The Prep Baseball Report MN Preseason Underclass event took place on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The event was held at the Vadnais Sports Center in Vadnais Heights, MN. The event featured prospects from the 2020 & 2021 grad classes; and included many breakout performances from this year's participants. 

There were a number of great individual performances this year at the MN Preseason Underclass.

As we drill down into the statistics:

+  38 players ran sub-7.2 60's.
+  29 players recorded 85+ mph exit velocities
+  17 players recorded 80+ mph infield throws
+  24 players recorded 80+ mph outfield throws
+  11 catchers recorded 70+ mph throws to second base
+  11 catchers recorded sub-2.1 pop times
+  39 pitchers were 80+ mph on the mound

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Below we have listed the evaluations for the outfielders at the event. Check back at the end of the week; as we will release a list of the Top Prospects in attendance.

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outfield EVALUATIONS

Brett Bateman, OF/LHP, Mounds View, 2020
5-foot-8, 145-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.16 runner. Tall balanced stance with knee to knee trigger, shows hard line drive contact to middle of field, stays on and through baseball well. 82 mph exit velocity. Solid in outfield with above avg. arm, works through ball, has footwork and sure hands, shows actions in field and covers ground well, 84 mph arm from outfield. Bateman did not have the highest velocity at the event, but he presented himself as a more polished left-hander with a quick arm who could make a jump as his frame matures. Currently 5-foot-8, 145-pounds, the young looking southpaw sat 79-80 with his fastball which he threw to the bottom of the zone. He showcased some feel for a changeup with arm side life at 72-75, but it was his curveball that set him apart. Thrown with fastball hand speed, and featuring tight, two-tier break and 1/7 shape, Bateman’s curveball has a chance to be a weapon moving forward. He throws the pitch with confidence at 67-69, and as he continues to get stronger, he may throw it harder in the future. Still a bit further away given his size, Bateman’s quick arm and feel for the curveball makes him an interesting arm to follow, especially since he is a left-hander.

Carter Baumler, RHP/OF, Dowling Catholic (IA), 2020
Baumler’s athleticism stood out at the event, and given his long frame and strong arm, he will likely be one of the more talked about recruits throughout the summer. Standing 6-foot-2, 187-pounds with lean strength throughout, Baumler comfortably touched 90 mph with his fastball without so much as breaking a sweat. Working linear down the mound with a still-head at release, Baumler delivered fastballs at 89-90 out of a high ¾ slot without much use of his lower-half. The pitch featured heavier arm side life at times, and he was able to routinely throw it to the bottom of the zone. His slider was tight at 77-79, and looks to be a future out pitch moving forward. It was thrown with fastball hand speed, and featured shorter, late-breaking action. Also a 6.81-runner in the 60-yard dash and an excellent defender in the outfield, Baumler’s athleticism should allow him to continue making quick advancements in coming years. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a simple approach with a short stride that allows his hands to work the barrel fast, uphill through the zone with strength. Still a bit raw, he should be even better by the time the Future Games rolls around in August. Overall, Baumler is certainly one of the top athletes in the class, and as he continues to get more game action against higher level competition, expect him to blossom into one of the better prospects as well.

Jon Bell, OF, St. Cloud Cathedral, 2021
5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.87 runner. Open stance, body load into linear stride, uses lower half in swing, simple load, repeats swing well, gap to gap approach with hard line drive contact to middle of field, 84 mph exit velocity. Decent athlete with solid glove skills, plays through ball, accurate to bag, short arm action, 82 mph arm from outfield. Follow in 2021 class.

Andrew Christopherson, OF, Totino-Grace, 2020
6-foot, 172-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.9 runner. Square stance, preset load, slight weight shift to swing, low hand slot, lift in swing plane, avg. spray contact with flashes of hard pull ground balls, 80 mph exit velocity. Active feet, aggressive routes, avg. direction on throws, short arm action, avg. accuracy to target, 72 mph arm from outfield.

