The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is building throughout Iowa. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across Iowa.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Carroll or Cedar Rapids at the IHSAA 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A State Tournaments, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to shine a spotlight on all teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Iowa.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state.

Each week we will be releasing our Diamond Notes, covering all the bases across the state of Iowa.

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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS

+ Click here for our full event schedule.

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East Union Eagles

High School: East Union
Head Coach: Nate McCollough
Class: Class 1A
2025 Record (Finish): 10-13 (District Semifinal)

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ Braxdyn Tucker

+ Braden Kelley

+ Aiden Denton

+ Paul McNeill

+ Logan Findley

+ Jensen Waigand

+ Caden Clear

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ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Seth Hudson - Grand View

+ Wyatt Mairett - Central College

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TEAM OUTLOOK

“Our core is young and strong. Our pitching staff will be led by Sophomores Braxdyn Tucker and Braden Kelley. Both of these two led the pitching staff as Freshman last year and we're excited to see them continue to grow. This team will be an exciting team to watch play every night! ” – Nate McCollough, head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 East Union program below:

+ Follow them on X: @EastUnionBaseb1
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Iowa 2026 HS Team Previews

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FOLLOW PREP BASEBALL IOWA THROUGHOUT THE SPRING

+ Prep Baseball Iowa on X
+ Prep Baseball Iowa on Instagram
+ Prep Baseball Iowa on Facebook

 

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