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Tournaments  | Story  | 9/11/2023

Midwest Select Championships Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff      Tyler Kotila      Marcus Thomas     
Jordan Woodhouse (2025, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) has a taller and lean frame with length throughout. He’s a right-handed pitcher who got the job done well for Iowa Select 2025 Schulte on Friday as play got underway. He has some looseness to the arm stroke and creates some whip through a higher release. The fastball worked the 79-81 mph range. The pitch had some life to it with some downhill angle from the high slot. He mixed in a curveball with 12-6 bite to it as well. Woodhouse threw 5.0 innings, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 7 opposing hitters. He missed bats and cruised the entire day with an uber-efficient outing. 

Kamren Francois (2025, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a right-handed hitter who has swung the bat well as of late. He got off to a good start in the 2023 PG Midwest Select event after a good performance in the Labor Day event. He sets up with higher hands and the back elbow up, with a deeper setup. He loads with some barrel wrap and a quick gather as he lifts the leg. He stays through it well and can control the barrel to get on plane and do damage. He adjusts with the hands well, being able to stay on an inside path to extend out to it, manipulating the barrel well. Francois finished the weekend with a 4-for-7 line, adding a double and 2 RBI to his credit on the weekend. 



Bron Schaefer (2026, Kaukauna, Wisc.) was solid on both sides of the ball on the first day of the event. He took to the mound as a left-hander, working with some pace to his actions. He has a knee-to-chest leg lift before throwing from a higher three-quarters arm slot with a shorter release. The fastball held the upper-70s and worked up to 80 mph once. He flashed an excellent feel for the curveball as well. He flipped the breaker a ton with 1-7 shape to it, having tons of depth. He induced a lot of whiffs and could land the pitch for strikes. He struck out 9 hitters on  3.0 innings for his outing, allowing 1 hit and issuing 6 walks. He also picked up a hit, swinging it from the left side. He lifts the leg and then turns through contact well, making a forward move to get the weight transferred through contact. He added a hit to his credit with a .500 on-base percentage on the weekend. 

Harper West (2026, Appleton, Wisc.) is a right-handed bat who picked up a couple of hits early in the event. He’s off to a good start, finding some barrels and getting the job done at the dish. He has a slightly spread base with the hands around the letters before lifting the leg with a hovering leg lift. West is quick to the ball with some speed in the barrel to do damage. He extends well out front and is able to drive the ball on a line. He added a 2-hit day to his credit with a double and RBI on his line for GRB Rays North. West had himself a good weekend and found barrels. He hit .500 with a .625 on-base percentage on the weekend, also collecting a double. 

William Pierro (2025, Dubuque, Iowa) has a medium frame and build, working with a longer arm stroke through the back. He threw from a higher three-quarters arm slot with some trunk tilt through release. The fastball worked up to 86 mph and held the low-80s on the pitch. The heater had good life to it with some angle from the higher slot when he located in the lower quadrants. He showed a slurvy breaking ball in the mix as well, throwing it in the upper-60s, getting it more lateral and harder up around the 72-73 mph range, and getting around the pitch better. Pierro mixed pitches and threw strikes to command the zone well. He threw 5.0 innings for a shut-out performance. Pierro allowed 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 7 opposing hitters while getting it done. He competed in the zone and was able to stave off the opposition well. 

Caleb Jahnke (2025, Stillwater, Minn.) took to the mound for Great Lakes National 2 on Saturday and showed off a loose arm stroke with a lengthy frame and higher slot. The fastball was up to 81 mph, holding the upper-70s well. The pitch had some occasional cut to it as he worked the zone, throwing strikes. He also had an upper-60s curveball with a bigger depth to it. He moved well in the lower half as he made his stride downhill. He’s thrown 5.0 innings with 5 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts. He allowed 3 runs, but all 3 were unearned. He added a double to his credit as well, finding a barrel to add to his performance on the mound this weekend. 

Jahnke went up against Sebastian Reyes (2025, Burbank, Ill.), who pieced together an excellent outing. He threw 6.0 innings, allowing 2 hits, walking 2, and striking out 13 opposing hitters. He allowed 3 runs, though none of them were earned. The fastball worked the upper-70s, and he paired it with an upper-60s curveball with a bigger shape. He commanded the zone with his pitches and attacked hitters, being able to miss bats along the way. 

Cooper Hummel (2025, Cascade, Iowa) is a bigger physical frame that swings it from the left side. He starts with a taller and more upright stance, lifting the front foot before striding through to do damage. Hummel was able to extend through it with a clean path to it. He was often able to lift as well. He’s rotational through it and uses his physical frame to leverage it well. He added 2 hits on the tournament's first day, driving home 3 runs, including a double where he helped plate some runs. He got off to a good start this weekend, being able to find the barrel and do damage in the air. Both of his hits came working backside, showing the ability to take pitches the other way. Hummel hit .400 on the weekend, with a double and 3 RBI to his credit.  

