By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Supervisor – Wisconsin/Illinois

The pitching prospects at the Madison Preseason I.D. were off the charts, and this list probably doesn’t do it justice because outside of the top ten are some serious arms. None the less it is an exclusive list and here’s our take on the top ten.

Nate Brown and Alec Marsh lit up the radar gun both topping at 92 mph and lead the list. After that it’s a plethora of juniors with a couple freshman that are highly advanced for their age and if they continue on a steady path will see themselves where Brown and March are sitting.

Top Right-Handed Pitchers

1. Nathan Brown, RHP/INF, Arrowhead, 2016
Florida commit. High level 2016 prospect, possible draft follow in 2016. 6-foot-2, 185-pound two-way prospect, lean athletic frame, projects best on the mound. Delivery is clean and athletic, shows the ability to repeat and pound the zone. Loose, athletic arm action, quick arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball has hard late, arm side run, very active in the hitting zone, sat 89-92 mph. Showed feel for two breaking balls. Slider is the better of the two, more swing and miss type pitch, occasional left arm side but showed biting action on 10/4 sweeping plane, 75-79 mph. Curveball has more depth, 11/5, occasionally backed up, 72-75 mph, shows ability to land for strikes, good change of pace, 72-75 mph. Changeup flashed plus action, 77-80 mph, arm side run, also shows swing and miss potential. Showed athleticism as a two-way player, 7.02 runner, obviously has arm strength, 89 across the diamond. Hands work well, moves well, solid infield defender. Offensively showed bat speed and loose athletic hands, hard contact, barrel aware. Good bat speed, 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.

2. Alec Marsh, RHP, Milwaukee Reagan, 2016
Plus athletic frame, 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, lean strength, well proportioned. One of the best available 2016 pitchers in the Midwest. High level arm with possible draft follow in 2016. Repeatable athletic delivery, good tempo and feel, pounds the one with three pitches. Arm action is clean and loose, quick strong arm, high ¾ slot, projectable. Fastball has late finish, occasionally heavier feel, sat 90-92 mph, good control with the ability to command it. Advanced secondary stuff matches fastball. Curveball has depth, mostly 11/5 action, hard late breaking ball with power feel, 71-73 mph. Excellent feel for changeup, fastball arm speed, good sinking action, ability to command, swing and miss potential, 77-80 mph. High follow prospect should be one of the more coveted arms currently in the 2016 class.

3. Dillon Nowicki, RHP/OF, Stoughton, 2018
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic frame with sloped shoulders, high follow pitching prospect in the 2018 class. Athletic delivery, works online, slight open toe landing, finishes to first base side. Arm action is loose and lightning quick for his age, high ¾ slot. Fastball finishes late through the zone, occasional running action, sat 85 mph, touched 86 mph, plus arm strength for his age. Changeup is a plus pitch for age, throws aggressively with fastball arm speed, hard action to his arm side 80-81 mph. Slider was left arm side, throws with aggressive arm speed, simply didn’t get through the baseball, worked around it and had back up type action, ranged from 67-71 mph. Hits from a balanced stance, arm bar load, short stride. Athletic setup and loose hands, level path. Defensively showed arm strength from the outfield, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, showed arm strength at 85 mph. 7.62 runner in the 60. Looks to project as one of the top pitching prospects in the Midwest’s 2018 class.

4. Ryan Schmitt, RHP, Arrowhead, 2016
5-foot-10, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle short arm circle in back and extension out front. Gets tall at balance point, slight back turn to plate, drop and drive online delivery. Works downhill with up tempo rhythm. Fastball sat 87-88 topping out at 89 mph. Hammer curveball with 12-6 shape and sharp hard action at 75-78 mph. Changeup flashed both armside run and cut at 80-82 mph. High follow committed to Western Kentucky.

5. Keith Kutzler, RHP, Kenosha Tremper, 2016
Lean athletic frame, 6-foot-4, 195-pounds, projectable frame. Delivery repeats with good balance and shows ability to throw a high volume of strikes. High ¾ arm action, quick loose arm. Fastball shows command, 82-84 mph, works the bottom of the zone. Curveball sat 60-63 mph, good action with feel for the zone. Slider has separation from curveball, 71-74 mph, sharp lateral action, looked to have more swing and miss qualities. Changeup sat 65-66 mph, slight sinking action with good feel. Showed the ability to control four pitches at varying speeds working both sides of the plate.

