I am very excited and proud to announce that I have committed to Ball State University! I would like to thank my parents, my siblings for being great role models to me, the coaches that have helped me, and my teammates. Thank you to the Ball State Coaches for the opportunity!
2026 RHP James Nuechterlen
(Dakota)
(6’3, 190)
FB: 87-89 T90.7 (T2136)
SL: 78-80 (2100-2300)
CH: 75-76 (14-1500)
Nuechterlen gave up a lone hit in 2IP for #TeamGreatLakes w/ a FB heavy mix, ft. a short SL as the primary off speed 👍🏻
#PBSFG25 | @JamesNuech4
Luke’s in the record books for Michigan High School baseball! He holds the record for fewest walks allowed in a season which has been held for 20 years! 14th best of all time ERA for a season at .32. Such good news as he works so hard, sets big goals! So proud @DemasseLuke
STATE CHAMPS! 2025 Baseball Player of the Year - Luke DeMasse
Here’s our interview with Luke DeMasse from Macomb Dakota — your STATE CHAMPS! 2025 Baseball Player of the Year! Powered by @VerizonBusiness
DeMasse had a stellar season:
🔥 Selected to the Dream Team
🔥 Led the Cougars to the Division 1 Baseball Final
🔥 Committed to play at Ball State University
@DemasseLuke | @BallStateBB | @DakotaBaseball
2025 season is finally wrapped up. Tough loss to end it in the FINALS, but a fantastic year! 37 wins is the school RECORD! Thank you for everything seniors!
My regular season stats with one week left until playoffs.
AVG: .410
OBP: .510
OPS: .959
32 hits 78 at bats
RBI: 20
R: 26
BB: 14
SB: 15
Go cougs!
@Lansing_Stars@DakotaBaseball@CoachModaff