The Prep Baseball Report MN Underclass Prospect Games event took place on Sunday, June 16, 2019. The event was held at the University of St. Thomas. The event featured prospects from the 2021 & 2022 grad classes; and included many breakout performances from this year's participants. Players showcased their talents in front of our scouting staff and college coaches in attendance. Thank you to the players, parents, my staff; along with the staff at the University of St. Thomas for such a great event.

There were a number of great individual performances this year at the PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games.

As we drill down into the statistics:

+    32 players ran sub-7.2 60's.
+    34 players recorded 85+ mph exit velocities
+    17 players recorded 80+ mph infield throws
+    10 players recorded 80+ mph outfield throws
+    9 catchers recorded 70+ mph throws to second base
+    9 catchers recorded sub-2.1 pop times
+    33 pitchers were 80+ mph on the mound

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Below we have listed our evaluations for the players in attendance at the event; broken up by position.

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pitchER EVALUATIONS (ALPA)

Andrew Baumgart, LHP, Willmar, 2021
6-foot-3, 160-pound left-handed pitcher.  Projectable frame.  Rocker step into leg lift.  Good tempo and balance through delivery.  Lands across body down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm action with easy arm action.  Fastball is 73-77 mph with downhill tilt.  Curveball has early 1/7 break with loose spin thrown at 62-64 mph.  Change-up has solid fade action at 66-67 mph. 

Gavin Bergman, 1B/RHP, New Prague, 2021
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.25 runner.  Slightly open balanced stance.  Leg lift to start and strides to square.  Good rhythm in load.  Loose swing with good hands.  Gap to gap approach with line drive contact.  Consistent barrel contact with strength in swing.  90 mph exit velocity.  IF- Athletic feet and moves well laterally.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  74 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Good size on mound.  Good balance and tempo in delivery.  Lands slightly across body down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with loose and quick arm action.  Fastball is heavy thrown at 86-90 mph.  Curveball has 12/6 slow break thrown at 66-68 mph.  Strong follow on mound in 2021 class. 

Austin Bergum, 3B/RHP, Forest Lake, 2022
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.75 runner.  Good athletic build.  Slightly open stance.  Leg lift and body load to start.  Small hand load.  Flat swing plane and short finish.  Pull approach with line drive contact.  Consistent barrel contact with some strength in swing.  89 mph exit velocity.  IF- Athletic feet and moves well laterally.  Stays below ball well and fields ball clean.  Good hands.  77 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Projectable frame.  Simple delivery and repeats well.  Good tempo and direction down mound.  Lands slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has varying action at 80-83 mph.  Curveball has late 11/5 sharp break with good shape at 67-71 mph.  Change-up has some down action at 71-72 mph. 

Kade Bowar, RHP/SS, Burnsville, 2021
6-foot-2, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.53 runner.  Squared shoulder width stance.  Small stride and hand load.  Stays tall through swing.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball to fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with 72 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet to field.  Fields ball out in front with good glove.  Makes routine plays.  77 mph arm strength with solid carry and accuracy.  On mound- Good frame.  Simple and good tempo in delivery. Lands across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a short and quick arm action.  Fastball is 78-79 mph with slight run.  Curveball has 11/5 sharp break with average depth thrown at 64-65 mph.  Change-up is straight.  Added strength will help with overall development. 

PJ Dahl, SS/RHP, Prior Lake, 2022
6-foot-2, 145-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.39 runner.  Open upright stance with high handset.  Leg lift and hands load back.  Rhythm in load with good hands.  Lower half gets through swing well.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Average barrel contact.  80 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet.  Glove comes out late to field and can be stiff.  Longer arm action to release.  75 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Longer lanky frame.  Rocker step to start.  Average tempo through delivery.  Some effort in delivery.  Lands across body and throws from a ¾ arm action.  Fastball is straight with some run thrown at 73-77 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin at 58-61 mph.  Slider is 64-67 mph.  Added strength will help with development.

Korey Dahlberg, RHP/SS, Farmington, 2021
5-foot-10, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.59 runner.  Open stance with relaxed hands.  Leg lift and strides to square.  Hands load back and slight arm bar at times.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive contact.  Average barrel contact with 78 mph exit velocity.  IF- Solid feet to field.  Good glove.  Fields through ball out in front with sure hands.  82 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Smaller frame.  Good tempo and balance through delivery.  Good direction down mound.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is 77-80 mph with some sinking action.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average shape and depth thrown at 66-68 mph.  Inconsistent feel for knuckle ball at 68-69 mph. 

