The Prep Baseball Report Junior Future Games ran August 2nd through the 5th at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. The 5th Annual Invitation-Only event featured the best identified prospects from across the PBR Coverage Area. Prospects participated in a pro-style workout in front of their respective State Scouting Staff on Day 1 of the event followded by game play the next three days.

The Junior Future Games Scout Blog provides insider information and scouting notes from the PBR Scouting Staff during the Junior Future Games from 8/2-8/5 at Grand Park in Westfield, IN. This blog will feature information on participating prospects and anything else that is notable. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations, velocities, pop times, home to first times, and more. Simply put, the Junior Future Games Scoout Blog is loaded with information ...

Illinois

14U Illinois1

Will Plattner, C/RHP, Chatham-Glenwood, 2022
5-foot-10, 150-pound, athletic, strong-build, two-way prospect. Plays aggressively with a competitive edge. Offensively, right-handed balanced setup, leg kick timing trigger, loads weight back, hands start back and stay back. Barrel path works long and level through the zone, gap-to-gap type hitter with pull-side strength, 78 mph exit velocity. Used wood bat the entire weekend. Went 3-for-7 with a double, two singles, three runs scored, one walk and one hit-by-pitch. Behind the plate, athletic movements, short arm action, high ¾ slot, 74 out of the crouch. Fluid actions, quick exchanges, pop times ranged between 2.22-2.33. On the mound, slot varies between high ¾ and over-the-top, short arm action, gets out  front quickly. Fastball sat 75-77 with occasional cut. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 63-65. Changeup, fade action, 69-71. Utilized all three pitches with confidence.

Kevin Zimmer, C/1B, Sandburg, 2022
6-foot-3, 200-pound, extra large frame, wide shoulders, present strength, catcher and first baseman. Takes a power approach at the plate. Right-handed hitter, balanced, quiet setup, hands load back smoothly, short stride. Made hard contact, posted an 89 mph exit velocity. Went 3-for-9 on the weekend with a triple, two singles, three RBI, one run scored. Drove a ball over the center fielder’s head for an RBI-triple on Day 2, line drive launch angle.

Matt Dworsky, C/1B, Deerfield, 2022
5-foot-8, 170-pound, strong frame, catcher and corner infielder. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, extended hand load back, long stride, maintains good balance. Barrel is long through the zone, natural lift to swing, 79 mph exit velocity. Went 3-for-8 with a double, two singles, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. Made adjustments mid at-bat, had a two-strike approach, pulled a curveball for a two-RBI single. Hit a double down the right field line in another at-bat.

Ethan Patera, RHP/1B, Downers Grove South, 2022
6-foot-4, 190-pound, lanky, long levers, high waist, highly projectable frame, two-way prospect. On the mound, long, loose arm action, ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, remains tall throughout, strong front-side, drives front shoulder, momentum carries down the mound toward home. Pitches with conviction, command of entire arsenal. Fastball, late life, sat 81-83, touched 84. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth and sharp action at-times, 69. Changeup, mostly straight, some fade, 77. High follow 2022 pitching prospect.

Luke Adams, 3B/RHP, Hinsdale Central, 2022
6-foot-3, 177-pound, lanky, athletic frame, third baseman and right-handed pitcher. Plays the game with high energy in an intelligent and aggressive manner. Offensively, right-handed,  balanced setup, hands start low, load back, remaining low, short stride, remains balanced. Gap-to-gap hitter, hands work loosely, natural lift to swing, posted a 91 mph exit velocity. Using a wood bat, went 2-for-7 with a triple and single, two RBI, two runs scored, two hit-by-pitch. On the basepath, disrupted pitcher’s timing, stole multiple bases, timing the pitcher up and getting excellent jumps. Defensively, sure-handed, clean footwork and exchanges, makes everything look routine. Short arm action, out of a ¾ to low ¾ slot, 78 across the infield. On the mound, stretch only, short arm action out of a ¾ slot, gets out front quickly. Fastball, two-seam action, armside-run, sat 77-79, touched 81. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 62-63. Consistently around zone with both pitches.

