The 2026 Prep Baseball Dakotas Top Prospect Games took place on June 2, 2026, showcasing more than sixty of the region’s most promising high school players in front of scouts from eighteen or more college programs.
Held across several fields in the Upper Midwest, the event gave coaches and recruiters a rare concentration of talent from both North Dakota and South Dakota, creating a competitive environment that highlighted the depth of the local pipeline.
Spotlight on a Future Prospect
Among the players drawing attention was Josh Gustafson, an uncommitted right‑handed pitcher from West Fargo, North Dakota, whose recent outing stood out for its combination of velocity and control.
Gustafson’s fastball regularly hit the mid‑90s, and his ability to locate pitches consistently suggested a level of polish that belied his still‑developing experience.
Organizers noted that his performance fit into a broader narrative of emerging talent from the Dakotas, a region that has historically produced several major‑league arms despite its modest population base.
As the event’s weekly series continues to profile top performers, Gustafson is slated to remain a focal point, giving college programs additional reason to monitor his development ahead of the next season.