On Oct. 17, the PBR Wisconsin crew traveled to STiKS Academy in Waukesha for its annual Southern Wisconsin Open event. This event was open to all high school classes and gave our staff one last chance to see these prospects in attendance prior to the start of the offseason. We published instant insight in the days following this event in the form of our Quick Hits and Statistical Analysis posts. We began our position-by-position analysis this past week, publishing reports on the day’s catchers, outfielders, and infielders – and we’re onto the pitchers today.

We separated the group below by the top uncommitted seniors and the top 2022-24 pitchers in attendance. But, with that being said, it’s fair to call sophomore RHP Jonah Conradt (Hortonville, 2023) the top overall pitching prospect in attendance. We were big fans of Conradt this summer in our multiple looks, as he wields one of the most live arms in the class. It appeared that he ticked up in the fall, taking a big leap forward earlier than expected, and he punctuated those reports with a stellar performance here. He reached an 88 mph high and he showed the feel to mix in a couple upside offspeed offerings in a changeup and curve. The sky’s the limit for one of the state’s best pitching prospects.

Chippewa Falls senior RHP Leo Burmeister (2021) pieced together a complete ‘pen, showcasing a viable three-pitch mix and peripherals that allow his arsenal to play up. He’s a thin 5-foot-10, so it’s a wonder how he could benefit from a boost in strength to take his interesting repertoire to the next level.

Freshman Colton Angell (Oshkosh North, 2024) made waves as an infielder, taking an advanced round of batting practice, but he also demonstrated some polish from the mound. It’s a simple, clean, quick arm that projects especially from his sturdy build that he’s already molding muscle from.

Southpaws Gavyn Bowen (Pewaukee, 2023) and Jackson Brewer (Homestead, 2024) were each responsible for two of the day’s cleanest bullpens. Bowen, a sophomore, was up to 81 mph with big arm-side run and a complementary changeup, with the feel to spin a breaking ball. Brewer is a very projectable 6-foot-3 athlete who works at a fast pace, filling up the zone. He was up to 78 mph and mixed in a capable changeup and sweeping breaking ball.

For full scouting reports on each of the day’s pitchers, continue on below.

TOP UNCOMMITTED SENIOR PITCHERS

1. Leo Burmeister, Chippewa Falls (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Thin, lean frame.
Delivery: Upright start from the left edge of the rubber; simple side step rock to tall, high knee balance point. Drops and drives to closed landing, toe to target; regular effort through athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing to a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm speed. Lower average release height of 4.57 feet.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. True four-seam type; substantial spin rate, averaged 2,432 rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 10/4 shape, advanced feel for spin; depth with considerable lateral action. Horizontal break averaged -15.6 inches at an average spin rate of 2,612 rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Maintains arm speed; increased average extension and lowered release point somewhat. Featured arm-side run/fade, some late. Feel to locate under the zone. 

2. Kaden Pfeffer, Union Grove (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Durable build.
Delivery: Slow, smooth side step to high knee tuck balance point. Lead leg drops and drives on line to squared landing, toe closed. Shoulders are level, some load stemming from positive hip/shoulder separation. Athletic finish, off to third base side.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw, compact and abrupt circle to high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Above-average carry through the zone with some natural tail.
SL: 65-68 mph. Feel for sweeping action; averaged 18.1 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 69-73 mph. Slightly lowers slot but maintains arm speed; feel for arm-side run/fade. 

3. Dakota Wagner, Plymouth (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Tall start, front step rock to hip turn balance point, level knee lift, shoulders closed. Strides down to closed landing, toe to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw down, abrupt to an over-the-top slot; above-average arm strength.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Downhill tilt to home creates some heavy feel; above-average carry through the zone. Some arm-side run at times.
CB: 65-68 mph. Some feel to spin; 11/5 plane that flashed depth with some sharpness, aided by ability to land under the zone. Average spin rate of 2,034 rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Mostly straight, similar slot and arm speed as fastball; tunnels well. 

