Midwest World Invite Qualifier - Data Scope

Hitters

Barrett Batt, NE Prospects, Uncommitted (OF, 2028) 

Twitchy left-handed hitter with plus-plus bat speed and an explosive lower half. Stays connected with the barrel working through the zone for an extended window, allowing him to consistently impact the baseball out front. Kept the swing tight and unloaded on a two-run home run to right field, showcasing premium bat speed, present power, and strong barrel control.

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 105 mph
• LA: 24°
• PA Result: HR

Barrett shows a strong understanding of how to utilize the lower half, generating quality rotational power while maintaining excellent balance and control throughout the swing. Has a tight, efficient path that allows the barrel to stay in the zone for an extended period of time, giving him the ability to handle velocity and make consistent, hard contact. The bat speed and lower-half involvement give him legitimate power potential, with the ability to drive the ball with authority. Overall, shows an intriguing offensive profile with above-average bat speed, efficient swing mechanics, and the physical tools to develop into a consistent impact hitter. 

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Jamison Saathoff, NE Prospects, Uncommitted (1B/OF, 2027)

Continues to obliterate baseballs this fall, consistently producing loud contact with serious impact. Features plus-plus-plus bat speed with mega juice to the pull side, allowing the barrel to explode through the zone with intent. Unloaded on a three-run home run to left field, continuing to showcase legitimate power and the ability to change the game with one swing. 

Key Batted Ball:

• EV: 107 mph
• LA: 31°
• PA Result: HR

Jamison generates easy bat speed and leverage through the swing, creating legitimate power in the box. Shows the ability to translate his physical tools into game production, consistently barreling the baseball and impacting it with authority. Overall, the combination of elite bat speed, pull-side juice, and emerging consistency gives him a highly intriguing offensive profile with significant impact potential.

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Matt Meeker, GRB Iowa, University of Arkansas Commit (OF, 2027)

Physical left-handed hitter with an imposing 6'4", 225-pound frame and premium juice to all fields. Starts the fall with a bang after a strong junior summer, staying through the baseball and smoking a double off the right-field wall. Impact offensive profile with present strength, big-time power potential, and the ability to drive the baseball with authority to all fields. Name to follow closely throughout his senior year and into draft season. 

Key Batted Balls:

• EV: 100 mph
• EV: 110 mph
• EV: 105 mph

High-level LHH prospect with an imposing 6’4”, 225-pound frame and premium juice to all fields. Brings a rare combination of size, strength, bat speed, and raw power, showing the ability to consistently impact the baseball with authority. The power is legitimate and plays across the field, giving him a chance to develop into a middle-of-the-order type offensive presence at the next level. The combination of his frame, natural strength, and ability to drive the baseball gives him considerable ceiling, with the tools to continue making a significant jump as he gets stronger and more experienced. Very good prospect who deserves close attention throughout his senior year. Has the type of offensive upside and physical profile that can put him firmly in the conversation with the top players in his class. 

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Jevan McMenamy, Dakota Selects (MIF, 2029)

Aggressive forward move while riding the back leg effectively, staying controlled and creating leverage through the swing. Features a short, compact stroke with a tight turn through the zone, allowing the flat, quick barrel to get to the baseball with authority. Beat an inside pitch to the spot and smoked a double down the left-field line, showcasing advanced bat speed, barrel control, and impact ability. 

Key Batted Balls:

• 105 mph
• 100 mph

Aggressive forward move with the ability to ride the back leg effectively and maintain balance throughout the swing. Shows a short, compact path with a tight turn through the zone, allowing him to get on plane quickly and stay connected. Barrel works flat through the hitting zone with impressive quickness, giving him the ability to handle velocity and consistently get to pitches on the inner half.The combination of bat quickness, compactness, and ability to stay behind the baseball gives him a high-level offensive foundation. Shows the type of swing that can produce consistent hard contact while still offering impact potential as he continues to develop.

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Pitchers

Caden Nelson, Dakota Selects, Texas A&M University Commit (RHP, 2027)

Projectable, wiry 6'3", 190-pound frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength. Lower half works explosively over a firm front side, creating strong momentum and energy through release. Features a compact arm stroke with extremely fast hand speed and impressive recoil after release. Athletic, high-upside arm with plenty more in the tank as the frame continues to mature.

Fastball

• Velo Range: 90-92 mph
• Spin: 2100 rpm
• Movement: IVB 11” | HB 15”
• Pitch Profile: Caden’s fastball was explosive throughout the outing. Velo jumps out, challenges hitters consistently with confidence. Strong arm-side run from three-quarter slot.

