Iowa Fall Open Top Performers - Day 1

Jackson Edwards ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 5'10" 185lb 

Stocky frame with a strong lower half and present strength in the box. Keeps the barrel strong through contact with a compact, controlled swing that allows him to impact the baseball with authority. Drove a loud RBI double into the left-center field gap, showcasing quality barrel feel, present bat speed, and emerging power. Intriguing swing with plenty to like moving forward.

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Daniel Wiebelhaus ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • 3B/RHP • 6'4" 215lb 

Large, projectable 6'4", 215-pound frame with plenty of physical upside remaining. Battled through tough conditions while showing a quality fastball with present life and the foundation for more velocity as he continues to develop. High-upside arm with the frame and traits to continue making jumps. A name to keep an eye on moving forward.

FB: 83-84 mph / 2200+ rpm / IVB 12" / HB 9"

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Max Wade ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • C • 6'0" 185lb 

Simple, controlled actions in the box with a line-drive approach and a flat barrel that works efficiently through the zone. Shows the ability to stay through pitches on the outer half, driving a sharp two-RBI double down the right-field line. Quality bat-to-ball skills with a repeatable swing and the ability to use the entire field.

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Bentley Hulbert  ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • 2B • 5'9" 165lb 

Continues to swing a hot bat, consistently finding the barrel and producing loud contact. Absolutely unloaded on a pitch and launched a no-doubt home run over the left-field wall, showcasing impressive bat speed, present juice, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority. Advanced swing for the 2029 prospect with plenty of offensive upside.

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Jacob Pierro ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • SS • 5'11" 170lb 

Twitchy athlete with premium bat speed and an aggressive presence in the box. Continues to pepper baseballs with loud contact, consistently finding the barrel and impacting the ball with authority. Smoked a hard-hit double into the left-center field gap, showcasing quick hands, advanced barrel feel, and impact offensive ability. True spark plug with an exciting offensive profile.

2B: 100 mph  / LA: 10°

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Blake Bunda ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 5'10" 180lb

Wide setup with high hands and a quick step into a smooth, controlled load. Works on a slightly uphill bat path with a mature approach, allowing the barrel to stay through the zone and create natural lift. Drove a home run to right field, showcasing quality bat speed, advanced barrel feel, and the ability to impact the baseball to the opposite field.

HR: 95 mph / LA: 38°

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Jase Jetmund ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • OF • 5'11" 175lb

Utilizes a toe-tap load with a short, compact swing that works quickly through the zone. Shows the ability to turn on pitches inside, getting the barrel out front and driving the baseball with authority. Smoked a deep home run to left field, showcasing present bat speed, quality barrel feel, and emerging power to the pull side.

HR: 98 mph / LA: 29°

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Jayden Podey ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • LHP • 6'5" 205lb

Physical left-handed hitter with a slightly open stance and present strength in the box. Utilizes a toe-tap load as a timing trigger, allowing the hands and barrel to consistently get on time through the zone. Got the barrel out front and launched a loud home run to right field, showcasing quality bat speed, present power, and the ability to impact the baseball to the pull side.

HR: 91 mph / LA: 42°

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Ty Lamfers ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5'8" 140lb

Wide stance with a balanced setup and a quick step into a simple, controlled load. Shows the ability to let the baseball travel and see it deep, keeping the barrel through the zone with authority. Drove a loud double to deep left field, showcasing advanced barrel feel, present bat speed, and impact strength.

2B: 101 mph  / LA: 22°

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Connor Whannel ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • 3B • 6'2" 175lb

Balanced setup with a high leg kick for timing, staying controlled and on time through the load. Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to pitches down in the zone, going down to get a low pitch and driving it over the right-field wall. Showcased quality barrel feel, present bat speed, and emerging power to the pull side.

HR: 90 mph / LA: 30°

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Kellen Weber ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5'11" 175lb

Twitchy right-hander with a quick arm and short, compact arm action that allows him to hide the baseball well and create deception through release. Shows advanced command of the fastball, consistently attacking the zone while generating swing-and-miss. Continues to impress with present stuff, athleticism, and plenty of projection remaining. High-ceiling 2029 arm and a name to follow closely.

FB: 84-86 mph / 2100+ rpm / IVB 12" / HB 10"

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Ayden Williams  ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • UTL • 6'0" 180lb

Athletic right-handed hitter with a moderate leg kick and strong separation through the load. Features lightning-quick hands  with the ability to consistently find the barrel and produce loud contact. Hammered a ball to dead center into the wind for a deep double, showcasing premium bat speed, present impact, and an impressive offensive profile.

2B: 103 mph  / LA: 31°

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Tyler Tompkins  ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 6'1" 183lb

Calm presence in the box with a slight hover load for timing, consistently getting the front foot down on time and allowing the barrel to work freely through the zone. Stayed through the baseball and drove a loud double to deep right field, showcasing advanced barrel feel, present bat speed, and impact strength.

