Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis

The infielder prospects at the Milwaukee Preseason I.D. event demonstrated a high level of athleticism throughout the event, highlighted by the day’s top three 60 times coming from this group. T.J. Manteufel (Union Grove, 2020) and Andrew Wiegman (Carmel Catholic, IL; 2019) ran two of those top times and both are represented on their class ranks below.

Wiegman came into the February event as one the top-ranked shortstop in Illinois’ 2019 class because of his big potential in the batter’s box and steady actions as a defender. He only reiterated his status as one of the most talented members of his high school class

Sussex-Hamilton’s Eric Erato (2020) is a third base prospect right now and came into the event ranked No. 3 at the position in the state’s class. He has the frame and smooth swing that creates a lot of optimism surrounding his power projection, especially since he makes sound contact regularly.

Check to see how the names above ranked on the lists below. There are also reports on each and every one of the infielders who participated at the event. Keep an eye out for further positional breakdowns from the Milwaukee event this week.  

Top 2019 Prospects

1. Andrew Wiegman, SS, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2019
Louisville commit. Lean projectable frame, 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete, high ceiling prospect. Plus runner, 6.83 in the 60, long strided. Right-handed hitter, easy balanced setup, loads hands into arm bar, short stride. Loose hands, creates easy bat speed on level path. Showed pull side pop, ball jumps of the bat, hard repeatable contact, plus potential hitter. 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Long gangly actions defensively, rangy defender, can cut down angles more, hands are soft, cushions the baseball. Arm action is long and loose, carries well, plus arm, 89 mph across the diamond.

2. Xavier Watson, SS, South Milwaukee, 2019
Illinois commit. 6-foot, 190-pound shortstop, athletic build, lean strength, above average build with projection. Right-handed hitter, athletic setup, leg lift trigger, excellent balance. Loose athletic hands, creates easy bat speed. Hard contact with occasional pop to pull side, contact is on time and repeats, 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively profiles at shortstop, natural athletic actions, plays through the baseball cutting down angles, quick feet and hands. Arm played at 84 mph across the diamond with carry and accuracy, athletic arm action. 6.97 runner in the 60.

3. Paul Toetz, INF, Greendale, 2019
Indiana commit. 6-foot, 195-pound infielder, strong build. Right-handed hitter, balanced wide setup, loads hands back, short stride, strong balance. Path is level, bat strength present, strong hands create bat speed. Hard pull side contact, 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively profiles at third base, arm strength present, carried at 8 6mph across. Hands are soft, easy actions, showed ability to play on the move. 7.10 runner in the 60.

4. Dan Blomgren, SS, Janesville Craig, 2019
Michigan commit. 5-foot-11, 170-pound shortstop, athletic build, lean frame. Advanced defensive actions, hands play soft, cushion the baseball to release, actiony defender, shortstop profile. Arm action is short and over the top, carries at 86 mph across the diamond. 7.21 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, athletic setup, stride varies between reverse tap and leg lift. Path is short and loose, hands work through contact. Line drive approach, gap to gap contact, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.

5. Lukas Galdoni, 1B, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2019
6-foot-4, 205-pound first baseman, extra large frame, long levers. Big left-handed bat, open setup, short stride, good balance. Clears hips into pull side power approach, bat speed present and creates hard contact off the bat. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm carried, 87 mph across the diamond, short loose action. Clean actions and hands, big target around the bag. 7.32 runner in the 60.

6. Tyler Brandenburg, 1B, Lake Country Lutheran, 2019
6-foot-3, 222-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. Improved foot speed, 7.31 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, tall setup, balanced stance, smooth loading action, reverse toe tap. Path is short to the ball, flat through contact, pull side approach. Hard, pull power contact off the bat, easy pop. 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively shows well above average arm strength across the diamond, 80 mph. Actions are clean around the bag, soft hands.