Slider

• Velo Range: 77-79 mph
• Spin: 2300 rpm
• Movement: IVB -8” | HB -11”
• Pitch Profile: Sharp slider action with strong vertical and horizontal movements. Quality secondary pitch that helps keep hitters off of fastball. Generates plenty of whiff with this pitch.

Very high-level right-handed pitching prospect with a combination of projection, athleticism, and arm speed that is difficult to find. The frame leaves plenty of room for added strength, while the explosive lower half and elite hand speed give him legitimate velocity and stuff potential as he develops. Has the physical traits and movement patterns to make a significant jump, with the ceiling to become a high impact arm at the next level. Big-time prospect who should be followed very closely, the upside here is substantial. 

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William Kaskie, NE Prospects, University of Nebraska Commit (RHP, 2028)

Twitchy right-hander with a quality north-south profile and an impressive fastball/curveball combination. Shows the ability to really spin both offerings, with the fastball featuring strong ride that plays effectively at the top of the zone and generates plenty of swing-and-miss. Pairs it with a sharp breaking ball that creates strong vertical separation off the heater. High-ceiling 2028 arm with plenty to like as he continues to develop. 

Fastball

• Velo Range: 87-89 mph
• Spin: 2300 rpm
• Movement: IVB 17” | HB 12”
• Pitch Profile: Quality velo, spin, and shape to his fastball. Generates lots of whiff up in the zone. Attacks hitters with confidence.

Curveball

• Velo Range: 70-71 mph
• Spin: 2500 rpm
• Movement: IVB -13” | HB -10”
• Pitch Profile: Sharp curveball action. Spins it well out of the same tunnel as his fastball. Strong secondary with plus fastball.

Features a strong FB/CB combination and shows the ability to spin both pitches, giving him a foundation of stuff that can create problems for hitters. The FB plays particularly well at the top of the zone, showing life through the hitting zone and generating plenty of swing-and-miss when elevated. The ability to pair that with a quality, high-spin CB gives him a legitimate two-pitch combination with impact potential. The athleticism and arm talent stand out, and there is plenty of projection remaining for this 2028 arm. 

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Brady Smith, Iowa Sticks, University of St. Thomas Commit (RHP, 2027)

Showed plenty of upside in today’s outing, staying composed throughout while leaning heavily on the fastball and mixing in offspeed when needed. Features a repeatable delivery with smooth tempo, working efficiently down the mound and creating quality extension out front. Fastball shows late life and reaches 91 mph, effectively setting up the offspeed to generate swing-and-miss. Polished operation with present pitchability and plenty of upside remaining. 

Fastball

• Velo Range: 88-91 mph
• Spin: 2400 rpm
• Movement: IVB 13” | HB 10”
• Pitch Profile: Lots of ride and carry through the zone with strong spin. Fastball shape pairs well with his arm slot, making it a quality pitch that creates whiffs up in the zone.

Curveball

• Velo Range: 70-72 mph
• Spin: 2100 rpm
• Movement: IVB -10” | HB -9”
• Pitch Profile: Effective secondary to pair with high spin fastball. Plays well off high fastball, keeps hitters guessing and changes eye levels.

Stuff showed quality late life, making it effective to attack hitters with. Overall, the combination of a clean, repeatable delivery, efficient movement down the mound, extension, and quality fastball life points toward plenty of upside. Very intriguing arm with a strong foundation already in place. If the stuff continues to tick up alongside his physical development, there is legitimate potential for him to take a major step forward.

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Hayden Anderson, Iowa Sticks, University of Texas Commit (LHP, 2027)

Highly projectable 6'6", 215-pound left-hander with plenty of room to continue adding strength. Travels well down the mound while working from a low three-quarter arm slot, creating a difficult look for hitters. Leaned heavily on the fastball in the outing, running it up to 92 mph with quality command while consistently generating swing-and-miss and weak contact in the zone. High-ceiling southpaw with an intriguing combination of size, stuff, and projection. 

Fastball

• Velo Range: 90-92 mph 
• Spin: 2500 rpm
• Movement: IVB 13” / HB -17”
• Pitch Profile: Strong arm side run with high spin. Heavy action in zone, creates weak contact and awkward swings. 