6. Taylor Borchers, RHP/3B, Appleton North, 2016
Gonzaga commit. 6-foot, 190-pound two-way player, sturdy frame with strength. Slight drop and drive style delivery, works online, squared landing and athletic finish. Arm action is long and loose, slot has gotten higher, more of a high ¾ slot now. Fastball has late action  through the hitting zone, sat 87-88 mph. Changeup is best secondary, has arm side run and sink, can pound the zone with it, deceptive out of hand, 71-74 mph. Curveball works on 11/5 plane, gradual action with slight arm deceleration, 63-67 mph. Offensively this from an open stance, short stride, smooth loading action, good balance. Compact approach and barrel aware, path is short to the baseball, gap to gap type hitter, occasional pop. 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively hands played soft, proper footwork, third base type. Arm action is similar to that on the mound, 84 mph across the diamond, plenty of arm to play the left side. 7.51 runner in the 60.

7. Adam Lukas, RHP, Grafton, 2016
6-foot-4, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, big durable frame. Delivery works online, slight tilt and topple style delivery, works slightly across his body with recoil finish. Arm action has a shorter draw, high ¾ slot with length in front. Fastball flashed sinking action, sat 87-88 in the windup, dipped slightly to 85 mph out of the stretch. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 68-73 mph. Showed feel for a changeup, good arm speed, 76-79 mph with arm side action. Lukas has made huge strides since seeing him last year gaining almost 7-8 mph on his fastball.

8. Randon Dauman, RHP/INF, Columbus, 2018
5-foot-11, 150-pound two-way player, slender build, medium frame, has room to fill out. Projects more on the mound. Tall and fall delivery with good balance and direction, no glaring flaws mechanically. Arm action is clean, high ¾ slot, long high draw out of the glove then works quick to release. Fastball has life to it, topped out at 83 mph, sat 79-82 mph. Throws a 12/6 downer curveball, throws hard highly aggressive, flashes sharp action, 71-74 mph, also showed good feel, highly advanced for age. Slightly decelerates arm action on changeup, 68-72 mph, left mostly arm side, lacks conviction. High ceiling arm, projects for plenty more velocity down the road. Hits from a slightly open stance, short stride, lower half collapses some, hits off back side. Sweeping path, with athletic bat speed. 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed advanced arm strength across the diamond for his age, 82 mph across the diamond. Comes out quick with carry. Average defender, athletic actions, shows aptitude to field at his level. 7.29 runner in the 60.

9. Tyler Becker, RHP, Menomonee Falls HS, 2016
Athletic 6-foot-2, 203-pound frame, proportional strength with plenty of room for continued physical development. Long arm swing, over the top slot, stays tall and works downhill well. Fastball topped at 87 mph, sitting in 83-85 range. Curveball shows 12/6 shape, occasional late bite in 71-74 range. Changeup ranged between 76-78 mph. With his projectable frame and athleticism, Becker should continue to add velocity as he matures.

10. Nolan Rebernick, RHP, Union Grove, 2017
6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, lean frame with projection. Tall and fall type delivery, toe up balance position, occasionally gets on heels. Arm action is clean, slightly higher draw out of the glove, loose arm action. Fastball showed control, 81-83 mph, touched 84 mph. Curveball has slurve type action, occasionally gets underneath, worked better in the stretch. 71-72 mph. Changeup has good sinking action, thrown with fastball similar arm action, 71-74 mph, showed good feel. Also flashed a splitter at 70-73 mph with occasional downer action. High follow pitcher in the 2017 class.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Luke Bradley, 2B/RHP, Arrowhead, 2017
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting 2B/RHP with a lanky athletic frame. In the field has a long loose arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Flashed some carry on throws with average hands and a long exchange. Threw 79 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with a level swing path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.41. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall with a slight cross fire delivery. Toe down at balance point with level shoulders throughout delivery. Regular effort with some rhythm. Worked downhill with fastball that showed occasional cut at 75-78 topping out at 79 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with occasional sharp action at 63-65 mph. Changeup sat 67-70 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Zachary Champine, OF/RHP, Green Bay Preble, 2016
5-foot-9, 175-pound outfielder, small frame with strength, stocky build. Right-handed hitter, short stride. Quick bat with strong hands, compact strong stroke, shows bat speed. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays through the baseball. Standard outfield arm action, long over the top slot, some carry, 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound uses a drop and drive style delivery, short arm action with effort, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, four seam action, 78-80 mph. Curveball occasionally showed back up action, 68-71 mph. Straight change mimics fastball, good arm speed, 71-73 mph.

