College Daily Sheet: Double Dongs for Davis & Danny 2/27/26
Atlantic Coast
Covered by: Will Dodge
Sherman Johnson, DH North Carolina State (Atlantic Coast)
3-for-4, HR, 3B, 3 R, 4 RBI
Andrew Wiggins, LF North Carolina State (Atlantic Coast)
1-for-0, HR, R, 4 RBI, 2 BB
Moving to another total beatdown, and a third blowout in a row for the Wolfpack with a 17-4 win over Sacred Heart in 7 innings. Per their school’s communications department, that’s 62 runs in 3 games, their 2nd most in a 3-game stretch in history. Once again, you could really take your pick of players to pick for the sheet, but Johnson and Wiggins stood out the most. Johnson had a 1st inning 2-run homer that snuck over the LCF wall, then put up a 3B in the 3rd that took a crazy carom off the CF wall. Wiggins came into the game as a PR yet still put up the stats to make the list with 2 walks, a homer, and 4 RBI. His blast was a moonshot that hit off the base of the RF scoreboard. Wiggins was a prominent prospect as a prep in the 2023 Draft and is eligible again this year.
💣💣 Jarren Advincula, 2B Georgia Tech (Atlantic Coast)
2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB
Vahn Lackey, C Georgia Tech (Atlantic Coast)
3-for-4, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets blew out Northwestern yesterday with a 17-3 win in 7 innings, featuring GT putting up 15 runs in the first 4 innings. This onslaught was led by a couple of Day 1 2026 Draft hopefuls who are starting to show some raw power unseen before in their game. Lackey has been off to a ferocious start, showing more power than ever with 4 HRs so far on the year, after a career high 6 in all of last year. His HR traveled 411’ to straightaway CF and concluded back-to-back HRs from him and Advincula. When Advincula hit his blast, that was already his second of the game, both into the RF trees. After hitting his first XBH of the year in the midweek on Tuesday, Advincula's power bat is roaring.
💣💣 Cider Canon, C Duke (Atlantic Coast)
2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB
It's back-to-back daily sheet features for Duke C Cider Canon after he led the Blue Devils to a 6-2 win over Princeton with a 2, 2-run homer game. His first blast came in the 3rd inning, and just snuck around the right side of the LF foul pole. It left the bat at 107 mph and travelled 408’. Cider then pushed the Blue Devils' lead to 4 in the 5th with his 2-run homer, which was a screaming line-driver that left the bat at 110 mph. The Davidson transfer is up to 4 jacks on the year, and is off to a .417/.531/.806 slash to start the year. As mentioned earlier, next week’s Friday showdown vs Jack Radel and the Fighting Irish just got a lot more interesting.
Cade Campbell, 3B Cal (Atlantic Coast)
3-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R
The Cal Golden Bears snuck by new football-only “Mid-Atlantic Conference” school Sacramento State 5-4 on a walk-off solo HR by Jordy Lopez, but the star of the game was 3B Cade Campbell, who had a homer of his own in the 8th to tie it. The homer was a blast that hit halfway up the massive rec center in LF, leaving the doubt as to whether it was fair or foul. This year will be the first time he is draft-eligible as a college player, and this is the first time he makes the daily sheet.
Bino Watters, DH Notre Dame (Atlantic Coast)
2-for-3, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI
Notre Dame had an impressive 19-2 beatdown on Alabama A&M in 7 innings, and the Irish were led by draft prospects in this year's and next year's classes, who are off to huge starts to their 2026 seasons. The main star is their starting pitcher, Jack Radel, who threw 5 perfect innings to start the game with 9 K’s. That inning capped off a stretch of 11 perfect innings with 18 K’s, continuing from his last start against UCF. He allowed 2 hits and 2 unearned runs in the 6th, but the big right-hander has put himself in the early National Pitcher of the Year conversations, cementing himself as a Day 1 arm. As noted, Notre Dame also put up runs in bunches, led by Junior C Mark Quatrani and DH Bino Watters. Quatrani is a transfer from Cornell and one of the better power-hitting catchers in the country. Watters is 2027 eligible, but currently tracks to be a top-half of the 1st round pick. As a Fr in 2025, he showed an impressive combination of consistent bat-to-ball and contact quality. The Irish have a big showdown with Duke next weekend in Durham, which will be an early test on if this lineup can keep it up.
