2024 Prep Baseball Kansas All-State Team

June 7, 2024
Andy Urban
Central Region & Prep Baseball Tournaments KC Scouting Director

Continuing our postseason awards from the 2024 Kansas High School baseball season, we take a look at some of the top players in the state that consistently performed throughout the spring season.

Last week we released our Prep Baseball Kansas Player of the Year and yesterday we released our Prep Baseball Kansas Pitcher of the Year. Today week as we wind down our spring coverage, we unveal our 2024 All-State roster that includes 16 players from across the state that had standout seasons among their peers.

CATCHER

Anthony Mazza C / Shawnee Mission East, KS / 2024

HUTCHINSON CC COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K
83	.410	34	5	5	4	34	13	20	14

‘24 C Anthony Mazza (@SMEbaseball & Hutch CC)

Showed off his arm throwing out a runner and the bat with his second HR of the spring. pic.twitter.com/LmIIgSoBg0
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) March 22, 2024

FIRST BASEMAN

Holden Lough 1B / RHP / Spring Hill, KS / 2024

MIDAMERICA NAZARENE COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
76	.461	35	10	3	3	28	26	19	12	5

‘24 Holden Lough (@SHBroncoBSBL & MidAmerica Naz commit )

Was the player of the game in this one. Went 3-4 with a 2B and 3B at the dish. Also, closed it out for the save on the mound. pic.twitter.com/wa0qizjZku
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) May 23, 2024

INFIELDERS

Roy Roseman C / 1B / Olathe West, KS / 2026

UNCOMMITTED

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
74	.405	30	5	2	4	25	30	15	10	7

‘26 | C/INF | Roy Roseman (@OlatheWestBSB)

Goes the other way, splitting the left center gap for a 2 RBI ground rule 2B.

Smooth swinging switch hitter with easy pop. Continues to have a breakout spring. pic.twitter.com/7Rg37FXDWh
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) April 30, 2024

Brady Unrein SS / RHP / Wichita Northwest, KS / 2024

EMPORIA STATE COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
78	.462	36	10	7	4	36	25	8	15	12

Mason Pangborn SS / 2B / Blue Valley Southwest, KS / 2024

AUSTIN PEAY COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
78	.423	33	9	1	11	23	15	22	14

OUTFIELDERS

Eli Lovich OF / LHP / Blue Valley West, KS / 2024

ARKANSAS COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
87	.414	39	8	6	5	36	37	15	15	7

‘24 | OF | Eli Lovich (@BvwBaseball31; @RazorbackBSB commit)

Turns on a ball sending a no-doubt 💣 out to right to get the Jaguars on the board in the 3rd.

Smooth LH swing with easy pop. One of the most projectable athletes in the class. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/TfjsC7lZ6A
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) May 24, 2024

Carson Umphres OF / RHP / Great Bend, KS / 2025

UNCOMMITTED

AB	AVG	H	2B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
82	.415	34	13	2	19	31	11	16	6

W-L	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
6-2	1.69	57.2	24	14	38	68	21

Kyler Schuessler OF / LHP / Shawnee Mission East, KS / 2025

UNCOMMITTED

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
74	.405	30	6	1	3	25	22	4	9	18

‘25 | OF/LHP | Kyler Schuessler (@SMEbaseball)

Continues to emerge as one of the top two way prospects in the state.

Bangs a bases clearing 3 RBI 3B off the center field wall to give the Lancers the early 3-0 lead in the 1st.

Physical frame that continues to drive the… pic.twitter.com/5YU4LyvtC3
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) May 24, 2024

UTILITY

Cole Pladson OF / RHP / Clay Center, KS / 2025

OKLAHOMA STATE COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
58	.534	31	9	8	45	42	16	42	11

W-L	SV	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
7-2	1	1.33	47.1	14	9	32	67	11

𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟛 𝔽𝔾: 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕣'𝕤 𝔽𝕒𝕓 5️⃣0️⃣

'25 OF/RHP @ColePladson (KS), emerged as one @PBRKansas' best hitters in any class this spring and showcased a middle-of-the-order type look throughout Future Games week. @ShooterHunt @PBRUrban

🔗 https://t.co/kqrFQR9wxu | #PBRFG23 pic.twitter.com/U743sHQtFU
— Prep Baseball (@prepbaseball) August 21, 2023

Chris Mancinas SS / OF / Bishop Ward, KS / 2024

JOHNSON COUNTY CC COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
62	.565	35	10	6	7	40	41	40	18	8

ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
1.30	37.2	10	7	25	57	11

‘24 RHP/SS Chris Mancinas (@wardbaseball & Johnson County commit)

Was electric on both sides of the ball with this two run bast and 5 strong innings.

