MaxPreps Top 100 national high school baseball rankings

Florida has the edge with 14 teams, with Jesuit (Tampa) coming in the highest at No. 5. California, meanwhile, comes in second with 13 teams including the No. 1 overall team in Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks.

MaxPreps Top 100 national high school baseball rankings
1. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.)
Coach: Tom Dill
2019 Record: 24-7, Mission League champion
2019 National Ranking: 37
All-American candidates: Lucas Gordon, LHP/1B (.366, 1.39 ERA, 56 Ks, 5-1, Texas).
Other key returners: Devan Ornelas, Sr., CF/SS (.423, 20 RBI, 2 HR, TCU); Daylen Reyes, Sr., 2B (.398, 17 RBI, UCLA); Tyler Stromsborg, Sr., RHP (1.58 ERA, 36 Ks, 6-0).
Toughest games: National High School Invitational, April 1-4; Boras Classic, April 13-17; Harvard-Westlake, April 21, 22 and 24.
Outlook: The Knights check every box necessary to win a national championship: 1. They were successful last year, winning the always-tough Mission League; 2. They return a multitude of starters, including their top eight offensive performers as well as 20 pitching wins; 3. Those returning players have plenty of talent with Gordon, Reyes and  Ornelas all ranked among the top 35 players in the state of California; 4. They play a national schedule, participating in the nation's toughest tournament — the National High School Invitational — along with the Boras Classic South; 5. They face tough playoff competition, as the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs may be the toughest playoff bracket in the nation. If the Knights can get through those three tournaments relatively unscathed, there's no reason they won't be the No. 1 team in the nation at the end of the 2020 season.

2. Barbe (Lake Charles, La.)
Coach: Glenn Cecchini
2019 Record: 38-3, Class 5A state champions
2019 National Ranking: 5
All-American candidates: Brody Drost, Sr., CF/LHP (.364, 11 DB, 7 HR, 37 RBI, 8-0, 0.98 ERA, 52 K, LSU).
Other key returners: David Meche, SS/RHP, Sr. (.354, 11 DB, 3 HR, 39 RBI, 0.64 ERA, Mississippi State); Ben David, C, Sr. (.308, 17 RBI, McNeese State); Bailey Juneau, 2B, Sr. (.333); Kyle Debarge, 3B, Jr. (.388, 27 RBI, Louisiana); Adam Guth, LHP, Jr. (5-0, 0.56 ERA, 44 Ks, Louisiana).
Toughest games: Southwest Louisiana Tournament, March 5-7; Sam Houston, March 24/26; Sulphur, March 28/31; Lafayette, April 16-18.
Outlook: The Buccaneers posted the second-best record in school history last year with a 38-3 mark and a Class 5A state championship. National Coach of the Year Cecchini returns the majority of that team, including three starting pitchers, the entire infield and five hitters who batted over .500 last year. The Buccaneers will miss all-state junior pitcher Jack Walker, who is recovering from a UCL injury. Barbe has some tough games in its own district, including Lafayette and returning Class 5A runner-up Sam Houston. Barbe has great team speed this year, can hit for power and had great team chemistry, according to the coaching staff.

Coach: David Jeans
2019 Record: 29-1, North Coast Section Division 1 champions
2019 National Ranking: 2
All-American candidates: Kyle Harrison, P/1B, Sr. (MaxPreps All-American, .286, 24 RBI, 10-0, 1.26, 103 Ks).
Other key returners: Charles McAdoo, 3B, Sr. (.333, 26 RBI); Vince Bianchina, SS, Sr. (.419); Keoni Coloma, OF, Sr. (.386); Ben Parker, C, Sr.; Ryan Barger, Sr., P; Mason Carvacho, Sr., P; Joey Donnelly, Jr., C/1B (.286); Zeke Berry, Soph., CF (.250); Blake Burke, Jr., P/OF (.395, 4 HR, 34 RBI); Anthony Martinez, Soph., C/1B.
Toughest games: Bellarmine College Prep, Feb. 29; Elk Grove, March 4; Saint Francis, March 7; All Faith Classic (Las Vegas), April 6-9.
Outlook: The Spartans are looking to make their 10th straight trip to the North Coast Section championship game. The past two seasons, De La Salle has finished No. 2 in the MaxPreps national computer rankings and the top player from those two teams, Bay Area player of the year Harrison, is back for his senior season. He is 19-1 on the mound the past two seasons including wins over Bishop Gorman, Monte Vista (Danville), Jesuit (Sacramento) and Heritage (Brentwood). The Spartans get a serious test in the All Faiths Tournament in Las Vegas, a tournament that features some of the top Catholic and Christian private schools in the country. Almost the entire infield returns for the Spartans along with the entire outfield.

4. Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)
Coach: Mke Woods
2019 Record: 26-7, Arizona Division 1 champions; 2019 National Ranking: 30
All-American candidates: Michael Brueser, Sr., OF (12 HR, 36 RBI).
Other key returners: Tyler Wilson, Sr., 1B/C (.412, 7 HR, 31 RBI); Brock Selvidge, LHP/OF (4 HR, 21 RBI); Will Maxey, Sr., 3B (.419, 16 RBI); Isaiah Adams, MIF, Sr. (.367); Logan Saloman, Soph., RHP/1B (5-1, 1.35 ERA).
Toughest games: Boras Classic, March 12-14; Mountain View, March 7; Corona del Sol, March 24.
Outlook: The Huskies have won seven state championships, including four of the past six titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019). Six starters return from last year's squad, including one of the nation's top home run hitters in Brueser. He accounted for 12 of the team's 32 home runs last year, but Hamilton has 23 home runs returning, including Wilson with seven and Selvidege with four. The pitching staff should be solid with sophomore Saloman back on the mound after an outstanding freshman season (5-1 record). Hamilton gets a test in the Boras Classic in March and the always competitive Arizona Division 1 playoffs in April.

5. Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)
Coach: Miguel Menendez
2019 Record: 27-5, Class 6A state champions; 2019 National Ranking: 46
All-American candidates: Camden Minacci, Sr., P (12-1, 1.12 ERA, 85 Ks, 62.2 IP, Wake Forest)
Other key returners: Bennett Lee, C, Sr. (.442, 19 RBI, 12 DB, 7 TR, 3 HR, Tulane); Cole Russo, 1B, Jr. (.342, 27 RBI, 3 DB, 2 HR, Central Florida); Bradke Lohry, Jr., SS (.250); Nick Rodriguez, Jr., 3B (.375); BJ Graham, Jr., LF (.357, 18 RBI, 9 DB, 1 HR); Jonathan Shoop, Sr., CF (.235, 14 RBI, Butler); Josh Mallitz, Sr., P (2-1, 24 Ks, Ole Miss); Justin Clark, Sr., P (5-0, 2.95 ERA, 58, Ks, West Virginia); Turner Thompson, Sr., P (1-1, 2.45 ERA, 35 Ks, Tulane); Alex Bryant, Sr., P (3-1, 1.62 ERA, 26 Ks, Holy Cross); Tripp Russo, Sr., P (1.29 ERA, 22 Ks, Adrian); AJ Karabenick, Sr., P (2.71 ERA, 2-0, 15 Ks, Wesleyan); Dominic Castellano, Jr., P (1-1, 12 Ks, Central Florida).
Toughest games: Calvary Christian Academy, March 6; Calvary Christian, April 17; Venice, April 21.
Outlook: The Tigers are loaded, especially in the rotation where every single pitching win returns from last year, including Class 6A state player of the year Minacci. The starting lineup isn't quite as stacked as the pitching staff, but Jesuit has one of the state's top catchers in Lee along with three other every day starters who have committed to play Division 1 next year. At least eight pitchers who figured in a decision last year will play college ball as well. Toughest opponents will come at the end of the season at the Saladino Tournament and matchups with Calvary Christian and Venice in late April.

6. Carroll (Southlake, Texas)
Coach: Larry Vucan
2019 Record: 33-11, Class 6A state champions
2019 National Ranking: 12
All-American candidates: Justin Grech, Sr., OF (.318, 17 RBI);
Other key returners: Cade Manning, Sr., 3B (.432, 28 RBI); Riley Garcia, Sr., 2B (.337, 28 RBI); Grant Golomb, Sr., 1B (.337, 20 RBI); Jaxon Osterberg, Sr., SS (.237); Homer Bush Jr., Sr., CF (.208); Brandon Howell, Sr., LF (.369, 31 RBI); Yanluis Ortiz, Sr., C (.317, 28 RBI).
Toughest games: Prosper, Feb. 21; Keller, March 17/20; Colleyville Heritage, March 28; Coppell, April 25.
Outlook: After struggling at the beginning of the season last year (3-8 after the first three weeks), Carroll righted the ship to go 30-3 over the final three months en route to its second straight Class 6A state championship. The title came a year ahead of schedule, considering Carroll had lost nearly its entire lineup from the 2018 championship and played mostly underclassmen in 2019. Now, nearly the entire lineup is back to make a run at a third straight championship. The feat would be a first as no school has won three straight Texas baseball state championships in the largest classification. Grech earned state tournament MVP honors last year while Howell was second team all-state and Manning was honorable mention all-state.

7. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Coach: Kason Gabbard
2019 Record: 26-1
2019 National Ranking: 6
All-American candidates: Mac Horvath, Sr., SS/RHP (North Carolina); Brandon Llewellyn, Sr., RHP (0.28 ERA, 1-0, 27 Ks, Notre Dame).
Other key returners: Jake Gelof, Sr., 3B/OF (.397, 21 RBI, Virginia); Kevin Karstetter, Sr., SS/3B (.467, 36 RBI, 8 doubles, 3 HR, FAU); Heston Tole, Sr., RHP (6-0 record, 51 Ks, 1.34 ERA, Arkansas); Billy Underwood, Sr., OF/LHP (.366, 15 RBI, 0.78 ERA, Coastal Carolina); Michael Kluska, Sr., IF (.431, West Virginia); Corbin Morrison, Sr., LHP (2-1, 15 Ks, Tennessee); Jordan Miller, Sr., IF (.400, Georgia State); Trey Rucker, Jr., OF (.366, 18 RBI).
Toughest games: Perfect Game Showdown, March 5-7; Coach Bob Invitational, March 18-21; IMG National Classic, March 24-27; Calvary Christian Academy, April 10; Doral Academy, April 11.
Outlook: Last year, the Ascenders beat teams with a devastating pitching staff that allowed just 20 runs in 27 games. IMG Academy also had three players chosen among the top 52 players in the MLB draft and set a record with six players chosen overall. This year's squad won't be nearly as talented at the top end of the rotation, but there are still plenty of reasons to think that IMG Academy will be among the top teams in the country. For one, the offense might be better with the return of players like Gelof, Karstetter and Underwood and the addition of All-American candidate Mac Horvath from Minnesota. Some of the players on this year's team saw action on the IMG Academy Black team, which went 17-5 and finished ranked No. 20 in the state by the MaxPreps computer rankings. The Ascenders will also be toughened by a national schedule that includes tournaments in Florida, Georgia and Arizona.

8. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Coach: Eric Borba
2019 Record: 27-5; Trinity League champions
2019 National Ranking: 1
All-American candidates: Max Rajcic, RHP/IF, Sr. (8-1, 63 IP, 0.55 ERA, UCLA); Christian Rodriguez, RHP, Sr. (4-2, 52.2 IP, 52 Ks, 1.60 ERA, Cal-State Fullerton).
Other key returners: Chad Born, Sr., OF (.253, 15 runs, Miami); Elijah Buries, Sr., 3B/OF (.262); Justin Decriscio, Jr., SS (.241, San Diego); Tank Espalin, Sr., 2B (.250, USC)
Toughest games: Cypress, Feb. 15; La Mirada, Feb. 19; Valley Christian, Feb. 29; Santa Margarita, March 17/18/20; National High School Invitational, April 1-4; Boras Classic, April 13-17, Servite, April 27/28/30.
Outlook: Perhaps no team in the country plays a tougher schedule than Orange Lutheran, which will not only face defending Southern Section Division 1 champion Cypress early in the season, along with Top 25 teams La Mirada and Valley Christian during the first month of the season. Add to that a Trinity League schedule that had all six teams ranked among the top 73 schools in the state by the MaxPreps computer ratings, including five in the top 38 (Orange Lutheran was No. 1). The Lancers also play in two of the toughest tournaments in the nation in the NHSI, where they are the three-time defending champion, and the Boras Classic. According to Lancer coach Eric Borba, Orange Lutheran could have one of the best teams the school has ever had, thanks to five starters with at least two years experience and two pitchers, Rajcic and Rodriguez, that rank among the top 55 pitchers in the nation, according to Perfect Game.

9. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.)
Coach: Chan Brown
2019 Record: 36-4, Class AAAAAAA champions
2019 National Ranking: 7
All-American candidates: Miles Garrett, Sr., RHP (8-0, 2.17 ERA, 84 Ks, Vanderbilt); Xander Stephens, Sr., RHP (10-1, 0.68 ERA, 82 Ks, Georgia Tech).
Other key returners: Jon Ponder, Sr., OF (.274, 18 RBI, 3 HR, Georgia State); Daylon Carleton, Jr., OF (.278, 10 RBI); Sam Smith, Jr., OF/1B (.212); Graham Yntema, Sr., LHP (2-0, 3.15 ERA, 12 Ks, Lawson State).
Toughest games: North Gwinnett, Feb. 17; Loganville, Feb. 24; Georgia Peach Tournament, Feb. 29; Perfect Game Spring Showdown, March 5-7; National High School Invitational, April 1-4.
Outlook: The pitching staff should be spectacular for Panthers, who return over 20 wins from last year's squad, including a pair of all-state candidates in Garrett and Stephens. The offensive might not be as powerful as last year, considering that 36 of the team's 42 home runs from last year have graduated. However, Chan Brown isn't the MaxPreps coach of the decade for nothing. He's put together nine regional champions, five state champions and three national champions over the past decade. Consider that last year's senior group hit only eight home runs as juniors in 2018. Parkview will play one of its toughest schedules, starting with the season opener against highly-regarded North Gwinnett, which Parkview defeated in the semifinals last year. Parkview will also participate in the Perfect Game Showdown and the NHSI — two of the toughest tournaments in the nation.

10. Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.)
Coach: Matt Buckner
2019 Record: 42-3, Class 3A state champions
2019 National Ranking: 9
All-American candidates: Ryan Hagenow, Sr., RHP (12-1, 96 Ks, Kentucky).
Other key returners: Andrew Patterson, Sr., LHP (4-0, 2.72 ERA, 34 Ks, Tennessee); Adam Birkholz, Sr., LHP (2-0, 45 Ks, 1.38 ERA, ETSU); Angus Pence, Jr., SS (.297, 19 RBI, Tennessee); Hunter Merrick, Jr., LHP/OF (.292, 25 RBI, 9 DBL, ETSU); Carter Gillete, Jr., OF (.305, 29 RBI, Tusculum); Bryce Burkey, Jr, OF (.455).
Toughest games: Flanagan, March 18; Baylor, April 24
Outlook: Winners of nine state titles this century, Farragut had one of the highest win totals in the nation last year while finishing 42-3 and winning the Class 3A championship. Farragut begins the season as the favorite to win other state crown thanks to a pitching staff that's loaded with Division 1 arms and returns over 20 wins from last year. The Admirals have one of the state's top players in Hagenow, who struck out 11 in the state championship game against Bradley Central.

11. Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
Coach: Greg Elie and Mike Kinney
2019 Record: 27-6, Division II-AA champion
2019 National Ranking: 43
All-American candidates: Vytas Valincius, Jr., 1B/3B (.417, 12 DB, 3 HR, 41 RBI, South Carolina);
Other key returners: Colin Ahearn, Sr., P/OF (8-0, 71 Ks, 7 HR, 37 RBI, Tennessee); Gehrig Ebel, Sr., 3B/C (.361, 30 RBI, 4 HR, Virginia Tech); Christian Martin, Sr., (.409); Daniel Corona, Jr., SS (.394, Wake Forest); Cooper Kinney, Sr., 2B/3B (.371, 30 RBI, 5 HR); Jay Dill, RHP/OF, Sr. (5-1, 47 Ks, Missouri); Nick Kurtz, LHP/OF (3 HR, 20 RBI, 3-0, 36 Ks, Wake Forest).
Toughest games: National High School Invitational, April 1-4; Farragut, April 24.
Outlook: The Division II-AA state champions return five players from last spring's Best of Preps team selected by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. They included Ahearn, Martin, Ebel, Corona and Kinney. Baylor might have the best infield in the nation with Ebel, Corona and Kinney joining transfer Valincius, who comes to Baylor via St. Laurence, where he helped the team to a 32-6 record. In Ahearn, Baylor has one of the top returning pitchers in the state as he was a Mr. Tennessee Baseball finalist as a junior. A two-time defending state champion, Baylor will find out where it stands on the national stage when it participates in the NHSI in April.

12. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.)
Coach: Jared Smith
2019 Record: 45-11, Class 7A runner-up
2019 National Ranking: 21
All-American candidates: Dylan Ray, Sr., RHP/OF (All-state, 7A Hitter of the Year, .403, 64 RBI, 11 DB, 9 HR, 5-1, 3.19 ERA, Alabama);
Other key returners: Caden Rose, Sr., SS/RHP (All-state, .444, 31 RBI, 51 runs, 20 DB, 7 HR, Alabama); Cam Hill, Sr., 1B (All-state, .383, 51 runs, 40 RBI, 16 DB, 9 HR, 7-1, 2.96 ERA, Auburn); Mitchell Daly, Sr., SS/2B (All-state, .321, 52 runs, 33 RBI, 18 DBL, 8 HR, Texas); Slate Alford, Jr., 3B (.298, 34 RBI, 10 DB, 3 HR, Auburn); Sam Maynard, Sr., RHP (3-0, 1.71 ERA, Southern Union); Stuart Edge, Sr., OF/RHP (3-0, 2.37 ERA, Union College); Nick Brown, Sr., RHP (Wisconsin-Milwaukee); Tyler Jones, Sr., OF/2B.
Toughest games: Smiths Station, April 17; Perfect Game Showdown, March 5-7; National High School Invitational, April 1-4
Outlook: The Patriots had an explosive offense last year, leading the nation in hits (492) and doubles (132) and finishing second in runs (425), according to the MaxPreps leaderboards. The majority of those run producers return, including All-American candidate Ray in the outfield. The offense returns 38 home runs from last year as Bob Jones lost two players who saw substantial playing time last year. The Patriots will also play in two of the toughest tournaments in the nation, participating in the Perfect Game Showdown and the NHSI. The entire infield returns along with 24 wins on the pitching staff.

13. La Mirada (Calif.)
Coach: Jimmy Zurn
2019 Record: 26-7
2019 National Ranking: 72
All-American candidates: Jared Jones, P (.457, 16 RBI, 3 HR, 7-1, 0.77 ERA, 94 Ks, Texas)
Other key returners: Emilio Morales, RHP/C (.308, USC); Eugene Jeon, 3B (.375, 27 RBI, 13 DB, Santa Barbara); Jacob Sharp, Sr., RHP/OF (.324, 5 DBL, 3-1, 0.76 ERA, 22 Ks, Hawaii); Michael DeHaro, Sr., RHP (6-0, 0.29 ERA, 67 Ks, .304, 21 RBI, 5 DBL, Santa Barbara); Jimmy Blumberg, Sr., SS (Long Beach); Dominic Martinez, Sr., 2B (.404, 5 DB, 16 RBI); Memo Pacheco, Sr., RHP (5-3, 1.29 ERA, 53 Ks); Noah Rodriguez, Soph., Ut (.375, 3 DBL).
Toughest games: Orange Lutheran, Feb. 19; Coach Bob Invitational, March 18-21; Boras Classic, April 14-17.
Outlook: The Matadors finished one game away from the Southern Section Division 1 championship last year, falling to eventual champion Cypress 1-0 in the semifinals. Seven of the team's top nine offensive players return, led by Jeon with 27 RBI and 13 doubles. The pitching staff is outstanding with 21 wins returning, including one of the top pitchers in the nation in Jones. The MaxPreps Junior of the Year and Sophomore of the Year the past two seasons, Jones is ranked No.3 in California by Perfect Game and No. 23 in the nation. With Orange Lutheran and Notre Dame both making the trip back to the NHSI, don't be surprise if La Mirada is the favorite at the Boras Classic the following week.

14. Valley Christian (San Jose, Calif.)
Coach: John Diatte
2019 Record: 29-4
2019 National Ranking: 15
All-American candidates: Jonathan Cymrot, Jr., 1B/P (.310, 20 RBI, 8-1, 1.11 ERA, Kansas);
Other key returners: Eddie Park, OF, Sr. (.377, 10 DB, 17 RBI, 4-0, 26 Ks, Stanford); Trevor Haskins, Jr., SS (.309, 21 RBI, Stanford); Stephen Hom, Sr., 3B (.275, 23 RBI); Jack McGrew, 2B, Sr. (.306, 22 RBI); Nick Thomson , P, Sr. (Northwestern Nazarene); Griffin Allen, P/1B, Jr.; Jaxon Wall, Jr., C; Jacob Hudson, Fr., P/OF.
Toughest games: North Gwinnett, Feb. 28; Orange Lutheran, Feb. 29; Archbishop Mitty, March 17; Saint Francis, March 21.
Outlook: The Warriors finished the season with 16 straight wins and head into the 2020 season with a team loaded with experienced players. Cymrot, Haskins, McGrew and Hom are all in their third seasons on the varsity while Park is in his fourth. Both Haskins and Park are headed to Stanford while Cymrot, one of the top juniors in the nation, is Kansas bound. The Warriors have won three straight Central Coast Section Division I championships and are favored to win a fourth.

15. Kingwood (Texas)
Coach: Kelly Mead
2019 Record: 31-7-2
2019 National Ranking: 178
All-American candidates: Masyn Winn, IF/P, Sr. (13-0, 137 Ks, 0.46 ERA, .439, 26 RBI, 2 HR).
Other key returners: Justin Long, C, Sr.; Nick Luckett, P, Sr.; Parker Hemphill, P/1B, Sr.; Carson Irvin, IF/P; Riley Bender, Jr., IF.
Toughest games: The Woodlands, Feb. 28; Cypress Ranch, March 12.
Outlook: Armed with one of the top pitching prospects in the nation in Winn, Kingwood could advance farther than the Class 6A regional finals, where it lost to Ridge Point last year. The offensive took a bit of a hit when Tre Richardson, the Houston Chronicle Hitter of the Year in 2019, graduated early to begin his freshman year at Baylor. Pitching will be Kingwood's strength, however, as it has eight pitchers with experience.

16. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)
Coach: Jared Halpert
2019 Record: 27-6-1
2019 National Ranking: 13
All-American candidates: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sr., OF (.395, 23 RBI, 3 HR, 5 DBL, Vanderbilt); Drew Bowser, Sr., SS (.391, 34 RBI, 11 DBL, 2 HR, Stanford).
Other key returners: Sam Biller, Sr., OF/LHP (.241, 9 RBI, Cal-Poly SLO); Tyler Ganus, Sr., 1B/OF/RHP (.362, 12 RBI, Oregon); Thomas McCaffrey, Sr., C (.250, Irvine); JP Wong, Sr., RHP (Williams); Jacob Galloway, Soph., C (.397, 20 RBI); George Cooper, Jr., 2B (.310, 15 RBI).
Toughest games: National High School Invitational, April 1-4; Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks), April 22/24.
Outlook: Last year, the pitching staff was its strength, thanks to the arm of Sam Hliboki. This year, defense and hitting will be the key as nearly every starter returns. Leading the pack are a pair of All-American candidates in Crow-Armstrong and Bowser. Crow-Armstrong is tabbed as a possible first round draft pick while Bowser is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the Class of 2020 by Perfect Game. Harvard-Westlake makes the trip back to Cary (N.C.) to participate in the NHSI, where it finished second last year.

17. DeSoto Central (Southaven, Miss.)
Coach: Mark Monaghan
2019 Record: 34-3
2019 National Ranking: 8
All-American candidates: Blaze Jordan, Sr., IF (.440, 11 DB, 10 HR, 46 RBI).
Other key returners: Cade Smith, Sr., RHP (10-1, 1.14 ERA, 85 Ks); Kyle Booker, Sr., OF (.365, 17 RBI, 42 runs).
Toughest games: Providence School, Feb. 28; Cullman, March 5; Briarcrest Christian, April 11.
Outlook: The Jaguars return three players who made substantial contributions to last year's Class 6A state championship team, but what a trio. Third baseman Jordan has reclassified to the Class of 2020 and is ranked as a possible first round draft pick in June. He's one of the top power hitters in the nation and had 10 dingers as a sophomore. Add in outfielder Booker, who scored 42 runs and is ranked among the top players in Mississippi by Perfect Game. Meanwhile, Smith is the top returning pitcher with 10 wins as a junior.

18. Smiths Station (Smiths, Ala.)
Coach: Mike Ferry
2019 Record: 23-13
2019 National Ranking: 476
All-American candidates: Carson Swilling, P, Sr. (.367, 11 DBL, 2 HR, 27 RBI, Auburn)
Other key returners: Zane Faulk, C, Sr.; Hunter Donaldson, SS, Sr. (South Alabama); Jackson Huguley, 1B, Sr.; Trent Hodgdon, RHP, Jr. (West Virginia); Caden Hare, RHP, Jr.; Ellis Yohn, C, Jr. (Tennessee-Martin); Javi Marrero, RHP, Jr. (Troy).
Toughest games: Bob Jones, Feb. 17; Decatur, March 6; Hewitt-Trussville, March 12; Faith Academy, March 28
Outlook: Although Smiths Station failed to make the Class 7A playoffs last year, it has a ton of talent returning, including two all-state players and the No. 2 player in the state in pitcher Swilling. The pitching staff is particularly deep with four pitchers expected to advance to the Division 1 level next season.

