Nick Plummer OF / Brother Rice, MI / 2015

Accolades: Nick Plummer was a 2015 graduate from Brother Rice High School. As a high school junior he hit .573, with 8 home runs and 34 RBI. He was making quite a name for himself heading into a big summer where he would participate in National events such as the Area Code Games and East Coast Pro Showcase. The University of Kentucky commit put himself in the discussion to be a first round selection. In his senior season he averaged close to twenty professional scouts at each game. A strong senior season was completed with his Brother Rice team winning it’s fourth straight Catholic League Title. Along with the multiple Catholic League Titles, won the ABCA Player of the Year award and Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year award. In June during the Major League Baseball amateur draft he was selected 23rd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Jimmy Pickens C / OF / Brother Rice, MI / 2011

Accolades: Pickens was a back-to-back All-State selection and won a state championship. During his senior season, hit .385 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, 45 runs and 23 stolen bases. Was selected in the 41st round by the Detroit Tigers out of Rice. Signed with Michigan State where he was later drafted in the 15th round by the Cincinnati Reds (2014).

Zach Fish C / Gull Lake, MI / 2011

Accolades: Fish is one of the names you will find when you search the offensive record books in Michigan High School. Currently still owns multiple records. During his senior campaign batted .552 with 81 RBI, 24 home runs and 14 doubles. Received Rawlings, Baseball America and Max Preps All-American honors. Was drafted in the 24th round by the Texas Rangers, opted to play college baseball at Oklahoma State where he was drafted in the 11th round by the Chicago White Sox.

Eric Haase C / C / Divine Child, MI / 2011

Accolades: Haase was the backstop for Catholic league powerhouse Divine Child. In his senior season he hit 14 home runs, 54 RBI and 15 doubles in route to winning Mr. Baseball. Won two state titles and was drafted in the seventh round out of Divine Child by the Cleveland Indians.

Blaise Salter C / Orchard Lake St Mary's, MI / 2011

Accolades: Salter was the East team MVP during the HS all star game. Two-time All-State selection and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 38th round (2011). In his senior season, hit .471 with seven home runs, 36 RBI and 12 doubles. Signed with Michigan State and was later drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 31st round (2015).

Harrison Wenson C / UD Jesuit, MI / 2013

Accolades: Wenson was a two time all state selection as well as two time dream team selection. As a senior hit .500 with six home runs and 30 RBI. Signed with University of Michigan. Was drafted three times in his career. Drafted in the 38th round by the Detroit Tigers out of U of D. Later drafted in the 39th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates (2016), and 24th round by the Los Angeles Angels where he signed (2017).

Drew Blakely C / RHP / Gull Lake, MI / 2016

Accolades: Blakely was a three-time All-State player while making the dream team both his junior and senior seasons. During his high school career, set school records for hits (171), Triples, (9), Doubles, (33), Batting average (.467) as well as RBI (137). Signed with Virginia where he completed his first three seasons and will complete his college career at Richmond.

Travis Maezes SS / Ann Arbor Pioneer, MI / 2012

Accolades: Maezes was one of the top players from Ann Arbor during the decade and later made the move across the street to The University of Michigan. A two-time All-State dream team and won a state championship his sophomore season. As a senior hit .427 with three home runs. Was drafted out of Michigan in the 13th round (2015).

Hector Gutierrez SS / RHP / Detroit Western International, MI / 2013

Accolades: Gutierrez was one of the first players signed to Michigan when Coach Bakich took over. A well known name across the state participated in the East Coast pro, and helped lead Western to a state quarterfinal game out of the Detroit Public School League. Super 60 participant, that was named all state both his junior and senior year. During his senior year hit .532, with three home runs, 20 RBI and 10 doubles. Won four city titles in high school.