Hunter Day, RHP/OF, Bloomington Jefferson, 2020
6-foot-2, 163-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Day’s short, quick arm makes the ball look like its gets on the plate quicker than the radar gun may read. He is aggressive down the mound which also helps the fastball play up even harder. The pitch cut, somewhat, at 82-84, and he countered it with an advanced, power-changeup that was thrown with fastball hand speed and featured late sinking action at 78-79. He also featured a tighter slider at 74-75 with short break that has a chance to be an above average pitch moving forward. Standing 6-foot-2, 165-pounds, Day has wiry strength on an athletic frame, and should continue to fill out in the future. Day’s velocity will likely be up even higher this summer as his arm continues to get into shape throughout the spring. 7.12 runner with 80 mph exit velocity and 86 mph arm from outfield. Open stance, leg kick trigger, some length to contact, athletic in box with hard contact to middle of field. Aggressive routes in field, above avg. arm, plays through ball, raw with 2 hands to field, accurate with carry to target.

Brant Dickison, OF/RHP, Rochester John Marshall, 2020
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.2 runner. Square stance with leg kick trigger, rolling hand load, avg. rhythm in swing, some stiffness through contact, spray contact across whole field, 77 mph exit velocity. Works through ball, heavier feet with avg. glove, low ¾ arm slot, sinking action on throws, 77 mph arm from outfield.

Sam Emmerich, OF, Prior Lake, 2020
5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Strong compact build. 7.07 runner. Square stance, slight rhythm in hands, knee to knee trigger, line drive swing plane with lift through baseball, pull approach, flashed hard contact, present strength with pop in bat, 89 mph exit velocity. Plays through baseball, comfortable in field, fields with 2 hands effecting balance and direction, clean arm action, solid carry and accuracy to target, 79 mph arm strength from outfield. Strong follow in 2020 class.

Rodney Erickson, OF/RHP, Woodbury, 2020
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.15 runner. Athletic balanced stance, body load, lower hand slot, looks to elevate baseball, flashing of hard contact with potential pop in bat, worked mostly mid/away, 85 mph exit velocity. Aggressive routes, sure hands, clean high ¾ arm action, creates direction with feet, solid accuracy and carry to target, 81 mph arm from outfield.

Lucas Flemming, OF/RHP, Edina, 2020
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.07 runner. Open stance, preset hands, slight leg lift trigger, flashes hard line drive contact, mid/pull approach, 83 mph exit velocity. Solid/avg. actions in field, covers routine balls, sure hands, avg. momentum through baseball, short arm action, accurate to target, 77 mph arm from outfield.

Jaecan Fratzke, OF, Rochester Century, 2021
5-foot-8, 135-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.2 runner. Open stance, slight body and hand load, minimal rhythm in swing, lower hand slot creating flat line drive swing plane, spray contact to both sides of field, 73 mph exit velocity. Plays through ball, sure hands, follows throws, accurate to bag, short arm action, needs improvement in arm strength, 69 mph arm strength from outfield.

Sean Goldman, RHP/OF, Mound View, 2020
6-foot-1, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.00 runner. Square stance, long stride, choppy rhythm, line drive swing plane, loses posture through swing, spray contact, 79 mph exit velocity. Long lean frame in field, long clean arm action, covers ground well, sure hands and projects defensively, 80 mph arm from outfield.

Carter Hanson, LHP/OF, Bloomington Jefferson, 2021
6-foot-2, 165-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. Long lean athletic frame with wiry strength. Strong follow in MN 2021 class. 7.08 runner. Square stance, body load, early rhythm in hands, clean path, line drive and fly ball contact, some stiffness to 2 hand finish, flashes pull-side pop, gap to gap approach, 85 mph exit velocity. Light on his feet and plays with energy in field, shows athleticism, above avg. arm action, clean and loose, accurate with carry to target, 80 mph arm strength from outfield.

