no. 1 prospect in the class of 2025 and, with this output, should pick up MLB Draft steam.

+ Tate Slagle (2025, Algona, Iowa commit) has a wide variety of tools at his disposal. The University of Iowa commit can pick it in the field, receive with the best of them, and hop on the mound to fire 90 mile per hour darts. From behind the dish, Slagle threw out runners, showing athleticism and quality glovework. On the hill, he was 89 with late arm-side run and a gross array of secondary pitches. Ranked 4th in Iowa’s 2025, it would seem the biggest challenge for college coaches would be to determine exactly where you will want him on the field. 

+ Ben Porter (2026, Winterset) has a strong compact frame, above average catcher-and-throw skills defensively with a knack for getting on base. One to follow through his junior year. No. 42 in Iowa’s 2026. 

712 NATIONALS 2025/2026

+ Ethan Erickson (2025, Bishop Heelan) worked a solid two-pitch mix with 83-86 mph FB and low 70s 12/6 breaking ball. Physical with athletic tools (finished with nine home runs on the high school season, 9th in the state) and will be an interesting two-way player in college. No. 79 in Iowa’s 2025. 

+ Nathan Gaswint (2025, Bishop Heelan) topped at 87 with his fastball, sat 84-86. Ball was quick out of his hand. Projectable lean frame, uncommitted name to keep an eye on. No. 35 in Iowa’s 2025.

CRUSH BASEBALL KLEIN

+ Carson Streeter (2026, South Winneshiek) with a strong projectable build and arm that works well. The fastball has flashes of life at 81-84 mph while the 12/6 breaking ball flashes plus at times with sharp break at 77-79. All indications point to big velo increases in the future. No. 95 in Iowa's 2026. 

DAKOTA SELECTS 18U

+ Hudson Dinger (2026, West Fargo Sheyenne) has made considerable strides on the mound. Large, strong frame, Dinger was up to 88 early and cruised at the mid-80s in his outing. His most impressive feature was his ability to command multiple breaking balls and throw them in any situation. He would land them for first-pitch strikes, get swing/miss later in the count, and drop one in full count situations. He finished his day with 8 strikeouts and one hit allowed in 4.2 innings. If he can close the gap between his velocity ceiling and his floor and sustain that thoroughout, he should be a strong follow on the mound. No. 54 in Minnesota’s 2026. 

+ Colby Hanson (2025, Fargo North) hides the ball well adding deception to his game. Short, quick arm that sat 83-85, hitting 87 once. Good fade on changeup and landed breaking ball for strikes. Two-way player with solid actions in the field, competitor with the bat. 

+ Alex Seaver (2026, Red River) strong durable build, clean arm circle with flashes of life, slower breaking ball needs development. Overall good ingredients and should be a follow out of the Dakotas. No. 58 in Minnesota’s 2026. 

IOWA STICKS 2025 SCOUT ROMANCHUK

+ Dylan England (2025, Boone) made firm fly ball contact throughout the weekend with two resulting in home runs. He’s the top ranked uncommitted player in Iowa’s class of 2025. 

+ Cole Moore (2025, Van Meter, Iowa commit) was up to 91 in his outing with a slider in the upper 70s. Two-way talent with an 83 mph arm with carry and a 1.98 pop time from behind the dish. No. 3 in Iowa’s 2025. 

+ Grant Sorensen (2025, Waukee, South Dakota State commit) has long been a plus defender at shortstop but as he has added strength, the bat has developed nicely as well. The 2023 Future Game participant sprayed hard line drives all over the field. 

IOWA STICKS 2026 SCOUT NOLAN

+ Dane Gosselink (2026, West Des Moines Valley) was not as crisp and clean around the zone vs previous outings but continued to be one of the easier arms to dream on in the state. 84-86 mph with clean fluid movements showing arm side life. No. 24 ranked player Iowa’s 2026. 

+ Trent Grevengoed (2026, West Des Moines Valley) was up to 88 on the mound with a good feel for his breaking balls. A 6.59 runner with a strong arm from the outfield, Grevengoed jumped from number 50 to number 25 in the latest state rankings. 

+ Brooks McCarty (2026, MOC-Floyd) is an athletic mover that gets down the mound very well. Good velocity - was 87-88 with late run. Curve was 77-79 (2500 rpms) and had sharp bite. Good hand speed on both pitches. No. 20 in Iowa's 2026. 

+ Ryan Stedman (2026, West Des Moines Valley) challenged hitters with fastballs in the zone and in the 90s in his outing while launching a grand slam at the plate as well. As he adds muscle to his frame, that velocity number should skyrocket. No. 7 ranked player in Iowa’s 2026. 

