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.

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The #21 Bishop Snyder Cardinals (Class 2A, Region 1) step into the Preseason Power 25 as a reloaded Jacksonville powerhouse with one of the most talented senior classes in program history, D1 pitching arms, a stacked infield, and fresh off a school-record 23-8 season in 2025 that set multiple individual marks before a tough Regional Semifinal exit.

Head Coach: Zach Osbeck

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2025 Recap: The Cardinals posted a program-best 23-8 record, advancing through the playoffs with a strong showing before falling in the Regional Semifinal series to Bozeman (lost Game 1 0-2, won Game 2 4-3 behind Cole Dennis' go-ahead RBI and solid pitching, then dropped the rubber match 0-3 on the road). Highlights included school records from Cody Boshell (9 HR) and Cole Dennis (37 RBI), plus a balanced attack with high team AVG (.376 leaders), OBP (.491 top), and strong defense.

Key Departures: Josh Murray (only graduating senior, key contributor with .294 AVG, 30 hits, 28 runs, 12 doubles).

Top Returners and Newcomers:

A massive senior-heavy core with multiple high-profile D1 signees/commits, plus young depth.

• Top Returning Players:
• (2026) Cody Boshell - OF/1B/LHP (Tennessee signee)
• (2026) Cole Dennis - RHP/C (Jacksonville University signee)
• (2026) Tripp Hannah - SS (Oklahoma State signee)
• (2026) Cade Cooper - RHP
• (2026) Ilias Mamea - 1B/3B/RHP
• (2026) Jack Perry - OF
• (2026) Chico Pounds - UTL
• (2026) Lewis Turner - RHP (submarine, Barry University signee)
• (2026) Tanner Upton - 2B (Presbyterian College signee)
• (2026) Tyler Wilford - RHP/OF
• (2027) Landis Pickett - RHP/1B (Maryland commit)
• (2027) Evan Pieklo - 3B
• (2027) Jack Rauch - RHP
• (2027) Tristan Silver - OF/UTL
• (2027) Dane Todhunter - RHP/1B
• Underclassmen: Jackson Clark (2028, C), LJ Meinke (2028, SS), Hudson Ridings (2028, OF/LHP)

Projected Starting Pitchers: Cody Boshell, Cole Dennis, Landis Pickett, Jack Rauch, Cade Cooper (depth to match top-end D1 talent; Dennis posted 1.43 ERA in 2025, Turner 1.54).

Projected Starting Lineup: C: Cole Dennis, 1B: Cody Boshell/Landis Pickett/Ilias Mamea, 2B: Tanner Upton, 3B: Evan Pieklo, SS: Tripp Hannah, CF: Tristan Silver, OF: Jack Perry/Cody Boshell/Hudson Ridings (versatile outfield with power/speed).

Impact Underclassmen: Hudson Ridings (2028, OF/LHP), LJ Meinke (2028, SS)—promising young pieces in a deep roster.

Team Outlook:

Strengths: Experience, power hitting, elite pitching depth.

Coach's Quote: "This is the largest and most talented senior class we have ever had. We have the pitching depth to match our top-end D1 arms. We believe our infield is the best in the state of Florida."

Standout Players:

• Top Seniors (2026): Cody Boshell (OF/1B/LHP, Tennessee), Cole Dennis (RHP/C, Jacksonville U), Tripp Hannah (SS, Oklahoma State), Cade Cooper (RHP), Lewis Turner (RHP submarine, Barry), Tanner Upton (2B, Presbyterian), Ilias Mamea (1B/3B/RHP), Jack Perry (OF), Chico Pounds (UTL), Tyler Wilford (RHP/OF).
• Top Juniors (2027): Landis Pickett (RHP/1B, Maryland), Evan Pieklo (3B), Jack Rauch (RHP), Tristan Silver (OF/UTL), Dane Todhunter (RHP/1B).

Stats from 2025: Full 2024-25 player/team stats (team leaders: Boshell 9 HR, Dennis 37 RBI/1.43 ERA, Hannah .376 AVG/34 SB).

At #21 in the Preseason Power 25, Bishop Snyder boasts D1 firepower across the diamond, record-setting talent returning, and a belief in their infield supremacy—watch the Cardinals make a serious run in Class 2A with this veteran group.

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