Javon Connolly, RHP/OF, St. Joseph Catholic, 2018
6-foot-2, 148-pound, left-handed hitting RHP/OF with a lanky build. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action and regular effort. Slow paced tall and fall online delivery with level shoulders and a square landing. Threw fastball for strikes at 69-70 topping out at 71 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape for strikes at 54-57 mph. Changeup flashed sink for strikes at 57-61 mph. In the outfield plays thru the ball well with an over the top arm action. Threw 70 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from an open stance, back load, and a short stride. Average balance with a level swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.87.

Chris DeKrey, RHP/OF, Jefferson, 2017
6-foot-2, 195-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Works exclusively from the stretch, crouched knees at set, short leg lift before going to the plate. Online delivery with level shoulders and a square landing. Fastball showed run at 82 mph. Curveball at 69-70 mph. Cutter at 75-78 mph. In the outfield has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 84 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits form a tall balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Solid runner. Ran the 60 at 6.84.

Hunter DeSmet, RHP/3B, Holmen, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action. Some stiffness. Turns over rubber to load with an online delivery. Square landing with level shoulders throughout and some rhythm. Fastball showed late life at 78-81 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 64-66 mph. Threw changeup for strikes own in the zone with fastball armspeed at 69-72 mph. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 77 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with average balance. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.52. 

Jake Eigner, RHP, Germantown HS, 2017
5-foot-10, 145-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from 3/4 arm slot, long arm action, drop and drive delivery. Fastball sat 80-81 with occasional cut; tendency to miss gloveside. Shows feel for slider, though flashes inconsistent shape and command; slider ranged between 74-76. Changeup thrown at 72-75 mph around the strike zone.

Grant Frazer, INF/RHP, Oconto, 2016
Central Michigan commit. 6-foot-, 170-pound two-way player, lean athletic build. Hits from a slightly open stance, athletic setup, minimal loading action with short stride, good balance. Handles the bat well, short quick stroke, line drive type hitter, barrel aware, stays inside the baseball, 2-hole type hitter, hits it where its pitched. Good bat speed, 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays through the baseball well, athletic defender, versatile could play any three infield spots, reliable hands. Arm action is short and loose, good release, high ¾ slot, accurate and carries, 83 mph across the diamond. On the mound has a quick arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball works at 84-85 mph, Curveball has 11/5 shape, 66-68 mph, Slider is harder at 70-71 mph. Changeup flashed sink with fading action, near fastball arm speed, 68-69 mph.

Benjamin Graham, OF/RHP, Mukwonago, 2017
5-foot-10, 175-pound two-way player, medium frame with some strength. Tall and fall delivery, works online, falls slightly to first base side. Arm action is long and firm. Fastball has slight sinking action, showed control of the zone at 80-81 mph, touched 82 mph. Curveball flashed control, 69-70 mph, gradual action on 12/6 axis. Changeup has sink, 74-77 mph. Flashed advanced action on both secondary pitches, can improve consistency. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, lower half works. Takes aggressive hacks, loose hands, made hard contact, advanced bat speed for his age. Gap to gap approach, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.17 runner in the 60.

Nathan Hefle, RHP, Germantown, 2017
6-foot, 200-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with regular effort. Toe closed on landing with an athletic finish. Threw fastball for strikes at 82-83 mph. . Curveball with 12-6 shape and flashes feel for it at 65-69 mph. Split change with occasional sink and armside run at 73-76 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Peyton Henry, SS/RHP, Columbus, 2017
6-foot-1, 170-pound, right-handed hitting SS/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 79 mph across the infield. In the outfield has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Plays thru the ball with online actions. Threw 78 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Opposite field hitter with a long uphill swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.34. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with a slightly open landing and level shoulders. Fastball sat 78-80 mph. Slider sat 63-65 mph. Straight changeup sat 71-75 mph.

