Last month we visited Hitters Baseball Academy to host our longest standing PBR Wisconsin showcase, the South Milwaukee Preseason I.D. Historically this event has brought some of the top talent the Badger State has to offer, and the 2020 version was no different. Throughout the week we will bring you our top ranked prospects, sorted by positions, complete with scouting reports.

We continue our rollout of the South Milwaukee Preseason I.D. with outfielders. For reference, you can always visit our Quick Hits edition, and Statistical Analysis from this event, which were released just days after the event.

Today’s pitcher analysis features a number of the top follows in the state, particularly in the 2022 class, led at the top by Mitchell Voit (Whitefish Bay; Michigan commit). Inside the 2023 class, freshman RHP Adam Switalski, an Indiana commit, has identified himself as one of the top follows in the state.

2021 Tommy Meyer (Wauwatosa East) showed exactly what we have been waiting on since seeing him for the first time a year ago at this event. Meyer made a velocity jump topping at 88 mph, and the 6-foot-4, 190-pound lefty is not done yet. He showed a firm breaking ball and excellent changeup to go with the improved fastball. Keep an eye out for more out of Meyer this summer.

Here’s a look at the top pitchers from each class:

TOP 2021 PITCHERS

1. Tommy Meyer, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2021; Northern Illinois
Positional Profile: LHP A high-follow in the state's 2021 class who's rising up the ranks entering the spring.
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. Lean, lanky levers, high waist; added some wiry strength over the offseason.
Delivery: Staggered start working off the right side of the rubber; smooth and easy side step to high knee tuck and athletic balance point. Drops and drives with high front side, lands closed and square to home, finishes athletically with easy effort; repeats well.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm circle, loose and quick action from a high 3/4 window. Smooth rhythm.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Extension helps create a steep angle to home with tilt; arm-side action.
CB: 70-75 mph. Downer 12/6 bite, at arm speed. Repeated late action and consistently located under the zone.
CH: 79-80 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; consistent arm-side run and fade that flashed late, with feel. 

2. Ben Plumley, Lane Tech (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP A follow uncommitted right-hander in Illinois' 2021 class.
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Upright start from left side of rubber, simple side step to hip turn and high knee at balance point. High front side, shoulders stay closed, open upon squared landing, finishes in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot; whippy.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Straight four-seam type; jumps.
CB: 73-76 mph. 11/5 shape that flashed tight action. Mostly maintains arm speed.
CH: 76-78 mph. Aggressive pitch thrown at arm speed; some slight fading action.

3. Tyler Peck, Oak Creek (WI), 2021 ; Ohio
Positional Profile: RHP Remains one of the state's top-ranked junior right-handers.
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Proportional strength with a sturdy lower half.
Delivery: Staggered start from the left side of the rubber; simple side step to fluid high knee, athletic at balance point with hip turn. Drops and drive with high front side, lands square, toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 70-72 mph. Works off a more vertical plane than his slider; greater depth with some sharp action.
SL: 72-76 mph. 10/4 shape with above-average action that flashed late; ability to locate.
CH: 80-82 mph. Straight change thrown at arm speed.

4. Alex Windey, Wrightstown (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B An interesting uncommitted junior right-hander in the state.
Body: 6-foot-4, 230-pounds. Extra-large build; broad shoulders, strong lower half.
Delivery: Squared start from the center of the rubber; simple, direct to high knee, works on line, lands square, in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean and quick arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Some downhill tilt and slight arm-side action; feel for strikes.
SL: 73-74 mph. 10/4 shape with short action, some late break.
CH: 77-80 mph. Firm with some hard arm-side run; thrown at arm speed.

5. Mason Ruh, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP An interesting uncommitted junior right-hander in the state.
Body: 6-foot-4, 230-pounds. Extra-large, durable build.
Delivery: Works from left edge of the rubber, tall, with feet pointed to third; small side step back to coiled balance point, high knee. Drops and drives with level shoulders and lands open.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, loose, quick from a high 3/4 slot; with effort.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Straight, four-seam type; some jump out of the hand.
SL: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average break, some late action.
CH: 76-79 mph. Firm, mostly at arm speed, with arm-side action.