19. Reagan (San Antonio)
Coach: Chans Chapman
2019 Record: 33-8
2019 National Ranking: 337
All-American candidates: Travis Sthele, P/SS, Sr. (9-2, 1.12 ERA, .407).
Other key returners: Luke Hoggatt, C, Sr. (.288, 33 RBI); Stayton Ankrom, SS, Jr. (.381, 42 RBI); Britt Moore, OF, Soph. (.250); Will Carsten, Sr., P (9-0, 1.64 ERA); Zane Raba, OF, Sr. (.306, 21 RBI); Hogan Heller, 1B, Jr. (.275); JT Moeller, Sr., P/OF (.240, 7-2, 1.39 ERA).
Toughest games: Round Rock, March 7; Johnson, March 17/April 9
Outlook: Reagan has won 30 or more games five of the past six seasons, reaching the regional semifinals last year before falling to Alexander (Laredo). The top three pitchers, and a combined 25 wins, return, led by district MVP  Sthele. The Rattlers also return seven starters in the field. Look for Reagan to be the top 6A team coming out of Region 4.

20. North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga.)
Coach: Ryan Moity
2019 Record: 31-8
2019 National Ranking: 88
All-American candidates: Corey Collins, C, Sr. (16 HR, .474, 16 DB, 50 RBI, 48 runs, Georgia).
Other key returners: Brandt Pancer, RHP, Sr. (11-1, 84 Ks, 1.33 ERA); John Anderson; Josh Shuler, OF, Sr. (.333, 6 2B, 6 HR, South Carolina); Max Luke, RHP/1B, (.424, 7 DB, 20 RBI); Cole Smith, IF, Sr. (.328, 13 DB, 3 HR, 26 RBI); Jarrett Burney, IF (.404, 6 2B, 24 RBI).
Toughest games: Parkview, Feb. 17; Valley Christian, Feb. 28; Mater Dei, Feb. 29.
Outlook: The balance of power in the Georgia AAAAAAA division could be determined in the very first game of the season when North Gwinnett takes on defending state champion Parkview. North Gwinnett lost to Parkview in the state semifinals last year. North Gwinnett has a balanced attack on offense and defense with one of the leading home run hitters in the nation in Corey Collins leading the offensive attack along with outfielder Shuler. The pitching staff has Pancer, who is headed to Stanford, leading the way. North Gwinnett will also head to the West Coast to take on some of the top teams in California, including Valley Christian and Mater Dei.

21. Miami Springs (Fla.)
Coach: David Fanshawe
2019 Record: 27-4
2019 National Ranking: 398
All-American candidates: Carlos Rey (.481, 21 RBI, 8 DBL, 9-0, 2.01 ERA, 65 Ks).
Other key returners: Lazaro Hernandez (.351, 12 RBI); Jason Torres, Soph. (.425, 27 RBI, 6 HR); Josemanuel Llavore (.500, 11 DBL, 21 RBI); Brandon Villabrile, P, Jr., (4-1, 1.73 ERA, 25 Ks); Danny Fernandez, Soph., P (3-0, 17 Ks).
Toughest games: Flanagan, March 13; Calvary Christian Academy, April 14
Outlook: Miami Springs was one of the surprise teams in Florida last year, reaching the state championship game before falling to Jesuit. The Golden Hawks have a good balance of returning starters in the field and on the mound. However Miami Springs plays in Class 6, which figures to have some of the top teams in the state, including Jesuit and American Heritage.

22. American Heritage (Delray Beach, Fla.)
Coach: Carm Mazza
2019 Record: 29-3
2019 National Ranking: 121
All-American candidates: Ryan Bruno, LHP, Sr. (.333, 19 RBI, 2 HR, 3-2, 1.85 ERA, 49 Ks).
Other key returners: Samuel Murrison, LF, Sr. (.378, 15 RBI, 5 DBL), Bailey Uderitz, CF, Sr. (.359, 19 RBI, 8 DBL, 4 HR)., Steven Andrews, RF, Sr. (.357, 9 DBL, 17 RBI), Nicholas Romano, 3B, Jr., Jacob Lojewski, SS, Sr. (.303, 25 RBI, 4 HR), Stanley Demartinis, 2B, Sr. (.330, 12 RBI, 8 DBL), Dylan King, C, Jr. (.277, 13 RBI), Nelson Berkwich, LHP, Sr (10-0, 0.45., 110 Ks), Carsten Finnvold, LHP, Jr. (4-1, 0.54, 41).
Toughest games: Archbishop McCarthy, Feb. 10; Calvary Christian Academy, March 13; Flanagan, April 21; Stoneman Douglas, April 23.
Outlook: The Stallions return 10 of the top 12 offensive players from last year's team that reached the Class 4A championship game. A total of 21 wins from the pitching staff are also back, including 10 from pitcher Berkwich. The pitching staff shined during the playoffs, throwing three straight shutouts before falling to Calvary Christian (Clearwater) in the championship game.

23. Mountain Pointe (Phoenix)
Coach: J.J. Sferra
2019 Record: 22-8
2019 National Ranking: 220
All-American candidates: Ethan Long, 3B, Sr., (.469, 8 DBL, 30 RBI, 9 HR);
Other key returners: Carsen Tucker, SS, Sr., (.453, 24 RBI, 8 DBL); JR Flores, OF/P, Sr., (.226, 14 RBI); Devon Dixon, P, (.302, 3-0, 1.62 ERA); Tyler Kearney, OF/UT, (.293); Cade Westerlund, C, Jr., (.371, 20 RBI, 6 doubles, 5 HR), Jacob Beltran, P/UT, Jr. (.308, 10 RBI); Nathan Ward, P, Sr., (4-3, 3.47 ERA, 41 Ks),
Toughest games: Corona del Sol, April 21/23; Mountain Ridge, April 27.
Outlook: The Pride lost in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs last year, but the return of some of the top players in the state make Mountain Pointe a team to watch in 2020. The left side of the infield is stellar with Long at third and Tucker at shortstop. Long is ranked No. 1 in the state by Perfect Game while Tucker is No. 5. Meanwhile, catcher  Westerlund is one of the state's top juniors.

24. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
Coach: Bruce Aven
2019 Record: 19-6
2019 National Ranking: 423
All-American candidates: Enrique Bradfield, Sr., CF (.542, 1 HR, Vanderbilt); Gavin Casas, 1B, Sr. (.288, 5 HR, 24 RBI, Vanderbilt); Devin Futrell, LHP, Jr. (6-1, 1.74 ERA, Vanderbilt).
Other key returners: Jordan Carrion, SS/P (.265, Florida); Matt Ruiz, RF, Sr. (.316, 3 HR, 21 RBI, South Florida); Gio Ferraro, 3B, Sr. (.310, 22 RBI, Miami); Kolbe Aven, C, Sr. (.271, 12 RBI, Furman); Hunter D'Amato, 2B, Sr. (.367, Fairleigh-Dickinson).
Toughest games: Venice, Feb. 22; Archbishop McCarthy, March 12; Doral Academy, March 13; National High School Invitational, April 1-4; Flanagan, April 9.
Outlook: Traditionally one of the top teams in Florida, American Heritage suffered a rare season when it did not contend for a state title. That's not to say the Patriots weren't competitive. They posted a 19-6 record and the losses were to some of the top teams in the state. Experience will be the key this year as the infield returns, including power hitter Casas at first base. The outfield should also be stellar with All-American candidate Bradfield in centerfield. The pitching staff also has one of the state's top arms with Vanderbilt-bound Futrell.

25. St. Mary Prep (Orchard Lake, Mich.)
Coach: Matt Petry
2019 Record: 34-9-2, Division 2 state champion
2019 National Ranking: 112
All-American candidates: Logan Wood, LHP, Sr. (10-0, 1.07 ERA, 138 Ks, Michigan); Alex Mooney, SS, Jr. (.444, 7 HR, 42 RBI, 15 DBL, Duke)
Other key returners: Nolan Schubart, 1B, Soph. (.394, 42 RBI, 13 DBL, 5 HR, Michigan); Brock Porter, P, Soph .(Clemson); Jack Crighton, 3B, Soph. (Michigan); Anthony Felt, LHP, Sr. (Akron); Mike Gall, RHP, Sr. (Saginaw Valley State).
Toughest games: Divine Child, April 4; Brother Rice, April 8; Saline, May 8.
Outlook: The Eaglets might be a year ahead of schedule here as they have some of the top underclassmen in the nation in their starting lineup, including shortstop Mooney, ranked No. 13 in the nation for the Class of 2021 by Perfect Game. St. Mary Prep also has three of the state's top sophomores, including Schubart who is ranked No. 10 in the nation for the Class of 2022. The Eaglets do have some senior talent as well with pitcher Wood, a two-time all-state pick who is ranked No. 2 in the state.

26. Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.)
Coach: Greg Olsen
2019 Record: 26-4
2019 National Ranking: 23
Top Returning Players: Pierce Chambers, Sr., C (.436, 29 RBI, 3 HR, TCU); Vince Smith, Sr., SS (.315, 23 RBI, 11 DBL, 4 TRI, FSU); Samuel Gordon, Sr., CF (.422, 18 RBI, 3 HR, State College of Florida); Kyle Flynn, Sr., 1B (.304); Peter Stavrakos, Sr., LF (.271, Eckerd College); Tommy White, 3B, Jr. (.426, 36 RBI, 13 DBL, 4 HR, NC State); Charles Stevens, Jr., RF; Bo Planeta, Sr., OF/1B (Lafayette College); Jack Cebert, Jr., RHP (3-1, 2.58 ERA, Stetson); Jack Speights, Sr., UT (Seminole State); Kevin Blowers, Jr., IF; Tyler Dietz, Jr., RHP (USF).
Toughest Games: Venice, Feb. 28/March 12; Calvary Christian Academy, March 7; St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio), April 13; Jesuit (Tampa), April 17; Mitchell, April 23.
Outlook: One year after seeing its 60-game win streak come to an end in the Class 4A playoffs, Calvary Christian won the state championship in 2019, making it two in three years. The Warriors return nine of the top 11 offensive players from last year, but they will have to replace the pitching of All-American Nolan Hudi, who went 34-1 in his three-year varsity career.

27. Huntington Beach (Calif.)
Coach: Benjamin Medure
2019 Record: 25-7
2019 National Ranking: 22
Top Returning Players: Jake Vogel, Sr., CF (UCLA); Jag Burden, Sr., RF/LHP (Cal-Berkeley); Thomas Babineau, Sr., RHP (San Marcos); Shane Stafford, Jr., OF/LHP (San Diego State); Blake Penso, Jr., 1B; Ryan Navarro, Sr., C (San Marcos); Joe Yost, Sr., 3B (Cal-Baptist).
Top Newcomers: Caden Aoki, RHP/2B, Jr. (Notre Dame); Tyler Conant, Sr., RHP (Long Beach State); Ralphae Velazquez, Frosh.
Toughest Games: JSerra Catholic, March 3.
Outlook: The Oilers have a deep pitching staff with three top arms back from last year. They also have one of the Southern Section's top outfielders in Vogel, an All-Southern Section pick from last year. The Oilers reached the Southern Section Division 1 semifinals before falling to Harvard-Westlake.
28. Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
Coach: Mike Rogers
2019 Record: 37-5
2019 National Ranking: 50
Top Returning Players: Kal Edmundson, Sr., P (6-0, 1.26 ERA); Parker Guerin, Sr., SS (.271, 21 RBI); Stormy Heirholtzer, Sr., P/1B (8-2, 65 Ks); Kaeden Kent, Soph., 3B (.250); Jack Jalufka, Sr., OF (.306); Jack Lopez, Sr., 2B (.252); Braden Olson, Sr., 1B/P (.260); John Riden, Jr., C (.226); Trey Triolo, Sr., OF (.286).
Top Newcomers: Matthew Fitzharris, Sr., P; Alec Grossman, Jr., P/OF.
Toughest Games: The Woodlands, March 6; Westlake, March 17/April 17.
Outlook: The Cavaliers have been one of the top teams in Texas for some time, finishing as a state semi-finalist last year while winning District 25-6A. Three all-district players return, including all-state pitcher Edmunson and pitcher Hierholzer and second baseman Lopez.

29. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.)
Coach: Chris Malec
2019 Record: 26-11
2019 National Ranking: 45
Top Returning Players: Milan Tolentino, Sr., SS/RHP (UCLA); Matthew McClure, Sr., RHP (Loyola Marymount); Connor Bane, Sr., CF (Santa Barbara); Colby Wallace, Sr., RF (Washington); Jonny Giannola, Sr., LF (San Diego); Ethan Flanagan, 1B/LHP (UCLA); Cade Connolly, Sr., LHP (Santa Clara); Roger Thomas, Sr., LHP (Concordia-Irvine);  Michael Mira, Sr., IF (Concordia-Irvine); Jack Collins, C; Zach Crandall, C.
Toughest Games: JSerra Catholic, March 10/11/13; Orange Lutheran, March 17/18/20; Boras Classic, April 14-17.
Outlook: The Eagles finished third (8-7) in the always-tough Trinity League last year, but used that experience to win the Southern Section Division 2 championship. The good news is Santa Margarita has as many as eight position players back from last year and six experienced pitchers, according to Malec. The bad news is that the Trinity League may be even tougher this year. Southern Section Division 2 player of the year Tolentino leads the way at shortstop.

