Northern Wisconsin Fall ID: Pitcher Analysis
November 19, 2024
On Oct. 20, the PB Wisconsin scouting staff traveled to Impact Sports Academy in De Pere, Wis., to host the annual Northern Wisconsin Fall ID event. This open showcase helped introduce us to some need-to-know players in the state that we’d not yet seen before, as well as provided us with updated looks at players who’ve earned our attention in the past.
Below is a look at all of the pitchers from the event with a few standouts that deserve a mention.
TOP PITCHERS
1. Cooper Jesperson, Eau Claire Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 174-pounds. Athletic, long levers, more projection coming.
Delivery: Athletic with dynamic lower half, drives hard with lower half down the mound with good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Full arc, online, very quick arm, low 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T95, 90-93 mph. Late boring running action, ball jumps out of hand, shows impressive command of the baseball. T2587, 2449 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Late sweeping slider, nasty bite to the pitch, pairs well with the fastball, serious out-pitch weapon, Major League quality. T2812, 2742 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, late depth at the plate, swing and miss weapon, nasty. T1923, 1883 average rpm.
2. Mark Susa, Hudson (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Long levers, projectable.
Delivery: Rhythmic, loose, well organized, dynamic delivery, good direction to the plate, medium leg swing with good balance to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Medium length online arm action, 3/4 slot, quick arm, repeats.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Drives it through areas of the zone with good angle. T2219, 2102 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Sharp 2/8 shape, swing and miss potential, has feel for the pitch. T2078, 2050 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, late fading action. T2014, 1991 average rpm.
3. Gavin Brady, Bay Port (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Athletic build, sloped shoulders, well proportioned, strength throughout, some projection coming.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with balance rhythm and good direction towards the plate, organizes well with proper sequencing.
Arm Action: RH. Online arc, gets arm up on time, quick arm.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Carry through the zone with finish, natural cutting action can command to areas. T2302, 2224 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sharp downer action, swing and miss breaker down in zone. T2116, 2082 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Late depth and fade, thrown with fastball intent, potential weapon, has feel for the pitch. T1484, 1429 average rpm.
4. Alex Sartor, Verona Area (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Present strength with more size and strength coming.
Delivery: High slightly closed leg tuck, lands with good direction to home, medium leg swing finish to the plate, repeats it, athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Short arc, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Thrown downhill with downhill angle to areas of the zone. T2027, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Top to bottom breaker, 11/5 type shape, bigger version of the slider, can land and get below the zone for swing and miss. T1867, 1786 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Short and quick 11/5 type shape and break, can land. T1900, 1839 average rpm.
5. Calvin Johnson, Hudson (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, well proportioned with present strength and more coming.
Delivery: Rhythmic delivery, high slightly closed leg tuck, gets downhill with good direction to the plate, medium leg swing follow through, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, up on time, high 3/4 slot, arm shows quickness, repeats.
FB: T77, 72-76 mph. Plays with carry through the zone. T1911, 1807 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape and break to the pitch. T2011, 1950 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Late fade at the plate, has feel for the pitch. T1554, 1489 average rpm.
6. Gavin Lax, Luxemburg-Casco (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Wiry build, more size and strength coming.
Delivery: Hybrid, rocker step, fluid and continuous mover, high leg kick, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, fluid whippy, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Life out of the hand with finish through the zone, some cut. T2323, 2288 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Strikes, 10/4 action, gradual break. T2398, 2335 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Slows arm down, slight run. T1789, 1728 average rpm.
7. Jacob Reineking, Notre Dame De La Baie Academy (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Athletic, wiry, more size and strength coming.
Delivery: Methodical, high leg kick into tall and fall lower half, in-line land.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, stabs back, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Life out of the hand, some finish through the zone. T1900, 1784 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Big action, 10/4 sweep. T2100, 2027 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slows arm some, running action. T1886, 1795 average rpm.
8. Caden Krutz, De Pere (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Good lines, gets down the hill with good direction, dynamic mover with lower half, lands slightly cross fire.
