MaxPreps preseason Top 100 high school baseball rankings

Spruce Creek is our preseason pick as the top prep baseball team in the nation.

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Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Fla.) tops the Xcellent 25 Preseason National Baseball Rankings, but there are plenty of other teams vying for national recognition as the 2013 season gets underway.

Florida holds down the top two spots in the preseason rankings, but California and Texas have the most teams in our list of the top 100 preseason teams. California is first with 16 teams while Texas has 13. Florida is third with nine.

The first regular season rankings will appear on Feb. 26, with the standard 25 teams.

MaxPreps Xcellent 25 Preseason National Baseball Rankings

1. Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Fla.) --- Preview

2. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) --- Preview

3. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego) --- Preview

4. Martin (Arlington, Texas) --- Preview

5. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) --- Preview

6. Vista (Calif.) --- Preview

7. Pensacola Catholic (Fla.) --- Preview

8. Fort Bend Dulles (Sugar Land, Texas) --- Preview

9. Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) --- Preview

10. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) --- Preview

11. Lexington (S.C.), 27-4
Last Year: Class 4A state runner-up.
Who's Back: Nick Ciuffo, C, Sr, .353, 3 HR, 6 2B, 1 3B, 18 RBI; Dalton Addy, 2B, Sr., .375, 2 2B, 12 RBI; Josh Reagan, LHP, 7-0, 1.02 ERA, 62 IP, 59 K, 13 BB; Cole McMillan, LHP, 6-1, 2.24 ERA, 34.1 IP, 43 K, 22 BB; Elliott Lance, RHP, 4 saves, 1.45 ERA, 19.1 IP, 20 K, 11 BB.
Other Newcomers: Zack Paquette, Sr, OF; David Barboza, Sr, 1B; Ryan Brown, Jr, CF; Brandon Camp, Sr, OF; Matt Godleski, Sr, P;
Outlook: Lexington finished one run away from winning the South Carolina 4A state championship last year. With five starters back in the field and the majority of last year's pitching staff returning, Lexington starts out the season as the top team in the Palmetto State. Lexington has seven players headed to college, including three to South Carolina - Ciuffo, Reagan and McMillan. Ciuffo also ranks as one of the top catching prospects in the country and could be drafted in the first five rounds of the Major League Baseball draft in June.

12. Lake Braddock (Burke, Va.), 26-3
Last Year: Class AAA state champion.
Who's Back: Alex Gransback, CF, Sr, .453, 4 HR, 31 RBI; Alex Lewis, 3B, Sr, .302, 26 R, 20 RBI; Garett Driscoll, C, Sr, .274, 14 RBI; Jack Owens, SS, .369, 33 R, 15 RBI; Thomas Rogers, P, 11-1, 1.15 ERA, 100 K; Mitch Spille, Ut, .357, 4 HR, 31 RBI; Matt Supko, Soph, P, 8 IP, 18 K, .88 ERA.
Outlook: The Bruins cruised to the AAA championship in Virginia last year and they have the talent necessary to do it again. Besides returning seven starters, Lake Braddock has six who have committed or signed to play at the next level next season, including All-American Gransback, who has committed to Virginia Commonwealth.

13. Cypress Ranch (Houston), 32-8
Last Year: Class 5A state champion.
Who's Back: Derek Dickerson, 1B, Jr, .351, 6 2B, 4 HR; Corbin Martin, OF/P, Jr, .324, 6 2B, 2 HR; Zach Brosch, P, Sr, 8-0, 1.44 ERA, 38 K; Dalton Stark, OF, Jr., .317, 16 R; Chase Spears, DH/OF, Jr, .321, 3 HR, 3 2B.
Outlook: The Mustangs return six starters from last year's state championship team. Most of the position players are still young, as four projected starters are still juniors. The Mustangs must replace Grant Slaughter, the Houston area's top pitcher, but still figure to be the favorite in a very tough District 17-5A.

