Introducing 2023 Team Midwest - PBR Future Games

We proudly present Team Midwest's powerhouse roster for the 2023 Future Games. Comprising 22 exceptional players from the heartland of America, this dynamic team accurately represents talent from four states - Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Leading the charge for Team Midwest are the eight formidable Minnesota players, seven exceptional athletes from Nebraska, three outstanding players who represent the great state of Iowa, and, last but not least, the two talented players from South Dakota who round out this exceptional roster, showcasing the diversity and depth of talent from this region.

Team Midwest is ready to leave an indelible mark on the Future Games, fueled by their passion and ambition to shine nationally. 

TEAM MIDWEST SCHEDULE

2023 TEAM MIDWEST FUTURE GAMES ROSTER

CONOR BOOTH OF / C / WAHOO / BN / LL, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 3 Conor is an athletic two-sport (football) athlete with a strong build with tools to play at a high level. His 6.69 60-time allows him to cover ground in the outfield. A 98.6 exit velo and lift in his swing at the plate will enable him to produce power to both gaps. He throws 79 velo from behind the dish with a 1.97-2.00 pop time which could give him a chance behind the plate as another option at the next level. - Pascal Paul

NICK BOWRON C / 1B / ROCHESTER LOURDES, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 307 / POS: 34 Bowron has upside as an elite catcher, combined with intriguing arm strength on the mound. The bat plays with a power approach and is mid to upper 80s on the mound. Bowron could be a recruit at either position. - Andy Judkins

JACKSON DIAL RHP / 3B / RAPID CITY STEVENS (SD), SD / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 3 The South Dakota product's frame and easy movements on the mound are attractive attributes. The arm works exceptionally well, producing mid-upper 80's velocity with high spin metrics and the breaking ball. - Andy Judkins

BLAKE ECKERLE C / SS / WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 42 / POS: 5 Eckerle is a left-handed hitting catcher that stands out behind the plate with above ability to receive, mobility, and simple catch-and-throw skills. A contact-type bat that has produced at a high level this summer and should continue to gain momentum offensively with physical maturity and strength gains. - Andy Judkins

ETHAN FELLING LHP / OF / MAHTOMEDI, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 313 / POS: 33 A unique left-handed arm who has made significant strides over the last 12 months. An above-average frame with athletic arm action, working the fastball into the upper 80s. Felling is projectable at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, and will attract significant college interest. - Andy Judkins

BRADY FERGUSON RHP / 3B / MILLARD WEST, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 Brady is a 6-2 190-pound right-handed pitcher from one of the best programs in the state, Millard West. He will run his FB up to 90-91 with heavy run and sink. The changeup mimics the fastball, and he can kill spin well. The slider has short break and flashes as a future strikeout pitch. - Pascal Paul

NIKOLA FRENCH C / SS / OMAHA WESTSIDE, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 2 Nikola is a versatile athlete behind the plate with high-end tools. Raw arm strength is above average, with the ability to do damage from the right-handed batter's box. He's more of a "player" than a "showcase guy," as he has been exceptional in-game action and will show well in this type of event. - Pascal Paul

NOAH GARTNER RHP / OF / MILLARD SOUTH, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 3 Late blooming right-handed arm. Noah has strength in his frame, and the fastball has pop out of his hand. He will run it up to 92 with late, short run. Off-speed plays of fastball well with depth and deceptive arm speed. - Pascal Paul

TAITN GRAY OF / C / DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES , IA / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 303 / POS: 48 Gray is athletic and versatile across the field, showing the ability to play numerous positions at a higher level. His carrying tool, though, is his offensive ability. The rising 2025 grad shows offensive production with power potential from both sides of the plate and projects well physically at the college level. - Rob Allison

NOAH HAHN 3B / SS / NEW LIFE ACADEMY, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 1 Hahn is a middle infielder who has blossomed in the past six months. Hahn, at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, can play all three positions in the infield. A nice balance of contact, physical in the box, and arm strength with sure hands in the field. - Andy Judkins

COLLIN HECKMAN RHP / OF / BURNSVILLE, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 4 Heckman is one of the more projectable arms in Minnesota's 2025 class. Heckman has room to add strength to his 6'4 frame. Fastball sits 86-89 mph and has been as high as 90 mph this summer. With a feel for three pitches in the zone, Heckman possesses solid current pitchability with higher-end projection. - Andy Judkins