Lucas Henderson, OF, Rosemount, 2020
5-foot-10, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.19 runner. Athletic setup, body load, steep uphill swing plane, inconsistent contact, spray contact to both sides of field, 81 mph exit velocity. Solid athlete, plays through ball, sure hands, accurate arm, 78 mph arm strength from outfield.

Brady Hubbard, OF, Maple Grove, 2020
6-foot-1, 180-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.25 runner. Square crouched stance, slight leg lift trigger, leans back at contact, looks to elevate baseball, solid present strength, gap to gap approach, line drive and fly ball contact with flashes of pop in bat, 87 mph exit velocity. Physical frame in field, solid athlete, works through ball, has footwork, sure hands to field, accurate to target with avg. carry on throws, 81 mph arm from outfield.

David Janssen, OF/LHP, Centennial, 2020
5-foot-9, 140-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.56 runner. Open stance, rolls into hitting position, spray hitter, mostly pull, with flashes of hard contact to right side of field, 69 mph exit velocity. Aggressive fielder, works through ball, accurate to target, solid/avg. actions, 76 mph arm from outfield.

Noah Juliar, OF, Burnsville, 2020
5-foot-9, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Juliar did not get cheated at the plate, and with aggressive hips and a stronger bottom hand, he stroked balls from gap to gap during batting practice. The 5-foot-9, 155-pound outfielder ran a 6.99 60-yard dash, and then showed off some twitch at the plate. Allowing his hands to rock down and back freely with a knee-knock stride, Juliar’s barrel showcased some lag through the zone on an uphill plane as his quick hands drove it to the ball. Because the hands show enough quickness, and he has some strength, Juliar is an intriguing player to follow moving forward. Shows above avg. actions and ability in outfield, plays with quickness, works through ball, has solid athleticism, with accurate arm to target with carry at 82 mph. Strong follow in 2020 class.

Konnor Kirchoffner, RHP/OF, Burnsville, 2020
Ranked #109 in PBR Overall Rankings for the 2020 class nationally. Kirchoffner was one of my favorite underclass arms at this event a year ago, and he was even more impressive on this day. An inch taller at 6-foot-2, and 20 pounds heavier at 190-pounds, Kirchoffner looked the part of a future starter at the next level during his bullpen session. He pounded the zone with his fastball at 87-88 remaining compact throughout his delivery before throwing over a high front shoulder. I found the stride to be a bit shorter, but that only leaves room for him to get even greater use out of his legs which should allow for his velocity to bump up even higher moving forward. Almost ripping the ball out of his mitt, Kirchoffner’s quicker arm swing gave way to a quick hand out of a high ¾ slot. There is some effort out front, but he remains linear throughout while getting extended to the plate. He pounded the zone and exhibited feel for an above average changeup at 73-76 that featured late-fading action. His curveball had tight spin with sharp break in 11/5 shape. He spun it with intent and confidence and it has a chance to be a swing and miss pitch moving forward. With the feel that he shows for three pitches and with more velocity on the way, expect Kirchoffner to be closely followed throughout the spring and summer by college recruiters. Along with his performance on the mound; Kirchoffner ran a 7.02 60, posted an 86 mph exit velocity, and was 89 mph from the outfield. Tall and athletic in box, leg lift trigger, clean swing plane, utilizes a mid/pull approach, and shows ability to drive the baseball to pull side of field. Moves well in field, long strides, fields in rhythm, and showcases an above avg. arm from the outfield.

Maxwell Kohlhepp, OF/RHP, Forest Lake, 2020
5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.51 runner. Square balanced stance, deeper load, length to contact, slashy line drive swing, gap to gap approach, fly ball contact, with avg. pop in bat, 74 mph exit velocity. Quick in field, aggressive routes, sure hands, has carry on throws, clean arm action, avg. carry to target, 80 mph arm from outfield.