14. Venice (Fla.), 24-8
Last Year: Class 7A state champion.
Who's Back: Nick Longhi, .330, 16 RBI; Cooper Hammond, RHP, 10-1, 0.56 ERA; Tyson Albert, P; Brandon Elmy, OF, .352, 20 RBI.
Outlook: The Indians have enough returning pitching and hitting to make another run at the Class 7A state championship. Venice will also get the chance to see how it can compete on the national stage as it will participate in the National High School Invitational in North Carolina in late March.

15. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.), 40-3
Last Year: Seven-time defending Division I state champion. Ranked No. 1 in 2012 final Xcellent 25.
Who's Back: Jerell Latham, CF/LHP, Sr, .478, 3 HR, 41 RBI, 14 2B, 4 3B, 15 SB, 4-0, 2.64 ERA, 24 IP; Kenny Meimerstorf, CF, Sr, .417 , 47 RBI, 9 HR, 9 2B, 4 3B; Michael Blasko, C, Jr, .523, 8 2B, 3 3B, 29 RBI; Neiko Martinez, 6-0, 2.8 ERA, 35 IP; Cadyn Grenier, RHP, Soph, 7 IP, 0.00 ERA.
Other Newcomers: Erik Nouis, LHP, Sr (returning from labrum surgery), Cole Krzmarzick, 3B, Jr; Nick Gates, 1B/RHP, Jr; Kai Domingo, RHP, 2B, Sr; Brandon Wulff, OF/Soph; Matt Hudgins, OF, Soph; Matt Judd, OF, Jr.
Outlook: The Gaels lost a ton of talent from last year's national championship team, including first round draft pick Joey Gallo. Coach Nick Day feels this year's team is hungry and ready to prove itself. Latham, Blasko and Meimerstorf are as good as any hitters in the state, but younger players will need to come through in order for Gaels to win an eighth-straight state championship.

16. Valley Christian (San Jose, Calif.), 25-8
Last Year: Central Coast Section Division I champion.
Who's Back: Bryson Brigman, Jr, IF, .376, 6 2B; Keenan Brigman, Soph, IF, .291, 12 RBI; Theron Kay, Jr, IF, .279, 3 2B, 8-2, 57 K, 0.98 ERA, 78.2 IP; Chris Manderson, 5-2, 44 K, 2.00 ERA, 49 IP; Chase Chadband, 2-2, 16 K, 5.53 ERA, 19 IP; Mark Quinby, Soph, P, 1-0, 8 K, 1.97 ERA, 10.2 IP.
Other Newcomers: Kyle Marinconz, IF, Soph; Alex Murphy, C, Soph; Dalton Craig, C, Soph; Isaiah Ozua, OF, Jr.
Outlook: The Warriors lose five starters from a team that won the Central Coast Section championship last season, however they return their two best infielders in Bryson and Keenan Brigman, and they have 16 wins back on the mound. The West Catholic Athletic League will be a tough test with St. Francis also contending for the league, and potentially section, crown.



17. Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.), 37-9
Last Year: Lost in third round of state tournament.
Who's Back: Kyle Serrano, RHP, 4-0, 2.41 ERA, 33 K, committed to Tennessee, Sr; Nick Senzel, IF, Sr, .404, 46 RBI, 7 HR, 12 2B, Georgia; Cameron Strickland, Sr, OF, .387, 31 RBI, 9 2B, 3 HR, Tennessee; Anthony El Cihbani, OF, Sr, Tennessee Tech; Chase Chambers, 1B/LHP, Jr, .375, 33 RBI, 12 2B, 2 HR, 7-0, 3.19 ERA, 34 K; Brett Hagenow, C, Sr, .274, 18 RBI, Carson Newman; Patrick Raby, RHP/IF, Soph, 7-4, 3.47 ERA, 63 K; David Logan, IF/C, Sr, .358, 42 RBI, 13 2B, 7 HR. 
Outlook: Farragut didn't win a state championship for the first time since the 2007 season. The Admirals have averaged 39 wins a season during that span and they return eight starters from a team that fielded just one senior.