2B: 103 mph  / LA: 17°

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Brady Hicks ('27, IA) • TCU Commit • RHP • 6'5" 215lb

Athletic right-hander with a projectable 6'5", 215-pound frame and plenty of physical upside remaining. Shows strong intent at foot plant with a quick arm, effectively tunneling the arsenal to the glove side. Features a sharp, late-breaking slider that consistently generates swing-and-miss and pairs well off a fastball up to 92 mph. High-ceiling arm with room to continue filling out and adding to an already impressive profile. Name to watch closely during his senior season.

FB: 90-91, T92 mph / 2200+ rpm / IVB 9" / HB 7"
SL: 82-84 mph / 2200+ rpm / IVB 2" / HB -6"

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Peyton Thomas ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 6'1" 178lb

Wide setup with athletic movements in the box, utilizing a quick step and fast, twitchy hands through the zone. Shows the ability to let the baseball travel and see it deep before delivering the barrel with authority. Drove a bases-clearing double to left field, showcasing quality barrel feel, present bat speed, and impact ability in run-producing situations.

2B: 98 mph / LA: 16°

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Mason Olson ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 6'1" 185lb

Athletic 6'1", 185-pound left-hander with quality tempo and a controlled operation on the mound. Controls the body well throughout the delivery, allowing the arm to work freely while consistently generating swing-and-miss with the fastball. Plenty of room to add strength and continue refining the arsenal, giving him an intriguing ceiling as he develops.

FB: 83-86 mph / 1800+ rpm / IVB 5" / HB -4"

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Reece Huey ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • 3B • 6'0" 155lb 

Sinks into the back leg during the load and controls the forward move well, staying balanced and on time through the swing. Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to pitches up in the zone, getting on top of a high pitch and launching a no-doubt home run to left field. Quality swing with present bat speed, barrel feel, and emerging pull-side power.

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Grant Pollard ('27, NE) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6'2" 200lb

Strong 6'2", 200-pound frame with present physicality on the mound. Ball jumps out of the hand from a three-quarter arm slot, showing quality feel and control of a three-pitch mix. Effectively mixes the fastball, changeup, and slider to keep hitters off balance with plenty of room to continue developing. Intriguing arm to jump on in the 2027 class.

FB: 85-87, T88 mph
CH: 78-80 mph
SL: 77-78 mph

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Brayden Dollen ('27, NE) • Uncommitted • RHP/1B • 6'4" 214lb

Strong 6'4", 215-pound frame with present physicality and plenty of projection on the mound. Features a whippy arm from an over-the-top slot with tight, short arm action that hides the baseball well and creates plenty of deception through release. Pairs the fastball with a slider to give him a quality two-pitch foundation. High-ceiling arm with plenty to like as he continues to develop.

FB: 83-85, T87 mph / 2000 rpm / IVB 12" / HB 14"
SL: 72-73 mph

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Jacob Pierro  ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP/SS • 5'11" 170lb

Extremely high-upside two-way prospect with electric stuff on the mound. Features a repeatable, controlled operation with an explosive lower half and a live arm, comfortably sitting 92-93 mph while running the fastball up to 95 mph with 14+ inches of ride. Pairs it with a firm, tight slider at 84 mph, giving him a legitimate swing-and-miss combination. Premium athlete with impact ability on both sides of the ball and one of the more intriguing uncommitted two-way follows in the 2028 class. Dude Alert

FB: 92-93, T95 mph  / 14+” IVB
SL: 84 mph

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Kasen Gilroy ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • OF/LHP • 6'1" 220lb

Strong 6'1", 220-pound left-hander with present physicality and quality command of a fastball/curveball combination. Features a heavy fastball with life that consistently generates swing-and-miss, while effectively mixing the curveball to change speeds and keep hitters off balance. Shows present pitchability with plenty of upside remaining. Intriguing 2028 arm and a must-follow moving forward.

FB: 83-85, T86 mph
CB: 71-72 mph

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Adrian Norris ('27, NE)  • Missouri State Commit • LHP • 6'4" 225lb

Physical 6'4", 225-pound left-hander with an imposing presence and plenty of upside on the mound. The Missouri State commit works aggressively downhill with a powerful backside, delivering from a high three-quarter slot and running the fastball up to 91 mph. Creates quality extension with present arm strength and plenty more in the tank as he continues to mature. High-upside southpaw and a name to watch closely moving forward.

FB: T91 mph

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Jamison Saathoff ('27, NE) • Uncommitted • OF • 6'5" 195lb

Projectable 6'5", 195-pound frame with plenty to like and room to continue adding strength. Features smooth, athletic movements in the box with advanced feel for the barrel, utilizing a simple, controlled gather into a high leg kick for timing. Level bat path stays on plane through contact, allowing him to consistently deliver the barrel with a clean, repeatable swing. High-upside uncommitted 2027 prospect and a name to follow closely.

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Hudson Hamm ('27, NE) • Uncommitted

Athletic 5'10", 180-pound frame with twitchy movements and a controlled presence in the box. Utilizes a simple gather into a toe-tap trigger, allowing the barrel to get on plane early and work efficiently through the zone. Features a flat bat path with strong wrists through contact, creating a clean, repeatable swing with present bat speed and barrel control. High-upside uncommitted 2027 prospect and a name to follow closely.

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