By Matt Huck
Area Scout

We continue event analysis from the Fox Cities Preseason I.D. Showcase today with the pitchers. LHP Brennan Dolwick made a velocity jump from the Future Games last August, sitting 87 mph with his fastball and topping out at 89 mph.

Top Pitching Prospects

1. Brennan Dolwick, LHP, Lake Mills, 2018
Lanky projectable frame, 6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, stays tall and online, balanced throughout. Arm action is quick and loose, ¾ slot, live arm. Fastball runs to arm side, slight sink, heavy feel, sat 87 mph, touched 89 mph, showed feel of the zone. Curveball has 2/8 shape, sharp action, 68-72 mph. Slider is 74-78 mph, tight rotation, ability to throw for strikes. Changeup has feel, fastball arm speed, deceptive, 81-83 mph. High follow uncommitted 2018. 

2. Gavin Hinckley, RHP/INF, West Bend West, 2020
6-foot, 158-pound two-way player, athletic frame with projectability. Looks to project best on the mound, high ceiling arm. Tall and fall delivery, easy effort, athletic and stays on line, good tempo and rhythm, showed mound presence. Arm action is long and loose, quick arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball has run to arm side, showed control of the zone, sat 81-82 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, ranged 61-69 mph, slower velo in the stretch. Changeup is 70-76 mph, arm side run, occasionally pulls, pitch showed best out of the stretch. RIght-handed hitter, slightly open stance, smooth loading action, short stride, timing present, solid balance. Loose hands, quiet and easy swing, line drive gap to gap type, occasional pull. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed above average actions, short loose arm action, carried at 81 mph across. 7.57 runner in the 60.

3. Chandler Fochs, RHP/SS, Wausau West, 2018
6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a lanky, athletic frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with smooth rhythm and regular effort. Fastball has sinking action at 84-86 mph. Throws both a curveball and slider. Slider flashed good action at 74-77 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 71-74 mph. Projects well on the mound. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride and fair balance. Hits off front foot with a level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.00. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 83 mph.

4. Parker Heidorf, RHP, Pewaukee, 2018
Extra-long frame, 6-foot-7, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall approach, slightly closed off, controlled body well for size, regular effort. Arm action is long and loose, over the top slot. Fastball has tilt, jumps through the hitting zone, late finish, 84-85 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape with depth, 63-67 mph. Changeup has feel thrown with arm speed, flashed sink, 73-74 mph. Projectable 2018 uncommitted arm.

5. Trey Bretl, RHP/SS, Marinette, 2019
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a wiry frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and wrap on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball shows running and sinking action at 80-84 mph. Curveball has 10-4 shape at 63-67 mph. Changeup has sweeping action at 62-68 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, closed setup with a toe tap stride and uphill swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.54. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 81 mph across the infield.

6. Kaden Krueger, LHP/1B, Appleton West, 2020
5-foot-10, 165-pound left-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Smooth rhythm with an upright finish. Fastball has running action at 79-80 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with gradual action at 56-61 mph. Changeup was straight at 61-63 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Uphill swing path with average balance. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.68. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 76 mph from the outfield.

7. Carter Robinson, OF/RHP/SS, Appleton North, 2019
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting utility player with a strong frame. Plus runner, running the 60 yard dash at 6.78. Offensively hits from balanced setup with a leg kick stride. Showed strength thru contact with a fast bat. Registered 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry throwing 84 mph from the outfield. Plays through the ball with fluid footwork. Also took drills in the infield, throwing 80 mph across the diamond. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort and a square landing. Fastball was straight at 79-81 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 61-65 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 63-67 mph.

8. Connor Langreder, LHP, West De Pere, 2019
Projectable frame, long and lean, 6-foot, 190-pound left-handed pitcher. Balanced, mechanical delivery, tall and fall, on line with balanced finish. Easy effort, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball runs to arm side, sits 78-80 mph, topped at 81 mph. Curveball has 1/7 shape, 66-68 mph. Changeup has arm side run, showed control, 68-71 mph.

