Cooper Donlin LHP / OF / Canton, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Donlin: Spring baseball season went well. I was the only sophomore on varsity. Hit and pitched great. This summer I have been working on getting my velocity up and developing my off-speed, and to trust it in games.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Donlin:  It is a great honor to be selected to play on Team Michigan. This has been a mission I was training for since I was in 8th grade. It is the most elite competition to play with/against and represent your state. Also, PBR gives the opportunity to be seen in front of 200-plus scouts.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Donlin: My expectation for the event is to get a lot get a lot of exposure from colleges across the country.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Donlin: 2017 Future Games Trials, Little Caesars PBR, Preseason All-State and Top Prospect Games 1.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Donlin:  I have heard from Michigan, Michigan State and Eastern Michigan. Right now my options are open.

Alexander Forry RHP / OF / Livonia Franklin, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Forry: I pitched a no-hitter in Cincinnati. My pitching continues to develop as my MPH in-game has increased and my off-speed pitches are getting better each weekend. My team, 15u Michigan Bulls, are currently in the  Pastime Nationals at Vanderbilt.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Forry:  I am very excited to be part of this event. It's an honor to be selected and I can't wait to play in front of so many schools.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Forry:  I expect the event to be fun and very competitive. All players selected will be performing at their best and that will help push me to be at my best.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Forry:  Two showcases in the fall of 2017 and one in January 2018

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Forry: I have heard from Dayton, Michigan, Missouri, Central Michigan and EMU. I have emailed with University of Richmond and would consider any college that is the best for me both on the field and off.

Dylan Stanton SS / 2B / Gull Lake, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Stanton: High school ball went really well. I was first team all -district, all-conference and all-area. We had scouts coming to our games to see most of our team. Summer is going really well and I’m gaining a lot of attention on the way I'm playing.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Stanton:  My thoughts on being part of Team Michigan is that this is going to be a life-changing event. As it says, you have 150+plus scouts watch one person at a time breaking down everything they do. I am very excited for it and can't wait for the event to start

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Stanton: My expectations for this event is that I possibly gain some more visits with schools and also talk with them to try and gain an understanding of their school

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Stanton: The other events prior to this one were the Western Michigan Preseason Preview and the Preseason All-State event

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Stanton:  Every college I have contacted has said that they will be at this event and all the schools I contact are schools that I would love to attend.

Cameron Mallegg OF / C / Grosse Pointe South, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Mallegg: The highlight this year so far has been starting in right field for the Division 1 state champion Grosse Pointe South High School baseball team. It was an amazing experience to be able to gel as a team like we did. I hit .380 on the season and .480 in the playoffs where I got to have at-bats against multiple D-1 commits. This summer I’ve played at Grand Park in Indiana and a Perfect Game tournament in Georgia along with numerous tournaments in Michigan playing outfield and catcher as well as some third base.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Mallegg: I’m very grateful to be able to represent Team Michigan along with some of the best high school baseball players in the state. I’m excited to play with some players that I have only had the opportunity to play against in the past.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Mallegg: I’m looking forward to some very high-level baseball in front of a lot of really good schools. I can’t wait to showcase my skills on a national stage.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Mallegg: I’ve attended a number of PBR events including the ‘Preseason All-State and the ‘Final Event of the Winter’ where I received my Future Games invite.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Mellegg: Although NCAA rules prohibit schools from reaching out to me until Sept. 1, I have visited and been invited to showcases and camps primarily at midwestern D-I schools. I’m interested in a high-level baseball program anywhere in the U.S. where I can continue to grow as a player and a person while contributing to the program. I’ve been looking at schools that have strong Sports Management or Exercise Science programs since I would love to be a coach or scout when I’m done playing.

Zack Horky C / RHP / Blissfield, MI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Horky: Spring baseball went very well this year for coach Tuttle and the Blissfield varsity team. We won our district for the first time in eight years. It was also fun to be able to catch and pitch and show off my skills all over the field. The summer has also went exceptional. I got to play in the 15U WWBA National Tournament at Lake Point with the SEM Pirates. I am also pitching at the Perfect Game World Series at Lake Point with the Tri-State Arsenal.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Horky:  I’m very excited to be part of Team Michigan. I have heard good things about the Future Games from coaches and players who have played in it before. I think it will be a great opportunity to showcase my skills.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Horky:  I have heard many good things about the Future Games and have heard that it is growing every year. I hope and believe that the games will exceed my expectations.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Horky:  I went to the Junior Future Games tryouts as a 14-year-old (2017) and the Final Event of the Winter as a 15-year-old (2018).

