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John Luedtke's NWA Baseball Academy

At NWA Baseball Academy, aspiring young sluggers and pitchers unleash their full potential! John F.

Luedtke has over 27 years of experience as a pro scout, baseball instructor, college and high school coach, and has sent over 100 players on to college and professional ranks with his personalized pitching and hitting lessons.

01/04/2026

Brady Addington is a 17 year old junior dual sport athlete (baseball & basketball) at Siloam Springs HS.

The 5'10" / 170lb Addington has played varsity baseball for the SSHS Panthers since his freshman year. Andy Lloyd is the head baseball coach at SSHS.

Brady also plays varsity basketball for Coach Tim Stewart at SSHS.

Brady excels in the classroom. He carries a 4.0 GPA, and he enjoys golf and hunting.

Brady's older sister, Paige, plays volleyball at John Brown University, and his younger sister, Paisley, plays volleyball at Siloam Springs HS.

Parents: Dane and Amber Addington.
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11/03/2025

Landon Hriz plays his competitive baseball for the Prospects Belzano 14U AAA Team. Landon is 13 yr. 6' / 160 lbs old RHP - 1st baseman.

Hriz has good bloodlines, as his grandfather, John Perkovich, pitched for the Chicago White Sox in the 1950s.

Landon is an 8th grader at Woodland Jr. High. Landon carries a 4.0 GPA and is currently taking two high school classes. Hriz also runs cross country & track for the Woodland Colts.

Interests & Hobbies: Mathematics, fishing, and video games.

Parents: Jason & Selena Hriz. Younger brother, Blake, plays for the Arkansas Sliders.

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08/11/2025

Pat Murphy's, Hitting Philosophy

1. Know the strike zone - swing at strikes & take balls.

2. Get to first base and focus on the process & not results.

3. Hit the ball on the big part of the bat and focus on timing.

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John Luedtke's NWA Baseball Academy Fayetteville Arkansas Est. 1986
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07/08/2025

MEET JAKE BARGER, GENTRY HS

Jake Barger is a 5'11 - 165 lb LHP, 1B & outfielder. Jake plays his travel baseball for Prospects Black, a 14 U Major Team coached by Josh Combs.

Barger will be a freshman student athlete at Gentry HS this coming fall. He is a dual sport athletic, excelling on the baseball diamond, as well as on the basketball court.

Hobbies: Playing video games & watching movies.

Parents: Josh & Narsia Barber.

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"Pitching is the art of installing fear." Sandy Koufax MLB Hall of Fame

04/25/2025

MEET CASH REESE

Cash Reese plays his competitive travel baseball for the Patriots Red 2029 team in Springdale, Arkansas. The Patriots are a 14U AAA ball club, coached by Ron Daniels.

Reece is an athletic (5'7" 125lbs) right-handed hitting
shortstop, catcher, and pitcher who can really run.

Cash is an 8th grader at Elwood MS in Rogers, where he runs track. He competes in the 50 & 100 meter dash as well as the 400 meter relay.

Mother: Leslie Serrano.
Grandfather: Dan Serrano

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03/27/2025

MEET ZAC WILLBANKS

Zac Willbanks is a RHP, 3B & Outfielder for the Aviator 10U AA baseball team. The Aviators 10U AA baseball team is coached by Stepan Daily.

Blake Parker, former MLB pitcher and Razorback standout, is the owner of the Aviator baseball training facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Zac is a 4th grader at Elkins Elementary School and carries a 3.8 GPA. Hobbies: Reading, basketball, and video games.

Zac's oldest brother, Reed Willbanks, is the starting center fielder for the ULAR Trogan baseball team.

Parents; Nick and Ashley Willbanks.
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02/20/2025

MEET MARCELO BROOKHOUSER

Marcelo Brookhouser is a member of the Legacy Wilmot "9U Major" Baseball Team - Centerton, Ar.

Marcelo plays outfield as well pitches for Coach Randy Dickey's competitive travel ball team.

Brookhouser is an extremely driven and competitive student athlete. Marcelo is a great young man who obtains A's & B's in the classroom.

Brookhouser loves to play pickle ball as well as competitive basketball for Lifeway Christian in Rogers. His 3rd grade team went undefeated in the regular season this year and lost in the championship game.

Parents: Holly & Chris Brookhouser, pitured.

The Brookhouser's attend Reach Church in Centerton.

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01/29/2025

CLARKSVILLE AR.

Grace Price is a junior outfielder for the University of Ozarks Eagles, NJCAA D3 fast-pitch softball team. The Lady Eagles are coached by Denice Godwin.

Price carriers, a 4.0 GPA, majoring in Political Science and plans to attend Law School after graduating from the University of Ozarks.

Grace graduated from Siloam Springs HS in 2022 with honors and enjoys playing the violin.

Parents: Kurt and Beth Price.

Brothers: Isaac Price, on the Le Tourneau University, TX. baseball team.
Jude Price, 12 yr. old, competes for Blake Parker's Aviators AAA travel team.

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12/24/2024

CHARLIE GRAVES SIGNS WITH DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE, FLORIDA

Charlie Graves is an outstanding Dual Sport / All Conference student athlete for the Fayetteville HS Bulldogs.

Graves (6'1" / 195lbs outfielder) will be playing his NJCAA D-1 baseball for Daytona State Falcons in Daytona, Florida.

Charlie, from Travel Ball to HS Baseball, has always been able to hit & hit with power.

Graves will be a three year starter for Coach Scott Gallagher's Purple Dawgs this spring season. He runs very well. His 4.5 forty time allowed him to exceed as a wide receiver for Coach Casey Dick FHS Football Dawgs.

Parents: James & Angie Graves

Henry: Younger Brother

GPA: ☆4.12

11/11/2024

GENTRY, AR. Congratulations, Drew Nash, 2025 Gentry HS Pioneer graduate and Fort Scott CC Kansas signee!

Nash signed his NJCAA D-1 baseball letter of Intent to play for the Fort Scott Community College Greyhounds on Friday, November 9, 2024. The FSCC baseball team competes in the ultra competitive Kansas Jayhawk Conference.

Drew, 5'11" & 190lbs. is an outstanding right-handed pitcher with razor-sharp control with a fastball that was constantly gunned in the 85 - 87 MPH range as a 17 year old. Nash was selected All Conference and Honorable Mention All State his junior year.

Drew excels on and off the baseball diamond. He carries a 3.9 GPA and will be majoring in business with a sports management degree.

Nash is a winner, as his work ethic is second to none. He and his dad, Brian, have teamed up for years to operate a successful lawn mowing service in NWA.

Parents: Brian & Tonya Nash. Two twin sisters, Miyah and Lilly.

The Gentry HS Baseball team is coached by Anthony Nail.

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10/26/2024

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

Reed Willbanks, former Siloam Springs HS and Connors State College standout, is having an outstanding fall baseball season for Coach Chris Curry's Little Rock NCAA D1 Baseball Club.

Willbanks (R/R) is 6'2" 195 lbs speedy senior centerfielder who can really cover the outfield defensively as well as a real bonified threat on the base paths. (6.58 second 60-yard time)

Reed has really come into his own this fall semester and developed into an outstanding lead-off hitter, too. His batting average this fall has remained at or above the .400 level all season long.

Willbanks is an exceptional student athlete. He carries a 3.8 GPA and has completed his business management degree in less than four years.

Parents: Nick (pictured) & Rhonda Willbanks

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Johnson, AR
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