Mark Quatrani, C Notre Dame (Atlantic Coast)
2-for-2, 3B, 2B, 4 R, 3 RBI, BB
‼️ Jack Radel, RHP Notre Dame (Atlantic Coast)
6 IP, 2 H, 10 K
Big 12
Covered by: Drew Wheeler
Cole Carlon, LHP Arizona State (Big 12)
4.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, HRA
I very nearly ticked the 'Standout Staring Pitching' box here regardless of the final line, because if you saw the game on Friday, you would know Carlon was dealing going into the fifth inning, striking out seven Bulldogs in a dominant performance; leg cramps turned into a bit of unease on the mound and Gehrig Frei got to Carlon later in the frame, but still, Carlon let his oufield help when he couldn't get the whiffs he liked early, but three earned runs and the prevention of further injury or discomfort led to his early pulling. Carlon sat 94 MPH with the fastball and reached 98.1 on the day, tossing his arsenal at a very strong mix (41% fastball, 36% slider, 19% sinker); the left-hander gets a ton of strikes and held his velocity very well through the start. The biggest common knock on Carlon is the ineffectiveness of his fastball, most of which can be attributed to its' substandard shape. From a technical sense, it has average to just-above-average horizontal and induced vertical break, but finds itself in a very hittable place more often than not due to the 'sameyness' of the offering; that said, Mississippi State really chased the offering on Friday, as he posted strong chase rates and a 71% first-pitch strike rate with the heater. Meanwhile, Carlon's insane slider was strong, too, as it boasts well-above-average spin and velocity for college lefties. I think there's enough good to salvage from what could be perceived as a rough start for the left-hander, who I actually come away more impressed with than I came into the game.
Dom Longo, CF Arizona State (Big 12)
1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, K
Dominic Smaldino, 1B Arizona State (Big 12)
1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, K
My boy Dominic Longo and a Dom of another name (Oklahoma State transfer Smaldino) ripped a pair of ninth-inning bops to give the Sun Devils their best shot at hope in the game, but it was nothing doing against a loaded MSU. Smaldino's shot FLEW 466 feet, going 112.6 off the bat as just barely the second-hardest-hit ball of the contest and unquestionably the furthest. Longo's shot was a 396-foot fly at 109 MPH off the bat, which would normally require the lede, but man, we aren't talking about just how mammoth Smaldino's shot was. Dom Squared did some damage, credit to them for overcoming early-game woes here.
Travis Sanders, SS Baylor (Big 12)
2-for-5, R, 3 K
Hunter Snow, LF Baylor (Big 12)
1-for-5, HR, R, 4 RBI, 2 K
Baylor is a weird team; coming from a self-described weird man, though, this is something of a compliment. The Bears can find their contributors in various spots up and down the lineup, though Sanders is a regular feature in this regard. The shortstop struck out three times, but man did he make his two hits count: in the first frame, he went 106.5 off the bat to reach, then in the eighth inning, 108.9 off the bat for another. If Sanders can find a bit more lift, some of these screaming shots have the juice to really fly, but this may be a season-long thing to monitor. Snow, for his credit, absolutely mashed a three-run homer in the eighth inning, going 103.6 off the bat and 389 feet; that certainly makes the two punchouts earlier in the game easier to swallow!
‼️ Dawson Montesa, RHP West Virginia (Big 12)
7.0 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 11 K
In one of the first instances of his coaches getting to see him pitch in an outdoor setting (think about that one for a minute), the D2 transfer pitched a gem on Friday, establishing himself as a dynamite weekend anchor for the Mountaineers. Montesa’s fastball (low-to-mid-90s) held its velocity exceptionally through the start, and both his curveball and split-change found their fair share of swings-and-misses, too. The curveball really snaps off late, and Montesa was benefitted by a six-run top of the third inning to put him in line for the victory; 11 strikeouts usually do not need a ton of help, though. Very, very impressive start for the sophomore.