Jake Homan, RHP, Muskego, 2016
5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works form an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Toe up at balance point. Tall and fall online delivery with some effort. Level shoulders throughout delivery with a square landing and good balance. Fastball sat 80-81 topping out at 82 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with late action at 67 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph.

Kevin Hussey, INF/RHP, Columbus, 2016
Physical, 6-foot-3, 210-pound infielder, strong build, athletic. Offensively hits from the right-side, balanced stance, short stride, solid balance. Strong bat, level path, flashed pop, physical hitter. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.42 runner in the 60. Defensively showed body control, plays through the baseball, occasional glove pat exchange. Short loose arm action, 83 mph across the diamond. On the mound delivery is easy, works online, simple and repeatable. Arm action is short and loose, over the top slot. Fastball showed control, sat 82-84 mph, touched 86, mostly straight four seam action. Curveball works on 12/6 plane, slight arm deceleration, ranged 61-68 mph. Changeup has feel, slower arm speed, good feel of the zone, 66-70 mph.

Jim Jarecki, 1B/RHP, Marquette University, 2016
Extra-large frame, 6-foot-7, 220-pound two-way player. On the mound delivery repeats, little effort. Arm action is loose, long draw, slight slinging action, ¾ slot. Fastball shows run, sits 80-81, touched 82 mph. Slightly slower arm speed on curveball, 64-68 mph. Sinking changeup at 68-70 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride. Long path, flashes occasional pop, good bat speed. 95 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Kristopher Kastberg, RHP/OF, Green Bay Preble, 2016
6-foot-1, 165-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short quick arm action. Drop and drive online delivery with an open toed landing and athletic finish. Regular effort with some rhythm. Fastball sat 77-80 mph. Slider showed sweeping action at 67-70 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 70-72 mph. In the field has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Accurate throws with carry. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Threw 82 mph form the outfield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short toe tap stride. Average bat speed with a level swing. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.34.

Brodie Klukas, C/3B, Janesville Parker, 2018
5-foot-11, 168-pound, right-handed hitting utility player. Behind the plate has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Tall receiver, popped 2.19-2.29 from the crouch. In the infield has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Average hands with slower actions. Threw 74 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a closed stance with a leg kick stride and average balance. Long, uphill swing path with average bat speed. Will improve with better timing. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long sweepy arm action. Crossfire delivery with a closed landing. Fastball showed occasional cut at 73-75 topping out at 77 mph. Curveball sat 61-64 mph. Changeup sat 67-70 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Kale Knaub, RHP, Port Washington, 2016
6-foot-2, 180-pound, right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with regular effort. Arches back at balance point with uphill shoulders thru delivery and a square landing. Works to get downhill on every pitch. Occasionally cuts self off out front and misses up in zone. Fastball sat 79-81 mph. Slowed arm on curveball that has 12-6 shape at 68-70 mph. Curveball flashed sharp action at times. Changeup with sinking action sat 73-75 mph. 

Weston Knutson, RHP/OF, DeForest, 2016
6-foot-1, 155-pound, left-handed hitting RHP/OF with a lanky build. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action . Crossfire delivery with level shoulders. Fastball sat 73-75 mph. Curveball sat 62-66 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape at 66-69 mph. In the field has short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from an open stance with a leg kick stride and average balance. Pull hitter with a long, uphill swing. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.61.

Cameron Kolbe, 1B/RHP, Appleton North, 2017
6-foot-3, 275-pound first baseman with strength. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, occasionally stays open. Pull side power approach, slight uppercut path, looks to lift with hard contact. 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.78 runner. Feet worked well around the bag showed feel for it, natural first base actions, better feet than 60 time would dictate. Arm plays at 72 mph across the diamond. On the mound arm works with long draw, over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 76-77 mph, topped out at 80 mph. Curveball has gradual action, 61-64 mph, 11/5 plane. Changeup fades arm side, 65-70 mph.

Nathan Krueger, RHP/INF, Florence, 2017
5-foot-10, 160-pound two-way player. On the mound arm action is long, firm and over the top. Tall and fall delivery, toe up into balance position, closed landing, works over firm front side. Fastball is straight at 67-70 mph, topped out at 71 mph. Curveball has gradual action, 55-63 mph, dropped in for strikes out of the stretch. Changeup sat 57-61 mph. Hits from a slightly closed stance, long stride, mostly upper half swing. Hits off back side, 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long and over the top, 70 mph across infield. Hands should field out in front more.

