2026 Summer Showcase Standouts
September 8, 2026
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We would like to thank all who participated in Prep Baseball Michigan's 2026 Summer Showcases. These are great opportunities for the class of 2027-2030 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at their respective showcase. Below we highlight numerous standouts within each individual class.
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2026 Summer Showcase Standouts
Summer Showcase Leaderboards
Class of 2027 Standouts
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Ethan Link SS / 2B / Lansing Catholic, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 7
Report: Diversified defender who had monster spring for Lansing Catholic. Top order type of hitter with some sneaky power at the plate. |
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Nathan Siler RHP / 1B / Sacred Heart Academy, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 7
Report: Large 6'3+ frame with repeatability and consistent strike thrower. Mid to upper-80s fastball with a plus change w/ a dominate spring and summer campign in Michigan summer circuit. |
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Gavin Goike OF / 2B / Dakota High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 49 / POS: 9
Report: Don't be fooled by undersized OF from Dakota - real range in the outfield. Quick twitch athlete & dynamic on the bases. |
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Hudson Hazekamp RHP / OF / Fruitport High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 13
Report: 6'5 frame with upper-80s fastball and long levers. Continued solid summer ending with SFG appearance. |
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Drew Hess 3B / RHP / Grosse Pointe South High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 3
Report: Talented left-handed bat who's seen consistency in production at the plate, bat has seen increase in power production in top PBT events. |
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Graham Kubiak SS / RHP / Vicksburg, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 52 / POS: 10
Report: Two-way players with quick arm on mound & solid middle infield defender - added strength is visable. |
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Kyle Davis 2B / 3B / Catholic Central High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 69 / POS: 1
Report: Physical bat who has versatility on the infield. Arm strength has enough to stick on left side of field. |
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Gabe Wegener LHP / OF / Bay City Western, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 4
Report: Two-way prospect with smoother left handed stroke. Gained valuable innings this spring/summer on mound with tough schedule. |
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Preston Paoletti 3B / RHP / Chelsea High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 5
Report: Two-way prospect with a fastball into the upper-80s. 6'0 180 lb position player with present bat speed up to 99. High follow for programs looking for dual athlete. |
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Tyler Debbs 3B / RHP / Yale Senior, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 6
Report: Physical prospect with thump in the stick to pull side. Solid lateral movement in the field makes for an intrguing prospect across the class. |
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Aryan Punjabi RHP / OF / Mt Pleasant Senior High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 92 / POS: 35
Report: Competitor between the lines when the lights shine & has come up with some big hits this summer while providing key innings on the mound for Midland Post 165. |
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Jagger Billy RHP / 2B / Utica High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 109 / POS: 44
Report: Pitchability right-hander with 3-pitch mix. Logged key innings for Detroit Metro Stars this summer. |
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Michael Stanton 1B / 3B / Brother Rice High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 2
Report: Above average defender who continues to round his overall game from spring after playing big role in for Brother Rice & D Vegas this summer. Strong glove work at first base. |
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Brady Stephens C / RHP / Swan Valley High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 7
Report: Two-way prospect who still has more to come on both end & a left-handed stick with XBH capabilities. Mid-80s right hander with more to come in the secondaries. |
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Samuel McCullough SS / 2B / Lakeview High School, MI / 2027Rankings StateRank: 80 / POS: 17
Report: Left-handed bat with solid actions in middle of the diamond. Had strong summer and spring for Battle Creek Lakeview. |
Class of 2028 Standouts
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Tyler Ladd OF / 3B / Hudsonville High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 5
Report: Left handed bat from Hudsonville with more room to grow physically. Strung together quality at bats on talented Hudsonville team - will be staple in line up in spring. |
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Mason Hood 2B / SS / Lakeview High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 2
Report: Growing into his own physically - will be one our staff follows this offseason into next spring - will log key at bats in middle of order for Battle Creek Lakeview in Spring '27. LHH middle infielder. |
