Vote for the Treasure Valley baseball player of the week (March 30 to April 5)

Share and vote for your favorite until noon Wednesday.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:36pm

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The Idaho Statesman is holding a vote for the best high school baseball player in the Treasure Valley from March 30 to April 5. Coaches and stats reported to the newspaper have nominated 10 standout players from the week, including pitchers, hitters, and all-around contributors. Readers can vote multiple times to show support for their favorite athlete.

Why it matters

This weekly player of the week contest is a fun way for the local community to engage with and celebrate the achievements of high school baseball players in the Treasure Valley region. It helps raise the profile of these student-athletes and the sport of baseball in the area.

The details

The 10 nominated players had impressive stat lines over the past week, including a pitcher who threw a shutout, a hitter who belted a grand slam, and several players who contributed both on the mound and at the plate. Readers can vote for their favorite player until noon on Wednesday, with the winner being announced shortly after.

  • The voting period is from March 30 to April 5, 2026.
  • Voting closes at noon on Wednesday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Christian Zannitto

Pitcher for Owyhee High School who threw six shutout innings, scattering five hits and striking out 11, in a 2-0 win over Rocky Mountain.

KC Corley

Hitter for Centennial High School who belted a grand slam in an 18-1 win over Kuna, finishing the week 4-for-7 with eight RBIs in two wins.

Chris Maiocca

Hitter for Mountain View High School who went 5-for-10 with two doubles, a home run, and 10 RBIs to lead the Mavericks to a 3-0 week.

Staton Aldrich

Hitter for Middleton High School who went 6-for-9 with three doubles and five RBIs in wins over Timberline, Boise, and Borah.

Peyton Walters

Pitcher and hitter for Caldwell High School who struck out six in three scoreless innings against McCall-Donnelly and went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in two games.

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What’s next

Voting closes at noon on Wednesday, April 6, 2026, and the winner will be announced shortly after.

The takeaway

This weekly player of the week contest is an engaging way for the local community to celebrate the achievements of high school baseball players in the Treasure Valley region, helping to raise the profile of the sport and its student-athletes.