Ethan Armstrong crowned Michigan's Mr. Baseball
Ethan Armstrong, a senior pitcher from Garden City, was selected as Michigan's Mr. Baseball by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association after a season that combined elite pitching with a potent bat.
He finished the year with a 0.21 earned run average, 70 strikeouts and three shutouts, while also batting .388 for the 30‑6 Cougars. His final start saw him throw 8.2 innings, strike out 13 batters and allow just two hits before the team fell in the Division 2 district championship to Dearborn Divine Child.
Armstrong’s impact extended beyond the mound. He recorded a no‑hitter during the regular season and kept opponents to a .100 batting average, underscoring his dominance on both sides of the ball.
The performance earned him multiple accolades, including Gatorade’s Michigan Player of the Year and a top‑ranking in national prospect lists. Baseball America placed him as Michigan’s No. 1 recruit for the 2026 class, while Perfect Game listed him 114th nationally.
Committed to the University of Michigan, Armstrong will join the Wolverines’ program as one of the most highly touted pitchers in recent state history, bringing a blend of precision, power and poise that promises to elevate collegiate play.