2026 The National Championships Player Spotlight

2031 Cody Bloomfield

USA Scout 13u Team Nike Select

Cody has an athletic frame and proved to be a dynamic offensive weapon throughout the event. At the plate, he features a balanced setup with a smooth, repeatable load and advanced bat-to-ball skills. His mature gap-to-gap approach allows him to consistently square up pitches and produce quality contact. Over the weekend, Cody collected 4 hits, scored 5 runs, drove in 7 RBIs, and posted a 0.444 batting average. He also showcased his speed and instincts on the bases, swiping 4 bags to create additional scoring opportunities. Cody’s all-around offensive performance played a pivotal role in leading his team to the 13u championship and earned him MVP honors for the division.

2031 Titan Latimer

USA Scout 13u Team Nike Select

Titan has a lean, athletic frame and showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the event. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a consistent bat path that allows him to consistently produce loud contact. Over the weekend, he collected 4 hits, scored 5 runs, and posted a 0.500 batting average. He also displayed his athleticism on the bases, swiping 5 bags to put constant pressure on opposing defenses. He was even more impressive on the mound, working with a smooth, repeatable delivery while staying in his legs well. He commanded the strike zone with a fastball sitting 70-72 mph and topping out at 74 mph, complementing it with a sharp 58-60 mph curveball that consistently kept hitters off balance. In 5.2 innings of work, Titan allowed no earned runs while striking out four batters. His outstanding two-way performance helped lead his team to the 13u championship and earned him MVPitcher honors for the 14u division.

2029 King Kenzo

Arsenal National

King is a quick, twitchy athlete who proved to be an offensive threat throughout the event. At the plate, he features a balanced setup with good rhythm and timing, paired with a short, compact swing and a mature all-fields approach that allows him to consistently produce loud contact. Over the weekend, King racked up 8 hits, scored 6 runs, drove in 6 RBIs, and posted an impressive 0.615 batting average. His ability to consistently put quality swings on the baseball made him a catalyst for his team’s offense throughout the tournament. King’s outstanding offensive performance helped lead his team to the 14u championship and earned him MVP honors for the 14u division.

2029 Colt West

Gatorball 2029

Colt has an athletic frame that projects well at the next level and showcased his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball throughout the event. Offensively, he features a balanced setup with a solid base and a short, simple swing, paired with a mature gap-to-gap approach and a knack for delivering in clutch situations with runners on base. Over the weekend, Colt collected 7 hits, scored 5 runs, drove in 11 RBIs, and posted a 0.438 batting average, consistently producing in key moments for his team. He also stepped up on the mound to close out the 15u championship game, attacking hitters with a fastball that topped out at 81 mph. In his one inning of work, he allowed no earned runs while striking out one batter to secure the championship victory. Colt’s outstanding all-around performance helped lead his team to the 15u championship and earned himself MVP honors for the division.

2028 Carter Hagensick

ZT Florida Scout

Carter has a strong, athletic frame and showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the event. Offensively, he features a simple setup with a short, compact swing and excellent barrel accuracy, allowing him to consistently square up the baseball. Over the weekend, Carter collected 5 hits, scored 5 runs, drove in 5 RBIs, and posted an outstanding 0.625 batting average, serving as a key contributor in the middle of his team’s lineup. He was equally impressive on the mound, demonstrating the ability to attack the strike zone and compete with confidence. Across 6.0 innings of work, Carter allowed just two earned runs while striking out five batters, giving his team a quality outing in a pivotal game. His outstanding two-way performance helped lead his team to the 16u championship and earned him MVP honors for the division.

2027 Marcus Davilla

NLB American

Marcus has a mature, athletic frame that projects well to the next level as a middle-of-the-order bat. At the plate, he features a balanced setup, stays in his legs well throughout the swing, and generates excellent hip rotation with quick hands, allowing him to produce impressive power to all fields. His combination of strength and bat speed makes him a consistent extra-base hit threat. Over the weekend, Marcus collected 7 hits, scored 6 runs, drove in 8 RBIs, and posted an outstanding 0.700 batting average, serving as the driving force behind his team’s offense. His ability to consistently deliver quality at-bats and produce in run-scoring situations played a pivotal role throughout the event. Marcus’s dominant offensive performance helped lead his team to the 17/18u championship and earned him MVP honors for the age group.

2026 Jody Wilson

Diamond Level 18u

Jody has a lean, athletic frame that projects well at the next level on the mound. He features a quick, whippy arm and a repeatable delivery, working downhill with good tempo while consistently filling up the strike zone. He commands a heavy fastball that sits 86-88 mph with late arm-side run, making it difficult for hitters to square up. He complements the fastball with a sharp 75-77 mph curveball featuring true 12-6 break, generating plenty of swings and misses while keeping hitters off balance. In his outing, Jody tossed 4 scoreless innings, striking out six batters while showcasing his ability to attack the zone and work efficiently. His dominant performance on the mound helped propel his team on its playoff run.