9. Zach Watzka, RHP, Green Bay East/West, 2018
6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed pitcher, large frame. Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, closed landing, balanced athletic finish. Arm plays from a high ¾ slot, long draw, lose arm. Fastball showed late finish through the zone, 81-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball has 10/4 shape with occasional depth, showed feel, 64-67 mph. Changeup sinks, showed feel, 72-74 mph.

10. Braedon Franz, SS/RHP, Stevens Point, 2019
5-foot-6, 140-pound left-handed hitting SS/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and a wind up release. Threw and event best 86 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup with a heel lift stride. Opposite field hitter with a short, uphill swing path. Ran the 60 at 7.46. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery with maximum effort. Slide step delivery from the stretch. Fastball worked up in the zone at 81-83 mph. Curveball sat 70-73 mph. Maintained fastball arm speed on changeup with sinking action at 72-76 mph.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Dylan Anderson, OF/RHP, Neenah, 2020
6-foot, 145-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift stride and late rhythm. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 71 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action and stab on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 68-71 mph. Slider has 10-4 shape at 60-63 mph. Changeup sat 62-63 mph.

Luke Ballweg, OF/LHP, Middleton, 2018
6-foot-4, 191-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP with a lanky, athletic frame. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly open setup, dives back towards the plate on stride with average balance. Pull hitter with an uphill swing path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. 7.54 runner in the 60. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and average hands. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top slot with a short, loose arm action. Closed landing with smooth rhythm. Fastball showed both cutting and sinking action at 74-76 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 66-68 mph. Changeup was straight at 68-69 mph.

Tyler Basten, RHP/3B, Green Bay Southwest, 2018
5-foot-10, 205-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long draw on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Fastball has sinking action at 81-82 mph. Curveball has gradual action at 64-65 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 70-74 mph. Offensively hits from a narrow, open setup. Power approach with a long, steep uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.79. Defensively has a long arm action from a side arm slot with slower actions. Threw 81 mph across the infield.

Joshua Bilau, LHP/OF, Fort Atkinson, 2018
6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Full tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball was straight working up in the zone at 74-76 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with gradual action at 57-58 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 58-61 mph. Cutter sat 61-64 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and fair balance. Pull hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.34. Defensively threw 79 mph from the outfield.

Lukas Broske, 3B/RHP, West Bend West, 2020
6-foot-3, 175-pound two-way player, projectable frame with length. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short toe tap stride. Lower half works linear at times. Path is short, works uphill, hard contact on balls down in the zone. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, 72 mph across the infield. Plays through the baseball, plays tall, clean exchange. 7.73 runner in the 60. Tall and fall delivery on the mound, long over the top arm action. Fastball sat 74-75 mph. Curveball plays with 11/5 shape, 65-69 mph. Changeup has downer action, 62-63 mph.

Jared Carney, RHP, New Glarus, 2018
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, stays balanced with rhythm, easy effort. Arm action has some length, over the top slot. Fastball is straight, four seam type, 78-81 mph. Curveball showed 12/6 shape, ranged 67-72 mph. Changeup flashed sinking action, 74-76 mph.

Colton Clark, RHP/SS, Oshkosh West, 2019
5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with some rhythm. Worked down in the zone with his fastball at 74-76 mph for strikes. Throws a curveball and slider, slider is a better offering. Slider has sweeping action at 61-63 mph. Curveball has loose rotation at 60-62 mph. Offensively hits from an open setup with a toe tap stride. Short, uphill swing path. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.79. Defensively has a short arm action from multiple arm slots. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 71 mph across the infield.

Caleb Dohms, 2B/RHP, Menasha, 2019
5-foot-5, 140-pound right-handed hitting 2B/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup with a short stride and average balance. Long swing path with fluid rhythm. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.90. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Solid actions with average hands. Threw 72 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with good balance and a square landing. Fastball was straight at 71-72 topping out at 73 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 58-60 mph. Changeup worked up in the zone at 66-68 mph.

