As we gear up for one of our top invite-only events of the year, the Missouri State Games, we will begin breaking down our notes on each of the prospects who will be in attendance. Each year, the Missouri State Games sees many of the state’s top athletes from the 2026-2029 classes compete, and gives all of them a chance to be seen by scouts and recruiters. This year’s event is taking place on June 9th and 10th at the University of Missouri. The first day will feature a pro-style workout before the second day will see the prospects split into teams and play two games.

Alex Arthaud C / 2B / Hannibal, MO / 2026 Arthaud spent the 2025 season logging big innings behind the dish for Hannibal, putting up big numbers at the plate out of the heart of the Pirates' batting order. This will be our first look at Arthaud in a showcase setting, as he looks to build on a successful year which saw him take home all-conference honors.

Luke Baer 3B / RHP / Ozark, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 4 In our last look at Baer, the right-hander showcased a mid 80s fastball, although we've had him touching velos in the upper 80s at times in the past, with a pair of quality offspeed offerings in his slider and changeup. Defensively he's got active, quick feet and soft hands. Baer has continued to add strength to a projectable frame at 6'3 195 lbs, and will see his power numbers jump as he develops physically.

Connor Basinski RHP / OF / Columbia, IL / 2028 Basinski first emerged as a name to watch in the 2028 class as one of the youngest prospects in attendance at the Naturals Scout Day last February. The right-hander showcased an effortless delivery, running his fastball up to 85.5 mph, and will only continue to see that number climb as he continues to add strength. He also showed an advanced feel for his offspeed offerings, a slider and changeup, mixing both in for strikes with consistency. At the plate, he utilized a quick, rotational swing with a pullside approach, topping out with an exit velocity of 90.5 mph.

Colin Campbell SS / 2B / Francis Howell, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 78 / POS: 14 In our last look at Campbell at the Preseason All State event last February, he had continued to fill out his long, athletic frame nicely. On the mound, he uses a long, loose arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. He sat in the low 80s with his fastball, and displayed a high-spin slider with a tight slurve shape. At the plate, the switch-hitter has a compact bat path with present power to reach exit velos into the low 90s.

Macaibe Carter OF / Jackson, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 257 / POS: 54 We got our first look at Carter last February at the Tribe Scout Day. He has a lean, athletic frame, with room to continue to add strength. The outfielder showed solid stregth at the plate, with an average exit velocity of 88.5 in his round of BP. Defensively, he ran his velocity numbers from the outfield into the low 80s. Carter showed off great athleticism, with a home to first time below four seconds.

Chase Chamberlain SS / RHP / Boonville, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 117 / POS: 23 Our staff last got a chance to see Chamberlain at Preseason All State earlier this year. Attacking hitters out of a high 3/4 arm slot, he utilizes a three-pitch mix, with a low 80s, high-spin fastball, as well as a slider and changeup. At the plate, Chamberlain uses a short and slightly uphill path through the zone, with present power. In the infield, he has shown solid arm strength, see velos up to 84 mph across the diamond.

Derek Chupp 1B / LHP / Francis Howell, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 71 / POS: 3 At 6'6 232 lbs, Chupp has one of the more physical builds in the class, and should only continue to add strength as he develops. On the mound, the lefty ran his fastball up to 87 mph while sitting at 82-85 mph, and is developing a pair of offspeed offerings, a changeup and curveball. He utilizes a high leg lift at the plate and was able to find some barrels with exit velos topping out in the 90s.

Lane Cole OF / RHP / Valle Catholic, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 119 / POS: 28 We got our first and only look thus far at Cole at the A's scout day earlier this year, where the outifelder put together a nice performance. He will continue to develop and grow into a lean frame, but showed off good athleticism with a 6.77 60 yard dash time. Defensively, he was up to 83 mph throwing from the outfield. At the plate, Cole had exit velocities up to 92.9 mph, a number that should only rise as he continues to add strength.

Kannon Crookes C / 3B / Warrensburg, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 240 / POS: 32 Crookes is a physical athlete, with a solid frame at 6'1 204 lbs. The LHH utilizes a tall, even setup and quiet hands at the plate, with a compact bat path that saw him find some barrels in our last look at him. Behind the dish, he was clocked at 2.03-2.09 but looked athletic defensively and will likely see those time continue to improve.

Jaxson Czerniewski OF / 3B / St. Dominic, MO / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 5 Czerniewski bats from the right side, and utilizes a tall, slightly open stance with short left leg trigger and a long, flat bat path. He will continue to see his power numbers climb as he adds strength to a lean, athletic frame. Defensively, he uses deliberate, controlled movements, and displayed decent arm strength, with velos touching the 80s from the outfield.

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