Freshman Year at Iowa Central CC
53-12 record
Top 4 finish at World Series
Honorable Mention All Region
5’11 190
Outfielder
BA .313(.351)
OBP .505(.555)
47 Hits
10 HR
49 RBI
57 R
13 SB
56/36 BB/K
Senior Cole Smith was listed today among @d1baseball 's Top 50 Second Basemen this morning! Smith is hitting .377/.455/.603 and leads the team with 15 doubles https://t.co/bHpMz0f9xR
💪⚾️ Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance presents the Top 3 Large School Returners in Hits! ⚾️💪
These hitters are back and ready to keep the bats blazing in 2026. 🔥
🥇 Noah Krapfl — 49 hits
The large school hit king returns after putting together an outstanding season at the plate. Expect plenty more barrels from Noah this spring. ⚾️
🥈 JP Elbert — 45 hits
JP proved last year he can flat-out rake. He’ll be looking to keep the line moving and stay right in the middle of the hit parade. 🔥
🥉 Will Steffen — 44 hits
Will was one of the most reliable bats around last season. He’s back to keep spraying line drives and making life tough on pitchers. 💥
Big thanks to Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance for helping us spotlight these outstanding local athletes. 🙌
📸: Photos (uncredited) from players Instagram pages
💪⚾️ Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance presents the Top 3 Small School Returners in Hits! ⚾️💪
These small school standouts are back and ready to swing it again in 2026. 🔥
🥇 Mick Hoffman — 41 hits
Mick led the way among small school returners and showed he knows how to find grass. He’ll be one of the toughest outs around this season. ⚾️
🥈 Jake Hosch — 34 hits
Jake turned in a strong season last year and consistently put the ball in play. He’ll be looking to keep the bat hot again this spring. 🔥
🥉 Cameron Casel — 32 hits
Cameron showed he can be a big-time contributor at the plate. Don’t be surprised if he keeps stacking hits and making noise this year. 💥
A huge thank you to Xtreme Strength & Sports Performance for supporting our local athletes and helping us celebrate Dubuque area baseball. 🙌
📸: Photos (uncredited) from players Instagram pages
📸: Cam Casel - Lost Bison Photography
Conner Moats ('30)
Crosby Newton ('30)
Caden Pauli ('30)
Their performances landed each of them on the 2026 PG Iowa Indoor Prospect Gateway Top Prospect List. Check out their great performances below 🔥
https://t.co/pJsUHEIcEp
@PerfectGameUSA@PG_Scouting
JP Elbert (IA, 27’) Struck the ball well all day. 2-3 with 2 doubles with 6 RBIs this game. Deep load with a smooth bat path. Impacts the ball well to opposite field.
#PGIAspringleague#Uncommitted
Be sure to follow @nicc_bsb this season. Come support the first year program under @C_Klostermann17 in their home games at Paul Scherrman Field in Farley.
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