Midwest Fall Open - Data Scope
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Pitchers:
Brett Alkire, Midwest Prospects (RHP, 2027)
Lean 5’11” 150lb RHP with a clean, efficient delivery from a three-quarter slot. Worked 4.0 IP with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk, showing poise on the mound and an ability to command a two-pitch mix effectively.
- Fastball (4SFB)
- Avg. Velocity: 83.5 mph T87
- Avg. Spin Rate: 2036 rpm
- Avg. Movement: 12.3” IVB / 4.0” HB
- Pitch Profile: FB jumps out of the hand with strong extension, creating late life at the top of the zone.
- Slider (SL)
- Avg. Velocity: 75.9 mph T76.8
- Avg. Spin Rate: 2180 rpm
- Avg. Movement: -1.1” IVB / -3.9” HB
- Pitch Profile: Flashed as a tight secondary offering with short horizontal bite. Effective at disrupting timing and missing barrels when sequenced off the FB.
Heavy FB presence complemented by a dependable SL. With his athleticism, clean arm action, and frame to build upon, he profiles as a projectable 2027 arm who should continue to see velocity gains and refinement.

Greyson Ballinger, Top Tier Iowa (RHP, 2028)
Athletic 6’0” 175lb RHP with a quick arm and strong downhill direction. High leg kick and connected delivery with consistent ability to fill up the zone. Over his outing, showed advanced command of a FB/SL mix, missing bats at a high clip.
- Fastball (4SFB)
- Avg. Velocity: 79.7 mph (T85.2)
- Avg. Spin Rate: 2040 rpm
- Avg. Movement: 11.9” IVB / 7.3” HB
- Extension: 6.9 ft
- Pitch Profile: FB flashes ride and arm-side run traits, consistently missing bats (25% SO% on swings). Clean release and extension helped amplify effectiveness.
- Slider (SL)
- Avg. Velocity: 66.7 mph (T69.0)
- Avg. Spin Rate: 2146 rpm
- Avg. Movement: -7.9” IVB / -9.7” HB
- Pitch Profile: Depth and sweep, producing a 50% whiff rate. Reliable secondary piece to play off his FB.
Commanded the zone with confidence and high FB usage. Promising young 2028 with ability to control the zone and flashes of above average pitch ability, produced lots of whiff with projectable FB.

Tyler Majeski, Iowa Prospects 18U (RHP, 2026)
Towering 6’7” 240lb RHP with a projectable frame and smooth three-quarter arm action. Works downhill with intent, showing good feel for both FB and SL while mixing a CH. Over 4.0 IP, he recorded 4 strikeouts while filling the zone with a three-pitch mix.
- Fastball (4SFB)
- Avg. Velocity: 81.0 mph T84.5
- Avg. Spin Rate: 1998 rpm
- Avg. Movement: 4.9” IVB / 1.1” HB
- Pitch Profile: Creates difficult downhill angles. Projects for velocity gains as he continues to mature into his 6’7” frame.
- Slider (SL)
- Avg. Velocity: 75.7 mph T80
- Avg. Spin Rate: 1619 rpm
- Avg. Movement: -2.8” IVB / -2.2” HB
- Pitch Profile: Flashed as a complementary breaker with short action.
- Changeup (CH)
- Avg. Velocity: 74.2 mph (T75.9)
- Avg. Spin Rate: 963 rpm
- Avg. Movement: 2.0 IVB / 6.0” HB
- Pitch Profile: Third-pitch wrinkle with fading action, used sparingly but effective at disrupting timing.
Foundation of a three-pitch mix with advanced size and downhill leverage. Present command traits and significant physical projection, more velo coming as he matures and adds strength.

Hitters:
Brady Lester, Wow Factor Midwest (C/OF, 2026)
Athletic stance with a simple load, using good separation to stay on time. Hands worked through the zone with balance, producing multiple hard line drives during the event.
Key Batted Balls:
- 95.1 EV, 12° LA
- 88.1 EV, 29.4° LA, 285.2 ft (2B)
- 88.3 EV, 14.7° LA, 240.7 ft (XBH)
Over 50% of contact classified as LDs with a max EV of 95.1 mph and carry up to 285 ft. Lester consistently got the barrel on the baseball, showing feel for timing and efficient bat control. Profiles as a bat-to-ball RHH with gap power potential and projection as strength develops.
Ryan Thompson, Wow Factor Midwest (C/UTIL, 2026)
Physical 6’2” 175lb RHH catcher with a strong presence at the plate.Leg lift with fluid hand separation, staying connected through the zone. Produced multiple extra-base hits on the weekend, including 2 doubles with 3 RBI, while adding 4 walks to showcase his advanced approach.
Key Batted Balls:
- 98 EV, 23° LA, 320 ft (2B)
- 95 EV, 27° LA (2B)
Analytics highlight his ability to generate impact, 98 mph max EV with balanced contact distribution (33% GB/33% LD/33% FB). The approach stood out as well, showing patience and the ability to use all fields. Average Exit Velo of 85 mph on the weekend with just a 6.7% chase rate.
Jackson Molloy, Iowa Prospects (3B, 2027)
Strong 6’2” 200lb RHH with a wide base and natural rhythm in the box. Efficient weight shift allows him to stay on time, with hands working cleanly through the zone to extension. Produced multiple barrels in the 90+ EV range.
Key Batted Balls:
- 98.2 EV, 20° LA (1B)
- 93 EV, 10° LA
- 96.6 EV, 32°LA, 256 ft
- 92.2 EV, 30.5°LA, 306 ft
Strength-driven profile, with consistent EVs above 90 mph and balanced line-drive/fly ball contact. Strong presence and present bat to ball skills, projectable power bat out of 2027 class.
Cooper McDaniel, Iowa Prospects (C/OF, 2027)
Strong 6’1” 175lb RHH with quiet movements and quick hands to the ball. Uses a high, balanced leg kick and connection throughout to create consistent impact. Produced two loud extra-base barrels, including a triple at 97 mph EV, while maintaining a consistent line-drive approach.
Key Batted Balls:
- 97.2 EV, 17.5° LA, 288.5 ft (3B)
- 92.2 EV, 17.1° LA, 290 ft (2B)
- 92.1 EV, 19.6° LA, 284.3 ft
Averaging 87.2 mph EV with a 64% line drive rate and max carry near 300 ft. Profiles as a physical middle-of-the-order bat with gap-to-gap power and more to come as strength develops.
Lincoln Wheelan, Top Tier Iowa (SS, 2028)
Athletic 5’11” 160lb RHH with a long, balanced stride and good backside power. Stays connected through contact with a level bat path, producing multiple extra-base hits including a bases-clearing double at 90 EV.
Key Batted Balls:
- 94.2 EV, 22° LA (1B)
- 88.4 EV, 26° LA, 288.3 ft (2B)
Max EV of 94.2 mph and carry approaching 290 ft. Displayed good bat to ball skills and ability to use all fields. 3 XBH on the weekend, consistently making quality contact and showing athleticism in the box.