Diamond Notes: Week 1 (3/16-3/21)

March 25, 2026
Cole Ledger
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Comprehensive Coverage of the 2026 Maryland High School Baseball Season

Throughout the 2026 Maryland high school baseball season, Prep Baseball MD and its dedicated staff will provide extensive coverage of all aspects of the sport across the state. Our coverage will feature Daily Roundup, a daily scoreboard, live scouting at high school games, a maintained Heat Sheet, and ongoing tracking of standout player performances.

Each week, our scouting staff will analyze box scores, consult with high school coaches, college recruiters, and professional scouts to select the Player and Pitcher of the Week. The recipients of these awards will be announced every Tuesday throughout the spring season. Each player submitted and considered for the Player of the Week Award will be recognized in the weekly Diamond Notes release. This list of players will allow fans, coaches, and scouts a place each week to follow some of the best performances weekly in Maryland.

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Diamond Notes

Week of March 16 - March 21, 2026 | Maryland

PITCHING PERFORMANCES

Caleb Kearns, RHP, Georgetown Preparatory, 2026

Tossed a complete-game gem against Miller School (#1 in VA, #35 nationally)
Line: 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K (63/87 strikes)
Chatham University commit

Arian Vargas, RHP, Archbishop Spalding, 2026

Started conference play about the best you can, tossing four no-hit innings vs Gilman.
Line: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K (44/67 strikes)
#3 player in the MD/DE 2026 class (#2 RHP)
Alabama recruit
Team Record: 6-2

Pierce Quinn, RHP, John Carroll, 2026

Started his senior campaign on the right track with four scoreless against McDonogh
Blew away our staff as we were in attendance for this outing, sitting 89-91 in the cold with a dominant hammer CB.
Line: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K (40/65 strikes)
#2 player in the MD/DE 2026 class (#1 RHP)
Super 60 participant and Virginia recruit

Ethan Burkhart, RHP, Catoctin HS, 2026

After coming off a sub-2.00 ERA last spring, he starts his season where he finished last year.
Tossed five scoreless innings against the previous top-ranked public school (#4 Urbana), before the game was suspended to rain.
Final Line: 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 2 K

Brandon Barrett, RHP, Westminster HS, 2026

Collected the first CG no-hitter of the season, tossing five scoreless against Sparrows Point.
Final Line: 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K (41/67 strikes)
Frederick Community College recruit

Connor Renzi, RHP, Northern-Cal, 2026

Carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning, where he would be pulled at 103 pitches.
Earned a no-decision vs Saint Michaels: 7.2 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (65/103 strikes)

Noah McMurray, RHP, Huntingtown HS, 2027

Powered the defending 2A state champions to an opening day win vs Calvert.
Tossed five scoreless innings, surrendering only one hit with no walks, striking out four.
One of the top uncommitted arms in the class. Team Maryland alum.

Mark Williams Jr., RHP, Southern MD Christian, 2027

Turned in an extremely impressive outing vs Riverdale Baptist to propel SMCA.
Final Line: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 9 K (67/99 strikes)
2025 Future Games alum, one of the top uncommitted two-ways across the state.

Chase White, RHP, Patuxent, 2029

His first start at the high school level was a statement to say the least.
Final Line: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K (55/74 strikes)
This performance showed the SMAC what they'll deal with for the next four years.

Billy White Jr., RHP, Crofton, 2026

One of the most impressive outings of Saturday in an upset win over #11 Severna Park.
Final Line: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K (61/98 strikes)
Marymount University recruit.

Aiden Parsad, RHP, Bullis, 2026

Complete-game performance in Saturday's win over Episcopal (VA).
Final Line: 7 IP (CG), 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K (63/92 pitches)

OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCES

Luke Kreiner, OF, Calvert Hall College, 2026

Went 5-for-9 (.556 AVG) with a .600 OBP, adding a triple, 2 RBI, and four runs scored.
Season Stats: .481/.600/1.193, 13 H, 3 XBH, 9 RBI, 16 R, 2 SB
California University (PA) recruit

