2023 Team Preview: Monte Vista Christian Mustangs

The Road to the California State Games begins with the 2023 California high school baseball season. With the season just around the corner, our staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state, getting you prepared for another year of exciting coverage.

Today we focus on the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs who had a magical 2022 that saw them win both the CIF CCS D6 championship and the CIF NorCal D5 Regional championship. The Mustangs are hoping to clinch a PCAL - Mission league title and another berth in the CCS playoffs.

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Team:

Monte Vista Christian Mustangs

Head Coach (years at school):

Johnny Ramirez (2)

CIF Section & Division:

CIF CCS/ B division

Conference/League Name:

PCAL - Mission

Last Year’s Record:

24-8

11-5 (League) 

2022 Playoff Run:

Won CIF SJS D6 championship; Won CIF NorCal D5 Regional championship

# of Returning Starters:

12

# of Returning Pitchers:

4

Team Expectations:

"As always just looking to be competitive for 27 games and always looking to make CCS."

Team Strengths:

"Pitching"

Areas of Improvement:

"Hitting"

Top Uncommitted 23s:

Jojo Keldsen - P/SS, 6’4 - Best player in conference and All State player this season.

Luke Hollingsworth - 1B/OF, 6’0, All League player.

Chris Becerra - P, 5’11

Kyle Recotta - OF, 6’3, athlete

Top Uncommitted 24s:

Anthony Loredo - 3B/P

Bryce Brogan - 6’0 INF/OF

Top Uncommitted 25s:

Carter Wright - 5’10, C