13U gold rosters
by the numbers
2007
2008 - 2012
2013 - 2017
2018 - 2022
2022 - 2025
The Organization is awarded the sole United States LABC Worlds bid and wins 18U Gold.
The United States wins Gold 6x and Silver 2x. 12 USA athletes earn All-Tourney Honors.
16U tallies 3 Gold Medals, 18U earns 2 Gold, and 13U is a 3-Time World Champion.
6 USA Gold wins with 10U earning back-to-back Gold Medals. COVID cancels 2020 LABC.
The United States wins 4 Gold Medals, 3 Silver. 18U is seeking a 3-peat Gold for 2026.
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13U USA PLAYERS
Garner hails from the Northeast (PA) and is an outfielder who closed the gap due to his speed. Garner has a strong arm that throws advancing runners out and he hits for power and average in the heart of the order.
Finn Garner
Northeast
OF
Como hails from the Midwest (IL) and is an INF/OF with a smooth swing that hits velocity extremely well. He has good range and is fundamentally sound in the field. Como is a returner who had a solid 2025 LABC showing, which should be repeated in 2026.
Graham Como
Midwest
INF, OF
Drabiak hails from the Midwest (OH) and returns after a banner 2025 LABC. He plays multiple positions with physical athleticism. At the plate, Drabiak has elite hand speed with plus rated plate coverage. On the mound, Drabiak can throw his FB by hitters and tunnels his breaking pitch in all counts.
Michael Drabiak
Midwest
INF, OF, P
Nazare hails from the Northeast (NJ) and is a physical C/P with a strong arm that brings impact velocity to the mound. His swing is flat and stays on plane well, and he is an advanced 2-strike hitter.
Andrew Nazare
Northeast
C, P
Grover hails from the Southeast (TX) and is a physical INF/P with a smooth swing that connects against velocity. He can power the gaps due to plus rated hand speed. On the mound, Grover features two pitches with elite quality that he tunnels extremely well.
Riley Grover
Southeast
P, 1B, OF
Box Jr hails from the Northeast (CT) and is an athletic physical outfielder who also pitches. He drives the gaps with plus power and stays behind the outside pitch. On the mound, Box Jr has a power arm that combines two quality pitches he tunnels well.
Shayne Box Jr.
Northeast
OF, P
O'Kelley hails from the Southeast (TX) and is an athletic C/1B with elite power that stays on the breaking pitch well. He excels at the block-and-throw game that commands the running game at a level advanced for his age.
Boston O'Kelley
Southeast
C, 1B
McDermott hails from the Southeast (TX) and ian elite OF with a power arm and elite speed. He hits for power and high average due to a compact swing that exhibits elite barrel speed. On the mound, McDermott throws hard and strikes hitters out with a power breaking pitch.
Michaiah McDermott
Southeast
OF, P
Feudale hails from the Northeast (NJ) and is an athletic OF with gap-to-gap power who stays on the outside pitch extremely well. His advanced knowledge of the game is a plus rated tool that will help the United States win Gold.
Aaron Feudale
Northeast
OF
Meekins hails from the Northeast (PA) and is an C/3B with a strong arm that works at both positions. He is aggressive in his approach, which provides elite hand speed offensively. Meekins is a catching talent that will play well above his age due to high baseball IQ.
Riley Meekins
Northeast
C, 3B
Woodard hails from the Pacific Northwest (ID) and is an athletic INF/P/C who hits for power and average due to superior hand speed. On the mound, Woodard eats innings because he throws a lot of strikes.
Frederick Woodard
Pacific NW
INF, P, C
Bireley hails from the Midwest (IN) and is a pure hitting OF/INF/P with an advanced plate approach that produces doubles and the occasional HR. On the mound, Camden commands low in the zone with firm velocity and a sharp breaking pitch.
Camden Bireley
Midwest
P, OF, 3B
Kelsheimer hails from the Midwest (IN) and is an elite INF/OF who closes the gap with very good speed. He has good instincts and plays an aggressive game. Offensively, Kelsheimer is a power bat who hits doubles consistently.
Kaden Kelsheimer
Midwest
INF, OF
Olczak hails from the Northeast (CT) and is an aggressive frontline starting pitcher who also plays 1B. He throws hard and backs it up with a consistent breaking pitch he locates in any count. Offensively, Olczak hits doubles and for high average due to elite hand speed and an inside/out swing.
