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 Morse Tigers.

High School: Morse Tigers
Head Coach: Dallas Booker
CIF Section: San Diego
Team Strengths: Pitching, hitting, and defense.
2025 Record: 7-20-1
Returning Starters: 7

 

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TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS

• RHP/OF Moises Davison (2026)
• INF Jorge Munoz (2026)
• INF/RHP Manuel Flores (2026)
• INF/RHP Christian Fernandez (2027)
• OF/RHP Calvin Booker Jr. (2027)
• 1B Angel Salamanca (2027)
• UTIL/RHP Rey Hernandez (2027)
• C/OF Jacob Hoffman (2027)

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

• OF/RHP Joshua Steppe (2028)
• OF/RHP Damon Buscit-Cox (2028)
• C Tommy Killingsworth (2028)
• INF Josiah Reynolds (2029)
• INF/RHP Josiah Bobadilla (2029)
• INF/RHP Saul Castellanos (2029)
• C/OF/RHP Evan Prihoda (2029)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

The Morse Tigers enter the 2026 season looking to turn the page after a challenging 2025 campaign, armed with a deeper, more experienced roster. Head coach Dallas Booker returns a core group that brings versatility across the diamond, with seven starters and six pitchers back in the mix. With pitching, hitting, and defense all cited as strengths, Morse is positioned to make noticeable strides as the roster continues to develop.

The Tigers’ returning uncommitted group features several key two-way contributors. RHP/OF Moises Davison (2026) headlines the staff and adds athleticism in the outfield, while INF/RHP Manuel Flores (2026) and INF/RHP Christian Fernandez (2027) provide valuable versatility as infielders who can also take the ball on the mound. INF Jorge Munoz (2026) looks to be a consistent presence the infield, and the lineup is bolstered by bats like OF/RHP Calvin Booker Jr. (2027), 1B Angel Salamanca (2027), and C/OF Jacob Hoffman (2027), giving Morse solid depth throughout the order.

The future appears to be bright with a strong group of underclassmen pushing for roles, including OF/RHP Joshua Steppe (2028), OF/RHP Damon Buscit-Cox (2028), and C Tommy Killingsworth (2028). A wave of talented freshmen and sophomores adds further depth and competition, particularly on the mound and in the infield. As this roster matures, Morse looks to have the pieces in place to take a meaningful step forward in 2026 and establish itself as a competitive program.

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Quote from the Coach

“With seven returning starters from last year’s roster, the team brings valuable experience and continuity. We anticipate a highly successful season.”

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Find more information on the 2026 Morse Tigers program below:

+ @MorseBaseball
+ Prep Baseball California, Power 25 Homepage

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