7. Riley Garczynski, SS/RHP, Marquette University, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound two-way player, lean athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action into leg kick trigger, good balance. Loose athletic hands make hard contact, path is long and uphill, pull side launch angle approach. Makes hard contact, occasional topspin, 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long and athletic, high ¾ slot, carried across, 85 mph. Showed ability to play on the move, fluid feet, showed soft hands at times. 7.30 runner in the 60. On the mound arm is long and showed quickness, low ¾ to submarine slot. Fastball flashed run to arm side, showed feel, ranged 76-80 mph, topped at 81 mph. Curveball 11/5 shape, control of zone, 73-74 mph. Changeup fades to arm side, 73-77 mph. Slider works from below sidearm slot, 72 mph.

8. Ben Siekierski, INF, Mukwonago, 2019
6-foot-3, 205-pound infielder, strong build. Right-handed hitter, tall open setup, short stride, simple setup and approach. Path is short to the baseball, uphill path, gap to gap approach, flashed pop. Makes hard contact, occasionally on front foot. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays short high ¾ slot, 82 mph across the diamond. Shows feel around the bag, hands play. 7.34 runner in the 60.

9. Jacob Neese, INF, Sheboygan North, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound infielder, lean loose frame. Defensively arm plays loose and athletic from multiple slots and on the move, 81 mph across the diamond. Played with easy body control, reliable hands. 7.71 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, slight open stance, short stride, average balance. Hands are loose, path is short, short through finish. Sprayed singles contact to all fields, 94 mph exit velocity from the tee.

10. Aaron Quilling, INF, Mukwonago, 2019
5-foot-9, 160-pound infielder, small frame, solid build. Right-handed hitter, open stance, bat wrap load, short reverse lift stride. Path is level line drive type, gap to gap approach. 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, high ¾ slot, 78 mph across the diamond. Second base profile, hands play, works through the baseball. 7.38 runner in the 60.

Top 2020 Prospects

1. Eric Erato, SS/RHP, Sussex Hamilton, 2020
5-foot-11, 160-pound left-handed hitting two-way player, lean projectable frame, shows upside a legitimate two-way prospect. Hits from an open setup, smooth loading action, short quiet stride to even, maintains good balance. Little effort creating bat speed, path is short and level stays on top of the baseball, strength will continue to come. Contact consistently on a line, 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively actions play through the baseball athletically, soft hands cushion to release, plays tall at times, good body control, attacks the slow roller. Arm action plays over the top, carries across, 86 mph. 7.11 runner in the 60. On the mound delivery is simple and repeats, mechanically sound. Full arm circle, works quick out of high ¾ slot. Fastball slightly sinks, 83-86 mph, touched 87 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed, 70-73 mph. Changeup fades, showed above average feel, 74-76 mph.

2. TJ Manteufel, SS, Union Grove, 2020
6-foot-1, 165-pound shortstop, lean athletic frame. Plus-plus runner for age, 6.68 in the 60, live quick twitch type athlete. Defensively actions play with bounce and tempo, plays through the baseball, feet stay light, soft and quick hands show ability to cushion and get rid of the baseball. Arm action is short and over the top, 83 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, balanced, hitterish setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch, quiet through finish. Path is short to the baseball level and repeats at contact. Line drive pull side contact. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.

3. Colton Coca, 3B/RHP, Case, 2020
Central Michigan commit. 6-foot-4, 195-pound two-way player, lean athletic frame, projects extremely well. Premium defender at third base, hands are soft, plays with easy actions, above average body control. 7.51 runner in the 60. Arm action is loose, easy accuracy and flashed carry, athletic slots, 82 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, loads hands back, loose confident presence in the box. Bat speed present, hand generated, path is level through contact gets extension, line drive contact, some pull side tendency. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound works smooth and easy. Fastball cuts, 83-85 mph. Curveball has depth, 11/5 plane, thrown with arm speed, 72-73 mph. Changeup flashed cut as well, 77-80 mph.