Eddie Gray (2024, Mendota Heights, Minn.) has a lengthy frame with long levers throughout the slender build. He swings it from the left side and can control the barrel well. He sets up with a spread base, higher set hands, and a deeper handset overall. He lifts the front foot and then strides through it with some looseness to the barrel. Gray has a good feel for the barrel and manipulates it well with good barrel accuracy. The St. Mary’s commit added a couple of hits, walking twice and producing a .571 on-base percentage on the weekend. He showed off a simple, left-handed stroke, with clean actions working through contact. He worked at-bats well and managed a .375 average and .500 on-base percentage on the weekend. 

Dayne Franks (2028, Orion, Ill.) is another left-handed bat who handled the stick well this weekend. Franks is a left-handed hitter with a taller frame and athletic build. Projectable frame moving forward. He starts with a slightly wider base and bat waggle around the shoulder. He lifts the leg, coiling slightly, with a slightly deeper load as he creates some separation. He had a loose and athletic swing with some whip to the hands as he worked through the zone. He showed the ability to work uphill through it. Franks added a couple of doubles to his credit on the weekend and was able to manage a .444 on-base percentage this weekend. 

Aidan Schmidt (2024, Davenport, Iowa) is a two-way standout who performed well this weekend. He routinely found the barrel as a right-handed hitter with some length to the frame. He created some bat speed through the zone and was able to work on the barrel. He had a spread frame with deep hands and a direct path to the ball. He’s pretty compact with his operation and able to get the job done well. The Black Hawk College- Moline commit hit well this weekend. He hit .429 with a .500 on-base percentage, picking up 2 RBI as well. He also jumped on the mound and threw 4.0 innings, striking out 4, while allowing just 1 earned run. He worked the upper-70s on the fastball and competed in the zone.  

Will Preimesberger (2024, Woodbury, Minn.) works from a medium frame with a physical build. He impacted the ball well in the box, swinging it real well from the right side of the plate. He creates separation before swinging hard through it with some bat speed to impact it and drive it in the air. Preimesberger has a thicker lower half with some strength that he uses well as part of the swing, being able to impact it well. He’s shorter to it but longer through the zone, being able to get the barrel on it with good accuracy. He hit well with a .333 with a .600 on-base percentage this weekend. Preimesberger also jumped on the mound and worked up to 83 mph on the fastball that held around 80 mph. He struck out 7 opposing hitters over 4 and 1/3 innings of work. The uncommitted right-handed pitcher also showed a CH that helped him get whiffs in the lower half of the zone.  

Javen Rominger (2024, Ottumwa, Iowa) is a right-handed bat with athleticism in a leaner frame. He swung it exceptionally well at the top of the lineup for Gamers Select 18U. The uncommitted right-handed bat has an even base, higher hands, and a compact stroke. He’s able to work to it well, creating some speed through the zone with a quick path to the ball. Rominger gets his hands on it quickly and looks to do damage. He has a simple right-handed operation with good quickness to it. He hit well with a .500 batting average and a .500 on-base percentage. 

Thaden Wewel (2024, Elkhorn, Neb.) is another right-handed bat with some strength in an athletic frame and some physicality to the build. It’s a simple operation to the ball with good quickness through it, being able to lift and create some leverage with his swing. He has an even base with pre-loaded hands. The uncommitted outfielder uses a simple leg lift as he steps and strides into it. He rotates through well with some strength to leverage the ball well and impact it pull-side for success. Wewel did some damage with the barrel this weekend, hitting .400 with a .455 on-base percentage, adding 2 doubles to his credit. 

Tanner Jacobson (2024, Blair, Neb.) is another uncommitted bat from the Nebraska Prospects 2024 Black roster who handled the bat well this weekend. Jacobson uses a spread base with the hands set higher and the back elbow up. Overall, it's a clean stroke with some quickness through it. He has some strength to impact with a physical swing that produces loud results. Jacobson rotated through it well, too, turning on the ball to work pull-side. A simple approach with the strength to pair allowed him to do a good job at the dish for his team. He had himself a day at the dish on Saturday, managing a 2-for-3 line. 