OLIVER LINDSTROM LHP / MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 5 A 6-foot-2, long and lanky left-handed arm that has continued to trend upwards over the last few years. A low to mid-80s fastball, the arm path is loose and whippy, with current feel for three pitches in the zone. Arm works extremely well, and his frame projects to add significant velocity in the future. - Andy Judkins

OWEN MARSOLEK LHP / OF / DULUTH MARSHALL, MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 3 Marsolek, PBR Jr. Future Games alum, has continued to develop and make strides. LHP with a high spin mid-80s fastball. He has above-average pitchability with a quality three-pitch mix and is aggressive and competitive on mound. - Andy Judkins

JACOB MONGAR RHP / 2B / SIOUX FALLS ROOSEVELT (SD), SD / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 393 / POS: 105 Upper-level athleticism across the field. Mongar has run a 6.8 runner, mid 80's arm strength across the infield, and shows bat speed and power offensively. The 2-way South Dakota product also showcases a 2-3 pitch mix on the mound, producing upper 80's velocity. - Andy Judkins

GRIFFIN NOVACEK OF / RHP / KEARNEY, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 6 Physical left-handed bat. Griffin has a clean, fluid bat path, his strength is evident, and his backspins baseballs exceptionally well, producing effortless pull-side power. He has a high level of athleticism for his size (6-4, 210), 6.86 60, and an 86 velo from the OF, allowing him to move back and forth from outfield to first base. - Pascal Paul

WILLIAM NUSS 3B / RHP / JOHNSTON, IA / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 Nuss has started since his freshman year for Iowa's perennial power: Johnston High School; he was the school's starting QB this year as a sophomore. He is athletic in the field with soft hands, above-average mobility, and arm plays well with accuracy and above-average carry across the infield. He has strength in his swing and quality bat speed, producing at a high level this summer with seven home runs. - Rob Allison

EAMON O'GORMAN 3B / SS / ELKHORN SOUTH, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 1 Eamon is a physical 6'2, 195-pound third baseman that hits left-handed. He has a presence when he steps into the box, does damage with his barrel, and looks and feels like a hitter. Feet work at third base with hands that play well. 6.69 60 with more room to grow physically suggest a bright future ahead. - Pascal Paul

TROY PELTZ OF / 1B / LINCOLN EAST , NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 4 Troy comes from the State Championship Lincoln East program. He plays the game extremely hard with tools that play at the next level. He possesses a 98.4 exit velo that showcases power to both gaps. With his combination of 90 mph arm and 6.69 60- he is a well-rounded athlete defensively and offensively. - Pascal Paul

GRANT SORENSEN SS / RHP / WAUKEE, IA / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 4 Sorensen was a Day One starter at shortstop this year for Waukee High School. The sophomore is an above-average defender in the middle with athleticism, an above-average arm, fluid actions, and soft hands to field. Offensively, the swing is simple and repeatable, and Sorensen will continue to develop with future strength gains. - Rob Allison

TATEM TELFER LHP / 1B / CARDINAL, IA / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 Sturdy 6-1, 190-pound build. The left-handed pitcher from Cardinal High School in Iowa peaked this past year at 90 mph. The fastball has significant life from a steeper angle and sometimes flashes a breaking ball with above-average depth. - Rob Allison

HUNTER VADEER OF / RHP / LYLE , MN / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 255 / POS: 43 Higher end athlete on the roster. An OF/RHP that could be a 2-way talent at the next level. Vadeer has good size and tools that translate into the ability to play at a high level. The fastball has been up to 92 mph, and he has an interesting offensive skill set of power and speed. Vadeer helped lead his team to the high school state title game this year. - Andy Judkins

DANNY WALLACE OF / RHP / PAPILLION LAVISTA SOUTH, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 198 / POS: 37 Danny has been the top player in the 2025 class since our initial rankings dropped. Danny possesses high-end two-way talent. He produces and plays better in the field than his showcase numbers: 101.4 exit, 6.65 60, and 93 OF velo. He covers ground in center and has some juice out of his 5'11, 185-pound frame. On the mound, Danny competes in the zone with an upper 80s fastball with some late life, a slider with a sharp break, and the ability to kill spin and create some depth on his change. - Pascal Paul

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