17U Rock Summer Championships: Preview, Top Uncommitted Hitters
July 18, 2024
From July 18-21 in Franklin, Wis., Prep Baseball Wisconsin will be hosting The Rock 17U Summer Championships at The Rock Complex, featuring some of the top talent in its home state, as well as across Illinois, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
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Today, we spent some time looking over some of the top uncommitted talent headed our way who are currently on rosters ahead of the tournament, beginning with the event’s pitchers, which you can find here. Below we're evaluating the top position players headed to Milwaukee this weekend; listed in order of their overall state ranking.
State (WI) Rank: No. 9
+ Jack Lutz, SS/2B (Whitnall HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: Midwest Halos Scout 2025
From the Milwaukee Preseason ID: “Lutz is a top-10 ranked player in the state, and after Saturday’s event he reminded us exactly why he should be near the top of that list. The left-handed hitter has a smooth and repeatable swing that produced notable exit velocities and reached a max exit velocity of 92.3 mph and an average exit velocity of 87.0 mph which was amongst the day's. In the infield, Lutz ranges to the ball with ease and makes the routine play look easy. His arm was up to 87 mph across the infield and should easily stick at short at the next-level. Lutz will likely fill out and tap into even more raw power, arm strength and foot speed with more lower half strength and power. The future is bright for the Indiana State commit and our staff is looking forward to watching him perform this spring and summer.”
Lutz will be in attendance at the Senior Future Games next week in Georgia, as part of Team Upper Midwest.
State (KY) Rank: No. 13
+ Brayton Coomer, 3B/OF (Adair County HS, KY, 2025):
Travel Team: Louisville Legends 2025 National
“Coomer, the No. 13 ranked player in Kentucky and former Future Games participant, presents a 6-foot-5, 210-pound frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter presents a quiet, athletic stance with a controlled load and above-average bat speed. Defensively, the third baseman has also shown athletic movements with natural exchanges on the dirt.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 15
+ Jack Zeller, 2B/SS (Indian Trail HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: Hitters 2025
From the South MKE Preseason ID: “Zeller showcased his skills with the bat during the hitting portion of the event with an upright set up, loose hands and impressive feel to put the barrel on the ball. His ultra-simple left-handed swing consistently drove the ball from gap-to-gap and he registered an average exit velocity of 86.2 mph. Another big takeaway was the improvements he made on the infield. Moving with smooth actions and a quick first step, Zeller looked the part of a lockdown defender at the next-level, pairing it with an arm that topped at 85 mph across. While his workout was impressive, Zeller really shines in live gameplay, something our staff has become quite familiar with over the past year or so, and he is certainly one of the top uncommitted prospects inside of the Badger State.”
Zeller will be in attendance at the Senior Future Games next week in Georgia, as part of Team Upper Midwest.
State (KY) Rank: No. 24
+ Noah Cima, OF/SS (Corbin HS, KY, 2025):
Travel Team: Louisville Legends 2025 National
“Cima, the No. 24-ranked player in Kentucky’s 2025 class, has a 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame with solid athleticism that has resulted in 60 times as low as 6.79 sec. At the plate, the right-handed hitter presents a balanced stance with quiet movements throughout. Defensively, the outfielder has shown consistent footwork and an arm that has been up to 88 mph from the grass. ”
State (MN) Rank: No. 36
+ Luke Adams, SS/C (Stillwater HS, MN, 2025):
Travel Team: Selects Baseball 2025s Americans
“Adams is the No. 36-ranked player in Minnesota’s 2025 class and presents an athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter shows a balanced, slightly open stance and rhythm in his swing. Defensively, the shortstop has efficient actions.”
