MaxPreps 2016 Top 100 high school baseball rankings

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The countdown of the nation's top high school baseball teams to start the 2016 season is complete, as MaxPreps concludes its look at the Top 5 Early Contenders with the presentation of the preseason Top 100 rankings.

Oxford (Miss.) tops the list at No. 1 with Huntington Beach (Calif.) at No. 2, Coppell (Texas) at No. 3, Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.) at No. 4 and Venice (Fla.) at No. 5. Now here's a look at the remaining 95 teams in our countdown.

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1. Oxford (Miss.)
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2. Huntington Beach (Calif.)
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3. Coppell (Texas)
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4. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.)
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5. Venice (Fla.)
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6. Archbishop McCarthy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
2015 record: 27-5, Florida Class 5A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 202
Returning starters: Alex Toral (Jr., 1B, .385, 31 RBIs, 13 2B, 5 HR, Miami), Daniel Federman (Jr., RHP, 8-0, 47 IP, 1.95 ERA, 47 Ks, 91 mph fastball, Miami), Kobe Lopez (Sr., SS, .404, 7 2B, 15 SB, Alabama State), Alex Carballo (Sr., CF, .310, 15 RBIs, 5 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR), Adan Fernandez (Jr., RF, .294, 15 RBIs, 10 2B, 1 HR)
Top newcomers: Johnny Leone (Jr., RHP, 5-3, 47 IP, 1.19 ERA, 40 Ks, 87 mph fastball), Joe Perez (Jr., 3B, .361, 15 RBIs, 5 2B, 4 HR, 93 mph fastball, Southern Florida)
Outlook: The Mavericks captured their fifth state title in the past six seasons last year with a lineup that consisted of mostly sophomores. Leading that group is hard-hitting Alex Toral, a first baseman who is ranked as the nation's No. 1 player in the Class of 2017 by Perfect Game. Archbishop McCarthy has six returning starters and coach Rich Bielski also expects transfers Leone and Joe Perez to make an impact as well.

7. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
2015 record: 27-5-1, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 5
Returning starters: Royce Lewis (Jr., 3B .389, 34 runs, 12 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 21 RBIs, 17 SB, UC Irvine), Chase Strumpf (Sr., SS, .328, 23 runs, 4 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBIs, UCLA), Brady Shockey (Sr., CF, .351, 16 runs, 6 2B, 5 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBIs, USC), Davis Wendzel (Sr., Baylor), Lyle Lin (Sr., Arizona State), Collin Quinn (Sr., P, all-league).
Top newcomers: Micah Pries (OF/DH)
Outlook: JSerra Catholic played well at some of the toughest tournaments in the country last year, but just missed coming home with the first place trophy each time. That could change in 2016, as many of the major players from last year return. Topping the list is Trinity League MVP Royce Lewis at third base and UCLA commit Chase Strumpf at shortstop. The Lions play a rugged schedule that includes a matchup with preseason No. 2 Huntington Beach in mid-March.

8. Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)
2015 record: 29-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 44
Returning starters: Nick Brueser (Jr., 1B/LHP, .447, 35 runs, 11 2B, 9 HR, 34 RBIs, Stanford), Zane Strand (Sr., RHP, 8-1, 1.81 ERA, 58 IP), Logan Boyer (Sr., C/RHP, .299, 4 HR, 23 RBIs, 91 mph fastball, San Diego State), Drew Swift (Jr., SS, .330, 36 runs, 8 2B, 2 3B), Cole Bellinger (Jr., 2B/RHP, .264, 16 RBIs), Ricky Ramsdell (Jr., OF, .472, 15 RBIs, 7 2B, 2 HR)
Top newcomers: Keaton Glover (Sr., OF, .364), Luke Owen (OF)
Outlook: The Huskies return six starters from last year's team that battled for the Division I championship, including three infielders and two strong starting pitchers in Strand and Boyer. Hamilton might have the top player in the state in Brueser, who belted nine home runs as a sophomore.

9. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
2015 record: 32-3, Nevada Division 1 champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 2
Returning starters: Beau Capanna (Sr., 3B, .450, 54 runs, 11 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 39 RBIs, New Mexico), Jordan Sadovia (Jr., C, .432, 7 runs, 2 2B, 7 RBIs), Austin Wells (Soph., C, .293, 15 runs, 5 2B, 12 RBIs), Jack Little (Sr., RHP, 45.2 IP, 41 Ks, 1.53 ERA, 7-1, Stanford), Matt Mitchell (Jr., LHP, 33 IP, 3.61 ERA, 7-0, Pepperdine), Brian Coffey (Sr., P, 17.2 IP, 15 Ks, 1.19 ERA, 3-0), Chris Fredericksen (Sr., RHP, 11 IP, 15 Ks, 0.00 ERA, Pepperdine), Zach Grech (Sr., RHP, 14.2 IP, 18 Ks, 3.34 ERA, 4-1, Stanford)
Top newcomers: Nick Hernandez (Jr., 1B)
Outlook: The Gaels returned to the Division I winners circle last year and they return most of the pitchers from that unit, including four-year starter Jack Little and three-year starter Matt Mitchell. Bishop Gorman returns over 20 wins from last year's squad. The offense lost some firepower from last year, but third baseman Beau Capanna should be one of the top home run hitters in the state.

10. Greenbrier (Evans, Ga.)
2015 record: 29-4, Georgia Class 5A state champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 16
Returning starters: Braz Staples (Sr., OF, .359, 29 runs, 15 RBIs), Ty Snipes (Sr., IF, .426, 39 runs, 6 2B, 3 HR, 4-0 pitching record, 1.78 ERA), Jon Dennany (Sr., OF, .303, 30 runs, 16 RBIs), Davis Murray (Sr., C, .227, 25 runs), Garrett Marchmen (Jr., IF, .400, 25 runs, 22 RBIs, 7 2B), Justen Hartfield (Sr., OF, .371, 22 runs, 21 RBIs), Connor Hogan (Sr., P, 6-1 pitching record, 3.60 ERA)
Outlook: The Wolfpack captured the Class 5A state championship last year and return seven starters from that group, all of whom earned first or second team all-region honors. Snipes, Marchman, Staples and Murray also earned first team all-county honors.



11. Boca Raton (Fla.)
2015 record: 23-3, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 163
Returning starters: Michael Amditis (Sr., C, .500, 8 2B, 8 HR, 33 RBIs), Zach Zientarski (Sr., 1B/RHP, .333, 8 2B, 4 HR, 23 RBIs), Mitchell Senger (Sr., LHP, 10-1, 0.88 ERA, 68 Ks)
Outlook: The Bobcats lost just three games last year, all of them to Park Vista. Besides returning one of the nation's top catching prospects in Amditis, Boca Raton also returns all of its pitching from last year, including 10-win lefthander Senger. Boca Raton moves up to compete in Class 9A in Florida this year.

12. Dallas Jesuit
2015 record: 35-4-2, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 39
Returning starters: Kyle Muller (Sr., LHP/OF, .383, 33 RBIs, 14 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 8-1 pitching record, 0.99 ERA, 106 Ks, Texas), Cameron Dobbs (Sr., IF, .355, 27 runs, 16 RBIs, 8 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, Oklahoma State), Bryce Bonner (Sr., C, .378, 16 RBIs, 7 2B, 3 HR), Jacob Palisch (Jr., LHP, 4-0 pitching record, 1.66 ERA, 43 Ks, 33.2 IP, Stanford), J.J. Montenegro (Jr., RHP, 4-1 pitching record, 1.75 ERA, 39 Ks, 32 IP)
Top newcomers: Jared Kengott (Sr., OF)
Outlook: The Rangers fought through the Region 2 tournament last year, beating Lake Travis and Oak Ridge, to reach the 6A final four before falling to eventual champion Cypress Ranch. Dallas Jesuit returns one of the state's top two-way players in Muller, who should be one of the best pitchers and hitters in Texas this year. The pitching staff is deep with nearly 20 wins returning from last year's squad.

13. Rancho Bernardo (San Diego)
2015 record: 26-7, San Diego Section Open Division champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 81
Returning starters: Alika Williams (Jr., SS, .402, 22 RBIs), Calvin Mitchell (Jr., OF, .333, 31 RBIs, 6 HR), Jacob Gorman (Sr., 3B, .330, 19 RBIs), Tora Otsuka (Jr., OF, .294, 12 RBIs), Connor Shadroo (Sr., IF, .294, 8 RBIs), Emilio Escobedo (Jr., C, .269), Tyler Dean (Jr., 1B, .333), Nick Coast (Sr., C, .111), Joey Magrisi (Soph., P/1B, 8-1, 1.11 ERA, 63.1 IP, 54 Ks), Cameron Gallaher (Sr., P, 3-1, 1.85 ERA, 21 Ks, 22.2 IP), Connor Penn (Sr., P, 0.00)
Top newcomers: Kiichi Sato (Jr., IF), Tyler Holcomb (Jr., OF), Jamison Hill (Jr., P), Brian Marquez (Jr., P), Connor O'Brien (Soph., C), Mason Pelio (Soph., P/OF), Parker Gilliand (Soph., IF), Conner McBride (Soph., P), Jon Sotto (Soph., P)
Outlook: If Rancho Bernardo isn't one of the top teams in the country in 2016, it most surely will be in 2017. Sporting a squad made up of mostly sophomores, veteran coach Sam Blalock still managed to win the San Diego Section Open Division last year. This year's team is young, but experienced, according to Blalock, and should have a tremendous amount of depth.

14. Cypress Ranch (Houston)
2015 record: 31-6, Texas Class 6A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 14
Returning starters: Tyler Bielamowicz (Sr., P/OF, .451, 29 runs, 10 RBIs, 2 2B, 3-1 pitching record, 1.14 ERA, second team all-state), Marshall Skinner (Sr., C, .325, 29 RBIs, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, third team all-state), Garrett Herrmann (Sr., 1B/P, .311, 12 RBIs, 4 2B, 2-0 pitching record), Zeke Bear (Sr., 3B/1B, .265, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR), Hayden Evans (Jr., SS/P, .263, 9 RBIs, 4 2B)
Top newcomers: Collin Rock (Sr., P/OF), Cullen Motsinger (Sr., OF), Kent Korenek (Sr., SS/P), Mason Zientek (Sr., P/OF), Sidney McWhite (Sr., P/OF), Eric Bonhert (Jr., OF)
Outlook: The Mustangs have won two state titles in the program's short history and should be in the running again. A pair of all-state players return in Bielamowicz and Skinner while Herrmann was all-district. Pitching should be solid with seven experienced arms coming back.

15. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)
2015 record: 30-7, Georgia Class 6A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 41
Returning starters: Carter Kieboom (Sr., SS, .340, 33 runs, 9 2B, 5 HR, 31 RBIs), Parker Mccoy (Sr., 2B, .369, 34 runs, 4 2B, 1 3B, 7 RBIs), Chandler Miller (Sr., 3B, .277, 23 runs, 6 2B, 1 3B, 14 RBIs), Chris Hummel (Sr., 1B/RHP, 4-1, 41.2 IP, 3.19 ERA), Michael Guldberg (Jr., IF/OF, .368, 24 runs, 6 2B, 30 RBIs), Jason Rooks (Jr., OF/RHP, .382, 32 runs, 13 2B, 10 HR, 48 RBIs), Ben Spencer (Sr., OF, .308, 14 runs, 13 RBIs), Jason Avers (Jr., C, .301, 10 2B, 15 RBIs), Zac Kristofak (Sr., RHP, 11-1, 77.1 IP, 80 Ks, 1.17 ERA), Conner Haseley (Sr., RHP, 2-1, 16.1 IP, 4.28 ERA, 15 Ks), Aaron Toporeck (Sr., LHP, 2-1, 9.1 IP, 1.50 ERA), Luke Bartnicki (Soph., LHP, 1-0, 3.2 IP, 3.81 ERA).
Top newcomers: Forrest Wilson (Jr., RHP/OF), Chris Rolick (Jr., RHP), Christian Furr (Sr., 1B/DH), Addison Shoup (Jr., IF)
Outlook: The Raiders reached the Class 6A championship game, where they fell to MaxPreps' No. 1 team in the Xcellent 50 rankings, the Parkview Panthers. Walton could be the favorite in Class 6A this year, though, as it returns all but two players from the 2015 team, including Cobb County Pitcher of the Year Kristofak and Under Armour All-American Kieboom. Walton will also get a big test in March when it participates in the National High School Invitational.

16. Orange Lutheran (Calif.)
2015 record: 22-9, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 90
Returning starters: Cole Spear (Sr., RHP, 4-1, 1.30 ERA, 47 Ks, 43 IP, UC Irvine), Luke Mattson (Sr., RHP, 6-4, 2.73 ERA, Nevada-Reno), Garrett Mitchell (Jr., CF, .372, 17 RBIs, 23 runs, 5 2B, 3 3B, UCLA), Tristan Hanoian (Jr., SS/2B, .326, 19 runs, 3 2B, TCU), Chris Burica (Sr., LHP, 31.2 IP, 1.77 ERA, Creighton), Nathan Flores (Sr., OF/LHP, .311, 12 runs, 4 2B, 1 HR, 11 RBIs), Zach Busalacchi (Jr., 1B/P, .286, 21 RBIs, 5 2B, 1 HR), Zachary Lew (Soph., C/IF, .380)
Top newcomers: Jason Farese (Jr., LHP, San Diego), Jasiah Dixon (Fr., OF), Austin Mowery (Soph., IF)
Outlook: Pitching will be a major strength of the Lancers, as they will have four Division I commits on the mound. The rest of the lineup will be very sound as well, with seven returning starters from a team that picked up wins over JSerra Catholic and Mater Dei last season. This could be one of the best teams Orange Lutheran has ever had, according to coach Eric Borba.



17. Pope (Marietta, Ga.)
2015 record: 24-9, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 97
Returning starters: Joshua Lowe (Sr., 3B/RHP, MaxPreps Preseason All-American), Matt Rowland (Sr., RHP, second team all-region), Cameron Allison (Sr., LHP, first team all-region), Ryan Webb (Jr., LHP)
Outlook: The Greyhounds feature one of the top pitching staffs in the south with four potential MLB Draft picks on the mound, led by potential first round pick Lowe. He ranks as possibly the top player in Georgia, as he throws in the mid-90s, and he is also a major offensive threat at the plate.

18. Madison (Vienna, Va.)
2015 record: 24-5, Virginia Class 6A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 119
Returning starters: Pete Nielsen (Sr., SS/RHP, .388, 2 HRs, 10 2B, 24 RBIs, 36 runs, BYU), Matt Favero (Sr., LHP/DH, 10-0, 1.11 ERA, 80 Ks, 57 IP, 1 perfect game, 1 no-hitter, .338, 24 RBIs, BYU), Bryan Harthun (Sr., OF, .481, 31 RBIs, 25 runs), Jimmy Goldsmith (Sr., 1B/OF, .361, 28 RBIs, 23 runs), Jordan Ebersole (Sr., OF/LHP, .295, 9 2B, 29 runs, 18 SB), Kyle Hayes (Sr., C, .222), Kyle Novak (Soph., 2B/SS, .321, 23 RBIs, 19 runs), Carlo Alfano (Sr., 3B/RHP, .368, 19 RBIs), Joey Goldsmith (Jr., UT/DH, .385, 16 RBIs)
Outlook: Madison returns Division I players all over the field and benefits from a junior varsity program that has a 62-game win streak that stretches back to 2011. Madison won the 6A championship last year and has a number of three- and four-year starters back from that team. Madison will test itself with a trip to the Sarasota Spring Classic in Florida.

19. Houston (Germantown, Tenn.)
2015 record: 31-10, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 38
Returning starters: Jack Kenley (Sr., SS, .457, 20 RBIs, 8 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, Arkansas), Cullen Ray (Sr., C, .333, 20 RBIs, 11 2B, Arkansas State), Conrad Ray (Sr., P, Arkansas State), Ayrton Schafer (Sr., OF, .304, 23 RBIs, 6 2B, Samford), Cooper Bullough (Sr., 1B/P, 2-0 pitching record, 0.68 ERA), Reid Blair (Jr., P/UT, 4-1 pitching record, 2.47 ERA).
Outlook: Houston came close to winning the Class AAA state championship last year, as it nearly knocked off Farragut in the postseason. The Mustangs should be strong on offense, according to coach Lane McCarter, with five returning starters.

20. St. Thomas More (Lafayette, La.)
2015 record: 30-9, Louisiana Class 4A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 108
Returning starters: Mason Templet (Sr., UT, .344), Christian Leonard (Sr., 3B/C, .333, 25 runs, 12 2B, 2 HR, 36 RBIs), Mason Tucker (Sr., 1B/OF/P, .291, 20 runs, 6 2B, 2 HR, 25 RBIs, 7-0 pitching record, 34.1 IP, 1.22 ERA), William Bellamy (.281, 29 runs, 8 2B, 2 HR, 25 RBIs), Alex Hannie (.241, 26 runs, 3 HR)
Outlook: The Cougars went through a rough stretch early last season, but rebounded to win a second-straight Class 4A title. St. Thomas More has averaged 30 wins a year for the past three seasons and has the pitching depth to make a run at a three-peat. In Templet, the Cougars have one of the top players in the state.

21. Poly Prep Country Day (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
2015 record: 18-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - 4,867
Returning starters: Angelo D'cunto, Anthony Prato (Sr., OF, .400, 6 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 13 RBIs, all-city, Connecticut), Chris Cannizzaro, Daniel Bakst (Sr., SS, .340, 6 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR), David Dixon, Pat Demarco (Jr., .409, 3 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR), Dylan Martinelli, Ethan Wallis, Freddy Reichert, Matt Santamauro, Nic Mulitz, Nick Storz (P, 3-1, 2.12 ERA), Oliver Mccarthy, Travis Zurita, Tyler Wincig, Ethan Ehrenberg
Outlook: Winner of four of the past five NYSAIS championships, Poly Prep Country Day has three Division I arms on the mound and also has five starters returning in the lineup. Two players, Storz and Prato, earned All-New York City honors last year. The defense should also be strong, according to coach Matt Roventini.

22. Barbe (Lake Charles, La.)
2015 record: 34-10, Louisiana Class 5A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - 18
Returning starters: Adam Goree (Jr., 1B/LHP, .333, 5 2B, 6-2, 60 IP, 69 Ks, 2.26 ERA, injured part of season), Slate Fuller (Jr., 1B/DH/RHP, .336, 14 2B, 5 HR, 34 RBIs), Kirkland Banks (Jr., SS/CF, .272, 5 2B, 1 HR, 16 RBIs), Tyler Booth (Sr., LHP, 8-2 pitching record, 3.28 ERA, 74 Ks), Tanner Littleton (Jr., OF, .190, 16 RBIs), Peyton Doumite (Jr., 2B, .228).
Top newcomers: Brogan Mcnease (Jr., C, .231), Bryan Lawrence (Soph., 3B/SS/P), Ty Manuel (Jr., OF), Ryon Stubblefield (Jr., RHP), Antonio Gauthier (Soph., 3B/OF)
Outlook: Barbe was the MaxPreps national champion in 2014 and has won two straight Louisiana Class 5A state championships. The Buccaneers are still a very young team, led by one of the nation's top juniors in Goree. The infield appears to be very solid with Banks back at shortstop and either Goree or Fuller back at first base.

23. Buford (Ga.)
2015 record: 34-2, Georgia Class 4A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 8
Returning starters: Nick Wilhite (Sr., OF, .349, 31 runs, 35 RBIs, 3 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR), Austin Wilhite (Sr., SS, .389, 34 runs, 24 RBIs, 5 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR), Brandon Marsh (Sr., OF, .370, 43 runs, 15 RBIs, 5 2B, 4 3B), Griffin Jolliff (Sr., 3B, .321, 25 Runs, 7 2B, 3 HR), Justin Glover (Sr., 1B, .387, 14 runs, 5 2B, 1 HR), Dillon Lancaster (Sr., 2B, .302, 18 runs, 2 2B)
Top newcomers: Thames Hudlow (Sr., 1B), Clay Dickie (Sr., P), Nathan Haines (Jr., C/1B), Tyler Perkins (Jr., P), Noah Ledford (Soph., C/1B)
Outlook: Although Buford lost three players taken in the 2015 MLB Draft, it still figures to be the favorite to win the Class 4A state championship again. The entire infield returns, but Buford will need to find some pitching to replace Conner Bennett and Jake Higginbotham, both of whom were drafted.

24. Westmoore (Oklahoma City)
2015 record: 32-8, Oklahoma Class 6A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 352
Returning starters: Braidyn Fink (Sr., OF/P, .357, 22 runs, 4 2B, 1 3B, 22 RBIs, 4-1, 50 Ks), Brandon Zaragoza (Sr., SS, .321, 39 runs, 12 2B, 1 3B, 27 RBIs), Deshawn Lookout (Sr., OF, .415, 35 runs, 18 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 43 RBIs, 17 SB)
Outlook: Westmoore looks to ends Owasso's domination in the state after finishing second to the Rams in the Class 6A playoffs last year. The Jaguars return three of the state's top players, including outfielder Lookout, who is ranked as the No. 1 player in the state by Perfect Game.

