Michael Bonenfant

P | 6'7 / 175 | Fr | Moreno Valley, CA | Valley View HS

» 2023 graduate of Valley View High School (California)
» Played two seasons of varsity baseball for coaches Todd Beltran, Miguel Garcia, Robert Lyman
» Honors: All-League First Team (x2)
» Also participated in wrestling
» Played club for Macs Athletics, Shockers National, Palm Springs Collegiate League

Major: Business Administration

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The scholarship I received for academics and athletics made it just as affordable to go here as anywhere else I could have gone. Who wouldn't want to pursue their dreams in Hawai'i?"

Kyle Casados

INF | 5'10 / 165 | Jr | Phoenix, AZ | Coconino HS

» Spent three years at Phoenix College (Arizona) playing for coach Kevin Kimball
» Played in 95 games over 2.5 seasons with the Bears, totaling 52 hits, 49 runs, 21 stolen bases and finishing with a .883 fielding percentage on 82 putouts and 115 assists
» 2020 graduate of Coconino HS (Arizona)
» Played four seasons of varsity baseball for coach Daniel Vander Valk

Major: Mathematics

Luke Dickson

P | 6'4 / 190 | Jr | Phoenix, AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor HS / Paradise Valley CC

» Spent two years at Paradise Valley Community College (Arizona)
» Made 33 appearances, totaling 50.0 innings and finishing with a 5-0 record and one save. Posted a 2.34 ERA over two seasons
» 2021 graduate of Sandra Day O'Connor High School (Arizona)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Jeff Baumgardner
» Also participated in football

Major: Business Administration – Marketing

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "To play baseball in paradise."

Connor Dougal

P | 6'4 / 210 | Jr | Surprise, AZ | Shadow Ridge HS / Paradise Valley CC

» Spent first two years at Paradise Valley Community College (Arizona)
» Made 31 total appearances on the mound for the Pumas, totaling 39.2 innings with a 2-2 record
» 2021 graduate of Shadow Ridge High School (2021)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Jordan Zimmerman

Major: Administration of Justice

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Location. Wanted to be away from Arizona and be a part of a great athletic baseball program."

Mark Fedro

INF | 6'2 / 180 | Fr | Irvine, CA | Crean Lutheran HS

» 2023 graduate of Crean Lutheran High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Jake Haney
» Honors: All-Empire League Team (x2)
» Also participated in basketball
» Played club for TB SoCal, California Colts

Major: Business Administration

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The coaching staff and players — the program felt like home to me. I felt an instant connection and wanted to be a part of what is happening with this program. God guided me to this place and I felt that I could be a contributor right away. It is a dream come true to play my sport in the most beautiful place on earth."

Dane Flashberg

C | 5'10 / 180 | Jr | Glendora, CA | Damien HS / College of the Canyons + Redlands

» Spent one year at College of the Canyons (California) playing for coach Chris Cota
» Appeared in 36 games for the Cougars, batting .283 with a .979 fielding percentage on 209 putouts and 21 assists
» Spent one year at University of Redlands (California)
» Played in eight games with two starts for the Bulldogs, batting .200 with a 1.000 fielding percentage on 23 putouts
» 2021 graduate of Damien High School (California)
» Played two seasons of varsity baseball for coach Andy Anieto
» Played club for SGV Arsenal and Canes West

Major: Business Administration

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The amazing scenery and level of competition."

Sebastian Garcia

P | 6'0 / 195 | Jr | Ventura, CA | Buena HS / Ventura College

» Spent two years at Ventura College (California) playing for coach Jimmy Walker
» Made 31 appearances over two seasons with the Pirates, totaling 28.1 innings and finishing with a 1-2 record with three saves
» 2021 graduate of Buena High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coaches Jared Patterson, Joey Contreras, Jason Kimble
» Honors: 2021 Pacific View League Pitcher of the Year, 2021 All-County First Team

Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "It is an opportunity to reach my potential as a student and an athlete."

Collin Gunn

P | 6'0 / 170 | Jr | Modesto, CA | Gregori HS / Modesto JC

» Made 30 appearances with one start over two seasons, totaling 48.2 innings and finishing with a 4-2 record
» Spent three years at Modest Junior College (California)
» 2020 graduate of Gregori High School (California)
» Played two seasons of varsity baseball for coach James Davis
» Also participated in football

Major: Communication

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "To continue to play college baseball and I was invited to play for the Vulcans, and who wouldn't want to live on the beautiful island of Hawai'i?"

Haokea Kekahuna-Tomita

P | 5'8 / 185 | Fr | Wailuku, HI | H.P. Baldwin HS

» 2023 graduate of Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (Hawai'i)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Craig Okita
» Maui Interscholastic League Champion (x2)
» Also participated in basketball, volleyball and track field

Major: Communication

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "I want to play collegiate baseball and continue to pursue my education there as well."

Noah Lane

CF | 6'2 / 190 | Jr | Chula Vista, CA | Helix HS

» Spent two years at Grossmont College (California) playing for coach Robert Aguirre
» Appeared in 72 games over two seasons for the Griffins, batting .266 (71 hits, 42 RBI) with a .983 fielding percentage (163 putouts, nine assists)
» 2021 graduate of Helix High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Cole Holland
» Played club for CBA Marucci

Major: Business Administration

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Great program, coaches and location."