Carmen Benedetti 1B / LHP / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2013

Accolades: Benedetti was a dominant bat that could hurt you on the mound as well. A Louisville Slugger All America first team player and three time all state player. As a senior hit .500, with six home runs and 33 RBI. Was named Co-Mr. Baseball. Signed with University of Michigan, currently in Double A in the Houston Astros Organization.

Zach McGuire OF / 3B / Sterling Heights Stevenson, MI / 2014

Accolades: McGuire was a force in the middle of the Stevenson batting order for years. Was a back to back all state player his junior and senior year. During his senior year, hit .443, with two home runs and 51 RBI. Was named Mr. Baseball and signed with Michigan State.

Jake Bivens SS / 2B / Battle Creek Lakeview, MI / 2014

Accolades: Three sport varsity athlete, playing baseball, football and basketball. Three-time All-State selection, owns the career hit record at Lakeview. A dream team selection his senior year signed to University of Michigan where he drafted by the Detroit Tigers (2017).

Kory Young SS / Rockford, MI / 2014

Accolades: Young won a state title his freshman year. Two-time All-State selection and dream team selection for his senior season. In his senior campaign .420 while being named Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year. Signed with Michigan State University.

Obie Ricumstrict SS / 2B / Mt. Pleasant, MI / 2017

Accolades: Ricumstrict played shortstop from day one as a freshman winning a state title at Mt. Pleasant. He developed into a member of Team Michigan at the 2015 Future Games. Two-time All-State selection hit .368 with four home runs, 20 extra base hits, 34 RBI while stealing 24 bases. Signed with Cincinnati and was drafted in the 11th round by the Texas Rangers and signed.

Spencer Schwellenbach SS / RHP / Saginaw Heritage, MI / 2018

Accolades: Schwellenbach was a dual threat in high school that could take over any game. 2015 Future Games participant for Team Michigan. Three-time All-State selection, two-time All-America selection, Mr. Baseball selection and Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year. As a senior hit .367 with 20 RBI and 44 runs scored. Also went 6-3 on the mound with a 0.50 ERA and 88 strikeouts. Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 34th round. Signed with Nebraska.

Mark Brown Jr OF / OF / Detroit King, MI / 2010

Accolades: First player from the City of Detroit to participate in the East Coast Pro, and MLB Breakthrough Series. As a senior batted .560 with 8 home runs and 57 stolen bases. Committed to play at Kansas, but was drafted in the 19th round by the Cleveland Indians and signed.

Devan Ahart OF / Orchard Lake St Mary's, MI / 2010

Accolades: Ahart was an explosive athlete with pop from the left side. A catalyst behind the powerhouse Orchard Lake teams to start the decade. Two-time All-State selection that signed to Akron. Later went on to be drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 16th round (2015).

Cam Gibson OF / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2012

Accolades: Gibson was an ESPN & Louisville Slugger Preseason All-America entering his senior season. Was a two-time All-State selection that was drafted in the 38th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks (2012). Signed with Michigan State where he was later drafted in the 5th round by the Detroit Tigers (2015).

Johnny Slater OF / LHP / Southfield-Lathrup, MI / 2013

Accolades: Slater was a legitimate two-way threat and extremely explosive athlete. Played both basketball and baseball at the varsity level. As a senior led Oakland Activities Association Gold Division title, Slater hit .467 in 2013 with five home runs and 31 RBI. He stole 23 bases in 26 attempts, and from the mound was 8-0 with 85 strikeouts in 49 innings with a 1.56 ERA. Was drafted in the 31st round by the Atlanta Braves out of Lathrup however opted to attend University of Michigan. He was later drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 28th round during the 2017 draft.

Nick Plummer OF / Brother Rice, MI / 2015

Accolades: Plummer was the first high school first rounder out of Michigan in over a decade. During his senior campaign,  hit .500 while scoring 68 runs, hitting 6 home runs, 6 triples and 22 doubles. Took home Michigan’s Mr. Baseball award as well as the ABCA Player of the Year honors. 2014 and 2015 All State Dream Team member. 23rd overall selection by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015.

