By Matt Huck
Area Scout

The Milwaukee Future Prospects and Educational Showcase took place on April 3rd at GRB Academy in Madison, WI.

The Future Prospect Showcase has a dual function. For most participants, this will be their first showcase event - an initial step toward achieving a player’s baseball goals. Part of this event is educational: there will be a lecture about what scouts look for, how to comport themselves, what to expect in the recruiting process, and the overall landscape of playing at the next level. The second function of the event is to identify young talent.

Today we roll out the scouting reports from the event.

Scout Reports (Alphabetical Order)

Jake Berg, C/OF/INF, Bay Port, 2020
5-foot-9, 155-pound left-handed hitting catcher, athletic frame with good upside. Offensively hits from an open stance, short stride back to square, good balance. Fast bat with barrel awareness, made hard contact on a short path to the baseball, slight pull side approach, athletic hitter. 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively worked out at three positions, C/OF/INF, profiles best behind the plate. Looks natural receiving the baseball, softer hands, athletic defender. Pop times ranged 2.18-2.25. Possible third base type on the infield. Arm action played short and over the top, worked best out of the crouch, showed accuracy, 70 mph out of the crouch, 66 mph across the infield and 72 mph from the outfield. 7.36 runner in the 60.

Austin Bestul, 2B, Elkhorn, 2021
5-foot-2, 106-pound right-handed hitting second baseman with a wiry, athletic frame. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Athletic actions with active footwork and a quick, clean exchange. Gets in good position to field the ball with soft hands. Threw 66 mph across the infield. Offensively hits form an open stance with a short stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a short swing path. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.87.

Mason Buelow, C/3B, Elkhorn, 2020
5-foot-7, 160-pound catcher/third baseman, solid build carries strength. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, lower half works, good balance. Showed bat speed, gap to gap type, fluid hitter. 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed solid receiving skills, pop times ranged 2.33-2.41. Arm action is long, works from a lower slot, 68 mph out of the crouch, 65 mph across the infield. Showed confident defensive actions both behind the plate and on the infield.

Tyler Beyer, RHP/SS, Lincoln, 2020
5-foot-7, 147-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from an over the top arm slot with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Uptempo delivery with a square landing. Fastball was straight at 62-63 topping out at 64 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup that flashing sinking action at 55-56 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup, loads to backside with a short stride. Long, level swing path. 70 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 9.53. Defensively showed fluid footwork. Threw 60 mph across the infield.

Andrew Brockwell, RHP/SS, Brodhead, 2021
5-foot-8, 120-pound two-way player, lanky frame, slender build. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, loads hands back, slightly longer stride, average balance. Took a good round, showed ability to barrel the baseball and work the middle of the field. Line drive middle of the field approach, repeats swing, 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is loose with some length, high ¾ slot, average arm strength for his age, 66 mph across the diamond. Average actions, showed some abilities to play through the baseball. 7.80 runner in the 60.  Slight drop and drive style delivery, worked on line in rhythm. Arm action is short and quick, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, 69-71 mph. Changeup has slight sink, near fastball arm speed, 55-59 mph. Mixes in a sinker at 59-64 mph, showed decelerated arm action.

Jacob Butcher, RHP/3B, North Boone (IL), 2021
5-foot-7, 130-pound left-handed hitting, two-way player. Hits from a tall setup, loads hands back, average balance. Showed some looseness, average bat speed. 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.76 runner in the 60. Arm played at 62 mph across the diamond, long arm action, high ¾ slot. Field left of center, mechanically sound. On the mound arm action is long from an over the top slot. Fastball sat 66-68 mph, touched 69 mph. Changeup worked at 57-61 mph. slight sink.

Tyler Call Verlanic, RHP/3B, Bay Port, 2020
5-foot-11, 154-pound two-way player, athletic frame, body projects, longer limbed, projects best on the mound. On the mound delivery is repeatable, shorter stride, gets on top and creates some tilt, stays on line. Full arm action, tighter window, releases near the ear, quick arm. Fastball is mostly straight, occasional heavy feel, sat 76-77 mph, touched 78 mph. Curveball showed sharp action for his age, tight rotation thrown on 11/5 plane, 65-69 mph. Changeup has sink, 63-67 mph. High upside on the mound. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, loads hands back, occasionally gets deep. Path is slightly uphill, makes hard contact, 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed above average arm strength, 76 mph across the infield, 79 mph from the outfield. 7.23 runner in the 60.