25. Providence (Charlotte, N.C.)
2015 record: 31-4, North Carolina Class 4A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 22
Returning starters: Jake Holtzapple (Sr., SS/RHP, North Carolina), Logan Davidson (Sr., 3B, Clemson), Tucker Jones (Sr., CF), Zach Brown (Sr., P), Satchel Jerzembeck (Sr., 2B), Mason Ingle (Sr., DH)
Top newcomers: Jason Garfinkle, Cole Revels, Cameron Bare
Outlook: Defense should be a strong suit for the defending state champions, especially on the left side where preseason all-American candidates Holtzapple and Davidson reside. The Patriots also return two heroes from last year's state championship game in tournament MVP Jones and starting pitcher Brown. Providence will likely have to add some pitching depth to repeat as champs.

26. Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, Va.)
2015 record: 22-1-1, VISAA Division I champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 43
Returning starters: Zack Hess (Sr., RHP/DH, .400, 21 RBIs, 5 2B, 3 HR, 7-1 pitching record, 0.65 ERA, 86 Ks, 54 IP, State Player of the Year), Garret Price (Sr., RHP, 2-0 pitching record, 0.00 ERA, 33 Ks, 18.2 IP, all-state), Joey Davis (Sr., LHP), Zach Fuqua (Sr., RHP, 1-0, 3.32 ERA), Hunter Johnson (Jr., 3B/RHP, 5-0 pitching record, 1.78 ERA, 32 Ks, 19.2 IP), Noah Cook (Jr., SS/2B/RHP), Pearce Howard (Jr., OF/RHP, 3-0 pitching record, 0.35 ERA, 30 Ks, 20 IP), Grant Johnson (Jr., RHP/1B/OF, 3-0 pitching record, 1.17 ERA, 26 Ks, 18 IP), Austin Roach (Jr., RHP/1B/3B), Conor Austin (Jr., OF/IF/RHP), Kyle Horton (Soph., SS/2B/OF, .377, 17 RBIs, 3 2B, 1 HR), Wesley Clarke (Soph., C, .500, 29 RBIs, 12 2B, 5 HR, second team all-state)
Top newcomers: Richard De la cruz (Sr., OF/RHP)
Outlook: The defending independent school champion in Virginia, Liberty Christian has one of the nation's best two-way players in Hess, the team's top returning hitter and pitcher after winning state MVP honors as a junior. The Bulldogs return nearly their entire pitching staff from last year, including 21 total wins.

27. Plainfield North (Ill.)
2015 record: 30-8, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 170
Returning starters: Zach Jarosz (Sr., SS, 48 runs, .366, 7 2B), Jacob Dunham (C), Joshua Heckman (P/1B), Justin Yeager (P/OF), Joshua Garner (Sr., P/OF, .419, 34 RBIs, 14 DBLs), Zack Martin (P), Tyler Garrity (P/OF)
Top newcomers: Anthony Agne (Sr., 2B), Brady Corrigan (Jr., P)
Outlook: Pitching depth makes Plainfield North one of the favorites in Class 4A in Illinois this year. The squad has four Division I pitchers while shortstop Jarosz is one of the top players in the state.

28. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati)
2015 record: 31-3, Ohio Division I champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 7
Returning starters: Nick Bennett (Sr., LHP, 7-1, 0.90 ERA, 50 Ks, 54.1 IP), Cameron Junker (Sr., RHP, 4-0, 2.29 ERA, 21 Ks, 18.1 IP), Patrick Mullinger (Sr., C, .324, 7 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBIs), Kyle Butz (Sr., OF, .318, 3 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 31 runs, 25 RBIs, 24 SB)
Outlook: The top baseball program in the state didn't disappoint last year when it won the eighth state championship in school history. The return of two of the team's top pitchers, Bennett and Junker, make the
Crusaders a contender for another Division I state championship. Coach Tim Held feels the team will be young defensively and will need the bottom of the batting order to step up early in the season.



29. Martin (Arlington, Texas)
2015 record: 28-6, Texas Class 6A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 74
Returning starters: Eric Walker (Sr., P, 14-0, 0.85 ERA), Connor Lidiak (Sr., P, 7-2, 0.64 ERA), Nick Skeffington (Sr., P, 6-1, 1.89 ERA), Tristen Lutz (Jr., RF, .342), Josh Avery (Jr., 3B, .320)
Outlook: The runner-up last year to Cypress Ranch, Martin knocked off Carroll (Southlake), Keller and Alexander (Laredo) en route to reaching the championship game. The Warriors return 27 wins on defense, including Walker, who went 14-0 as a junior.

30. La Costa Canyon (Carlsbad, Calif.)
2015 record: 26-7, San Diego Section Open Division runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 111
Returning starters: Mickey Moniak (Sr., OF, .426, 28 RBIs, 29 runs, 8 2B, 4 3B), Ryan Orr (.375, 14 RBIs, 5 2B), Reed Labar (Sr., .221, 11 RBIs), Julian McDonald (Sr., P, 7-1, 0.97 ERA, 50.1 IP, 39 Ks), Brendan Kawaja (Sr., P, 6-1, 1.24 ERA, 56.1 IP, 37 Ks)
Outlook: The Mavericks fell just short of a San Diego Section Open Division championship last year, but they return one of the nation's top outfielders in Moniak, who figures to be a first- or second-round draft pick come June. La Costa Canyon also looks to be solid on the mound, behind the pitching of McDonald and Kawaja.

31. Alexander (Laredo, Texas)
2015 record: 31-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 60
Returning starters: Sergio Macias (Sr., P/3B, .516, 14 2B, 44 RBIs, 6 3B, 4 HR, 8-0 pitching record, 1.21 ERA, 75 Ks, all-state), Aldo Buendia (Sr., P/2B, .322, 21 RBIs, 3 2B, 7-0 pitching record, 1.54 ERA, 52 Ks), Jerry Sepulveda (Sr., 1B/C, .250), Alec Benavidez (Sr., P), Ramon Ballina (Jr., DH/3B, .416, 22 RBIs, 4 2B), Jesus Abrego (Jr., C/OF)
Top newcomers: Marcelo Perez (Soph., OF), Alberto Gonzalez (Soph., OF), Luis Villareal (Soph., SS)
Outlook: The Bulldogs fought their way through the Region 4 bracket and reached the Class 6A final four before falling to Martin (Arlington). Alexander returns five starters from last year, including the entire infield and two starting pitchers.

32. Chicago Mt. Carmel
2015 record: 36-5, Illinois Class 4A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 23
Returning starters: A.j. Lewis (Sr., C/DB, .380, 6 2B, 31 RBIs, 3 HR, Missouri), Jeremy Houston (Sr., SS, .381, 7 2B, 26 RBIs, Indiana), Bobby Seymour (Jr., 1B, .348, 34 RBIs, 6 2B, 3 HR, Wake Forest), Zion Pettigrew (Jr., SS/2B, .293, 6 2B, Iowa), Cameron Hupe (Jr., RHP, 7-1 pitching record, 1.16 ERA, 62 Ks), Alek Thomas (Soph., CF, .330, 4 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR)
Outlook: The runners-up to Providence Catholic last year, the Caravan return one of the top junior pitchers in the state in Hupe and one of the top sophomore players in the nation in Thomas. Coach Brian Hurry also has nearly his entire infield back from last season.

33. Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, N.J.)
2015 record: 25-6, New Jersey Non-Public A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 205
Returning starters: Luca Dalatri (Sr., RHP, 9-0 pitching record, 0.88 ERA, 112 Ks, 71 IP), Brandon Martorano (Sr., C), Kenny Campbell (Sr., RHP), Ronnie Meehan (Jr., RHP), Mason O'Mara (Jr., RHP), Sal Morreale (Jr, LHP)
Outlook: The non-public schools in New Jersey will have a tough time defeating Christian Brothers Academy as the Colts have one of the deepest staffs in the east, led by MaxPreps all-American Dalatri, who was the state player of the year as a junior.

34. Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.)
2015 record: 41-8, Tennessee Class 3A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 91
Returning starters: Carmelo Venero (Sr., LF, .251, 44 runs, 24 RBIs), Cole Morgan (Sr., CF, .372, 15 2B, 4 3B, 34 RBIs, 47 runs), Chandler Chambers (Jr., RF, .274, 4 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBIs, 32 runs), John Painter (Sr., 3B, .299, 5 2B, 17 RBIs, 29 runs), Duncan Pence (Sr., SS, .385, 10 2B, 8 HR, 48 RBIs, 39 runs), Jake Hagenow (Jr., C, .277, 7 2B, 1 HR, 28 RBIs, 13 runs), Dylan Pacifico (Sr., RHP, 8-1, 57.1 IP, 63 Ks, 2.32 ERA), Thomas Keyes (Sr., RHP, 6-0, 39 Ks, 41.4 IP, 2.03 ERA)
Top newcomers: Cade Burkey
Outlook: Always one of the top teams in the state of Tennessee, the Admirals will be a contender once again thanks to a talented outfield and one of the nation's top shortstop prospects in Pence.



35. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)
2015 record: 21-9, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 1,317
Returning starters: David LaManna (Jr., C, second team all-state), Vinnie Martin (Jr., OF), Rob Cappadona (Jr., OF), Erickson Nichols (Sr., SS), John Vandemark (Sr., 1B), Sonny Ulliana (Sr., C, third team all-state), John Mead (Sr., OF), James Peko (Sr., RHP)
Outlook: If any team has a chance to knock off Christian Brothers Academy in New Jersey, it's Bergen Catholic. The Crusaders return a pair of all-state players in Ulliana and LaManna. A total of eight returning starters are back, including the entire outfield.

36. Mann (Greenville, S.C.)
2015 record: 25-6-1, South Carolina Class 4A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 525
Returning starters: Blake Brady (Sr., C/1B, .360, 21 RBIs, 10 2B, Liberty), Bryce Leasure (Sr., C/1B, .400, 18 RBIs, 6 2B, The Citadel), Patrick Frick (Sr., SS, .322, 6 2B, Wake Forest), Joe Satterfield (Sr., 3B, .337, 23 RBIs, 8 2B, 3 HR), Mitchell Mikes (Sr., LHP, Coastal Carolina), Chris Thompson (Sr., OF, Presbyterian), Cameron Jensen (Sr., OF), Christian Hyneman (Jr., RHP), Jack Stamler (Jr., LHP, Clemson)
Top newcomers: Blake Jeter (Jr., 1B, transfer), Matthew Lumsden (Soph.), Ryan Watson (Jr.), Jon Mark (Fr.)
Outlook: The Patriots fell one step short of a state championship last year, but appear to have enough returning in order to win it all in 2016. Five starters have made Division I commitments with most of the players in the starting lineup beginning their third year on the varsity squad. Mann also has the state's No. 1 third baseman (Satterfield), No. 1 left-handed pitcher (Stamler) and No. 1 first baseman (Jeter) according to Diamond Prospects.

37. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
2015 record: 20-5, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 7
Returning starters: Tony Jones (Sr., OF, Notre Dame), Austin Bates (Jr., C, North Carolina), Wilfredo Alvarez (Sr., IF, Pensacola JC), Ian McEachern (Sr., RHP, Baylor), Michael Feliz (Sr., SS, Notre Dame), Anthony Holubecki (Sr., RHP, 2-0, 0.00 ERA, Notre Dame), Gabe Lozada (Sr., CF, .312, Miami), Collier Rutledge (Sr., UT), Andrew Flaherty (Sr., 1B)
Top newcomers: Matt Lynch (Jr., 2B), Greer Holston (Sr., RHP, Ole Miss), Levi Kelly (Soph., RHP, LSU), Mac Casey (Sr., C, Jacksonville State), Tyler Esplin (Jr., RHP)
Outlook: The Ascenders lost the nation's top prospect in pitcher Jason Groome, as he decided to return to play in his hometown in New Jersey, but IMG Academy has a new group of players who figure to make IMG Academy one of the top programs in Florida. IMG cannot play in a state tournament due to its independent status, but it does play in some of the top tournaments in the nation and will hold a pair of tournaments this year that figure to be among the most competitive in the nation.

38. Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)
2015 record: 29-5, Central Coast Section Open Division champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 9
Returning starters: Jeremy Ydens (Sr., OF/IF, .404, 35 runs, 22 RBIs, 8 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR), Andrew Martinez (Sr., IF, .419, 22 runs, 8 2B, 3 3B), Johnny Mendoza (Sr., C, .299, 15 runs, 21 RBIs, 8 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR), Emilio Nogales (Jr., IF, .323, 3 2B), RJ Teijeiro (Jr., IF, .403, 12 RBIs)
Outlook: Always one of the top programs in Northern California, 2016 should be no different for the Lancers. The infield should be one of the best in the state, led by returning all-American Ydens.

39. Stoneman Douglas (Parkland, Fla.)
2015 record: 23-5, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 135
Returning starters: Colton Welker (Sr., SS, .407, 28 RBIs, 6 2B, 5 HR, Miami), Jesus Luzardo (Sr., LHP, 8-4 pitching record, 2.94 ERA, 94 Ks, 78.2 IP, Miami), John McKenna (Sr., 1B/C, Army), Chad McDaniel (Jr., C)
Top newcomers: Brandon Kaminer (Jr., LHP, Miami)
Outlook: Offensive balance with speed at the top and bottom of the lineup and power in the middle make the Eagles a team capable of contending for a state championship in Florida. Coach Todd Fitz-Gerald says this year's unit is the best squad he has had at the Parkland school.

40. Cullman (Ala.)
2015 record: 44-10-1, Class 6A state champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 12
Returning starters: Noah Fondren (Jr., .363, 50 runs, 11 2B), Owen Lovell (Jr., .394, 49 runs, 9 2B, 61 RBIs, 12 HR, 6-0 pitching record, 1.66 ERA), Kolby Robinson (.383, 25 RBIs, 49 runs, 8 2B, 2 HR), Jacob Heatherly (Jr., P, 4-2, 2.22 ERA), Carter Bowen (Jr., P, 4-1, 1.99 ERA)
Outlook: The Bearcats will be a very young team in 2016 with a pair of juniors, Fondren and Lovell, leading the way. Lovell ranks as one of the top junior power hitters in the nation, as he belted 12 home runs as a sophomore.



41. Owasso (Okla.)
2015 record: 28-5, Oklahoma Class 6A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 124
Returning starters: Parker Dunn (Sr., OF, .356, 28 runs, 27 RBIs, 4 HR), Shane Lang (Sr., P/DH, .372, 6-1 pitching record, 2.68 ERA, 39 Ks, 34 IP), Kyle Petty (Sr., IF, .316)
Top newcomers: Braydon Lloyd (Soph.)
Outlook: The perennial team to beat in Oklahoma, the Rams won their 10th state title last year and coach Larry Turner went over 1,000 career wins. Look for Owasso to once again contend for a title behind the play of all-American candidate Dunn.

42. Flanagan (Pembroke Pines, Fla.)
2015 record: 20-6, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 195
Returning starters: Eric Rivera (Sr., .557, 26 RBIs, 12 doubles), Mark Vientos (Jr., .430), Peter Moforis (Sr., .396), Arrison Perez (Jr., .415), Jeremy Cook (Jr., 3-0, 2.91 ERA), Dylan O'Connell (Sr., 5-0, 0.39), Eric Morera (Sr., P, 2-1, 1.50 ERA)
Top newcomers: Alex Hernandez (Jr., C), Justin Connell (Jr., OF), Nick MacDonald (Sr., P, 3-4, 2.35 ERA)
Outlook: Although the Falcons lost all-area pitcher Gentry Fortuno, pitching will still be the strongpoint of the team. Four pitchers who combined for 13 wins last year anchor the starting rotation. The infield also includes one of the top players in the Class of 2017 in Vientos.

43. Bryant (Ark.)
2015 record: 28-3, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 381
Returning starters: Evan Lee (Sr., LHP/OF, .298, 7 2B, 14 RBIs, 5-0 pitching record, 1.79 ERA, 39 Ks, Arkansas), Zach Jackson (Sr., RHP, 1-0 pitching record, Arkansas), Dylan Hurt (Sr., C, .288, 3 2B, 16 RBIs), Logan Allen (Sr., CF, .375, 6 RBIs, 8 SB)
Top newcomers: Jake East, Seth Tucker, Logan Allen, Austin Kelly, Aaron Orender, Garrett Misenheimer
Outlook: The 2014 Class 7A state champions return the top three pitchers from last year, including Lee, who is one of the top-rated players in the state by Perfect Game. Hurt moves behind the plate after playing shortstop last season.

44. South Caldwell (Hudson, N.C.)
2015 record: 26-1, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 357
Returning starters: Brett Macchia (Sr., C, .375, 25 RBIs, 5 HR), Brock Johnson (Sr., SS, .370, 12 2B, 24 RBIs), Chase Whisnant (Sr., LF, .445, 10 2B, 2 3B, 25 RBIs), Jacob Raby (Sr., CF, .333, 32 runs, 20 RBIs, 9-0 pitching recod, 0.85 ERA, 82 Ks), Rian Haire (Sr., P, 10-0, 0.32 ERA, 104 Ks), Jared Matheson (Sr., P, 4-1, 0.65 ERA)
Top newcomers: Avery Sisk, Tanner Greene, Jon Bolick
Outlook: The Spartans took an unbeaten record deep into the postseason before falling to eventual champion Providence. Four returning starters and three pitchers that combined for 23 wins return, including potential MLB draft pick Haire, who went 10-0 last season.

45. Columbus (Miami)
2015 record: 27-5, Florida Class 8A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 36
Returning starters: Hernen Sardiñas (Sr., OF, .277, 25 RBIs, 6 2B), Andres Arguelles (Sr., LHP), Jose Machado (Sr., RHP), Daniel Bello (Sr., 1B)
Outlook: The Explorers put it all together in the postseason, winning the Class 8A state championship. The Miami school never has a problem finding talent to replace departed seniors, and that will have to be the case this year as nearly every pitching win has graduated. Nevertheless, Arguelles and Machado rank among the state's top pitching candidates, according to Perfect Game.

46. St. Rita (Chicago)
2015 record: 32-7, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 67
Returning starters: Calvin Greenfield (Jr., C, .404, 35 RBIs, 10 2B, 2 HR, Florida), Daniel Gleaves (Sr., OF, .387, 27 RBIs, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, Michigan State), Mateo Zunica (Sr., OF, .328, 30 RBIs, 2 2B, 3 HR, Kansas)
Top newcomers: Steve Washilewski (LHP), Killian O'Hanlon (RHP)
Outlook: The Mustangs figure to be among the best teams in Illinois in 2016 thanks to the return of three Division I arms on the mound and three Division I players in the field. St. Rita will have one of the top outfields in the state with Michigan State-bound Gleaves and Kansas commit Zunica.



47. Mosley (Lynn Haven, Fla.)
2015 record: 28-4, Florida Class 5A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 42
Returning starters: Michael Cullen (Jr., P, 7-1, 1.95 ERA), JJ Bleday (Sr., P, 4-1, 2.43 ERA, Vanderbilt)
Top newcomers: Nicky Agosto (Jr., P, 9-0, 0.77 ERA, transfer), Justin Kelley (Soph., 3B)
Outlook: Mosley is looking to take the next step after finishing second in the state two of the past three seasons. Expectations are high this year as the Dolphins move from Class 5A to Class 6A. Pitching will be the key for Mosley as transfer Agosto joins a staff that returns 11 wins from last year. The Dolphins also have a talented sophomore in Kelley, who will help make up for the graduation of all-American Dillon Brown.

48. De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)
2015 record: 19-9, North Coast Section Division I runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 102
Returning starters: Conno Redmond (Sr., P/3B, .286, 2-1 pitching record, 1.47 ERA), Joe Vranesh (Sr., OF, .299, 2 HR, 12 RBIs), Mason Behiel (Sr., C, .298), Nick Sparks (Sr., P, 1-0, 0.91 ERA, 17 Ks), Conner Roberts (Sr., P, 1-0, 0.84 ERA), Armani Smith (Sr., SS, .306), Jordan Chriss (Sr., P, 1-0, 0.00)
Outlook: The Spartans have reached the North Coast Section Division I championship game five years in a row and are favored to do so again in 2016. Four starters return along with four pitchers who have signed with Division I schools. The preseason schedule includes games against the top teams in Northern California, including Saint Francis, Elk Grove, Bellarmine and Serra (San Mateo). 

49. Theodore (Ala.)
2015 record: 31-7, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - 593
Returning starters: Dalton Rone (Jr., SS), Jonathon Cribb (Jr., C), Josh Lewis (Sr., P), Walker Thompson (Sr., OF)
Outlook: The Bobcats return four players who earned all-state honors last year from a team that reached the second round of the Class 7A state championships.

50. Puyallup (Wash.)
2015 record: 21-5, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 287
Returning starters: Christopher Micheles (Sr., LHP, 7-0 pitching record, 0.85 ERA, 60 Ks, 57.1 IP, Washington, all-state), Austin Stump (Sr., RHP, 5-0 pitching record, 0.76 ERA, 46 Ks, 46 IP), Riley Pletcher (Sr., CF, .321), Kenton Robillard (Sr., 2B, .286), Ryan Peterson (Sr., 3B, .262, 18 RBIs, 7 2B)
Outlook: With Stump and Micheles in the starting rotation, Puyallup could have one of its best pitching staffs in Marc Wiese's time at the school, according to the coach. Puyallup won the state title and finished undefeated in 2014. The Vikings will make a trip to Southern California in March for games against Orange Lutheran and Santiago (Corona).

