2023 Baseball Finalists

Caden Bogenpohl

Bogenpohl was a dual threat for the Indians in 2023 as he helped lead them to a final four appearance and a third-place finish. Bogenpohl had a game where he struck out 18 batters in a no-hitter while also crushing two home runs at the plate.

Carter Crosnoe

Crosnoe was a consistent piece of the Cape Central lineup and also was one of the top catchers in the area. In 2023 Crosnoe set the all-time hits record at Cape Central.

Levi McKinnie

McKinnie did it all for the Red Devils in 2023. He tossed over 100 strikeouts on the mound and was a vital piece in the run the Red Devils made to the final four that resulted in a third-place finish. McKinnie will return for his senior season in 2024.

John Paul Sauer

Sauer was one of the most dominant pitchers in Missouri in 2023. He tossed multiple no-hitters while being the ace of the Indians’ pitching staff.

Hayden Nazarenus

The Cooter senior earned All-District honors after pitching 13 games of the Wildcats' successful season. After 49.2 total innings, he finished his high school career with a 1.409 ERA and a 1.047 WHIP. At bat, Nazarenus managed a .461 batting average and a 1.000 slugging percentage. With 35 hits, eight home runs, 39 RBIs and 42 total runs this year, he helped lead Cooter to a 25-7 record and a third place victory in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Tournament.

Kolten Payne

The Scott Mississippi Conference Player of the Year helped led the Eagles to a 17-5 record and a MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Championship. The senior earned first-team all-state honors after finishing this past season with a 5-2 record, 87 strikeouts and a .902 ERA across 54.1 innings. Payne also had a .333 batting average with 24 hits including six doubles, a home run, 11 RBIs and scored 32 runs.

Peyton Hodges

The second-team all-stater had a 7-3 record on the mound with 107 strikeouts and a 1.262 ERA across 61 innings. It was Hodge's second straight season with more than 100 strikeouts. The senior also batted .322 with 29 hits including five doubles, a triple and a home run for 16 RBIs and 24 runs scored. Hodges led an Eagles’ pitching staff that finished with the third most strikeouts in a season.

Trey Benthal

The Bulldog's senior was a second-team all-state selection and the Bootheel Conference Player of the Year after finishing this past season with a 10-1 record on the mound, a 2.5 ERA, 75 strikeouts and helping lead Portageville to its second consecutive final-four appearance. He ended the year with a .366 batting average, 46 RBIs, 29 runs scored and 41 hits including 10 doubles, a triple and two home runs.

Tanner Pierce

Pierce pitched nine games in his final season with the Indians. He went 6-3 with a 1.43 ERA. Pierce struck out 63 batters, walked eight, and managed two saves with a 0.89 WHIP. At bat, Pierce managed a .422 batting average, .508 OBP and a .637 slugging percentage. He had 43 hits, 12 doubles, two triples and four home runs, in addition to 27 RBIs and 29 total runs.

Thomas Frakes

The all-state honorable mention selection was a big part of Portageville’s success this season. The senior finished the year with a perfect 5-0 record on the mound with a 1.957 ERA and 46 strikeouts. He ended the year with a .365 batting average, 45 RBIs, 34 runs scored and 46 hits including six doubles. Frakes also had the game-winning hits and RBI during the 12th inning of the MSHSAA Class 2 third-place game.