The 2026 Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association all‑state team showcases a strong presence from northeast Wisconsin, underscoring the region’s growing talent pool and its impact on the statewide baseball landscape.
Brett Paulsen of Kewaunee earned the only first‑team nod for the area after delivering an 11‑0 record with two saves and a 0.53 ERA, a performance that highlighted his dominance on the mound and cemented his status as one of the state’s most reliable pitchers.
The second team also featured local standouts Parker Lawson from Bay Port, who finished 8‑1 with a 0.99 ERA, and Braun Wotruba of Pulaski, who batted .471, blending power and precision at the plate.
Several players from the Fox Valley Association and Bay Conference earned spots on the third team and honorable‑mention lists, including Kaden Kress of Kaukauna (.447), Cayden Staffeldt of Seymour (.424), Carson Hawley of Bay Port (.408), and others whose contributions kept the region well‑represented.
State Players of the Year
The state recognized top talent across divisions, naming Jace Mataczynski of Hudson as Division 1 Player of the Year, Dominic Santarelli of Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic as Division 2 Player of the Year, Ira Hilbelink of Cedar Grove‑Belgium as Division 3 Player of the Year, and Dawson Luther of Pittsville as Division 4 Player of the Year.