4. Gavin Hinckley, RHP/INF, West Bend West, 2020
6-foot-2, 161-pound two-way player, lean athletic frame, live body projects well, highest ceiling appears to be on the mound. Delivery is athletic, slight drop and drive style, works closed and in rhythm. Arm is quick and athletic, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball showed run to arm side, sat 84-85 mph, shows feel. Changeup flashed plus action for age, sinks to arm side, fastball arm speed, excellent feel, 76-79 mph. Curveball has sharp 11/5 action, slurve type feel, 69-73 mph. Right-handed hitter, open stance, stride to even with slight leg lift. Path is short to the baseball, slight uphill finish. Contact is hard, gap to gap approach, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.37 runner in the 60. Defensively arm is plus across the infield, 90 mph, loose and accurate, carries. Hands are reliable, showed soft feel to cushion to release, ultimately a third-base profile.

5. Cooper Griffiths, RHP/INF, Westosha Central, 2020
6-foot-2, 195-pound two-way player, strong athletic build. Progressing quickly on the mound with advanced arm strength. Delivery is tall and lets it fall, shows some rhythm and stays on line with tall recoil finish. Arm action is clean and loose, occasional effort, works quickly from a high ¾ slot. Fastball works downhill, slight sink, showed feel for zone, worked 82-84 mph. Curveball flashed sharp action on 11/5 plane, has feel for zone, 63-68 mph. Changeup fades to arm side, 66-70 mph. Defensively projects at a corner, infield actions are average, shows feel at first base around the bag. Arm actio is long, 82 mph across. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Bat strength swing, made hard contact through a level path, pull side approach. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.53 runner in the 60.

Top 2021 Prospects

1. Noah Miller, INF, Ozaukee, 2021
5-foot-9, 150-pound switch-hitting infielder, lean projectable frame, long legs. Hands play soft on the infield and work efficiently to release, transfers clean and quick. Feet play through the baseball and move athletically, 7.71 runner in the 60. Arm action is loose, athletic from multiple slots, with accuracy, 77 mph across. Balanced hitter from both sides of the plate, path is level, hands work. Line drive hitter, favors pull side contact right-handed, sprays more from the left side. 78 mph exit velocity from the left side, 72 mph exit velocity from the right side.

2. Ben Loyd, INF, Tremper, 2021
5-foot-10, 145-pound left-handed hitting infielder, long lanky frame, projectable build. Balanced setup, short stride and smooth loading action maintains quiet balance. Path is short to the baseball, level at contact with above average bat speed for age. Line drive gap to agp contact, 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.63 runner in the 60. Defensively hands work, feet play through the baseball, arm action is athletic and loose, high ¾ slot, 77 mph across the diamond.

3. Ryan Kaestle, INF, New Trier (IL), 2021
6-foot-1, 170-pound infielder, lean athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action with short stride, easy repeatable setup. Path is short to the baseball, inside out type swing at times, with line drive gap to gap contact. Bat speed present and hands handle the bat well, projectable swing. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and loose, plays from a high ¾ slot, flashes carry, above average arm strength for age, 80 mph across the diamond. Hands work, above average actions play through the baseball, feet play as well. 7.38 runner in the 60.

4. Logan Landers, 1B/RHP, Brookfield Academy, 2021
Extra long lanky frame, 6-foot-7, 205-pound two-way player, body projects to fill out extra long limbs. Right-handed hitter, squared stance, tall setup, short toe tap trigger, maintains good balance and body control for size. Hands work in swing, loose whippy path, long levers produce length to and through contact. Hard contact to all field, upside power bat. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively moves well around the bag, natural actions, large target. Arm is loose and can play athletically. 78 mph across the diamond. 7.34 runner in the 60. On the mound arm works full circle, slight wrap at times, regular effort, high ¾ slot. Controls body well throughout delivery. Fastball was down, slight run and sink to arm side, 76-78 mph, touched 79 mph. Curveball has gradual 11/5 action, can drop for strikes, 64-67 mph. Changeup slightly fades, fastball arm speed, 69-71 mph.