51. Howell (St. Charles, Mo.)
2015 record: 23-13, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 778
Returning starters: Braydon Cook (P, 3-1, 31.7 IP, 2.43 ERA, 26 Ks, Murray State), Jake Hostyshock (P, Arkansas), Justin Perkins (P/IF, .358, 37 runs, 11 2B, 1 HR, 19 RBIs, Murray State, all-state), Ryan Perkins (P/OF, .495, 9 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 37 RBIs, Murray State, all-state), Chase Beiter (P/IF, 4-2 pitching record, 34.2 IP, 2.42 ERA, 29 Ks, Maplewood), Luke Kahle (C, .400, 9 2B, 28 RBIs, all-state), Brady Wildschuetz (C/IF, Missouri S&T), Joey Land (OF), Austin Sherwood (OF)
Outlook: Eight players have already committed to play in college for coach Tony Perkins, including his two sons, Ryan and Justin, who will play at Murray State. There's lots of pitching this year for a team that figures to be senior-laden.

52. Round Rock (Texas)
2015 record: 19-8-1, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 938
Returning starters: Cameron Blake (Sr., OF), Ben Ostrominski (Sr., SS), Mason Cole (Sr., P), Mason Thompson (SR., 1B), Austin Todd (Sr., OF), Grant Miller (Jr., OF), Aidan Shepardson (Jr., 3B), Colton Hunter (Sr., RHP)
Outlook: Round Rock did not make it out of the first round of the playoffs last season, but eight returning starters, including all-American candidate Mason Thompson, have the Dragons looming as a favorite in Region 4.



53. Rockledge (Fla.)
2015 record: 27-3, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 180
Returning starters: Kevin Clanton (Jr., .440, 22 Runs, 7 2B, 1 3B, 32 RBIs), Andrew Parrish (Sr., .400, 28 Runs, 6 2B, 9 RBIs), Tyler Declercq (Sr., .390, 32 runs), Mason Studstill (Sr., .389), Brady Martello (Sr., .368), Trevor Payne (Sr., .321), Gavin Spinneweber (Sr., .321)
Top newcomers: Kasim Nabhan (Sr., OF/RHP), Thomas Berry (Soph., OF/RHP), Jackson Parker (Sr., OF), Justin Robedeau (Sr., 2B), Jake Aurand (Jr., 2B)
Outlook: It's hard not to like Rockledge, as it sports four pitchers who have signed to play college ball and it has seven returning starters from last year's team that lost just three games.Five of those returning hitters batted over .360 last year.

54. Westerville Central (Ohio)
2015 record: 24-6-1, Ohio Division I runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 364
Returning starters: Gavin Lyon (Sr., P, 9-0, 57 IP, 111 Ks, 0.49 ERA, All-Ohio, Ohio State), Noah West (Sr., SS, .402, 43 Runs, 14 2B, 1 HR, 17 RBIs, Ohio State), Daniel Kreuzer (Sr., P/C/IF, .402, 22 runs, 5 2B, 1 HR, 13 RBIs, 3-1 pitching record, 57 Ks, 2.55 ERA), Jeremiah Clarke (Sr., OF, .450, 19 runs, 8 2B, 4 HR, 30 RBIs, Toledo), Andrew Wallace (Sr., .315, 15 Runs, 2 2B, 15 RBI)
Top newcomers: Wes Engberg (Sr., P/OF), Bryce Cromer (Jr., OF), Matthew Franks (Sr., P), Davis Kallio (Sr., UT), Connor Barry (Sr., IF), Alec Yurick (Sr, C)
Outlook: Westerville Central had one of the most successful seasons in school history last year with a runner-up finish to Archbishop Moeller in Division I, but 2016 could be even better. Five starters return from last year, including all-state pick and Ohio State-bound Lyon on the mound.

55. Summerville (S.C.)
2015 record: 25-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 533
Returning starters: Sawyer Bridges (Sr., P, South Carolina), Wilson Beattie (Sr., P, South Carolina), Cameron Almond (Sr., P), Bo Gobin (Sr., P/MIF), Brock Tobin (MIF), Jack Bahen (Sr., C)
Top newcomers: Daniel Lloyd (Soph., P), William O'brien (Jr., RHP), Brodie Blanton (Fr., OF), Ben Turner (Jr., OF), Hunter Shaw (Jr., OF)
Outlook: Summerville was the top-ranked team in South Carolina for most of the way until the season came to an end in the playoffs. Nevertheless, the Green Wave return one of the top pitchers in the state in Bridges. He'll lead a rotation that returns three starters from last season.

56. North Florida Christian (Tallahassee, Fla.)
2015 record: 21-10, Florida Class 3A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 233
Returning starters: Cole Ragans (Sr., LHP, 7-2 pitching record, 0.89 ERA, 62.2 IP, 94 Ks, MaxPreps Preseason All-American), Taylor Schmidt (Sr., C), Trey Pearce (Sr., OF/LHP), Matthew Dickey (Soph., RHP/IF), Brandon Walker (Fr., RHP/IF)
Outlook: One of the top small-school programs in the nation, North Florida Christian figures to contend for another state championship in 2016 with one of the nation's top pitchers in lefthander Ragans leading the way.

57. Mamaroneck (N.Y.)
2015 record: 24-4, New York Class AA champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 99
Returning starters: Peter Matt (Sr., 3B, .325, 13 RBIs, 2 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, Penn), Miles Haughton (Sr., SS, .275), Emerson Genovese (Sr., CF, .356, 3 2B, 2 3B), Bill Flatow (Sr., RHP, 5-1 pitching record, 0.61 ERA)
Top newcomers: Hugo Lafuente (DH), Andy Francella (P), Sachin Nambiar (Soph., P)
Outlook: A total of 19 players have state championship experience for the defending AA state champs. Under coach Mike Chiappareli, Mamaroneck is 25-1 when it reaches the state tournament.

58. Tate (Cantonment, Fla.)
2015 record: 21-5, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 237
Returning starters: Branden Fryman (Sr., SS, .398, 12 RBIs, 5 2B, 1 HR, Samford), Cole Halfacre (Sr., C, .359, 18 RBIs, 8 2B, Northwest Fla. State), Trace Penton (Sr., P, .268, 6 2B, 4-0 pitching record, 1.66 ERA, 33 Ks), Jake Davis (Sr., P/DH), Logan Blackmon (Jr., 1B)
Top newcomers: Mason Land (Fr., 2B), Logan McGuffey (Jr., P/3B), Jared Hatch (Sr., P), AJ Gordon (Sr., P)
Outlook: The Aggies have one of the state's top shortstops in all-state pick Fryman. The pitching staff also figures to be solid with all-state candidates Penton and Davis on hand. Tate has about seven players who have at least two years of varsity experience.



59. Russellville (Ala.)
2015 record: 38-6-1, Alabama Class 5A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 26
Returning starters: Reed Smith (Sr., SS/P, .459, 43 runs, 20 RBIs, 13 2B, 3 HR, Mississippi State, all-state), Cody Greenhill (Jr., RHP/3B, 4-0, 2.18 ERA, 33 Ks, Auburn, all-state honorable mention), Judd Ward (Jr., CF, .440, 38 runs, 25 RBIs, 5 2B, 3 3B, 3 HR, Auburn, all-state), Austin Bohannon (Sr., LHP/1B, .339, 4 HR), Austin Kitterman (Sr., RHP/UT, Union Univ.), Landon Oliver (Sr., UT/P, second team all-state), Bailey Thompson (Sr., LHP), Landon Ezzell (Soph., UT/P, .348, 16 RBIs, 5 2B, 3 HR)
Top newcomers: Chad Wray (RHP)
Outlook: The Golden Tigers lost just two players to graduation and they return four players who earned all-state honors, including first team picks Smith and Ward. The pitching staff should be deep with newcomer Wray providing a mid-80s fastball.

60. Lambert (Suwanee, Ga.)
2015 record: 20-9, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 648
Returning starters: Kyle McCann (Sr., C, .295), Turner Scruggs (Sr., P), Cole Varner (Sr., P), Zach Graverno (Sr., P), Jake Tomelevage (Sr., P, .280), Hunter Furlong (Sr., P), Parker Scruggs (Sr., IF), Josh McAllister (Jr., IF)
Outlook: Lambert might have been ranked much higher if not for the early graduation of All-American candidate Seth Beer. The MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year in 2014 left Lambert in December to attend Clemson. The 2014 Class 6A state champions still figure to contend this year with a number of players returning with state championship game experience.

61. Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
2015 record: 20-11, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 448
Returning starters: Haydn King (Jr., LHP/1B, .250, 20 RBIs, 6-4 pitching record, 45.1 IP, 35 Ks, 1.70 ERA), Derek Bauerle (Sr., IF/OF, .270, 19 runs, 14 RBIs), Calvin Quittner (Sr., C, .235, 5 RBIs), Tristan Caldwell (Sr., P/OF, 2-1 pitching record, 13.1 IP, 14 Ks), Spencer King (Sr., P/IF), Nikolai Flowers (Sr., IF, .241)
Top newcomers: JP Caldwell (Jr., P/IF), Aidan Goicovich (Jr., P/IF), Tyler Jochen (Jr., MIF), Eric Yang (Jr., OF)
Outlook: The Monarchs will try to win the Central Coast Section championship without longtime coach Bill Hutton, who has retired. Brian Yocke takes over and he has a group that includes six starters from last year, three of them pitchers.

62. Flower Mound (Texas)
2015 record: 28-6-1, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 69
Returning starters: Parker Scott (Sr., LHP/1B, 8-1 pitching record, 1.46 ERA), Caleb Kilian (Sr., P, 5-2 pitching record, 1.50 ERA), Skyler Cox (Sr., OF, .293), Nick Thornquist (Sr., C, .282)
Top newcomers: Alex Jensen (Sr., IF), Bailey Champagne (Sr., OF), Trevor Jurecka (Sr., OF), Derek Wells (Sr., P), Ryan Stuempfig (Jr., P), Zach Eggers (Sr., P), Hayden Houser (Jr., OF), Kyle Landers (Jr., 1B), Syler Shepherd (Jr., IF), Ryan Johnson (Jr., P), Jonathon Smithey (Sr., P), Dylan Antonelli (Jr., IF)
Outlook: The Jaguars will have great pitching again in 2016, led by potential MLB Draft pick Kilian. Team speed will also be a plus for Flower Mound, which must contend with the likes of Coppell, Martin (Arlington) and Carroll (Southlake) in Class 6A.

63. Tucson High Magnet School (Ariz.)
2015 record: 30-7, Division II runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 339
Returning starters: Alex Kelch (Soph., SS, .347, 14 RBIs, 8 2B), Jacob Federico (Jr., 2B, .295, 23 runs, 19 RBIs), Kyle Rivera (Sr., OF, .300, 14 RBIs, 6 2B), Jose Contreras (Sr., P, 8-1 pitching record, 70.2 IP, 71 Ks), Martin Garcia (Sr., IF, .326, 5 2B)
Outlook: The Badgers reached the Division II championship game last year and fell to Canyon del Oro. However four returning starters, and the team's top pitcher from last year, return to put Tucson High Magnet in contention for a state title in 2016.

64. Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, Miss.)
2015 record: 26-10, Mississippi Class 6A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 189
Returning starters: Austin O'Flynn (Sr., .333, 21 RBIs, 8 2B), Drew Boyd (Jr., 9-1 pitching record, 1.76 ERA, 77 Ks), Daniel Moore (Sr., .301, 23 runs, 5 2B), Mack Pickering (Jr., .225, 24 runs), Kris Smith (Jr., P, 3-3, 2.59 ERA)
Outlook: The Warriors regularly challenge for a state title in Mississippi, falling to DeSoto Central in last year's 6A championship game. Oak Grove will be a favorite again in 2016 thanks to a strong pitching staff and an offense that returns three starters.



65. Buchanan (Clovis, Calif.)
2015 record: 29-4, Central Section Division I champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 28
Returning starters: Grant Gambrell (Sr., RHP/1B, Oregon State), Zach Presno (C, Fresno State), JT Arruda (Sr.., 2B, Fresno State)
Top newcomers: "Q" Quentin Selma (Jr., 3B/RHP), Chris Lopez (Sr., OF/LHP, Fresno State), Jamal O'Guinn (Jr., SS, transfer from Sanger, Fresno State), Cory Williams (Sr., OF), Hunter Reinke (Jr., RHP)
Outlook: The Bears claimed the Division I section championship last year and fell in the section title game in 2014. Buchanan could make it three straight trips to the finals behind the pitching of Oregon State-bound Gambrell, one of the state's top returning pitchers.

66. Saline (Mich.)
2015 record: 34-3, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 172
Returning starters: Zach Owings (Sr., 2B), Thomas Miller (Sr., SS), Jacob Finkbeiner (Jr., 3B), Zach Schwartzenberger (Jr., LF), Richard Hovde (Sr., RF), John Holt (Sr., P), Sean O'keefe (Jr., P)
Top newcomers: Cole Daniels (Soph., 1B/LHP)
Outlook: Defense figures to be a key for Saline, as the three-fourths of the infield returns along with two outfielders and two starting pitchers. Saline won 19 games in a row last year before falling in the second round of the playoffs.

67. Mason (Ohio)
2015 record: 25-8, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 466
Returning starters: Ronnie Engelman (Sr., P/IF, .354, 18 RBIs, 2-0, 11 IP, 0.64 ERA), Vince Vannelle (Sr., P/IF, .321, 17 RBIs), Logan Williams (Sr., OF, .310, 10 RBIs), Ben Speer (Sr., P, 2-1 pitching record, 26.1 IP, 21 Ks., 0.80 ERA), Nick Northcut (Soph., P/IF, .373, 19 RBIs)
Top newcomers: Michael Hall (Jr., C), Joe Williams (Sr., OF/C)
Outlook: Mason has put together a strong program in recent years, averaging nearly 25 wins a season the past three seasons. Another strong season looks imminent, as three of the team's top pitchers return from last year's team that reached the second round of the Division I playoffs before losing to eventual champion Archbishop Moeller.

68. Elk Grove (Calif.)
2015 record: 24-10, Sac-Joaquin Section Division I champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 109
Returning starters: Dylan Carlson (Sr., 1B/OF/LHP, .320, 7 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBIs, Cal State Fullerton), Ryan Robards (Sr., OF/RHP, .340, 5 2B, 10 RBIs, Pacific), Aaron Wong (Sr., 2B, .250), Alex Zalasky (Sr., LHP, 7-1 pitching record, 1.79 ERA, 17 Ks, Concordia), Austin Del Chiaro (Jr., OF/RHP, 7-1 pitching record, 1.34 ERA, 23 Ks)
Top newcomers: Riley Lamb (Jr., RHP, USC), Josh Urps (Sr., SS, transfer, Sacramento State)
Outlook: The premier baseball program in the Sacramento area, the Thundering Herd has had several players drafted the past few seasons and could have another this year in Carlson. Elk Grove will be the team to beat in the Sac-Joaquin Section thanks to a strong group of returning pitchers.

69. Calallen (Corpus Christi, Texas)
2015 record: 32-5, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 71
Returning starters: Josh Baltierra (Sr., IF, .434, 35 runs, 22 RBIs, 8 2B), Nathan Rabe (Sr., OF, .356, 25 runs, 23 RBIs, 7 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR), Kale Emshoff (Sr., C, .363, 28 RBIs, 7 2B, 5 HR), Andrew Gonzalez (Sr., IF, .333, 24 runs, 7 2B), Reece Barrett (Sr., 3B, .347, 19 RBIs, 5 2B)
Outlook: Calallen is always in the running in the Texas Class 5A playoffs and 2016 should be no different. Five starters return for the Wildcats, but the pitching staff returns just three wins.

70. Winter Haven (Fla.)
2015 record: 24-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 315
Returning starters: Rouglas Odor (CF, .396, 33 runs), Brice Giles (1B/OF/P, .396, 16 RBIs), Casey Thomas (P/OF, .245, 1.81 ERA, 40 Ks), Tobias Myers (3B/SS/P, .312, 1.76 ERA, 103 Ks), Dustin Baber (IF/P, .267), Brant Howell (IF/P, .265, 1.40 ERA), Damon Irvis (OF/P, .356, 32 runs)
Outlook: The Blue Devils return six starters from last year's team that lost in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs. Pitching will be the key for Winter Haven, as six players with pitching experience return. Myers may be the best among them after striking out 103 batters last year.



71. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)
2015 record: 24-6, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 63
Returning starters: Cameron Deere (.440, 12 2B, 5 HR, 36 RBIs, 7-2 pitching record, 61.3 IP, 2.51 ERA, 52 Ks), Jake Suddleson (.380, 6 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 26 RBIs), John Thomas (.360, 5 2B, 3 3B, 18 RBIs), Paul Giacomazzi (.340, 1 2B, 1 3B, 8 RBIs), Leo Kaplan (.350, 10 2B, 27 RBIs), Gabe Golob (6-2, 54 IP, 1.17 ERA, 50 Ks), Ben Geiger (2-0, 14.3 IP, 10 Ks)
Top newcomers: Jesse Bergin (Soph., RHP), Loren Franck (Soph.), Sam Hliboki (Fr., RHP)
Outlook: The Wolverines have a new coach this year after Matt LaCour stepped down to become the school's athletic director. Jared Halpert takes over and he inherits a strong group of pitchers that includes Cameron Deere, a two-way player who hit five home runs and had a 7-2 pitching record in 2015.

72. Bentonville (Ark.)
2015 record: 22-8, Class 7A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 168
Returning starters: Kasey Ford (Sr., RHP, 8-0, 67.2 IP, 96 Ks, 1.65 ERA, all-state, Kansas State), Drew Young (Sr., RHP, 7-1, 45.2 IP, 50 Ks, 1.84 ERA, UCA signee), Carter Brown (Sr., RHP/OF/C, 3-1 pitching record, 24.2 IP, 37 Ks, .297, 4 HR, 18 RBIs), Matt Bratspies (Sr., C, .213, 2 HR, 19 RBIs)
Top newcomers: Destyn Adkins (OF), Jacob Williams (RHP), Dalton Herrera (IF/OF), Kam'ron Mays-hunt (IF), Tyler Johnson (IF/OF), Justin Hines (IF), Cade Lastovica (IF)
Outlook: The defending Class 7A state champions look to make a return to the state final with a strong pitching staff that includes perhaps the state's best player in Kansas State commit Ford.

73. Pleasant Grove (Utah)
2015 record: 27-3, Utah Class 5A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 31
Returning starters: Payton Henry (Sr., C, .527, 9 HR, 46 RBIs, 11 2B, all-state, Gatorade State Player of the Year, MaxPreps All-American), Derek Wall (Sr., P, 6-0, 40 Ks, 2.73 ERA), Logan Hooley (Jr., .350, 25 RBIs), Mathew Wilde (Sr., .330, 29 RBIs)
Top newcomers: Hayden Veenker (Sr.), Ty Lewis (Soph.), Tate Briggs (Sr.)
Outlook: The defending Class 5A state champions return five starters, including Henry, who was named the Gatorade State Player of the Year and is a MaxPreps Preseason All-American.

74. El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, Calif.)
2015 record: 27-7, Los Angeles City Section Division I champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 88
Returning starters: Eric Yang (Sr., C, .432, 2 HR, 11 2B, 24 RBIs, MVP of LA City Section, UC Santa Barbara), Jeremy Polon (Sr., LHP, 11-2, 1.13 ERA, 93 Ks, 80.2 IP, MVP of LA City Section, San Jose State), Dylan Hirsch (Sr., RF, .322, 33 runs, 18 SB, Loyola Marymount), James Terrazas (Sr., LHP/1B, .318, 2 HR, 25 RBIs, CSU Northridge)
Top Newcomers: Jake Baer, Daniel Moreno, Jake Selco
Outlook: The defending Los Angeles City Section Division I champions have two of the top players in Southern California in Yang and Polon. They were the co-MVPs of the all-city section team as juniors.

75. Gulliver Prep (Miami)
2015 record: 25-7, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 379
Returning starters: Gio Soto (Sr., OF, .323), Javy Valdes (Sr., SS, .319), Pedro Paiges (Sr., C, .266), Alex Erro (Sr., IF, .290)
Outlook: The Raiders reached the Class 4A state semifinals in 2015 and they return four starters. Two of those starters, Soto and Valdes, rank among the state's top players by Perfect Game.

76. West Jessamine (Nicholasville, Ky.)
2015 record: 36-7, Kentucky state champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 231
Returning starters: Kendall Peters (Jr., OF, .337, 16 RBIs), Tucker Greer (Sr., P/OF, .414, 43 runs, 27 RBIs, 10 2B), Ryan Layne (Sr., IF, .358, 31 RBIs), Mark Leonard (Sr., P, 8-2, 1.79), Hunter Noble (Sr., P, 6-0, 1.30 ERA)
Outlook: The Colts won the Kentucky state championship last year with a team that consisted of five underclassmen in the starting lineup. The pitching staff looks solid with Leonard and Noble returning.



77. Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.)
2015 record: 12-13, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 1,636
Returning starters: Ryan Vottiero (Sr., OF, .311), Quinn Cotton (Sr., OF, .457, 17 RBIs, 6 2B, 5 3B, 4 HR, all-state), Austin Chouinard (Jr., 3B, .286, 13 RBIs), Jimmy Holinger (Jr., SS, .333), Travis Marr (Sr., 1B, .382), Bo Weiss (Sr., RHP, 2-2, 37 Ks, 27.2 IP)
Top newcomers: Jack Mcintire (OF), Brendan Boylan (IF), Patrick Kenny (C/IF), Brodie Marino (C/IF)
Outlook: The Raiders could be the favorite to win their first state championship since 2011. Five starters return, including all-state outfielder Cotton. The pitching staff should also be a strength with Weiss, the state's top-ranked player by Perfect Game.