30. Mitchell (New Port Richey, Fla.)
Coach: Howard Chittum
2019 Record: 25-2
2019 National Ranking: 692
Top Returning Players: Jackson Miller, Sr., C/P, (.464, 32 RBI, 9 DBL, 9-1, 0.67, 81 Ks, Wake Forest); Keaton Howard, Jr., C/3B, (.301); Anderson Adler, Jr., SS, (.227); Mason Miller, Sr., P/OF, (.317, 3 HR, 25 RBI, 2-1); Kyle Murphy, Sr., OF, (.386, 3 HR); Ashton Crowther, Soph., P (3-0, 0.00 ERA); Logan Scheu, Sr., P, (4-0, 0.00 ERA); Adam Bingham, Sr., P (4-0, 2.04 ERA).
Toughest Games: Venice, April 9; Calvary Christian, April 23.
Outlook: After winning their first 25 games of 2019, the Mustangs saw their season come to an abrupt end in district and bi-district play when they lost two in a row to Osceola and Braden River. Seven of the top nine offensive players return from last year, including Miller, a pitcher/catcher who is ranked No. 13 in Florida by Perfect Game and is heading to Wake Forest.

31. Red Land (Lewisberry, Pa.)
Coach: Nate Ebbert
2019 Record: 25-3
2019 National Ranking: 32
Top Returning Players: Luke Wagner, LHP, Sr. (.398, 15 DB, 6-1, 1.43 ERA, 117 Ks); Jaden Henline, RHP, Sr. (.303, 3 HR, 4-1, 1.75 ERA); Kyle Hannon, 2B, Sr. (.329, 12 DB, 27 RBI); Benny Montgomery, OF, Jr. (.359, 23 RBI); Cole Wagner, LHP, Jr. (2-0, 1.66 ERA); Adam Cramer, S.r, P (5-0, 1.22 ERA).
Toughest Games: National High School Invitational, April 1-4.
Outlook: The Patriots captured the Class 5A state championship last year and now they'll see how they compare with the rest of the nation when they compete in the National High School Invitational. Red Land returns nearly every significant player from last year, including Wagner and Henline, who rank among the top players in the state according to Perfect Game. Red Land also has one of the state's top juniors in outfielder Montgomery. The Patriots return nearly every pitching win from last year.

32. Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.)
Coach: Matt Darr
2019 Record: 25-6
2019 National Ranking: 34
Top Returning Players: Craig Kenny, Sr., C (.267, Northern Colorado); Owen Best, Sr., C/1B/DH (.321, 3 HR, St. Thomas); Jacob Thompson, Sr., SS/RHP (53 Ks, Long Beach); Chase Allen, Sr., RHP (23 Ks, Michigan); Bryce Parsons, Sr., OF (.328, 2 HR, Air Force); Ethan O'Donnell, Sr., OF (.388, 3 HR, Northwestern); Alec Willis, Jr., RHP (14 Ks, Minnesota).
Top Newcomers: Jack Michalek, Sr., 3B (Colorado-Colorado Springs); Dallas Macias, Soph., RHP/MIF (Oregon State); Nate Dinges, Sr., LHP/OF (Dennison); JT Miller, Sr., RHP (Webster).
Toughest Games: National High School Invitational, April 1-4; Cherry Creek, March 24.
Outlook: Pitching depth is the key for the Raiders, who had nine shutouts last year en route to winning the Class 5A state championship. Regis Jesuit has a tough one out of the gate in opening against Cherry Creek. The Raiders then head to the National High School Invitational during the second week of their season before returning for conference play.

33. Loganville (Ga.)
Coach: Jeff Segars
2019 Record: 35-6
2019 National Ranking: 17
Top Returning Players: Dylan Strickland, IF, Sr., (308, 5 DB, 7 HR); Caleb Garner, P, Sr., (11-1, 1.18 ERA); Daniel Braswell, 1B, Jr., (.321); Ian King, Sr., C, (.371).
Toughest Games: Parkview, Feb. 24; Blessed Trinity, Feb. 28; Miller School, March 24.
Outlook: Winners of three straight Class 5A state championships, Loganville is poised to win another. The Red Devils return four players who earned all-state honors including Garner, who racked up 11 wins on the mound. A total of 11 players return from last year, giving them depth on offense and defense.

34. St. Rita (Chicago)
Coach: John Nee
2019 Record: 35-7
2019 National Ranking: 54
Top Returning Players: Luke Napleton, Sr., C (.327); Chris McDevitt, Sr., 1B/C (.365); Sean McDevitt, Sr., SS (.402); Reed Ohlson, Sr., 3B (.368); Bobby Atkinson, Jr., 1B/OF (.381); Jimmy Moylan, Sr., P; Luke Carroll, Sr., P; Al Holguin, Jr., P/1B; Justin Valdez, Sr., P; Jason Reis, Sr., OF/2B.
Top Newcomers: Liam McKillop, Jr., P; Brandon Buday, Jr., P/OF; Brandon Norred, Jr., P/OF; Steve Sanderson, Jr., OF; Winston Hill, Sr., OF.
Toughest Games: Chicago Mt. Carmel, April 16/18; St. Laurence, April 25/28; Providence Catholic, May 5/7; Brother Rice, May 9/12.
Outlook: St. Rita plays in one of the toughest leagues in the nation in the Chicago Catholic Blue Conference, which also features St. Laurence, Chicago Mt. Carmel, Providence Catholic and Brother Rice. St. Rita finished first last year and had the most wins of any team in the league overall (35). As many as nine players who saw significant playing time return including as many as eight players who can hit it out of the park, according to Nee. Pitching and overall depth is the key for St. Rita in 2020.

35. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Coach: Brett Kay
2019 Record: 19-13
2019 National Ranking: 57
Top Returning Players: Cody Schrier, Jr., SS (UCLA); Gabe D'Arcy, Jr., OF (UCLA); Luke Jewett, Jr., RHP (UCLA); Gage Jump, OF/LHP, Jr. (UCLA); Colby Canales, Sr., 3B; Jake Taylor, Sr., OF; Jared Glenn, Sr., RHP/1B (Boise State); Colin Blanchard, C, Jr.; Tristan Lamaison, Soph., RHP.
Top Newcomers: Ryan Sveningson, Sr., RHP (Irvine); Kevin James, Jr., UT; Eli Robles, Sr., RHP; Cameron Cooke, Sr., RHP.
Toughest Games: Huntington Beach. March 3; Santa Margarita, March 10/11/13; Orange Lutheran, April 21/22/23; Boras Classic, April 14-17.
Outlook: JSerra may be the team to beat in 2021 as it has a strong junior class that features three of the top 13 players in California, according to Perfect Game. The Lions had a rough East Coast swing, losing six games in Alabama and Georgia, and then had four straight losses in Trinity League play, but they won the Boras Classic and finished the season with six straight wins before falling in the first round of the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. JSerra will be young, but could be the team to beat in the Trinity League by season's end.

36. Millard West (Omaha, Neb.)
Coach: Steve Frey
2019 Record: 28-5
2019 National Ranking: 285
Top Returning Players: Max Anderson, SS, Sr. (.366, 26 RBI, 9 HR, Texas A&M); Tristan Gomes, Sr., 3B (.295, Fullerton); Kyan Lodice, Jr., 2B (.259, Kansas State); Corbin Hawkins, Jr., P/C (.270); Seth Claybourne, Sr., P/C (3-1, 2.33 ERA); Xander Hay, Sr., P (2-0, 1.91); Lucas Ballard, P, Sr. (1-0, 3.65 ERA, South Dakota State); Tyler Ruhl, P/OF, Sr. (Kansas State); Preston Menicucci, Sr., P/OF (3-0, 3.60 ERA, Nebraska-Omaha); Eric Standish, 1B, Sr. (Wayne State); Matt Pleiss, Sr., P; Trey Wilbeck, Sr., P.
Top Newcomers: Kael Dumont, Jr., P; Jaxson Cahoy, Soph., P; Sam Novotny, Soph., P; Avery Moore, Soph., OF.
Toughest Games: Burke, March 24; Elkhorn South, April 3; Omaha Westside, April 27.
Outlook: The rich got richer in Nebraska where the defending Class A champions, who already return 11 players from last year, also welcome transfer Tyler Ruhl, ranked as one of the top three players in the state by Prep Baseball Report. Millard West returns four players who received all-state honors of some sort, including state player of the year Anderson.

37. Argyle (Texas)
Coach: Rick Griffin
2019 Record: 40-1-1
2019 National Ranking: 1
Top Returning Players: Cade Merka, Sr., SS (.279, 21 RBI, Texas A&M); Alex Gonzales, Sr., CF (.348, Baylor); Bo Hogeboom, Sr., C (.282, Houston); Tate Van Poppel, Sr., P/1B
Top Newcomers: Riley Hartman, Sr., 3B
Outlook: It will be hard to top the past two seasons at Argyle, where the Eagles won back-to-back MaxPreps National Championships and went 77-1-1 with two Class 4A state championships. Most of the depth from those two teams has graduated, but there are still four players who saw significant playing time last year. The pitching staff will not be as deep, but it still has a top arm in Van Poppel, son of former MLB pitcher Todd Van Poppel. Argyle may not be in the running for No. 1 in the nation this year, but it is still a major contender in Texas.

38. Venice (Fla.)
Coach: Craig Faulkner
2019 Record: 26-6
2019 National Ranking: 19
Top Returning Players: Zac Calhoon, Sr., OF, (.339), Michael Robertson, Jr., CF, (.441), Mac Guscette, Sr., C, (.351, 19 RBI), Jacob Faulkner, Sr., P, (3-3, 2.16 ERA); Aidan Corn, Jr., IF, (.389, 24 RBI).
Toughest Games: American Heritage (Plantation), April 22; Calvary Christian, Feb. 28/March 12; Mitchell, April 9; Jesuit, April 21.
Outlook: Venice has won two straight state championships and has one of the state's top coaches in Faulkner. The Indians play a tough schedule that includes a number of the state's top teams, including Jesuit, Calvary Christian and American Heritage.The starting lineup returns four players, including catcher Guscette, who is ranked No. 12 in the state by Perfect Game.

39. Palo Verde (Las Vegas)
Coach: Joe Hallead
2019 Record: 25-10
2019 National Ranking: 686
Top Returning Players: Paul Myro IV (.340, 6 HR); Josiah Cromwick (.465, 12); Paulshawn Pasqualotto (.382, 4 HR); Kyle Probst (2-0, 2.33 ERA); Noah Carabajal (2-2); Mason Neville, Soph. (2-1).
Toughest Games: Boras Classic Arizona (March 11-14); Bishop Gorman, March 16; Desert Oasis, March 24.
Outlook: The Panthers were a young group in 2019, sporting a mostly junior class that included some of the top players in the state for 2020. Those players are now seniors and they include four of the state's top nine players by Perfect Game, including No. 1 Pasqualotto (RHP). The total doesn't include Jaden Agassi, son of tennis greats Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff, who played briefly at Palo Verde last year, but is listed as a home school player this year by Perfect Game.

40. Willard (Mo.)
Coach: Scott McGree
2019 Record: 31-7
2019 National Ranking: 82
Top Returning Players: Cole Biellier, Sr., C (.375, 3 HR, 30 RBI); Reece Dawson, Sr., 1B (.215); Blake Hultgren, Jr., 2B (.439 OBP); Grant Harris, Sr., SS (.325, 27 RBI, 5-0, 1.91 ERA, Missouri Southern); Garrett Rice, Sr., 3B (.347, 35 RBI, 3-3, Missouri); Tyler Harre, Sr., DH (.352, 43 RBI); Rhett Anderson, IF/OF, Sr., (.258); Ethan Thompson, Sr., CF (.359, 50 runs, Missouri Southern); Garrett Hunter, Sr., P (5-2, 2.10 ERA, Central Missouri); Elijah Soops, Sr., P (6-1, 1.39 ERA, Lindenwood).
Top Newcomers: Garrett Martin, Sr., OF; Kade Biellier, Soph., OF: Dalen Stewart, Jr., P.
Outlook: A total of four all-state players return on a senior-laden team that should be strong offensively with good pitching depth. Willard, which finished third in the Class 5 playoffs, has two first team all-state players in catcher Biellier and third baseman Rice. Close to 20 pitching wins return from last year's 31-win team.

