In our Then & Now series, we examine how North and South Dakota athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at Everett Salonen, a right handed pitcher in the class of 2027.

Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below: 

Fastball Velo:  85.2 mph (Aug 2024) ➡️ 89.4 mph (Jul 2025)
Slider Velo: 77.3 (Aug 2024) ➡️ 79.8 (Jul 2025)
Changeup Velo: 78.1 (Aug 2024) ➡️ 83.2 (Jul 2025)

UPCOMING DAKOTAS EVENTS

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
South Dakota Preseason ID	02/21/2026	Avera Dome, Sioux Falls, SD
South Dakota Rising Stars ID	02/21/2026	Avera Dome, Sioux Falls, SD
North Dakota Preseason ID	03/07/2026	Rustad Center, West Fargo, ND
North Dakota Rising Stars ID	03/07/2026	Rustad Center, West Fargo, ND

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