Kolton Schaller, INF/RHP, Mount Horeb (WI), 2022
6-foot, 140-pound, lanky, lean frame, left-handed hitting two-way prospect. At the plate, displays loose, whip-like hands, barrel path is level through the zone, 76 mph exit velocity. Has a line drive approach, pull-side strength, and feel for the zone, good hand-eye, extended at-bats by fouling off pitches. Pulled a ball down the first base line for a two-run double. Defensively, plays through the ball, athletic actions, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Arm works loosely out of a ¾ slot, 68 mph across the infield. Maintained body control.  

Brendan Som, INF, Niles West, 2022
5-foot-10, 160-pound, strong, athletic build, right-handed hitting infielder. Patient approach at the plate, does not allow self to get cheated. Balanced, athletic setup, hands load back, lift and replace stride, maintains good balance. Swing works fluidly, natural lift, repeats, gap-to-gap approach, 84 mph exit velocity. On Day 1 drew three walks and pulled an RBI double into left field. Defensively, can play any position on the infield, fluid and clean in movements. Arm works short out of a high ¾ slot, 68 mph across the infield. Ran a 7.38 laser-timed 60.    

Christian Holmes, MIF, De La Salle, 2022
5-foot-8, 150-pound, athletically-built, right-handed hitting, middle infielder. Defensively, smooth and athletic actions, soft glove, fluid footwork, quick on exchanges. Arm action is loose, utilizing multiple angles, 76 mph across the infield. Offensively, confident in the box, balanced setup, smooth load back, short stride, maintains good balance. Line drive approach, hands work, barrel path remains level. On Day 2, squared up to two balls. The first a hard hit single after extending the at-bat by fouling off numerous pitches and the second a double, driven into right-center. Played a factor on the basepath, stole multiple bases on the weekend.

Gunnar Ryans, MIF, De La Salle, 2022
5-foot-7, 130-pound, lean, athletic middle infielder. Defensively, short, athletic arm action from varying slots. Plays through the ball with quick and fluid movements, funnels ball into mid section, 69 mph across the infield. Offensively, right-handed, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance throughout. Barrel control approach, looks to find holes in the defense. Went 2-for-5 on Day 2 with two singles, two runs scored and a stolen base.

Alex Stanwich, RHP/OF, Lincoln-Way East, 2022
6-foot-1, 172-pound, athletic two-way prospect. On the mound, arm action is long on the back-side, quick to get out front, high ¾ slot, some effort. Tall and fall delivery, momentum works on-line, lands toe-closed. Fastball, late running life, sat 80-83, touched 84. Curveball, 11/5 shape, some feel, 67-69. Defensively, plays through the ball, fluid footwork into a crow-hop, throws carry from a high ¾ slot, loose arm action, 89 mph. Offensively, present strength, balanced setup, leg kick timing trigger, maintains balance. Power approach, uphill barrel path, 93 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.27 laser-timed 60.

Will Kistner, OF, Williamsville, 2022
5-foot-9, 150-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing, athletic outfielder. Fleet-footed, maintains excellent body control while running, posted one of the top 60 times at age group with a 7.15. Offensively, slightly open setup, short toe-tap stride, hands load back, keeps weight back, fluid rhythm. Line drive approach with pull-side tendencies, 75 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, plays through the ball. Throws are true and on target, 73 mph. On Day 2, in five at-bats, drew three walks, scored twice, stole two bases, and pulled a hard hit RBI-single.

Jonathan Kim, OF/LHP, Brookfield Academy, 2022
5-foot-9, 165-pound left-handed two-way prospect, athletic frame. Offensively, athletic, open setup, hands load back, some barrel wrap, short leg kick stride, maintains good balance. Pull hitter, natural lift to swing, quick hands, throws hips at ball, thrusts through contact, 82 mph exit velocity. Went 4-for-8 on the weekend with a two doubles, two singles, two runs scored, one RBI, two walks and one stolen base. Made adjustments at the plate and stuck with approach. One double came on a two-strike count, going opposite field with an outside pitch., the other double was driven over the center fielder’s head. Defensively, natural instincts in outfield, short arm action, high ¾ slot, 75 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.44 laser-timed 60.