18. Woodford County (Versailles, Ky.), 39-9
Last Year: Kentucky state champion.
Who's Back: Clint Hollon, Sr, P, 3-0, 1.68 ERA, 28 Ks; Logan Parrett, 7-1, 1.44 ERA, 63 IP, 80 Ks, .385, 17 RBI; Pete Onan, P, 5-3, 4.03 ERA, 40 IP, 40 Ks; Jon Thomas O'Reel, 3-0, 1.75 ERA, 32 IP, 32 Ks; Eli Bogges, IF, .382, 10 2B; Brandon Varble, IF, .337, 28 RBI, 1 HR.
Outlook: The defending state champions have a formidable pitching staff, led by Hollon, who is expected to be selected in the first round of the MLB draft in June.

19. Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.), 28-2
Last Year: Florida 5A state semifinalist.
Who's Back: Vincent Miniet, .429, 27 R, 6 2B, 2 HR, 16 RBI; Adrian Chacon, .342, 21 R, 4 2B, 4 HR, 27 RBI, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6.1 IP, 10 K; Spencer Trayner, .288, 26 R, 3 2B, 14 RBI, 6-0, .69 ERA, 30.1 IP, 39 K; Leland Saile, .333, 18 R, 4 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI; John Kilichowski, .83 ERA, 4-1, 33.2 IP, 47 K;
Other Newcomers: Ryan McCullers, Jr, C; Evan Cannan, Jr, OF; Ronnie Ramirez, SS/RHP, soph, transfer from Plant.
Outlook: Despite losing All-American Lance McCullers from the pitching staff, coach Richie Warren returns seven pitchers who have hit at least 90 mph on their fastball. Kilichowski (signed with Vanderbilt) is a potential top 5 round pick in the MLB draft while Chacon (UNC) could go in the top 10 rounds. Five other players have signed to play in college.

20. Milton (Ga.), 25-7
Last Year: Reached second round of the Georgia Class 5A state championships.
Who's Back: Dalton Ewing, Jr., OF, .394, 5 2B, 4 3B, 18 RBI; Ryan Gridley, Jr, IF, .398, 5 2B, 3 3B, 19 RBI; Dalon Farkas, Jr., IF, .301, 4 2B, 13 RBI; Jack Thompson, Jr, 1B, .295, 9 2B, 16 RBI; Alex Schnell, Jr, OF, .295, 5 2B, 2, HR, 15 RBI, 2.4 ERA, 10 IP, 15 K; Matt Phillips, Sr, RHP, 8-1, 1.4 ERA, 50 IP, 60 K; Payton Smith, Sr, RHP, 6-1, 0.98 ERA, 31 IP, 40 K;
Other Newcomers: Alec Miller, Jr, C; Nick Bradshaw, Sr, C, transfer from Oconee County.
Outlook: Milton returns lots pitching experience and depth, although many of the position players are still underclassmen. Nevertheless, Milton has seven starters returning in the field and two-thirds of last year's pitching staff returning. The team will get a good test at the National High School Invitational in March.

21. Elk Grove (Calif.), 20-9
Last Year: Reached the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I North playoffs.
Who's Back: Dom Nunez, IF, Sr, .429, 29 RBI, 10 2B, 9 3B; Ryan Tellez, Sr, 1B, .568, 47 RBI, 8 2B, 3 3B, 7 HR; Nick Madrigal, Soph, IF, .379, 18 RBI, 34 R; Derek Hill, Jr., .451, 19 RBI, 3 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR; David Smith, Sr, P, 6-0, 1.03 ERA, 33 K, 47.2 IP.
Outlook: The Thundering Herd have two of the top infielders in the country in Team USA 18U member Dom Nunez and MaxPreps Preseason All-American Ryan "Rowdy" Tellez. Elk Grove has won at least 20 games each of the past four seasons, but a section title has eluded it since the Herd won three in a row from 2005-2007.

