Baseball Announces 11 New Additions to the Class of 2026
7/14/2022
Brown Baseball Head Coaching Chair Grant Achilles has announced the Bear's 11-member incoming class of 2026. The new Bears joining the squad for the 2023 season include Stiles Begnaud, DJ Dillehay, Peter Dubie, Ty Harris, Mark Henshon, Christian Keel, Logan Meusy, Mika Petersen, Carter Rasmussen, Dylan Reid, and Zack Siegal.
“The class of 2026 adds invaluable depth and athleticism, while building on our principles of Brotherhood, Integrity, and Gratitude," Achilles said. "Each player brings a unique skill set, and will elevate our program this fall and during their four years on College Hill.”
#1 Mika Petersen
Outfield | 5-10 | Stamford, Conn. | Academy of Information Technology and Engineering
Before Brown: Competed athletically for Westhill High School…2022 Perfect Game Northeast Region Preseason All-America Honorable Mention…2022 First Team All-FCIAC selection, helping Westhill to finish runner-up in the conference…2021 Second Team All-FCIAC West honoree, helping Westhill to the Class LL state championship game…2022 FCIAC Exemplary Scholar Athlete and recipient of the Fairfield County Association of Secondary School Principals Scholar Leader Award…National Honor Society and National Science Honor Society member.
- Played club ball for Baseball U CT…2021 All-Tournament Team selection at the Perfect Game 17U Northeast World Series.
- Also a decorated hockey player, playing for the CT Junior Rangers 20U team…Scored 14 points (3g, 11a) in 32 games as a defenseman in 2021-22…Two-time NCDC All-Star selection…Drafted into the USHL in 2021, the highest level of U.S. junior hockey).
Personal: Son of Constance and Jereme Petersen…Both parents graduated from Columbia University…His father, Jereme, played football and wrestled at Columbia.
Why Brown?: “I really like Brown's location in Providence, especially the food and the flexibility of the Open Curriculum is very appealing. Also being able to continue playing baseball in college for Coach Achilles and his staff is a great opportunity. The convenience of the athletic facilities being located nearby on campus also is a huge benefit.”
#9 Logan Meusy
Outfield | 5-11 | Las Vegas, Nev. | Liberty
Before Brown: 2022 Perfect Game Preseason West Region All-America selection…2021 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass West Region All-American…MVP of the 2019 Under Armour Desert Summer 17U Tournament…Seven-time Perfect Game All-Tournament Team selection…Four-year letterwinner at Liberty High School…Three-time all-region selection…Batted .479 as a junior and .492 as a senior…Combined for 52 runs and 39 RBIs over his junior and senior seasons…Team captain…Honor roll student.
Personal: Son of Aubrey and Russ Meusy…Has two siblings, Haley and Dalton.
Why Brown?: “The opportunity to play Division I baseball, while getting an Ivy League education. Also, the coaching staff at Brown made me feel at home from the first time I spoke with them, ultimately leading me to the decision to join the Brown family.”
#10 Mark Henshon
Infield | 6-1 | Wellesley, Mass. | Roxbury Latin
Before Brown: Team captain in baseball, basketball and cross country at Roxbury Latin…Posted a .479/.600/1.496 slash line with 23 runs and 15 extra base hits in 16 games as a senior in 2022…Earned All-ISL and All-NEBJ First Team honors as a senior in 2022…Also earned All-ISL and All-New England honors in basketball during his senior season…Three-time All-ISL and All-New England honoree in cross country…Received the Johnny Pesky Teammate Award…Member of the Cum Laude Society…Class of 1913 Award recipient for significant contributions to Roxbury Latin.
Personal: Son of Amanda and Matt Henshon…Has two brothers, Will and James…His father, Matt, played basketball for Princeton from 1987-91.
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown because of how enthusiastic the coaches and the current players were about the program as well as how welcoming they were when I visited the campus. They made me feel like I was at home. The chance to get an elite education and compete in the Ivy League was also very appealing.”
#13 Carter Rasmussen
RHP | 6-5 | Justin, Texas | Northwest
Before Brown: 2022 Texas District 6-5A Pitcher of the Year…Finished his senior season with a 10-0 record with two saves, a 1.60 ERA, limited opponents to a .208 batting average, struck out a school-record 94 batters and allowed just 50 hits over 67.2 IP…Broke Northwest High School’s single season strikeout record (94) in 2022, surpassing the marks held by his own pitching coach Jared Henke, and current LA Dodgers pitcher, Dustin May…Earned Performance Course High School Player of the Week honors on May 9, 2022 after breaking the school’s single-season strikeout record…Texas All-State Academic Elite Team honoree…National Merit Scholar Finalist…2021 Northwest High School Flagship Student of the Year…Graduated in the top 10 of his class.