4. Joe Giricz, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Long levers, lean strength.
Delivery: Squared, staggered set; simple rhythm to pronounced hip turn and tuck at balance point. Fast, smooth stride to closed landing, shoulders are level and closed. Crossfire action with some effort; athletic finish with momentum carrying him through to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action to an over-the-top slot; loose, fast arm speed.
FB: T82, 79-80 mph. Arm slot helps create natural cut action; averaged -7.9 inches of horizontal break, glove side.
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average depth; aggressive. Averaged -16.7 inches of vertical break. Flashed a feel to locate under the zone.
SPLT: 68-72 mph. Slightly decelerates arm speed and motion; maintains slot well and it features some late fade.

5. Benjamin Vorpahl, Sheboygan North (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Physical stature; strong lower half.
Delivery: Squared start working off the left edge of the rubber; simple side step to athletic balance point, brief pause. Drops and drives down mound at a quick pace, efficient stride helps generate positive hip/shoulder separation with stable load in shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Simple, compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight pitch, above-average spin (2,159 rpm on average); heavy feel.
CB: 66-69 mph. Mostly maintains typical arm action and speed, with an above-average feel for spin; 10/4 shape with sharper horizontal action.
CH: 75-78 mph. Straight change, thrown at arm speed from a lower slot. Feel pitch, showed an ability to spot it.

TOP 2022-24 PITCHING PROSPECTS

1. Jonah Conradt, Hortonville (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP; A sophomore in the state emerging as one of the top arms in the 2023 class.
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Thin, long levers; wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall, staggered start from the center of the rubber; simple, slow tempo to tall balance point, high knee, slight hip turn. Fluid stride, smooth momentum, to square landing, toe to target. Excellent extension/flexion generated in hip/shoulder separation at plant. Sturdy posture, bend in torso, arm cocked with prominent load in shoulders. Works in some effort, but repeats well, finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. A live arm; quick, clean, loose to a high 3/4 slot. Very fast arm speed, produced from maximum elbow layback/external rotation.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Features some natural arm-side run, flashed above-average carry through the zone.
CB: 71-73 mph. Advanced feel for spin, especially for his age; 11/5 shape with sharp depth and lateral bite. Averaged -15.2 inches of vertical break and -11.1 inches horizontally.
CH: 78-81 mph. Lowers average release height, but maintains arm speed efficiently. Substantial arm-side action; 18.0 inches of horizontal break on average.

2. Colton Angell, Oshkosh North (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP; An emerging freshman name to know in the state's 2024 class.
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Physical stature; lean levers. Athleticism in build.
Delivery: Pre-set start, staggered feet, slow tempo side step, fluid to athletic balance point; slight hip turn and tuck. Drops and drives down mound with reach from glove, smooth momentum to visibly closed landing, toe open. Creates prominent hip/shoulder separation with load in shoulders at plant. Some effort involved, finishes toward first base side. Averaged the largest extension at the event (6.05 feet) from one of the higher average release heights (5.66 feet).
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action to over-the-top slot; loose, quick, fluid.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. Four-seam, straight type; some slight, natural tail. Low-spin pitch with above-average carry through the zone. Steep angle to home.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to spin it; average spin rate of 2,241 rpm. Vertical and horizontal break averaged -11.0 and -12.2 inches. Advanced feel for age.
CH: 70-73 mph. Straight change, thrown at arm speed; ability to spot at the bottom of the zone. Tunnels well off fastball. 

3. Gavyn Bowen, Pewaukee (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP; Rising sophomore left-hander with an early feel for a three-pitch mix.
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Wiry frame with long levers.
Delivery: Side step to athletic balance point; high knee in a slight hip turn, raises hands to peak. Smooth stride down mound to squared position, toe-closed landing. Generates positive, efficient hip/shoulder separation in fluid delivery. Some whippy recoil in arm through finish, square to home. Works at a smooth and easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Long draw and circle to 3/4 slot; loose, flexible arm featuring max elbow layback.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Hard arm-side run, some late; averaged -15.2 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 64-65 mph. Natural feel; showed a greater ability to locate as his go-to offspeed. Break was consistently more sharp off a 2/8 plane; -5.4 inches of vertical and 11.4 inches of horizontal movement.
SL: 64-67 mph. Short 2/8 shape with a feel for spin; averaged a spin rate of 2,293 rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Lowers slot some, but maintains arm speed well; features -16.0 inches of horizontal break. Action flashed late. 