Teddy Deters, SS/RHP, Orono, 2021
6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.78 runner.  Slightly open balanced stance. Leg lift to start.  Minimal hand load.  Aggressive swing with loose hands.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Solid barrel contact and flashed pull pop.  92 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet and moves well laterally.  Glove works and makes routine plays.  Some push to release.  80 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Athletic frame.  Simple delivery and repeats well.  Good tempo and direction down mound.  Throws from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball was straight with slight run at times thrown at 82-86 mph.  Curveball was 67-70 mph with average spin and shape.  Change-up has some down action at times at 77-78 mph. 

John Devore, RHP, Mahtomedi, 2021
6-foot-4, 200-pound right-handed pitcher.  Big projectable frame.  Small rocker step into leg lift.  Simple delivery with good tempo.  Good direction down mound with shorter stride.  Occasionally lands slightly across his body.  Throws from a high ¾ arm slot with two-part arm action.  Stiffness in release.  Fastball is 79-82 mph with downhill action.  Curveball has 12/6 break with average shape and depth thrown at 69-71 mph. 

Riley Funk, LHP, Chanhassen, 2021
5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed pitcher.  Average athletic frame.  Simple step into quick twitch delivery.  Good balance and shorter stride down mound.  Lands across body.  Could use more from lower half.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has slight run and downhill at time thrown at 76-79 mph.  Curveball has 1/7 break with small shape and loose spin at 62-65 mph.  Change-up is 70-71 mph with fade action.  Threw strikes with all pitches.

Gunnar Goodwin, RHP/SS, Orono, 2021
5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.70 runner.  Open balanced stance.  Leg lift and hands load back.  Slight arm bar at times.  Flat bat path with short finish.  Aggressive swing.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Average barrel contact.  80 mph exit velocity.  IF- Good feet and moves well to ball.  Average glove and makes routine plays.  81 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step.  Good tempo and balance through delivery.  Lands slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action.  Fastball is straight at 79-81 mph.  Slider was 66-68 mph with loose spin and slower arm speed. 

Dillon Hanson, 3B/RHP, Minnetonka, 2021
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.95 runner.  Shoulder width and balanced stance.  Gather and hands load down.  Aggressive swing.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive and fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact and flashed strength in swing.  92 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet and works around ball to field.  Makes routine plays.  80 mph arm strength with average carry and below average accuracy.  On mound- Threw from stretch with smooth tempo.  Good direction down mound and lands slightly across body.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm slot with a shorter arm action.  Fastball has run and sink at 80-82 mph.  Curveball has 12/6 break with average spin thrown at 68-69 mph.  Slider has 11/4 break with average shape at 70-72 mph. 

Carter Hanson, LHP/1B, Bloomington Jefferson, 2021
6-foot-2, 183-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.00 runner.  Athletic frame.  Open stance with weight started back and high handset.  Leg lift and hands load down.  Good hands and swings hard.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Good contact and flashed pull pop.  88 mph exit velocity.  IF- Athletic feet and moves well laterally.  Good glove and makes routine plays.  80 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Good frame.  Slower into a quicker tempo delivery.  Lands across body down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm action with good arm action.  Fastball is straight at 80-83 mph.  Curveball has sharp 1/7 break with tight spin and good depth thrown at 69-72 mph.  Strong follow in 2021 class. 

Carter Hendrickson, OF/LHP, Farmington, 2021
5-foot-8, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.85 runner.  Upright and open stance with relaxed handset.  Leg lift and minimal hand load.  Lower half gets through swing well.  Middle approach with line drive contact.  Flashes pull pop with consistent barrel contact.  87 mph exit velocity.  OF- Athletic with good feet.  Fields ball clean with solid glove.  82 mph arm strength with good accuracy and average carry on throws.  On mound- Smaller athletic frame.  Quick tempo delivery and good balance.  Repeats well.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is sneaky with life thrown at 81-84 mph.  Curveball has sharp late 1/7 break with good spin thrown at 76-77 mph.

