
Dakotas’ 2029 Baseball Prospects: Five Players to Watch
A look at the five standout baseball prospects from the Dakotas region in the Class of 2029, highlighting their recent performances and future prospects.
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A look at the five standout baseball prospects from the Dakotas region in the Class of 2029, highlighting their recent performances and future prospects.

The recent showcase highlighted standout performances, especially from uncommitted left‑hander Caiden Comparetto of Rapid City.

The 2026 season brings 10 home games to Golden, including matchups against first‑time opponents from California and Texas, as the team looks to rebound from a challenging 2025 campaign.

Logan Nelson, the ECHL-era leader in points and assists for the Rapid City Rush, has re‑signed with the club for the 2026‑27 campaign, aiming to join the league's exclusive 500‑point club.

The top five prospects from North and South Dakota are shaping up to be the next wave of baseball stars, each bringing a distinct skill set to the diamond.

The Sturgis legion baseball squad is set to face Rapid City Post 22, hoping to translate early-season victories into sustained performance under Coach Paul Pool.
Senior midfielder Brady Stamp earns South Dakota Gatorade boys soccer player of the year for the second consecutive season, capping a career that includes three straight Class AA titles, 24 goals, a 4.06 GPA, and plans to play at the University of Wisconsin‑Eau Claire.
Brady Stamp, a senior at Sioux Falls Lincoln, has been honored as the South Dakota Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, capping a campaign that includes 24 goals, eight assists and a third straight state title.

Eighty senior players gathered in Brookings, South Dakota, for a final football showdown, where the blue team edged out a 14‑6 win, highlighted by Brody Jacobson’s standout performance and his appreciation for new teammates.
WDAY-TV, owned by Forum Communications, is bidding for two North Dakota State football games not picked up by national networks, planning to air them on the Mountain West Conference's MW+ platform and expand coverage into neighboring states.