On March 10th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to GRB Academy in Windsor, WI to host the annual Madison Preseason ID. The event featured nearly 140 players from the surrounding area, and provided our staff with an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the state’s top high school prospects.

In the week that followed this event, we produced post-event analysis that includes performance highlights inside of our Quick Hits story, a look at the traditional stats measured within our Statistical Analysis piece, batted-ball and swing metrics captured in our Positional Data Dive, and pitch data compiled in our Pitcher Data Dive.

You can learn more about the state-of-the-art technologies featured at our showcases within the hyperlinks above. Today we’ll begin our post-event process by rolling out the individual scouting reports of the day, starting with the catcher position while working our way across the diamond as the week continues.

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TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

1. Terek Verhage, Monona Grove (WI), 2025 University of St. Thomas
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong lower half, long limbs.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, easy move, hitterish. Short, into zone quickly, hammers balls all over the field, hitterish, simple swing with very good sequence with lower half. 70 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 83 mph. OF - 92 mph. OF: Quick, whippy arm action, over the top slot, plays with carry. C: Carry through the bag, ball jumps out of hand.
Defense: 1.97-2.05 pop times. OF: Soft hands, plays through the baseball. C: Soft blocker, gains ground towards second, athletic.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

2. Peter Visconti II, St. Joseph Catholic Academy (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 183.9-pounds. Strength throughout, especially lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller open setup, simple leg lift, balanced finish. Short and direct, downhill, inside path, controls the barrel, finishes long through it with bat speed, consistent barrel contact to all fields, this swing and hands work. 74.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. INF - 85 mph. INF: Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. C: Over the top slot, throws play with carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.07 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw, steady hands. C: Soft hands, replaces feet, athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.

3. Colin Murphy, Waunakee (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Compact frame, lean strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Crouched start, higher hands, small move back, balanced finish. Simple swing, good use of lower half, centered move, creates bat speed through the ball consistently, drives it to all fields. 75.8 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Quick transfer and trigger, carry through the bag.
Defense: 2.07-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, gains ground, soft blocker, quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

4. Jack Brenner, Fond du Lac (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 167-pounds. Lean frame, room to add.
Hit: RHH. Crouched start, simple load, aggressive footstrike. Good use of lower half, serious bat speed and hand speed through the ball, back spins the baseball through both gaps, strong and quick hands. 73.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 85 mph. INF: Quick arm action, whippy with arm speed, plays on the move. C: High 3/4 slot, carry through the target, accuracy.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw. C: Reaches out, gains ground towards second.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.

5. Manuel Abreu Socorro, Sun Prairie East (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Strong build, thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg lift, balanced finish. Handsy, quick, short and compact with good balance and very quiet head, middle of field line drive machine. 60.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick transfer, on the bag, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.17-2.20 pop times. Explosive mover, gains ground, fundamental blocker.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.

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HONORABLE MENTION (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

The following players just missed the top 5 but are deserving of a mention based on their performance at the event:

Jonah Borchardt, Marquette University (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Athletic frame, strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with rhythm, simple leg lift, controlled stride. Uses back side well, quiet head through the swing, barrel control and barrel feel through contact, middle/pull side approach. 68.4 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. INF - 86 mph. INF: Quick arm action, 3/4 slot, throws play with carry. C: Over the top slot, flashed accuracy
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop times. INF: Athletic feet that cover ground, soft hands, shuffle to throw. C: Gains ground, reaches out.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.

Luke Chynoweth, Monona Grove (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Thick lower half, long arms.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, relaxed, small leg lift, controlled stride. Well sequenced, balance through the ball, barrel feel and hand speed through the ball, sprays it to all fields. 65.4 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 77 mph. INF: Short arm action, 3/4 slot. C: Quick arm action, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. INF: Steady hands, two handed gather, smooth actions. C: Gains ground, fundamental blocker.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Haaken Hovestol, Delavan-Darien (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 170.9-pounds. Athletic frame, strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, centered move, on time to hitting position. Centered move, creates loft to the path, shows ability to drive through both gaps, feel for barrel and feel to hit. 60.6 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick trigger, short arm action, accurate.
Defense: 2.25-2.31 pop times. Soft hands, gains ground, soft blocker.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Cruz Palubicki, Crandon (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with crouch, easy move back, into hitting position on time. Flat path with a ton of bat speed to and through the ball, ball jumps off bat middle pull side. 69.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Quick whippy arm, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.39-2.43 pop times. Replaces feet towards second, soft blocker.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Tyler Vogt, Middleton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strength throughout, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, simple leg lift load, controlled stride. Direct, handsy, very short and compact path, ball jumps when barrelled, hits to all fields. 66.5 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 81 mph. INF: Short arm action, 3/4 slot. C: Quick arm action, accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.15-2.21 pop times. OF: One hand gather out front, shuffle to throw, sure hands. C: Replaces feet, gains ground.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.

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BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Chase Beahm, Waupun Area Senior High (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Strong lower half, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open set up, lands centered, easy move with good rhythm. Downhill, backspins balls, show ability to hit to all fields, has feel for the barrel. 59.4 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Accurate throws, over the top slot, quick trigger.
Defense: 2.22-2.29 pop times. Replaces feet towards second, gains ground.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.

