On Feb. 12, PBR Wisconsin hosted its latest event along the 2022 winter showcase circuit, the annual Fox Cities Preseason ID at Players Choice of the Fox Cities in Appleton, Wis. Nearly 50 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in Wisconsin in an area that continues to help us add myriad new names to follow this spring and summer.

Last week we published Quick Hits highlighting the top prospects of the event by class. We also rolled out a Statistical Analysis, bringing you a quick statistical breakdown of the traditional stats recorded at the showcase. We then dove deeper into the data, looking at the pitch metrics and batted-ball recordings from this event inside our TrackMan Files piece. With the help of our Blast Motion sensors, we analyzed the swing metrics in our Blast Motion Board. Lastly, we shared the Edge Score leaderboard provided to us by partners Vizual Edge.

We’re winding down on our post-event analysis from Appleton this week, as we publish scouting reports on each of the players who attended this event, beginning with all of the position players. We’ll publish reports on the pitchers Thursday, and share our thoughts on the best in attendance at the end of the week.

For now, here’s a breakdown of each of the position players who participated in the Fox Cities ID.

ALL POSITION PLAYERS (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Donatello Badalamenti, Notre Dame Academy  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Thick, strong throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, toe tap from narrow to square with aggressive forward advance.  Short entry with tight hands path. Strong grip on the handle in the palms choking. Short barrel path from above with some pop and throwing his weight into impact.
Power: 93.7 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Average arm action.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Average actions behind the dish.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Joe Bieganski, Hartford Union (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. High waisted, lanky, loose mover.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with aggressive wiggle.  Long entry attacking from above the ball. Low flights from gap to gap.
Power: 85.6 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. 3/4 with some arm side run.
Defense: Direct approach, Securing the ball with clean exchanges.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

Drew Bruckner, Bay Port (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, strong throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open to square with a lower handset.  Vertical attack with a clearing frontside. Favoring the pullside from on top of the plate.
Power: 89.4 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long 3/4 action sporadic to target.
Defense: Simple actions, slow to gather.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Evan Cichanofsky, Bay Port (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-6, 138-pounds. Lean, athletic movements.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open, narrow with high handset cleared from the posture. Leg kick to square.  Direct attack with connected barrel action. Utilizing all fields with intent through impact. Quality action when synced up.
Power: 79.7 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot with arm side action. Carry with solid accuracy
Defense: Athletic gather and transition.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Jordan Clementi, Kettle Moraine Lutheran (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Lean, lanky, thin torso, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup. Barrel resting on the shoulder in setup. Flat barrel lay.  Short stride, rotational attack. Vertical spray through the middle of the field.
Power: 84.6 max exit velocity, averaged 62.4 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Low 3/4 with a longer action.
Defense: Funneling style, pat and go. Average transition and exchange.
Run: 8.68 runner in the 60. 

Ryan Csida, Kimberly (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High waisted, lean, thin frame with above average power output.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, comfortable hands, small wiggle. Flat barrel set. Stays relatively square through much of the move.  Short stride, direct attack. Flat through the zone with long release through impact.
Power: 88.5 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Arm side run from a lower slot.
Defense: Gains ground on line. Slow transfer.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Ian Dohms, Menasha  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 210-pounds. Very thick, very strong.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, wide, up-down stride. Early to plant. Works the ground aggressively. Flat path through the zone with feel for his barrel action. Strong hands.
Power: 91.5 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long 3/4 action.
Defense: Direct approach with stiff hands. Solid body control for his size.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Avery Duncan, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Lean, long levers, quality movement actions.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow setup. Moderate stride length and early to plant.  Direct vertical path spraying to all fields. Handsy action.
Power: 81.9 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 216’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long 3/4 action with carry and accuracy.
Defense: Organized feet with quick transitions and momentum capture.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Dimitry Edmunds, Appleton West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Strong, compact, with quickness around the field.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, up-down stride. Simple actions.  Strong hands throughout. Grounded rotation. Short to the ball with backspin to all fields.
Power: 87.8 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. More accurate with each throw.
Defense: Athletic actions. Well organized feet and fundamental actions.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. 

Taiven Gass, Hortonville  (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Strong proportions, thick base.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, up-down stride. Early to plant. Flat path with a tilted upper body posture through the zone. Stays inside and through the pitch path with his hands. Middle of the field approach with low flights.
Power: 87.5 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Low 3/4 with arm side run.
Defense: Average actions.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Shaun Gavin, Oshkosh North (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. High waist, long arms. Lean.
Hit: RHH. Wide and crouched setup. 45 degree lay with a somewhat wrapped set. Up-down stride. Flat path, deep entry, long barrel path throughout.
Power: 83.7 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. 3/4 action with accuracy.
Defense: Simple direct approach. Funneling through his middle.
Run: 8.05 runner in the 60. 

Loren Georger, Appleton West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lanky, thin. long strides.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, aggressive toe tap. Throwing his weight into plant.  Aggressive rotation, working from above the ball with intent. Working all fields with a consistent, "sticky" finish.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Strong arm with carry and accurate on point.
Defense: Quick gather, well organized feet on line with the target.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60. 

