Prep Baseball AZ: Second Team All-State
May 24, 2024
As the high school baseball season reaches its culmination, Prep Baseball Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious Second Team All-State honors. This accolade is awarded to the top players at each position across the state of Arizona, recognizing their exceptional performance, dedication, and impact on the field. These athletes have distinguished themselves with their outstanding skills and contributions to their teams throughout the season. In this article, we will highlight the standout players who have earned their place on the Second Team All-State team.
DH: William Strand (Centennial HS)
Average: .420
On-Base: .485
Hits: 37
RBI: 34
Homeruns: 4
Doubles: 21
Walks: 11
Strikeouts: 13
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— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) March 2, 2024
25’ 1B Will Strand
(Centennial)@PBR_Uncommitted gets ahold of this one driving it over the left field wall for a 3 run shot. Centennial leads 8-4 as we go into the 5th.@prepbaseball ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/nnNhS3sJdL
C: Caleb Danzeisen (Valley Christian HS)
Average: .524
On-Base: .617
Hits: 44
RBI: 42
Homeruns: 7
Doubles: 11
Walks: 21
Strikeouts: 7
25’ C Caleb Danzeisen
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 14, 2024
(Valley Christian)
Another good piece of hitting from lefty @ArizonaBaseball commit @CalebDanzeisen shooting a backside RBI single into Left. Valley leads 4-1 with 1 out in the bottom of the 4th. pic.twitter.com/Ct6IskJ8Rp
1B: Landon Hairston (Casteel HS)
Average: .407
On-Base: .517
Hits: 37
RBI: 25
Triples: 2
Doubles: 7
Walks: 22
Strikeouts: 10
1B/OF Landon Hairston
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 15, 2024
2024, @CHSColtBaseball
Hairston with a loud swing to leadoff the 4th inning as he crushes a double into RCF.
8th-ranked senior in Arizona and @ASU_Baseball commit.@hairston_landon | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/LTnor2XwKq
INF: Tyler Hatch (Casteel HS)
Average: .462
On-Base: .545
Hits: 42
RBI: 31
Homeruns: 3
Doubles: 7
Walks: 13
Strikeouts: 9
24’ MIF Tyler Hatch
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) April 30, 2024
(Casteel)@BYUBaseball commit sends this one deep off the top of the left field wall for an inside the park HR. Casteel leads 10-1 after 3.@TylerHatch2024 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/a3HVufMhTW
INF: Gavin Smith (Valley Christian HS)
Average: .472
On-Base: .593
Hits: 42
RBI: 40
Homeruns: 3
Doubles: 9
Walks: 21
Strikeouts: 9
24’ SS Gavin Smith
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 13, 2024
(Valley Christian)@PeppBaseball commit with a single through the 3-4 hole to put the first knock on the board in this one. Valley went on to leave the bases loaded with no outs. We head to the 2nd scoreless. @gavinsmith_521 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/wX56mJ1XsK
INF: TJ Stottlemyre (Notre Dame Prep HS)
Average: .409
On-Base: .504
Hits: 38
RBI: 27
Homeruns: 2
Doubles: 8
Walks: 11
Strikeouts: 16
24’ MIF TJ Stottlemyre
— Prep Baseball Tournaments Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 25, 2023
(Notre Dame Prep)
Good looking swing here from @PBR_Uncommitted with a hard shot into left for a single. Stottlemyre shows his athleticism on both sides of the ball with a clean glove up the middle.
@PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/aeO2YUqoqe
OF: Braden Watson (Liberty HS)
Average: .348
On-Base: .470
Hits: 23
RBI: 15
Homeruns: 4
Doubles: 2
Walks: 14
Strikeouts: 13
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— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 4, 2024
25’ OF/C Braden Watson
(Liberty)@HawaiiBaseball commit sends a lazer over the RF wall to get one back for the Lions. We head to the top half. 2-1 Hamilton.@BradenWatson35 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/ZVv26s5Sy8
OF: David Zazueta (Nogales HS)
Average: .410
On-Base: .495
Hits: 34
RBI: 17
Doubles: 11
Walks: 14
Strikeouts: 14
‘24 OF David Zazueta
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) March 18, 2023
(Nogales)#Uncommitted Driving this FB to right field for a single. Lean athletic frame with clean path from the left side.#BESEEN ll @DavidZAZUETA88 pic.twitter.com/K3rdFpxd3F
OF: Tait Reynolds (Queen Creek HS)
Average: .408
On-Base: .487
Hits: 40
RBI: 27
Homeruns: 2
Doubles: 10
Walks: 17
Strikeouts: 15
26’ OF Tait Reynolds
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 1, 2024
(Queen Creek)@ASU_Baseball brings the first run across for the Bulldogs on a rocket back up the middle that gets to the wall for a triple. At the end of the inning QC leads 2-0.@TaitReynoldsQC ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/BKhKLpLKjm
LHP: Mickey Fox (Yuma Catholic HS)
Record: 9-2
Innings: 55.2
Hits Allowed: 35
Runs Allowed: 13
Earned Run Average: 1.63
Strikeouts: 106
Walks: 34
Average Against: .168
25’ LHP Mickey Fox
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) July 31, 2023
(Yuma Catholic)
Quality showing for the lefty with pitchability and a mid 80s FB that topped out at 87. Showed SL command at 72-75 (2400) spin with the ability to get swing and miss. #PBRFG23 @YumaCatholic pic.twitter.com/yPO3gWjZs5
LHP: Cade Shumard (Saguaro HS)
Record: 7-0
Innings: 39
Hits Allowed: 10
Runs Allowed: 7
Earned Run Average: 1.26
Strikeouts: 82
Walks: 15
Average Against: .080
🎰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗣𝗕𝗥 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 🎰
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 7, 2023
24’ LHP Cade Shumard
(Saguaro)@PBR_Uncommitted
Tall strong build with upside for velo ⬆️ max FB of 89.9. Hides it well down the mound getting on hitters. @CadeShumard
FB 85-88 T89.9 (2298)
CB 68-72 (2096)
CH 80-82… pic.twitter.com/ROBKDLABw2
RHP: Landon Hood (Canyon View HS)
Record: 6-1
Innings: 57.2
Hits Allowed: 39
Runs Allowed: 10
Earned Run Average: 1.21
Strikeouts: 65
Walks: 13
Average Against: .176
25’ RHP Landon Hood
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) February 28, 2024
(Canyon View)@PBR_Uncommitted with an outstanding day keeping a Firebirds offense off balanced in 6.2 inn on the mound with a true 3 pitch mix for strikes. Hood had an impressive 72% strikes on the outing with 5SO/1BB with the CH showing to be a +pitch.… pic.twitter.com/fGrId587Qq
RHP: Smith Bailey (Mountain Ridge HS)
Record: 3-2
Innings: 41
Hits Allowed: 36
Runs Allowed: 18
Earned Run Average: 1.20
Strikeouts: 45
Walks: 7
Average Against: .217
‘24 Smith Bailey (AZ) grabbed helium last summer & showed no stopping in this look.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 5, 2023
FB: 90-91 (2300+)
CB: 72-75 (2500)
Worked downhill with lose arm stroke. Starter upside.
Athletic 6’6 frame still projects@ArizonaBaseball recruit#PBRProcase || @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/MVxh0Sue3b
RHP: Gerardo Gonzales (Liberty HS)
Record: 9-0
Innings: 47
Hits Allowed: 32
Runs Allowed: 10
Earned Run Average: 1.49
Strikeouts: 59
Walks: 15
Average Against: .192
24’ RHP Gerardo Gonzales
— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) March 27, 2024
(Liberty)@CAC_BaseballDB9 commit with a lights out CG performance on Tuesday night cutting down one of the top offenses in the state in O’Connor. FB/SL mix showed command and depth to the BB.
CG/4H/1ER/1BB/9Ks
FB 88-89 T.90 (2400)
SL 73-74 (2380)… pic.twitter.com/Hxlqkie18Y
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Mesa Summer ID | AZ | 05/29 | Desert Ridge High School - Mesa, AZ |
2024 ProCase - West | AZ | 06/02 | Pepperdine University |
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only) | AZ | 06/03 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only) | AZ | 06/10 | American Family Fields of Phoenix |
West Side Summer ID | AZ | 06/18 | Canyon View High School - Waddell, AZ |
Glendale Summer ID | AZ | 07/16 | Apollo High School - Glendale, AZ |
Future Games (Class of 2026/27) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
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