The 2026 Utah High School baseball season is hitting its stride, with region play beginning to separate the contenders from the pack. Each week, we highlight the premier performers from all levels across the state. Nominations are reviewed with a focus on statistical dominance and impact in high-stakes matchups as teams jockey for position in the RPI rankings.

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HITTER OF THE WEEK

Cooper Hawkes SS / 3B / Timpanogos, UT / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 46 / POS: 11 Cooper Hawkes put on an impressive offensive display this week, serving as the undisputed engine for a Timpanogos offense that took two out of three in a high-stakes series against Orem to claim the Region 8 Championship. Hawkes was nearly impossible to retire, racking up six hits—half of which went for extra bases—and driving in nine runs over the three-game stretch. His dominance was headlined by back-to-back games with home runs, including a monster five-RBI performance in the series opener to set the tone. Finishing the week with a .600 average and a staggering 2.014 OPS, Hawkes consistently found barrels and showed elite composure in the box, solidifying his status as one of the premier leadoff threats in any classification. Highlights: 3 GP / 10 AB / 6 H / 2 HR / 1 2B / 9 RBI / 3 R / .600 AVG / 2.014 OPS 3 more triples this week. 2 away from the state record. @CoachKHaney1 @PrepBaseballUT @CoachGehring @mitchmoralez8 @mikesbrown5 pic.twitter.com/3bIsK4cnJP — Cooper Hawkes (@cooperhawkesbsb) April 9, 2026

PITCHER OF THE WEEK 

Kavyn Carter RHP / OF / Maple Mountain, UT / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 6 COMPLETE GAME NO HITTER🚨 Kavyn Carter turned in a masterful, career-defining performance on the mound this week, delivering his signature "ace" outing to lead Maple Mountain to a crucial victory over Springville. The junior right-hander was absolutely untouchable from the first pitch, etching his name into the record books with a clinical no-hit shutout. Carter’s command was on full display as he racked up a career-high 11 strikeouts over seven innings of work, surrendering only a single walk while consistently working ahead in the count. His ability to keep a potent Red Devils lineup completely off-balance provided the shutdown dominance needed to anchor the Eagles' rotation and continue to solidify his status as one of the premier arms in the 5A classification. Highlights: 7.0 IP / 11 K / 1 BB / 0 H / 0 R (W) 🍁 Maple Mountain HS Scout Day 🍁 Kavyn Carter @Kavyn_carter 2027 RHP@CSI_Baseball Commit The 6’3 Junior displayed extreme upside from the bump today. You can see the tools and potential for added growth still to come. FB cruised 84-86 and flashed a 87.9 on his last pitch… pic.twitter.com/sw05Q9pt6H — Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) October 25, 2025

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Showcase	State	Date	Location
2026 Four Corners ProCase (Invite-Only)	UT	06/02	Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Utah Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)	UT	06/04	Salt Lake City, UT
Northern Utah Summer ID	UT	06/16	Ridgeline HS - Millville, UT
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