4. Jackson Brewer, Homestead (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP; Among the more interesting 2024 two-way prospects we've seen to date.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. High-waisted lanky frame, lean levers; high projection.
Delivery: Upright start from the right of the rubber; smooth tempo side step to a tall balance point, level knee lift, square to target. Smooth pace down the mound to square, toe-closed landing. Easy, methodical pace; repeats efficiently. Demonstrably low-effort rhythm.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, simple arm action to a high 3/4 slot. Compact, quick, and easy.
FB: T78, 74-76 mph. Low-spin offering with consistent hard arm-side action, carry for its velocity. Horizontal break averaged -13.3 inches. Feel for strikes.
CB: 63-65 mph. Noteworthy sweep; above-average feel. Horizontal break averaged 13.4 inches. Early feel to locate.
CH: 63-67 mph. Slightly lowers slot, but matches arm speed effectively. Tunnels well with similar break; -13.1 inches of horizontal action. 

5. Ethan Brown, Waukesha West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP; An emerging sophomore talent to follow inside this 2023 class.
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Proportional strength in frame; broad shoulders. Physically projects.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high-knee tuck at balance point, slight coil at peak. Fast pace to prominently closed landing, creates visible hip/shoulder separation, facilitating above-average arm strength.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle, quick and clean from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Above-average spin rate for age (2,190 rpm on average). Mostly straight, with some carry, natural tail. Some feel to locate.
CB: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape that flashes sharp; vertical and horizontal action averaged -10.7 and -12.2 inches. Aggressive feel at arm speed.
SL: 70-73 mph. Shorter horizontal action; gradual break. Projects as he develops.
CH: 73-75 mph. Mostly maintains arm action/speed; straight type. 

6. Eli Michaelis, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 148-pounds. Lean strength in build.
Delivery: Front step rock, slow pace, to clear coil and deep hip turn balance point. Fluid pace down mound, strides on target, toe-closed landing. Works with effort, athletic finish, momentum carries him off to first base side. Strong hip/shoulder separation leads to efficient mechanics.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing and circle, direct to high 3/4 release; fluid mechanics help generate quick arm speed and maximum elbow layback, external rotation.
FB: T85, 79-82 mph. True four-seam, straight; above-average spin rate for age and velocity (2,190 rpm on average). Flashed carry through the zone.
SL: 68-72 mph. Similar arm action/speed; short vertical action with above-average horizontal sweep. Feel to locate, projects to earn swings and misses. Max spin rate of 2,444 rpm. 

7. Tyler Butina, Jefferson (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Sturdy stature; strength in lower half.
Delivery: Tall/staggered start from the middle of the rubber; simple front step rock to high knee, tall balance point. Drops and drives with shoulders level, lands in a closed position, toe closed. At plant, positive hip/shoulder separation, arm is in a sturdy position to help generate arm speed. Some effort in finish, falls off to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, but compact circle to an over-the-top slot. Steep angle produced from a high average release height (6.42 feet).
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Mostly straight, while generating significant carry through the zone. Induced vertical break averaged 19.7 inches at an average spin rate of 1,982 rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Raw feel for spin at present; comes from similar high slot. Shorter, gradual action.
CH: 72-74 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed/slot. Straight change with some slight natural tail, similar fastball traits to help it tunnel. 

