DETROIT -- Wayne State University head baseball coach
Ryan Kelley, who is entering his 18th season leading the Warriors, has signed four freshmen. The next baseball recruit story will feature four freshmen pitchers.
This group features catcher/infielder
Cooper Clark (London, Ont.), middle infielder
Carter Cline (Orchard Lake, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary's), catcher
Brayden Crowe (Brighton, Mich. / Hartland), and infielder/pitcher
Landon Ide (Fort Myers, Fla. / Bonita Springs).
Cooper Clark, 5-9, 195, C/IF, R/R, London, Ont.
High School: A 2025 graduate of Lord Dorchester Secondary School ... participated in the Canadian Premier Baseball League as a member of the Great Lake Canadians for coach Chris Robinson.
Personal: Full name -- Cooper R. Clark ... born on April 19, 2006, in London, Ont. ... son of Mark and Kimmy Clark ... has a younger sister, Maya ... plans to major in Early & Elementary Education.
Carter Cline, 6-0, 170, IF, R/R, Orchard Lake, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary's
High School: A 2025 graduate of Orchard Lake St. Mary's ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner for coaches Matt Petry and Nick DiPonio ... primarily a middle infielder ... helped the Eaglets to a 23-8 record as a senior and the state semifinals ... was among the team leaders with nine stolen bases in 2025 ... received Academic honors ... plays during the summer for Michigan Elite and coach Mike Rodriguez.
Personal: Full name -- Carter D. Cline ... born on March 16, 2007, in Royal Oak, Mich. ... son of Joe and Candice Cline ... has a younger brother, Cole, and two younger sisters, Emerson and Anderson ... plans to major in Finance.
Brayden Crowe, 5-11, 200, C, R/R, Brighton, Mich. / Hartland
High School: A 2025 graduate of Hartland High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for coach Brad Guenther, who was a
WSU Hall of Fame inductee in 2021 ... helped the Eagles to a 28-15 record and the 2025 MHSAA Division 1 state title ... went 2-for-2 with a walk in the state semifinal win over Grosse Pointe South, and contributed one hit in the state title game victory ... batted .440 as a senior in KLAA (Kensington Lakes Athletic Association) play ... earned All-KLAA honors and All-County recognition ... recorded two five-hit games ... served as a team captain as a senior ... was recognized as a Scholar-Athlete ... plays summer ball for Legacy Adidas Tousa and coach Scott Tousa ... batted .435 in 2024 with 27 hits, 14 RBI and 18 walks.
Personal: Full name -- Brayden A. Crowe ... born on August 9, 2007, in Brighton, Mich. ... son of Jen Jakubiak-Crowe and the late Brad Crowe ... has three younger brothers, Dylan, Spencer and Declan ... plans to major in Civil Engineering.
Landon Ide, 6-1, 220, IF/RHP, Fort Myers, Fla. / Bonita Springs
High School: A 2025 graduate of Bonita Springs High School ... was a four-year letterwinner for coach David Sadler ... earned All-Area First Team honors ... batted .365 with a .474 on-base percentage ... compiled a 1.80 ERA ... was a finalist for All-Area Player of the Year ... selected to the News-Press All-Area First Team as a senior ... had a five inning no-hitter against Jesuit ... struck out 10 over six innings and went 2-for-2 with a double and a home run in the first playoff win in 2025 .. was a two-year team captain ... named to the President's Academic List ... served as Senior Class President and was a member of the National Honor Society ... plays during the summer for the CBU Scout Team and coach Aaron Lawson (a 1998-2001 WSU baseball letterwinner) ... helped the squad to the BCS national championship, and tournament titles at the WWBA and Super 25.
Personal: Full name -- Landon J. Ide ... born on June 21, 2007, in Fort Myers, Fla. ... son of Marcus and April Ide ... mother played volleyball at Georgia Southern and ranks in the top 10 all-time in service aces for the Eagles ... has an older brother, Colton ... plans to major in Criminal Justice.