Dylan Krumrei, INF/RHP, Oshkosh North, 2019
Lean athletic build, 6.-foot-2, 155-pound two-way player, projectable frame. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride. Hands are loose, creates some whip, slightly longer path on a level plane, line drive type. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Showed actions defensively, clean hands. Arm worked well, loose an free, high ¾ slot and accurate. On the mound works with an easy delivery, works online. Fastball had occasional cut action, 73-74 mph. Curveball has 11/5 action, 60-65 mph. Changeup has arm side action, 63-65 mph.

Cody Link, 1B/RHP, Edgewood, 2016
Advanced frame, 6-foot-5, 210-pound right-handed two-way player. On the mound arm action is long with high draw, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 80-82 mph, showed some feel for the zone. Curveball has depth, 12/6 action, 70-71 mph. Straight changeup at 76-77 mph. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride. Hard contact, creates some whip, level path with fast bat, 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average defender around the bag, athletic, moves well. Arm played similarly to the mound, 78 mph across the diamond. 7.61 runner.

Connor Manthey, C/RHP/INF, Columbus, 2018
6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting C/RHP/INF impressed with all-around play. Behind the plate registered pop times from 2.28-2.34 to second, 66 mph out of the crouch from short, over-the-top arm slot, average hands receiving. Graded out even better in infield, future 3B, impressed with carry on throws, and infield actions. At the plate, hits from a wide, balanced setup, short stride, short, path, gap-to-gap approach, above average bat speed for age, 82 mph exit velocity off the tee. Ran a 7.8 60. On the mound, fastball sat 77-79 mph from short, over-the-top arm slot, tall/fall delivery, toe down at balance point, loads lower half over the rubber, level shoulders throughout delivery, lands in line with home plate. 12/6 curveball thrown from 59-62 mph, occasional late break. Also threw a sinking 71-74 mph changeup, impressed with feel for three pitches for strikes.

Garrett McGraw, RHP/2B, Lodi, 2016
6-foot-2, 175-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with tor up at balance point. Slow paced delivery with a square landing and athletic finish. Fastball sat 79-80 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball showed solid 12-6 shape at 62-65 mph. Slowed arm on changeup at 63-66 mph. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with soft hands and fluid footwork. Projects for 3B. Threw 78 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, loads to backside with legs. Short stride with good balance. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with a short level swing path. Loose athletic swing. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.85.

Jordan Nolle, RHP/SS, Bay Port HS, 2017
5-foot-10, 145-pound two-way player. Ran a 7.09 60 and was clocked at 74 mph across the infield. Offensively, he registered a 77 mph exit velocity. On the mound, the right-hander works from a over-the-top slot, short arm action. Fastball sat 74-76 while his curveball ranged between 63-65. He threw his 66-68 mph changeup for strikes.

Sean O’Brien, RHP/3B, Marquette University, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound two-way player, average frame, slender build. Defensively fields out in front, works through the baseball, mechanical actions. Arm plays short and over the top, 76 mph across the diamond. Hits from the right side, balanced stance, loads hands, short stride. Slight uppercut path, bat speed present, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound delivery works with ease, short high ¾ arm action. Projects better on the mound. Fastball was mostly down, 76-78 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, gradual action, 61-64 mph. Straight change showed feel at the bottom of the zone, 72-74 mph.

J.T. Parish, RHP/OF, Cambridge, 2016
Long lean frame, 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Simple tall and fall delivery, slide step from the stretch. High ¾ arm slot, long loose action. Fastball flashed arm side run, sat 80-81 mph, touched 82 mph. Breaking ball ranged 66-69 mph, gets around it some, back up action. Changeup showed cut action, 77-79 mph, firm. Good runner, ran the 60 at 6.83, lean athlete. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride. Uppercut type paths, scoops, pull side tendency, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Paul Petit, RHP/OF/INF, Regis, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound two-way player, lean athletic frame, sloped shoulders, projects well. On the mound uses a high leg kick, loads well over rubber, works smoothly down the hill. Short quick arm action from a high ¾ slot, good arm speed, projects for continued velocity. Fastball pitched at 79-80 mph, topped out at 82 mph. Curveball works on 12/6 plane, flashed late action, controlled better from the stretch. Changeup sat 67-69 mph, mostly straight, fastball comparable arm speed. Right-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride. Loose athletic hands, path worked well, hit in rhythm. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Showed arm strength defensively, 85 mph from the outfield, 80 mph across the infield. Better actions in the outfield, played through the baseball with crowhop. Well above average runner for age, 7.07 in the 60.

