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 Roseville Tigers.

High School: Roseville Tigers
Head Coach: Elijah Garcia
CIF Section: Sac-Joaquin
Team Strengths: Pitching and team culture.
2025 Record: 23-12
Returning Starters: 9

 

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TOP RETURNING UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS

• C Devin Johnson (2026)
• OF Jacob Welch (2026)

• LHP Dustin Holcomb (2026)

• OF/RHP Austin Chang (2026)
• 1B/RHP Colton Wolfe (2026)
• INF Justin Fischer (2026)

• INF/RHP Preston Cubbler (2027)

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

• INF Benjamin Jordan (2028)

• UTIL Brett Reager (2029)
• INF/RHP Blake Connors (2029)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Roseville enters the 2026 season coming off a strong 23–12 campaign, with head coach Elijah Garcia returning a veteran group built around pitching depth and a well-established team culture. With nine returning starters and six returning pitchers, the Tigers should field one of the more experienced rosters in the area. Looking to build off a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 Championship, Roseville looks primed to be a consistent threat throughout league play.

The senior class forms the backbone of the roster. Behind the plate, C Devin Johnson (2026) will handle the seasoned pitching staff while OF Jacob Welch (2026) and OF/RHP Austin Chang (2026) provide a consistent presence in the outfield. On the mound, the Tigers boast a pair of commits in UC Davis commit RHP/INF Tyler Ritter (2026) and Vanderbilt commit RHP/1B Ethan Gustus (2027). They are joined by LHP Dustin Holcomb (2026), 1B/RHP Colton Wolfe (2026), and Chang to form a deep, senior-led pitching staff capable of handling both starting and relief roles. In the infield, INF Justin Fischer (2026) brings experience, and INF/RHP Preston Cubbler (2027) adds another two-way talent that should factor into key situations.

The program’s future is also well represented. Underclassmen INF Benjamin Jordan (2028), UTIL Brett Reager (2029), and INF/RHP Blake Connors (2029) add developmental depth and athletic upside. With a strong culture, a seasoned core, and multiple arms capable of going deep into games, Roseville has the pieces to make another deep run and continue establishing itself as a program built to compete every spring.

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Quote from the Coach

“We’re looking to improve on little things from last year; a better team offense and pick up where we left off on the mound.”

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Find more information on the 2026 Roseville Tigers program below:

+ @RosevilleBSB
+ High School Previews

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