Get ready for some serious baseball action! We're about to dive into the incredible performances that made up Baseball America's College Team of the Week for Week 3 of the 2026 season. These players are not just stats-driven, but also showcase the impact of competition and underlying skills. Let's meet the stars!
Catching the Eye: Weber Neels, Minnesota
Neels, a fourth-year starter, dominated against Kansas with a 10-for-14 performance, including four home runs, two doubles, and nine RBIs. He's one of the Big Ten's top sluggers with five home runs this season.
First Base Power: Ryan Niedzwiedz, SIUE
Niedzwiedz added three more homers in Week 3, bringing his season total to five. This 6-foot-2 first baseman went 8-for-19 with seven runs and nine RBIs in a five-game stretch. He's definitely one to watch in the 2026 draft.
Middle Infield Magic: Jarren Advincula, Georgia Tech
Advincula went 7-for-17 with three home runs and eight RBIs, helping Georgia Tech secure three straight series wins. He's ranked as Baseball America's 85th prospect for the upcoming draft.
Third Base Heroics: Temo Becerra, Texas
Becerra had an impressive week, going 6-for-12 with eight runs scored and three home runs. His three-homer weekend set a new career high!
Shortstop Sensation: Jake Schaffner, North Carolina
Schaffner, a transfer from North Dakota State, had his best week yet, going 11-for-17 with four doubles and a triple. He's struck out only once in his first 13 games with the Tar Heels.
Outfield Excellence: Cider Canon, Duke
Canon went 9-for-14 with four home runs and 10 RBIs. He showed great plate discipline, drawing five walks and adding three stolen bases.
UTSA's Star: Drew Detlefsen
Detlefsen has been a key player in UTSA's fast start, and he continued his impact in Week 3. He went 8-for-18 with three home runs and a .708 slugging percentage, ranking fourth in the American Conference.
The Hottest Hitter: Will Gasparino, UCLA
Gasparino is on fire! He's launched a nation-leading 10 home runs, including four in Week 3. With just two singles all season, he's still batting .378. His power surge has evaluators rethinking his draft potential.
Breakout Candidate: Daniel Jackson, Georgia
Dubbed as Georgia's top breakout player, Jackson lived up to the hype with an 8-for-21 performance, including five home runs and nine RBIs. He's on track to reach 20 home runs and stolen bases as a junior.
Pitching Perfection: Michael Sharman, Clemson
Sharman had an incredible outing, tossing a complete game against South Carolina on just 78 pitches. He allowed only one run and struck out four. His season ERA is now 0.90, and he's yet to issue a walk in 20 innings.
Dominant Lefty: Mason Edwards, USC
Edwards is on a hot streak, rivaling Gasparino's power surge. He's thrown 18 innings without allowing a hit, and in Week 3, he struck out 11 over seven innings. He's quickly becoming a top lefthander prospect for the 2026 class.
Strikeout King: Chris Levonas, Wake Forest
Levonas dominated Loyola Marymount, striking out a career-high 14 batters in six perfect innings. This 2027 draft prospect has allowed just one run in 14.2 innings this season.
Complete Game Shutout: Andrew Herrmann, Louisiana
Herrmann had a career game against UC San Diego, spinning a complete-game shutout with 13 strikeouts. The Tritons managed just one hit off him in the sixth inning.
TWP Honor: Caylon Dygert, UT Arlington
Dygert struck out 11 over 8.2 innings against No. 9 Arkansas, not allowing an earned run. His dominant performance carried the Mavericks to an upset victory.
And there you have it! These players are the cream of the crop for Week 3. But here's where it gets controversial: Who do you think should have made the cut? And this is the part most people miss: It's not just about the stats, but the impact and potential these players bring. So, who's your favorite? Let's discuss in the comments!
