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2024 Wisconsin State Games: Quick Hits

August 15, 2024
By: Prep Baseball Wisconsin Staff

To cap off an eventful month of July, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff hosted the inaugural Wisconsin State Games at The Rock Sports Complex on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31.

The event housed many of the top committed and uncommitted prospects between the 2025-2027 classes. On Monday, our staff published the Positional Workout Day leaders in multiple categories. Numerous athletes enjoyed strong showings throughout the two-day event, many of which are highlighted, within.

TEAM GOLD

+ OF Niko Frangopoulos (Arrowhead, 2026) showed loose, quick hands with a short bat path and all-fields approach, staying aggressive through the ball. Frangopoulos paired above-average hitting ability with exit velocities up to 96 mph. Defensively, it’s athletic with steady hands, but the upside is in the bat.

+ RHP Eliot Roethle (Watertown, 2025; Bryant & Stratton commit) is a long, loose 6-foot-1, 175-pound athlete who showed well throughout his outing at The Rock, impressing in live looks throughout the spring and summer prior to his showcase appearance. Roethle’s FB touched 87 mph with life through the zone, spinning around the 2,400-2,500 RPM range. It was more of the same with two different types of BBs, each thrown for strikes. Roethle extends and drives down the mound, using his lower half in an effective fashion to maintain his velocity. The right-hander recently committed to Bryant & Stratton CC (WI) to continue his baseball career in the fall of 2025.

+ RHP Charlie Slawinski (Brookfield East, 2025) was one of the more impressive arms, working 84-86 mph with heavy run and some sink while working consistently to both sides of the plate. It’s a smooth arm path into a ¾ slot, landing slightly closed toward home plate. The Brookfield East-product also showed a slider at 72-75 mph and changeup at 80 mph. Slawinski is a quality arm who’s quite effective when working down in the zone.

+ C Maddux Lessard (Muskego, 2027), after a strong showing at the Prep Baseball Future Games just a couple of weeks ago, provided some of the loudest noise of the event, starting off with a strong BP session. Lessard is a strong, aggressive right-handed batter in a 6-foot, 185-pound frame, and looked the part as the No. 1 prospect in the Badger State’s 2027 class this past week. Lessard, after posting EVs in the mid-90s during BP, launched a double and a towering home run to the pull-side over the course of three games this past weekend. He produced loud contact and barrels down in Georgia, but wasn’t quite rewarded for it. Lessard made up for it at the Wisconsin State Games, continuing to establish himself as a name-to-know throughout the Midwest and beyond.

+ INF/RHP Brayden Steinbecker (Manitowoc Lincoln, 2025) worked with a high leg lift, landing slightly closed resulting in a deceptive cross-fire delivery. The ball jumps out of the arm at 83-85 mph, reaching 86 mph with heavy run. He also worked in a mid-70s curveball and changeup.

+ INF/RHP Nolan Meis (Lakeside Lutheran, 2025) provided an intriguing two-way look throughout the weekend, first posting a max EV of 95 mph during the BP portion of the event. On the mound, the right-hander continued to fill the strike zone after a complete game showing earlier in the summer. Meis drives down the mound and has a mature feel for a BB, used often in plus counts. The FB played in the mid-80s throughout, maxing out at 87 mph during live action. Meis is a competitor and strike-thrower, emerging as a rising uncommitted two-way prospect in Wisconsin’s 2025 class.

+ LHP Paxton Schuh (Kaukauna, 2026), coming off of injury, provided a quality look on the mound at the Wisconsin State Games, standing at an athletic 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. Schuh recently performed at The Rock earlier in the summer, and was more of the same this past week. The left-hander reached 84.5 mph with the FB, striking out three batters while allowing zero hits over the course of two innings pitched. Schuh filled the strike zone at an efficient rate—staying ahead of hitters in the process. The to-be junior continues to develop his four-pitch mix, including a solid CB and CUT, proving to be an intriguing follow over the next year.

+ RHP Liam St. Denis (Wauwatosa East, 2025) is a strong 6-foot-1, 215-pound prospect who provided a quality three-pitch mix in a short stint, rushing his FB up to 86 mph. St. Denis was a winner from the summer, continuing to show well in front of our staff. His FB played in the mid-80s throughout his outing, in addition to a sharp, mid-70s SL that he landed for strikes on a consistent basis. The right-hander was able to garner swings and misses on the secondary pitch, as he rounded out his arsenal with a CH. St. Denis currently ranks at No. 102 in the class, enjoying a strong spring and summer on the bump.

+ INF Cooper Sievert (Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027) is an incoming-sophomore to keep tabs on from the State Games. The twitchy 5-foot-10, 167-pound athlete showed well in all facets of the game. Defensively, what stood out the most was how comfortable he was making plays on the move and how he trusts his hands. He also showed savvy baserunning when he got on-base, making high IQ decisions on the basepaths.

+ OF Chase Maika (Tremper, 2025) is a smooth-swinging left-handed hitter to know from the event. Standing in at an athletic 6-foot-1, 181-pounds, Maika got off some impressive swings on the second day of gameplay, while flashing athleticism out of the box as well. The incoming-senior is one to watch heading into the fall.

+ RHP Eli Dreier (Wisconsin Lutheran, 2027) gave an upside look on the mound during his brief outing on the mound. A 6-foot-1, 204-pound frame with strength throughout, Dreier is an easy mover down the mound with a long, loose and quick arm out of a high ¾ slot. His fastball sat 81-83 mph, topping out at 84.2 mph with ride through the zone. He mixed in a curveball with quality movement (avg. -10.6” HM) and a change-up that sat in the upper-70s throughout. A high-follow arm in the state’s 2027 class.

+ OF Connor Weeks (Big Foot, 2025) stands in a strong 5-foot-7, 179-pound frame. He showed well in-game, taking quality at-bats and fouling off pitches to create a tough out for opposing pitchers. The left-handed hitter posted a max exit velocity of 92.7 mph during the showcase portion of the event. Uncommitted follow from Wisconsin.

+ RHP Turner Dittrich (Arrowhead, 2026) is an intriguing arm to follow from the event. Listed at a long-levered 6-foot-7, 210-pounds, the right-hander creates some deception with his tall/fall delivery, releasing from a higher ¾ slot. His fastball played in the low-80s, topping out at 84 mph and paired with a mid-70s slider and changeup around 70 mph. High-ceiling arm to know in the state that attacked the zone in our look.