Joseph Broughton (2024, Northville, Mich.) took to the mound on Saturday and was downright dominant. The left-handed pitcher has a frame that he’s continued to fill out, showing a medium build with strength apparent. He works with a slower and deliberate start to the wind-up as he stays balanced the entire way through release. Broughton lifts the leg to the chest with some coil as he gets up to peak leg lift. He moves well down the slope with a ton of hip-shoulder separation as he gets through release. He throws from a three-quarters arm slot with trunk tilt as he gets into release. The fastball worked 86-90, holding in the upper-80s throughout his outing. The pitch missed bats and could overpower, playing up in the zone for swings and misses. He showed the breaker with a big 2-7 shape and the ability to land it for strikes. Broughton threw the curveball in the 74-76 mph range, looking real healthy. He mixed both pitches well. The Pitt commit threw 2.0 innings, missing bats, and collecting 4 strikeouts. He allowed 1 hit and did not usher a free pass out in an exceptional outing. 

Ethan Bagwell (2024, Maryville, Ill.) came on in relief for Broughton and picked right up where he left off. The big and physical right-handed pitcher was dominant and able to attack the opposition with ease. He had strength present in the frame and tons of controlled movements as he worked down the slope. He lifted the leg above the belt with some coil and then had a good move downhill as he would stride through release. He threw from a lower three-quarters arm slot with tons of whip to it, being able to attack opposing hitters with some deception. The fastball worked 89-92 mph with tons of ride to it. He showed a slider in the 76-78 mph range with great shape to it. The pitch had good sweep to it, missing bats with the pitch. Bagwell attacked and missed barrels in the game with a refined operation. The Mizzou Tigers commit threw 2.0 innings, allowing 1 hit, striking out 3, and holding the opposition scoreless. 

Nick Guidici (2024, Cottage Grove, Wisc.) is a compact frame with a physical build that showed strength as he was able to barrel up the ball well this weekend. He’s a left-handed bat with some strength to impact the ball and drive it in the air, lifting well. Guidici is a left-handed bat with a mostly spread stance and bat speed through the zone. Strength shows when he connects, and the uncommitted bat was able to hit well for his team this weekend. He had a good feel for the barrel and was able to pick up a few hits. He was 4-for-7 on the weekend with 2 doubles, a triple, and 3 RBI to his credit. 

Steffen Mello (2024, Middleton, Wisc.) is another bat who handled the stick well for Silver Sluggers Navy 2024 this weekend. He was able to do a job with the barrel and produce some hits. He’s an uncommitted right-handed hitter with a spread base, the elbow tucked, and the barrel on the shoulder. He lifts the leg, gathering over the backside as the hands get deep and then striding hard through contact. He’s direct to the ball, working out front to it, being able to drive it in the air. He hit well for his team this weekend and got the job done in the batters’ box. Mello managed a .333 average with 2 doubles and 2 RBI to his credit. 

Jackson Mishler (2024, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an athletic and lean shortstop who handled the stick well for his team this weekend. Mishler swung the bat well and was a producer as part of the Iowa Select Scout 2024 squad. He starts with a slightly wider/spread stance with the hands high, loading with some barrel wrap as he gets set. He has loose wrists with good extension through contact and some bat speed through the zone. He was able to square the ball up well and do damage. He attacks early in the count, looking to do damage early on. The uncommitted right-handed bat did a good job this weekend. Mishler was able to do damage at the plate with a .444 average and a .545 on-base percentage with a double and 2 RBI to his credit. 

Boden Hancock (2028, Marion, Iowa) is a right-handed bat who is able to control the barrel well. He picked up a good amount of knocks this weekend, handling the bat well and being able to do damage with some advanced actions in the batters’ box. He sets up with an even base, higher-set hands, and the back elbow up. He strides through it quickly, being able to whip the hands to it and drive it well. He had an exceptional feel for the barrel, being able to drive uphill through contact with a good path to the ball. He was direct and able to do damage working through it. Hancock hit .571 with a .700 on-base percentage this weekend. He had 3 doubles and 4 RBI to his credit. 

Brayden Pierce (2028, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a right-handed bat with an upright stance and higher set hands in his stance. He makes an inward move after lifting the leg, with a slight coil in the front side as he loads up before striding through it. He’s direct with the hands and able to work uphill through contact. He drove the ball well in the air and could lift it with some speed through the zone. The first baseman had a good feel for the barrel and was able to get the job done for his team with some nice swings. Pierce hit .400 on the weekend with a triple and 7 RBI to his credit.  

Ryan Stedman (2026, West Des Moines, Iowa) was a two-way standout for Iowa Sticks Scout 2026, getting it done on both sides of the ball on Saturday. He took to the mound for the start, being a right-handed pitcher with a taller and slender build. He had long levers in the lower half that helped him extend down the mound. He created some whip from the higher slot, pulling down through release with some angle on his fastball. The fastball worked 82-84 T85 mph on the day with good angle and riding life to it. He showed a tighter curveball in the mix with short vertical depth in the low-70s. He turned over a mid-70s changeup with tumble to it as well. Stedman attacked hitters with confidence and had good whip to the arm overall. The uncommitted right-hander pieced together a great outing on the mound, throwing 4 and 1/3 innings, allowing 1 hit, walking 3, and striking out 12 opposing hitters, with 1 earned run. Stedman also got it done at the plate. He’s a right-handed hitter who operates from an upright build, with higher hands and the back elbow up. He lifts the leg and gathers over the backside with some coil in the front side. He was loose with his swing and had some quickness to the ball, creating some whip in a direct path. Stedman hit .364 with a .462 on-base percentage. He added a triple and plated 2 runs at the dish.

