HS Team Rankings: Top 16-20
February 16, 2026
With the 2026 Arizona High School Baseball season right around the corner, we are excited to unveil our Preseason Top 20 Team Rankings across the state. After a full offseason of evaluation, roster breakdowns, and conversations throughout Arizona, this list reflects the programs we believe are best positioned entering opening day.
Our preseason rankings are built on returning production, impact newcomers, depth on the mound, and overall program strength. As games begin and the season unfolds, we will continue to update and adjust accordingly based on performance and in person looks from our staff around the state.
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PRESEASON TEAM RANKINGS: 16-20
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| 16 | Saguaro | 0-0 |
Click to view moreSaguaro enters the spring with one of the more experienced cores in the 4A landscape, returning six starters and six arms from last year’s group. The senior leadership is anchored by South Carolina signee Alain Gomez Gudino behind the plate and Kansas State signee Zander Bratspis up the middle, giving them stability at premium positions. On the mound, Kyle Miiller and Jake Claver provide versatility and experience, while 2028 lefty Nate Wachinski adds upside to the staff. With impact newcomer Max Pena and a wave of talented underclassmen pushing for roles, this is a team that has more depth than their number 20 spot might suggest and could be a tough out all spring in the Desert Sky.
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| 17 | Canyon View | 0-0 |
Click to view moreCanyon View brings back six starters and five arms from a competitive Desert West squad, and there is real upside on this roster heading into the spring. The offense is anchored by 2027 infielder Ricardo Yuriar, one of the more dynamic young bats in the state, alongside experienced seniors Cason Hagerman and Brody Meyer who provide stability and versatility. Behind the plate, Eli Mcbryde adds leadership, while 2028 talents Max King and Mattox Murray inject athleticism into the lineup. With lefty newcomer Colin Mecca and a strong wave of underclass arms like Oliver Higgins and Josiah Rodriguez, this group has the depth and projection to climb as the season unfolds.
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| 18 | Desert Ridge | 0-0 |
Click to view moreDesert Ridge returns eight starters and an impressive thirteen arms from a 6A Fiesta group that believes it has the depth to contend. The senior presence of Kelton Floan and Max Abalos anchors the roster, while Nick Snider and Kane Dobson give them experienced production in the lineup. What makes this team especially intriguing is the wave of young talent, with Bryant Provencio and Max Gamboa already seasoned varsity contributors and Tre Hallberg and Dylan Taylor continuing to trend upward. With impact freshmen and sophomores who have already logged meaningful innings, Desert Ridge has both depth and upside, making them a dangerous club in a loaded 6A field.
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| 19 | Horizon | 0-0 |
Click to view moreHorizon returns seven starters from a veteran group that brings experience and leadership into the 5A East Sky race. The senior core is deep, highlighted by Jackson Weber, a true presence behind the plate and Arizona State commit, along with Kanon Faseler and Ryan Tomey who give them two way production and stability on both sides of the ball. Preston Burke and Hunter Walker add more senior experience, while 2027 arms like Rio Ryu and impact underclass pieces such as Maverick Bolen and Hudson Grainger provide upside. With a balanced lineup and enough competitive pieces to win tight games, Horizon has the makeup of a team that can hang around all spring and push toward the top of the conference.
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| 20 | Flagstaff | 0-0 |
Click to view moreFlagstaff brings back seven starters and five arms from a competitive 4A Grand Canyon squad, giving them one of the more experienced groups in the region. The senior core is anchored by Will Carpenter and Cullen Callander, two steady presences who set the tone on both sides of the ball, while Christian Welker and Brody Johnson add versatility and depth. Arizona State commit Jace Adams is a major piece with impact ability as a two way contributor, and under the radar arms like Tobyn Phillips give them additional upside on the mound. With a strong returning nucleus and a handful of intriguing newcomers, this is a Flagstaff team built to contend deep into the spring.123456
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