4A Preseason Top 20

1. Hidalgo Pirates – 9 starters return from a 27-12 Regional Finalist Team. Sr SS/P Oscar Noguera (10-3, 1.52, .445), Sr OF/P Allan Wilburn (9-1, 2.21, .440)
2. Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks – 7 starters return from a 25-12 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr OF Hudson Hopkins (1st Team All-District), Sr INF/P Jarod Bayless (San Jacinto JC/2nd Team All-District)
3. Iowa Park Hawks – 6 starters return from a 32-5 Regional Finalist Team. Sr INF/P Jared Biddy (Texas Tech/.380, 16 2B, 30 RBI), Sr OF Westyn Swenson (.389, 36 R, 41 RBI)
4. Huffman Hargrave Falcons – 7 starters return from a 25-7 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr OF/P Matthew Bumpas (5-2, 0.81), Sr OF/P Jake Harrison (UTSA/4-2, 1.56)
5. La Vernia Bears – 7 starters return from a 26-8 Regional Semifinalist Team. Sr C Colton Parrish (.405, 21 RBI, 35 SB), Sr 1B/P Colby Skelton (6-1, 3.09, 53 K)
6. Robinson Rockets – 8 starters return from a 29-5 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Jr 1B Tanner James (.377, 4 HR, 34 RBI), Jr 3B Michael Davila (.414, 32 R, 38 RBI)
7. Andrews Mustangs – 9 starters return from a 12-20 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr P Aaron Marquez (1st Team All-District), Sr SS Arturo Morales (1st Team All-District)
8. Argyle Eagles – 6 starters return from a 32-10-1 State Finalist Team. Sr C/P1B Ryley Balch (.408, District Offensive MVP), Sr 1B/C/P Rixey Boyd (2.45, 1st Team All-District)
9. Bridge City Cardinals – 4 starters return from a 26-5-1 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr INF/P Chase Shugart (University of Texas/10-1, 1.60, 127 K), Jr INF/P Kyle Bergeron (6-1, 2.44 ERA)
10. Sinton Pirates – 4 starters return from a 25-10 State Semifinalist Team. So SS/P Jordan Martinez (TXSWA Hon. Mention All-State P), Sr OF Jacob Perez (1st Team All-District)
11. Abilene Wylie Bulldogs – 7 all-district players return from a 25-5-1 Area Finalist Team. Jr Lane Bourland (District Offensive MVP), Sr SS Payton Stokes (1st Team All-District)
12. Sanger Indians – 6 starters return from a 25-8-1 Region Quarterfinalist Team. Sr OF/P Anthony Escobedo (.466, 7 2B, 24 RBI), Sr 2B Chance Cockrell (.411, 21 R, 15 RBI)
13. Sweeny Bulldogs – 7 starters return from a 18-10 Bi-District Finalist Team. Sr UTIL/P Mitchell Ullom (University of Houston/.371, 5-2, 1.85), Sr 3B/P Jairon Ordonez (.385, 20 R, 20 RBI)
14. Carthage Bulldogs – 5 starters return from a 23-10 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Jr DH/C Jarod Blissett (.390, 10 2B, 27 RBI), Sr P Cole Clinton (7-2, 1.54, 57 K)
15. Stephenville Yellowjackets – 7 starters return from a 21-12-1 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. Sr OF/P Maddux Conger (Vanderbilt University/3-2, 1.68, 25 K), Sr SS Brock Morrison (.319, 4 HR, 25 RBI)
16. Paris Wildcats – 7 starters return from a 19-15-1 Regional Quarterfinalist Team. So UTIL/P Phillip Sikes (.427, 7 2B, 29 RBI), Sr OF Drew Helberg (.413, 9 2B, 19 R)
17. Lufkin Hudson Hornets – 5 starters return from a 18-9 Area Finalist Team. Sr OF Hunter Harris (.338, 11 RBI), Sr 1B/P Caleb Hanks (Texas A&M Corpus Christi/7-3, 2.67, 96 K)
18. Liberty Hill Panthers – 4 starters return from a 28-6 Regional Semifinalist Team. Jr INF/P Slater Foust (District Offensive MVP), Sr P Marshall Brown (8-2, 1.63, 110 K)
19. Salado Eagles – 5 starters return from a 28-9-1 Regional Finalist Team. Sr OF Keeton Mims (.325, 30 R, 20 SB), Jr 1B/P Chase Basham (.302, 11 2B, 30 RBI)
20. Kennedale Wildcats – 5 starters return from a 20-11-1 Area Finalist Team. Sr 3B/P Austin Eggleston (.304, 7-4, 0.99), Sr OF Jake Michener (.448, 21 RBI, 22 SB)

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