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Best of the Best: 2024 All-Valley Baseball Team

By Darnell Dickson - | Jun 15, 2024

Player of the Year: Mays Madsen, Jr. SS/RHP, Lehi

Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald

Maple Mountain's Cy Chrisman takes a swing against Salem Hills in a 5A baseball state tournament game at UCCU Ballpark on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Mays joins brothers Mick (2016) and Maddux (2022) as recipients of the Daily Herald’s Player of the Year award. Mays batted .443 with 38 runs, 47 hits and 27 RBI. He totaled seven doubles, four triples and two home runs and stole 17 bases. He also won three games on the mound for the 6A state champs.

Offensive MVP: Cy Chrisman, So. 1B/3B, Maple Mountain

Just a sophomore, Chrisman is already one of the most feared hitters in the state. He batted .480 with 32 runs scored, 47 hits and 40 RBI. Chrisman had 12 doubles, a triple and eight home runs for a ridiculous slugging percentage of .867. He also had on on-base percentage of .575 and stole 11 bases.

Defensive MVP: Jett Walker Sr. INF, American Fork

Walker had a .900 fielding percentage from his shortstop spot with 59 put outs, 13 assists and 12 double plays. As a hitter, he batted .373 with 36 runs scored, 38 hits and 22 RBI while contributing nine doubles, two triples and two home runs. He stole 16 bases and on the mound added 43 strikeouts.

Pitching MVP: Chase Riggs Sr. P Timpanogos

Riggs mowed through the competition as a senior with a 9-1 record. He logged a miniscule .99 ERA and struck out 59 batters for the Timberwolves in 63.1 innings.

Co-Coaches of the Year: Eric Madsen, Lehi and Jeremy Thomas, Maple Mountain

Madsen, a long-time Utah Valley University coach, took over the Pioneers and in his first season pushed his team, seeded No. 5 entering the tournament, to the 6A state title. Thomas, a former BYU assistant coach, finally got the Golden Eagles their first state championship by beating Brighton in the 5A tournament.

First Team All-Valley

Bennett Averett Sr. OF/RHP, Maple Mountain

Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald

American Fork's Jett Walker (2) turns a double play during a Region 3 baseball game against Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Averett battled .367 with 27 runs, 29 hits, 25 RBI, seven doubles, one triple and three home runs. He was also the closer for the Golden Eagles, earning six saves and posting an ERA of 1.47.

Easton Barrett Sr. OF/P, Springville

Barrett batted .395 with 29 runs scores, 32 hits, 28 RBI, eight doubles, one triple, seven home runs and 12 stolen bases. He was also a killer on the mound with 73 strikeouts in nine appearances, posting a 1.27 ERA and a 4-0 record.

Merrick Bostock Jr. 3B, Orem

Bostock was a terror at the plate with a .455 batting average, posting 45 hits, 11 doubles, 10 triples, four home runs, 33 RBI and 45 runs scored. He added 18 stolen bases as well.

Logan Brinkerhoff Sr. INF, Provo

Brinkerhoff led the Bulldogs with a .474 batting average, scoring 25 runs, getting 37 hits and driving in 19 RBI on six doubles and two home runs.

Memphis Butler Jr. 1B, American Leadership Academy

Butler led the Eagles with a .461 batting average, scoring 29 runs, getting 35 hits and driving in 29 RBI with eight doubles and three triples.

Hernando Chaparro Sr. C/1B, Mountain View

Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald

Springville's Junior Lauaki fouls off a pitch during a 5A baseball state tournament game against Orem at UCCU Ballpark on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Chaparro was a tough out for the Bruins, hitting .419 with 44 hits and 29 RBI on nine doubles and four home runs.

Will Dart Sr. SS/RHP, Spanish Fork

A four-year starter for the Dons, Dart battled .341 with 25 runs, 30 hits, 11 RBI, seven doubles, one triples and 26 stolen bases. He also struck out 66 batters and turned in an ERA of 3.98.

Easton Davies Sr. P/OF, Orem

Davies was a threat at the plate and on the mound for the Tigers. He batted .390 with 39 hits, 49 RBI, 30 runs scored, nine stolen bases, seven doubles and eight home runs. In 49.2 innings, Davies logged 67 strikeouts and had an ERA of 3.80.

