Players to Watch 2023 NMAA State Baseball

Article and Photos by Jonathan Noah Padilla

Players to watch in the 2023 #NMAA baseball championships from @bagthebandit
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If you are making your way out to watch the 2023 NMAA State Baseball Championships. Here is a list of players that you should catch on the diamond. I’ve seen each of them play this season and they can do some phenomenal things on the baseball field. In no particular order:

Tristin Thomas #13 Carlsbad Cavemen (P, CF)

Steven “Monster” Milam #9 Centennial Hawks (SS, P)

Nico Barela #3 Sandia Matadors (1B, P)

Gene Trujillo #43 St. Pius X Sartans (1B)

Regan Hall #25 Volcano Vista Hawks (P, 1B)

Dathan Yeary #22 Melrose Buffaloes (C)

Niko Alcala #1 Rio Rancho Rams (SS)

Isaiah Gutierrez #2 Rio Grande Ravens (P, OF)

Robert Nunez #10 Valley Vikings (3B, 1B, C)

Mack Mabrey #18 Carlsbad Cavemen (P, OF, INF)

Jackson Meng #7 La Cueva Bears (C)

Lucas Lemons #8 Sandia Prep Sundevils (SS, P)

Matthew Delaney #10 Albuquerque Academy (P, 3B)

Dax Vigil Piedra Vista Panthers (P)

Gabriel Johnson #4 Ruidoso Warriors (INF, OF, P)

Kaleb Castanon #3 Magdalena Steers (SS, P)

Steven Milam, #9 for Centennial High School, walks to the plate in a 2023 regular season game.

Piedra Vista Baseball pitcher, Dax, delivers a pitch.

Players to watch in the 2023 #NMAA baseball championships from @bagthebandit
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Jonathan Noah Padilla

Jonathan Noah Padilla is the sports journalist/photographer for The Hideout. Sports are what he loves. He covers games and spotlights your local athletes in New Mexico. He worked for eleven years in graphic design, marketing, social media management, and content creation for various business’ and is a current U.S. Army officer. You can also find him officiating local high school basketball games. Be sure to say hi to “The Bandit” when you see him out at your games.

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