Isaac Cychosz, SS/RHP, Rosholt, 2021
5-foot-1, 110-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 65 mph. Showed good range in the field playing thru the ball with a clean exchange and soft hands. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride and average balance. Line drive gap-to-gap hitter with a short swing path and fluid rhythm. 60 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.29. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with good balance throughout. Slide step form the stretch. Fastball sat 66-69 topping out at 70 mph. Maintained arm speed on changeup that showed splitter action at 58-62 mph.

Noah Dixon-Ricker, RHP/2B, Waunakee, 2021
5-foot-3, 110-pound right-handed hitting RHP/2B. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Slow paced delivery, works uphill out of the windup. Threw fastball for strikes from the stretch at 58-60 topping out at 62 mph. Changeup sat 53-54 mph for strikes. At the plate hits from a wide base with a balanced setup. Short stride and fair balance. Long uphill swing path.  66 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.65. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Heavy footwork with average hands. Threw 62 mph across the infield.

Cooper Dreyfus, SS, New Glarus, 2021
4-foot-10, 86-pound left-handed hitting shortstop. Offensively hits from a tall setup with a slightly closed stance. Short stride with average balance. Line drive hitter with a short swing path, gets on top of the ball. 66 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 9.15. Defensively has a short arm action from a high 3.4 slot. Fields the ball deep with a slow exchange and average hands. Threw 60 mph across the infield.

Evan Grbich, 2B/OF, Kettle Moraine, 2020
5-foot-5, 130-pound right-handed hitting 2B/OF. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a high hand set. Short, linear stride with good balance. Short, uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.82. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Active footwork before fielding. Threw 64 mph across the infield. In the outfield plays fast and thru the ball, utilities a crowhop. Threw 66 mph from the outfield. 

Dylan Hunt, RHP/3B, Marquette University HS, 2020
5-foot-11, 155-pound two-way player. On the mound delivery is balanced and slightly down-tempo, tall balance point. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 65-66 mph, topped at 67 mph. Curveball played 12/6, gradual bender, 47-49 mph. Changeup played at 58-61 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, drops hands at load, short stride. Average bat speed with slightly longer path on uphill plane. 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long and firm, over the top slot, 65 mph across the infield. Ran an 8.14 in the 60.

Parker Jones, RHP/3B, Verona Area, 2020
5-foot-5, 138-pound two-way player, lean athletic shape. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, slight leg lift trigger. Aggressive swinger showed occasional bat strength, level path, line drive contact. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played at 70 mph across the infield, short over the top arm action. Clean exchange, hands can work to cushion the baseball more. On the mound delivery is compact an balanced, uses slide step in the stretch. Arm action is short, over the top slot, regular effort. Fastball has slight sinking action, gets on top of the baseball and works downhill 68-71 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, aggressive arm speed and thrown hard for his age, tight rotation, showed feel for the pitch, high potential pitch. Changeup has slight sink, tendency to choke, 65-67 mph.

Andrew Kleinsek, SS, Verona, 2021
5-foot, 120-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and fair balance. Leans back thru contact with an uphill swing path. 66 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.91. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Some accuracy with average hands. Fields the ball deep. Threw 60 mph across the infield.

Kaden Mazur, 3B/OF, Stevens Point, 2021
5-foot-4, 130-pound right-handed hitting 3B/OF. At the plate hits form a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Pull hitter with an uphill path. 71 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.30. Defensively took drills in the infield and the outfield. Impressed most in the infield where he has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Fluid footwork with average hands. Threw 68 mph across the infield. In the outfield plays thru the ball with accurate throws and fluid footwork. Threw 70 mph from the outfield.

Matt Moyes, RHP/3B, Madison Edgewood, 2020
5-foot-8, 140-pound two-way player, athletic shape. Right-handed hitter, tall open stance, leg kick stride, average balance. Path works uphill some, slight lift and pull side approach. 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed athletic actions, plays though the baseball above average hands for his age, solid body control. Arm action is efficient, short and over the top, played accurately at 65 mph across the diamond. Ran a 7.76 60. On the mound arm worked similarly. Fastball is mostly straight, 61-64 mph with both two and four seam. Curveball played 12/6, gradual action, ranged 45-49 mph. Changeup sinks, showed action, 55-57 mph. 

Caden Mulhollon, 2B, Wilmot, 2021
5-foot-2, 111-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. Offensively hits from an open stance with a short leg lift stride and average balance. Takes some aggressive swings with a level path. 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.32. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Athletic actions, plays low to the ground. Threw 60 mph across the infield.

Carson Possehl, SS/RHP, Lodi, 2021
5-foot-5, 106-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP with a wiry, thin frame. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Advanced actions for his age with soft hands and a quick, clean exchange. Threw 61 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with a leg kick stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with fluid rhythm and a short, level swing path. 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.76. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing and easy effort. Fastball was straight at 61-63 mph. Changeup blended with curveball and showed occasional sinking action at 60-63 mph.