Owen Gerhardt, Fox Valley Lutheran (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Thin, lean, explosive.
Hit: LHH. Preset load. Cross striding with an arm bar.  Long first move, aggressive rotation with lift to the pull-side.
Power: 83.1 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. High slot with carry. Very accurate.
Defense: Gains ground well on the ball with a directional gather.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60. 

Jobe Griesbach, Fox Valley Lutheran (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 167-pounds. Lean and lanky proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup with a preset arm bar.  Aggressive rotation. Long entry from around. Deep points of contact.
Power: 79.4 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 mph. 215’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Low slot arm side run.
Defense: Out of sync gather.
Run: 8.10 runner in the 60. 

Michael Gwiazdon, Appleton West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 235-pounds. Large frame, thick figure.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Square stride.  Attacks from inside on top. Quality release and extension through the zone.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. HIgh and tight arm action.
Defense: Slow to gather, secure hands.
Run: 8.91 runner in the 60. 

Tate Hartlaub, Kiel (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 153-pounds. Athletic proportions, long arms, loose actions, organized movements.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, balanced, relaxed. Hands close to neck.  Short entry with a tight turn. Working from inside through contact. Emphasis on extension through impact.
Power: 84.1 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose and clean arm action. High pocket with carry. Accurate to target.
Defense: Well organized feet circling the ball from right to left. Quick and clean exchanges. Quality body control.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Brett Hartlaub, Kiel (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean, thin.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open to square. Vertical barrel set. Aggressive forward move.  Long entry, long in the zone, long through impact. All parts forward through impact.
Power: 84.4 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 79 mph. Easy high 3/4 action. Solid carry with sporadic direction to the target.
Defense: Simple approach direct to the ball. Clean transfers. Organized gather with aggressive downhill through release.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

TJ Hauser, Appleton East (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Lean, high waist, thin torso, twitchy.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced, relaxed. Somewhat crouched and cross striding.  Knob to the ball, direction through impact. Gap top gap with some lift through impact.
Power: 90.6 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Longer action with arm strength and carry.
Defense: Circles from right to left with clean transfers. Slow tempo actions on the infield.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Beau Jensen, Bay Port (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Wiry, lean.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Aggressive forward advance. All parts moving through the pitch line.  Aggressive rotation. Working a low grip action through the zone high to low. Middle of the fields approach with high contact quality. Very good feel for the kinetics of releasing the barrel.
Power: 82.5 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Above-average feel for arm action.
Defense: 2.2-2.4 pop times. Active feet. Moves well with his glove arm working from below the pitch. Quick to stick the mitt.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Rheis Johnson, Denmark (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Thick, strong throughout. Well proportioned for power.
Hit: RHH. Stock wide, crouched setup. 45 degree lay at plant.  Aggressive rotation, balanced hitting position. Relatively flat through the zone with backspin flight favoring the pull-side.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Average arm actions. Bit long on release action.
Defense: 2.12-2.41 pop times. Quality posturing for intentional receiving. Active footwork. Worked way across the frame well on a one knee down setup yanked fastball. Good idea for defensive fundamentals and needs at the position.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Bryson Koehne, Norte Dame Academy  (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic proportions with strength. Untapped power in the frame.
Hit: RHH. Open to square with a short stride. Big wiggle with some timing variability into launch High intent swings. Sporadic contact quality. Pull-side pop with lift when synced.
Power: 94.5 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 80 mph. Arm side run off target.
Defense: Slow gather fielding and transition.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Landen Lozier, Notre Dame Academy (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/2B
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Lean, thin, athletic proportions with above average movements around the field.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow, square stride. Vertical set.  Aggressive entry, with more vertical orientation than previous looks. Ball speed through the middle of the field with repeatability.
Power: 87.8 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. High slot with carry and strength.
Defense: Travels low the ball and working right to left through the ball. Quality body control.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Mitchel Meinke, Westfield Area (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Lean, thin torso, some twitch.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, relaxed, flat barrel lay.  Aggressive rotation. Hangs back, swings the foot down with quickness. Good athleticism throughout the swing move. Utilizing the whole field. Attacks from inside. Solid bat speed for size.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Downhill action high 3/4 with carry.
Defense: Quick feet gathering behind the ball. Very aggressive transition.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Lucas Miller, Denmark (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Long, lean, lots of movement range.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, balanced, relaxed. Hinged posture, cross striding. Direct attack working the inside half. Deeper points of contact favoring low flight to the backside. Stays on contact and works through with direction.
Power: 84.6 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Low slot with arm side sink.
Defense: Organized gather, aggressive through release.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Michael Molthen, Pulaski (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. High waist, long legs, thin torso.
Hit: LHH. Crouched open to square stride. Repeated firing position.  Knob to the ball with direct barrel path. Pushing to the backside, and using the whole field with sprayed ball flight.
Power: 79.8 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. High slot with carry. Very accurate.
Defense: Quick gather on line.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Evan Olson, Appleton East (WI), 2022
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Thick proportions, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched open to square stride with an aggressive forward advance. Repeatable firing position. Vertical barrel set.  Working the ground aggressively and attacking from inside on top with his hands. Quality bat path through the hitting window repeating line drives through the middle of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action with clean moves.
Defense: 2.09-2.26 pop times. Fundamental glovework, aligned footwork. Solid idea for how to move on defense.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Brayden Olson, Saint Croix Falls (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Long levers, strong throughout. Long legs. Mobility throughout. Room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Tall open to square. Comfortable hands with quality wiggle. Vertical barrel set. Short hand action, with feel for the barrel entering the zone. Repeatable timing with emphasis to the pull-side with pop.
Power: 94.9 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. 3/4 arm action with easy loose quality. Arm strength with carry.
Defense: Circling from right to left with a staggered lead foot. Funneling style. Pat and go
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