Dylan Govin, 3B/RHP, West De Pere, 2018
6-foot-1, 185-pound switch hitting 3B/RHP. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride and short level swing path. Line drive hitter with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact from both sides of the plate. 87 mph exit velocity left-handed and 85 mph exit velocity right-handed. Ran the 60 at 7.83. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Slower actions with fluid footwork, playing thru the ball. Threw 75 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Works exclusively out of the stretch. Fastball sat 75-77 topping out at 79 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 67-69 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 72-74 mph.

Adam Gutschow, RHP/3B, Southern Door, 2018
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort and a square landing. Fastball was straight at 74-76 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with occasional sharp breaking action at 61-63 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 66-70 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Arm bar load with an even stride. Opposite field hitter with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.84. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 72 mph across the infield.

Luke Hamann, RHP/1B, Wausau West, 2019
6-foot-4, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a stiff arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball has running action at 76-77 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 65-66 mph. Changeup sat 70-74 mph. At the plate hits from an open setup with a long, uphill swing path. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee ran the 60 at 8.01. Threw 74 mph across the infield.

Erik Hanschke, RHP, West Bend West, 2018
6-foot-2, 160-pound right-handed pitcher. Rotational delivery, forward rocker step to tall balance position, squared landing. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, slings at times, occasionally lower at ¾ slot. Fastball worked at 77-79 mph with arm side run. Two breaking balls, curveball and slider lacked identity. Both played on 11/5 plane, curveball 65-68 mph, slider 67-70 mph.

Noah Hermann, RHP/1B, Stockbridge, 2020
6-foot, 151-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a closed landing. Fastball was straight with occasional running action at 71-72 topping out at 73 mph. Curveball sat 59-62 mph. Changeup sat 64-68 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball, threw 72 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a drop load and short stride. Long, uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57.

Grant Hill, RHP/3B, Wausau West, 2018
6-foot, 200-pound left-handed hitting RHP/3B with a solid frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery. Square landing with an upright finish and some rhythm. Fastball sat 80-81 mph. Curveball has short breaking sweeping action at 65-69 mph. Changeup was straight at 70-73 mph. Offensively hits from a wide base with a heel lift stride and good balance. Gap to gap hitter. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.71. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Solid actions with quick footwork. Threw 79 mph across the infield.

Liam Jones, LHP/1B, Preble, 2020
5-foot-10, 172-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 68-70 topping out at 72 mph. Curveball has sweeping shape with gradual action at 56-57 mph. Changeup sat 61-62 mph. At the plate hits from an open setup with a leg lift stride. Long, level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.05. Defensively threw 66 mph across the infield.

Nolan Kelliher, SS/RHP, Middleton, 2018
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Short, uphill swing path with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.09. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 82 mph. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some effort and an upright finish. Threw fastball for strikes at 78 topping out at 79 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 62-66 mph for strikes. Changeup sat 66-70 mph for strikes.

Griffin Klein, 2018, Kaukauna, 2018
5-foot-7, 170-pound left-handed pitcher. Drop and drive style delivery, some rhythm, front side closed. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, clean arm. Fastball topped at 79 mph, sat 77-78 mph, showed good feel of the zone. Changeup is firm, 75-77 mph, showed feel, threw for strikes. Curveball has 12/6 shape, flashed sharp action and feel, 66-71 mph. Overall feel for three pitches, pitchability guy.

Tony Krueger, C/OF/RHP, Appleton North, 2018
5-foot-10, 160-pound catcher/outfielder. Left-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride, good balance. Simple approach, athletic quick hands. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, flashed carry, 77 mph out of the crouch, 84 mph from the outfield. Showed well behind the plate, block and recovers well. Pop times range 2.15-2.26. Plays through the baseball in the outfield, 7.61 runner in the 60. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Good balance throughout delivery. Fastball sat 78-80 mph with running action. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 64-67 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 69-71 mph.