Maddux DeGraffenried Jr. OF/P, Payson

DeGraffenried topped the Lions with a .402 batting average, 23 runs scored, 37 hits and 13 RBI on six doubles.

Dagen Gammell Sr. INF/P, Salem Hills

Gammell did it all for the Skyhawks, batting .367 with 19 runs scored, 36 hits, 30 RBI, ten doubles, one triple and four home runs. He also posted a 5-0 record as a pitcher with a 1.19 ERA and 64 strikeouts.

Corbin Gull Sr. INF, Salem Hills

Gull contributed a .338 batting average with 22 runs, 27 hits and 15 RBI, adding five doubles and a triple. He was 2-1 as a pitcher with a 2.51 ERA.

Tanner Heaps Sr. 1B, Lehi

Heaps had a terrific year for the Pioneers, batting .416 with 20 runs scored, 42 hits, 18 RBI, eight doubles and 20 stolen bases.

Tayson Howard Sr. INF, American Fork

Howard was a consistent performer for the Cavemen, batting .411 with 34 runs scored, 37 hits, 18 RBI, six doubles, two triples, two home runs and 15 stolen bases.

Isaac Johanson Sr. IF/OF, Skyridge

Johanson was a star for the Falcons, batting .425 with 25 runs scored, 34 hits, 40 RBI, eight doubles, two triples and seven home runs. On the mound, he posted a 6-1 record with a 3.47 ERA and 55 strikeouts.

Chase Johnston Jr. LHP, Maple Mountain

Johnston was one of the state’s top pitchers, finishing with a 6-1 record, a 2.18 ERA and 80 strikeouts.

Junior Lauaki Sr. 3B, Springville

Lauaki was a problem at the plate, batting .437 with 24 runs scored, 38 hits, 24 RBI, seven doubles and seven home runs.

Luke Livingston Sr. OF, Timpanogos

Livingston roamed the outfield for the Timberwolves and did a lot of damage at the plate, batting .400 with 29 runs scored, 38 hits, 24 RBI, four doubles, eight triples and a home run.

Owen Miller Sr. P/1B, Orem

Miller was one of the top players in the valley, batting .370 with 38 hits, 22 RBI, 23 runs scored, 12 doubles, two triples and two home runs. On the mound, Miller pitched 54.2 innings, notching 64 strikeouts and a 2.30 ERA along with a 5-1 record.

Brandon Manookin Jr. C Lehi

Manookin was a leader and a big-play contributor for the Pioneers, batting .352 with 37 hits, 31 RBI, ten doubles and six home runs.

CJ Mascaro Jr. OF/P, American Fork

Mascaro battled .394 with 33 runs scored, 37 hits, 16 RBI, 11 doubles, two home runs and 15 stolen bases. As a pitcher, he was 3-1 with 28 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA.

Jared Monn Sr. P, Provo

Monn was overpowering on the mound, posting a 9-2 record with 59 strikeouts and a 2.44 ERA. He also battled .322 with 22 hits and 11 RBI.

Ike Pickle Sr. IF/OF, Skyridge

Pickle led the Skyhawks with a .489 batting average while totaling 35 runs scored, 45 hits, 25 RBI, seven doubles, one triple, four home runs and 13 stolen bases.

Kamden Stanford Sr. IF/OF, Skyridge

Stanford turned in a terrific senior season, batting .482 with 24 runs scored, 40 hits, 16 RBI, nine doubles, two triples and a home run.

Brighton Tate Sr. 3B/P, Timpanogos

Tate batted .398 to go along with 24 runs scored, 41 hits, 38 RBI, nine doubles, nine triples and two home runs. He was 6-3 on the mound with a 2.19 ERA and 45 strikeouts.

AJ Thomas Jr. 2B, Maple Mountain

Thomas was a great leadoff hitter for the Golden Eagles, batting .380 with 37 runs scored, 35 hits, 22 RBI, seven doubles, two triples and 13 stolen bases.

Tanner Walkenhorst Sr. 1B, Lone Peak

Walkenhorst topped the Knights with a .449 batting average and totaled 18 runs, 40 hits, 25 RBI, five doubles and two home runs.

Nixon Warren Fr. OF, Spanish Fork

Warren proved himself to be one of the top young players in the state with a .417 batting average, 21 runs scored, 35 hits, 20 RBI, five doubles, one triple and 17 stolen bases.