TEAM WHITE

+ MIF Jack Lutz (Whitnall, 2025; South Florida commit) led the way as one of the top prospect all-around at the event, presenting himself at a wiry 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with more room to add on in the near future. Lutz was fresh off of an appearance at the first-ever Prep Baseball Senior Future Games, representing a group of Midwest prospects. After showing well in Georgia, the to-be senior made his way to The Rock and produced right away. The shortstop was up to 85 mph from across the infield in an effortless fashion, illustrating his mature, loose actions at the position—translating in live action. At the plate, Lutz has a whippy swing that caught multiple barrels, including a couple of hits. Lutz is a polished hitter in the box and attacks strikes and sprays pitches to all fields. The recent South Florida commit showed well for himself and has elevated his status as a top prospect in the state.

+ LHP Tanner Buhlmann (Arrowhead, 2026) stands at a 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame, and showcased his pitchability and competitiveness on the mound throughout his outing at The Rock, punching out five batters over the course of three innings pitched. Buhlmann controlled the strike zone with ease, throwing his FB in the low-80s (T81 mph) consistently. The southpaw garnered weak contact and drew swings and misses on a SL and CH, both thrown in any count. Buhlmann has a true three-pitch mix entering his junior year, emerging as a name-to-monitor as he develops in his prep career.

+ MIF Braylan Bigler (Brookfield Central, 2025) is a scrappy 5-foot-9, 172-pound athlete with a quick-twitch at the plate and on the defensive end. Bigler kicked off his showcase by running a 6.89-second 60-yard dash—translating to the diamond with ease. Bigler tallied a couple of hits in live action, barreling a double to the gap in one at bat. Defensively, Bigler is a steady defender that makes the routine plays—showcasing a repeatable, accurate arm on the middle infield. Bigler has provided positive looks in the recent past, continuing to elevate his status as a rising prospect in Wisconsin’s 2025 class.

+ LHP Cooper Haas (Waukesha North, 2025) was one of the biggest winners on the mound from the weekend, continuing to compete at a high level as an uncommitted arm in Wisconsin’s 2025 class. Haas’ FB played in the low-to-mid-80s throughout, maxing out at 85 mph. The southpaw kept hitters off of the barrel in two innings of work, retiring three straight batters in a row via the strikeout. Haas garnered uncomfortable at bats with the help of a BB and CH, too. His arsenal continues to develop and shine against quality competition, as the left-hander was a standout from the spring and summer—presenting himself at an athletic 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame.

+ OF Eli Francour (Greenfield, 2025) was a standout from the summer, showing well at the Milwaukee Summer ID to kick off the showcase circuit in the Badger State—maintaining his momentum this past week. Francour is a smooth mover in a 6-foot, 164-pound frame, first running one of the top 60-yard dash times at 6.71 seconds. After a strong performance during the BP session, Francour reached 84 mph from the outfield, all of which translating to live gameplay. Francour was on the barrel in multiple looks, including a line drive sprayed to the outfield. The to-be senior enjoyed a strong summer in both showcase and tournament appearances—rounding out a couple of months with a successful showing at the Wisconsin State Games.

+ C Dimitry Edmunds (Appleton West, 2025) entered The Rock as one of the top prospects to follow, and looked the part both offensively and defensively this past week. Edmunds presents himself in a strong 5-foot-6, 177-pound frame, demonstrating his easy pop at the plate throughout the week. Edmunds ran a 6.86-second 60-yard dash, and was up to 78 mph from behind the dish—featuring pop times that fell between 1.97-2.20 seconds. The 2025 graduate posted EVs in the mid-to-upper-90s (T97 mph) during his time in the batters box—catching numerous barrels in live action, too. In his first game, Edmunds singled right back up the middle, stole a base and scored twice for his team—bringing high energy and effort to the table. He later hit another home run in front of our staff—showcasing power to the pull-side once again. Edmunds has emerged as an under-the-radar uncommitted prospect who continues to make noise in all aspects of the game.

+ C/OF Logan Hagman (Hudson, 2027) was one of the top winners from the 2027 class during the spring season, and has continued to produce in showcase and tournament settings in front of our staff. Hagman has a quick, compact swing path that produced EVs in the upper-90s and a couple of home runs during his BP session—finishing with a max batted ball distance of 371 feet. The backstop works hard behind the plate and is continuing to develop, showing repeatable mechanics while featuring pop times between 2.15-2.28 seconds. In live action, Hagman squared up a line drive to the gap for his team—demonstrating his prowess at the plate. He recently showed well for the Central Region as a part of the first-ever Super Sophomore Games—raising his stock on a national level as a prospect to watch out for.

+ After putting together an elite spring and solid showcase, RHP Tavian Shramek (Blair-Taylor, 2025) put together arguably the best showing on the mound amongst all pitchers during the event—tossing three scoreless innings in the process. The Blair-Taylor product stands at a strong 6-foot-1, 178-pound frame, throwing from a low ¾ slot. Shramek was a standout from the Western Wisconsin Summer ID, touching 88 mph with the FB at The Rock. The right-hander has a mature three-pitch mix and feel for the strike zone, racking up five strikeouts while allowing zero hits in three innings pitched. Shramek dominated with the help of a sharp SL, thrown in any count to keep hitters off of the barrel. The to-be senior spins the pitch between 2,100-2,300 RPM and located it consistently. He also mixed in a deceptive CH, thrown in plus counts—garnering swing and miss, too. It’s a complete arsenal that allowed him to strikeout 151 batters in the spring while only allowing one earned run for the Wildcats in 61 innings pitched. Shramek has elevated his status as one of the top right-handed arms in the 2025 class—competing at a high level against tough competition.

+ C Elery Hardwick (Marquette University, 2025) was a standout during the showcase portion of the event, making some noise at the plate—backing up his play on the defensive end to round out a successful Tuesday for the rising senior. Hardwick stands at a strong 6-foot, 193-pound frame, and posted EVs in the upper-90s throughout his BP session on Tuesday. Hardwick has loose hands and a quality feel for the barrel—showcasing his pop to the pull-side after enjoying a strong summer on the tournament circuit. The catcher was up to 78 mph from behind the dish, too—illustrating repeatable mechanics and an accurate arm.

+ OF Luke Schaning (West Allis Hale, 2026) has a toolsy skill set that showed well throughout the two days at The Rock, first by running a 7.00-second 60-yard dash to kick things off. Schaning then flexed his muscles at the plate in a 6-foot-1, 201-pound frame, providing EVs in the mid-to-upper-90s by the conclusion of his BP session. The 2026 graduate enjoyed a solid summer, as he continues to develop as an interesting prospect to monitor in the near future.

+ CIF Preston Manthei (Lake Country Lutheran, 2025) provided some noise in live action after showing well in another showcase in front of our staff, highlighted by a double to the gap. Manthei stands at a 6-foot, 204-pound frame, emerging as a winner from the winter before earning an invite to the Wisconsin State Games. Manthei has a quick swing at the plate, showcasing easy pop and a solid feel for the barrel, attacking strikes in the zone.