Dominic Coda, OF/RHP, Joliet Catholic, 2022
5-foot-9, 140-pound, lean, athletically-built right-handed two-way prospect. Present foot speed, one of the top 60 times of the event at 7.08. Speed translates to all facets of game. Defensively, short arm action, ¾ slot, plays through the ball at-times, 77 mph from the outfield. Covers ground well, gets instinctive reads, made a full extended diving catch in game play. Offensively, balanced setup, leg kick timing-trigger, remains balanced. Barrel path is short and quick through the zone, remains level, sprayed line drives to all fields, 75 mph exit velocity. Repeats swing, makes consistent contact. Went 3-for-7 on the weekend with a double, two singles, three runs scored, and three walks. Made an impact on the basepaths, stole multiple bases and looked to take extra bases.

Hunter Polak, LHP/OF, Illiana Christian (IN), 2022
5-foot-11, 160-pound, high waist, lanky frame, left-handed, two-way prospect. On the mound, long arm action, shows on back side, quick out front, ¾ slot. Repeatable delivery, strong front side, mixes timing up. Fastball, armside run, glove-side cut, 76-78, touched 79. Knuckle-curve, 1/7 shape, some depth, 62-63. Challenged hitters, commanded the zone with both pitches. Offensively, balanced setup, extended hand load back, short stride. Pull hitter, aggressive swings, quick wrists, gains extension to pull-side, 81 mph exit velocity off a tee. Went 3-for-8 on the weekend with three singles, two RBI, one run scored, one hit-by-pitch and a stolen base.

14U Illinois2

Hayden Christiansen, C, Richmond-Burton, 2022
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitter, solid, athletic build. Impressed offensively all weekend long. Wide, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Level bat path, feel for the barrel, advanced hand/eye, stays balanced throughout and uses the middle of the field. Routinely made hard contact in game play. Behind the plate, above-average receiver, soft hands, agile blocker and athletic out of the crouch. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and has been clocked at 75 mph from the crouch. 2022 catcher to follow.

Mitchell Voit, INF/RHP, Whitefish Bay (WI), 2022
5-foot-8, 140-pound, athletically-built, two-way prospect. Started on the mound in game two of the weekend and beat a talented Oklahoma squad. Repeatable delivery, works with rhythm and stays on-line. Long, loose, clean arm action from a high ¾ slot. Commanded the fastball, works mostly straight, sat 75-77 mph touched 79. Mixed in a curveball, feel, depth at times and sat 67-69 mph. Defensively, advanced feet on the infield. Ranges well to both sides, plays through the baseball and flashed soft, sure hands. Arm plays loose and easy with carry across the diamond, topped at 79 mph on workout day. At the plate, right-handed hitter, tall setup, short stride. Handsy swing, creates whip at times. Follow 2022 two-way prospect.

Dylan Warda, LHP/OF, Brother Rice, 2022
6-foot-2, 155-pound, long, lean, projectable, two-way prospect. Follow left-handed arm in the 2022 class. On the mound, came out of the bullpen and shut down a talented Oklahoma squad to preserve the win. Arm is loose and quick, highly-projectable from a high ¾ slot. Fastball comes out of the hand easy, late arm-side-run, sat 75-77 mph, touched 78. Also, ran a 6.93 60 on workout day. Natural outfield actions, plays through the baseball and throws topped at 83 mph. At the plate, right-handed hitter, loose hands and made a lot of hard contact in game play.

Jorgie Vazquez, SS/RHP, Mount Carmel, 2022
5-foot-11, 168-pound, right-handed hitting infielder/pitcher, athletic frame. On the mound, works in-line, gets downhill, lands square with a hard landing, some fall to first at finish. Arm plays short and super quick, effort involved. Fastball works straight, same plan run at times, 77-80 mph, topped 81 mph. Slider 10/4 shape, 68-69 mph. Offensively, long, uphill path with present rhythm involved, exit velocity topped 83 mph.

Caleb Parker, SS/OF, Minooka, 2022
5-foot-8, 150-pound, left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing infielder, athleticism in frame. At the plate, relaxed, open stance, calm hitter. Pull side approach, gets the barrel head out, short, uphill path, exit velocity topped 70 mph from a tee. Defensively at second base, hands work, quick transfer and exchange, in rhythm at the bag, smooth actions, 69 mph across. 7.29 runner in the 60.

