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Milwaukee Preseason ID: Pitching Analysis

April 4, 2016

By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Supervisor - Wisconsin/Illinois

Rounding out our positional analysis, today we take a look at the largest group of the bunch, the pitchers. Several of the states top arms were in attendance with a loaded group of juniors as well as some up and coming freshman to keep an eye on.

Here's a look at the top pitching performances from the Milwaukee Preseason ID.

Top 2017 Pitching Prospects

1. Jacob Lindemann, RHP, Burlington, 2017
Wichita State commit. Large frame, 6-foot-3, 230-pound right-handed pitcher. One of the top arms in the 2017 class. Balanced delivery, showed an ability to repeat, stays on line, closed landing, high front side. Quick arm, advanced arm speed, high ¾ slot, full uninterrupted arm action. Fastball is hard with finish and showed good tilt when down in the zone, sat 89-90 mph, touching 91 mph, occasionally missed up to arm side. Hard, aggressive curveball, flashed 12/6 action, sharp breaking ball thrown with conviction and fastball arm speed, 72-75 mph. Changeup showed good arm side run, ranged 73-78 mph, showed some feel around the zone. Should be a 2017 draft follow this summer.

2. Ben Dragani, LHP, Catholic Memorial, 2017
Michigan commit. 6-foot-5, 200-pound left-handed pitcher, excellent frame, projects well and showing added maturity in his build. Balanced and repeatable delivery, online and lands closed, squared finish. Arm action is long and quick, high ¾ slot. Fastball looked easy at 86-87 mph, showed action to arm side, slight sink. Slider is firm and thrown aggressively, flashed sweep, 78-81 mph, tight rotation with short hard break. Changeup showed good feel, fastball arm speed, slight sinking action, 79-81 mph, well above average offering. High follow 2017 prospect, possible draft follow.

3. Troy Hickey, LHP, Wilmot, 2017
Oklahoma State commit. 6-foot, 183-pound left-handed pitcher, average build, premium left handed arm. Tall and fall delivery, closed front side, works slightly across his body, finishes third base side. Advanced arm speed, high ¾ slot, clean action, comes out of tight window near head, some deception. Fastball showed life, 85-87 mph, late action through the zone. Curveball has 1/7 shape, occasionally 12/6, 67-71 mph, swing and miss type action. Changeup has good feel, 77-80 mph, stays down in the zone. High level left-handed pitcher.

4. Ryan Bader, LHP, Mukwonago, 2017
Northwestern commit. Projectable frame, long limbed, slender build, 6-foot-2, 162-pound left-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, tucks front side at the top of balance position, high leg lift, slightly closed front side. Easy effort, long loose arm action, quick arm, ¾ slot. Fastball has arm side run, sat 85-87 mph, touched 88 mph. Curveball has 1/7 action, dropped for strikes, tight action, 71-73 mph. Changeup has good feel, sinking action, fastball arm speed, 74-77 mph. High ceiling prospect, made a big jump at this outing.

5. Ryan Hoerter, RHP, Indian Trail, 2017
6-foot-5, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, highly projectable frame, long lean and loose body, athletic actions. Tall and fall down the mound with good tempo, closed landing. Arm action is quick, projectable arm speed, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked downhill, showed tilt, good feel showing some command of the zone, sat 85-88 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, late action, 69-72 mph, swing and miss potential. Changeup sinks, good feel, 71-73 mph. Solid feel for three pitches with a high upside.

6. Antonio Valadez, RHP, Riverside University, 2017
6-foot-1, 198-pound right-handed pitcher, average loose frame, showed athleticism. Slight drop and drive type delivery, works online in rhythm. Arm action is short and quick, over the top slot. Fastball showed finish, ranged 82-85 mph, touched 86 mph, solid feel. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 71-74 mph, stayed down, tight some. Changeup thrown aggressively with arm speed. Ranged 72-79 mph, more strikes at the slower end of that velocity.

7. Mitchell Buban, SS/RHP, Tremper, 2017
6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP with a lanky, athletic frame. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws with carry across the infield throwing 87 mph. Plays thru the ball with a quick exchange and soft hands. Offensively hits from a balanced setup, loads hands to backside with a short linear stride. Short swing path with a one arm finish. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.19. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Slight drop and drive delivery with a high leg kick and good explosion in the core. Got good extension on his fastball that sat 85-87 mph. Curveball showed 10-4 shape at 65-68 mph for strikes. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 69-73 mph.

