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Below are the top performers from the mid-week slate!

Mid-Week Top Performers

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Tuesday: 

Gavin Turley, OF, Oregon St. (Independent) - 3 AB, 2 R, 2 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 2 BB, 1 K

While most of the spotlight in Oregon State’s lineup this spring has rightfully been on projected top-10 pick Aiva Arquette, it’s Travis Bazzana’s successor in the program record books who’s quietly become the Beavers’ most consistent offensive force since mid-March, Gavin Turley. A true center field option at the next level with all-fields power, Turley has played his way into serious top-5 round consideration for July.

In Tuesday’s midweek tilt against Gonzaga, Turley continued his tear at the plate, launching a three-run homer into right field in the sixth inning to extend OSU’s lead. The blast padded his already program-best career home run total, surpassing even former No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana. Turley’s combination of game power, defensive instincts, and athleticism in center gives him one of the more well-rounded toolsets among college outfielders in this class. Heading into the weekend, Turley is slashing a loud .358/.476/.703 with 14 home runs and 51 RBIs, cementing himself as one of the most productive outfielders in the country.

Gage Harrelson, OF, Florida State (ACC) - 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 4 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 SB

In one of the more underrated mid-week matchups of the week, Stetson and Florida State squared off at Dick Howser Stadium, marking the Seminoles’ return to the field following the tragic events on campus days earlier. FSU responded with conviction, taking down the Hatters 11–6 behind a big night from veteran leadoff man Gage Harrelson.

Harrelson drove in four runs on the evening, highlighted by a three-run blast to right field in the fourth inning that tied the game and shifted the momentum squarely in Florida State’s favor. It was his fourth homer of the year, a new career-high. Despite modest power numbers, Harrelson is enjoying a breakout campaign at the plate, slashing .368/.459/.503 heading into the weekend. Strikeouts remain a bit of a red flag (he’s punching out at a 21% clip), but the bat-to-ball skills and top-of-the-lineup impact are tough to ignore and should be seen as a day 2 or day 3 prospect this July, if NIL money doesn’t conflict the signability. 

Hunter Carns, C, Florida State (ACC) - 2 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HBP

In the same contest, freshman backstop Hunter Carns added fuel to the fire with a three-run nuke in the 7th, tacking on key insurance runs to seal the 11–6 win for the Seminoles. A highly touted prep prospect in the 2024 class, Carns garnered serious draft buzz out of high school but opted to honor his commitment to Florida State, and that bet on himself is already starting to pay off.

Now emerging as one of the more promising young catchers in the ACC, Carns has shown flashes of the upside that made him so coveted on the amateur circuit. With physicality behind the plate, juice in the bat, and strong defensive traits, he’s tracking as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2026 and could easily find his name on early prospect lists once that cycle ramps up. The foundation is there for a breakout down the road.

Tate McGuire, RHP, Arkansas (SEC) - 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R/ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP, 1 WP, Win (67 Pitches)

When Tate McGuire is your Tuesday starter, you know your staff has serious depth.

In Arkansas’ midweek matchup against Little Rock, the right-hander delivered a dominant outing, tossing a career-long five shutout innings to help secure a 10–0 win. Despite battling some early command issues (including back-to-back walks to open the game), McGuire settled in quickly after a mound visit from pitching coach Matt Hobbs and kept the Trojans off the board, scattering just three hits and striking out three to improve to 3–2 on the year.

McGuire didn’t have his sharpest stuff, but he competed well and induced weak contact throughout, marking the first start this season where he didn’t allow an extra-base hit. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound sophomore has a legit starter’s mix, featuring a 94–96 mph fastball, a firm cutter at 86–87, and a fading changeup in the mid-80s. Notably, he’s tightened up his release profile across his arsenal, making his breaking pitch better mirror his fastball, an adjustment made following a developmental summer and a strong fall.

Overall, even as a midweek arm, McGuire’s stuff and projection are real, and he’s the type of arm that could blossom into a weekend starter or bullpen weapon down the road and should be on radars for 2026. 

Ricky Ojeda, LHP, UC Irvine (Big West) - 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R/ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP, Win (36 Pitches)

9–0 is no joke! And doing it before the end of April? That’s elite company. UC Irvine’s Ricky Ojeda now leads all of NCAA Division I in wins after picking up his ninth victory of the season Tuesday night in a statement midweek battle against UCLA.

Ojeda had to weather some early turbulence, allowing the first two batters of the game to reach, but he calmly pitched out of the jam to post a scoreless first. He did give up a leadoff home run in the second, but quickly regrouped to finish his outing without further damage. While it was just a two-inning appearance, it was a testament to Ojeda’s poise and efficiency in a big-spot matchup, and it was enough to notch yet another win under his belt.

The 5-foot-11 lefty doesn’t overpower hitters with velocity, but he brings a deceptive crossfire delivery with excellent extension that makes his low 90s fastball play up considerably. He’s been one of the most reliable arms in the country this season (whether starting or piggybacking), and continues to be a huge reason why the Anteaters are chasing regional hosting status.

Colin Yeaman, INF, UC Irvine (Big West) - 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 2 K

You’ve heard this story before; Yeaman, once again, came out swinging and jumpstarted the Anteaters' offense during Tuesday’s midweek slate. The West Coast’s hottest bat stuffed the stat sheet with multiple hits, two RBIs, and a two-run blast into left-center in the opening frame to set the tone.

At this point, he’s a daily sheet regular, so we’ll keep it short: Yeaman is turning a strong spring into real pro buzz, and come July, don’t be surprised if his name gets called. The tools are showing up loud, and the consistency is impossible to ignore.