The 2026 high school baseball season is approaching in South Dakota, with teams preparing for competition culminating in the SDHSBA Class A and B State championship games in Sioux Falls or Brookings. Roosevelt High School is gearing up for its season under Head Coach Erik DeJong.
Roosevelt: TEAM PREVIEW
High School: Roosevelt
Head Coach: Erik DeJong
Class: Class A
2025 Record (Finish): 11-12 (Lost in super regionals to BV)
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
+ Lawsen Hensley – DCTC commit
+ Karl Hartmann – Northern State commit
+ Chris Logue – Morningside commit
+ Tucker DeHaan – Dakota State commit
+ Jack Hille – Hesston College commit
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN
ALUMNI IN COLLEGE
+ Marcus Phillips – Boston Red Sox
+ Jack Radel – Notre Dame
+ Logan Edwards – Dakota State
+ Jaxon DeHaan – Dakota State
+ Brayden Byrum – Dakota State
TEAM OUTLOOK
“We will lean on our core group of seniors who played a significant role on last year’s team. I’m impressed with their leadership and work ethic this off season. They have done a great job of fostering our extremely talented sophomore class and we’re excited to see what they can do together as a group!” – Erik DeJong, head coach
Find more information on the 2026 Roosevelt program below:
+ Follow them on X: @RRBaseball1
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Dakotas, 2026 HS Team Previews
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+ Prep Baseball Dakotas on X
+ Prep Baseball Dakotas on Instagram
+ Prep Baseball Dakotas on Facebook
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Roosevelt High School’s record in 2025?
Roosevelt High School finished the 2025 season with an 11-12 record.
Who is the head coach of the Roosevelt baseball team?
Erik DeJong is the head coach of the Roosevelt baseball team.
Where can fans find more information about the Roosevelt baseball program?
Fans can follow the team on X at @RRBaseball1 and visit the Prep Baseball Dakotas 2026 HS Team Previews page.
What role will the senior players play in the Roosevelt baseball team’s success this season?
