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 Mira Mesa Marauders.

High School: Mira Mesa Marauders
Head Coach: Mike Bovee
CIF Section: San Diego
Team Strengths: Team-first mindset and sound fundamentals.
2025 Record: 12-17
Returning Starters: 4

 

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TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS

• OF/LHP Tristan Aguon (2026)

• C/RHP Ziggy Avinion (2027)
• INF/C/RHP Caleb Gerlach (2027)
• OF Aaron Jones (2027)
• RHP/INF Dylan Pham (2027)

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

• INF/RHP Jacob Asuncion (2028)
• RHP Aedan Bovee (2028)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Mira Mesa heads into the 2026 season looking to build momentum with a roster defined by a team-first mindset and strong fundamental play under head coach Mike Bovee. After a 12–17 finish in 2025, the Marauders return four starters and two pitchers, bringing back a group that competes hard, plays with consistent effort. Mira Mesa will look to rely on clean defense and situational hitting as they look to compete throughout league play.

The returning group is led by OF/LHP Tristan Aguon (2026), a key two-way presence who impacts the game both in the outfield and on the mound. The junior class provides strong versatility, with C/RHP Ziggy Avinion (2027) offering leadership behind the plate and innings on the mound, INF/C/RHP Caleb Gerlach (2027) filling multiple roles across the field, and RHP/INF Dylan Pham (2027) adding intrigue as both an arm and infielder. OF Aaron Jones (2027) will look to be a consistent presence in the outfield, helping set the tone offensively and defensively.

Younger pieces like INF/RHP Jacob Asuncion (2028) and RHP Aedan Bovee (2028) add depth and upside to the pitching staff and infield as they continue to develop. If the Marauders continue to buy into their identity and get steady growth from their returning arms, Mira Mesa has the makeup to take a step forward in 2026.

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Quote from the Coach

“We’re excited about the young talent we have and the level of commitment, discipline and energy they bring on a daily basis. We are creating an environment where everyone understands their roles and works together as one unit.”

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Find more information on the 2026 Mira Mesa Marauders program below:

+ @MMHSBaseball
+ High School Previews

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