41. St. Laurence (Burbank, Ill.)
Coach: Pete Lotus
2019 Record: 32-6
2019 National Ranking: 83
Top Returning Players: Matt Zahora, Sr., RHP/C (9-0, 1.61 ERA, University of Illinois-Chicago); Alex Gasbarro, Sr., 2B (Purdue Northwest); Luke Montgomery, Sr., CF; Chris Seropian, Sr., LHP/OF (8 wins, 2.6 ERA, Fairleigh-Dickinson); Marc Babicz, Sr., (.367, 25 RBI); Cole Anderson, Sr., LHP (Maryland); Edwin Alvarex, Sr., 1B; Kevin McCormick, Jr., OF (.500); Jason Krol, Jr., 3B/C; Brett Buzzeli, Sr., RHP (4 wins, 1.3 ERA); Mike O'Shea, Sr., OF.
Top Newcomers: Ryan Carroll, Soph., RHP.
Toughest Games: Chicago Mt. Carmel, April 13/14; St. Rita, April 25/28; Providence Catholic, April 30/May 2; Brother Rice, May 5/7; Neuqua Valley, May 16.
Outlook: The Vikings were ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation for most of the season, but stumbled in the Division 2 state championship game against Montini Catholic. St. Laurence has to replace All-American catcher Matt McCormick, who graduated, and Vytas Valincius, who transferred; however, with well over 100 players on the roster, Lotus should have plenty of talent to choose from.

42. Owasso (Okla.)
Coach: Larry Turner
2019 Record: 34-6
2019 National Ranking: 85
Top Returning Players: Nate Wohlgemuth, Sr., P/OF (.320, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 4-3 record, 3.47 ERA, 70 Ks); Jack Hammond, 2B, Sr., (.378, 37 RBI); Nathan Ackenhausen, P/1B, Sr. (.327, 27 RBI, 4-1, 43 Ks); Pepe Casey, Sr., C/IF, (.290, 19 RBI); Conley Rae, P, Sr.; Brennan Phillips, Soph., P; Buddy Green, Jr., OF.
Toughest Games: Union, Feb. 24; Jenks, Feb. 27/March 2, 3; Edmond Santa Fe, March 12; Willard, April 4; Broken Arrow, April 24; Blue Valley, May 1.
Outlook: The Rams were among the favorites entering the Class 6A state playoffs last year, but lost in the first round to eventual champion Edmond Santa Fe. Four starters return from that squad, including All-American candidate Wohlgemuth. It's been five years since Owasso last won a state championship, which is the longest drought for the Rams since going 11 years between titles in the 1990s. Owasso has won eight state titles during the 21st century.

43. Portage Northern (Portage, Mich.)
Coach: Chris Andrews
2019 Record: 39-7
2019 National Ranking: 147
Top Returning Players: Gannon Andrews, Sr., C (Purdue Northwest); Nolan McCarthy, Sr., SS (.422, 8 HR, 49 RBI, Kentucky); Xander Morris, Jr., P (11-0, 1.39 ERA); Parker Brey, Sr., OF/P (.364, Davenport); Greg Lapetina, Sr., 3B (.390); Malcolm Gaynor, Sr., 2B (.337, Kenyon); Jack Beffel, Sr., OF (.429); Trey Neal, Sr., P (4-1, 2.33 ERA); Dylan Butler, Sr., P (3-0, 2.21 ERA, Adrian).
Top Newcomers: Jack Eiden, Jr., OF: Nate Mason, Sr., 1B; Adam Rowlson, Sr., P; Mitchell Milks, Sr., C; Bryce Wetzel, Jr., P; Jack Sielatycki, Sr., P.
Toughest Games: Portage Central, April 21.
Outlook: The Huskies won the Division 1 state championship last year and return nine players who played a big role in that title. They include all-state players Andrews at catcher and McCarthy at shortstop. Hitting and defense should be the team's strengths along with one of the district's top pitchers in Morris.

44. McGill-Toolen (Mobile, Ala.)
Coach: Tim Becker
2019 Record: 32-8-1
2019 National Ranking: 38
Top Returning Players: Sean Mason, Sr., 3B/SS (Mobile); Vinny Martino, Sr., 2B (.333, 29 runs, 27 RBI); Jacob Huff, Sr., C (.320, 31 runs); Andrew Lindstrom, Sr., P (5-0, 2.26 ERA)
Top Newcomers: Justin Henderson, Sr., DH; George Meyers, Soph., P; Larkin Toth, Jr., P
Toughest Games: Faith Academy, March 17; Oak Mountain, March 25; Fairhope, April 7/8.
Outlook: The Yellowjackets won the Class 7A state championship last year over Bob Jones. Coach Becker feels pitching will be a strength for the team this year despite losing two of the team's top pitchers from 2019.

45. Mason (Ohio)
Coach: Curt Bly
2019 Record: 25-4
2019 National Ranking: 320
Top Returning Players: Cole Harting, Sr., CF; Harrison Johnson, Sr., RF; AJ Kraus, Sr., RHP; Liam Mcfadden-Ackman, Sr, 2B; Chase Popplewell, Sr., LHP; Max Johnson, Jr., SS.
Top Newcomers: Ben Stuart, IF; Teddy Tolliver, IF/RHP; Jack Steibel, RHP; Collin Brown, IF/LHP.
Outlook: The No. 1 seed in the state Division 1 playoffs last year, Mason suffered a loss to Butler in the second round. The Comets return 13 players from the conference championship team including five all-conference players led by Harting and McFadden-Ackman.

46. Houston (Germantown, Tenn.)
Coach: Lane McCarter
2019 Record: 31-10
2019 National Ranking: 183
Top Returning Players: Eliezer Bueno, Sr., 1B; Riley Hawthorne, Sr., SS; Caleb Barger, Sr., 3B; Pierre Seals, Jr., LF; Grayson Hitt, Sr., CF; Ethan Burns, Sr., RF; RH Franklan, DH, Sr.
Top Newcomers: Connor Weaks, Soph., IF; Jack Smith, C, Sr.; Miller Riggins, Jr., LHP; Brady Jones, Soph., RHP.
Toughest Games: Collierville, April 2/4, Hillgrove, April 10; Bingham (Utah), April 10.
Outlook: A deep pitching staff returns at Houston, which also has seven of the team's top nine hitters from last year, according to McCarter.

47. Christian Brothers (St. Louis)
Coach: Mason Horne
2019 Record: 21-8
2019 National Ranking: 223
Top Returning Players: Christian Little, Jr., RHP (6-1, 58 Ks, 2.03 ERA, Vanderbilt); Blake Leadford, Sr., LHP (5-2, 38 Ks, 1.72 ERA); Eric Loomis, 4-0, 26 Ks, Missouri State); Alex Esker, Jr., LHP (33 Ks).
Toughest Games: De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), April 7; Bishop Gorman, April 8; O'Fallon, April 2; Vianney, April 23; Westminster Christian, May 4.
Outlook: The Cadets feature the No. 2 player in the nation for the Class of 2021, according to Perfect Game, in pitcher Little. He leads a strong pitching staff that returns nearly every win from 2019.

48. Buford (Ga.)
Coach: Stuart Chester
2019 Record: 24-12
2019 National Ranking: 293
Top Returning Players: Dylan Lesko, P, Soph. (1.08 ERA); Riley Stanford, Soph., OF/P; Jacson Gaspard, Soph., UT/P; Joseph Salvo, C, Sr. (.395); Eli Ledford, Sr., 3B/OF; Treyton Rank, C/P, Jr.
Top Newcomers: Ayden Digiacomo, Jr., OF; Gabe Hunt, P, Jr.; Greg Johnson, 1B, Sr.
Toughest Games: Parkview, March 26.
Outlook: Of the Top 10 sophomores in the state of Georgia, three of them play at Buford, including Lesko who is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the Class of 2022 by Perfect Game. Experience will be an issue for the Wolves, but talent will not.

49. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Coach: Joey Wardlow
2019 Record: 24-4
2019 National Ranking: 287
Top Returning Players: Nate Thomas, Sr., P (4-2, 1.20 ERA, Miami); Otis McDuffie, Sr., 1B (.385, 20 RBI, Tampa); Blake Purnell, Sr., P (Florida); Jimmy Thies, Jr., MIF (.385); Jack Clark, Jr., OF (.280, Florida Atlantic)
Top Newcomers: Mikel Cuvet, P; Daniel Cuvet, Frosh., P (Miami); Keanu Jacobs-Guishard, Sr. (Southern Florida).
Toughest Games: Stoneman Douglas, March 7; Flanagan, March 20;National High School Invitational, April 1-4.
Outlook: One year removed from a Class 8A state championship, the Raiders lost in the regional finals in 2019. Under new coach Joey Wardlow, St. Thomas Aquinas expects to contend again in Class 8A thanks to pitching depth and a strong offense. The Raiders see where they rank nationally by competing in the National High School Invitational in April.

50. Jesuit (Portland, Ore.)
Coach: Colin Griffin
2019 Record: 26-6-2
2019 National Ranking: 369
Top Returning Players: Mick Abel, RHP, Sr.; James Porter, 3B, Sr.
Toughest Games: Beaverton, April 6/7/9; Westview, April 28/30.
Outlook: The Crusaders won the Class 6A state championship last year behind the arm of All-American pitcher Abel. He's back for his senior year and is ranked among the top 5 potential draft picks in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft.
51. Broken Arrow (Okla.)
Coach: Shannon Dobson
2019 Record: 25-11
2019 National Ranking: 409
Top Returning Players: Isaiah Keller, Jr., OF; Ryan Lynn, P, Sr.; Peyton Messenger, C, Jr., (.325); Andrew Raym, 1B, Jr. (.294); Braeden Warwick, C, Jr., (.289); Cole White, Jr., SS (.255).
Toughest Games: Owasso, April 24; Stillwater, March 3.
Outlook: A total of six starters return from last year's Class 6A runner-up team that lost in the championship game to Edmond Santa Fe by one run. Some rankings have Broken Arrow as the top team in the state for 2020.

52. Edwardsville (Ill.)
Coach: Tim Funkhouser
2019 Record: 35-5
2019 National Ranking: 42
Top Returning Players: Drake Wescott, Sr., 1B/3B (.380, 9 HR, 39 RBI, Louisville); Hayden Moore, Jr., CF (.377, 11 DB, 4 HR, 25 RBI, Missouri State); Collin Salter, Sr., RHP (5-0, 1.73 ERA, 43 Ks, Parkland); Will Range (UMass); Nick Hemken (Truman State); Logan Cromer (Parkland).
Toughest Games: Howell (Mo.), April 24; O'Fallon, May 19.
Outlook: The Division 1 state champion returns six players who saw action as starters last year, led by All-American candidate Wescott at first base. The pitching staff returns four starters.

53. Boyd (McKinney, Texas)
Coach: Brooke Court
2019 Record: 31-15
2019 National Ranking: 278
Top Returning Players: Sam McGinnis, Sr., OF (.300); Chad Brown, Sr., LHP (7-6, 72 Ks); Tyler Collins, Jr., OF (.354); Beau Brewer, Sr., 1B; Parke Zarbaugh, Sr., SS; Tanner Castleberry, Sr., 2B; Jack Hagan, Sr., RHP; Dawson Goheen, Sr., RHP/OF.
Toughest Games: Coppell, Feb. 27; Georgetown, March 6; Flower Mound, March 12; Dallas Jesuit, March 24; Prosper, April 8/9; Allen, April 14-17.
Outlook: The Yellowjackets return eight starters from a squad that reached the state semifinals. That includes three all-district players including district offensive player of the year Collins in the outfield.

54. Northside (Columbus, Ga.)
Coach: Dee Miller
2019 Record: 33-8
2019 National Ranking: 100
Top Returning Players: Mac Williams, OF/P, State Player of the Year; Hunter Poe, OF/P, All-State; Tray Richburg, IF, All-State; Conner O'Neal, C, All-State.
Top Newcomers: Joey Bialoncik, Gage Washam, Will Bryant.
Toughest Games: DeSoto Central, March 6; Russell County, Feb. 28.
Outlook: The Patriots won the Class AAAA championship last year and return four all-state players from that team including state player of the year Williams in the outfield and on the mound.

55. Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Fla.)
Coach: Johnny Goodrich
2019 Record: 21-3
2019 National Ranking: 294
Top Returning Players: Zac Veen, Sr., OF (Florida); Camden Traficante, Sr., UT (Stetson); Sal Grinstead, Sr., 3B (Embry Riddle); Cameron Orie, Sr., C (Seminole State); Preston Wetherell, Jr., RHP (Florida State); Jarrett Maresco, Jr., RHP.
Top Newcomers: Brandon Neely, Jr., P (Florida); Corey Robinson, Jr., OF (Florida).
Toughest Games: Lake Mary, April 8; Seminole, March 12/25.
Outlook: Team speed, pitching and defense should be the hallmarks for Spruce Creek, which was surprise in the first round of the Class 9A state playoffs last year. Veen, an All-American prospect in the outfield, leads the defense and offense.

56. Zachary (La.)
Coach: Jacob Fisher
2019 Record: 27-10
2019 National Ranking: 103
Top Returning Players: Tanner Hall, Sr., RHP (Southern Miss); Keilon Brown, Sr., OF (.395, Memphis); Maverick McClure, Sr., OF/1B (.367); Jayden Williams, Sr., OF (.327); Brady Hernandez, Sr., SS (.307); Kyle Landry, Sr., C/OF (.294); Lane Felder, Soph., 3B/RHP; Dylan Jackson, Soph., IF/OF; AJ Bailey, Jr., IF: Jacob Ragsdale, Sr., RHP; Andrew Hopwood, Sr., RHP.
Top Newcomers: Sebastian Bentz, Sr., LHP (La Salle); Braden Clark, RHP, Soph.
Toughest Games: Lafayette, Feb. 23; tioga, March 2; Parkway, March 2; West Monroe, Feb. 28; Sam Houston, March 14.
Outlook: Zachary has six all-district players back from last year, including two that made all-state in Hall and Brown. Zachary also benefits from the transfer of La Salle-bound pitcher Bentz. Fisher returns seven of hits top hitters from 2019 and figures to have a veteran team in 2020.