22. Gloucester Catholic (Gloucester City, N.J.), 28-4
Last Year: Non-Public A state champion.
Who's Back: Giovanni Gussen, Sr, OF, .455, 26 RBI, 14 SB; Frank Raggozzino, Sr, C, .441, 7 2B, 11 RBI; John Theckston, Sr, C, .341, 3 2B, 11 RBI; Mike Schawaryn, Sr, RHP, 2-0, 2.80 ERA, 10 K (injured most of last season); John Murphy, Soph, RHP, 7-2, 1.40 ERA, 47 K, 60 IP; Mike Mercer, Jr, RHP, 3-0, 0.94 ERA, 26 K, 22 IP; Steve Mondile, Jr, RHP, 4-0, 1.38 ERA, 26 K, 30.1 IP; Dante Scafidi, Soph, LHP, 3-0, 1.67 ERA, 17 K, 21 IP.
Other Newcomers: Mike Garofolo, Jr, OF; Derek Demarria, Sr, IF; Tim Holder, Sr, IF; Pat Heister, Sr, IF; Sean Breen, Soph, IF; Pete Farlow, Soph, IF.
Outlook: Gloucester Catholic has won 19 consecutive conference championships and three consecutive state titles. New coach Michael Rucci hopes to add to those totals. He has an impressive pitching staff that returns every win from last year's team and one that will benefit from the return of Mike Schawaryn, an All-American candidate as a junior who missed nearly all of last year due to injury.



23. The Woodlands (Texas), 27-9
Last Year: Lost in the bi-district round to Klein Oak.
Who's Back: Ryan Burnett, Sr, P, signed with TCU; Alex Dunlap, Sr, C, Stanford; Carter Hope, Sr, P, Oklahoma State; Charlie Warren, Rice; Brandon Miles, P, Houston; Chris Andritsos, Soph, P.
Outlook: The Highlanders have five returning players who have signed with Division I schools.

24. Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, Miss.), 34-3
Last Year: Won the Mississippi Class 6A state championship.
Who's Back: Mark Worley, Sr, SS/P, .360, 3 2B; Kirk McCarty, P/OF, Jr, .295, 3 2B, 31 BB, 6-2, 1.49 ERA, 73 K, 61 IP; Taylor Braley, Jr, 3B/P, .319, 10 2B, 5 HR, 5-0, 1.30 ERA, 32 K, 33 IP; John Carter Sanner, Jr, OF/1B/P, .283, 5 2B, 4-0, 0.88 ERA, 14 K, 22 IP.
Other Newcomers: Matthew Guidry, Soph; Cameron Myers, Soph; Jalen Hasken, Sr.
Outlook: The school won its 10th state championship last season, the second under coach Chris McCardle. The team has a strong contingent of pitchers, led by McCarty, who throws in the 88-90 mph range, and Braley, who throws 91-93.

25. Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.), 23-9
Last Year: Reached second round of Division I playoffs.
Who's Back: Cody Bellinger, 1B/LHP, .447, 4 HR, 13 2B, 31 RBI, 27 runs, second team all-state, signed with Oregon; Kyle Pechloff, C, .380, 15 2B, 19 RBI, 30 runs; Skyler Palermo, OF, .333, 3 HR, 6 2B, 23 RBI; Sean Rackoski, RHP, 40 IP, 1.20 ERA, 5-1, Signed with Kansas; Tyler Erwin, LHP, 34 IP, 3-1, 2.06 ERA; Kent Hasler, RHP, 2-0.
Other Newcomers: Austin Filiere, SS; Ryan Peep, OF, committed to Arizona State.
Outlook: Hamilton returns six position players and eight players who have signed to play college ball at some level. The team returns three of its top pitchers from last year's team, although top prospect Patrick Murphy (RHP) is out for the season due to injury. The Huskies have 12 straight 20-win seasons and have yet another deep and experienced team under coach Mike Woods.