+ CIF Jimmy Walkanoff (Wilmot Union, 2025) made some of the loudest noise of the week at the plate in a physical 6-foot-3, 245-pound frame, launching a home run right away in live action after a strong showing in the showcase portion of the event. After posting EVs in the low-90s throughout BP, Walkanoff demonstrated a mature feel for the barrel in gameplay, making loud contact throughout the three games. The corner infielder has a steady glove, completing multiple plays during the action.

TEAM RED

+ INF Damen Lonstine (Cedarburg, 2027) is a scrappy 5-foot-8, 148-pound athlete who made some noise right away for his team at the event, providing an upside look in live action. Lonstine is a quick-twitch batter at the plate, launching a pair of triples to the gap against older competition. Lonstine has a simple approach in the box, featuring quick bat speed and twitchy hands. The to-be sophomore ran a 6.86-second 60-yard dash earlier during the workout—showcasing his effortless speed on the basepaths. Lonstine’s arm continues to develop on the infield, but the footwork and mechanics were mature throughout the two days. The infielder established himself as a name-to-know in Wisconsin’s 2027 class.

+ INF Charlie Dietz (Westosha Central, 2025) stands at an athletic 6-foot, 168-pound frame, as the infielder put together a solid showing—tallying multiple hits in live action to cap off a successful summer. Dietz has a quality feel for the barrel from the right side of the plate, finishing with a couple of line drives in gameplay. The to-be senior is a smooth defender on the infield with an accurate arm.

+ RHP Brady Johnson (Eau Claire Memorial, 2025) stands at a long, loose 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame, and continued to show well in front of our staff in his outing on the mound throughout the event. After emerging as a standout performer in the showcase setting earlier this summer, it was more of the same from Johnson with a mid-80s FB, touching 85.6 mph in the process. The right-hander went to a sharp CB, thrown for strikes. Johnson finished the event with one of the top spin rates with the BB, maxing out at 2,614 RPM in live action.

+ RHP Mack Krause (Neenah, 2026) stands in an athletic 5-foot-10, 169-pound frame with seemingly more still to come. He’s a methodical, up-tempo mover on the mound with athletic and quick actions down the mound. His arm path is long and clean, working his fastball up to 86.1 mph, but sitting mostly 83-85 mph with some ride through the zone. He showed an upper-60s curveball with high spin (avg. 2544 rpm) and quality horizontal movement (avg. -17.2”), while also mixing in a short breaking slider at 73-74 mph with an average of 2326 rpm. An arm-to-follow in Wisconsin.

+ RHP Luke Hurlebaus (Waunakee, 2025) stands in a strong 6-foot, 186-pound frame. He showed upside on the mound with a simple, easy delivery with minimal effort down the mound. His arm path is long, loose and easy, working out of a ¾ slot, producing velocities up to 87.6 mph, but sitting mostly 83-85 mph with quality spin (avg. 2423 rpm). He mixed a hard-throwing slider at 77-82 mph with short, horizontal actions and quality spin (avg. 2340 rpm), and a change-up at 75-78 mph with mostly straight actions.

+ RHP Carson Lysaght (Elkhorn Area, 2027) is an intriguing, wiry 5-foot-10, 160-pound athlete who continued to provide an upside look on the mound, ranging his FB from the upper-70s-to-low-80s. Lysaght throws from a high ¾ look, spinning a pair of BBs at an advanced rate. The to-be sophomore has a mature feel for both his CB and SL, utilizing each pitch frequently. The CB featured -22.5” of HM, spinning at an average of 2,643 RPM. It was more of the same with the SL, as the right-hander throws each for strikes—garnering swing and miss. Lysaght was up to 85 mph earlier in the summer, too.

+ OF Jackson Neilitz (Plymouth, 2025) features one of the top skill sets in Wisconsin’s 2025 class, and was more of the same throughout this event, especially at the plate in a mature 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame. The uncommitted prospect first ran a 6.77-second 60-yard dash, showcasing his athleticism and speed. Neilitz was up to 85 mph from the outfield in a clean arm motion, with more room to add. The right-handed hitter maxed out at 97 mph in EV, continuing to produce in live action in front of our staff. Neilitz provided a strong barrel in gameplay—demonstrating his steady consistency at the plate throughout 2024. Features quick hands and a whippy barrel—driving baseballs to the gaps. Continues to establish himself as a top uncommitted prospect in the Badger State’s to-be senior class.


+ RHP/1B Brett Biondich (Kettle Moraine Lutheran, 2026; Texas Christian commit) is one of the top prospects in the Badger State, regardless of class, and looked the part throughout the week at The Rock. With the bat, Biondich was on the barrel in multiple looks, continuing to stay hot after a successful spring. The right-handed hitter has a quality feel for the barrel, attacking strikes in a simple approach. On the mound, Biondich’s FB played in the upper-80s throughout, maxing out at 89.5 mph. The to-be junior dominated in a couple of innings of work, racking up multiple strikeouts, much of which with the help of a mature SL. Biondich worked his secondary pitch in the upper-70s, spinning at a high rate while landing the pitch for strikes. Flashed a developing CH, too. Biondich provided another upside look—boding well as he enters his junior year at Kettle Moraine Lutheran.

+ CIF/RHP Gavin Wesling (Clinton, 2025) put together one of the most electric rounds of BP to kick off the showcase day of the event, presenting himself in an athletic 6-foot-2, 193-pound frame. The right-handed hitter posted a max 104 mph EV, launching multiple home runs during the BP session. He finished with a max batted ball distance of 368 feet—showcasing easy power to the pull-side. Wesling showed well on the mound, too, in live action, producing fastballs in the 81-83 mph range. He also mixed in a slider that had short bite, sitting mostly 74-76 mph. It’s a low-effort delivery with a clean and quick arm out of a ¾ slot.

+ CIF Seth Myers (Edgewood, 2025; Winona State University commit) had an impressive showing at the inaugural Wisconsin State Games. A strong and athletic frame at 6-foot, 208-pounds, Myers showed well with his left-handed bat during both the showcase and in-game portions of the event. He posted a max exit velocity of 93.8 mph while averaging 84 mph. In-game, Myers delivered some well-hit balls for flyouts and hits, including a single up the middle on an 87 mph fastball. He showed some speed, too, collecting a stolen base in the game.

+ C Brogan Bosch (Fort Atkinson, 2025) showed a feel to hit at the State Games. Presenting a sturdy 6-foot, 188-pound frame, Bosch was all over the barrel from the right side. He swings with a flat path through the zone that allows for line drive contact to all fields. Bosch also showed athleticism behind the plate from the catcher position, while also displaying clean receiving abilities.

