Iowa Spring League Top Performers - April 19th
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Benjamin Grife (‘28, IA) • UTL • Uncommitted • 6’3” 185lb
Benjamin Grife brings a long, projectable frame with an athletic right-handed swing that shows advanced feel for the barrel. The path stays clean through the zone with strong extension out front, allowing him to drive the ball with authority.. The combination of size, looseness, and barrel control points to a bat with real future impact.
HR to LF: 100 mph/ 30°
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Benjamin Grife ('28, IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) April 19, 2026
Athletic RHH w/ advanced swing. Clean barrel path w/ strong extension. Smokes long no doubt HR to LF.
HR to LF: 100 mph🧃/ 30° #IASpringLeague | #Uncommitted | @BenGrife2028 | @IowaSticks
👤 https://t.co/hTDU4TkGz5 pic.twitter.com/DG0zI4M2Ep
Lincoln Norris (‘27, IA) • MIF • University of Iowa Commit • 6’0” 175lb
Lincoln Norris shows a twitchy, athletic look in the box with a connected swing that stays tight through the zone. He maintains strong direction through contact, allowing him to drive the baseball with authority to all fields. The approach and barrel feel continue to stand out.
2B to LCF: 103 mph / 27°
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Lincoln Norris ('27, IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) April 19, 2026
Twitchy RHH w/ 6' 175lb frame. Advanced approach + swing. Stays connected through zone, smokes deep 2B off LCF wall.
2B to LCF: 103 mph🧃/ 27° #IASpringLeague | @UIBaseball | @LincolnNorris28 | @IowaSticks
👤 https://t.co/UA4y5sfz9X pic.twitter.com/SSIP0soI52
Raine Pitre (‘27, IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 5’11” 160lb
Raine Pitre operates with clean tempo and an efficient move down the mound, riding the back leg well before delivering with balance and direction. He shows feel for his mix and the ability to keep hitters off balance while working in the zone. The delivery and pitch traits allow his stuff to play consistently.
FB: 87-89 T90 mph / 2300 rpm / 13 IVB / -1 HB
CH: 74-75 mph / 900 rpm / 0 IVB / 4 HB
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Raine Pitre ('27, IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) April 19, 2026
Clean tempo w/ efficient move down the mound. Rides back leg well, shows off + FB. Flash CH, stuff plays in zone.
FB: 87-89 T90 mph / 2300 rpm / 13 IVB / -1 HB
CH: 74-75 mph / 900 rpm / 0 IVB / 4 HB #IASpringLeague | #Uncommitted | @RainePitre |… pic.twitter.com/kcczQYn8fv
Kaleb Lafavor (‘26, IA) • RHP • University of Iowa Commit • 6’7” 195lb
Kaleb LaFavor continues to control at-bats with a physical, projectable frame and a confident presence on the mound. He works with intent, pairing his pitches effectively to generate swing-and-miss while keeping hitters uncomfortable. The overall pitch mix and command profile make him a tough look.
FB: 93-95 mph / 2250 rpm / 12” IVB / 4” HB
SW: 81-83 mph / 2700 rpm / -6” IVB / -20” HB
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Kaleb LaFavor (‘26,IA)🔥
— Jordan Miller (@JordanMiller_PS) April 19, 2026
Continues his dominance in the Spring League, FB shows life pairing with legit OS. Punching out hitters left and right. The #MLBDraft stock looks to be rising with the velocity tick/hold and his ability to show command of multiple pitches.
FB: 93-95… pic.twitter.com/neTv8BZVzZ
Mason Hayes (‘28, IA) • LHP/OF • Uncommitted • 6’7” 195lb
Mason Hayes shows a lanky, high-waisted frame with a left-handed swing that works through a flat path and controlled load. He consistently finds the barrel and drives the baseball with strength to the pull side. The combination of size, looseness, and two-way ability adds to his overall value.
2RBI 1B to RF: 101 mph / 6°
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Mason Hayes ('28, IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) April 19, 2026
High-waisted LHH w/ lanky 6'3" 180lb frame. Toe tap load w/ flat barrel path. Hammers 2RBI 1B through pullside. Has also shown + ability on the bump this spring.
2RBI 1B to RF: 101 mph🧃/ 6° #IASpringLeague | #Uncommitted | @MasonHayes324 | @IowaSticks … pic.twitter.com/ioMpNHbOKJ
Ryan Stedman (‘26, IA) • RHP/UTL • University of Iowa Commit • 6’3” 195lb
Ryan Stedman continues to show a strong, athletic presence on the mound with advanced body control and direction down the slope. He works with confidence and maintains tempo throughout his delivery, allowing his pitches to play effectively in game situations.
