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 Monterey Toreadores.

High School: Monterey Toreadores
Head Coach: Michael Groves
CIF Section: Central Coast
Team Strengths: Pitching and defense.
2025 Record: 12-18
Returning Starters: 6

 

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TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS

• INF/RHP Conner Rose (2026)
• 1B/3B Tyson Beyah (2026)
• C/RHP Johnny Money (2027)
• 3B/RHP Tristan Trego (2027)
• C/INF Gino Grammatico (2027)
• OF Matteo Marotta-Gallegos (2027)

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

• LHP/OF Ryan LeMaire (2028)
• INF Greyson Everett (2028)
• INF Anthony Esquivel (2028)
• OF Aarush Marpu (2028)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Monterey heads into the 2026 season looking to build upon a CIF Central Coast Section Division 5 runner-up finish. After a 12–18 campaign in 2025, head coach Michael Groves returns a solid core built around pitching and defense. The Toreadores bring back six starters and five pitchers, giving the staff experience and continuity in key spots. That returning depth on the mound should allow Monterey to mix and match arms throughout the year, while a defense-first identity figures to keep them competitive in tight games.

Several uncommitted upperclassmen will be leaned on to set the tone, including two-way talent INF/RHP Conner Rose (2026) and corner bat 1B/3B Tyson Beyah (2026). Behind the plate, C/RHP Johnny Money (2027) adds value as a backstop who can also contribute on the mound, while 3B/RHP Tristan Trego (2027) brings a similar two-way presence from the hot corner. C/INF Gino Grammatico (2027) offers flexibility across the infield and behind the dish, and OF Matteo Marotta-Gallegos (2027) gives Monterey an athletic option in the outfield. The Toreadores also feature a promising underclass group led by LHP/OF Ryan LeMaire (2028), INF Greyson Everett (2028), INF Anthony Esquivel (2028), and OF Aarush Marpu (2028).

With an experienced pitching staff and a defense-oriented approach, Monterey will look to convert close games into wins in 2026. If the returning lineup continues to develop and the young talent pushes for varsity roles, the Toreadores have the pieces in place to show noticeable improvement in the regular season and continue their postseason success.

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Quote from the Coach

“We’re optimistic, as we return 13 players from a 17 man roster. With this continuity and experience, we expect to be competitive throughout the season.”

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Find more information on the 2026 Monterey Toreadores program below:

+ @Dores_Baseball
+ High School Previews

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