“Ben is a great choice. He’s a high character young man … In terms of players in Vermont that are truly capable of playing Division I baseball, Alekson is the most obvious choice. He’s had an amazing career.”

Dan Kniry

Head Coach - Spaulding high school coach

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior right handed pitcher and infielder compiled a 6-1 record with a 1.36 ERA to lead the Wolves to a 13-2 record entering Vermont’s Division III state tournament. Alekson struck out 88 batters in 36 innings while surrendering just five walks, throwing a five-inning perfect game and a pair of five-inning no-hitters. He also hit .769 with four homers, posting a 2.34 OPS. Alekson entered the season as a two-time state champion and was named the Preseason Best Player in Vermont by MaxPreps. He was also named a 2023 Perfect Game Preseason All-American Honorable Mention.

Academic Achievement

Alekson has maintained a 4.7 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at Fairfield University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Also a four-year member of Stowe High’s varsity alpine ski team and a member of both schools’ chorus and concert band, Alekson has volunteered locally with the Stowe Little League and is a member of the National Honor Society.