Charlie Peterson, RHP, Waukesha South, 2017
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed pitcher, highly projectable, long lanky frame, slender build. Tall and fall type delivery, slight load at top of balance position, squared landing. Athletic arm, high ¾ slot, quick and loose, easy out of his hand. Fastball showed arm side run, sat 80-82 mph, arm works quick enough to carry plenty more velocity. Curveball has 11/5 shape, showed decent feel, ability to drop for strikes, 64-66 mph. Changeup fades to arm side, 70-75 mph, good arm speed. High ceiling sophomore pitching prospect, arm works cleanly and quickly projects for more velocity with already showing some feel for a breaking ball.

Quinn Pierner, SS/RHP, Bay Port, 2017
6-foot, 186-pound, right-handed hitting SS/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Some accuracy with average arm strength. Projects as a corner infielder. Threw 75 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a wide, balanced setup with a back load and heel-lift stride. Long, level swing path. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.40. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Closed landing spinning off towards 1^st base on heel. Threw fastball for strikes at 74-77 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with gradual action for strikes at 61-65 mph. Changeup sat 62-64 mph.

Cam Porter, OF/RHP, Madison West, 2016
6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed hitting OF/RHP. In the field has a long arm action from an over the top arm slot. Some accuracy with average arm strength. Choppy feet with online actions. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from an open stance with a toe tap stride. Average balance with an uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.11. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with open shoulders. Fastball sat 76-77 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with some sharp action and good depth at 66-67 mph. Changeup flashed armside run at 70-72 mph.

Jack Riley, 1B/RHP, Stillman Valley (IL), 2018
Large frame, good projectable body, 6-foot-2, 193-pound right-handed first baseman. Offensively hits from the right side, balanced stance, leg kick trigger. Path stays on top of the baseball, creates backspin, short to the baseball, gap to gap type hitter. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Solid footwork around the bag, showed knowledge of the position. Arm played at 61 mph across the diamond. 8.53 runner. Fastball topped out at 70 mph, sat 68-69 mph, mostly straight. Arm played with similar action as on the infield. Curveball was 58-60 mph, slight deceleration. Changeup is 59-62 mph.

Hunter Ruediger, RHP/3B, Menomonee, Falls, 2016
6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed hitting two-way player. On the mound, delivery works online, high ¾ arm slot, long, rigid arm action. Fastball is mostly straight, works at 77-79 mph, dips slightly in the stretch, 74-75 mph. Curveball spins with occasional back up action, 61-62 mph. Changeup is mostly straight, 67-70 mph. Hits from the left side, balanced stance, short stride. Uppercut path with length, occasional hard lifted contact. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Long arm action across the diamond, ¾ slot, 72 mph. Ran the 60 at 7.51.

Tony Salemi, 1B/RHP, Bay Port, 2016
6-foot-3, 175-pound two-way player, lean projectable frame, slightly wider/squared shoulders. Hits from a balanced stance, short stride, lower half can get more active, maintains good balance. Late trigger at times, path is short, occasional uppercut path. 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Runs the 60 at 7.14, good runner for his position. Showed athleticism around the bag, has feel for his footwork. Arm action is short, high 3/4, 71 mph across the diamond. Proper first base actions. On the mound works out of a slight crossfire delivery. Short arm action, high ¾ slot Fastball sits 75-77 mph, touched 78 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 58-61 mph. Changeup is mostly straight, 65-67 mph.

Jacob Sandy, OF, Brookfield Central, 2016
5-foot-11, 200-pound outfielder, muscular build, carries current strength. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride. Strong grip, muscled swing, bat speed present, level path. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran a 7.01 in the 60. Defensively played through the baseball, excess steps to release, can cut down and quicken exchange. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, 80 mph from the outfield.

Kurtis Sippy, RHP, Oak Creek, 2016
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, lean frame, projectable. Delivery is online, can get over front side more, tends to spin off, closed landing. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed cut action 78-80 mph, touched 81 mph. Curveball showed depth, 12/6 type action, 64-69 mph. Changeup has sinking action, found the zone, good feel, 68-71 mph.