6. Isaac Engelbrecht, Oak Creek (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP An interesting uncommitted right-hander in the state's 2021 class.
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Squared, slight staggered, setup in the middle of the rubber. Side step into big leg lift and high knee, hip turn, leg swings out with high front, square toe-closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action with effort involved, from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Jumps from the hand; creates some carry through the zone with downhill tilt.
CB: 72-73 mph. Aggressive pitch thrown at arm speed with tight spin. Release helps create some sharp 12/6 action that flashed late.
SPLT: 73-75 mph. Deceleration to harness feel; still features some late bite.

7. Eric McLevige, Janesville Craig (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP A rising uncommitted junior in the state.
Body: 6-foot-4, 187-pounds. Long, lean levers with a high waist; projection.
Delivery: Tall, staggered setup from the right side of the rubber; side step to high knee, level shoulders, square to home. Drops and drives with high front, shoulders stay closed, lands closed; works with some rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and quick arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T85, 81-83 mph. Generates some hard downhill tilt.
CB: 70-73 mph. Some sharp 12/6 action; inconsistent feel to locate.
CH: 77-79 mph. Steep plane, at arm speed, firm.

8. Tyler Gall, Oak Creek (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP An on-the-rise junior to know in the state.
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Sturdy build; stocky strength in lower half.
Delivery: Tall, staggered start at the center of the rubber; quick step and rock into high knee and coil at balance point. Level shoulders, drives to home with square, toe-open landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action; quick arm speed, from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Consistent arm-side run.
CB: 66-70 mph. 12/6 shape that flashed late downer action; sharp and mostly at arm speed. Locates well under the zone.
SL: 71-74 mph. More firm than curve; 10/4 shape with more gradual break.

9. Gavin Roanhouse, Waterford (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF An above-average athlete, especially for his size; an intriguing next-level profile.
Body: 6-foot-5, 232-pounds. Proportional strength in a particularly projectable frame; thick strength in lower levers.
Delivery: Staggered start from the center of the rubber; slow side step into quick, flexible very high knee lift, leg swings out with high front side to closed landing, leading to some crossfire action; effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, above-average arm speed, over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 76-81 mph. Generates solid downhill tilt, jump through the zone. Big extension helps increase perceived velocity.
CB: 61-66 mph. Raw feel; 11/5 shape with gradual action, thrown mostly at arm speed.
CH: 62-66 mph. Slight deceleration, though is able to spot it well; features sink and fade under the zone.

10. Brady Hoppert, Martin Luther (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Thin, lanky frame; room for projection.
Delivery: Squared and centered on mound to start; uptempo side step to high knee, level shoulders, closed landing; low effort.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle with loose, quick action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Some carry through the zone; flashed slight cut.
CB: 65-69 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average action; flashed sharp. Thrown from a lower slot.
CH: 70-74 mph. Straight; occasional run/sink action while maintaining most of his arm speed.

TOP 2022 PITCHERS

1. Mitchell Voit, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2022 ; Michigan
Positional Profile: RHP Increasingly one of the top sophomores in the state and one of its best athletes; a combination of present polish with upside athleticism.
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Lean athlete with wiry, strong, long levers; carries advanced inherent strength.
Delivery: Slightly staggered start from the left of the rubber; rhythmic side rock to athletic high knee, shoulders level and square, working on line. Big extension to home, in control, squared toe-closed landing, finishing in control and athletically. Works with a calm, focused demeanor.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, quick and clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot; arm speed is advanced, especially for his age.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Jumps from hand and through zone; generates some natural, slight arm-side action. Feel for the zone.
CB: 73-75 mph. 11/5 shape with depth and sharp action; showed an ability to spot under the zone.
CH: 80-83 mph. Thrown mostly at arm speed, with arm-side fade and run; feel for the lower third of the zone.