Kristofer Hokenson, LHP/OF, St. Louis Park, 2022
5-foot-10, 140-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.35 runner.  Upright and slightly open stance.  Strides to square with a small shoulder load.  Athletic swing.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive contact.  Consistent barrel contact with 86 mph exit velocity.  OF- Athletic feet and good first step.  Solid glove and fields ball clean.  83 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Good tempo and balance through delivery.  Lands across body down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Clean arm action with good extension.  Fastball is 78-81 mph with varying action and some life.  Curveball has 12/6 break with solid shape and spin thrown at 64-66 mph.  Strike thrower.  Follow on mound with added strength.

Teyghan Hovland, RHP/3B, Austin, 2021
6-foot-4, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.02 runner.  Projectable frame.  Slightly closed stance and pre-loaded hands.  Small body load and stride to start.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Consistent barrel contact and flashed pull pop.  77 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet.  Stays in higher fielding position.  Average glove and makes routine plays.  78 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Big frame and mound presence.  Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Stays closed down mound with good direction.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is straight and tends to get on hitter at 81-84 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin thrown at 69-72 mph.  Change-up is thrown with good hand speed at 73-74 mph. 

Joshua Hunt, RHP/SS, Big Lake, 2021
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.21 runner.  Squared stance with flat bat to start.  Toe tap trigger and hand load back.  Flat bat path.  Middle approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Inconsistent barrel contact.   83 mph exit velocity.  IF- Raw actions.  Average feet and squats to field.  Glove works and makes routine play.  73 mph arm strength with below average carry and average accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step into slow tempo delivery.  Higher leg lift and lands down mound across body.  Throws from a higher ¾ slot with longer arm action.  Fastball has varying action thrown at 72-76 mph.  Curveball has 12/6 break with solid depth thrown at 59-63 mph. 

Kyle Hvidsten, RHP/C, Jordan, 2022
5-foot-11, 210-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.19 runner.  Open stance with relaxed hands.  Body load and strides to square.  Hands load back with slight arm bar at times.  Flashes bat speed.  Gap to Gap approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Strength in barrel with good contact.  96 mph exit velocity.  C- Lower athletic stance.  Average receiver with stiff hands at times.  Move wells to block.  Feet can be long with misdirection on throws.  Longer exchange with short arm action.  2.14-2.22 pop times with 71 mph arm strength.  On mound- Balanced start into slow tempo delivery.  Good direction down mound with shorter stride.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has slight arm side run at 79-82 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average shape and spin thrown at 69-72 mph.  Change-up is straight and thrown with good arm speed at 69-71 mph.

Benjamin Irsfeld, C/RHP, Sioux Falls Roosevelt (SD), 2022
5-foot-8, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.50 runner.  Squared athletic stance with high handset.  Leg lift and hands load down. Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive contact.  Average barrel contact with 79 mph exit velocity.  C- Angled athletic stance.  Good glove and stays behind ball.  Moves well to block.  Average feet with good direction on throws.  Good exchange with quick release.  2.01-2.10 pop times with 73 mph arm strength.  IF- Active feet.  Works around ball to field.  Average hands and makes routine play.  73 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Smaller framer.  Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Higher leg lift and lands slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a shorter arm action.  Fastball is straight and heavy at times at 77-80 mph.  Curveball has 11/4 break with average spin thrown at 65-69 mph.  Change-up has fade action at 70-72 mph.

Kole Krier, 3B/RHP, Maple Grove, 2021
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.28 runner.  Open upright stance.  Strides to square and small hand load back.  Flat bat path with a short finish.  Pull approach with line drive contact.  Average barrel contact and flashed pop pull side.  85 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average hands to field.  Average feet to ball, moves better laterally.  Longer release to throw.  80 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Good frame.  Rocker step in to balance point.  Good tempo through delivery.  Lands slightly across body down mound.  Throws from a higher ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has some life and downhill at 79-82 mph.  Slider has average shape and depth thrown at 66-68 mph.  Change-up has late fade action. 

Drew Lingen, C/RHP, Rochester John Marshall, 2021
6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.43 runner.  Good size and present strength.  Squared stance with weight slightly back.  Small and simple load.  Gap to gap approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Flashes pull pop with consistent barrel contact.  88 mph exit velocity.  C- Bigger target.  Low balanced setup.  Quiet glove with ability to hold pitches.  Longer footwork with good direction on throws.  Clean exchange with 2.01-2.15 pop times and 77 mph arm strength.  On mound- Solid frame. Good tempo through delivery.  Lands across and falls off glove side.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a shorter arm action at times.  Fastball has slight run action at 83-85 mph topping at 88 mph.  Curveball is more slider action and has 10/4 late break with small shape at 69-71 mph. 

