Prep Baseball Report

2026 Minnesota High School Preview: Northfield


Andy Judkins
State Director, Prep Baseball Minnesota

The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is building throughout Minnesota. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there is no shortage of talented players and teams across the land of 10,000 lakes.

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Northfield Raiders

High School: Northfield
Conference: Big 9
2025 Record (Finish): 18-6 (Lost in Section Semi-final)


TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ JT Graupmann - Minnesota State University-Mankato

Michael Steward

Christian Whiteman

+ Henry Webber

Wade Gilbertson

+ Brody Jenson

+ Rourke Bennett - Clarke University

Dylan Morrow

+ Tyler Hupton

Jens Amunrud - Ridgewater JC


TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

+  Reed Roiger


ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Ryan Cahoon - St. Cloud State

Seth Thompson - Creighton

Niko Vandewalker - St. Olaf

Grant Hutton - Augsburg

Ryan Bell - Southwest State


TEAM OUTLOOK

“We have a strong senior group that was a big part of our success last season and a good group of juniors ready to step into bigger roles. We have a lot of depth and guys who can contribute at multiple positions and on the mound. If we can continue to play for each other and build our team culture we should have a chance to have a very successful season.” – Josh Spitzack, head coach


Find more information on the 2026 Northfield program below:

+ Follow them on X: @NHSbaseballMN
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Minnesota, 2026 HS Team Previews


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