8. Trentin Uttech, RHP, Luther Prep, 2017
Long lean frame, slender build, 6-foot-5, 190-pound right-handed pitcher, projectable body. Drop and drive type delivery, with regular effort, open toed landing, some rhythm. Long loose arm action, ¾ slot, occasionally gets underneath. Fastball played with sinking action, 82-85 mph, showed some feel for the zone. Curveball has 11/5 shape, tendency to back up, 62-66 mph, slurve type action at its best. Changeup showed to be best secondary, heavy sink, near fastball arm speed, 68-72 mph, good action and feel.

9. Max Van Boxel, LHP/OF, Green Bay East, 2017
6-foot-1, 189-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and short stride. Easy effort. Fastball sat 79-82 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape at 65-69 mph. Showed feel for changeup with downer action at 68-70 mph. Threw slider for strikes at 66-70 mph. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with slower actions and average hands. Threw 82 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from an open stance with a leg lift stride. Uphill path with late rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity form a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.64.

10. Ryan Nehls, RHP, Lake Country Lutheran, 2017
6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, lean wiry frame. Tall and fall delivery, smooth athletic delivery, played on line. Arm action is long and quick, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed arm side run, 80-82 mph with feel. Breaking ball has short break, ranged 66-72 mph, 10/4 action. Changeup has good feel, fastball arm speed, 74-75 mph, well above average pitch. Pitchable right-hander, good feel for three pitches.

Top 2018 Pitching Prospects

1. Patrick Foldy, RHP/OF, Hamilton, 2018
6-foot-2, 155-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle, occasionally drops to a high ¾ angle. Long, loose arm action. Tall and fall online delivery with regular effort. Threw fastball for strikes at 81-82 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with sharp action at 68-69 mph for strikes. Showed feel for his changeup with sinking action at 73-75 mph for strikes. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and a clean exchange. Threw 84 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from tall, open stance with a short stride back to even. Good balance throughout. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with fluid rhythm. Loose hands at the plate with good barrel control. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66.

2. Elijah Campbell, RHP, South Milwaukee, 2018
6-foot-4, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, long lanky frame, slender build, highly projectable. Tall and fall delivery, works downhill creating tilt, stays on line, maintains good balance. Regular effort, shows arm speed, over the top slot. Fastball works downhill, good tilt, down in the zone with good feel, showed an ability to command, 77-79 mph, touched 80 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, sat 64 mph consistently, showed feel with an ability to drop for strikes. Changeup sat 71-73 mph, above average pitch. High ceiling 2018 prospect to follow.

3. Jackson Brown, RHP/3B, Oconomowoc, 2018
6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 80-82 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 64-68 mph. Changeup sat 70-73 mph. Slider showed occasional sharp, late action at 68-74 mph. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Average hands and arm strength. Threw 78 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from an open stance with high leg kick trigger and deep load to backside. Long, uphill swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.97.

4. Will Bush, RHP, New Berlin West, 2018
6-foot-1, 155-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic frame, well proportioned, athletic shoulders, slightly sloped. Delivery works balanced and online, squared landing. Arm action is long, slight plunge, over the top slot, arm showed quickness. Fastball is mostly straight with slight tilt, sat 80-81 mph, touched 82 mph, good finish when down in the zone. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 69-72 mph, has potential, thrown aggressively for his age. Changeup sat 70-72 mph, showed feel. Right-handed pitcher with upside, good ceiling.

5. Logan King, LHP, Cedarburg, 2018
6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed pitcher, solid build. Tall and fall delivery, works slightly across his body, finishes third base side. Full arm action, some arm speed, high ¾ slot. Fastball showed occasional sink, worked down, 78-80 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 64-68 mph. Showed feel for his changeup, sinking action, 71-74 mph.