78. Arbor View (Las Vegas)
2015 record: 24-12, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 280
Returning starters: Ryan Mchale (Sr., 1B, .371, 49 RBIs, 16 HR), Nick Quintana (Sr., SS, .433, 49 RBIs, 8 HR, 44 runs, all-American), Jayce Gardner (Sr., IF, .347, 17 RBIs, 36 runs), Joe Fitzhugh (Jr., C, .290, 3 HR, 9 2B, 22 RBIs)
Outlook: Arbor View has the firepower to match Bishop Gorman for supremacy in Nevada. Besides the return of McHale, who was one of the nation's leading home run hitters last year with 16, Arbor View has one of the nation's top infielders in Quintana.

79. La Cueva (Albuquerque, N.M.)
2015 record: 17-10, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 1,581
Returning starters: Brian Fitzgerald (Sr., 1B, .371, 2 HR, 5 RBIs), Jonathan Stroman (Jr., RHP, 7-1 pitching record, 1.35 ERA, 55 Ks, 41.1 IP), Derek Trujillo (Sr., IF, .301, 4 2B, 13 RBIs), Chris Campbell (Jr., OF/C, .360, 3 2B, 11 RBIs), Jack Pineda (Soph., SS, .357, 5 RBIs)
Top newcomers: Ryan Phillips (Jr., OF), Ryan Hoff (Sr., RHP), Anthony Robles (Sr., RHP), Richard Ware (Jr., MI)
Outlook: Most of the Cavemen's 10 losses came by forfeit last year, with many of the players on that team returning. Coach Gerard Pineda feels the pitching staff should be very strong with Stroman leading the way. He also says Phillips could be the best centerfielder La Cueva has had during his tenure as coach.

80. Belton-Honea Path (Honea Path, S.C.)
2015 record: 28-4, South Carolina Class 3A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 93
Returning starters: Dax Roper (Sr., C, .452, 8 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 27 RBIs, Coastal Carolina, all-state), Blake Holliday (Sr., 1B/P, .276, 6 2B, 3 HR, 17 RBIs, 6-0 pitching record, 41.2 IP, 54 Ks, 1.51 ERA, Clemson, all-state), Chevy Brock (Sr., 2B, .215), Austin Hughes (Sr., 3B/P, .368, 5 2B, 15 RBIs), Chase Coker (Sr., CF/P, .317, 3 2B, 20 RBIs, Newberry College), Griffin Jester (Sr., RF/P, .371, 5 2B, 17 RBIs, 3-1 pitching record, 20 IP, 27 Ks, 1.40 ERA, College of Charleston)
Top newcomers: Austin Todd (Sr., P/IF, transfer from Palmetto, The Citadel), Kameron Burton (Jr., OF/P), Braxton Sheriff (Sr., P/IF), Austin Daniel (Soph., C/DH), Jamison Patterson (Jr., LHP/1B), Jacob Keown (Jr., P/IF)
Outlook: The Bears won the Class 3A state title, ending Flora's three-year run at the top. Belton-Honea Path should be the favorite again with six returning starters, including a pair of all-state players in Roper and Holliday.

81. Reagan (San Antonio)
2015 record: 30-6, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 145
Returning starters: Andres Sosa (Sr., SS/RHP, .405, 35 RBIs, 8 2B, 3 HR, 7-1 pitching record, 2.35 ERA, Texas), Cade Bormet (Jr., OF/C, .385, 31 RBIs, 13 2B), Connor Heffron (Sr., OF/LHP, .335, 18 RBIs, 25 runs), Ramon Garza (Jr., SS/2B, .320, 25 RBIs, 2 HR), Seth Morrow (Soph., OF/RHP, .315, 15 RBIs, 19 runs), Leyton Leone (Sr., C, .275)
Top newcomers: Jake Hoggatt (Jr., LHP, 4-0, 2.75 ERA), Reese Sinclair (Sr., 1B), Kyle Brookover (Jr., 1B/DH), Grant Ellis (LHP).
Outlook: Reagan reached the final four two seasons ago and posted 30 wins in 2015. Pitching depth will be a strength for the Rattlers along with experience and team speed. Six starters return, led by potential draft pick Sosa at shortstop.

82. Hart (Newhall, Calif.)
2015 record: 20-10-1, Southern Section Division I runnerup, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 188
Returning starters: Nick Plaia (SS, .350, 6 2B), Robert Reeves (C, .325, 6 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 19 RBIs), Jake Lewis (1B-OF, .286, 3 2B, 4 HR, 13 RBIs)
Top newcomers: Brendan Henry (Jr., RHP), Cole Roederer (Soph., OF), Cody Jefferis (Soph., IF), Danny Cervantes (Jr., OF), Matt Elser (Jr., IF/C), Bryce Colines (Soph., RHP)
Outlook: Hart reached the Southern Section championship game last year, knocking off highly regarded JSerra Catholic before falling to Huntington Beach. Hart lost a ton to graduation, but still might have enough returning to make some noise in Division 1.



83. Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.)
2015 record: 24-5, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 165
Returning starters: Aaron Pilkington (Sr., C, 25 career HR, Jackson State, all-state), Henry Ryan (Sr., RHP, North Carolina), Cameron Brantley (Soph., OF, all-state), Mckinnin Garner (Jr., SS, North Carolina-Asheville), Austin Parsley (Sr., RHP, College of Charleston), John Dancy (Jr., RHP, North Carolina), Jeremy Antall (Sr., C/OF/DH)
Top newcomers: Conner Rudy (LHP/OF)
Outlook: Always one of the major players in Class 4A in North Carolina, Ardrey Kell has one of the nation's top power hitters in Pilkington. The pitching staff also looks solid with three starters committed to play college baseball.

84. Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.)
2015 record: 20-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 259
Returning starters: Nate Sweeney (Sr., RHP/IF, .339, 4 2B, 1 HR), Carter Van Gytenbeek (Sr., RHP/IF, 2-0 pitching record, 2.30 ERA), Andrew Chavez (Jr., C/1B, .317, 10 RBIs), Tanner O'Tremba (Soph., OF, .406, 21 RBIs, 4 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 3-0 pitching record, 1.75 ERA)
Top newcomers: James Herold (1B, Air Force), Clayton Gill (3B), Reid Weber (OF)
Outlook: Cherry Creek is a team to watch in Colorado thanks to the return of four key starters. Pitching will be a strength and Cherry Creek also has one of the state's top sophomores in O'Tremba, who belted five home runs as a freshman.

85. Christian Brothers (St. Louis)
2015 record: 32-7, Missouri Class 5 champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 37
Returning starters: Mark Vierling (Jr., IF, .431, 32 runs, 8 2B, 11 RBIs, Missouri), Ricky Mueller (Sr., OF, .396, 2 2B, 5 RBIs), Blake Charlton (Sr., RHP, .300, 23 runs, 7 2B, 22 RBIs, 8-0 pitching record, 43.2 IP, 69 Ks, 1.60 ERA, Missouri), Alec Whaley (Sr., RHP/OF, .281, 12 runs, 5 2B, 1 HR, 12 RBIs, 2-1 pitching record, 16.7 IP, 1.26 ERA, Murray State)
Top newcomers: Donovan Psaris (Sr., C, Lindenwood), Owenn Pyatt (Sr., RHP, Rockhurst), Jacob Hausmann (Jr., RHP), Dan Ampleman (Sr., IF, Southern Illinois), Roy Moore (Sr., RHP)
Outlook: Christian Brothers returns its No. 1 pitcher and three other position players from last year's club that won the Class 5 state championship. Vierling and Charlton have already committed to Missouri and are potential all-state selections.

86. Providence Catholic (New Lenox, Ill.)
2015 record: 30-12, Illinois Class 4A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 53
Returning starters: Jackson Dvorak (Sr., 1B, .345, 7 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 31 RBIs), Mike Madej (Sr., 2B, .419, 12 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 32 RBIs, 22 SB, third team all-state), Jackson Stulas (Sr., SS, .315, 7 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 18 RBIs, 28 SB), Zack Pych (Sr., 3B, .288, 3 2B, 16 RBIs), Matt Waznis (Sr., LF, .367, 5 2B, 3 3B, 32 RBIs), Tom Kelley (Sr., RF, .284, 7 2B, 25 RBIs), Jimmy Jeffries (Sr., C, .284, 9 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBIs), Noah O'Brien (RHP, 4.09 ERA, 15 K, 41 IP), Connor Hilty (RHP, 5.12 ERA, 14 K, 14 IP), Connor Creed (RHP, 5.32 ERA, 14 K, 15.2 IP), Matt Trzenewski (RHP, 3.45 ERA, 12.1 IP), Reed McCool (RHP, 2.65 ERA, 13.1 IP)
Top newcomers: Kevin Fitzgerald (Sr., OF), Matt Gruszkowski (Sr., OF), Shawn Harper (Sr., OF), Colin Airola (Sr., 1B), Matt Swanson (Jr.).
Outlook: Providence Catholic made a surprising run through the state tournament to defeat Chicago Mt. Carmel for the title. This year's squad should be even better, as seven starters return and five pitchers with experience are back. The senior-dominant roster has 20 players who were part of last year's championship team.

87. Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Va.)
2015 record: 23-5, Virginia Class 5A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 562
Returning starters: John Callahan (.424, 25 Runs, 12 2B, 13 RBIs, all-state), Dave Mocabee (.329, 16 Runs, 6 2B, 1 HR, 20 RBIs, 7-0 pitching record, 49 IP, 44 K, 1.70 ERA, all-state), Brett Kreyer (.324, 5 2B, 1 3B, 8-1 pitching record, 69 IP, 49 K, 1.01 ERA, all-state), Eli Quiceno (.314, 11 Runs, 8 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBIs), Lawton Riggs (5-1 pitching record, 34 IP, 31 K, 2.04 ERA), Josh Greenberg (.250, 11 Runs, 7 2B, 1 HR, 17 RBIs), Matthew Fialdini (.250, 3 2B, 1 HR, 8 RBIs)
Outlook: Six everyday starters and three pitchers return from a team that won the Class 5A championship last year. Three of those players, Callahan, Mocabee and Kreyer, earned all-state honors last year.

