Wisconsin 2025 Rankings: Update
August 28, 2024
With the conclusion of an eventful summer circuit from around the nation, the Prep Baseball staff has released an official update to the class of 2025 rankings—taking in notes, highlights and more from the spring and the summer.
In line with the national unit, the Prep Baseball Wisconsin staff has updated their rankings—including numerous changes up and down the list of prospects.
Check out some of the noteworthy movement in the top-25 in our piece, below.
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AT THE TOP
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Ryan Brennecke LHP / Oconomowoc , WI / 2025South Carolina commit. Brennecke moves into the No. 1 slot for the first time in his prep career after impressing throughout the spring circuit, touching 93 mph with the FB. The southpaw stands at a mature 6-foot, 198-pound frame, and showcased an easy, repeatable delivery that impressed for Oconomowoc. Brennecke’s FB played in the upper-80s-to-low-90s throughout the majority of the spring and summer, as the primary pitch proved to be effective in generating weak contact and swings and misses. Brennecke mixes in a BB and CH to complete his arsenal, both thrown in any count. The BB is sharp and thrown in the mid-70s, while the CH plays in the low-80s with deception. The left-hander has proven to be an uncomfortable at bat with the ability to command the strike zone. Brennecke has continued to look the part as one of the top competitors in the state after a strong showing last summer at the 2023 Prep Baseball Future Games—raising his stock as an arm-to-know before he enters his final season of his prep career. Ryan Brennecke [4/12/24] |
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Carter Kutz RHP/3B / Hartford Union, WI / 2025Nebraska commit. Kutz stands at a strong, wiry 6-foot-2, 179-pound frame, and impressed in all aspects of the game throughout the spring and summer. On the mound, Kutz is a competitive strike-thrower whose FB played in the upper-80s-to-low-90s throughout the spring and summer, as the right-hander works at a quick pace to keep hitters off balance. Kutz garnered Third Team All-State honors for his prowess on the mound, finishing the spring at a 7-1 record. At the plate, Kutz was on the barrel in our staff’s multiple looks—showcasing his power to the pull-side. Kutz attacks strikes and has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to lift the baseball, showing well over the past couple of months. The Nebraska commit inserts himself at No. 2 in our newest update, continuing to provide an intriguing two-way profile as he develops. Carter Kutz [7/19/24] |
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Ethan Bauerschmidt RHP / Tremper, WI / 2025Penn State commit. Bauerschmidt is one of the top athletes in the Badger State’s 2025 class, presenting himself in a 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame. The right-hander was one of the top standouts from the summer circuit, showcasing a lively FB that was paired with a mature BB. The FB plays in the upper-80s-to-low-90s, jumping on hitters in a quick fashion. His BB spins at a high clip, maxing out at 2,758 RPM back at the 17U Rock Summer Championships this past summer. Bauerschmidt garners swings and misses on the BB at a consistent rate, as the out-pitch has proven to be effective in multiple live appearances. His arsenal is complete with a low-80s CH that gives a similar look to the FB. The to-be senior continues to refine his craft, rising to No. 3 in Wisconsin's class of 2025 rankings after a successful spring and summer. Ethan Bauerschmidt [7/21/24] |
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Peter Kussow RHP / Arrowhead, WI / 2025Louisville commit. Kussow inserts himself at No. 4 in our newest update, as the right-handed pitcher emerged as a winner in live looks throughout the spring and the summer. Kussow first impressed for an Arrowhead unit that made it to the State Tournament, attacking the strike zone with the help of a strong two-pitch mix. His FB presents life through the zone—coming from a long, loose 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame. Kussow’s primary pitch lived in the upper-80s-to-low-90s throughout our staff’s multiple looks. His best pitch may be the BB though, as the right-hander has turned his secondary into an effective weapon that gets outs at a high level. Kussow spins the pitch at an average of above 2,600 RPM, throwing off the timing of batters at the plate with sharp, downward movements. The Arrowhead product has flashed a CH at times, completing his arsenal. Kussow put together a solid spring and summer campaign, including earning a Second Team All-State award for his work on the bump. Peter Kussow [7/19/24] |