Top 2019 Pitching Prospects

1. Andrew Biertzer, LHP, Kewaskum, 2019
6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed pitcher, lean frame with projection. Delivery stays online, regular effort, finishes with intent. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, occasionally turns over early, has arm speed. Advanced fastball for his age, slight tilt, worked down with feel, some control, 78-80 mph, touched 82 mph. Mixes in a two seam fastball at similar velocity, slightly more running action. Changeup has good feel, 70-73 mph, fastball arm action. High follow 2019, advance arm strength for his age.

2. Connor Prielipp, LHP/1B, Tomah, 2019
6-foot, 155-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B with a young look. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed landing. Slide step form the stretch. Fastball sat 78-79 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape at 68-69 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup that showed some downer and sinking action at 73-74 mph. Offensively hits from an open stance with a drop load and long stride. Choppy rhythm with a long, level path. 73 mph exit velocity form a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.12. Defensively has a short arm action from a high 3/4 slot. Threw 71 mph across the infield.

3. Luke Hansel, C/RHP, Union Grove, 2019
5-foot-9, 160-pound catcher, long legs, strong build. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride back to even, average balance. Short path, stayed on top, line drive type hitter, above average bat speed, 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Upside with the bat. Defensively arm action is short and over the top, accurate arm, 73 mph out of the crouch. 2.11-2.19 pop times out of the crouch. Showed softer hands, good ability to receive the baseball, solid block and agile out of the crouch. On the mound delivery is athletic and repeatable, easy effort. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 79-80 mph, touched 81 mph, good feel and ability to control the zone. Curveball is 12/6 action, showed feel for the zone, 71-73 mph, thrown aggressively, high upside. Changeup flashed sink, good feel, 71-74 mph. High follow 2019.

4. Trent Turzenski, RHP, Burlington, 2019
6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, long legged, good upside, projectable frame, should fill out well. Delivery has tempo, works on line, repeats. Arm action is quick, advanced arm speed for age, loose arm, stabbing action on back side, high ¾ slot. Fastball works with tilt, slight arm side run, works it downhill, good feel and control of the zone, 75-77 mph, touched 78 mph. Curveball sat 62-66 mph, 12/6 type, occasionally backs up. Changeup sat 68-71 mph, has feel, good arm speed. High follow 2019 prospect.

5. Paul Toetz, 3B/RHP, Greendale, 2019
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP with an athletic frame. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and soft hands. Threw 81 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with a short path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.53. On the mound works from a a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive delivery with smooth rhythm and an open toed landing. Fastball flashed running action at 78-80 mph. Curveball showed slurve action at 61-64 mph for strikes. Showed feel for his changeup with occasional sinking and fading action at 63-66 mph for strikes.

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Adam Baade, RHP/SS, Brookfield Central, 2018
5-foot-10, 150-pound switch-hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive, slow paced delivery. Delivery works in line with home plate, open landing. Fastball showed running action at 69-72 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 57-60 mph. Changeup showed armside run at 62-65 mph. Knuckleball sat 53-57 mph. Offensively from the left side hits from a wide base with a high back elbow, 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Right handed hit from a slightly open stance with an uphill path. 73 mph exit velocity form a tee. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Long, slow exchange, fields the ball deep. Threw 70 mph from the outfield. Also took drills in the infield, plays on the run. Threw 65 mph from the outfield.

Alex Behr, LHP/1B, Oak Creek, 2017
6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action, High draw out of the glove. Tall and fall delivery with downhill shoulders at balance point. Fastball sat 75-77 topping out at 78 mph. Slider showed 2-8 shape at 64-67 mph for strikes. Changeup sat 67-69 mph. Defensively has  along arm action from a high ¾ slot. Showed solid footwork around the bag. Threw 76 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and average balance. Pull hitter with a long, uphill path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.92.

Chase Bloxdorf, RHP, Union Grove, 2019
5-foot-9, 120-pound right-handed pitcher, thin build. Balanced delivery, some rhythm, stays over the balls of his feet. Regular effort, high ¾ slot, loose arm action. Fastball has slight sinking action, some control, 71-72 mph. Curveball is 61-63 mph, 11/5 action. Changeup has sink, some feel, 66-68 mph.