Cade Hannen (2028, Robins, Iowa) was able to find barrels this weekend. The right-handed hitter had an even base with higher-set hands that were deeper in his stance. He lifts the leg and works through contact with good whip and some bat speed working through the zone. He swung hard with an in-sync operation and good speed through the zone to do damage out front. He was often on time and on plane, helping produce as part of the Iowa Select 2028 Richert lineup. Hannen has a simple right-handed stroke, and his play this weekend earned him Most Valuable Player honors. Hanned managed a .429 on-base percentage with a double and 6 RBI to his credit. He jumped on the mound and worked into the low 70s with 4 punchouts over 3.0 innings of work while walking just 2 opposing hitters. 

Derek Roling (2028, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) has real advanced actions in the batters’ box with a taller frame and some strength present throughout the build. He handles the bat really well, with a good feel for the barrel and the ability to leverage well. Roling is a left-handed bat with an even base, slightly bent knees, and hands around the shoulder, wrapping as he loads up. He lifts the leg and strides into it with a fluid path to it. He creates some whip, staying short to it and working through it with good bat speed to drive the ball. He’s often able to work on the barrel and do damage. Roling hit .500 with a .600 on-base percentage on the weekend.

Kelvin Jones Jr. (2025, Chicago, Ill.) has an athletic frame and strength in the build. Quick & twitchy, with tons of speed getting out of the box and working down the line. The left-handed bat has been able to find some barrels, and he has helped his team produce. He sets up with an even base, the hands high, and slightly open feet. He lifted the leg, striding into it, with an explosive turn through contact. He’s extremely quick to turn the hips and fire through the zone with the barrel. Jones Jr. is able to drive the ball well, with a good feel for the actions in the batters’ box. Plenty to like from the uncommitted 1B/OF, who swung it well this weekend. He hit .333 with a .500 on-base percentage. He hit 2 doubles a triple, and managed 5 RBI to his credit. 

Andrew Hamlett (2024, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a left-handed pitcher with a lean frame and slender build. He took to the mound on Saturday and was dominant in his start. He had controlled and deliberate actions, working from the rubber as a left-handed pitcher. He was longer through the back, hiding it well. He released from a higher three-quarters slot as he worked down the slope. There was some arm speed through release present as well. The fastball worked up to 83 mph and held around the low-80s. The pitch had some run to it and was able to play up in the zone to elicit some whiffs. He paired it with a big 1-7-shaped breaking ball that was problematic for the opposition. The curveball had great depth to it, as Hamlett showed feel to land the pitch for strikes. The Southeastern CC commit attacked hitters well and was able to get the job done on the mound for his team. He threw 5.0 innings, allowing 2 hits, walking none, and striking out 12 opposing hitters for a shutout before turning it over to the bullpen.  

Hamlett gave the ball to Isaac Scott (2024, Marion, Iowa) in relief. He came in for 2.0 innings of quick relief work, getting the job done for his team to close things out and take home the shut-out victory. Scott worked the upper-70s and was able to get up to 81 mph on the fastball in his relief appearance. He struck out 5 opposing hitters on 6 outs recorded while not allowing a hit, a walk, or any runs. He was also able to help his team with his performance at the dish. The right-handed hitter had a spread base with higher set hands and some whip-through contact. He barreled up the ball well and was able to drive it in the air. He uses the lower half well on his swings.  He hit .600 on the weekend with a .667 on-base percentage. Scott managed a double and struck out 3 opposing hitters. 

AJ Levy (2025, Woodbury, Minn.) found a ton of barrels this weekend. He did a great job connecting and doing damage with the bat in his hands. He showed off a simple right-handed stroke with a spread stance and hands higher in the frame. He worked to it with a direct path and quick stroke through contact. The uncommitted right-hander was able to show off strength in the compact frame with the ability to lift and leverage the pull side. Levy also did a good job working counts and battling with 2 strikes. He stayed even shorter to it with a quiet lower half to do damage and drive the ball in the air. He hit .643 with a .737 on-base percentage with 2 doubles, a triple, a home run, and 7 RBI to his credit. Levy also jumped on the mound and threw 5.0 innings for his team. He worked up to 83 mph on the fastball from a loose, longer arm stroke. He allowed 6 hits 2 walks and had 7 punchouts to his credit in his performance, allowing no earned runs.

