Diamond Pro/THSB 4A Preseason Top 20

1. Sinton Pirates – 9 returning starters from 33-5 State Semi-Finalist. Ryan Galvan, Sr, C/SS (.404, 6 HR/1st Team All-State/Texas), Blake Mitchell Jr, C/SS/RHP (.430, 5-1, 0.17 ERA/3rd Team All-State/LSU)

2. Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats – 11 returning starters from 29-4-1 Regional Finalist. Justin Lamkin, Sr, P/1B (11-0, 0.72 ERA, 169 K/1st Team All-State/Texas A&M), Brayden Sprencel, Sr, 3B/P (.436, 30 RBIs, 27 RS/1st Team All-District)

3. Rusk Eagles – 6 returning starters from 28-8 State Championship Runner Up. J.D. Thompson Sr, P/OF/1B (13-1, 0.35 ERA, 194 K/1st Team All-State/Vanderbilt), Mason Cirkel, Sr, P/OF (10-3, 0.85 ERA, 72 Ks/Honorable Mention All-State)

4. Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks – 8 returning starters from 35-8 State Championship. Brock Bearden, Sr, OF (.336, 29 RBI, 19 SB/Honorable Mention All-State), J.M. Long Jr, SS/P (.437, 8 2B, 30 RBI/2nd Team All-State/Texas Tech)

5. China Spring Cougars – 8 returning starters from 27-5-2 Regional Quarterfinalist. Kolby Killough, Sr, SS/RHP (.413; 9-1, 94 K, 1.44 ERA/2nd Team All-State), Brayden Faulkner, Sr, C (.374, 5 HR, 36 RBI/18-4A Defensive MVP)

6. Argyle Eagles – 8 returning starters from 29-10 Regional Finalist. Evan Brandt, Sr, P (8-1, 1.41. ERA, 64 Ks/Honorable Mention All-State), Trevor Duck, Sr, P (10-1, 1.84 ERA, 83 Ks/Honorable Mention All-State/Howard College)

7. Celina Bobcats – 5 returning starters from 28-9 Area Round Finalist. Noah Bentley, Jr, P/UTIL (32 RBI; 7-1, 1.91 ERA, 115 K/3rd Team All-State)/Oklahoma, R.J. Ruais, Jr, P/OF (.381, 14 2B; 6-1, 92 K/1st Team All-District/Baylor)

8. Boerne Greyhounds – 9 returning starters from 23-9 Area Round Finalist. Cole Phillips, Sr, OF/P (9-1, 0.88 ERA, 97 K; .389/1st Team All-State/Arkansas), Rashawn Galloway, Sr, C (.483, 8 2B, 24 RBI/2md Team All-State/Texas State)

9. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau Leopards – 6 returning starters from 29-12-2 Regional Finalist. Gage Bellati, Sr, P/IF (10-2, 2.07 ERA, 98 K/15-4A Pitcher of the Year), Braylon Blair, Sr, P/OF (.350, 27 RS, 24 RBI/15-4A Defensive Player of the Year)

10. Lufkin Hudson Hornets – 9 returning starters from 28-12 Regional Semifinalist. Cason Courtney, Sr, P/1B/SS ((4-2, 1.95 ERA, 84 K; .342 BA /1st Team All-District/Sam Houston State), Remington Roff, Sr, C (.308, 27 RBI, 77% Caught Stealing /17-4A Defensive Player of the Year)

11. Geronimo Navarro Panthers – 7 returning starters from 31-6 Regional Semifinalist. Jaxen Monkerud, Sr, P/OF (12 Wins, 2.47 ERA, 89 K; .417/1st Team All-State); Triston Brashears, Sr, 1B/C/DH (.444, 9 2B, 27 RBI/3rd Team All-State)

12. Sweeny Bulldogs – 8 returning starters from Regional Quarterfinalist. Garrett Nail, Sr, P (10 W, 106 K, 0.89 ERA/1st Team All-State); Collin Coker, Sr, SS (.429 BA, 39 RBI, 36 RS, 2nd Team All-State)

13. Godley Wildcats – 7 returning starters from 28-12 Regional Semifinalist. Landry McKittrick, Sr, IF/P (.427, 2 HR, 46 RBI/1st Team All-District/Tarleton State), Ryan Block, Sr, C/P (.404, 2 HR, 42 RBIS/Honorable Mention All-State)

14. Canyon Lake Hawks – 10 returning starters from 27-9 Regional Quarterfinalist. Tanner Schultz, Sr, P/1B (.337 BA, 8 Wins, 78 K, 1st Team All District), Griffen Williams, Jr, P/1B (.346 BA, 37 RBI, 6 HR/2nd Team All State)

15. Bellville Brahmas – 5 returning starters from 28-8-2 Regional Finalist. Cody Pfeiffer, Sr, P/OF (7 Wins, 0.49 ERA, 132 K/3rd Team All-State), Tyler Fishbeck Jr, P/OF (.377, 10 2B, 3 HR, 32 RBI/1st Team All-District)

16. Lake Belton Broncos – 10 starters returning from 23-11 Regional Quarterfinalist. Mason Gerrard, Jr, P/OF (.385, 3 HR; 7-2, 1.41 ERA / District MVP/Baylor); Connor Bartz, Jr, P/SS (3-1, 0.00 ERA; .333, 37 RS/19-4A Newcomer of the Year)

17. Longview Spring Hill Panthers – 5 starters returning from 25-10 Regional Quarterfinalist. Easton Ballard, Sr, P/IF (9 Wins, 1.50 ERA, 92 Ks; 22 RBIs/Honorable Mention All-State/Panola College), Marshall Lipsey, Sr, P/OF (.365, 9 2B, 30 RBI/1st Team All-District/TCU)

18. Stephenville Yellowjackets – 5 returning starters from 29-9-1 State Semifinalist. Reece Elston, Sr, P/OF .412; 9-3, 1.33 ERA, 88 Ks/6-4A Pitcher of the Year), Cutter Gray, Sr, C (1 HR, 21 RBIs; 13 Runners Caught Stealing/6-4A Defensive MVP)

19. Aubrey Chaparrals – 8 starters return from 30-6 Regional Quarterfinalist. Wade Huckaby, Jr, P/OF (8-3, 2.25 ERA, 60 K/9-4A Newcomer of the Year), Blayne Polen, Jr, OF/P (5-0, 2.50 ERA; 25 RBI/1st Team All-District)

20. Lubbock Estacado Matadors – 9 starters returning from 21-17 Regional Quarterfinalist. Diego Camacho, Sr, 3B (.342, 9 2B, 2 HR, 31 RBI/3-4A Offensive Player of the Year), Landon Hernandez, Jr, RHP/2B (7 Wins, 77 Ks, 2.77 ERA; 25 RBI/1st Team All-District)

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