Utah Hitter/Pitcher of the Week: 4/27-5/3

Hazen Elton C / SS / Lehi, UT / 2026

Hazen Elton put on a clinical power display this week, serving as the undisputed engine for a Lehi offense that swept a critical series against #2 Lone Peak. The senior was nearly impossible to retire, launching a home run in each of the three contests to extend his incredible streak to four straight games with a long ball. Elton’s dominance was headlined by a massive four-RBI performance in the series opener, and he finished the three-game stretch with six hits and seven RBIs. With elite barrel control and a 1.250 slugging percentage for the week, Elton has solidified his status as one of the most dangerous middle-of-the-order threats in the 6A classification as the Pioneers prepare for a deep postseason run.

Highlights: 3 GP / 12 AB / 6 H / 3 HR / 7 RBI / 3 R / .500 AVG / 1.250 SLG

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟗-𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐁 (𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊) 👀

‘26 C Hazen Elton (Lehi)#uncommitted

To play ball at the next level, you have to be able to take ABs like this one. Neither the pitcher nor the hitter willing to give in, competing, fouling off quality… pic.twitter.com/W5K2aQTdvF

— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) March 24, 2026

Waylon Sorenson RHP / C / Gunnison Valley High, UT / 2026

Waylon Sorenson turned in a masterful postseason performance this past Saturday, serving as the primary anchor for Gunnison Valley during a high-stakes playoff double-header. Sorenson was absolutely dominant across two separate appearances, totaling 7 scoreless innings while allowing zero hits. In the opening matchup against San Juan, he provided a signature "ace" outing, racking up 14 strikeouts & 0 walks over five frames to earn the win. He then showed his versatility and clutch gene by coming on in relief later that day against ALA, striking out 5 more hitters to secure the 2-inning save. By totaling 19 strikeouts on the day and refusing to yield a single run OR hit, Sorenson provided one of the more dominant performances of the season to date, and looks primed to help lead Gunnison on a deep playoff run.

Highlights: 7.0 IP / 19 K / 0 BB / 0 H / 0 R / 1 W / 1 SV (Playoffs)