Zach Braun, C/RHP, Hartford Union, 2018
5-foot-7, 155-pound two-way player, average body type. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, linear lower half. Occasionally gets on front foot, average bat speed, long path. 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played short and over the top, some accuracy, 70 mph out of the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.26-2.34. Tall and fall delivery, down tempo, slightly closed landing. Long arm action, over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 73-75 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 63-64 mph. Changeup is down, some sink, 66-69 mph.

Ian Boho, RHP/2B, Marquette University, 2017
5-foot-9, 140-pound right-handed hitting RHP/2B. On the mound works from a over the top arm angle with a short arm action and stab out of the glove. Tall and fall, online delivery with some effort. Momentum carries him down the mound after release. Fastball sat 71 topping out at 72 mph. Curveball sat 61-64 with no action. Changeup blended with fastball at 69-70 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with heel tap stride. Uphill path with late rhythm. 68 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.74. Defensively has a long arm action with average hands. Threw 75 mph across the infield.

Jack Brust, RHP, Greendale, 2017
6-foot-3, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, long lean frame, projectable body. Delivery is slightly down tempo, open toe landing, finishes. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 76-78 mph, touched 79 mph, mostly at the top of the zone. Curveball sat 62-66 mph, 11/5 action. Straight change at 69-73 mph.

Zach Campbell, OF/LHP, Burlington, 2017
Currently ranked No. 27 in the Wisconsin Class of 2017. 5-foot-11, 160-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP with a lanky frame. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Athletic actions, playing thru the ball with soft hands. Threw 84 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a tall, balanced setup. Short leg lift stride with a linear lower half. Gap to gap hitter with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.74. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with some effort. Smooth rhythm with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 78-79 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 to 1-7 shape with sharp action at 65-67 mph for strikes. Maintained armspeed on changeup with slight fading action at 71-72 mph for strikes. Slider showed sweeping action at 67-71 mph.

Nick Cramer, RHP/OF, Janesville Craig, 2017
Currently ranked No. 42 in the Wisconsin Class of 2017. 6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Drop and drive, online delivery with regular effort. Some rhythm with an athletic finish. Missed up with his fastball at 81-82 topping out at 83 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 69-70 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with running action at 74-76 mph. Defensively has a long, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Some accuracy with carry on throws. Threw 86 mph from the outfield. Plays thru the ball with soft hands. Offensively hits from an open stance with a smooth load and short stride. Long, uphill path with fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity form a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.48.

Derek Crawley, RHP, Arrowhead, 2017
5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed pitcher. Showed feel for three pitches. Delivery works on line, high front side, occasional collapse. Regular effort, arm action stabs on back side, high ¾ slot. Fastball has sink, showed feel for the zone, 76-77 mph, touched 79 mph. Curveball has 11/5 action, dropped for strikes, 64-66 mph. Changeup also showed good control, fades to arm side, 66-68 mph.

Dakota Cude, RHP, Milton, 2017
6-foot, 193-pound right-handed pitcher. High ¾ arm slot, short and firm arm action. Fastball sat 73-74 mph, touched 77 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 63-66 mph. Changeup has feel, arm side run, thrown for strikes. 68-69 mph.

Trent Ehlers, LHP/1B, Sturgeon Bay, 2019
6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B with a lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with short arm action. Tall and fall , online delivery. Fastball sat 71-76 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 61-62 mph. Changeup sat 63-67 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with an arm bar load and short stride. Pull hitter with a long swing path. 76 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.90. Defensively has a loose arm action, fields the ball deep. Threw 71 mph across the infield.

Alec Esenther, RHP, Oconomowoc, 2017
5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed pitcher, lean build. Tall and fall type delivery, works online, open toed landing. Regular effort, long two-piece arm action, over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, ranged 79-82 mph. Curveball has showed 12/6 action, 62-64 mph. Slider was thrown harder at 67-69 mph, slightly more lateral actions. Changeup is 69-71 mph, straight change action.

Mason Fanelle, LHP, Indian Trail, 2018
5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed pitcher, slender frame. Long arm action, high draw, high ¾ slot, balanced finish. Fastball has little action, 75-77 mph, showed some control. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 68-70 mph, slight action. Throws changeup with some arm speed, 66-67 mph.

