MaxPreps 2016 Indiana preseason high school baseball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Penn (Mishawaka)
Head coach: Greg Dikos
2015 record: 26-9

The Kingsmen edged Terre Haute North Vigo 3-2 for the Class 4A state championship. The title was the school's fourth all-time and the first since 2001. Penn might not have to wait that long for another crown, as it has one of the state's top players in pitcher/outfielder Skylar Szynski (10-1 record, 102 strikeouts). Penn also returns starting pitcher Riley Stratford (6-1) as well as all-conference players Nolan Metcalf at first base (Jr., .321), Ryan Herman at third base and Brandon Stesiak at utility.

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2. Terre Haute North Vigo
Head coach: Fay Spetter
2015 record: 20-12

The Patriots have reached the Class 4A championship game the past two seasons and fell just short of winning the title both times. North Vigo has one of the nation's top catchers in T.J. Collett, who had three home runs last year after hitting 17 as a sophomore. The Patriots also have five other starters returning in the everyday lineup.

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3. Lake Central (St. John)
Head coach: Jeff Sandor
2015 record: 25-5-1

Almost every starter returns for Lake Central, including three pitchers who combined for 14 wins. Junior Matt Litwicki, who is a potential MLB Draft pick, went 7-0 on the mound with 60 strikeouts while junior Joe Graziano was 4-1. Zack Turnbough is one of the top returning hitters after breaking the state record last year for triples with 15.

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4. Andrean (Merrillville)
Head coach: Dave Pishkur
2015 record: 30-6

The 59ers have won five state titles in the past 11 years, including the Class 3A state championship the past two seasons. Last year, Andrean defeated Jasper 2-1 in the finals to give coach Pishkur his 895th career win. Andrew returns two of its top players from last year in Lukas Jakich (10-2), who pitched in the state championship game, and junior Kevin McCune (.446, 17 doubles, 3 home runs).

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5. Jasper
Head coach: Terry Gobert
2015 record: 30-2

The Wildcats have reached the state final six times since 2000. Last year, Jasper fell to Andrean in the final, 2-1, for only its second loss of the season. Jasper returns four starters from last year's group, including one of the state's top pitchers in Cal Krueger (10-0).