Brandon Lockhart, SS/RHP, Tartan, 2021
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.31 runner.  Squared balanced stance.  Body load and stride.  Hands load back and arm bar at times.  Middle approach with ground ball and fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact.  76 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average actions.  Good hands and makes routine plays.  Average feet to field.  Quicker to release.  78 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Simple and repeatable delivery.  Good tempo and direction down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Decent arm action.  Fastball is straight and jumps out of hand at 77-80 mph.  Curveball has 12/6 break with good shape thrown at 67-68 mph.  Added strength will help with overall development. 

Justin Loer, LHP, Lakeville South, 2021
6-foot-4, 162-pound right-handed hitting pitcher.  Long projectable frame.  Slow into quick twitch tempo.  Good balance.  Deception through delivery.  Lands across body creating tough angle to plate.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm action with a long and whippy arm action.  Fastball is 80-83 mph with varying action.  Curveball has sharp 1/7 break with good spin and shape thrown at 72-74 mph.  Change-up has above average fade action thrown with good arm speed.  Strong follow in 2021 class.

Luke Loughlin, LHP/OF, Mahtomedi, 2021
6-foot, 155-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.25 runner.  Squared balanced stance.  Small leg lift and hand load.  Dives into contact.  Aggressive swing.  Gap to gap approach with ground ball to fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with 79 mph exit velocity.  OF- Athletically moves to ball.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  83 mph arm strength with good accuracy and average carry.  On mound- Good balance and tempo in delivery.  Drop and drive down mound with good direction.  Throws from a high ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action.  Fastball is 75-78 mph and straight with occasional downhill action.  Curveball has early 12/6 break with average spin thrown at 61-65 mph.

Cade McGraw, OF/RHP, Shakopee, 2022
5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.87 runner.  Athletic.  Squared balanced stance.  Stride and small shoulder load.  Creates some bat speed in swing.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive and fly ball contact.  Consistent barrel contact with 77 mph exit velocity.  OF- Athletic in field.  Average glove and fields ball clean.  Throws from a lower arm slot.  80 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Balanced and smooth tempo through delivery.  Good direction down mound.  Hides ball.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has arm side run thrown at 80-82 mph.  Curveball has sweeping break with tight spin at 64-66 mph. 

Fritz Meyer, RHP, Minnetonka, 2021
6-foot-6, 215-pound right-handed pitcher.  Long and projectable young frame.  Rocker step into controlled leg lift.  Swings open down mound with good direction.  Average tempo with good balance.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm slot with a short arm action.  Fastball has cut action thrown at 77-81 mph.  Slider has 11/5 break with average shape and depth thrown at 66-70 mph.  Change-up is flat.  

Riley Miller, LHP/OF, Cannon Falls, 2021
6-foot, 175-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.20 runner.  Squared athletic stance.  Stride and small hand load to start.  Good hands.  Gap to gap approach with line drive contact.  Consistent barrel contact with 82 mph exit velocity.  OF- Moves athletically to ball.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  80 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy. On mound- Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Good direction down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a shorter arm action at times.  Fastball is straight at 73-76 mph.  Curveball has 1/7 break with loose spin at times thrown at 60-62 mph.  Change-up has late fade action at 66-67 mph. 

Cooper Mollet, OF/RHP, Edina, 2021
6-foot-4, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.03 runner.  Balanced and wide stance.  Body load and leg lift to start.  Some stiffness in swing.  Middle approach with mainly line drive and fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with 83 mph exit velocity.  OF- Attacks ball.  Average feet and fields ball clean.  Longer arm action to release.  86 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Projectable frame.  Side rocker step into leg lift.  Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Lands slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with some stiffness in arm action.  Fastball is straight and gets on hitter at 82-84 mph.  Curveball has sharp late break to it at 67-73 mph.  Change-up is straight at 73-74 mph. 