Trace Ferreira, OF/RHP, New Berlin West, 2019
5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open stance with a leg lift stride and average balance. Fluid rhythm with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.31. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 77 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with an open landing and some rhythm. Works downhill with his fastball that sat 76-77 topping out at 78 mph for strikes. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with some depth at 60-63 mph. Changeup sat 67-70 mph. 

Devin Fish, RHP, New Berlin Eisenhower, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, average frame. Delivery works across body, regular effort, some rhythm. Arm plays from a high ¾ slot. Showed control of his fastball, sat 79-80 mph, some quickness in arm. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 66-69 mph. Changeup flashed sinking action, throw with good arm speed, aggressive, 70-72 mph.

Dylan Fluegel, SS/RHP, Oak Creek, 2017
5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP with some present strength. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with an open stance and short stride. Looks to lift at the plate with a short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.35. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Threw 78 mph across the diamond. Projects for third base. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with easy effort and some rhythm. Fastball sat 75-76 topping out at 78 mph. Slider showed no action at 64-68 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape at 64-65 mph.

Mitchell Gehl, RHP/SS, Oak Creek, 2017
6-foot-1, 1771-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a short stride and regular effort. Fastball sat 74-75 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with short breaking action at 66-69 mph. Changeup sat 67-70 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a drop load and short stride. Uphill swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.29. Defnesively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Some accuracy. Fields the ball deep with average hands. Threw 78 mph across the infield.

James Grassl, LHP, Waukesha West, 2017
Long lanky projectable frame, thin build, 6-foot-3, 165-pound left-handed pitcher. Body has upside and should add velocity with strength. Clean delivery, works online, stays tall and balanced. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, clean arm action. Fastball sat 79-80 mph, some arm side action. Curveball showed 1/7 break, 67-69 mph, lacked command. Changeup has arm side run at 73-76 mph.

Caleb Horvath, SS/C/RHP, Grafton, 2017
5-foot-4, 125-pound multi-positional player. Offensively hits from an open stance, short stride, average balance. Line drive type hitter, average bat speed, 72 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed best projection on the infield, flashed proper actions. Arm played at 75 mph across the diamond, 71 mph out of the crouch. Posted pop times at 2.19-2.29. Ran a 7.64 in the 60. Balanced, tall and fall delivery on the mound, little effort, upright finish. Arm action is short, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 71-73 mph, touched 74 mph. Curveball played on 11/5 plane, occasional 12/6, 64-66 mph. Changeup is 67-69 mph.

Steven Jamroziak, OF/RHP, Muskego, 2019
6-foot-2, 155-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP with a lanky, athletic frame. Offensively hits from a closed stance with a short stride and average balance. Good approach at the plate with a short path, flashed a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 91 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.19. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws with carry. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions. Threw 88 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and smooth rhythm. Fastball sat 75-78 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 66-69 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 69-72 mph.

Jacob Johnson, RHP/1B, Arrowhead, 2018
6-foot, 178-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a closed landing and easy effort. Fastball sat 76-77 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 66-67 mph. Changeup sat 69-71 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm angle. Throws showed carry, throwing 79 mph across the infield. Slower actions with average hands. Offensively hits from a balanced setup, hands load to backside, short leg lift stride with average balance. Level swing path. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.84.

Dylan Karvala, RHP/OF, New Berlin Eisenhower, 2017
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, stiff arm action with some quickness. Tall and fall delivery with some effort and an upright finish. Slide step from the stretch. Fastball sat 77-80 topping out at 81 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape at 64-67 mph. Maintained armspeed on his changeup that was firm at 74-76 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Shuffle and throw. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced stance with a closed setup. Long, uphill path with average batspeed. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.86.

Jack Kraus, C/RHP, Neenah, 2017
6-foot-1, 215-pound two-way prospect, large strong build. Right-handed hitter, wide setup, short stride, loads weight transfer back, solid balance. Bat strength hitter, some effort, fast bat flashed pop, 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm plays short and over the top, 76 mph, clean exchange, showed quick feet, got out of the crouch well. 7.64 runner in the 60. Pop times ranged 2.12-2.19. Flashed arm strength on the mound, tall and fall delivery works directionally. Long arm action, over the top slot. Fastball touched 86 mph, sat 81-84 mph, created downhill tilt. Curveball played at 69-73 mph. Changeup saw decelerated actions, 72-76 mph.