💣💣 Davis Rivers, DH Texas Tech (Big 12)
3-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 2 R, 5 RBI, K
The designated hitter led the Red Raiders on Friday with a Double Dong Day; Rivers' day kicked off in a LOADED third frame as he posted the first of his two home runs, a solo shot to right center field on a 1-0 count before later in the same frame, knocking a double down the right field line to drive in another two runs. Not satisfied, Rivers clocked another homer in the fifth inning, this time of the two-run variety. Big game for Rivers, who is one of many Texas Tech batters to show off on the day...
Logan Hughes, LF Texas Tech (Big 12)
2-for-3, HR, 3 R, 5 RBI, BB, K
Linkin Garcia, SS Texas Tech (Big 12)
3-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI
Jesse Rusinek, CF Texas Tech (Big 12)
3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 R, BB
Caden Ferraro, RF Texas Tech (Big 12)
2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 R, BB
I'll once again give flowers to the broader Texas Tech offense, who walloped Cal State Bakersfield 17-4 yesterday. Appearances by Logan Hughes and Linkin Garcia cannot ever be ignored nor surprises at this point in the season, both have been regulars on the Sheet; Hughes' three-run fifth inning blast to right center provided 60 percent of his daily RBIs, though he also scored as many runs (three) on the day. Linkin Garcia's emergence may be inflated a bit by my own doing, but I've been incredibly impressed with the freshman thus far, who smacked a fourth-inning double to right center for one of his three hits on the day. Jesse Rusinek and Caden Ferraro (welcome to the sheet, freshman!) also turned in solid games, with the latter producing a pair of two-baggers. The Red Raiders roll on, maybe they'll find a spot in the back half of my Top 25 soon.
Matt Ineich, SS West Virginia (Big 12)
3-for-5, 2B, 3 R, K, SB
Gavin Kelly, INF West Virginia (Big 12)
3-for-6, 2B, R, 2 RBI
👟 Paul Schoenfeld, CF West Virginia (Big 12)
3-for-5, 2B, R, 3 RBI, 2 SB
Brock Wills, LF West Virginia (Big 12)
2-for-5, HR, 2B, R, RBI
While we're giving flowers to offensive units, here you are, Mountaineers; a 12-4 whipping of the poor Kennesaw State boys will certainly keep credence towards my notion of ranking you this weekend. Paul Schoenfeld continues to impress, as does Ineich, but the contributions by Kelly and Wills cannot be forgotten, either. West Virginia looks to be for real and could be yet another threat at the top of the lopsided Big XII.
A.J. Evasco, RF Kansas State (Big 12)
2-for-4, HR, 2B, R, 3 RBI, BB, K
Dee Kennedy, SS Kansas State (Big 12)
3-for-4, 3B, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB
Grant Gallagher, 3B Kansas State (Big 12)
3-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, K
I'm getting a bit concerned with Kansas State; is this a case of burning too bright too fast? Well, credit where it's due to Evasco, Kennedy, and Gallagher... the ETSU transfer was consistent and got on base four times, driving one in and scoring twice himself. Kennedy was three-for-four, as well, taking a base on balls and also driving in three with a fifth-inning triple and another shot, too. Evasco's campaign has been as strong as Kennedy's, and his fourth inning homer and fifth-inning double highlighted his day, though the intentional walk from the victorious Columbia squad has to feel good, too. The Wildcats need to win two games this weekend terribly; we'll get back to you on that.
Quinton Coats, 1B Cincinnati (Big 12)
1-for-5, HR, R, RBI, 4 K
The Bearcats’ big offensive pieces very nearly went silent on the day, but Quinton Coats hammered a walk-off homer in the tenth inning 414 feet to deep center field, the first pitch of the at-bat to call “ballgame” for Cincinnati. Coats has been one of this season’s revelations from the Big XII and this marks his fifth big fly of the season; the four strikeouts in a game is also a season high, but probably best we leave those on Friday, hoss.
