Midwest World Invite Qualifier Top Performers - Day 2

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Logan Roff (‘26,IA) • C • Des Moines Area CC • 5’11 185lb


Crushed a backside HR to RCF with 2K. Strong lower half, medium stride, and a powerful uphill approach. Impressive barrel control and pop. Displayed smooth stroke w/ flashes of power to all fields. Projectable next level tools. 


HR: 98 mph / 29°

1-4, HR, 2RBI, R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/ba8ed9aa-4c23-4b83-b764-38aa94ff0916


Jamison Shrum (‘26, MO) • C • Uncommitted • 5’10 185lb


Launches a 2-run HR to LF. Physical presence in the box w/ confident, aggressive swing. Pushes from lower half, stays on plane and drives through contact w/ authority. Strength present w/ raw power to the poolside. Clean actions behind plate w/ accurate arm. 


1-2, HR, 2RBI, R


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Dominic Pandolfo (‘27, MO) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’0” 190lb


Physical RHP with a clean, repeatable delivery and strong lower half. FB sat 84–86 with life through the zone and paired with a sharp 75 mph CB for swing-and-miss. Shows feel for sequencing and poise on the mound. Commanded the zone and attacked hitters, staying ahead. Struck out 4 through 3 IP allowing no hits. 


FB: 84–86 mph

CB: 75 mph


3IP, 0H, 4Ks


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Hayden Porter (‘29,IA) • C • 5’10” 165lb


Clutch 3B to RCF to give his team the lead. Open stance w/ strong hip rotation and a powerful bat. Shows advanced strength and intent at the plate. Displayed lots of tools w/ athletic instincts on base paths and ability to use all fields at the plate. Smooth catch and throw actions behind the dish.


3-3, 3RBI, 3SB, R, BB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/e2249c0a-b0b3-41ef-bdcc-5f9eaff1d8bf


Wyatt Key (‘26, IA) • RHH • Uncommitted • 6’2” 205lb


Ripped a 2B on a line to deep LCF. Strong, physical frame at 6’2” 205lb w/ a short, direct path and balance through contact. Continues to stand out w/ advanced bat to ball skills and raw power. Consistent 90mph+ exit velos. 


2B: 90 mph

2-2, R


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Brayden Hakert (‘28,IA) • RHP • 5’10” 175lb


2028 RHP pounds the zone w/ poise and feel. Compact, repeatable delivery w/ balanced lower half. FB sitting 75–76 T80, mixes well to both sides to keep hitters off-balance. Mature presence on the mound w/ room to add more velocity as he develops. 3 shutout Innings, scattering 3 hits and striking out 3. Dominant performance from young 2028 grad.


3IP, 3H, 0ER, 0BB, 3K


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/7afe3759-538a-4680-b36d-c5c399c8d5fe


Danny Napier III (‘26,KS) • C • Uncommitted • 6’0” 230lb


6’0” 230lb frame. Delivers a RBI w/ hard-hit ball to the left side. Strong, durable backstop who’s been barreling balls all weekend and catching every inning. Shows advanced strength, presence, and leadership behind the plate. Projectable RHH C w/ raw pop and dependable actions on defensive side of ball. 


EV: 97 mph


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/dc6f6c39-ad72-44c0-835b-30fb72f46888


Jackson Edwards (‘28, IA) • C • 6’0” 160lb


Drives a ball deep to RCF for an inside-the-park HR, plating 2. Shows barrel control, athleticism, and speed around the bases. Impact player w/ explosive, repeatable swing. Smooth hands receiving w/ clean exchange, athlete behind the dish. 


1-2, 2RBI, 2R


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/f2820d33-23d1-46ad-9e42-cc9b6d1e45ab


Brooks Bond (‘28,IA)  • MIF • 5’11” 170lb


2-RBI 3B deep to RCF. Gets foot down early, keeps head quiet, and drives barrel through the zone w/ lift. Athletic, repeatable swing continues to show well this weekend. Quick twitch athlete showed promising tools throughout the tournament. Good runner and projectable bat to ball skills.