Seth Olczak
Northeast
P, 1B
Scudera hails from the Northeast (NY) and is a frontline starting pitcher with a firm fastball he locates inside well. His breaking pitch is tunneled well off his fastball, which creates a swing-and-miss off speed pitch that strikes hitters out consistently.
Sam Scudera
Northeast
PO
Koliwad hails from the West (CA) and is a pitcher with elite command of two pitches. He hides the baseball and has enough velocity to throw his fastball past above average hand speed. Defensively, Koliwad mixes speed and elite glove work.
Kyrin Koliwad
West
PO, INF
Luftig hails from the West (CA) and is an athletic INF with elite range that closes the gap. His arm strength is a tool that stops the running game. Offensively, Luftig hits for high average and is a doubles threat in all counts.
Jackson Luftig
West
INF
Gerwin hails from the Midwest (OH) and is an infielder with a power arm. He is athletic and moves well. At the plate, Gerwin can hit for power with elite hand speed that connects to all portions of the field. On the mound, Gerwin throws hard and planes two pitches.
Lane Gerwin
Midwest
INF, P
Christin hails from the Midwest (OH) and is an athletic INF with a strong throwing arm. His plus range and elite glove make him a strong candidate to start up the middle for the United States. At the plate, Christin sprays to all fields and is a consistent doubles producer with emerging power.
Brice Christin
Midwest
SS
Walton hails from the Midwest (OH) and is a speedy UT who pitches. His speed and athleticism play into every position, which also translates into his arm strength. Walton can hit for high average with elite hand speed that creates a compact flat swing.
Roman Walton
Midwest
UT, P
Freeman hails from the Midwest (IN) and is an athletic UT who works the count at an elite level. His arm throws a firm ball and he steals at will due to his plus speed. Freeman has a smooth swing that stays inside the pitch.
Cooper Freeman
Midwest
UT
Thermos hails from the Midwest (IL) and is a power hitting 1B/P with plus power that hits for high average. His swing is pure and stays flat through the zone. On the mound, Thermos commands 2 pitches and locates to the outside extremely well.
Dominic Thermos
Midwest
P, 1B
Bax hails from the Midwest (IL) and is a power hitting 1B with an athletic swing that plays far beyond his age. His physical frame stays behind the pitch well and he can hit to all fields in any count.
Austin Bax
Midwest
1B
Aguilar hails from the Midwest (IL) and is an elite INF with plus velocity and glove skills. He is smooth defensively, which translates into his swing. Aguilar hits for plus power to all fields and stays on the breaking pitch well.
Dominic Aguilar
Midwest
INF
Capra hails from the Midwest (IL) and is a physical catcher who blocks well and throws runners out with a strong arm behind the plate. Offensively, Capra has elite pull side hand speed that is complemented with a patient plate approach.
Parker Capra
Midwest
C
Diaz hails from the Midwest (IL) and is a pure hitting P/1B. His pure swing brings an elite plate approach and his power arm commands extremely well late in the frame.
Abel Diaz
Midwest
P, 1B
Fogarty hails from the Midwest (IL) and is a power hitting INF who also pitches. His arm strength is a game changing tool that transfers to both the infield and mound. At the plate, Fogarty hits for power at an elite level and works the count well beyond his age.
Elijah Fogarty
Midwest
INF, P
Anderson hails from the Midwest (IL) and is a catcher who blocks at an elite level. He moves well behind the plate, which creates solid receiving and throwing skills. Offensively, Anderson can hit in all counts and pulls velocity due to elite level hand speed.
Will Anderson
Midwest
C
Plucinak hails from the Pacific Northwest (WA) and is a physical 3B/P/C with elite offensive power. He is physical and athletic, which correlates into his swing and defensive range. At the plate, Plucinak hits for power and works the count with elite hand speed and a flat swing that drives velocity well.
Leo Plucinak
Pacific NW
3B, P, C
Fuentes hails from the Pacific NW (WA) and is a power hitting OF/P who closes the gap defensively. His physicality is a plus tool that supports velocity and command on the mound. At the plate, Alonzo has an aggressive swing that impacts the game well.
Alonzo Fuentes
Pacific NW
OF, P