‼️ Nathan Taylor, RHP Cincinnati (Big 12)
6.0 IP, 6 H, ER, 9 K
Taylor has a lot of admirable traits for a workhorse starter at this (and the next) level, including a strong body which he controls well and repeatable mechanics. Taylor has previously touched 97 MPH with the fastball, which gets some late movement and sits low-90s; the gyro slider is the money offering, sitting low-80s with a tight shape. Taylor punched out 91 last year, the most for a Bearcats pitcher since 1999, and tied the mark for fifth-most in school history. On Friday, the Cincinnati right-hander was incredibly efficient against a game Governors squad, limiting damage to a single earned run off six hits with no walks and nine Ks. Taylor went to the ground for outs five times and used his arsenal well (including the changeup) to lead Cincinnati to victory. He’s a guy for this summer’s draft and maybe one of the country’s most underrated arms for the level to come.
‼️ Hudson Barrett, LHP Oklahoma State (Big 12)
7.0 IP, 2 H, BB, 10 K
Left-hander Hudson Barrett has had a long road to this sort of start; the 6’5” junior rehabbed from Tommy John surgery last season with UC Santa Barbara and actually only posted single-digit IP marks for the past two seasons. However, Barrett put it all behind him with a dominant quality start, hurling seven shutout innings with only two hits to his name. Barrett is a primarily sinker/changeup guy and punched out ten Sam Houston batters, but also found nine outs through the air as opposed to two on the ground. This may be a bit of an anomaly with his arsenal, but it could also indicate some rough placement or generally spotty command as he shakes off the rust. Either way, a start to remember and hopefully the start of brighter days for Barrett.
👟 Sawyer Strosnider, RF TCU (Big 12)
1-for-3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 SB
Chase Brunson, CF TCU (Big 12)
1-for-4, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, K
Nolan Traeger, C TCU (Big 12)
3-for-4, 2B, 4 RBI
TCU rolled to a 14-3 smackdown of New Haven on Friday and many of the usual suspects for the Horned Frogs stepped up as usual; our 18th and 19th ranked NCAA Prospects for this summer’s draft (respectively), Sawyer Strosnider and Chase Brunson each came away with a single hit on the evening. Strosnider did get on base three times with his two walks and made the most of it, stealing a pair of bases and scoring each time he reached. Brunson knocked a home run to drive in three runs, then walked and scored earlier, too. Catcher Nolan Traeger went three-for-four with a double and four RBI in the game, as well. The Horned Frogs need a dominant weekend to wash the taste of UCLA’s cleats out of their mouth, and games like these will help to remind the nation TCU is a force.
Big Ten
Covered by: Quinn Martin
Tanner Bradley, RHP Oregon (Big Ten)
4.1 IP, 3 H, BB, 9 K
Oregon's rotation has gotten much of the headlines so far and for good reason, however, not enough is said about their bullpen. Bradley was an x-factor last night, mowing through Wildcat hitters after Will Sanford battled through 3.2. Bradley's 3 pitch mix of a sinker, changeup, and curveball was nasty, namely the sinker with tons of armside movement and the changeup that averaged negative iVB with a 13mph difference from the sink. Bradley is a heck of an arm and someone Big 10 fans need to know!
🍔🍟 Bud Coombs, CF Maryland (Big Ten)
3-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, SB
One of the more interesting players in college baseball, Coombs is a freshman CF and running back and is coming into his own on the diamond. As you can imagine, the swing is explosive and there are a lot of moving parts but there's a very intriguing power/speed combo in there. He has only played in 4 games but in his last 2 he's got 3 XBH and hitting .667. Maryland may have found their everyday CF in the highly touted freshman.
Braeden Terry, LF Washington (Big Ten)
3-for-3, HR, 3B, 2B, 3 R, RBI
Terry was just a single away from the cycle last night in a close loss. It's been a struggle for the Huskies so far and they are going to need to stack up performances like this if they want to dig out of their current hole. Terry is in his senior season, playing well and is in the place where he can become a leader for this team. His HR came off a low and in breaking ball that he roped over the RF wall. Great game from the senior LF.
