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Western Wisconsin Summer ID: Preview

July 15, 2024
By: Maddox Durst
Staff Writer

On Tuesday, July 16, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff is traveling to the northwest portion of the state to host the 10th annual Western Wisconsin Summer ID, taking place at Valley Sports Academy. This showcase is an open event to all graduates between the classes of 2025 and 2028.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we’ll have on-site to assist in our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.

EVENT HISTORY

The Western Wisconsin Summer ID has delivered in the past for our staff—providing a look at some of the under-the-radar talent that resides in the Eau Claire area.

Last year, RHP’s Giles Groothousen (Flambeau, 2024; Bryant & Stratton (WI) commit) and Carter Gunderson (Eleva-Strum, 2024; North Iowa Area CC) were a pair of right-handers who excelled on the mound during the event—earning commitments to JUCO programs in the process.

UTL Tanner Hraby (Medford Area, 2024; Wisconsin-River Falls) was a 2024 First Team All-State winner who was in attendance throughout last year’s event, notching an invite to the Top Prospect Games in Milwaukee shortly afterwards.

INF Sam Reimann (Merrill, 2024; Wisconsin-Stevens Point) was a standout bat during the spring, too. He made a name for himself during the action at Carson Park last year—-committing to Wisconsin-Stevens Point to continue his baseball career.

The talent produced 11 commitments to date, with more to come in the near future.

2024 ROSTER

It bodes well for this year’s roster, one that boasts talent throughout. Some have emerged as follows from the spring, while others have produced during tournament play—shaping up for a strong group of prospects in attendance on Tuesday.

The roster begins with a Third Team All-State member who took the spring by storm in RHP/INF Tavian Shramek (Blair-Taylor, 2025). The uncommitted junior put up video game numbers throughout his spring campaign, garnering an award as one of the top performing pitchers in the state. Shramek struck out 138 batters in 55 innings pitched—finishing with an 11-0 record in the process. He only allowed one earned run and completed his junior campaign with a low 0.13 ERA—proving to be effective for the Wildcats. Shramek will be making his first appearance in front of our staff on Tuesday.

RHP Brady Johnson (Eau Claire Memorial, 2025) has provided a couple of intriguing looks as a two-way prospect over the course of the last month, rushing his FB up to 86 mph at the PBT Wisconsin Open. His bat has played well, too—showcasing consistent power from the middle of the order. Johnson has emerged as an under-the-radar follow in the Badger State, making another appearance in front of our staff in Eau Claire on Tuesday.

INF Jack Halloran (Edgewood, 2025) is another to-be senior who has had a positive presence on the diamond, showing well both at the State Tournament in June and at the recent PBT Wisconsin Open. Halloran has been a scrappy hitter from the top of the order in multiple looks—excelling with a strong approach from the left side of the plate.

To round out the roster, C Thomas Check (La Crosse Logan, 2028) is amongst a pool of younger prospects who have stood out within our tournaments over the summer, as our staff is interested in getting a look at the numerous underclassmen in attendance on Tuesday.

Thomas Check [4/9/24]

EVENT CHECK-IN PROCESS

Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Tuesday’s event, it is imperative that you read our showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.

Additionally, in an effort to continue and develop contactless check-in strategies, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.

ITINERARY

Please bring snacks and drinks as events can run long, especially depending on your position.

CHECK-IN TIMES

  • All Players: 9:00 a.m.

MORE EVENT DETAILS

Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan, Vizual Edge, and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, that can be applied to improve upon their game.

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