Finishing up the Daily Hampshire Gazette’s All-Stars schedule is baseball.
A group of 20 athletes were selected, with at least one representative from each team in Hampshire County.
Players who didn’t meet the Gazette’s All-Stars criteria but still deserved recognition were named honorable mentions.
Baseball All-Stars
Brady Klaes | Amherst
The 2026 season was a rebuilding one for the Hurricanes, with one of their major bright spots coming from Klaes. The sophomore broke out this year, becoming a dynamic hitter after entering a bigger role with the team.
Ryan Gould | Belchertown
Leading a strong senior class for the Orioles, Gould provided a huge impact for his squad on a nightly basis. Gould paired an impressive year on the mound with being one of his team’s better bats, showcasing an exceptional two-way season.
Patrick Larson | Easthampton
After bursting onto the scene in his freshman year in 2025, Larson backed it up by improving in all facets this spring. The sophomore was one of the best power hitters in the area throughout this season, while also being a consistent arm for the Eagles as well.
Jacob Maynard | Gateway Regional
The Gators had a huge turnaround this season, in large part due to the two-way success from Maynard all year long. Maynard was dominant on the bump, also bringing a solid bat in the top half of the lineup.
Weston Anderson | Gateway Regional
Anderson helped form an impressive duo for the Gators in their 13-win season, giving the squad another two-way weapon. The sophomore led his team in hits, while supplementing the pitching duties and putting together a great year with his arm.
Brodie Funk | Granby
As one of few seniors on the roster for the Rams in 2026, Funk led by example throughout the spring. Providing his squad with a reliable arm in the pitching staff, along with a solid bat offensively, allowed Funk to be a valuable asset in a multitude of ways.
Riley Florek | Hampshire Regional
Florek played a huge role in helping the Raiders reach the Round of 32 of the Division 4 state tournament this year, headlining the defense as the team’s everyday shortstop. The junior’s success with the bat took a huge jump as well, becoming a tough out for opposing pitchers.
Joe Moro | Hampshire Regional
Moro was another huge piece to the Raiders’ success in 2026, picking up four hits in the team’s two state tournament games to end the year. Right up near the top of the team in hits, extra base hits and RBIs, the centerfielder made sure to finish off his senior season with a bang.
Aiden Robinson | Holyoke
The Purple Knights used a long list of arms throughout the spring, with Robinson proving to be the one they turned to in the biggest moments. The junior was reliable on the mound, also giving his team offensive help all year long.
Justin Rivera | Holyoke
Rivera was easily one of the most dangerous hitters in what proved to be a deep Purple Knights lineup in 2026. The senior showed off an impressive combination of contact, power and speed throughout the year, paving the way for his team to reach the Division 3 state tournament.
Carter Felsentreger | Holyoke
In just his first season at the varsity level, Felsentreger burst onto the scene for the Purple Knights as one of their best bats. The freshman laid the groundwork for what could be an incredible career if he continues to improve.
Chace Earle | Hopkins Academy
Throughout the Golden Hawks’ run to a Western Mass championship and the Division 5 semifinals, Earle was a model of consistency. In his fifth season at the varsity level, the senior was the target of opposing game plans, both due to his multiple no-hitters in postseason games on the mound, but also his incredible bat in the heart of the lineup.
Aiden Keeling-Lococo | Hopkins Academy
As one of the best leadoff hitters in the area, Keeling-Lococo’s five-tool skillset made a huge impact for the Golden Hawks all year long. The junior’s power at the plate stood out in 2026, while also becoming one of the better defenders at both shortstop and in the outfield.
Tucker Russell | Hopkins Academy
Russell blossomed into a dominant ace on the mound in 2026, eclipsing 50 strikeouts on the year. The junior came through in big moments all throughout the postseason, helping the Golden Hawks put together their dominant year.
Matthew Vassallo | Hopkins Academy
Rounding out a large crop of big-time playmakers for the Golden Hawks, Vassallo facilitated a great defense from behind the dish while providing an electric bat at the top of the lineup. The senior was an on-base machine, showing off great power and speed as well.
Dylan Lawrence-Riddel | Northampton
The Blue Devils had a few different arms see substantial work throughout the spring, with Lawrence-Riddel standing out among the rest. The freshman led his squad with a 3-0 record and a 3.33 ERA on the year.
Harry LaFlamme | Smith Academy
LaFlamme was a solid number one option in the rotation for the Falcons in 2026, getting the bulk of the team’s work on the mound. The senior also proved to be one of the better hitters in the lineup offensively, giving his team a valuable two-way asset.
Kaleb Jorritsma | Smith Voc
Setting the tone as one of few seniors on the roster for the Vikings, Jorritsma’s leadership was on full display at shortstop throughout the season. Jorritsma consistently found ways to reach base all year long, comfortably leading his team in runs scored, while also being the group’s most reliable pitcher as well.
Nolan Ingram | Smith Voc
Ingram was another two-way standout for the Vikings during the 2026 season, showing off an impressive skillset in his freshman campaign. Giving his squad a solid number two arm and a bat that provided a spark throughout the year played a big role in a state tournament berth.
Matthew Butler | South Hadley
Butler was thrust into a bigger role for the Tigers this spring, stepping up to the occasion and becoming an ace for his team. The junior saw the majority of the innings pitched this year, showing off great stuff to put together a nice season.
Honorable mentions: Greg King (Amherst), Daniel LeBron (Amherst), Cyrus Arwade (Amherst), Nathan Marino (Belchertown), Canyon Charron (Belchertown), Max Matthews (Belchertown), Anthony Incampo (Easthampton), Christian D’Onofrio (Easthampton), Jake Kotsek (Easthampton), Levi Savoy (Gateway), Theo Deangelis-Page (Gateway), Roan Boeri (Gateway), Joseph Barrett (Granby), Brandon Carillon (Granby), Anthony Santiago (Granby), Colby Cabrini (Hampshire), Thomas Moore (Hampshire), Vynce Carr (Hampshire), Jeremy Francisco (Holyoke), Nolan Judd (Holyoke), Joseph Rios Caraballo (Holyoke), Jeremiah Scanlon-Dean (Hopkins), Harry West (Hopkins), Carter Styspeck (Hopkins), Wyatt Cook (Hopkins), Maceo Nteta (Northampton), Charlie Agostino-Pierce (Northampton), Oliver Yau (Northampton), Callan Payne (Smith Academy), Nate Maloney (Smith Academy), Boden Crevier (Smith Academy), Darren Caney (Smith Academy), Oscar Higuera (Smith Academy), Gavin Kukucka (Smith Voc), Cayden Dionne (Smith Voc), Corey Kirkendall (Smith Voc), Logan Brothers (Smith Voc), Noah Carillon (South Hadley), Memphis Huertas (South Hadley), Ryan Netkovick (South Hadley), Lincoln Belsky (South Hadley).