Colten Thomas, RHP/3B, Germantown, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound two-way player, long limbed, projects more on the mound. Delivery works slightly uphill, regular effort. Long arm action with high draw, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 76-78 mph, mostly up and arm side, arm action can get on time with delivery to get the ball down in the zone more. Curveball sat 62-64 mph, gradual action. Changeup thrown with fastball arm speed, 69-73 mph, slight arm side run. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, arm bar load, short stride. Occasionally lunges, slight pull side tendency, long level path. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.

Jake Thomas, 3B/RHP, Pacelli, 2017
6-foot-2, 200-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. In the field has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Flip throws with some accuracy and slower actions. Threw 66 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with arms barred out and a short stride. Opposite field hitter with a long uphill swing path. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.25. On the mound works from a high /4 arm angle with a short arm action. Toe down at balance point. Tall and fall delivery with a slight crossfire. Level shoulders throughout delivery with a square landing. Fastball flashed cut at 73-74 mph. Curveball sat 55-59 mph. Changeup sat 65-69 mph.

Trevor Tietz, OF/INF/RHP, Watertown, 2018
5-foot-11, 140-pound two-way player, hits from a balanced stance, short toe tap stride, sets hands high, slight arm bar load. Path works down to the baseball, recorded exit velocity at 75 mph from the tee. Showed arm strength for his age, 80 mph from outfield crowhop, 73 mph across the diamond. Showed actions both on infield and outfield, good crowhop, arm showed carry. Infield actions worked, solid hands. On the mound arm action is long and firm, over the top slot. Fastball showed average control for age, sat 75-77 mph. Breaking ball works on 11/5 plane, 62-64 mph. Changeup has tendency to decelerate arm action, 62-66 mph, slight sink.

Eliot Turnquist, OF/INF/RHP, Columbus, 2017
5-foot-9, 135-pound multi-positional player, thin build with some projection. Hits from a slightly open stance, short stride, average balance. Showed loose hands at the plate, good bat speed for his age, uppercut path. 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed arm strength for his age, 78 mph across the diamond, 79 mph from the outfield. Showed some athleticism defensively, hands showed softness on the infield, most likely projects better there. Showed the ability to play through the baseball, solid footwork and actions. 7.69 runner in the 60. On the mound worked with a tall and fall delivery, slide step stretch, high ¾ slot, quick arm, breaks hands high with a short draw. Fastball has arm side run, 79-80 mph out of the windup, 76-77 mph from the stretch. Curveball sat 61-64 mph. Throws an aggressive changeup at 72-76 mph, sinking action.

Jordan Van Dyke, RHP, Elkhorn, 2017
Big bodied 6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed pitcher, durable frame. Tall and fall delivery, works online, shoulders stay level. Arm works from over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, four seam, 74-77 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, tends to cast, gradual action at 60-63 mph. Changeup is 64-68 mph.

Jacob Varick, RHP/OF, Kettle Moraine, 2016
6-foot-2, 175-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall slow paced delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 79-80 topping out at 82 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape at 72-75 mph. Changeup blends with fastball at 78-79 mph. In the field has a loose arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 80 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a tall open stance with a short stride. Short, level swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Good runner running the 60 at 6.93.

Jordan Vonbehren, OF/C, Deforest, 2018
5-foot-11, 175-pound, right-handed hitting OF/C. In the outfield has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Threw 76 mph from the outfield. Behind the plate his a short arm action from an over the top arm slot, average hands with some stiffness in the lower half. Popped 2.30-2.47 and threw 67 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Opposite field hitter with a short swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.03. On the mound has a short quick arm action from a high ¾ arm angle. Cross fire delivery with level shoulders and a closed landing. Armside run on fastball at 73-75 mph. Curveball showed 10-4 shape at 66-68 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with cutting action at 68-70 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.

Christopher Zak, RHP, Shorewood, 2017
5-foot-10, 150-pound, right-handed pitcher with a small lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arms angle with a short quick arm action. Up tempo drop and drive online delivery with a square landing. Fastball sat 77-80 topping out at 81 mph. Threw curveball for strikes with 12-6 shape and late action at 67-70 mph. Spins it well. Changeup sat 66-69 mph. Will continue to improve with maturity.