Midwest World Invite Qualifier Top Performers - Day 1
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Blake Fort (‘28,IA) • INF • 6’2” 185lb
2028 INF, displays impressive bat speed on HR to RF. Strong actions in the box w/ connected uphill swing. Strength present, raw power to the pull side. Impressive day at the plate displaying ability to use all fields w/ power. Projectable 2028 INF.
2-3, 4RBI, R
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Blake Fort (‘28,IA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’2” 185lb 2028 INF, displays impressive bat speed on HR to RF. Strong actions in the box w/ connected uphill swing. Strength present, raw power to the pull side. #WorldInviteQualifier | @IowaSticks | @BlakeFort22
👤 https://t.co/vL8JxNs7tf pic.twitter.com/VzElZR3N8O
Reed Smith (‘26,IA) • C • Uncommitted • 6’2” 200lb
RHH C, strong presence in box keeping hands high. Efficient lower half going down and driving outside pitch to deep RCF for 3RBI 3B. Ability to use all fields w/ power. Dependable defender behind the plate w/ promising tools and feel for the barrel in the box.
3B: 92mph
1-2, 3RBI, BB
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Reed Smith (‘26,IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’2” 200lb RHH C, strong presence in box keeping hands high. Efficient lower half going down and driving outside pitch to deep RCF for 3RBI 3B. Ability to use all fields w/ power.
3B: 92mph #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @IowaSticks
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Jonathon Carrasco (‘26,IA) • INF • Bossier Parish CC • 5’11” 175lb
Athletic upright stance w/ rhythm and feel for the barrel. High leg kick and aggressive hands through the zone. Good runner w/ multiple loud barrels early. Smooth hands in INF w/ accurate arm -- carry present. Natural leader in MIF w/ ability to impact on both sides at next level.
1B: 92mph
LD: 95mph
3-4, RBI
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Jonathon Carrasco (‘26,IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
Athletic upright stance w/ rhythm and feel for the barrel. High leg kick and aggressive hands through the zone. Good runner w/ multiple loud barrels early.
1B: 92mph
LD: 95mph #WorldInviteQualifier | @BPCC_BASEBALL commit | @CanesIowa |… pic.twitter.com/BRcdEq0YWg
Kamden Jorgensen
(‘26,IA) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’1” 240lb
Hard-hit RBI 2B to the LCF gap. Physical 6’1” frame, short stride, and stays loaded on the backside. Explosive swing w/ strength at contact. Physical presence in the box w/ power to the pull side. Good feel for the zone and adjustability in swing.
2B: 102 mph
2-3, 2RBI, R, SB
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Kamden Jorgensen (‘26,IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
Hard-hit RBI 2B to the LCF gap. Physical 6’1” frame, short stride, and stays loaded on the backside. Explosive swing w/ strength at contact.
2B: 102 mph #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @CanesIowa
👤 https://t.co/vOm21JRYhY pic.twitter.com/8jrJVN3Lbh
Colton Roemmich (‘26,IA) • RHP • University of Nebraska • 6’4” 192lb
Continues to impress w/ FB up to 93mph spinning well. Attack mindset, FB w/ late life produced lots of whiff. Sweepy SL — changes eye levels and speeds well. CH to LHH w/ fade. Projectable arm continuing to improve and fine tune arsenal. Attacked the zone w/ confidence and poise proving to be a top arm out of the Iowa 2026 class. Improved upon last weeks dominant outing w/ another 7K performance.
FB: 93mph / 2427rpm / 12”IVB / 14.3”HB
SL: 79mph / 2186rpm / -7.6”IVB / -12”HB
CH: 82mph / 1500rpm / 6’8” EXT
4IP, 7K, 0R, 0H, 2BB
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Colton Roemmich (‘26,IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’4” 192lb RHP @HuskerBaseball , continues to impressive w/ FB up to 93mph spinning well. Attack mindset, FB w/ late life produced lots of whiff. Sweepy SL — changes eye levels and speeds well. CH to LHH w/ fade. Projectable arm continuing to improve… pic.twitter.com/0PLC5y6FKO
Maddox Bartling (‘26,IA) • MIF • Uncommitted • 5’10” 170lb
Athletic LHH MIF, keeps hands tight w/ strong hip fire. Aggressive hands and raw pop to the pull side. Multiple loud barrels on the day. Athletic actions at 2B w/ projectable next level hit tool. Continues to impress w/ above average barrel control and consistent 90+mph exit velo.
