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2024 Dudes of the Weekend: Week 8
07/16/2024

HITTERS

Blaine Bullard (Texas Twelve Red Sox 2025) 

Texas Twelve Red Sox 2025's Blaine Bullard was a doubles machine as he was named the Lincoln Hackim MVP at the 2024 AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The Texas A&M University class of 2025 commit went 10-for-27 with seven doubles, and five runs batted in. From Klein Cain (TX), the right-handed hitter's presence in the box and leading the tournament in doubles would prove key to his team being crowned champions.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 10-27, 7 2B, 5 RBI  



Jack Buerkle (Texas Senators 17U Scout) 

Texas Senators 17U Scout's Jack Buerkle put on a hitting display at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The uncommitted class of '25 went 9-for-22 with two doubles, one triples, two home runs, and seven runs batted in. From Regents School of Austin (TX), the righty creates good power through his minimal, but effective load and his hands being far back in his stance to then drive through the zone.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 9-22, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 7 RBI



Gavin Massey (TBT Baller Texas 17U National)  

Gavin Massey of TBT Ballers Texas 17U National had a big multi-homer day for his squad on Friday at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. From Joshua (TX), the righty went 8-for-13 with two doubles, two home runs, and 10 runs batted in. The uncommitted class of 2025 would go on to be tied for first in home runs, and tied for second in runs batted in for the entire tournament.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 8-13, 2 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI



Lucas Franco (Texas Twelve Red Sox 2025)  

Texas Twelve Red Sox 2025's Lucas Franco was stellar at the plate and produced multiple web gems at shortstop as his team would go on to be champions of the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. From Cinco Ranch (TX), the Texas Christian University class of '25 commit went 7-for-19 with two doubles, two home runs, and nine runs batted in. The tall lefty creates good leverage in his swing as he was consistently able to drive the ball and be a key offensive producer.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 7-19, 2 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI 



Tyler Sessions (Dallas Mustangs Gilbreath) 

Dallas Mustangs Gilbreath's Tyler Sessions led the Five Tool Oklahoma AABC Connie Mack World Series Qualifier in runs batted in. The 6-5 lefty, who is a Navarro College signee, went 7-for-15 with one double, two home runs, and 10 runs batted in. From Pearce (TX), Sessions creates his power through a combination of his long arms and power from his legs, which generates the exit velocity needed to barrel baseballs.


Event: Five Tool Oklahoma AABC Connie Mack World Series Qualifier


Stat Line: 7-15, 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI 



Cade Ross (Oklahoma Express - Wetwiska/Compton)  

Oklahoma Express - Wetwiska/Compton's Cade Ross was a hits machine at the Five Tool Oklahoma AABC Connie Mack World Series Qualifier. The Southern Nazarene University signee would go 12-for-25 with two doubles, one triple, one home run, and two runs batted in. From Bethany (OK), the left-handed hitter was a constant spark for his team at the top of the lineup and led the tournament with 20 quality at-bats.


Event: Five Tool Oklahoma AABC Connie Mack World Series Qualifier


Stat Line: 12-25, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 2 RBI  



Lukas Huff (Texas Seminoles 2026) 

Lukas Huff of Texas Seminoles 2026 showcased his raw power by leading the Five Tool Texas Houston Space City Show in home runs. From Magnolia West (TX), the 6-4 righty went 4-for-10 with three home runs and six runs batted in. The uncommitted class of 2026 demolished baseballs with his wide, slightly open stance that proved to be highly effective for Huff and his team throughout the weekend.


Event: Five Tool Texas Houston Space City Show


Stat Line: 4-10, 3 HR, 6 RBI  



Jaden Sandoval (Canes Southwest 2027 Wallace) 

Jaden Sandoval of Canes Southwest 2027 Wallace had an all around dominant offensive weekend at the Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout. The right-handed hitter from Melissa (TX) went 8-for-12 with two doubles, two triples, nine runs batted in, seven runs scored, and six stolen bases. The uncommitted class of '27 had an excellent 1.166 slugging percentage, 1.832 OPS, and 100% stolen base rate for the entirety of the tournament as well.


