Albuquerque, NM
Bear
La Cueva
Coach: Gerard Pineda
27-3

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Braiden Reynolds, Sr. 3B/RHP | 6’4 | 205lb College Commitment: Grand Canyon Previous Season Stats: Offensive Batting Average: .551 (54-98), 17 2B, 2 3B, 9 HR, 69 RBI (State Record and National Leader), 28 runs, 14 BB, 8 K. Pitching: 10-1, 1 SV, 2.17 ERA, 19 ER, 18 BB, 61 K, 1.08 WHIP, .214 BAA Awards: 2024- NM Gatorade Player of the Year, NM 5A State Player of the Year, District Player of the Year, Albuquerque Journal Metro Player of the Year, 1st Team All-State Pitcher and Infielder, 1st Team All-District Pitcher and First Base.  MaxPreps New Mexico Player of the Year,  MaxPreps 2nd Team All-American-Infield, ABCA 2nd Team All-American-First Base, 2023- 1st Team All-District Pitcher and First Base Coaches Note: Braiden looks to continue his high-level performance from the previous seasons. In his senior year he looks to make the move from first base to the hot corner. He is making the transition rather smoothly. He will continue to be a major contributor to the Bear pitching staff.
Reid Jacobson, Sr., 6’1 | 175lb College Commitment: New Mexico Previous Season Stats: Offensive: .437 Batting Average (38-87), 14 2B, 2 3B, 39 RBI, 32 runs, 19 BB, 12 K, 7 SB Awards: 2024- All-State 1st Team-INF, Albuquerque Journal Metro 1st Team-Second Base,  All-District-2nd Team-Second Base, 2023-All-District 2nd Team-Designated Hitter Coaches Note: Reid is a dynamic player with a high ceiling. He has good instincts throughout the game and is going to be fun to watch in the future. He has a quick bat and can spray the ball to all fields. An excellent athlete he has the ability to play many different positions.
Brayden Likar, Sr., CF | 6’1 | 160lb College Commitment: Paradise Valley CC (AZ) Previous Season Stats: Offensive: .410 (34-83), 10 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 39 runs, 12 BB, 16 K, 8 SB Awards: 2024- All-District Honorable Mention OF Coaches Note: Brayden is a toolsy outfielder. He has a quick bat, runs well and tracks balls extremely well, often making tough outs look a bit easier than reality. He shows excellent instincts on the base paths and will continue to get better with experience.
Dylan Blomker, Jr., RHP/1B | 6’3 | 195lb College Commitment: LSU Previous Season Stats: Offensive: .375 (3-8), 1 2B, 4 RBI, 2 runs, 1 BB, 1 K Pitching: 8-1, 2.69 ERA, 20 ER, 27 BB, 74 K, 52 IP, 1.23 WHIP, .198 BAA Awards: 2024- All-State 1st Team- Pitcher, All-District 1st Team-Pitcher Coaches Note: Dylan has electric stuff on the mound, low 90s FB, with a sharp BB. He will also be one of our top hitters this season spending time at first base when not on the mound.
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Everett Burdett, Jr., RHP/INF/OF | 6’3 | 200lb College Commitment: Oregon State Previous Season Stats: Offensive .371 Batting Average (23-62), 4 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 24 runs, 10 BB, 12 K, 1 SB Pitching: 4-1, 1.61 ERA, 6 ER, 12 BB, 27 K, 26 1/3 IP, 0.95 WHIP, .144 BAA Awards: 2024- All-District Honorable Mention- OF Coaches Note: Everett had a strong sophomore campaign and really blossomed toward the end of year especially on the mound. His excellent outing in the state quarter-final was a glimpse of what he is capable of. He will continue to be a big part of the offense when not pitching.