Nov 13, 2026 | Baseball
OMAHA – Omaha Baseball head coach Rob Fournier announced the addition of 16 student-athletes to the Mavericks' 2028 signing class.Â
The class features 11 junior college transfers and five high school standouts, including five Nebraska natives. The group consists of eight right-handed pitchers, three outfielders, two infielders, one catcher, one first baseman and one utility player.
"We are excited about our class, the talent, character and the competitiveness these young men bring to Omaha," head coach Rob Fournier said. "They've embraced our vision and standards, and we're confident they will help move Omaha Baseball forward! This is another important step in building something special. I also want to give a special thank you to our Recruiting Coordinator, Jeff Calhoun, and our entire coaching staff for their tremendous work, commitment, and efforts throughout this recruiting process. Their hard work and dedication were instrumental in bringing together a great class. Go Mavs!"
Meet the 2028 Maverick Signing Class
Kalai Larsen | RHP/INF | Lincoln, Neb. | Lincoln East HS
Larson joins the Mavericks as one of Nebraska's top two-way prospects out of Lincoln East High School. A right-handed pitcher and infielder, Larson helped lead the Carpetland Rugs to the program's first American Legion World Series championship. He features a fastball consistently in the low 90s, complemented by his athleticism and versatility on the field.
Bo Collingwood | RHP | LeClaire, Iowa | Southeastern CC
Collingwood comes to Omaha from Southeastern Community College after previously competing at Blinn College, where he recorded a 1.60 ERA and helped the Buccaneers finish as the NJCAA Division I national runner-up. The right-hander brings a unique delivery and competitive presence to the Mavericks' pitching staff.
Hunter Vadeer | RHP | Austin, Minn. | Iowa Western CC
Vadeer joins Omaha from Iowa Western Community College after an accomplished high school career that included being named the 2025 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year. The right-hander recorded 83 strikeouts across 37 2/3 innings while posting a 0.19 ERA during his high school career. His pitching arsenal features a fastball that has reached 94 mph.
Nicholas Westendorp | RHP | Foothills, Alberta, Canada | Coffeyville CC
Westendorp arrives from Coffeyville Community College, where he earned 2026 KJCCC East Pitcher of the Year honors. The right-hander recorded 69 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings, posting a 3.68 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Westendorp adds collegiate experience and a physical presence to Omaha's pitching staff.
Ethan Faith | RHP | Algonquin, Ill. | McHenry County College
Faith joins the Mavericks from McHenry County College, bringing a powerful pitching arsenal highlighted by a fastball that has reached 95.5 mph. According to Prep Baseball Report, his fastball ranked as the second-highest velocity mark among junior college pitchers.
Jake Bosshamer | RHP | Kearney, Neb. | Kearney Catholic HS
Bosshammer joins Omaha as one of Nebraska's top high school pitching prospects. Ranked as the No. 7 right-handed pitcher in the state out of Kearney Catholic High School, Bosshammer posted a 3.19 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 37 1/3 innings during the 2026 season. His fastball consistently sits in the low 90s.
Eli Tritinger | RHP | St. Louis, Mo. | Southwestern Illinois College
Tritinger comes to Omaha from Southwestern Illinois College, bringing previous Division I experience and a strong junior college background. The right-hander adds depth to the Mavericks' pitching staff with his pitching arsenal and collegiate experience.
Angelo Reyes | RHP | Caguas, Puerto Rico
Reyes joins the Mavericks as a right-handed pitcher from Caguas, Puerto Rico. He features a fastball in the low 90s and brings a combination of physicality, athleticism and pitching potential to Omaha's incoming class.
Hayden Oliver | OF | Bentonville, Ark. | Fort Scott CC
Oliver arrives from Fort Scott Community College following a productive 2026 campaign in which he posted a .379 batting average, .491 on-base percentage and .611 slugging percentage. A left-handed hitter, Oliver was recognized by Prep Baseball Report as the fastest player in junior college baseball after recording a 6.28-second 60-yard dash.
Brody Seidl | OF | McPherson, Kan. | Cloud County CC
Seidl joins the Mavericks from Cloud County Community College, where he hit .322 with a .481 on-base percentage and .441 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. A leadoff hitter with a 6.5-second 60-yard dash, Seidl brings speed and offensive consistency to Omaha. He previously played under Mavericks assistant coach Zach Gerch at Cloud County.
