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2023 Dudes of the Weekend: Week 8
07/17/2023

HITTERS

Carson Luna (2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox) 

2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox Carson Luna was excellent at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and was named the Lincoln Hackim MVP Award winner. The right-handed hitter from St. John's (TX) went 12-for-23 with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 13 runs batted in, nine runs scored, and five walks. The University of Texas 2024 commit's contributions were key in guiding his team towards winning the championship game.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 12-23, 5 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 9R, 5 BB 


Caden Miller (2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox) 

Caden Miller of 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox was impressive at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series as he led the tournament in doubles. The left-handed hitter from Madisonville (TX) wemt 11-for-27 with six doubles, two home runs, 13 runs batted in, eight runs scored, four walks, and one stolen base. The Houston Christian University 2024 commit was named the Joseph R. Cooper Individual Batting Award winner as result of his efforts in helping his team win the championship.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 11-27, 6 2B, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 8R, 4 BB, SB


Sawyer Strosnider (Dallas Tigers - Bergman) 

Dallas Tigers - Bergman's Sawyer Strosnider came up clutch multiple times for his team at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The left-handed hitter from Brock (TX) went 10-for-24 with two home runs, six runs batted in, 13 runs scored, five walks, and one stolen base. The Texas Christian University 2024 commit was key in driving in and scoring runs to help his team be victorious throughout the weekend.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 10-24, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13R, 5 BB, SB


Wyatt Sanford (Dulins Dodgers Prime - Godwin) 

Dulins Dodgers Prime - Godwin's Wyatt Stanford was outstanding in displaying his hitting prowess at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The left-handed hitter from Independence (TX) went 12-for-18 with three doubles, two triples, eight runs batted in, eight runs scored, five walks, and four stolen bases. The Texas A&M University 2024 commit used both his speed on the basepaths and discipline at the plate to be a run-producing machine throughout the weekend.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 12-18, 3 2B, 2 3B, 8 RBI, 8R, 5 BB, 4 SB


David Hernandez (USA Prime Texas 2024) 

USA Prime Texas 2024's David Hernandez led the AABC Don Mattingly World Series with an impressive 14 runs batted in on the weekend. Hernandez is a right-handed hitter from Marcus (TX) and went 11-for-20 with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven runs scored, five walks, and one stolen base. The uncommitted 2024 drove the ball to all parts of the field and was integral part of his team's production throughout the tournament.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 11-20, 4 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 7R, 5 BB, SB


Matthew Boughton (Stix 2024 Scout) 

Stix 2024 Scout's Matthew Boughton excelled at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series hitting three home runs. The right-handed hitter from Covenant Christian (TX) went 9-for-21 with four doubles, 12 runs batted in, six runs scored, one walk, and one stolen base. The Texas A&M University 2025 commit put all five tools on display and barreled balls all weekend from gap-to-gap in the outfield.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 9-21, 4 2B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 6R, BB, SB


Sawyer Farr (Dallas Tigers - Bergman) 

Dallas Tigers - Bergman's Sawyer Farr showcased his speed, power, and discipline at the plate at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series this weekend. The switch-hitter from Boswell (TX) went 11-for-22 with four doubles, one triple, one home run, six runs batted in, 10 runs scored, eight walks, and five stolen bases. Farr is a Texas A&M University 2024 commit and contributed to his team offensively and in the field by making multiple great defensive plays to prevent runs from being scored.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 11-22, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 6 RBI, 10R, 8 BB, 5 SB


Mister Randle (Canes Great Plains 17U)

Mister Randle of Canes Great Plains 17U was a run producing machine for his team at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The right-handed hitter from Carl Albert (OK) went 9-for-20 with three doubles, 10 runs batted in, nine runs scored, two walks, and one stolen base. The uncommitted 2024 has strong hands and starts with his hands by his ear to then drive the ball down the line and to the gaps in the outfield. 


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 9-20, 3 2B, 10 RBI, 9R, 2 BB, SB


Caleb Hoover (Dallas Tigers - Bergman) 

Dallas Tigers - Bergman's Caleb Hoover came in clutch with a huge grand slam during the semi-final game at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. From Rockwall-Heath (TX), the Oklahoma State University 2024 commit went 9-for-19 with three doubles, one home run, 10 runs batted in, six runs scored, eight walks, and two stolen bases. Hoover is a left-handed hitter who has a tall stance and uses his load to generate power and barrel balls with his swing.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 9-19, 3 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 6R, 8 BB, 2 SB / 6.1 IP, 9K, 3H, BB, ER


Isaiah Castaneda (2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox) 

2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox's Isaiah Castaneda put in a huge contribution to help his team win the AABC Don Mattingly World Series championship. The right-handed hitter from Pearland (TX) went 11-for-22 with two doubles, one triple, one homerun, eight runs batted in, nine runs scored, three walks, and one stolen base. The uncommitted 2024 keeps his hands in tight and moves them quick through the zone to drive in and put up runs for his team.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 11-22, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 8 RBI, 9R, 3 BB, SB 


Daniel Nayvelt (USA Prime San Antonio) 

USA Prime San Antonio's Daniel Nayvelt was a presence in the batter's box at the Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout. The right-handed hitter went 6-for-11 with one double, two triples, one home run, 10 runs batted in, six runs scored, one walk, and two stolen bases. From Johnson (TX), the uncommitted 2025 has a minimal leg lift and drives his hands quick through the zone to generate the power behind his swings.


