Future Games Spotlight: Danny Scheller
August 22, 2024
EMERSON, GEORGIA - From Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28 Prep Baseball hosted its prestigious Future Games and Junior Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Georgia. This year's event week also included a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who participanted in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
On the first day of the 2024 Future Games, all players representing grad classes 2025, 2026, and 2028 will be participating in a pro-style workout in front of a fleet of Division I coaches alongside fellow prospects representing nearly every state in the nation.
We will be spotlighting some of the Minnesota standouts from the 2024 Future Games. Next, we take a look 2026, OF/RHP, Danny Scheller from Coon Rapids.
Danny Scheller
Class of 2026 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 3 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Coon RapidsState: MN
- Summer Team: P2p
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Height: 5-10Weight: 189.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
87
Max FB
(07/06/23)
84 - 86
FB
(07/06/23)
71 - 74
CB
(07/06/23)
82 - 85
CH
(03/16/24)
71 - 74
SL
(03/16/24)
Position
6.88
60-yard
(03/16/24)
79
INF Velo
(07/26/22)
92
OF Velo
(07/24/24)
88
Exit Velo
(06/21/22)
Power Speed Score
(07/24/24)
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
(03/16/24)
84.9 - 86.2
Velo Range
(03/16/24)
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/16/24)
2217
Spin Rate (max)
(03/16/24)
2106
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/28/23)
IVB (max)
(06/28/23)
IVB (avg)
(06/28/23)
HM (max)
(03/16/24)
HM (avg)
(03/16/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/16/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/16/24)
Spin Score (max)
(06/28/23)
Zone %
(03/16/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(06/28/23)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.5
Velo Range
84.9 - 86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
84
Spin Rate (max)
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
2059
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.3
Velo Range
81.9 - 84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.2
Spin Rate (max)
2199
Spin Rate (avg)
2106
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.6
Velo Range
79.1 - 82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.2
Spin Rate (max)
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
1838
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.1
Velocity (max)
(06/28/23)
71.8 - 74.1
Velo Range
(06/28/23)
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/28/23)
2406
Spin Rate (max)
(03/16/24)
2228
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/16/24)
IVB (max)
(03/16/24)
IVB (avg)
(03/16/24)
HM (max)
(03/16/24)
HM (avg)
(03/16/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/16/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/16/24)
Spin Score (max)
(03/16/24)
Zone %
(03/16/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(06/28/23)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.6
Velo Range
69.8 - 72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
69
Spin Rate (max)
2406
Spin Rate (avg)
2228
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.1
Velo Range
71.8 - 74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.8
Spin Rate (max)
2038
Spin Rate (avg)
1960
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.5
Velocity (max)
(03/16/24)
71.1 - 74.5
Velo Range
(03/16/24)
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/16/24)
2215
Spin Rate (max)
(03/16/24)
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/16/24)
IVB (max)
(03/18/23)
IVB (avg)
(03/16/24)
HM (max)
(03/16/24)
HM (avg)
(03/16/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/16/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/16/24)
Spin Score (max)
(03/18/23)
Zone %
(03/18/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/18/23)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.5
Velo Range
71.1 - 74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.9
Spin Rate (max)
2215
Spin Rate (avg)
2163
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
72.3
Velo Range
69.6 - 72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.8
Spin Rate (max)
2174
Spin Rate (avg)
1958
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.8
Velocity (max)
(03/16/24)
82.3 - 84.8
Velo Range
(03/16/24)
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/16/24)
2043
Spin Rate (max)
(03/16/24)
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/16/24)
IVB (max)
(03/18/23)
IVB (avg)
(03/18/23)
HM (max)
(03/16/24)
HM (avg)
(03/16/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/16/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/16/24)
Spin Score (max)
(03/16/24)
Zone %
(03/16/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/18/23)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
84.8
Velo Range
82.3 - 84.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.2
Spin Rate (max)
2043
Spin Rate (avg)
1926
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.4
Velo Range
75.5 - 77
Eff Velocity (avg)
74
Spin Rate (max)
1624
Spin Rate (avg)
1437
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
84.4
Velocity (max)
(03/16/24)
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/16/24)
2184
Spin Rate (max)
(03/16/24)
2184
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/16/24)
IVB (max)
(03/16/24)
IVB (avg)
(03/16/24)
HM (max)
(03/16/24)
HM (avg)
(03/16/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/16/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/16/24)
Spin Score (max)
(03/16/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/16/24)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Sinker
Velocity (max)
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.8
Spin Rate (max)
2184
Spin Rate (avg)
2184
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(03/16/24)
97.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(03/16/24)
347
Distance (avg)
(03/16/24)
387
Distance (max)
(03/16/24)
Hard Hit %
(03/16/24)
Barrel %
(03/16/24)
Sweet Spot %
(06/28/23)
Line Drive %
(06/28/23)
Fly Ball %
(07/24/24)
Ground Ball %
(07/26/22)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
97.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
88
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
382
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
97.3
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
387
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.6
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
314
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
86
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
344
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.5
Distance (avg)
122
Distance (max)
216
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
(07/26/22)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(03/16/24)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
(03/18/23)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(03/18/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/24/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/24/24)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(03/16/24)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(03/16/24)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
67.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
69.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20.6
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
70.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
19.7
Bat Speed (max)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
74.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
71.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(03/18/23)
Rise+
(03/16/24)
Sink+
(03/16/24)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(03/18/23)
Sweep+
(03/18/23)
Swift
Swift
1.62
10-yd
(07/24/24)
3.72
30-yd
(07/24/24)
6.65
60-yd
(07/24/24)
21.0
Run speed (max)
(07/24/24)
8.7
Run Speed (avg)
(07/26/22)
2.57
RSi (max)
(07/24/24)
29.6
Jump Height (max)
(07/24/24)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
10-yd
1.62
30-yd
3.72
60-yd
6.65
Run speed (max)
21
RSi (max)
2.57
Jump Height (max)
29.6
Physical
Physical - Athlete
70.4
Ht
(07/23/24)
189.4
Wt
(07/23/24)
Body Fat %
(07/23/24)
SMM
(07/23/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(07/23/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(07/23/24)
Scouting Report
Danny Scheller, Coon Rapids High School (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, small step back and into tall balance position, stays over the back leg, lands slightly open, moves athletically
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, hands break to L shape, inline shoulders, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. T2217, 2059 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. T2406, 2228 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. T2215, 2163 average rpm.