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26. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.), 24-5
Outlook: First round draft picks Lucas Giolito and Max Fried are gone, but there is still plenty of talent left for the Wolverines. Arden Pabst (Sr., C, .375, 35 RBI, 4 HR), is one of the top catching prospects in California while Jack Flaherty (Jr., P, 6-1, 1.77 ERA, 52 K) ranks as one of the nation's top juniors. Senior first baseman Joseph Corrigan (Sr, 1B, .416, 7 2B, 4 HR) is one of the top returning hitters.

27. Campolindo (Moraga, Calif.), 23-4
Outlook: Cal commit Robbie Tenerowicz (.457, 37 RBI) returns in the infield and UCLA commit Brett Stephens (.418) is back in the outfield for the North Coast Section Division II champions. The Cougars also have one of the Bay Area's top pitchers in Trent Shelton.

28. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 31-6
Outlook: Although All-American Matt Olson is gone, Parkview returns several of the state's top players, including senior outfielder Josh Hart and junior pitcher Mac Marshall. Returning starters Hunter Thornton (C/DH), Jarrett Freeland (P), Ryan Blanton (OF) and Rob Youngblood (3B) will make Parkview a good bet to challenge Grayson for a state title.



29. Roberson (Asheville, N.C.), 23-3-1
Outlook: Six players are headed to Division I schools, topped by pitcher Braxton Davidson and catcher Dominic Cammarata. Parker Johnson (7-1, 1.33 ERA), the team's winningest pitcher, also returns.

30. Loganville (Ga.), 31-9
Outlook: The defending Georgia 4A champs return only six players from last year's team, but one of them is perhaps the nation's top prospect in outfielder Clint Frazier (24 HR).

31. Jenks (Okla.), 24-18
Outlook: The Trojans return their top two players from last year in pitcher Thomas Hatch and outfielder Trey Michalczewski. Jenks could challenge traditional favorites Owasso and Broken Arrow for the state title.

32. El Toro (Lake Forest, Calif.), 25-7
Outlook: Top hitter Dan James (.364, 4 HR), and top pitcher Chasen Ford (Jr., 11-0, 1.06 ERA) both return for Chargers.

33. Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), 23-10
Outlook: The Broncos have two of the top players in San Diego in junior catcher Alex Jackson (.400, 36 RBI, 17 HR) and infielder Gosuke Katoh (.355, 10 2B, 11 HR).

34. Serra (Gardena, Calif.), 20-5
Outlook: The Cavaliers already have the nation's top first base prospect in Dominic Smith (.551, 49 RBI, 9 HR). They've also added transfer Trent Hammond (3B) from Mira Costa and they return Khalil Denson (.506, 8 2B) from a strong junior season.



35. Barbe (Lake Charles, La.), 35-6
Outlook: Although coach Glenn Cecchini lost his best player, son Gavin Cecchini, to the MLB Draft, he only loses four players from a team that won the Class 5A state championship for the sixth time since 1998.

36. Yukon (Okla.), 31-8
Outlook: The Millers return 16 players from last year's team that reached the Class 6A semifinals, including likely first-round MLB Draft pick Jon Denney (C).

37. Archbishop McCarthy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 25-5-1
Outlook: The Mavericks have won three straight state championships in Florida but lose seven all-county players from last year, including MLB first-round draft pick Nick Travieso. Brian Gonzalez, all-county as a sophomore, is the top returning player.

38. Lakewood (Calif.), 25-7
Outlook: The Lancers have one of the nation's top five draft prospects in shortstop JP Crawford (.459, 8 2B, 8 3B, 31 RBI). Ricky Winfield (6-0, 0.36 ERA, 50 Ks) also returns on the mound.