State (IL) Rank: No. 44
+ Nathan O'Donnell, 3B/RHP (Providence Catholic HS, IL, 2025):
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks Black 2025
From a high school game this past spring: “Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 44 in the state, and stands in at a well-proportioned 6-foot-1, 179-pounds. O’Donnell got the start at first base, while batting third, and later closed the game out to earn the save. At the plate, the right-handed hitter displayed a simple approach, not looking to do too much, and hit the ball hard in his final two at-bats, delivering the back-breaking blow late in the game with a two RBI single. He has an athletic, level swing that creates consistent line drive contact to all fields. O’Donnell then came in to close the game out for the Celtics and pounded the zone, only needing seven pitches to record the final three outs, working his fastball up to 88 mph. O’Donnell is one the state’s top remaining uncommitted prospects and will be one to watch heading into the summer.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 46
+ Nathan Glapa, SS/2B (Sussex Hamilton HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: Prospect Training Academy 17U Cardinal
From the Milwaukee Preseason ID: “[Glapa] showcased a solid overall profile in front of our scouts on Saturday. Glapa started his day by recording a 7.07 second 60-yard dash time and jumped 28.90 inches for his vertical jump, showing some quality athleticism. During hitting he showed explosive hands through contact and was driving balls through both gaps. The junior registered a top max exit velocity of 93.2 mph and hit the third furthest ball at the event of 363 feet. He has fluid infield actions and was 86 mph across the infield which will allow him to stick on the left side of second base. Glapa remains firmly on our staff’s radar headed into the spring.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 47
+ Luke Schlosser, 2B/SS (Oconomowoc HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: GRB STIKS Black
From the West MKE Preseason ID: “[Schlosser] is a wiry, left-handed hitting middle infielder with as strong of a feel to hit as almost any player in Saturday’s event. Schlosser utilizes a narrow set-up with low hands to get into a strong hitting position on-time. His relaxed hands work into an uphill path, creating elevation to the pull-side and up-the-middle. His 7.23 60-yard time and 91.9 mph exit velocity showed solid tools across the board. Defensively, Schlosser has clean feet with soft hands and aggressive actions through the ball. It’s a loose arm that plays from multiple slots, reaching 90 mph across the diamond. His quality actions and strong arm should enable the Oconomowoc native to stick at shortstop long-term.”
State (MN) Rank: No. 48
+ Drew Dillon, OF (Blake School HS, MN, 2025):
Travel Team: MN Grizzlies 17U Black
“Dillon presents a 6-foot, 180-pound frame with a solid left-handed swing. At the plate, the rising senior shows an open start with a short leg kick trigger. Athleticism is a present aspect of Dillon’s game with him having 60 times as low as 6.91.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 53
+ Connor Harvie, C (Waterford HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: GRB STIKS Black
From the Milwaukee Preseason ID: “[Harvie] showed our staff another intriguing look behind the plate and with the bat. Harvie, an athletic and projectable 5-foot-10, 185 pound backstop ran a 7.19 60-yard dash and jumped 27.40 inches which are both solid marks for a catcher. With the bat, Harvie registered the eighth hardest hit ball of the day with a 95.6 mph max exit velocity using a balanced and controlled swing with quick hands. Behind the plate, the junior showcased how well he can turn the ball around with a short, quick right foot, quick transfers, and an accurate arm. His 1.93 seconds pop time was good for second best of the event. Additionally, his acumen in handling pitchers during bullpen work was also on display with soft hands and his ability to keep the ball close on balls in the dirt. Overall, it was another impressive look at the uncommitted junior catcher.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 55
+ Charlie McIntyre, OF/OF (Whitefish Bay HS, WI, 2026):
Travel Team: Hitters 2025
“McIntyre is the No. 55-ranked player in Wisconsin’s rising senior class and offers a solid LHH profile from an athletic 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame. At the plate, McIntyre has an athletic setup with a wider base, acting short to the ball with a flat bat path.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 57
+ Henry Lynde, SS/ (Menomonee Falls HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: Brew State Baseball Academy U17
From the Milwaukee Preseason ID: “[Lynde] has established himself as a name to know in the state for the ‘25s and he had another quality performance on Saturday. Lynde is a long, lean and athletic 6-foot-1, 181-pound left-handed hitter who showcased a loose and fluid swing during the hitting portion of the event. Lynde’s swing worked downhill producing hard line drive contact throughout the round and had a solid max exit velocity of 91.3 mph. Lynde should tap into more power as he continues to add strength to his frame.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 58
+ Christian Collins, OF (Notre Dame Academy HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: Impact Sports Academy Black 2025
From the Appleton Preseason ID: “[Collins]is an athletic outfielder with speed and a level, left-handed swing. At the dish, Collins works from a balanced set-up with a leg-lift load into an aggressive footstrike. His bat stays level through the zone, generating line drives with some loft to the pull side. Collins generated the fourth-highest exit velocity of the day at 99.7 mph. The junior impressed with his speed, running one of the best 60-yard times at 6.97, while showing athleticism in the outfield with aggressive actions and an arm that reached 87 mph from the outfield.”