Bryson Rhodes | OF | Lincoln, Neb. | Lincoln East HS
Rhodes joins Omaha as a top-20 prospect in Nebraska out of Lincoln East High School. During the 2026 season, he hit .367 with a .521 on-base percentage and .589 slugging percentage while recording a 6.4-second 60-yard dash and 105 mph exit velocity. Rhodes also helped lead the Carpetland Rugs to their first American Legion World Series championship alongside fellow Omaha signee Kalai Larson.
Dylan England | INF | Boone, Iowa | Iowa Western CC
England comes to Omaha from Iowa Western Community College after a strong 2026 campaign with the Reivers. A middle-of-the-order hitter, England posted a .353 batting average, .526 on-base percentage and .549 slugging percentage. He brings offensive production and junior college experience to the Mavericks' infield.
Lou Hodoly | INF | Omaha, Neb. | Northeast CC
Hodoly returns to his hometown after competing at Northeast Community College. An Omaha South High School product, Hodoly hit .321 with a .396 on-base percentage and .546 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. He adds defensive ability and collegiate experience to the Mavericks' infield.
Jaeger Solis | C | Prior Lake, Minn. | John A. Logan CC
Solis joins Omaha from John A. Logan College after posting a .344 batting average, .494 on-base percentage and .594 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. A left-handed hitter, Solis brings offensive production and defensive ability behind the plate to the Mavericks.
Tom Norton | INF/OF | Muscatine, Iowa | Muscatine HS
Norton joins the Mavericks as Iowa's top-ranked third baseman out of Muscatine High School. During the 2026 season, he hit .457 with 13 doubles and 29 stolen bases. A versatile defender capable of playing both the infield and outfield, Norton also features a 90 mph throwing arm.
Jax Theeler | 1B | Sioux City, Iowa | Kirkwood CC
Theeler arrives from Kirkwood Community College following an impressive 2026 season in which he hit .388 with a .524 on-base percentage and .750 slugging percentage. The first baseman totaled 13 home runs and 61 RBIs for the Eagles, bringing a powerful bat and proven offensive production to the Mavericks' lineup.
The 2028 signing class marks another step in the development of Omaha Baseball under Fournier, combining established junior college talent with high school prospects from across the region and beyond.
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The class features 11 junior college transfers and five high school standouts, including five Nebraska natives. The group consists of eight right-handed pitchers, three outfielders, two infielders, one catcher, one first baseman and one utility player.
"We are excited about our class, the talent, character and the competitiveness these young men bring to Omaha," head coach Rob Fournier said. "They've embraced our vision and standards, and we're confident they will help move Omaha Baseball forward! This is another important step in building something special. I also want to give a special thank you to our Recruiting Coordinator, Jeff Calhoun, and our entire coaching staff for their tremendous work, commitment, and efforts throughout this recruiting process. Their hard work and dedication were instrumental in bringing together a great class. Go Mavs!"
Meet the 2028 Maverick Signing Class
Kalai Larsen | RHP/INF | Lincoln, Neb. | Lincoln East HS
Larson joins the Mavericks as one of Nebraska's top two-way prospects out of Lincoln East High School. A right-handed pitcher and infielder, Larson helped lead the Carpetland Rugs to the program's first American Legion World Series championship. He features a fastball consistently in the low 90s, complemented by his athleticism and versatility on the field.
Bo Collingwood | RHP | LeClaire, Iowa | Southeastern CC
Collingwood comes to Omaha from Southeastern Community College after previously competing at Blinn College, where he recorded a 1.60 ERA and helped the Buccaneers finish as the NJCAA Division I national runner-up. The right-hander brings a unique delivery and competitive presence to the Mavericks' pitching staff.
Hunter Vadeer | RHP | Austin, Minn. | Iowa Western CC
Vadeer joins Omaha from Iowa Western Community College after an accomplished high school career that included being named the 2025 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year. The right-hander recorded 83 strikeouts across 37 2/3 innings while posting a 0.19 ERA during his high school career. His pitching arsenal features a fastball that has reached 94 mph.
Nicholas Westendorp | RHP | Foothills, Alberta, Canada | Coffeyville CC
Westendorp arrives from Coffeyville Community College, where he earned 2026 KJCCC East Pitcher of the Year honors. The right-hander recorded 69 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings, posting a 3.68 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Westendorp adds collegiate experience and a physical presence to Omaha's pitching staff.
