3A Preseason Top 20

1. Bishop Badgers – 8 starters return from a 29-8 Regional Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Kobrey Garcia (.417, 32 R, 20 RBI), Jr OF/P Aaron Cardona (.351, 30 RBI, 10-1)
2. Palmer Bulldogs – 8 starters return from a 30-10 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr C Ryan Conger (District Defensive MVP), Sr OF/P Brian Archibald (District Pitching MVP)
3. Sunnyvale Raiders – 6 starters return from a 30-7 State Championship Team. Jr OF/P Nathan Hawkins (10-3, 1.14, 103 K), Jr 1B Seth Metzger (.356, 10 2B, 29 RBI)
4. Central Heights Blue Devils – 9 starters return from a 22-13 Regional Semifinalist Team. Jr INF/P Zach Johnson (TXSWA Hon. Mention All-State SS), Jr OF/1B/P Duke Ellis (1st Team All-District OF)
5. West Trojans – 4 starters return from a 24-9 Area Finalist Team. Jr SS/P Griffin Paxton (.367, 13 2B, 35 RBI), Jr OF/P Preston Macik (3-2, 2.14 ERA, .286)
6. Gunter Tigers – 7 starters return from a 25-15 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr 1B/P Reagan MacDonald (8-2, 1.67, 77 K), Sr OF/P Anthony Vulpitta (.362, 40 R, 19 RBI)
7. Hallettsville Brahmas – 6 starters return from a 27-7 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr INF/P Weston Seay (Texas State University/11-1, 0.27, 157 K), Sr INF Brent Motal (.432, 20 RBI)
8. Troy Trojans – 5 starters return from a 29-11 State Finalist Team. Sr 1B/P Zach Epperson (12-2, 1.17, 121 K), Sr SS Zeb Criswell (.306, 20 RBI, 17 BB)
9. Idalou Wildcats – 6 starters return from a 32-6 State Semifinalist Team. Jr UTIL/P Collin Isbell (.425, 33 R, 33 RBI), Sr 1B/P Callan Johnson (9-1, 1.20, 70 K)
10. Banquete Bulldogs – 8 starters return from a 24-11 Regional Semifinalist Team. Jr C AD Pena (.464, .587 SLG, 26 SB), Jr 3B Jake Mijares (.469, 8 2B, 34 RBI)
11. Clifton Cubs – 8 starters return from a 21-14-1 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr 1B/P Hunter Harris (University of Cincinnati/8-4, 1.6, 102 K), Jr C/P Brayden Wise (.384, 20 RBI)
12. Shallowater Mustangs – 6 starters return from a 23-6 Area Finalist Team. Jr 3B/P Ryan Kotulek (Texas Tech/3-2, 47 K, 10 2B), Jr SS Connor Smith (.349, 11 2B, 21 RBI)
13. Hughes Springs Mustangs – 7 starters return from a 26-5 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr OF Blake Smith (.416, 17 RBI, 15 SB), Sr OF Hunter Smith (.320, 15 RBI)
14. Brock Eagles – 7 starters return from a 29-4 Area Finalist Team. Sr C Kolbin Mills (.425, 3 HR, 27 RBI), Jr INF/P Seth Boleman (.459, 27 RBI, 2-0)
15. Teague Lions – 6 all-district players return from a 23-7 Area Finalist Team. Sr C/P Austin Skinner (District MVP), Sr OF/P Aaron Mitchell (District Offensive MVP)
16. Kirbyville Wildcats – 8 starters return from a 21-12 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr C/SS/P Corey Fontenot (10-3, 2.43, 104 K), Jr OF/P Jackson Gore (.414, 38 R, 24 RBI)
17. Edgewood Bulldogs – 7 starters return from a 21-12 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr C/P Jarrod Huber (.356, 25 R, 16 RBI), Sr 1B/P Jackson Tyner (Rice University/50 IP, 101 K, 6 W)
18. Van Alstyne Panthers – 9 starters return from a 13-21-1 Bi-District Finalist Team. Sr OF Kearon Redmon (Henderson State/.377, 7 2B, 17 RBI), Sr P Trey Burden (6-2, 2.16, 47 K)
19. Pottsboro Cardinals – 8 starters return from a 20-12 Area Finalist Team. Sr OF/P Landon Steven (6-1, 1.77, 60 K), Jr 1B/P Kyler Kent (.442, 15 2B, 30 RBI)
20. Wall Hawks – 4 starters return from a 28-4 Regional Finalist Team. Sr 1B/OF/DH Lane Oliver (.474, 4 HR, 42 RBI), Jr 2B/OF Layton Gully (.385, 36 R, 17 RBI)

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