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

1. Arrowhead (Hartland)
Head coach: Vince Mancuso
2015 record: 26-2

The Warhawks took an earlier-than-expected exit from the state playoffs last year, falling in the third round to Reagan Prep after losing just one game in the regular season. However, Arrowhead has an impressive group of returning players, led by all-state outfielder Johnny Duranso and second team all-district pitcher Ryan Schmitt, sophomore infielder Jeff Holtz and outfielder Dom Clementi.

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2. Kimberly
Head coach: Ryan McGinnis
2015 record: 25-5



The Papermakers reached the Division I state championship game, falling 2-0 to Craig (Janesville). Kimberly has one of the state's top outfielders in second team all-state selection Ben Carew (.390). Kimberly will miss all-state pitcher Bryce Swick, who went 9-1 on the mound last year.

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3. Craig (Janesville)
Head coach: Victor Herbst
2015 record: 29-1

The Cougars lost just once during the regular season and had an impressive playoff run that included three shutouts. Craig defeated Kimberly 2-0 in the championship game behind the pitching of junior Nick Cramer. Craig will need to replace five starters who earned all-district honors last year.

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4. Sun Prairie
Head coach: Rob Hamilton
2015 record: 19-8



The only team to beat Craig last season, Sun Prairie exited the playoffs in the second round. However the 2012 and 2013 state champions return two starting infielders, two starting outfielders and three pitchers who saw time on the mound last year.

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5. Lake Country Lutheran (Hartland)
Head coach: David Bahr
2015 record: 28-2

The Lightning have won three straight Division 3 championships and they are 60-2 over the past two seasons. The pitching staff only returns three wins, but the startling lineup has three starters back, including Andrew Buran (.406), Joe Lipsky (.489) and Jake Hall (.425).