3A Preseason Top 20

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 3A PRESEASON TOP 20

1. College Station Cougars – 9 starters return from a 25-9 Bi-District Finalist Team. Jr OF/P Ryan Johnson (TCU/.500, 15 2B, 37 RBIs), Jr C/P Baylor Rowlett (Oklahoma State/.495, 10 HR, 41 RBIs)
2. Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks – 5 starters return from a 28-14 State Finalist Team. Sr OF/P Trey Jeans (Louisiana-Lafayette/7-4, 0.84), Jr 1B/P Jarod Bayless (7-4, 1.89)
3. Caldwell Hornets – 8 starters return from a 25-6 Area Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Tanner Luna (North Central Junior College/.388, 8 2B, 36 RBIs), Blaine Suehs (Louisiana-Lafayette/.405, 6 3B, 22 RBIs)
4. Silsbee Tigers – 7 starters return from a 32-9 State Semifinalist Team. Sr 2B Jordan Gore (District MVP), Sr P Tyler Powell (District Pitcher of the Year)
5. Melissa Cardinals – 6 starters return from a 30-10-1 Regional Finalist Team. Sr C CJ Tyler (.370, 14 2B, 46 RBIs), Sr OF/SS/P Cade Cruce (.379, 12 2B, 31 RBIs)
6. Carthage Bulldogs – 6 starters return from a 29-8 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr SS Kolby Blissett (.455), Sr P William Rittenberry (9-1, 0.83, 69 Ks)
7. Argyle Eagles – 5 starters return from a 29-5 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr 1B/P Drew Gooch (District MVP), Sr 1B/P Parker Mushinski (1st Team All-District)
8. Sinton Pirates – 6 starters return from a 28-12-1 Regional Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Donivan Lopez (All-District Junior of the Year), Jr OF John Jacob Perez (All-District)
9. Robstown Cottonpickers – 5 starters return from a 26-9 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr 2B/SS Michael De Los Santos (.485, 2 HR), So SS/P Jesse Ray Garcia (.335, 6-2)
10. Liberty Hill Panthers – 9 starters return from a 24-12 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Jr C Colby Schmidt (District Defensive MVP), Sr P Dane Rumley (1st Team All-District P)
11. Bridge City Cardinals – 7 starters return from a 25-10 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr C/P Hunter Uzzle (1st Team All-District), Jr INF/P Chase Shugart (1st Team All-District)
12. West Trojans – 7 starters return from a 23-9 Area Finalist Team. Sr OF/P Lane Willenborg (Hill Junior College/9-1, 2.32), Sr P Jordan Mattlage (McLennan Junior College/4-2, 2.04)
13. Robinson Rockets – 9 starters return from a 23-5-1 Bi-District Finalist Team. Sr OF Zac Law (DBU/.377, 7 2B, 41 R), Sr DH/P Justin Harvey (.333, 16 R, 19 RBIs)
14. La Vernia Bears – 9 starters return from a 21-6 Area Finalist Team. Sr SS Justin Trevino (.435, 34 R, 23 RBIs), Sr 3B/P Rudy Mendoza (7-1, 1.30)
15. Diboll Lumberjacks – 5 starters return from a 21-12 Regional Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Eric DeJesus (SFA/.450, 42 R, 9-1), Jr 3B/P Alex Aguilar (.420, 4 HR, 30 RBIs)
16. Lubbock Cooper Pirates – 4 starters return from a 31-11 State Semifinalist Team. Sr 3B/P Braden Hayward (Midland College/.388, 10 2B, 31 RBIs), Sr SS Chase Freeman (.391, 38 R, 23 RBIs)
17. Athens Hornets – 8 starters return from a 19-17 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Jr INF/P Travis Takata (.440, 2 2B, 21 RBIs), Sr INF Adam Stallings (.397, 11 2B, 21 RBIs)
18. La Grange Leopards – 3 starters return from a 26-9 State Championship Team. Sr 3B/P Trey Supak (University of Houston/6-2, 1.37, 90Ks), Sr INF/OF/P Dalton Burton (.395, 11 2B, 26 RBIs)
19. Ferris Yellowjackets – 7 starters return from a 19-12 Area Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Evan Pontley (.467, 14 2B, 32 RBIs), Sr 3B/P Lorenzo Garcia (7-2, 1.78, 102 Ks)
20. Kennedale Wildcats – 3 starters return from a 28-9 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr 1B/P Josh Taylor (.451, 3-1, 1.11), Jr OF/P Jake Michener (.351, 4-2, 3.17)

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