Des Moines Fall Classic Top Performers - Day 2

Luke Becker ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • MIF • 5'11" 165lb 

Electric weekend continues for the 2028 prospect, consistently finding the barrel and producing loud contact. Showcases an advanced offensive approach with present bat speed and the ability to impact the baseball with authority. Added to an impressive weekend by launching a three-run home run to left-center field, continuing to show emerging power and consistent offensive production. Stock continues to rise. 📈

HR: 97 mph / LA: 28°

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Connor Williams ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • OF • 6'0" 195lb 

Solid 6'2", 200-pound frame with a quality north/south profile and present physicality on the mound. Shows strong intent at foot plant, getting over the front side well with a quick arm that projects for more. Fastball features quality ride and pairs effectively with a curveball showing depth, while the changeup gives him a third offering to round out the arsenal. Intriguing arm with present pitchability and more velocity likely to come as he continues to develop.

FB: 84-86, T87 mph / 2000+ rpm / IVB 14" / HB 6"
CB: 70-72 mph / 2000 rpm / IVB -11" / HB -13"
CH: 80-81 mph / 1800 rpm / IVB 11" / HB 6"

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Maddox Rowley-Gering ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • OF • 6'0" 195lb 

Athletic hitter with a simple, crouched stance and repeatable actions that keep the operation controlled and on time. Gets the front foot down consistently, allowing the barrel to work freely through the zone with present bat speed and easy juice. Backspun a ball with carry over the left-field wall for a home run, showcasing emerging power and quality barrel feel.

HR: 92 mph / LA: 34°

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Conner Moats ('30, IA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 5'7" 145lb

High-ceiling two-way prospect with the athleticism and tools to impact the game on both sides of the ball. On the mound, the left-hander already works into the low-80s with the fastball, reaching 83 mph, and pairs it with a slider that gives him a quality two-pitch foundation. Plenty of projection remaining as he continues to mature, add strength, and refine the arsenal. Intriguing 2030 prospect and a name to monitor closely.

FB: 80-82, T83 mph
SL: 70-71 mph

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Lincoln Roethler ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • MIF • 6'3" 205lb

Plenty to like from the right-hander, featuring a smooth, repeatable delivery with quality direction down the mound. Utilizes a powerful lower half and firm front side to create stability through release, allowing the arm to work freely. Pounded the strike zone throughout the outing, showing confidence in his arsenal and the ability to mix pitches effectively to keep hitters off balance. Intriguing arm with present pitchability and room to continue developing.

FB: 88 mph / 2200 rpm / IVB 5" / HB 6"

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Kyle Henkenius ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • MIF • 6'3" 215lb

Tall right-handed hitter with a mature approach and controlled operation at the plate. Utilizes a hover load for timing, staying balanced and allowing the barrel to consistently arrive on time through the zone. Caught the baseball out front and drove a loud double to left field, showcasing present bat speed, impact strength, and quality barrel feel.

2B: 105 mph 🧃 / LA: 14°

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Finn Faber ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6'1" 175lb 

Athletic right-handed hitter with a tooled-up swing and clear intent to do damage in the box. Utilizes a high leg kick for timing, staying synced before letting the barrel work quickly through the zone. Didn't miss the mistake, hammering a no-doubt home run to center field and showcasing present bat speed, easy power, and impact offensive upside.

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Landon Pearson ('29, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5'11" 165lb

Athletic 2029 prospect showing intriguing two-way ability and plenty of upside. A good athlete with a smooth, controlled swing that allows the barrel to work efficiently through the zone. Stayed on the baseball and drove a loud two-RBI double into the left-center field gap, showcasing present bat speed, quality barrel feel, and emerging gap power. A name to keep an eye on as he continues to develop.

2B: 90 mph

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Kolton Schiltz ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • LHP • 5'8" 170lb

Stocky left-handed hitter with present strength and a controlled operation in the box. Creates strong separation during the load before delivering a tight turn through the zone, allowing the barrel to work quickly and efficiently to contact. Hammered a hard-hit single to right field, showcasing present bat speed, quality barrel feel, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.

1B: 100 mph 🧃 / LA: 15°

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William Mesecher ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • OF • 6'0" 230lb

Strong, athletic frame with the ability to impact the baseball at a high level. Continued to stay on the barrel throughout the weekend, consistently producing hard contact and showing present bat-to-ball skills. Creates loud impact with strength through the swing, making him an intriguing follow in the 2027 class as the offensive profile continues to develop.

