LITCHFIELD | SENIOR |  SHORTSTOP

The Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year “is a five-tool player,” Delano coach Dan Paulson said. The five tools are speed, arm strength, hitting for average, hitting for power and fielding. “There is not a better player in the metro.” Estrada hit .520 on the season with an on-base percentage of .657 and slugging percentage of 1.040 while only striking out four times. He also was honored as the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state. College: Minnesota.

LAKEVILLE NORTH | SENIOR | SHORTSTOP

The slick-fielding Altavilla might not have had the offensive numbers of a year ago, but still flashes the leather. “We build our team around pitching and defense, and he is the anchor that holds that together for us,” Panthers coach Tony Market said. He only committed two errors (.977 fielding percentage) on the season. Altavilla is hitting .381 with four home runs. College: Nebraska.

RED WING | SENIOR | SHORTSTOP/PITCHER

Buck did whatever the Wingers needed to be successful this spring. He moved from third base to shortstop, came out of the bullpen and even got a pitching start in the section tournament. He hit .548 with 10 home runs and 36 RBI. On the mound, Buck was 1-0 with five saves and a 0.64 ERA. “His arm and bat are the definition of power for a high school player,” Wingers coach Paul Hartmann said. College: Iowa Western CC.

PRIOR LAKE | JUNIOR | P/3B/SS

In his final four starts, Hanson registered three shutouts and only allowed one unearned run. He had double-digit strikeouts in all four games, 48 in all. He finished the season 5-0 with one save and a 0.45 ERA. He struck out 87 in 46⅔ innings. “Nick is a classic power pitcher who can throw two swing-and-miss pitches (low 90s fastball and power curveball) in any count and any situation,” Lakers coach Greg Nesbitt said. College: Undecided.

MAHTOMEDI | SENIOR | PITCHER/FIRST BASE

Hjelle keyed the Zephyrs’ second consecutive trip to the Class 3A state tourney. The 6-foot-11 righthander is 7-2 with a 1.15 ERA. He has held opponents to a .154 batting average while striking out 81 in 67 innings. “Sean has been a workhorse for us this year,” Mahtomedi coach John Hardgrove said. “He has grown into a strong leader, and understands the game at a high level.” College: Kentucky.

BLOOMINGTON JEFFERSON | SENIOR | PITCHER/FIRST BASE

The marquee pitcher of the senior class. Irvin went 5-2 with one save and a 1.29 ERA. The hard-throwing 6-foot-5 righthander struck out 84 in 48 2-3 innings. He only allowed 25 hits. “Jake is a tireless worker, and a tremendous leader of our school,” Jaguars coach Jim Gess said. Irvin also hit .447 with an on-base percentage of .580. College: Oklahoma.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST | SENIOR | SHORTSTOP/PITCHER

The first Minneapolis City Conference player in more than 30 years to sign with the Gophers. “Jordan has the five tools,” Lakers coach Jared Mountain said. “He hits for average, hits for power, has speed, excellent arm and range, and is athletic.” Kozicky hit .500 with 23 RBI and 30 runs scored. He also went 1-1 with three saves and a 1.50 ERA on the mound. College: Minnesota.

CHASKA | JUNIOR | FIRST BASE/PITCHER

Roskam concluded an outstanding season of pitching with a 7-2 record with three saves. The right hander tossed a perfect game against Waconia in the section tournament. The left-handed hitter also batted .468 with 17 extra base hits, including three home runs. “We really relied on him to play multiple positions,” Chaska coach Craig Baumann said. College: Undecided.

WACONIA | SENIOR | PITCHER/FIRST BASE

Stevenson posted a 6-2 record with a 1.90 ERA while striking out 82 in 48 innings of work. “When Jake started as a sophomore he tried to over power every hitter, and as the years went by he became a pitcher,” Wildcats coach Mark Grundhofer said. He also hit .400. “His baseball instincts have been one of the best I’ve seen in my 20 years in Waconia,” Grundhofer said. College: Minnesota.