Mount Dora Christian Academy junior Alex Wise has announced his commitment to play baseball at Auburn University, giving the Tigers a promising young prospect to their future roster.

Alex made his mark during a breakout sophomore campaign that caught the attention of several Division I programs. He batted .396 across 101 at-bats, collecting 40 hits, 24 RBIs, and scoring 27 runs. Alex also showed some pop at the plate with seven doubles and two home runs, while drawing 15 walks to help fuel a stellar .480 on-base percentage.

Alex is a special player. He brings a combination of power, plate discipline, and leadership that MDCA feeds from.

Alex’s offensive output was matched by his consistency and presence on the field, where he anchored a strong Mount Dora lineup. MDCA nearly made the FHSAA State Semifinals last year coming up just one game short of making it. Alex also has two more seasons left at MDCA before he turns his attention to Auburn.

(Alex Wise is one of the top high school baseball prospects in Lake County, Florida. Photo Credit – Prep Baseball.)

Alex has also been working on his pitching game as well. He had 50 strikeouts last season and continues to show promise on the mound especially this summer. His fastball is up to 93mph and sitting at a consistent 90-92 mph. He also throws an 82 mph breaking ball. It will be fun to watch him go to work in 2026.

Alex is the latest MDCA star to sign to an NCAA Division 1 program. Most recently Ethan Priest signed to Air Force to continue his academic and baseball career while serving our nation. His brother Collin Priest will be a junior at Clemson in the fall.

Congratulations to the Wise family along with Alex’s teammates, friends, family members and everyone who has believed in him. This is a big opportunity! Congratulations!