Director's List: 2028 Prospects to Follow (2026 LHSAA State Tournament)

Corey Bourgeois 3B / OF / Vandebilt Catholic, LA / 2028

Physical 6-2, 185-pound frame with a pristine build and plenty of room to add even more strength moving forward. Bourgeois consistently impressed us throughout the spring, and his performance last week at the LHSAA State Tournament only reinforced why he’s one of the premier prospects in Louisiana’s 2028 class.

The sophomore infielder went 5-for-11 (.455) during the week with an RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases while impacting the game in multiple facets. At the plate, he starts from an athletic base with advanced rhythm and timing before whipping the barrel through the zone with present bat speed and intent. There’s legitimate impact in the bat, as evidenced by his outstanding spring production that included 6 home runs, 14 doubles, 4 triples, and a staggering .534 batting average.

What separates Bourgeois even further is the speed element he brings in addition to the power. Last week, he showed the ability to bunt for a hit and pressure defenses, while also turning in an impressive 3.85 home-to-first time down the line. True power/speed combinations are rare at this age level, which is why Bourgeois should become a highly sought-after prospect once recruiting contact opens on August 1st.

2028 Corey Bourgeois (Vandebilt Catholic HS) is quickly becoming one of our favorite sophomore bats in the entire state.

6-2, 175-pound frame with a ton of room to add strength.

Athletic with present bat speed. Whips the barrel head through the zone here for a firm single.… pic.twitter.com/9PXwadfjuV

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Quinn Fiasconaro OF / RHP / Sam Houston, LA / 2028

Physical 6-0, 200-pound frame with present strength and athleticism. The former Junior Future Gamer put together an outstanding week at the LHSAA State Tournament and played a major role in helping the Broncos secure another state championship. Across the three-game series, Fiasconaro went 4-for-9 (.444) with a double, two runs scored, and a stolen base while consistently providing quality at-bats throughout the week.

While the offensive production was impressive, his biggest impact may have come on the defensive side of the ball. In the bottom of the 6th inning of Game 2, with Sam Houston clinging to a 2-0 lead, Dutchtown loaded the bases with two outs and appeared to have momentum after a two-strike single plated the Griffins’ first run of the game. Fiasconaro, however, delivered one of the biggest plays of the entire series, charging the ball in right field and firing a perfect strike to the plate to cut down the potential tying run for a huge outfield assist.

It was a momentum-shifting play in one of the biggest moments of the week and showcased not only his arm strength, but also his composure and ability to perform under pressure.

The Broncos start the 2nd off with this barrel from 2028 Quinn Fiasconaro (Sam Houston HS).

The former Jr. Future Gamer catches this one out front for a firm single to left field. #BeSeen@AlexArmandPBR pic.twitter.com/Q7bAt1ohnN

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Ethan Higgins LHP / 1B / Ouachita Christian School, LA / 2028

The sophomore southpaw took the mound on the second day of the LHSAA State Tournament and, looking back now, turned in one of the most impressive pitching performances of the entire week. Higgins got the start in the Division IV (Select) State Championship game against Covenant Christian and delivered 6.2 shutout innings, allowing only two walks while striking out two on 117 pitches with 64% strikes.

While the raw stuff wasn’t overpowering, it was the deception and pitchability that made him so effective. Higgins worked primarily in the low-80s with his fastball, but his slight cross-fire delivery and strong, high front side created plenty of deception and made it difficult for opposing hitters to pick the ball up out of the hand. He complemented the fastball with a sweeping 70-73 mph breaking ball that showed big lateral action across the zone, along with a low-70s changeup that featured late fade and kept hitters off balance throughout the outing.

2028 LHP Ethan Higgins (Ouachita Christian) has been impressive today for the Eagles.

5-11, 180-pounds

Deceptive cross-fire look and hides the ball well.

Locating fastball in & out and landing breaking ball at will.

5 shutout innings so far on 90 pitches (62% strikes) 👍… pic.twitter.com/v8ifNgte5j

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) May 13, 2026

Kannon Keiser SS / RHP / Sam Houston, LA / 2028

Keiser may not have filled up the stat sheet offensively at last week’s LHSAA State Tournament, but his defensive impact was enormous for the Broncos throughout their championship run. The former Future Gamer handled shortstop for Sam Houston with the poise and instincts of a seasoned veteran, consistently putting himself in the right position and making advanced decisions with the baseball.

His baseball IQ stood out all series long. In Game 2, with runners on first and second, Keiser fielded a ground ball moving to his left and, instead of settling for the routine out at first base, fired to third to erase the lead runner in a pivotal moment. It was the type of heads-up play that doesn’t always show up in the box score, but can completely shift momentum.

Keiser also played a key role in turning several double plays during the series and added a highlight-reel backhand stop in Game 1 after ranging deep into the six-hole. His steady glove, instincts, and overall feel for the position were a major reason why Sam Houston was able to secure back-to-back state titles.

Greyson Rodrigue RHP / 3B / LSU Laboratory, LA / 2028

Physical and projectable 6-3, 185-pound frame with plenty more upside still to come. Rodrigue was impressive when we saw him in the semifinals against Catholic (NI), and he followed it up with another strong showing in Game 1 of the state championship series against Newman.

With U-High holding onto a one-run lead in the 4th inning, the Cubs turned to the sophomore right-hander and he delivered in a big way, earning the win after firing 3.2 shutout innings while allowing only one hit with no walks and six strikeouts on 44 pitches (68% strikes).