5. Alex Jamroziak, 3B/RHP, Muskego, 2021
6-foot, 175-pound two-way player. Third base profile, actions play through the baseball as hands work to funnel up to release. Ran the 60 at 7.30. Arm is over the top, played accurate, above average arm strength for age, 78 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, tall setup, short stride simple approach, two-handed level finish. Path is simple, works off front foot, short stroke. Contact is mostly on a line, came off the bat well at times flashing hard contact. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Tall and fall delivery, works directional into squared landing. Regular clean arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 80 mph, sat 77-78 mph. Curveball played with depth, 11/5 plane, 69-72 mph. Changeup fades with feel and arm action, firm at 74-76 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Lukas Broske, 1B/RHP, West Bend West, 2020
Long levered frame, 6-foot-4, 190-pound right-handed two-way player. Hits from a slightly open stance, short reverse tap stride, works linear to front foot. Path has uphill plane, short to the baseball, hits off front side. Top spin contact, 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively long target around the bag, hands play steadily, methodical footwork. Arm plays accurate, 72 mph. On the mound arm plays long and firm, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed run to arm side, 75-78 mph. Curveball plays 11/5, feel for strike zone, 66-67 mph. Changeup slightly fades, 64-66 mph.

Jason Brulport, 1B/LHP, Tremper, 2020
6-foot, 210-pound left-handed two-way player. Left-handed hitter, open stance, pre-pitch bat waggle, leg lift stride to even, lower half works. Pull side power approach, long uphill path, 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.11 runner in the 60. Defensively arm action is short, 75 mph across the diamond, showed soft hands. On the mound arm plays from a high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 78 mph, sat 76-77 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, depth and feel, 60-64 mph. Changeup is straight, near fastball delivery, 69-70 mph. Knuckleball played 62-65 mph.

Isaiah Cerfus, RHP/3B, Union Grove, 2021
5-foot-11, 200-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, shifts weight back into load. Path is long, pull side contact works around the baseball. 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.69 runner in the 60. Corner infield profile, tall at transfer long glove pat exchange. Arm is long at high ¾ slot, 75 mph across the diamond. On the mound arm is similar. Fastball plays 77-79 mph. Curveball works 10/4, 60-63 mph. Changeup occasionally fades, some arm speed, 65-68 mph.

Cedric Collier, 1B, Barrington (IL), 2019
6-foot-6, 220-pound first baseman, extra large frame. Plus runner for size, 6.86 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, toe tatp to lift stride. Bat strength present, strong hands, long path, slightly uphill. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Big target around the bag, average hands. Arm played 70 mph across the diamond.

Alex Dibble, INF, Tremper, 2021
6-foot, 160-pound infielder, lean wiry frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, regular stride. Hands worked in swing, path plays level, occasional lift off back side approach. 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.90 runner in the 60. Defensively hands field underneath, works at the waist, glove pat to release, arm is loose, consistently works from high ¾ slot. 67 mph across the diamond.

Brayden Gorecki, INF, Sussex Hamilton, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed hitting infielder, lean frame. Hits from an open setup, smooth loading action, long stride to even. Path is level, line drive opposite field contact. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, high ¾ slot, 76 mph across the diamond. Hands showed softness, funnelled to release. 7.08 runner in the 60.

Adam Hill, INF, Wauwatosa East, 2019
5-foot-10, 165-pound infielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, solid balance. Path is short to baseball, level through contact, line drive gap to gap approach, occasional hard contact. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, 82 mph across the diamond. Hands are clean, fluid feet through the baseball, showed body control. 7.36 runner in the 60.

Dylan Hunt, 3B, Marquette, 2020
6-foot-2, 210-pound third-baseman. 8.28 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, slight drop of hands into load with high back elbow. Path is uphill, abrupt two-handed finish. Contact favors pull side, 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and loose, over the top slot that can play lower on the move, 73 mph across. Corner infield profile, exchange is long, glove pat to release.

Peyton Jenkins, RHP/INF, Sun Prairie, 2021
6-foot-1, 190-pound two-way player, strong athletic build. Showed well on the mound, arm works over the top, drives knee to top, loads and goes down the mound, balanced finish. Fastball works downhill, showed control of the zone, 79-80 mph, touched 81 mph. Curveball worked 12/6, 61-65 mph. Pulls changeup at times, 73-74 mph, occasional sink. Right-handed hitter, squared stance, reverse tap stride, stays balanced. Path is short, showed bat speed, mostly opposite field contact, late timing occasionally. 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, over the top slot, 79 mph across the diamond, flashed carry. Feet work through the baseball, quick exchange, average playable hands. 7.44 runner in the 60.