2. Michael Mulhollon, Westosha Central (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP One of the top uncommitted arms and athletes in the state's 2022 class.
Body: 6-foot-4, 194-pounds. High-level athlete with premium projection; lean, lanky levers.
Delivery: Wide base, squared to home; rhythmic side step to athletic balance point, smooth to home, lands square and finishes athletically off to third base side.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, and clean arm action with premium arm speed; high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Generates hard, heavy arm-side action.
CB: 74-75 mph. 2/8 shape with short, gradual action; some tight spin.
CH: 74-76 mph. Slight deceleration with above-average arm-side run/sink.

3. James Reese, University School of Milwaukee (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP A rising sophomore in the state.
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Sloped shoulders, athletic build; notable strength in his lower half.
Delivery: Squared set from the center of the rubber; side rock with rhythmic movement into high knee lift and noticeable, consistent glove tap. Closed shoulders with very high front side, lands open and with high effort throughout; athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 window. Fast arm speed, especially for his age.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Jumps from the hand with hard arm-side action.
CB: 70-73 mph. More vertical, 12/6 shape. Inconsistent feel but thrown at arm speed and flashed late bite.
SL: 72-75 mph. Tight 11/5 shape, aggressive and at arm speed. Some feel to locate; sharp action.
CH: 78-80 mph. Aggressive, thrown with conviction and at arm speed. Features hard arm-side run and sink.

4. Brady Banker, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds. Compact, lean frame with proportional strength.
Delivery: Tall start from the right of the rubber; small side step to level knee lift, drops and drive to square landing. Works with low effort and repeats well, in rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, clean from a high 3/4 window.
FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Heavy feel with some hard arm-side action.
CB: 69-70 mph. 1/7 shape with short action; some feel to locate.
CH: 70-72 mph. Slight deceleration but generates above-average fade/sink with feel.

5. Braydon Cooper, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF A sophomore right-hander to know in the state's 2022 class.
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with strength; projects well.
Delivery: Tall start working off left edge of the rubber; big side side into high knee kick with shoulders closed, slight hip turn. Shoulders stay closed to closed landing, finishes athletically; some effort involved throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick, loose arm action from high 3/4 slot; natural arm strength.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Jump from hand, carry through the zone; hard and heavy feel with arm-side run.
CB: 69-72 mph. Tight spin working off a 12/6 plane. Flashed late action thrown at arm speed, under the zone.
CH: 79-82 mph. Firm, at arm speed; slight fade. Feel to locate.

6. Luke Klekamp, Oak Creek (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF An increasingly interesting name to know in the state's 2022 class.
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Sloped shoulders with strong lower half.
Delivery: Works off the left side of the rubber from an upright/staggered start. Easy side step to coiled balance point with a high knee tuck. Closed shoulders and high front, lands in a closed position, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Funky look; helps create some deception. Long and loose arm action, quick from a 3/4 window.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Consistent hard arm-side action, some sink.
SL: 70-72 mph. Slurve-y shape; works off an 11/5 plane with a feel to locate.
CH: 73-75 mph. Maintains arm speed; locates under the zone. Features arm-side sink/run.

7. Tyler Deleskiewicz, Badger (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF A rising sophomore to know from the winter.
Body: 6-foot-5, 190-pounds. Physical, lanky, long levers; high projectability.
Delivery: Stretch-only; big leg lift and hip turn, hands go up simultaneously head high. Shoulders closed, short extension down mound, lands closed, square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from high 3/4 slot; natural arm strength.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Carry through the zone; some late arm-side run.
CB: 72-73 mph. 12/6 shape, short wrinkle, some late action.
CH: 76-78 mph. Thrown at arm speed; arm-side sink/run.