FB: Held 88-92 T93
SL: 74-76 (3000 rpm)
CH: 82-83 pic.twitter.com/HvUAiBaS0w
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) May 1, 2024

Kyle Graves SS / RHP / Lawrence Free State, KS / 2024

BARTON CC COMMIT

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	RBI	R	SB	BB	K
76	.487	37	7	2	23	17	5	17	12

W-L	SV	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
7-1	1	2.15	39	14	12	36	35	9

‘24 | INF | Kyle Graves (@LFSHSBaseball; @Barton_Baseball commit)

Tacks on to the lead with an opposite field RBI 1B here to go along with an RBI 2B in the first game.

Advanced defender with range and arm strength at short. pic.twitter.com/2zmZt0KK7k
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) May 16, 2024

PITCHERS

Grady Westphal RHP / SS / Blue Valley, KS / 2025

TEXAS A&M COMMIT

W-L	SV	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
5-1	1	0.77	45.2	9	5	22	72	18

‘25 | RHP/INF | Grady Westphal (@BVBaseballCoach; @AggieBaseball commit)

Pitched primarily off of his slider, picking up the win on the mound for the Tigers, scattering 3 runs over 4.1 innings while striking out 4.

FB: 88-91 w/ late life
SL: 76-78 w/ depth pic.twitter.com/yZnq4BHieE
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) April 24, 2024

Max Hamilton RHP / 3B / Olathe West, KS / 2026

UNCOMMITTED

W-L	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
6-0	1.41	44.2	9	9	23	68	14

‘26 | RHP/OF | Max Hamilton (@OlatheWestBSB)

One of the top arms in the state added another impressive outing to his resume with a 13 strikeout complete game performance.

5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 13 K

FB: 86-88, T89; late life
CB: 73-76 pic.twitter.com/60RRpjqraX
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) April 30, 2024

Victor Christal RHP / Bishop Miege, KS / 2024

MISSOURI COMMIT

ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
1.11	44.1	12	7	19	78	24

AB	AVG	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K
78	.449	35	11	3	6	18	24	14	13

‘24 | RHP | Victor Christal (@StagsBaseball1 & @MizzouBaseball signee)

FB: 91-93 T94.8 mph; late life, held velo

SL: 78-80 mph; depth

CB: 71-72 mph

CH: 83-85 mph; heavy fade, sparingly used

4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 7 K @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/bd4VhxqQOm
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) March 22, 2024

Shane Holman RHP / 3B / Bishop Carroll, KS / 2024

BUTLER CC COMMIT

W-L	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
6-2	0.53	52.7	18	4	57	68	9

Nathan Plankinton RHP / Topeka, KS / 2024

KANSAS CITY KANSAS CC COMMIT

W-L	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB
10-0	0.13	54	3	1	16	82	6

2024 Prep Baseball Kansas All-State Team

CATCHER

Anthony Mazza C / Shawnee Mission East, KS / 2024

FIRST BASEMAN

Holden Lough 1B / RHP / Spring Hill, KS / 2024

INFIELDERS

Roy Roseman C / 1B / Olathe West, KS / 2026

Brady Unrein SS / RHP / Wichita Northwest, KS / 2024

Mason Pangborn SS / 2B / Blue Valley Southwest, KS / 2024

OUTFIELDERS

Eli Lovich OF / LHP / Blue Valley West, KS / 2024

Carson Umphres OF / RHP / Great Bend, KS / 2025

Kyler Schuessler OF / LHP / Shawnee Mission East, KS / 2025

UTILITY

Cole Pladson OF / RHP / Clay Center, KS / 2025

Chris Mancinas SS / OF / Bishop Ward, KS / 2024

Kyle Graves SS / RHP / Lawrence Free State, KS / 2024

PITCHERS

Grady Westphal RHP / SS / Blue Valley, KS / 2025

Max Hamilton RHP / 3B / Olathe West, KS / 2026

Victor Christal RHP / Bishop Miege, KS / 2024

Shane Holman RHP / 3B / Bishop Carroll, KS / 2024

Nathan Plankinton RHP / Topeka, KS / 2024

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