Mitch Thomas, SS/OF, Minooka, 2022
5-foot-6, 120-pound, left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing two-way player. On the mound, works in line, closed toe landing, repeats delivery. Arm is quick and clean, present arm speed, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, some run, 72-73 mph. Curveball thrown for strikes, 11/5 shape with depth, 57-58 mph. At the plate, loose, quick hands, short to the baseball, exit velocity topped 75 mph from a tee.

Angelo Luna, OF/RHP, St. Rita, 2022
5-foot-9, 140-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, high-waisted frame. On the mound, keeps it simple, works in-line, repeats delivery, open toe landing, athletic finish. Arm is short and super quick, clean high ¾ slot. Fastball played 72-75 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 61 mph.

Sammy DeConcilis, OF/RHP, Lake Park, 2022
5-foot-6, 120-pound, thin, athletic frame. Fleet footed outfielder, showed easy range in the corners, catches balls in stride, flashed signs to be able to stick in center. Level bat path, exit velocity topped 81 from a tee. 7.10 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

Juan Diaz, SS/2B, St. Rita, 2022
5-foot-8, 125-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, works in-line, deliberate delivery, speeds up at hand break, athletic finish out front. Arm plays long and loose, clean high ¾ slot. 2-seam fastball ran early out of the hand, 67-69 mph. 4-seam fastball worked straight, a few ticks higher at 72-73 mph, feel for both. Slider, sweep action, 62 mph. 7.26 runner in the 60.

13U Illinois1

Andy Roman, C/3B, Wheaton, 2023
5-foot-9, 145-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. At the plate, strong hands, long path, line drive hitter with pull side tendencies, swings hard, 81 mph exit velocity. Hit two doubles to each gap in game, looks to advance on the bases. Behind the plate, solid defensively, strong arm for age, pop times ranged 2.17-2.34 from the crouch, throws topped 67 mph to second.

Mark Wagner, C/1B, Neuqua Valley, 2023
5-foot-7, 160-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, thick frame, strength in lower half. At the plate, balanced stance, back/drop load, rhythm involved. Long, level path, some uphill, loose hands, worked middle of the field in-game, exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee. Advanced defensive abilities, verbal catcher, controls the game, rhythmic actions, fluid feet, agile blocks. Hands are soft, sticks pitches, quick transfer, high ¾ slot, throws topped 62 mph to second, popped 2.44 to 2.59 to second, on top of the bag.

ReJesus Rosario, 3B/RHP, Hamilton Southeastern (IN), 2023
5-foot-11, 170-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, thick, XL frame. At the plate, balanced stance, bar load, leg kick trigger. Confident hitter, hands are loose and strong, pull/power potential, can go to opposite field gap. Easy, present bat speed, exit velocity topped 81 mph from a tee. Hit two home runs on the weekend along with doubles to both gaps. Defensively at third base, fluid feet, soft hands, pack transfer, loose, high ¾ slot, throws topped 73 mph across.

Hunter Sefcik, 3B/C, Marist, 2023
5-foot-5, 140-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, plays hard in-game. Uphill bat path, flashed line drive ability, middle of the field approach, took pitches confidently, exit velocity topped 75 mph from a tee. Defensively, quick feet, short arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws topped 76 mph across the diamond. 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Ben Oosterbaan, SS/2B, Hinsdale Central, 2024
5-foot-6, 100-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, wiry, athletic frame. Verbally active defender in the middle of the field, athletic actions, plays hard in-game. Hands work, ranges well to glove side, throws topped 66 mph across the diamond. Works middle of the field offensively, inside out path, flashed line drive pop, high finish, exit velocity topped 72 mph from a tee. Right-handed pitcher, fastball sat 69-70 with arm side run. Curveball, 60 mph, 11/5 shape with depth.

Ryan Hussey, SS/RHP, N/A, 2023
5-foot-5, 115-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player. Good look in-game, rhythmic actions on both side of the ball. Confident hitter, loose hands, some uphill in bat plane, takes pitches well, rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 71 mph from a tee. Soft hands in the infield, can stick in the middle, throws topped 79 mph across the diamond. 8.19 runner in the 60. 