Ethan Faith | RHP | Algonquin, Ill. | McHenry County College
Faith joins the Mavericks from McHenry County College, bringing a powerful pitching arsenal highlighted by a fastball that has reached 95.5 mph. According to Prep Baseball Report, his fastball ranked as the second-highest velocity mark among junior college pitchers.
Jake Bosshamer | RHP | Kearney, Neb. | Kearney Catholic HS
Bosshammer joins Omaha as one of Nebraska's top high school pitching prospects. Ranked as the No. 7 right-handed pitcher in the state out of Kearney Catholic High School, Bosshammer posted a 3.19 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 37 1/3 innings during the 2026 season. His fastball consistently sits in the low 90s.
Eli Tritinger | RHP | St. Louis, Mo. | Southwestern Illinois College
Tritinger comes to Omaha from Southwestern Illinois College, bringing previous Division I experience and a strong junior college background. The right-hander adds depth to the Mavericks' pitching staff with his pitching arsenal and collegiate experience.
Angelo Reyes | RHP | Caguas, Puerto Rico
Reyes joins the Mavericks as a right-handed pitcher from Caguas, Puerto Rico. He features a fastball in the low 90s and brings a combination of physicality, athleticism and pitching potential to Omaha's incoming class.
Hayden Oliver | OF | Bentonville, Ark. | Fort Scott CC
Oliver arrives from Fort Scott Community College following a productive 2026 campaign in which he posted a .379 batting average, .491 on-base percentage and .611 slugging percentage. A left-handed hitter, Oliver was recognized by Prep Baseball Report as the fastest player in junior college baseball after recording a 6.28-second 60-yard dash.
Brody Seidl | OF | McPherson, Kan. | Cloud County CC
Seidl joins the Mavericks from Cloud County Community College, where he hit .322 with a .481 on-base percentage and .441 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. A leadoff hitter with a 6.5-second 60-yard dash, Seidl brings speed and offensive consistency to Omaha. He previously played under Mavericks assistant coach Zach Gerch at Cloud County.
Bryson Rhodes | OF | Lincoln, Neb. | Lincoln East HS
Rhodes joins Omaha as a top-20 prospect in Nebraska out of Lincoln East High School. During the 2026 season, he hit .367 with a .521 on-base percentage and .589 slugging percentage while recording a 6.4-second 60-yard dash and 105 mph exit velocity. Rhodes also helped lead the Carpetland Rugs to their first American Legion World Series championship alongside fellow Omaha signee Kalai Larson.
Dylan England | INF | Boone, Iowa | Iowa Western CC
England comes to Omaha from Iowa Western Community College after a strong 2026 campaign with the Reivers. A middle-of-the-order hitter, England posted a .353 batting average, .526 on-base percentage and .549 slugging percentage. He brings offensive production and junior college experience to the Mavericks' infield.
Lou Hodoly | INF | Omaha, Neb. | Northeast CC
Hodoly returns to his hometown after competing at Northeast Community College. An Omaha South High School product, Hodoly hit .321 with a .396 on-base percentage and .546 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. He adds defensive ability and collegiate experience to the Mavericks' infield.
Jaeger Solis | C | Prior Lake, Minn. | John A. Logan CC
Solis joins Omaha from John A. Logan College after posting a .344 batting average, .494 on-base percentage and .594 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. A left-handed hitter, Solis brings offensive production and defensive ability behind the plate to the Mavericks.
Tom Norton | INF/OF | Muscatine, Iowa | Muscatine HS
Norton joins the Mavericks as Iowa's top-ranked third baseman out of Muscatine High School. During the 2026 season, he hit .457 with 13 doubles and 29 stolen bases. A versatile defender capable of playing both the infield and outfield, Norton also features a 90 mph throwing arm.
Jax Theeler | 1B | Sioux City, Iowa | Kirkwood CC
Theeler arrives from Kirkwood Community College following an impressive 2026 season in which he hit .388 with a .524 on-base percentage and .750 slugging percentage. The first baseman totaled 13 home runs and 61 RBIs for the Eagles, bringing a powerful bat and proven offensive production to the Mavericks' lineup.
The 2028 signing class marks another step in the development of Omaha Baseball under Fournier, combining established junior college talent with high school prospects from across the region and beyond.
Connect with Omaha Baseball on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, @OmahaBSB.
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