Slider:

• Velo Range: 76-78 mph
• Spin: 2300 rpm
• Movement: IVB -2” | HB 6”
• Pitch Profile: Tight slider profile with some glove side action. Sequences well with fastball, able to keep hitters off balance.

Highly projectable 6’6”, 215-pound LHP with a ton of physical upside and plenty of room to continue filling out. Travels down the mound well and works from a low 3/4 arm slot, creating a difficult look for hitters while utilizing his long levers effectively.The fastball plays exceptionally well in the zone, showing enough life and command to generate plenty of swing-and-miss while also inducing weak contact when hitters do connect. The combination of present velocity, size, movement, and left-handed deception gives him an extremely intriguing foundation to build from. With significant physical development still ahead, there is a lot to dream on with this arm.

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Caleb Dickey-Steimel, Iowa Sticks, Uncommitted (RHP, 2027)

Intriguing right-hander with a slight crossfire delivery and deceptive arm action from an over-the-top slot, creating an uncomfortable look for hitters. High-spin profile with strong shapes across the arsenal, allowing the stuff to play effectively through the zone and generate swing-and-miss. Impressive outing from a high-upside arm with plenty to like. Name to follow closely in the 2027 class. 

Fastball

• Velo Range: 87-89 mph
• Spin: 2500 rpm
• Movement: IVB 17” | HB 12”
• Pitch Profile: Fastball plays well up in the zone from over the top slot. Fastball carries well through the zone, stays true and misses bats.

Slider

• Velo Range: 77-79 mph
• Spin: 2600 rpm
• Movement: IVB -3” | HB -3”
• Pitch Profile: Gyro slider action with high spin and quality velo separation. Shows ability to command against righties and lefties to both sides of the plate. Throws with conviction.

High-spin profile with strong pitch shapes across the arsenal. The combination of deception, spin, and quality movement makes for a very uncomfortable at-bat, with hitters forced to make decisions late against stuff that plays with conviction. Shows the type of underlying traits that can translate into a high-level pitching prospect as he continues to develop and refine his arsenal. 

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Jacob Pierro, Top Tier Iowa, Uncommitted (RHP, 2028)

Efficient mover on the mound with a repeatable operation, working from an over-the-top slot with plus-plus-plus arm speed. Electric right-hander with explosive stuff and an extremely high ceiling. Every outing is must-watch, with plenty of room to continue growing and refining the arsenal as he develops. Must-follow arm in the 2028 class. 

Fastball

• Velo Range: 91-93 T94 mph
• Spin: 2300 rpm
• Movement: IVB 11” | HB 7”
• Pitch Profile: Velo stands out, strong confidence and stays on the attack. Quality spin, rides well through the zone and misses barrels. 

Changeup

• Velo Range: 84-86 mph
• Spin: 2000 rpm
• Movement: IVB 11” | HB 9”
• Pitch Profile: Solid velo discrepancy, shows confidence to throw to both righties and lefties. Commands it well down in the zone, creating whiffs.

Twitchy RHP with an extremely high ceiling and the type of arm talent that can change the trajectory of a game. The combination of elite arm speed, efficient movement, and projection gives him a tremendous foundation to continue developing into a high-level impact pitcher. Big time 2028 arm and one of the premier young pitching prospects to follow. The upside is enormous, and it will be fun to watch him continue to grow into what could be a special pitching prospect.

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Frankie Pagano, Iowa Sticks, (LHP, 2029)

Mature left-hander with advanced feel for a quality two-pitch mix. Commands the fastball well in the zone, using it effectively to set up a sharp, high-spin slider that creates a difficult look and generates swing-and-miss. Slider shows impressive shape with legitimate put-away potential. Impressive young arm with present pitchability and plenty more potential to tap into as he continues to develop. 

Fastball

• Velo Range: 83-86 mph
• Spin: 2200 rpm
• Movement: IVB 13” | HB -6”
• Pitch Profile: Strong command to both sides of the plate with heavy arm side run. Attacks hitters in the zone to set up secondaries.

Slider

• Velo Range: 72-74 mph
• Spin: 2800 rpm
• Movement: IVB -8” | HB -15”
• Pitch Profile: High spin with strong shape. Can execute in zone and also for chase. Very effective secondary with lots of confidence in it.

Very impressive young pitcher with a mature approach and a foundation of quality stuff already in place. The combination of left-handed deception, fastball command, and a sharp breaking ball gives him a chance to continue developing into a highly effective arm. With plenty of physical and pitching development still ahead of him, there is significant untapped potential here. 

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