Collin Kovnesky, OF/LHP, Mukwonago, 2019
5-foot-9, 160-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a long exchange. Threw 75 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a wide base with a heel lift stride and average balance. Uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.35. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Full delivery, with a high front side. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 72-73 topping out at 74 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with loose rotation at 60-64 mph. Changeup sat 61-62 mph.

Cole LaMont, RHP/SS, Adams-Friendship, 2019
5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action and stab on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 72-73 topping out at 75 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape and loose rotation at 61-64 mph. Changeup blended with fastball at 71-72 mph. Offensively hits from a couched setup with a drop load and short, uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Glove pat before release. Threw 70 mph across the infield.

Michael Lampshire, OF/RHP/2B, Green Bay East, 2018
5-foot-10, 147-pound right-handed hitting utility player. Offensively hits from a balanced, closed setup with drop load. Long stride with average balance. Line drive hitter with an uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.46. Defensively in the outfield has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Fields the ball deep with two hands. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. Also took drills in the infield throwing 74 mph across the diamond.  On the mound works from an over the top slot with a loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball sat 75-77 topping out at 78 mph. Showed feel for his curveball with 12-6 shape at 61-64 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 70-72 mph.

Anthony Marquardt, LHP/OF, Oconto, 2018
5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort and some rhythm. Fastball has running action at 76-78 topping out at 79 mph for strikes. Curveball has 1-7 shape with occasional slurve action at 62-64 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 71-72 mph. At the plate hits from a tall setup with a leg lift stride and fair balance. Uphill swing path with average bat speed. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.44. Defensively has slower actions, threw 79 mph from the outfield.

Nicholas Marshall, RHP, Antigo, 2018
6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, balanced through landing, closed toe, upright follow through finish. Arm action is loose, ¾ slot. Fastball sat 77-80 mph, mostly straight, some feel around the zone. Curveball played with sweeping action, 10/4 shape, 69-70 mph. Changeup occasionally cut, 71-73 mph.

William Meckley, LHP/1B, Mount Horeb, 2019
5-foot-10, 185-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a high front side. Works in line with home plate with a square landing and athletic finish. Fastball sat 69-72 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 56-59 mph. Changeup sat 62-65 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a long leg kicks stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.78. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with average footwork. Threw 74 mph across the infield.

Jakob Millard, RHP/1B, Wisconsin Dells, 2018
6-foot-4, 189-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B with a strong frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a square landing. Fastball is straight at 77-78 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 63-64 mph for strikes. Changeup has sinking action at 68-71 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced, closed setup with a short leg lift stride. Opposite field hitter with a short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.56. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork.

Matthew Moyes, SS/RHP, Edgewood, 2020
5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. At the plate hits from a narrow, open setup with a leg lift stride and good balance. Pull hitter with a short swing path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.98. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and fluid footwork. Threw 69 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Full, overhead delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball has running action at 68-71 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 56-61 mph. Changeup sat 64-68 mph.

Bennett Olson, 3B/RHP, West De Pere, 2019
6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. At the plate hits from a tall, narrow setup with a short stride and average balance. Short, uphill swing path. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.52. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Accurate throws across the infield at 73 mph. On the mound works form an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 72-73 topping out at 74 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 63-67 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 67-68 mph.

Alex Ostrowski, LHP, Green Bay East/West, 2018
6-foot-3, 195-pound left-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, upright finish to third base side. Arm plays from a high ¾ slot, long and firm. Fastball sat 71-74 mph, touched 75 mph, slight arm side action. Curveball is 1/7 shape, 62-65 mph. Showed a knuckleball at 63-65 mph, down, occasional action.  

Dustin Pampel, RHP/OF, Lakeside Lutheran, 2018
6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a strong frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort and some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 78-79 topping out at 81 mph. Offensively hits form a balanced setup with a wrap load and short stride. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.10. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 82 mph from the outfield.