Event: Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout


Stat Line: 6-11, 2B, 2 3B, HR, 10 RBI, 6R, BB, 2 SB


Lukas Huff (Texas Seminoles 2026) 

Lukas Huff of the Texas Seminoles 2026 tore it up on the basepaths and at the plate at the Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout. The right-handed hitter from Magnolia West (TX) went 7-for-12 with two doubles, two home runs, five runs batted in, 10 runs scored, three walks, and an impressive 10 stolen bases on the weekend. The uncommitted 2026 also displayed solid defense in the field to go along with his contact, power, and speed tools.


Event: Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout


Stat Line: 7-12, 2 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 10R, 3 BB, 10 SB


Preston Mahen (Oklahoma Express - Wetwiska) 

Oklahoma Express - Wetwiska's Preston Mahen had a .500 batting average at the Five Tool Oklahoma OKC Cup this weekend. The right-handed hitter from Crossings Christian (OK) went 9-for-18 with two doubles, one home run, 11 runs batted in, five runs scored, one walk, and two stolen bases. The Oklahoma Baptist University 2023 signee's efforts proved valuable in leading his team to winning the 18U Championship at the tournament.


Event: Five Tool Oklahoma OKC Cup


Stat Line: 9-18, 2 2B, HR, 11 RBI, 5R, BB, 2 SB


Joey Yetter (Trosky American 2024) 

Trosky American 2024's Joey Yetter was impressive at the Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier. The right-handed hitter from Valor Christian (CO) went 7-for-13 with one double, two home runs, eight runs batted in, six runs scored, five walks, and two stolen bases. The uncommitted 2024 had impressive force behind his swings and drove the ball to the deep alleys on the outfield to produce runs for his team. 

Event: Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier

Stat Line: 7-13, 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6R, 5 BB, 2 SB


PITCHERS

Jack Hickerson (Dallas Tigers - Bergman) 

Dallas Tigers - Bergman's Jack Hickerson was highly effective across his two appearances at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The right-handed pitcher from Guyer (TX) threw nine innings picking up 16 strikeouts, allowing seven hits, two walks, and no earned runs. The Baylor University 2024 commit has an arsenal that features a fastball, curveball, and a changeup, and Hickerson used all three paired with his long arm action to deceive hitters all weekend long.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 9 IP, 16K, 7H, 2 BB, 0 ER


Ethan Hunt (North Texas Longhorns 2025) 

North Texas Longhorns 2025's Ethan Hunt was impressive across his two starts at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. From Hebron (TX), the right-handed pitcher threw 11 innings striking out 11 batters, allowing four hits, three walks, and one earned run. The uncommitted 2025 was a workhorse as he led the tournament in innings pitched and averaged a strikeout an inning to go along with his durability.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 11 IP, 11K, 4H, 3 BB, ER


Houston Tomlinson (2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox) 

2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox's Houston Tomlinson was lights out in his two appearances at the AABC Don Mattingly World Series. The right-handed pitcher from Grand Oaks (TX) threw eight shutout innings striking out 13 batters and allowing just three hits. The uncommitted 2024 had an overpowering fastball and paired it with a devastating slider and changeup to keep hitters from not timing up any of his pitches.


Event: AABC Don Mattingly World Series


Stat Line: 8 IP, 13K, 3H, 0R


Erich Glenewinkel (BVR 16 Green)

BVR 16 Green's Erich Glenewinkel was dominant in his start at the Five Tool Texas Space City Show. The right-handed pitcher from College Station (TX) threw six innings striking out 13 batters, allowing no hits, four walks, and no runs. The uncommitted 2025 did well at deceiving hitters by keeping the ball behind his body throughout his motion. This led to a large amount of swings and misses and strikeouts as result of Glenewinkel's deception.


Event: Five Tool Texas Space City Show


Stat Line: 6 IP, 13K, 0 H, 4 BB, 0R / 4-10, 2 RBI, 3R, HBP


Thomas Ramsey (CBA Bears 2025) 

Thomas Ramsey of CBA Bears 2025 was outstanding on the bump at the Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier. The right-handed pitcher from Millikan (CA) threw a seven inning complete game striking out 13 batters, allowing no hits, no walks, and no runs. The uncommitted 2025 excelled because of his great command of his fastball and by working in his breaking ball well to keep hitters off-balanced.

Event: Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier                   

Stat Line: 7 IP, CG, 13K, 0H, 0 BB, 0R


OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

Five Tool Texas Summer Classic Satellite Series

Nicholas Smith (Texas Rangers Youth Academy) 


Stat Line: 6-10, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 5R, SB / 1.1 IP, 2K, 0H, 0 BB, 0R


Dalton Hart (UBC 14U Pate/Flo) 


Stat Line: 7-11, 2B, 3 3B, 9 RBI, 4R, 2 BB, 3 SB


Rylan Jordan (Process Baseball White) 

Stat Line: 7 IP, 13K, H, 2 BB, 0R

Caden Miller, Caleb Hoover, Carson Luna, Daniel Nayvelt, David Hernandez, Erich Glenewinkel, Ethan Hunt, Houston Tomlinson, Isaiah Castaneda, Jack Hickerson, Joey Yetter, Lukas Huff, Matthew Boughton, Mister Randle, Preston Mahen, Sawyer Farr, Sawyer Strosnider, Thomas Ramsey, Wyatt Sanford, AABC Don Mattingly World Series, Five Tool California AZFC Junior & Senior Qualifier, Five Tool California NorCal Sacramento Shootout, Five Tool South Texas Summer Shootout, Five Tool Texas Summer Classic Satellite Series, Five Tool Texas Space City Show, Five Tool Oklahoma OKC Cup, Five Tool Texas Abilene Classic, Five Tool Texas Tarleton State University II, Five Tool Texas Navarro College II, Five Tool Midwest Arkansas Championships
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