57. Biloxi (Miss.)
Coach: Eddie Lofton
2019 Record: 29-5
2019 National Ranking: 95
Top Returning Players: Colten Keith, Sr., SS/RHP, (.527, 8 HR, 48 RBI, 6-0, 74 K); Tristan Pearson, Jr., IF/C; Gavin Dick, Sr., OF; Jacob Allen, Jr., P; Alex Shemper, Sr., 1B/P.
Top Newcomers: Garrett Clendenning, Sr., C; Brock Butler, Sr., OF/C; Patrick Galle, Soph., RHP/UT; Hugo Carbajo, Jr., RHP/1B/OF.
Toughest Games: Gulfport, March 20.
Outlook: Biloxi lost in the Class 6A state semifinals to St. Martin, but it is poised to make a return trip deep into the playoffs. Biloxi has, perhaps, the state's best two-way player in Keith.

58. Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Ga.)
Coach: Andy Harlin
2019 Record: 31-9
2019 National Ranking: 90
Top Returning Players: DJ Radtke, Jr., P (8-1, 2.46 ERA, Auburn); Dominick Marcoccio, Sr., P (1-1, 2.47 ERA, Wofford).
Toughest Games: Loganville, Feb. 28; Smiths Station, Feb. 29; Hoover, March 5; Bolles, April 9.
Outlook: Since winning the state championship in 2015, Blessed Trinity has reached the semifinals the past four years and the finals twice without coming away with a championship. The Titans likely will contend again thanks to the return of Radke, a junior pitcher ranked as one of the top players in the Class of 2021.

59. Charlotte Christian (Charlotte, N.C.)
Coach: Greg Simmons
2019 Record: 27-6
2019 National Ranking: 138
Top Returning Players: Brett Adams, Sr., 1B/LHP (7-0, 78 K, .373, 5 HR, Wingate); JD Suarez, Jr., SS (.326, 22 RBI, UNC Charlotte); Hayden Brandon, Jr., 2B (.286, UNC Charlotte); Judd Utermark, Soph., 3B (.344, Ole Miss); Calver Clark, Soph., RHP/OF (.340, 6 DB, Clemson).
Top Newcomers: Phil Abner, Jr., 1B/LHP (Florida).
Toughest Games: Wesleyan Christian Academy, March 10; South Caldwell, March 13;
Outlook: The NCISAA 4A champion last year, Charlotte Christian returns a strong pitching staff as well as five everyday starters. It will get a good test at the National Classic Spring Classic in Florida.

60. Trinity (Louisville, Ky.)
Coach: Rick Arnold
2019 Record: 35-6
2019 National Ranking: 101
Top Returning Players: Daylen Lile, Jr., OF (.518, 17 DBL, 41 RBI, Louisville); Josh Catleman, Jr., OF/LHP (.424, 25 RBI); Davis Crane, Sr., 1B (.358, 37 RBI, 15 DB, Bellarmine); Braden Berry, Sr., OF (.293, 32 RBI, 6 HR, West Virginia); Kaelan Racculia, Sr., RHP (10-1, 2.74 ERA, St. Leo); Nick Thompson, Jr., RHP (9-0, 70 Ks, 2.71 ERA); Korbyn Dickerson, Soph., OF (.339, Louisville).
Top Newcomers: Lucas Murphy, Sr., RHP; Trent Youngblood, Sr., 2B; Ethan Hodge, Jr., SS (Xavier).
Toughest Games: St. Xavier, April 15.
Outlook: The Shamrocks lost in the state semifinals last year to McCracken County, but return, perhaps, the best outfield in the state with All-American candidate Lile, Catleman and Barry. The pitching staff is also strong with 19 wins returning between Racculia and Thompson.

61. Stoneman Douglas (Parkland, Fla.)
Coach: Todd Fitz-Gerald
2019 Record: 20-6
2019 National Ranking: 158
Top Returning Players: Coby Mayo, Sr., 3B/RHP (.391, Florida); Jhan Ledezma, Sr., SS/CF (.397, Florida Southern); Colin Flynn, Sr., C (.279, Central Florida); Carter Brady, C, Sr. (.185, Charleston Southern).
Top Newcomers: Christian Rodriguez, Fr., RHP/OF; Derek Rodriguez, Soph., RHP; Christian Arroyo, Soph., LHP/OF; Brandon White, Soph., RHP/OF; Camron Harris, Soph., 2B; Javion Serrano, Sr., MIF; Chris McKenna, Jr., 1B.
Toughest Games: Calvary Christian Academy, Feb. 20; Monsignor Pace, March 5; St. Thomas Aquinas, March 7; McArthur, March 10; American Heritage (Delray Beach), April 23.
Outlook: The Eagles are consistently among the top challengers in Class 9A and 2020 should be no different. They have one of the state's top prospects in Mayo, a third baseman headed to Florida. The pitching staff will be almost all brand new, relying mostly on a strong sophomore class.

62. Alexander (Laredo, Texas)
Coach: Fernando Lemus
2019 Record: 28-14
2019 National Ranking: 801
Top Returning Players: Nomar Garcia, Sr., CF (.354); Marco Villanueva, Soph., 2B (.269); Robert Villarreal, Jr., P (6-0); Sergio Galvan, Sr., 3B/P (.329, 4-0); Joseph Chavana, Sr., P/IF (8-3, 51 Ks); Francisco Hernandez, Sr., P/OF (6-4, 80 Ks); Robert Flores, Jr., UT; Ricardo Garza-Gongora, Soph., RF/1B; Sergio Chavez, Sr., 1B (.279).
Toughest Games: McAllen, March 12.
Outlook: Alexander knocked off Reagan to represent Region 4 in the Class 6A state tournament. The Bulldogs then lost to Lake Travis in the semifinals. Many of the top players off of last year's squad return, including four starters pitchers.

63. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Coach: Gil Morales
2019 Record: 25-5
2019 National Ranking: 99
Top Returning Players: Dante Girardi, SS, Sr. (.393); Kyle Tako, Sr., OF (.321); Kishon Frett, Sr., C; Ty Hollandsworth, Jr., OF (.272); Andrew Painter, Jr., P (7-2, 1.43 ERA); Christopher Romero, Jr., 2B; Jonathan Lane, Jr., UT (.258); Brandon Delapenha, Jr., OF: Nick Cafaro, Jr., C; Jonathan Xuereb, Soph., P/IF; Erik Blair, Soph., P/OF.
Toughest Games: Flanagan, Feb. 18; Stoneman Douglas, Feb. 20; Jesuit, March 6; Calvary Christian, March 7; American Heritage (Delray Beach), March 13; IMG Academy, April 10; Miami Springs, April 14; American Heritage (Plantation), April 16.
Outlook: After defeating Calvary Christian for the Class 4A championship in 2018, the Eagles lost to Calvary Christian in the semifinals last year. At least three starters return in the field while the pitching staff is solid with a pair of juniors in Painter and Lane. The Eagles play a tough schedule, facing the likes of Jesuit, Flanagan, Stoneman Douglas, Calvary Christian and American Heritage all during the first month.

64. Ronald Reagan (Pfafftown, N.C.)
Coach: Gary Nail
2019 Record: 21-7
2019 National Ranking: 310
Top Returning Players: Josh Hartle, Jr., LHP/1B (Wake Forest); CJ Boyd, Sr., SS/RHP (East Carolina); Danny Beal, Sr., RHP/3B (East Carolina); Trevor Faulkner, Sr., 2B/3B; Colby Welborn, Jr., C; Carter Boyd, Soph., OF/RHP.
Top Newcomers: Tommy Hawke, Jr., CF (Wake Forest); Austin Hawke, Soph., 2B/3B; Jeff Davis, Sr., OF; Jack Mullane, Jr., OF/RHP; Chase Humphrey, Jr., 3B/RHP.
Toughest Games: National High School Invitational, April 1-4.
Outlook: The Raiders reached the Class 4A semifinals before falling to Moorestown. Pitching will be the strength for Reagan as it fields three starters who are headed to Division 1 programs next season. Reagan participates in the National High School Invitational.

65. Stillwater (Okla.)
Coach: Jimmy Harris
2019 Record: 26-13
2019 National Ranking: 380
Top Returning Players: Braedyn Sommer, Sr., IF (Central Arkansas); Isaac Stevens, Sr., OF; Jackson Holliday, Soph., SS (Oklahoma State); Loue Coca, Jr., IF; Brennan Thompson, Jr., OF; Jackson Young, Jr., C; Drew Blake, Jr., LHP.
Top Newcomers: Tate Rupp, Soph., IF; Brady Lees, Sr., 1B/IF; Zach Roden, Jr., 1B/RHP; Luke Randolph, Sr., 1B/RHP; Gabe Brown, Soph., C/OF.
Toughest Games: Broken Arrow, March 3; Edmond Santa Fe, April 3/11.
Outlook: The Pioneers lost in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs to Broken Arrow. Coincidentally, Stillwater opens the season with Broken Arrow, a team favored to contend for the 2020 6A title. Stillwater is also in the mix thanks to the return of seven starters from last year.

66. Andrean (Merrillville, Ind.)
Coach: Dave Pishkur
2019 Record: 36-1
2019 National Ranking: 33
Top Returning Players: Tyler Nelson, Sr., SS (Indiana); Mason Sannito, Sr., OF/1B/LHP; Charlie Jones, Jr., IF/P; Michael Jarek, Jr., OF/RHP; Michael Galanos, Jr., 2B; Justin Schassburger, Jr., RHP/OF; Connor Misch, Soph., 1B/LHP; Jake Mullen, Sr., C
Top Newcomers: Billy Jones, Soph., OF; Alonzo Paul, Soph., C/RHP/OF; Robbie Ballentine, Soph., IF/RHP; Drayk Bowen, Frosh., IF/OF.
Outlook: Winners of 35 straight games, Andrean begins the 2020 season with one of the longest active winning streaks in the nation. While All-American and Gatorade State Player of the Year Michael Doolin has graduated, Andrean returns the majority of last year's lineup, including all-state selection Nelson.

67. Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.)
Coach: Jeff Mauldin
2019 Record: 33-9
2019 National Ranking: 91
Top Returning Players: Tyler Mauldin, Sr., 2B (32 runs, 9 DBL, 6-1 record, 2.49 ERA, 42 Ks); Michael Fowler, Sr., RHP (7-2, 1.64 ERA, 108 Ks, LSU); Kerrigan Edmonson, Sr., OF (.308, 12 DBL, 29 RBI, Alabama State); Keith Lanum, Sr., OF (.370, 6 DBL, 18 RBI); Hudson Boren, Jr., SS (.303, 25 RBI); Jackson Holland, Jr., 1B (.267); Skyler Jones, Jr., RHP (4-0, 1.68 ERA, 55 Ks).
Top Newcomers: Trey Burrell, Jr., OF (Grambling State); Khalin Drake, Sr., UT; Riley Quick, Soph., RHP.
Toughest Games: Smiths Station, March 12; Faith Academy, March 13; Oak Mountain, March 17; Vestavia Hills, March 31/April 2.
Outlook: The Huskies reached the Class 7A semifinals before falling to Bob Jones. Five starters return on defense and they have three pitchers who throw over 90 mph. Depth on the mound will be a key along with power and speed at the top seven spots in the lineup.

68. Davie (Mocksville, N.C.)
Coach: Bradley Rudisill
2019 Record: 22-4
2019 National Ranking: 111
Top Returning Players: Aaron Williams, Sr., C (.370, Catawba); Garrett Chandler, Sr., CF (.349, East Carolina); Spencer Nifong, Sr., LHP (5-1, 2.20 ERA, Mars Hill); Anthony Azar, SS/RHP (.372, Mars Hill); Joe Johnson, Sr., 3B (.358, Guilford Tech); Troy Clary, Sr., RF (.317, Methodist); John Davenport, Sr., LHP (2-0, 1.02 ERA, Freed-Hardman).
Top Newcomers: Zach Rogers, Jr., RHP; Blake Little, Jr., MIF; Hunter Meacham, Sr., OF.
Toughest Games: Mooresville, March 4; Providence, March 28; Ronald Reagan, April 28/May 1.
Outlook: A total of five all-conference players return for Davie, including conference player of the year Williams. Davie expects to have a deep lineup and pitching staff with 10 players returning who saw time on the mound last year.

69. Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
Coach: Chris Kaczmar
2019 Record: 26-4
2019 National Ranking: 129
Top Returning Players: Stanley Kaczmar, Sr,, C (.542, 16 RBI, Wittenberg); Jake Armsey, Jr,, MIF (.506, 30 RBI, Bowling Green); Henry Kaczmar, Soph,, MIF (.376, 19 RBI); Bobby Perebzak, Jr,, OF/LHP (0.69 ERA); Erik Stern, Jr,, 1B/LHP (.338); Connor Bailey, RHP, Sr, (3-1, 3.00 Xavier); Nick Leonatti, Sr,, RHP (6-1, 1.91 ERA); Robby Shepherd, RHP (Charleston); Jamie Perebzak, Sr,, 3B/1B (.314, 21 RBI).
Top Newcomers: Mason Eckelman, Frosh., C/2B; Tyler Bami, Soph., RHP; Will Harding, Soph., OF.
Outlook: Walsh Jesuit reached the Division 1 quarterfinals last year and returns many of the top players on that squad. Pitching depth will be a key along with an experienced infield.

70. Benton (La.)
Coach: JD Stephens
2019 Record: 35-8
2019 National Ranking: 199
Top Returning Players: Landon Joyner, Sr., P (11-3, 1.50 ERA, 81 Ks); Brock Van Hoy, Jr., P (10-1, 1.95 ERA, 78 Ks); Grayson Gates, Jr., P (4-1, 29 Ks); Cameron Ross, Sr., P (3-1, 2.266 ERA); Clint Lasiter, Jr., SS (.400, 14 DB, 4 HR, 31 RBI); Brennan Blaylock, Sr., CF (.407, 3 HR, 18 DBL); Cade Scott, Sr., C/3B (.390, 3 HR, 13 DBL, 32 RBI); Tanner Timms, Sr., LF (.408, 22 RBI).
Top Newcomers: Dane Stearns, Jr., P; Jack Walters, Jr., 2B; Cade Paddy, Sr., UT.
Toughest Games: Parkway, Feb. 22; Nashville (Ark.), March 12.
Outlook: A Class 4 semifinalist last year, Benton returns 28 wins from last year including Joyner and Van Hoy who both had double-digit totals. Benton also returns its top two offensive players from last year in Scott and Lasiter.

71. Vacaville (Calif.)
Coach: Stu Clary
2019 Record: 31-2
2019 National Ranking: 61
Top Returning Players: Michael Brown, Sr,, 1B (.312, Washington); Derek Williams, Sr,, MIF (.259, George Fox); Bradley Taylor, Sr,, 2B/3B (.340, Azusa Pacific); Brian McClellin, Sr,, 3B/SS (.412, California); Kenny DeCelle, Sr,, OF (.388, Santa Clara); Jared Breedwell, Sr,, OF (.400, San Francisco); David Rodriguez, Sr,, RHP/3B (6-1, 0.77 ERA).
Top Newcomers: Nick Strong, Sr,, C; Caleb Davis, Sr,, RHP; Logan Piper, Jr,, LHP; Griffin Harrison, Jr,, MIF (Sacramento State); Brewster Mott, Jr,, OF/DH (Air Force); Kyle Bender, Jr,, RHP (Washington).
Toughest Games: Davis, March 11.
Outlook: The Bulldogs won the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 championship last year and feature one of the nation's top prospects in first baseman Brown. Vacaville could be even better than last year's group that lost just two games as the entire infield returns along with two outfielders.
72. Flower Mound (Texas)
Coach: Danny Wallace
2019 Record: 32-14
2019 National Ranking: 154
Top Returning Players: Tyler Talbert, Sr., RHP; Austin Russell, Jr., 3B; Geoffrey Marlow, Sr., DH (.319); Will Miller, Sr., SS (.299); Cam Brown, Sr., RHP (11-1, 6 HR, 37 RBI); Jake Fuerst, Sr., OF (.319); Weston Peninger, Sr., C.
Toughest Games: The Woodlands, Feb. 28; Kingwood, Feb. 29; Carroll, March 12; Boyd, March 12.
Outlook: A total of seven starters return from a team that made the regional finals. Pitching will be a strength with the return of starters Brown and Talbert.

73. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Coach: Gino DiMaria
2019 Record: 21-10
2019 National Ranking: 609
Top Returning Players: Santino Panaro, Jr., OF, (.330, 18 RBI); Carson Wells, OF, Sr., (.354, 24 RBI); Dominyk Bullard, Sr., C, (.264, 20 RBI); Noah Gulley, Sr., (.325); Demitri Diamant, Soph., 3B, (.274); Trevor Meisner, Sr., P, (5-1, 1.73 ERA); Tyler Avery, Soph., 1B, (4-2, 1.67 ERA); Noah Glaser, Sr., P, (3-5, 2.86 ERA); Rafael Chiarella, Soph., P, (2-0, 2.86); Gavin Mez, C, Jr. (.366);
Toughest Games: Palo Verde, March 16; All Faiths Classic, April 8-11.
Outlook: The Gaels haven't won a state title since 2015, but that could change in 2020. Seven starters return along with three pitchers who saw time on the mound. A strong showing in the All Faiths Classic, which figures to be one of the toughest tournaments in the nation, could propel the Gaels into the Top 25.

74. Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
Coach: Brian Yocke
2019 Record: 21-11
2019 National Ranking: 253
Top Returning Players: Nick Yorke, Sr., SS (Arizona); Jake Geis, Jr., RHP (Oregon); Zach Yorke, Soph., 2B (.254); Rohan Sanganeria, 1B (.259); Andrew Vo, Sr., C; Reymello Murphy, Jr., OF (.304); Arthur Soto, Sr., UT; Jeremy Sangalang, Sr., Ut.
Top Newcomers: Calan Zemaitis, Sr.
Toughest Games: Valley Christian, March 17/April 21; Saint Francis, March 27/May 1; Serra, Apirl 3/May 8.
Outlook: If not for Valley Christian, Archbishop Mitty might have gone much farther in the postseason. The Monarchs lost to VC in the West Catholic Athletic League tournament finals and the second round of the Central Coast Section playoffs. Mitty, which won the Boras Classic North Tournament, returns eight of the top 11 offensive players and four pitchers from last year.

75. Silo (Okla.)
Coach: Bill Jack Bowen
2019 Record: 33-0
2019 National Ranking: 24
Top Returning Players: Carson Atwood, Sr., P/3B/SS (Oklahoma); Cord McDonald, Sr., OF; Korben Ford, Sr., SS/P (Eastern Oklahoma); Chase Corbin, Jr., OF/3B/P; Tagen Conary, Jr., OF/2B/1B/P; Mason Urbany, Soph., OF
Top Newcomers: Luke Jestis, OF/P; Kyler Proctor, Frosh., IF/P (Oklahoma); Josh Trout (Frosh., C/P; Delton Roberts, Frosh, 1B/P; Will Farr, Jr., IF/OF.
Outlook: Silo begins the season with the nation's longest win streak at 40 games. A Class A school in Oklahoma, Silo played Fall baseball and went 29-4. Silo has one of the state's top players in Oklahoma-bound Atwood.

76. West Allegheny (Imperial, Pa.)
Coach: Bryan Cornell
2019 Record: 19-2
2019 National Ranking: 342
Top Returning Players: Austin Hendrick, CF; Devan Zirwas; Ryan Dorste, P.
Outlook: The Indians lost twice last year, but one of them was a surprising defeat to Mars in the second round of the playoffs. West Allegheny fielded a very young team last year, especially on the mound where two freshmen made at least four appearances. Six pitchers returns along with centerfielder Hendrick, the No. 3 player in the nation according to Perfect Game.

77. St. Ignatius (Cleveland)
Coach: Brad Ganor
2019 Record: 24-8-1
2019 National Ranking: 134
Top Returning Players: Gabriel Nard, Soph., IF (Duke); Luke Lashutka, Sr., RHP (St. Bonaventure); Michael McNamara, Sr., IF (Kent State); Nick Fletcher, Sr., RHP (Holy Cross); Connor Mays, Sr., IF (St. Bonaventure); Teddy Eyink, Sr., RHP (Purdue Fort Wayne); Danny Castenir, Sr., IF (Marietta).
Toughest Games: Jackson (Massillon), March 28; Calvary Christian, April 13; Jesuit (Tampa), April 14.
Outlook: The defending Division 1 champions in Ohio, St. Ignatius will find out how it matches up when it takes a trip to Florida to take on highly regarded Calvary Christian and Jesuit. Last year, the Wildcats knocked off Jesuit, the Florida Class 6A state champion. The pitching staff is very deep and Ganor expects a strong offense as well.

78. Santa Fe (Texas)
Coach: Ronnie Wulf
2019 Record: 23-11-1
2019 National Ranking: 1039
Top Returning Players: Rome Shubert, Sr., 1B/P (.291, 11-0); Trent Beazley, Sr., C; Albert Garza, Jr, SS (.364); Grant Pfaff, Sr., 3B (.317); Jeremy Sheppard, Sr., 1B/P; Cameron Bennett, Sr., OF/DH, (.278); Nicholas McDonald, Sr., OF/P (.308); Gregory Adams, Sr., OF; Dalton Stevens, Sr., 1B/P (5-1, 54 Ks).
Outlook: The Indians reached the regional semifinals before falling to Georgetown, but they return nine starters from that club, including all-state pitcher Shubert.

79. Sheridan (Ark.)
Coach: Michael Moore
2019 Record: 26-5
2019 National Ranking: 108
Top Returning Players: Tyler Cacciatori, RHP, Sr.; Brayden Sitres, SS, Sr.; Cooper Oliphant, C, Jr.; Brandon Arledge, LHP, Jr.
Toughest Games: Bryant, April 4; Fayetteville, April 10.
Outlook: The Yellowjackets won the Class 5A state championship last year and return two of the top pitchers from last year in Cacciatori and Arledge.

80. Punahou (Honolulu)
Coach: Keenan Sue
2019 Record: 17-4
2019 National Ranking: 203
Top Returning Players: Kalae Harrison, SS, Sr.; Hiram Defries Saronitman, 1B, Sr.; Patrick Munley, SS, Jr.; Makana Murashige, Sr., 3B; Aaron Tom, OF, Sr.; Cody Hirano, 1B, Sr.; Koah Eldredge, OF, Sr.
Outlook: The Buff n' Blue captured the state championship last year and return three all-state players, including shortstop Harrison, who is ranked No. 2 in the state by Perfect Game.

81. Miller School of Albemarle (Charlottesville, Va.)
Coach: Billy Wagner
2019 Record: 23-7
2019 National Ranking: 454
Top Returning Players: Ethan Chenault, RHP, Sr.; Garrett Payne, RHP, Sr.; Jordan Peyton, SS, Sr.; Jeremy Wagner, Sr., OF; Drue Hackenburg, RHP, Jr.; Lucas Adam, OF, Jr.
Toughest Games: Loganville, March 24; Hoover, March 25; St. John's, March 28; Benedictine, April 21; Western Branch, April 25.
Outlook: Winners of three straight Division II VISAA state championships, Miller School moves up to Division 1 this year to compete with the likes of St. Christopher's and Benedictine. Led by former Major League closer Billy Wagner, Miller School has some of the top pitchers in the state in Chenault and Payne.

82. Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.)
Coach: Ralph Suarez
2019 Record: 27-7
2019 National Ranking: 92
Top Returning Players: Adrian Figueroa, UT, Sr. (9-0, 0.77 ERA, .320, Florida International); Luis Espinal, UT (.300, 15 RBI, Miami); Dominic Pitelli, SS, Sr. (.300, Miami); Gabriel Gutierrez, Jr., OF (.410, 8 HR, 30 RBI).
Top Newcomers: Marcus Franco, UT; Nicholas Fraginals, Sr.; Manny Marin, 8th.
Toughest Games: Vestavia Hills, March 5; American Heritage, March 13; IMG Academy, April 11; Westminster Christian, April 15; Calvary Christian Academy, April 23.
Outlook: Doral Academy got off to a strong start last year, winning its first 12 games. Six losses in midseason were followed by 11 more straight wins before Venice beat Doral in the Class 7A state finals by a run. The top three offensive players from that team return along with 16 pitching wins.

83. Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.)
Coach: Brent Heavener
2019 Record: 29-7
2019 National Ranking: 221
Top Returning Players: Reed Kellum, Sr., C/DH (.400); Sam Buchanan, Sr., OF (.444); Kelly Crumpton , SS/P, Jr. (.386, Ole Miss); Thaxton Berch , Jr., IF/OF/P (.315); Mason Nichols, Jr., P (2-1, 3.88 ERA, Ole Miss); Riley Maddox , P/3B, Jr. (.374, 4-2, 2.85 ERA, Ole Miss); Eli Berch, Soph., C (.310).
Top Newcomers: Jeffrey Ince, IF/P (Mississippi State); Conner Westfall.
Toughest Games: Heritage Academy, Feb. 22; Oxford, Feb. 29.
Outlook: The Patriots lost one of the top leadoff batters in the country in All-American Jerrion Ealy, but the 2-through-6 hitters return along with the Nos. 1 and 2 starters from last year's championship team. Junior shortstop Crumpton is ranked No. 4 in the state by Perfect Game.

