Ian Kawczynski of Catholic Memorial Voted Wisconsin's Top Shortstop of 2026

Kawczynski earned 53% of the vote to outdistance Hartford senior Aidan Kolb, who finished second with 28%.

Catholic Memorial senior Ian Kawczynski has been voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Shortstop of 2026. | Josh and Denise Kawczynski, Catholic Memorial Baseball

Congratulations to Catholic Memorial senior Ian Kawczynski for being voted High School On SI Wisconsin Baseball's Top Shortstop of 2026.

In the fan-voted poll (reflecting on the 2025 accomplishments of 15 talented players from throughout the state May 18-May 25), the Catholic Memorial standout came out on top.

Kawczynski, a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee recruit, helped lead Catholic Memorial to a fifth-place finish in the Classic 8 Conference and a berth in the WIAA Division 2 regional semifinals.

Catholic Memorial senior Ian Kawczynski was voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Shortstop of 2026. | Josh and Denise Kawczynski, Catholic Memorial Baseball

Kawczynski earned 53% of the vote to take top honors, Hartford senior Aidan Kolb was second (28%), Hudson senior Jace Mataczynski placed third (5%), Eau Claire Memorial senior Ian Bauer took fourth (3%) with Muskego senior Kyle Rogosienski and Slinger senior Grady Chvosta each tying for fifth (2%).

Other nominees included:

Ian Bauer, Eau Claire Memorial, senior

The All-Big Rivers Conference second-team selection helped lead Eau Claire Memorial to a third-place league finish, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 regional semifinals, and a 12-12 overall record.

Diesel Bosdeck, Kewaunee, sophomore

The All-Packerland Conference first-team selection helped lead Kewaunee to a league championship, a berth in the WIAA Division 3 state title game, and an 18-6 overall record.

Grady Chvosta, Slinger, senior

The All-North Shore Conference second-team selection helped lead Slinger to a share of the league title, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinals, and a 21-7 overall record.

Charlie Fitzke, Milton, senior

The All-Badger Conference (Large Division) second-team selection helped lead Milton to a league title, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinals, and a 20-8 overall record.

Aidan Kolb, Hartford, senior

The All-North Shore Conference first-team selection helped lead Hartford to a share of the league title, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals, and a 22-8 overall record.

Mack Krause, Neenah, senior

The Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association all-state honorable mention selection and All-Fox Valley Association first-team choice helped lead Neenah to a seventh-place league finish and berth in the WIAA Division 1 regional semifinals.

Jace Mataczynski, Hudson, senior

The WBCA second-team all-state selection helped lead Hudson to a share of the Big Rivers Conference title, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals, and a 22-7 overall record.

Owen McLellan, Shorewood, senior

The All-Woodland Conference (East Division) first-team selection helped lead Shorewood to third place in the league, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 regional semifinals, and an 18-8 overall record.

Cal Moreau, Monona Grove, senior

The WBCA second-team all-state selection helped lead Monona Grove to third place in the Badger Conference (Large Division), a berth in the WIAA Division 1 sectional finals, and a 22-8 overall record.

Kyle Rogosienski, Muskego, junior

The All-Classic 8 Conference second-team selection helped lead Muskego to a second-place league finish, a WIAA Division 1 state championship, and a 23-9 overall record.

Chance Ruby, Wilmot, senior

The WBCA second-team all-state selection helped lead Wilmot to a fourth-place league finish, a berth in the WIAA Division 2 regional semifinals, and an 11-15 overall record.

Chase Rudolph, River Falls, senior

The All-Big Rivers Conference first-team selection helped lead River Falls to a fourth-place league finish, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 regional finals, and a 14-10 overall record.

Matthew Schoenfeldt, Whitefish Bay, senior

The All-North Shore Conference second-team selection helped lead Whitefish Bay to a share of the league title, a berth in the WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinals, and a 22-7 overall record.

Van Volger, Sun Prairie East, senior

The All-Big Eight Conference first-team selection helped lead Sun Prairie East to a league title, a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals, and a 21-8 overall record.

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-- Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com