1A All-Idaho baseball team: The biggest talents from the state’s smallest schools
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
1A ALL-IDAHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dominic Holden
Troy, so., P/SS
The unflappable, lights-out lefty led the Trojans to a state title, going 6-2 with a 0.14 ERA — the lowest across all Idaho classifications. He struck out 105 in 55 ⅔ innings, including 13 in the state semifinals. He also hit .343, drove in 34 runs and stole 34 bases.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Tyler Strunk
Troy
The first-year head coach built the Babe Ruth program that turned Troy (16-4) into a powerhouse and back-to-back state champs.
FIRST TEAM
Zeke Ochoa
Horseshoe Bend, sr., P
The 1A Western Idaho Conference Player of the Year went 5-3 with a 4.78 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 38 innings (15.6 Ks per 7 innings).
Jaxon Vowels
Potlatch, jr., P
The right-hander threw a no-hit shutout in a district play-in game to extend the Loggers’ season. He finished with a 2.57 ERA and 48 strikeouts.
Jesus Ortiz
Glenns Ferry, jr., P
The Pilots’ leader both on and off the field, and their go-to arm, Ortiz went 6-1 with a 5.56 ERA, 80 strikeouts and four complete games.
Wyatt Fitzmorris
Kendrick, jr., C
The brick wall allowed his pitchers to bury any pitch into the dirt. He hit .474, slugged .818, drove in 15 runs and stole 31 bases.
Sam Yeakley
Gem State, sr., INF
The all-state soccer player led the 1A ranks in batting average (.667), on-base percentage (.750) and slugging percentage (1.000).
Laken Wilson
Vision Charter, so., INF
The sophomore was a terror on the basepaths, stealing a 1A-leading 42 bases. He also hit .543 and drove in 20 runs for the state consolation champs.
Jake Fabbi
Clearwater Valley, so., INF
He hit .224, but he made the most of those hits, driving in 21 runs. He went 7-for-14 at district and state for the state runner-ups.
Landon Schlieper
Clearwater Valley, jr., INF
The right-hander carried the Rams at the plate and on the mound. He hit .488 with 37 RBIs and 24 stolen bases, and he went 9-2 with a 2.88 ERA.
Colton McElroy
Prairie, sr., OF
His speed, jumps and strong arm from center field made him a nightmare for hitters. He also hit .383 and stole 23 bases at the plate.
Tucker Ashmead
Kendrick, jr., OF
His gap-to-gap power and ability to put the ball in play when it mattered most led to a .483 batting average and 15 RBIs.
Issac Rigney
Kendrick, sr., OF
The 6-3 right-fielder came up big in clutch situations, hitting .458 with 18 RBIs and a .645 slugging percentage.