Alexander Vinci, LHP/OF, N/A, 2023
5-foot-7, 116-pound, left-handed hitting/throwing, lanky frame. On the mound, cross bodied some, knee to knee delivery, closed toe landing. High front side, whippy arm that plays long and loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, occasional 2-seam action, 67-70 mph. Can spin a curveball, 1/7 shape, 60 mph. Offensively, contact hitter, opposite field approach, laid down two bunts in game, exit velocity topped 72 mph. Ranged well in the outfield, fields in stride, throws topped 75 mph to home.

Lucas Smith, C/OF, Hinsdale Central, 2023
5-foot-8, 140-pound, right-handed hitting catcher/outfielder. At the plate, strong hands, uphill path, pull/power potential, flashed pop to all fields, plays hard. Above average bat speed, swings hard, exit velocity topped 77 mph. On the mound, athletic actions, works in-line, clean delivery, repeats. Short arm with a full swing, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked straight, with tilt down, 72-74 mph, topped 74 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, same plane for strikes, 61-64 mph.

Amir Gray, 3B/1B, N/A, 2023
5-foot-11, 185-pound, left-handed hitting infielder, thick, durable frame. Offensively, balanced stance, back/coil load, leg kick trigger. Strong hands, short path to the baseball, present bat speed with pull side pop, line drive hitter, easy effort, exit velocity topped 75 mph off a tee. Calm and confident in the box, got his pitch in game. Hit seven doubles on the week and stole four bases. Defensively, steady hands, pack transfer, short arm, ¾ to high ¾ slot, throws topped 66 mph across.

13U Team IL/WI

Bryce Nevils, C/3B, N/A, 2023
5-foot-7, 135-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, athleticism in frame. Defensively, behind the plate, smooth actions, receives in rhythm, quick transfer, sticks pitches naturally. Arm is short and loose, accurate throws on the bag, topped 66 mph and popped 2.34-2.55 from the crouch. Offensively, loose hands, fundamentals are sound, level path with bat speed, exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee.

EJ Kuster, 1B/RHP, Greendale (WI), 2023
6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed hitting two-way player, XL frame for age. At the plate, short stride, back/drop load, long, uphill bat path, exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee. At first base, hands work, arm is long and loose, throws topped 70 mph across. On the mound, strides short and in-line, closed toe landing, athletic finish towards first base. Whippy arm action, ¾ to low ¾ slot. Fastball, 2-seam run early out of the hand, sat 72-74 mph. Curveball played 62-66 mph.

Everett Ford, 3B/RHP, Sandwich, 2023
5-foot-5, 123-pound, multi-positional prospect, athletic abilities in-game. Able to play outfield and behind the plate along with the corners, defensively. Loose, natural actions, hands work behind the dish, receives in rhythm, agile blocks, quick recovery. Right-handed hitter, strong hands, line drive abilities, flashed opposite field pop, exit velocity topped 74 mph from a tee.

Alexander Alicea, SS/2B, N/A (WI), 2023
5-foot-4, 110-pound, switch-hitting middle infielder, small frame, athleticism translate highly to the field. Defensively can stick at shortstop, smooth actions all around, super soft hands, transfers are quick and clean, multi-angle arm slot, 70 mph across the diamond. Offensively, loose hands, compact path, flashed ability hit line drives and control the barrel in the zone on both sides of the plate, exit velocity topped 70 mph from the left and 74 mph from the right. Smart base runner, looks to advance to the next base, 7.11 runner in the 60. Laced a opposite field line drive that turned into an inside-the-park homerun, floated around the bases.

Cal Fisher, SS/RHP, Deerfield (WI), 2023
5-foot-10, 155-pound, right-handed hitting, multi-positional player, athletic frame. Defensively, ran balls down in CF with ease, accurate throws from the outfield, ball comes out of hand easy. Agile feet at shortstop, ranges well to both sides, short arm, high ¾ slot, 77 mph across the diamond. Offensively, level bat path, simple approach, direct to the baseball, back spins off the barrel in game, confident hitter, exit velocity topped 84 mph off a tee. Laced a two-run double down the opposite field line, can run the bases.

Maxwell Hennemann, SS/RHP, Oak Creek (WI), 2023
5-foot-9, 130-pound, left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing, two-way player, athletic frame. Offensively, loose hands, some uphill in path, middle of the field approach with fluidity in swing, line drive ability, 69 mph from a tee. On the mound, coils at balance, works in-line, repeats delivery. Athletic arm, easy, short and quick action, loose, over the top slot. Fastball worked straight, 68-69 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, can spin it, 61-62 mph.