Kenny Perez (2024, Chicago, Ill.) is an uncommitted right-handed bat who impressed this weekend with a strong performance at the plate. He’s got a stronger and sturdy frame with some physicality in the build. He swings it with strength at impact and the ability to work in the air and drive balls pull-side for success. Perez handled the stick well and found some barrels. He starts with an open base and higher-set hands before lifting the leg for an inward stride. He stays balanced, working through the swing, creating some separation, and then driving hard through contact. He handled the bat well and produced some loud contact. He had a couple of doubles and plated a couple of runs on the weekend for his team. 

Jake Hanley (2024, Mason, Ohio) has a thicker and stronger frame. He’s got some physicality and was able to handle the stick well this weekend, swinging it from the left side and collecting some hits. He has a spread stance with the hands set higher and deep. He turns hard through contact and is able to lift the ball well. He drove it deep for a home run as well. Hanley was able to hammer the ball, working back up the middle and into the pull-side gap well. He rotated through it with a feel for the barrel to get on plane and connect. The Indiana Hoosiers commit hit .333 with 5 RBI to his credit this weekend. 

Carter Harmes (2025, Lincoln, Neb.) had a really simple and clean operation in the batters’ box, and he was able to reap the benefits this weekend. He’s got a lean and athletic frame with strength present. The uncommitted right-handed hitter had a wider and spread stance with tons of quickness and speed through the zone. He was able to work through contact with present bat speed and a path to launch that allowed him to lift the ball. He was simple with the lower half with an already wider base and deep hand load. Harmes hit .333 with a .385 on-base percentage, collecting 2 doubles along the way as well. 

Carter McPeak (2025, Lincoln, Neb.) had a good weekend at the dish, putting an exclamation point on the weekend with a walk-off bomb to secure the championship victory. McPeak is a right-handed hitter with a spread bast and hands set around the letters before drifting back as he loads up. He stays short to the ball and is long through the zone and through contact to drive it. He was able to go get one out front and belt it for the walk-off home run. However, he hit well all weekend with a .417 average .462 on-base percentage. He had 2 doubles and a home run with 4 RBI to his credit. 

- Tyler R. Kotila 

Luke Skinner (2024, Woodbury, Minn.) showed off with the bat all weekend for Great Lakes 18u National. He starts from a spread stance with high hands and a high back elbow, utilizing a toe tap trigger. Skinner creates some back-shoulder separation with a physical 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame and an active lower half that rotates well to create good bat speed. He had a flat bat path with some barrel control as he collected two hits, including a double and working a walk. Middle-of-the-order hitting upside with more power to be untapped in the frame. Loyola Marymount commit.  

Cashton Jones (2024, Madison, Wisc.) showed a ton of upside in his start for Great Lakes National, going 4.1 innings and collecting six strikeouts. Jones competed in the zone, spreading six hits and three walks for two earned runs. He works from a short belt-high leg kick before getting down the mound well with a longer, controlled stride and a short and compact arm action with a lower three-quarters arm slot. Jones ran the fastball up to 83 and held upper 70s throughout the appearance. Also showed a curveball with 11-5 shape and solid two-plane break. The breaking ball worked well on the corners of the plate with ease out of the hand and more velocity in the tank for the uncommitted 6-foot-1, 205-pound right-handed pitcher.  

Teeghen Rath (2024, Cedar Falls, Iowa) cruised for ITB during his start Friday night, going six shutout innings on the mound and only allowing four hits and two walks while collecting 11 punchouts. Rath works from a chest-high leg kick and a shorter, cross-fire stride down the mound before a longer arm action, and good whip lets the arm come through from a high three- quarters arm slot. Long and lanky 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame with room to fill and some effort at release with more velocity in the tank. Rath relied heavily on the fastball during the outing and overpowered hitters with it sitting in the mid-80s and topping out at 87. Also showed a slider with some sweep across the zone. Rath wasn’t afraid to work in on the hands, jamming hitters and breaking two bats in his first three innings. He mixed locations well in the zone, and the fastball played up in the zone well. Rath is an uncommitted player to keep a close eye on during the fall season.  

Kellan Klosterman (2024, Loveland, Ohio) got the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team off to a hot start on the weekend, collecting five strikeouts in his two innings on the mound. He works from a chest-high leg kick with a medium-length stride down the mound and controlled lower-half actions before whipping the arm through with a ton of arm speed from a medium length arm action and a high three-quarters arm slot. Repeats the motion well with an average effort at release and a full arm swing. Klosterman ran the fastball 87-89 and showed the ability to blow it by hitters and mixed in a good slider with a tight 11-5 shape that could get swings and misses out of the zone, working it well low and away to right-handed hitters—attacked the zone during the hitless appearance with zero walks allowed. Well-put together 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with room to fill out and a ton of upside and projectability moving forward. Notre Dame commit.  

