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 Ocean View Seahawks.

High School: Ocean View Seahawks
Head Coach: Tanner Van Maanen
CIF Section: Southern
Team Strengths: Pitching.
2025 Record: 12-17
Returning Starters: 2

 

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TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS

• C Sevinn Thorndike (2026)
• LHP Austin Aldous (2027)

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

• Conor Baird (2028)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

The Ocean View Seahawks enter the 2026 season under head coach Tanner Van Maanen looking to build momentum behind a pitching staff that remains the foundation of the program. After a 12–17 campaign in 2025 and CIF Southern Section Division 5 Playoff appearance, Ocean View brings back four pitchers, giving the Seahawks a chance to stabilize games early as they look to take a step forward. While only two starters return overall, the experience on the mound should help bridge the gap as new offensive contributors settle into the lineup.

Senior C Sevinn Thorndike (2026) provides an important veteran presence behind the plate, setting the tone defensively and working closely with a developing staff. LHP Austin Aldous (2027), a two-year varsity player, projects as a key piece for the rotation, offering impact innings on the mound with some promise at the plate as well. His experience should be valuable as Ocean View leans on underclassmen and newer faces throughout the lineup.

The Seahawks will also look for continued growth from younger players such as Conor Baird (2028), who represents the next wave of talent in the program. With pitching depth as a clear strength and opportunities available across the field, Ocean View’s 2026 season will hinge on player development and consistency. If the Seahawks can complement their arms with improved execution offensively, they have the potential to exceed last season’s results.

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Quote from the Coach

“We’re a very young team, with plenty of room for new guys to carve out spots on the roster and compete.”

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Find more information on the 2026 Ocean View Seahawks program below:

+ @OV_Baseball
+ Prep Baseball California, Power 25 Homepage

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