Connor Kelly, RHP/INF, Lutheran-Prairie, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound two-way player, average build. Rocker step straight back in to tall balance position, stays level and directional. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball runs to arm side, occasional sink, 81-82 mph. Curveball shaped 11/5, some depth, 64-69 mph. Changeup is thrown with some arm speed, cuts at times, ranged 61-69 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift stride. Occasional hard contact, on the barrel, short uphill path. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays with length, high ¾ slot, 84 mph across the diamond. 7.30 runner in the 60.

George Klassen, RHP/INF, Port Washington, 2020
6-foot-1, 150-pound two-way player, lean wiry frame, loose live body, projects best on the mound. Electric arm, loose and live out of high ¾ slot, draws long. Delivery is on line, repeats, squared landing to balanced finish. Fastball has late run to arm side, showed control, topped at 91 mph with plus life for age, sat 88-90 mph. Curveball has improved immensely, thrown aggressive, power pitch with swing and miss stuff, 12/6 plane dropped for strikes, 77-79 mph, plus potential offering. Power changeup, runs to arm side, fastball arm speed, 83-85 mph, plus action down in the zone. Defensively showed off arm strength, 94 mph across the diamond. Hands work steadily, shuffles through long release. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, line drive gap to gap type approach, 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.05 runner in the 60.  

Joseph Lawrence Jr., 1B, Muskego, 2021
5-foot-11, 225-pound left/left first baseman, thick strong build. Left-handed bat shows power potential, athletic setup, short stride. Aggressive pull side approach, strong hands, flashes pop. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed some natural actions average hands. Arm action is short , 71 mph across the diamond. 8.52 runner in the 60.

Arthur Liebau, RHP/1B, Homestead, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound two-way player, solid build, projects best on the mound. Delivery is directional to target, hands work in rhythm with lower half, lands square. Full arm circle, high ¾ slot, loose arm action, works quick. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 72-74 mph, 11/5 shape, occasionally flattens to 10/4, Changeup thrown near fastball arm speed, 76-78 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short lifted stride. Path is short, steep at times. Middle of the field contact, simple line drive type hitter. 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played with some carry, 83 mph across the infield. Hands play through the baseball, clean exchange. 7.36 runner in the 60.

Logan Mantz, INF/RHP, Slinger, 2019
6-foot-2, 175-pound two-way player, strong build. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short leg lift trigger, average balance. Path is level, gap to gap contact, showed bat speed. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and works athletically, 82 mph across the diamond. Footwork plays through the baseball, 7.33 runner in the 60. On the mound arm plays short from a high ¾ slot. Fastball runs to arm side, control of the zone, 80-82 mph, topped at 83 mph. Curveball is 12/6, sharp action with feel, 68-72 mph.

Kyle Matrise, INF/OF, St. Joseph Catholic, 2020
6-foot, 210-pound outfielder/corner infielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, linear lower half. Shows some bat strength, uphill path, looks to lift, occasional pop, front foot hitter. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively profiles best at a corner infield spot. Arm plays 74 across the infield, 75 mph from the outfield. 7.55 runner in the 60.     

Nick Paget, 1B, New Berlin West, 2019
6-foot-2, 200-pound first-baseman. Right-handed hitter, athletic setup, loads hands back into arm bar, leg kick stride. Path is short and level, quick through the zone. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively left-handed thrower, 77 mph across the diamond. Occasional quick actions, clean exchange. 7.27 runner in the 60.

Anthony Pagliaroni, OF/INF, Indian Trail, 2020
5-foot-8, 150-pound infield/outfielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick trigger, loads hands back, slightly drops. Path has some length, works slightly uphill, some line drive contact. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.26 runner in the 60. Defensively arm played at 68 mph across the infield and 72 mph from the outfield. Actions through the baseball more aggressively in the outfield, more natural actions.