Logan Dunn (2024, Neshkoro, Wisc.) showed off an advanced approach all weekend with an advanced offensive game that could do it all from the leadoff spot for the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team. He starts from an upright stance with high hands and a high back elbow, utilizing a high leg lift to get on time. He creates separation well with a quick barrel and good rotation. Dunn collected three home runs on the weekend, with two being driven out over the opposite field fence, and added another three hits to collect eight RBI while working two walks. He showed a patient approach that let the ball get deep and had the bat speed to be able to turn on pitches with solid jump off the barrel. A consistent threat in the leadoff spot that can help generate offense. Missouri State commit.  

Jack Sellnau (2024, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) threw a gem on Saturday for ITB, going 5 and 2/3  innings with 13 strikeouts while spreading two hits and three walks for one unearned run. He worked exclusively from the stretch and started from the far third base side of the rubber before a belt-high leg kick and a medium-length stride down the mound with a good backside push to bring the arm through from a lower three-quarters arm slot. The fastball topped out at 85 and was low- to mid-80s through the start with a ton of arm-side run, in on hands to right-handed hitters, and showed that he can elevate the fastball for swing and miss above the zone. Also showed a tight 11-5 shaped slider that he could start outside the zone and break into the inner third of the plate to right-handed hitters. He showed a feel for sequencing, working the slider for strikes early in counts and then blowing the fastball by hitters for the strikeout. He was consistently working the arm-side part of the plate and was able to produce consistent weak contact or swing-and-miss. A right-handed pitcher who knows what he is doing on the mound and is an uncommitted arm to follow closely for the rest of the fall.  

Carson Obrecht (2024, Omaha, Neb.) filled the bottom part of the zone well as he cruised through his 6.0-inning shutout start, racking up 11 strikeouts to only one walk and three hits. Obrecht works from an above-the-belt leg kick with a shorter stride that lets him whip the arm through from an over-the-top arm slot. Rotates the lower half well on the mound and gets downhill from the mound well. Solid three-pitch mix with the fastball that was low-80s and topped out at 84 and a change-up that he could locate below the zone for swing and miss or for strikes at the knees and a slider with some tighter spin and two-plane break that could get chases out and away from right-handed hitters. Obrecht is an uncommitted right-handed pitcher to keep an eye on during the fall season.  

Grant Mather (2024, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) continued to impress on the mound, carving through his 5.0-inning 2-hit shutout to help lead the Iowa Select 2024 Scout team to the Semifinal victory and their inevitable Championship victory. He works from a letter-high leg kick with a long stride down the mound and good lower half rotation to create a ton of arm whip and jump out of the hand as he fires from a three-quarters arm slot. The fastball was up to 85 and sat low 80s throughout with a good arm-side run and jumped on hitters working well up in the zone late in counts. The curveball had an 11-5 shape and good depth, with the ability to locate it on the corner of the strike zone on both sides of the plate. Mather filled the bottom of the zone, getting weak contact and not allowing any walks, and recording six strikeouts. Knows what he is doing on the mound and was able to work efficiently in the start, needing just 60 pitches. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed pitcher has continued to show his upside and pitchability. Southeastern commit.  

Ethan Dorchies (2024, Cary, Ill.) continued the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team’s run of dominance on the mound in his 2.0-inning appearance, collecting three strikeouts to only one hit allowed. He works from a belt-high leg kick with a good backside push and a longer stride down the mound that lets him work downhill from the slope with a three-quartersarm slot and a ton of whip. The right-handed pitcher ran the fastball up to 92 and was upper-80s to low-90s throughout his efficient 21-pitch outing. He also showed a sharp 12-6 shaped curveball. He went right after hitters and challenged with the fastball that he could locate on all four corners of the strike zone. A live arm that went right after and beat hitters with a projectable long and lanky 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame to continue to watch during the rest of the fall season. Illinois Chicago commit.  

Reid Burkle (2024, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) helped guide the Iowa Select 2024 Scout team to their Championship victory, throwing one inning to close out the Semifinal game on just seven pitches and throwing three shutout innings in the Championship game. He ran the fastball up to 87 and was in the low-to-mid 80s throughout both appearances with a big slider that he could backfoot to left-handed hitters late in counts to get swing and misses, collecting two strikeouts combined to only two hits allowed. The right-handed pitcher works from an above-the-belt leg kick with a shorter stride down the mound that lets him create whip to the arm and swing it through from a high three-quarters arm slot. Was able to locate the mechanics well and repeat the delivery consistently, even with a slight tendency to fall off to the first base side of the mound. Showed the pitchability and created good downhill tilt on the mix, inducing weak contact on the ground. Long and lanky 6-foot-5, 204-pound frame with slightly above average effort at release but some more velocity in the tank and an arm to keep a close eye on in the uncommitted 2024 class.  