Rodney Lester, LHP/OF, N/A, 2023
5-foot-4, 110-pound, right-handed hitting, left-handed throwing two-way player. On the mound, easy, compact delivery, works in-line, athletic finish out front with occasional head jerk to third base. Clean, high ¾ slot, athletic feet, changed up pickoffs to first base. Fastball worked straight, some down plane, 69-70 mph. Can spin a curveball for strikes, 1/7 shape with depth, 56-58 mph.

Joey Ward, 2B/SS, Maine South, 2023
5-foot-4, 130-pound, right-handed hitting multi-positional prospect. Showed ability to play the middle of the field and behind the plate in-game. From the infield, hands work, clean transfers, high 3/4 slot, throws topped 62 mph across the diamond. Offensively, flashed line drive abilities with an all field approach. Lined out hard to the pull side and drove a single to right field with two strikes. Exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. 7.75 runner in the 60. 

John Pearson, SS/RHP, West Monroe (LA), 2024
5-foot-10, 185-pound, right-handed hitting two way player, athleticism in thick frame, translates to the field. Offensively, balanced throughout, short stride and load, rhythmic actions. Hands are strong and loose, controls the barrel in the zone, level path with extension, gap to gap juice, ball comes off bat. Easy bat strength and speed, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, hands work, high ¾ slot, throws topped 68 mph across. On the mound, toe lift, sturdy balance, works downhill and in-line, closed toe landing, athletic finish. Arm is short and loose with arm speed, high ¾ slot. Fastball, run and sink, 74-77 mph. Curveball had wipeout action, 11/5 shape, 61-63 mph. Changeup had feel, 68 mph. Juiced two doubles at the plate in his start on the mound. Calm/confident player, found gaps at the plate all weekend.

Wisconsin

Kyle Hvidsten, RHP, Jordan, 2022
5-foot-10, 188-pound, right handed throwing two-way player, thick frame. On the mound, tilt and topple delivery, deliberate pace, low balance point, works in-line, lands square. Arm works, short action, high ¾ slot. In-game, fastball ranged 76-80 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape with fastball arm speed, 69 mph.

Gabriel Richardson, 3B, Eau Claire North, 2022
6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. Strong build, carries it over into the batters box. Quiet setup, aggressive swing with pull side power approach, natural lift in swing, elevates contact consistently. Power potential slugger in the middle of the lineup, swing works uphill, could benefit from staying flatter through the hitting zone, ball jumps off bat. Defensively should soft hands and strong arm, projects as above average third base defender.

Braydon Cooper, RHP/OF, Catholic Memorial, 2022
6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher, long-limbed frame. On the mound, tilt and topple delivery, up/down/out, heel lift balance point, gets downhill, cross-bodied style, athleticism in finish. Short, loose arm action, clean, high ¾ slot, easy effort. In-game, fastball had tilt down with occasional hard 2-seam run, 77-79 mph. Curveball, gradual 11/5 break, 62 mph.

Michael Lippe, OF, Whitefish Bay, 2022
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, strong athletic build. Advanced approach in the box, barrel aware gap to gap line drive approach. Will hit where he is pitched, made some of the hardest in game contacts of the weekend. Moves well around the bases, above average runner, 7.08 in the 60, could project in centerfield. Arm flashes carry, well above average for his age.

Remmi Sweet, OF, Union Grove, 2022
5-foot-8, 135-pound outfielder. Plus runner, ran a 6.68 in the workout day. Uses speed well on the bases, runs at will, had an inside the park homerun in game. Raw, quick twitch tool set, bat speed present.

TJ Williams, INF, Horlick, 2022
5-foot-2, 110-pound left-handed hitting infielder. Baseball savvy infielder, shows advanced instincts and knowledge of the game at an early age. Moves well on the baseball field, actions present, hands are soft, likely to stick in the middle infield. Plus runner for his age, 7.00 runner in the 60, gets out of the box and down the line well, puts pressure on the infield defense. Knack for the game already present, high potential as size and strength improve.

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