By Matt Huck
Area Scout

Continuing our coverage of the Summer Preseason I.D., today we look at the infielders. The infielders were lead by Teig Chase who showed smooth defensive actions and a line drive approach at the plate.  Here’s a look at the top infield prospects.

Top Prospects 

1. Teig Chase, RHP/2B, Kettle Moraine, 2018
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting RHP/2B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Hides the ball well. Fastball sat 83-85 mph, flashed late running action. Curveball has 12-6 shape at 70-72 mph for strikes. Changeup has sinking action at 77-79 mph. Offensively hits from an open setup with a short stride to even with good balance. Fluid rhythm with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.99. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and a quick exchange.

2. Jonathan Winzer, SS, Germantown, 2019
5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed hitting shortstop with an athletic frame. Offensively hits from a crouched, balanced setup. Line drive hitter with a short swing path and good balance. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.93. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a quick exchange and fluid footwork. Threw 74 mph across the infield.

3. Riley LeTourneau, RHP/1B, Brookfield East, 2019
6-foot-4, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B with a strong, durable frame. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Athletic finish with smooth rhythm. Fastball sat 85-86 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape and flashed occasional depth at 66-72 mph. Changeup has downer action at 71-75 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short stride and good balance. Pull, power approach with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 97 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.58. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange. Throws showed carry across the infield at 87 mph.

4. Ryan Mazza, SS, Brookfield East, 2019
5-foot-10, 177-pound right-handed hitting shortstop with a strong frame.  Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Accurate throws with carry throwing 78 mph across the infield. Showed range up the middle. At the plate hits from a tall, closed setup with a leg kick stride. Pull approach with a long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.03.

5. Max Herro, 3B/RHP, Kettle Moraine, 2018
6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short heel lift stride. Line drive hitter with fluid rhythm. Loose hands with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.97. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 79 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and stab on the back side. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball was straight at 78-79 mph. Curveball has 10-4 shape with early action at 67-70 mph. Changeup sat 72-73 mph. 

Best of the Rest (Listed Alphabetically)

Kyle Abatto, 2B, Kettle Moraine, 2018
5-foot-7, 160-pound left-handed hitting second baseman with a compact frame. Offensively hits from a tall, open setup. Sinks into load, short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.34. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fields the ball deep with slower actions. Threw 74 mph across the infield.

Tyler Anfinson, 1B, Waukesha West, 2019
5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a long stride and average balance. Pull hitter with a long, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. Defensively  has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 66 mph across the infield.

Bailey Banaszynski, RHP/3B, Brookfield East, 2019
6-foot-1, 220-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery with regular effort. Closed landing with some rhythm. Fastball sat 77-78 topping out at 80 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 63-66 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 64-66 mph. Offensively hits from a slightly closed, balanced setup. Smooth load with a long, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.26. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with slower actions and average hands. Threw 77 mph across the infield.

Kody Banse, 2B, Racine Lutheran, 2018
6-foot-3, 190-pound left-handed hitting second baseman with a strong frame. Offensively hits from a crouched, open setup. Line drive hitter with an uphill swing path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Fields the ball deep. Threw 65 mph across the infield.

Zach Brandenburg, 3B/RHP, Grafton, 2018
6-foot-1, 225-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup. Starts tall, drops into load with an uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.56. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 74 mph across the infield. On the mound, side arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall slow paced delivery. Fastball sat 70-71 mph. Curveball has 12-6 shape with gradual action at  61-63 mph.

Jacoby Endreas, 3B, Sheboygan Falls, 2019
6-foot-2, 195-pound right-handed hitting third baseman with a strong frame. Offensively hits from a balanced, open setup with a leg kick stride. Fair balance with a level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.75. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball. Threw 75 mph across the infield.

Garrison Ferone, SS, Shorewood, 2018
5-foot-9, 145-pound switch hitting shortstop. At the plate hits from balanced, slightly open setup. Short, uphill swing path with good balance. Shows more pop form the right side in batting practice. 79 mph exit velocity from the left and right side. Ran the 60 at 7.46. Defensively has a short arm action from a ¾ slot. Quick footwork, throws showed carry across the infield at 84 mph.

Brennan Foeckler, RHP/1B, Marquette University, 2020
6-foot-4, 205-pound RHP/1B. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Tall and fall slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 70-71 mph topping out at 77 mph. Curveball has 10-4 shape with gradual action at 58-62 mph. Changeup sat 66-64 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift stride. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.16. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 67 mph across the infield.

Jordan Gomez, 3B, Homestead, 2019
5-foot-8, 185-pound right-handed hitting third baseman. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg kick stride and fair balance. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.65. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Clean exchange with slower actions. Threw 77 mph across the infield. 

Joel Grunert, LHP/1B, Oak Creek, 2019
5-foot-10, 193-pound right-handed hitting LHP/1B. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with long arm action. Tall and fall delivery working in line with home plate. Good balance throughout delivery with smooth rhythm. Fastball has slight sinking action at 74-76 mph. Curveball has 2-8 shape at 63-65 mph. Changeup flashed cutting action at 65-68 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a long stride. Long, uphill swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.18. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Fields the ball deep with a clean exchange. Threw 72 mph across the infield.