Jaiden Mollett, RHP/1B, Chaska, 2021
6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.96 runner.  Tall upright and open stance.  Strides to square with shoulder load.  Aggressive and lower half gets through swing.  Pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Consistent hard barrel contact with pop and some strength.  95 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average glove and fields ball clean.  Moves around bag and receives well.  78 mph arm strength with carry and accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step into balance.  Smooth tempo and quicker into release.  Works from a ¾ arm slot and clean arm action out front.  Fastball is 82-85 mph with slight downhill action.  Curveball has 11/5 break with above average spin thrown at 70-72 mph.  Change-up thrown for strikes.

Wes Nelson, RHP/1B, Minneapolis Washburn, 2021
6-foot-5, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.70 runner.  Long frame.  Squared stance with low handset.  Stride and hands load back.  Arm bar.  Flat swing plane.  Uses the whole field with ground ball and line drive contact.  Average barrel contact with 80 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet.  Fields ball high and makes routine play.  Shows ability to receive and tall target at bag.  74 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Projectable frame with room to fill out.  Threw from stretch.  Slower tempo delivery down mound.  Long arm action from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is 75-79 mph with sinking action.  Curveball has 12/6 break with solid shape and depth thrown at 64-65 mph.  Change-up is straight at 72-73 mph. 

Tony Neubeck, LHP/1B, Mahtomedi, 2021
6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.38 runner.  Wide squared stance.  Toe tap trigger and small hand load.  Lower half gets through swing.  Loose swing.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive contact.  Average barrel contact and flashed pull pop.  83 mph exit velocity.  IF- Active feet and moves well laterally.  Good glove and fields ball out in front.  77 mph arm strength with carry and accuracy.  On mound- Projectable frame.  Good tempo and balance through delivery.  Lands slightly across body down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with good clean arm action.  Good extension out front.  Hides ball well.  Fastball comes out of hand with slight run at 80-83 mph.  Curveball has 1/7 big break with average spin at 63-65 mph.  Change-up straight at 70-74 mph. 

Ben North, SS/RHP, East Ridge, 2021
6-foot, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.95 runner.  Athletic frame.  Squared stance.  Stride to start and hands load back.  Tends to arm bar and collapse on backside.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Average barrel contact and flashed pull pop.  89 mph exit velocity.  IF- Good actions.  Feet are athletic to field.  Sure hands and fields ball clean.  85 mph arms strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Athletic presence.  Small rocker step into balance point.  Good tempo.  Lands across body down mound.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action.  Fastball has heavy sink at 80-84 mph.  Curveball has slurve action with sharp 11/4 break thrown at 65-66 mph.  Interesting follow in 2021 class. 

Kade Peloquin, OF/LHP, Stillwater, 2021
5-foot-9, 155-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.77 runner.  Upright relaxed stance.  Hand load back and stride to start.  Aggressive swing.  Good swing plane creating line drive contact.  Mid/pull approach with good barrel contact.  86 mph exit velocity.  OF- Athletic to field.  Clean glove and good feet.  Longer to release.  84 mph arm strength with solid carry and accuracy.  On mound- Smaller frame.  Good balance through delivery and down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a shorter arm action.  Fastball is 77-79 mph with slight run and gets on hitter.  Curveball has sharp 1/7 break with average spin thrown at 62-65 mph. 

Giovanni Ponferrada, RHP, Tartan, 2021
5-foot-11, 200-pound right-handed pitcher.  Average compact frame.  Rocker step into higher leg lift.  Controlled balance through delivery with good tempo.  Swings open down mound and lands across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has steeper run thrown at 77-81 mph.  Curveball has average shape and spin thrown at 69-73 mph.  Change-up is solid at 72-75 mph. 

Joey Powers, 3B/RHP, Blaine, 2022
6-foot-1, 145-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.26 runner.  Slightly open upright stance.  Leg lift trigger and hand load back.  Middle approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with occasional pop.  82 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average actions and athletic feet.  Good glove and funnels to field.  78 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step into simple leg lift.  Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Shorter stride down mound.  Throws from a higher ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is straight with occasional run at 76-79 mph.  Curveball has slight break thrown at 64-67 mph.  Will drop down to low 3/4 arm slot.

