Class of 2026 | Lakes Area Dodgers | RHP/CF/3B | @clearybaseball commit
Joined June 2025
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22 Oct 2025
Excited to announce my commitment to Cleary University to continue my academic and baseball journey. Huge thanks to Coach Hodgins and my parents for all their support, and to Coach Maki for giving me this opportunity! @AreaDodgers @dmak41
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Balen Retchko retweeted
Series win over Clarkston with a 9-8 win.
@Brayden_mattis2 4-4, 4RBI,3R, SB
@bradbieniasz 3-4, 2RBI, SB
@Boyle_Greyson27 2-4, 2RBI, SB
@Connor_Hickey28 3-3
@KellenSocha 4.1 IP, 7K
@BalenRetchko 2.2 IP, 1H (W)
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Balen Retchko retweeted
Got 2 more wins today over Linden
Game 1:
Connor Krupa 3-3, 2B, 4RBI, 2 R
@bradbieniasz 2-3, 2 2B, RBI, 2R
@Boyle_Greyson27 2-3, 2B, RBI
@BalenRetchko 3IP, 2H, 4K
Game 2:
@KellenSocha 4.1IP, 3 H, 1R, 8K
@Eastonkogel 1.2IP, 1H, 3K
@LuisPoblanoJr27 1-2, BB, 2RBI
FIGHT ON!
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Balen Retchko retweeted
Steve Hodgins—former Lakes Area Dodgers player and son of Coach John Hodgins—promoted to full-time MLB umpire and crew chief. Behind the plate at yesterday’s Dodgers game ⬇️
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16 Sep 2025
Packed weekend with my @AreaDodgers team playing in Ohio against the University of Rio Grande and Owens College. Appreciate the coaches for hosting and taking the time to talk with us after the games!
Clips from the mound (3 pitch strikeout) and CF ⬇️
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Balen Retchko retweeted
15 Sep 2025
Lakes Area Dodgers made the trip down to University of Rio Grande this weekend! Appreciate them hosting us and giving the boys a campus tour.
Got some quality ABs in, too!
‘26 Jay Fuhs #8
‘26 Balen Retchko #11
‘27 Tyler Sowards #22
#lakesareadodgersfallcollegetour
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10 Sep 2025
Got an inning of work under the lights last night vs Jackson College. Mixed it up - fastball, off-speed, breaker - came away with 3 Ks in one inning against a tough lineup. Thank you to the coaching staff for hosting and the opportunity to play! @AreaDodgers
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7 Sep 2025
First fall game on home turf at iconic Jaycee Park in Pontiac MI last week💥 Decent outing on the mound – 4 Ks in 2 innings @AreaDodgers
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Balen Retchko retweeted
7 Sep 2025
Lakes Area Dodgers’ bats were popping today in a tough matchup against Lake Michigan College at the Red Hawks first game on their brand new turf field!
‘27 Joey Vandervord #1
‘27 Ethan Cunningham #7
‘26 Balen Retchko #11
‘26 Ryan Welscott #27
#lakesareadodgersfallcollegetour
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7 Aug 2025
Excited to take the field with my team against some great college programs this fall - come check us out!
7 Aug 2025
Come watch our talented High School Players go head-to-head against College teams!
@Lansing_Stars @MottCCBaseball @VU_BlazerBsbl @RedHawksBaseba1 @JSCCBaseball @RioBaseball @BaseballBcats @OwensexpressBB @ClearyBaseball @UnionKyBsb @JayhawksBSB @ChattStTigersBB @UMDearbornBSB
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7 Aug 2025
Thank you to Coach @cLaMange and his staff for a solid prospect camp today. Really enjoyed the game-focused format and getting to learn more about @AquinasCollege during the campus tour.
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5 Aug 2025
Had a great visit at @ClearyUniverse yesterday! Enjoyed the campus tour and learning more about what Cleary has to offer. Great talking to you @CoachHoogs!
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26 Jul 2025
Metrics/video ⬇️ from the CSB combine @ Albion College earlier this summer. Thank you to Coach Hallahan from #DallasChristianCollege for a well-run event and #CSB for the invitation to join the 2025 National Select Team.
FB: 82 (recent T84 mph)
CB: 77 / CH: 78
OF Velo: 88 (recent T90 mph)
2026 Grad | Age: 16 | RHP/CF/3B
@BUncommitted
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Balen Retchko retweeted
6 Jul 2025
Solid day at the plate for Lakes Area Dodgers 17/18U’s Balen Retchko - 4 hits, 2 RBIs, including this one down left field. @LegacyMI_BAS
Last 9 Games:
.500 AVG | .556 OBP | 1.118 OPS
@balenretchko | 2026 | RHP, CF, 3B, SS
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