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Jimmey Sequin III SS / RHP / Bay City Western, MI / 2028Report: Quick twitch athlete who showed out at 2026 Future Games. Two-way potential with mid-upper 80s fastball and pitch ablity. |
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Tyson Linde C / RHP / Chelsea High School, MI / 2028Report: Two-way prospect with plus arm behind the dish - strong performance at Future Games. Committed to University of Kentucky. |
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Jaxon Distelrath SS / 3B / Richmond Community High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 5
Report: Diselrath garnered a lot of eyes this summer for South Oakland A's. Richmond HS, LH bat with XBH capability, strong performance this summer and one to follow next spring. |
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Jax Ichesco SS / SS / Chelsea High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 7
Report: Dynamic athlete with strong skill set and strong arm for size. Plays hard all the time and kick starts the lineup and offense when on base. |
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Gage Henriksen SS / RHP / Livonia Stevenson, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 8
Report: Livonia Stevenson product who does a lot of things well on the diamond. Best baseball is still in front of him while cleaning up small things on mound & w/ bat. |
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Caden Chisholm RHP / SS / Vicksburg High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 7
Report: Another strong follow into next spring with an upper 80s fastball with more to come from secondaries. |
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Owen Hammond 1B / RHP / Hh Dow High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 2
Report: Big & physcial prospect who had a steady season for Midland Dow. Will look to take another jump over the offseason. |
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Jason Longridge SS / RHP / Northville High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 77 / POS: 14
Report: Showed off a strong arm at the GVSU session of the Prospect Games up to 88 on the mound and 90 across the infield. Two-way follow with projectable 6-2/165 frame |
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Jay Roper C / 3B / Midland Dow High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 8
Report: Middle of order bat for Standish Sterling Central with some sneaky pop in the swing. Versatile defender. |
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Alec Wernis SS / RHP / University of Detroit Jesuit, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 12
Report: More to come with physicality but surely profiles a strong, loose arm. One to follow from UDJ. |
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Tristan Spencer 1B / LHP / Woodhaven High School, MI / 2028Report: Recent Kentucky commit from Future Games - two ay prospect. Large frame with power in bat to all fields and mid-upper 80s fastball with slider/chageup combo from left side. |
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Anthony Branoff OF / LHP / Lansing Catholic, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 83 / POS: 15
Report: Top of order bat for Lansing Catholic. Athletic outfielder with more room to add strength in coming months. |
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Will Neveau C / 1B / Central High School, MI / 2028Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 7
Report: Under the radar bat who already has physical attributes. Multi-sport athlete with feel around the bag at first & flashed some power from left side. |
Class of 2029 Standouts
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Mason Krager SS / 2B / Michigan Lutheran Seminary, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 7
Report: Under the radar prospect who we saw over the summer at Underclass Games. One who will looking for a strong spring in 2027. |
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Christian Mkrtumian LHP / OF / University of Detroit Jesuit High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 2
Report: Intruging LH arm from Detroit Jesuit HS in downtown Detroit - good fastball with extension. Exciting 2029 to follow as he develops. |
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Miles Quinn OF / LHP / University Liggett School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 40 / POS: 4
Report: Left handed bat who got our attention at Underclass Games in July. More to come from a physicality perspective - present athletiscm. |
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Jaxson Pudvay 3B / RHP / Goodrich High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 5
Report: Strong and physical player with capabilty to drive the ball into the gap at any given swing. Shorter compact swing with minimal movements in lower half. |
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Logan Hall OF / 1B / Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 2
Report: Profiles good frame with muscle. Left handed bat for NDP, will log many at bats in spring - will be staple for Irish. |
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Gordon Williams RHP / 1B / Grosse Pointe South High School, MI / 2029Report: Large RH arm with promising stuff in his arsenal. One to follow this offseason as he looks to take another jump in his development. |
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Paxton Lindsay 3B / RHP / Brighton High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 2
Report: Has good ability to move the barrel against high level arms, using a strong leg kick with some hand movement up top. Another propsect who runs it into the mid 80s with the fastball. |