+ OF Bennett Burke (IMG Academy, 2025) is an athletic and physical L/L outfielder that was one of the top uncommitted prospects at the event. Standing at 5-foot-10, 203-pounds Burke started off the day showing off his athleticism by running a 6.87 60 and also recording a 30+ inch max vertical. During BP from the left-side Burke made loud contact routinely throughout his round averaging 92 mph off the bat reaching a max of 99. Burke profiles as a corner outfielder with his carrying tool being his bat as he looks to do damage inside the box. As one of the more tooled prospects at the event Burke is a name-to-know coming out of the event and is still uncommitted.

+ OF Joseph Meeter (Holmen, 2026) is an athletic 6-foot-1, 177-pound outfielder that showed well throughout the workout. Athletically Meeter continues to improve, running his fastest 60 to date at a 7.04 improving on his recent best set just over a month ago at the Milwaukee Summer ID. Meeter also jumped over 32 inches on his vertical, further showing his athleticism. During BP, from the right-side Meeter swings a strong right-handed bat, driving baseballs mostly to the pull side throughout his round. The loose right-handed swing recorded some of the better batted-ball data of the event, averaging 86.7 mph off the bat with a max 97.8 throughout his round.

TEAM PINK

+ INF Luke Schlosser (Oconomowoc, 2025) is an intriguing prospect who continued to show well in front of our staff, standing at a wiry 5-foot-10, 143-pound frame. Schlosser put together a solid showcase, marking down a 6.99-second 60-yard dash time to kick things off. He then reached 91 mph from across the infield—showcasing accuracy and advanced arm strength with one of the top positional velocities in the event. Schlosser is a scrappy defender, making multiple plays within the live action. At the plate, Schlosser was consistently on the barrel, continuing to look the part after finding success throughout summer tournaments. The to-be senior remains an interesting uncommitted follow, presenting a quality skill set to cap off his 2024.

+ C Colin Murphy (Waunakee, 2026) is a strong defender from behind the dish, presenting himself in a 5-foot-7, 168-pound frame. Murphy was a standout throughout multiple aspects of the event, first excelling in the showcase portion. The right-handed hitter reached 92.4 mph with a max EV at the plate, spraying line drives to the gaps. His quick swing and quiet approach in the box provided a strong double in live action—continuing to stay hot after a quality summer. At the catcher position, Murphy was up to 76 mph with his arm, showcasing an accurate arm and quick feet. Murphy has long been one of the top catchers in the 2026 class, continuing to maintain his momentum during this stretch.

+ INF/RHP Callen Tomsyck (Muskego, 2026) was an intriguing two-way prospect who continued to emerge as an uncommitted name-to-know, standing at a 5-foot-10, 156-pound frame. He posted mid-90s EVs at the plate during his BP session, continuing to show well with a quality feel for the barrel after garnering attention this summer. On the mound, Tomsyck is a loose, athletic mover who was up to 88 mph with the FB—attacking the strike zone with his primary pitch. Flipped up a mature SL, filling the strike zone while throwing the pitch in any count. Tomsyck is an upside prospect in Wisconsin’s 2026 class, continuing to elevate his status as a two-way name.

+ OF Levi Watts (Appleton North, 2025) emerged as one of the biggest winners from the two-day event, showcasing his intriguing skill set in an athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with room to add. Watts is an advanced defender in the outfield, running down multiple fly balls while reaching 87 mph with a clean arm action during the showcase portion of the event. At the plate, Watts maxed out at 335 feet for batted ball distance—flashing easy pop to the pull-side throughout BP. In gameplay, Watts was on the barrel in multiple looks, featuring quick hands and the ability to elevate the baseball. He capped off his showing with an impressive 6.74-second 60-yard dash—summarizing his athleticism and speed as a true centerfielder. Watts remains one of the top uncommitted 2025s in the state.

+ Fresh off of a State Tournament appearance and strong summer, C Isaiah Ahlberg (Northwood/Solon Springs, 2026) was more of the same both offensively and defensively throughout the event, especially behind the dish. The catcher ranged his pop times from 1.86-2.04 seconds, showcasing an explosive arm with clean mechanics. Ahlberg features a short, compact swing from the right side of the box—providing EVs in the low-90s throughout the showcase day before competing at a high level throughout the live action. Continues to emerge as a name-to-know in the northern portion of the state.

+ LHP Brett Rybarczyk (Sheboygan North, 2026) is an interesting southpaw who continued to raise his status after a strong showing at the event, standing at a 6-foot-1, 178-pound frame. Rybarczyk featured a FB that ranged in the low-80s throughout, topping out at 83 mph within his stint. The left-hander is an efficient mover on the mound, showcasing his high-spin FB—averaging 2,527 RPM per pitch. He mixed in a CB with a max of 19.4” of HM—throwing the pitch for strikes when needed. Rybarczyk remains an interesting follow heading into his junior season at Sheboygan North.

+ RHP Colin Reddy (Appleton North, 2026) provided another upside look on the mound in front of our staff, featuring a FB that played from 83-85 mph throughout. Reddy is a long right-hander, standing at a 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. The to-be junior has a loose arm on the bump, driving down the mound to create deception. Proved to be comfortable with a quality SL and CH, keeping hitters off balance and off of the barrel throughout. Intriguing name-to-know in Wisconsin’s rising junior class.

+ After popping over the winter, LHP Tyler Loesche (Slinger, 2025) made for an interesting look throughout the event on the mound, as the left-hander reached 85 mph with the FB—dominating in his look. Loesche is a clean, efficient mover on the mound in a 6-foot-2, 197-pound frame. The southpaw struck out four batters and did not allow a hit in his time on the bump—attacking the strike zone with the help of a low-80s CH while flashing a SL. Continues to elevate his status as an uncommitted senior, entering the final season of prep baseball.

+ RHP Ryan Buchta (Oak Creek, 2025) continued to provide upside looks in front of our staff, presenting himself in a strong 6-foot-4, 203-pound frame. The FB played in the mid-80s throughout, touching 86 mph multiple times. He challenged hitters with his primary pitch, garnering swing and miss throughout. Paired the FB with a mature CB, throwing the pitch in any count while mixing in a CH at times. Buchta racked up innings in high-leverage spots throughout the spring and summer—showcasing a quality arsenal in each look to emerge as an uncommitted name-to-know in the Badger State’s 2025 class.

+ RHP Brady Stelzer (Sun Prairie East, 2026) gave a quality look on the mound in his outing. Stelzer was efficient in his two innings of work, pounding the zone and getting ahead of hitters early in counts. The 5-foot-9, 182-pound righty worked his fastball up to 83 mph with occasional spin feel (T2354 rpm). He also showed feel to spin both his curveball (avg. 2206 rpm) and his slider (avg. 2313 rpm), with the curveball having the better action of the two. Stelzer would round out his mix with a 75-76 mph changeup with heavy arm-side fade (avg. 18” HM).