39. Cypress (Calif.), 25-7
Outlook: Returning all-league players include All-American catcher candidate Tyler Alamo as well as Nick Valdez, David Fletcher, Steven Andrade, Stephen Lohr and Elijah Skipps.

40. Westminster Christian (St. Louis), 28-3
Outlook: The Wildcats return three all-state players in Ben Lovell, Davis Vanderslice and Shane Benes.



41. Tomball (Texas), 25-9
Outlook: Tomball returns all-district players Nick Bankes, Eric Dunbar and Ishmael Edwards from a team that reached the Region 2 semifinals.

42. Russell County (Seale, Ala.), 41-12
Outlook: The Warriors return six of their top eight hitters from last year, including All-American candidate Anfernee Grier at shortstop. The pitching staff also returns 23 wins.

43. Owasso (Okla.), 29-5
Outlook: The Rams have averaged 33 wins a year over the past five seasons. They return one of the state's top shortstops in Andrew Rosa and one of the top pitchers in Austin Kerns.

44. St. Francis (Mountain View, Calif.), 26-5-1
Outlook: The return of Kort Peterson (.368, 8 2B, 4 HR) and junior pitcher John Gavin (7-1, 54 Ks, 0.93 ERA) make the Lancers one of the teams to beat in the San Jose area.

45. Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), 20-6
Outlook: Coach Walt Weiss has gone to the Colorado Rockies, but his son Brody Weiss (.421, 11 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR) returns along with talented junior Max George (.544, 25 RBI, 5 2B, 8 3B, 7 HR).

46. Carroll (Southlake, Texas), 22-12
Outlook: The Dragons return District 7-5A's best pitcher in Tyler Alexander (5-2, 1.77 ERA, 80 Ks) and best offensive player in Kenny Hill (.370, 23 RB).



47. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati), 26-5
Outlook: The Fighting Crusaders captured the Ohio Division I state championship last year and return three of the top players from that team, including junior Zack Shannon (.319), Spencer Iacovone (.403) and Cameron Whitehead (.273).

48. North Florida Christian (Tallahassee, Fla.), 17-10
Outlook: NFC won the Florida 3A state championship two years ago and returns one of the nation's top junior pitchers in Carson Sands (8-2, 103 K).

49. Tullahoma (Tenn.), 27-13
Outlook: The Wildcats have two of the state's top pitchers in brother Jordan Sheffield (Sr., 6-1, 73 Ks) and Justus Sheffield (Jr., 9-0, 96 Ks).

50. Calallen (Corpus Christi, Texas), 33-2
Outlook: The Wildcats have an average record of 37-4 over the past four seasons and they return four all-district players from last year, topped by outfielder Preston Dorsey (.358).

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51. Carroll (Corpus Christi, Texas), 33-5
Outlook: Carroll reached the state tournament for the third year in a row, falling in the semifinals to A&M Consolidated. Michael Cantu and Brandon Burns are a pair of returning all-district players for the Tigers, who have averaged 35 wins a season for the past three years.

52. Broken Arrow (Okla.), 35-5
Outlook: The Tigers have one of the state's top batteries in pitcher Trey Cobb and catcher Cody Ziegler.

53. Pelham (Ala.), 36-5
Outlook: The Panthers were ranked No. 1 in the state for much of the season last year before faltering in the playoffs. The return of all-state pitcher Thomas Lowery makes Pelham the team to beat in the Alabama 6A division.



54. Weddington (Matthews, N.C.), 27-6
Outlook: The Warriors won the Class 4A state championship last season and return the state's top player in MaxPreps All-American Alex Bostic (.400, 8 HR, 30 RBI).

55. Sunnyslope (Phoenix), 28-4-1
Outlook: A total of 25 pitching wins return for the Sunnyslope staff, including junior Calvin Lebrun's 12-0 effort that included a 1.47 ERA. The team's top hitter, Casey Bowman (.510, 17 2B, 31 RBI) also returns. The Vikings won the Division II state championship last year.

