Zach Stiens Shines as Stars Capture the Game Day New Year’s Bash National Prospect Championship

Panama City Beach, Florida — Under the bright lights and salty coastal air of Panama City Beach, Zach Stiens and the Stars etched their names into the history books, winning the Game Day New Year’s Bash National Prospect Tournament Championship in thrilling fashion.

The championship game was a true test of grit, focus, and leadership — and Zach delivered on every front.

Zach got the start on the mound and set the tone early, battling through four tough innings, striking out three and limiting damage while surrendering four runs in a pressure-packed title matchup. With the season’s biggest trophy on the line, Zach showed poise beyond his years, attacking hitters and giving his team the stability they needed to stay in control of the game.

But his impact didn’t stop there.

Hitting in the leadoff spot, Zach ignited the Stars’ offense from the very first at-bat. He finished the championship game with a double, drove in a critical RBI, and worked a disciplined walk, constantly putting pressure on the opposing defense and setting the tempo for his lineup.

All tournament long, the Stars battled through elite national competition, and when it mattered most, they came together as one — fueled by leadership, resilience, and heart. Zach’s two-way performance in the championship embodied exactly what this team stands for.

From the mound to the batter’s box, in the biggest moment of the weekend, Zach Steins rose to the occasion — and now he and his Stars are officially National Prospect Champions.

🏆 Game Day New Year’s Bash Champions

⚾ Zach Steins — Championship Game Highlights

• 4 IP | 3 K | 4 R

• Leadoff hitter

• Double | RBI | BB

Congratulations to Zach and the entire Stars organization on an unforgettable championship run in Panama City Beach. The future is bright — and this is just the beginning. ⭐