Western Wisconsin Open: Statistical Analysis
July 11, 2019
The Western Wisconsin Open took place at Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Monday, July 8th. The showcase provided the PBR Wisconsin staff with an opportunity to get a look at Wisconsin prospects in all high school classes.
The event Quick Hits have already been released, which cover our initial impressions on some of the top performers. Below, the statistical analysis will break down the top numbers from each statistical category recorded at the event.
Max Fastball
Jackson Falkner featured the days best fastball, sitting 83-85 mph while topping at 86. Mason Dado and Blaine Guthrie weren’t far behind, topping out at 85 and 84 respectively.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Max FB
1
Jackson Falkner
WI
Mondovi
2020
RHP
86 mph
2
Mason Dado
WI
St. Croix Central
2021
RHP
85 mph
3
Blaine Guthrie
WI
Baldwin-Woodville
2021
C
84 mph
4
Preston Viens
WI
Beloit Turner
2020
SS
83 mph
60-Yard-Dash
Matteo Bonnin and Kyler Reps were the lone prospects to run sub-7.00 marks in the 60. Bonnin impressed with a 6.87 while Reps fell just short of Bonnin, clocking in at 6.91.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
60-yard
1
Matteo Bonnin
WI
Hudson
2021
OF
6.87
2
Kyler Reps
MN
Saint Charles
2020
OF
6.91
3
Ryan Krumenauer
WI
Chippewa Falls Senior
2020
2B
7.06
4
Jackson Falkner
WI
Mondovi
2020
RHP
7.19
Exit Velocity
Anthony Pogodzinski showed off his bat speed during the exit-velocity portion of the event, showcasing an event best 93 mph off the tee. Pogodzinski was also the sole participant in the 90s.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Exit Velo
1
Anthony Pogodzinski
WI
Eau Claire North
2020
1B
93
2
Gabriel Richardson
WI
Eau Claire North
2022
3B
89
3
Ryan Traas
WI
Sheboygan North
2021
OF
88
^
Will Boeckman
MN
Big Lake
2021
3B
88
Infield Velocity
Jackson Falkner, Logan Brahm, and Preston Viens all threw 81 mph crosss the diamond. Gabriel Richardson and Tyler Penny were right behind them at exactly 80 mph.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
INF Velo
1
Jackson Falkner
WI
Mondovi
2020
RHP
81
^
Preston Viens
WI
Beloit Turner
2020
SS
81
^
Logan Brahm
WI
Oak Creek
2020
3B
81
2
Tyler Penny
WI
River Falls
2020
3B
80
^
Gabriel Richardson
WI
Eau Claire North
2022
3B
80
3
Tru Dupee
WI
Ladysmith
2020
SS
79
^
Connor Sempf
WI
Boyceville
2021
SS
79
4
Ragan Pinnow
WI
River Falls
2022
3B
76
^
Mason Bauer
WI
Regis
2020
2B
76
Outfield Velocity
Mason Dado led the way on outfield velocity with a throw that was 85 mph. Matteo Bonnin, Tru Dupee, and Ryan Traas were the only other prospects to touch 80 mph.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
OF Velo
1
Mason Dado
WI
St. Croix Central
2021
RHP
85
2
Matteo Bonnin
WI
Hudson
2021
OF
81
3
Tru Dupee
WI
Ladysmith
2020
SS
80
^
Ryan Traas
WI
Sheboygan North
2021
OF
80
Catcher Velocity
Hunter Petska, Blaine Guthrie, and Colten Schillinger make up the top-three catcher velocities from the crouch.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
C Velo
1
Hunter Petska
WI
Green Bay Preble
2020
C
77
2
Blaine Guthrie
WI
Baldwin-Woodville
2021
C
75
3
Colten Schillinger
WI
Stratford
2021
C
74
Pop Times
Blaine Guthrie recorded the best pop, a 2.10 time. Hunter Petska was right behind him with a 2.12.
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Pop Time
1
Blaine Guthrie
WI
Baldwin-Woodville
2021
C
2.10-2.16
2
Hunter Petska
WI
Green Bay Preble
2020
C
2.12-2.28