8. Jaxson Easterlin, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP A name on the rise in the state's 2022 class.
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky levers; projectable.
Delivery: Staggered setup at the center of the rubber. Easy rock to high knee lift, balanced throughout, drops and drives to big extension down mound, works on target and lands square to home; momentum pulls toward first base side at finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; smooth, easy effort. Clean and whippy arm.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Slight arm-side action; extension to home helps velocity play up, creates some carry through the zone.
SL: 70-73 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; above-average action off an 11/5 plane.
CH: 74-77 mph. Thrown at arm speed, with confidence. Generates some hard arm-side action and fade, with a feel to locate.

9. Willard Peterson, Evansville (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 225-pounds. Sturdy, durable frame.
Delivery: Works from right side of the rubber; squared, wide base. Back step into high knee, shoulders level, lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing, loose action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Produces natural cut action.
CB: 66-69 mph. 2/8 shape with tight spin, above-average action.
CH: 70-74 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; action varies from similar natural cut to fade.

10. DJ Kojis, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP A premium uncommitted outfielder in the state's 2022 class who also showed a feel to pitch this winter.
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Highly projectable frame, long lanky levers with room to fill; above-average athlete.
Delivery: Squared start from the center of the rubber; slow side step to high knee, squared/level shoulders, works on line. Big, on-target extension to home, finishes square and athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Straight four-seam type with some downhill tilt and slight run.
CB: 68-70 mph. Above-average downer break off a 11/5 plane. Flashed late action.
CH: 75-78 mph. Mostly straight action and at arm speed; occasional sink. Feel to locate under the zone.

TOP 2023 PITCHERS

1. Adam Switalski, Westosha Central (WI), 2023 ; Indiana
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Identified early as one of the top prospects in the state's 2023 class; competitive, aggressive demeanor.
Body: 6-foot-0, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with a live arm; lean, wiry strength.
Delivery: Tall, staggered setup working from the left edge of the rubber; smooth side rock to high knee and athletic balance point. Drops and drives with level shoulders, working on line, landing square to home, finishing athletically with big extension to the target.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Live arm.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Straight four-seam type; features some jump/carry through the zone. Extension at release helps velocity play up.
CB: 72-74 mph. 12/6 shape thrown at arm speed; flashed sharp, biting action with a feel for tight spin.
CH: 75-79 mph. Straight change thrown with conviction and at arm speed; slight arm-side action.

2. Austin Kutz, Hartford Union (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C A multi-sport standout who emerged as a follow freshman arm in the state.
Body: 6-foot-5, 175-pounds. Long, lanky levers with a high waist. Premium athleticism and projection.
Delivery: Tall start from the center of the rubber; side steps to high knee, square/level shoulders, works on line. Drops and drives to square landing with extension, finishes in control and in an athletic position. Low effort involved throughout.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Slight arm-side run from steep angle, downhill tilt; jump, carry through the zone with finish.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 shape, tight spin, short wrinkle.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm speed with fade, tough angle. Feel to locate.

3. Nicholas Lacson, Barrington (IL), 2023
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Frame has leaned out, gained length.
Delivery: Squared start from center of rubber; side step to athletic high knee and balance point, shoulders level and square. Works on line, good extension down mound, lands slightly open, with an athletic finish. Repeats well with smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, loose, quick from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 79-82 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 68-69 mph. Tight spin; 12/6 shape at arm speed that flashed late, sharp action.
CH: 74-75 mph. Thrown with feel and at arm speed. Late sink and fade under the zone.

4. Zachary Olson, Oak Creek (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 169-pounds. High-upside frame, lean with projection.
Delivery: Squared start from center of the rubber; works in tempo to high knee tuck, high front side, big leg swing to closed landing. Finishes athletically; repeats well and works in rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Big arm swing; long, loose, and quick from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Creates some downhill tilt with finish in the zone.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action; inconsistent feel to spin right now.
CH: 75-79 mph. Thrown at arm speed; consistent ability to spot under the zone with hard arm-side action.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Tim Aghjian, Brookfield Central (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start from left of the rubber; quick side step to level knee lift, level shoulders, works on line, closed landing, finishes square to home. Works with low effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T69, 68-69 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 59-62 mph. Above-average depth, gradual 12/6 action.
CH: 65-66 mph. Slight sinking action at arm speed.

