Today, we’re announcing our fourth National Player of the Week of the 2025 campaign as just about the entire country is finally playing its high school ball now.

The following players were submitted by their coaches to our state directors and they went on to earn the Player or Pitcher of the Week award in those states. From there, we sifted through the country’s POTWs and selected the top performer among them, singling them out as the sole National Player of the Week. If you’re a coach interested in submitting a nomination this season but have not yet received that form so far this spring, visit our staff directory to find the contact information for the state director overseeing your state’s season coverage.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

Our staff took player stat lines from the week of March 17 to 23 into account when determining these awards.

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🏆 NATIONAL POTW

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STATE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Alabama

+ Jaxson Wood, SS (Hoover HS, 2026) | Tennessee:
“SS Jaxson Wood has been named the Mizuno Player of the Week after an impressive offensive performance, going 10-for-22 (.455) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, eight runs scored, and two stolen bases. A Tennessee recruit and the No. 3 prospect in Alabama’s 2026 class, Wood played a key role in leading the Bucs to a 4-1 record last week, helping them secure the No. 6 ranking in the Class 7A top-10 polls.”

– David Sharp, Deep South Supervisor

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+ Will Sparks, RHP (Fairhope HS, 2025) | South Alabama:
“RHP Will Sparks has been named the Mizuno Pitcher of the Week after a dominant performance on the mound, going 1-0 with eight innings pitched, no hits allowed, no runs, one walk, and an impressive 22 strikeouts. The South Alabama recruit was nearly untouchable, highlighted by a seven-inning no-hitter with 19 strikeouts against a strong Class 5A opponent. Sparks' outstanding efforts helped lead Fairhope to a 3-1 record for the week, propelling them back into the Class 7A top-10 polls.”

– David Sharp, Deep South Supervisor

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California

+ Josiah Hartshorn, 1B (Orange Lutheran HS, 2025) | Texas A&M:
“Josiah was hitting .667 on the week with 8 RBI's and 8 runs scored. He also tallied 8 hits and 4 homeruns with 2 doubles and 3 walks. Did this in Vegas at the Bishop Gorman Invitational against some quality teams.”

– Hank LoForte, NorCal Associate Director

+ Logan Steenburgen & Julian Rodriguez, RHP/3B (El Dorado HS, 2026 (Both)) | Uncommitted:
“Both pitchers combined for seven strikeouts, 11 innings pitched, 9 hits, 2 walks, and 0 earned runs. ”

– Hank LoForte, NorCal Associate Director

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Colorado

+ Carter Wilcox, LHP (Cherokee Trail HS, 2025) | Iowa:
“One of the most dominating arms out of Colorado at the moment is left-hander Carter Wilcox. The 2023 Future Games alumni and Iowa commit has now been seen up to 95 mph twice this spring, and just put together an outstanding start during his team's trip to Arizona. Against Saguaro, Wilcox tossed 5 innings with 14 Ks, 0 earned runs, 2 hits, and 2 walks allowed. The senior southpaw is certainly someone to watch close as he is actively developing and comes with a highly deceptive slider around 2,800 rpm to go with his electric fastball. ”

– Caleb Dameron, Assistant Director

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Florida

+ Javi Navas-Hoyer, RHP (Bloomingdale HS, 2026) | uncommitted:
“Navas-Hoyer, a junior right-handed pitcher, was named Pitcher of the Week after a dominant outing, throwing 6.2 innings, allowing just 1 hit and 0 runs, while issuing 3 walks and striking out 12 batters to help Bloomingdale win the 2025 Saladino Tournament.

Week 6 Stats: 6.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 K”

– Rocco Iervasi, Director of Florida Operations

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+ Kris Colondres, OF/C (Seffner Christian Academy HS, 2026) | uncommitted:
“Colondres, a junior outfielder and catcher, earned Hitter of the Week honors with an impressive performance, going 7-for-9 at the plate with 3 RBIs, 1 home run, 2 doubles, and scoring 7 runs.

Week 6 Stats: 7-9, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 2 2B, 7 R”

– Rocco Iervasi, Director of Florida Operations

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Georgia

+ Nate Russell, RHP (Cartersville HS, 2026) | Uncommitted:
“Seven inning no-hitter with three walks and 15 strikeouts. 1st no-hitter for the school in 23 years”

– Hudson Graham, State Director

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Idaho

+ Beau Ramsey, RHP (Middleton HS HS, 2025) | Umpqua CC:
“25 RHP Beau Ramsey Middleton (Umpqua Commit), showed his dominance early this year. The Umpqua commit showed Tuesday what perfection looks like. Through five innings Ramsey struckout 11, gave up 0 hits, walked none, and secured a healthy win behind his offense that propelled the Vikings to a 12-0 win over Thunder Ridge.

Ramsey has started out strong this year in his two appearances he has an ERA of 0.00, 18 strikeouts, 2 walks, and only allowing 4 hits. STAT LINE: 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 K.”

– Cam Black-Araujo

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+ Kolbe Coey, OF (Coeur D'Alene HS, 2025) | Uncommitted:
“25 OF Kolbe Coey OF Coeur D'Alene (Uncommitted) started strong in his first week of games. Over three games he managed to go 6 for 10 at the plate. He displayed his power and the work he did on his craft blasting 2 home runs in his first two games.

He added to that by scoring 6 runs himself, and 6 runs batted in. Coey is a football commit to Carroll College, but shows true potential on the baseball field as well. He displays that he is a key part of the line up with an impressive 1.936 OPS. STAT LINE: 6-for-10, 6 RBI, 6 R, 2 HR, 2B.”