Arm Action: RH. Medium length online arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Drives it through the zone with carry, heavy feel. T2215, 2126 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. 11/5 short and quick breaker can land, will add more lateral break to it at times. T2314, 2208 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Downer, lateness to it, thrown with fastball intent, locates it down. T1451, 1379 average rpm.
CUT: 74-76 mph. Short and quick lateral breaker.
BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)
Cannon Arnt, Escanaba (MI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, leg kick into drop and drive lower half, in-line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Life out of the hand, slight cut. T1973, 1926 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. Similar shape to the cutter. T2310, 2234 average rpm.
CUT: 70-74 mph. Heavy downer action, strikes.
Bodie Bloom, Montello (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 194.2-pounds. Present size and strength, well proportioned, should add more.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery, medium online leg lift, kicks out with good direction to home, medium leg swing finish through the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, quick arm, 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Some running action through the zone late, bore. T2355, 2173 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 10/4 break and shape, can land, shows the ability to get through the pitch. T2213, 2111 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Late fading action through the hitting zone, can land. T2013, 1941 average rpm.
Lyle Cardwell, Bay Port (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Present strength with some projection coming.
Delivery: Rhythmic wind-up, well sequenced, high leg lift, online, lands with good direction to home, high leg swing finish with some recoil, dynamic, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot with quickness, full arc.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Shows some carry through the zone, can land to areas. T1955, 1893 average rpm.
CB: 61-67 mph. 11/5 shape and break, can land. T1656, 1539 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, shows some fade to the pitch. T1705, 1643 average rpm.
Brady Eckert, Mukwonago (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic with more projection coming.
Delivery: Rhythmic with athleticism, uses lower half well, dynamic and explosive, low leg swing finish through home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, online, quick arm, 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Life out of the hand, flashed carry. T2351, 2258 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 breaker, can land, sharpness to breaker. T2417, 2362 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Flashed sharp 10/4 action, developing feel for the zone. T2473, 2419 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Slows arm down, late run. T1830, 1658 average rpm.
Steven Kable, New London (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 184.1-pounds. Sturdy build with strength throughout.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with good direction to home, balanced and well sequenced.
Arm Action: RH. On line arm action, arm shows quickness, high 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Shows carry through the zone, can command it through areas. T2068, 1974 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape and break, can land in and out of the zone. T2126, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Shows fastball arm speed, good tunnel, potential weapon. T2084, 1781 average rpm.
CUT: 73-75 mph. Short and quick cutter, commands it.
Dallas Rady, Preble (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Wiry build with high waist, very projectable frame.
Delivery: Rhythmic tempo, lands slightly cross fire, medium leg swing finish with balance and good direction to home.
Arm Action: LH. Medium arc, 3/4 slot, whippy with quick arm, repeats.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Angles it through spots to all four quadrants. T1597, 1432 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Snaps off sharp short breaking sliders, can land in zone. T1825, 1764 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Very good sell with late fade and depth at the plate, has present feel for the pitch. T1347, 1286 average rpm.
Aedan Rowhani, Shorewood (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Wiry with projection.
Delivery: High leg kick into tall and fall lower half, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Life out of the hand, running action. T2233, 2166 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Gradual downer action, 10/4 shape. T2068, 2018 average rpm.
Ashton Rymkos, Escanaba (MI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, high leg kick into tall and fall lower half, works in-line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Life out of the hand, some carry, strikes. T2207, 2050 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 10/4 action, strikes. T2067, 2030 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Slight fading action, feel for the zone. T1679, 1628 average rpm.
Tyler Smith, Osseo-Fairchild (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Wiry strong with good proportions.
Delivery: High leg kick into tall and fall lower half, in-line land to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Plays with carry through areas of the zone. T1953, 1887 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Tight break, 11/5 shape, developing feel for the zone. T1928, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Thrown with intent, bore. T1746, 1573 average rpm.
Kale Wagner, Chilton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds. Wiry with projection coming.
Delivery: Controlled delivery into tall and fall finish
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle with 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Shows carry through the zone. T1930, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Can land for strikes with 11/5 shape and break. T1858, 1813 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Thrown with fastball intent with the ability to land. T1777, 1614 average rpm.