2026 Prep Baseball Minnesota Fall Check-In
October 18, 2026
Dayne McNaughton
Prep Baseball Minnesota
Minnesota - Winter is coming, and nothing can stop it in the land of 10,000 lakes. Before we all move indoors, we’re highlighting some of the standout performers from the fall season. We reached out to club coaches for insight on their fall campaigns and their top performers from the final gameplay of 2026. Their answers offer a closer look at the individual athletes that impacted the game this fall season.
FALL CHECK-IN 🍂
*All players listed were submitted by fall club coaches. Stats were collected middle-to-end of fall seasons.
Class of 2027
Gunnar Ament - Sebeka HS - 1B/RHP - MN Swing Kings
Stats: .467, 2 2B, 6 RBI 6 GP - 11IP, 7 H, 8 K, .636 ERA
Nate Baumel - Minnetonka - OF - MacStrength
Stats: .440 BA, 1.333 OPS, 2 HR
Has higher end run times and TrackMan exit velocities. An uncommitted athlete still on the board from Minnetonka.
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Has higher end run times and TrackMan exit velocities. An uncommitted athlete still on the board from Minnetonka.
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Chris Boe - Benilde St. Margarets - RHP - MacStrength
Stats: 2.1 ERA
Senior Future Games, filled up the zone with his explosive fastball. Southeastern CC commit.
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Senior Future Games, filled up the zone with his explosive fastball. Southeastern CC commit.
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James Brooks - Eden Prairie - RHP/OF - MacStrength
Stats: 1.842 ERA / 19 K / 0 BB
Recent St. Scholastica commit, shows a low 80s-fastball on the mound with above average command.
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Recent St. Scholastica commit, shows a low 80s-fastball on the mound with above average command.
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Jordan Candahl - La Crosse Central HS (WI) - SS/2B - The Yard
Luca Cappelli - Eden Prairie - P/3B/SS - MacStrength
Stats: .381 BA, 1.167 OPS
Recent NIACC commit, displayed a plus arm in the infield and above average exit velos.
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Recent NIACC commit, displayed a plus arm in the infield and above average exit velos.
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Charlie Dahle - Elk River - RHP - Complete Athlete
Ethan Day - West Lutheran High School - RHP - Pine Tar Academy
Senior Future Games alum, shows projectable frame with a fastball into the low-90s. St. Thomas commit.
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Eliot De Leon - Anoka - P - Minnesota Icemen
Stats: 1.2 ERA in 22.1 innings.
One of the top uncommitted arms from Minnesota had an impressive stretch on the mound. Up to 88 in 2025 with presence and athleticism.
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One of the top uncommitted arms from Minnesota had an impressive stretch on the mound. Up to 88 in 2025 with presence and athleticism.
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Sam Diehl - La Crosse Logan HS (WI) - OF/SS - The Yard
Aiden Ekey - Elk River - RHP - Complete Athlete
Stats: 11.2 IP, 2-1, 15K's/10 BB's, 1.80 ERA, 1.457 WHIP
Isaac Gapinski - Upsala/Swanville HS - RHP - MN Swing Kings
Stats: 12 IP, 5 H, 3BB, 10K
Filled up the zone with low-80s fastball this season. Uncommitted arm out of Swanville.
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Filled up the zone with low-80s fastball this season. Uncommitted arm out of Swanville.
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Hunter Gess - Bloomington Jefferson - P/1B - MacStrength
Stats: .360 BA, 1.475 OPS 4 HR
Plus pop out of the Jefferson senior, showed exit velos up to 104.0 this summer.
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Plus pop out of the Jefferson senior, showed exit velos up to 104.0 this summer.
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Logan Hagman - Hudson (WI) - C - Minnesota Iceman
Stats: Hit .342 with 6 2B, 2 3B, 5 HRs
The Minnesota commit showed out this summer with high end bat to ball, showing higher end, next-level power potential
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The Minnesota commit showed out this summer with high end bat to ball, showing higher end, next-level power potential
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Evan Hass - Anoka - OF - Complete Athlete
Stats: 42 PA, .306 Avg, .405 OBP, .877 OPS, .472 SLG, 11 hits, 8 singles, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 HR, 9 RBI's
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Isaac Iten - Mahtomedi - OF - Minnesota Blizzard
Stats: .522 AVG, 1.217 OPS, 12H, 3XBH, 8R
6.61 runner, upper 90s exit velos and a 93 arm from the outfield, still on the board.
