As the high school baseball season reaches its culmination, Prep Baseball Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious Second Team All-State honors. This accolade is awarded to the top players at each position across the state of Arizona, recognizing their exceptional performance, dedication, and impact on the field. These athletes have distinguished themselves with their outstanding skills and contributions to their teams throughout the season. In this article, we will highlight the standout players who have earned their place on the Second Team All-State team.

DH: William Strand (Centennial HS)

Average: .420
On-Base: .485
Hits: 37
RBI: 34
Homeruns: 4 
Doubles: 21
Walks: 11
Strikeouts: 13

 

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25’ 1B Will Strand
(Centennial)@PBR_Uncommitted gets ahold of this one driving it over the left field wall for a 3 run shot. Centennial leads 8-4 as we go into the 5th.@prepbaseball ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/nnNhS3sJdL

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) March 2, 2024

C: Caleb Danzeisen (Valley Christian HS)

Average: .524
On-Base: .617
Hits: 44
RBI: 42
Homeruns: 7 
Doubles: 11
Walks: 21
Strikeouts: 7

 

25’ C Caleb Danzeisen
(Valley Christian)

Another good piece of hitting from lefty @ArizonaBaseball commit @CalebDanzeisen shooting a backside RBI single into Left. Valley leads 4-1 with 1 out in the bottom of the 4th. pic.twitter.com/Ct6IskJ8Rp

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 14, 2024

1B: Landon Hairston (Casteel HS)

Average: .407
On-Base: .517
Hits: 37
RBI: 25
Triples: 2
Doubles: 7
Walks: 22
Strikeouts: 10

1B/OF Landon Hairston
2024, @CHSColtBaseball

Hairston with a loud swing to leadoff the 4th inning as he crushes a double into RCF.

8th-ranked senior in Arizona and @ASU_Baseball commit.@hairston_landon | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/LTnor2XwKq

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 15, 2024

INF: Tyler Hatch (Casteel HS)

Average: .462
On-Base: .545
Hits: 42
RBI: 31
Homeruns: 3 
Doubles: 7
Walks: 13
Strikeouts: 9

 

24’ MIF Tyler Hatch
(Casteel)@BYUBaseball commit sends this one deep off the top of the left field wall for an inside the park HR. Casteel leads 10-1 after 3.@TylerHatch2024 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/a3HVufMhTW

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) April 30, 2024

INF: Gavin Smith (Valley Christian HS)

Average: .472
On-Base: .593
Hits: 42
RBI: 40
Homeruns: 3 
Doubles: 9
Walks: 21
Strikeouts: 9

 

24’ SS Gavin Smith
(Valley Christian)@PeppBaseball commit with a single through the 3-4 hole to put the first knock on the board in this one. Valley went on to leave the bases loaded with no outs. We head to the 2nd scoreless. @gavinsmith_521 ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/wX56mJ1XsK

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 13, 2024

INF: TJ Stottlemyre (Notre Dame Prep HS)

Average: .409
On-Base: .504
Hits: 38
RBI: 27
Homeruns: 2 
Doubles: 8
Walks: 11
Strikeouts: 16

 

24’ MIF TJ Stottlemyre
(Notre Dame Prep)

Good looking swing here from @PBR_Uncommitted with a hard shot into left for a single. Stottlemyre shows his athleticism on both sides of the ball with a clean glove up the middle.
@PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/aeO2YUqoqe

— Prep Baseball Tournaments Scouting (@pbrtscouting) June 25, 2023

OF: Braden Watson (Liberty HS)

Average: .348
On-Base: .470
Hits: 23
RBI: 15
Homeruns: 4 
Doubles: 2
Walks: 14
Strikeouts: 13

 

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25’ OF/C Braden Watson
(Liberty)@HawaiiBaseball commit sends a lazer over the RF wall to get one back for the Lions. We head to the top half. 2-1 Hamilton.@BradenWatson35 ll @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/ZVv26s5Sy8

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 4, 2024

OF: David Zazueta (Nogales HS)

Average: .410
On-Base: .495
Hits: 34
RBI: 17 
Doubles: 11
Walks: 14
Strikeouts: 14

 

‘24 OF David Zazueta
(Nogales)#Uncommitted Driving this FB to right field for a single. Lean athletic frame with clean path from the left side.#BESEEN ll @DavidZAZUETA88 pic.twitter.com/K3rdFpxd3F