CH: 82-85 mph. T2043, 1926 average rpm.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60.
Danny Scheller, Coon Rapids High School (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Evident present strength, simple swing mechanics, repeats swing well, drives balls consistently to both sides of field, above avg. bp session overall. 69.4 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 97.3 mph. 387' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph.
Defense: Stays light on feet and moves atheltically to ball, breaks down to field an plays through. Glove stay low to field
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60.
Danny Scheller, Coon Rapids (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 3rd in MN 2026 class
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, small rocker step, leg swing up, slight coil in balance position, controlled balance and tempo
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, inverted w to horizontal elbow, shoulder work inline, 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Arm side run T2199, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Bigger 11/5 break T2038, 1960 average rpm.
ATH: 6.70 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Danny Scheller, Coon Rapids (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 3rd in MN 2026 class
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, small rocker step, leg swing up, slight coil in balance position, controlled balance and tempo
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, inverted w to horizontal elbow, shoulder work inline, 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Arm side run T2199, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Bigger 11/5 break T2038, 1960 average rpm.
ATH: 6.70 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Danny Scheller, Coon Rapids (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 3rd in MN 2026 class
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, athletic. Simple stride and hand load. Controlled swing, hands work. Contact bat, developing strength. Gap to gap approach, hard contact, consistent barrel, line drive and fly ball result 70.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Good carry
Defense: Moves athletically. Short steps to the ball, continues momentum into throws. Good glove
ATH: 6.70 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Danny Scheller, Coon Rapids (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 3rd in MN 2026 class
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, athletic. Simple stride and hand load. Controlled swing, hands work. Contact bat, developing strength. Gap to gap approach, hard contact, consistent barrel, line drive and fly ball result 70.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Good carry
Defense: Moves athletically. Short steps to the ball, continues momentum into throws. Good glove
ATH: 6.70 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Entered the weekend ranked at No. 3 in the 2026 class in Minnesota, and showcased an electric fastball that reached 86 mph. Despite struggling with command early, the right-hander utilized his fastball numerous times to throw a clean second inning in relief, working around a two-out walk. Stands at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds with athleticism and a strong base. Ran a 6.93 60-yard dash in Georgia at the 2022 PBR Junior Future Games, as the two-way star projects as a quality athlete in the future.
The 2022 PBR Junior Future Games alumni caught our eye with a strong, athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. Looks the part in the box with a wide stance, hands are quick to the ball. Showed advanced bat speed and effortless power, crushed a double to the pull-side gap on Friday. Showed off an advanced arm in the outfield, throwing out a runner at the plate from center field. High follow player that is ranked No. 3 in Minnesota’s 2026 class.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 250th in 2026 national rankings
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, side rocker, good timing and rhythm, athletic leg swing, lands inline
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, shoulder work inline down hill, 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 79-83 mph. Some run/sink T2096, 1838 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Small 11/5 break T2174, 1958 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fade action T1624, 1437 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 250th in 2026 national rankings
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open stance. Simple load and stride. Athletic in box. Hands work, shows bat speed. Level swing plane. Middle of field approach, strength in barrel, hard contact, line drive and fly ball result
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 MPH. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Good carry
Defense: Sits back with small/short steps, uses legs well in throw. Glove stays low and works through
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 250th in 2026 national rankings
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, side rocker, good timing and rhythm, athletic leg swing, lands inline
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, shoulder work inline down hill, 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 79-83 mph. Some run/sink T2096, 1838 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Small 11/5 break T2174, 1958 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Fade action T1624, 1437 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 250th in 2026 national rankings
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open stance. Simple load and stride. Athletic in box. Hands work, shows bat speed. Level swing plane. Middle of field approach, strength in barrel, hard contact, line drive and fly ball result
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 MPH. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Good carry
Defense: Sits back with small/short steps, uses legs well in throw. Glove stays low and works through
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Strong
Defense: Gets behind the baseball. Plays through the ball aggressively. Sure hands. Athletic movements. Let it fly. Big arm with accuracy and carry.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance. Smaller load with rhythm. Quick explosive swing. Aggressive swing. Efficient hands to the ball. Good hand speed. Long extension through the ball. Good feel for the barrel. Big time pop to the gaps.
Power: 88.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker step. Tuck and turn. Balanced pause at the top. Controlled and athletic down the mound. Falls to the glove side some.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top.
FB: T79.00, 77-78 mph. Varied cut and run.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 good shape. Lands for strikes.
SL: 71-72 mph. Good arm speed. 10/4 sharp late break.
CH: 69-71 mph. Cut, Developing