2026 Tucson Fall Classic Player Spotlight

Elvis Sandoval

Vaqueros Arizona

Elvis has a strong, athletic frame and proved to be an offensive threat throughout the weekend. At the plate, he works from a balanced setup with good hip rotation and a short, compact swing that allows him to consistently produce loud contact. He showed a good approach and the ability to make an impact when his team needed it. Over the weekend, Elvis collected 3 hits, drove in 6 RBIs, and scored 4 runs while posting a 0.429 batting average. His offensive production played a key role in helping lead his team to a championship finish.

Alexander Maldonado

Vaqueros Arizona

Alexander has a big, strong frame and showed his ability to impact the game offensively throughout the weekend. At the plate, he works from a solid base with a balanced setup and smooth, repeatable load that allows him to consistently stay on time. He possesses quick hands and good barrel control, pairing those tools with a mature gap-to-gap approach. Over the weekend, Alexander collected 4 hits and drove in 6 RBIs while posting an impressive 0.667 batting average. His offensive production played a key role in leading his team to a championship finish, while his performance earned him MVP honors.

2027 Sabino Gonzalez

Tucson Pacesetters

Sabino has a long, athletic frame and showcased his ability to impact the game in multiple ways throughout the weekend. On the mound, he works from a smooth, repeatable delivery and does a good job working downhill with good tempo. His fastball sat 80-84 mph and was complemented by a curveball sitting 70-71 mph. The Pima Community College commit was impressive in his 2.1 innings of work, allowing just one earned run while striking out 3. He was also productive at the plate, collecting 3 hits and driving in 4 RBIs while posting a 0.300 batting average. Sabino’s ability to contribute on both sides of the ball played a key role in helping his team make a deep playoff run.

2027 Hunter Hollenbeck

Tucson Pacesetters

Hunte is a lean, twitchy athlete who showcased his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball throughout the weekend. Offensively, he works from a balanced setup with good rhythm and timing, quick hands and strong bat-to-ball skills. Over the weekend, he collected 4 hits, drove in 4 RBIs, and scored 3 runs while posting a 0.400 batting average. He was equally impressive on the mound, where he worked 1.2 innings and flashed a heavy fastball that topped out at 87 mph along with a sharp slider at 82 mph. He allowed 0 earned runs while striking out 4. Hunter’s ability to contribute in multiple ways was a key factor in helping lead his team on a deep playoff run.