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) March 18, 2023

OF: Tait Reynolds (Queen Creek HS)

Average: .408
On-Base: .487
Hits: 40
RBI: 27
Homeruns: 2
Doubles: 10
Walks: 17
Strikeouts: 15

 

26’ OF Tait Reynolds
(Queen Creek)@ASU_Baseball brings the first run across for the Bulldogs on a rocket back up the middle that gets to the wall for a triple. At the end of the inning QC leads 2-0.@TaitReynoldsQC ll @SheaSbranti pic.twitter.com/BKhKLpLKjm

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) May 1, 2024

LHP: Mickey Fox (Yuma Catholic HS)

Record: 9-2
Innings: 55.2
Hits Allowed: 35
Runs Allowed: 13
Earned Run Average: 1.63
Strikeouts: 106
Walks: 34
Average Against: .168

 

25’ LHP Mickey Fox
(Yuma Catholic)

Quality showing for the lefty with pitchability and a mid 80s FB that topped out at 87. Showed SL command at 72-75 (2400) spin with the ability to get swing and miss. #PBRFG23 @YumaCatholic pic.twitter.com/yPO3gWjZs5

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) July 31, 2023

LHP: Cade Shumard (Saguaro HS)

Record: 7-0
Innings: 39
Hits Allowed: 10
Runs Allowed: 7
Earned Run Average: 1.26
Strikeouts: 82
Walks: 15
Average Against: .080

 

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24’ LHP Cade Shumard
(Saguaro)@PBR_Uncommitted

Tall strong build with upside for velo ⬆️ max FB of 89.9. Hides it well down the mound getting on hitters. @CadeShumard

FB 85-88 T89.9 (2298)
CB 68-72 (2096)
CH 80-82… pic.twitter.com/ROBKDLABw2

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) August 7, 2023

RHP: Landon Hood (Canyon View HS)

Record: 6-1
Innings: 57.2
Hits Allowed: 39
Runs Allowed: 10
Earned Run Average: 1.21
Strikeouts: 65
Walks: 13
Average Against: .176

 

25’ RHP Landon Hood
(Canyon View)@PBR_Uncommitted with an outstanding day keeping a Firebirds offense off balanced in 6.2 inn on the mound with a true 3 pitch mix for strikes. Hood had an impressive 72% strikes on the outing with 5SO/1BB with the CH showing to be a +pitch.… pic.twitter.com/fGrId587Qq

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) February 28, 2024

RHP: Smith Bailey (Mountain Ridge HS)

Record: 3-2
Innings: 41
Hits Allowed: 36
Runs Allowed: 18
Earned Run Average: 1.20
Strikeouts: 45
Walks: 7
Average Against: .217

 

‘24 Smith Bailey (AZ) grabbed helium last summer & showed no stopping in this look.

FB: 90-91 (2300+)
CB: 72-75 (2500)

Worked downhill with lose arm stroke. Starter upside.

Athletic 6’6 frame still projects@ArizonaBaseball recruit#PBRProcase || @PBRArizona pic.twitter.com/MVxh0Sue3b

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 5, 2023

RHP: Gerardo Gonzales (Liberty HS)

Record: 9-0
Innings: 47
Hits Allowed: 32
Runs Allowed: 10
Earned Run Average: 1.49
Strikeouts: 59
Walks: 15
Average Against: .192

 

24’ RHP Gerardo Gonzales
(Liberty)@CAC_BaseballDB9 commit with a lights out CG performance on Tuesday night cutting down one of the top offenses in the state in O’Connor. FB/SL mix showed command and depth to the BB.

CG/4H/1ER/1BB/9Ks

FB 88-89 T.90 (2400)
SL 73-74 (2380)… pic.twitter.com/Hxlqkie18Y

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PrepBaseballAZ) March 27, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Mesa Summer ID	AZ	05/29	Desert Ridge High School - Mesa, AZ
2024 ProCase - West	AZ	06/02	Pepperdine University
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)	AZ	06/03	Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)	AZ	06/10	American Family Fields of Phoenix
West Side Summer ID	AZ	06/18	Canyon View High School - Waddell, AZ
Glendale Summer ID	AZ	07/16	Apollo High School - Glendale, AZ
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports

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