Easton Richter, SS/RHP, Rosemount, 2022
5-foot-11, 160-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.21 runner.  Athletic presence.  Squared stance with high handset.  Small stride and hand load.  Middle of field approach with mainly line drive contact.  Average barrel contact with 84 mph exit velocity.  IF- Good actions.  Sure hands and fields ball clean.  Quicker release.  78 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Small rocker step into easy leg lift.  Smooth tempo through delivery.  Occasionally lands across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with good arm action.  Fastball is 79-81 mph with run for consistent strikes.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average shape thrown at 63-65 mph.

Ethan Rothbauer, OF/RHP, Bloomer (WI), 2021
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.69 runner.  Athletic frame.  Squared stance with high handset.  Leg lift and small hand load to start.  Flat swing plane with a short finish.  Gap to gap approach with line drive contact.  Good barrel contact with a 79 mph exit velocity.  OF- Active feet.  Makes routine play and fields ball clean.  79 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Good tempo and balance through delivery.  Lands slightly across body down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with good extension out front.  Fastball is 76-78 mph with arm side run and heavy at times.  Curveball has 11/5 slow break with average shape at 65-67 mph.  Change-up has slight fade action at 69-70 mph. 

David Salz, RHP, Maple Grove, 2021
6-foot-1, 155-pound right-handed pitcher.  Long and thin frame.  Small step into big leg lift and turn.  Good balance and direction down mound.  Uses front side well.  Lands slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action.  Fastball has slight downhill action at 74-79 mph with run and sink.  Curveball has large 11/5 slow break for strikes thrown at 55-61 mph.  Change-up has solid fade action thrown at 60-61 mph. 

Jaden Schwantz, OF/LHP, River Falls (WI), 2021
5-foot-11, 170-pounds left-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.98 runner.  Balanced and upright stance.  Small leg lift and hand load to start.  Swing can get stiff at times.  Tends to keep weight over backside.  Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact.  Average barrel contact with 87 mph exit velocity.  OF- Moves athletically to ball. Good glove and fields ball clean.  83 mph arm strength with average carry and good accuracy.  On mound- Slower tempo delivery.  Starts with rocker step.  Good direction down mound and lands slightly across body.  Fastball has heavy arm side run at 80-81 mph.  Curveball has big 1/7 break thrown at 66-67 mph. 

Aaron Smith, LHP/1B, St. Francis, 2022
5-foot-11, 178-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player.  Ranked #195 overall in the 2022 PBR Rankings.  7.22 runner.  Upright and open stance with high handset.  Strides to square with small hand load.  Flashes bat speed.  Mid/pull approach with fly ball contact.  Average barrel and flashes pull pop.  79 mph exit velocity.  IF- Moves well to field.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  79 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Rocker step into balance point.  Easy delivery with good tempo.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with easy effort.  Fastball jumps out of hand with run action at 81-84 mph.  Curveball has 1/7 sharp break with solid depth thrown at 63-66 mph.  Strong follow on mound in 2022 class.

Ben Taxdahl, RHP/C, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2021
6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.08 runner.  Open and slightly crouched stance.  Leg lift trigger and hands load down.  Aggressive swing.  Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Flashes pull pop with average barrel contact.  92 mph exit velocity.  C- Angled athletic stance.  Average receiver and holds pitches in zone.  Moves well to block and show flexibility.  Long footwork with good direction on throws.  Clean exchange with long arm action.  2.10-2.19 pop times with 79 mph arm strength.  On mound- Good frame.  Threw from stretch.  Repeats delivery well with good direction.  Aggressive down mound.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action.  Fastball has varying action thrown at 82-85 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average shape and good spin at 77-79 mph. 

William Velgersdyk, SS/RHP, Minnetonka, 2021
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.12 runner.  Balanced and squared stance with high handset.  Leg lift and hands load down.  Flat swing plane.  Middle approach with ground ball to fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with 85 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet to field.  Hands work and makes routine play.  Slinger release.  73 mph arm strength with average carry and good accuracy.  On mound- Threw from stretch.  Higher leg lift with good direction down mound.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with some push release.  Fastball is straight at 75-77 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin thrown at 64-68 mph.  Change-up is straight.   

