Emerson, GA - Well, it's that time of the summer again, as we're only one week away from heading east to Emerson, GA for the 2026 Prep Baseball Future Games.  This invite-only event is the single largest event of the calender year for uncommitted prep prospects, who are about to enter their junior year of high school, thanks to the more than 400 college coaches that show up to the Lakepoint Sports Complex at the end of every summer.  This year's Louisiana team features 24 uncommitted prospects, from different parts of the state, and is littered with talent up and down the roster.  Below, we break down the pitching staff that is heading to Georgia with us next week.

2026 LOUISIANA FUTURE GAMES PITCHING STAFF

Tanner Conley LHP / Fontainebleau, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 87 / POS: 9 Conley has established himself as one of the premier left-handed pitchers in Louisiana and he had another dominant junior campaign for the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2 southpaw went 6-2 with a 1.11 ERA while piling up 105 strikeouts across 63.1 innings, consistently missing barrels with a fastball that has been up to 91 mph. An athletic mover with a clean, repeatable delivery, Conley fills the strike zone and pairs his fastball with quality secondary offerings, giving him the ability to attack hitters in multiple ways. His combination of polish, competitiveness, and swing-and-miss stuff makes him a key arm for Louisiana at the 2026 Prep Baseball Future Games. Conley will start Game 1 vs. Mississippi on July 23rd at 10 AM EST.

Tanner Rouse RHP / Metairie Park Country Day School, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 6 Rouse emerged as one of the biggest risers in Louisiana after a standout showing at our New Orleans Preseason ID and he hasn't slowed down since. The projectable right-hander attacks from a clean, repeatable delivery with a quick arm and has continued to make strides with both his velocity and overall pitchability. His fastball go up to 91 mph at our Underclass Top Prospect Games event and June and sat in the 88-90 mph range. He pounds the strike zone, competes with confidence, and has the ingredients to make a strong impression against the nation's top talent. Rouse will throw the 3rd & 4th innings of Game 1 vs. Mississippi on July 23rd at 10 AM EST.

Brock Blessington RHP / Sam Houston, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 67 / POS: 12 Blessington is one of the state's premier two-way prospects and impacts the game on both sides of the ball. The physical 6-foot-3 athlete was a key contributor for Sam Houston this spring, showing present power at the plate (.321, 5 HR, 30 RBI) while also thriving in high-leverage innings on the mound (5-1, 1 SV, 2.49 ERA). His combination of strength, athleticism, and competitiveness should make him one of Louisiana's most valuable players at the Future Games. Blessington will throw the 5th & 6th innings of Game 1 vs. Mississippi on July 23rd at 10 AM EST.

Paul Dufrene RHP / John Curtis Christian, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 128 / POS: 30 The John Curtis Christian product brings one of the more projectable frames on the Louisiana roster with a lean 6-foot-5 build and plenty of room for continued physical development. The right-hander features a clean arm stroke with a fastball that has climbed into the upper-80s and has even bumped 90-91 mph. Dufrene's upside continues to trend upward as he adds strength, and his combination of size, arm talent, and projection gives him intriguing long-term potential. He'll close the last two innings of Game 1 vs. Mississippi on July 23rd at 10 AM EST.

Cole Albert RHP / Vermilion Catholic, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 11 Albert continues to establish himself as one of the more polished right-handed pitchers in Louisiana's 2028 class. An athletic mover with an easy arm action, he repeats his delivery well and consistently throws strikes with multiple pitches. His blend of pitchability and feel have always made him one of the most dependable arms in the class, but his "stuff" has now started to tick up with his fastball reaching 90-91 mph, which should make him a hot commodity come August 1st. Albert will start Game 2 vs. Arkansas on July 24th at 12 PM EST.

Logan Maricle LHP / Grace Christian School, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 2 Maricle is coming off one of the most dominant seasons in the state after posting a perfect 12-0 record with a microscopic 0.24 ERA and an eye-popping 190 strikeouts. The long, projectable left-hander creates difficult angles from a fluid delivery with a loose, whippy arm stroke, running his fastball into the low-90s while showing quality feel for spin. He's firmly established himself as one of Louisiana's premier left-handed prospects. The Grace Christian product will throw the 3rd & 4th innings of Game 2 vs. Arkansas on July 24th at 12 PM EST.

Josh Kantrow RHP / Episcopal, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 32 / POS: 13 Athletic 6-foot, 170-pound frame with a wiry build and room for more strength in the future. Kantrow turned in one of the better outings of Game 2 at the Underclass Top Prospect Games, which earned him an invite to the Future Games. His fastball generates plenty of swing-and-miss with impressive life and spin rates in the 2,500+ RPM range, while his 75-77 mph breaking ball continues to show improvement and projects as another quality offering in his arsenal. Kantrow's aggressive mentality and ability to miss bats make him one of the more interesting arms heading to LakePoint next week. He'll throw the 5th & 6th innings of Game 2 vs. Arkansas on July 24th at 12 PM EST.

Lane Holubec RHP / West Monroe, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 8 Physical and durable 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame with present strength throughout. Holubec offers a really unique look, working from a lower slot that creates tough angles and plenty of movement on his fastball. His 87-89 mph two-seamer features heavy arm-side sink and run, generating uncomfortable at-bats and projecting as a pitch that will induce plenty of weak contact. The 75-76 mph slider flashes as a quality secondary offering at times and he also mixes in an 82 mph changeup to round out his arsenal. Holubec will close the last two innings of Game 2 vs. Arkansas on July 24th at 12 PM EST.

Reis Wascom RHP / Catholic, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 One of the top right-handed pitchers in Louisiana's 2028 class, Wascom earned his Future Games invitation after another impressive spring for the Bears. The athletic right-hander attacks hitters with a clean, repeatable delivery and advanced feel for the strike zone while continuing to add velocity. His polish and ability to execute multiple pitches should make him an important arm for Team Louisiana. He'll get the Game 3 start vs. Oklahoma on July 25th at 8:30 AM EST.

Bryce Kellum RHP / Pearl River, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 12 Kellum continues to trend upward thanks to his athletic delivery, clean arm action, and improving arsenal. He consistently throws strikes and competes with confidence while showing the ability to work ahead in counts. His pitchability and steady development make him another intriguing arm on the staff. The Pearl River product will throw the 3rd & 4th innings of Game 3 vs. Oklahoma on July 25th at 8:30 AM EST.

Jiazan Chanthavongsy RHP / Cecilia, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 15 6-foot-1, 170-pound wiry frame with plenty of room to continue adding strength as he matures. Chanthavongsy emerged as one of the more intriguing arms from our three Preseason ID events back in January and we've followed him closely ever since. A smooth mover down the mound, he works with a loose, easy arm action that makes his stuff play up. The Cecilia product sports a mid-upper 80s fastball to all four quadrants, while his mid-70s breaking ball flashes tight, 11–5 shape. Chanthavongsy will throw the 5th & 6th innings of Game 3 vs. Oklahoma on July 25th at 8:30 AM EST.

Grayson Pat Conner RHP / 3B / Sam Houston, LA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 4 Conner boasts an XL 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame with long levers and plenty of room to continue adding strength. The Sam Houston product is one of the most talented arms in the entire class. His fastball routinely climbs into the low-90s with natural cutting action across the zone. He mixes in a bigger breaking ball in the low-70s and a firmer 74-76 mph slider. Conner will close the last two innings of Game 3 vs. Oklahoma on July 25th at 8:30 AM EST.

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