+ RHP Jayden Forbes (Menomonee Falls, 2025) has been a name-to-know since he broke out this spring for Menomonee Falls. The right-hander continued to impress throughout the summer with a standout performance at the Grand Park Summer Championships where he went six innings holding mid-80s with his fastball. In this look Forbes showed a three-pitch mix, with a low-to-mid-80s fastball that flashed carry and two offspeed pitches that he threw for strikes often. Forbes gets down the mound consistently and has feel to repeat his delivery with a loose arm action from a high release height.

+ INF Kaden Connor (Monona Grove, 2025; Xavier commit) has one of the highest ceilings in the Badger State’s 2025 class, showing well during the showcase portion of the event. Connor stands at an athletic 6-foot-1, 172-pound frame, taking a smooth round of BP to get the event started on Tuesday. Connor has a mature feel for the barrel, as demonstrated in prior looks. Connor has loose hands and the ability to elevate the baseball consistently—boding well for the future as he enters his final year of prep baseball.

TEAM NAVY

+ MIF Onyu Lee (Franklin, 2025) is a scrappy prospect who stands at a 5-foot-9, 140-pound frame with more room to fill out. Lee enjoyed a strong spring as a Saber, translating to live action throughout the summer. In his first showcase appearance in front of our staff, Lee first ran a 6.97-second 60-yard dash time. The right-handed hitter proved to be a tough out throughout, consistently getting on the barrel while putting together long, competitive at bats. Lee is a steady defender with a strong, accurate arm that was up to 86 mph from across the infield. Made the routine plays in live action—showcasing his skill set at a high level. Lee has established himself as an intriguing follow who’s entering his final year of prep baseball this fall.

+ There’s a lot to like about uncommitted RHP Sam Hirthe (New Berlin Eisenhower, 2025). A lean, 6-foot, 176-pound frame with athleticism throughout and more strength still to come, Hirthe showed clean, athletic movement patterns down the mound, paired with a loose and quick arm. His fastball sat 85-87 mph, topping out at 87.9 mph, with quality spin (avg. 2359 rpm). Hirthe’s slider showed quality spin (avg. 2363 rpm) with short, horizontal actions, sitting mostly 76-78 mph, and his change-up sat 79-82 mph with mostly straight actions, while also the ability to throw it to right-handed hitters. A high-follow uncommitted arm in Wisconsin.

+ C Laliwa Delgado (West De Pere, 2026) was a standout on the tournament and showcase circuit throughout the summer, finishing it off with a strong showing at the event to cap off July. Delgado is a strong backstop in a 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame, providing EVs in the mid-90s throughout his BP session on Tuesday. Delgado ran a 6.99-second 60-yard dash—showcasing his versatility as an athletic prospect. The catcher flashed a pop time of 1.98 seconds, showing well in live action with his mechanics.

+ CIF Carter Nicolato (Muskego, 2026) stands at a 5-foot-10, 199-pound frame, and showed well in live action after a strong showcase to cap off his summer as a rising junior. At the plate, Nicolato posted EVs in the mid-90s (T96.7 mph) before singling a line drive to the pull-side during gameplay. The right-handed hitter has a quality feel for the barrel, demonstrating his easy power to the left side of the field. Steady defender on the corner infield spots who was up to 90 mph during the workout, translating in live action.

+ OF Jackson Skorr (Appleton North, 2026) impressed with his easy range in center field during the State Games. The 6-foot, 165-pound prospect glided in the outfield and got quality reads off the bat. He also showed discipline at the plate; drawing a walk on day one of gameplay, staying patient and not chasing outside the zone.

+ INF Carter Heroux (Oconto Falls, 2026) turned in a strong performance on day one of gameplay at the State Games. Standing in at 5-foot-11, 153-pounds, Heroux showed a consistently strong arm from the hot corner during gameplay, that should allow him to stick on the left side of the infield moving forward. He also put a strong swing on the ball in his first at-bat, barreling the ball to center field for a loud flyout.

+ INF Bradyn Kundinger (Waukesha West, 2026) standing at 5-foot-8, 148-pounds with some room for added strength. Kundinger was one of the more polished 2026s in attendance defensively with easy range and athletic actions to both sides playing with soft and confident hands, overall looking like an up-the-middle defender in the infield. Kundinger’s arm works quick, getting the ball out quick with an easy arm action and accurate throws across. During BP the right-handed hitter has a simple and direct swing and makes consistent contact with some feel for the barrel overall.

+ RHP Peyton Kuehn (Preble, 2025) is an athletic 6-foot right-hander with one of the quicker arms in the class. Across his outing Kuehn showed a two-pitch mix featuring a mid-80s fastball T86.8 mph that he throws downhill with life out of the hand. The curveball plays with big vertical action, playing off the fastball and flashing sharp break. Kuehn is explosive down the mound and shows overall feel for his delivery, a tall and fall delivery with little extension down the mound.

TEAM MAROON

+ INF Max Glusick (Sun Prairie East, 2025) is as steady a performer as anyone in his class - a player who has impressed every time he’s played in front of our staff this year. It’s a balanced, compact swing with gap-to-gap power (up to 96 mph exit velocity) and athleticism in the box. That athleticism carries to other parts of his game - the state runner-up shortstop is an above-average runner with quick feet at shortstop. He plays through the ball and threw 86 mph across the infield. Glusick is a proven talent who’s even better in-game - he recorded two hits and a stolen base before leaving with a minor injury on Wednesday.

+ INF Jack Sagedal (Burlington, 2025) is a premium athlete, recording a remarkable 6.68-second 60-yard dash and one of the top jump heights of the day. The set-up is quiet at the plate, boasting strong hands and feel to elevate the ball. Sagedal consistently hit line drives in the 90s, up to 95 mph exit velocity. He moves well in the outfield, working up to 86 mph.

+ RHP Sam Callow (Kenosha Indian Trail, 2025) showed well, throwing strikes while working up to 85 mph. It’s a medium-high leg lift with a slightly closed landing into a high-¾ slot. He showed a curveball and slider in the low-70s with similar movement, both with some sharpness working vertically when down in the zone. His changeup had some sink and fade at 76 mph.

+ C Jack Gorman (Eau Claire North, 2025) was one of the standouts in gameplay, hitting two home runs over the Green Monster at the Fenway replica. Gorman has an athletic, repeatable approach with good pull-side power, showing exit velocities up to 97 mph. The setup is narrow with a small leg kick and an occasional toe-tap. The backstop ran an impressive 6.94-second 60-yard dash. Defensively, the actions are solid, showing an arm up to 74 mph from behind the dish.

