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Quick Hits: Western Michigan Preseason All-State I

February 27, 2026
Prep Baseball Michigan Staff

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With the winter showcase season in full swing we highlight some names to follow from the Western Michigan Preseason All-State I event in Grand Rapids.

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Maguire Bowles / OF / 2027 / Vicksburg

A top performer from the event - Bowles has been hard at work fine tuning his craft and it sure showed. A dynamic player on the bases with above average speed and let the barrel loose in his BP topping 103 off the bat and quality consistent hard contact. Increased arm strength as well - a name to circle in on this spring as he’ll play a pivotal role in the Vicksburg line up for Coach Brian Deal. 

Brody Bienz / 3B/RHP / 2029 / Constantine

Bienz was one of a handful of 2029 graduates that stood out on the day and is a name to keep a follow on in the class. An athletic player with some bat speed present and athleticism on defense. Bienz looks to push for a spot this spring at Constantine.

Keagen Dixon / C / 2027 / Bedford

Dixon continues to emerge as a top backstop in the 2027 class in SE Michigan for Bedford. Athletic defender looked sharp behind the dish with clean footwork and accurate throws down to 2nd base with a best 1.99 pop time. Continues to make strides with the bat and will play a big role for the Kicking Mules this coming spring, an intriguing uncommitted prospect left on the board.

Hudson Hazekamp / RHP/OF / 2027 / Fruitport

Hazekamp turned heads on the mound and at the plate in Grand Rapids - standing 6’5 205 makes for an intriguing frame with a lot yet to prove for himself. Uses a larger leg kick to generate power through the ball peaking 93 in his round. A standout in the outfield evaluation with one of the stronger arms on the day. Hazekamp will be a part of an intriguing duo at Fruitport as the right handed arm was up to 87 with more in the tank.

Tyler Ladd / OF/SS / 2028 / Hudsonville

Ladd looks to crack the lineup for a deep Hudsonville Eagles squad this spring - was able to find the barrel consistently with little effort in the swing producing plenty of line drives in the workout - Ladd hopes to continue his baseball success after appearing at the Super Sophomore Games in August for Team Michigan.

Garrett Olson / LHP/1B / 2029 / Fruitport

Former Junior Future Games participant - the southpaw displayed why he is one of the top freshman LHP in the country with a large 6’5 185 frame. Features a fastball into the mid 80s already with improving offspeed offerings - Olson looks to be the next impact arm to come out of West Michigan. A good follow for the 2029 class.  

Drew Reece / C / 2029 / Lansing Catholic

Reece has made impactful strides since his Junior Future Games appearance in late July. Reece has an advanced feel behind the plate with the glove & has a history of catching high level arms. Reece was able to connect multiple times for line drives in his round with a revamped swing with a solid base and tighter swing from July. 

Trey Sparks / SS/OF / 2027 / Cadillac

Sparks had a good showing on Michigan’s West side a few weeks ago putting up a few new PRs. The left handed hitter features a stacked stance in the box with good hand to ball skills firing off an impressive BP round - improved footwork in the defensive evaluation - will lead the Cadillac Vikings offense this spring.

Matthew Thompson / RHP / 2027 / Grandville

A name that’s flown under the radar for the Grandville Bulldogs, Thompson has an intriguing body with 6’5 and a whippier arm action with a fastball he ran up to 87. Thompson will look to play an impact role for GHS this spring. 

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