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Horky:  I got the opportunity to pitch in front of Michigan, Duke and Virginia Tech. I also got to play in front of West Virginia, Louisville, Alabama and Auburn. I would like to attend colleges such as Michigan, Louisville, Cincinnati, Toledo, Eastern Michigan and West Virginia.

Gavin Ganun SS / RHP / Blissfield, MI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Ganun: I played for the Blissfield High School varsity. I led the team in batting average, HRs, singles, doubles, runs and RBIs. This summer I have played for the SEM Pirates in three Perfect Game tournaments in Chicago, Lexington and the WWBA in the Atlanta area. I am playing with the Tri-State Arsenal out of New Jersey in the Perfect Game World Series in Lake Point, Georgia.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Ganun: I think that being on Team Michigan will be a great experience and will be fun for me to show my talents in front of college coaches. I am looking forward to the great time I will have.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Ganun: I have heard that the Futures Games is a really good experience for kids that want to move to a higher level with their baseball aspirations. I am looking forward to competing against some of the top players in each state we play.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Ganun:  I have participated in two PBR showcases, one was the Junior Future Games Tryouts, and the other was the 2018 All-State showcase.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Ganun: I have had Duke, Virginia Tech, Michigan, West Virginia, Louisville, Alabama and Auburn watch me play. I am highly interested in attending Michigan, Toledo, Western Michigan, LSU and Clemson.

Camden Daniels C / 3B / Saline, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Daniels: This spring, I made the defending Michigan Division 1 State Champion Saline baseball varsity team as a sophomore. After the first third of the season, I became the starting catcher and helped our team to the regional finals where we lost a tough game to Woodhaven 3-2. This summer I have been playing for the Michigan Storm and competing in multiple Pastime tournaments. I have been continuing to work on getting stronger as the summer has gone on.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Daniels: As I grew up, I was able to watch my brother participate in the Future Games two times and I always pictured myself playing there in front of all those college coaches. To get this opportunity is something that I have worked very hard for and I am extremely excited for this opportunity.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Daniels: My expectations for the Future Games are to go there and have fun and play against the best players in the nation and to give it everything I have. I will learn from the experience and keep growing and becoming the best baseball player that I can.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Daniels: I have participated in the 2017 and 2018 Future Games Trials and the 2018 Top Prospects Games so far and am looking forward to the Future Games in Indiana.

Logan Tobel 2B / 3B / Hartland, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Tobel: This spring/summer has been been great. In the winter I did a few PBRs that went well.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Tobel:  Being part of team Michigan is an amazing achievement for me for not only representing Michigan but showing all other scouts my abilities.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Tobel: My expectations are to have tons of fun playing the game I love and competing at a high level.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Tobel: I went to a couple events last year and I went to one in the winter at the Bullpen. I also went to an All-State PBR in the winter.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Tobel:  I have only heard from Wayne State so far, but I haven’t thought about where I wanted to attend yet.

Dominic Hann RHP / 3B / Romeo, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Hann: My spring season I pitched and hit well. My summer season is going great and I have had tons of fun traveling to showcase my skills.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Hann:  I am very excited to be able to represent Team Michigan and showcase my skills in front of tons of scouts and colleges.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Hann:  I expect to get exposed to more schools than the couple I am in contact with now. My personal goal is to hit 90 mph.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Hann: Top Prospect Games. It was my first PBR event.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Hann:  I have heard from Michigan, Penn State, Eastern Kentucky, Duke, of Iowa, Arkansas. On top of that, I am interested in attending Notre Dame, Ohio State and Kentucky.

Brendan Lowry OF / OF / Livonia Churchill, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Lowry: During high school we won the district championship. In summer I have hit seven home runs, four in two games in Louisville.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Lowry:  I think it is a great honor and achievement to be representing Team Michigan. I am very excited to play with and against the best talent from each state.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Lowry: I expect to gain college exposure. I expect to work hard and have fun and hopefully coaches will notice that. I expect to see the best competition from other states and am excited to compete against the best and show that I am ready to compete at the next level.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Lowry: I have attended a PBR event in the winter at the Bullpen and have attended the Eastern Michigan Showcase on 7/17/18.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Lowry: Wayne State, Eastern Michigan and the University of Michigan are schools that I have been in contact with.