+ Owen Strey (2026, Chaska) showed a strong barrel throughout the tournament. A participant of Team Minnesota for the 2024 Future Games, Strey played mainly on the left side of the infield and made some solid defensive stops to go with the bat. Ranked 10th in Minnesota’s 2026, Strey has been 89 across and is showing promise on the mound with an upper 80s fastball. 

+ Colton Roemmich (2026, West Des Moines Valley) is a big upside prospect in Iowa. This weekend he was pumping 86-89 mph fastballs paired with 76-79 breaking balls. Fast arm and is athletic on mound. No. 10 in Iowa’s 2026.

+ Gavin De Jesus (2026, Waukee) checks a lot of boxes with his tool set: 6.5 speed, 92 across the diamond, and a swing that works gap-to-gap while flashing some occasional pop. He glides on the bases, taking an extra 90 feet without breaking a sweat. His defense at short is smooth, playing with high tempo and energy. Currently 6th in Iowa’s 2026.

ITB 1

+ Kaden Harris (2025, Linn-Mar) coming off a strong Iowa State Games performance, Harris showed well for Iowa Travel Baseball with well above average actions defensively and bat has continued to develop. 

OMAHA KRUSH 2025 SNYDER

+ Brady Ferguson (2025, Millard West, Iowa commit) showed a fastball with late life out of the hand, sitting 90-92, matched with a tight slider with depth at 75-78. The University of Iowa commit is number 3 in Nebraska’s 2025. 

+ Tyson Meier (2025, Millard West) found barrels in multiple games. The uncommitted shortstop had QABs throughout. Sound defender up the middle, good actions on the run. No. 101 in Nebraska’s 2025. 

P2P MILLERS KIRKWOLD

+ Brody Geislinger (2026, Delano) proved to be the king of ​​working the edges, changing speeds & inducing soft contact. Athletic on mound and competes at a high level sitting 82-85 mph while popping one 88. Named the weekend’s MVPitcher. No. 32 in Minnesota’s 2026. 

+ Charlie Johnson (2026, Chanhassen) showcased well at the Pitch 2 Pitch Scout Day and verified that on the field during recent tournament play. A strong upper 90s barrel, Johnson ran one to the gap and showed off his 6.7 speed around the bases for a triple. His swing had adjustability and the path stayed behind the ball. On the mound, he located a mid-80s fastball, topping out at 85, and induced weak contact with a small break but sharp slider. No. 40 in Minnesota’s 2026. 

+ Lucas Langin (2026, Waconia) ran the fastball up to 90, cruising 87-89. The 2024 Prep Baseball Future Game alum finished with 11 strikeouts and holding velo (87-88) into the later innings. Clean mover, ball comes out crisp. No. 18 in Minnesota’s 2026. 

+ Brandon Stafford (2026, Rogers) showed out with the stick, particularly in bracket play where he hit not one but two home runs to propel Pitch 2 Pitch Kirkwold to the championship game. Stafford’s performance earned him tournament MVP honors.

P2P MILLERS VITENSE

+ Patrick Binnebose (2025, Rockford) has continued to climb the rankings as his metrics soared over the summer and into the fall. The Upper Midwest Senior Future Games alum hit 94.1 at the recent Pitch 2 Pitch Scout Day and was equally impressive in game. He was up to 93 multiple times and cruised at 88-90 with a higher over-the-top slot. The fastball has some cut-ride properties that, with the high arm angle, makes it a challenge for hitters. What stands out is that he’s getting down the mound more effectively, adding more extension than previous years, giving one more reason why it’s an increasingly tough matchup. Binnebose had strong pitchability, attacking hitters while mixing in a slider and splitter to complement his fastball. No. 8 in Minnesota’s 2025. 

+ Cooper Fiskewold (2025, St. Francis) has a ton of versatility as a player, possessing a variety of tools that should play at the next level. This weekend he was up to 91 on the mound while driving balls for extra bases at the plate. He’s an ultimate multidimensional uncommitted athlete still on the board. No. 14 in Minnesota’s 2025. 

+ Will Haas (2025, Rockford, Tennessee commit) told us before his one inning outing that his goal was to hit 95, which he did. The Vols commit says he’s winding down his time on the mound this season after running up his inning total to over 80 in the spring. High energy, upbeat individual who has added physicality to his frame over the last year-plus. If the offseason treats him well, the no. 2 ranked in Minnesota should garner some MLB Draft consideration. 

SIOUX CITY FUTURES

+ Zain Stark (2025, Ponca) with a projectable frame, good actions andlength down the mound. Lands curveball (73-74) and fastball (82-84) has life. The velo was a sizeable jump from his last showcase appearance at the 2023 Prep Baseball Nebraska Preseason All-State where he topped out at 77.  Competed in his appearance.