Steve Mann OF / 3B / Detroit Country Day, MI / 2017

Accolades: Mann was a two-time All-State member and two sport varsity athlete playing both baseball and football. Won Gatorade player of the year and Detroit Athletic Club Male Athlete of the year during his senior season. Hit .470, along with 7 home runs, 8 doubles and 53 runs scored. Was selected in the 38th round by the Detroit Tigers in 2017. Signed with Duke.

Myles Smith RHP / SS / Divine Child, MI / 2010

Accolades: Smith won two state titles during high school. All state selection both his junior and senior year. During his senior season went 8-1, with a 1.12 ERA and 79 strikeouts. Signed with Missouri, was later drafted in the 4th round out of Lee (2013).

Joel Seddon RHP / St. Clair, MI / 2011

Accolades: Seddon was one of the most dominant arms in the state. Won a state title his senior year while going 10-0 on the year. During his junior season, he went 10-1. Named Gatorade player of the year and was drafted in the 20th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. Signed with South Carolina, currently in Double A in the Oakland A’s organization.

Al Zeiher LHP / Saline, MI / 2010

Accolades: Zeiher was one of the top arms at Saline helping lead the team to deep runs in the state tournament each of his three years. In his senior campaign he pitched 90 innings averaging a strikeout per inning while going 12-0 with a 0.45 ERA. Won 2010 Mr. Baseball while making all state. Signed with Spring Arbor.

Justin Alleman RHP / Holt, MI / 2012

Accolades: Alleman was a two-sport athlete and two-time All-State selection out of Holt. A dominant arm that went 9-0 during his senior season with a 1.43 ERA while striking out 146 batters. Named Co-Mr. Baseball in 2012. Was drafted in the 18th round by the Kansas City Royals, opted to sign with Michigan State. Later was drafted in the 20th round out of Lee (2016).

Alex Daar RHP / University Liggett, MI / 2012

Accolades: Daar was a four year varsity baseball letter winner. Won a state title at Liggett during his junior season. Helped lead Liggett to the state title game during his senior season, earning an all state dream team selection as well as winning Co-Mr. Baseball. Signed with University of Michigan.

Brett Adcock LHP / 1B / Bay City Western, MI / 2013

Accolades: Adcock was a two-sport athlete playing both basketball and baseball. All-State selection went 12-0 with a 0.58 ERA and 124 strikeouts. Signed with University of Michigan and was later drafted by the Houston Astros in the 4th round (2015).

Matt Ruppenthal RHP / 3B / Brother Rice, MI / 2014

Accolades: Ruppenthal was dominant from his first pitch in high school. Four-time All-State selection won three catholic league titles and made an appearance in the state title game his junior season. A Super 60 participant. Signed with Vanderbilt where he was later drafted in the 17th round by the Houston Astros (2017).

Garrett Schilling RHP / SS / Bishop Foley, MI / 2014

Accolades: Schilling had one of the most impressive high school careers going 33-0 on the bump. Three-sport athlete that played baseball, hockey and football. Won three state titles in high school, and went all state his junior season. Injury forced him to miss his senior year. Signed with Xavier, was later drafted in the 18th round by the Colorado Rockies (2017).

John Baker RHP / 3B / Hartland, MI / 2016

Accolades: Baker went on one of the most memorable runs during his junior season leading Hartland to a state title. In his senior season went 11-1 with an 0.80 ERA while striking out 117 batters. Two-time All-State selection and Co-Mr. Baseball. Signed with Ball State.

Karl Kauffmann RHP / 3B / Brother Rice, MI / 2016

Accolades: Kauffman was a Future Games participant turned College World Series star. Was a state championship runner up his freshman year. Three-time all state selection and all american. Also played varsity basketball. Signed with University of Michigan where he was later drafted by the Colorado Rockies 77th overall (2019).