Carson Robinson 1B / RHP / Chelsea, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Robinson: Myself and the Chelsea baseball team played well all year, competed how we needed to but unfortunately came up short in the district. This summer so far I have played against some of the best competition in the country. I have played against many talented players, coaches and teams that know what they are doing.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Robinson: It is such an honor being selected to play in the Future Games and represent such a great state with a group of guys that love the game of baseball as much as I do.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Robinson: My expectation in this event is to be a player that stands out from others. I need to do the little things, along with getting the job done and contributing to the team as much as I can.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Robinson: Fall Future Game Trials

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Robinson: Michigan, University of Southern Indiana, Indiana, Wabash Valley.

Avain Rivera OF / RHP / H.H.Dow, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Rivera: My spring baseball season went great. My high school team had a great season. This summer I have worked hard to get myself prepared for the Future Games coming up.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Rivera: My thoughts on being apart of Team Michigan are amazing. It’s an honor to play alongside many great players in Michigan.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Rivera: My expectations for this event are that I will put on a show for all the scouts there and I will try my best to not disappoint them.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Rivera: The only PBR event I attended before the Future Games was the Top Prospect Games II.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Rivera:  I have not heard from any of the colleges that will be attending this event.

Jacob Badal 3B / RHP / Flint Powers Catholic, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Badal: I played for the Ohio Elite. We traveled and played several tournaments at Grand Park and went to the WWBA Perfect Game at Lake Point.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Badal: I was excited to be selected for Team Michigan because the Future Games are something that I wanted to attend

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Badal: My expectations are to play against the best competition nationwide

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Badal: I participated in the PBR showcase at Kalamazoo College

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Badal: I haven't heard from any colleges but I am considering attending Western Michigan.

Werner Blakely SS / 3B / Detroit Edison , MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Blakely: Spring baseball went well,especially for my team. We are very young and to win a district that young is pretty impressive. This summer I played with the Milwaukee Brewers scout team out of Alabama and the experience was awesome. Since I’m not used to being down south, I had to become used to the humidity, which was a challenge at first but later on I became used to it. We played great teams down there which I feel will elevate my play in Michigan.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Blakely: I’m very excited to represent my state. It’s really surreal that I get to do this, not every kid can say I’m one of the top players in the state. But it’s a honor to do so. 

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Blakely: My expectations for the event are pretty much what I’ve been hearing online about the Future Games, I know they give players a lot of exposure and I feel like that’s gonna help me with playing D1 baseball.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Blakely: I participated in the Future 50 going into my freshman year and then I did one my freshman year in the Sticks facility. I also did the Preseason All-State in January. 

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Blakely: I’ve heard from several colleges like TCU, Clemson, Kentucky, Auburn and Ohio State. At this point my family and I are trying to find the right college for me.

Nolan McCarthy SS / RHP / Portage Northern, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
McCarthy: My high school season was a lot of fun, we made it to the regional finals. The coaching was great from coach Andrews and Amp and it was the most fun I had ever had in a season.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
McCarthy: I’m super excited to play on Team Michigan with people I have either heard about and seen play or played with.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
McCarthy: I expect to play against the best talent from all around the country and it should be a great experience. Hopefully, I will get in contact with some more college coaches.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
McCarthy: I have participated in four PBR events prior to being selected, one in 2016 one in 2017 and this year the Arsenal Scout Day and the Central Michigan Showcase.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
McCarthy: I have received a lot of college camp invites and I plan on attending the Michigan camp later in August. My dream schools are in the ACC, SEC and BIG 10 such as Michigan, Michigan State and Duke. Even though these conferences represent my dream schools overall, I want to find the college that’s right for me and for my academics.

Saborn Campbell OF / 2B / Detroit Country Day, MI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Campbell: This summer I have been playing a lot of baseball in Georgia. I have played with three different teams Trosky Baseball, Hit Dogs and Detroit Arsenal. I have also spent a lot of time working on my speed and strength at S2P Training. I participated in the Perfect Game Junior Nationals and White Sox Area Code Tryout.      

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Campbell: I’m very honored to be selected to play for PBR Futures Team Michigan. This was one of my baseball goals to play alongside other top players from Michigan. My brothers played in Futures last year and I saw it helped him with his recruitment.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Campbell: It’s really good that PBR hosts the Future Games to help players with recruiting. I’m looking forward to playing hard and showing college coaches what I can do. This will be the last event for the summer for me and I want to do my best. I want to be able to make a final college  decision after the event .

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Campbell: All-State PBR Event

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Campbell: I have received interest from schools in the Big Ten, ACC, SEC and PAC conference. 

Avery Goldensoph RHP / OF / Saginaw Swan Valley, MI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Goldensoph: My spring baseball season went well with Aaron’s arsenal team. We got a lot better and hade plenty of exposure.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Goldensoph:  I am really excited and plan on making the most of this opportunity. 