+ INF Connor Olson (Kimberly, 2025) showed well on both sides of the ball, working with quick hands and a short bat path to hit line drives to all fields. It’s a narrow, slightly open stance landing on-time in a hitting position. The Kimberly product showed solid numbers across the board - exit velocities up to 93 mph and a 7.14 60-yard dash, even recording one of the better vertical jumps of the day. Defensively, the hands are soft with fluid actions, playing low and through the ball.

+ OF Trey Kerkhoff (Burlington, 2026) was one of the best hitters of the event, showing quick hands with a short path, spraying line drives across the field. It’s a narrow, upright set-up with a short and controlled move toward center, generating exit velocities up to 94 mph. An all-around player, Kerkhoff showed fluid movements in the outfield and ran a 6.71 60-yard dash, bested by only four other competitors.

+ C Ryan Lemm (Janesville Craig, 2025; Wisconsin-Milwaukee commit) had a strong showing on both days, hitting an opposite-field homer a day after a strong workout. The UW-Milwaukee commit keeps his weight back in his setup before unleashing an aggressive swing. It’s compact with extension through contact that led to exit velocities up to 93 mph. The backstop also ran a 7.11-second 60-yard dash.

+ RHP Logan Zaverl (Germantown, 2025) is a deceptive right-hander, one of the better arms at the event. The Germantown product sat 84-86 mph, working up to 87.6 mph with carry - up to 16 inches of induced vertical break and some cut when thrown glove-side. His splitter was 79-81 mph with heavy sink and some run, also showing a mid-70s slider. Zaverl hides the ball well and lands toward third base, resulting in the fastball playing up relative to its velocity.

+ MIF Jonny Deets (Aquinas, 2027) is a high-end 2027 in the state that can play the middle of the field. Defensively, on the left-side of the infield Deets has natural and athletic actions in the dirt with confident and soft hands and a quick transfer. Getting the ball out quick, with the arm playing on the move and from multiple slots with enough arm strength to stick on the left-side of the diamond. At the plate, the right-hander puts the barrel on the ball and makes consistent line drive contact to all fields, a handsy hitter with an understanding of what he wants to do in the box.

+ OF Ben Johnston (Kimberly, 2025) is a left-handed hitting athletic outfielder standing at 6-foot, 162-pounds with more room to grow into his frame. Starting off the day, Johnston ran one of the top-60s of the event at 6.68 and jumped over 32 inches. At the plate, from the left side Johnston swings a fast bat driving the baseball through the middle of the field consistently.

TEAM LIME

+ 1B Brendan Scheel (Martin Luther, 2025) is an imposing 6-foot-4, 240-pound infielder with incredible strength. Scheel was one of just two performers to reach triple digits in the exit velocity department, creating leverage out front with good feel for the barrel. The pull-side power is among the best in his class, hitting a home run on a ball he didn’t even quite square up. The actions at first base are decent, but he’ll go as far as his bat takes him.

+ C Jacob Huff (Delavan-Darien, 2026) is a savvy defender behind the plate who featured some pop with the bat, standing at a 5-foot-8, 153-pound frame. Huff finished his BP session with a max batted ball distance of 323 feet, getting on the barrel after a quality summer. Behind the dish, Huff got up to 79 mph from the crouch—finishing with pop times between 1.87-2.08 seconds. Huff is an athletic mover with a quality feel to block and move—continuing to provide upside looks in front of our staff.

+ INF Owen McLellan (Shorewood, 2026) took one of the most consistent rounds of BP throughout the showcase portion of the day, averaging a batted ball distance of 240 feet. McLellan is a scrappy infielder in a 5-foot-9, 156-pound frame, running a 6.97-second 60-yard dash while reaching 83 mph from across the infield. Calm presence in the batters box, featuring a quiet approach and quick hands that allow him to elevate the baseball. Coming off of a strong spring and summer on the tournament circuit.

+ OF Bennett Cagle (Edgewood, 2025; Missouri-St. Louis) stands in a hard-to-miss 6-foot-3, 186-pound frame with strength still to come. From the right-side of the plate, Cagle displayed a relaxed look in the box, barreling multiple balls in-game, and he recorded a 4.44 run time down the line. He posted some big metrics during the showcase, including a 97.1 mph max exit velocity, 87.1 mph average exit velocity and a max batted distance of 349 feet. His BLAST metrics were intriguing, too, as his average bat speed was 73.9 mph (T77.9 mph).

+ INF Hudson Burg (Fond du Lac, 2026) provided an intriguing look at the inaugural State Games. Standing in a strong, 5-foot-8, 180-pound frame, Burg powered a homerun over the left field wall during gameplay. During the showcase portion, he recorded a max exit velocity of 92.8 mph and a max distance of 346 feet. He’s a quality defender up the middle, too, showing clean hands and steady hands.

+ OF Jimmy Angle (Kettle Moraine, 2026) impressed across both days at the event. During the workout Angle started by running a sub-7 60, running a 6.94 which was down from 7.33 which he ran during the winter. During BP Angle swings with intent and showed natural feel to elevate the baseball and used the whole field throughout his round. Defensively, Angle projects as a corner outfielder, showing overall confidence and poise at either corner with arm strength that has been up to 88 in past looks.

RHP Dylan Schreiber (Waukesha West, 2027) is an upside right-hander that showed well during his outing on the mound. Standing at a long limbed and wiry 6-foot-5 with clear room for added weight and muscle in his frame. Schreiber has some of the higher upside in the state’s ‘27 class on the mound and already has shown feel for his delivery and extends down the mound averaging 6.4 feet of extension from a low release height. Already reaching 86 mph on the fastball and has sat mid-80 in front of us in the past, his fastball flashes sink with heavy running action. Schreiber went to his sharp breaking slider often, using it whenever he wanted and against both handed batters. His slider played with 12.6 inches of sweep on average with -1.5 inches of IVB and was able to beat hitters in the zone and getting chases out of the zone with the pitch. Rounding off his arsenal, Schreiber’s changeup showed out-pitch potential, averaging 6.1 inches of IVB with 14.6 inches of run at 75 mph, around 10 mph off his fastball.

+ C AJ Clark (Whitnall, 2025) was a part of a quality group of catchers, showing well behind the dish and at the plate to cap off a successful summer. Clark stands at a projectable 5-foot-11, 156-pound frame with plenty of room to add on. The right-handed hitter has a quick swing and loose hands, presenting a quality feel for the barrel. It was more of the same from the catcher position, finishing with pop times that settled between 1.93-2.11 seconds—maxing out at 79 mph with the arm. Clark provided multiple good looks offensively in live action earlier this summer, emerging as an under-the-radar follow on the market.