Bryce Lindberg

OF | 6'0 / 175 | Jr | Shoreline, WA | Shorewood HS / Grossmont College

» Spent three years at Shoreline Community College (Washington) playing for coaches Dave Snell and Brady Summers
» Played in 43 games for the Dolphins
» 2020 graduate of Shorewood High School (Washington)
» Played four seasons of varsity baseball for coach Wyatt Tonkin
» Honors: 2019 All-Area Team
» Also participated in football
» Played club for Rush Baseball

Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The community and culture the team and coaching staff bring and the history of a winning program that develops players and people."

Dylan Montague

P/1B | 6'4 / 180 | Fr | Fremont, CA | John F. Kennedy HS / Shoreline CC

» 2023 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Fred Aquilina
» Played club for TKB Baseball

Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "This school offered me the most for an athletic scholarship. They offer the major that I am interested in and Hawai'i seemed like an amazing place to play baseball and go to school."

Noah Nakaoka

OF | 5'11 / 170 | Fr | Honolulu, HI | Maryknoll School

» 2023 graduate of Maryknoll School (Hawai'i)
» Played three seasons of varsity softball for coach Alaka'i Aglipay
» Honors: 2022 Interscholastic League of Honolulu All-Star
» Played club for Team California-Hawaii

Major: Business Administration

Dane Palimo'o

1B | 5'8 / 195 | Fr | Honolulu, HI | Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

» 2023 graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (Hawai'i)
» Played two seasons of varsity baseball for coaches Daryl Kitagawa, Keith Komeji, Jason Doi and Brandon Toro
» 2023 HHSAA Division I State Champion, 2023 Interscholastic League of Honolulu Champion, 2022 American Legion State Champion
» Played club for HBG, Hawaii Rockies, Salty Crew

Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "I felt like it was a great place for me to grow as a person and as a player while also pursing my dream to be a physical therapist."

Noah Pang

UT | 5'9 / 175 | Fr | Santa Clara, CA | Archbishop Mitty HS

» 2023 graduate of Archbishop Mitty High School (California)
» Played two seasons of varsity baseball for coach Brian Yocke
» CCS D2 Champion, NorCal D2 Champion

Major: Biology

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Coaches seemed genuinely interested in me and my ability to play despite my small stature, which was extremely hard to find during the recruiting process where I was continuously told that I was undersized."

Carlos Perez

C/INF | 5'9 / 170 | Fr | Antioch, CA | Deer Valley HS

» 2023 graduate of Deer Valley High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coaches Joshua Hannah and Mathew Mills
» Honors: All-League Second Team
» Also participated in football and wrestling

Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The people of Hilo are so welcoming and respectful."

Ethan Salscheider

P | 5'10 / 180 | Jr | Tacoma, WA | Wilson HS / Pierce College + Olympic College

» Spent two years at Pierce College (Washington) playing for coach Kevin Davis
» Appeared in 18 games with 13 starts over two seasons for the Raiders, totaling 98.2 innings and a 2.83 ERA with a 4-5 record and four complete games
» Spent one year at Olympic College (Washington) playing for coach Ryan Parker
» Made nine appearances with five starts for the Rangers, totaling 34.0 innings and finishing with a 1-2 record and one save
» 2020 graduate of Wilson High School (Washington)
» Played four seasons of varsity baseball for coach Derek Jennings
» Played club for Garciaparra Baseball Group

Major: Business Administration

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The culture here and the change in scenery from my hometown."

Arthur Soto

INF | 5'11 / 170 | Jr | Scotts Valley, CA | Archbishop Mitty HS

» Spent three years at California State University, Monterey Bay
» Played in 35 games with 18 starts, finishing with a .288 batting average and .933 fielding percentage. Helped the Otters claim 2022 CCAA Regular Season title and 2023 CCAA Tournament Championship
» 2020 graduate of Archbishop Mitty High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Brian Yocke
» Played club for Dub Baseball

Major: Art

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "I have always wanted to learn more about Hawaiian culture. I am from a beach town so I am always drawn to the ocean and the tropical feeling, and having the opportunity to play baseball and embrace the Hawaiian culture was something I have dreamed of."

Caden Sta. Maria

1B | 6'1 / 205 | Fr | Milpitas, CA | Bellarmine College Prep / CSU Monterey Bay

» 2023 graduate of Bellarmine College Preparatory (California)
» Played two seasons of varsity baseball for coach Nate Sutton
» 2023 CCS D2 Champion
» Played club for NorCalU

Major: Nursing

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Hawai'i has always felt like home to me and playing baseball here has always been a dream for me."

Kaydenn Uyeda

OF | 5'7 / 160 | Fr | Honolulu, HI | Roosevelt HS

» 2023 graduate of Roosevelt High School (Hawai'i)
» Played four seasons of varsity baseball for coaches Samee Texiera, AD Mols, Eric Tokunaga
» Honors: All-OIA East Team

Major: Biology

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "It's close to home and has everything I looked for in a college."

Brandon Wada

C | 5'9 / 185 | Fr | Honolulu, HI | 'Iolani School

» 2023 graduate of 'Iolani School (Hawai'i)
» Played three seasons of varsity baseball for coach Kurt Miyahira
» Honors: Interscholastic League of Honolulu All-Star

Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Logan Wilson

So | Hilo, HI | Hilo HS

» 2020 graduate of Hilo High School (Hawai'i)
» 2019 Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division I Champion

Major: Undeclared