Prep Baseball AZ: First Team All-State
May 23, 2024
As the high school baseball season reaches its culmination, Prep Baseball Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious First Team All-State honors. This accolade is awarded to the top players at each position across the state of Arizona, recognizing their exceptional performance, dedication, and impact on the field. These athletes have distinguished themselves with their outstanding skills and contributions to their teams throughout the season. In this article, we will highlight the standout players who have earned their place on the First Team All-State. Stay tuned, as we will be unveiling the Second Team All-State honorees tomorrow, showcasing even more of Arizona’s finest high school baseball talent.
DH: Drew Rogers (Hamilton HS)
Average: .458
On-Base: .566
Hits: 44
RBI: 42
Homeruns: 11
Doubles: 14
Walks: 20
Strikeouts: 23
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24’ C/1B Drew Rogers
(Hamilton)
😳 ☄️ @GTBaseball commit unloads on one sending it deep over the trees in left… Hamilton extends to a 3-0 lead. @DrewRogers4 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/ILxqbCYnOe
C: Liam Wilson (Hamilton HS)
Average: .404
On-Base: .516
Hits: 40
RBI: 41
Homeruns: 10
Doubles: 12
Walks: 19
Strikeouts: 18
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24’ C Liam Wilson@HarvardBaseball commit with his 2nd‼️ bomb of the game with this 3 run 🌙 shot over the left field wall. Hamilton on top of Basic 9-2.@Liam_Wilson05 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/ObF5qHUbHT
1B: Gagnon Dwyer (Catalina Foothills HS)
Average: .436
On-Base: .615
Hits: 34
RBI: 32
Homeruns: 5
Doubles: 11
Walks: 22
Strikeouts: 20
25’ 1B Ganon Dwyer
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 5, 2023
(Catalina Foothills)@ArizonaBaseball commit with the smooth lefty stroke hammers one back up the middle for a single. #BESEEN ll @Ganoninator pic.twitter.com/NfIC0guicW
MIF: Boston Kellner (Hamilton HS)
Average: .462
On-Base: .557
Hits: 48
RBI: 29
Homeruns: 12
Doubles: 14
Walks: 23
Strikeouts: 16
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25’ MIF Boston Kellner
(Hamilton)@LouisvilleBSB commit lands on one sending it over the left field wall. Hamilton leads 10-0 in the 3rd. @bkellner_9 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/hw7OMDLHWr
MIF: Chris Newstrom (Chaparral HS)
Average: .500
On-Base: .596
Hits: 21
RBI: 15
Homeruns: 4
Doubles: 5
Walks: 12
Strikeouts: 10
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24’ SS/C Chris Newstrom
(Chaparral)@Vol_Baseball commit gets ahold of a hanging CH sending it over the LCF Wall for his first HR of the season. @chrisnewstrom26 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/hnZJIyYadl
3B: Gavin Smith (Basha HS)
Average: .440
On-Base: .504
Hits: 51
RBI: 27
Homeruns: 12
Doubles: 9
Walks: 14
Strikeouts: 10
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24’ SS Gavin Smith
(Basha)@HarvardBaseball commit starts this one off with a BANG sending a leadoff shot over the left field wall‼️1-0 Bears.@smithbaseball_ ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/epPz0JQrNI
OF: Ben Ball (Hamilton HS)
Average: .471
On-Base: .575
Hits: 33
RBI: 24
Homeruns: 1
Doubles: 5
Walks: 15
Strikeouts: 10
26’ OF Ben Ball
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) February 29, 2024
(Hamilton)@ArizonaBaseball commit brings another one across for the Huskies on this shot the other way for a 2B. Hamilton leads 2-0 after the top half of the first. @BenBall__2026 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/zJfCT7wv8a
OF: Ky McGary (SD O'Connor HS)
Average: .385
On-Base: .489
Hits: 40
RBI: 31
Homeruns: 5
Doubles: 8
Walks: 16
Strikeouts: 32
24’ OF Ky McGary
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) February 22, 2024
