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.

Prep Baseball Minnesota strives to be the most comprehensive source of player information across the state. Prep Baseball is the number one resource for high school baseball in each state that we cover through various events, boots-on-the-ground scouting staff, daily coverage, and multimedia platforms. Our multimedia platforms and events work together, creating each state's most potent high school baseball promotion source. While other organizations take a national approach, our goal is to become the authoritative voice on the ground level of each state.

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 Player of the week and Diamond Notes, covering all the bases across the state of Minnesota.

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Saint Thomas Academy Cadets

High School: Saint Thomas Academy
Conference: Metro East Conference
2025 Record (Finish): 13-12 (Section 3AAA Runner-Ups)

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ Cole Braunshausen

+ Nolan Andresen

+ Ethan Ruiz - Gustavus Adolphus College commit

+ Sam Nilsson- Gustavus Adolphus College commit

+ Alex Golnik

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

+ Connor Flanagan

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ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Jonathan Dobis - Minnesota

+ Eddie Gray - Saint Mary's (MN)

+ Daniel Dahl - Gustavus

+ Nick Becker - Gustavus

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TEAM OUTLOOK

“Saint Thomas Academy will be looking to bounce back into section and state tournament title contention in 2026. With 5 starters returning and a re-loaded pitching staff, the Cadets have a strong core of experienced, talented athletes this spring. Our team's success will be dependent on trusting the process over outcome and individuals buying into team roles.” – Bobby Thompson, head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 Saint Thomas Academy program below:

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

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