Gianni Passarelli, INF, Indian Trail, 2021
5-foot-11, 145-pound left-handed hitting infielder, thin wiry frame. Hits from open stance, slightly crouched, short stride, loads hands back. Path works naturally uphill from low hand position, loose hands, pull side launch angle approach. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed some actions that played low, hands funnel to tall release. Arm is playable, high ¾ slot, occasional glove pat to release, 75 mph across the diamond. 7.75 runner in the 60.

Tyler Peck, RHP/INF, Oak Creek, 2021
6-foot-2, 175-pound two-way player, athletic projectable frame, projects best on the mound. Repeatable and balanced delivery, works directionally with regular effort. Arm action is clean and loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed slight cut action, 79-81 mph, some control. Curveball has depth and feel on 11/5 plane, 63-65 mph. Changeup has plus potential fade for age, thrown with arm speed, 73-74 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, maintains strong balance. Path repeats, level through contact, loose hands, gets on top. Sprays line drive contact, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays long, high ¾ slot, advanced arm strength, 81 mph across. Third base profile, feet shuffle through the baseball long wind up release. 7.72 runner in the 60.  

Corey Plahuta, LHP/1B, Muskego, 2021
5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed two-way player. Hits from a balanced setup, big leg lift stride, slight arm bar load, hands setup away from body. Pull side contact generated by path around the baseball, front foot heavy at times. 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.28 runner in the 60. Average hands around the bag, arm plays short at 73 mph across the diamond. Arm is similar on the mound, playing out of high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, 72-75 mph, touched 77 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, 59-63 mph. Changeup plays 59-61 mph.

Jarrett Ramer, RHP/1B, Bradford, 2019
6-foot, 180-pound two-way player, average frame and build. Slight drop and drive type delivery, uses lower half, works in line, squared landing, recoil finish on occasion. Arm action showed quickness, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, showed control, 81-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball plays 11/5, gradual action, near fastball arm speed, feel for pitch, 67-71 mph. Straight changeup, 74-77 mph. Right-handed hitter, open stance, loads hands back, small leg kick stride. Level path, slight uphill plane, pull side contact. 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed actions around the bag, arm carried, soft hands. 82 mph across the diamond. 7.71 runner in the 60.

Dominic Rizzotto, RHP/INF, South Milwaukee, 2019
5-foot-10, 145-pound two-way player, lean slender build. On the mound delivery is uptempo, full arm circle, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight arm side run, 71-73 mph. Curveball works 11/5, 59-63 mph. Changeup played 62-66 mph, slight decel. Slider is similar to curveball, 61-64 mph. Right-handed hitter, wide setup, no stride, average balance. Level path, line drive contact, 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long and over the top, 75 mph across the diamond. 7.13 runner in the 60.

Elliot Rodriguez, INF, Tremper, 2021
5-foot-9, 145-pound infielder. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, drops hands into load, turns back heel into leg lift stride. Path is long, flat around the baseball, 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and loose, high ¾ slot, 67 mph across the diamond. Hands played out front while feet stayed static, funnels to release. 8.54 runner in the 60.

Tanner Rosen, INF, Sussex Hamilton, 2020
5-foot-9, 155-pound infielder. RIght-handed hitter, open stance, short stride to even. Uphill path, 67 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.32 runner in the 60. Defensively arm plays long from a high ¾ slot, 72 mph across the diamond, tall transfer through the baseball.

Mason Ruh, RHP/3B, Wisconsin Lutheran, 2021
Large frame, 6-foot-3, 200-pound two -way player, strong build. Projects best on the mound, high follow 2021 prospect. Subtle rocker step to loaded balance position, high front side, hands separate on time, gets on top and works downhill, strong closed landing, balanced finish, some effort. Arm action is loose and live, long full draw, clean arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed ability to command for age, slight sinking action, 81-82 mph, topped at 83 mph, mixes in two seamer, similar velocity and action. Slider has slurve type action, 10/4 shape, 67-69 mph. Throws changeup with arm speed, fading action, above average feel, 73-77 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Path has some bat strength, timing varies, level path, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively profiles at a corner infield, 7.71 runner. Arm carries, high ¾ slot, 83 mph across, loose and some length to release.