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Goldensoph:  I expect to see a lot of scouts and to do the best I possibly can.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Goldensoph: I went to an event in Davenport as well as a showcase before the season for my team. 

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Goldensoph: I have called Michigan and Michigan State but I have heard other schools are interested from other coaches. I have no idea where I want to attend yet, but SEC is something I want to achieve.

Brian Ross RHP / OF / Saginaw Swan Valley, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Ross: This spring season I did well, pitching almost all conference games and when I wasn’t I was in the outfield backing up my teammates. I also hit really well. This summer season I’ve also done well, pitching from about 84-87 mph.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Ross: I am more than excited to represent Team Michigan in the Future Games and I’m very prepared to do my best. I’m grateful for this amazing opportunity.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Ross: I expect myself to do my best for the people watching the games, facing some of the best players from around the country.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Ross: The events i went to were the 2017 Future Game Trials, Scout Day for the Saginaw Riverdawgs, Preseason All-State, 2018 Michigan Top Prospect Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Ross:  I’m considering all of the following colleges who have contacted me so far, keeping an open mind as to where I would like to go. The colleges are Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Florida Gulf Coast, Saginaw Valley State, Ball State and Central Florida.

Logan Hylek C / 3B / Grand Ledge, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Hylek: I've been on varsity the last two years. This year I had 98 at bats an OB% of .476 with 33 RBIs 4 HRs, 8 doubles, 5-0 as a pitcher with a 0.63 ERA. Our team made it to the D1 quarterfinals. This summer I am batting over .400 with 14 doubles

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Hylek: I am very excited to represent Michigan in this year's Future Games. I'm excited to play against some of the most talented players around. It's an honor and I’m blessed

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Hylek: My expectations for this event are to showcase my skills to all the college coaches and fellow players so to continue my baseball career in college

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Hylek: Prior PBR events I have attended are Preseason All-State and several others

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Hylek: I've heard from Western Michigan and Central Michigan and I am interested in MAC, ACC, Big 10 and SEC schools.

Gannon Andrews C / 2B / Portage Northern, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Andrews: This spring high school baseball season I was selected all-conference (SMAC), all-district and Kalamazoo Gazette Dream Team for catching. I had a batting average of .329 with an OBP of .495 leading the team. This summer I played in the PG World Series and in Grand Park twice for good tournaments.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Andrews: My thoughts on being apart of team Michigan is I'm very excited and happy to be able to play with kids I know and don't know.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Andrews: My expectations for the event are to see a lot of good competition that I will be playing against and a lot of college coaches attending.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Andrews: I have participated in the Future 50 and TPG 2 along with two Maroons showcase events.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Andrews: Some colleges I have heard from are Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Davenport and Wayne State. I would consider attending any of those schools.

Mitch Jebb SS / RHP / Swan Valley, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Jebb: This past spring, I led my high school team to the Division 2 State Championship game with a .438 batting average and was chosen for first team All-State and Saginaw Dream Team. During the summer, I hit .402 and was part of the All-Tournament Team for the BCS National Championship in Fort Myers, Fla.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Jebb:  I’m excited to have the opportunity to represent Michigan. Playing in the Future Games gives me a chance to play high-level baseball against some of the best competition in the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Jebb:  I am expecting to compete in high-level games against the top baseball prospects in the country. I am anticipating plenty of college-level coaches to be attending the Future Games in hopes of recruiting players that best fit within their baseball programs.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Jebb: I have participated in the Top Prospect Games and the Preseason All-State events.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Jebb: Michigan State, Florida Gulf Coast, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan.

