Two Texas Twelve Standouts Earn Team USA Honors for 2025

Written By Kevin Hodge

At Texas Twelve, we measure success not only in wins and championships, but in the opportunities our players earn through hard work, character, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This summer, two of our own—Anthony Frausto and Tristin Gaines—will proudly represent the United States on the 15U Team USA National Team.

Their selection places them among the nation’s very best, and it’s a moment of pride not just for Anthony and Tristin, but for the entire Texas Twelve family.

A Tradition of Excellence

Since 2021, 10 Texas Twelve players have worn the red, white, and blue for Team USA. Each athlete who earns that honor reflects the core of our mission: to develop players who excel at the highest levels of the game while staying grounded in humility, toughness, and love for baseball.

This milestone continues a legacy that has seen Texas Twelve athletes advance to elite competitions, earn over 850 college commitments, and sign contracts with 40+ MLB organizations. Anthony and Tristin now carry that tradition forward on the international stage.

Texas Twelve Alumni Who Have Represented Team USA (Since 2021)

  • 2024 – Anthony Frausto (15U), Max Belyeu (Collegiate)

  • 2023 – Jace LaViolette (Collegiate), Nolan Traeger (18U)

  • 2022 – Kendall George (18U), Blake Mitchell (18U), Dane Perry (15U)

  • 2021 – Blake Mitchell (18U), Nolan Traeger (15U)

Leading the Next Generation

Frausto and Gaines are more than talented players—they embody what it means to be a Twelve athlete. Their dedication, competitiveness, and resilience have set them apart, and their journey serves as inspiration to every young player in our program.

As they take the field for Team USA, they’re not only representing their country, but also the values that make Texas Twelve something different: being fearlessly different, focusing on what’s important, pursuing excellence, and being consistent.

Looking Ahead

We are proud of Anthony and Tristin for this incredible accomplishment and can’t wait to watch them compete against the best in the world. Their success is a reminder of what’s possible when talent meets opportunity, supported by a community that believes in developing both the player and the person.

Congratulations, Anthony and Tristin—your Twelve family is behind you all the way.

Kevin Hodge
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