+ RHP Jaiden Delaney (Oconomowoc, 2025) provided an upside look in his appearance on the mound, showcasing an increase in velocity since his last showing at the West Milwaukee Preseason ID. Delaney stands at a 5-foot-10, 168-pound frame, and reached 85.6 mph with the FB in his short outing. The right-hander’s FB played in the mid-80s throughout, featuring quick arm speed and athletic movements on the bump—finishing with an average of 14.8” of IVB. Delaney complemented the primary pitch with a SL, spinning at an average rate of 2,340 RPM, thrown for strikes in any count. Delaney’s explosiveness and athleticism on the mound proves to be interesting as he continues to develop, entering his senior season at Oconomowoc.

+ RHP Jack Roventini (Arrowhead, 2025) emerged as one of the top performers from throughout the week, fresh off of a solid showing at the first-ever Prep Baseball Senior Future Games. The right-hander, in a strong 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame, rushed his FB up to 90 mph in his look on Wednesday, keeping hitters off balance with a three-pitch mix. Roventini paired his primary pitch with a steady SL, spinning at a max 2,326 RPM in the upper-70s. The to-be senior attacked the strike zone at a consistent rate—staying ahead of hitters to keep them off of the barrel. Roventini finished as one of the hardest throwers in the event—showcasing his arsenal against more tough competition as a rising uncommitted senior.

+ RHP William Baumhardt (Slinger, 2025) provided a solid look on the mound, finding control of the strike zone after running into trouble early on—presenting himself in a 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. Baumhardt mixed a FB and CUT consistently throughout his outing, landing each pitch in the strike zone, as both jumped on hitters. The FB played in the mid-to-upper-80s throughout, touching 88 mph in multiple appearances after a strong summer on the tournament circuit. Baumhardt continues to show well in front of our staff with increased velocity, using a three-pitch mix to navigate opposing lineups.

TEAM GREEN

+ RHP Nick Hirsch (Hudson, 2025) was a standout on both sides of the ball throughout the week. He had a dominant showing on the mound, working a lively fastball up to 87 mph, cruising mostly around 84-86 mph. He also showed some feel for a curveball (67-69 mph) and fading changeup (77-79 mph), briefly flashing a slider with some lateral action.

+ INF/RHP Eli Bauler (Monona Grove, 2027) is a physical, 6-foot-1, 215-pound incoming-sophomore with upside both ways. At the plate, it’s a wide base with centered hands, working back with rhythm and landing on-time. The bat path is short and quick, leading to exit velocities up to 98 mph. On the mound, Bauler worked 82-84 mph, reaching 86 with a 69-72 mph slider with above-average vertical movement.

+ C Terek Verhage (Monona Grove, 2025; St. Thomas commit) gave a strong look behind the dish throughout the event. He has natural actions behind the plate with a commanding presence as well. Verhage is a clean receiver paired with a strong arm that topped out at 83 mph during the workout portion of the event. At the plate, the left-handed hitter did some damage with a home run out to straightaway center; working with a simple operation and minimal stride timing trigger that loads his hands back slightly, works to stay on top of the baseball.

+ INF Deundra Lathan Jr. (St. Augustine Prep, 2025) impressed with his defense on day two of the State Games. Lathan Jr. is a smooth and clean defender up the middle at 6-foot, 185-pounds. He has easy range to both his left and right paired with soft hands that work in rhythm. Lathan Jr. also impressed with the quality of jumps he was getting when attempting to steal bases, moving fluidly around the basepaths.

+ OF Gavin Kanters (Fort Atkinson, 2025) flashed barrel strength at the State Games. The 6-foot-2, 216-pound left-handed hitter was on the barrel a couple times throughout gameplay, while also having a quality showing during batting practice earlier in the event where he posted a max exit velocity of 96 mph.

+ 1B/RHP Bennett Brathol (Hudson, 2025) gave our staff a strong two-way look over the course of the week. Listed at 6-foot-3, 186-pounds, lean with an athletic look. The right-hander cruised in the low-80s with his fastball boasting an easy and repeatable operation. To pair off the fastball he showed a tight 10/4 slider in the 69-71 mph range. At the plate, the right-handed hitter left the yard to center field in gameplay, working with a longer operation through the zone that stays flat.

+ C Ty Glysch (Muskego, 2026) put together a solid showing throughout the two-day event, presenting himself in a physical 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame. Glysch is an athletic mover from behind the dish, finishing with a pop time of 2.13 seconds—reaching 72 mph from the crouch. Glysch does damage from the left side of the plate, showcasing a quick barrel and whippy hands within his physical stature. He finished with a max EV of 90.3 mph—continuing to raise his status as an under-the-radar uncommitted athlete.

+ INF Macay Wagner (Slinger, 2025) has long been an intriguing follow in the Badger State’s 2025 class, standing at a 6-foot-2, 201-pound frame. Wagner averaged an EV of 84.1 mph throughout the showcase portion of the event, swinging a quick bat with present strength from the right side of the plate. Wagner is a steady defender at the third base position, too. The to-be senior reached 85 mph on the infield with the arm—showcasing an accurate arm that makes the routine plays with ease.

+ After showing well on the showcase circuit this summer, INF Nick Stellrecht (New Richmond, 2025) continued to put up strong numbers during the BP session of the event—finishing with EVs in the mid-90s. Stellrecht is a physical athlete who stood out at the Milwaukee Summer ID, standing at 6-foot-5, 218-pounds. The to-be senior continues to develop on the defensive end, projecting at a corner infield position. Has shown upside on the mound, too. Stellrecht remains one of the risers in the uncommitted portion of Wisconsin’s 2025 class.

TEAM BLUE

+ SS Preston Yaucher (Edgewood, 2025; Penn State) continued to show why he is one of the top prospects in the state. Currently ranked No. 7 in Wisconsin, the 5-foot-10, 199-pound middle infielder displayed natural and athletic actions throughout the week, pairing with an above-average arm that plays across the diamond with life and ease. There’s some pop in his barrel, as he reached up to 94.4 mph for his max EV in the workout, averaging 86.2 mph with a max distance of 358’.

+ LHP Montgomery O’Brien (Wauwatosa East, 2026) is a live-armed lefty with a four-pitch mix. The Future Game participant works with a medium leg-lift before a closed-off landing, throwing from an over-the-top arm slot with aggressiveness through the finish. The fastball was 83-85 mph with backspin that resulted in carry. His curveball and slider were both in the 73-75 mph range - both had tight break with the curveball more vertical and slider mostly horizontal break. His changeup is a solid offering - showing good feel with sink and fade.

+ INF Oliver Soldat (Madison Memorial, 2025) was all over the barrel in our brief look. Listed at a compact 5-foot-8, 182-pound with round shoulders and strength throughout. The right-handed hitter showed a knack for hard contact the other way, staying inside the baseball and driving a hard double to the R/C gap that nearly left the yard. There’s clear strength in the hands as he works through the zone with a flat path.

