2026 Southwest Championships Player Spotlights

2027 Aidan Farrell

Summerlin Sticks

Aiden has a long, athletic frame that projects well to the next level. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a mature gap to gap approach and quick hands that allow him to consistently barrel baseballs. Over the weekend, he collected 8 hits, scored 8 runs, and drove in 6 RBIs while posting an impressive 0.500 batting average. He was equally dominant on the mound, showcasing a quick, whippy arm and a repeatable delivery. He commanded both sides of the plate with a fastball sitting 84-87 mph that featured heavy arm-side run, while complementing it with a sharp slider at 73-75 mph with late horizontal break. Over 6.1 innings of work, Aiden allowed no earned runs while striking out 13 hitters. His outstanding two-way performance helped lead his team to the 17/18u championship and earned him tournament MVP honors.

2027 Rhett Bryce

Summerlin Sticks

Rhett has an athletic frame and proved he can impact the game in multiple ways. Offensively, he features a short, simple swing with a strong base and a mature all-fields approach that allows him to consistently produce quality at-bats. Over the event, he collected 8 hits, drove in 9 RBIs, and scored 5 runs while posting an outstanding 0.615 batting average. He was equally dominant on the mound, tossing 6.2 innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out three hitters. Rhett’s two-way performance helped lead his team to the 17/18u championship and earned him tournament MVPitcher honors.

2027 Javier Barrios

Hit Dogs Academy

Javier has an athletic frame that projects well on the mound at the next level. He features a smooth, repeatable over-the-top delivery and shows advanced feel for a three-pitch arsenal. He attacks hitters with a fastball sitting 74-77 mph that features arm-side sink, complements it with a curveball at 62-63 mph with good depth, and mixes in a deceptive changeup at 70-71 mph with late arm-side fade to keep hitters off balance. Over the event, Javier tossed 7 innings while allowing just one earned run, consistently filling up the strike zone and limiting hard contact. His outstanding performance on the mound helped propel his team to the 15/16u championship and earned him tournament MVPitcher honors.

2028 Will Drescher

Hit Dogs Academy

Will has a strong, athletic frame that projects well offensively. At the plate, he features a balanced setup with good rhythm and timing, along with a short, compact swing and a mature gap-to-gap approach that allows him to consistently drive the baseball. Over the weekend, he collected 8 hits and drove in 5 Rbis while posting a 0.421 batting average. Will’s consistent offensive production was a key factor in his team’s run to the 15/16u championship and earned him tournament MVP honors.

2029 Jayden Ramirez

Fiv5 Tool National

Jayden has a lean, athletic frame that projects well to the next level. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a smooth, simple swing, good barrel control, and a strong lower half. His mature all-fields approach allows him to consistently produce quality contact. Over the weekend, he collected 5 hits, scored 5 runs, and drove in 3 RBIs while posting an impressive 0.455 batting average. Defensively, Jayden was equally impressive, flashing the leather throughout the weekend on the infield. He showcased soft hands, smooth footwork, and the ability to make the routine plays consistently, while also displaying plus range and strong arm to complete the difficult plays deep in the hole. Jayden’s contributions on both sides of the ball played a key role in his team’s success throughout the event.

2027 Tristan Talbert

AZ Sandlot Upperclass

Tristan has strong, athletic frame that projects as a top-of-the-order bat at the next level. Offensively, he features a smooth, repeatable load and does an excellent job staying in his legs throughout the swing. Paired with quick hands and a mature all-fields approach, he consistently drives the baseball with authority. Over the weekend, Tristan collected 8 hits and drove in 2 RBIs while posting a 0.421 batting average. He also showcased his speed, scoring 5 runs and swiping 3 bases to create additional pressure on opposing defenses. Tristan’s offensive production and ability to impact the game on the bases were key factor in helping lead his team to a 17/18u finalist finish.