Will Jesske, OF Nebraska (Big Ten)
2-for-5, HR, 2B, R, 4 RBI
Jesske's had a modest career to date with Nebraska and it seems like he is fully breaking out in his junior season. He's already matched his HR total from 2025 with 3 and the Cornhuskers needed his 3 run HR to get past #5 ranked Auburn last night. It's a violent swing with very quick hands and a whole lot of muscle in the frame. He somehow took a 79 mph SL up on his hands over the tall wall in LF in the 10th to extend the Nebraska lead. Jesske is a name to know and follow through conference play!
🍔🍟 Ryan Cooney, 2B Oregon (Big Ten)
2-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI, BB, SB
I have talked about this Oregon team a lot over the first few weeks and for good reason. Between established seniors and breakout freshmen, Cooney sits right in the middle as a polished junior who keeps on improving. Cooney hit 3 balls over 100 tonight and has only struck out once on the season. I am a firm believer that Oregon needs to be ranked and Cooney's sweet RH swing is a big reason why.
‼️ Mason Edwards, LHP USC (Big Ten)
7 IP, 4 BB, 11 K
The USC pitching staff has been on an absurd run thus far. Tonight, they didn't allow a hit through the first 10 innings and remain undefeated in an 11 inning win over Cal Poly. Mason Edwards has been at the forefront of this dominance, his deceptive delivery and nasty breaking ball have held opposing hitters to 1 hit over 18 innings. Now in his junior season, Edwards is going to be flying up draft boards. Teams will love the performance, arsenal, and projection and looks the part of a top 3-4 round selection.
🍔🍟 Weber Neels, C Minnesota (Big Ten)
2-for-3, HR, 4 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, SB
Neels is an old-school hitter. He's got the tall open stance with no batting gloves and the high socks but his power is undeniable. Minnesota has been one of the more intriguing teams early on and Neels has been one of the main catalysts. He has more HRs than strikeouts and is hitting over .350. The Gophers are going to upset more than a few contenders in conference play and Neels will be a big factor.
💣💣 Will Gasparino, OF UCLA (Big Ten)
2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 K
To answer my own question from 2/22's Daily Sheet… Will Gasparino is back. He hit a mammoth opposite field HR off our #37 collegiate prospect, Tegan Kuhns that went nearly 440 ft. His second was crushed off the second deck and this is beginning to feel like a breakout MLB teams will be unable to ignore. If you let him extend through a swing you have to pray it stays in the park. There is so much power in his massive frame and while there will always be a natural swing and miss element to his game, this type of power will keep him in a lineup for a long time.
Mulivai Levu, 1B UCLA (Big Ten)
2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 K
Levu took a mistake FB from Tegan Kuhns and ripped it 112mph to RF to extend the UCLA lead. It's a super quick, compact swing with strength in the hands. Levu has been a consistent peformer over his 3 years with the Bruins and has improved season over season. He's athletic and may offer more defensive presence than just 1B. If he can continue making contact at his current rate and keep growing into his power than he could be a high floor mid-round candidate.
‼️ Logan Reddemann, RHP UCLA (Big Ten)
5.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, 7 K
In terms of statlines, this isn't the loudest line you'll ever see but Reddeman was incredible against a strong Tennessee lineup. Over his 5.1 innings, Reddeman accrued 19 (!!) whiffs with the majority coming off his plus CH and mid 90s FB. His 5 pitch mix is strong and looks the part of a Major League rotation piece. Reddeman came into this season slightly underrated and is now proving he should be in the Day 1 conversation this July.
Mid Majors
Covered by: Joshua Salguero
‼️ Jack Ohman, RHP Yale (Mid Majors)
8.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 9 K, HRA
The biggest news of the day in the college baseball world was the commitment Jack Ohman has to Yale. Rumors were multiple top tier programs came calling offering big NIL money to get Ohman to transfer but he refused, citing loyalty and wanting to honor the commitment made to Yale and give back to the program for taking a chance on him. He totally gave back today. He shoved through 8.1 innings, punching out nine batters in what would be a low number for a typical Ohman Outing. He pushed for the complete game but a single and double with one out in the 9th knocked him out of the gammon what was a tremendous game anyways. Through two starts, he's given up just six hits and struck out nineteen batters. While the push for #1 pitcher for the 2027 class seems to be less of a race (thanks Dax Whitney), the spot for #2 is still wide open and Ohman makes a compelling case in that spot.