Rodrigue is an athletic mover down the slope with a short, quick arm action that allows the ball to jump out of his hand. He consistently attacked the strike zone with an 84-85 mph fastball that showed both ride and arm-side run. His feel for spin stood out once again, as his low-70s breaking ball flashed sharp, late action and proved effective both as a strike stealer and a swing-and-miss offering.

The arrow is clearly pointing up on Rodrigue heading into the summer season.

2028 Greyson Rodrigue (University Lab HS) was nails in his first inning of relief today for the Cubs.

6-3, 185-pounds

Picked up two K’s and is going to his signature breaking ball that we saw last weekend 👍 #BeSeen

FB: 84-85
CB: 70-71@AlexArmandPBR | @Tyler__Leary pic.twitter.com/bZYq2kmpfu

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) May 14, 2026

Krash Menard C / 2B / Vandebilt Catholic, LA / 2028

Don’t let the 5-8, 155-pound frame fool you—Menard proved all spring that he’s a true impact player whenever he steps on the field for the Terriers. The sophomore continued his strong play during last week’s state championship series against St. Charles Catholic, going 4-for-8 (.500) with a double, one RBI, two runs scored, two walks, and a stolen base across the three games.

At the plate, Menard starts from an upright stance and utilizes a simple, repeatable load and stride before delivering a flat, direct path through the baseball. His offensive value comes from the variety of ways he can impact a game. He can drive the ball into the gaps, drop down a bunt for a hit, pressure defenses with his speed, and create havoc once he gets on base.

The production this spring speaks for itself. Menard finished the season hitting .438 with 4 home runs, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 34 RBI, 62 runs scored, and 25 stolen bases. What may be most impressive, however, was his advanced strike-zone discipline, as he drew 24 walks while striking out only six times all season.

2028 Krash Menard (Vandebilt Catholic) gets the bottom of the 1st started with a quality at-bat.

Jumps all over this heater for a double that short hopped the wall in right field and turned in a 4.35 on the turn.

After one inning, #1 Vandebilt Catholic and #2 St. Charles… pic.twitter.com/T41VcT1bwh

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) May 14, 2026

Grant Oustalet 3B / C / Sam Houston, LA / 2028

Strong and physical 5-10, 200-pound frame with a sturdy lower half. While Oustalet recorded only one hit during this year’s LHSAA State Tournament, he still found multiple ways to impact the game and played an important role in helping the Broncos capture back-to-back state championships.

Despite his stockier build, Oustalet moves well and showed solid athleticism and instincts on the bases, swiping two bags during the week. His biggest impact, however, came on the defensive side at third base, where he consistently made difficult plays look routine. Time and again, Oustalet came through in key moments with clutch defensive stops that helped preserve momentum and ultimately proved vital to Sam Houston’s championship run.

2028 Grant Oustalet (Sam Houston HS) drops the head on this one for a one-out line drive single to left field.

Has made some really nice plays at third base the last couple of days, especially tonight in Game 3.

#2 Sam Houston still leads 4-0 as we head to the 6th. #BeSeen… pic.twitter.com/ai220sKlNF

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) May 17, 2026

Brock Blessington RHP / OF / Sam Houston, LA / 2028

6-3, 195-pound long, lean, and athletic frame with room to project for more strength in the future. The former Jr. Future Gamer made an impact on both sides of the ball last week for Sam Houston in their run to back-to-back State Titles. Blessington went 2-for-6 (.333) at the plate with a double, run batted in, and a walk. His RBI double came in the bottom of the 4th inning of Game 3 and it really felt like it put the game out of reach for Dutchtown making the score 4-0. On the mound, he earned the save in Game 2, after tossing 2 innings and allowing 1 earned run with 1 strikeout. The atmosphere was as intense as we've ever seen at the state tournament and Blessington was able to keep his compsure and deliver for the Broncos in a win-or-go home Game 2.

Jackson Pruitt C / Sam Houston, LA / 2028

When Sam Houston Head Coach Chad Hebert made the decision to move Pruitt behind the plate, it completely changed the complexion of the Broncos’ team for the better, and that impact was on full display throughout last week’s LHSAA State Tournament run.

Pruitt started all three games behind the dish and was outstanding defensively from start to finish. He showed advanced receiving ability with a natural feel for framing and sticking pitches, particularly at the bottom of the strike zone where he consistently stole key calls for the Sam Houston pitching staff. His presence behind the plate brought a noticeable level of confidence and stability to the Broncos’ defense.

He also showcased strong catch-and-throw skills from the crouch, highlighted in Game 2 when he erased a Dutchtown baserunner trying to steal second base with an impressive 2.17 pop time to end a major threat in the bottom of the 5th inning. That play proved to be one of several momentum-shifting defensive moments during the series.

The impact Pruitt had on controlling the running game cannot be overstated. Dutchtown entered the state finals after stealing 15 bases in its semifinal series against Zachary, but the Griffins managed only three stolen bases across the entire three-game championship series against Sam Houston.

MASSIVE inning-ending double play for the Broncos here.

Strike ‘em out, throw em’ out and 2028 Jackson Pruitt (Sam Houston HS) delivers a 2.17 pop-time right on the bag to nab the runner at 2nd base.

#2 Sam Houston still leads #8 Dutchtown by a score of 2-0 heading to the ⬆️… pic.twitter.com/nTnPu4pmVq

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) May 16, 2026