Trever Baumler (2024, Urbandale, Iowa) showed a ton of upside in his 2.0-inning outing for the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team. He collected two strikeouts in the scoreless appearance and spread three hits and two walks—good pitchability with composure when runners where on base. Baumler works from an above-the-belt leg lift with a shorter stride down the mound and a slight crossfire delivery that lets the arm come through from a three-quarters arm slot. A live arm with plenty of arm speed and whip. The fastball was upper-80s to low 90s and topped out at 92 while mixing in a 12-6 shaped curveball with some depth that he could land in the zone for strikes and was able to turn over a change-up that had some arm-side fade. 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame with a live arm and well-put together with minimal effort at release and plenty of velocity left in the tank. Baumler is a high upside right-handed pitcher who will be a fun watch for the rest of the fall. TCU commit. 

Noah Wech (2024, Manitowoc, Wisc.) showed a ton of upside in his abbreviated look, going one inning with a strikeout to one hit and zero walks allowed for the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team and adding a ground-rule double to the opposite field right-center gap in the box. On the mound, Wech works from a slightly below-the-belt leg lift before a shorter stride down the mound lets him work downhill with a three-quarters arm action and riding life to the fastball, 92, that was upper 80s to low 90s. Also showed a change-up with good arm-side vertical depth that could get hitters out front and a slider with a shorter horizontal break. Controlled delivery with a ton of arm speed with above-average effort at release and some more velocity in the tank. A high upside right-handed pitcher that will be a fun watch the rest of this fall. Oklahoma State commit. 

Creighton Tuzzio (2024, Clarinda, Iowa) showed a ton of upside in a dominant three-inning relief appearance for Iowa Select 2024 Scout, shutting down the opposing bats and helping secure the Championship victory. He collected three strikeouts while only allowing two hits and a walk. Tuzzio has a long and lanky 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame that lets him work downhill from the mound well with a controlled belt-high leg kick and a longer stride down the mound that lets him get downhill tilt on his pitches. Longer arm action that hides the ball well before a high three-quarters arm slot whips the arm through with good arm speed. Tuzzio sat mid- to upper-80s and topped out at 89 during the outing and showed off an 11-5 shaped curveball that Tuzzio showed some feel for locating both pitches to both corners of the plate effectively. High upside right-handed pitcher with a projectable frame and more velocity to come as he matures into the frame. Iowa Western commit. 

Luke Landrus (2024, St. Joseph, Iowa) swung a hot bat all weekend for the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team. He starts from a wide base and square stance with hands starting at the head, utilizing a small toe tap trigger. He creates separation in the back shoulder and slots the arms well to bring the barrel through on plane consistently with some pop. Direct hand path to the ball with good bat speed and a flat bat path. Good backside rotation with barrel whip and some barrel control. Showed the ability to work uphill and power to all fields, adding a loud line-drive home run over the opposite right-field fence in the semi-final game. He ended the tournament with a total of four hits, including a double and triple to drive in three RBI. Athletic with some twitch to the 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame with some room to fill out and some more power to get into as strength is added. Illinois commit. 

Anthony Harrington (2026, Lost Nation, Iowa) impressed all weekend for the Iowa Renegades as their run fell just short in the semifinal game. Harrington showed off with the bat all weekend and in the game, adding two hits, including a loud double off the wall in left-center field. He starts from a bent knee, even base and square stance with high hands and a high back elbow, utilizing a short leg-lift trigger. Creates back-shoulder separation and slots the arms well to come through on plane consistently. Good bat speed with a slight uphill bat path. Shows good barrel control and went on to collect five hits this weekend, including another two doubles and a triple for four RBI. Also collected three walks and three stolen bases. Athletic and twitchy with jump off the barrel and the ability to use all fields. A must-watch uncommitted player in the upcoming seasons with a solid all-around game.  

Gavin De Jesus (2026, West Des Moines, Iowa) continued to show the all-around game and upside for Iowa Sticks Scout 2026 this weekend, leading them to a Championship victory. In the box, the right-handed bat starts from a spread stance with his back knee bent, utilizing a lift-and-replace trigger to create back-shoulder separation and work hands directly to the ball. He’s a twitchy athlete with bat speed from a flat bat path. Some feel for the barrel, collecting three hits, including a double, and proving to be a spark plug in the leadoff spot with five runs and three stolen bases. Two-way upside running the fastball up to 84 off the mound with an over-the-top arm slot. A high-upside player with a good all-around game and some more gap-to-gap power projection as the frame continues to mature and fill out.  

