The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement abounds 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 Florida.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in the FHSAA state championships, 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 individual teams across Florida. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews and releasing our preseason top-25 rankings in the state.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state.

Each week, we will be releasing our Players of the Week, as well as updating our Power 25 overall rankings.

*Please note the information has been gathered from head coaches across the state, based on their replies to the questionnaire we distributed over this offseason.

High School: Largo
Head Coach: Taylor Layner (8th Season)
Classification: 6A
2025 Record (Finish): 17-8, District Semifinal loss to Sickles (Broke school record for wins in a season with 17 wins in 2025. Record was previously broken by same group in 2024 with 16 wins.)

 

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS/TRANSFERS

Jorge Morales- OF/RHP/C, SR. (Big strong athletic player, will be key to success on offense in the middle of the order),
Victor Martinez-Morales- OF/RHP/C, SR. (Will hit at the top of the order).

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

Both Sophomores- 1.) Mason Zilius, 6'2 RHP, 2.) Riley Lube', 5'10 INF

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OTHER UPPERCLASS FOLLOWS

Jorge Morales, Victor Martinez-Morales

Nolan Pontius RHP/INF

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Projected Starting 9: LF- Jacob Hampton, CF- Victor Martinez-Morales, RF- Mason Zilius Nolan Pontius, 3B- Riley Lube', SS- Rafael Andrade, 2B- Nolan Pontius 1B- DJ Lindo, C- Jorge Morales, DH- Jonathan Thomson
Projected Pitching Staff: Nolan Pontius-JR, Mason Zilius-SO, Rafael Andrade-FR, Jacob Hampton-FR
Team Strengths: This program has been built around hard work, competition, and grit. We have worked hard to build a recognizable culture in Pinellas County over the years. (We are entering year 8). Expect much of the same fight in Spring 2026.

“With a young team this season, our goal is simple: get better every day. They’re eager, they’re coachable, and they’re learning fast. That combination gives us a real chance to build something special.” – Taylor Layner, head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 Largo program below:

+ Follow them on X, Instagram, or Facebook: X: @LargoBaseball, Instagram: @packerbsb_
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Florida, 2026 HS Team Previews

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