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Chase Verkeyn RHP / 1B / Catholic Central High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 8
Report: Long, loose, whippy arm action from 3/4 slot. Long levers already & had good showing at MWSSG in Bloomington. |
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Miles Gardynik 2B / RHP / Orchard Lake St. Mary's, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 1
Report: Solid athlete who looks to make solid contributions to a talente OLSM program. Showed gap to gap ability in the summer at top events. |
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Jake Sanders 2B / 3B / Catholic Central High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 3
Report: Versitile athlete who can play multiple positons on the infield. Will help play a role at DCC coming off a state championship in 2026. |
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Joshua Carpentier RHP / SS / Pinckney Community High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 4
Report: Sure standout at Underclass games in July on the mound with an impressive profile on the mound. Features a dynamic arsenal on the mound with a fastball into mid-upper 80s. |
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Elijah Hines SS / OF / Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 60 / POS: 14
Report: More to come from a physical stand point but showed well against top competititon in game play and has an effect on the bases to impact a game in critical moments. |
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Austin Shilling C / OF / Grand Ledge High School, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 5
Report: An exciting prospect from the Greater Lansing area attending Grand Ledge HS who has a pedigree of producing top talent over the years. Present bat speed for a growing frame. Ability to impact the game on the bases with solid instincts. |
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Chase Moreno 2B / RHP / Lansing Catholic, MI / 2029Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 4
Report: Moreno played a key role for Lansing Catholic this spring and coming up with some big at bats for the Cougars. A ballplayer we will keep a close eye on as the spring nears. |
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Hunter David OF / RHP / Bay City Western, MI / 2029Report: Another BCW product who will develop under a seasoned staff who presents solid bat to ball skills and ability find barrels accurately. Continued development in the outfield who our staff will keep close eye on heading into the offseason. |
Class of 2030 Standouts
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Chester Sabin SS / RHP / Midland High School, MI / 2030Report: A top prospect in his class with current athletiscm and size acute to previous classes. Strong arm across the diamond with strong footwork and showed future power tools in workout. |
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TJ Stevens SS / RHP / Northville High School, MI / 2030Report: A Northville product who showed well all summer on the circuit against top competition. Strong footwork and playmaking ability for a athlete in his class. |
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Carter Kukla C / 2B / Brother Rice High School, MI / 2030Report: Strong backstop with solid catch and throw mechanics and strong IQ for the game at a youge age. Will develop in a strong system at Brother Rice & one to keep an eye on in the class. |
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Jacob Migliore 3B / RHP / Detroit Country Day School, MI / 2030Report: Came up with a few big hits at Junior Future games and was able to show off his position versatility. Ready to hit mentality with simple movements in his swing. Detrout Country Day product. |
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Nico Recchione OF / RHP / Catholic Central High School, MI / 2030Report: Nico hails from talent rich Detroit Catholic Central who is coming off a State Championship. Athletic profile who has ability to play all three outfield spots and has more to add on to his frame making him a strong 2030 to keep eyes on as he matures in the coming months. |
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Pierre Olivier Laforest C / 3B / Portage Central High School, MI / 2030Report: No short of pedigree as baseball bloodlines run deep in his roots and a knack for development. We saw Oliver impact the game with his bat and arm from behind the dish throughout the spring and summer. |
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Sheandy Payusan RHP / 3B / Catholic Central High School, MI / 2030Report: Tall slender right hander who filled up the strikezone on multiple occasions and flashed a serviceable breaking ball. Showed feel for pitchability. |
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Easton Jobe C / 3B / Saline High School, MI / 2030Report: Dynamic player who can play multiple positions on the diamond and certainly plays with an edge. Was a standout at the Evolution Series in May raking up multiple hits and RBIs for his squad! |
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Bryson Santo 3B / RHP / Howell High School, MI / 2030Report: Slender athlete at 6'1 frame who can play multiple positons on the diamond. Uses tall & fall approach in the box with loose hands. More to come at the plate as he continues to fill out his frame. |
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Knoxton Miller C / RHP / Lowell, MI / 2030Report: A standout in all areas he competes in on the mound and workign behind the plate. Strong arm with present frame work that is exciting for the years to come. Loose arm who can run it into the mid 80s. Competitor through & through. |