Tom Norton (2027, Muscatine, Iowa) showed off the advanced skillset all weekend for Iowa Select 2027 Gavin. Norton has a large, physical 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame that he utilizes well in the swing. He starts from an even base and square stance with hands starting at the head and utilizing a leg-lift trigger. Pumps bat some before the foot lands but gets the arms to a good hitting position before rotating the lower half and creating back-shoulder separation. Gets on plane consistently and shows jump off the barrel. Solid bat-to-ball skills with power upside as the frame continues to mature and fill out. Norton shows middle-of-the-order hitting upside, collecting six hits on the weekend, including two doubles and a triple to drive in five RBI. Norton also showed a good approach at the plate, working two walks to zero strikeouts. Impressed on the mound as well, working two hitless innings in relief, collecting all six outs via the strikeout while allowing two walks and showing the fastball that was up to 81 and was upper-70s. Norton’s a high-upside player with pop and a ton of projection remaining.  

Kaden Wasniewski (2027, McHenry, Ill.) showed a ton of upside on the mound during his start on Saturday for GRB Rays Illinois 15u. The right-handed pitcher works from a belt-high leg kick with a medium-length stride down the mound. Full arm swing with some arm whip as the arm comes through from an over-the-top arm slot. The fastball ran up to 85 and was low-80s throughout his five shutout inning start on Saturday. Also showed a curveball with a developing shape but some depth on it at present. Spread one hit and four walks while collecting seven strikeouts. He was able to beat hitters with the fastball and mixed locations well. Projectable 6-foot, 158-pound frame that will be a player to watch over the upcoming seasons.  

Landon Clements (2027, McHenry, Ill.) showed a ton of upside, hitting in the top-of-the-order for the GRB Rays Illinois 15u. He starts from an upright stance with his knees bent and weight shifted onto the back foot before striding through and flipping the hips. Barrel comes through on a flat bat path with some whip. Clements rotates well through contact with some pull-side power upside as the 5-foot-9, 135-pound frame continues to mature. Showed a good approach for the age with bat-to-ball skills, collecting three hits for an RBI, working four walks, and swiping two bases.  

Rhylee Schmidt (2027, Norwalk, Iowa) showed a ton of all-around upside during the weekend for the Iowa Sticks Scout 2027 group. In the box, the right-handed bat starts from a spread stance with his weight shifted on the back side before a small toe tap lets him fire the hips and hands with good bat speed as the barrel comes through on a flatter bat path. Intent in his swing with good back-shoulder separation and some more power to be unlocked with quick hands and a smaller 5-foot-7, 150-pound frame that has plenty of growth and maturation left. He collected three hits on the weekend, including a triple, driving in five RBI and working four walks. Also showed the speed and base running IQ, stealing six bases. He is an exciting player with a ton of upside that will be a must-watch player going forward. 

-Marcus Thomas 

Evan Daxenbichler (2027, Peoria, Ill.) looked very impressive as he pitched a valuable relief inning for Wow Factor North on Saturday. Striking out 3 batters, he was the perfect bridge between their starting and closing pitchers. In the appearance, Evan displayed a very whippy slingshot-type motion from around the ¾ arm angle. It was a motion that created some deception from the opposing hitters. The leverage that he achieved as he got into his release helped his breaking balls flick off his wrist in a way that froze batters up. The breaker had good shape and kept hitters off-balance. Daxenbichler worked up to 79 mph and held the upper-70s. He threw 3.0 innings over the weekend with 6 strikeouts while allowing just 2 hits and no runs.

Jack DeTienne (2024, Verona, Wisc.) had a fantastic relief appearance for the Cincinnati Reds Scout Team on Saturday, striking out 6 of the 7 batters he faced in two innings. His fastball was hard to keep up with, while his curveball and slider countered with some serious movement. At 6-foot-2 and 170 lbs, this Xavier commit has a big frame with more room to fill out. He already has a powerful over-the-shoulder motion that produces an 89-92 MPH fastball. The pitch had good life to it and was a problem for opposing hitters to catch up to. He has room to continue filling out the projectable velocity. DeTienne threw 2.0 innings and was dominant in his outing, with 6 strikeouts as mentioned. 

Drew Grego (2025, Papillion, Neb.) provided a helpful bat in 402 Express 2025’s lineup this weekend. The Nebraska commit showed off his very quick hands that complemented his big, strong hitting frame. He also displayed how he loads and shifts his energy smoothly and gets the barrel directly to the ball out ahead of the plate. His slight upward swing path provided a very repeatable formula for line drives and some juice. With his patience drawing walks, his speed on the bases, and his defensive range at shortstop, Grego utilized plenty of tools and displayed his potential as a prospect worth paying attention to. 

-Alec Gelande 
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