Des Moines Fall Classic Top Performers - Day 1

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Cal Heydon (‘26,IA) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’4” 210lb


6’4” 210lb LHH, starts upright and gets downhill w/ efficient separation. Turns behind baseball w/ extension, driving a loud 2B the other way. Physical presence in the box, showing ability to use all fields w/ power. Smooth left handed swing w/ projectability.


2B: 101mph / 11°


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/1232a175-32d3-4c31-bb11-d4531772a079


Colton Roemmich (‘26,IA) • RHP • University of Nebraska commit • 6’4” 192lb


6’4” 192lb RHP, attacked the zone from H 3/4 w/ conviction. Long levers creating above average EXT, getting on hitters quick. FB T92mph, heavy and plays up in zone producing whiff. SL — sweep and depth, CH tunnels well w/ FB. High profile arm, @HuskerBaseball commit. Impressive outing, consistently on the attack w/ confidence. Showed ability to spin FB at high level and struck out 7 of 9 batters faced. Projectable arm w/ more in the tank as he continues to progress tools and strength.


3IP / 7K / 0H


FB: 92mph / 2296+RPM / 6’6” EXT

SL: 75mph / 1800+RPM / -11.1”IVB / -7.8”HB

CH: 80mph / 1400RPM / 4.1”IVB / 11.4”HB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/00b3eef9-f2d3-42c6-8db4-5e3aee1b4d5d


Kale Murphy (‘27,IA) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’1” 195lb


Stays grounded in the lower half working through the opposite field. Mature 2K approach and quick hands, 92 mph 2B the other way. Showed great zone awareness through multiple comfortable at bats. Had a plan at the plate and executed, ability to control the barrel w/ loud contact to the opposite field. 


2B: 92mph / 16°

1-1, 2BB, 2R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/public/player-profile/baseball/9cb7a207-78e9-4591-bb40-a8aac74bf8c5


Connor Soesbe (‘26,IA) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’3” 210lb


Smooth swing, open stance w/ low leg lift. Quick bat, getting extended and driving a 3B to the gap. Well-rounded OF, 2026 grad. A quick twitch athlete that can handle the bat, showed power to the opposite field w/ clean uphill swing. Ability to track the ball down in OF and above average runner. 


3B: 97mph / 28°

1-3, 2RBI, 2R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/c59b34e5-5763-45af-b52d-a1405a2af9c3


Brady Hicks (‘27,IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’5” 200lb


6’5” 200lb RHP w/ effortless ¾ slot and long, fluid levers. FB jumps out of hand and rides late w/ clean direction. Shows feel for a fading CH and sharp SL that tunnels well off FB. Strong projection in frame + metrics, and was dominant in 4 innings. Projectable arm up to 90 mph w/ feel for two breaking pitches. Repeatable delivery and strong mound presence, more velo coming as body continues to mature and gain strength.


4IP / 0H / 7K / 3BB


FB: 86–89 T90 mph / 2296 rpm / 12.1” IVB / 11.3” HB 

SL: 75–78 mph / 2283 rpm

CH: 78–80 mph / 1500 rpm / 11.4” HB 


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/8c8d1a22-cdb1-4736-bc46-48de208378b0


Jensen Zwirlein (‘28,IA) • OF • 5’11” 175lb


Uphill, explosive swing attacks the high FB. Gets hands back and stays through contact, driving this one out to LF for a HR. Loud barrel and advanced intent at contact. Showed raw power to the pull side w/ quick twitch actions and ability to elevate. Good runner w/ strong, projectable 5’11” 175lb frame.


1-3, HR, RBI, R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/c13676e1-aee7-4810-8e96-2117d11ff97f


Ty Lamfers (‘27,IA) • OF • Uncommitted • 5’8” 140lb


Short stride and quick to contact. Gets barrel out front for a LD 2B down the LF line. Compact swing with timing and feel for the barrel. Athletic actions on both sides of the ball. Feel for the barrel, attacking his pitch in the zone. Good instincts on the base paths. 


2-2, 4RBI, 2R, SB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/4962ac68-d59b-4910-a34e-a792880c2f97


Ryan Stedman (‘26,IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 175lb 


6’3” 175lb RHP w/ whippy arm and quick tempo; pounded the outside half of zone. FB explodes out of hand T94 w/ ride. Mixed in sharp CB for strikes. Clean 2-inning look w/ swing-and-miss. Projectable arm up to 94 mph w/ repeatable, clean delivery. Uses long levers to advantage and creates good extension. High profile arm committed to University of Iowa.