Luke Scoles RHP / OF / Gull Lake, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Scoles: My spring and summer baseball seasons have been awesome. I played varsity for Gull Lake. My awards this season included: 2018 Rawlings PreSeason Perfect Game All-American; Broke Single-Season ERA record at Gull Lake; All-Conference; All-Area; All-Region; All-District; Battle Creek Enquirer Dream Team; Kalamazoo Gazette Dream Team. Summer Ball for the Kalamazoo Maroons 16U Stanton was phenomenal. I started six games and we won five of those games. We played against competitive competition nationwide. We were at Grand Park in Indianapolis twice, Music City Classic in Nashville, Pastime 17U Notre Dame, and the Perfect Game World Series in Atlanta (36 of the best teams in the country-Invite Only). I averaged five to six strikeouts per game and under two walks per game. Batters batted a minuscule.265 against me.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Scoles: I’m so honored to be a part of Team Michigan and the Future Games. It’s been my dream ever since my brother went in 2014. It’s another goal achieved and it’s another step also to eventually getting drafted.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Scoles: My expectations for this event are to: Kick Butt for Team Michigan; Play Division I baseball at a quality program; Get exposure with schools I’m interested in that are the right fit academically and athletically. I’m interested in a Sales/Business/Entrepreneurship degree; Make additional friendships with other players that have the same goals as me.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Scoles: 2016 Michigan Future Prospect Camp; 2016 Michigan Future 50; 2017 West Michigan Preseason Preview; 2017 Future Game Trials; 2017 Maroons Scout Day; 2018 Preseason All-State; 2018 Top Prospect Games II.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Scoles: I’ve had email communications and phone conversations with several coaches and schools. Before the rule changes I visited MSU, U of M, Purdue and Ball State. I’ve also had conversations with other coaches in the Big Ten, MAC and Horizon conferences. I would like to play anywhere in the country that has a quality business program and baseball program. I have no problem leaving the state of Michigan.

Xander Morris RHP / OF / Portage Northern , MI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Morris: My spring and summer baseball have gone well. I’ve been working on my hitting mostly, it’s what needs the most improvement. We have won one tournament this year at GVSU with the Broncos and I have been training each week to get better and to prepare myself for tougher competition.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
orris: My thoughts on being a part of Team Michigan for the Future Games is that I am honored to have the opportunity to be able to play with all of these very talented young men and see how well I stand against the top in the United States.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Morris: My expectations for this event is to see good competition, talk to some coaches, improve upon myself, and go out and have fun playing the sport I love.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Morris: I have participated in the West Michigan PBR event and the PBR All-State.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Morris:  I have only heard from The University of Michigan and would love to go there.

Aries Gardner OF / 1B / U of D Jesuit, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Gardner: This past High school baseball season was a solid experience. We lost in the regional championship against Grosse Pointe South who went on to win the state title. This summer so far has been a great experience with the Midland organization. Being away from home and living with the provided host family has made me become responsible. Being coached by two former 10-year-plus big-league players was amazing. This past year I have learned the mental aspect of the game and a lot of the small things that are a vital part of the game.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Gardner: Being apart of Team Michigan is an absolute honor.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Gardner: The guys on the team are some of the top players in our state and to compete with the other top guys in other state will be a blast. It will bring out the best in everyone due to the level of competition.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Gardner: I have participated in multiple PBR events mostly Future/ Underclassmen games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Gardner: I have heard from UofM, MSU, Wright State and Eastern Kentucky. I’m still hearing from new schools pretty frequently. I try to just focus on playing the game hard all the time and let the recruitment come. My mindset is somebody will see what I can become, it’s my job just to play 110 percent all the time.

Jack Blesch RHP / 3B / Gull Lake, MI / 2020

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Blesch: In the spring, I played and pitched for the District Champion Gull Lake baseball team. I was 6-2 during our high school season. I was selected as one of the top pitchers for the Kalamazoo/ Battle Creek area. I pitched 37 2/3 innings with a 2.79 ERA, 47 Ks and a team-leading 1.2 whip. This summer I played with the Kalamazoo Maroons-Stanton team. I was the #1 pitcher. I pitched against the best teams in our pools the majority of the time. I lead our team in most every pitching stat with 35 1/3 innings, 1.189 ERA, 33 Ks and a 1.274 whip.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Michigan for the Future Games?
Blesch: Thank you to Aaron Wilson and the entire PBR family. I am very honored and excited to be playing for Team Michigan. We have a great group of players who I have played with and against while I was playing on the Maroons and MCBC Hit Dogs.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Blesch: I look forward to showing my talents as a RHP/corner infielder. My slider is my best pitch and my fastball has good movement. I have been gunned at 88 mph and hope to throw this at the event. I would love colleges to see what I can do. I will continue to work hard for next season with my goal next year to hit 88-90 mph consistently.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Blesch: I have participated in the following PBR events: 3/26/16 – Michigan Future Prospects camp; 7/12/16 – The Michigan Future 50 – Class of 2020 (Invite Only); 3/11/17- Maroons Scout Day; 3/3/18 – Preseason All-State (Invite Only); 8/1/18- Future Games. I am currently ranked 7th overall and 2nd RHP for the 2020 Michigan Class.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Blesch: I have just started to reach out to colleges this year. With the NCAA rules I have not talked to many schools directly. I look forward to Sept 1st when recruiting opens up and I can start talking directly with schools. My goal is to find a school that is a great fit for me both academically and athletically.