Sean Bleyer, Sun Prairie West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. High waist, long limbs, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, small leg lift, controlled stride, clean. Handsy swing, short to the ball with good extension through it, middle/pull side approach. 57.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 240’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 77 mph. INF: Full arm action, 3/4 slot flashed carry C: Over the top slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.47-2.56 pop times. INF: Steady actions, shuffle to throw. C: Replaces feet towards second, gains ground.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

Gabe Bockhop, Brodhead (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Athletic build, some strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, lands into strong hitting position on time, slightly back of center with weight. Loft to path, creates bat speed and leverage out front, shows ability to drive the ball to the opposite field and to the pull side gap. 68.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. High 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy.
Defense: 2.25-2.27 pop times. Gains ground, replaces feet, quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

Brogan Bosch, Fort Atkinson High (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High waist, long limbs, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, simple leg lift trigger, easy stride, balanced finish. Downhill path, creates bat speed to and through the baseball, ball jumps off bat, this swing works, drives it to both gaps. 65.5 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Quick transfer, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.20-2.27 pop times. Gains ground, replaces feet, fundamental blocker.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Elias Diaz, CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Broad shoulders, strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, lands centered on time. Downhill, flat and direct path, backspins balls middle to pull side, quick hands, ball jumps when barrelled. 62.9 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Over the top slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.17-2.22 pop times. Reaches out, gains ground, soft blocker.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Cole Fentress, Clinton High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Compact frame, lean.
Hit: RHH. Taller open start, methodical and simple load, longer stride. Flat path, leverages the ball out front, balls jumps when barrelled to both gaps. 60.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.4 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 69 mph. INF: Short arc, 3/4 slot, arm side run, with accuracy. C: 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.46-2.56 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw. C: Gains ground,
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60.

Joe Gargano, Mundelein Cons High School (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Thick lower half, wide shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg lift load into short and controlled stride. On plane early, stays through the ball with centered line drive approach. 65.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 68.4 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Over the top slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: 2.42-2.53 pop times. Gains ground, fundamental blocker.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.

Gavin Kupcho, Oregon High (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/C
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Lean build with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Open base, quick leg lift, aggressive stride. Downhill with control of the barrel, finishes through the ball with length from a short and inside path to the baseball, ball jumps with leverage out front, backspins it. 61 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 75 mph. INF: High 3/4 slot, loose arm action. C: 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.39-2.41 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw. C: Gains ground towards second, quick and clean transfers, keeps it close on blocks.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Braden Loebel, Arrowhead (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, simple load, controlled stride. Good use of the ground, uses levers to impact ball out front from downhill path, uses big part of the field. 63 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 76 mph. INF: Medium arc, 3/4 slot, carry on the throws with accuracy. C: 3/4 slot accurate.
Defense: 2.34-2.45 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw. C: Quick transfer, gains ground towards second, soft blocker.
Run: 8.84 runner in the 60.

Eli Marble, Wauwatosa East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Lean build, long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, toe tap back, lands centered to hitting position on time. Downhill path, flat through the ball, gets extension through the baseball and backspins balls through middle of the field. 62.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.32-2.35 pop times. Reaches out, replaces feet towards second, gains ground.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.

Colton Moen, DeForest (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean build, long limbs, some strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, open, lands centered on time. Handsy and direct, backspins balls to all fields. 59.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Accurate throws, quick trigger.
Defense: 2.27-2.31 pop times. Quick transfer, gains ground.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

Michael Monson, Madison West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Strong build, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, lands on time. Quick hands, downhill with bat speed through the ball, sprays it to all fields. 64.2 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.25-2.27 pop times. Quick transfer gains ground, soft blocker.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.

Nolan Pennekamp, Deforest (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Sturdy build, thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Upright and narrow, slightly open, easy to the hitting position on time. Short and compact, to and through the ball with authority, ball jumps off the bat to pull side and middle of the field. 59.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Compact arm action, accurate.
Defense: 2.41-2.51 pop times. Replaces feet towards second, gains ground.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.

Peyton Poker, Baraboo (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strength in lower half, broad shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Open set up, gets foot down early. On plane with some loft through contact, ball jumps and shows ability to hit to all fields. 63 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. OF - 84 mph. OF: Loose, full arm action low 3/4 slot. C: Accurate, quick trigger, loose.
Defense: 2.07-2.11 pop times. OF: Breaks down, plays through the baseball. C: Replaces feet towards second, gains ground, keeps balls close on balls in dirt/blocks.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Ben Yoss, Verona (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Lean frame, some strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, low hands, controlled leg lift into easy stride. Handsy and direct path, creates some whip out front, ball jumps when barrelled. 56.3 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 72 mph. INF: Full arm action, multiple slots. C: Loose, 3/4 slot accurate.
Defense: 2.17-2.25 pop times. INF: Two handed gather, shuffle to throw. C: Gains ground, soft blocker, athletic covering bunts out of crouch.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.

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