FB: 90–93 T94 mph / 2273 rpm / 15.3” IVB / 6.4” HB / 6’9” Ext

CB: 76–77 mph / 1665 rpm / -6.4” IVB / 4.8” HB 


2IP / 0 H / BB / 4 K


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/117c6b45-74ad-4dba-8a5d-7f9224c9e3a0


Patrick Lentz (‘27, IA) • OF • Uncommitted • 5’11” 170lb


Knee-to-knee gather with smooth, controlled movements. Shows loose, athletic hands and a whippy barrel that works direct and level through the zone. Stays inside the outer-half pitch and drives it backside for a home run. Confident swing with backside juice and feel for contact. Strong showing today and a name to follow in the 2027 class.


HR: 90 mph

2-2, HR, 1R, 2RBI


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/76390ffa-e968-45db-bcbc-0253601dfec3


Bryson Payne (‘29, IA) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’2” 165lb


1-3, 3B


Long-levered, projectable frame at 6’2” 165lb. Compact swing with medium stride and efficient path through the zone. Stays on plane and drives the ball to the LCF gap for a triple. Advanced movement patterns and clear feel for extra-base contact. High-upside follow in the 2029 class.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/b9174cd3-28e3-4028-947f-e19b8be69f21


Brayden Kennedy (‘27, IA) • RHP • 5’11” 190lb


Compact, durable frame with deception from a low ¾ arm slot. Efficient mover with strong leg drive and a low release point that adds tough angle. FB shows late life and arm-side run, while SL flashes bite and depth, tunneling well off the heater. Spun 4 scoreless with 4 strikeouts and 74.5% strikes. Competitive edge on the mound with polish and poise. Strong follow in the 2027 class.


FB: 84–86 mph / 1856 rpm / 8.0” IVB / 18.2” HB

SL: 69–70 mph / 1820 rpm / -1.8” IVB / -13.8” HB


4IP: 0H, 4Ks, 1BB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/e4a33cea-b840-4c3c-ba2b-6459d09f740c


Blake Bartlett (‘29, IA) • 1B/OF • Uncommitted • 6’2” 195lb


Physical presence in the box with advanced strength for age. Relaxed load and hover stride into a connected, uphill swing. Launched HR pull side and added a stolen base. Stays grounded through contact with natural lift and middle-of-the-order upside. Impressive day at the plate with more in the tank.


1-2, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, 1 SB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/ef93d608-6be8-4787-a15d-1f802d18c504


Brody Wangsness (‘26, IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0” 180lb


Strong, athletic frame at 6’0” 180lb with a clean, repeatable delivery. FB jumps out of the hand with late life and solid vertical break metrics. SL works off the same tunnel with late horizontal depth and feel. Gets good separation and drives downhill, pulling down with intent to generate velocity. Turned in an efficient 2-inning outing with 0 hits allowed. One of the more polished arms in the 2026 class from Iowa.


FB: 84–86 mph / 2324 rpm / 17.0” IVB

SL: 72–73 mph / 2232 rpm / -9.6” IVB / -11.8” HB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/49917a22-2916-4054-a659-be93746a1d8b


Carter Woodson (‘27, NE) • RHP • Uncommitted • 5’10” 160lb


Compact right-hander with a clean ¾ release and repeatable mechanics. FB worked in the low 80s and showed firm arm-side run with solid IVB and tight spin. SL showed shape and intent, with spin north of 2200 rpm and late action across the zone. Sequenced well and attacked the zone consistently. Tossed 3.2 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts and just 1 hit allowed. Strong pitchability and mound presence from the Nebraska native.


FB: 81–83 T84.2 mph / 1741 rpm / 11.9” IVB / 20.1” HB

SL: 77.0 mph / 2218 rpm / -4.7” IVB / -1.9” HB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/3aafd19e-97ad-4ab5-84de-63ab064f32d9


Cal Heydon (‘26,IA) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’4” 210lb


Upright stance, gets downhill with efficient separation. Turns behind the baseball with clean extension. Drives the ball to the back side gap for a double. Physical uncommitted left handed corner infielder.


2B: 101 mph / 11º


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/1232a175-32d3-4c31-bb11-d4531772a079


Austin Hans (‘26,IA) • MIF • Uncommitted • 5’10” 145lb


Left handed hitting MIF, stays on the pitch sends it to RF for a backside LD. Hands stays back with a medium leg lift. Stays through a tough pitch finding a barrel, had a good day at the plate.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/73d6cac3-8460-4c9f-8b64-b3f7e3a68340


Sully Janssen (‘26,IA) • MIF • Uncommitted • 6’ 180lb


Physical MIF, efficient weight shift and a smooth barrel path. Stays behind the ball in a 2K situation. Has been on the barrel all day. Multiple line drives and hard hit balls.


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/34a19dea-67b3-4d57-8bdb-26f42802b245

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