18U National Champions and MVP
National Champions: #2 Starters Red (Starters Training Facility - Shakopee, Minnesota)
Nathan Trecker
|
150 |
75 |
29 |
0 |
20 |
.500
|
278
|
67.2
|
83.0 |
Thomas Gross
|
134
|
61 |
20 |
0 |
33
|
.455 |
305
|
74.5 |
90.4 |
Frankie Volkers
|
93 |
56 |
20 |
0 |
22 |
.602 |
271 |
76.3 |
93.7 |
John Volkers
|
101 |
35 |
23 |
0 |
18 |
.347 |
314 |
69.8 |
87.7 |
Path To The Championship:
Round 1: 10-6 Win over #7 NJ Axemen Red (1-8-2)
Round 2: 10-2 Win over #6 Starters Black (3-9-1)
Finals (Best of 3): 3-6 Loss to #4 PG Navy, 12-8 Win over #4 PG Navy, 14-11 Win over #4 PG Navy
18U MVP
Konstantinos Papazoglou (2019 C, Fairfield, IA) -Konstantinos had another season to remember as he brings home another PGNIL MVP Award. Last year, Konstantinos brought home the award at the 16U level. This season, Konstantinos set the bar high and was the best all-around talent at this age level. On the year, Konstantinos hit .613 (1st) with 63 RBI's (1st) and 4 HR's (T-2nd). He also was amongst the leagues leaders in exit velo, his max was at 96.5 MPH (3rd) and his Avg Velo sat at 81.4 (2nd).
Other Players Considered: Nathan Trecker (Starters Red), Zak Packingham (PG Gold), Steve Rabe (NJ Axemen Blue), Same Armstrong (NJ Axemen Blue)
16U National Champions and MVP
National Champions: #15 Dothan Grey (Dothan Baseball Club - Dothan, Alabama)
Trevor Kirkland
|
96 |
38 |
10 |
0 |
17 |
.396
|
300
|
71.1
|
92.7 |
Tyson Kirkland
|
100
|
36 |
12 |
0 |
10
|
.360 |
302
|
70.3 |
88.1 |
Tanner Raybon
|
103 |
36 |
17 |
0 |
11 |
.350 |
300 |
72.6 |
90.4 |
Nathan Aplin
|
82 |
33 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
.402 |
278 |
70.5 |
85.8 |
Bauer Sharp
|
32 |
15 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
.469 |
258 |
76 |
91.7 |
Path To The Championship:
Round 1: 3-2 Win over #2 PG Navy (11-1)
Round 2: 6-5 Win over #7 PG White (7-6)
Semi-Finals (Best of 3): 4-2 Win over #3 Dothan Blue, 1-7 Loss to #3 Dothan Blue. 3-1 Win over #3 Dothan Blue
Finals (Best of 3): 4-2 Win over #12 Dothan White, 3-9 Loss to #12 Dothan White, 14-10 Win over #12 Dothan White
16U MVP
Jake Killingsworth (2020 C, Headland, AL)- Killingsworth was another who put on an absolute clinic all year long. Ranked #205 by PG in his class. Killingsworth hit for the league high .582 Average and flashed some power in hitting 3 HR's (2nd). He was also the league's leader in avg velo (86.5 mph) and max velo (99.4 mph) in leading his team to the #1 overall seed in the PGNIL Playoffs. Jake is a prospect to watch.
Other Players Considered: Trey Frahm (Southworth Red), Andrue Henry
(PG Navy), Trevor Barajas (Southworth Red), Chase Allsup (Dothan Black)
14U National Champions and MVP
National Champions: #2 Starters Red (Starters Training Center - Shakopee, Minnesota)
Kyle Hvidsten
|
147 |
92 |
51 |
5 |
56 |
.626
|
297
|
73.9
|
88.8 |
Anthony Kurth
|
148
|
83 |
34 |
0 |
37
|
.561 |
255
|
67.5 |
78.4 |
Alex Duncan
|
144 |
47 |
31 |
0 |
23 |
.326 |
173 |
55.4 |
74.5 |
Path To The Championship:
Round 1: 1-0 Win over #7 PG White (5-7-1)
Round 2: 7-6 Win over #3 PG Navy (7-6)
Finals (Best of 3): 6-5 Win over #4 PG Black, 10-6 Win over #4 PG Black
14U MVP
Kyle Hvidsten (2022 RHP, Jordan, MN)- Kyle had probably the most impressive season all-around than anyone at any age division in this first session. Hitting for the Triple Crown, Kyle led the nation in AVG (.626), RBI's (56) and HR's (5). Kyle was also top 5 in AVG Velo (73.9) and 6th in Max velo at 88.8 mph. Kyle will be bringing home a Championship trophy as well after leading his Starters Red team to a National Title.
Other Players Considered: Anthony Kurth (Starters Red), Manning Weiss
(PG Black), Tyler Moores (PG Navy), Grant Brening (Starters Black)
12U National Champions and MVP
National Champions: #1 Players Edge Blue (Players Edge - Wayne, New Jersey)
Teo Talijan
|
46 |
24 |
17 |
3 |
24 |
.522
|
248
|
59.9
|
75 |
Stepen Kubis
|
104
|
64 |
36 |
0 |
34
|
.615 |
232
|
60.8 |
73.7 |
Ty Kobylakiewicz
|
101 |
44 |
33 |
0 |
22 |
.436 |
214 |
59.4 |
79.6 |
| Declan Heary |
109 |
65 |
45 |
14 |
51 |
.596 |
268 |
64.9 |
77.9 |
Path To The Championship:
Round 1: BYE
Round 2: 9-1 Win over #9 PG Navy (5-8)
Round 3: 12-6 Win over #4 PG White (10-3)
Finals (Best of 3): 11-1 Win over #6 NJ Axemen Blue, 15-6 Win over #6 NJ Axemen Blue
12U MVP
Declan Heary (2024 C, Summit, NJ)- Declan was the runaway winner of this year's 12U MVP Award after leading his team to a National Title. Declan was the undeniable Power Champion, crusing 14 HR's (next highest was 3) despite his smaller stature. Declan made up for his lack of size by using a quick swing to drive the ball to all fields. Declan can also hit for average, hitting .596 on the year (2nd) and driving 51 RBI's (2nd).
Other Players Considered: Lucas Booth (PG Navy), Owen Lamb
(PG Red), Stepen Kubis (Players Edge Blue), Karson Grout (PG White)