‼️ Jackson Flora, RHP UC Santa Barbara (Mid Majors)
7.0 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB, 10 K
Flora makes his return to the sheet in a triumphant return. He struck out a season high, ten batters, in the matchup against Utah and he's allowed just two runs in eighteen innings to start the year. Command hiccups occurred in his last start but recorrected themselves today. He was more aggressive in his approach in addition to having hitters chase at his breaking pitches outside the zone. He moved through all quadrants and put his repertoire on display, showing off the talent. With the news of Flukey's injury, Flora has the chance to secure the #1 pitching spot on draft boards. His elite stuff places him well ahead of the pack and improved command will only confirm his top spot.
Joey Urban, CF Southern Mississippi (Mid Majors)
2-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 R, K
Joey Urban is turning into another regular for the daily sheets but how can you leave him out. He continues to do nothing but mash as he's recorded a hit in all but one game this season and collected an RBI in six straight games. The discipline is MUCH MUCH better compared to last year. 2025 saw him run a 21/41 BB/K ratio and through nines games, he's put up a 10/4 BB/K ratio. This has been done against great pitching competition too, facing elite pitching schools in UCSB and Oregon State and playing the remainder of their games against power 4 schools. Whether it's gaining more experience or just unlocking something different in his swing, Urban has looked the part of an elite hitter and is playing the best baseball he's ever played in his career.
Austin Irby, 1B East Carolina (Mid Majors)
3-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI
The baseball gods are trying to keep this performance from being shared across as it's been erased multiple times in the process of writing. I'm here to spread the news that Austin Irby is back. The freshman standout, while still as disciplined as ever, had struggled in both the power and hit department to begin the year and was looking a bit off. He had been chasing a bit more than usual but today, something had clicked as Irby went a perfect three for three with two extra base hits. A homer in the 3rd marked his first of the year and he narrowly missed a second but had to settle for a double off the wall in stead. East Carolina's offense has been very inconsistent to start the year but regaining a middle of the order bat would provide a major boost moving forward.
‼️ Micah Worley, LHP Stony Brook (Mid Majors)
6.0 IP, 2 H, BB, 11 K
Worley is one of those classic 'great stuff, poor command' pitchers that seem to be growing in bunches. Today was one of those days where the command was pinpoint and it turned into an excellent outing against a good FIU squad. Worley is a tall lefty standing at 6'5 with a power fastball that sits about mid 90s. He releases from a high slot and with the natural carry to his fastball, can make the pitch unhittable when located in the upper half of the zone. As you can see, this was one of those days where the pitch was executed perfectly. He worked six shutout with eleven strikeouts, both setting career marks for his time at Stony Brook. It's a big if but IF the command can even improve to a below average level, he's got some value leading into draft time.
Zach Fjelstad, SS UC Irvine (Mid Majors)
3-for-6, 2B, R, 2 RBI, K
After a minor slip losing three of their last four, UCI bounced back with a big win over Vanderbilt, led by Zach Fjelstad. He did nothing but mash, not registering an exit velo under 90 mph in his five balls put in play. He's one of two returning starters for UCI that suffered a lot of losses to the draft and graduations. Compared to last season, he's improved greatly, setting the table at the top of the lineup. He's been getting consistent barrels that have translated to hits and reaching base. His swing is angled more for a line drive approach so any extra-base power hopes may have to be calmed but he's still experiencing a solid breakout for an offense that greatly needs it.
‼️ Ryan Peterson, RHP Sam Houston State (Mid Majors)
5.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 11 K
Peterson's put on a clinic for the stuff department. He's taken a massive step in his development and in 17 innings, has struck out 27 while limiting walks drastically. His fastball has got great ride to it and he pairs the pitch with a pair of plus off speed pitches that join together to make a deadly combo. The slider was the gem today, mixing excellently with his fastball and breaking hard glove side. He held a top Oklahoma State offense quiet and while it wasn't enough to get the dub, he continues to boost his stock.
