On Saturday, Feb. 17th, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff traveled to the STiKS Academy and Sports Training facility in Waukesha, WI to host one of the largest showcases on our winter calendar, the West Milwaukee Preseason ID. This event provided us an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the area’s high school prospects and identify several names as we prepare for the WIAA season, as well as future invite-only events on the PBR Wisconsin calendar.

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 pitch data covered in our Positional and Pitcher data dives.

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.

TOP-10 CATCHERS

1. Marek Bolson, Oconomowoc (WI), 2025 Kent State
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Long levers, strong build, projectable frame, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, gather into back hip, stays slightly back of center at launch, balanced with good rhythm, hitterish. Creates easy loft, uses levers well, uphill path with intent to elevate to his pull-side. 71.2 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Accurate arm with some carry from a 3Q slot, short arc.
Defense: 2.00-2.14 pop times. Quick transfer, soft hands, short right foot with good direction to second base, quick and soft down to block, athletic covering bunts, reliability overall to the defensive look.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

2. Ethan Miller, Slinger (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, stock set up, falls to center, controlled move, good separation. Quick, strong hands, drops back shoulder into a flat path, uphill on pitches up in the zone, worked middle of the field. 65.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. High 3Q slot, compact.
Defense: 2.00-2.13 pop times. Short and compact right foot, quick transfers, gets momentum working to second base, can turn the ball around to second base quickly, soft blocker, quick and athletic covering bunts, soft hands, quality receiver during bullpen work, reliability to the overall look to the defense behind the plate.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.

3. Marek Wawrzyniakowski, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 177.8-pounds. Good proportions, athletic build with more strength and fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Controlled gather into back side, lands center on time, gets good separation. Quick, strong hands, flat path, loud contact up the middle, elevates middle/pull-side with authority. 70.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. High 3Q slot, short arc, repeats, accurate.
Defense: 1.97-2.07 pop times. Quick and clean transfer, minimal wasted movement, short right foot with direction to second base, softness to hands receiving, keeps balls close on blocks and quick down covering balls in dirt, quick and athletic covering bunts in front of plate.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.

4. PJ Hamel, Arrowhead (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-4, 200-pounds. Athletic build, good proportions and strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Loads into back hip, flat barrel, crashes to center. Loose hands, uphill path, intent to elevate up the middle/pull-side, extension out front. 70 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82.00 mph. Quick arm, 3Q slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop times. Soft hands, clean transfer, recieves ball deep to save time turning it around, short quick right foot with good direction to second base, soft blocker, quick and athletic covering bunts.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.

5. Dieter Pommer, West Bend West (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Upright and narrow set up, relaxed hands, short knee tuck, controls the move to center. Flat, looks to elevate middle/pull-side. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Short arc, high 3Q slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.06-2.15 pop times. Receives ball deep on throws to second to save time, compact right foot with good direction to second, sturdy and reliable blocker, quick hop out of the crouch fielding bunts, soft hands receiving pens frequently in the pocket.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

6. Jake Dummer, Burlington (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Good proportions, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, relaxed hands, short knee tuck, gains ground, aggressive and controlled move to centered hitting position. Long, flat path, on the barrel with lifted contact up the middle, strong hands. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. High 3Q slot, shows accuracy.
Defense: 2.13-2.19 pop times. Gets under the ball, clean and quick transfer, replaces feet, quick down to block, shows athleticism out of crouch fielding bunts, gets to pocket often receiving bullpens.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.

7. Tyler Smeiska, Mukwonago (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 149-pounds. Athletic build with present strength and some fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, easy and controlled toe tap back, gets to to hitting position on time, rhythmic, loose, hitterish. Loose, quick hands, uphill path with extension out front, stays through the baseball up the middle. 67.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 261’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. C: High 3Q slot, some carry on throws to second. OF: Full arm loop. Over the top slot that flashed carry with throws.
Defense: 2.21-2.44 pop times. C: Replaces feet, gets momentum working to second base, clean transfer, quick down to block, keeps balls close, bounce and hop out of the crouch covering bunts. OF: One hand gather, shuffle with good direction and good finish towards the target.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.

8. Jackson Naber, Slinger (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 175-pounds. Strong build with some projection.
Hit: RHH. Controlled leg tuck, gathers into back hip, lands athletic with pressure in center, good hitting position. Relaxed hands, downhill path, loose operation and hands, on the barrel up the middle. 66.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73.00 mph. 3Q slot, on line throws.
Defense: 2.16-2.22 pop times. Replaces feet, gets good direction going to second base, covers bunts well, keeps ball close on blocks.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.