State (IL) Rank: No. 63
+ Chase Petersen, OF (Glenbrook North HS, IL, 2025):
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North - Black 2025
From a high school game this past spring: “Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 64 in the state. Stands in at a physical and sturdy 5-foot-8, 179-pounds; started in center field and batted second for the Spartans. Petersen impressed all-around on Thursday and showed a versatile playstyle; in his first at-bat he swatted a solo shot to left-center field, the next half-inning he made a diving grab in the outfield, and in his final at-bat he laid down a well-placed bunt down the third base line for a single. The right-handed hitter has a crouched setup with rhythmic pre-pitch movement in his hands that load back with a short stride. He has a strong, compact swing with a slightly uphill path that looks to elevate the baseball. Defensively, Petersen displayed the ability to cover ground to both his left and right, and also showed to be a savvy runner on the basepaths. The uncommitted junior will be one to continue to keep tabs on entering the summer.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 72
+ Yamato Takahashi, OF (Arrowhead HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: GRB STIKS Black
From the West MKE Preseason ID: “[Takahashi] is a prospect that continues to perform well in front of our staff. The junior started his day by running a solid 60-yard dash of 7.18 seconds showing quick burst and quick to get to his top speed. With the bat, Takahashi has a balanced swing with minimal head movement to deliver the barrel consistently to and through the baseball and registered his max exit velocity at 90.4 mph and drove a ball 325 feet showing quality gap-to-gap line drive power. His 85 mph velocity from the outfield with carry and accuracy is enough arm strength to cover all three spots. It was another consistent and overall impressive day from Takahashi.”
State (IL) Rank: No. 76
+ Ryne Dzierzynski, SS/2B (Grant Community HS, IL, 2025):
Travel Team: Hitters 2025
From the South MKE Preseason ID: “Dzierzynski is an athletic infielder who showed off his upside toolset over the weekend. Offensively, Dzierzynski begins with a controlled leg lift back, landing centered with a quiet hand trigger. It’s a flat bat path with barrel control, his quick hands creating the bat speed that allows him to consistently hit hard line drives around the field. The right-handed hitter reached 95.1 mph in the exit velocity column. After running a 7.11 60-yard dash, the Illinois native displayed his athleticism in the field. He’s aggressive through the ball with some bounce in his feet. The arm plays from multiple angles with carry and accuracy, reaching 89 mph across the diamond.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 76
+ Aidyn Mueller, 3B/OF (Muskego HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois Green
From the Milwaukee Preseason ID: “[Mueller] put together an impressive workout on Saturday. Mueller measured at 6-foot-1, 168 pounds with an athletic and projectable frame showcased his athleticism by running the best 60-yard dash time of the event at 6.71 seconds. Mueller gets to his top speed very quickly and turns over his gait with quick-twitch explosiveness. Offensively, he hits with a quiet and balanced move through the ball and uses his quick and strong hands to deliver the barrel. Mueller was all over the barrel in his round and was spraying line drives to all fields, reaching a top exit velocity of 88.5 mph.”
State (WI) Rank: No. 78
+ Braylan Bigler, 2B/SS (Brookfield Central HS, WI, 2025):
Travel Team: Prospect Training Academy 17U Cardinal
From the Milwaukee Preseason ID: “[Bigler] continued his string of quality performances in front of our staff. To kick off his day, Bigler recorded a 6.93 60-yard dash and also reached a max jump height of 27 inches, showing off some explosive athleticism. During his round of BP, features a quick right-handed bat that shot line drives from gap-to-gap and he averaged an exit velocity 85.5 mph. His Blast metrics were also impressive, as he averaged a bat speed of 71.1 mph and a rotational acceleration of 16.7 mph, both of which are well-above average marks. Defensively, he is a quick and powerful mover on the infield with sure-handed actions that look the part of an up-the-middle defender at the next-level.”
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