Eli Pantzlaff, Waukesha West (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 220-pounds. Strong frame, thickness throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow, open to square. Toe tap to plant. Swinging the foot down.  Aggressive rotation with deeper points of contact. Hanging back and entering deep and staying behind impact with his posture.
Power: 98.4 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Low slot, longer action.
Defense: Simple approach.
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60. 

Caden Popp, Appleton North (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, explosive moves, strong throughout.
Hit: RHH. Preset coil in a narrow setup. Barrel cocked with wiggle rhythm. Moderate leg kick with firm plant.  Vertical barrel set. High intent through the zone favoring pull-side lift. Rotational attack.
Power: 95.4 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 346’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. High 3/4 with carry. Accurate to target and feel for the different plays.
Defense: Quality footwork and athleticism. Organized with clean transition and exchange.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

Connor Schroeder, Wausaukee (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, thin torso. Lots of room to fill in.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced, square stride with a vertical barrel set. Aggressive rotation with tight hand action. Sucks the hands in on the inside half. Spraying line drives to all fields.
Power: 86.5 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 77 mph. High pocket action; above-average feel for alignment through release.
Defense: 2.25-2.52 pop times. Receives the ball deep into body on the infield; at catcher, demonstrates average ball security and solid all-around actions.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

Chayce Schultz, Appleton East (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 156-pounds. Compact, athletic proportions.
Hit: RHH. Open to square stride. Flat barrel set. To the hitting position early.  Flat path with approach through the gaps. In the zone a long time.
Power: 85.8 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. High slot with some arm side fade.
Defense: Average gather through the ball while gaining ground.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Spencer Strebe, Little Wolf (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic frame. Thin torso.
Hit: RHH. Open to square with a flat barrel lay.  Flat barrel path and length through the zone to the pul-lside. Long barrel action throughout. Low flights to all fields, yet favoring the pull-side.
Power: 83.9 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 77 mph. Arm side run with average action.
Defense: Average gather and transition.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Jaden Stuhr, Marion (WI), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Long, lean strength. Accessible frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow with front heel off in rhythm. Toe tap in line. Buried frontside.  Tight turn with barrel depth from a wrapped barrel set. Barrel looping from inside under with aggressive barrel release.
Power: 87.6 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. 3/4 action with accuracy and carry.
Defense:  Gains ground well, aggressive through his gather and on the mark to the plate.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

Trevor Vande Hey, Wrightstown (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. High waist, lean, athletic proportions. Explosive.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow setup with a short square stride. Very rotational. Short entry with barrel depth. Quick to the ball with some easy lift to the pull-side gap when synced.
Power: 97.6 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. OF - 84 mph. High slot with carry. Solid arm strength.
Defense: Quality gather. On line through release. //INF Long gathers and transitions on the infield. Slow to exchange. More of an outfielder currently.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60. 

Alex Vander Loop, Kimberly (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, thick throughout. Above-average power mover.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open to square stride with a short stride length. Present wrapped barrel. Vertical action through the zone. Taking his backside into impact with a tilted upper half posture. Short hand action while clearing the frontside. All fields spray with lots of hard and low line drives.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High slot with carry.
Defense: Slow gather and transition. Above average glovework./ INF simple actions with good timing.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60. 

Zakary Vanlerberghe, Neenah (WI), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-7, 176-pounds. Thick, strong.
Hit: LHH. Hinged, wide, handle cocked. Aggressive small wiggle oscillation. Aggressive rotation from on top of the plate. Looking to pull with lift. Barrel action from inside under.
Power: 85.7 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Low slot with arm side run.
Defense: Simple approach and gather. Average actions.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60. 

Greyson Wenger, Fond du Lac (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 162-pounds. Lean, lanky.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow, with swing foot angled to the catcher. Narrow stride.  Direct attack to the ball. Working inside with extension through the zone. All fields line drives.
Power: 80.4 max exit velocity, averaged 70.9 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Low slot with arm side run.
Defense: Long gather, peeling off release quickly.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Sawyer Young, Shiocton (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean, thin.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, up-down stride. Big wiggle rhythm. Stays over the backside. Deeper points of contact. Working from behind and using the backside of the field repeatedly.
Power: 83.7 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long 3/4 action.
Defense: Gathering from right to left and funneling.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.

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