+ RHP Noah Melby (Brookfield East, 2026) reached a personal-high 86 mph, working mostly 84-85 with hard arm-side run and carry on the fastball. He featured a tight-spinning curveball at 74-75 mph and 2300-2400 rpm. Melby also showed a 79-80 mph changeup. It’s a full arm-swing into a ¾ slot, a loose arm with athletic movement.

+ RHP Gabe Schmidt (St. Thomas More, 2025) reached a personal-high 85 mph at Wednesday’s State Games, showing carry and some run on the fastball. His curveball has a big 10/4 break - the Cavalier showed ability to land for strikes and garner some swing-and-miss. He also flashed a mid-60s knuckleball. The delivery is quick into a ¾ arm-slot. Schmidt was one of the breakout arms of last week’s event.

+ OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) is one of the top players in his class, showing elite athleticism at the State Games. The incoming sophomore ran a 6.94-second 60-yard dash with athletic footwork and soft hands in the outfield, working up to 85 mph from the outfield and 83 mph in the infield. At the plate it’s an easy, direct swing with feel for the barrel. He starts with a wide base before a controlled move into a strong hitting position. In-game, Staude recorded a 4.44 run time as well as a 4.25 run time down the line.

+ RHP Breckin Sheldon (Tomah, 2026) is an athletic mover on the mound to follow from the event. Standing at a well-proportioned 5-foot-8, 159-pounds, Sheldon impressed with his mound presence and ability to attack hitters with all pitches within his mix. His fastball sat 82-84 mph (T85.7), while also going to a quality slider at 73-75 mph that kept hitters off balance. Simple, easy mover with a clean and quick arm.

+ LHP Andrew Ishag (Kettle Moraine, 2025) is a 6-foot-3, 206-pound southpaw to monitor from the event. Ishag utilized a deceptive slot on the mound that added perceived life to his fastball that sat 80-83 mph (T85.9), while he showed the ability to elevate this pitch consistently. His curveball had above-average action at 72-76 mph with occasional spin feel (T2302 rpm), while he also showed a 73 mph changeup to round out his mix.

+ RHP Isaac Poehlman (De Pere, 2025) pounded the zone and was extremely efficient in his outing. The strong 6-foot-2, 222-pound righty featured a low-80’s fastball (T83.8 mph) that he controlled the zone with. Poehlman would then turn to a 70-73 mph curveball that was thrown for strikes 75% of the time with more horizontal action to it, before rounding out his repertoire with a 76-78 mph changeup with arm-side fade.

+ RHP Evan Lauer (Germantown, 2025) has emerged as a name-to-know in the Badger State’s 2025 class, playing his FB in the 82-84 mph range with quality secondaries. The right-hander is a loose, athletic mover on the bump—getting outs at a high rate in multiple looks in front of our staff. Lauer averaged 16.2” of HM on his FB—looking the part as a rising uncommitted arm. Lauer’s CB and SL spun at efficient rates, each keeping hitters off balance in a four-pitch mix. He flashed a CH as well, throwing all four pitches for strikes. Lauer enjoyed a strong spring and summer in live action, remaining uncommitted heading into the start of his senior season at Germantown.

+ RHP Ben Janowski (Wauwatosa West, 2025) is another name-to-know moving forward, standing at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Three-pitch mix with a fastball that was up to 86 mph in this look with life out of the hand and carry through the zone and some run. Janowski would go to an upper-60s curveball that played with 13.2 inches of sweep on average and -2.9 inches of IVB. Rounding off his arsenal, showing a changeup that played with some fade and was thrown for strikes often.

TEAM BLACK

+ C Calvin Hurtgen (Watertown, 2025) really impressed with the bat at the Wisconsin State Games. The athletic 5-foot-10, 163-pound backstop was on the barrel from the right side of the plate. He has a level swing paired with easy foot speed out of the box posting a 4.60 home to first time. Hurtgen also showed a high motor out of the crouch, paired with a strong arm that topped out at 83 mph during the workout portion of the event.

+ RHP Isaac Crosby (Shell Lake, 2025; St. Thomas commit) showed resilience in his outing on Tuesday. The lanky, high-waisted 6-foot-3, 175-pound righty battled command issues early in his outing but was very strong in his second inning of work. Crosby featured a mid-80’s fastball that topped out at 87.9 mph with carry through the zone (avg. 18” IVB). He had immense feel for the zone (75% strikes) with his curveball at 77-78 mph, while also showing a changeup at 74-78 mph with sink.

+ INF Cole Perlberg (Chippewa Falls, 2025) impressed with his overall approach at the plate during the State Games. The athletic right-handed hitter stands at 6-foot-1, 160-pounds with room to fill out the frame. What stood out with his approach was the ability to not expand the zone on tough pitches and stay committed to being patient and swinging at pitches in the zone. After running a 6.70 60 in the workout portion of the event, Perlberg’s speed translated in-game when he ran a 4.50 home to first.

+ INF Ryan Rose (West Bend West, 2027) had a strong showing on both sides of the ball throughout the two-day event. Rose really stood out on day one of gameplay with the type of effort and actions he shows on the defensive side of the ball. Building off his defensive performance on day one, he also showed a highly athletic swing from the left side with speed out of the box, clocking in a 4.25 home to first time, after running a 6.66 60 in the workout earlier in the day.

+ RHP Rocco Conrad (New Berlin West, 2025; Quincy commit) pounded the zone in his outing on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3, 239-pound righty struck out the side in his first inning, getting ahead of batters with a high-80’s fastball (T90 mph) before then turning to a 76-79 mph splitter that kills spin (avg. 889 rpm) for his out-pitch.

+ RHP/INF Sam Wells (Brookfield East, 2026) gave an intriguing look as a two-way prospect on day one of the State Games. The high-waisted 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect showed the ability to go the other way with the baseball at the plate, doubling to the right-center gap at one point. He then hopped on the bump and was efficient throughout his outing; showing high confidence in a 78-81 mph cutter for his primary secondary, while featuring an 84-86 mph (T87) fastball.

+ C PJ Hamel (Arrowhead, 2025) is a long levered 6-foot-4, 188-pound catcher with a strong right-handed bat. At the plate, Hamel shows feel for the barrel and has a knack for hard contact, averaging 88.7 mph off the barrel maxing out at 97.4. Behind the plate, Hamel has advanced tools with a strong arm up to 82 mph from the crouch, a willing and capable blocker and his hands have been steadily improving.

+ LHP Trevor Brouette (Portage, 2025) is a strong 6-foot, 220-pound left-handed pitcher that has feel for the zone. Two-pitch mix, ran his fastball up to 86 mph clean out of the hand with spin up to 2,325 RPMs on average. Brouette went to his mid-to-upper-70s curveball often that he throws out of the same window as the fastball with 2,303 RPMs on average. Brouette routinely competes in the zone with both pitches.

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