Carter Bergman, C Missouri State (Mid Majors)
2-for-3, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, K
The constant behind the plate for Missouri State continues to be rock solid. Bergman had a late start to the year missing the first two games but returned not missing a beat. His powerful swing provided a big bang with loud grand slam that provided critical insurance runs late in the game. He swings with major intent which leads to high swing and miss but when he connects, it's hard to see the ball with how far it travels. Bergman's taken a step forward with the bat and has been huge for the offense to start.
‼️ Ben Blair, RHP Liberty (Mid Majors)
7.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 12 K
How Blair even gave up any runs is a shocker to me. Four runners reached base and all four played a part in bringing home a run. Leadoff walks were followed by doubles later in the inning which contributed to the two runs scored. When his command is on, he can rank among the best in the game thanks to his nasty stuff. After hiccups in the first few innings, he harnessed his control and showed his ceiling, striking out six of his last seven hitters. Working on being more consistent will be critical for Blair leading up to July.
‼️ Braden Gebhardt, LHP Youngstown (Mid Majors)
7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 12 K
Braden Gebhardt just continues to master the art of pitching. He's yet to allow an earned run in twenty innings pitched this year. It's not like it's been against weak competition as well. His first two starts were facing Oregon and Auburn, both considered among the best in the country. Building up that experience, he delivered a masterful performance throwing seven shutout with a career high twelve strikeouts. His career ERA was dangerously close to 7.00 entering the year so maybe Gebhardt figured something out because he's unhittable in 2026.
Nate Conner, RF East Tennessee State (Mid Majors)
2-for-5, HR, R, 3 RBI, K
Since his first appearance on the sheet, Conner has gone 9-20 with four bombs and eleven RBIs. Not taking credit but I'd like to say I brought good attention to him. The more surprising thing about his season so far is his lack of aggression on the bases. With Walters State, he was a stolen base threat having swiped 28 bags in his two seasons with the team. Here, he's still yet to attempt a single steal. However, the offense is making the transition which is all you can ask for. Conner's settled into his role at the top of the lineup as ETSU keeps the good luck going.
Brady Whitacare, C Radford (Mid Majors)
1-for-3, RBI
I'm not the best with words but this moment was bittersweet. Two days after teammate, Joey Raccuia, had passed away in a car crash, Radford mounted a comeback in the 9th and walked it off on a single by Brady Whitacare. Going out to play in a moment like this is already incredibly tough and to gather the energy and fight your way to a victory adds even more to it. Rest in peace Joey Raccuia.
‼️ Dax Whitney, RHP Oregon State (Mid Majors)
6.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 11 K
Fridays have officially become Dax Whitney day. The man was already considered one of the best prospects of the 2027 class and he's beginning to cement himself as the #1 guy for next year's class. He continued his reign of terror with an 11 strikeout performance against Houston. For those counting at home, that's 28 strikeouts in his last 13 innings of work. Incredible. His fastball once again reached the 100 mph mark as he topped out at 101. The list of faults with Whitney this year is virtually none and he's must watch TV.
Lane Haworth, RF Texas San Antonio (Mid Majors)
2-for-3, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB
The Wichita State transfer has been a fantastic addition for the Roadrunners in their amazing start that has them looking into the top 25. Last year was a bit of a struggle but he's reverted back and beyond to the level of play he promised in his freshman season. In nine games, Haworth is slashing an absurd .514/.605/.657. While the home run power hasn't been present, he still consistently hits the ball hard. His two hits today resulted in exit velos of 102 mph (single) and 99.4 mph (home run). He's got an aesthetically pleasing swing that cuts right to the ball and allows for good repetition. He may have flown under the radar before but now, he's bound to get looks as the best offensive player on a team that's playing their way into national attention.
