Twelve Albuquerque Baseball Academy Athletes Sign College Commitments; Sandia Prep's

Twelve Albuquerque Baseball Academy Athletes Sign College Commitments; Sandia Prep’s

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Twelve athletes from the Albuquerque Baseball Academy officially signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level, expanding New Mexico’s high school baseball pipeline.

The announcement, reported by KRQE, shows high interest in local talent, with players securing spots at institutions ranging from regional junior colleges to four-year universities.

The academy’s signing class is headlined by a strong contingent heading to Pima Community College. Six players—Matthew Cook of Rio Rancho, Bradyn Mazuranich of Volcano Vista, Tyler Swarts of Piedra Vista, Logan Sunstrom of Rio Rancho, Luke Watkins of La Cueva, and Mario Zamora of Albuquerque High—have committed to the Tucson-based program.

The remaining six signees are spreading their talents across a broader geographical map, reflecting the diverse reach of New Mexico’s baseball development programs:

  • Coen Anderson, Durango High School, to Eastern Arizona College
  • Tasman Lupo, Bosque School, to Marian University
  • Reyes Martinez, Rio Grande High School, to Lamar Community College
  • Nathan Matson, La Cueva, to Ottawa University
  • Chase Rivera, Rio Rancho, to New Mexico Junior College

Beyond the academy’s group signings, Logan Lemmons of Sandia Prep provided one of the day’s most personal highlights by officially committing to the University of New Mexico. For Lemmons, the decision to join the Lobos program is the culmination of a lifelong connection to the school’s athletic culture.

“Mom’s a Lobos fan. It’s kind of just, you know, being around the basketball games and the football games and stuff growing up. It’s definitely a dream come true,” Lemmons told KRQE. “I’m just so happy and excited to get in the cherry red and play for the Lobos.”

Lemmons expressed clear confidence in the leadership currently overseeing the program, specifically citing head coach and the coaching staff as a primary reason for his choice.

“UNM’s got what it takes to be super successful in all sports,” Lemmons said. “I just want to bring some extra competitive edge into the dugout and see what we can really do with this program. I believe in it. I believe in Coach Brown and the staff, and I’m just so excited to see what we have working.”

While the excitement of signing day captures the success of these 13 athletes, the talent coming out of New Mexico’s high school baseball programs highlights the broader reality for the sport.

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