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6.61 runner, upper 90s exit velos and a 93 arm from the outfield, still on the board.
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Ben Kreklau - Wadena-Deer Creek HS - Catcher - MN Swing Kings
Stats: .545, 3 2B, 1 3B, 5 RBI 1.688 OPS
Concordia-Moorhead commit showed higher end production at the plate this fall season.
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Concordia-Moorhead commit showed higher end production at the plate this fall season.
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Max Lake - Sebeka HS - SS/CF - MN Swing Kings
Nicholas Moran - St. Louis Park - P/1B/3B/OF - MacStrength
Stats: .455 BA, 1.298 OPS, 2 HR
High end power poential, showed higher end bat to ball this fall. UW-Eau Claire commit.
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High end power poential, showed higher end bat to ball this fall. UW-Eau Claire commit.
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Aiden Mueller - BBE HS - SS/RHP - MN Swing Kings
Stats: .600, 4 SB - 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4K
Alexandria CC commit, has athleticism with signs of pop, fun follow through his career at ATCC.
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Alexandria CC commit, has athleticism with signs of pop, fun follow through his career at ATCC.
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Jacob Nye - Mound Westonka - LHP/OF - Pine Tar Academy
A left-hander that has shown fastball into the mid-80s, some projectability with more in the tank.
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Nolan O'Brien - Rogers High School - LHP/OF/Util - Pine Tar Academy
Fits well into most defensive spots on the field, has signs of athleticim, also up to 81 on the mound.
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Evan O'Bryan - St. Charles - SS/RHP - The Yard
Stats: .529 AVG, 1.667 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 3/7 K/BB
Committed to NIACC with higher end metrics all around. Fun follow as he heads into the JUCO ranks.
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Committed to NIACC with higher end metrics all around. Fun follow as he heads into the JUCO ranks.
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Jackson Petersen - Bloomington Jefferson - RHP/1B - HTP Academy
Stats: .324 BA, 5-2B, 1HR, 16IP, 27K 2.1 ERA
A fastball that has been into the low-90s that lives in the upper-80s, still uncommitted.
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A fastball that has been into the low-90s that lives in the upper-80s, still uncommitted.
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Dustin Peterson - New Prague - RHP/CF - HTP Academy
Stats: .333 BA, 1HR 8RBI in 11 games, 11IP 14K
NIACC commit, strong frame with future development needed in the future. Another name to watch as he develops in Mason City.
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NIACC commit, strong frame with future development needed in the future. Another name to watch as he develops in Mason City.
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Brody Radtke - Forest Lake - MIF - Minnesota Blizzard
Stats: .412, 1.147 OPS, 7H, 3XBH, 6 RBI, 7 R
Above average run times with signs of pop. Uncommitted shortstop out of Forest Lake HS.
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Above average run times with signs of pop. Uncommitted shortstop out of Forest Lake HS.
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Jackson Schrick - Lakeville North - 3B/1B/OF - MacStrength
Stats: .467 BA / 1.179 OPS
Relativly raw athlete with metrics that could take him to the next-level, showed well with barrel control through the fall.
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Relativly raw athlete with metrics that could take him to the next-level, showed well with barrel control through the fall.
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Will Underthun - STMA - P - Minnesota Iceman
Stats: 1.8 ERA in 23.1 innings, 33 Ks
A stronger build at 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame and a fastball that has reached 90 mph. Has present upside, Super Senior Games alum.
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A stronger build at 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame and a fastball that has reached 90 mph. Has present upside, Super Senior Games alum.
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Class of 2028
Max Buege - Cotter Winona - 3B/1B/RHP - The Yard
Stats: .391 AVG, 1.134 OPS, 2 2B, 2 3B
Compact frame with some signs of pop. Bat to ball played up this fall, interesting follow with added athleticism.
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Compact frame with some signs of pop. Bat to ball played up this fall, interesting follow with added athleticism.