Gavin Lund, OF, Farmington, 2020
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Projectable build that will continue to add strength. 7.28 runner. Open stance, leg kick trigger, shoulder load, looks to elevate, stays inside baseball, flashes hard contact, gap to gap approach with present strength, 83 mph exit velocity. Solid athleticism, plays through ball, sure hands, follows throws, above avg. arm, accurate with carry to target, 85 mph arm from outfield. Follow in 2020 class.

Logan Milene, OF, Rochester Century, 2020
6-foot, 175-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.09 runner. Tall balanced stance, easy load and stride, repeats swing well, line drive path with lift through contact, consistent hard contact, gap to gap hitter, with flashes of pop in bat, 82 mph exit velocity. 83 mph arm from outfield with accuracy and carry to target, solid actions, above avg. glove, plays through ball and has momentum on throws. Strong follow in 2020 class.

Jacob Mrosko, OF/RHP, Chanhassen, 2020
Mrosko touched 87 mph in his bullpen after going through the full workout as an outfielder, and I think there is much more velocity on the way in the future. Tall stance with deeper load, varying swing plane, aggressive swinger, hard pull contact, tends to flare oppo. Athletic in field, long strides, covers ground, well above avg. arm with carry and accuracy to target. Still trying to sync up with the long limbs that his 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame holds, he could have a chance to make a big jump as he becomes more comfortable with the new movement patterns. He ran a 7.01 60-yard dash, and has wiry-athleticism throughout his frame. On the mound, he stepped slightly across his body as his loose arm worked freely in the back before delivering out of a high ¾ slot. Though his curveball was thrown slower at 66-68, it did take multi-tier shape, and has a chance to develop even more in the future. He tended to cut his changeup. Given the fact that he is still figuring out how his long limbs move, and the fact that he should be able to add a significant amount of strength, Mrosko is a player to follow moving forward.

Nathan Osborne, OF, New Prague, 2020
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Compact physical frame. 6.95 runner. Open stance, strides to square, slight shoulder turn load, solid bat speed, some length to contact, line drive swing plane with lift through baseball, hard spray contact to pull side of field with pop in bat, 78 mph exit velocity. Athletic in field, aggressive routes, solid/avg. glove, above avg. arm with quickness and carry to target, 85 mph arm strength from outfield. Follow in 2020 class.

Cade Pavek, OF, New Prague, 2020
6-foot-1, 172-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.81 runner. Square stance, knee to knee trigger, deep load, length to contact, tends to push bat through zone, spray contact, 71 mph exit velocity. Athletic frame, Avg. actions in field, short arm action, accurate to bag, 76 mph arm from outfield.

Tom Reinitz, LHP/OF, Chaska, 2020
5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.33 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, stiffer swing plane, pull approach, spray contact to pull side of field, 76 mph exit velocity. Good first step, avg. reads on hops, clean arm action, solid carry and accuracy on throws, 81 mph arm from outfield.

Bryce Richter, RHP/OF, Holy Family, 2020
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.32 runner. Tall square stance, front heel turn trigger, rolling hand load, inconsistent bp, contact underneath and out front, 78 mph exit velocity. Above avg. arm with carry to target, solid/avg. fielding actions, sure hands, 88 mph arm from outfield.

Nathan Ross, OF, Maple Grove, 2020
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 7.03 runner. Square stance, body load, knee to knee trigger, leans back to elevate baseball, works middle of field, spray contact to both sides of field, 77 mph exit velocity. Long frame with solid athleticism, above avg. footwork, plays through ball, clean arm action, shows carry and accuracy to target, 83 mph arm from outfield.

Tyler Rued, RHP/OF, West Fargo (ND), 2021
6-foot-1, 155-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 8.01 runner. Square stance with body load, leg kick trigger, avg. rhythm, aggressive swinger, flat swing plane, spray contact with gap to gap approach, 75 mph exit velocity. Shows footwork in field, occasionally fields underneath body, clean high ¾ arm action, accurate to target, 75 mph arm strength from outfield.