Tommy Henry LHP / OF / Portage Northern, MI / 2016

Accolades: Henry played for Team Michigan at the Future Games in 2014 and later made a big name for himself during the College World Series this past summer. Two-time All-State Dream Team selection also won Mr. Baseball and Michigan Gatorade player of the year during his senior season. Signed with University of Michigan where was later drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks 74th overall (2019).

Sam Weatherly LHP / OF / Howell, MI / 2017

Accolades: Weatherly was a member of the 2015 Future Games for Team Michigan. A LHP that continued to get better each year he was in high school. Was an all state player and won Mr. Baseball his senior year while hitting .482 with a 0.78 ERA. Was drafted by the 27th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. Signed with Clemson.

Christopher Mokma RHP / 1B / Holland Christian, MI / 2019

Accolades: Mokma was an All-State Dream Team selection his senior season. Set the state record with three perfect games. Went 8-0 with a 1.23 ERA, striking out 81 batters in 45 innings. Signed with Michigan State University, was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 12th round and signed.

Colin Czajkowski LHP / OF / Woodhaven, MI / 2019

Accolades: Czajkowski was a catalyst behind Woodhaven’s state title run during his junior season. Two-time All-State selection, earning Dream Team honors his senior season. Was also named Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Baseball. In his senior year had a 0.33 ERA, going 8-0 while striking out 92 batters in 42.2 innings. Signed with University of Michigan.

Jacob Cronenworth RHP / SS / St. Clair, MI / 2012

Accolades: Two-sport athlete was always a swiss army knife playing both baseball and hockey. Two-time All-State selection helped lead his team to a state title in 2011. Hit .498 with five home runs while going 10-1 on the mound with 95 strikeouts. Signed with University of Michigan where he was later drafted in the seventh round by the Tampa Bay Rays (2015).

Jackson Lamb RHP / OF / Bedford, MI / 2013

Accolades: Lamb played both basketball and baseball at an elite level at Bedford. Three-time All-State baseball player and Gatorade Michigan Player of the year, hit .516, four home runs and 44 RBI. On the hill went 9-0, while striking out 90 batters, posting a 1.12 ERA in his senior season. Co-Mr. Baseball in 2013, was also drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 20th round. Signed with University of Michigan.

Dazon Cole SS / RHP / West Bloomfield, MI / 2014

Accolades: Cole was a well known player around the country. Super 60 participant that apart of one of the biggest high school baseball games in Michigan during the decade. All state performer his senior year hitting .411, three home runs, eleven doubles, 21 stolen bases. On the hill had a 1.47 ERA and 77 strikeouts. Was drafted in the 29th round by the Atlanta Braves (2014) and later drafted by the Los Angeles Angels out Central Michigan University (2018).

Luke Shilling RHP / 1B / Notre Dame Prep, MI / 2015

Accolades: Shilling was a two time all state player that was known for his big arm and bat. As a senior he displayed high level pitching ability. Was a two time high school all american and Michigan Gatorade player of the year. As a senior hit .400, with six home runs at the plate. On the mound went 7-1 with 102 strike outs and 0.73 ERA. Was drafted in the 20th round by the Texas Rangers. Signed with Illinois where he was later drafted by the Chicago White Soxs in the 15th round.

Blake Dunn C / RHP / Saugatuck, MI / 2017

Accolades: Dunn is one of the most decorated high school athletes ever. Earned 16 varsity letters in his four years at Saugatuck reaching an all state level in track, basketball, football and baseball. Was injured his senior season, however as a junior hit .573, with 34 RBI while posting .61 ERA. Signed with Western Michigan.

William Holmes OF / RHP / Detroit Western International, MI / 2018

Accolades: Holmes was the highest drafted Michigan high school player since Plummer in 2015. A legitimate two-way prospect was selected by the Angels in the 5th round at the age of 17. Holmes was a participant in the PBR Super 60. Posted a 3-1 record on the hill, with a 1.43 ERA while hitting four home runs and 38 RBI.