Luke Kundinger, 2B/RHP, Waukesha West, 2017
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2B/RHP with a lanky frame. Offensively hits from an open stance with a short stride and average balance. Line drive hitter with, late rhythm. 74 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.54. Defensively has a long, loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Long exchange with slower actions. Threw 79 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery. Fastball sat 79-81 topping out at 82 mph. Drops arm angle on offspeed pitches. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with short, sharp breaking action at 67-70 mph. Changeup showed armside run at 72-73 mph. 

Isaac Lawler, RHP, Kenosha Bradford, 2017
6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed pitcher, large build. Tall and fall delivery, works online and stays balanced. Arm action has some length, over the top slot, showed quickness. Fastball is mostly straight, 80-81 mph. Curveball flashed short 11/5 action, showed control. Changeup sat 71-73 mph, flashed arm side run.

Zachary Lutz, LHP/1B, Hartford Union, 2018
5-foot-11, 160-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B with a lanky frame. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Slightly closed landing with an athletic finish. Fastball showed running and sinking action at 74-76 mph. Curveball showed 1-7 shape at 61-62 mph. Changeup sat 65-68 mph. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 71 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and fair balance. Short swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.15.

Dylan Maxwell, RHP, Cudahy, 2017
6-foot, 220-pound right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, landing is squared, short arm action , over the top slot with regular effort. Fastball is straight, 74-76 mph, showed some feel. Curveball has 12/6 action, 64-67 mph. Showed a knuckleball at 63-67 mph.

Tanner Neitman, LHP, Franklin, 2017
5-foot-9, 135-pound left-handed pitcher, average lean frame. Tall and fall delivery, works slightly across his body, easy effort. Arm action is long and loose, high ¾ arm slot. Fastball sat 72-74 mph, occasional arm side run. Curveball has 1/7 shape, ranged 59-64 mph. Showed feel for his changeup, kept down in the zone with sinking action, 64-67 mph.

Dustin Pampel, OF/RHP, Lakeside Lutheran, 2018
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry at 80 mph from the outfield. Long exchange, took extra steps before release. Offensively hits from a tall, setup with a long, linear stride. Long, uphill swing path. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.31. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive, online delivery with easy effort. Square landing with some rhythm. Occasionally got under fastball that missed up at 77-80 topping out at 82 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 62-66 mph. Changeup sat 70-72 mph.

Jacob Podd, RHP/OF, New Berlin, 2018
6-foot, 211-pound right-handed hitting RHP.OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, stiff arm action. High draw out of glove. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 64-65 topping out at 66 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 55-57 mph. Changeup showed cutting action at 56-58 mph. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short, heel lift stride. Long, uphill swing path. 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.17. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 64 mph from the outfield.

Dawson Povolo, RHP, Cudahy, 2017
5-foot-9, 180-pound right-handed pitcher, thick build. Tall and fall delivery, works up-tempo. Full arm action, slight wrap, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 66-68 mph, mostly straight. Curveball has 11/5 action, 60-63 mph, casting action. Changeup is firm, sat 62-64 mph.

Nikkolas Regalia, RHP, Nathan Hale, 2017
6-foot-3, 265-pound right-handed pitcher, large build. Tall and fall delivery, down tempo, maintains balance. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball is straight, ranged 73-76 mph. Threw two breaking balls, similar actions. Curveball is 11/5, ranged 59-66 mph. Slider showed similarities, wide range at 64-73 mph. Changeup has slight fade, decelerated arm action, 60-63 mph.

Boden Saikie, RHP/OF, New Berlin Eisenhower, 2018
6-foot, 150-pound left-handed hitting RHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 76-79 topping out at 80 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape with depth at 59-61 mph. Changeup sat 66-68 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Threw 77 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from an open stance with a leg kick stride. Uphill path with late rhythm. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38.