Tyler Schiller, OF, Hutchinson, 2020
5-foot-11, 180-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 7.27 runner. Square stance, slight shoulder turn, body load, pull approach, hard line drive contact, flashes pop in bat to pull side of field, 84 mph exit velocity. Good first step, solid athlete, reads ball well with angles to field, confident fielder, long arm action- opens front side early- creating slingy arm action, accurate to target, 76 mph arm from outfield. Strong follow in MN 2020 class.

Colby Selk, OF/LHP, Farmington, 2020
5-foot-11, 180-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.78 runner. Open stance, long stride, avg. rhythm in swing, mid/pull approach, 77 mph exit velocity. Raw actions in field, elevated throws to target, lacks direction on throws, 63 mph arm from outfield.

Jacob Skogrand, RHP/OF, Shakopee, 2021
5-foot-10, 171-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.66 runner. Lean wiry strength. Square stance, body load, deep hand load creating arm bar, inverted posture working to elevate baseball, spray contact across field, has above avg. pop in bat for age, 85 mph exit velocity. Above avg. arm in field, 83 mph with carry and accuracy, avg. hands and feet.

Brandt Thompson, RHP/OF, Eden Prairie, 2020
5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.4 runner. Tall open stance, strides square, easy hand load, stiff legs in swing cut off lower half, mid/away approach, line drive and fly ball contact, flashed hard contact, 82 mph exit velocity. Plays through ball, avg. footwork and quickness, avg. hands and actions, above avg. arm with carry and accuracy, 84 mph arm strength from outfield.

Matthew Thompson, RHP/OF, Bloomington Jefferson, 2020
6-foot-3, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Long lean athletic frame. 7.28 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, slight rhythm in hands, shows pop to middle of field, hard contact when extended through baseball, clean line drive swing plane, 83 mph exit velocity. Works around ad through baseball, sure hands, athletic in field, clean arm action, follows throws, accurate with carry to target, 85 mph arm from outfield. Follow in 2020 class.

Thomas Van Culin, OF/LHP, Monticello, 2020
5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.03 runner. Square stance using body load and front heel turn to trigger swing, relatively short to contact, line drive swing plane with lift through contact, gap to gap approach, solid present strength, flashes solid pop in bat, line drive and fly ball approach, 82 mph exit velocity. Physical in field, plays through ball, sure hands and plays with confidence, avg. accuracy and carry on throws, 85 mph arm strength from outfield.

Ethan Voss, OF/RHP, Burnsville, 2021
6-foot-2, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.21 runner. Strong follow in MN 2021 class. Square athletic stance, whippy barrel through zone, mid/pull approach, squares baseball consistently, inverted posture at contact working to elevate baseball, 81 mph exit velocity. Athletic in field, sure hands and fields out front, good actions and covers ground with ease, long arm action creating carry on throws with accuracy to target, 86 mph arm strength from outfield.

Zeb Wede, OF/RHP, Harrisburg (SD), 2020
5-foot-11, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.44 runner. Open stance, rolling hand load into cocked back elbow hitting slot, flat line drive swing plane, consistently squared baseball with hard contact, gap to gap approach, 79 mph exit velocity. Above avg. footwork and actions in field, plays through ball, fields out front, avg. footspeed, has carry and accuracy with projectable arm action, 85 mph arm from outfield. Strong follow in 2020 class.

Jordan Young, OF, St. Thomas Academy, 2021
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. 6.95 runner. Athletic frame with present strength, shows early rhythm in hands, body load, has pop in bat, stiffer flat swing plane, 2 hand finish, line drive contact, gap to gap approach, 84 mph exit velocity. Shows first step quickness, solid glove, works through ball, raw use lof lower half on throws, elevated to target, 76 mph arm from outfield. Overall has upper level athleticism, some rawness mechanically, should continue to make progress and is a strong follow in the 2021 class.