– Cam Black-Araujo

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Illinois

+ Ryan Schaffnit , RHP (Morton HS, 2025) | Bradley :
“The Bradley commit was dominant over two outings last week, striking out 13 over nine innings pitched while not allowing a walk or a run. ”

– Peter Hamot, Assistant Director Illinois/Wisconsin

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+ Austin Rutter , INF (Sacred Heart-Griffin HS, 2027) | Uncommitted :
“Rutter made a splash in his varsity debut this past weekend, taking home our first 'Player of the Week' of the spring. He helped his team to a perfect 4-0 record on the week, finishing at a 7-for-11 clip with a home run, two triples, two doubles, 12 RBIs, three runs scored and three stolen bases. ”

– Peter Hamot, Assistant Director Illinois/Wisconsin

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Louisiana

+ Troy Green, RHP (Slidell HS, 2025) | LSU-Eunice:
“The LSU-Eunice recruit started off his senior year with a bang at our Slidell Scout Day, back in January, by running his fastball up to a personal-best 93 mph. Green has been virtually unhittable this spring for the Tigers and his start last week against Fontainebleau may have been his best. He earned the win against the Bulldogs after tossing a complete game one-hit shutout with only 1 walk and 15 strikeouts, as Slidell beat Fontainebleau by a score of 2-0. Over his last four starts, he's posted a 3-1 record and has racked up 46 strikeouts.”

– Alex Armand, State Director

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Mississippi

+ Talon Haley, LHP (Lewisburg HS, 2025) | Vanderbilt:
“Talon, a Super 60 participant in February, has been outstanding this Spring and last week had another superb outing. The Vanderbilt signee threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, with 15 strikeouts in a win over Southaven. ”

– Matt Miller, State Director

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Nevada

+ Caden Kirby, SS (Green Valley HS, 2025) | Nevada:
“Kirby continues to see his game ascend after another big week at the plate following his viral video of his massive homerun against Centennial that reach over 100K views. Hitting .366 on the year, this past week he put up some huge number going 8 for 18 with a homerun, two doubles and added 3 stolen bases on top of it.

The Nevada recruit has been the catalyst for the Gators this Spring and has been a staple in the heart of the Green Valley order over the past few years. Coming from Big League bloodelines, keep an eye on Kirby as a prospect who we expect to continue drumming up MLB Draft chatter. STAT LINE: 8-for-18, HR, 2 2B, 7 RBI, 3 SB.”

– Cam Black-Araujo

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+ Joseph Ponticello, RHP (Las Vegas HS, 2025) | Uncommitted:
“Ponticello continues to solidify himself as one of the, if not the, top arm available in Nevada's 2025 Class with another big performance on the mound. The Las Vegas has posted dominant numbers this Spring with a 3-0 record, striking out 40 over his 20.1 inning pitched with a .69 ERA.

His complete game effort against SECTA where he struck out 16 while allowing 0 runs. This is a player we expect to be off the board in the near future with a commitment announcement expected to come sooner rather than later. STAT LINE: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 16 K, 2 BB”

– Cam Black-Araujo

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North Carolina

+ Luke Hemric, LHP (Apex Friendship HS, 2025) | North Carolina State:
“Hemric started a key conference matchup vs. Green Hope HS, firing a no-hitter, leading Apex Friendship to a tight 4-0 victory. Hemric threw 100 pitches, even, in the win, 69% for strikes. He worked 7 innings, surrendering only 1 walk in facing 22 hitters, striking out 18.”

– Brandon Hall, NC/Mid-ATL Director of Scouting

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Oregon

+ Fisher Winchester, RHP (Sandy HS, 2025) | Lower Columbia College:
“Senior arm Fisher Winchester earns Pitcher of the Week honors for week one of the Oregon HS baseball season. The Lower Columbia commit worked a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits and no walks while striking out eight. Winchester is a lean righty strike thrower that will be an important part of Sandy High School's spring season.”

– Dylan Grenz, Associate Scout

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+ Ryder Carpenter, C/INF (Mountain View HS, 2027) | Uncommitted:
“Sophomore Ryder Carpenter earns Hitter of the Week for week one of Oregon HS baseball after an impressive first game. The catcher slugged two home runs and a single, finishing 3-4 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored. The uncommitted prospect was most recently seen at the PNW Preseason ID this February, and will be a player to keep an eye on this season.”

– Dylan Grenz, Associate Scout

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South Carolina

+ Jacob Pettit, OF (Fort Mill HS, 2025) | Lenoir Rhyne College:
“He had 4 home-runs last week, 3 in 1 game and one of those was a grand slam. He hit .667 last week with 8 RBIs, 5 runs. Went 9 for 12. .750 OBP, 2.750 OPS. ”

– Sammy Esposito, State Director

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Washington

+ Hudson Carvalho, RHP/SS (Issaquah HS, 2025) | Oregon:
“Senior Hudson Carvalho earned Washington Pitcher of the Week honors after throwing a complete game no-hitter against Lake Washington last Friday. The University of Oregon commit went 7 dominant innings, needing just 78 pitches while striking out 7 and walking 1. Carvalho is a dominant force on the mound, and is currently the 15th ranked senior in the state.”

– Dylan Grenz, Associate Scout

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+ Josh Perez, C (Sammamish HS, 2026) | Uncommitted:
“Junior Josh Perez nabs Hitter of the Week honors for week two of HS action in Washington. The catcher went 8/10, slugging four doubles with 8 RBI in three games played. He also walked twice, raising his OBP even further. Perez was a standout with a plus arm most recently seen at PNW Preseason All-State this February, and will be an uncommitted junior to keep an eye on this spring.”

– Dylan Grenz, Associate Scout

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