The Deseret News has released its 2026 5A All-State baseball team, honoring the standout high school players from across Utah.
Player of the Year: Jeremiah Hall
Jeremiah Hall of Maple Mountain captured the Player of the Year award after delivering a .465 batting average, a .575 on-base percentage and eight home runs, numbers that placed him at the top of the state’s offensive leaders.
Playoff MVP: Trigg Cloward
Trigg Cloward from Spanish Fork was named Playoff MVP, showcasing a blend of power at the plate and reliable fielding that helped his team advance deep into the postseason.
First-Team Standouts
The first team includes a host of exceptional athletes such as Nixon Warren of Spanish Fork, who hit .417 with 48 hits and 23 extra-base hits, and Mason Hawk Henry of Pleasant Grove, who finished the season 7-1 on the mound with a 1.90 ERA. Wyatt Penrod from West Field posted a .535 average with 53 hits and eight home runs, while Cayden Giles of Maple Mountain combined a .469 average with two homers and 18 stolen bases. Sammy Dart of Spanish Fork contributed a .406 average and an 8-1 record as a two-way player, and McCoy Johnson from Alta added a .405 average, 10 home runs and 32 RBI. Pratt Morley of Spanish Fork posted a 0.972 ERA with a 4-1 record, and Kavyn Carter of Maple Mountain struck out 72 batters while maintaining a 2.10 ERA. Kasen Pearson from Fremont hit .436 with three homers and 31 RBI, and Matai Johnson of Spanish Fork went 6-0 with a 1.90 ERA. Keaton Nordick of Pleasant Grove recorded a 3.10 ERA and 76 strikeouts, and Grady Garrett of West Field hit .433 with four homers. Soren Swing from Olympus posted a .467 average, four homers and a 1.44 OPS, while Kayden Lambson of Spanish Fork earned a spot on the 5A Second Team as a pitcher. Nash Clement of Pleasant Grove made the second team as an infielder, and Austin Brown of Wasatch was recognized as an outfielder, while Mitch Walker of Maple Mountain also earned a second-team outfield nod. Ruger Braithwaite from Payson contributed on the mound and at third base, and Tad Grange from Fremont excelled as a pitcher and first-baseman. Adam Mikesell of Fremont earned a second-team outfield selection, and Eli Leyva from Salem Hills was noted as an outfielder and designated hitter. Ryder Huntsman of Pleasant Grove contributed as a pitcher and utility player, and Bosten Steacie of Box Elder was a second-team pitcher. Jaxon VandenAkker of Olympus made the second team as an infielder, and Brady Penland of West Field was selected as a center fielder, while Kason Taylor of West Field earned a shortstop spot. James Hallows from Woods Cross was chosen as a designated hitter and catcher, and Marshal Moon of West Field received honorable mention as a second baseman and pitcher. Boston Slaugh from Kearns was noted for his pitching and first-base play, and Bubba Ellis from Brighton earned an outfield mention. Bosten Roseman from Payson was recognized for his pitching and first-base work, and Royal Matthews from Wasatch was highlighted as a utility player. Noyker Velasquez from Cyprus received honorable mention as a freshman, and Parker Skidmore from Roy was praised for his pitching and outfield play. Cole Muse from Skyline was noted as a third baseman, and Bryce Bagby from West Field was acknowledged for his pitching. Tyson Devore from Woods Cross was recognized as an outfielder, and Ryan Frei from Clearfield contributed on the mound and in the infield. Thomas Olson from Olympus was acknowledged as an outfielder and pitcher, and Tavake Wolfgramm from Pleasant Grove was selected as a catcher. Sam Smith from West Field was noted as a designated hitter, and Tyson Ashworth from West Jordan contributed on the mound and at first base. Alex Razee from Woods Cross was recognized as a catcher and infielder.
Second Team and Honorable Mentions
The second team and honorable-mention lists further illustrate the depth of Utah’s talent pool, featuring additional standouts such as Kayden Lambson, Nash Clement, Austin Brown, Mitch Walker, Ruger Braithwaite, Tad Grange, Adam Mikesell, Eli Leyva, Ryder Huntsman, Bosten Steacie, Jaxon VandenAkker, Brady Penland, Kason Taylor, James Hallows, Marshal Moon, Boston Slaugh, Bubba Ellis, Bosten Roseman, Royal Matthews, Noyker Velasquez, Parker Skidmore, Cole Muse, Bryce Bagby, Tyson Devore, Ryan Frei, Thomas Olson, Tavake Wolfgramm, Sam Smith, Tyson Ashworth, and Alex Razee, each of whom earned recognition for their performances.
The selections, compiled by the Deseret News staff, reflect a season of intense competition and underscore the growing prominence of high school baseball throughout the state.