2-3, 3RBI


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/8075bbc9-22a8-4fa5-b86c-a3c849429046


Carson Gill (‘28,IA) • OF • 5’11” 150lb


Leadoff 2B w/ upright setup, high hands, controlled leg kick, and quick hands through the zone. Engages lower half well to generate power and lift. Dynamic athlete showcased lots of tools and athletic instincts on base paths. Smooth actions in the box w/ good barrel control.


2-2, RBI, 2R, 2SB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/9a835122-49b3-4be2-bcc9-d8426094ad31


Ahvyance Taylor (27,IA) • CF • Uncommitted • 6’1” 194lb


Athletic RHH, high leg kick w/ strong hands through separation. Keeps hands inside displaying raw power to pull side. 99mph EV 2B, athletic instincts on base paths. Well-rounded athlete, plays the game hard w/ above average speed. Strong actions in the box w/ multiple barrels on the day.


1-2, R, BB, 3SB

2B: 99mph / 29°


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/410ad53f-4bd5-444c-9f46-c49b3603e5bc


Christian Sawyer (‘27,IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 205lb


6’3” 205lb RHP, athletic mover creating above average extension from quick arm action. FB up to 89mph w/ asr.  Tunnels nasty CH w/ FB, producing lots of whiff. 

High upside follow out of 2027 class. Projectable arsenal, mobile mover, and confident presence on the mound. Dominated through 4 IP striking out 5 and allowing 0 runs.


FB: 89mph / 2051rpm / 10.1”HB / 7.0”EXT

CB: 73mph / 2288rpm / -10.9”HB

CH: 81mph / 1000rpm / 0.7”IVB / 12.6”HB


4IP, 2H, 0ER, 1BB, 5Ks


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/e05da0e2-5a17-4f17-8644-4f8c5254a612


Dane Gosselink (‘26,IA) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’5” 165lb


6’5” 165lb LHP, long levers getting downhill w/ deceptive long arm action. FB shows life through zone. Tight horizontal SL w/ flashes of CH. Consistent mix keeping hitters off balance. Projectable frame w/ promising arsenal, Uncommitted 2026. High follow RHP, attacked hitters through 4 IP striking out 9 and allowing 0 runs.


FB: 87mph / 2000rpm / 12.3”IVB / -10.6”HB

SL: 73mph / 2109rpm / -4.0”IVB / 3.0”HB

CH: 71mph / 1500rpm


4IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 9Ks


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/ec721ad7-f575-4659-8f7f-42b49ecf6c0f


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


Uncommitted 2026, consistent loud impact quality w/ ability to move baseball. Compact stroke w/ lots of tools. Impressive uncommitted OF continues to impress on both sides of the ball. Advanced bat to ball skills w/ athletic and physical instincts. High follow 2026 from Clinton, Iowa. 


EV: 98mph

3B: 100mph

2-3, 2R, 2RBI


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


Jonathon Carrasco (‘26,IA) • MIF • Bossier Parish CC • 5’11” 173lb


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. Continued to have success and find the barrel throughout day 2 of the Midwest World Invite Qualifier. Projectable next level tools.


1B: 92mph

1B: 90 mph

LD: 95mph

2-4, 2R


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Owen Strey (‘26,MN) • INF • Creighton University • 6’2” 190lb


Advanced bat to ball skills, continues to drive ball to deep gaps. 97mph EV 1B to CF. Talented 2026 committed to @CU_Baseball. Projectable next level tools w/ ability to spray the field. Smooth hands in INF w/ accurate arm. 


2-2, R, RBI, BB


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/cb815b70-1636-48f3-afba-5e3d329653b6


Jackson Buttz (‘26,IA) • RHP • Uncommitted • 6’3” 170lb


Athletic mover w/ quick tempo delivery and ability to control running game. Creates good extension w/ long levers 6’3” 167lb. Commands FB down in zone w/ big late sweep SL. CH — late/sharp fade. Projectable frame and arsenal, filling up zone w/ confidence.  Dominating performance from uncommitted 2026, struckout 6 through 5 IP and giving up 0 runs. Continues to get better each time out. 


FB: 88mph / 2161rpm / 7’0”EXT

SL: 71mph / 2358rpm / -9.6”IVB / -15.7”HB

CH: 79mph / 1700rpm / 11.6”HB


5IP, 0R, H, 2BB, 6K


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