Ethan Voss, RHP/OF, Burnsville, 2021
6-foot-4, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.84 runner.  Athletic frame.  Squared balanced stance with relaxed hands.  Strides and hands load back.  Loose swing and lower half gets through swing well.  Gap to gap approach with line drive contact.  Consistent barrel with flashes of pop.  90 mph exit velocity.  OF- Athletic movements to ball.  Good glove and fields ball clean.  Long loose arm action.  88 mph arm strength with solid carry and good accuracy.  On mound- Projectable frame.  Quicker tempo and good balance through delivery.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with longer loose arm action.  Fastball is 84-86 mph with arm side run.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average shape and spin thrown at 67-69 mph.  Change-up can have push release pushed at times. 

Myles Wahlquist, RHP/1B, Benilde St. Margaret’s, 2021
6-foot-3, 220-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.58 runner.  Big frame.  Open and balanced stance.  Leg lift and hands load back.  Hands work and lower half gets through swing.  Mid/pull approach with mainly line drive contact.  Consistent hard contact and flashed pull pop.  89 mph exit velocity.  IF- Active feet and attacks ball.  Average glove and fields ball clean.  Shows ability around the bag.  78 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Big frame and mound presence.  Rocker step into balance point.  Good tempo through delivery.  Lands occasionally across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with good extension out front.  Fastball is straight with run at times at 79-83 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average spin at 64-65 mph. 

Zachary White, 1B/RHP, Coon Rapids, 2022
5-foot-11, 215-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  7.27 runner.  Slightly open balanced stance with high handset.  Strides to square with hand load.  Lifts barrel through zone.  Middle approach with mainly fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with 80 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet and around bag.  Glove is stiff and makes routine play.  72 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  On mound- Small rocker step into slow deliberate tempo.  Good direction down mound and throws from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball has varying action at 73-75 mph.  Curveball has more slurve action with loose spin thrown at 59-60 mph.  Change-up has fade action thrown with good hand speed at 62-63 mph. 

Cade Wiegert, RHP/IF, Southwest Christian, 2022
6-foot-3, 166-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.48 runner.  Longer frame.  Slightly open balanced stance.  Body load and strides to square.  Hands load back with slight arm bar.  Average hands.  Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact.  Average barrel contact with 82 mph exit velocity.  OF- Attacks ball.  Glove can be stiff.  Arm action has some sling to it.  76 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.  IF- Longer footwork.  Stays below ball and fields ball out in front.  Glove can be stiff.  Throws from a lower release point.  74 mph arm strength with below average carry and average accuracy.  On mound- Longer young frame.  Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Shorter stride with good direction down mound.  Throws from a lower ¾ arm action.  Fastball is straight with slight run at 75-78 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin thrown at 67-70 mph. 

Connor Wietgrefe, LHP, Prior Lake, 2021
6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed pitcher.  Thin projectable frame.  Threw from stretch.  Smooth tempo in delivery.  Good balance and direction down mound.  Hides ball well.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with short compact arm action and clean out front.  Fastball is 80-83 mph with some life.  Curveball has small 1/7 break thrown at 68-71 mph.  Change-up is firm with varying action at 75-78 mph.  Follow in 2021 class.

Zachary Zaetta, SS/RHP, Minnetonka, 2021
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  6.58 runner.  Athletic in box.  Squared balanced stance.  Small leg lift and hand load.  Easy hands through swing.  Looks to elevate.  Middle approach with mainly line drive and fly ball contact.  Consistent barrel contact with 83 mph exit velocity.  IF- Athletic feet to field and longer to release.  Sure hands and fields ball clean.  84 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Small rocker step into leg lift.  Good balance through delivery.  Lands occasionally slightly across body.  Throws from a ¾ arm action.  Fastball is downhill with some run thrown at 80-83 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 sharp break and good shape thrown at 72-73 mph. 

Gavin Zurn, RHP/1B, Stillwater, 2021
6-foot-4, 205-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player.  2018 Future Games Participant.  Big frame.  7.10 runner.  Slightly open balanced stance.  Body and hand load back.  Strides to square.  Flashes bat speed.  Gap to Gap approach with mainly line drive contact.  Average barrel contact and flashed pull pop with 89 mph exit velocity.  IF- Moves laterally with average feet.  Average glove with some stiffness at times.  82 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.  On mound- Big presence with projectable frame.  Rocker step into slower tempo through delivery.  Good front side.  Throws from a ¾ arm slot with clean arm action.  Fastball is 87-89 mph with run action.  Curveball has 11/5 break with average spin thrown at 70-71 mph.  Strong follow on mound in 2021 class.