Cole Paplham, RHP/SS, Denmark, 2018
6-foot-1, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm and regular effort. Fastball was straight at 79-80 mph for strikes. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 65-68 mph. Changeup was straight at 71-75 mph. At the plate hits from an open stance with average balance. Line drive hitter with some looseness in the hands. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.49. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Average hands with slower actions. Threw 76 mph across the infield.

Sam Pederson, 3B/RHP, Verona, 2019
6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a thin, lanky frame. Offensively hits from a narrow, open setup with a leg lift stride. Pull hitter with a short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.58. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Threw 72 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 76-78 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 64-68 mph. Changeup sat 65-69 mph.

Kolbe Pike, 2B/RHP, Kaukauna, 2020
5-foot-10, 128-pound right-handed hitting 2B/RHP. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with an arm bar load and uphill swing path. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.20. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws across the infield at 69 mph. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and fluid footwork. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and stab on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and some rhythm. Fastball sat 68-72 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 56-57 mph. Changeup has running action at 61-64 mph.

Braedyn Quinnell, 3B/RHP, Adams Friendship, 2019
5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a strong, compact frame. Offensively hits from a tall, narrow setup with a leg kick stride. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.41. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 70 mph across the infield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 76-77 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with depth at 63-64 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 66-67 mph.

Tanner Smith, RHP/3B, Appleton East, 2020
5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball has running action at 70-72 topping out at 73 mph. Slider has sweeping action at 62-63 mph. Changeup sat 62-65 mph. At the plate hits from an open stance with a short stride, average balance, and uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.56. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Threw 68 mph across the infield.

Jordan Steinbeck, OF/3B/RHP, Oshkosh West, 2019
6-foot, 145-pound right-handed hitting utility player. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride and average balance. Stiff, uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.44. Defensively has long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a long, clean exchange. Threw 79 mph from the outfield. Also took drills in the infield and threw 74 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some effort and a closed landing. Fastball was straight at 74-75 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 58-61 mph. Changeup has fading action at 66-67 mph.

Brett Strode, 3B/RHP, McFarland, 2018
6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Power approach at the plate with an uphill swing path and fluid rhythm. Consistent hard contact in batting practice, registered an event best 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.52. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Defensive tools play on the corner of the diamond. Threw 81 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Regular effort with some rhythm. Fastball was straight at 80-82 mph. Curveball sat 69-70 mph. Changeup has sinking action from a lower arm slot at 73-75 mph.

Christopher Vandenheuvel, LHP/OF, St. Francis Xavier, 2020
5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and stab on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm. Fastball has sinking action at 69-72 topping out at 74 mph. Curveball has slurve action at 63-64 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 63-66 mph. Offensively hits from an open stance with short stride, staying open through contact. Uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.28. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Slower actions with fluid footwork and average hands. Threw 73 mph from the outfield.

Michael Vickman, RHP/OF, Wrightstown, 2018
6-foot-2, 164-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm slot with a stab on the backside. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with regular effort. Fastball was straight at 75-76 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 63-65 mph. Changeup was straight at 63-67 mph. Cutter sat 66-67 mph. Defensively in the outfield has a loose arm action from an over the top slot. Plays through the ball. Threw 85 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. 7.45 runner in the 60.

Bret Whiffen, RHP/3B, Green Bay Southwest, 2019
5-foot-11, 140-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with regular effort. Square landing with some rhythm. Fastball was straight flashing occasional running action at 71-75 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at 62-65 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 64-66 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup with a toe tap stride. Long, uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.51. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Shuffle and throw across the infield throwing 73 mph.

Adam Zeratsky, SS/OF/RHP, Appleton North, 2018
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting utility player with an athletic frame. Offensively hits from a tall, slightly open setup with a short stride. Loose hands with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. 6.80 runner in the 60. Defensively in the infield has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 77 mph from the outfield. Took drills in the outfield, showed off raw arm strength throwing 84 mph. On the mound works from an over the top slot with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery. Fastball showed running action at 80-81 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 70-72 mph. Changeup is straight at 73-75 mph.

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