88. Gaithersburg (Md.)
2015 record: 22-2, Maryland Class 4A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 128
Returning starters: Anthony Felitti (Sr., LHP, 10-0, 49.2 IP, 70 Ks, George Mason, preseason all-state), Brad Sawyer (1B/P, .419, 18 RBIs, 5 2B), Nick Pantos (Sr., 2B/P, 4-0, 15 Ks, 19.1 IP, .429, 13 2B, 3 HR, 20 RBIs, Maryland, preseason all-state), Andy Kwiatkowski (Sr., SS, .278, 4 2B, 8 RBIs), Grant Mixell (3B, .328, 3 2B), Zack Decarlo (Sr., OF, .344, 7 2B, 12 RBIs), Corey Scholl (Sr., OF/IF/C, .300, 3 2B), Aaron Vargas (Sr., OF, .339, 4 2B, 1 HR)
Top newcomers: Dillon Scholl (Jr., OF), Zack Vargas (Soph., IF)
Outlook: The defending Class 4A state champions return eight starters from last year's club, including a pair of preseason all-state players in Felitti and Pantos, who combined for 14 of Gaithersburg's 22 wins last year.



89. Christian Brothers (Memphis, Tenn.)
2015 record: 36-9, Tennessee Division II Class AA champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 73
Returning starters: Michael Feather (Sr., P, 4-0, 21 Ks, 26 IP), William Locke (Sr., IF, .260, 13 RBIs, 7 2B), Landon Kelly (Sr., IF, .382, 21 runs, 15 RBIs, 5 2B), Nicholas Traylor (Jr., OF, .338, 14 RBIs, 4 2B), Jl Bland (Sr., IF, .278, 13 RBIs, 3 2B), Weston Bizzle (P, Jr., transfer)
Outlook: Christian Brothers is usually the team to beat in Tennessee Division II Class AA and 2016 should be no different. Besides returning five starters from last year's championship team, CBS also has transfer Bizzle, one of the top-rated pitchers in the Class of 2017.

90. Los Gatos (Calif.)
2015 record: 30-6, Central Coast Section Open Division runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 187
Returning starters: Hunter Bigge (Sr., P, .387, 38 runs, 31 RBIs, 8 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 12-3 pitching record, 0.75 ERA, 80 Ks, 84.1 IP), Jake Holton (Sr., P, 9-2 pitching record, 1.68 ERA, 39 Ks, 62.1 IP, .340, 26 RBIs, 8 2B, 2 3B), Harry Hibberd (Sr., OF, .247, 15 RBIs, 5 2B, 1 HR), Doug Neubauer (Sr., OF, .360, 14 RBIs, 6 2B, 2 HR), Zach Smits (Sr., 1B, .205, 4 2B), Ryan Gault (Jr., 2B, .393, 13 RBIs, 3 2B)
Top newcomers: Ryan Wilcox (Jr., RHP/IF), Troy Gilmore (Jr., SS)
Outlook: Los Gatos reached the Open Division championship game, but lost to Saint Francis. Nearly every player returns from that squad, led by all-state pick Bigge, who posted 12 wins last year. The Wildcats return over 21 pitching wins from 2015.

91. Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.)
2015 record: 20-14, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 971
Returning starters: Isaac Steele (OF, .289, 17 RBIs, 3 2B), JT Stanley (C, .294, 3 2B), Andy Kupec (IF, .295, 16 RBIs), Nick Espinoza (CF, .365), Tanner Bland (3B, .275), Nick McAdams (LF, .354), Chaz Montoya (P, 5-2)
Outlook: Centennial may have had 14 losses last season, but it returns seven starters from last year's squad that reached the Division I playoffs. Centennial's playoff losses came against eventual champion Mesquite and powerhouse Hamilton.

92. Shenendehowa (Clifton Park, N.Y.)
2015 record: 19-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 582
Returning starters: Ian Anderson (Sr., P, 53.1 IP, 6-1, 91 K, 0.66 ERA, Vanderbilt, MaxPreps Preseason All-American), Nik Malachowski (Sr., P, 29.2 IP, 5-0, 55 Ks, 0.47 ERA, Brockport), Ben Anderson (Sr., P, 3-0, 1.55 ERA, Binghamton)
Top newcomers: Kevin Huerter (Sr., CF/RHP, 6-foot-6, Maryland basketball scholarship)
Outlook: Shenendehowa might have the best pitching staff in New York as 14 of the team's 19 wins return, led by Anderson, a MaxPreps Preseason All-American.

93. Sevier County (Sevierville, Tenn.)
2015 record: 36-6-1, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 535
Returning starters: Zach Lingenfelter (Sr., RHP, Tennessee), Devante Matthews (Sr., P), Charlie Brown (Jr., .342, 25 RBIs), Chase Wallace (Soph., P, 3-0, 26 IP, 24 Ks)
Top newcomers: Nathan Clabo (Sr.), Trey McCoy (Sr.)
Outlook: Sevier County had one of the highest win totals in the nation last year and has an outstanding group of pitchers returning from that team. Lingenfelter is one of the state's top-ranked pitchers while Wallace, a sophomore, was ranked as one of the state's top freshmen last year.

94. Oakton (Vienna, Va.)
2015 record: 15-4, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 677
Returning starters: Joe Rizzo (3B, State Player of the Year), Ryan Davis (Jr., C, all-region), Toma Shigaki (Jr., P, all-region)
Outlook: Vienna will be a hotbed of baseball this year with Madison and Oakton both challenging for the 6A championship. The Cougars have one of the top infielders in the nation in returning state player of the year Rizzo.



95. East (Shawnee Mission, Kan.)
2015 record: 19-5
Returning starters: Joey Wentz (Sr., 1B/P, .414, 6 2B, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 4-1 pitching record, 34.2 IP, 43 K, 1.01 ERA, Virginia, 6A State Player of the Year), Jake Randa (Jr., OF, .400, 3 2B, 19 RBIs, 13 runs, second team all-state), Zeb Vermillion (Jr., P/OF, 4-0 pitching record, 32.1 IP, 31 Ks, 0.93 ERA, Arkansas), Luke Anderson (Jr., SS/P, .328, 3 2B, 9 RBIs, Missouri), Henry Miller (Jr., P, 3-1 pitching record, 18.1 IP, 10 Ks, 3.43 ERA)
Outlook: East should make a run at the 6A state title in Kansas thanks to a loaded pitching staff that includes returning state player of the year Wentz.

96. West Linn (Ore.)
2015 record: 23-8, Oregon Class 6A runner-up, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 682
Returning starters: Brayden Pene (Sr., SS/2B, Oregon State), Will Matheissen (Sr., P/3B/1B, Stanford), Tim Tawa (Jr., SS/CF/P, Stanford), Daniel Ferrario (Sr., P, Oregon State), Trevor Wells (Sr., P/OF, Kinn-Benton JC), Tate Hoffman (Sr., 1B), Chase Cosber (Jr., OF/P), Jake Perkins (Sr., OF)
Top newcomers: Jake Porter (Jr., 3B/1B/P), Micah Gibson (Soph., C/DH)
Outlook: West Linn has gotten closer every year, making the state finals last season and starting 2016 as the favorite. Seven starters return, led by a pair of Stanford commits in Matheissen and Tawa, who is the two-time state Gatorade State Player of the Year in football.

97. Millard South (Omaha, Neb.)
2015 record: 29-9, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 824
Returning starters: Calvin Rudolph (Sr., SS, .405, 38 runs), Colton Busch (Sr., C, .444), Dylan Uher (Sr., OF, .408), Michael Clayton (Sr., CF, .382), Ryan Bier (Sr., OF, .365), Ryan Reeves (Sr., 1B, .365), Drew Gilin (Soph., 2B, .316), Garran Pauli (Sr., OF, .306), Mike Brown (Sr., P, 5-1), Kayleb Sanderson (Sr., P, 6-1), Jake Boryca (Sr., P, 1-0)
Top newcomers: Kyle Perry (Soph., Ut), Joe Folkers (Jr., IF)
Outlook: Although Omaha Westside has dominated Class A in Nebraska the past three seasons, Millard South is tabbed as the team to beat in 2016. Nearly every starter returns from a 29-win team, including three pitchers.

98. Defiance (Ohio)
2015 record: 28-5, Ohio Division II champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 320
Returning starters: Shay Smiddy (Sr., RHP/SS, .384, 27 runs, 22 RBIs, 11-1 pitching record, 0.50 ERA, Louisville, second team all-state), Connor Stykemain (Sr., 2B, .264), Bryce Borton (Jr., OF, .318, 23 runs, 15 RBIs, 10 SB), Braden Frederick (Jr., OF/RHP, 2-1, 1.99 ERA, .354, 24 runs), Abram Smith (Sr., LHP, 4-1, 1.60 ERA), Jacob Jimenez (Sr., OF/C)
Top newcomers: Will Zeller (Sr., 1B/DH), Jacob Tettenhorst (Sr., IF, P), Quentin Philips (Sr., IF), Tino Ramirez (Sr., OF/C), Charlie Gordon (Jr., P/Ut), Austin Taylor (Jr., IF/P), Santiago Ramirez (Jr., LHP/1B), Levi Robarge (Jr., Ut), Jordan Hutcheson (Jr., C)
Outlook: Perhaps the top Division II program in Ohio, Defiance won its second state championship in three seasons last year. Defiance returns 17 of its 18 wins from last year, including 11 from all-state pitcher Smiddy. Only four everyday starters return and coach Tom Held doesn't expect to have a power-hitting team. Good team speed, however, will be a plus.

99. Penn (Mishawaka, Ind.)
2015 record: 29-6-1, Indiana Class 4A champion, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 225
Returning starters: Skylar Szynski (Sr., P/OF, 10-1 pitching record, 83.1 IP, 102 Ks, 16 runs, 0.84 ERA, first team all-state), Riley Stratford (Sr., P, 6-1 pitching record, 58 IP, 52 Ks, 24 runs, 2.05 ERA), Nolan Metcalf (Jr., 1B/C, .321, 11 2B, 1 HR, 27 RBIs), Luke Schneider (Sr., SS, .303, 8 2B, 13 RBIs), Ryan Herman (Sr., 3B/P, 2-3 pitching record, 27 IP, 26 Ks, 2.85 ERA), Brandon Stesiak (Sr., P/UT, .396, 10 2B, 19 RBIs, 29 runs), Trevor Waite (Jr., OF, .360, 4 2B, 1 HR, 16 RBIs, 10 SB), Nik Kavadas (Jr., OF/P, .327, 11 2B, 1 HR, 27 RBIs, 5-2 pitching record, 40.1 IP, 3.47 ERA)
Top newcomers: Ryan Lau (1B), Matt Kominkiewicz (2B)
Outlook: The defending Indiana Class 4A state champs are loaded against with 23 pitching wins and seven starters returning from last year's squad.

100. Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
2015 record: 26-3, MaxPreps 2015 Final Computer Rankings - No. 458
Returning starters: Dominic Canzone (Ohio State), Brendan Regan (Jr., SS, Michigan State), Andrew Kukla (RHP, Kenyon College), Bryce Marshall (2B, Earlham College), Jace Burke (Jr., RHP)
Outlook: The Warriors are always a threat coming out of the northern part of the state. Once again Walsh Jesuit has a ton of players committed to play in college, including Ohio State-bound Canzone.