08/28/2025
2025 marked the second year in a row that multiple Mariners players were selected for the USA Baseball Southwest National Team Identification Series.
Players go through several rounds of callbacks, and thousands of players are whittled down to final rosters of just 30-36 players per age group. The Southwest region covers all of SoCal, AZ, NV, CO, UT, NM, and HI, and is historically the most competitive region across the entire US.
Congratulations are in order for Carter Cox (13u), Rob Martin (12u), and Everett Wertman (11u). Each of these boys has been a part of NHBA/Mariners since 8u. They’ve grown along with our program, and this accomplishment is not just indicative of their personal success, but proof that ELITE baseball players can be developed at the community level.
Talented players don’t need travel ball - The cream always rises, and these boys are proof. They’ve represented the NHBA Mariners Select program with class - All the way from Newport Beach, CA to Cary, NC!
While Mariners prides itself in being a community-based program, we have officially announced our presence on the National stage. 💪⚾️🇺🇸