Cole Ramczyk, SS/RHP, Wild Rose, 2020
5-foot-7, 125-pound two-way player, average frame for age. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, stiff lower half. Handsy swing, average bat speed for his age, 71 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, 64 mph across the diamond, athletic arm action. Runs a 7.54 in the 60. Average lateral movement on the infield. Slight drop and drive style delivery, low front side, arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 66-69 mph, slight sink. Curveball has gradual bend, 12/6 type. Changeup is straight, 56-59 mph. Flashed cutter at 56-59 mph, lacked action.

Andrew Schroeder, OF, Wausaukee, 2020
5-foot-5, 135-pound two-way player, showcased in the outfield, infield and on the mound. Arm played at 68 mph across the infield, 70 mph from the outfield, firm arm action. Raw defender with some upside. 7.58 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg lift load, gets crouched. Showed bat speed, 75 mph exit velocity from the tee, balance can improve. On the mound pitches with a high front side, squared landing, windmill type delivery. Over the top slot, longer arm action with slight plunge on the back side. Fastball sat 67-69 mph, touched 70 mph, showed ability to throw strikes. Curveball played 12/6 tends to get on the side, some downhill action, 60-62 mph. Changeup is thrown with arm speed, tendency to get underneath, 62-64 mph.

Logan Schulfer, RHP/C, Stevens Point, 2021
5-foot-7, 130-pound two-way player, lanky athletic frame, projects. On the mound delivery is repeatable, slight drop and drive style. Arm action is short and quick, over the top slot. Fastball showed sinking action, occasional heavy feel, 72-74 mph, touched 75 mph. Showed feel for a changeup, thrown with fastball arm speed, downer action, 66-69 mph. Good upside on the mound. Right-handed hitter, slight open stance, short stride, linear lower half. Aggressive swing, loose hands, hits off front foot some, showed bat speed. 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, flashes carry, 72 mph out of the crouch. Average hands, showed footwork and athleticism. 8.09 runner in the 60.

Jason Starr, C/RHP, Sun Prairie, 2021
5-foot-5, 125-pound right-handed hitting C/RHP. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with average balance and some rhythm. Long, uphill swing path. 67 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.45. Behind the plate has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Stand and throw with a clean exchange. Showed flexibility in the lower half with good blocking ability during bullpens. Popped 2.79-2.86 and threw 62 mph from the crouch. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing. Fastball was straight at 62-65 topping out at 66 mph for strikes. Changeup showed some downer action and occasional cutting action at 58-61 mph.

Alex Struck, SS/RHP, Middleton, 2019
5-foot-7, 145-pound two-way player. Defensively arm played short from a high ¾ slot, 67 mph across the diamond. Played through the baseball on the infield with average hands, showed some cushioning of the baseball. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride, average balance. Path works uphill with some lift, average bat speed. 66 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.56 runner in the 60. On the mound arm worked similarly to that on the infield. Fastball sat 70-71 mph, topped out at 72 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 53-57 mph. Changeup flashed cut action, 55-60 mph.

Cade Swalve, SS/RHP, Waunakee, 2020
5-foot-5, 120-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with heavy footwork, good on the backhand. Threw 62 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a tall slightly open stance with a short stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with a long swing path. 63 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 9.07. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Easy effort with a tall and fall, online delivery with a short stride. Fastball sat 61-63 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 52-54 mph. Changeup showed slight sinking action at 56-59 mph. Drops arm angle on knuckleball at 49-52 mph.

Tim Traub, C/RHP, Riverside, 2020
5-foot-6, 140-pound right-handed hitting C/RHP. Offensively hits from an open stance with a smooth load and short stride. Stays open thru contact. Needs to work on balance through swing. Showed strength thru contact with 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.94. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Low setup receiving. Popped 2.36-2.44 and threw 67 mph from the crouch. On the mound work from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Hides the ball well creating deception for the hitter. Fastball sat 69-71 topping out at 72 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with sharp, late breaking action at 60-61 mph.

Jake Williams, OF/RHP, Sun Prairie, 2020
5-foot-7, 155-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, high hands, short stride. Aggressive swinger, showed ability to make hard contact. Path works uphill, showed bat speed, 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, 58 mph across the infield, 62 mph from the outfield. Clean round on the infield, footwork can improve, mechanical approach. 9.05 runner in the 60. On the mound arm plays out of a high ¾ slot, regular effort. Fastball sat 62-63 mph, topped at 65 mph. Changeup is 58-59 mph. Showed a knuckleball at 52-54 mph.

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