Demetrius Sims SS / Ann Arbor Huron, MI / 2013

Coaches Thought: Meechie was the hardest working kid I have ever coached in high school baseball. He made plays I have never seen made before and had a Major League arm in high school. - Coach David Brooks

Steve Mann OF / 3B / Detroit Country Day, MI / 2017

Coaches Thought: Steve Mann, Jr. was one of the very best baseball players to ever play at Detroit Country Day School.  While I could list his countless highlights on the field of play, the most impressive aspect of Steve has been the leadership and work ethic he demonstrated on a daily basis. His impact on our program is unmatched by any student-athlete I have had the pleasure of coaching over the last 20 years.  He was at the forefront of changing the culture of our baseball program into a championship mindset, which continues to this day due to his leadership.  Steve is a winner in the truest sense of the word and a person who will be successful in life well after his playing days are over. - Coach Steve Lepkowski

Nick Druzinski SS / RHP / Rochester Adams, MI / 2010

Coaches Thought: “Nick was a four year starter at Adams and played one season at the University of Toledo. He was first team All OAA and All District his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. He was voted first team All Region and Oakland County his junior and senior year. His senior year he as first team All State and Dream Team. He hit .441 with 4 HR, 16 2b, and 36 RBI his senior year. Nick holds the career school records most at bats (385), hits (158), and RBI (98), second in doubles for a career (27), third in home runs for a career (11), walks (62), average (.413). He also went 4-1 on the mound with 3 saves in his career over 44 IP. Nick was one of the hardest workers and most competitive players Chuck VanRobays and I ever coached. He worked hard year round to become an All State player. Nick was also a tremendous student in the classroom.”  - Coach Jeffrey Hall

Randy Frye RHP / Lake Orion, MI / 2002

Accolades: 2002 Co-Mr. Baseball and 4th round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners. In his senior season had 10 wins, with 119 strikeouts along with a 0.24 ERA.

Kurt Lauscher RHP / Escanaba, MI / 2002

Accolades: During his senior season had a .491 batting average 6 home runs and 27 RBI. On the mound went 6-1 with a 0.45 ERA over 46 1/3 innings along with 53 strikeouts. MHSBCA DII Dream Team and 1st team all-state. Played 2 years at Grand Rapids CC and 2 years at CMU with a 12-5 pitching record

Trent Farquhar SS / 2B / Lakeland, MI / 2019

Accolades: Signed with Bowling Green State University, All State Dream Team 2019, First Team All State Division 1 2019, MHSBCA HS All Star Game Comerica Park 2019, 4 year letter winner, 4X Baseball League Champion, 1X District Champion, 2x Team Captain.

Coaches Thought: “Trent has earned ‘LHS Player of the Decade’ status not only through his accomplishments, but through the legacy that he has left for others proving that hard work and making good choices throughout high school pays off.” - Coach Brad Farquhar

Jake Bivens SS / 2B / Battle Creek Lakeview, MI / 2014

Accolades: Three sport varsity athlete, playing baseball, football and basketball. Three time all state selection, owns the career hit record at Lakeview. A dream team selection his senior year signed to University of Michigan where he drafted by the Detroit Tigers (2017).

Devan Kline RHP / Battle Creek Lakeview, MI / 2006

Accolades: Signed with San Francisco Giants. Was an all state dream team selection and set school record for 0.45 ERA.

David Mills LHP / Battle Creek Lakeview, MI / 2006

Accolades: Mills was All-State twice and was named to the Detroit Free Press Dream Team his senior  year. He set Lakeview records for hits in a season (51), runs in a season (51), strikeouts in a season (103) and career wins (28).