Event: Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout


Stat Line: 8-12, 2 2B, 2 3B, 9 RBI, 7R, 6 SB



Bradey James (Dallas Tigers Waco - Lopez) 

Dallas Tigers Waco - Lopez's Bradey James had five total extra-base hits and double-digit runs batted in at the Five Tool Texas 15U-16U Club Championship Qualifier. The lefty is an uncommitted class of '26 and went 8-for-19 with three doubles, one triple, one home run, and 10 runs batted in. From Gatesville (TX), James starts with his hands low to then have the bat control to drive the ball all over the field.


Event: Five Tool Texas 15U-16U Club Championship Qualifier


Stat Line: 8-19, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 10 RBI  



Grayson Carr (Texas Twelve ST Grey 2026) 

Texas Twelve ST Grey 2026's Grayson Carr led the Five Tool Texas 15U-16U Club Championship Qualifier in doubles. From Veterans Memorial (TX), the lefty went 7-for-9 with four doubles and seven runs batted in. The uncommitted class of 2026 also had a solid start on the mound striking out eight batters over five innings, allowing just one run.

Event: Five Tool Texas 15U-16U Club Championship Qualifier


Stat Line: 7-9, 4 2B, 7 RBI / 5 IP, 8K, R


PITCHERS

Sean McGrath (NorCal Black 2025) 

Sean McGrath of NorCal Black 2025 was straight overpowering in his start on Sunday at the Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier. The RHP from San Marin (CA) worked seven innings tallying an insane 15 strikeouts, allowing just one earned run. The California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo class of 2025 commit has a great four pitch mix with a low 90s fastball, curveball, slider, and low-to-mid 80s cutter, all of which he commanded well to get hitters looking at or whiffing.


Event: Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier


Stat Line: 7 IP, 15K, ER / 4-13, 2B, 2 3B, 2 RBI 



Grayson Roberts (NorCal Black 2026)  

NorCal Black 2026's Grayson Roberts had an impressive weekend on the bump at the Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier. The right-handed pitcher from Branson (CA) piled up 15 strikeouts in nine innings, allowing zero earned runs. The uncommitted class of 2026 flashed great swing-and-miss stuff with his pitches by working in all areas of the zone to be effective in getting hitters out.


Event: Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier


Stat Line: 9 IP, 15K, 0 ER



Bryce Krenek (Texas Twelve Red Sox 2026)  

Texas Twelve Red Sox 2026's Bryce Krenek had a superb outing on Thursday for his squad at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The uncommitted class of 2026 had an excellent six innings striking out 14 batters, allowing no hits and no runs. From Taylor (TX), the lefty showed his mid 80s fastball along with his slider, which worked well in tandem to keep sending hitters back to the dugout and pick up crucial outs.

Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 6 IP, 14K, 0H, 0R


Nolan Moore (Texas Senators 17U Scout)  

Nolan Moore of Texas Senators 17U Scout was electric in his outings at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The lefty pitcher, who is a Texas State University class of 2025 commit, totaled 14 strikeouts in eight innings pitched, only allowing two earned runs. From New Braunfels (TX), Moore showcased his upper 80s/low 90s fastball, which he had command and movement of to get hitters looking silly at the plate. 


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 8 IP, 14K, 2 ER 



Juan Diego Aranda (Athletic Zone Baseball) 

Athletic Zone Baseball's Juan Diego Aranda was dominant in his appearances at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The left-handed pitcher from Woodrow Wilson (TX) racked up 15 strikeouts in 10 total innings of work, only allowing one earned run. The uncommitted class of 2025 has a three-pitch arsenal featuring a fastball, changeup, and curveball, all of which he used effectively to get hitters whiffing.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 10 IP, 15K, ER