1B: 90 mph
3B: 98 mph
2-2, RBI, BB, 2R
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Maddox Bartling (‘26,IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
Athletic LHH MIF, keeps hands tight w/ strong hip fire. Aggressive hands and raw pop to the pull side. Multiple loud barrels on the day.
1B: 90 mph
3B: 98 mph #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @CanesIowa | @MaddoxBartling
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Logan Wildebour (‘26,IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 210lb
6’3” 210lb 2026 RHP, works downhill w/ late intent and sturdy lower half. OTT slot mixing 3 pitches and changing speeds well. FB has late asr and plays down in zone, SL — short/firm w/ flashes of CT. FB efficient throughout outing adding in a wrinkle w/ SL/CT mix. Projectable frame w/ more velo coming as he continues to fill out and fine tune arsenal.
FB: 87mph / 2100rpm / 9.7”IVB / 16.3”HB
SL: 79mph / 2270rpm / -4.1”IVB / -6.6”HB
CT: 83mph / 2061rpm / 6.1”IVB / -1.9”HB
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Logan Wildebour (‘26,IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’3” 210lb 2026 RHP, works downhill w/ late intent and sturdy lower half. OTT slot mixing 3 pitches and changing speeds well. FB has late asr and plays down in zone, SL — short/firm w/ flashes of CT.
FB: 87mph / 2100rpm / 9.7”IVB / 16.3”HB
SL: 79mph… pic.twitter.com/2qV52jYi0m
Max Martin (‘27,IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’1” 185lb
6’1” 185lb RHP, high leg kick riding down the mound w/ intent. Long H 3/4 arm action, filling up the zone w/ confidence. FB up to 90 w/ ride through zone. Ability to spin CB w/ sweep. Attacked the zone early w/ promising stuff. More velo coming as he fills out and adds strength. Continuously flashed promising FB w/ long levers creating weak contact and whiff. High follow 2027 RHP from Iowa.
FB: 90mph
CB: 72mph
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Max Martin (27,IA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’1” 185lb RHP, high leg kick riding down the mound w/ intent. Long H 3/4 arm action, filling up the zone w/ confidence. FB up to 90 w/ ride through zone. Ability to spin CB w/ sweep. Attacked the zone early w/ promising stuff. More velo coming as he fills… pic.twitter.com/4Ntr5btaPR
Colton Arndt (‘26,IA) • RHP • University of St. Thomas - Minnesota • 6’0” 190lb
6’0” 190lb RHP, efficient/mobile mover w/ quick H 3/4 arm action. FB plays up w/ good extension. Feel for CB w/ late sharp depth, produced lots of whiff. Projectable arm w/ good command. Athlete on the mound w/ flashes of high spun FB and ability to mix w/ confidence. More velo in tank as he continues to progress.
FB: 90mph / 2275rpm / 6’8” EXT
CB: 75mph / 1800rpm / -6”IVB / -10.8”IVB
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Colton Arndt (‘26,IA)📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’0” 190lb RHP, efficient/mobile mover w/ quick H 3/4 arm action. FB plays up w/ good extension. Feel for CB w/ late sharp depth, produced lots of whiff. Projectable arm w/ good command.
FB: 90mph / 2275rpm / 6’8” EXT
CB: 75mph / 1800rpm / -6”IVB /… pic.twitter.com/LtiSOLzzy8
Reece Blaisdell (‘28,IA) • RHP • 6’3” 180lb
6’3” 179lb RHP, OTT slot working quick and moving downhill efficiently. FB — flashes of ride up in zone, paired w/ CB — depth. Changes hitters eye level consistently w/ confidence mixing pitches. Confidence on the mound from young 2028, Fb up to 80mph w/ advanced pitch ability. Projectable frame w/ more velo and shape coming as he matures and fills out.