56. Calvert Hall (Baltimore), 30-6
Outlook: The Cardinals won the MIAA A division championship last year with a win over Archbishop Curley. Calvert Hall returns one of the state's top players in catcher Alex Murphy (.460, 39 RBI, 28 Runs, 6 HR, 17 2B).

57. Puyallup (Wash.), 22-6
Outlook: The Vikings return 13 pitching wins from last year's Class 4A state runner-up team, including Ryan Harris (8-2, 2.23 ERA). Brendan Illies, who batted .402 with 14 doubles as a freshman, also returns at catcher.

58. Bingham (South Jordan, Utah), 27-6
Outlook: Eleven lettermen return for a team that finished fourth in last year's Utah Class 5A tournament. The Miners return one of the state's top pitchers in Brennon Lund. Bingham will also play in the National High School Invitational in March.

59. Kentwood (Covington, Wash.), 25-2
Outlook: The defending Class 4A state champions return one of the nation's top catching prospects in Reese McGuire.
 (.388, 34 RBI, 7 2B, 4 HR).



60. Alexander (Laredo, Texas), 31-8
Outlook: Seven starters are back for this regional finalist team, including E.j. Garcia, who went 10-0 with 105 strikeouts as a junior.

61. Carlsbad (N.M.), 21-5
Outlook: The defending Class 5A state champs return four all-state players in Broc Landreth, Caleb Prentiss, Dev'n Ortiz and Devin Groves.

62. Spanish Fort (Ala.), 39-8
Outlook: The Toros are 101-25 with three state championships over the last three seasons, but they have a new coach this year in Giovanni Lorenzo.

63. Rockwood Summit (Fenton, Mo.), 21-11
Outlook: Rockwood Summit won the Class 4A state title last year and returns all-state pitcher Rudy May and Missouri commit Eric Beisel.

64. Seaman (Topeka, Kan.), 24-3
Outlook: Topeka's top pitcher, Ryan Colombo, and hitter, Butch Rea, both play for Seaman.

65. Cy-Woods (Cypress, Texas), 21-9
Outlook: Four players have already signed with Division I schools, including Matt Broadbent (Texas Tech), Casey Meisner (Texas Tech), Ryan Hendrix (Texas A&M) and Chad Donato (West Virginia).



66. Gainesville (Ga.), 33-2
Outlook: Thirteen players return from a team that won 32 straight games last season.

67. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.), 23-6
Outlook: Jason Martin and Josh Morgan are the top two hitters for the defending Trinity League champs.

68. Cullman (Ala.), 16-18
Outlook: The Bearcats will try to rebound this year behind former Gatorade State Player of the Year Keegan Thompson.

69. University of Detroit Jesuit (Detroit), 20-14
Outlook: Four Cubs have signed to play college baseball, including one of the state's top pitchers, Tj Shook.

70. Northwest Rankin (Brandon, Miss.), 28-5
Outlook: The Cougars return one of the state's top prospects in shortstop/pitcher Reid Humphreys.

71. Petal (Miss.), 23-7
Outlook: The Panthers return all 23 wins from last year's pitching staff, including Larson Barkurn's 10-win effort.



72. Malvern Prep (Malvern, Pa.), 31-5
Outlook: The Inter-Academic champs return top hitter Joe Poduslenko and pitcher Billy Ford jr..

73. Poly Prep Country Day (Brooklyn, N.Y.), 20-4
Outlook: UConn commit Andrew Zapata has been the city's top pitcher the past two seasons.

74. Grand Street Campus (Brooklyn, N.Y.), 22-2-1
Outlook: The Wolves won the PSAL A championship and return six starters, headed by outfielder Ralphy McDonald.

75. Jesuit (Portland, Ore.), 23-6
Outlook: Junior pitcher Christian Martinek and senior catcher Matt Decker make up the state's top battery.

