Carson Liedel has played just two seasons of high school baseball.
He already is ticketed for the big time.
Liedel, who will soon begin his junior year at Monroe, already has committed to play Division 1 college baseball at Auburn.
He has been an All-Region selection the last two years.
Liedel hit .356 with 28 RBIs and was 5-2 with a 2.41 ERA on the mound as a freshman, then followed that up hitting .355 last season while posting a 5-1 pitching record with a 2.11 ERA and 67 strikeouts.
“Carson is one of top pitchers in the state,” said Monroe’s new coach David Forgach.
But Liedel is more than just a pitcher.
“Carson is an outstanding baseball player who will be a top of the lineup hitter and a strong defender up the middle,” said Forgach, who plans to use Liedel as a shortstop and centerfielder when he is not on the mound.
Liedel is one of many outstanding baseball players in the Monroe County Region. Here are others to watch during the 2025 season.
They are listed in alphabetical order with comments from their coaches.
Luke Beaudrie, Jefferson, sophomore, cf: Made the All-Region team last spring after hitting .483 with 46 stolen bases last year. “Plays a nice centerfield and is our catalyst on offense.”
Ty Bergeron, Flat Rock, sophomore, 1b: Led the Rams with a .365 batting average as a freshman. “Arguably the best defensive first baseman in the Huron League. We are expecting him to build upon his standout freshman season.”
Jaxin Betts, Jefferson, senior, p-u: Hit .256 and stole 19 bases last spring. “He toes the rubber in our biggest games and plays every position on the field.”
Jace Bloomer, Bedford, senior, ss: Leads the defense for the Mules and batted .286 with 30 hits, 11 doubles and 22 runs.
Joey Brink, Dundee, senior, c: Hit .340 from the lead-off spot last season and led the team with 40 hits and 21 stolen bases. “His defensive work behind the plate was stellar.”
Collin Brooks, Erie Mason, senior, cf-p: Won five games and struck out 38 in 30 innings last year while hitting .365 with 26 runs and 16 steals. “Last year was our lead-off hitter and centerfielder, but will probably bat in the three spot this year to try and drive in more runs.”
Cameron Cole, SMCC, junior, p: Posted a 5-1 record with a 1.10 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 2024. “Our top returning pitcher leading us in wins, innings pitched, ERA and ...