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Trevor Vande Hey OF / Wrightstown, WI / 2025Iowa commit. Vande Hey rounds out the top-5 names in the Badger State’s class of 2025 rankings, coming off of a productive summer on the circuit. The to-be senior is a toolsy prospect with a high ceiling, standing at a strong 6-foot, 199-pound frame. Vande Hey presented a quality feel for the barrel in live action during the summer, spraying line drives to both gaps from the middle of his team’s order. Vande Hey has quick hands and the ability to drive the baseball, whipping the barrel through the strike zone to generate power. Defensively, Vande Hey is a smooth mover in the outfield with a strong arm, as he was up to 94 mph back in the winter during the Green Bay Preseason ID. Vande Hey’s physicality continues to be a difference-maker, as he places himself at No. 5 in our newest update. Trevor Vande Hey [7/6/24] |
RISERS IN THE TOP-10
+ SS Preston Yaucher (Edgewood, 2025; Penn State) jumps up one spot to No. 6 in the newest update after enjoying a successful stretch throughout the spring and summer, including a Division 2 State Championship. Standing at a strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 199-pound frame, Yaucher led the way at the shortstop position and the middle of the order for Edgewood—emerging as a Second Team All-State member. He maintained his momentum in the summer—showcasing a quick barrel and mature approach at the plate. Defensively, Yaucher is one of the best in the class on the infield, as he has featured clean footwork and plenty of arm strength to stick on the left side. Yaucher continued to excel throughout his 2024 campaign after a strong showing at the 2023 Prep Baseball Future Games. The to-be senior is a dynamic prospect and proven difference-maker, both offensively and defensively.
Preston Yaucher [7/21/24]
+ RHP Auden Pankonin (River Falls, 2025; Nebraska) popped as a name-to-know in the Badger State’s 2025 class, rising into the top-10 in our newest update. Pankonin was a recent winner at the inaugural Prep Baseball Senior Future Games, where the right-hander rushed his FB up to 93 mph in an impressive look at the LakePoint Sports Complex. Pankonin stands at a mature 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame, utilizing a strong lower half to drive down the mound. The River Falls product also spun a sharp BB in the mid-80s, garnering weak contact and proving to create uncomfortable at bats for his respective opponent. Pankonin made one of the biggest jump within this pool of prospects—shaping up for a strong senior season before he takes his talents to Nebraska in the Fall of 2025.
Auden Pankonin [7/24/24]
+ C Marek Bolson (Oconomowoc, 2025; Kent State) made the largest leap amongst the top-10 prospects, checking in at No. 10 in our newest update. Bolson has continued to add strength to a 6-foot-2, 192-pound frame—excelling throughout the spring and summer in multiple looks. At the plate, the left-handed hitter has a mature feel for the barrel, using an up-the-middle approach to drive the baseball. Bolson stays on plane and is quiet in the batters box, allowing himself to be on time and attack strikes. Defensively, the catcher is an athletic mover with a strong arm. Bolson featured pop times around the 2-second mark during the West Milwaukee Preseason ID, carrying his momentum throughout this recent stretch. Bolson was a quality contributor at the Prep Baseball Future Games back in 2023 for Team Wisconsin, and has continued to develop his game at a high rate—entering his final year of prep baseball.
Marek Bolson [7/19/24]
SUMMER STANDOUTS
+ MIF Jack Lutz (Whitnall, 2025; South Florida) was one of the top winners from the summer circuit—emerging as a name-to-follow in the Badger State while remaining at the No. 9 spot. Now recently committed, Lutz was a main producer for his summer team—showcasing a whippy swing and strong barrel in an athletic 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame. The shortstop represented the state at the Prep Baseball Senior Future Games, putting together quality at bats while notching multiple hits in the process. Lutz has flashed power to the pull-side, barreling multiple line drives to the gaps in our staff’s look at the 2025 prospect. Lutz put together another solid showing at the first-ever Wisconsin State Games this summer, too. The to-be senior has been up to 87 mph on the infield in the showcase setting—providing plenty of arm strength and solid footwork to stick on the left side of the infield.
Jack Lutz [7/30/24]
+ INF Jack Zeller (Kenosha Indian Trail, 2025; uncommitted) has emerged as the top uncommitted prospect in the Badger State’s class, checking in at No. 11 in our update. Zeller stands at an athletic 6-foot, 182-pound frame, and found his rhythm at the plate throughout the summer. Zeller has a simple approach with quiet hands and a quick swing, showcasing a low-effort swing that catches consistent barrels. The left-handed hitter was on the barrel in multiple looks, emerging as a tough out who produced competitive at bats. Defensively, Zeller is a steady mover that continues to improve his game, touching 85 mph back in the spring on the infield. Zeller was a catalyst and leader for Kenosha Indian Trail in the spring, maintaining his momentum over the summer circuit to land at No. 11.