FB: 80mph
CB: 71mph
4 IP, 7K , 2R, BB
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Reece Blaisdell (‘28,IA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
6’3” 179lb RHP, OTT slot working quick and moving downhill efficiently. FB — flashes of ride up in zone, paired w/ CB — depth. Changes hitters eye level consistently w/ confidence mixing pitches. Projectable frame w/ more velo and shape coming as he… pic.twitter.com/KDaJ4lC1Or
Brody Simily (‘27,MO) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 185lb
No-hitter dominance from the projectable RHP. Smooth, efficient delivery w/ fluid tempo and lower-half drive. Worked downhill and filled the zone w/ confidence. FB jumped out of hand at 90 mph and played true at the top; SL had tight shape and tunneled perfectly for swing-and-miss. Sequenced with poise, keeping every ball in the infield while racking up 11 Ks. Polished outing from a high-upside 2027 arm. Must-follow name with projection and feel.
FB: 86–88 T90 / ride
SL: 75 / sharp
7IP, 0H, 0R, 3BB, 11K
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Brody Simily (‘27,MO) 🔋 • #Uncommitted • 6’3” 185lb
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 31, 2025
No-hitter dominance from the projectable RHP. Smooth, efficient delivery w/ fluid tempo and lower-half drive. Worked downhill and filled the zone w/ confidence. FB jumped out of hand at 90 mph and played true at the top; SL… pic.twitter.com/KlT3rDUVqK
Mason Van Iten (‘30,IA) • SS • 5’9” 142lb
Athletic actions in box, upright stance staying connected and keeping hands tight. 2RBI 1B down LF line. Clean hands at SS w/ accurate arm. Above average runner displaying athletic instincts on base paths and producing for his team.
1-1, 2R, BB, SB, 2RBI
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Mason Van Iten (‘30,IA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 31, 2025
Athletic actions in box, upright stance staying connected and keeping hands tight. 2RBI 1B down LF line, good runner. #WorldInviteQualifier | @WFMidwest
👤 https://t.co/Xw3I1EbLLX pic.twitter.com/Rbj77PoSHV
Dawson Elsbecker (‘27,IA) • OF • Uncommitted • 5’9” 175lb
Gets hands back early and drives through the zone w/ intent. Physical actions and ability to generate impact contact stand out. Showed ability to spray the field w/ power, multiple loud barrels throughout the day. Athlete in OF w/ ability to track it down in deep gaps.
1B: 96mph
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Dawson Elsbecker (‘27,IA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
Hard hit 1B through the left side. Gets hands back early and drives through the zone w/ intent. Physical actions and ability to generate impact contact stand out.
1B: 96 mph #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @3Tsrecruits
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Carson Terry (‘26,MO) • MIF • Uncommitted • 5’9” 175lb
Strong lower half and athletic weight transfer. Loads hands back and drives through the zone w/ intent. Compact athlete w/ advanced barrel control and balance through contact. Continues to flash aggression in the box and elite feel for the barrel from the right side. Lots of tools from uncommitted 2026 MIF.
2-4, 3RBI, R
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Carson Terry (‘26,MO)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 30, 2025
2B to the RCF gap. Strong lower half and athletic weight transfer. Loads hands back and drives through the zone w/ intent. Balanced swing w/ clean direction. #WorldInviteQualifier | #Uncommitted | @ABA_Elite
👤 https://t.co/dXFBIlz4EP pic.twitter.com/OJ6Q6Yt72o
Colton Sebring (‘29,IA) • LHP • 6’0” 170lb
6’0” 170lb LHP, long levers w/ long H 3/4 arm action. Hides ball well creating good deception and tunneling. FB up to 81mph w/ flashes of asr. Mixed CB for change of pace. 2Ks through a quick outing. Filled up the zone efficiently and attacked hitters w/ confidence. 2Ks in a quick 2 innings of work. Projectable LHP up to 81mph out of 2029 class.
FB: 81mph
CB: 70mph
2IP, H, 2K
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Colton Sebring (‘29,IA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 31, 2025
6’0” 170lb LHP, long levers w/ long H 3/4 arm action. Hides ball well creating good deception and tunneling. FB up to 81mph w/ flashes of asr. Mixed CB for change of pace. 2Ks through a quick outing.
FB: 81mph
CB: 70mph #WorldInviteQualifier |… pic.twitter.com/g7OzDiVtJf