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Noah Gellman - Wayzata HS - RHP/C/INF - Pine Tar Academy
Stats: .467 AVG, 1.396 OPS, 7 Hits, 13 RBIs. Doubles and home runs.
Showed higher end bat to ball skills, with mid-90s exit velos at the recent Pine Tar Academy scout day.
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Showed higher end bat to ball skills, with mid-90s exit velos at the recent Pine Tar Academy scout day.
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Jack Grovum - Simley - LHP - HTP Academy
Stats: 17.2 IP, 15 K, 2.7 ERA
A lanky 6-0, 170-pound southpaw with an intruiging look. Added strength will make Grovum an interesing follow in 2027.
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A lanky 6-0, 170-pound southpaw with an intruiging look. Added strength will make Grovum an interesing follow in 2027.
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Reis Gustafson - Lakeville North - SS/RHP - HTP Academy
Stats: .364 BA
Jude Heyer - Eden Prairie - RHP - Minnesota Blizzard
Stats: 19.2 IP, 5 ER, 23K, .216 BAA, 1.7 ERA
A junior that was up to 85 MPH this year. Had feel for pitchability and diving changeup throughout the fall. An arm to keep an eye on through the winter.
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A junior that was up to 85 MPH this year. Had feel for pitchability and diving changeup throughout the fall. An arm to keep an eye on through the winter.
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Daltyn McCready - St. Charles - LHP/1B/OF - The Yard
Stats: .462 AVG, 1.226 OPS, 7 IP, 2 ER, 11 Ks
Interesting left-hander that ran his fastball up to 86.7 at The Yard Scout Day this fall. Produced mid-90s exit velos at the plate as well.
Interesting left-hander that ran his fastball up to 86.7 at The Yard Scout Day this fall. Produced mid-90s exit velos at the plate as well.
Jamo Nowaczewski - Faribault - RHP/OF/INF - HTP Academy
Stats: .303 BA
Alex Simon Jr. - Faribault - RHP/C/OF - HTP Academy
Stats: .500 BA, 3 2B, 7 RBI
Showed barrel control and signs of pop, collecting 3 XBH during the fall season.
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Showed barrel control and signs of pop, collecting 3 XBH during the fall season.
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Avery Tighe - Centennial - OF - Complete Athlete
Miles Tomaszewski - Cleveland Secondary - 1B - Minnesota Blizzard
Stats: .439 AVG, 1.183 OPS, 18 H, 7 XBH, 1 HR, 13 RBI, 10 R
Has taken stride this year with the ability to handle higher velocity more consistently. Displayed triple-digit exit velos at the 2026 Preseason All-State.
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Has taken stride this year with the ability to handle higher velocity more consistently. Displayed triple-digit exit velos at the 2026 Preseason All-State.
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Class of 2029
Cam Favilla - Blaine - C/INF/RHP - Minnesota Blizzard
Stats: .500 AVG, 1.306 OPS, 19 H, 7 XBH, 10 RBI, 14 R
Favilla hit a growth sprut in 2026, has added strength into his swing this year. A healthy arm will make Favilla interesing 2-way in his sophomore season
Favilla hit a growth sprut in 2026, has added strength into his swing this year. A healthy arm will make Favilla interesing 2-way in his sophomore season
Max Runk - Stillwater - Minnesota Icemen
Stats: .404 AVG, .549 OBP, 5 2B in 52 ABs (72 PA)
Has promising actions in the field with athletic frame, looks to trend up with physical maturity.
Has promising actions in the field with athletic frame, looks to trend up with physical maturity.
Petey Schmitt - Centennial - Catcher - Complete Athlete
Stats: .325 AVG, .357 OBP, .807 OPS, .450 SLG, 13 Hits, 8 singles, 5 doubles, 8 RBI's (42 PA)
Holden Semans - Blaine - Minnesota Icemen
Stats: .579 AVG, .662 OBP, 7 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 21 RBI in 57 ABs (72 PA)
The top ranked player in Minnesota's class of 2029 continued his strong campaign. Ranked No. 102 Nationally.
The top ranked player in Minnesota's class of 2029 continued his strong campaign. Ranked No. 102 Nationally.
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