2026 High School Team Previews: Calabasas Coyotes
January 21, 2026
The 2026 California high school baseball season is quickly approaching and, as usual, excitement is abound throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across California.
Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in their respective CIF Section Championship Game, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview these individual programs across California. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews, eventually releasing our Preseason Power 25 rankings.
Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across California. Each week we will be releasing our Power 25, Players of the Week, Diamond Notes, podcasts, and much more.
Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today with the Calabasas Coyotes.
High School: Calabasas Coyotes
Head Coach: Thomas Cassidy
CIF Section: Southern
Team Strengths: Pitching.
2025 Record: 17-12
Returning Starters: 5
TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS
- OF Nathan Rosenfeld (2026)
- INF Trevor Chang (2027)
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN
- RHP Jayden Singer (2028)
- INF Auron Blackledge (2028)
- 3B/RHP/C Conner Kingston (2028)
TEAM OUTLOOK
Calabasas enters the 2026 season coming off a solid 17–12 campaign and a CIF Southern Section Division 3 Playoff appearance under head coach Thomas Cassidy. With five returning starters and five returning pitchers, the Coyotes will look to rely on their strong pitching staff to stay competitive in tight games and control the tempo throughout the spring. The combination of experience and depth gives this staff the flexibility to mix and match roles as the season unfolds.
The senior class features OF Nathan Rosenfeld (2026), who is a dynamic athlete and will man CF for the Coyotes, while INF Trevor Chang (2027) continues to develop as a steady infield presence with upside at the plate. On the mound, 2026 college commits RHP Luke Szymanski (DeSales University) and RHP Jackson Claudio (Erskine College) headline the pitching staff, providing proven innings and composure on the mound. Their ability to handle starts and leverage situations should be a major asset for the Coyotes.
Looking ahead, a talented group of underclassmen adds intrigue and long-term depth. RHP Jayden Singer (2028) gives Calabasas another arm to develop, while INF Auron Blackledge (2028) and 3B/RHP/C Conner Kingston (2028) provide versatility across the infield and behind the dish. If the lineup can produce timely offense behind its pitching strength, Calabasas has the pieces to improve on last season’s results and make a strong push in 2026.
Quote from the Coach
“We are a young, but talented team that should be competitive throughout the season.”
Find more information on the 2026 Calabasas Coyotes program below:
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