FB: 94-96 mph / 2400 rpm / 9” IVB / 8” HB
CB: 81-83 mph / 2000 rpm / -8” IVB / 4” HB
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Ryan Stedman (‘26,IA)⚡️
— Prospect Select (@PSBaseballinc) April 19, 2026
The @UIBaseball signee continues to impress in the Iowa Spring League. FB has sat comfortably at 93-95 T96 in all 3 outings so far. Athletic 6’3” frame with well above average body control down the slope. High follow moving into the #MLBDraft
FB: 94-96… pic.twitter.com/hOGP6CvSmc
Matt Meeker (‘27, IA) • OF • University of Arkansas Commit • 6’4” 225lb
Matt Meeker continues to impact the baseball at a high rate with a physical left-handed profile and strong hands at contact. The swing works fluidly through the zone, allowing him to consistently drive the ball with authority. The strength and barrel consistency stand out in-game.
https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/8ffc6741-eb55-4513-93bb-0b9a6f049879
Matt Meeker (‘27,IA)⚡️
— Prospect Select (@PSBaseballinc) April 19, 2026
The @RazorbackBSB commit continues to impact the ball at high rate in the Iowa Spring League. The physical framed left handed stick at 6’4” 225 barrel 3 balls over 105+ mph Exit Velo. Fluid path with strong hands at contact, works through the ball… pic.twitter.com/BLLl1jJa3p
Reece Blaisdell (‘28, IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 190lb
Reece Blaisdell shows a clean, easy operation on the mound with a projectable frame and loose arm action. He mixes his pitches with feel and keeps hitters off balance while working with tempo and control. The combination of movement and pitchability gives him intriguing upside.
FB: 86-88 mph / 2000 rpm / 13 IVB / 9 HB
CH: 80 mph / 1700 rpm / 0 IVB / 13 HB
SL: 77-78 mph / 1900 rpm / -1 IVB / -5 HB
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Reece Blaisdell ('28, IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) April 19, 2026
Continues impressive spring. Big frame at 6'3" 190lb. Clean mover w/ easy velo. Flash 3 pitch mix w/ feel for all. High upside guy w/ tons of room to grow.
FB: 86-88 mph / 2000 rpm / 13 IVB / 9 HB
CH: 80 mph / 1700 rpm / 0 IVB / 13 HB
SL: 77-78 mph… pic.twitter.com/KLPcN4t3rt
Henry Heller (‘28, IA) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’1” 195lb
Henry Heller shows a strong presence from the left side, working with pace and confidence while attacking hitters. He mixes his pitches effectively and creates uncomfortable at-bats with his angle and movement. The overall look makes him a tough matchup.
FB: 88-91 mph / 2100 Spin / 15” Ride
SL: 83-84 mph / 2300 Spin / Bullet
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Henry Heller (‘28,IA)🔥
— Jordan Miller (@JordanMiller_PS) April 20, 2026
The #Uncommitted southpaw continues to show out! This is a must see arm in the 2028 class, continues to sit high 80s while climbing in the low 90s. College coaches come see him next Sunday at the ASG and put him on your call list in August.
FB: 88-91… pic.twitter.com/VHcqf5qgIm
Colton Roemmich (‘26, IA) • RHP • University of Nebraska Commit • 6’4” 195lb
Colton Roemmich uses long levers and a high leg lift to build momentum down the mound, creating extension and angle through release. He sequences his pitches well and shows feel for mixing shapes to keep hitters off balance. The frame and delivery suggest continued development.
FB: 91-93 mph / 2400 rpm / 15.6 IVB / 8.2 HB
SL: 75-77 mph / 1980 rpm / -19.7 IVB / -10.6 HB
https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/00b3eef9-f2d3-42c6-8db4-5e3aee1b4d5d
Colton Roemmich ('26, IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) April 20, 2026
6'4" 192lb RHP w/ long levers and a projectable frame. High leg lift, gets down the mound well w/ a solid 3 pitch mix. Shows good sequence with impressive shapes. Name to follow this summer.
FB: 91-93 mph / 2400 rpm / 15.6 IVB / 8.2 HB
SL: 75-77 mph… pic.twitter.com/AOcvIoVcln
Bryce Pauly (‘26, IA) • MIF • Indiana University Commit • 6’1” 195lb
Bryce Pauly continues to show advanced barrel control with a tight, efficient path and strong bat speed through the zone. He creates a controlled move into contact, allowing him to stay on plane and consistently square the baseball. The approach and feel for the barrel remain consistent.
1B: 100 mph / 1°
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Bryce Pauly (‘26,IA)🔥
— Jordan Miller (@JordanMiller_PS) April 20, 2026
The @IndianaBase signee stays on the barrel. Controlled forward move into high level bat speed. Path works tight with uphill finish, one of the better bats in the 2026 class in Iowa 👊🏻
1B: 100 mph / 1° @bryce_pauly2 🤝 @TopTierIA @PSBaseballinc X… pic.twitter.com/s6Vy4wXYXD