8. Jaxson Easterlin, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. High-waisted, long levers; physically projects.
Delivery: Upright, staggered start from the left of the rubber; slow tempo to tall balance point, high knee. Drops and drives in a high front, big reach from separation, fluid momentum down mound with substantial extension; average extension was the largest at the event (6.34 feet). Athletic, smooth finish; low effort involved.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid, loose; long draw and circle to high 3/4 slot. Efficient, clean arm action.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Straight four-seam type; extension helps increase perceived velocity. Features carry through the zone, at an average induced vertical break of 17.9 inches.
CB: 69-73 mph. Refining feel for spin; generates more horizontal action right now.
CH: 75-76 mph. Matching arm speed and slot helps the pitch tunnel effectively off fastball. Projects to be his go-to offspeed right now. Shows some feel to locate with arm-side run/fade. 

9. Jimmy Held, Mayville (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Wiry frame.
Delivery: Straddles the rubber at start; simple pace to tall balance point, high knee and hip turn. Drops leg and drives on target, level shoulders, fluid momentum to home, lands closed, toe to target. Athletic finish, some effort; efficient mechanically helps generate arm strength for size.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight with some substantial carry through the zone; averaged 18.3 inches of induced vertical break at an average spin rate of 2,271 rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Advanced feel for spin off an 11/5 plane; features both depth and sharp lateral action. Vertical and horizontal break averaged -9.8 and -17.8 inches. Late break with some feel to locate at or under the bottom of the zone.
SL: 66-69 mph. Decelerates arm speed; above-average ability to spin, creating shorter 10/4 shape. 

T-10. Noah Musolf, Franklin (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Long, lean levers; wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; slight coil at high knee balance point, square shoulders. Drops and drives on line with level shoulders, square landing with toe open. Low-effort, athletic finish. Works at a smooth, easy tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Pronounced arm swing; long circle, loose to low 3/4 slot. Low average release height of 4.25 feet.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Arm slot creates large, natural arm-side run; average horizontal break of 16.3 inches.
CB: 65-69 mph. Similar arm slot and speed with gradual action; more sweeping break.
CH: 70-74 mph. Gains greater extension from a similar arm slot; similar movement profile as fastball helps it tunnel well. 

T-10. Evan Iwinski, Franklin (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Wiry, lanky levers; physical projection.
Delivery: Staggered footing from the left edge of the rubber; simple pace and rhythm to a high knee balance point, leans back at peak, slight hip turn. Drops and drives with level shoulders, slightly closed landing, creates flexion in hip/shoulder at plant; bent lead leg at plant.
Arm Action: RH. Long, compact circle to an over-the-top slot; loose, quick arm with max elbow layback.
FB: T83, 80-81 mph. Natural arm-side run with substantial carry through the zone; averaged 19.7 inches of induced vertical break at an average spin rate of 1,994 rpm.
CB: 60-64 mph. Still honing the feel for spin; is still able to generate above-average vertical and horizontal break. Action is currently more gradual from decelerated motion.
CH: 70-72 mph. Similar arm speed and slot; slight deceleration. Tunnels well off fastball with matching movement profile. 

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Andrew Balistreri, Homestead (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Thin, lean frame with some athleticism.
Delivery: Staggered start from the left edge of the rubber; simple to tall/square balance point, high knee, drops and drives with level and closed shoulders, lands in a closed position, momentum carries him toward target.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw and reach down, abrupt to release point, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 57-60 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average horizontal break.
CH: 64-67 mph. Straight change from a similar slot and arm speed. 

Hunter Cook, Appleton West (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Sturdy build; broad shoulders.
Delivery: Staggered start from the right side of the rubber; slow pace to level knee lift, square to target, brief at peak. Some reach at separation, works on line, shoulders slightly uphill, lands square, toe closed. Hips and torso fire simultaneously. Works at an easy effort, steady pace.
Arm Action: RH. Long circle, loose, to high 3/4 slot; generates visible external rotation in elbow.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Features some run and carry through the zone; heavy feel.
CB: 64-67 mph. 10/4 shape with above-average action; gradual depth with some sharp lateral break, at -14.9 inches on average.
CH: 73-74 mph. Similar movement profile as fastball; maintains arm speed and shape well. Arm-side flashes late fade. 