Cooper Williams Jr. 3B, Lehi

Williams posted a .400 batting average to go along with 36 runs scored, 42 hits, 26 RBI, seven doubles, five triples, one home run and 14 stolen bases.

Tua Wolfgramm Sr. OF, Pleasant Grove

Wolfgramm finished with a .412 batting average and added 22 runs scored, 35 hits, 32 RBI, five doubles, one triple, eight home runs and nine stolen bases.

Second Team All-Valley

Brecken Anderson Sr. UTIL, Spanish Fork

Anderson batted .366, scoring 12 runs, getting 26 hits and driving in 15 RBI on four doubles.

Porter Beckstead Sr. C/UTIL, Payson

Beckstead batted .317 with 25 runs scored, 26 hits, 19 RBI, seven doubles, one triple and five home runs.

Blake Carter Sr. RHP, Maple Mountain

Carter was a big part of one of the best starting rotations in the state. He finished 5-0 with an ERA of 2.67 and 39 strikeouts.

Alex Cloward Sr. 1B, Salem Hills

Cloward batted .360 with 22 runs, 32 hits, 26 RBI, six doubles and one home run.

Reid Deede Jr. OF, Springville

Deede batted .338 with 18 runs scored, 22 hits, 18 RBI, eight doubles and two triples.

Boston Drakulich Jr. OF, Lehi

Drakulich batted .350 with 25 runs scored, 36 hits, 26 RBI, seven doubles, three triples and two home runs.

Zach Engemann Jr. IF, Orem

Engemann batted .359 with 23 runs scored, 37 hits, 22 RBI, 12 doubles, two triples and two home runs.

Kampton Fuller Sr. OF, Provo

Fuller batted .348 with 28 runs scored, 32 hits, 29 RBI, seven doubles, one triple and 14 stolen bases,

Landon Fry So. OF, Lone Peak

Fry batted .351 with 18 runs scored, 20 hits, 18 RBI, three doubles, one triple and two home runs.

McKoy Gower Sr. IF/OF, Westlake

Gower batted .361 with 20 runs scored, 26 hits, 11 RBI, five doubles, one triple and two home runs.

Carter Hall Jr. RHP, Timpanogos

Hall finished with a record of 7-1, posting a 1.03 ERA and 52 strikeouts.

Kayden Harding Sr. C, Timpanogos

Harding batted .351 with 16 runs scored, 26 hits, 20 RBI, one double, three triples and one home run.

Mason Hawk Henry So. 1B/OF Pleasant Grove

Henry batted .324 with 13 runs scored, 24 hits, 18 RBI, three doubles and four home runs.

Kaleb Holman Sr. 1B/P, Salem Hills

Holman batted .333 with 28 runs scored, 31 hits, 32 RBI, eight doubles, one triple and five home runs. He won four games as a pitcher with a 2.16 ERA and 63 strikeouts.

Crew Ingersoll Jr. OF, American Fork

Ingersoll batted .386 with 19 runs scored, 27 hits, 28 RBI, seven doubles, one triple and five home runs.

Max Johanson Jr. IF/OF, Skyridge

Johanson batted .402 with 37 hits, 17 RBI and five doubles.

Ethan Johnson Sr. C/P/OF, Cedar Valley

Johnson batted .370 with 18 runs scored, 30 hits, 20 RBI, 10 doubles, one triples and 12 stolen bases.

Cooper Jones Jr. INF, American Fork

Jones batted .378 with 23 runs scored, 34 hits, 34 RBI, seven doubles and six home runs.

Grant Mahoney Jr. Wasatch

Mahoney batted .375 with 30 hits, 16 RBI and six doubles.

Ty Marvin So. OF, Payson

Marvin batted .316 with 18 runs scored, 30 hits, 21 RBI, eight doubles, one triple and three home runs.

Collin Morgan Jr. SS, Timpanogos

Morgan batted .347 with 25 runs scored, 33 hits, 25 RBI, eight doubles and one triple.

McKoy Morris Jr. IF/OF, Skyridge

Morris batted .390 with 15 runs scored, 23 hits, 11 RBI and two doubles.

Cache Poulson So. C, American Fork

Poulson batted .400 with 10 runs scored, 30 hits, 18 RBI, six doubles and two triples.