Southeastern
Covered by: Harris Yudin
💣💣 Tristan Bissetta, RF Ole Miss (Southeastern)
2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 K
‼️ Jaxon Jelkin, RHP Kentucky (Southeastern)
7.1 IP, 2 H, BB, 8 K
Jelkin made light work of St. John’s on Friday. He mowed down the Johnnies the first time through the order, worked out of a jam in the fourth, and then retired 11 straight before running into some trouble in the eighth. Only two baserunners reached second against him on the night as he picked up his third win in three outings. Pitching for his third school, the 23-year-old came into the season with just 46 career innings, but he’s making a name for himself through the first month of the 2026 season. He’s among the SEC’s leaders in ERA, xFIP and K-BB%. He has stranded every runner he’s let on base so far, so there may be some regression coming, but he’s a super fun pitcher with exciting stuff.
Brendan Lawson, SS Florida (Southeastern)
3-for-3, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI
Lawson opened up the game with an opposite field bomb in the first inning, jumping all over an elevated changeup. He reached base in each of his four trips to the plate, playing a role every time the Gators scored. Lawson owns the SEC’s best OPS after going 8-for-11 with three extra-base hits over his last four games, showcasing his effortless power and excellent plate discipline on a regular basis. He has a legitimate case for 1.1 in 2027, and he is certain to appear on this list many times throughout this season and next.
‼️ Ruger Riojas, RHP Texas (Southeastern)
5.0 IP, H, BB, 11 K
Riojas made it look easy against a top 10 opponent, retiring 15 of 17 Chanticleers and generating 22 whiffs. He also struck out the final five hitters he faced. The Longhorns’ ace is on a heater to start the year, with 30 strikeouts and three walks through three starts, allowing just a pair of runs over that time. Armed with a deep mix of pitches, excellent athleticism and a name that sounds like a spell from Harry Potter, Riojas looks like a Day 2 draft pick. He’s 95th on Prospect Live’s NCAA rankings.
‼️ Josh Gunther, RHP South Carolina (Southeastern)
7.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 10 K
Josh Gunther’s first career start came on Friday night against a very good Clemson team, and he somehow blanked them over seven innings. The Wake Forest transfer showed some promise as a sophomore in 2025, but finding the zone has been an issue along the way— including in a relief appearance last week against Army. On Friday, though, he pounded the zone and generated a ton of whiffs against the Tigers. He’s far from any draft radars at the moment, but I will certainly be tuning in to his next start!
Justin Lebron, SS Alabama (Southeastern)
2-for-5, HR, 2B, R, 5 RBI, BB, K
Yes, the game was already out of reach before Lebron did any of his damage, but it’s still fun to watch him tee off and launch a grand slam on a 106 mph line drive. He also doubled in a run in the sixth, giving him his second five-RBI game of the season. Lebron is currently second in the conference in both homers and steals, and he’s walking twice as often as he’s striking out. He remains a possible top 10 pick, and currently sits as our 8th-ranked NCAA prospect.
Tegan Kuhns, RHP Tennessee (Southeastern)
6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 10 K, 3 HRA
It was the good, the bad and the unlucky for Kuhns on Friday night against UCLA. The good: 10 strikeouts, no walks The bad: four homers allowed The unlucky: a pair of errors by third baseman Henry Ford, both of which lead to runs. UCLA’s offense is objectively one of the best in the nation, and so all things considered, I think you have to come away impressed with Kuhns’ performance. It hasn’t been the smoothest start to the season, but he has certainly flashed why he’s a potential first rounder— Prospect Live’s 37th-ranked NCAA prospect.
💣💣 🍔🍟 Daniel Jackson, C Georgia (Southeastern)
3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 6 RBI, BB, SB
Just another day at the office for the SEC’s home run leader, who helped power Georgia to its third run-rule victory of the season with two homers. He got a couple of hanging breaking balls, and he did not miss. The junior is enjoying a breakout in his second year in Athens, already with seven homers after smacking 12 and 14 in his first two collegiate seasons. Over his last four games, he has collected eight hits with four homers and 12 RBI, and hasn’t struck out once. He also runs surprisingly well for a catcher. Jackson is a guy to watch, with the potential to shoot up draft boards with continued success.
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