Brandon Burge, Mukwonago (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-0, 155-pounds. Long and lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall start from the right of the rubber; slow tempo to high knee, high front side, closed landing, finishes square and in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle and swing, from an over-the-top slot; some looseness.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Creates some steep angle to home; slight run.
CB: 66-69 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action.
CUT: 69-75 mph. Slight cut on a vertical plane.
SPLT: 60-66 mph. Slight deceleration; generates some above-average sink.

Michael Cesarz, Marquette (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, works off left edge of rubber; low knee tuck, hip turn, closed shoulders, short extension to closed, toe-open landing. Finishes athletically and square to home.
Arm Action: LH.
FB: T69, 67-68 mph. Generates some late arm-side action.
CB: 62-63 mph. Short 2/8 action, gradual break.
CH: 64-66 mph. Thrown near typical arm speed; consistent sink/fade action.

Jack DeRousse, Tremper (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 142-pounds. Lanky build with a projectable frame.
Delivery: Squared start from middle of rubber; big side step to hip turn and high knee tuck, shoulders closed, leg swings out to closed landing with toe wide open.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 68-72 mph. Slight arm-side run, some downhill tilt.
CB: 57-61 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth, above-average, gradual action.

Isaac Fitzgerald, Wilmot (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 149-pounds.
Delivery: Tall start from the middle of the rubber; big side step to high knee, squared to home, works on line. Smooth extension, squared landing, finishes athletically.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm circle, loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Mixes in above-average arm-side action.
CB: 62-66 mph. Tight spin off an 11/5 plane; flashes some late action.
SL: 62-66 mph. Softer action off a 10/4 plane.
CH: 66-67 mph. Above-average feel with consistent arm-side run/sink.

Derek Galdoni, Carmel Catholic (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Proportional strength; thick/strong lower half.
Delivery: Staggered start from the edge of the left side of the rubber; side steps into a very high knee lift, hip turn, shoulders closed, high front side with big leg swing to closed landing, square finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm speed.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Some downhill tilt, works down in the zone.
CB: 62-67 mph. 11/5 shape with short wrinkle, mostly at arm speed.
SPLT: 68-72 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; some late fade/sink action.

Noah Gerritson, Waupun (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Staggered start working off the right edge of the rubber; side step to high knee rock into hip turn, high front side, square landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; low effort.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Consistent arm-side run, some late.
CB: 64-68 mph. 12/6 shape thrown mostly at arm speed, flashes late action.
CH: 63-68 mph. Slight deceleration; consistent fade and sink.

Maximus Graetz, Oak Creek (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-0, 190-pounds. Proportional build with thick/strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall start from left side of the rubber. Simple side step to tall balance point and knee lift; level shoulders, lands slightly closed, square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle, loose, some quickness out front.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Regular arm-side run, some hard.
CB: 64-67 mph. Above-average depth off an 11/5 plane.
CH: 73-78 mph. Firm, mostly straight; occasional run.

Nolan Hodgins, Case (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Large build with strength in lower half.
Delivery: Staggered start from the edge of the left of the rubber; quick side step to high knee, drops and drives while on line to squared landing, finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from an over-the-top slot; low effort involved with uptempo motion.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. Steep angle, some downhill tilt.
CB: 59-61 mph. Decelerates; flashes sharp action off a 12/6 plane, with depth.
CH: 65-67 mph. Mostly at arm speed; consistent fade and sink.

Chance Jampole, Cedarburg (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Tall start from center of the rubber; big side step to level knee lift, shoulders work downhill, short stride to closed landing, finishes square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, stiff arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T63, 61-63 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 43-51 mph. Knuckle grip; 12/6 shape.
CH: 51-53 mph. Circle grip, maintains arm speed, some fade.