Austin Scoville, INF, Oak Creek, 2020
5-foot-10, 140-pound infielder, thin build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, hands drop into load, leg kick trigger. Path is long and uphill, lifted contact, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 77 mph across the diamond. Showed ability to play through the baseball. 7.39 runner in the 60.

Michael Seegers, SS, Home School, 2020
Iowa commit. 5-foot-9, 145-pound shortstop, lean wiry frame. Plus runner, light feet, 6.76 laser timed 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride small leg lift, lower half works, good balance. Path is level, short to the baseball, loose athletic hands. Line drive spray contact, 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Jacob Shippee, RHP/3B, Indian Trail, 2020
5-foot-9, 180-pound two-way player. On the mound arm plays long and over the top. Fastball is straight, 72-73 mph. Curveball has gradual 11/5 shape, 53-56 mph. Changeup is straight, near fastball arm speed, 61-65 mph. Right-handed hitter, wide stance, short stride. Front foot hitter, level path. 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long and firm, high ¾ slot, 72 mph across the diamond. 8.00 runner in the 60.

Donald Singer, INF, Random Lake, 2020
5-foot-10, 165-pound infielder, lean build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short lift and replace stride. Path has some length on uphill plane, flashed line drive contact. 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 73 mph across the diamond. Long transfer to release, occasionally plays out front. 8.07 runner in the 60.

Sawyer Smith, INF/RHP, Shoreland Lutheran, 2021
5-foot-9, 130-pound left-handed hitting two-way player, lean slender build. Tall narrow stance in the box, long stride, bat wrap load. Path repeats, slight uphill plane, line drive contact, lacks present strength, 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.04 runner in the 60. Defensively showed above average hands for age, works through the baseball. Exchange is clean, occasional glove pat to release, loose arm can play from multiple slots, 73 mph across the diamond. On the mound arm actin is long out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball sinks, 74-76 mph. Curveball showed fell, 11/5 shape, 59-61 mph. Changeup sinks with control of the zone, 67-69 mph.

Justin Swanson, INF, Johnson Creek, 2020
5-foot-10, 180-pound infielder, stocky strong build. Right-handed hitter, squared setup, drops hands at load into uphill swing, pull side approach, two handed aborupt finish. 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 74 mph across the diamond. Sets feet up to play through, two hands funnel to release. 7.40 runner in the 60.

Ethan Taylor, LHP/1B, Tremper, 2020
5-foot-10, 215-pound left-handed two-way player, thick durable build, projects best on the mound. Delivery works deliberately down the mound, separates hands early, closed landing. Arm action is long and loose, little effort, ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, showed feel for the zone, 79-80 mph, touched 81 mph. Curveball dropped for strikes, gradual 1/7 action, 63-67 mph. Changeup sinks at times, 67-68 mph. Left-handed hitter, open stance, reverse tap stride. Flashed occasional pop, gets to front side, length in path. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 8.16 runner in the 60. Defensively hands show some feel around the bag, 79 mph across the diamond.

Dane Vance, INF, Lake Country Lutheran, 2019
5-foot-11, 180-pound infielder, some present strength. 7.08 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick stride, average balance. Path works long and uphill, late timing, opposite field contact. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short, high ¾ slot, 76 mph across the diamond.

Tyler Vaughan, INF, Sussex Hamilton, 2020
5-foot-11, 146-pound infielder, lean build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick stride. Path is short to the ball, simple swing, line drive contact. Defensively arm action is long, firm, 73 mph across the diamond, fields with wide base. 8.00 runner in the 60.

Nicklas Williams, INF/RHP, Union Grove, 2021
5-foot-10, 165-pound two-way player, strong stocky build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Middle of the field approach, short path, line drive gap to gap contact. 86 mph exit velocity form the tee. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, 70 mph across. Actions sit on the baseball, showed some range, feet are capable of working through the baseball, second base profile. 7.39 runner in the 60. On the mound fastball is straight, 73-74 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 64-67 mph. Changeup sinks, 66-67 mph.

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