Personal: Son of Nicole and Craig Rasmussen…Has one sister, Kayla.
Why Brown?: “Brown gave me a perfect opportunity to pursue the high-level academics that I have always made a priority as well as the chance to compete against the best in collegiate baseball.”
#14 Zack Siegal
Infield | 5-9 | New York, N.Y. | The Dalton School
Before Brown: Four-year varsity starter…Received The Dalton School Coaches’ Award…Also a member of the Dalton football and basketball teams, where he was a wide receiver and point guard, respectively.
Personal: Son of Jackie and Bippy Siegal…Has two sisters, Gabi, who graduated from Harvard, and Dani, a member of Brown’s Class of 2024…His mother, Jackie, graduated from Penn…His uncle, Derrick Beare, was a member of Manchester United’s reserve squad.
Why Brown?: “I choose Brown for the endless academic opportunities as well as the highly competitive baseball program. The academic freedom was very intriguing and it is very obvious that the community wants you to succeed.”
#16 Peter Dubie
RHP | 6-4 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Park Tudor School
Before Brown: Four-year varsity starter at Park Tudor School…Combined for a 1.30 ERA and 150 strikeouts over his junior and senior seasons…Two-time first team all-conference selection…Named to the all-county team as a senior…Batted .350 for his career…Set a new school record with 19 strikeouts in one game…Also played soccer and swam the 50-yard freestyle…Academic all-state selection…Named the Park Tudor Male Athlete of the Year….Graduated cum laude…AP Scholar with Distinction...Global Scholar.
Personal: Son of Cammy and Sven Dubie…Has one brother, Miles.
Why Brown?: “I choose Brown because of its top tier education, especially the Open Curriculum, and the opportunity to play sports at a high level all at the same place.”
#17 DJ Dillehay
INF/RHP | 6-3 | Tullahoma, Tenn. | Tullahoma
Before Brown: 2022 Perfect Game Preseason All-American…First team all-state selection…Earned a top 500 national ranking from Perfect Game…Also earned all-region honors in football, playing quarterback, wide receiver and safety…Valedictorian for the Class of 2022 at Tullahoma High School.
Personal: Son of Ginger and Woody Dillehay.
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown because it will provide me with an unmatched education while allowing me to continue developing as a baseball player.”
#28 Dylan Reid
RHP | 6-0 | Sandy Springs, Ga. | North Springs
Before Brown: Four-year varsity starter at North Springs High School…2021 first team all-state selection as a pitcher…2021 region pitcher of the year…Two-time first team all-region selection as a pitcher and infielder…2021 North Springs Cy Young Award winner…National Honor Society member…National Merit Scholar.
Personal: Son of Mindy Zatto…Has two older brothers, Tyler and Justin…His brother Justin played baseball at Belmont-Abbey ’22…His relative Rocco Reid plays baseball at Clemson…His mother, Mindy, is a member of Harvard’s Class of 1987.
Why Brown?: “Brown offers the best combination of academic quality and possible playing time on the field.”
#29 Stiles Begnaud
RHP | 6-0 | Watkinsville, Ga. | North Oconee
Before Brown: 2022 second team all-state and first team all-region honors…2021 first team all-region selection…Struck out 57 batters over 31.0 IP while going 8-0 on the mound with a 2.45 ERA as a senior in 2022…Compiled an 11-0 record as a pitcher over his junior and senior seasons…Graduated in the top five percent of his class…STAR student, earning the highest SAT score in his class…National Merit Commended student…Speaks fluent Japanese.
Personal: Son of Yuka Kaneda and John Begnaud…Has one sibling, Mel.
Why Brown?: “The open curriculum, combination of elite academics and baseball, coaching staff, location, and teammates.”
#33 Christian Keel
RHP | 6-1 | Mooresville, N.C. | Community School of Davidson
Before Brown: 2022 all-conference honoree…Served as class co-president as a junior and senior.
Personal: Son of Lia and Todd Keel…Has one sister, Ansley.
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown because attending Brown not only means I get to play high-level sports, but I also get a world class education. It was my goal for a long time to play high-level baseball along with high-level academics. Brown is the best of both worlds.”
#35 Ty Harris
LHP | 6-0 | The Woodlands, Texas | The Woodlands
Before Brown: Earned all-district and academic all-state honors…Graduated magna cum laude from The Woodlands High School.
Personal: Son of Emily and Kyle Harris…Has two siblings, Jaden and Reese.
Why Brown?: “For the great athletic program/facilities/coaches, and for the academic opportunity.”