Camdin Jansen, Racine Lutheran (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 150-pounds. Thin, athletic frame; projectable athlete.
Delivery: Squared start from the left edge of the rubber; simple side step to high knee, drops and drives down mound with good extension, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, quick and clean from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 62-66 mph. Good feel for spin; 11/5 shape with above-average depth and action, some late break.
CH: 68-72 mph. Thrown aggressively, at arm speed; features some late fading action.

Joseph Lagina, Freedom Project Academy (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 187-pounds. Sturdy build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall start from left of the rubber; quick side step to high knee, closed shoulders, big extension, square landing. Some effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Big extension in finish helps create some carry through zone. Ability to mix in two-seam with above-average run.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape with deceleration; some depth and gradual action.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mostly at arm speed with arm-side sink/fade.

Steve Marhefke, Neenah (WI), 2020
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP One of the most intriguing uncommitted seniors in the state.
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Thick, strong frame.
Delivery: Staggered footing from the left of the rubber; simple side step to smooth balance point, level knee lift, early separation, hides the ball well, closed landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick, and loose arm action with inherent arm strength; over-the-top window.
FB: T84, 79-84 mph. Jumps out of the hand; steep angle enhances its velocity.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average action, depth.
CH: 75-76 mph. Slight deceleration; straight shape.
KN: 73-76 mph. Inconsistent feel; slight wobble action.

Jacob Powell, Homestead (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lean, lanky levers; some projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only; level knee lift with shoulders closed, hip turn at balance point. Big, early separation, lands square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, stiff from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 64-66 mph. 12/6 shape with slight action.
CH: 67-69 mph. Straight change thrown at arm speed.

Sam Steuber, Muskego (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Thin with some lean, proportional strength.
Delivery: Square to start from the center of the rubber; slow side rock to level knee lift, athletic to balance point. Level shoulders, leg swings out to closed landing, finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 64-66 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; 11/5 shape, average action.
KN: 62-68 mph. Firm, maintains arm speed; light spin. Above-average feel.

Noah Reeves, Indian Trail (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Above-average feel for strikes and his three-pitch mix.
Body: 6-foot-1, 151-pounds. Thin, lanky limbs, high waist; considerable projection.
Delivery: Squared set from the center of the rubber; side step to level knee lift, level/closed shoulders, lands closed and square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Above-average arm-side action.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape; above-average action, flashed depth and tight spin.
CH: 68-71 mph. Some sharp fading action, thrown at arm speed.

Robert Roguszka, Greenfield (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Added strength, especially to lower half, since last seen.
Delivery: Square to start; simple side rock to coiled balance point, closed shoulders, drops and drives with high front side, lands square and in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and easy arm action; long, loose from a high 3/4 window.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Slight arm-side action.
CB: 63-67 mph. Decelerates to find spin feel; 11/5 shape with depth.
CH: 73-74 mph. Slight deceleration, but creates sink/fade action, flashing late movement.

Joe Turco, Franklin (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Typical catcher frame; durable with strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall at start from the center of the rubber; simple side rock to high knee tuck at balance point. Level shoulders, works on line, square landing; regular effort.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action; short, smooth from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Consistent downhill tilt and arm-side run.
CB: 63-68 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average action and feel to spin; depth.
CH: 72-76 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; arm-side sink and run.

Ethan Waldenmeyer, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pounds. Stocky build with sturdy/thick lower half.
Delivery: Tall at start from center of the rubber; simple, quick side step to balance point. Works on target, squared shoulders, on line to home, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 55-58 mph. Gradual action off a 10/4 plane.
CH: 67-71 mph. Slight deceleration, generates some sink.

Steven Wintheiser, Muskego (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds. Thin, trim frame.
Delivery: Square to start from the center of the rubber; side rocks to a balanced high knee. Level shoulders, works on line, lands closed in a squared position; easy effort throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Arm-side action, some hard.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape, average action, mostly at arm speed.
CH: 70-73 mph. Firm and mostly at arm speed; arm-side action.

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