Kaiden Forsyth, Oconomowoc (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-1, 240-pounds. Sturdy strength in large build.
Delivery: Tall, squared start from the middle of the rubber; side steps into high knee, coiled balance point. Strides to closed landing, toe closed; prominent shoulder load at plant stemming from positive hip/shoulder separation. Some effort in delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Aggressive; compact, rapid to release point. Loose, fast arm from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Low-spin pitch with natural cut.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short vertical action with above-average sweep; averaged -10.3 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 73-77 mph. Straight change type; some fade while mostly maintaining arm speed/slot. 

Jalani Hudnall, Kenosha Tremper (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Staggered footing working off the left edge of the rubber; simple rhythm, smooth pace to athletic balance point, high knee, slight tuck/coil. Leg drops and strides out to closed position, toe to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm draw, path and circle to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 75-79 mph. Straight, four-seam type; generates some carry through the zone. Some downhill tilt.
CB: 62-69 mph. Short, gradual action; flashed some depth off 12/6 plane.
KN: 58-61 mph. Demonstrated an ability to stifle spin. 

Dylan Immel, Lomira (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Tall start from the center of the rubber; slow rock to abbreviated level knee lift balance point. Squared to target, level shoulders, reach from glove, squared landing, toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, compact to over-the-top slot.
FB: T84, 78-82 mph. Straight, four-seam type; generates notable carry through the zone, at an average induced vertical break of 19.2 inches.
CB: 62-64 mph. 10/4 shape with above-average horizontal action, flashed some depth under the zone.
CH: 53-56 mph. Decelerates arm speed; gradual action to home. 

Erik Jaschinski, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds.
Delivery: Tall start, front step pivot, slow tempo to low knee lift, hip turn balance point. Fluid momentum and stride down mound to a closed position, efficient hip/shoulder separation, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. A low-spin offering (averaged 1,628 rpm); arm-side run. Some feel to spot at the bottom of the zone.
CB: 59-63 mph. Gradual break at an 11/5 shape that flashed some depth.
CH: 62-64 mph. Maintains arm speed and slot well; straight change type. 

Noah Kalicki, Vernon Hills (IL), 2021
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Proportional strength in frame.
Delivery: Short side step rock to high knee balance point; fluid drop and drive to home, on line, squared landing with toe open. Creates above-average extension through stride, some athleticism in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T72, 69-72 mph. Straight four-seam type with some carry through the zone.
CB: 61-64 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape; flashed depth.
CH: 65-67 mph. Matches arm speed/slot well; straight change. 

Charlie Kober, Milton (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start from the center of the rubber; simple side step to high knee, hip turn balance point. Drops and drives with reach from the glove, works on line, level shoulders, low-effort finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm circle to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Slight arm-side run.
CB: 56-60 mph. 10/4 shape with gradual action; depth and above-average horizontal break.
CH: 62-64 mph. Maintains arm speed and shape well while generating above-average arm-side run/fade. 

Mason McKellar, Arrowhead (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Projectable frame; high-waisted, lean, wiry.
Delivery: Upright start from the middle of the rubber; big side step to tall balance point, high knee. Strides down mound with closed shoulders, low reach, lands in demonstrably closed position creating crossfire.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, loose, 3/4 slot; low natural release height (4.89 feet on average).
FB: T82, 78-79 mph. Arm slot and release creates some natural arm-side action.
CB: 65-66 mph. Natural sweeping stemming from arm slot; averaged -17.9 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mostly maintains arm slot and speed; generates large horizontal break from circle grip. 

Logan Neuroth, Verona Area (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Lanky frame, long levers.
Delivery: Upright start; some rhythm to high knee, tall balance point, slight shoulder and hip turn at peak. Strides down mound with level shoulders, lands closed, toe open. Positive hip/shoulder separation, arm is in a stable place at plant. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm action; loose from a high 3/4 slot. Low average release height of 4.85 feet.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Straight, four-seam; spin rate averaged 1,991 rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Gradual action with considerable horizontal break; averaged -21.7 inches of lateral break. Projects well.
CH: 73-74 mph. Straight change from similar slot; features some late fade. 