(SD O’Connor)@ASU_Baseball commit with a hard shot back up the middle. OF miss plays it giving a good look at the +runner on the bases. @McgaryKy ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/zJnJNxitEs
OF: Max Madrid (Basha HS)
Average: .402
On-Base: .520
Hits: 39
RBI: 22
Homeruns: 6
Doubles: 5
Walks: 20
Strikeouts: 21
24’ OF Max Madrid
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 7, 2024
(Basha)@PBR_Uncommitted with a left on left shot to left to bring the first run across for the Bears.@Maxmadrid28 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/LeYGiZtc2f
LHP: Cam Caminiti (Saguaro HS)
Record: 9-0
Innings: 52.2
Hits Allowed: 19
Runs Allowed: 10
Earned Run Average: 0.93
Strikeouts: 119
Walks: 14
Average Against: .108
24’ LHP Cam Caminiti
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 14, 2024
(Saguaro)
Stellar performance on the night for @LSUbaseball commit going to distance and leading the Sabercats to a 4A State Title. Caminiti showed dominate stuff with a fastball reaching 96 with secondary stuff that landed for strikes all night.… pic.twitter.com/85k0bOwfyG
RHP: CJ Bott (Notre Dame Prep HS)
Record: 7-1
Innings: 49.2
Hits Allowed: 35
Runs Allowed: 7
Earned Run Average: 0.99
Strikeouts: 80
Walks: 25
Average Against: .194
24’ RHP CJ Bott
— Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) April 14, 2023
(Notre Dame Prep)@PBR_Uncommitted prospect has made big time jumps in velo since the summer. Impressive 3-pitch mix with the ability to work inside with the FB ⬅️.
5IP/1ER/2BB/6Ks
FB 89-91 T.92 (2400+)
SL 78-80
CH 83-84#BESEEN ll @NDP_Athletics pic.twitter.com/WqPaQI3MjC
RHP: Chase Wagner (Notre Dame Prep)
Record: 7-0
Innings: 55
Hits Allowed: 36
Runs Allowed: 12
Earned Run Average: 1.53
Strikeouts: 88
Walks: 21
Average Against: .181
24’ RHP Chase Wagner
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) February 22, 2024
(NDP)@ASU_Baseball commit with a dominate first outing of the season. Controlled both sides of the plate with a high spin SL to match.
4IP/1H/8K/1BB
FB 87-89 T.90 (2400)
SL 75-78 (2700) ↘️
CH 82-83@ShooterHunt ll @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/bWnl9CtQk7
RHP: Brett Crossland (Mountain Pointe)
Record: 8-1
Innings: 56.1
Hits Allowed: 40
Runs Allowed: 18
Earned Run Average: 2.24
Strikeouts: 94
Walks: 22
Average Against: .193
25’ RHP Brett Crossland
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) April 11, 2024
(Mountain Pointe)@TexasBaseball commit and #1 prospect in the 25 class with a lights out day on the mound for the Pride. High powered fastball that worked well up in the zone for consistent Whiff. BB showed sharpness/depth.
CG/3H/0BB/0ER/11SO
FB 90-93… pic.twitter.com/cKpBjae0a4
LHP: Mason Russell (Casteel HS)
Record: 7-0
Innings: 59
Hits Allowed: 37
Runs Allowed: 17
Earned Run Average: 2.02
Strikeouts: 78
Walks: 37
Average Against: .182
24’ LHP Mason Russell
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 3, 2024
(Casteel)@ArizonaBaseball commit with a great outing in last nights big quarter final game. Maintained velo throughout with a low 90s fastball in the back half of the game with secondary stuff working on all cylinders.
6.2/4H/1ER/4bb/10k
FB 89-92 T.93… pic.twitter.com/bwRKrpt2i2
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Mesa Summer ID | AZ | 05/29 | Desert Ridge High School - Mesa, AZ |
| 2024 ProCase - West | AZ | 06/02 | Pepperdine University |
| Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only) | AZ | 06/03 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only) | AZ | 06/10 | American Family Fields of Phoenix |
| West Side Summer ID | AZ | 06/18 | Canyon View High School - Waddell, AZ |
| Glendale Summer ID | AZ | 07/16 | Apollo High School - Glendale, AZ |
| Future Games (Class of 2026/27) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
| Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
| Senior Future Games (Class of 2025) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
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