Evan Sankey, RHP/OF, Appleton North, 2017
Currently ranked No. 44 in the Wisconsin Class of 2017. 5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with some effort. Works in line with home plate, has a square landing. Fastball sat 82-83 topping out at 84 mph. Curveball and slider showed same action. Curveball sat 68-70 mph, slider sat 69-72 mph. Changeup was straight at 70-73 mph. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Clean exchange with average hands. Threw 84 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open stance with a short leg kick stride. Long, uphill path with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.30.

Daniel Schiff, LHP/OF, Nicolet, 2017
5-foot-8, 155-pound right-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and some rhythm. Tends to open up front shoulder early and miss armside. Threw fastball for strikes at 78-79 mph with running action. Curveball showed 1-7 shape with short breaking action at 68-71 mph. Knuckleball sat 64-67 mph. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Stiff actions with a clean exchange and some effort on release. Threw 79 mph from the outfield. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Short leg lift stride with fair balance. Uphill path with average bat speed. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.37.

Lucas Schramm, SS/RHP, Watertown, 2018
5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot with average hands. Threw 69 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a tall, open stance with a short stride back to even. Long, uphill swing path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a closed landing. Fastball sat 74-75 topping out at 76 mph. Throws both a curveball and a slider, pitches blend together. Curveball and slider both sat 65-67 mph with similar break. Changeup sat 68-71 mph.

Sam Smith, 2B/RHP, Madison Memorial, 2018
5-foot-5, 125-pound right-handed hitting 2B/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Solid footwork with soft hands. Threw 74 mph across the infield. Offensively hits form a balanced setup with a leg kick stride. Long, uphill swing path with a collapse on the backside. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Full, tall and fall delivery with a short stride. Works in line with home plate, upright finish. Threw fastball for strikes down in the zone at 73 topping out at 74 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with gradual action at 56=57 mph. Changeup sat 59-60 mph.

Calvin Snyder, RHP, Shorewood, 2017
6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, loose athletic frame. Delivery is clean, lands open toed, some effort. Full arm action, loose, over the top slot. Fastball has sink, showed control at the bottom of the zone, sat 81-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Slower curveball at 12/6 action, showed feel, ranged 62-65 mph. Straight change is firm, has feel for the zone, 75-78 mph, throws with arm speed.

Evan Spry, RHP/3B, Janesville Craig, 2017
6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm. Fastball was firm at 78-79 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball showed inconsistent shape, mostly 12-6 at 63-65 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 72-73 mph. Offensively hits from an open stance with a short stride. Pull hitter with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 94 mph exit velocity. Ran the 60 at 7.47. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 82 mph. Slower actions with soft hands. 

Andrew Stekiel, RHP, Catholic Memorial, 2017
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, lanky frame, long legs. Slight drop and drive style delivery, high front side, gets on top and works downhill. Arm action is long, stabbing action on back side, over the top slot. Fastball gets tilt working downhill, slight sink, 78-80 mph. Curveball flashed sharp action, 12/6 action, good depth, possible swing and miss type, 67-68 mph. Changeup is straight, thrown with arm speed, flashed occasional tilt, 72-74 mph.

Brett Strode, 3B/RHP, McFarland, 2018
5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ arm slot. Shuffle and throw across the infield. Threw 77 mph across the infield. Offensively hits from a wide base with a short heal lift stride. Pull hitter with an uphill path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.91. On the mound works from a low ¾ to side arm angle. Tall at balance point with a drop and drive delivery. Smooth rhythm with a square landing. Fastball sat 75-77 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball showed sweeping action at 62-65 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 68-71 mph.

Jackson Wagner, OF/RHP, Oak Creek, 2018
5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws showed carry throwing 83 mph from the outfield. Plays thru the ball with average hands. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a closed stance. Raises up on load, short, uphill path. 73 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.57. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and slight stab on the backside. Tall and fall online delivery with some rhythm. Fastball sat 72-74 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 61-63 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 65-69 mph. Struggled with command in bullpen session. Will improve with maturity.

Cullen Weiss, OF/RHP, Kettle Moraine, 2017
5-foot-10, 155-pound left-handed hitting OF/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Opposite field hitter with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.03. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and recoil finish. Works quick. Threw fastball down in the zone for strikes at 76-78 topping out at 79 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with late, sharp action at 65-68 mph. Changeup sat 71-73 mph.

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