Ryan Hubley, LHP/1B, Marquette University, 2019
6-foot-3, 175-pound left-handed hitting LHP/1B with a thin, lanky frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action and stab on the backside. Tall and fall slow paced delivery working in line with home plate. Fastball has cutting action at 72-75 mph. Slider has 2-8 shape at 63-64 mph. Changeup sat 71-75 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 57-61 mph. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup with an arm bar load. Long swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.29. Defensively has a long arm action form a ¾ slot. Threw 70 mph across the infield.

Mason Hutson, 2B, Huntley (IL), 2018
6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting second baseman with a lanky, athletic frame. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Short leg lift stride with average balance. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Fields the ball deep, showed off raw arm strength. Threw 78 mph across the infield.

Nicholas Johnson, RHP/3B, Cedarburg, 2020
6-foot-3, 155-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B with a lanky frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action with some stiffness on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with some effort. Works in line with home plate. Fastball has late running action at 74-78 topping out at 81 mph. Curveball has 10-4 shape with gradual action at 57-63 mph. Changeup has sinking action at 65-60 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a leg lift stride. Short, level swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.97. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Fields the ball deep with slower actions. Threw 78 mph across the infield.

Nicholas Koenig, SS, Howards Grove, 2019
5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitting shortstop. At the plate hits from a wide base with a short stiff load. Showed strength thru contact with 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.31. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Long exchange with easy arm strength. Threw 77 mph across the infield.

Joe Koscinski, SS, Catholic Memorial, 2019
5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. At the plate hits from an open setup with a leg kick stride. Long, uphill swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.09. Defensively has a short, stiff arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 72 mph across the infield.

Brandon Lenczner, 2B, Oak Creek, 2019
5-foot-7, 150-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry across the infield at 77 mph. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork and soft hands. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift and average balance. 78 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.65.

Jack McGee, SS, Greendale, 2018
6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitting shortstop with a lanky, athletic frame. At the plate hits from a tall, open setup. Leg kick stride with a short, uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.46. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Fluid footwork with average hands. Long transfer with a wind up and effort throwing. Threw 84 mph across the infield.

Brady Nowicki, 2B, Mukwonago, 2018
5-foot-8, 165-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Soft hands with a quick transfer and fluid footwork. Plays thru the ball. Threw 79 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, forward lean start. Smooth load to the back side with a leg lift stride. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.84.

Cade Pisca, RHP/SS, Oak Creek, 2019
6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitting RHP/SS. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed toe landing. Upright finish working in line with home plate. Fastball sat 76-77 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with late breaking action at 68-73 mph. Changeup showed fading action at 70-71 mph. At the plate hits from a slightly closed, spread out setup, Long, uphill swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.85. Defensively has a loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws showed carry across the infield at 80 mph. Clean exchange with fluid footwork.

Hayden Smith, SS, Kiel, 2018
5-foot-10, 190-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. Offensively hits from an open setup with a short leg lift stride. Uphill path with fair balance. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.55. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Threw 74 mph across the infield.

Jesse Sponholz, SS/RHP, Greenfield, 2019
5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting SS/RHP. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a toe tap stride. Short, level swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Fields the ball deep. Threw 78 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and stab on the backside. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate, weak front knee landing. Fastball has slight running action at 75-77 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with gradual action at 66-72 mph. Changeup sat 74 mph.

Daniel Rueth, 2B, Wauwatosa West, 2018
6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. Offensively hits from an open setup with a short stride back to even and collapse on the backside. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot, long exchange. Threw 73 mph across the infield.

Ben Siekierski, 3B, Mukwonago, 2019
6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed hitting third baseman with a strong frame. Offensively hits from a tall, open setup. Leg kicks stride with a stiff load and fair balance. Long, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.72. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Clean exchange with average hands. Threw 77 mph across the infield.

Eli Verhagen, 2B, Kaukauna, 2018
5-foot-11, 173-pound right-handed hitting second baseman with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a tall, slightly open setup. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.98. Defensively has a short arm action from a low ¾ slot. Threw 74 mph across the infield.

Thomas Ward, RHP/1B, Waukesha West, 2020
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting RHP/1B. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a short stride working in line with home plate. Slide step from the stretch. Fastball sat 72-75 mph. Cutter sat 59 mph. Changeup was straight at 66-67 mph with fastball arm speed. Offensively hits from a slightly open setup with a toe tap stride and good balance. Fluid rhythm with a short swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.83. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 71 mph across the infield.

Jacob Wilde, 1B/LHP, Waukesha West, 2019
6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitting 1B/LHP with a lanky frame. Offensively hits from a balanced setup with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Short, slightly uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.55. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 75 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short draw on the backside. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Works in line with home plat, square landing with good balance throughout. Fastball was straight at 76-77 topping out at 79 mph. Showed feel for his curveball with 1-7 shape and sharp breaking action at 66-69 mph for strikes. Changeup blends with fastball at 74-77 mph. 

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