Story Links Information on each of the student-athletes who committed during the signing period is provided below. For the latest news and updates on the Youngstown State baseball program, be sure to follow @YSUBaseball on X and Instagram. Charpie on Uriepero: “Misael is an extremely gifted athlete that excels on both sides of the ball. […]
Information on each of the student-athletes who committed during the signing period is provided below.
For the latest news and updates on the Youngstown State baseball program, be sure to follow @YSUBaseball on X and Instagram.
Charpie on Uriepero: “Misael is an extremely gifted athlete that excels on both sides of the ball. He is elite defensively with elite bat-to-ball skills. He could stay at the shortstop position but has the versatility to play second and third base. He has great character, and his family has sacrificed a lot for him to succeed in baseball. He has the make-up and mentality to play at the next level. He will be a huge piece to this program.”
Personal: Parents are Scott Soo Jang and Yeon Sook Lee… Has two sisters (Audrey and Nica).
Alex Jang
Charpie on Jang: “Alex is a really special player that shows the ability to not only stay at the shortstop position but can also play second and third base. He has electric bat speed and bat to ball skills. He is elite on both sides of the ball and has the work ethic and character that is required to play at the next level.”
C | 6’1 | 180 | R/R | Galion, Ohio | Galion High School
Charpie on Prosser: “Braxton is an exciting player. He possesses a unique skill set with a real hit tool, high-end athleticism, speed and the ability to hit for power, all from the catcher position. I am excited to get him on campus, and see how he develops to help shape this program.”
Highlights: First attended Coral Gables Senior High School before finishing his prep career at True North Classical Academy in Miami, Fla.… Batted .381 with a .459 on base percentage, 64 hits, 46 runs scored, 21 RBIs, 13 extra-base hits and 33 stolen bases in 53 games played over two high school seasons… Named to the 2024 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Team… Named to the 2024 Florida 2A-16 All-District Team as a second baseman… Participated in Prep Baseball Report’s 2024 Senior Future Games… Selected as a First Team All-American at second base in 2023… Named to the 2023 Florida 2A-16 All-District Team at second base… Named Second-Team All-Dade by the Miami Herald in 2023… Named to the 2023 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Team… Selected as the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year at True North Classical Academy… Ranked as the No. 67 overall player in Florida by Prep Baseball Report… Represented the baseball team of the Miranda State and the baseball team of the Distrito Capital State in Venezuela… Won a national track and field championship in Venezuela in 2021.
Bryce Palms
Highlights: Four-year letterwinner and three-time all-conference selection at Galion High School… Three-time all-district honoree… Batted .401 and slugged .588 with four doubles, three triples, two home runs and 18 RBIs over 24 games played as a junior in 2024… Also recorded a 1.042 OPS, a .454 on-base percentage and a single-season school record 27 stolen bases… Posted a 1.54 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched on the mound in 2024… Named First-Team All-MOAC and First-Team All-District in 2024… Prep Baseball Report 2024 Future Games participant… Selected to the 2024 Prep Baseball Report Ohio Underclass All-Star Game… Batted .398 and slugged .675 with 11 doubles, three triples, two home runs, 24 RBIs and 18 stolen bases over 24 games played as a sophomore in 2023… Named Second-Team All-MOAC and Second-Team All-District in 2023… 11 doubles in 2023 rank as the second most in a season in school history… Batted .391 and slugged .464 with five doubles, 19 RBIs and 13 stolen bases as a freshman in 2022… Named First-Team All-MOAC and First-Team All-District in 2022… Also a four-year starter at quarterback on the football field… Named Second-Team All-MOAC in 2023 and 2024… Finished his career ranking sixth in school history with 2,679 career passing yards.
Four student-athletes have decided to continue their academic and baseball futures at Youngstown State University, YSU head coach Trevor Charpie announced on Tuesday.
IF | 5’10 | 160 | L/R | Caracas, Venezuela | True North Classical Academy
Charpie on Signees: “We are extremely excited to welcome these young men and their families into the Youngstown State baseball family. These are players with an abundance of talent, but who also love the game of baseball, and the work and dedication required to have success playing it. We are so excited to see what the future holds for these players in a Penguin uniform.”
Braxton Prosser
Highlights: Currently attending P27 Baseball Academy in Lexington, S.C., after also attending Faith Lutheran High School (Las Vegas, Nev.), Palo Verde High School (Las Vegas, Nev.) and Gahr High School (Cerritos, Calif.)… Two-time First-Team All-Southern Nevada selection… Two-time First-Team All-Mountain League pick… Twice named to the Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada Baseball Team… Participated in Prep Baseball Report’s 2024 Future Games… Ranked as the No. 5 shortstop and the No. 16 overall player in Nevada by Prep Baseball Report… Played travel ball for the Atlanta Blue Jays.
Personal: Parents are Paul and Brandy Prosser and Chelsea Clum… Has five siblings (Destiny, Demarian, Gunner, Sylas and Lola).
Highlights: Three-year varsity letterwinner at DeMatha Catholic High School… Selected as a 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American… Ranked as a top 500 player in the nation by Perfect Game…. Ranked as the No. 32 overall player and the No. 3 left-handed pitcher in Maryland for the class of 2025 by Perfect Game… Two-time Perfect Game All-Tournament Team selection… Played summer/travel ball for the Richmond Braves.
Personal: Parents are Shyrone Palms and Melissa Palms… Has a sister (Sydney).
Misael Uriepero
Charpie on Palms: “Bryce is an elite competitor that has shown the ability to strike out hitters at a very high level. He has a fastball up to 89 mph, and he also throws an elite slider. Bryce’s competitiveness on the mound is what takes him to the next level. We are confident that he has all the skills and work ethic needed to get drafted and have success at the professional level.”
Personal: Parents are Wilmen Uriepero and Mayrobi Uriepero… Has a sister (Melany Anthonella)… Moved to the United States from Venezuela in January 2022.
LHP | 6’1 | 185 | L/L | Upper Marlboro, Md. | DeMatha Catholic High School
The group of signees includes Alex Jang (Las Vegas, Nev.), Bryce Palms (Upper Marlboro, Md.), Braxton Prosser (Galion, Ohio) and Misael Uriepero (Caracas, Venezuela).
IF | 5’9 | 165 | | R/R | Las Vegas, Nev. | P27 Academy