Milo Rhineer Jr. 1B, Provo

Rhineer batted .367 with 26 runs scored, 29 hits, 23 RBI, seven doubles and four triples.

Brigham Richards Sr. 2B/C, Timpview

Richards batted .377 with 16 runs scored, 23 hits, 19 RBI and three doubles.

Jake Roscher Sr. RHP, Maple Mountain

Roscher batted .344 while posting a 4-0 record with a 1.75 ERA and 32 strikeouts.

Carter Ruch Jr. INF/C, American Leadership Academy

Ruch batted .455 with 33 runs scored, 35 hits, 21 RBI, seven doubles, four triples and 13 stolen bases.

Crew Savage So. IF/OF, Skyridge

Savage batted .366 with 28 runs scored, 34 hits, 17 RBI, five doubles and one home run.

Elian Tortoledo Sr. 1B/3B/P, Mountain View

Tortoledo batted .382 with 24 runs scored, 34 hits, 24 RBI, 11 doubles and one home run. He also posted a 2-1 record as a pitcher with a 2.67 ERA.

Jackson Sotelo Jr. OF, Timpanogos

Sotelo batted .352 with 15 runs, 31 hits, 17 RBI, seven doubles and two home runs.

Max Walker Sr. OF/RHP, Maple Mountain

Walker was 6-0 as a pitcher with 42 strikeouts and a 3.03 ERA while batting .303 with 31 runs scored, 30 hits, 20 RBI, three doubles, two triples and 13 stolen bases.

Dax Watts Sr. 1B/OF/RHP American Fork

Watts was 5-1 as a pitcher with 33 strikeouts and a 2.75 ERA while batting .316 with 21 runs scored, 30 hits, 30 RBI, 11 doubles, one triple and one home run.

Lincoln Wilde Jr. Westlake

Wilde batted .360 with 13 runs scored, 18 hits, 12 RBI, three doubles and three triples.

RJ Wilson Jr. INF, Pleasant Grove

Wilson batted .341 with 24 runs scored, 29 hits, 13 RBI, four doubles and three home runs.

Third Team All-Valley

CJ Anderson Jr. 1B/OF, Pleasant Grove

Anderson batted .357 with 15 hits, 11 RBI and two doubles.

Hudson Banks Sr. RHP, Pleasant Grove

Banks was 4-4 as a pitcher with a 1.92 ERA and 56 strikeouts.

Gideon Both, Sr. P, Cedar Valley

Both was 3-3 with a 4.40 ERA and 63 strikeouts.

RJ Briggs Sr. SS, Springville

Briggs batted .266 with 22 runs scored, 25 hits, 15 RBI and four doubles.

Dawson Brown So. INF/OF, Lehi

Brown batted .310 with 23 runs scored, 27 hits, 22 RBI, six doubles, three triples and a home run.

Carter Bucad Sr. OF/IF, Wasatch

Bucad batted .326 with 13 runs scored, 30 hits, 11 RBI, five doubles, one triple and one home run.

Breken Davis Sr. IF/OF, Timpview

Davis batted .321 with 24 runs scored, 17 hits and three doubles.

KJ Decker Sr. P, Orem

Decker was 4-1 on the mound in 24.1 innings, posting a 2.88 ERA.

Chase DeGraffenried Sr. OF, Salem Hills

DeGraffenried batted .307 with 26 runs scored, 27 hits, 26 RBI, three doubles and one triple.

Kade Edwards Sr. P, Payson

Edwards was 3-1 as a pitcher with a 2.33 ERA and 41 strikeouts.

Cameron Fenn Sr. INF/P, American Leadership Academy

Fenn batted .365 with 12 runs scored, 27 hits, 20 RBI, eight doubles and a triple, He also was 6-4 as a pitcher with a 3.17 ERA and 67 strikeouts.

Bode Gaggero So. INF, American Fork

Gaggaro batted .342 with 17 runs scored, 26 hits, 17 RBI and six doubles.

Sam Garcia Sr. DH, Mountain View

Garcia batted .342 with 27 hits, 19 RBI, four doubles and a home run.

Tyler Hunter Jr. 2B/OF, Timpanogos

Hunter batted .333 with 24 runs scored, 29 hits, 17 RBI and six doubles.