Cooper DeWaal, SS, Oakdale HS, 2028

Went 3-for-4 with a HR, 2B, RBI, and two runs scored in their opening day game @ Liberty.
#2 ranked player in the MD/DE 2028 class (#1 SS)

Cruz Luna, C, Archbishop Spalding, 2026

Went 4-for-7 over three games to kick off conference play against Gilman.
Went 2-for-3 in Wednesday and Thursday's matchup, which included a HR in Game 1.
2024 Future Games alum and Salisbury University recruit

Yaniel Escalera, SS, Mount St. Joseph, 2027

Went 4-for-9 on the week with 5 RBIs out of the leadoff spot against Loyola Blakefield.
Extra-base production included two doubles in the same inning in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Season Snapshot: .375 AVG, 12 H, 11 RBI, 15 R, 5 SB

Johnny Hobgood, OF, Stephen Decatur, 2026

Went 3-for-3 out of the cleanup position to power #18 Decatur over Wicomico.
Extra-base production included three doubles and 5 RBIs in Friday's matchup.
Committed to play Division I football (QB) at Sacred Heart, 2024 Future Games alum.

Ryan Drakeford, OF, Quince Orchard, 2028

In his first varsity game, the sophomore turned in a three-hit performance in an upset win over #17 Magruder.
Final Line: 3-4, 3B, RBI, 2 R
One of the top performing 2028s so far this season.

Jack Walls, OF, Colonel Richardson, 2026

In an offensive explosion, Walls hit the go-ahead homer in the 6th before the game was suspended due to the light.
Offensive Line up to the 6th: 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, 4 R
Ursinus recuit

Jaxon Teson, OF, Smithsburg, 2027

The junior powered Smithsburg to a 15-3 win over Musselman (WV) with a 4-for-4 performance.
Extra-base production included a triple and a pair of doubles.
Line: 4-4, 3B, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R

Matthew Rich, C, Dulaney, 2026

The top-ranked catcher in the state with a standout performance to open the year at Catonsville.
Line: 3-4, 2B, 6 RBI, 1 R
Monmouth University recruit.

Cooper Mengel, RHP/SS, Broadneck, 2027

Although he will miss the beginning of the year on the mound, the hit tool has exploded early on.
Line: 2-3, HR, 2B, 5 RBI, 2 R
Should be a big time spring and summer after being forced to sit out the last 9 months due to injury.

Collin Reis, OF/RHP, River Hill, 2028

Jumpstarter in the two-hole for River Hill, playing a massive role in their 19-6 win over Guilford Park.
Offensive Line: 4-4, 2B, 4 RBI, 4 R
Didn't take the mound in this matchup, but expect a strong sophomore campaign from the righty.

TWO-WAY PLAYER PERFORMANCES

Colin Harrison, LHP/1B, Mount St. Joseph | 2026

Player of the Week Honors
Pitching (week): 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K, 1 win
Offense (week): 5-for-9 (.556 AVG), 5 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI
Season Snapshot: .588 AVG, 10 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 8 R
West Virginia commit
Team Record: 9-1

Isaiah Babcock, RHP/SS, Northwest, 2026

Fairmont State recruit
Made an early impression in MoCo, collecting 16 whiffs over 4.1 innings, striking out six.
Offense: Added a 2-R homer in the seventh inning to pull Northwest into reach.

Matthew Sowers, RHP, Chesapeake HS, 2027

One of the top uncommitted arms in the state with another standout outing to kick off the spring.
Tossed four no-hit innings, striking out six before allowing a pair of BBs and HBPs.
Final Line: 4 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 6 K
Offense: 3-for-4 (.750 AVG), 2B, 2 RBI in the win vs Northeast-AA
Team Record: 1-0

Dom Califano, OF/RHP, Century HS, 2026

Made major impressions on both sides of the ball in an upset win vs #5 Sherwood
Hit the go-ahead home run to power Century's offense into a prime position, going 1-for-2 with 3 RBIs
Pitching Line: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER
Clarion recruit.

Casey Stachera, RHP/UTL, Centennial HS, 2026

Flawless performance on the mound in a run-rule win over Wilde Lake.
Pitching Line: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 10 K (38/52 strikes)
Offense: 2-2, RBI, 2 R
Emory University recruit