76. Hylton (Woodbridge, Va.), 21-4
Outlook: Seven all-district players return for Hylton, led by district MVP Andre Scrubb.

77. Bullard (Fresno, Calif.), 26-7
Outlook: The Knights won the Central Section championship last year and return one of the state's top catchers in Niko Pacheco, who was the Fresno Bee All-Area Player of the Year.



78. Cosby (Midlothian, Va.), 21-5
Outlook: The Dominion District champions return first baseman Hunter Williams, outfielders A.j. Nicely and third baseman Brad McKay.

79. Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 35-5
Outlook: A freelance team, Riverdale Baptist features one of the nation's top outfielders in Matthew McPhearson.

80. New Bern (N.C.), 21-6
Outlook: Pitcher Whitman Barnes leads a list of 15 returning lettermen for New Bern.

81. Telecommunication Arts Tech (Brooklyn, N.Y.), 16-5
Outlook: A.j. Serrano, Chris Lee and Austin Ruiz are among the talented young players returning for the PSAL semifinalists.

82. Christian Brothers (Memphis, Tenn.), 28-13
Outlook: After finishing third last year in the state playoffs, CBS returns five starters, including pitchers John Wesley Ray and Corey Herndon.

83. Seven Lakes (Katy, Texas), 27-5-1
Outlook: First team all-district honorees Ryne Birk, Brayson Longman and Ryan Capel all return for the District 19-5A champs.



84. Wakeland (Frisco, Texas), 30-10
Outlook: Five players who earned all-district honors return for Wakeland, including first team outfielder Ryan Perry.

85. Lyons (LaGrange, Ill.), 26-12-1
Outlook: Lyons hopes to make a third-straight state championship game appearance behind the play of one of the state's top pitchers in Keith Lehman.

86. Washington (New York City), 40-8-2
Outlook: The Trojans have some good young players in sophomore Wesley Rodriguez and junior Brian Mejia.

87. Round Rock (Texas), 24-10
Outlook: Defending District 16-5A champions start season ranked No. 6 in state preseason coaches poll.

88. Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs, Fla.), 15-13-1
Outlook: The Patriots return 14 players from last year's team, including one of the state's top pitchers in Zach Krider.

89. Snow Canyon (St. George, Utah), 26-5
Outlook: Riley Gates (9-1 record last year) returns to help the Warriors attempt a Class 3A repeat.



90. Bryant (Ark.), 25-7
Outlook: The defending 7A state champion has four all-conference players returning to the starting lineup.

91. Defiance (Ohio), 33-2
Outlook: University of Kentucky commit Robert Zeigler is back for Defiance.

92. Clovis North (Fresno, Calif.), 20-11
Outlook: All-league players Christian Rossi, Trent Ashford and Koby Cummings return.

93. Elkhart Central (Ind.), 24-6-1
Outlook: Top hitter Kaleb Defreese and top pitcher Riley Futterknecht return.

94. St. Laurence (Burbank, Ill.), 30-5-1
Outlook: St. Laurence was one of the favorites to win the Class 4A state title last year before a stunning loss to Lyons.

95. Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), 28-8
Outlook: Pitcher Matt Ruppenthal gives Brother Rice one of the top juniors in the country.



96. Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.), 19-8
Outlook: The Panthers have one of the nation's top right-handed pitchers in Cheyne Bickel.

97. Sun Prairie (Wis.), 30-1
Outlook: The defending Division I state champions return one of the state's top players in shortstop Tony Butler.

98. Red Wing (Minn.), 22-2
Outlook: Outfielder Ryan Boldt is a potential first round draft pick for the Wingers.

99. El Dorado (Placentia, Calif.), 19-11
Outlook: Shortstop Chris Rivera is one of the nation's top middle infielders and he's one of five returning starters for the Golden Hawks.

100. Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 21-11
Outlook: Tim Willittes could be one of the state's top righthanders this year while Jakob Goldfarb is one of the top juniors in the state.