84. Corona (Calif.)
Coach: Andy Wise
2019 Record: 20-10
2019 National Ranking: 282
Top Returning Players: Isaiah Greene, Sr., OF (.327); Michael Flores, Sr., LHP (4-0, 1.16 ERA, .292); Daniel Cruz, Sr., OF (.308); Andrew Walters, Soph., IF (.305); Danny Perez, Jr., SS (.326); Damian Torres, Sr., RHP (4-0, 2.72 ERA, .309); Daniel Rodriguez, Sr., C (.205); DJ Wolfe, Sr., RHP (2-2).
Top Newcomers: Seth Mifflin, Soph., LHP; Nick Zellers, Jr., LHP; Ramsses Fierro, Sr., IF.
Toughest Games: JSerra Catholic, Feb. 20; Servite, March 4; Boras Classic, April 14-17.
Outlook: Although they were knocked off in the first round of the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs, Corona returns the top 11 offensive players from last year along with 13 pitching wins.

85. St. Augustine Prep (Richland, N.J.)
Coach: Mike Bylone
2019 Record: 25-6
2019 National Ranking: 445
Top Returning Players: Kyle Neri, OF, Soph.; Ryan Weingartner, SS, Soph.; Kenneth Levari, SS, Sr.; Robert Ready, RHP, Sr.; Alex Hunt, RHP, Sr.; Brody McKenzie, OF, Jr.
Toughest Games: Eastern, March 25; Malvern Prep, April 11; Gloucester Cathjolic, April 26.
Outlook: The Hermits lost to Delbarton in the Non-Public A championship game, but return two of the state's prospects in shortstop Levari and pitcher Ready.

86. Rio Rancho (N.M.)
Coach: Ron Murphy
2019 Record: 24-6
2019 National Ranking: 151
Top Returning Players: Ethan Silcox, Sr., SS, (.430); Clayton Kempski, Sr., C, (.412); Jacob Braunschweiger, Sr., IF, (.425); Noah Brewer, Sr., 3B/P, (.550); Josh Clark, Sr., LF, (.313), Alec Stanfield, Jr., P (2-3, 3.46 ERA)
Toughest Games: Carroll (Southlake), Feb. 29; Volcano Vista, April 14/May 1.
Outlook: The Rams reached the Class 5A semifinals and return the top three offensive players from last year, all of whom batted over .400 last year. Rio Rancho loses its top three pitchers from last year, but two others who combined for 15 appearances return in Brewer and Stanfield.

87. Massapequa (N.Y.)
Coach: Tom Sheedy
2019 Record: 16-6
2019 National Ranking: 3,917
Top Returning Players: John Reece, 1B, Jr.; John Castagnozzi, SS, Sr.; Travis Honeyman, OF, Sr.; Wade Kelly, Sr.
Outlook: The Chiefs won the Class AA state championship in 2018, but lost in the second round of last year's state tournament. They have two of the state's top-ranked players by Perfect Game, including shortstop Castagnozzi and outfielder Honeyman.

88. River Bluff (Lexington, S.C.)
Coach: Mark Bonnette
2019 Record: 24-6
2019 National Ranking: 62
Top Returning Players: Alex Urban, OF, Sr.; Ricky Williams, RHP, Sr.; Jacob Lebron, OF, Sr.; Cameron Ferrell, 2B, Sr.
Outlook: The Gators have emerged as one of the top programs in South Carolina in seven years. River Bluff won the state 5A championship last year and they return four starters from that squad.

89. Columbus East (Columbus, Ind.)
Coach: Jon Gratz
2019 Record: 25-5
2019 National Ranking: 89
Top Returning Players: Dalton Back, Sr., C (.406, Miami-Ohio); Cole Gilley, Sr., RHP/3B (.338, Indiana State); Parker Harrison, Jr., 3B/OF (.277, Wright State); Clayton Taylor, Jr., RHP/OF (8-0, 1.09 ERA); TJ Barkhimer, Jr., OF (.264); Ben Major, IF, Jr. (.218); Harty Major, Soph., IF; Kaden Wise, Jr., LHP (7-1, 1.63 ERA, 55 Ks); Daniel Murphy, Jr., RHP; Jose Martinez, Jr., RHP.
Outlook: Runners-up to Hamilton Southeastern last year, Columbus East could be the favorite in Class 4A in Indiana after losing only two seniors from last year's team. The pitching staff is particularly strong with 23 returning wins.

90. Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)
Coach: Dave Webb
2019 Record: 23-10
2019 National Ranking: 1110
Top Returning Players: Hunter Haas, SS, Sr. (.414, 29 RBI); Cade Verdusco, OF, Sr. (.416); David Utagawa, RHP, Sr. (4-0, 2.50 ERA); Bryan Webb, 1B, Sr. (.338); Ben Click, C, Sr.; Kaiden Frees, Sr., IF, (.289).
Top Newcomers: Marcus Harrison, SS, Jr.
Toughest Games: Hamilton, March 24; Mountain Pointe, April 21/23.
Outlook: The Aztecs lost to Hamilton in the Class 6A championship game, but return the bulk of last year's starting lineup. Five of the top six offensive performers return.

91. Ouachita Christian (Monroe, La.)
Coach: John Parker
2019 Record: 34-5
2019 National Ranking: 35
Top Returning Players: Connor Mulhern, Jr., IF (.324, 16 DB, 3 HR, 31 RBI); Hunter Herring, Jr., OF (.354, 11 DB, 35 RBI); Kade Trichel, Sr., RHP (8-1, 3.34 ERA); Kade Woods, Jr., RHP (41 Ks, 3.45 ERA, Alabama).
Top Newcomers: JonMichael Cader, Jr., RHP; Aden Harris, Jr., RHP/IF; Barham White, Soph., C; Christian Gray, Sr., RHP/OF; Landon Graves, Fr, OF.
Outlook: The Eagles finished the season with 27 straight wins to claim the Class 2A state championship. Parker expects his team to be even deeper on the mound this year. The team also features one of the nation's top small school athletes in Herring, who was a MaxPreps Small Schools football All-American.

92. Jackson (Massillon, Ohio)
Coach: Bill Gamble
2019 Record: 26-4
2019 National Ranking: 208
Top Returning Players: Trent Jones, Sr., RHP (Ohio State); Petey Taylor, Sr., SS (Akron); Josh Romans, Sr., SS/3B (Northern Kentucky); Connor Frazier, Sr., RHP (Gannon); Jake Aleman, Sr., LHP/OF (Malone); Ben Hymes, Sr., C/OF (Walsh).
Toughest Games: St. Ignatius, March 28.
Outlook: State champions two of the past six seasons (last in 2017), Jackson could be in the hunt again in 2020. A total of seven seniors return, including Ohio State signee Jones on the mound. The Bears will also be strong up the middle with infielders Taylor and Romans.

93. Chicago Mt. Carmel (Chicago)
Coach: Brian Hurry
2019 Record: 18-15
2019 National Ranking: 1141
Top Returning Players: Ed Howard, Sr., SS; Tony Livermore, Sr., IF; Israel Delgado, Soph., IF; Julien Hachem, LHP, Soph.
Toughest Games: St. Laurence, April 13/14; St. Rita, April 16/18; Providence Catholic, April 21/23; Brother Rice, April 25/28.
Outlook: The infield should be spectacular this year for the Caravan with shortstop Howard a potential first-round draft pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. Chicago Mt. Carmel plays in the Chicago Catholic Blue Conference and that means a gauntlet of tough games in April once league play begins.

94. Haysville Campus (Wichita, Kan.)
Coach: Bryan Clasen
2019 Record: 22-2
2019 National Ranking: 444
Top Returning Players: Alec Araiza, MIF; Austin Warkins, 1B; Jackson Hartley, C/RHP; Tanner Leslie, OF/RHP; Brayden Tunnell, OF.
Top Newcomers: Diego Escamilla, MIF; Tate Rico, 3B; TJ Waits, RHP; Tyler Gates, OF.
Outlook: The Colts won the Class 6A state championship last year behind the play of state player of the year Leslie. The team's top pitcher and one of the state's top outfielders, Leslie returns along with four other starters.

95. Westmoore (Oklahoma City)
Coach: Andrew McGuire
2019 Record: 33-7
2019 National Ranking: 114
Top Returning Players: Jace Bohrofen, Sr., OF; Cameron Uselton, Sr., OF; Brandon Gomez, Sr., P; Elijah Woods, Sr., IF.
Top Newcomers: Elijah Alexander, Jr.; Eli Cartwright, Sr.; Zane Chavez, Soph.; Colby Phillips, Sr.; Jake Burleson, Jr.; Brent Teele, Sr.; Elijah Hill, Frosh.; Tyler Cooper, Sr.
Outlook: One year after losing in the Class 6A state finals, Westmoore was an upset victim in the first round in 2019. The Jaguars have one of the top first basemen in the nation, however in Bohrofen and could be a contender again in 2020.

96. O'Dea (Seattle)
Coach: Michael Doyle
2019 Record: 21-3
2019 National Ranking: 401
Top Returning Players: Henry Muench, Sr., CF (Portland); Kelly Corl, Sr., SS (Washington); Max Debiec, Jr., RHP/1B (Washington); Tyler Preece, Sr., IF; Aengus Adams, Sr., C (Belmont Abbey); Anthony Adams, Sr., RHP (Pacific Lutheran); Kyle Terrana, Sr., RHP.
Top Newcomers: Vinnie Hacker, OF; Connor Savage, OF: Sam Sprule, RHP/OF; Tyson Cohen, IF.
Outlook: The Fightin' Irish advanced to the Class 3A state finals in 2019, where they fell to Lake Washington. The lineup looks solid in 2020 with one of the state's top infielders in Corl and one of the state's top juniors in Debiec leading the way.

97. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial (Corpus Christi, Texas)
Coach: Lee Yeager
2019 Record: 33-5-1
2019 National Ranking: 297
Top Returning Players: MJ Rodriguez, Sr., C (.373, 20 RBI); Jose Acuna, Jr., 1B/P; Matt Krall, Sr., P (5-0); Daylan Pena, Jr., 1B (.388, 4 HR); Alex Pena, Sr., 3B (.291); Kobe Andrade, Sr., OF (.319, 22 RBI); Christian Laridis, Sr., OF; Jake Miller, Jr., P (7-1); JT Zepeda, Sr., SS/2B; Xavier Perry, Soph,. Ut/P.
Toughest Games: Alexander, April 25; Carroll (Corpus Christi), March 25/April 28.
Outlook: The Eagles reached the area finals last year and return nine players from that squad. Eight of those players earned all-district honors last year.

98. Malvern Prep (Malvern, Pa.)
Coach: Freddy HIlliard
2019 Record: 32-7
2019 National Ranking: 432
Top Returning Players: Jordan Dissin, Sr., C (.202, Richmond); Jarod Wade, Sr., 2B (.321, Long Island); Cam Conley, Jr., SS (.286); Connor Offshack, Sr., 3B (.308, Elon); Drew Butera, Sr., OF (.217, Franklin & Marshall); Lonnie White, OF, Jr. (.283, Clemson); Tristan Corcoran, Sr., P (5-1, 1.11 ERA, Elon); Fran Oschell, Jr., P (8-0, 2.32 ERA, Duke); Josh Paulina, Sr., P (3-1, 1.06 ERA, Pitt).
Top Newcomers: Connor Street, P, Jr.
Toughest Games: William Penn Charter, April 3/24; St. Augustine Prep, April 11.
Outlook: Six of the top eight offensive players return for the Friars, along with 29 pitching victories from a team that won the Pennsylvania Independent Schools championship.

99. Westminster Christian (Miami)
Coach: Emil Castellanos
2019 Record: 20-6
2019 National Ranking: 562
Top Returning Players: Richard Benitez, Sr., (.323); R.J. Ibanez, Sr., (.324); Lucas Costello, Sr., (.385, 4 HR); Jamar Fairweather, Sr., (.385, 5 HR, 2-0, 0.99 ERA); Sal Stewart, Soph., (.467, 4 HR, 27 RBI); Jayden Melendez, Jr., (.355, 4 HR); Joel Pinero, Jr., P, (2-0, 3.44 ERA);
Toughest Games: American Heritage, Feb. 18; Perfect Game Showdown, March 5-7; IMG National Classic, March 23-25.
Outlook: The Warriors return eight of the top 10 offensive players from a team that won the district, but lost in the first round of the state tournament.

100. Bishop Amat (La Puente, Calif.)
Coach: Joe Hoggatt
2019 Record: 20-9
2019 National Ranking: 435
Top Returning Players: Tyler White, Jr., CF (.330, Long Beach); Jacob Vargas, Sr., RHP/1B (.377, Fullerton); Daniel Briones, Soph., C (San Diego State); Izeah Muniz, RHP, Soph.
Top Newcomers: Frankie Peralez, Frosh., SS; Jarred Robles, LHP, Jr.; Gustavo Gutierrez, RHP, Jr.; Eligh Hidalgo, RHP, Soph.; Micah Hidalgo, Soph., RHP.
Toughest Games: National Classic, April 6-9; Boras Classic, April 14-17.
Outlook: Bishop Amat started three sophomores and a freshman in 2019 so the Lancers will have a young, but experienced team in 2020. The pitching staff also returns 10 wins.