George Jewell Sr. IF/OF, Mountain View

Jewell battled .410 with 12 runs scored, 16 hits, nine RBI, five doubles and one home run.

Elliot Myers Jr. Timpview

Myers batted .317 with 20 hits, 16 RBI and six doubles.

Landon Nix Sr. P/OF, Orem

Nix batted .320 with 24 hits, 11 RBI, eight doubles and a home run.

Gehrig Orchard So. INF/P, Provo

Orchard batted .341 with 22 runs scored, 30 hits, 24 RBI, wight doubles and one triple. He also won four games as a pitcher with a 3.82 ERA and 54 strikeouts.

Hugh Redd So. INF/P, Springville

Redd was 3-0 with a 2.77 ERA as a pitcher while batting .333.

Braiden Roberts Sr. SS, Mountain View

Roberts batted .341 with 27 runs scored, 31 hits, 18 RBI and three doubles.

Rip Roberts So. IF/OF, Skyridge

Roberts batted .364 with 15 runs scored, 28 hits, 16 RBI, five doubles and a triple.

Grady Slesk So. P, Lone Peak

Slesk was 4-3 on the mound with a 2.51 ERA and 62 strikeouts.

Drew Smith Jr. INF, Pleasant Grove

Smith batted .308 with 20 runs scored, 28 hits, 16 RBI, six doubles and a triple.

Kaden Tingey Jr. 2B, Springville

Tingey batted .325 with 18 runs scored, 25 hits, 16 RBI and four doubles.

Colby Warren Sr. UTIL, Maple Mountain

Warren batted .294 with 25 runs scored, 25 hits, 25 RBI, five doubles, one triple and 15 stolen bases.

Ozzie Williams Jr. 2B, Lehi

Williams batted .311 with 29 runs scored, 23 hits, nine doubles, one tirple, one home run and 20 stolen bases.

Honorable Mention

AMERICAN FORK: Thyson Averett, Dax Greening, Gabe Hollenbach, Isaac Murdoch, Court Taylor.

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Ethan Barney,Mason Bullock, Alex Corona, Andrew Ward.

CEDAR VALLEY: Brody Blodgett, Patric Bride, Landon Johnson, Brodyn Mortensen, Ashton Pincock, Talen Ryan, Josh Sivert.

LEHI: Carson Colledge, Caleb Crutchfield, TJ Peterson, Taygen Stephensen, Kowen Walker, Gavin Yates, Cole Ybarra.

LONE PEAK: Bo Barnes Caleb Cathey, Camden Clark, Austin Pay, Lance Pettit, Trey Robinson, Aaron Walker, Zach Woolley

MAPLE MOUNTAIN: Logen Bringhurst, Cayden Giles, Sawyer Leifson.

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mason Cook, Josh Hair, Charlie Hill, Caden Imes.

OREM: Jack Allen, Cy Berge, Cole Engemann, Jaxtin Johnson, Easton Petitta, Parker Van Buren.

PAYSON: Jaxton Haveron, Tyler Quarnberg, Bosten Roseman.

PLEASANT GROVE: Noah Brady, Austin Connelly, Van Haynie, Slater Schow.

PROVO: Drew Deucher, Tre Eyre, Jacob Luke, Kyler Toone, Jackson Sharpe.

SALEM HILLS: Kason Averett, Braxton Harrison, Aiden Haskell, Roper Kay,Trey Mitchell, Trig Richards, Mason Ward.

SKYRIDGE: Lincoln Zinn, Miles Robinson, Mack Fowers.

SPANISH FORK: Kayden Lambson, Riley Lambson, Bryson Shipman, Boston Duvall, Nate Peterson, Tiegan Scott, Pratt Morley.

SPRINGVILLE: Mason DeLlamas, Braxton Hughes, Eli Liddiard, Ashtyn Tate, Easton Van Sickle.

TIMPANOGOS: Cache McCann, Dash McCann, Dylan McWhorter.

TIMPVIEW: Will Cannon, Jordan Christensen, Zeke Cleven, Tyler Weed, Ty Wester.

WASATCH: Crew Baxter, Jacob Bradshaw, Ryker Evans, Blake Sweat.

WESTLAKE: Jason Bruck, Kade Daniels, Isaac Dansie, McKay White.

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