9. Chase Schimpf, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong build with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, higher hands with strong back elbow, early toe down with balance, good separation, strong hitting position on time consistently. Easy, simple swing, stays flat through the zone, balanced finish, worked on the barrel up the middle/pull-side. 71.8 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. High 3Q slot, online.
Defense: 2.25-2.38 pop times. One knee, gets under the ball, clean transfer, replaces feet, gets direction going to second base, quick to block balls in dirt, keeps them close.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

10. Jaxon Wiese, New Berlin West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 215-pounds. Thicker frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Upright set up, strong back elbow, controlled land to center. Steep path, intent to lift up the middle, strong hands, caught a few loud barrels up the middle. 70.1 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. 3Q slot, short arc.
Defense: 2.12-2.30 pop times. Quickness to transfer, clean transfer, gains ground to second base, softness to blocks, quick to cover bunts, quality job on getting underneath balls to keep them in the zone when receiving bullpens.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.

BEST OF THE REST (LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

Matt Carnell, Marquette University (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic build with good proportions and projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, centered hands, hands load into lower launch position, gains ground to hitting position with lower half. Hands rock back into a flat path, line-drive approach. 65.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72.00 mph. INF - 72.00 mph. C: High 3Q slot shows some carry and accuracy through second base, short arc. INF: Quick draw, 3Q slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.31-2.45 pop times. C: Short right foot, clean transfer, gains ground to second base, athletic covering bunts, quick out of crouch on bunts, softness to blocking balls. INF: Feet work on approach, gets momentum through the ball towards first base, bounce.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.

Chase Freschi, Catholic Memorial (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 215-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, relaxed and centered hands, balanced and controlled toe tap back, gains ground with controlled and aggressive move to hitting position. Flat path, gets out in front with strong hands, worked on the barrel up the middle, line-drives lifted contact. 65.9 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 295’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69.00 mph. 3Q slot, on line throws.
Defense: 2.25-2.40 pop times. Clean transfer on throws to second, gains ground, keeps ball close on blocks, shows ability to cover bunts out of crouch.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60.

Ben Haas, Muskego (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic build with high waist and projection.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, short leg tuck gather, rhythmic on time. Flat path, uses ground and lower half well to deliver the barrel, short to the ball, long through it with quality extension through the ball. 57.3 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66.00 mph. High 3Q slot, on line throws.
Defense: 2.41-2.46 pop times. Quick transfer, replaces feet, feet show some quickness, keeps balls close on block, shows athleticism out of crouch on bunts.
Run: 8.42 runner in the 60.

Carter Kempf, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-7, 180-pounds. Thicker build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, centered hands, early toe down, hands get loaded into strong hitting position on time. Hands rock into a downhill path, stays through the ball with good extension through contact. 61 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 66.9 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61.00 mph. High 3Q slot, short arc.
Defense: 2.52-2.64 pop times. Replaces feet, clean transfer, keeps balls close on blocks, shows some hop out of crouch covering bunts.
Run: 9.20 runner in the 60.

Matthew Koo, Whitnall (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic build with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, stays grounded while loading into back hip, controlled move to center, gets good separation. Simple operation, direct hands with a long flat path, creates some extension through the ball, looks to elevate pull-side. 67.2 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration. (Did not do defense at this event)
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 322’ max distance.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

Ethan Trudell, New Berlin West (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic build with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with higher hands and strong back elbow, early toe down, good balance. Flat path, looks to stay up the middle, balanced finish. 63.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 238’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. High 3Q slot, short arc, online throws.
Defense: 2.22-2.31 pop times. Clean transfer, short right foot gains ground to second base, keeps ball close on blocks, athletic out of crouch covering bunts.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.

Jake Urban, Westosha Central (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, slightly open, starts with flat barrel, small leg lift gather, lands centered. Flat path, line-drive approach with some lifted contact up the middle. 66 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. INF - 78.00 mph. C: Short arc, 3Q slot, shows accuracy. INF: Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.34 pop times. C: Replaces feet, gets momentum working towards second base, keeps ball close on balls in dirt, shows quickness covering bunts, gets underneath the ball receiving during bullpen work. INF: Two hand gather under midline, fields through the ball with momentum.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.

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