Chris McDonald RHP / 1B / Livonia Stevenson, MI / 2012

Coaches Thought: “Hit .380 for his 3 years on Varsity and was 19-5-4 on the mound with an overall 2.01 era. All-District & All-Region & All- State.He went to Hillsdale College and received All- American honors as a pitcher/DH.He played in the USPBL independent league with he signed with the Pirates.” - Coach Rick Berryman

Chris Getz SS / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2002

Coaches Thought: “He was 2-time All-State Dream Team Player, led us to the State Championship in 2001, a Co-Mr. Baseball award winner in 2002, starred at the University of Michigan and played 5 and a half years in Major League Baseball with the White Sox, Royals, and Blue Jays.  He is currently the Director of Player Development for the White Sox.”

Cam Gibson OF / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2012

Accolades: OF, 2-time All-State, MSU star, and currently with the Tigers in Double-A.

Carmen Benedetti 1B / LHP / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2013

Accolades: 1B, OF, a 2013 grad, currently with the Astros, a 3-time All-Stater, also starred at U. of M.

Luke Shilling RHP / 1B / Notre Dame Prep, MI / 2015

Accolades: Shilling was a two time all state player that was known for his big arm and bat. As a senior he displayed high level pitching ability. Was a two time high school all american and Michigan Gatorade player of the year. As a senior hit .400, with six home runs at the plate. On the mound went 7-1 with 102 strike outs and 0.73 ERA. Was drafted in the 20th round by the Texas Rangers. Signed with Illinois where he was later drafted by the Chicago White Soxs in the 15th round.

Dan Chmielewski OF / Utica Eisenhower, MI / 2014

Accolades: Outfielder, scholarship to Michigan State.4 year varsity player, elite speed and defensive player. 3 sport captain in high school, also a captain and Academic All-American at Michigan State.

DJ Henderson OF / Detroit Southeastern, MI / 2008

Coaches Thought: “Dj was a pleasure to work with. During his senior year he had extremely quick hands for someone in HS with very good footwork. Hard worker and had a drive to win. Was the catalyst for us finishing in the final 8 of the state in 2008. Was very hard to pitch to him as he hit the ball in all areas of the field.”

Accolades: First player drafted out of the Detroit Public School League in two decades. Second All American from DPS of the decade. Drafted in the 30th round by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Colin Kaline SS / Birmingham Groves, MI / 2007

Coaches Thought: “Colin Kaline was a four year starter at Birmingham Groves and two time all stater as a middle infielder.  He was drafted out of high school by the Detroit Tigers but chose to attend Florida Southern where he was a four year starter on a team that was nationally ranked every year. After college, Colin was again drafted by, and then played in the Detroit Tigers organization. Colin is currently head baseball coach at Oakland University.”

Tommy Henry LHP / OF / Portage Northern, MI / 2016

Coaches Thought: “Not just a talented player but a kid that had great character and work ethic. Everything looked easy for him but he worked hard and had great mental makeup.” - Coach Chris Andrews

Jeff Criswell RHP / 3B / Portage Central, MI / 2017

Accolades: All state pitcher that was the top ranked RHP in his senior class. Low 90’s FB that dominated his senior season. 2015 Future Games participant.

C.J. Huntley 3B / OF / Mattawan, MI / 2015

Coaches Thought: “Held career record in Hits for a career with 132.  Single season records for hits (50), doubles (16), runs scored (50) and finished ranked 7th on the all time single season batting avg. with a .480 avg.  4 year varsity starter.  Played SS and played in the MHSBCA All star game.  Went on to play at Indiana State University.”

Connor Smith SS / H.H. Dow, MI / 2015

Coaches Thought: “Connor was an All-State shortstop and led the Dow High team in hitting .489 with a fielding pct of .992 at the shortstop position.  Connor not only was a great player on the field, but was also the hardest worker in practice.  He made sure that he had well over 100 swings and 150 fungos each practice. Connor continued his career as an All-MAC shortstop at Western Michigan University which provided him the opportunity to get drafted by the Cleveland Indians.  Since becoming a professional, Connor has moved through the Indian’s system nicely and may have the opportunity to play AAA ball this year”.