Prep Baseball Report

2026 North Dakota Class A State Tournament Preview


Dayne McNaughton
Upper Midwest, Prep Baseball

 

Minot, North Dakota - The 2026 North Dakota Class A State Tournament will be held at Corbett Field in Minot May 28 through May 30. Eight teams gutted their way through WDA and EDC tournaments to qualify for their chance to get their hands on some hardware. The field will include players committed to play at the next level, along with uncommitted talent looking to make an impact for their squads. Be sure to follow our social channels for your one stop shop for the state tournament, with scouting, game coverage and recaps. Before it starts here are 11 players to keep your eye on in the Magic City.

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UPCOMING DAKOTAS EVENTS

EVENT DATE LOCATION
Dakota Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) 6/2/2026 Sioux Falls, SD
Summer ID-Fargo 6/8/2026 West Fargo, ND
Summer ID-Fargo - Session II 8/13/2026 West Fargo, ND
Summer ID-Bismarck 8/14/2026 Bismarck, ND
Summer ID-Rapid City 8/15/2026 Rapid City, SD
Summer ID-Sioux Falls 8/16/2026 Sioux Falls, SD

PLAYERS TO WATCH

WEST FARGO PACKERS  

Josh Gustafson RHP / West Fargo High School, ND / 2027

Gustafson is coming off a stellar outing against a loaded WF Horace squad, striking out 6 across 6 innings pitched. An intriguing arm, boasting a 6'6" 200 lb frame, the ceiling is high for this uncommitted junior.


MANDAN BRAVES  

Jack Tooke 3B / RHP / Mandan, ND / 2027

The freshly committed Illinois-Chicago commit had a stellar WDA tournament, highlighted by his game-winning bomb in the 11th inning vs. a pesky Dickinson squad. Look for the Future Games alum at the hot corner and on the rubber.

Ty Weiler RHP / Mandan, ND / 2026

The senior right-hander was a part of a combined no-hitter in the WDA play-in game. Sitting 82-83, he mixed effectively with a diving changeup and breaking ball.


HORACE  

Cason Borchardt OF / LHP / Horace, ND / 2027

Borchardt has hit 11 bombs this season while being effective on the mound for the Hawks. The future Oregon Duck is a name to watch tomorrow.

Jett Collins SS / 3B / Horace, ND / 2026

The Butler CC commit has been a constant name in our Diamond Notes all spring and shows no signs of cooling off. Reliable production out of the two hole for Horace. A dynamic athlete up the middle.

 

 


MINOT NORTH  

Brody Mueller SS / RHP / Minot North, ND / 2026

Mueller will look to continue his success at his future college field. Against Williston in the WDA tournament he tossed 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2BB, 13 Ks. The Future Beaver will run his fastball into the mid-80s.


FARGO SOUTH  

Caden Nelson RHP / 3B / Fargo South, ND / 2027

Nelson is hot off a 16 punchout performance against Red River and possesses some of the best stuff on the mound in the Midwest. The Texas A&M recruit features a low-to-mid 90s fastball with a SL/CH/CT trio of secondary options. Look for his bat in the 3 hole as well for the Bruins.

Carson Shiek RHP / 3B / Fargo South, ND / 2026

The top uncommitted 2026 has had a heck of a year, tossing 2 no hitters. Shiek was in the mid-80s at our Fargo-Preseason ID in 2025. The Fargo South arm will be a fun look this weekend.  


BISMARCK DEMONS  

Aidan Rakowski SS / Bismarck High School, ND / 2026

The Demon shortstop and leadoff bat has been a force this spring. Rakowski won our player of the week honors in April for this impressive stint at the plate ⬇️


WF SHEYENNE MUSTANGS  

Landon Zink OF / LHP / West Fargo Sheyenne High School, ND / 2027

The leadoff Mustangs bat brings dynamic athleticism. Zink drove in all 4 runs in their game to clinch a berth in the state tournament. The 8th ranked 2027 grad in the Dakotas is an uncommitted bat to keep your eyes on at Corbett Field.

Jake Dangerud 1B / OF / West Fargo Sheyenne High School, ND / 2028

The sophomore hit in the 3 spot for the Mustangs through the EDC tournament. Dangerud was smooth swinging when we saw him at our North Dakota-Preseason ID. A name we are excited to see in game. 

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