Tanner Nienhaus, Manawa Little Wolf (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean strength in frame, broad shoulders; physically projects.
Delivery: Squared start, easy tempo to balance point; level shoulders, square to target. Drops and drives on line, shoulders slightly open, hips and torso fire at the same time, at plant.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, compact circle to high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Straight four-seam; some natural run.
CB: 63-65 mph. 10/4 shape with some feel to spin; gradual action. 

Gavin Obremski, Stevens Point Area (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lean strength in build.
Delivery: Quick pace to level knee lift at balance point; fluid drive down the mound, direct path, level shoulders, toe pointed to target. Generates flexion in hip/torso at plant, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, efficient path to high 3/4 slot. Loose, clean arm action creates noteworthy layback in elbow.
FB: T76, 72-74 mph. Straight, four-seam type.
CB: 60-64 mph. Features some depth, 10/4 shape with above-average lateral action. Averaged -17.8 inches of horizontal action.
CH: 64-66 mph. Slight deceleration; flashed arm-side run/fade. 

Eli Pantzlaff, Waukesha West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/INF
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Upright, staggered start from the right of the rubber; front step rock to coiled balance point, tucked. Drops and drives on line with level shoulders, square landing, load in shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Features above-average arm-side run and carry through the zone.
CB: 66-67 mph. Short vertical break with a feel to spin; features greater lateral action.
SL: 65-68 mph. Similar movement profile as curve.
SPLT: 66-69 mph. Acts like a changeup; some feel to spot it. Decelerates somewhat.

Richard Pouzar, Hartford Union (WI), 2021
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Staggered start from the right of the rubber; front step rock to abbreviated balance point, shoulders dip down hill, slight hip turn. Tall/fall down mound to closed landing, generates efficient hip/shoulder separation. Momentum carries him toward first base side with effort in finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Above-average carry and run; averaged 15.2 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 70-72 mph. Short vertical break, thrown at arm speed; profiles as more of a slider.
CH: 70-73 mph. Thrown at arm speed while maintaining consistent slot. Similar movement profile with run/fade. 

Patrick Rotherham, De Pere (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Large side step to high knee balance point with some coil at peak. High front side at separation to short stride, open landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Generates carry through the zone from steep angle, creating heavy profile. Natural arm-side run.
CB: 68-70 mph. Raw feel for spin at present; 12/6 shape, just presently inconsistent. Room for growth.
CH: 66-68 mph. Maintains similar arm action/speed; features substantial arm-side run at an average of -12.7 inches. 

Tyler Schmitt, Madison Memorial (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Thin, lanky levers with broad shoulders; projects well.
Delivery: Upright start from the middle of the rubber; simple side step to high knee balance point, level shoulders. Strides with short extension, slightly closed landing with toe open. Shorter extension creates some noticeable separation in hip and shoulder. Low-effort involved, easy landing, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action to a high 3/4 slot. Again, low, easy effort.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Natural arm-side action; flashed carry, late break at times.
CB: 65-66 mph. Above-average feel for spin; slight deceleration. Features depth with some sharp action off an 11/5 plane; averaged -15.1 inches of vertical break and -16.7 horizontally. Average spin rate of 2,157 rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Slight deceleration but the pitch projects; consistent arm-side run/fade.

Ryan Williamson, Oshkosh West (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; tall balance point with hip turn, quick pace through peak. Early draw, leg swings out to square, toe-closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw to long/high point, loose through low 3/4 release.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Generates substantial spin, especially for its average velocity (2,376 rpm, on average); straight type, some run/sink.
CB: 58-61 mph. Natural feel for spin, projectable pitch as he refines it. 10/4 shape with large horizontal action, -21.9 inches on average. 

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