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: Tampa Catholic
Head Coach: Paul Russo Jr
Classification: 2A
2025 Record (Finish): 21-9

 

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS/TRANSFERS

Cole Bitman C SR
Christian Serralles 2B/RHP SR
Jack Smythe SS JR
Talan Miranda RHP SR

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

Audi Perez, DJ Ford

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OTHER UPPERCLASS FOLLOWS

Cole Bitman, Talan Miranda

Jack Smythe, Ty Fraga, Jack Giovenco, Evan Juan, Jayden Mera

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Projected Pitching Staff: Talan Miranda, Ty Fraga, Jackson Giovenco, Evan Juan

“This year's team has returning impact seniors with great leadership and a talented group of juniors with a lot of chemistry. We should make a good push to the end of the season with a tough schedule.” – Paul Russo Jr, head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 Tampa Catholic program below:

+ Follow them on X, Instagram, or Facebook: tampa_catholic_baseball / @TCBASEBALL_27
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Florida, 2026 HS Team Previews

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+ Prep Baseball Florida on X
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