Jack Zeller [7/24/24]
+ After battling through injuries early on in his prep career, RHP Dylan Campeau (Greendale, 2025; uncommitted) bounced back and stole the show on the mound, rising to No. 13 as one of the top uncommitted right-handers in the class. Campeau presents himself at a physical 6-foot-2, 232-pound frame with a strong lower half. The pitcher earned an invite to the Prep Baseball Senior Future Games after excelling on the bump at the Appleton Summer ID and in live action throughout the tournament season. Campeau’s FB played in the upper-80s-to-low-90s (T92 mph), showcasing life. The right-hander is a competitor and strike-thrower, using a three-pitch mix to navigate opposing lineups. He spun his CB at a high clip, averaging 2,458 RPM per pitch. It proved to get outs both at The Rock and at LakePoint, earning swings and misses in the process. Campeau mixes in a CH at times, as the pitch sits in the low-80s in our staff’s prior looks. The Greendale product remains uncommitted at the moment, providing upside looks on multiple occasions throughout this summer.
Dylan Campeau [7/24/24]
+ INF Kaden Connor (Monona Grove, 2025; Xavier) is a strong, wiry 6-foot-1, 172-pound athlete who showcased a quality skill set throughout the showcase portion of the recent Wisconsin State Games. The Xavier commit posted EVs in the low-90s during a steady round of BP, maxing out at 93 mph with a clean left-handed swing. Connor is an athletic mover on the infield as well—reaching 83 mph with more strength to add. The infielder is fundamentally sound with mature footwork and a solid glove—performing well in live action looks. Connor rises to No. 14 in our newest update as he enters his senior year at Monona Grove.
+ C Terek Verhage (Monona Grove, 2025; St. Thomas (MN)) is another commit who elevates his status within his top-25, landing at No. 15 in the end-of-summer update. Verhage capped off an eventful spring and summer by launching a home run at the Wisconsin State Games—summarizing a strong stretch of play for the 2025 prospect. Verhage has a powerful left-handed swing, hitting for both average and power in the process. His defense is where his skill set continues to thrive, as Verhage featured pop times between 1.90-2.00 seconds at the Wisconsin State Games. Verhage showcased his arm strength and quick feet, in addition to his consistent blocking ability from behind the dish. He looked the part as one of the top catchers in Wisconsin’s 2025 class—priming himself for a strong final season of prep baseball in the Badger State.
Terek Verhage [7/30/24]
+ INF Dean Staudacher (Muskego, 2025; Wabash Valley JC) has one of the highest ceilings in the 2025 class in Wisconsin, showcasing a toolsy skill set at the first-ever Prep Baseball Senior Future Games. Staudacher has been a steady producer at the plate over multiple looks in a strong 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame, showcasing strong hands and a quality feel for the barrel. The right-handed hitter produced EVs in the low-90s over multiple looks in 2024—carrying his momentum against live arms. Defensively, Staudacher arguably has the strongest arm in the class—touching 93 mph from across the infield down in Georgia after a summer of action. In the winter, Staudacher hit 97 mph on the gun during a showcase—bringing plenty of arm strength to the table as he enters his senior year. Staudacher recently committed to Wabash Valley JC after a standout 2024, placing himself at No. 18 in our newest update.
Dean Staudacher [7/24/24]
+ RHP Jack Roventini (Arrowhead, 2025; uncommitted) remains a top uncommitted arm in Wisconsin’s 2025 class, providing upside looks at both the Prep Baseball Senior Future Games and the Wisconsin State Games a couple of weeks ago. It was at the State Games where Roventini dominated in his outing, touching 90 mph with the FB. The right-hander gets downhill and uses his lower half in a 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame, as his primary pitch is lively and jumps on hitters. Roventini’s SL has a true sweeping action, missing barrels while also garnering swings and misses in the process. The Arrowhead product throws a CH to round out his strong arsenal, too. The pitch plays with depth and keeps hitters off of the FB—proving to get outs against quality competition. Roventini is primed for a strong senior year heading into the fall and winter, ranking at No. 19 to cap off an eventful summer.
Jack Roventini [7/30/24]
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