EV: 100 mph 🧃 / LA: 1°

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Drew Baratta ('27, NE) • Uncommitted • OF • 5'11" 170lb

Athletic left-hander with a slight crossfire delivery from a low three-quarter arm slot, creating a difficult look for hitters. Travels well down the mound and hides the baseball effectively with short, compact arm action, adding deception through release. Fastball shows quality life with the ability to miss barrels. Projectable arm with more in the tank as he continues to add strength and develop. Intriguing follow in the 2027 class.

FB: 80-83, T84 mph / 2100+ rpm / IVB 14" / HB 7"

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Wyatt Appuhn ('28, NE) • Uncommitted • 3B • 6'0" 210lb

Strong 6', 210-pound frame with present physicality and impact strength. Continues to consistently find the barrel, keeping the hands tight through the zone before creating strong extension through contact. Smoked a hard-hit single back up the middle to center field, showcasing advanced barrel feel, present bat speed, and the ability to produce loud contact at a high clip.

1B: 101 mph 🧃 / LA: 6°

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Kellen Hines ('27, IA) • Uncommitted

Smooth tempo on the mound with efficient downhill movement and a repeatable operation. Features a quality four-pitch mix and consistently pounds the strike zone, showing advanced feel for sequencing and keeping hitters off balance throughout at-bats. Mixes shapes and speeds effectively, showcasing present command and mature pitchability across the arsenal.

FB: 83 mph / 2488 rpm / IVB -4" / HB 8"
CB: 66 mph / 2300 rpm / IVB 10" / HB -10"
SL: 70 mph / 2350 rpm / IVB 13" / HB 9"
CH: 73 mph / 1350 rpm / IVB -15" / HB 10"

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Colton Sillman ('27, NE) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6'1" 185lb

Silky left-handed hitter with a mature swing and advanced approach in the box. Stays controlled through the operation with a smooth barrel that works efficiently through the zone, creating strong extension through contact. Drove a loud ground-rule double into the right-center field gap, showcasing quality barrel feel, present bat speed, and the ability to impact the baseball to all fields.

2B: 97 mph / LA: 19°

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Ty Heydon ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6'3" 180lb

Tall, athletic right-handed hitter with a balanced setup and controlled operation in the box. Uses a quick step to get on time before letting fast hands work efficiently through the zone. Stays through the baseball well with quality extension, driving a loud double to center field. Showcased present bat speed, barrel control, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.

2B: 99 mph

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Jack Plummer ('28, IA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6'0" 175lb

Wide base with high hands and a minimal stride, creating a simple, repeatable operation in the box. Shows advanced feel for the barrel, adjusting to a pitch down in the zone and staying through it to drive a backside double. Mature swing with present bat-to-ball skills and plenty of room for the offensive profile to continue developing.

2B: 95 mph

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Tom Norton ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • OF • 6'3" 190lb

Physical right-handed hitter who mashed baseballs throughout the weekend, consistently finding the barrel and producing loud contact. Features a large frame with twitchy actions for his size, allowing the barrel to work quickly through the zone with present impact. Capped off an impressive weekend by launching a home run to dead center field, showcasing easy power and a consistent ability to drive the baseball with authority.

HR: 95 mph / LA: 35°

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Ahvyance Taylor ('27, IA) • Uncommitted • 6'1" 194lb

Capped off a phenomenal weekend with another loud offensive showing, consistently finding the barrel and impacting the baseball with authority. Features premium juice at the plate with present bat speed and the ability to do damage to the pull side, launching a no-doubt home run over the left-field wall. Pairs the offensive impact with a plus glove in the outfield, showcasing a well-rounded skill set and high-level two-way value.

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Lincoln Norris ('27, IA) • University of Iowa Commit • OF • 6'3" 190lb

Continues to swing a hot bat this weekend, consistently finding the barrel and producing loud contact. Hits from a balanced stance with an aggressive approach, showing the ability to adjust the barrel throughout the zone. Went down and got a pitch at the bottom of the zone, launching a loud home run to the pull side and showcasing premium impact strength and easy power.

HR: 105 mph 🧃

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George Blake ('27, IA) • Dallas Baptist Commit • OF/LHP

Capped off an impressive weekend with another loud barrel, producing a 103 mph single and continuing to show why he was one of the more consistent bats throughout the event. Features a silky swing with advanced rhythm and flow in the box, staying under control while consistently finding the barrel. A high-level athlete who can impact the game both offensively and on the mound, with a well-rounded skill set that should translate quickly to the next level. Longtime impact player within the Sticks organization who continues to trend upward.

1B: 103 mph 🧃

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